Abstract: A particle that includes a core and one or more layers. The core includes a fertilizer element. The one or more layers may include a polycation polymer and/or a polyanion polymer. Compositions include a plurality of particles and methods of using the particles and compositions containing the same.

Abstract: The presently disclosed invention relates to products and methods of treating cancer in a patient comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutically therapeutic dose of a chemotherapeutic, or any pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or prodrug thereof, conjugated to a nanocarrier. According to a further embodiment, the chemotherapeutic has a primary (1°) amine (—NH2) group in within a pharmaceutical structure of the chemotherapeutic structure. According to a further embodiment, the chemotherapeutic is one of a platinum-based pharmaceutical and an Anthracycline family pharmaceutical. According to a further embodiment, the chemotherapeutic is one of gemcitabine, methotrexate, cisplatin, oxaliplatin, doxorubicin, daunorubicine, idarubicine, and epirubicine. According to a further embodiment, the chemotherapeutic is either attached to the nanocarrier by means that includes covalent bonds or is attached by means that does not included covalent bonds.

Abstract: A power conversion circuit is used in a solar array suitable for, e.g., roadside adjacent installation. The power conversion circuit includes an inverter with a first stage electrically coupled to one or more solar panels. A third stage of the circuit has a DC to AC converter that provides less than a 50 VAC load voltage to a load, and a second stage that is coupled between the first and third stages and provides an isolated electrical power coupling therebetween. A sync interface communicatively couples a controller to other controllers dedicated to one or more other respective inverters of the solar array via a sync signal. The controllers synchronize the third stages of the inverters via the sync signal. The third stages of the inverters are coupled in series to provide a load output voltage.

Abstract: A power conversion circuit is used in a solar array suitable for, e.g., roadside adjacent installation. The power conversion circuit includes an inverter with a first stage electrically coupled to one or more solar panels. A third stage of the circuit has a DC to AC converter that provides less than a 50 VAC load voltage to a load, and a second stage that is coupled between the first and third stages and provides an isolated electrical power coupling therebetween. A sync interface communicatively couples a controller to other controllers dedicated to one or more other respective inverters of the solar array via a sync signal. The controllers synchronize the third stages of the inverters via the sync signal. The third stages of the inverters are coupled in series to provide a load output voltage.

Abstract: An aerogel hybrid and a method for preparing the aerogel hybrid. The aerogel hybrid includes a resin composition and a plurality of aerogel particles. The resin composition may fill the interstitial space between the plurality of aerogel particles. The aerogel hybrid may be produced by preparing the aerogel and preparing the resin composition, blending the aerogel and the resin composition together to form an aerogel hybrid and curing the aerogel hybrid for providing an aerogel hybrid containing resin mixture with the ability to fit large amounts of aerogel into the resin to enhance the aerogel's physical properties.

Abstract: Standalone and self-contained cooling systems using compressed liquid and/or gas CO2 containers positioned in an insulated or non-insulated vessel encompassing a container which is either vertically positioned in an upright or an upside-down position. The liquid and/or gas CO2 coolant is then released into a capillary system or flow metering system to allow the CO2 to enter a second body to where the CO2 coolant properties may be leveraged. The second body includes, by way of example, a plate, a cushion, a spot treatment pad for a person's muscle, or a cooler. The temperature is controlled by a metering CO2 releasing system encompassing an electronic control device which sends alerts when pre-defined thresholds are exceeded. The invention's metering CO2 releasing system may be triggered by an electronic or a thermostatic valve or may be triggered manually or by an electronic solenoid.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel hydrazide-based templates, methods of making the same, and methods of using the hydrazide-based templates as molecular scaffolds for asymmetric light driven transformations, light driven material synthesis, and biological applications. Furthermore, the present invention relates to photoinitiators, monomers, and polymers derived from biomass, together with methods and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and methods for an integrated dielectrophoretic (DEP) and surface plasmonic platform to quantify as little as 1 femptomolar to 1 picomolar of fluorescent molecules in low conductivity buffers.

Abstract: Switchable adhesion devices, systems and methods are provided. A switchable adhesion component includes a switchable body. At least one portion of the body is adapted to carry an adhesive layer and another portion a load. At least a portion of the body is switchable between one or more varying states without imparting change to the surface chemistries or area at the adhesive joint.

Abstract: Bio-derived glycerides formed from a reaction between waste glycerol and biodegradable or bio-derived fatty acid esters such as crude biodiesel or soybean oil triglycerides are useful as dust suppressants, binders, and stabilizing agents.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for predicting fertility and/or confirming the success of pregnancy and/or litter size in mammals. Novel methods and devices for field testing of mammal samples for pregnancy success and reproduction prosperity (fecundity) are also included.

