Abstract: A hybrid LED-OLED lighting device includes a waveguide layer, a light-emitting diode (LED) array optically coupled to the waveguide layer, and an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) array. Light emitted from the LED array is provided to an edge of the waveguide layer and light emitted from the OLED array is provided to a first surface of the waveguide layer. Light emitted from the LED array and light emitted from the OLED array passes through a second surface of the waveguide layer opposite the first surface of the waveguide layer, and light emitted from the lighting device comprises the light emitted from the LED array and the light emitted from the OLED array.

Abstract: A low temperature sinterable copper nanoparticle or nanowire, comprising gold, zinc, nickel, tin, or aluminum as an alloying metal, and a capping agent. The nanoparticles or nanowires may be deposited on porous or fibrous substrates, the capping agent desorbed, and sintered at low temperature to form conductive traces or sensing elements. The nanoparticles or nanowires may be deposited by aerosol jet, inkjet or dispenser printers, for example.

Abstract: A process for separating carbon dioxide from acetylene utilizes a CHA-type zeolite membrane.

Abstract: Methods for producing allograft tissue by applying an antimicrobial solution to allograft tissue. The antimicrobial solution exhibits antimicrobial activity to make allograft resistant to microbial organisms, such as bacterium. Surface-modified tissue grafts prepared by these methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure provides novel potent neutralizing antibodies directed against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and other variants, related nucleic acids, related cells, related kits, related compositions, and related methods or uses. Also provided in this disclosure are novel combinations of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies that exhibit synergistic effects in neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 variants. Furthermore, this disclosure provides novel chimeric immunogens for inducing effective immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Abstract: A laser system employs a laser, a pulse shaper, and a controller configured to measure phase variations on pre-compressed laser pulses. In another aspect, a laser apparatus and method include programmed software instructions which measure phase variations of ultrafast laser pulses. A further aspect of the present system and method includes a laser, an active pulse shaper, and a controller which measure and/or correct distortions of laser pulses with ?/2 scanning.

Abstract: Methods and kits are described for testing for the presence or absence of any fungus in a sample. Examples of fungi that can be detected include, but are not limited to, those belonging to the genera Candida, Aspergillus and Pneumocystis. The methods include obtaining a sample suspected of containing fungal nucleic acid, including at least one universal region of fungal nucleic acid, and testing for the presence or absence in the sample of the at least one universal region of fungal nucleic acid. Samples may be biological or non-biological.

Abstract: Structures and methods operable to detect radiation are described. The structure includes a dual-layer detector imaging device that permits one-shot of x-rays for dual-energy imaging. In one embodiment, a front layer of the detector includes a photon counting detector and aback layer of the detector includes an an x-ray radiation source for absorbing x-ray radiation to separate radiation into low energy and high energy components for incidence upon an imaging object. In an embodiment, the imaging object includes a contrast agent material having a characteristic K-edge atomic energy band level, and the separation filter absorbing the X-ray radiation is near the K-edge atomic energy band level.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for genetically modifying at least one nucleic acid sequence of interest in a polyploid organism.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of reducing neuroinflammation or correcting brain weight loss in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that increases a level or activity of TPP1.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of assessing a population's health using wastewater samples. For example, the methods assess exposure to pathogens, plasticizers, volatile organic compounds, surfactant, hazardous chemical, nicotine, and/or other environmental toxins. In some aspects, the methods determine the concentration of disease biomarkers, chemical biomarker, certain human hormones, certain genes, pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, personal care product, pathogens, and/or endogenous mental health markers. In some aspects, the methods assess population health at a neighborhood level. The methods may also be used to assess population health at a larger regional level, for example at a state level or a national level.

Abstract: Methods and kits are described for testing for the presence or absence of any fungus in a sample. Examples of fungi that can be detected include, but are not limited to, those belonging to the genera Candida, Aspergillus and Pneumocystis. The methods include obtaining a sample suspected of containing fungal nucleic acid, including at least one universal region of fungal nucleic acid, and testing for the presence or absence in the sample of the at least one universal region of fungal nucleic acid. Samples may be biological or non-biological.

