Abstract: A method of analyzing fuel component using an RF (Radio Frequency) sensor for a vehicle includes: receiving a new fuel into a fuel tank so as to mix existing fuel in the fuel tank with the new fuel, measuring a resonance frequency of the mixed fuel using an RF sensor, comparing the measured resonance frequency of the mixed fuel with a resonance frequency of a standard fuel, determining whether the mixed fuel is a normal fuel through the comparison, maintaining an engine combustion pattern corresponding to the standard fuel when the mixed fuel is a normal fuel, and operating reflecting an engine combustion control.

Abstract: An energy-harvesting system capable of wireless communication is disclosed which includes a solar cell adapted to generate charge from incident light on the solar cell; an energy-harvesting circuit coupled to the solar cell, the energy-harvesting circuit adapted to convey charge from the solar cell to an energy reservoir; a data communication circuit adapted to encode data to be communicated by the solar cell by adjusting the voltage across the solar cell into at least two states including 1) an open circuit (OC) state, where the current through the solar cell is substantially zero, and 2) a maximum power point (MPP) state, where power (V×I) drawn from the solar cell is maximum, wherein the solar cell in response to the changes in its voltage and the incident light emits luminescent radiation with an intensity corresponding to the at least two states, thereby forming a wireless transmitter.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treatment of degenerative conditions of large weight-bearing joints, such as osteoarthritis, by intra-articular delivery of a codon-modified IL-1Ra encoding gene.

Abstract: Branching phosphoramidite monomers and molecules having comb-like structures are disclosed and described. A branching phosphoramidite monomer having the structure is provided wherein R4 and R5 are independently —(O—CH2-CH2—)n where n is 1-5 or —O—(CH2—)n where n is 1-10, and R1, R2, and R3 are each one of dimethoxytrityl (DMT)—O—, levulinyl (Lev)—O—, and a phosphoramidite.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for detecting a potato virus Y including an M13KO7 bacteriophage and a kit including the same. Since the M13KO7 bacteriophage of the present disclosure may be easily produced using E. coli and is a large aggregate of proteins, the M13KO7 bacteriophage is more stable than antibodies even when exposed to external physical or chemical factors. Therefore, the composition of the present disclosure has an effect of diagnosing only the PVY specifically and accurately and may be usefully used in related industries.

Abstract: Methods of minimizing dysregulation of Staufen1-associated RNA metabolism can include introducing an amount of a Staufen1 -regulating agent to a target cell sufficient to minimize the dysregulation. Therapeutic compositions for treating a neurodegenerative condition associated with Staufen1-induced dysregulation of RNA metabolism can include a therapeutically effective amount of a Staufen1-regulating agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Embodiments of this invention relate to adhesives, and more particularly to biomimetic heteropolymer adhesive compositions. Certain embodiments relate to biomimetic terpolymer adhesive compositions including dopamine methacrylamide, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, or 3,4-dihydroxy styrene, mimicking moieties found in marine mussel adhesive proteins. In some embodiments, elastic moduli of the adhesives are preferably selected to match the elastic moduli of the substrates to minimize stress concentrations, to increase the ductility of the adhesive-substrate system, or both.

Abstract: A plasma polymerized thin film having low dielectric constant prepared by depositing a first precursor material represented by the following Chemical Formula 1: wherein in the above Chemical Formula 1, R1 to R14 are each independently H or a substituted or non-substituted C1-C5 alkyl group, and when the R1 to R14 are substituted, their substituents comprise an amino group, a hydroxyl group, a cyano group, a halogen group, a nitro group, or a methoxy group.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a separator for a fuel cell, including a central part with a rectangular shape, and a surrounding part disposed to surround the central part, wherein the surrounding part includes an outlet manifold positioned at a pair of edges of the central part, which are opposed each other, and an inlet manifold positioned along a side of the central part to be adjacent to another edge except for the pair of edges at which the outlet manifold is positioned, and the central part includes a plurality of guide patterns that are spaced apart from each other to guide fluids introduced through the inlet manifold toward the outlet manifold.

Abstract: A photocatalyst according to the present invention has a structure in which the titanium dioxide doped with the transition metals is supported on the support such that a band gap thereof is low and a specific surface area thereof is high, thereby exhibiting an excellent photocatalytic activity even in a visible light region and providing an excellent effect of adsorbing an organic compound and removing the same even under a condition in which light is not emitted.

