Abstract: A meta-material is disclosed that includes a first layer composed of graphene, and one or more additional layers, each composed of glassy carbon or graphene. A method of producing an engineered material includes depositing a graphene precursor on a substrate, pyrolyzing the graphene precursor to allow the formation of graphene, depositing a glassy carbon precursor the graphene, pyrolyzing to allow the formation of glassy carbon from the glassy carbon precursor, depositing a graphene precursor on the glassy carbon, and pyrolyzing the graphene precursor to allow the formation of graphene.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to the synthesis and characterization of V2O5/CdE NW/QD heterostructures. The V2O5/CdE heterostructures are versatile new materials constructs for light harvesting, charge separation, and the photocatalytic production of solar fuels; polymorphism of V2O5 and compositional alloying of both components provides for a substantial design space for tuning of interfacial energy offsets. Also provided are a new class of type-II heterostructures composed of cadmium chalcogenide QDs (CdE where E=S, Se, or Te) and ?-V2O5 nanowires (NWs). The synthesis and characterization of V2O5/CdE NW/QD heterostructures, prepared via successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) and linker-assisted assembly (LAA), the characterization of their photoinduced charge-transfer reactivity using transient absorption spectroscopy, and their performance in the photocatalytic reduction of protons to hydrogen are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a calcium salt, Ca(HMDS)2, where HMDS is the hexamethyldisilazide anion (also known as bis(trimethylsilyl)amide), enables high current densities and high coulombic efficiency for calcium metal deposition and dissolution. These properties facilitate the use of this salt in batteries based on calcium metal. In addition, the salt is significant for batteries based on metal anodes, which have higher specific energies than batteries based on intercalation anodes, such as LiC6. In particular, a calcium based rechargeable battery includes Ca(HMDS)2 salt and at least one solvent, the solvent suitable for calcium battery cycling. The at least one solvent can be diethyl ether, diisopropylether, methyl t-butyl ether (MTBE), 1,3-dioxane, 1,4-dioxane, tetrahydrofuran (THF), tetrahydropyran, glyme, diglyme, triglyme or tetraglyme, or any mixture thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure enable machine learning-based refinement of trajectory predictions using a processor to determine a future trajectory associated with an object state using an iterative physics algorithm. The processor utilizes a trajectory error prediction machine learning model to predict a trajectory error for the future trajectory determined for the object state. The processor determines a pseudo-measurement representative of the trajectory error based at least in part on the trajectory error for the future trajectory and determines a pseudo-measurement noise based at least in part on the pseudo-measurement. The processor determines an updated future trajectory for the future trajectory based on the pseudo-measurement and the pseudo-measurement noise of the trajectory error for the future trajectory, and causes to display a trajectory notification associated with future trajectory on a screen of a user computing device associated with a user.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal complexes that exhibit multiple radiative decay mechanisms, together with methods for the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for processing data using blockchain technology. The system includes a memory having programmable instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a processor, cause the system to: authenticate one or more sensors in anticipation of receiving component data; receive component data, upon successful authentication; store the component data locally or to a cloud-based server and/or calculate a root value for the component data; store or embed the root value with the stored component data; condense the component data and link the condensed component data to the stored component data via the root value. The system further includes instructions to log the condensed data, including the root value, to a ledger, and to identify a tag or transaction id corresponding to the logging event for subsequent retrieval of the condensed data using the tag or transaction id.

Abstract: An exemplary process for forming a cured hybrid magnesium cement composition may include first combining a mixture of magnesium-containing material, a metal silicate inorganic polymer having a repeat unit of SiP2O7, and a salt having a non-metallic oxide anion, and then mixing the mixture with water.

Abstract: Complexes and devices, such as organic light emitting devices and full color displays, including a compound of the formula: wherein: M is Pd2+, Ir+, Rh+, or Au3+; each of V1, V2, V3, and V4 is coordinated to M and is independently N, C, P, B, or Si; each of L1, L2, L3, and L4 is independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, carbene, or N-heterocyclic carbene; and Z is O, S, NR, CR2, SiR2, BR, PR, ?where each R is independently substituted or unsubstituted C1-C4 alkyl or substituted or unsubstituted aryl.

Abstract: A prosthetic liner for insertion within a socket of a prosthetic limb is provided. The prosthetic liner comprises a body having inflatable bladders and pressure sensors disposed thereon, an electronic circuit, one or more actuators, and a processor. The body receives a residual limb on an interior surface and contacts the socket on an exterior surface. The processor receives a digital pressure signal indicative of a detected pressure from each pressure sensor via the electronic circuit and selectively activates the actuators to adjust a pressure in one or more of the inflatable bladders based on the digital pressure signals and the region of the body corresponding to each digital pressure signal.

Abstract: Therapeutics and methods treating Alzheimer's disease or a pre-Alzheimer's disease condition in a patient comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective dose therapeutic, wherein the therapeutic contains a PRMT4 inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester, amide, clathrate, stereoisomer, enantiomer, prodrug or analog thereof. According to a further embodiment, the PRMT4 inhibitor is one of TP-064 and SCFFBXO9.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes compositions and methods for treating gastrointestinal inflammatory disease and/or cancers. In certain aspects, the disclosure includes an isolated cell comprising a nucleic acid vector comprising a gene encoding the transcription factor ZBTB20 which is operably linked to a promoter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a virtually coupled modular transportation system. A first module and a second module, in each for transporting a payload, comprise non-physically coupled vehicle sections. In an embodiment, a controller determines a target orientation between modules. In another embodiment, at least one position detection device determines an actual orientation between modules. A motor in at least one module may receive signals from the controller to position the modules in the target orientation. A plurality of wheels on each module may receive an independent amount of torque to position the modules. In another embodiment, at least one module comprises a rechargeable electric motor.

