Abstract: Disclosed herein are diamino lipid (dal) compounds and pharmaceutical compositions including mRNA encoding an immunotherapeutic agent and methods of making and use thereof. Also disclosed herein are diamino lipid (DAL) nanoparticles. These nanoparticles can encapsulate a nucleic acid, such as an mRNA, for example. This mRNA can encode a cytokine, such as IL-12, IL-27 and GM-CSF. Also disclosed are methods of treating a subject in need thereof, such as a subject with cancer.

Abstract: Structured surfaces are described. In one embodiment, the structured surface comprises a plurality of structures having complement cumulative slope magnitude distribution (Fcc) such that at least 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 or 90% of structures have a slope greater than 10 degrees; and less than 80% of the structures have a slope greater than 35 degrees. In other embodiments, the structures comprise peaks and valleys defined by a Cartesian coordinate system such that the peaks and valleys have a width and length in the x-y plane and a height in the z-direction and at least a portion of the peaks and/or valleys vary in height in the y direction and/or the x-direction by at least 10% of the average height. Articles and methods are also described.

Abstract: A display substrate, a manufacturing method thereof, and a display device are provided. The display substrate includes sub-pixels, at least part of the sub-pixels include a light emitting element, the light emitting element includes a light emitting functional layer, and a first electrode and a second electrode, the first electrode is located between the light emitting functional layer and the base substrate, and the light emitting functional layer includes film layers; the display substrate further includes a first defining structure located between at least two adjacent sub-pixels, the first defining structure includes an end portion located between the light emitting functional layer and the first electrode, and the first electrode overlaps with the end portion in the direction perpendicular to the base substrate; at least one of the film layers in at least one sub-pixel is disconnected at the end portion of the first defining structure.

Abstract: Provided are a display substrate and a preparation method thereof, and a display apparatus. The display substrate includes a display region and at least one hole region located in the display region, the hole region includes a function hole and a partition region surrounding the function hole, the partition region is provided with at least one partition dam surrounding the function hole; the partition dam includes a first partition layer disposed on a base substrate and a second partition layer disposed on a side of the first partition layer away from the base substrate, at least one partition layer includes a second sub-layer and a third sub-layer disposed on a side of the second sub-layer away from the base substrate, the third sub-layer has a protrusion with respect to a sidewall of the second sub-layer, and the protrusion and the sidewall of the second sub-layer form an inwardly recessed structure.

Abstract: Methods and related systems include applying a first fluid to a hard surface, grinding the hard surface using at least one structured-abrasive pad while removing the first fluid, applying a second fluid to the hard surface, and scrubbing the hard surface using a floor bristle brush while removing the second fluid. Some surface enhancement compositions include a first nonionic surfactant including alcohol alkoxylate, a second nonionic surfactant including a different alcohol alkoxylate, and a third nonionic surfactant having an amide functional group. Other compositions include a nonionic surfactant having alcohol alkoxylate, a polymer, and a siloxane.

Abstract: A display substrate, a manufacturing method and a display device are provided. The display substrate includes: a base substrate and a plurality of sub-pixels; a pixel definition layer arranged on the base substrate and including a plurality of pixel openings, a region where the pixel opening is located being an active light-emitting region of a corresponding sub-pixel; a plurality of post spacers arranged at a side of the pixel definition layer away from the base substrate and configured to support a mask in an evaporation process of the display substrate; and a reflection layer arranged between the post spacer and the base substrate. An orthogonal projection of each post spacer onto the base substrate at least partially overlaps an orthogonal projection of the reflection layer onto the base substrate.

Abstract: A method for correcting mask patterns includes providing a target layout, including a plurality of main patterns; dividing the target layout into a plurality of first regions along a first direction; acquiring position information of each first region of the plurality of first regions; acquiring a first model of each first region according to the position information of the first region; acquiring pattern parameters of auxiliary patterns around each main pattern of the first region; and arranging, around each main pattern, the auxiliary patterns of the main pattern according to the pattern parameters of the auxiliary patterns.

Abstract: Cleaning and polishing fluids are described. In particular, cleaning and polishing fluids that include water, polymer, and a silicate are described. These cleaning and polishing fluids exhibit good performance, particularly when used with an abrasive pad in a cleaning process.