Abstract: A system for spatially mapping neurons in brain tissue is disclosed which includes a source of light configured to be shone on a subject at a first wavelength causing emission of light at a second wavelength from generating calcium when one or more neurons are firing, an optical filter configured to allow passage of light having the second wavelength, an image capture device configured to capture images of the brain tissue at the second wavelength, and a processor with software configured to establish a spatial model for localizing one or more neurons where captured images are used to iteratively adjust parameters of the model to thereby minimize error between generated and captured images.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber composite for a strain sensor and a method for producing the same. The composite includes a stretchable fiber; a conductive elastic polymer layer coated on the stretchable fiber; polymer beads disposed on the stretchable fiber or on the elastic polymer layer; and a conductive elastic polymer layer covering the polymer beads. The fiber composite is durable and stable. Therefore, a strain sensor produced using the fiber composite exhibits excellent durability, recoverability, repeatability and sensitivity, and a fast sensing speed.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a feedback field-effect array device capable of converting between volatile and non-volatile operations and an array circuit using the same. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the array circuit may include a plurality of feedback field-effect array devices, wherein the source region of the feedback field-effect electronic device and the drain region of an access electronic device may be connected to each other in series, the feedback field-effect electronic device may be connected to a bit line and a first word line, the access electronic device may be connected to a source line and a second word line, and any one of first and second gate voltages may be applied to the first word line to store data in a first logic state or data in a second logic state.

Abstract: The present invention discloses flip-chip bonding method using an anisotropic adhesive polymer. The method includes applying an adhesive polymer solution containing metal particles dispersed therein onto a circuit substrate to form an adhesive polymer layer such that the adhesive polymer layer covers the metal particles; drying the adhesive polymer layer; and positioning an electronic element to be electrically connected to the circuit substrate on the dried adhesive polymer layer and causing dewetting of the polymer from the metal particles.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to biodegradable hollow nanoparticles, and systems, methods, devices, and processes for producing the same. The disclosure includes a method of preparing a hollow mesoporous nanoparticle by providing a plurality of silica core particles. Each of the plurality of silica core particles comprises a diameter within a range of about 600 nanometers to about 30 nanometers. The method further includes synthesizing a mesoporous silica shell around the plurality of silica core particles forming a plurality of mesoporous coated silica core particles. Further, the method provides for etching the plurality of mesoporous coated silica core particles with an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate and water to remove the silica core particle from the plurality of mesoporous coated silica core particles forming a plurality of hollow mesoporous particles. The method also includes diffusing a payload into the plurality of hollow mesoporous particles in an aqueous solution.

Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in treating a mammal having, or at risk of developing, cytokine release syndrome (CRS). For example, a mammal having, or at risk of developing, CRS can be treated by administering one or more biguanides (e.g., metformin) to the mammal.

Abstract: Genetically modified CCNT1 and XPO1 genes encoding proteins that inhibit virus infection in cells. The genetically modified CCNT1 gene encodes a protein with a C261Y substitution with respect to the human CCNT1 protein. The genetically modified XPO1 gene encodes a protein with P411T, M412V, and/or F414S substitutions with respect to the human XPO1 protein. The genetically modified CCNT1 and XPO1 genes can be introduced in cells. The cells comprising the genetically modified CCNT1 and XPO1 genes can be introduced in a subject with a virus infection to treat the infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions/combination/kit and methods for treating pain, which provide synergistic analgesic effects and less side effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing anhydrous galactose derived from seaweed, and provides an improved production yield rate of 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose by using microorganisms during acid treatment, neutralization, and purification after enzymatic hydrolysis, of agarose or agar.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a transposable feedback field-effect electronic device and an array circuit using the feedback field-effect electronic device. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the feedback field-effect electronic device may include a diode structure, a plurality of gate electrodes, and a plurality of access electronic devices, wherein, when the diode structure receives voltage through a first gate electrode of the gate electrodes and a first access electronic device of the access electronic devices, first direction access may be performed, and when the diode structure receives voltage through a second gate electrode of the gate electrodes and a second access electronic device of the access electronic devices, second direction access may be performed.