Abstract: The present invention provides a coal feeding control method and system for a small pulverized coal silo, the method includes: acquiring a boiler load increase signal, and determining the target function F(t) for boiler load control obtaining the current coal mill output signal B(t), where B(t) is the fuel quantity signal at the outlet of the coal mill that changes over time from the start time; comparing B(t) with F(t): if B(t) cannot meet the fuel quantity requirements of F(t), activate the small pulverized coal silo connected to the boiler; otherwise, the small pulverized coal silo remains inactive; determining the coal feeding signal f(t) for the small pulverized coal silo, and further determining the coal feeding control signal f(t) for the small pulverized coal silo; controlling the small pulverized coal silo to feed coal to the boiler, quickly changing the combustion rate in the furnace, and increasing the boiler load.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure are the provision of conductive granular hydrogel compositions, bioelectric devices comprising the conductive granular hydrogel compositions such as wearable electrodes, conductive filaments, bioink compositions comprising living cells encapsulated in the conducting polymer composition, bioelectronic hydrogel-based devices, and methods of use thereof. The conducting 3D hydrogel is characterized by a void fraction value and high conductivity for in vitro cell applications. In addition, methods of producing the conducting 3D hydrogels and bioinks, methods of fabricating the bioelectronic hydrogel-based devices, and methods of performing bioelectronic measurements using the bioelectronic hydrogel-based devices are disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to the field of nucleic acid amplification and detection, in particular loop-mediated isothermal nucleic acid amplification and the detection of amplicons using designed detection probes. Moreover, various embodiments also relate to methods and kits for determining the presence or quantity of point mutations in a target nucleic acid molecule in a sample using loop-mediated isothermal amplification, which may be used for identifying genetic variants. In one aspect, the detection probe is a single-stranded probe comprising a nucleotide sequence fully complementary to a nucleotide sequence of the probe binding site comprising the point mutation. In another aspect, the detection probe comprising a nucleotide complementary to the point mutation at the penultimate base relative to the 3? end of the detection probe.

Abstract: The present invention provides non-peptide compounds that mimic the streptococcal SspB Adherence Region (BAR) and function as inhibitors of P. gingivalis adherence to streptococci. The invention also provides methods of making and using the inhibitors.

Abstract: A linear motor design variable verification method and a linear motor design variable optimization method are disclosed. The linear motor design variable verification method includes a first step of deriving a magnetic permeability matrix of a linear motor from a linear motor design variable; a second step of deriving a Maxwell matrix of the linear motor from the magnetic permeability matrix of the linear motor via LU decomposition; a third step of deriving, from the Maxwell matrix of the linear motor, at least one verification target physical quantity selected from a group including a force of the linear motor, a magnetic flux linkage passing through each of coils of a stator of the linear motor, a counter electromotive force of the linear motor, and an inductance of the linear motor; and a fourth step of comparing the derived verification target physical quantity with a predetermined reference value, and determining whether a target verification condition is satisfied, based on the comparing result.

Abstract: Crosslinked films having electro-optic activity, compositions and compounds for making the films, methods for making the films, and devices that include the films are disclosed.

Abstract: A root nodule growth-promoting Microbacterium sp. X-18 and application thereof are provided, relating to the technical field of microorganisms. The root nodule growth-promoting bacterium is classified as Microbacterium sp. X-18, preserved in China Center for Type Culture Collection with a preservation date of Apr. 8, 2019 and a preservation number of CCTCC No: M 2019236; and the preservation address is Wuhan University, Wuhan, China. The Microbacterium sp. X-18 of the disclosure is applied to the leguminous plant Robinia pseudoacacia, which can promote the effective nitrogen fixation of Robinia pseudoacacia, provide the nitrogen required for the growth of Robinia pseudoacacia, and give full play to the symbiotic nitrogen fixation ability of the root nodule growth-promoting growth promoting bacteria and plants, so as to promote the growth and development of Robinia pseudoacacia plants, and has a promising development prospect.

Abstract: Provided is a federated learning method and system using shared learning data. The federated learning method includes determining shared learning data to be provided to federated learning devices, learning each of artificial intelligence (AI) models by each of the federated learning devices using the shared learning data and unique learning data of each of the federated learning devices, and determining a final model by a final model determination server based on a learning result of the AI models.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of new material technology and relates to a bismuth/bismuth titanate heterojunction hollow nanospheres and methods for preparing the same and applications thereof. The bismuth/bismuth titanate heterojunction hollow nanospheres is obtained by adding a bismuth salt and tetrabutyl titanate into an organic solvent, mixing evenly, adding an inorganic alkali solution to generate a precipitation, then sequentially adding an organic amine and an organic acid, performing a solvothermal treatment to obtain bismuth titanate hollow nanospheres, and then thermally reducing the bismuth titanate hollow nanospheres with a borohydride under an inert atmosphere. The bismuth/bismuth titanate heterojunction hollow nanospheres provided not only exhibit significant photocatalytic activity in degrading tetracycline hydrochloride but also enable a tighter binding of the metal to the photocatalytic material, thus offering superior structural stability.

Abstract: Provided is a composite material including an electrically insulating upper layer; a conductive layer which promotes Joule heating; and a thermally insulating backing layer configured to provide support and thermal insulation. The conductive layer is adhered to the thermally insulating backing layer, and the electrically insulating upper layer is adhered to the conductive layer. Also provided are an article including the composite material; a method of fabricating the composite material; a system including the composite material, a controller, and a power source; a method of thermally decontaminating the composite material; and method of thermoregulation.

