Abstract: Methods and apparatuses disclosed herein relate to a recyclable thermoplastic unit that includes a casing body composed of a first thermoplastic having a first melting point. The casing body also includes a first locking mechanism that is configured to mate with a second locking mechanism of a sacrifice layer. The sacrifice layer is composed of a second thermoplastic and includes the second locking mechanism. The sacrifice layer has a melting point that is greater than the melting point of the casing body.

Abstract: Display devices and color filtering layers having an oriented nucleic acid layer are disclosed. The display device can include a light-orienting layer disposed between an oriented nucleic acid layer and a polarizing layer. In some embodiments, polarizing layer may include an oriented nucleic acid layer. The color filtering layer can include an oriented nucleic acid layer and two or more pigments. Methods of making the color filtering layer are also disclosed.

Abstract: Display devices including one or more alignment layers with elongated polarizing agents are disclosed. The alignment layers may be configured to align liquid crystal molecules and polarize light applied to the alignment layers. Methods of making and using the display device are also disclosed, as well as methods of making the alignment layer.

Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments relating to metal-insulator-metal diodes and their method of manufacture. In some embodiments, the metal-insulator-metal diodes can be made, in part, via the use of an evanescent wave on a photo resist. In some embodiments, this allows for finer manipulation of the photo resist and allows for the separation of one piece of metal into a first and second piece of metal. The first piece of metal can then be differentially treated from the second (for example, by annealing another metal to the first piece), to allow for a difference in the work function of the two pieces of metal.

Abstract: Provided herein are corrosion-resistant reactors that can be used for gasification, and methods of making and using the same. Some embodiments include a corrosion-resistant ceramic layer. According to some embodiments, the corrosion-resistant ceramic layer has a negative charge. At temperature above water's critical point (for example, 374 CC and at 22.1 MPa I 218 atm), water can behave as an adjustable solvent and can have tunable properties depending on temperature and pressure.

Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments relating to chemical sensors. The sensors include one or more molecules that can transition between the cis and trans configurations thereby altering the degree of hydrophobicity of the system and providing for a sensor whose sensitivity and/or selectivity in regard to hydrophobicity can be altered as desired.

Abstract: Methods and devices for transporting and/or providing electricity are provided herein. In some embodiments, this includes a flexible conduit and charge carrying microparticles provided therein. In some embodiments the microparticles are charged at a first charging terminal, moved to a new location where there is a charge collecting terminal, where the charge on the microparticle can then be discharged.

Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments relating to metal-insulator-metal diodes and their method of manufacture. In some embodiments, the metal-insulator-metal diodes can be made, in part, via the use of an evanescent wave on a photo resist. In some embodiments, this allows for finer manipulation of the photo resist and allows for the separation of one piece of metal into a first and second piece of metal. The first piece of metal can then be differentially treated from the second (for example, by annealing another metal to the first piece), to allow for a difference in the work function of the two pieces of metal.

Abstract: Provided herein are corrosion-resistant reactors that can be used for gasification, and methods of making and using the same. Some embodiments include a corrosion-resistant ceramic layer. According to some embodiments, the corrosion-resistant ceramic layer has a negative charge. At temperature above water's critical point (for example, 374CC and at 22.1 MPa I 218 atm), water can behave as an adjustable solvent and can have tunable properties depending on temperature and pressure.

Abstract: Display devices including one or more alignment layers with elongated polarizing agents are disclosed. The alignment layers may be configured to align liquid crystal molecules and polarize light applied to the alignment layers. Methods of making and using the display device are also disclosed, as well as methods of making the alignment layer.

Abstract: Display devices and color filtering layers having an oriented nucleic acid layer are disclosed. The display device can include a light-orienting layer disposed between an oriented nucleic acid layer and a polarizing layer. In some embodiments, polarizing layer may include an oriented nucleic acid layer. The color filtering layer can include an oriented nucleic acid layer and two or more pigments. Methods of making the color filtering layer are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a light manipulating device. The light manipulating device can include a light guide and an actuator above the light guide with at least one lens connected to the actuator. The at least one lens and the light guide can have a substantially similar refractive index.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses disclosed herein relate to a recyclable thermoplastic unit that includes a casing body composed of a first thermoplastic having a first melting point. The casing body also includes a first locking mechanism that is configured to mate with a second locking mechanism of a sacrifice layer. The sacrifice layer is composed of a second thermoplastic and includes the second locking mechanism. The sacrifice layer has a melting point that is greater than the melting point of the casing body.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses disclosed herein relate to a recyclable thermoplastic unit that includes a casing body composed of a first thermoplastic having a first melting point. The casing body also includes a first locking mechanism that is configured to mate with a second locking mechanism of a sacrifice layer. The sacrifice layer is composed of a second thermoplastic and includes the second locking mechanism. The sacrifice layer has a melting point that is greater than the melting point of the casing body.

Abstract: A flying air purifier includes a flying unit configured to fly within a space at a first elevation. The flying unit is also configured to fly within the space at a second elevation. The flying air purifier also includes an air purifier mounted to the flying unit and configured to remove particles from air within the space at the first elevation and at the second elevation. The air purifier includes an air inlet having a first charge and an air outlet having a second charge, wherein the second charge is opposite of the first charge.

Abstract: Devices and methods for converting movement into electrical energy. The electrical energy produced by the device can, for example, be stored in a storage device and used to power an electrical appliance. By using the devices, it is possible to provide a portable electrical device with a stable power supply that does not need to be recharged.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a light manipulating device. The light manipulating device can include a light guide and an actuator above the light guide with at least one lens connected to the actuator. The at least one lens and the light guide can have a substantially similar refractive index.

Abstract: Methods and devices for transporting and/or providing electricity are provided herein. In some embodiments, this includes a flexible conduit and charge carrying microparticles provided therein. In some embodiments the microparticles are charged at a first charging terminal, moved to a new location where there is a charge collecting terminal, where the charge on the microparticle can then be discharged.

Abstract: A gas chromatograph having a gas inlet port, a sealed fluid flow channel, a gas outlet port, a gas outlet port in fluid connection with a second end of the fluid flow channel, and a gas molecule detector in fluid connection with the gas outlet port, is disclosed. The first end of the sealed fluid flow channel is in fluid connection with the gas inlet port. The sealed fluid flow channel contains one or more pairs of electrodes running lengthwise along the inner surface of the fluid flow channel.

Abstract: Seatbelt systems for generating electrical energy. The seatbelt systems may include a first and second engagement units and an electrical energy generation unit. The first engagement unit may be configured to rotate upon movement of a portion of a seatbelt in contact therewith. The second engagement unit may include at least one portion configured to rotatably engage the first engagement unit and to rotate relative to movement of the first engagement unit in an engaged position. The electrical energy generation unit may be operably coupled to the second engagement unit and configured to generate electrical energy upon rotation of the second engagement unit. Vehicles including the seatbelt systems and methods for fabricating the seatbelt systems are also disclosed.