Abstract: Methods of treating a subject in need thereof are provided which include: administering a recombinant platelet derived growth factor D (PDGF D) composition to a mesenchymal stem cell of the subject and/or a progenitor derived therefrom, in vivo, or ex vivo, producing a treated mesenchymal stem cell of the subject and/or a progenitor derived therefrom, thereby stimulating the mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) and/or a progenitor derived therefrom. Cells expressing a recombinant PDGF D composition of the present are administered to the subject for in vivo delivery of the recombinant PDGF D composition according to aspects of the present disclosure. Methods and compositions are provided including recombinant PDGF D hemidimer (HD) including a full-length PDGF D polypeptide and a C-terminal growth factor domain of PDGF D, which lacks a CUB domain, promoting regulation of bone marrow MSC differentiation into osteogenic lineage cells.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least three layers. Layers one and two each either comprises a sensitizer or an emitter, typically a metal ion or a dye, and the third layer may or may not comprise a sensitizer or emitter. Upon exposure to light, such as infrared light, the composition produces visible and/or UV light. The composition may further comprise a capping moiety, a therapeutic agent, an uptake enhancer, a detection moiety that binds to a desired target, a quenching moiety, or a combination thereof. The composition may be a particle, such as a nanoparticle, or it may be a planar composition. Also disclosed are embodiments of a method for using the composition, including, but not limited to, a method for delivering a therapeutic agent, or a method for detecting a target, such as a biological target.

Abstract: A two-dimensional scalable high-power optical phased array architecture with beam steering is provided. The present disclosure is related to integrated optical transmitters wherein an array of antenna elements together with laser sources can transmit high-power optical signals. The optical transmitters can also beamform and steer the signal toward the desired direction. The architecture facilitates a simplified control of the delay tuning elements by using a single control signal for the entire row and single control signal for the entire column.

Abstract: Method of increasing protein content in a eukaryotic cell comprising an NF-YC4 gene comprising modifying the transcriptional repressor binding site; method of producing a plant with increased protein content comprising crossing and selecting for increased protein content; method of increasing resistance to a pathogen or a pest in a plant cell or plant comprising an NF-YC4 gene comprising modifying the transcriptional repressor binding site, alone or in further combination with expressing QQS in the plant cell or plant; method for producing a plant with increased resistance to a pathogen or a pest comprising crossing and selecting for increased resistance to the pathogen or the pest; a cell, collection of cells, tissue, organ, or organism, such as a plant, in which the NF-YC4 gene comprises a promoter comprising a transcriptional repressor binding site that has been modified so that the transcriptional repressor cannot prevent transcription of the NF-YC4; plants and hybrids thereof; and seeds.

Abstract: A sensor including a layer of amorphous selenium (a-Se) and at least one charge blocking layer is formed by depositing the charge blocking layer over a substrate prior to depositing the amorphous selenium, enabling the charge blocking layer to be formed at elevated temperatures. Such a process is not limited by the crystallization temperature of a-Se, resulting in the formation of an efficient charge blocking layer, which enables improved signal amplification of the resulting device. The sensor can be fabricated by forming first and second amorphous selenium layers over separate substrates, and then fusing the a-Se layers at a relatively low temperature.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enforcing contract/protocol/law execution having a wide range of applicability. The disclosed systems and methods have very low latency between a transaction and its validation and have strong scalability. One example embodiment is a system for enforcing execution of a protocol among a plurality of parties. The example system includes a controller provider configured to manage a plurality of automated controllers. The system also includes a ledger and an inspector. The plurality of automated controllers correspond to the plurality of parties. Each automated controller is configured to enforce execution of the protocol using a computer program integrated with the automated controller. The controller provider intercepts messages sent or received by the automated controllers and stores them in the ledger. The ledger, thus, represents the history of events or operations between the parties, and the treatment of those events or operations by the controllers.

Abstract: A method of charging and/or discharging energy in reusable fuel workpieces or particles includes a solar furnace with counter-flowing workpieces and gas, to exchange heat therebetween, with the exiting gas and workpieces being at about ambient temperature. A further aspect employs a production plant including a reduction reactor configured to use excess electrical energy generated by renewable power generators to charge and/or discharge solid-state thermochemical fuel. Another aspect includes a fuel flow control valve using air pulses. An oxygen-deprived and reusable fuel, such as magnesium manganese oxide, or magnesium iron oxide, is also provided. In another aspect, an apparatus for producing a solid-state fuel includes a reduction reactor including a reactor chamber configured to receive concentrated solar energy, and a reactor tube having a recuperation zone, a reduction zone, and a quenching zone, wherein the reduction zone passes through the reactor chamber.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘NC2017-113’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its white-colored flowers. The new variety is also characterized by its small, thick, glossy, and green-colored foliage. A moderately slow growing and compact growth habit is displayed.