Abstract: Provided herein are ultraviolet light blocking compositions composed of an active agent containing a phage, phage particle, or other functional component thereof, or another viral particle, or other functional component thereof, in addition to one or more secondary agents useful for application to skin, in industrial or domestic settings, or in agriculture.

Abstract: A device transfer apparatus is provided. The device transfer apparatus includes a container of a polygonal shape which contains a substrate including device holes, vibration sources which generates vibration and transfers the vibration to a fluid in the container, and a processor which controls outputs of the vibration sources. The vibration sources include first group vibration sources arranged on a circumference of a first circle having a radius of a first distance from a central point, and second group vibration sources arranged on a circumference of a second circle which is concentric with the first circle and has a radius of a second distance that is longer than the first distance. The container is arranged on the central point and contains a fluid and micro devices distributed in the fluid. The processor controls the first group vibration sources and the second group vibration sources to output vibration.

Abstract: A method for direct methane (CH4) oxidation (DMTM) to methanol (CH3OH) includes passing an oxygen-containing feed gas stream into a reactor containing a copper-loaded mordenite zeolite (Cu-MOR) catalyst particles such that the oxygen-containing feed gas stream is in contact with the Cu-MOR catalyst particles, at a temperature of 100 to 500° C., to form an oxidized Cu-MOR catalyst. The method further includes displacing oxygen in the reactor by nitrogen purging, and further passing a CH4-containing feed gas stream through the reactor in contact with the oxidized Cu-MOR catalyst at a temperature of 50 to 200° C., thereby converting at least a portion of the CH4 to CH3OH. The method further includes regenerating the Cu-MOR catalyst particles to form a regenerated Cu-MOR catalyst. The CH3OH is adsorbed on surfaces and pores of the regenerated Cu-MOR catalyst.

Abstract: A method of making a composite, including mixing ZnO nanoparticles (NPs), Mg particles, and Zr particles under an inert atmosphere to form a powder mixture, compacting the powder mixture at a pressure of 500-600 MPa for at least 1 minute to form a compacted mixture, and sintering the compacted mixture at a temperature of 400-500° C. for at least 1 hour to form the composite. The composite includes 1-10 wt. % of the ZnO NPs and 0.1-5 wt. % of the Zr particles, based on a total weight of the composite, the Zr particles and the ZnO NPs are homogeneously dispersed in a matrix of the Mg particles in the composite, the Mg particles have an average grain size of 5-10 ?m in the composite, and the Zr particles and the ZnO NPs separately form aggregates at grain boundaries of the Mg particles in the composite.

Abstract: A spectrometer for detecting an electromagnetic (EM) wave spectrum having one or more wavelength components within a spectral band of interest, a method of detecting an electromagnetic (EM) wave spectrum having one or more wavelength components within a spectral band of interest, and a method of constructing the spectrometer. The method comprises the steps of creating dispersed images of an entrance aperture on a plane of an exit aperture, such that respective images at the different wavelength components are offset by different amounts of displacements along a direction of dispersion; gathering a first EM wave energy incident on the entrance aperture to an EM detector; gathering a second EM wave energy that exits the exit aperture to the at least one single-pixel detector; and measuring the output of the EM detector and the output of the at least one single pixel detector for reconstructing the EM wave spectrum taking into account an intensity distribution of an incident EM wave on the entrance aperture.

Abstract: A method for dechlorinating a starting chlorinated polymer includes a step of contacting the starting chlorinated polymer with a solution that includes a cation initiator, an organosilane, and chlorinated solvent at a predetermined temperature for a sufficient time to at least partially dechlorinate the starting chlorinated polymer. Complete or partial dechlorination can be achieved depending on the reaction conditions. A block copolymer formed by the method is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stripline interconnect system for high-frequency signal transmission. The interconnect is positioned within a recessed area of a substrate, enabling a reduced height. Included in this design is a dielectric ramp, manufactured on the substrate, that facilitates a smooth transition from transmission dielectric to height of the wafer. Formed using aerosol jet printing, a center conductor extends from the substrate, traverses the dielectric ramp, and connects to wafer pads. To provide for electromagnetic confinement and reduce external interferences, a dielectric is printed over the center conductor, forming an arch, which is subsequently shielded with a printed metal covering. This design provides for reduced insertion and reflection losses, low dispersion, and increased signal isolation. This stripline interconnect is of particular interest for applications desiring precise high-frequency signal transmission between integrated circuit wafers and external circuitry.

Abstract: A supercapacitor is disclosed, comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator disposed between the first and second electrodes. The separator comprises a permanent electrical dipole, and is arranged such that the permanent electrical dipole is oriented so as to present an energy barrier to inhibit a self-discharge diffusion of ions stored on the first and second electrodes while the supercapacitor is in a charged state. In some embodiments the separator comprises a nanofibre film, which may for example be formed by electrospinning. A method of fabricating the supercapacitor is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of building walls and provides a composite wall being lightweight, easy to be prefabricated and convenient for on-site construction. By making the composite wall such that a decorative layer and a formwork are overhung on both sides of a core concrete layer, it is formed a structure similar to a core-wall and steel structure that has rigidity and is elastically deformable. A thermal insulation layer is filled between the decorative layer and the core concrete layer which are connected by a precast outer cantilever rod. The amount of concrete in the prefabricated part of the composite wall is greatly reduced. The composite wall does not require flipping in the prefabrication process and has a significantly shortened production cycle.

