Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing anti-caking fertilizer particles (100) comprising an inorganic fertilizer core (102) and a nanoparticle coating (104), wherein the nanoparticle coating (104) is free of binders.

Abstract: Anti-caking fertilizer particles (100) comprising an inorganic fertilizer core (102) and a bio-based wax coating (106) are disclosed. The bio-based wax coating (106) comprises nanoparticles (104). The nanoparticles (104) do not extend beyond the surface of the bio-based wax coating (106).

Abstract: A feeding system for feeding a powder material to a moving powder mass includes a moving device structured to move the powder mass along a movement direction and a feeding reservoir that is structured to provide the powder material to be fed to the moving mass. The feeding reservoir includes a plurality of feeding openings dimensioned for feeding the powder material to the moving powder mass. At least some of the plurality of feeding openings being arranged along the movement direction of the moving powder mass.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of increasing the reproductivity, growth rate and/or pigmentation of an aquatic animal, such as fish by feeding said aquatic animal with a feed composition comprising purple bacteria. The invention further provides feed compositions for use in such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of organic synthesis, and in particular, the present invention pertains to a process for preparing a levulinic acid or salt thereof, or levulinate.

Abstract: A computer implemented method predicts by a neural network a radio spectrum usage in an environment comprising interferers and a plurality of wireless nodes. The nodes operate via a slotted medium access control, MAC, protocol within a radio spectrum. The method includes the following steps: obtaining per slot the radio spectrum usage by sensing the radio spectrum, labelling the slots as usable when a respective radio spectrum usage is lower than a predefined noise threshold or when a node successfully transmitted a packet through it, unusable when it is not usable and suitable to receive a packet, and calculating a loss function as a cross entropy loss with the usable and unusable slots over a total number of usable and unusable slots, and training the neural network by minimizing the loss function.

Abstract: An electron microscopy grid, includes: (i) a perforated substrate, (ii) a support film on the perforated substrate, the support film having a thickness of 60 ? or less, and (iii) linkers attached on top of the support film. The linkers has at least one affinity group for immobilizing an analyte; wherein the linkers form a non-random pattern on the support film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sprayable formulation comprising live and/or stable bacteria and methods for making such sprayable formulation; in particular in the form of a liquid spray. The invention further relates to the use of this sprayable formulation in human or veterinarian medicine and the use of this sprayable formulation for the prevention and/or treatment of respiratory diseases. The invention further provides methods for the prevention and/or treatment of respiratory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of polyurethane recycling and pertains to a method of recycling of a polyurethane, comprising a first alcoholysis step and a further thermolysis step. By means of the method according to the present invention, it is possible to recover both the polyols and isocyanates from said polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for maintaining a state of equilibrium, and process set-ups to perform equilibrium reactions using heterogeneous catalysts, in particular said reactions are equilibrium reactions where at least one reaction product is volatile. The invention is especially interesting for enzymatic reactions using immobilized enzymes, although it is also useful for pure chemical reactions. The invention is characterized by a combination of non-impact mixing of components and volatilization and/or removal of excess molecules, thereby maintaining a state of equilibrium or driving an equilibrium reaction. The present invention also relates to devices and/or process set-ups and materials made using said processes.

Abstract: A process for the production of a catalyst comprising the steps of: dissolving the requisite quantities of copper nitrate and nickel nitrate in de-ionised water to provide a sub-0.30 molar aqueous solution of copper nitrate and nickel nitrate together in the ratio required; providing an ammoniacal solution by adding concentrated aqueous solution of ammonia in a quantity equal to between six and ten times the quantity required to realise both a 1:6 molar ratio for Cu2+ to ammonia and a 1:6 molar ratio for Ni2+ to ammonia; loading gamma alumina with 1 to 30% w/w of copper and nickel in a weight ratio of nickel to copper of 1:5 to 2:1 by suspending the requisite quantity of gamma alumina in said ammoniacal solution to achieve the required loading of copper and nickel; stirring the resulting gamma alumina suspension for at least 4 h at room temperature; then the volatile components evaporate under ambient conditions leaving dry loaded gamma alumina, which is calcined at a temperature of at least 260° C.

