Abstract: A method of forming a composition for planarizing the surface of a semiconductor device by combining silicon-containing compounds selected from one or more of silanes, polysiloxanes, poly(silsesquioxanes) and combinations of the foregoing, and controlling and/or reducing the SiOH functional group content of the polysiloxanes such that condensation of SiOH functional groups of the polysiloxanes and resulting moisture evolution is minimized on final application and cure onto a semiconductor device having moisture-sensitive layers.

Abstract: A CMP polishing liquid for polishing a carbon material, in which the CMP polishing liquid contains abrasive grains, iron ions, and water, the abrasive grains contain silica, a content of the iron ions is 7 ppm or more, and a pH is 3.5 or less. A polishing method including polishing a carbon material by using the CMP polishing liquid.

Abstract: A reinforced adhesive film, in particular for applications in the medical field, and method for manufacturing such a film is disclosed. The method for manufacturing a reinforced adhesive film comprises a single main coating step, implemented by a coating device, consisting, in a single pass, in completely embedding a weft formed from a non-woven fabric in a pressure-sensitive adhesive formulation so that the adhesive formulation completely covers both faces of the weft, which allows to obtain rapidly, using a simple manufacturing method, a reinforced adhesive film with advantageous properties in particular in terms of adhesion, strength, conformability and breathability.

Abstract: Provided is a fluoride phosphor including a fluoride particle and a fluorine compound containing zirconium and disposed on at least a portion of the surface of the fluoride particle. The fluoride particle has a composition including an element M including at least one selected from the group consisting of Group 4 elements, Group 13 elements, and Group 14 elements; at least one selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal and an ammonium ion; manganese; and fluorine atoms. In the composition, when the total number of moles of the alkali metal and the ammonium ion is 2, the number of moles of the manganese is greater than 0 and less than 0.2, the total number of moles of the element M is greater than 0.8 and less than 1, and the number of moles of the fluorine atoms is greater than 5 and less than 7.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the generation of a ruthenium-containing gas, the method comprising mixing an inhibitor for inhibiting the generation of a ruthenium-containing gas with a target liquid, wherein the inhibitor comprises the following (B) and (C): (B) a pH buffer; and (C) a tetraalkylammonium ion represented by the following formula (1): wherein each of R1, R2, R3 and R4 is independently an alkyl group having carbon number from 1 to 20, wherein the pH buffer (B) has a concentration of from 0.0001 to 10 mass %, and a pH at 25° C. of the treatment liquid is 9 or more and less than 13.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) processes for the production of fuels with fully renewable content, more specifically in the production of high octane gasoline (RON above 92 and/or MON above 83) and middle distillates. More specifically, the present invention relates to the co-processing of bio-oil and grease streams in the presence of an intermediate pore size zeolite catalyst, to produce more and better gasoline, reducing the amount of heavy fractions of low commercial value.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a composition includes isooctane in an amount of about 81 vol % to about 87 vol %. The composition further includes a dialkyl ether compound in an amount of about 10 vol % to about 18 vol %, wherein the dialkyl ether compound is selected from the group consisting of ethyl-tert-butyl-ether, methyl-tert-butyl-ether, and combinations thereof. The composition further includes methanol in an amount of about 1.5 vol % or less. The total oxygen content present in the composition comprises about 3.2 wt % or less of the composition. The figures illustrate comparative testing including compositions of the disclosure.

Abstract: Processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas is employed to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.

Abstract: A dissolvable solid article includes a porous, dissolvable sheet and a particulate material. The particulate material includes one or more at least partially water insoluble particles including a first component and a second component. The second component has a dry particle size of from about 0.01 ?m to about 20 ?m.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent water-soluble pouch includes a water-soluble film that forms at least two separate chambers that are enclosed by water-soluble film. The separate chambers include a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is connected to the second chamber by a linking portion of water-soluble film, and a length of the linking portion of water-soluble film between the first chamber and second chamber is at least 1.2 cm. The first and second chambers include detergent ingredients.

Abstract: A closure 1; 1? for a bioreactor 200; 200?; 200?, said closure being configured for being connectable to a container 100; 100?; 100? such that the closure 1; 1? and the container 100; 100?; 100? together constitutes the bioreactor 200; 200?; 200?, wherein the closure 1; 1? comprises an impeller device 11 comprising an impeller shaft 13 and impeller blades 15 mounted to the impeller shaft 13, wherein said impeller device 11 is mounted to the closure 1; 1? such that the impeller shaft 13 and the impeller blades 15 protrude into the container 100; 100?; 100? when the closure 1; 1? is connected to the container 100; 100?; 100? and a gas delivery device 21 which is arranged in the closure 1; 1? such that it passes from a gas inlet 23 at an outside surface 3b of the closure 1; 1? to an inside surface 3a of the closure 1; 1? and protrudes from the inside surface 3a such that a gas outlet 25 of the gas delivery device is provided inside the container 100; 100?; 100? when the closure 1; 1? is connected to the containe

Abstract: In some examples, a system for cell incubation and imaging includes a first housing around a chamber. The chamber receives a culture. The first housing includes a light-transmissive first imaging access port. The system includes a chamber environment interface that controls a property of an environment within the chamber to maintain the property within a predetermined range (for incubation of the culture). The system includes a chamber environment sensor that measures the property to verify that the property is maintained within the predetermined range. The system includes a sensor within a second housing. The second housing includes a light-transmissive second imaging access port. The sensor captures a representation of the culture through the two imaging access ports while the first housing is detachably coupled to the second housing and while the property of the environment within the chamber is maintained within the predetermined range.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and a method for evaluating the metastatic properties of cancer cells on the basis of cell traction forces of cancer cells.

