Abstract: Two quantitative separation approaches to fractionate de-asphalted oils (DAOs) into seven classes of compounds (saturates, 1-4+ ring-aromatics, sulfides, and polars). In the first step (named as “SGS”) of present invention, the DAO of a petroleum vacuum resid is separated in to four classes of compounds, namely saturates, aromatics, and sulfides. In this first step of separation, about 3 grams of a DAO can be separated. Whereas in the second step (named as “ARC” separation) of invention, only less than 300 mg of the aromatic fraction obtained in “SGS” (described above) can be further fractionated at very low temperature (about ?40 degrees centigrade) into 4 fractions, namely 1-ring, 2-ring, 3-ring, and 4+-ring aromatics. The present invention protocol is suitable for a wide range of compositionally different DAOs of petroleum vacuum resids.

Abstract: A system and method interface one or more secondary payloads to a launch vehicle. A Multiple Interface Payload Subsystem (MIPS) is configured with one or more circuit boards to provide a secondary payload interface for each of the one or more secondary payloads. The MIPS couples with the launch vehicle using a single launch vehicle interface that provides communication and power from avionics of the launch vehicle. Each of the secondary payloads couples to one of the secondary payload interfaces. The MIPS provides communication and power from the launch vehicle to each of the secondary payloads via the single launch vehicle interface and a respective one of the secondary payload interfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for discovering bioactive peptides, and a use thereof. The present invention relates to a method for discovering a peptide which has an effect on tissue regeneration or a peptide which adheres to a biomaterial, by searching the smallest bioactive domain from a protein. This method for discovering a peptide is named PEPscovery (PEPtide Discovery). According to the present invention, it is possible to discover peptides comprising 20 or more amino acids more rapidly than conventional techniques for discovering a peptide, and to discover bioactive peptides effective in tissue regeneration and capable of being adhered to a specific biomaterial through PEPscovery, thereby developing medical supplies and medical equipment and applying the same to the development of a diagnostic chip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric electroluminescent device and a method for preparing the same. The device comprises a conductive anode substrate, a hole injecting layer, a hole transportation layer, an electron barrier layer, a light-emitting layer, an electron transportation layer, an electron injecting layer and a cathode laminated in succession, and the material for the electron barrier layer is one selected from lithium fluoride, lithium carbonate, lithium oxide and lithium chloride. By preparing lithium compound as an inorganic electron barrier layer, the polymeric electroluminescent device is made of cheap materials which are easily obtainable, and most importantly has a low work function of approximately 2.0 eV, which can form a transition potential barrier of approximately 1.

Abstract: A process is provided for etching a silicon-containing substrate to form nanowire arrays. In this process, one deposits nanoparticles and a metal film onto the substrate in such a way that the metal is present and touches silicon where etching is desired and is blocked from touching silicon or not present elsewhere. One submerges the metallized substrate into an etchant aqueous solution comprising HF and an oxidizing agent. In this way arrays of nanowires with controlled diameter and length are produced.

Abstract: A heave compensation and tensioning apparatus for use on a floating vessel during “locked-to-bottom” operations is provided. The apparatus includes a pair of hydraulic cylinders that are fixed to a lower section of a frame. Respective free ends of piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders are operatively associated with an upper section of the frame. A pair of accumulators are in communication with pressure vessels and the cylinders using a pneumatic fluid line and a primary hydraulic fluid line, respectively. A control valve assembly allows the piston rods to retract or extend in response to, and to compensate for, heave of the floating vessel. An isolation valve can hydraulically lock the piston rods. In this way, the heave compensation and tensioning apparatus forms a rigid link and can be employed as a secondary or back-up heave compensator for a primary heave compensator.

Abstract: A process for making a silica-polyolefin composite. The process has the steps of (a) reacting silica particles and an alkyl halosilane in the presence of a solvent and a catalyst to form silane-functionalized silica particles and (b) reacting the silane-functionalized silica particles with a vinyl-terminated polyolefin. There are other processes for making a silica-polyolefin composites. There are other processes for making metal phosphate-polyolefin composites.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof The semiconductor package includes a semiconductor element including a main body, a plurality of conductive vias, and at least one filler. The conductive vias penetrate through the main body. The filler is located in the main body, and a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the filler is different from that of the main body and the conductive vias. Thus, the CTE of the overall semiconductor element can be adjusted, so as to reduce warpage.

Abstract: Provided are a sound generation system and a sound recording system, which are placed in a room to adjust sound. A columnar body is disposed around a sound source to adjust how much sound of a low-tone range, as well as of a middle- and high-tone range, is absorbed and diffused. Moreover, a columnar body is disposed around a recording device to adjust how much sound of a low-tone range, as well as of a middle- and high-tone range, is absorbed and diffused. The columnar bodies may be made of a combination of different diameters and/or lengths. The arrangement distances may be random. With the columnar body disposed at the most appropriate location, it is possible to adjust sound in a wide band.

