Abstract: A biocompatible member according to an embodiment is a biocompatible member including multiple fibers including a biocompatible material. Mutually adjacent fibers among the fibers are covalently bonded at multiple locations in an extension direction of the fibers.

Abstract: A method for measuring a shape of a reflector surface of a heliostat at night using a bright star at different elevation and azimuthal settings according to an embodiment of the current invention includes setting the heliostat in fixed orientation such that aberrated and overlapping star images formed are translated due to Earth's rotation in a translation direction across the heliostat array receiver; viewing images of the bright star using a fixed array of cameras placed at or near an array receiver of the heliostat, wherein each camera of the fixed array of cameras has a large aperture lens, and simultaneous exposures are made quickly enough and repeated for long enough, so that, as they translate past the cameras, the aberrated star image is fully sampled in two dimensions, and wherein every point on the reflector surface of the heliostat appears in one or more of the recorded images as being bright from reflected starlight; and processing the recorded images from the fixed array of cameras with a data pr

Abstract: A method of pretreating wastewater sludge including applying an amount of at least 0.01 g/g TSS Ca(ClO)2 to wastewater sludge to enhance digestibility of the sludge and reduce phosphorus concentration therein and then allowing sufficient time for the wastewater sludge to densify to a treated sludge having a specific resistance to filtration (SRF) of 3 to 4 (1010 m/Kg). The resulting treated sludge composition being sterilized, free of harmful bacteria, and useful as a fertilizer, particularly for growing mushrooms.

Abstract: A method for producing an electrochemiluminescence nanoprobe according to an embodiment includes: a hot exciton nanoparticle synthesis step of polymerizing a hot exciton organic luminescent molecule and a copolymer molecule to synthesize hot exciton nanoparticles; and a hot exciton nanoparticle modification step of modifying the obtained hot exciton nanoparticles with an oligonucleotide chain modified with a quencher molecule to obtain modified hot exciton nanoparticles.

Abstract: An efficient photocatalyst nanocomposite comprising reduced graphene oxide, noble metal, and a metal oxide prepared by a one-step method that utilizes date seed extract as a reducing and nanoparticle determining size agent. The photocatalyst of the invention is a more effective sunlight photocatalyst than that prepared by traditional method in the photo decomposition of organic compounds in contaminated water.

Abstract: A shoe organizer unit, a method of using a shoe organizer unit, and a method for storing shoes in a plurality of shoe storing shelves of a shoe organizer unit are described. The shoe organizer unit includes a plurality of shoe storing shelves adapted to store shoes therein. A plurality of linear actuators moves the plurality of shoe storing shelves in a path within a cabinet. A controller manages operation of the linear actuators to move the shoes along the path. Transparent panels secure the shoes within the cabinet. Secure storage and retrieval of the shoes is controlled by electronics including a keypad, a push button and a shoe shelf identification code card printer. The shoe organizer unit provides for sterilization of the shoes stored and secure storing and retrieval of the shoes.

Abstract: A memory device including: a memory cell array including a first memory cell connected to a bit line, and a second memory cell connected to a complementary bit line; a bit line sense amplifier including a sensing bit line and a sensing complementary bit line; a first charge transfer transistor between the bit line and the sensing bit line; a second charge transfer transistor between the complementary bit line and the sensing complementary bit line; a first pre-charge transistor pre-charging the bit line and the complementary bit line with a first pre-charge voltage; a second pre-charge transistor pre-charging the sensing bit line and the sensing complementary bit line with a second pre-charge voltage; a first transfer gate transistor providing a first transfer gate voltage to the first charge transfer transistor; and a second transfer gate transistor providing a second transfer gate voltage to the second charge transfer transistor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vibration-reducing and noise-absorbing pipeline assembly with metamaterial characteristics. The assembly comprises a connecting component, a dispersion pipeline, and a flow pipeline, wherein the inner diameter of the dispersion pipeline gradually changes from small to large, and the dispersion pipeline comprises a small port and a large port. The dispersion pipeline further comprises a hose, which communicates with the interior of the flow pipeline. Fluid flows in the pipeline assembly from the connecting component to the dispersion pipeline, via a deflection portion and a guide portion, wherein with reference to a flow direction of the fluid, the deflection portion is located upstream of the guide portion, and the deflection portion is configured for changing the flow direction of the fluid, thus minimizing vibration of the pipeline assembly and damping resonance frequencies.

Abstract: A surface emitting laser element includes a substrate and a hexagonal semiconductor structure layer formed on the substrate which emits a light from an upper surface side or a bottom surface side The semiconductor structure layer includes a first clad layer of a first conductivity type, a first guide layer of the first conductivity type having a photonic crystal layer and a first embedding layer, a second embedding layer, an active layer, second guide layer, and a second clad layer of a second conductivity type. The photonic crystal layer has a plurality of voids disposed having two-dimensional periodicity when viewed from above. The first embedding layer is formed on an upper side of the photonic crystal layer and closes openings of the voids. And an oxygen concentration of the second embedding layer is less than an oxygen concentration of the first embedding layer.

