Abstract: A novel conversion-type rechargeable zinc (Zn) battery is constructed. A zinc fluoride (Zn/ZnF2) interface provides an artificial solid electrolyte interlayer (SEI) at the Zn/electrolyte interface that allows plating of Zn dendrite free and protects the Zn metal anode from direct exposure to bulk aqueous electrolyte. This provides the advantage that the interfacial Zn2+ ion transport is regulated, which controls nucleation distribution and the growth pattern of Zn deposition on the surface of the anode, and also improve inherent H2O/O2 resistant properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wideband Doherty power amplifier comprising: a main power amplification device; an auxiliary power amplification device arranged in parallel with the main power amplification device; and a coupled phase compensation network configured for compensating a phase shift between the main power amplification device and the auxiliary power amplification device. The phase compensation network comprising a first transmission line section; a second transmission line section extending substantially collinearly with the first transmission line section; and two pairs of end-connected coupled transmission lines connected in parallel between the first transmission line section and the second transmission line section. The provided Doherty power amplifier demonstrated operation at 6 dB back-off between 1.3-2.3 GHz with efficiency in excess of 41%, which can be used in modern and future wireless communication systems which require power amplifiers operating over a wide frequency range.

Abstract: DeepOPF-V, a deep neural network (DNN)-based voltage-constrained approach for solving an alternating-current optimal power flow (AC-OPF) problem, is used to determine an operating point of an AC electrical power system. DeepOPE-V advantageously uses two DNNs to separately determine voltage magnitudes and voltage phase angles of buses in the system without cross-over operations between the two DNNs. A computation complexity is reduced when compared to using a single DNN for generating both the magnitudes and phase angles, allowing high computation efficiency achieved by DeepOPE-V. Remaining variables of the system are computed based on the determined magnitudes and phase angles. A solution for the operating condition is predicted. A fast post-processing (PP) method is developed to improve the feasibility of the predicted solution. The PP method uses linear adjustment to adjust the predicted solution to improve the solution feasibility while enabling fast execution of the PP method.

Abstract: A method for estimating intrinsic parameters of an encapsulated capacitor having three capacitors is provided, comprising: inputting received first sampled current value, second sampled current value and third sampled current value, first sampled voltage value, second sampled voltage value, and third sampled voltage value corresponding to the three capacitors into a capacitor current estimating model to obtain a first capacitor current error corresponding to a first capacitor among the three capacitors, a second capacitor current error corresponding to a second capacitor among the three capacitors and a third capacitor current error corresponding to a third capacitor among the three capacitors; and inputting the first capacitor current error, the second capacitor current error and the third capacitor current error into a particle swarm optimization model to obtain a plurality of optimized parameters corresponding to the three capacitors as a plurality of intrinsic parameters of the encapsulated capacitor.

Abstract: A polynitroso compound including a monocyclic core or a polycyclic core attached with two or more of terminal nitroso groups thereon, such as Formula (A) to Formula (D), in particular, Formula (VII). A method for preparing the polynitroso compound of the present invention. An energy storage device with a cathode including the polynitroso compound of the present invention. Also an electrode material for an energy storage device including a polynitroso compound having a monocyclic core with at least one terminal nitroso group, such as Formula (A) to Formula (D), in particular, Formula (VII).

Abstract: Electrochemical conversion of nitrate to ammonia is an approach to alleviate nitrate pollution in water and simultaneously generate green NH3 fuels. The practical application of this approach is challenging due to the lack of efficient electrocatalysts. The present disclosure relates generally to an electrocatalyst including a plurality of CuWO4 hollow nanospheres, which include asymmetric oxygen vacancies and adjacent Mo clusters, and methods of making and using the same. The electrocatalyst of the present disclosure is designed for efficient ammonia electrosynthesis.

Abstract: Mixed-dimensional heterostructure nano-devices with multi-functionality for use in semiconductors. Specifically, a gate-tunable and anti-ambipolar phototransistor is devised based on 1D p-type GaAsSb nanowire/2D n-type MoS2 nanoflake mixed-dimensional van der Waals (vdW) heterojunctions. Methods of making the mixed-dimensional heterostructure nano-devices with multi-functionality, gate-tunability and anti-ambipolar phototransistor.

Abstract: There is provided a hybrid system for electricity and water generation, that includes a thermoelectric generator (TEG) layer for converting heat to electricity, an absorber layer arranged on one side of the TEG layer for converting solar energy to heat, a cooling structure arranged on the other side of the TEG layer for dissipating a waste heat from the TEG layer, and an evaporator configured to form an interfacial cooling region with the cooling structure for water generation.

Abstract: Methods of using rifampicin and zidovudine and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same to inhibit growth of and/or kill Klebsiella pneumoniae, such as antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Abstract: A circuit includes a first and a second solid state electronic device arranged in a bridge-leg configuration, each selectively operable as a control switch and synchronous switch and each selectively operable in an ON state and OFF state. A driver circuit is operably connected with at least the first solid state electronic device for controlling operation of at least the first solid state electronic device. A signal modulation circuit is operably connected with or between the driver circuit and the first solid state electronic device and includes an input operably connected with the driver circuit, an output operably connected with the first solid state electronic device, and a variable resistance circuit operably connected between the input and the output and operably connected with the driver circuit. A resistance of the variable resistance circuit is adjustable by the driver circuit to prevent spurious operation of the first solid state electronic device.

