With the massive penetration of electronics into human life, higher demands are placed on electrical contacts. Among them, the lifetime of electrical contacts and safety are the most concerning. In this research, Al2O3-Cu/25Mo5Ta and 0.5Y2O3/Al2O3-Cu/25Mo5Ta composites were prepared by using ball milling and powder metallurgy methods. The two composites were subjected to 10,000 contact opening and closing electrical contact experiments and the arc duration and arc energy were analyzed. The results show that the addition of Y2O3has a slight effect on the mechanical properties of the Al2O3-Cu/25Mo5Ta composites but has a significant effect on the electrical contact performance. Y2O3can reduce the mass loss of the electrical contacts during the electrical contact process, which prolongs their service life. The addition of Y2O3decreased the average arc duration and arc energy of the electrical contact material by 21.53% and 18.02%, respectively, under the experimental conditions of DC 30 V, 10 A. TEM results showed that nanoscale YTaO4with excellent thermal stability was generated during the sintering process, which has a positive effect on the electrical contact performance of the composites.Keywords:copper matrix composites;electrical contact;arc erosion behavior;yttrium tantalate
Liu Tao,Zhu Yuzhang,Wang Jiahui,Hong Xiangyu,Liu Mi,Kong Chaonan,Zhou Rui,Li Xianke,Yang Lifang
Quercetin is a natural flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. This work aimed to formulate quercetin-cyclodextrin microcapsules (QT-β-CD) while examining their photodynamic antibacterial effects and underlying mechanisms in detail. Characterization of the QT-β-CD was conducted using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The bacteriostatic effects of UV-A irradiation on Escherichia coli O157:H7 ( E. coli O157:H7) were investigated. The photodynamic impact of QT-β-CD was assessed by analyzing hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) production. The antimicrobial activity was further elucidated through examinations of cell membrane integrity, protein damage, changes in cellular motility, biofilm formation, and extracellular polysaccharide reduction. The effect of QT-β-CD on LuxS and motA gene expression in E. coli O157:H7 was investigated by RT-qPCR. The findings demonstrated that QT-β-CD exhibited potent photodynamic properties and functioned as an efficient photosensitizer, causing substantial damage to E. coli O157:H7 cells. These results underscore the potential of quercetin as an antimicrobial agent for food preservation.