Abstract: A method of making a polyolefin nanocomposite including, mixing a zinc-aluminum layered double hydroxide (LDH), and a zirconocene complex in a non-polar solvent to form a first mixture. Prior to the mixing the zirconocene complex is not supported on the zinc-aluminum LDH. The method further includes sonicating the first mixture for at least one hour to form a homogeneous slurry. The method further includes degassing the homogenous slurry and adding at least one olefin gas to form a second mixture. The method further includes adding an aluminoxane catalyst to the second mixture and reacting for at least 10 minutes to form a reaction mixture including the polyolefin nanocomposite. The method further includes separating the polyolefin nanocomposite from the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A light modulating device is disclosed herein. The light modulating device is applied to a sunroof and/or glass of an automobile. In some embodiments, a light modulating device configured to be disposed in a sunroof of an automobile includes a light modulation film layer, wherein the light modulation film layer includes a first anisotropic substrate, a second anisotropic substrate, and a liquid crystal layer, wherein each of the first and second anisotropic substrates has a first surface, wherein the first surfaces of the first and second anisotropic substrates face each other, wherein the liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first surfaces of the first and second anisotropic substrates, and wherein a slow axis of the first or second anisotropic substrate is disposed parallel to a width direction of the automobile.

Abstract: A bi-directional and multi-channel optical module incudes an encapsulation casing, a TOSA, a plurality of ROSAs and a plurality of optical folding elements. The TOSA is accommodated in the encapsulation casing. The TOSA includes a light emitting element and a thin film LiNbOx modulator, and a light receiving end of the thin film LiNbOx modulator is optically coupled with the light emitting element. The ROSAs are accommodated in the encapsulation casing. The ROSAs are configured to receive external optical signals propagating into the encapsulation casing. The optical folding elements are optically coupled with a plurality of light propagation ends of the thin film LiNbOx modulator, respectively, for changing a traveling direction of light emitted by the TOSA. Each of the optical folding elements is configured to enable one of the ROSAs share a fiber access terminal with the TOSA.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a pillar structure, a fin structure, and a buffering structure. The pillar structure is disposed on the substrate. The fin structure is connected to the pillar structure and is separate from the substrate. The buffering structure is disposed in the fin structure and includes a soft material layer and an air gap surrounded by the soft material layer. A method of manufacturing the semiconductor structure is also provided.

Abstract: A notching apparatus includes a punch that descends to notch an electrode, a holder having one surface in which a mounting groove is provided, the punch having one end inserted into the mounting groove, and a block inserted into the mounting groove together with the punch. When inserted into the mounting groove, the block presses the punch so that the punch comes into close contact with one of inner surfaces of the mounting groove.

Abstract: An anastomosis set comprising: a first manipulator, with a first telescoping part at a distal end thereof, the first telescoping part is used for telescoping toward the first end to be anastomosed; a second manipulator, with a second telescoping part at a distal end thereof, the second telescoping part is used for telescoping toward the second end to be anastomosed; an anastomosis mechanism for anastomosing the first end with the second end; the first manipulator including a first exit part through which the first manipulator will be removed from the first end to be anastomosed after anastomosing; the second manipulator has a second exit part, through which the second manipulator will be removed from the second end to be anastomosed after anastomosing; an anastomotic auxiliary having with a first embedding end and a second embedding end; wherein the first embedding end is configured to embed into a first end of a blood vessel to be anastomosed, and the second embedding end is configured to embed into a second

Abstract: Disclosed is a memory device, which may include memory banks including a plurality of memory cells, row address repeaters that transfer a row address to the memory banks, and control logic that controls data input/output of the memory banks. The memory banks may be grouped into a plurality of bank groups, and the row address repeaters may be grouped into a plurality of repeater groups respectively corresponding to the plurality of bank groups. The control logic may control the row address repeaters according to activation status of the plurality of bank groups.

Abstract: A display device includes a light-emitting element layer on a substrate, and a circuit element layer between the substrate and the light-emitting element layer. The circuit element layer includes a first metal layer including lines, and metal patterns, all in a same layer and extending in a direction and spaced apart from one another, and an upper gate line on the first metal layer. The light-emitting element layer includes first alignment electrodes and a second alignment electrode, disposed in a same layer and spaced apart from one another, light-emitting elements in gaps between the first alignment electrodes and the second alignment electrode, a first contact electrode on the light-emitting elements and in contact with first end portions of the light-emitting elements, and a first power connector, disposed in a same layer as the first contact electrode and electrically connecting the first voltage line and the metal patterns.

Abstract: Provided are an imidazoquinoline or benzoindazolone compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate, enantiomer, diastereomer, tautomer or precursor drug thereof; a use thereof for preventing and treating an inflammatory disease; and an intermediate for preparing same, where the compound is used as a substrate of NQO1 to activate the oxidation-reduction of NQO1, thus making it possible to prevent the expression and activity of inflammatory cytokines, and as such, can be used for preventing or treating diseases associated with NQO1 activity.

