Abstract: A deep learning-based method for predicting the settleability of activated sludge includes: (1) collecting a plurality of activated sludge samples, acquiring raw data of images of the plurality of activated sludge samples, cleaning the raw data of the images, and standardizing data sizes of the images; (2) calculating a sludge volume index (SVI) for each of the plurality of activated sludge samples; (3) establishing, by using a ResNet50 deep neural network, a model for predicting the settleability of activated sludge; and (4) predicting the settleability of a target activated sludge using the model established in (3).

Abstract: A method for modifying a gliadin and an application thereof are provided. The method includes the following steps: dissolving the gliadin in a solvent to obtain gliadin solution; and adding a proline endoprotease to the gliadin solution for a reaction, and adjusting the pH value of solution to neutral according to a gradient, to obtain a modified gliadin. The modified gliadin obtained by the present invention may be uniformly dispersed in water, and may still maintain a uniform dispersion state in the water after high-temperature thermal sterilization and long-term storage, or even in the presence of sodium chloride, it has good thermal stability, salt resistance, and storage stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for haplotype determination and, in particular, haplotype determination at the whole genome level as well as targeted haplotype determination.

Abstract: A method for preventing cracking of nickel-based superalloy fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) belongs to the field of additive manufacturing (AM). The method of preparing an as-built part with a high density, no crack defects, and good mechanical properties includes: reducing the content of elements Zr and B forming low melting point phase in a nickel-based superalloy, adjusting the total content of Al and Ti in the alloy to 4.5 wt % or below, and combining with the control of special SLM process parameters. The new method has the advantages of a reasonable component design, a simple preparation process, and good performance of the as-built part, and therefore is suitable for large-scale application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of energy chemical industry, and disclosed are a gliding arc plasma reactor, and a method for converting methane by means of plasma. The reactor comprises a reactor chamber and a gliding arc plasma generator arranged in the reactor chamber, wherein the gliding arc plasma generator comprises at least two arc surface electrodes which are symmetrically distributed, such that a discharge area can be formed between the arc surface electrodes. According to the gliding arc plasma reactor provided in the present invention, the conversion rate of methane can be significantly improved when methane is converted into olefin; the selectivity of ethylene in the product is improved; and carbon deposition is significantly reduced. In addition, compared with a traditional process for preparing olefin from methane, no CO2 is generated; the ignition and explosion risk is avoided; and the reactor is safer and more environmentally friendly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for haplotype determination and, in particular, haplotype determination at the whole genome level as well as targeted haplotype determination.

Abstract: A motor control method for coupled an electronic vehicle is provided. The motor controller controls a motor and is powered by a battery. The motor control method includes: when a main relay of the motor controller suddenly breaks contact, in a first phase, feeding back a surge current into the battery to suppress the surge current by a diode and a first current limit resistor of a first protecting circuit of the motor controller; and, in a second phase, conducting a discharge switch of a second protecting circuit of the motor controller by a control unit of the motor controller, and releasing the surge current to a reference voltage range by the discharge switch and a second current limit resistor of the second protecting circuit.

Abstract: A vehicle gearshift autonomous control device including a first actuator module, a second actuator module and an electronic control unit, is provided in an add-on manner to retrofit the vehicle transmission with both autonomous and human control gearshift functions. In an autonomous gearshift mode, the electronic control unit executes the vehicle gearshift autonomous control method and receives an autonomous gearshift command to drive the first actuator module to push a shift lever to implement a lateral shift selection, or to drive the second actuator module to spin a spin lever to implement a longitudinal gearshift. For vehicle security, whenever a vehicle gearshift autonomous control device failure or a human control gearshift intervention is detected in the autonomous gearshift mode, the electronic control unit shuts off the autonomous gearshift mode and switches to a human control gearshift mode to perform the human control gearshift function.

Abstract: A method and device for training a model based on federated learning are provided.

Abstract: A polymer three-dimensional (3D) printing methodology is disclosed for freeform fabrication of polymeric structures under ambient conditions without the use of printed support structures, without use of a support bath, and the like. The build material can be dissolved in a suitable solvent for 3D printing. The polymer solution can be printed (e.g., continuously printed using a moving dispensing nozzle) in air without the use of supports (e.g., without the use of a support bath, a concurrently printed support posts, or the like) while a nebulized coagulation agent is dispersed alongside the printed polymer solution to at least partially coagulate the polymer solution and form an intermediate article. The self-supporting intermediate article may then be immersed in a post-printing coagulation solution to remove some or all of the remaining solvent, causing the build material to fully solidify to form a finished article from the intermediate article.