Abstract: An ultra-micro electrode that performs electrochemical analysis and a method of manufacturing the same is provided. The method includes preparing an insulating member having a capillary shape with a hollow region, preparing a conductive wire including a conductive material with an oxidation resistance greater than an oxidation resistance of copper, inserting the conductive wire into the hollow region of the insulating member, manufacturing half-finished products by applying heat and an external force to the insulating member having the conductive wire inserted therein to stretch the insulating member and the conductive wire so that a central portion of the insulating member is thin and the insulating member and the conductive wire are ruptured at central portions thereof, forming a groove by etching the conductive wire located on a ruptured surface of each half-finished product, and forming a filling layer by filling the groove with a conductive material by a plating process.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides macrocyclic and macrobicyclic peptides with secondary structures that are stabilized over the corresponding non-cyclic peptides. The macrocyclic and macrobicyclic peptides are formed from peptides with adduct-forming, complementary reactive side chain moieties.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for detecting and tracking a low-observable target with a boost-to-glide trajectory under a condition of slant range ambiguity, and belongs to the field of detection and tracking of near-space hypersonic targets. The method includes: configuring an alternating pulse repetition frequency model for radar ranging; defining an extended non-coherent accumulation model in a distance-time plane for target detection; configuring an S-type recursive energy tracking model for target tracking; designing a recursive energy filter, conducting update by recursive energy to keep target tracking at a high signal-to-noise ratio, and obtaining a target trajectory by using a filter algorithm. According to the method of the present disclosure, pulse repetition frequencies within a same sampling period are designed to a constant value, so that there is enough energy for coherent accumulation detection.

Abstract: A fruit sterilizing and cooling device using a plasma-activated ice-water mixture includes a top-opened tank body, where the tank body includes a front side provided with an ice-water tank, and a rear side provided with a cooling tank; a clapboard is provided between the ice-water tank and the cooling tank; a water passing port is formed in an upper portion of the clapboard; a grid plate is inserted at the water passing port; ice cubes are added to an upper portion of the ice-water tank; one side of a lower portion of the ice-water tank is connected to a plasma-activated water (PAW) generator; a valve is provided at a water outlet of the PAW generator; a fixed fence frame and a movable fence frame are provided in the cooling tank; and fruits to be treated are placed in the movable fence frame.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device and method for testing the gas loss amount which simulates a wireline coring process, and belongs to the field of petroleum engineering. The device includes: a programmable temperature control thermostat for simulating temperature changes in a wireline coring process, a simulated center pipe body for constructing a simulated environment of the center pipe body being filled with drilling fluid or clean water, a simulated coring barrel for drilling for and retaining a core sample, a gas injection control and recovery device, a liquid injection control and recovery device, and a drainage and gas collection meter.

Abstract: Provided is a polymer having repeating units composed of only repeating units represented by the following Formula (1). —N(R?)—R—N(R?)— is a structure derived from a dimer diamine which is unsubstituted or substituted with a substituent, and R?, R1, and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted with a substituent, or a heterocyclic aromatic group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted with a substituent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the structure wherein A is a ring structure, with or without substitution; X1 is C or N; X2 is N, O, or S; Y1 is H, -(alkyl), -(alkenyl), -(alkynyl), -(cycloalkyl), (haloalkyl), -(alkyl)-O-(alkyl) or -(alkyl)-(cycloalkyl); Y 2 is H, -(alkyl), -(alkenyl), -(alkynyl), -(cycloalkyl), (haloalkyl), -(alkyl)-O-(alkyl) or -(alkyl)-(cycloalkyl); Y3 is H-(alkyl), -(alkenyl), -(alkynyl), -(cycloalkyl), (haloalkyl), -(alkyl)-O-(alkyl) or -(alkyl)-(cycloalkyl); Y 4 is H-(alkyl), -(alkenyl), -(alkynyl), -(cycloalkyl), (haloalkyl), -(alkyl)-O-(alkyl) or -(alkyl)-(cycloalkyl); Y5 is H, -(alkyl), -(alkenyl), -(alkynyl), -(cycloalkyl), (haloalkyl), -(alkyl)-O-(alkyl) or -(alkyl)-(cycloalkyl); a and P are each present or absent and when present each is a bond.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method for improving density-tolerant yield of maize and use thereof, belongs to the field of plant biotechnology breeding. Compared with the Ig1 mutant strain, the LG1/Ig1 heterozygous genotype strain has excellent agronomic characters such as a widened leaf, a larger spike, a reduced empty stalk ratio and/or an increased yield by close planting; compared with the LG1 wild-type strain, the LG1/Ig1 heterozygous genotype material reduces a leaf angle and tassel branch number of maize, and has the effect of increasing the yield by close planting. The method has a wide application prospect in the field of maize high-yield breeding.

Abstract: The present specification relates to a boron compound represented by chemical formula 1 and an organic light-emitting device including the same, wherein the compound has an emission spectrum with a narrow full width at half maximum, compared to a delayed fluorescence material of the prior art, and excellent internal quantum efficiency, and thus has high color purity and high efficiency characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphorescent material and the use thereof, and more particularly to a cyclic tetradentate metal platinum (II) complex phosphorescent material and the use thereof. The present invention provides a cyclic tetradentate metal platinum (II) complex phosphorescent material based on 8-phenylquinoline, benzoxazole, and phenoxy groups. It is a novel tetradentate platinum (II) complex with a 6/6/6 metal fused ring structure. The phosphorescent material of the tetradentate fused ring structure system of the present invention has the characteristics of easy modulation of HOMO and LUMO orbital energy levels and strong luminescence. It has good chemical stability and thermal stability and is easy to fabricate evaporation-type OLED devices. The organic electroluminescent device fabricated using the compound of the present invention as a light-emitting layer can reduce the start-up voltage and remarkably improve the external quantum efficiency.