Abstract: Use of Fusarium brachygibbosum in the production of mycelial protein is provided, belonging to the technical field of microbial fermentation. It is proposed for the first time that the Fusarium brachygibbosum shows the characteristic of a high production yield of the mycelial protein that is significantly higher than that of other types of Fusarium reported so far. The mycelial protein produced by the Fusarium brachygibbosum is filamentous, flesh-colored, elastic, and toxin-free, serving as an ideal alternative protein. Therefore, the use provides a new means for industrial production of alternative proteins and a basis for the development of safe food. Moreover, the fermentation method in the use may greatly improve the production efficiency of the mycelial protein while reducing carbon emissions to protect the environment.

Abstract: An inductive sensor device has a scale body having a multiplicity of conductor strip loops arranged in a measurement direction in at least one scale line. A sensor unit is moveable along the scale body and has one coil group for each scale line, the coil group comprising a transmitter coil for producing a transmitter signal and at least one receiver coil. Each coil group provides at least one receiver signal for an evaluation unit for determination of an absolute relative position of the sensor unit relative to the scale body. At least one of the scale lines has at least one modulating section, within which the impedances and/or the apparent resistances of conductor strip loops change from one end of the modulating section to the other, whereby the at least one receiver signal is modulated with regard to its phase position relative to the transmitter signal.

Abstract: A capacitance sensor is capable of correcting an object detection result irrespective of changes in ambient air conditions and capable of simplifying a configuration for the correction. The capacitance sensor includes a detection sensor including a detection electrode and configured to output a sensed value representing a capacitance created between the detection electrode and an object such as a human worker. The sensor includes a reference electrode provided to face the detection electrode and coupled to a reference potential via a switch. The sensor also includes a processing device that controls opening/closing of the switch to transition between a first state in which the reference electrode is opened and a second state in which the reference electrode is coupled to the reference potential.

Abstract: A deformable sensor array may include a plurality of sensors and a flexible substrate. Each sensor of the plurality of sensors may include a sensor die to generate an analog signal and an converter die to perform analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) of the analog signal to generate a digital output. The flexible substrate may include electrical interconnect coupled with the plurality of sensors, and strain relief cutouts between sensors of the plurality of sensors and between the electrical interconnect, to enable deformation of the plurality of sensors. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A forward and reverse bidirectional flow rate measurement method for a subsea chemical agent injection device is provided. The device includes a device body, a flow channel is formed inside the device body, the device body includes an agent input connector, a pressure reduction member, a needle valve assembly, and an agent output connector that are sequentially communicated through the flow channel; and the method is implemented by: calibrating forward and reverse flow of agents at different openings and flow rates, then obtaining differential pressures before and after the agents flow through the needle value assembly; fitting relationships between the flow rates and the differential pressures at different openings to obtain a plurality of arrays of opening-flow coefficients; then fitting relationships between the flow coefficients and the needle valve openings to establish a formula for the flow rate and the opening-differential pressure, and finally performing the measurement in real time.

Abstract: An ultrasonic meter (44) is described for measuring a flow-rate of a fluid, including a flow conduit (5) for the fluid. The flow conduit (5) extends along a first axis (6) 5 between a first opening (7) and a second opening (8). The ultrasonic meter (44) also includes two or more pairs of ultrasonic transducers (2, 3). Each pair of ultrasonic transducers (2, 3) is configured to define a corresponding beam path (9) intersecting the flow conduit (5) within a measurement region (13) of the flow conduit (5). Substantially every part of each beam path (9) makes a non-zero angle with the first 10 axis (6). When viewed projected onto a plane perpendicular to the first axis (6), a projection of a first beam path (91) intersects (25) a projection of a second beam path (92). The ultrasonic meter (44) also includes a flow deflecting member (26) supported between the first opening (7) and the measurement region (13).

Abstract: The liquid level detection device includes a temperature sensor disposed at a predetermined position in a tank for storing liquid hydrogen, a heater capable of raising an ambient temperature at the predetermined position, a liquid level detection unit for detecting whether the liquid level of the liquid hydrogen in the tank has reached the predetermined position based on a change in a temperature detected by the temperature sensor, and a heater state determination unit for determining whether an abnormality is caused in the state of the heater. The heater state determination unit is configured to be capable of executing a temperature raising process for raising the ambient temperature, and a determination process for determining that the state of the heater is abnormal when an increase exceeding a predetermined temperature range does not occur in the detected temperature within a predetermined time after the temperature raising process is started.