Abstract: Stability to long term charge and discharge cycles is the most formidable challenge for Lithium-Sulfur batteries. Therefore, a more holistic design of a durable cathode with minimal polysulfide escape to mitigate the corrosion of the lithium anode is required. A saccharide-based binder system—the monosaccharide (glucose) component, on account of being a strong reducing agent has a unique capacity for the regulation of polysulfide thereby dramatically enhancing the functionality of a polysaccharide (carboxymethyl cellulose) binder system. The two-component binder system promotes the formation of viscoelastic filaments during casting which endows sulfur cathode a desired web-like microstructure. The combination of these effects leads to 97% sulfur utilisation with an ultra-long cycle life of 1000 cycles (9 months) and a high capacity retention (around 700 mAhg?1 after 1000 cycles). A pouch cell prototype with a capacity of 1200 mAhg?1 demonstrates a promising transition from laboratory to manufacturing options.

Abstract: The invention discloses a Raman spectrum classification method, a species blood and semen classification method and a species classification method. The Raman spectrum classification method comprises: first, acquiring Raman spectrum data as a training set and a test set; second, acquiring Raman spectrum data with obvious spectral peak information; then, inputting the spectrum data with the spectral peak information into a one-dimensional convolution and multi-head self-attention mechanism combined neural network model to train a classification model; and finally, inputting the Raman spectrum test set data to the trained classification model to obtain a classification result.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an optical filter is a method of manufacturing an optical filter including two or more waveguides having four or more sections in which a number of modes of light propagating through the four or more sections is two or more. The method includes designing lengths of the four or more sections, and forming the two or more waveguides based on the lengths of the four or more sections. The designing includes designing the lengths of the four or more sections based on differentiation of propagation constants of the sections with respect to a temperature and widths of the sections.

Abstract: A processor-implemented method including detecting pieces of text from an image, determining vanishing points of the image, and estimating an orientation of the image based on the determined vanishing points, the detected pieces of text, and a key text graph representing a connection between nodes corresponding to pieces of key text.

Abstract: The present invention is to predict physical properties of a new composition, especially changes in physical properties at ultra-high temperatures, and has the effect of selecting compositions with desired physical properties without going through direct experiments by predicting changes in physical properties of new compositions, especially at ultra-high temperatures, predicting changes in physical properties due to changes in composition at absolute zero, and predicting changes in physical properties at ultra-high temperatures using the QHA (Quasi-harmonic approaching) technique and the Debye approximation for the stable phase of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a highly reliable positive-to-negative voltage conversion circuit, including a first inverter, a first buffer, a second buffer, a first to seventh NMOS transistors, a first to third PMOS transistors, a first resistor, a second resistor, a third resistor, and a fourth resistor, wherein the third PMOS transistor, the third NMOS transistor, the fourth NMOS transistor, the fifth NMOS transistor, the sixth NMOS transistor and the seventh NMOS transistor form an on/off control circuit, with that a power supply path between a positive-voltage power supply terminal and a negative-voltage power supply terminal is physically isolated by the on/off control circuit to eliminate voltage reversing occurring when the positive-voltage power supply terminal and the negative-voltage power supply terminal cannot be synchronized during power-on.

Abstract: The present application provides methods for treating cardiovascular conditions. The methods can include administering a Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) receptor agonist to an epidural space. The methods can be used to treat a variety of conditions such as hypertension, prehypertension, mild hypertension, severe hypertension, refractory hypertension, congestive heart failure and myocardial scarring.

Abstract: A system includes a display and a processor coupled to the display. The processor determines a position of a vehicle relative to a road lane and causes the display to depict a set of position indicators to convey the position of the vehicle relative to the road lane. In one state, the set of position indicators include a plurality of empty shape outlines and at least one filled shape outline. The processor also determines a position of a hazard relative to the vehicle and causes the display to depict a set of hazard position indicators to convey the position of the hazard relative to the vehicle. In one state, the set of hazard position indicators include a plurality of empty shape outlines and at least one filled shape outline.

Abstract: A method for network dataplane telemetry includes: a) receiving telemetry queries, where each query includes a requested network telemetry task, and associated query result accuracy and query result latency weights; b) every epoch, scheduling the telemetry queries to produce a schedule associating to each sub-epoch of an epoch for a subset of the telemetry queries; c) every sub-epoch, reprogramming a programmable dataplane device to execute scheduled telemetry queries associated the sub-epoch; d) every sub-epoch, collecting and aggregating intermediate query results from the programmable dataplane device; e) every epoch, returning aggregated results of completed queries; wherein scheduling the telemetry queries uses a multi-objective optimization that uses multiple objective functions weighted by the query result accuracy and query result latency weights to balance resource requirements of the runtime programmable network switch, query result accuracy, and query result latency.