Abstract: A heat conducting member is provided. The heat conducting member provided in this application includes a substrate and a heat conducting layer. The substrate includes a heat conducting surface. The heat conducting layer includes a transition layer and a protective layer. The transition layer is disposed on the heat conducting surface, and the protective layer is disposed on a surface that is of the transition layer and that is away from the heat conducting surface. Roughness Ra of the protective layer is less than or equal to 0.4. The transition layer can provide a hardness transition function between the substrate and the protective layer, to facilitate improving overall hardness of the heat conducting member. The protective layer may ensure surface hardness, to prevent an undesirable situation such as a scratch.

Abstract: A semiconductor device may include a bit line structure, a first spacer, and a second spacer on a substrate. The bit line structure may include a conductive structure and an insulation structure stacked in a vertical direction substantially perpendicular to an upper surface of the substrate. The first spacer and the second spacer may be stacked in a horizontal direction on a sidewall of the bit line structure. The horizontal direction may be substantially parallel to the upper surface of the substrate. The conductive structure may include a nitrogen-containing conductive portion at a lateral portion thereof. The first spacer may contact the nitrogen-containing conductive portion.

Abstract: A method, performed by an authoring system, of authoring content for a high-precision fire-dynamics-simulation (FDS) is provided. The authoring system selects a target object from an object DB storing a three-dimensional model of each object made to correspond to surface information indicating at least one material constituting a surface of the three-dimensional model and material information indicating fire attribute information of each material; arranges the selected target object in a three-dimensional space to author content for the FDS; converts the content for the FDS into an FDS input file used as an input for a simulator for the FDS; and outputs the FDS input file to the simulator.

Abstract: A battery pack includes: a pack frame; a plurality of first battery modules installed on an upper portion of the pack frame; and a plurality of second battery modules installed on a lower portion of the pack frame, and a heat insulating member is attached to a lateral side of the first battery module disposed on an outermost side in the pack frame from among the first battery modules.

Abstract: A package is disclosed. In one example, the package includes a first main face for mounting a heat sink and an opposing second main face for being mounted on a mounting base. The package comprises a carrier, an electronic component mounted at the carrier, and an encapsulant encapsulating at least part of the electronic component and at least part of the carrier. Electrically insulating material covers electrically conductive material of the carrier at said first main face. The encapsulant comprises at least one step at the first main face.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes placing a package substrate on a carrier substrate, forming a frame on the package substrate, and affixing an active side of a semiconductor die on the package substrate. The semiconductor die together with the frame and the package substrate form a cavity between the semiconductor die and the package substrate. At least a portion of the semiconductor die and the package substrate are encapsulated with an encapsulant. The frame is configured to prevent the encapsulant from entering the cavity.

Abstract: Techniques are providing for situationally-dependent service prioritization in a CV2X network. An example method of prioritizing data packets with a mobile device includes determining a range to a waypoint, determining an estimated time of arrival at the waypoint, computing a priority value based at least in part on the estimated time of arrival at the waypoint, and generating a data packet based on the priority value.

Abstract: Processes are provided herein for the preparation of a bicyclic ketone compound of formula (I), or a stereoisomer thereof: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3 and n are as defined herein; and compounds prepared by these processes.

Abstract: A projection system includes a projection device, a light sensor, a control unit, and an arithmetic unit. The projection device is configured to project an image beam toward a projection surface. The light sensor is configured to sense at least one of a background beam and the image beam reflected by the projection surface and obtaining chromaticity information. The control unit is electrically connected to the projection device, and configured to control the image beam projected by the projection device. The arithmetic unit is electrically connected to the control unit and the light sensor. The arithmetic unit is configured to generate an adjustment signal according to the chromaticity information. The control unit is configured to adjust a color temperature, a brightness, and a color gamut of the image beam according to the adjustment signal. A calibration method of the projection system is also proposed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to techniques for performing multi-transmission and reception point operation in a wireless communication system. A transmission control indication state may be indicated for future monitoring of a control channel, e.g., using one or more rules. The indicated state may be used to provide and receive control information for performing multi-transmission and reception point operation.

Abstract: Provided is a UV reaction apparatus for treating waste liquid caused by system decontamination in a nuclear power plant. The UV reaction apparatus comprises a UV irradiation unit for irradiating UV light as a bar-shaped body; and a transit unit accommodating the UV irradiation unit therein, and for passing organic waste liquid to be irradiated with the UV light, wherein the transit unit comprises, an input unit, into which the organic waste liquid is input a discharge unit, through which the organic waste liquid is discharged, and an intermediate unit located between the input unit and the discharge unit, and in which the UV irradiation unit is located.