Abstract: A selective method for obtaining carbon-based two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional nano- or submicron-sized structures, including the following consecutive steps of selecting a suitable talc size, activating a surface of talc, thereby obtaining an activated surface; bringing the activated surface into contact with one or more polymers; and pyrolysis and/or carbonization of the polymers when in contact with the activated surface is provided. Depending on the aromaticity of polymers, growing 3D graphene structures may be initiated on the talc surface. The surface of the talc is activated with an activator selected from a list that includes carboxylic acids, metal salts and metal oxides. A hybrid additive which can be defined as talc provided with one or more carbon-based two and/or three-dimensional nano- or submicron-sized structures provided thereon is also provided.

Abstract: A method for generating vigorous cavitation through the microscale device at low pressure for wastewater treatment is provided. Specifically, a hydrodynamic cavitation reactor is provided, including at least one inlet port, at least one inlet channel, at least one microchannel, at least one extension channel, at least one outlet channel, at least one outlet port, and at least one pressure port.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal nanoparticle-polymer composite that includes uniformly shaped metal nanoparticles uniformly dispersed in a polymer matrix is provided. The method may be used to produce a silver nanoparticle-polymer composite that includes nanoparticles having a size smaller than 5 nm by a double-syringe microwave-flow system.

Abstract: An integrated circuit unit comprises at least one electronic chip consisting of a wafer body including at least one groove extending along its surface from one end to the other, and of an active area; the integrated circuit unit further comprises at least one tube, which is housed in the groove therein, and which allows the transport of a fluid for cooling the electronic chips. A three-dimensional stack-type integrated circuit system comprises two integrated circuit units and a three-dimensional stack-type integrated circuit system comprising more than two integrated circuit units.

Abstract: A method for detecting risk biomarkers for chronic neurodegenerative disorder of central nervous system called Alzheimer's disease (AD) is provided. AD is the most common cause of dementia, and it is characterized by extracellular senile plaques formed by the accumulation of amyloid ? (A?) proteins and aggregation of tau proteins into intracellular neurofibrillary tangles in central nervous system. The present invention aims at developing a novel PoC based multiple AD biomarkers detection assay and method, such as A?1-40/A?1-42, tau protein and BDNF using multi-colored highly luminescent, non-photo-bleaching quantum dots (QDs), which provides an affordable and accurate means for early diagnosis of MCI, AD or dementia at homes, hospitals or near the patient bedsides.

Abstract: A suspended-load backpack comprising a loading chamber suitable for placing therein the loads to be carried; at least one strap; an adjustable impedance suspension system having a first connection portion where it is connected with the strap and a second connection portion where it is connected with the loading chamber and enabling that the movements of the loading chamber perpendicular to the ground caused by the movement of the user, when in use, are filtered; an adjustable stiffness module located on the suspension system, one end of which is connected with the first connection portion and the other end of which is connected with the second connection portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyamide polymeric films comprising zwitterionic polysiloxane. The films of the invention may be used for providing high performance in the filtration applications.

Abstract: A thermal latent curing agent including one or more polyoxazoline based polymers and one or more curing agents is provided. The curing agents are: (i) physically entrapped in a matrix of the polyoxazoline based polymer, and/or (ii) covalently bonded to the polyoxazoline based polymer irreversibly as a side and/or terminal group, and/or (iii) covalently bonded to the polyoxazoline based polymer reversibly. Methods for preparation of the thermal latent curing agents are provided. “One component” mixtures that include a thermoset matrix resin and one or more of such thermal latent curing agents and different uses of the mixtures are also provided.

Abstract: A mixture comprising a linear copolymer comprising acrylic acid and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl propane sulfonic acid, water and one or more metal oxide ceramic nanoparticles with a mean particle size of up to 100 nanometers, preferably up to 60 nanometers, more preferably within the range between 20 nanometers and 60 nanometers, e.g., 40 nm. The mixture can be used in formation of doughs which are suitable for green machining. Molar ratio between acrylic acid and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl propane sulfonic acid in the copolymer can optionally be within the range between 0.8:1 and 1:0.8. In the mixture, the linear copolymer can be present at a concentration within an optional range between 1 wt. % and 2 wt. % based on total solid content. In the mixture, the one or more metal oxide ceramic nanoparticles can be present at a concentration within an optional range between 60 wt. % and 70 wt. %.

