Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a tray device including a frame having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a thickness, wherein the top surface of the frame has a first recessed region having a sidewall around at least a portion of a perimeter, and a ledge extending laterally from the bottom of the sidewall of the first recessed region, wherein the sidewall defines at least a portion of a first shape, a second recessed region having a sidewall around at least a portion of a perimeter, and a ledge extending laterally from the bottom of the sidewall of the second recessed region, wherein the sidewall defines at least a portion of a second shape, and wherein the depth of the first recessed region is deeper into the thickness of the tray than the depth of the second recessed region.

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: There is described a scintillator for electromagnetic radiation therapy comprising a nanotube being functionalized with a plurality of singlet oxygen photosensitizers configured to form singlet oxygen upon excitation by means of an electromagnetic radiation; and a plurality of ligands configured to stabilize the scintillator within a fluid comprising water and/or to minimize interaction with biomolecules present within the fluid.

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: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a polymer and a metabolic inhibitor, as well as a method of using the composition to modulate an immune response. The composition may be produced in the form of a synthetic tissue for provision in a subject. The composition or synthetic tissue may further comprise additional therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are a maize on-demand fertilization control system and a soil nitrogen soft measurement method. Sensors transmit real-time data to a control unit, which calculates soil nitrogen content using an optimized BP neural network model. Based on maize's nitrogen demand, the system adjusts fertilization amounts using solenoid valves, achieving precise, cost-effective fertilization.

Abstract: The present application relates to a model for training a high-simulation colonoscopy, and relates to the field of a medical training model. The model includes a colon model and a polypus model detachably mounted on the colon model. The colon model is opened and provided with polypus replacing points for mounting the polypus model. The polypus replacing points are provided on different intestinal segments of the colon model. The polypus replacing points are provided at a plurality of different positions in a circumferential direction of the colon model. This application has the effect of simulating a variety of polypus lesion training scenarios, which contributes to the efficient conduct of colonoscopy training.

Abstract: A cellulose-based all-solid-state polymer electrolyte separator, a preparation method thereof and an application thereof are provided. The cellulose separator is used as a skeleton, and solid-state polymer electrolyte is injected into pores of the separator using atomic layer deposition and dipping-coating processes. In addition, the polymer electrolyte remains in an amorphous structure at high temperatures by using an instantaneous quenching method, and ionic conductivity of the solid-state polymer electrolyte at room temperature is improved. After a surface of the solid-state polymer electrolyte separator is further coated with an alumina nanolayer, an electrochemical window width of the separator is significantly increased, and the solid-state polymer electrolyte separator is prevented from decomposing under a high voltage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X1, X2, X3, X4, and X5 are described herein. The small molecule compounds of formula (I) activate the functional activity of relaxin family peptide receptor 2 (RXFP2), thereby providing therapeutic treatments for a variety of disorders, such as a bone disorder, hypogonadism, cryptorchidism, polycystic ovary syndrome, cancer, infertility, or an ocular wound.

Abstract: A method of removing pollutants from flue gas includes cooling the flue gas to remove condensed water. The flue gas is then compressed and dehydrated. The dehydrated flue gas is chilled to separate pollutants.

Abstract: A method of inverted SLA 3D printing with a printing device is disclosed. The method involves a) lifting a thin elastic membrane to an elevated position within a resin filled vat via vertical movement of an optical module, the resin filled vat, or both. b) allowing resin on the thin elastic membrane to cure as a current layer, the layer being attached to a printed part, and c) peeling the thin elastic membrane from the current layer by lowering the optical module, raising the resin filled vat, or both.

Abstract: Provided is a method for constructing a gE gene-deleted pseudorabies virus (PRV) strain using an adenine base editor (ABE) and use thereof. The method includes: designing an sgRNA sequence using the ABE with a start codon of the gE gene in a PRV as a target site, ligating an enzyme-digested fragment to a double-stranded DNA fragment with sticky ends to obtain a ligation product; and transforming the ligation product into a competent cell to allow plate screening and culture, selecting a resulting positive bacterial strain to allow expanded culture, and extracting a plasmid from a resulting positive bacterial solution; and transferring the plasmid into a target cell to allow the transfection for 24 h, collecting a resulting virus liquid, and centrifuging the virus liquid to collect a resulting supernatant.

