Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of fermenting or saccharifying a biomass comprising: (a) (i) contacting a biomass comprising a polysaccharide, and an ionic liquid (IL) to form a first solution, or (ii) providing the first solution comprising the biomass and the IL, (b) contacting the first solution and carbon dioxide such that the first solution results in a lower pH, (c) introducing (i) an enzyme capable of enzymatically to breakdown at least one bond in the polysaccharide or a breakdown product of the polysaccharide, and/or (ii) a microorganism that capable of producing the enzyme and/or fermenting the polysaccharide or a breakdown product of the polysaccharide, such that the polysaccharide is at least partially broken down and the first solution is transformed into a second solution.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of monitoring relative blade pitch angle alignment of a set of at least two rotor blades in a rotary device. The rotary device may be a wind turbine generator. Also disclosed are operational schemes based on the observed relative blade pitch angle alignments.

Abstract: An electronic package structure, an electronic substrate, and a method of manufacturing an electronic package structure are provided. The electronic package structure includes a substrate. The substrate includes a bonding region and an alignment structure. The bonding region is located at a side of the substrate and configured to bond with an electronic component. The alignment structure is located at the side of the substrate and out of the bonding region and configured to providing a fiducial mark for position-aligning, wherein the alignment structure comprises a first region and a second region visually distinct from the first region.

Abstract: A backflow prevention device includes a main pipe body extending along a first center longitudinal axis, at least one check valve disposed within the main pipe body, an inlet pipe connected to an inlet side of the main pipe body, and an outlet pipe connected to an outlet side of the main pipe body. The inlet pipe and the outlet pipe extend along a second center longitudinal axis. The first center longitudinal axis is offset with respect to the second center longitudinal axis in a direction perpendicular to the first and second center longitudinal axes. A center of the valve seat of the at least one check valve is offset with respect to the second center longitudinal axis in the direction perpendicular to the first and second longitudinal axes.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to a transparent steering wheel system for a vehicle that includes a sensor system, a projection system, and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to determine when a plurality of display data displayed on a display device behind a steering wheel is blocked by the steering wheel from a field of view of a driver, determine when a desirable notification is included in the plurality of display data, and when the desirable notification is included and the field of view of the desirable notification for the driver is blocked by the steering wheel, control the projection system to project the desirable notification onto the projection surface of the steering wheel that fully covers the steering wheel such that the steering wheel appears to be transparent when the desirable notification is displayed onto the projection surface.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing a neutralization slag of uranium associated zirconium and zirconia, and a stabilization agent used therein are disclosed. The stabilization agent includes the following components in parts by weight: a pretreatment agent of 2-8 parts, anhydrous calcium chloride of 2-6 parts, an adsorbent of 3-5 parts and a stabilizer of 4-9 parts. The stabilization agent is used to stabilize the uranium that is existed in the neutralization slag in a waste slag. The method includes the following steps: the pretreatment agent is used to alkalize and disperse the neutralization slag; soluble calcium salt is added to cement the neutralization slag; and the adsorbent and the stabilizer are used as a composite material to passivate the neutralization slag. The method has low cost, fast effectiveness, simple process, easy operation, and long-term stable remediation efficiency, which can be applied to the treatment and disposal of associated radioactive waste residues.

Abstract: A silicon on insulator (SOI) photonic device having a waveguide is provided that includes a mode overlap portion with a topology optimized structure situated below an electrode of the capacitance structure. The device can significantly change a refractive index in a volume of mode overlap depending upon the applied potential to the capacitor and allows for a ? phase shift in a modest mode overlap volume. The topology optimized structure has a waveguide and substrate that are partitioned in three dimensions using an extruded projection design. The electrode is a transition metal di-chalcogenide monolayer sheet (2D TMD). The enhanced mode overlay from the topology optimized waveguide portion allows a large reduction in the length of the waveguide with the mode overlap to achieve the needed phase shift for a photonic device.

Abstract: A method may include: hydropyrolyzing a bio feedstock in a hydropyrolysis unit to produce at least a hydropyrolysis oil; introducing at least a portion of the hydropyrolysis oil with a hydrocarbon co-feed into a fluidized catalytic cracking unit; and cracking the hydropyrolysis oil in the fluidized catalytic cracking unit to produce at least fuel range hydrocarbons.

Abstract: The present disclosure features methods of detecting crop damage in an algal culture. Such methods include detecting one or more carotenoids as a volatile organic compound in a sample obtained from a headspace of the algal culture.

Abstract: Provided are a device for hydrogen production from water photolysis and a method therefor, which belongs to the field of photocatalytic solar hydrogen production. The device for hydrogen production from water photolysis comprises: a catalytic reaction unit for water photolysis comprising a light-transmitting surface, and a light condenser component with a light-concentrating surface facing the light-transmitting surface of the catalytic reaction unit for water photolysis; the light condenser component comprises a solar concentrating cone and a reflector for reflecting and concentrating sunlight into the solar concentrating cone.

