Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit (100) able to achieve simultaneous impedance matching between a generator (G) and a load (CH) for a power supply signal comprising at least two distinct frequencies.

Abstract: The invention discloses a perovskite solar cell and a method of fabrication thereof. The perovskite solar cell sequentially comprises a transparent electrode, a mesoporous P-I-N framework and a counter electrode from the bottom to top; the mesoporous P-I-N framework is composed of an n-type semiconductor layer, an insulating layer, and a p-type semiconductor layer in a sequentially stacked mode, and the n-type semiconductor layer, the insulating layer and the p-type semiconductor layer all comprise mesopores filled with a perovskite material. The preparation method sequentially includes preparing the mesoporous P-I-N framework on a transparent conductive substrate through a spin-coating method or a screen printing method, filling with the perovskite material and preparing the counter electrode layer.

Abstract: A mechanical teleoperated device for remote manipulation includes a slave unit having a number of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints; an end-effector connected to the slave unit; a master unit having a corresponding number of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints; and a handle connected to a distal end of the master unit. The device further includes first device arranged to kinematically connect the slave unit with the master unit, second device arranged to kinematically connect the end-effector with the handle, and a mechanical constraint device configured to ensure that one master link of the master unit is guided along its longitudinal axis so that the corresponding slave link of the slave unit always translates along a virtual axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guided master link in the vicinity of the remote manipulation when the mechanical teleoperated device is operated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for quantitative measurement of a biomarker by in situ immunofluorescence and uses thereof. In particular, the invention relates to a method which is a useful tool for use in the field of diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of disease or disorders, in particular in the field of cancer management and therapy.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is a microfluidic process for treating and analysing a solution containing a biological material, comprising a step of introducing the solution into microchannels of a microfluidic circuit (1), a step of forming drops of this solution, under the effect of modifications of the surface tension of the solution, a step of moving the drops to one or more drop storage zones(s) (130), under the effect of modifications of the surface tension of the drops, a step of treating the drops and a step of analysing the drops.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food supplement comprising or consisting of Archaebacteria, and particularly methanogenic Archaebacteria, to be used as a probiotic adjunct for animal feed. The supplement can be provided to e.g. farmed animals in addition to standard feed or as a food composition. Such a supplement is particularly useful in aquaculture and proves able in increasing animal growth rates, reducing animal susceptibility to parasitic infections and/or ameliorating animal faecal waste impact on environment. Also encompassed by the present invention are methods of manufacturing a composition comprising the bioactive food supplement as well as uses thereof.

Abstract: A photovoltaic system including a solar cell having a hysteretic behavior; and a power device configured to extract a maximum power from the solar cell by forcing power oscillations of the power output by the solar cell.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of method of relighting a media item comprising media elements.

Abstract: Peptides that specifically bind erythrocytes are described. These are provided as peptidic ligands having sequences that specifically bind, or as antibodies or fragments thereof that provide specific binding, to erythrocytes. The peptides may be prepared as molecular fusions with therapeutic agents, tolerizing antigens, or targeting peptides. Immunotolerance may be created by use of the fusions and choice of an antigen on a substance for which tolerance is desired.

Abstract: The dispiro-oxepine/dispiro-thiapine derivatives for optoelectronic semiconductors is a compound based on a structure having a functionalized dispiro compound of formula (Ia) or (Ib) with the core unit being a seven-membered heterocycle oxepine or thiapine, the derivative being formed by combining (Ia) or (Ib): with two moities selected from K1 and K2: The derivative is used as a hole transporting material in an optoelectronic and/or photoelectrochemical device.

Abstract: A mechanical teleoperated device for remote manipulation includes a slave unit having a number of slave links interconnected by a plurality of slave joints; an end-effector connected to the slave unit; a master unit having a corresponding number of master links interconnected by a plurality of master joints; and a handle connected to a distal end of the master unit. The device further includes first device arranged to kinematically connect the slave unit with the master unit, second device arranged to kinematically connect the end-effector with the handle, and a mechanical constraint device configured to ensure that one master link of the master unit is guided along its longitudinal axis so that the corresponding slave link of the slave unit always translates along a virtual axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the guided master link in the vicinity of the remote manipulation when the mechanical teleoperated device is operated.