Abstract: A method of making a metal-polymer composite includes dealloying metallic powder to yield porous metal particles, monitoring a temperature of the mixture, controlling the rate of combining, a maximum temperature of the mixture, or both, and combining the porous metal particles with a polymer to yield a composite. Dealloying includes combining the metallic powder with an etchant to yield a mixture. A metal-polymer composite includes porous metal particles having an average particle size of about 0.2 ?m to about 500 ?m and a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer. The polymer composite comprises at least 10 vol % of the porous metal particles. A powder mixture includes porous metal particles having an average particle size of about 0.2 ?m to about 500 ?m and a metal powder. The powder mixture includes about 1 wt % to about 99 wt % of the porous metal particles.

Abstract: A method of making a catalyst layer of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell includes the step of preparing a porous buckypaper layer comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of carbon nanofibers and carbon nanotubes. Platinum group metal nanoparticles are deposited in a liquid solution on an outer surface of the buckypaper to create a platinum group metal nanoparticle buckypaper. A proton conducting electrolyte is deposited on the platinum group metal nanoparticles by electrophoretic deposition to create a proton-conducting layer on the an outer surface of the platinum nanoparticles. An additional proton-conducting layer is deposited by contacting the platinum group metal nanoparticle buckypaper with a liquid proton-conducting composition in a solvent. The platinum group metal nanoparticle buckypaper is dried to remove the solvent. A membrane electrode assembly for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell is also disclosed.

Abstract: Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC), owing to its superior mechanical and durability properties, presents a unique opportunity for innovative use in unbonded post-tensioned floor systems. In unbonded post-tensioned (PT) slabs and beams, the use of cast-in-place steel confined UHPC Bond Anchors (UBA) can be used to anchor steel prestressing strands for better durability, increased strand ductility, cost-effectiveness, and ease of installation. A conical, steel confining device is used as part of the UBA. The device resists hoop tension and eliminates splitting cracks in the UHPC during prestress transfer. It also helps to reduce the anchorage length. High average bond stress helps reduce the UBA length, and consequently, the material consumption. The bond stress at the strand-UHPC interface can be increased by intentionally roughening or indenting the strand.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a composition including the ginsenoside 20(S)-Rg3 (also referred to herein as Rg3) and methods of using such a composition. In some embodiments, the composition may be used to treat or prevent an alpha herpesvirus including, for example, herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1 and HSV-2. In some embodiments, the composition is substantially free of other ginsenosides.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for the combustion of biomass material employing a swirling fluidized bed combustion (SFBC) chamber, and preferably a second stage combustion carried out in a cyclone separator. In the combustion chamber, primary air is introduced from a bottom air box that fluidizes the bed material and fuel, and staged secondary air is introduced in the tangential direction and at varied vertical positions in the combustion chamber so as to cause the materials in the combustion chamber (i.e., the mixture of air and particles) to swirl. The secondary air injection can have a significant effect on the air-fuel particle flow in the combustion chamber, and more particularly strengthens the swirling flow, promotes axial recirculation, increases particle mass fluxes in the combustion chamber, and retains more fuel particles in the combustion chamber. This process increases the residence time of the particle flow.

Abstract: A protective garment system including a bib configured to fit around at least part of an upper portion of a torso of a wearer. The bib includes an outer material and a particulate-blocking material which is configured to be positioned between the outer material and a wearer when the bib is worn. The bib has a perimeter and is configured to be releasably attached to a pair of trousers about the perimeter.

Abstract: Permanent magnet materials are provided. The permanent magnet materials are cerium based materials including zirconium and iron in combination with cobalt. The permanent magnet materials may have the formula Ce2ZrFe15?xCox wherein 6?x?15. In some embodiments, the permanent magnet materials have the formula Ce2+yZr1?yFe(15?x)(2?z)/2)CoxCu((15?x)z/2) wherein 6?x?15, 0?y?0.4, and z=0 or 1. In other embodiments, the permanent magnet materials have the formula Ce2Zrx(Fe1?yCoy)17?2x, where 0<x?1 and 0.4?y?1. Permanent magnets including the permanent magnet materials are also provided.

Abstract: Programmable interposers for connecting integrated circuits, methods for programming programmable interposers, and integrated circuit packaging are provided. The programmable interposers are electrically reconfigurable to allow custom system-in-package (SiP) operation and configuration, field configurability, and functional obfuscation for secure integrated circuits fabricated in non-trusted environments. The programmable interposer includes, in one implementation, an interposer substrate and a programmable metallization cell (PMC) switch. The PMC switch is formed on the interposer substrate and is coupled between a signal input and a signal output. The PMC switch is electrically configurable between a high resistance state and a low resistance state.