Abstract: Iron-sulfide redox flow battery (RFB) systems can be advantageous for energy storage, particularly when the electrolytes have pH values greater than 6. Such systems can exhibit excellent energy conversion efficicency and stability and can utilize low-cost materials that are relatively safer and more environmentally friendly. One example of an iron-sulfide RFB is characterized by a positive electrolyte that comprises Fe(III) and/or Fe(II) in a positive electrolyte supporting solution, a negative electrolyte that comprises S2? and/or S in a negative electrolyte supporting solution, and a membrane, or a separator, that separates the positive electrolyte and electrode from the negative electrolyte and electrode.

Abstract: An etching composition for a semiconductor wafer is provided, including 0.5-50 wt % base, 10-80 wt % alcohol, 0.01-15 wt % additive and water. A method for etching a semiconductor wafer is also provided. When the etching composition is applied to the entire surface or a partial surface of the semiconductor wafer at 60-200° C., the etching composition reacts on the semiconductor wafer to form a foam that etches the semiconductor wafer and includes a solid, a liquid and a gas. At the same time, the additive forms an oxide mask on the surface of the semiconductor wafer. Therefore, an excellent texture structure is formed on the surface of the semiconductor wafer, and a single surface of the semiconductor wafer is etched.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic paper display device. The electronic paper display device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first substrate, partition walls defining cell regions disposed on the first substrate, a first electrode disposed on a bottom surface of the cell regions, microcapsules disposed on the first electrode, a second electrode having one side facing the first electrode, and a second substrate disposed on the other side of the second electrode, in which the electronic paper display device may include first adhesive fixing parts including a plurality of patterns provided between the second electrode and the partition walls.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming graphene having an increased grain size. In the method, a substrate including a catalyst layer formed of a transition metal is loaded into a chamber and a gaseous carbon source is supplied into the chamber. A continuous heat treatment in which the catalyst layer is locally heated while moving a heated area of the catalyst layer is performed to dissolve a carbon component in the catalyst layer and extract graphene on a surface of the catalyst layer from the dissolved carbon component.

Abstract: There are provided a method and apparatus for detecting the transmission locations of radio waves transmitted from multiple radio resources.

Abstract: A wavelength-division multiplexing optical communication system and a method for measuring optical performance of an output signal for the system. The optical communication system includes: a service-provider device; a local node; and a plurality of subscriber devices. The service-provider device includes: a plurality of first optical transceivers; a first optical multiplexer/demultiplexer (OD/OM) connected to the plurality of first optical transceivers; and a seed-light source providing seed light. Each subscriber device includes a second optical transceiver. The local node connects the service-provider device and the plurality of subscriber devices to each other using a DWDM link comprising: a second multiplexer/demultiplexer (OD/OM); and a single-mode optical fiber for transmission. Here, the optical intensity of an output signal of the second optical transceiver is determined by compensating for the value of the loss caused when the output signal passes through the second OD/OM of the local node.

Abstract: A method for treating liver fibrosis. The method includes administering to a subject suffering from liver fibrosis a pharmaceutically active extract obtained from a Boehmeria species. Also disclosed is a method for regenerating liver tissue and a method for improving a liver function.

Abstract: Disclosed is as a substituted thiazolamine derivative represented by Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof (the definitions of each group in the formula are as presented in the description), and the application thereof in the prevention and/or treatment of viral diseases induced by picornavirus. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for maintaining cache coherency, and a multiprocessor apparatus using the method. The multiprocessor apparatus includes a main memory, a plurality of processors, a plurality of cache memories that are connected to each of the plurality of processors, a memory bus that is connected to the plurality of cache memories and the main memory, and a coherency bus that is connected to the plurality of cache memories to transmit coherency related information between caches. Accordingly, a bandwidth shortage phenomenon may be reduced in an on-chip communication structure, which occurs when using a communication structure between a memory and a cache, and communication for coherency between caches may be simplified.

Abstract: The present invention presents a 2-D-TOF-pulse neutron detector which is able to measure accurate energy spectra, doses, 2-D incident positions and transmission image by measuring TOF of pulse neutron for BNCT and to display the result of the measurement on the transmission image. The 2-D-TOF-pulse neutron detector includes a GEM-detector being put in a chamber filled with electrolytic-dissociative gas, 2-D-TOF readout integrated circuit and image processor.

