Abstract: The invention provides novel zwitterionic monomers and polymers (including copolymers) with pendent phosphonium-based zwitterionic moieties, and compositions and products comprising same, as well as related methods and uses of the compositions, for example, as surfactants, coatings, and interlayer materials, biomedical materials or agents.

Abstract: An imaging system comprises an excitation light source, a directing element positioned to direct light from the excitation light source toward a sample, a detector configured to measure incoming light from the sample, a filter cavity positioned between the sample and the detector, a first filter configured to be inserted into the filter cavity, a sine filter configured to be inserted into the filter cavity, and a processing unit communicatively connected to the detector, configured to receive image data from the detector to form an image. Methods of constructing a hyperspectral image of a sample are also described.

Abstract: A device for continuously applying a transverse tension in an annealing process of an ultra-thin strip, including an unfolding and receiving mechanism for unwinding and winding the strip and an orthopedic mechanism for correcting the strip including an annealing furnace, and two orthopedic assemblies fixedly arranged inside the annealing furnace; the two orthopedic assemblies are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the strip, are parallel to an advancing direction of the strip and correspond to side edges of the strip, and include annular guide rails; each annular guide rail is fixedly connected with the annealing furnace and is slidably connected with an orthopedic part; the orthopedic part corresponds to each side edge of the strip, and each annular guide rail is internally provided with a driving part; the driving part is in transmission connection with the orthopedic part, and the orthopedic part is communicated with an air source part.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method that includes utilizing a microorganism for the converting of a substrate to an acid contained in a mixture that includes the acid and water, maintaining a pH of the mixture to less than 5, and treating the mixture with a first stream comprising an organic.

Abstract: A retinal projection display device is provided. The retinal projection display device includes a light source configured to emit light, a spatial light modulator configured to generate diffracted light by diffracting the emitted light, a holographic optical element configured to reflect the diffracted light by duplicating the diffracted light into a plurality of complex wavefronts, and a field lens configured to focus the plurality of complex wavefronts to a plurality of respective focal points in an eye-box, wherein the plurality of complex wavefronts overlap each other.

Abstract: An LED device includes a light emission layer including a first semiconductor layer including a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface, the second surface having an area larger than an area of the first surface, an active layer on the first surface, and a second semiconductor layer on the active layer, an insulating layer on the first surface, the insulating layer defining an open region of the first semiconductor layer, a first electrode that contacts the first semiconductor layer via the open region, and a second electrode on the second semiconductor layer and contacting the second semiconductor layer.

Abstract: It is provided a water-saturated carbon molecular sieve membrane obtainable by a) providing a hydrophilic carbon molecular sieve membrane (CMSM) comprising pores of a pore size from 0.25 nm to 0.55 nm for molecular sieving, pores of a pore size from 0.55 nm to 0.90 nm for adsorption diffusion and a negligible amount of pores larger than 0.90 nm such that a plot of N2 permeance versus pressure of permeation at room temperature and at a pressure from 1 to 4 bar has zero or negative slope; and b) humidifying the membrane until obtaining a water-saturated carbon molecular sieve membrane. It is also provided a process for the separation of a gas from a gas mixture with such a water-saturated membrane, and its use for solvent dehydration, and as a membrane reactor.

Abstract: The invention relates to Chevrel-phase materials and methods of preparing these materials utilizing a precursor approach. The Chevrel-phase materials are useful in assembling electrodes, e.g., cathodes, for use in electrochemical cells, such as rechargeable batteries. The Chevrel-phase materials have a general formula of Mo6Z8 (Z=sulfur) or Mo6Z18-yZ2y (Z1=sulfur; Z2=selenium), and partially cuprated Cu1Mo6S8 as well as partially de-cuprated Cu1-xMgxMo6S8 and the precursors have a general formula of MxMo6Z8 or MxMo6Z18-yZ2y, M=Cu. The cathode containing the Chevrel-phase material in accordance with the invention can be combined with a magnesium-containing anode and an electrolyte.

Abstract: A device for occlusion of a body lumen comprises an implantable occlusion apparatus (3) operably attached to an elongated catheter member (4) configured for transluminal delivery and deployment of the occlusion apparatus in the body lumen. The occlusion apparatus comprises a radially expansible element (5) detachably attached to the elongated catheter member, and adjustable between a contracted orientation suitable for 10 transluminal delivery and a deployed orientation configured to occlude the body lumen, an energy delivery element (6, 14, 21) configured to deliver energy to surrounding tissue to heat the tissue, and a sensor (7) configured to detect a parameter of the wall of the body lumen. The energy delivery element (6, 14, 21) and sensor (7) are axially movable independently of the radially expansible element whereby, in use, the energy delivery 15 element and sensor can be transluminally retracted leaving the radially expansible element in-situ occluding the body lumen.