Abstract: A new crab apple tree particularly distinguished by fruit with a distinct ellipsoid conical (ovoid) shape, long pedicel that is red (stem), and range in weight from 20-45 g. The fruit have a predominantly dark red, reddish-purple skin colour and cherry coloured red flesh. When pressed, crimson red juice is extracted that is high in acidity and polyphenols. The tree is moderately vigorous, red leaves at bloom that turn dark green during development. Flowers are pink in color when fully open. The shoots have a distinctly red colour which is clearly distinguishable from other apple cultivars, is disclosed.

Abstract: A saliva pre-processing device is provided. The saliva pre-processing device comprises: a first filter module for filtering out impurities in saliva such that the impurities in the saliva remain on a filter; and a second filter module which receives the saliva from which the impurities are filtered out from the first filter module, and concentrates a target material in the saliva such that the target material in the saliva remains on a filter, wherein the first and second filter modules may have a porous structure.

Abstract: A catalyst support containing praseodymium oxide and dysprosium oxide, supported catalysts using the support, and methods of using the supported catalysts to catalyze the formation and degradation of ammonia.

Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition that can improve tumor immunogenicity. The present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing, as an active ingredient, a splicing controlling compound that modulates the activity of serine/arginine-rich splicing factors (SRSFs).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing titanium dioxide-coated nanostars. Titanium precursors are hydrolyzed into crystalline TiO2 polymorphs at low temperatures, allowing the delicate morphology of the nanostars to be preserved while maintaining their desirable photocatalytic properties.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to compositions and methods for treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The disclosure is based, in part, on isolated nucleic acids and vectors (e.g., viral vectors, such as rAAV vectors) encoding SMN1. In some embodiments, the expression of SMN1 is driven by a native SMN1 promoter or a variant thereof. In some embodiments, isolated nucleic acids and vectors of the disclosure have reduced toxicity and/or increased transgene expression relative to previously described SMN-encoding vectors.

Abstract: Bioink compositions comprising a plurality of aromatic peptides and a matrix-forming material, formulations and kits for preparing same, additive manufacturing (bioprinting) processes utilizing same and three-dimensional objects obtained thereby are provided.

Abstract: A method including administering a therapeutically effective amount of a therapeutic agent to a subject for improving exercise performance, treating obesity, fatty liver, rhabdomyolysis, Leigh syndrome, mitochondrial Complex I deficiency, fatty acid oxidation disorders, lactic acidosis, metformin toxicity, ischemic acute kidney injury, or nephrotoxin-induced kidney injury, wherein the therapeutic agent is a straight-chain saturated dicarboxylic acid of 8 to 12 carbons in length, a triglyceride made from a straight-chain saturated dicarboxylic acid of 8 to 12 carbons in length, a metabolic intermediate produced during the catabolic chain-shortening of a straight-chain dicarboxylic acid of 8 to 12 carbons in length, a salt thereof, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A system for selective electrodeposition for metal recycling includes an electrochemical cell comprising: a fluid including first and second transition metals and a salt at a molar concentration of greater than 1 M; a working electrode in contact with the fluid. where the working electrode has a surface coated with a positively charged polyelectrolyte: and a counter electrode in contact with the fluid and spaced apart from the working electrode. The system also includes a power supply electrically connected to the working and counter electrodes.

Abstract: Herein provided is a new potato variety designated ‘UNR-01’ as well as the tubers, seeds, plants, plant parts, and derivatives of the new potato variety ‘UNR-01’. This transgenic variety was generated using CRISPR-Cas9 and deleting a portion of the StMYB93 (PGSC0003DMG400006408) gene. This transgenic variety has a sprout suppressed phenotype that results in a longer storage life in cold storage conditions without the application of sprout-inhibiting chemicals. These potatoes were not impacted in reduced sugar levels, wound healing capacities, and native periderm suberin content. Also provided are tissue cultures of the new potato variety ‘UNR-01’ and the plants regenerated therefrom. Methods for producing potato plants by crossing the new potato variety ‘UNR-01’ with itself or another potato variety and plants produced by such methods are also provided. ‘UNR-01’ potatoes exhibit suppressed sprouting and longer storage life in cold storage conditions without the application of sprout-inhibiting chemicals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a digital image calculation method and system for RGB-D camera multi-view matching based on a variable template, the method includes six steps: acquiring data, preprocessing point cloud data, performing feature point matching, re-registering a variable template, calculating point cloud data transformation relationships among large-view images, and performing point cloud fusion. A size of a non-adjacent image matching template is adjusted based on registration results of adjacent angles of view, and correct registration of feature points of images from non-adjacent angles of view is accordingly achieved, which improves matching accuracy, eliminates cumulative errors in image sets, and provides more accurate initial values for subsequent iterations of point cloud fusion, such that the number of iterations is reduced, and three-dimensional reconstruction of images is implemented.