Abstract: Provided is a complex patterning device. The complex patterning device includes a patterning module, on which a master substrate including a master pattern that contacts and is separated from a target substrate and which forms a plurality of target patterns having a reverse image of the master pattern on the target substrate by applying a pressure onto the target substrate, and a punching module including a punching mold that contacts and is separated from the target substrate, in which the plurality of target patterns are formed, and which divides at least any one of the plurality of target patterns by applying a pressure onto the target substrate.

Abstract: A method for controlling a discontinuous reception (DRX) in a dual connectivity mode comprises: configuring, by a first communication node, a user equipment (UE) that supports a dual connectivity to measure channel qualities of the first and the second communication nodes; configuring, by the first communication node, the UE to enter or leave the DRX on the first communication node, according to the channel qualities of the first and the second communication nodes which feedbacks from the UE; and configuring, by the first communication node, the UE to transmit/receive at least one data radio bearer (DRB) through a leg of the second communication node or transmit/receive the DRB through both of a leg of the first communication node and the leg of the second communication node, according to the channel qualities of the first and the second communication nodes.

Abstract: An object is to provide an SWCNT slurry for bioimaging with reduced toxicity that causes no aggregation of semiconductor SWCNTs, no accumulation in a specific site when administered to a living organism, and no clogging in blood vessels such as those in the lungs. In order to achieve the above-described object, a semiconductor single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) slurry for bioimaging according to the present invention includes: semiconductor SWCNTs having an average particle size of less than 10 nm; and a dispersant composed of an amphiphilic substance that coats the surfaces of the SWCNTs.

Abstract: Provided are an oxovanadium phosphate catalyst, and a preparation method and an application therefor. The method includes: 1) mixing and reacting a vanadium source, a choline chloride-organic carboxylic acid eutectic solvent, and alcohol; 2) mixing the obtained reaction product with a phosphorus source, raising the temperature to a temperature higher than the melting point of the eutectic solvent, and continuing the reaction to obtain an oxovanadium phosphate precursor; and 3) calcining to obtain the oxovanadium phosphate catalyst. The alcohol is: benzyl alcohol or a mixture of C3-C8 monohydric alcohol and benzyl alcohol. The present method uses a green and inexpensive eutectic solvent to strengthen the preparation of oxovanadium phosphate catalyst, avoids the disadvantages of the prior art, and overcoming the problems of low yield and poor selectivity when used in a reaction to prepare maleic anhydride by catalytic n-butane selective oxidisation.

Abstract: Multifunctional nanoparticles can include two or more different populations of nanocrystals that impart a combination of properties arising from the constituent populations in a single, multifunctional nanoparticle.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for treating subjects with musculoskeletal diseases or with muscle wasting not associated with a musculoskeletal disease by gene transfer with recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAV) encoding myostatin inhibitors such as follistatin-344. The rAAV are administered prior to development of diffuse muscle fibrosis in a subject, or the rAAV administration avoids regions of muscle fibrosis in a subject.

Abstract: A method of measuring an azimuth of a target by a scanning radar includes (a) establishing a radar scanning model, including (a1) selecting an antenna pattern, (a2) setting a set of radar parameters, (a3) creating reflected signals simulation curve, (a4) sampling the reflected signals simulation curve to create a plurality of sets of simulation data, each set is consisted of successive samples, and (a5) normalizing each sample of each set of simulation data to create a plurality sets of records of normalized simulation data; (b) obtaining normalized scanning data; (c) comparing records of normalized simulation data with the normalized scanning data; and (d) obtaining an azimuth of the target.

Abstract: An AhpF protein has thioredoxin reductase, peroxidase, and chaperone activities and is derived from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and a use therefor. By using a novel activity of the AhpF of Pseudomonas aeruginosa according to the present invention, it is possible to produce a plant having strong resistance to various environmental stresses such as oxidative stress or heat stress, thereby making it possible to contribute to increasing crop productivity and mass production of useful constituents. In addition, it is possible to prevent desertification and environmental pollution through the development of transformed plants having resistance to high temperatures and drying.

Abstract: Disclosed are a microrobot propulsion apparatus based on wireless power transmission and a method of manufacturing the same. The microrobot propulsion apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a coil part for outputting a time-varying magnetic field or a static magnetic field applied to a microrobot including a coil for receiving power and a coil for an electromagnet, and a multipurpose inverter including a static magnetic field path portion allowing the coil part to output the static magnetic field and a time-varying magnetic field path portion allowing the coil part to output the time-varying magnetic field.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of forming a localized vibration field are provided. The apparatus includes: a plate; a plurality of exciters disposed at a plurality of locations in neighborhood of circumference of the plate and configured to excite the plate; and a driving controller configured to vibrate the plurality of exciters by using a substantially same excitation frequency, wherein the plurality of exciters excite a local region of the plate and suppress vibrations of a rest of regions except the local region of the plate.

Abstract: Multifunctional chelators, metal complexes thereof, compositions thereof, and methods of making and use in diagnostic imaging and treatment of cellular disorders.

