Abstract: Provided is an electrochemical reaction method that includes: immersing an anode and a cathode into a solution that includes azide ion (N3?), an alkene, and a transition metal catalyst; passing a current through the anode; and forming a diazide from the alkene. Related systems are also provided.

Abstract: A sensor including a layer of amorphous selenium (a-Se) and at least one charge blocking layer is formed by depositing the charge blocking layer over a substrate prior to depositing the amorphous selenium, enabling the charge blocking layer to be formed at elevated temperatures. Such a process is not limited by the crystallization temperature of a-Se, resulting in the formation of an efficient charge blocking layer, which enables improved signal amplification of the resulting device. The sensor can be fabricated by forming first and second amorphous selenium layers over separate substrates, and then fusing the a-Se layers at a relatively low temperature.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to identification of inhibitors of hepatitis and herpesvirus replication including compounds of the formula: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are methods of treatment using agents so identified.

Abstract: A method for producing a fluoride functionalized zeolite catalyst is described, having a F/Si molar ratio of 0.1:1-3:1. The method involves mixing a fluoride salt with zeolite components to form a gel, which is then hydrothermally treated and calcined. The fluoride functionalized zeolite catalyst may be used for cracking an olefin stream into ethylene, propylene, and butylene, with high selectivity towards propylene. The fluoride functionalized zeolite catalyst may be used for 50 or more hours with a stable conversion rate and low coke formation.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise functionalized lactone derivatives having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with dysregulation of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 7 activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated energy system operational optimization method considering thermal inertia of district heating networks and buildings, comprising the following steps. Step 10: respectively establish a district heating network model considering transmission delay and heat loss and a building model considering thermal storage capacity. Step 20: establish an integrated energy system optimization model consisting of a combined cooling, heat and power system model, the district heating network model and the building model. Step 30: solve the integrated energy system optimization model to obtain an optimal scheduling plan, control outputs of a gas turbine and a gas boiler per hour according to the optimal scheduling plan, and purchase electricity from a power grid and a wind power. According to the method, both the district heating network and buildings are included in a scheduling scope, so that the load adjustment with multiple degrees of freedom can be achieved.

Abstract: A method, system and equipment (31) for activating biochar (29) includes flowing a reactive gas into a chamber (33; 305), using an electrical field to create a plasma (75) in the chamber, using a magnetic field (105) to increase density of the plasma and activating biochar with the plasma in the chamber. Use of inductive magnetic coil(s) (131) with an essentially closed loop magnetic field, and/or a permanent magnet(s) (101; 317) are also provided in a further aspect of the present method and apparatus. Another aspect causes magnetic densification of one or multiple plasmas in a chamber (305) to treat a previously produced layer of thin film (303).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide: an anti-GPC3 antibody that recognizes an epitope different from that for existing antibodies (e.g., GC33 and GC199) and can specifically bind, even in the form of single chain antibody, to GPC3 localized on a cell membrane; CAR comprising the anti-GPC3 single chain antibody; an immunocompetent cell expressing the CAR; a gene of the anti-GPC3 antibody or a gene of the CAR; a vector comprising the anti-GPC3 antibody gene or the CAR gene; a host cell in which the vector has been introduced; a method for specifically detecting GPC3; and a kit for specifically detecting GPC3. An antibody comprising particular heavy chain CDR1 to CDR3 and particular light chain CDR1 to CDR3 defined in claim 1, and specifically binding to a human-derived GPC3 polypeptide specifically binds to GPC3 localized on a cell membrane. CAR-immunocompetent cells prepared on the basis of CAR comprising such single chain antibody are useful for cancer immunotherapy.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions including a hydantoin derivative compound, pharmaceutical compositions including a hydantoin derivative compound, methods of treatment of a condition (e.g., bacterial infection) or disease, methods of treatment using compositions or pharmaceutical compositions, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and a method for gait type classification using a pressure sensor of a smart insole, which are capable of classifying pieces of gait data having various variances using only a pressure sensor. The apparatus for gait type classification includes a gait data measuring part configured to measure pieces of gait data using a pressure sensor, a pre-processor configured to define a section of a unit step in all the pieces of gait data, divide the pieces of gait data for each unit step, and normalize the pieces of divided gait data to equalize lengths of the pieces of divided gait data, and a feature extractor configured to extract features suitable for gait type classification from the pieces of pre-processed gait data, and a gait type classifier configured to receive the extracted features as an input and determine and classify a final gait type.

