Abstract: In some implementations, a conductive concrete composition for providing improved shielding against electromagnetic radiation comprises cement, one or more supplementary materials, aggregates, one or more carbon products, and fibers. In some implementations, the composition comprises between about 5% and about 40% by weight of cement, between about 1% and about 20% by weight of one or more supplementary materials, between about 5% and about 80% by weight of aggregates, between about 1% and about 40% by weight of one or more carbon products, and between about 1% and about 10% by weight of fibers. In some embodiments, the one or more supplementary materials comprises ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), the one or more carbon products comprises graphite, and the fibers comprise steel fibers. The aggregates can include normal weight, lightweight, and/or fine aggregates.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses an antenna array or a group of antenna elements for biomarker monitoring, nerve stimulations, and methods of use.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for a Black Hole Particle Swarm Optimization for Optimal Well Placement in Field Development Planning.

Abstract: A method for electroless deposition of aluminum or an aluminum alloy on a substrate surface is provided. The method includes activating the surface of the substrate to be coated by applying a coating of a catalyst metal; preparing a mixture of urea (NH2CONH2) and anhydrous aluminum chloride (AlCl3) having a 2:1 molar ratio of AlCl3:NH2CONH2 to obtain a Lewis acid room temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) optionally containing an alloy metal salt; dissolving a hydride reducing agent in an aprotic anhydrous solvent to obtain a hydride solution; mixing the hydride solution and the AlCl3:NH2CONH2 RTIL to obtain an electroless Al solution; exposing the activated surface of the substrate to the electroless Al solution; and removing the electroless Al solution from the substrate surface; wherein upon exposure of the activated substrate surface to the electroless Al solution, an Al or Al alloy coating is obtained on the activated substrate surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are reconfigurable antennas based on moiré patterns with new actuation mechanisms to reduce their energy expenditure.

Abstract: An electromagnetic (EM)-based diagnostics and monitoring system and method for the non-Invasive diagnosis and monitoring of in-vivo and ex-vivo Skin Anomalies Using Lesion-Optimized Sensor System Design and Topology is disclosed herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing liposomes, including control liposomes and immunoliposomes targeting breast cancer are provided. Systems and methods for treating breast cancer, using targeted immunoliposomes produced according to various methods are also disclosed herein. For example, trastuzumab-conjugated immunoliposomes may be used to deliver chemotherapeutic agents to breast cancer tissues for the treatment of breast cancer. Systems and methods for actuating liposomes using ultrasound are also disclosed, such as systems and methods for actuating trastuzumab-conjugated liposomes accumulated in breast cancer tissues for the treatment of breast cancer.

Abstract: A natural liquid composition is provided for disinfectant, antibacterial or anticorrosion applications. The natural liquid composition is an electrospun solubilized composition of natural chitosan (CS) and an FDA approved polymer polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Two fillers, citric acid (CA) and ascorbic acid (AA), added anti-corrosion property to the composite nanofiber solution without affecting the other properties (disinfectant and antibacterial) and have a final synergistic effect of all components together in a final solution form. Embodiment of the invention advances the art by providing a natural solution to overcome at least some of the problems with the currently used agents.

Abstract: A method of extraction of pure iron (III) oxide from bulk iron ore is provided that includes crushing and grinding, using a crushing machine, raw hematite ore, where a milled ore is formed, water-washing the milled ore by rinsing under continuous stirring conditions, dilute acid-washing the milled ore with diluted hydrochloric acid under continuous stirring conditions, immersing the dilute acid-washed milled ore in concentrated acid under the continuous stirring conditions, and applying heat, treating the heated and immersed milled ore with an alkali to form a precipitate, washing with water the precipitate to purify the precipitate, and drying the purified precipitate, and igniting the purified dry precipitate to extract a pure iron (III) oxide from a bulk iron ore.

Abstract: A multi-power-mode ultra-low-power address detector for Radio Frequency (RF) wakeup receivers is provided herein. The address detector is implemented when combined charging and wake-up of a device is required. The method includes a set of components to process a complex address waveform. This address includes a preamble composed of a pulse with a specific width, followed by a digital Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) modulated bit pattern.

Abstract: Here we show that epigenetic control of Neuregulin-1 (NRG1) affects adipose differentiation of stem cells in vitro. Building on this finding, we established a model in which NRG1 is a white adipose tissue (WAT) specific regulator analogous to the role of NRG4 in black adipose tissue (BAT). In this light, NRG1 functions in a paracrine or autocrine manner to regulate formation of new adipocytes from stem populations, both in vitro and in vivo. In neurons, NRG1 has been shown already to play a similar role, promoting neuronal cell differentiation from progenitors in the vertebrate cortex and retina and even promoting neuronal differentiation in vitro. Similarly, in the heart, NRG1 promotes differentiation of cardiomyocytes from their stem cell progenitors both in vivo and in vitro and for this reason has been successfully tested in clinical trials for heart failure.

Abstract: The Combination of Topical Medications for the Treatment of Skin Diseases and Methods of Use is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for electroless deposition of aluminum or an aluminum alloy on a substrate surface. The method includes activating the surface of the substrate to be coated by applying a coating of a catalyst metal; preparing a mixture of urea ((NH2CONH2) and anhydrous aluminum chloride (AlCl3) wherein a molar ratio of AlCl3:(NH2CONH2 is greater than 1:1 to obtain a Lewis acid room temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) optionally containing an alloy metal salt; dissolving a hydride reducing agent in an aprotic anhydrous solvent to obtain a hydride solution; mixing the hydride solution and the AlCl3:(NH2CONH2 RTIL to obtain an electroless Al solution; exposing the activated surface of the substrate to the electroless Al solution; and removing the electroless Al solution from the substrate surface; wherein upon exposure of the activated substrate surface to the electroless Al solution, an Al or Al alloy coating is obtained on the activated substrate surface.

Abstract: The device measures glucose concentration in blood without any extraction of blood. The device is a non-invasive method for measuring glucose Radio Frequency and Antenna Circuits and Systems. The device is a wearable device that can non-invasively measure blood glucose levels in an instantaneous manner and continuous manner.

Abstract: Composition and use of macro-minerals to lower postprandial glycemic response and reduce body weight are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for an Antenna Design for Biomarker Monitoring.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for surgical forceps for an easier and safer retrieval of foreign bodies in passages for better quality of care for patients.

Abstract: A scaffold having an opposing pair of half funicular trusses that are detachably or pivotably connected in the middle to establish a funicular arched truss is provided, where when in a detached or pivoted state, storage and transporting a plurality of the half funicular trusses is simplified.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and apparatuses for a thickness measurement device based on a capacitive array.

Abstract: An infrared subwavelength metasurface lens implements slit width modulation focusing of infrared light into a subwavelength region located within a silicon substrate. The lens includes a metasurface deposited on a surface of the silicon substrate, where the metasurface has multiple discrete copper elements separated by uniformly distributed slits of different widths. The device may also implement refractive index modulation by filling different slits with silicon or air. The infrared subwavelength metasurface lens may be coupled with a thermoelectric generator to form a thermoelectric infrared harvesting device.