Abstract: Object of the invention is to provide a new thin film device comprising at least one thin film cell, wherein the thin film cell comprises a first electrode, a photoactive layer and a second electrode, wherein the photoactive layer is arranged between the first and the second electrode, wherein at least one additional conductive line is arranged within an active area of the thin film cell and included in the photoactive layer and electrically interconnected with the first electrode and electrically insulated from the second electrode. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of forming a thin film device comprising at least one thin film cell, wherein the thin film cell comprises a first electrode, a photoactive layer and a second electrode and the photoactive layer is arranged between the first and the second electrode.

Abstract: Molten carbonate fuel cell configurations are provided that allow for introduction of an anode input gas flow on a side of the fuel cell that is adjacent to the entry side for the cathode input gas flow while allowing the anode and cathode to operate under co-current flow and/or counter-current flow conditions. It has been discovered that improved flow properties can be achieved within the anode or cathode during co-current flow or counter-current flow operation by diverting the input flow for the anode or cathode into an extended edge seal region (in an extended edge seal chamber) adjacent to the active area of the anode or cathode, and then using a baffle to provide sufficient pressure drop for even flow distribution of the anode input flow across the anode or cathode input flow across the cathode.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for operating a configurable communication device. Operating the configurable communication device includes operating the configurable communication device using a first network architecture control plane type. Then, an indication is received to switch at least part of the configurable communication device to using a second network architecture control plane type. In response to the indication, the configurable communication device operates the at least part of the configurable communication device in a hybrid mode utilizing both the first and second network architecture control plane types.

Abstract: A thermoelectric power generation system 20 includes a heat exchanger 1 having double tubes which are an inner tube 1a and an outer tube 1b, and a thermoelectric power generation module 2 mounted between the inner tube and the outer tube. The thermoelectric power generation module generates thermoelectric power using a temperature difference between a medium inside the inner tube and a medium outside the outer tube, and a highly thermal conductive elastic sheet 3a, 3b is mounted between the thermoelectric power generation module and the inner tube and/or the outer tube in close contact therewith.

Abstract: Seal assemblies, gaskets, bearing assemblies, and their components can be used as pre-packaged seal systems and pre-packaged seal and bearing systems. The seal assemblies can be orientated in different configurations for different applications. Gaskets to restrict flow and gaskets with memory lips to operate as sealing lips can be included to increase the number of sealing points. In a pre-packaged configuration, the cylinder can be a straight cylinder, a stepped cylinder, or a split cylinder. Bearing assemblies can be pre-packaged with the sealing assemblies and service grease may optionally be used to provide lubrication and limit fluid incursion into the spring cavities.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic device that includes a first radiating element configured to radiate a first electromagnetic wave and a second radiating element configured to radiate a second electromagnetic wave. A first radiation pattern of the first electromagnetic wave is configured to be adjusted, and a second radiation pattern of the second electromagnetic wave is configured to be fixed.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to transfer an electronic component, including a first carrier, a second carrier, an actuator mechanism, and a flexible push generator, is provided. The first carrier is configured to carry a target substrate. The second carrier is configured to carry a transfer substrate. The actuator mechanism is configured to actuate the first and second carriers to move close to and away from each other. The flexible push generator generates a flexible push to the carried target substrate or transfer substrate when the first and second carriers move close to each other. When the flexible push is starting to be generated, a flexible push generated on a central area of the target substrate or the transfer substrate is greater than that on a surrounding area. A method for bonding an electronic component and a method for manufacturing a light-emitting diode display are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic assembly including a semiconductor device package. The semiconductor device package includes a first package and a conductive element. The first package includes an electronic component and a protection layer covering the electronic component. The conductive element is supported by the protection layer and electrically connected with the electronic component through an electrical contact. A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device package is also provided in the present disclosure.

Abstract: A multi-mode heat transfer system includes an emitter device with an inner core surrounded by an outer core having an outer surface and an emission surface disposed on the outer surface. The emission surface includes a thermal metamaterial configured to direct heat from the inner core in at least two desired directions to an object other than the emitter device. The object can include a thermal receiver devices, for example two receiver devices and the emission surface can direct heat to two different receiver devices spaced apart from the emitter device.

Abstract: Microcapsule and microsphere controlled release forms of antioxidants such as cerium oxide to improve durability, and extend the lifetime of fuel cells are disclosed. Membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) and polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) employing the controlled release forms and methods of mitigating or suppressing cerium migration in fuel cells are also disclosed.