Abstract: This invention provides a type of Iridium Complexes with molecular formula of L3Ir, together with its application and organic electroluminescent devices, wherein Ir is the central metal atom and L is a ligand. The structure of these complexes is of the following formula (I): Ar is selected from substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups with 6 to 30 carbon atoms, and substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic aryl groups with 4 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A Li—O2 battery and method for fabricating the same are provided herein. The battery cathode comprises a carbon structure filled with a palladium nanoparticle catalyst, including palladium-filled carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The carbon structure provides a barrier between the catalyst and the electrolyte providing an increased stability of the electrolyte during both discharging and charging of a battery.

Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of stroke and related diseases, to fibrin clot formation and related thrombin activity, and to preparation of compounds, in particular, peptides and polypeptides for inhibiting, or for modifying the cleavage of fibrinogen by thrombin.

Abstract: Described is a novel method for feature extraction for automatic gait recognition. This method uses Multi-kernel Fuzzy-based Local Gabor Binary Pattern. From a captured gait video sequence, the gait period is determined then a gait energy image is constructed to represent the spatial-temporal variations during one motion cycle of the gait sequence. Then, each gait sequence is represented with a feature vector. The computation of this vector is conducted by first applying the 2D Gabor filter bank then encoding the variations in the Gabor magnitude using a multi-kernel fuzzy local binary pattern operator. Finally, gait classification is performed using a support vector machine.

Abstract: A miniature antenna device includes a dielectric substrate having an upper side and an opposing lower side and at least one antenna element. The antenna element includes a first half-loop conductor strip disposed on the upper side of the substrate and a second half-loop conductor strip disposed on the lower side of the substrate. The first and second half-loop conductor strips are aligned complementarily one with the other to have a common center of curvature that is void of a ground plane. The antenna element further includes a director element disposed on the upper side of the substrate and spanning the first and second half-loop conductor strips, an input terminal disposed on the upper side of the substrate being electrically coupled to the first half-loop conductor strip, and a ground plane disposed on the lower side of the substrate being electrically coupled to the second half-loop conductor strip.

Abstract: A room temperature nitrogen dioxide gas sensor comprising tin(IV) oxide decorated with gold nanoparticles is described. The tin(IV) oxide may have an average layer thickness of 10-1,000 nm, and is topped with dispersed gold nanoparticles having an average longest dimension of 200-650 nm. The room temperature nitrogen dioxide gas sensor may be used to detect and measure levels of nitrogen dioxide gas at room temperature and at concentrations of 100 ppb-1800 ppm, with a high stability. A method of making the room temperature nitrogen dioxide sensor is also described, and involves sputtering to deposit a tin(IV) oxide layer and a gold layer on a substrate, followed by annealing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of Deterministic Lateral Displacement in the preparation of cells and compositions for therapeutic uses.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a three-stage atrial cardioversion therapy that treats atrial arrhythmias within pain tolerance thresholds of a patient. An implantable therapy generator adapted to generate and selectively deliver a three-stage atrial cardioversion therapy and at least two leads, each having at least one electrode adapted to be positioned proximate the atrium of the patient. The device is programmed for delivering a three-stage atrial cardioversion therapy via both a far-field configuration and a near-field configuration of the electrodes upon detection of an atrial arrhythmia. The three-stage atrial cardioversion therapy includes a first stage for unpinning of one or more singularities associated with an atrial arrhythmia, a second stage for anti-repinning of the one or more singularities, both of which are delivered via the far-field configuration of the electrodes, and a third stage for extinguishing of the one or more singularities delivered via the near-field configuration of the electrodes.

Abstract: A spa apparatus may comprise a cart, a magnifying lamp, a phototherapy mask, a bed, and a bathtub. A computer, a storage battery, and a communicator are electrically connected and installed inside the cart, and the cart is electrically connected to a power outlet and a display, which enables the cart to be moved and used not limited by the location of power supply. Moreover, the cart has a drawer and a spacing for the storage of beauty products and tools, and through sequentially connecting to a front arm, a rear arm, and a base, the phototherapy mask is configured to be used in different angles and to be held above or in front of a user's in a preferable height.

Abstract: A method for forming hollow silica spheres by dissolving a hydrolyzable aryl silane in an aqueous solution of water and an acid to form a hydrolyzed silane solution, mixing the hydrolyzed silane solution with a hydroxide base to form a precipitate, and calcining the precipitate in a multi-stage calcination procedure that includes (a) heating to a first temperature of 180 to 240° C. with a first ramp rate of 3 to 10° C./min and holding the first temperature for 2 minutes to 2 hours, then (b) heating to a second temperature of 600 to 740° C. at a second ramp rate of 0.1 to 4° C./min, and holding the second temperature for 2 to 24 hours.