Abstract: Described herein are novel emulsion liquid membranes useful for extracting pollutants from industrial wastewater and water. The emulsion liquid membranes include, in various phases, at least one of nanoparticles, an ionic liquid, and combinations of nanoparticles and ionic liquids. Use of the present emulsion liquid membranes enhances the separation and the stability of the ELM method for pollutant extraction and recovery from wastewater and water.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing metal-ceramic composite material powder comprising ball milling metal powder and ceramic nanoparticles to yield a metal-ceramic composite powder comprising ceramic nanoparticles embedded in a metal matrix powder particles; wherein the ball milling is performed using a ceramic milling media and a milling vessel having a ceramic interior surface. Metal matrix nanocomposite powders comprising ceramic nanoparticles imbedded in metal matrix powder particles; wherein the metal matrix powder particles have a spherical shape; wherein there is uniform distribution the ceramic nanoparticles; wherein the nanocomposite powders have good flowability.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal alloy component. The method comprises heating a shaped metal component and an alloying element source of vapor-phase transportable alloying element species in a reactor in the presence of a vapor-phase transport agent, wherein the heating is conducted under conditions which cause the vapor-phase transportable alloying element species to diffuse into the shaped metal component; and forming a metal alloy component alloyed with element species from the alloying element source.

Abstract: A method of depositing a nanoscale-thin film onto a substrate is disclosed. The method generally comprises depositing a layer of a solid or gaseous state functionalizing molecule onto or adjacent to the first surface of the substrate and exposing the first surface to a source of ionizing radiation, thereby functionalizing the first surface of the substrate. Once the layer of functionalizing molecule is removed, a nanoscale-thin film is then deposited onto the functionalized first surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A cast iron alloy is provided with a composition in weight percent (wt.%) of carbon between 2.6 to 3.4 wt.%, silicon between 2.4 to 3.2 wt.%, manganese between 0.3 to 0.6 wt.%, molybdenum between 0.4 to 1.2 wt.%, nickel between 0.6 to 1.75 wt.%, magnesium between 0.01 to 0.075 wt.%, aluminum between 1.8 to 3.5 wt.%, sulfur between 0.003 to 0.025 wt.%, zirconium between 0.001 to 0.02 wt.%, cerium between 0.001 to 0.03 wt.%, lanthanum between 0.0005 to 0.02 wt.%, and a balance of iron and unavoidable trace elements. A part formed from the cast iron alloy is also provided and the part has an Ac1 temperature equal to or greater than 895° C. and a thermo-mechanical fatigue lifetime of at least 10,000.00 cycles when cycled between 400° C. to 800° C. with a total cyclic strain equal to 0.001 m/m.

Abstract: A reaction cell for a flow battery having flow channels positioned within a recess of a non-porous and non-brittle housing that is also a dielectric. Positioning the flow channels within the recess eliminates the need for end plates, gaskets, and insulators of conventional designs. A current collector and an electrode within the recess have areas approximately equal to the area of the recess such that they fit within the recess and maximize the contact area between them.

Abstract: A beverage container lid comprising a body having drinking hole and an air hole, and a slide-seal automatic Open and Close retention mechanism that comprises a sealing arm pivotally connected to the body, a movement and position retention linkage structured and operable to move the sealing arm between an Opened and a Closed position, a control mechanism slidingly disposed within the body and operably connected to the movement and position retention linkage such that movement of the control mechanism will control movement of the sealing arm between the Opened and Closed positions, and a biasing device structured and operable to exert constant force on the sealing arm, such that force exerted by the biasing device in combination with the structure and operation of the movement and position retention linkage will selectively retain the sealing arm in the Opened position and in the Closed position.

Abstract: In an industrial robot, an external high-precision metrology tracking system, such as a laser tracker system, is used to directly measure robot kinematic errors and corrections are implemented during processing so that the end effector of the robot may be accurately positioned so that a tool or other object carried by the robot effector can carry out a designated function, such as machining a workpiece or other operation requiring that the effector be accurately positioned with respect to a workpiece.

Abstract: A mobile robot system and method for determining the stiffness of a human arm while moving with a user during overground interaction as the user holds the robot's handle and exchanges forces with it. A mobile base moves with the user, a robot arm interacts with the user, and a controller determines the stiffness. The robot arm includes servomotors driving a linkage mechanism, an end effector including the handle supported by the linkage mechanism, and a force transducer measuring a force applied by the user to the handle. The controller causes the robot arm to generate a force perturbation at the handle, measure a peak velocity achieved by the human arm, determine the stiffness of the human arm as a function of force and displacement, and control operation of the system based on the determined stiffness. A robot body may allow for adjusting the height of the robot arm.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for ionizing one or more lanthanide isotopes, processes for separating lanthanide isotopes, various apparatus and systems useful for these processes, and compositions prepared from these processes.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for sensitizing a cancer cell to a cancer treatment, for example to an anticancer drug by the inhibition of at least two cancer biomarkers. Further provided are methods of treating and/or preventing a cancer including reducing the size of a tumor. Also provided are compositions comprising nanopartides associated with inhibitory molecules, such as siRNA, and/or anti-cancer drugs.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating cancer are provided. Compositions comprising ceramide nanoliposomes are administered to a subject in need of such treatment. The composition administration also enhances immunotherapy. Further administering compositions in combination with tumor antigen specific T-cells, and/or compositions in combination with tumor antigen expressing cells, and/or said compositions in combination with antagonists of PD-1 provides for enhanced results. Administration of the compositions provides for effective treatment of tumors including regression and eradication of established tumors.