Abstract: A camera includes, in part, an optical signal source generating a frequency varying optical signal, a multitude of pixels arranged along rows and columns, an optical focusing element, and an opto-electronic circuit. A portion of the optical signal generated by the optical signal is caused to reflect from a target object and then directed toward the pixels. A multitude of samples of a second portion of the optical signal are combined with the signals received by the pixels to generate a multitude of combined optical signals. The optical signals so combined are converted to electrical signals. Each electrical signal has a frequency defined by a difference between a frequency of the second portion of the optical signal and a frequency of a signal received from a pixel. The frequency differences are used to form an image of the target object.

Abstract: A solvent-free plasma method for depositing an adherent catechol and/or quinone functionalised layer to an inorganic or organic substrate from a precursor which comprises at least a quinone group; a protected or unprotected catechol group; a molecule substituted by a quinone group and/or a protected or unprotected catechol group; and/or a natural or synthetic derivative of a catechol group and/or a quinone group; wherein the quinone group is a 1,2-benzoquinone group and the catechol group is a 1,-dihydroxybenzene group.

Abstract: An oligomer, composition, and composite material employing the same are provided. The oligomer has a structure represented by Formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, C1-20 alkyl group, C2-20 alkenyl group, C6-12 aryl group, C6-12 alkylaryl group, C5-12 cycloalkyl group, C6-20 cycloalkylalkyl group, alkoxycarbonyl group, or alkylcarbonyloxy group; R1 is not hydrogen when R2 is hydrogen; a is 0 or 1; n?0; m?1; n:m is from 0:100 to 99:1; the oligomer has a number average molecular weight of less than or equal to 12,000; and the repeat unit and the repeat unit are arranged in a random or block fashion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing gasoline and aromatics by using Fischer-Tropsch synthesis exhaust. The method includes conducting an olefin conversion reaction on Fischer-Tropsch synthesis exhaust under the action of a first molecular sieve catalyst. A first refrigeration or cooling is conducted on an obtained product to obtain ultralow sulfur-containing gasoline and first-stage reaction gas. An alkaline aromatization reaction is conducted on the first-stage reaction gas under the action of a second molecular sieve catalyst. A second refrigeration or cooling is conducted on an obtained product to obtain aromatics. After the olefin conversion reaction, a gasoline component is separated and residual alkanes enter a second-stage fluidized bed reactor for the alkane aromatization reaction to produce aromatics.

Abstract: The remote vehicle control system and method are provided. The remote vehicle control system includes: a mobile terminal, an ECU, and a server, the server includes an control module; the mobile terminal, is connected to the server via a wireless network, and is adapted to send control instructions to the ECU via the server; the control module of the ECU, is adapted to receive control instructions sent by the mobile terminal via the server, start vehicle engine, turn on corresponding electronic device of the vehicle, and adjust to a set value a period of time before next travel.

Abstract: A method for producing a halogen-crosslinked iridium dimer with increased purity that is used as a precursor in production of a cyclometalated iridium complex useful as a phosphorescent material for organic electroluminescent devices, organic electrochemiluminescent devices, luminescent sensors, photosensitizing pigments, photocatalysts, luminescent probes, various light sources, and the like. The halogen-crosslinked iridium dimer is represented by the following formula: In this formula, each X represents a halogen atom, each CyA represents an optionally substituted five- or six-membered cyclic ring containing nitrogen atoms, and is linked to iridium via the nitrogen atoms, and each CyB represents an optionally substituted five- or six-membered ring containing carbon atoms, and is linked to iridium via the carbon atoms. CyA and CyB can be linked together to form an optionally substituted ring.

Abstract: In certain embodiments compounds corresponding in structure to the formula: are provided that are effective to lower p-tau and/or to prevent or reduce elevation of p-tau, particularly in response to stress (e.g., elevated cortisol levels). The compounds are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of pathologies characterized by abnormal amyloid plaque and or tangle formation and/or deposition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an impregnated pitch from a petroleum-based raw material and to an impregnated pitch produced using the same, and when the method for producing an impregnated pitch according to the present invention is used, it is possible to produce an impregnated pitch having a high carbonization yield (40 wt % or more) and low quinoline insoluble matter (QI, 2% or less) for improving efficiency of an impregnation process from a petroleum-based raw material. Therefore, when an impregnation process is applied to a carbon compact by using the impregnated pitch according to the present invention, it is possible to remarkably reduce micropores inside the carbon compact, and to produce a carbon compact having physical properties such as excellent electrical conductivity and mechanical strength.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remediation method for degradation of cadmium in soil. The specific steps are as follows: step 1, determining the content of cadmium in the soil; step 2, crushing and sieving soil from a soil surface, and weighing; step 3, wetting the soil, and removing part of cadmium in the soil to obtain semi-remediated soil; step 4, mixing the semi-remediated soil with a remediation agent, and allowing to stand to obtain improved soil; and step 5, planting Bidens pilosa in the improved soil, and when a growing season is finished, uprooting, and ashing to obtain finished soil. The present invention utilizes anode and cathodes and a remediation agent to treat the cadmium contaminated soil, and plants Bidens pilosa in the soil to achieve a joint effect of electrodynamic remediation, chemical remediation, microbial remediation and phytoremediation to remediate the cadmium contaminated soil.