Abstract: An uncolored roofing granule including a low solar absorption base and a low solar absorption and solar opaque coating presented on the base, the coating including a binder, a pigment, wherein the binder includes a curable component and a non-clay, thermally reactive curing agent.

Abstract: Embodiments and implementations of the present disclosure provide assistant pattern configuration methods, masks and forming methods thereof, and related devices.

Abstract: A payment system, comprising: a receipt apparatus; a payment apparatus, the payment apparatus being connected to the receipt apparatus by means of electromagnetic induction, such that the receipt apparatus can receive information about the payment apparatus; and an identity recognition apparatus, the identity recognition apparatus being disposed in a payment environment and separated from the payment apparatus spatially, and the identity recognition apparatus being in signal connection with the receipt apparatus, wherein when a payer pays money, the identity recognition apparatus is used for recognising identity information about the payer, wherein the payment environment is a place where the receipt apparatus and the payment apparatus are located simultaneously. The payment system ensures the safety, convenience and efficiency of payment. Also provided are a payment device and a payment method.

Abstract: Embodiments and implementations of the present disclosure provide assistant pattern configuration methods, masks and forming methods thereof, and related devices.

Abstract: A method for correcting mask patterns includes providing a target layout, including a plurality of main patterns; dividing the target layout into a plurality of first regions along a first direction; acquiring position information of each first region of the plurality of first regions; acquiring a first model of each first region according to the position information of the first region; acquiring pattern parameters of auxiliary patterns around each main pattern of the first region; and arranging, around each main pattern, the auxiliary patterns of the main pattern according to the pattern parameters of the auxiliary patterns.

Abstract: It is desired to find a new class of adhesion promoters to adhere the granules to the asphalt. Generally, the application is directed to an article comprising a substrate and a coating on the substrate, wherein the coating comprises a polyolefin. The substrate may be a roofing granule. In certain embodiments, the polyolefin is a chemically modified polyolefin. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a photocatalytic material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a power generator, its manufacturing method, and an electronic device utilizing the power generator as its power source. The power generator includes a deformation unit and a piezoelectric unit. The deformation unit is coupled to the piezoelectric unit; and the deformation unit comprises a conductive polymer, which is configured to deform upon contacting moisture to thereby apply a mechanical force to the piezoelectric unit to thereby generate electricity.

Abstract: A wireless positioning apparatus is disclosed, which includes at least one first device and at least one second device. Each first device is disposed on each moving object and is configured to transmit a wireless signal. Each second device is disposed on a fixed position and is configured to detect a strength of the wireless signal of each first device. The wireless positioning apparatus further includes a data processor, which is configured to receive the strength of the wireless signal of each first device detected by each second device, to calculate a distance between each first device and each second device, and to ultimately determine a position of each first device to thereby realize the positioning of each moving object. A wireless positioning method and a sports training apparatus comprising the wireless positioning apparatus are also provided in the disclosure.

Abstract: A polarizer and a method for producing the same, a display panel and a display apparatus are provided. It belongs to the technical field of display. The polarizer includes: an alignment layer; and a plurality of alignment members formed in the groove of the alignment layer, wherein each of the alignment members has a lengthwise direction parallel to the lengthwise direction of the groove. Under a certain external electrical field, the alignment members may exhibit deformation in large size, movement in a certain direction and rotation by themselves, so as to modulate the polarization orientation of the light.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a quantum rod, a method of manufacturing a quantum rod and a display panel, wherein the quantum rod comprises a core and a shell covering the core, and the core and/or the shell is further covered with a conductive material layer.

Abstract: Embodiments can include aqueous coating compositions, modified particles and methods. In an embodiment, an aqueous coating composition is included with particles having an inorganic core, a surface on the outside of the core, an agent including a hydrophobic moiety adhering to the surface, and an agent including a hydrophilic moiety adhering to the surface. The aqueous coating composition can further include a film forming polymer composition including a polymer and water. The particles can be mixed with the polymer composition. In an embodiment, a method of coating a flooring surface is included, the method including applying an aqueous coating composition to a flooring surface and drying the aqueous coating composition. In an embodiment, a particle is included. The particle can include agents including a hydrophobic moiety adhering to the surface of the particle and agents including a hydrophilic moiety adhering to the surface. Other embodiments are also included herein.