Abstract: A method for the manufacture of biodegradable membranes for preventing adhesion formation followed open heart surgery is described herein. The manufacturing of biodegradable membranes is based on polymeric composition, comprised of copolymer of polyhydroxybutyrate/hydroxyvalerate (PHBV), poly (D, L-lactide) in the ratio of the dried powders of 3:1, the resulting mixture is dissolved in chloroform to a concentration of 6-9% followed by thorough mixing for 2 hours and heating up to 35° C. The membrane is produced by electrostatic spinning (electrospinning), wherein biologically active substances from fibrinolytic agents or direct anticoagulants are embedded in the structure of the fiber.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a colorless transparent polyimide film having reinforced glass fabric for flexible displays, suitable for use in increasing optical transmittance of a polyimide substrate having reinforced glass fabric for flexible displays. This method enables the glass fabric and the colorless transparent polyimide film to be matched in refractive index when the glass fabric is reinforced in the colorless transparent polyimide film to enhance thermal and mechanical properties of a substrate for flexible displays, thus satisfying high optical transparency and optical transmittance of 85% or more, required of a substrate for flexible displays, and thereby the colorless transparent polyimide film having reinforced glass fabric can be used as a substrate for flexible displays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copper-based catalyst for preparing 1,2-propanediol, wherein copper as an active metal is supported on a complex metal oxide structure having mesopores and macropores at the same time, a method for preparing the copper-based catalyst, and method for selectively preparing 1,2-propanediol from dehydration and hydrogenation of glycerol using the copper-based catalyst.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device having silicon nitride with a tensile stress, the method comprising: c1) introducing and pre-stabilizing NH3 gas and N2 gas; c2) introducing silane; c3) igniting the gases by a radio-frequency source; c4) depositing SiN; and c5) processing the SiN by using a nitrogen ion implantation. According to the present disclosure, the nitrogen content in the SiN film can be enhanced by the nitrogen ion implantation and impinging, thereby increasing the density of the film. In this way, the acid resistance of the SiN with tensile stress is enhanced, so that the SiN with tensile stress may be integrated in a dual-strained liner of a gate-last process, so as to effectively improve the properties and reliability of the device.

Abstract: A method of creating an object store is provided. Node table information reading and link table information are read. The node table information includes node information for a plurality of nodes. The link table information includes link information between pairs of nodes of the plurality of nodes. An anchored network record is created for each node of the plurality of nodes based on the node information and the link information and a defined maximum degree of separation. The anchored network record includes anchor node information associated with an anchor node of the anchored network record and a node record for each node of the plurality of nodes that is within the defined maximum degree of separation from the anchor node of the anchored network record. The created anchored network record is stored for each node of the plurality of nodes.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to processing of Electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, and in particular, relates to identifying a QRS complex in an ECG signal. The method includes receiving, and filtering the ECG signal by passing through at least one of a first low-pass filter and a high-pass filter to obtain a filtered ECG signal. The filtered ECG signal is processed based on a moving average technique. Further, a search region is identified in the processed ECG signal, and a maximum amplitude peak is identified in a time interval of the filtered ECG signal that corresponds to a time span of the search region of the processed ECG signal. The maximum amplitude peak is an R peak of the QRS complex. Subsequently, a Q peak and an S peak of the QRS complex is identified based on the R peak.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for developing and using diagnoses of cancer and sepsis in canine subjects using thymidine kinase (TK), c-reactive protein (CRP), and C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) as biomarkers. The level of each biomarker may be measured and an index may be computed using a two- or a three-biomarker method. The invention provides a predefined scale for the index where each range of the index matches a health condition. The latter allows a practitioner, through computing an index value of a patient, to determine the health status of the patient by comparing the index value to the predefined scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hepatocyte-like cells. Also disclosed are methods of making the cells and using the cells.

Abstract: A cyber-physical system and a method of monitoring a virtual machine thereof are provided. The cyber-physical system includes a plurality of target controllers that includes middleware operating based on different operating systems and that control different targets, and a system monitor that includes integrated middleware of analyzing and synthesizing information collected from the middleware. First virtual machines corresponding to virtualization of the target controllers and a second virtual machine corresponding to virtualization of the system monitor are independently formed through a virtual machine monitor.