Abstract: A process is provided for contacting a nanostructured surface. The process may include (a) providing a substrate having a nanostructured material on a surface, (b) passivating the surface on which the nanostructured material is located, (c) screen printing onto the nanostructured surface and (d) firing the screen printing ink at a high temperature. In some embodiments, the nanostructured material compromises silicon. In some embodiments, the nanostructured material includes silicon nanowires. In some embodiments, the nanowires are around 150 nm, 250 nm, or 400 nm in length. In some embodiments, the nanowires have a diameter range between about 30 nm and about 200 nm. In some embodiments, the nanowires are tapered such that the base is larger than the tip. In some embodiments, the nanowires are tapered at an angle of about 1 degree, about 3 degrees, or about 10 degrees. In some embodiments, a high temperature can be approximately 700C, 750C, 800C, or 850C.

Abstract: A system relating to ceramic/rubberized lined steel pipes adapted to carry crushed rock and other highly abrasive materials.

Abstract: Disclosed is an active material for a counter-electrode. The material comprises a carbon aerogel and platinum loaded on the carbon aerogel, the platinum having a mass content of 1% to 5% in the active material for a counter-electrode. The active material for a counter-electrode has a relatively high photoelectric conversion efficiency. In addition, also provides are a method for preparing the active material for a counter-electrode, a solar cell counter-electrode using the active material for a counter-electrode and a method for preparing the solar cell counter-electrode.

Abstract: A method for implementing an adaptive interface between at least one FPGA with at least one FPGA application and at least one I/O module, which are designed as the corresponding sender side or receiver side, for connection to the FPGA, whereby a serial interface is formed between the at least one FPGA and the at least one I/O module, comprising the steps of configuring a maximum number of registers to be transmitted for each FPGA application, configuring a shared, fixed register width for all registers, setting an enable signal on the sender side for the registers to be transmitted out of the maximum number of registers to be transmitted, transmitting the enable signal from the sender side to the receiver side, and transmitting the registers, for which the enable signal is set, from the sender side to the receiver side.

Abstract: [Problem] A pipe-connecting clamp is provided which is compact, and which can apply a given clamping force through simple operations without using tools. [Solution] In a clamp (1) for connecting pipes (19) each having a flange (20) at an end thereof, the clamp comprises first and second clamping members (4, 5) including respective grooves (2) into which a pair of flanges are fitted, a connection member (6) that connects the first and second clamping members in an openable/closable fashion, a roller support member (7) rotatably disposed on the second clamping member, and a roller (8) rotatably supported by the roller support member, wherein the first clamping member (4) has a concave portion (13), and the flanges are pressed and fixed by the first and second clamping members by rotating the roller support member and moving the roller to the concave portion.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the field of luminescent materials. Disclosed are silicate luminescent materials doped with metal nano particles and preparation methods there for. The silicate luminescent materials doped with metal nano particles are represented by the chemical formula:MLn1-xSiO4:xRE,yA; wherein M is one or two elements selected from Li, Na and K; Ln is one or two elements selected from Y, Sc, La and Lu; A is a metal nano particle selected from Ag, Au, Pt, Pd and Cu; RE is one or two ions selected from Eu, Gd, Tb, Tm, Sm, Ce and Dy; 0<x?0.1; 0<y?0.005. When silicate luminescent materials doped with metal nano particles of the invention are excitated by electron beam, they have higher luminescent efficiency. The luminescent materials are good to be used in field emission light source devices.

Abstract: An energy storage system includes at least one body that is arranged to move along a bore that is excavated underground. The energy storage system includes a seal assembly within the bore. The seal assembly includes a support member and a seal element. The support member is arranged to support the body for movement in two directions within the bore and the seal element is adapted to isolate two regions within the bore from each other. The system also includes a fluid loading system wherein a first fluid and a second fluid can be separately fed to the bore. The first fluid is arranged in use to apply pressure to a first face of the seal element to charge the energy storage system. The second fluid is of heavier density than the first fluid and is arranged to apply pressure to a second face of the seal element.

Abstract: A multi-computer vision recognition system for a level crossing obstacle is disclosed, comprising vision image systems, a position determination system, an obstacle determination resolution system and a power unit, where vision image systems which may operate all day long operate simultaneously, information of the single vision image systems is each computed by using the position determination system, and then the computed result is introduced to the obstacle determination resolution system for determination, whereby achieving an increased obstacle recognition result and a promoted obstacle recognition accuracy.

Abstract: A capacitive occupant detection system comprises at least one sensing electrode to be arranged on the bottom side of a seat cushion, a seat heater like structure to be arranged on a top side of said seat cushion, and an evaluation unit operatively coupled to said at least one sensing electrode for determining a value representative of the capacitance between the at least one sensing electrode and the seat heater like structure.

Abstract: A method of anchoring a pipeline at a subsea location includes the steps of installing a first pile into the subsea location in a position away from the pipeline, affixing a first line to the pipeline and to the first pile, and tensioning the first line from the pipeline. A second pile is installed into the subsea location in a position away from the pipeline and away from the first pile. A second line is affixed to the pipeline and the second pile. The second line is tensioned from the pile. Each of the first and second lines extends on opposite sides of the pipeline at an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the pipeline. Each of the pile is a suction pile having a tensioning mechanism thereon.

Abstract: Complex hydrides based on Al(BH4)3 are stabilized by the presence of one or more additional metal elements or organic adducts to provide high capacity hydrogen storage material.