Abstract: This application relates to stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. Disclosed herein are methods for isolation of skeletal stem cells, related methods, related compositions, related products, and related uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic system, method, and integrated valve block for a slewing mechanism, comprising a first and second cylinder. The rod cavity of the first cylinder connects to the rodless cavity of the second cylinder through the first oil circuit, first hydraulic control check valve, and fourth oil circuit. The rodless cavity of the first cylinder connects to the rod cavity of the second cylinder through the second oil circuit, second hydraulic control check valve, and third oil circuit. The first oil circuit is connected to the directional valve through the sixth oil circuit, and the second oil circuit is connected to the directional valve through the fifth oil circuit. The directional valve is connected to the hydraulic pump and oil tank. The first hydraulic control check valve is installed between the first and fourth oil circuits, and the second hydraulic control check valve is between the second and third oil circuits.

Abstract: Systems, processes and devices are provided for wafer-level fabrication of a resonator. A process is provided that includes chemical etching of glass and silicon, high-temperature glassblowing, controlling assembly of at least one YIG sphere relative to a nest structure, and plasma assisted wafer bonding. The process can include formation of loop coils and spherical coils defined by the glassblowing process including inner and outer hemispherical structures. The inner hemispherical structure may provide loops to drive and detect resonance in YIG spheres. Processes discussed herein allow for placement of loops in close proximity (e.g., few microns) to ferrimagnetic elements. The outer hemisphere may provide harmonic magnetic coils for frequency tuning. Embodiments are also directed to a resonator including first and second wafer-level glass blown wafer stacks each with inner hemisphere and outer hemispheres.

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 Mis 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 300° C. to 450° C.

Abstract: A biomarker composition for predicting susceptibility to a therapeutic agent for neurofibromatosis by using Ras activity; and a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating neurofibromatosis, including a Ras activity inhibitor. The biomarker composition can accurately diagnose susceptibility to a therapeutic agent for neurofibromatosis by measuring the expression levels of a GTP-bound and activated Ras (Ras-GTP) protein and an activated p-ERK protein or a gene encoding the same in a biological sample of an individual. The pharmaceutical composition inhibits the activity of Ras proteins, and thus can be effectively used for the prevention or treatment of neurofibromatosis in which the activity of the Ras proteins is increased.

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: The present disclosure relates to an integrated control system for heat pump to optimize energy of solar power generation building, Including a computer comprising a processor and a memory within which a code for execution by the processor is stored, and the computer is configured to collect real-time data measured from at least any one of the heat pump of the solar power generation building, an external environment, a room and a photovoltaic power generation system, where interactions occur in a dynamic behavior of the heat pump; input the real-time data of before pre-set time into multiple dynamic behavior prediction models to derive an indoor air temperature prediction value, heat pump electricity consumption prediction value, and photovoltaic power generation prediction value, of after pre-set time; and search for an optimal control variable of the heat pump using the derived indoor air temperature prediction value, heat pump electricity consumption prediction value, and photovoltaic power generation pred

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices having improved conformal properties for biomedical signal measurement are disclosed. A device can have a first polymer substrate coupled to a conductive layer forming a conductive trace electrically coupled to a conductive pad exposed via an opening. The device can have a second polymer substrate forming a first cavity between the first polymer substrate and the second polymer substrate. The device can have a first inlet portion that receives a fluid that expands the first cavity causing the device to conform to an anatomical structure. The structure can be an atrium, such as the left atrium, of the heart of a patient. The device can conform to the walls of the tissue structure, and the conductive pad exposed via the opening can detect a signal from the wall of the tissue structure. The signal can be provided to an external measurement device for processing.