Abstract: A scalable process is detailed for forming bulk quantities of high-purity ?-MnBi phase materials suitable for fabrication of MnBi based permanent magnets.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a gel containing a nano-carbon material, which allows the gelling medium used to be selected from a wide range of substances, is applicable to other nano-carbon materials in addition to carbon nanotubes, and can be implemented in an extremely simple manner. A method for producing a gel containing a nano-carbon material of the present invention as a means for achieving the object is characterized in that a nano-carbon material is stir-mixed with a gelling medium that satisfies the following conditions (but is not an ionic liquid), the gelling medium being in a liquid or molten state: (1) the gelling medium is in a liquid state at ambient temperature or melts when heated; and (2) the gelling medium contains, in the molecule, two or more rings of at least one kind selected from optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon monocyclic ring and optionally substituted aromatic heteromonocyclic ring.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a compound in formula (I) and its salts acceptable pharmaceutically in preparation of vasodilative drugs: Wherein, R1, R2, X, Y, A and B are defined in the invention.

Abstract: A plurality of phased array acoustic communication devices are used to communicate data along a tubulation, such as a well. The phased array acoustic communication devices employ phased arrays of acoustic transducers, such as piezoelectric transducers, to direct acoustic energy in desired directions along the tubulation. The system is controlled by a computer-based controller. Information, including data and commands, is communicated using digital signaling.

Abstract: The invention provides a primer group for detecting CpG island methylation of p16 gene using methylation specific fluorescence technique. The primer group comprises a pair of oligonucleotide primers and a fluorescence-labeled probe. Said oligonucleotide primer pair has base sequence represented by SEQ ID NO.1 and SEQ ID NO.2. Said fluorescence-labeled probe has base sequence represented by SEQ ID NO.3 or SEQ NO.4.

Abstract: Thermotechnical units of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) are integrated as a whole one. The units may include a burner, a reformer and a heat exchanger. The integrated units can be easily assembled into an SOFC system with cell stacks. Thus, the present invention has a simple structure, operates with ease, saves operational cost, runs with fewer utilities, decreases heat dissipation and enhances system performance.

Abstract: An n-NV-based gyroscope is provided that includes a diamond structure implanted with a plurality of NV centers, whose nuclear spins form a spin gyroscope. A number of radio-frequency (rf) coils and microwave (?w) co-planar waveguides are fabricated on the diamond structure to provide a sensitive and stable three-axis gyroscope in the solid state while achieving gyroscopic sensitivity by exploiting the coherence time of the 14N nuclear spin associated with the NV centers in the diamond structure combined with the efficient optical polarization and measurement of electronic spin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid gasification system which simultaneously has the advantages of an entrained-flow gasifier using pulverized fuel and a fluidized-bed gasifier utilized for gasifying fuel with relatively various properties. The present intention provides a hybrid gasification system employing a structure in which a second reaction chamber operated at a temperature of 700 to 900 is surrounded by a first reaction chamber operated at temperature, thereby obtaining an insulation effect, performing additional heat exchange, and minimizing a heat loss. Furthermore, the present invention provides a hybrid gasification system having a structure in which unreacted substances and tar within synthetic gas generated from a first reaction chamber reacts within a second reaction chamber, thereby increasing the entire gasification efficiency.

Abstract: Provided are engineered soluble hIL-17RA receptors with high affinity to hIL-17 that inhibit downstream IL17A induced signaling events in cells. Also provided are methods of inhibiting hIL-17A induced secretion of CXCL1 and/or IL-6 in cells, as well as methods of treating inflammation and/or inflammatory disorders in a subject.

Abstract: This invention relates to a visible-light-responsive photocatalyst for photocatalyticly oxidation desulphurization and method for preparation and application thereof. The catalyst is comprised of one type of metal MI, one type of metal oxide MIIOx and BiVO4 as the supporter, wherein the mass ratio of the sum of the two types of metal (MI+MII) to BiVO4 is from 1:5000 to 1:50; the mass ratio of the type of metal MI to the type of metal MII is from 1:50 to 50:1. The catalyst is used in the photocatalytic oxidation desulphurization. Under mild condition (room temperature, 1 atm), using O2 as the oxidant and xenon lamp (wavelength 420 nm<?<700 nm) as the light source, avoid the oil's absorption of light (mainly in the violet area which is below 420 nm), the desulphurization ratio of thiophene can be above 90%, meanwhile the oil won't be excited. The sulfur in thiophene can be oxidized to SO3 and absorbed by the absorbent after escaped from the reaction system.

Abstract: Provided are a plant derived plastic blend and a manufacturing method thereof in which high density polyethylene and polylactic acid are microscopically mixed to improve the mechanical properties of the plant derived plastic blend. The plant derived plastic blend comprises 10 wt % or more and 90 wt % or less of a plant derived polyethylene and 10 wt % or more and 90 wt % or less of a plant derived polylactic acid to achieve a total of 100 wt %, and further contains 1 wt % or more and 20 wt % or less of a compatibilizing agent. The manufacturing method of the plant derived plastic blend is carried out in a cylinder by applying a shear flow field and a stretching field and melt-kneading raw material containing the plant derived polyethylene, the polylactic acid and the compatibilizing agent.