Abstract: Mechanical oscillator comprising: an inertial body having a primary moment of inertia I about a first (y) and second (z) orthogonal axes, and a secondary moment of inertia J about a third axis (x, P) orthogonal to each of said first (y) and second (z) axes; and an elastic system arranged to apply a restoring torque ? to said inertial body, said restoring torque ? acting to urge said inertial body towards a resting position, said elastic system being arranged such that said inertial body has substantially two degrees of freedom in rotation, one of said degrees of freedom being around said first axis (y) and another of said degrees of freedom being around said second axis (z), and substantially zero degrees of freedom in translation According to the invention, the ratio of secondary moment of inertia J to primary moment of inertia/substantially obeys the equation: J I = 2 ? k 3 k 1 + 4 / 3 and said restoring torque r substantially obeys the equation: ?(?)=k1?+k3?3+k5?5+ . . .

Abstract: In the present invention a new solar photovoltaic module is proposed comprising a solar cell comprising a silicon layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite to said first surface. The solar cell further comprises a passivating layer stack comprising a heterogeneous layer arranged on said first surface and/or on said second surface. The heterogeneous layer, having a back surface and a front surface, comprises a non-conducting matrix having a refractive index being lower than 3.0. The heterogeneous layer further comprises inclusions of at least one conductive material in said matrix, and at least some of said inclusions extend from said back surface to said front surface of the heterogeneous layer for electrically connecting the surfaces of the heterogeneous layer.

Abstract: A method produces a conductive paste comprising 15-20% by weight of PDMS and 80-85% by weight of metallic micro-nano particles, wherein the conductive paste is obtained by repeated addition of singular doses of PDMS to a heptane diluted PDMS low viscosity liquid containing the metallic micro-nano particles, wherein the heptane fraction is allowed to evaporate after addition of each of the singular doses of PDMS. A method forms a conductive path on a support layer, wherein the conductive path is encapsulated by an encapsulation layer comprising at least one via through which at least one portion of the conductive path is exposed, the method comprising filling the at least one via with the conductive paste.

Abstract: A biological and chemical sample processing device that b. comprises a high pressure-resistant, shallow and wide area microfluidic chamber having at least one wall formed by a detachable slide containing samples such as immobilized entities, biological samples or molecules, c. comprises an arrangement of microfluidic access holes for injecting to and collecting fluid form said chamber, d. is interfaced with inlet ports and microfluidic channels which are formed external to the chamber, e. is configured so that the slide may be brought into contact with the device to form the said chamber, f. is adapted to deliver and to transport fluidic substances and reagents inside said chamber in a fast manner, preferably within less than 15 seconds, and in a regular or uniform way owing to said arrangement of microfluidic access holes.

Abstract: A biosensor device including a metal layer, a transparent substrate layer, and a dielectric layer, wherein the metal layer includes a plurality of sub-wavelength apertures, and wherein the dielectric layer is located between the metal layer and the transparent substrate layer to form a spectrally isolated and well-defined optical transmission resonance through the extraordinary optical transmission (EOT) phenomenon.

Abstract: The invention concerns an article comprising a nanolaminate coating, wherein the nanolaminate coating has a total thickness ranging from 20 to 500 nm and comprises at least one pair of layers constituted of adjacent first and second layers and a minimum of three layers, said first layer being an inorganic silica layer obtained by evaporation of silicon oxide, especially evaporation of SiO2, and the second layer being a silicon-based organic-inorganic layer obtained by deposition of an organosilicon compound or a mixture of organosilicon compounds under plasma or ionic assistance, and wherein the refractive index of the nanolaminate coating as a whole is lower than 1.58 at 550 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to virucidal compounds, virucidal compositions comprising thereof and uses thereof in treatment of viral infections, for sterilizations and for disinfections.

Abstract: Described herein are microelectrode array devices, and methods of fabrication and use of the same, to provide highly localized and efficient electrical stimulation of a neurological target. The device includes multiple microelectrode elements arranged along an elongated probe shaft. The microelectrode elements are dimensioned and shaped so as to target individual neurons, groups of neurons, and neural tissue as may be located in an animal nervous system, such as deep within a human brain. Beneficially, the neurological probe can be used to facilitate location of the neurological target and remain implanted for long-term monitoring and/or stimulation.

Abstract: It is disclosed an apparatus for restoring voluntary control of locomotion in a subject suffering from a neuromotor impairment comprising a multidirectional trunk support system and a device for epidural electrical stimulation. The robotic interface is capable of evaluating, enabling and training motor pattern generation and balance across a variety of natural walking behaviors in subjects with neuromotor impairments. Optionally, pharmacological cocktails can be administered to enhance rehabilitation results. It is also disclosed a method for the evaluation, enablement and training of a subject suffering from neuromotor impairments by combining robotically assisted evaluation tools with sophisticated neurobiomechanical and statistical analyzes. A method for the rehabilitation (by this term also comprising restoring voluntary control of locomotion) of a subject suffering from a neuromotor impairment in particular partial or total paralysis of limbs, is also disclosed.