Abstract: Provided is a method for determining an effect of a potential active agent on a sample comprising a co-culture comprising a target cellular object, TCO, and one or more further cell types, FCT, wherein the TCO has been labelled with a flourescent live-cell marker having a first emission/excitation profile, and with a luminescent cell-death marker, and optionally the FCT has been labelled with a fluorescent live-cell marker having a second emission/excitation profile different from the first emission/excitation profile, comprising capturing, during an acquisition event using a microscope, a first fluorescent image from the fluorescent live-cell marker having the first emission/excitation profile, and optionally a second fluorescent image from the fluorescent live-cell marker having the second emission/excitation profile, and a luminescence measurement of the sample, and comparing fluorescent images and luminescent measurements between sample contacted with the potential active agent and sample not contacted wi

Abstract: This invention discloses a particular photo-electrochemical method for the quantification of biological components involving type II photosensitizers and particles to enhance the photo-electrochemical signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plasma reactor for plasma-based gas conversion comprising a plasma chamber and an effusion nozzle coupled to the plasma chamber. The plasma chamber comprises one or more gas inlets configured for introducing a feed gas into the plasma chamber, a first and a second electrode for generating gas discharge plasma, and at least one gas outlet opening for evacuating converted and unconverted feed gas from the plasma chamber. The effusion nozzle comprises a radial circumferential wall radially delimiting a gas-receiving cavity elongating along a central axis from a first end to a second end, and the gas-receiving cavity comprises an axial entrance opening at the first end for receiving the gas flow from the reaction chamber and an axial wall at the second end. The effusion nozzle is forming an extension of the second electrode or the effusion nozzle is forming the second electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for generating a fluidized bed comprising solid particles mixed with a fluid. The apparatus comprises a fluidization compartment wherein a bottom side comprises a fluid distributor for distributing a fluid into the fluidization compartment and wherein an upper side comprises an opening. The apparatus further comprises a fluid supply compartment configured for supplying the fluid to be distributed by the fluid distributor, and a disengagement compartment comprising a bottom side having an opening matching or at least partly matching with the opening of the upper side of the fluidization compartment such that fluid can flow from the fluidization compartment to the disengagement compartment.

Abstract: Aerosol sprays are provided that include one or more bacterial species and at least one siloxane suitable for applying said one or more bacterial species to a surface or into the environment. Such sprays may also include a propellant under pressure. Such aerosol sprays may be used for restoring or maintaining a healthy skin microbiota.

Abstract: Provided is a method for determining an effect of a potential active agent on a sample comprising a co-culture comprising a target cellular object, TCO, and one or more further cell types, FCT, wherein the TCO has been labelled with a flourescent live-cell marker having a first emission/excitation profile, and with a luminescent cell-death marker, and optionally the FCT has been labelled with a fluorescent live-cell marker having a second emission/excitation profile different from the first emission/excitation profile, comprising capturing, during an acquisition event using a microscope, a first fluorescent image from the fluorescent live-cell marker having the first emission/excitation profile, and optionally a second fluorescent image from the fluorescent live-cell marker having the second emission/excitation profile, and a luminescence measurement of the sample, and comparing fluorescent images and luminescent measurements between sample contacted with the potential active agent and sample not contacted wi

Abstract: A method for estimating movements of a crowd between a first and second subregion in an area are monitored by a wireless sensor network. The wireless sensor network includes nodes configured to exchange a radio frequency signal through a first respective second link. The first respective second link crosses the first respective second subregion. The method includes the steps of exchanging radio frequency signals over the first and second link; and measuring respective first and second attenuations of the exchanged radio frequency signals over the first respective second link; and estimating based on a change in the attenuations a flow of the crowd between the first and second subregion. The estimating further includes estimating based on the first and second attenuations a density of the crowd in the first respective second subregion; and estimating based thereon a flux of the crowd between the first and second subregion.

Abstract: A method is provided for inspection of an item comprising acquiring a projection image of the item using a radiation imaging system and obtaining a plurality of simulated projection images of the item or a component thereof, based on a simulation of a numerical three-dimensional model. A relative orientation of the item with respect to the imaging system is determined by comparing the projection image to the plurality of simulated images, and at least one angle of rotation is determined by taking into account a viewing angle and the relative orientation. The method further comprises moving the item and/or the imaging system in accordance with the at least one angle of rotation and acquiring a further projection image of the item.

Abstract: A system and method with improved water management for the electrochemical conversion of a gaseous compound, in particular CO2, in a zero-gap electrolyzer comprises the direct injection of a liquid, such as water, in the gaseous feed comprising the gaseous compound (CO2) and providing the gas/liquid mixture to the membrane electrode assembly of the zero-gap electrolyser via an interdigitated flow channel. This way, the gas and the liquid are forced through the porous electrode structures, thus ensuring that both the liquid and the gaseous compound (CO2) are in close contact with the electrode, resulting in an improved hydration of the electrode and an efficient conversion of the gaseous compound (CO2).