Abstract: Spectra matching is widely used in various applications including the search for a spectrum of an unknown or subject material, chemical, or compound in an existing spectral database and quality control by means of comparing the spectra of products with standards. New systems and methods are described for identifying an unknown compound by calculating the similarities of Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectra of organic compounds. The systems and methods incrementally calculate the spectral similarity based on the local spectral shapes. This reduces the bias caused by uneven weighing of large or broader peaks. In addition, the new systems and methods tolerant to the common issues in spectra matching including baseline offset, baseline sloping, and deviations in wavenumber axis alignment, suggesting its robustness and practical applicability.

Abstract: The field of the disclosure relates generally to cancer cell destruction and, more specifically, to cancer cell destruction by photo-magnetic irradiation mediated multimodal therapy using smart nanostructures.

Abstract: An incubator-actuator device including a sample chamber, a magnetic field generating coil, and a light-emitting diode (LED) placement cage is provided herein. The incubator-actuator device is configured for simultaneous optical irradiation and oscillating magnetic field irradiation of a mammalian cell or a nanostructure. A system including an incubator-actuator device including a sample chamber, a magnetic field generating coil, and a light-emitting diode (LED) placement cage, and a laser is also provided herein. The system is configured for simultaneous optical irradiation and oscillating magnetic field irradiation of a target.

Abstract: The field of the disclosure relates generally to cancer cell destruction and, more specifically, to cancer cell destruction by photo-magnetic irradiation mediated multimodal therapy using smart nanostructures.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for simultaneous irradiation of a target, such as mammalian cells and/or nanostructures. The target is simultaneously exposed to optical irradiation and oscillating magnetic field radiation. The simultaneous optical irradiation and oscillating magnetic field radiation occur within an incubator-actuator device. The incubator-actuator device includes a sample chamber, a magnetic field generating coil, and, a light-emitting diode (LED) placement cage.

Abstract: Codling moth, Cydia pomonella, (L.), is a cosmopolitan pest of the apple, potentially causing damage to circa 80% of the fruit. Disclosed here are use of extract of Ginkgo biloba, or its synthetic metabolites for preventing or treating apple feeding and infestation by neonate larvae of codling moth.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a near-infrared sensitive luminescent materials beyond 1000 nm is disclosed. The method includes reacting K2[PtCl4] and cyanoxime ligands in an aqueous solution to achieve dark-green one-dimensional coordination-polymeric materials having a molecular formula of PtL2, wherein L are the cyanoxime ligands having a molecular formula of NC—C(?NOH)—R with R being an electron withdrawing group such as: N?N-diethylacetamide, N-piperidine, N-morpholyl, 2-pyridine, benzoyl, or N-pyrrolidine.

Abstract: Codling moth, Cydia pomonella, (L.), is a cosmopolitan pest of the apple, potentially causing damage to circa 80% of the fruit. Disclosed here are use of extract of Ginkgo biloba, or its synthetic metabolites for preventing or treating apple feeding and infestation by neonate larvae of codling moth.

Abstract: Silver(I) cyanoximates of AgL composition (L=NC—C(NO)—R, where R is electron withdrawing groups: —CN, —C(O)NR2, —C(O)R? (alkyl), —C(O)OEt, 2-heteroaryl fragments such as 2-pyridyl, 2-benzimidazolyl, 2-benzoxazolyl, 2-benzthiazolyl) are synthesized and characterized using spectroscopic methods and X-ray analysis. The synthesized compounds also demonstrate remarkable insensitivity toward visible light and UV-radiation. The combined characteristics of these compounds, such as light insensitivity, poor water solubility, high thermal stability, lack of toxicity of organic ligands, and antimicrobial activity make these silver(I) cyanoximates compounds suitable for use in biomaterial and medical devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting and quantitating one or more compounds or molecules in a sample. An aptamer-based point-of-care device (such as a strip) is described for rapid detection of target molecules such as the cancer marker p-glycoprotein (Pgp). Fluorescent molecules or gold nanoparticles may be used to detect the binding between a target molecule and the aptamer. By way of example, fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) or Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) may be used for detecting the physical and/or chemical changes caused by the binding of the aptamers to the target molecules.

Abstract: A relatively simple and inexpensive method for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles within a short period of time using a household microwave or the like is provided. The energy needed to heat the synthesis reaction is minimized and the organic reducing reagents of the prior art are replaced with natural products such as purified carbohydrates (e.g., glucose, sucrose, fructose, galactose, ribose, lactose) or their readily available and inexpensive forms (e.g., high fructose corn syrup, sucrose syrup). The resulting nanoparticles are purified from the remaining silver ion which is then recaptured for the safe disposal of the waste reaction mixture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an uncooled, infrared detector which includes a sensor having an amorphous surface layer containing organic carbon and a high dopant concentration which possesses an improved temperature coefficient of resistivity, as well as improved responsivity, and which may be patterned to form a focal plane array by means of common microlithographic techniques. The present invention is additionally directed to an “ion beam mixing” process for preparing the present infrared sensor.

Abstract: A series of polyethylene glycol derivatives possessing a diene moiety has been prepared and characterized. The reactivities of these derivatives in various Diels-Alder reactions have been demonstrated. The potential derivatives, which can be made by various Diels-Alder reactions, are expected to be useful in biotechnical applications.

Abstract: A system and method for assessing breathing and vocal tract sound production of a user. The system comprises a first sensor generating a vocal tract sound signal representing vocal tract sounds produced by the user, a second sensor generating a breathing signal representing breathing movement of the user, and a signal processing unit for processing the vocal tract sound and breathing signals. The method comprises the steps of sensing vocal tract sounds produced by the user and providing a vocal tract sound signal representative thereof, sensing breathing movement of the user and providing a breathing signal representative thereof, receiving the signals via an analog input for processing the signals, generating a combined signal by superimposing the vocal tract sound and breathing signals, and displaying the combined signal to the user.

Abstract: A fuel product derived from waste products and processes for using and forming the products are provided. Broadly, the fuel product comprises a self-sustaining body formed from a homogenous mixture including solid components derived from livestock waste (e.g., swine manure) and a second waste product different from the livestock waste (e.g., sawdust or paper). The mixture has a moisture content of from about 10-40% by weight and the formed body has a bulk density of from about 20-40 lbs/ft.sup.3. The mixture or formed body is heated to a temperature of at least about 800.degree. F. in order to produce at least about 5000 BTUs of energy per pound of mixture or body heated.