Abstract: An articulated finger. The articulated finger comprises a first phalange; a second phalange; a self-locking joint coupling the first phalange to the second phalange, wherein the self-locking joint is configured to allow motion in a first rotational direction of the first phalange relative to the second phalange and prevent motion in a second rotational direction of the first phalange relative to the second phalange, wherein the first rotational direction is opposite the second rotational direction; and a compliant actuator configured to actuate the first phalange in the first rotational direction relative to the second phalange.

Abstract: The present invention provides an unsupervised domain adaptive segmentation network comprises a feature extractor configured for extracting features from a 3D MRI scan image; a decorrelation and whitening module configured for preforming decorrelation and whitening transformation on the extracted features to obtain whitened features; a domain-specific feature translation module configured for translating domain-specific features from a source domain into a target domain for adapting the unsupervised domain adaptive network to the target domain; and a classifier configured for projecting the whitened features into a zonal segmentation prediction. By implementing the domain-specific feature translation module for transferring the knowledge learned from the labeled source domain data to unlabeled target domain data, domain gap between the source and target data can be narrowed.

Abstract: A cryo formulation-based microneedle device for transdermal delivery of bioactive therapeutic agents. The microneedle device includes: one or more microneedle patches each including an array of miniaturized needles, wherein each miniaturized needle defining a base end and a tip; and a substrate to which the base end of the array of miniaturized needles is attached or integrated thereto; wherein the microneedle patch is in a cryo status; wherein each of the one or more microneedle patch is adapted to be applied on a skin surface, in which the miniaturized needles penetrates into skin; and wherein the miniaturized needles is further arranged to melt so as to release one or more bioactive therapeutic agents into the skin to achieve a targeted therapeutic effect.

Abstract: An evaporator for solar desalination and a preparation method thereof and use thereof are provided. The evaporator has a porous skeleton, interconnected channels, and a hydrophobic decoration. The interconnected channels are formed from gaps of the porous skeleton, and the hydrophobic decoration is positioned on the surface of the porous skeleton. The evaporator is for sustainable solar water evaporation even in highly salty water. Specifically, the continuous evaporation for 24 h without salt precipitation in 20 wt % NaCl solution can be realized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat pump that includes an absorber/evaporator module having a solution channel and a refrigerant channel along with first and second liquid channels. A porous membrane is positioned between the refrigerant channel and the solution channel; the porous membrane permits flow of vapor molecules therethrough while restricting flow of absorbent molecules. A membrane-based generator/condenser module with a similar structure is in fluid communication with the absorber/evaporator module. The membrane-based modules offer a large specific surface area with integrated solution/refrigerant flows, which enables formation of a highly compact heat pump exhibiting strong heat/mass transfer.

Abstract: A water-soluble unidirectional moisture transport traditional Chinese medicine facial mask and a preparation method thereof. The facial mask includes a facial mask substrate and a facial mask effective ingredient layer, wherein a lateral surface of the facial mask substrate is a hydrophobic surface, and the other lateral surface is a superhydrophilic surface; the facial mask effective ingredient layer is loaded to the superhydrophilic surface, in which facial mask effective ingredients include a traditional Chinese medicine colloid. In use, by simply spraying water, the effective ingredients such as the traditional Chinese medicine on the surface can be quickly dissolved to exert effects. Its hydrophobic layer can be kept dry, which not only delays volatilization of liquid and prolongs the effective time, but also is easy to operate and is clean and hygienic. The present invention has a simple preparation method, is non-harmful and non-toxic, low-carbon and environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A method for detection of the presence and/or quantities of silver nanoparticles in a specimen is shown. The method includes the steps of a) providing a detection organism suspended in a medium, b) treating the detection organism with zinc ions thus effecting auto-fluorescence therefrom, and then measuring degree of fluorescence of the detection organism suspended medium, c) adding the specimen to the detection organism suspended medium, treating the detection organism therein with the specimen for a period of time, and measuring change of fluorescence of the detection organism-suspended medium over time, d) calculating amount of silver ions intracellularly dissolved from the silver nanoparticles and accumulated in the detection organism in view of the change of fluorescence, and e) extrapolating quantity of silver nanoparticles in the specimen in view of the change of fluorescence and the amount of the intracellularly dissolved silver ions.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a stained image including the steps of obtaining a first image of a key sample section; and processing the first image with a multi-modal stain learning engine arranged to generate at least one stained image, wherein the at least one stained image represents the key sample section stained with at least one stain.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for improving energy economy and wearing comfort of a power generating, gait assisting footwear article while maintaining normal gait pattern during human locomotion. The device includes a motion conversion mechanism to convert linear reciprocating moment exerted on the device during heel strike/up into a series of rotations; a rotation acceleration module to increase the speed of rotations before being transformed into electric current by a generator. The device also includes a power management module and energy storage element(s) for energy storage and power supply to the footwear article or external electronics.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a nerve injury in a subject in need thereof and methods of treating an injured neuron using diaryl hydrazones.