Abstract: Provided is a method of decomposing a crosslinked rubber that includes: a first decomposition step of decomposing a crosslinked rubber containing a diene rubber, using a catalyst represented by the following general formula (1), (2), or (3), where M is ruthenium, molybdenum, etc., X1, X2, L1, L2, and L3 each independently represent a ligand, R1, R2, and R3 each independently represent hydrogen, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group, etc. (these groups may be substituted by one or more alkyl groups, halogens, alkoxy groups, etc.), L1 and L2, R1 and R2, and L1 and R1 may respectively bond with each other to form rings; and a second decomposition step of pyrolyzing a decomposition product obtained by the first decomposition step under an inert gas atmosphere and in the absence of a catalyst at a temperature of 600° C. to 950° C.

Abstract: A tooth surface laser processing method and a laser processing system for the same are provided. The laser processing method adapted for a tooth comprises the following steps. The tooth is first checked up to obtain tooth information so that one may determine whether the tooth is suitable for laser processing steps. A laser processing system is chosen according to the tooth information, and laser parameters are selected and loaded according to the part on the surface of the tooth and the degree required to be processed. The laser processing steps are performed on the surface of the tooth by the laser processing system to form a laser processed structure on the surface of the tooth. The laser processed structure comprises a plurality of micro-grooves and a plurality of micro-bumps therebetween.

Abstract: A method and a device for nidus recognition in a neuroimage, an electronic apparatus, and a storage medium are provided. A collection of neuroimages to be recognized, including a first structural image, a first nidus image, and a first metabolic image, is determined, and then image preprocessing is performed on the collection of neuroimages to acquire a collection of object images including a second structural image, a second nidus image, and a second metabolic image. The collection of object images is input into a trained three-dimensional convolutional neural network to acquire a position of a nidus of the target object, and then the position of the nidus is labeled on the first structural image based on the position of the nidus of the target object to acquire and display an image of the position of the nidus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, treatment regimens, uses, kits and therapies for prevention of graft rejection in solid organ transplantation, particularly solid organ xenotransplantation, by administering an anti-CD40 antibody or a combination of an anti-CD40 antibody and an anti-C5 antibody.

Abstract: A solid electrolyte that gives high withstand voltage to solid electrolytic capacitors, a solid electrolytic capacitor using this solid electrolyte, conductive polymer dispersion for forming the solid electrolytic capacitor, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The solid electrolyte is formed using conductive polymer dispersion and includes conductive polymer in the dispersion. This conductive polymer is poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) doped with a polyanion and the crystallinity of the conductive polymer is 20% or less. The solid electrolyte is formed by transpiring a solvent from the conductive polymer dispersion. The conductive polymer dispersion is poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) doped with a polyanion and is formed by transpiring the conductive polymer with the crystallinity of 20% or less.

Abstract: A method and system for removing smeared pixels from an image includes obtaining a plurality of training images of a scene from different poses, forming a point cloud of the scene having a plurality of pixels and a depth, and rendering a first pixel in a first reference frame to a second reference frame. The method includes comparing a depth difference of the first depth and the second depth, determining whether the pixel is valid or smeared based on the depth difference, associating a label with the pixel corresponding to valid or smeared, training a classifier with the pixel and the label to form a trained classifier, obtaining an image to be classified at the classifier and classifying the pixels in the image as valid or smeared and removing smeared pixels from the image to form a cleaned image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a targeted perception-oriented twin substructure interaction method and system, and application. The method includes: acquiring multivariate inspection and monitoring data and finite element influence line data of a main structure; solving, on the basis of the inspection and monitoring data and the finite element influence line data of a non-focus region, boundary conditions of a focus region; establishing, for the focus region, a refined twin substructure finite element model, and correcting material properties of the refined twin substructure finite element model on the basis of the inspection and monitoring data and the finite element influence line data of the focus region; and calculating a correction force on the basis of the boundary conditions of the focus region and the material properties, and using the correction force as an equivalent external load to act on nodes of a global finite element model.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, the electronic device includes a communication device, a storage device storing a first artificial intelligence model trained for sleep state determination, and at least one processor, wherein the processor acquires first initial biometric information regarding oxygen saturation and second initial biometric information regarding ECG data of a sleeping user via a sensor device, the processor converts this initial information into multidimensional first and second biometric information, identifies ECG peak points and intervals, and inputs these data into the AI model to determine the user's sleep state, and the sleep state information is then transmitted to a display device connected to the electronic device for output.

Abstract: A method for culturing heart tissue by culturing a slice of the heart tissue in a culture medium, wherein the culture medium comprises fetal bovine serum (FBS), vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF), and fibroblast growth factor (FGF); and applying electrical stimulation to the slice while the heart slice is in culture is provided. Methods of screening candidate therapeutic agents for therapeutic effect or cardiotoxicity using the culture system are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments pertain to a neurostimulation system operable for providing fascicular nerve fiber stimulation to one or more nerves of a subject. The neurostimulation systems may include: (1) one or more electrodes operational to associate with at least one fascicular nerve fiber region of a subject; (2) a stimulator in electrical communication with the electrodes and operational to provide one or more electrical pulses to the electrodes to stimulate at least one fascicular nerve fiber region; and (3) a signal processing unit in electrical communication with the electrodes and the stimulator, and operational to measure on-target and off-target activation by the stimulated electrodes. Further embodiments pertain to methods of providing at least one fascicular nerve fiber stimulation to one or more nerves of a subject by utilizing the disclosed neurostimulation systems. The stimulation may achieve intrafascicular selectivity.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to realize a transformant of a cellulose-synthesizing microorganism that is capable of producing glucose or cellobiose from a carbon source such as methanol. A transformant in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention attains the above object by being obtained by introducing a cellulase gene and a cell surface protein gene into a cellulose-synthesizing microorganism.