Abstract: A class of design topologies in the field of nonlinear networks (NLN) or nonlinear transmission lines (NLTL) that re-utilize direct current (DC) and low-frequency (LF) signal content reflected from a load or an output filter to yield increased pulse to radio frequency conversion efficiency and increased overall system efficiency. A nonlinear transmission line topology comprises a plurality of series inductive elements and a plurality of nonlinear capacitive elements. The inductive elements and the capacitive elements are arranged in a periodic structure forming a nonlinear network. An output coupling circuit connected across an output of the nonlinear network is configured to transmit high-frequency content to a load and to reflect back direct current and low-frequency content into the nonlinear network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various high quality n-type and p-type doped gallium-based semiconductor materials, electronic components incorporating these materials, and processes of producing these materials. In particular, The present invention relates processes to achieve high quality, uniform doping of a whole wafer or a thin layer of gallium-based semiconductor materials for various applications such as a vertical power transistor or diode.

Abstract: This invention is broadly concerned with compositions and processes for oilfield applications. More specifically, this invention relates to novel polymer constructed packages that, when pumped into a petroleum well, provide tunable characteristics of transformation and delayed self-assembly with each other under reservoir conditions to yield strong, elastic, bulk gel materials. The compositions comprise a polymer, assembling agents, and optional additives used for the re-assembly stage are uniformly-distributed within the initial gel particles. The polymer particle packages absorb water and swell upon exposure to water, thus exposing the “assembling agents” that enable re-assembly. Both swelling and re-assembly are proportionally controlled via compositions to be tunable to allow functional dispersion and subsequent self-assembly under various reservoir conditions.

Abstract: Ayurvedic encapsulated gold nanoparticles, methods of fabrication and methods of treatment are provided. A method of fabrication includes mixing dried gooseberry product or mango peel product or phytochemical existent therein, into a liquid medium to form a reducing agent solution. Gold salts are mixed into the reducing agent solution. Reaction of the gold salts proceeds, in the absence of any other reducing agent, to form a nanoparticle solution of stabilized, biocompatible Ayurvedic encapsulated gold nanoparticles. An Ayurvedic medicine consists of a non-radioactive gold nanoparticle encapsulated with phytochemical existent in mango peal or gooseberry in a capsule with curcumin extract and gum Arabic.

Abstract: An elastic wave cloaking lattice-based metamaterial for cloaking an object within a void includes a lattice of connected unit cells arranged to form a void, each unit cell comprising a mass and a plurality of connecting springs, the mass coupled by the plurality of connecting springs to masses in adjacent unit cells, the plurality of connecting springs comprising at least two large springs of a first length and at least two short springs of a second length, the first length greater than the second length, the springs and masses having relational and mechanical characteristics to facilitate elastic wave cloaking in the totality of the lattice. The lattice as a whole has metamaterial properties resulting from the positional relationship and mechanical properties of masses and connecting springs of the unit cells such that the lattice at least partially cloaks an object or material portioned within the void from elastic waves.

Abstract: A method for forming crystalline solid dispersions (CSDs) of a pharmaceutical agent with low water solubility is described. The properties of the CSDs are described. Also described is the enhancement of bioavailability of the pharmaceutical agent resulting from formation of the CSD.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is directed to a granular filter media for removing contaminants from water or other liquids. The media comprise granular materials comprising aggregate and remediation materials. Other aspects of the invention are directed to methods of making and using the granular filter media of the invention.

Abstract: Structures and methods for tissue engineering include a multicellular body including a plurality of living cells. A plurality of multicellular bodies can be arranged in a pattern and allowed to fuse to form an engineered tissue. The arrangement can include filler bodies including a biocompatible material that resists migration and ingrowth of cells from the multicellular bodies and that is resistant to adherence of cells to it. Three-dimensional constructs can be assembled by printing or otherwise stacking the multicellular bodies and filler bodies such that there is direct contact between adjoining multicellular bodies, suitably along a contact area that has a substantial length. The direct contact between the multicellular bodies promotes efficient and reliable fusion. The increased contact area between adjoining multicellular bodies also promotes efficient and reliable fusion.