Abstract: A polymeric hybrid material with photothermal properties is provided. The polymeric hybrid material containing polydopamine and particles of at least one of the polymers that are homogeneously dispersed and stable in a basic aqueous medium, where the surfaces of said polymer particles are coated with polydopamine, and the particles of polyurethane are in a sub-micron scale.

Abstract: The invention provides modified Natural Killer (NK) cells expressing an antigen-specific functional T cell receptor (TCR) complex. These NK cells are used for T cell receptor (TCR) gene therapy in order to circumvent any risk of mispairing of the TCR ? and ? chains and to provide Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)-restricted antigen-specific cytotoxicity to the NK cells. The invention additionally provides methods for producing the modified NK cells, therapeutic compositions including the modified NK cells, and methods for using the modified NK cells in therapy of cancer, viral infections, autoimmunity, and graft versus host disease (GvHD).

Abstract: Optimized 3-D graphene structures used to enhance thermal performance of the thermal systems such as vapor chambers are provided. The porosity of the wick/porous structure has a critical effect on the efficiency of a vapor chamber system. Graphene coating provides high thermal conductivity, and it has a high porous structure, which is favorable for vapor chamber devices.

Abstract: A method for generating a tool path to manufacture a part using a computer numerical control system includes the steps of; generating an initial design part geometry from a geometry modelling program as an input, creating a pre-finished in-process workpiece geometry before a finishing process, controlling a stock thickness distribution of the pre-finished in-process workpiece geometry by following the tool path, wherein the stock thickness distribution is based on at least one ruling function on a basis of at least one predetermined direction, wherein the at least one ruling function is used to determine a stock thickness at a tool location to obtain a variable stock thickness distribution around a design part; locating at least one tool to be defined with respect to the initial design part geometry.

Abstract: A production method of boron carbide nano-sized particles and/or submicron particles includes the following sequential steps: obtention of a fluid mixture including elemental boron, glycerin and one or more carboxylic acid, wherein a molar ratio of glycerin to the one or more carboxylic acids is within a range between 10:1 and 10:7.5. Heating of the fluid mixture to obtain a first mid-product in a form of a gel including borate ester bonds. Solidification of the first mid-product by heating a reaction product to obtain a second mid-product in solid form. Sintering the second mid-product to obtain boron carbide in a form of particles.

Abstract: Pol ? protein inhibitor compounds are useful for selectively inhibiting the growth of MLH1 mutant/deficient tumor or cancer cells due to a synthetic lethal relationship between MLH1 and Pol ?. The compounds were shown to directly interact with Pol ? and inhibit its biological function and cause cancer cell death and an inhibition of tumor or cancer cell growth in multiple assays.

Abstract: A polyoxazoline-based electrolyte and a network formed by crosslinking of the electrolyte through its secondary amine groups with an epoxy resin are provided. The network is designed as a multifunctional energy storage system that is capable of transferring mobile lithium cations through the passageways present in its structure. The present invention also relates to a method that is used to obtain such a network and electrolyte.

Abstract: The invention provides modified Natural Killer (NK) cells expressing an antigen-specific functional T cell receptor (TCR) complex. These NK cells are used for T cell receptor (TCR) gene therapy in order to circumvent any risk of mispairing of the TCR a and ? chains and to provide Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)-restricted antigen-specific cytotoxicity to the NK cells. The invention additionally provides methods for producing the modified NK cells, therapeutic compositions including the modified NK cells, and methods for using the modified NK cells in therapy of cancer, viral infections, autoimmunity, and graft versus host disease (GvHD).

Abstract: A polymeric composition containing at least one polymer and halloysite nanotubes is disclosed. At least a portion of the halloysite nanotubes is loaded with a phase change material and each of the loaded halloysite nanotubes contains at most one kind of phase change material. In addition, a preparation method and use of the polymeric composition are further provided.

Abstract: A photothermal composition configured to be used in air filter for destroying bioaerosol particles by converting light energy emitted from a light source into heat energy including a photothermal agent is provided. The present invention also concerns an air filter for collecting the bioaerosol particles in an air flow and destroying said bioaerosol particles deposited thereon, including a photothermal agent which converts light energy emitted from a light source into heat energy.

Abstract: A system and method for improving reading ability simultaneously utilizing a distinctive protocol of multi-sensory learning and EEG biofeedback. The present invention more particularly relates to an EEG biofeedback system comprising a biofeedback apparatus in the form of a head-mountable device including an electrode array for measuring bioelectrical signals generated by a cerebral cortex of a user's brain and a computer device receiving and analyzing data collected by said biofeedback apparatus and providing audiovisual feedback to the user.