Abstract: Standalone and self-contained cooling systems using compressed liquid and/or gas CO2 containers positioned in an insulated or non-insulated vessel encompassing a container which is either vertically positioned in an upright or an upside-down position. The liquid and/or gas CO2 coolant is then released into a capillary system or flow metering system to allow the CO2 to enter a second body to where the CO2 coolant properties may be leveraged. The second body includes, by way of example, a plate, a cushion, a spot treatment pad for a person's muscle, or a cooler. The temperature is controlled by a metering CO2 releasing system encompassing an electronic control device which sends alerts when pre-defined thresholds are exceeded. The invention's metering CO2 releasing system may be triggered by an electronic or a thermostatic valve or may be triggered manually or by an electronic solenoid.

Abstract: In some exemplary embodiments, an ankle replacement prosthesis includes a tibial component which provides a convex bearing surface, and a talar component which provides a concave bearing surface configured to interface with the convex bearing surface of the tibial component to provide a joint of the ankle replacement prosthesis. The tibial component is configured to be attached to a patient's tibia and the talar component is configured to be attached to the patient's talus.

Abstract: The invention provides a bio-based acrylic monomer, particularly a plant oil-based acrylic monomer, which is well-suited for emulsion polymerization and latex formation in aqueous medium. Polymers and copolymers formed from the bio-based acrylic monomer are also provided. The invention further provided methods for making the monomer from bio-based triglycerides or fatty esters.

Abstract: Standalone and self-contained cooling systems using compressed liquid and/or gas CO2 containers positioned in an insulated or non-insulated vessel and consisting of a specially designed unit where the containers are vertically positioned in an upright or upside-down position. The liquid and/or gas CO2 coolant is then released into capillary tube(s) embedded into a heat transfer plate or heat exchanger thus leveraging the CO2 coolant properties. The temperature is controlled by a metering CO2 releasing system encompassing an electronic control device which can be operated remotely and/or via a touch screen and which sends alerts when pre-defined thresholds are exceeded. The invention's metering CO2 releasing system may be triggered by an electronic or a thermostatic valve or may be triggered manually or by an electronic solenoid. The invention's cooling system also encompasses check valves, which avoid liquid and/or gas CO2 from escaping when removing or replacing CO2 containers individually.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a body providing structural support and defining a fuselage perimeter and including a plurality of bands, a plurality of antennas integrated into the plurality of bands, and a transceiver operatively connected to each of the plurality of antennas. The transceiver is configured to power selected sub-sets of the plurality of antennas to generate a directional antenna beam.

Abstract: Tricyclic compounds, including tricyclic iminodibenzylic and tricyclic iminostilbene compounds, are identified as therapeutic agents for inhibition of delta-5-desaturase (D5D) and for treating or preventing cancer and precancerous conditions, as well as autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplements are provided, as are methods of administration and treatment.

Abstract: Rubber compounds incorporating plant oil-based materials, such as sucrose fatty acid esters (e.g., sucrose soyates), poly(vinyl ether) fatty acid esters, styrenated plant oils, styrenated plant oil-based polyesters and styrenated plant oil-based poly(vinyl ethers), and combinations thereof that contain plant oil-derived fatty acids are provided, together with methods of making and using said compounds. Also disclosed are rubber materials containing one or more of the plant oil-based compounds. Further disclosed are methods of making the plant oil-based compounds and methods of making rubber materials.

Abstract: Standalone and self-contained cooling systems using compressed liquid and/or gas C02 containers positioned in an insulated or non-insulated vessel and consisting of a specially designed unit where the containers are vertically positioned in an upright or upside-down position. The liquid and/or gas CO2 coolant is then released into capillary tube(s) embedded into a heat transfer plate or heat exchanger thus leveraging the C02 coolant properties. The temperature is controlled by a metering C02 releasing system encompassing an electronic control device which can be operated remotely and/or via a touch screen and which sends alerts when pre-defined thresholds are exceeded. The invention's metering C02 releasing system may be triggered by an electronic or a thermostatic valve or may be triggered manually or by an electronic solenoid. The invention's cooling system also encompasses check valves, which avoid liquid and/or gas C02 from escaping when removing or replacing C02 containers individually.

Abstract: A biodegradable soil sensor, a biodegradable soil sensing system and method for obtaining soil information is provided. The biodegradable sensor may include one or more electrically conductive bioinert traces and a biodegradable substrate having a printed circuit of the one or more electrically conductive bioinert traces. A biodegradable antenna may be formed by at least one of the one or more electrically conductive bioinert traces. A sensor may be connected to the one or more electrically conductive bioinert traces. The sensor may also include a biodegradable encapsulation layer housing the biodegradable substrate and the electrically conductive bioinert traces.