Abstract: Provided herein are peptide amphiphiles (PAs). In some embodiments, provided herein are targeting PAs comprising a PA backbone and a targeting moiety. In some embodiments, the peptide amphiphiles are assembled into nanofibers. In some embodiments, provided herein are cells coated with a targeting PA or a nanofiber comprising the same, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Provided are methods useful for preventing and mitigating radiation injury, including acute radiation syndrome, comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Z is —O— or —N(H)—.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for inducing a T cell mediated immune response for the treatment or prevention of prostate cancer comprising a modified Vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) vector expressing the 5T4 antigen polypeptide under control of a poxvirus F11 promoter. Suitably said poxvirus F11 promoter is the endogenous MVA F11 promoter. More suitably said vector expresses a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or said vector expresses a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ. ID NO: 2. The invention also relates to uses and methods.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure described herein relate to a computing in memory electronic device that supports current based analog operations and time based analog-to-digital conversion.

Abstract: A glucose sensor includes an insulating metal oxide layer and at least one pair of metallic electrodes arranged on the insulating metal oxide layer and separated by a gap containing the metal oxide layer. In operation, a probe including a voltage supply and current sensor can provide a voltage difference across the first and second metallic electrodes while a sample is present across the gap between the electrodes. A measured current between the first and second metallic electrodes when the voltage difference is provided can be correlated to a glucose level of the sample.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the example thermal expansion support systems decrease the stress within the one or more components and piping segments within a high temperature system caused by thermal expansion. The exemplary thermal expansion support systems may provide a counterbalancing force on the components and piping segments of the high temperature system, which may allow the components and piping segments a free range of motion to counterbalance the stress caused by thermal expansion of the high temperature system. In some embodiments, one example thermal expansion support system may utilize a counterweight system. In another embodiment, an example thermal expansion support system may utilize active system components, such as actuators, hydraulics, electric motors, or other similar devices to provide a counterbalancing force on the one or more components of the high temperature system.

Abstract: Composite materials that include a polymer matrix and a metal halide perovskite. The metal halide perovskite may be a lead-free metal halide double perovskite. Devices that include a layer of a composite material, a first electrode, and a second electrode. Methods of forming composite materials and devices, including methods that include printing one or more layers with a 3D printer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally in part to BeO-based compounds that are capable of storing at least part of the energy of incident ionizing radiation and releasing at least part of the stored energy upon optical stimulation and heating. BeO-based compounds dosimetry was also developed in instrumentation, application and fundamental investigations. The present disclosure further relates the to the investigation of a BeO-based optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dosimeter together with an OSL reader, and discusses the design and operation of an OSL reader, suitable to measure OSL emission of BeO-based dosimeters, for example beryllium oxide doped with sodium, dysprosium and erbium. The present disclosure further relates to the use of BeO-based compounds comprising BeO and at least one dopant selected from the group consisting of sodium, dysprosium and erbium as a fiber-coupled OSL dosimeter.

Abstract: The present invention provides autoradiography methods and systems for imaging via the detection of alpha particles, beta particles, or other charged particles. Embodiments of the methods and systems provide high-resolution 3D imaging of the distribution of a radioactive probe, such as a radiopharmaceutical, on a tissue sample. Embodiments of the present methods and systems provide imaging of tissue samples by reconstruction of a 3D distribution of a source of particles, such as a radiopharmaceutical. Embodiments of the methods and systems provide tomographic methods including microtomography, macrotomography, cryomicrotomography and cryomacrotomography.

Abstract: Described herein are antireflective layers, methods for forming antireflective layers, and structures including antireflective layers. Methods are included for forming a durable antireflective layer on the surface of a substrate, wherein the substrate has a complex three-dimensional shape, wherein the durable antireflective layer comprises a uniform monolayer of silica nanoparticles interconnected by SiO2, a uniform monolayer of silica nanoparticles bonded to the surface of the substrate, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for rearing and genetic manipulation of the genome of sap-feeding insects (e.g., whiteflies and others) to identify genetic targets for pest control, insecticides for pest control, and approaches to the genetic control of these pests.