Abstract: The devices and systems can allow for safe and cost-effective administration intravenous medication, for example, in psychiatric settings by mitigating ligature, disassembly, and weaponization risks associated with intravenous administration. The system may include a fluid connection device. The fluid connection device may include an internal conduit configured to deliver a medical fluid and a housing disposed in which the internal conduit is disposed. The housing may include a first rigid segment and a second rigid segment spaced from the first rigid segment. The housing may also include a first joint segment disposed between the first rigid segment and the second rigid segment and configured to bend to the predetermined bending angle with respect to the first rigid segment.

Abstract: Provided herein are manipulators for handling fragile layers and related methods of handling using the manipulators. The manipulators comprise a contact surface with thermally responsive recess features and a microelectric heater in thermal contact with the contact surface. In this manner, the manipulator is an electrothermal manipulator, with changes in temperature providing a contact force to pick-up a transferable layer material and a release force to facilitate release of the transferable from the manipulator.

Abstract: A process of producing a cathode electrocatalyst for metal-air batteries includes providing a carbon source suspension, a metal source solution, and a nitrogen source solution, subjecting the carbon source suspension and the metal source solution to a low-temperature hydrothermal reaction, subjecting a first precursor-containing product thus formed and the nitrogen source solution to a high-temperature hydrothermal reaction, and subjecting a second precursor thus formed to a heating treatment under a protective atmosphere. A cathode electrocatalyst produced by the process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrical circuit component includes preparing a mixture of a structured material and silkworm food. The method further includes feeding the mixture to at least one silkworm. The method further includes harvesting silk produced by the at least one silkworm, wherein the harvested silk includes at least one silkworm silk fiber including silkworm-digested portions of the structured material embedded in or on the at least one fiber. The method further includes incorporating the at least one fiber into an electrical circuit component.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel polypeptides, methods for their production and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device and process for preparing sebacic acid through electromagnetic induction heating coupled with dry constant-temperature alkaline hydrolysis. The device includes an electromagnetic heating cylinder and a reaction kettle arranged in the electromagnetic heating cylinder, heat storage pellets fill space between the reaction kettle and the electromagnetic heating cylinder, and the heat storage pellets adhere to an inner wall of the electromagnetic heating cylinder and an outer wall of the reaction kettle. The upper end of the reaction kettle is provided with a feeding port, a gas outlet and a temperature measuring port, the reaction kettle is also provided with a stirring device, a lower portion of the reaction kettle is provided with a discharging port, and the feeding port, the gas outlet, the temperature measuring port and the discharging port all extend out of the thermal insulation cotton.

Abstract: The present application provides an underwater-wellhead feeding tool assembly and a use method thereof. The device controls a controller to add pressure to an inside of a drive cylinder through a first pipeline via a first port, and to add pressure to a cavity apace between a pressure-bearing cylinder and the drive cylinder through a first branch line; the controller controls, through a third branch line, the drive device to transmit a torque to the underwater wellhead feeding tool, and transmit, through a second branch line, an axial force to the underwater wellhead feeding tool; and then a sensing component transmits a detected stress signal and/or strain signal to a data acquisition device through a test lead, thereby testing and analyzing an effect of different force field conditions on mechanical behaviors and performance of the underwater wellhead feeding tool.

Abstract: A terahertz modulator includes a substrate and an organic semiconductor layer. A material of the organic semiconductor layer is graphitic carbon nitride, and the organic semiconductor layer is coated on a surface of the substrate. The terahertz modulator has a high on-off contrast and is able to reach a high modulation speed. A terahertz spatial light modulator includes a terahertz modulator and an automatic pumped light spatial modulator. The automatic pumped light spatial modulator is optically connected with the terahertz modulator. The terahertz spatial light modulator generates a patterned terahertz light, and the terahertz spatial light modulator has a high on-off contrast and is able to reach a high modulation speed.

Abstract: In one aspect, methods are described herein employing particle compositions operable to form composite membrane for inhibition of post-surgical adhesions. Briefly, a method of treating a surgical site comprises contacting the surgical site with a particle formulation comprising targeting particles and scaffolding particles. The targeting particles and scaffolding particles are crosslinked to provide a composite membrane at the surgical site, wherein formation of post-surgical adhesions are inhibited by the composite membrane.

Abstract: A method of forming an optical interconnect between first and second photonic chips located on an optical printed circuit board (OPCB) includes applying a coupling agent to a bonding surface of a flexible, freestanding polymer waveguide array film having at least one polymer waveguide disposed therein. The waveguide array film is placed onto the first and second photonic chips so that the waveguide array film extends over a gap and/or a step between the first and second photonic chips to thereby form a bonding interface between the bonding surface of the waveguide array film and the first and second photonic chips. The coupling agent is selected such that optical coupling between the first and second photonic chips arises simultaneously with formation of the bonding interface.

Abstract: A nanomedicinal composition comprising a nanocarrier and an antioxidant. The nanocarrier contains a metal organic framework and a porous silicate and/or aluminosilicate matrix. The antioxidant is disposed in the pores and/or on the surface of the nanocarrier by a solution phase impregnation process. The nanomedicinal composition is used in a method of treating Blastocystis infection.