Abstract: A motor control method for coupled an electronic vehicle is provided. The motor controller controls a motor and is powered by a battery. The motor control method includes: when a main relay of the motor controller suddenly breaks contact, in a first phase, feeding back a surge current into the battery to suppress the surge current by a diode and a first current limit resistor of a first protecting circuit of the motor controller; and, in a second phase, conducting a discharge switch of a second protecting circuit of the motor controller by a control unit of the motor controller, and releasing the surge current to a reference voltage range by the discharge switch and a second current limit resistor of the second protecting circuit.

Abstract: For a manual gearshift control of conventional vehicle transmission, a vehicle gearshift automatic control device including a first actuator module, a second actuator module and an electronic control unit, is provided in an add-on manner to retrofit the vehicle transmission with both automatic and manual gearshift functions. In an automatic gearshift mode, the electronic control unit executes the vehicle gearshift automatic control method and receives an automatic gearshift command to drive the first actuator module to push a shift lever to implement a lateral shift selection, or to drive the second actuator module to spin a park lever to implement a longitudinal gearshift. For vehicle security, whenever a vehicle gearshift automatic control device failure or a manual gearshift intervention is detected in the automatic gearshift mode, the electronic control unit shuts off the automatic gearshift mode and switches to a manual gearshift mode to perform the manual gearshift function.

Abstract: Methods and kits for genome-wide identification of chromatin interactions in a cell are provided.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printing method and apparatus are disclosed for freeform fabrication of metal articles. 3D printed articles are formed from a build material comprising metal powder(s), polymer(s), and solvent(s). A coagulation agent, such as a nebulized non-solvent, is disposed onto/about the build material during 3D printing to cause at least partial solidification of the build material to form a green body structure. Multiple build materials can be mixed at a variable ratio to achieve a composition gradient through the green body structure. The 3D printed green body structure can be heated to remove some or all of the polymer, solvent, and/or for debinding. The debinded green body structure can be sintered at a specific sintering temperature or over a temperature gradient, for a period of time, in accordance with the sintering properties of the particular metal powder in the debinded green body structure, to form a finished metal part.

Abstract: A polymer three-dimensional (3D) printing methodology is disclosed for freeform fabrication of polymeric structures under ambient conditions without the use of printed support structures, without use of a support bath, and the like. The build material can be dissolved in a suitable solvent for 3D printing. The polymer solution can be printed (e.g., continuously printed using a moving dispensing nozzle) in air without the use of supports (e.g., without the use of a support bath, a concurrently printed support posts, or the like) while a nebulized coagulation agent is dispersed alongside the printed polymer solution to at least partially coagulate the polymer solution and form an intermediate article. The self-supporting intermediate article may then be immersed in a post-printing coagulation solution to remove some or all of the remaining solvent, causing the build material to fully solidify to form a finished article from the intermediate article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the joint analysis of regulation of gene expression and gene expression in single cells. Provided are methods for obtaining gene expression information for a single nucleus, the methods comprising deriving a DNA library from the genomic DNA in one or more nuclei and deriving an RNA library from the RNA in one or more nuclei, sequencing the molecules in the RNA library and the DNA library, and correlating the RNA library and the DNA library for each of the one or more nuclei.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printing method and apparatus are disclosed for freeform fabrication of metal articles. 3D printed articles are formed from a build material comprising metal powder(s), polymer(s), and solvent(s). A coagulation agent, such as a nebulized non-solvent, is disposed onto/about the build material during 3D printing to cause at least partial solidification of the build material to form a green body structure. Multiple build materials can be mixed at a variable ratio to achieve a composition gradient through the green body structure. The 3D printed green body structure can be heated to remove some or all of the polymer, solvent, and/or for debinding. The debinded green body structure can be sintered at a specific sintering temperature or over a temperature gradient, for a period of time, in accordance with the sintering properties of the particular metal powder in the debinded green body structure, to form a finished metal part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for haplotype determination and, in particular, haplotype determination at the whole genome level as well as targeted haplotype determination.

Abstract: There are provided, inter alia, methods for treatment of cancer. The methods include means of identifying the NAD biosynthetic pathway on which depend cancer cells in a tumor, in a subject suffering from cancer. The methods further include administering to a subject in need a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of the NMRK1 enzyme pathway to a tumor where the cancer cells are dependent of the NAD salvage pathway, allowing to lower the of dose FK866 administered to the subject. The methods also include administering to a subject in need a therapeutically effective amount of a bacterial inhibitor of NADSYN1 to a tumor where the cancer cells depend on the Preiss Handler pathway.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods and compositions to detect, monitor and treat cancer, wherein the cancer includes amplified extrachromosomal oncogenes. The methods are useful for personalized treatment and exploit differential expression and chromatin structure of extrachromosomal oncogenes in cancer cells.