Abstract: Provided is a method of choosing a communication mode of an RFID device which supports near-field communication and far-field communication, including: interrupting generation of a self RF field signal; determining whether or not an RF field signal for near-field communication is detected; choosing the near-field communication mode when an external RF field signal for near-field communication is detected; and generating the self RF field signal for far-field communication when the external RF field signal for near-field communication is not detected, and choosing the communication mode according to whether or not a response signal is received.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is supporting structure for an offshore wind power generator. The supporting structure includes lower support part and main body part. The lower support part includes lower concrete part which is provided on a base installed on the sea floor and is reduced in width from the bottom thereto to the top, at least one lower hollow space which is formed in the lower concrete part, and a lower inner-pipe which is attached to the inner surface of the lower hollow space. The main body part is coupled to an upper end of the lower support part. The main body part includes a main-body concrete part, at least one main-body hollow space which is formed in the main-body concrete part and communicates with the lower hollow space, and a main-body inner-pipe which is attached to a circumferential inner surface of the main-body hollow space.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, preparations, formulations, kits, and methods useful for treating subjects having cancer or at risk of developing cancer. Some embodiments of the invention may comprise a composition comprising a plurality of particles comprising a platinum(IV) therapeutically active precursor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a metaverse client terminal and method for providing a metaverse space capable of enabling interaction between users. The metaverse client terminal includes a sensing data collection unit, a motion state determination unit, a server interface unit, and a metaverse space provision unit. The sensing data collection unit collects sensing data regarding a motion of a first user. The motion state determination unit determines a motion state of the first user, and generates state information data of the first user. The server interface unit transmits the state information data of the first user to a metaverse server, and receives metaverse information data and state information data of a second user. The metaverse space provision unit generates a metaverse space, generates a first avatar and a second avatar, incorporates the first and second avatars into the metaverse space, and provides the metaverse to the first user.

Abstract: Provided are a multi-lane-based Ethernet lane fault recovery apparatus and method capable of detecting a lane fault separately from a link fault and identifying one or more lanes where the lane fault has occurred. The lane fault recovery apparatus includes a communication unit configured to comprise a plurality of data transmission lanes, distribute data between the plurality of data transmission lanes in response to the receipt of a control command and photoelectrically convert the data; and a connection processing unit configured to detect the occurrence of a fault from the plurality of data transmission lanes, exclude one or more faulty lanes where the fault has occurred from the plurality of data transmission lanes and transmit the data via the rest of the data transmission lanes that are available for use. The connection processing unit may be further configured to transmit data via a switched backup link.

Abstract: Provided is a compact waveguide termination including: a waveguide, a termination coupled with the waveguide and formed with a groove, and a thin film resistor part coupled with the groove and configured to attenuate an input signal at a central region of the waveguide, thereby improving frequency performance.

Abstract: A resistance memory cell including a variable resistance layer is provided. The variable resistance layer includes at least one dominant resistance layer and at least one auxiliary resistance layer. The dominant resistance layer(s) and the auxiliary resistance layer(s) in totality form a closed ion exchange system, the exchanged ions are comparably mobile in each of the dominant resistance layer(s) and the auxiliary resistance layer(s), and the maximum resistance of the at least one dominant resistance layer is higher than that of the at least one auxiliary resistance layer.

Abstract: Provided is a digital video broadcasting-satellite-second generation (DVB-S2) based transmission and reception apparatus and method operable in circumstances of a low signal to noise ratio (SNR), the DVB-S2 based transmission and reception apparatus including a DVB-S2 based transmitter, a mapping unit to determine bit mapping based on at least one of a state of a transmission channel and an area to be applied, and a physical layer frame (PLframe) replica processing unit to repeat a PLframe in which a physical layer header (PLheader) corresponding to a spreading factor (SF) is inserted.

Abstract: Provided are a power-saving apparatus and method for multi-lane-based Ethernet, which allow a multi-lane-based Ethernet apparatus to improve energy-conserving efficiency while minimizing the deterioration of the performance of a network. The power-saving apparatus includes: a multi-lane communication unit configured to distribute an input communication packet between a plurality of transmission lanes, photoelectrically convert the input communication packet and transmit the photoelectrically-converted communication packet; a multi-buffer unit configured to comprise one or more buffers, store the input communication packet in each active buffer and transmit the input communication packet to the multi-lane communication unit; and a control unit configured to monitor the multi-buffer unit, compare the size of memory space in use of the multi-buffer unit with a predefined threshold and switch the one or more buffers to an active or inactive state based on the results of the comparison.

Abstract: A system monitors an operating angle of a solar tracker in real time. The system includes a solar tracker, an angle measurement device, and a processing device. The solar tracker carries a CPV module and controls a light receiving side of the CPV module to face the sun squarely. The angle measurement device is disposed on the solar tracker to measure an angle of inclination of the light receiving side of the CPV module and generate a measured signal. The processing device receives and records the measured signal. Furthermore, the system performs computation required for efficiency evaluation and performance rating of the CPV module, using the measured operating angle of the solar tracker and ambient parameters.