Abstract: Disclosed by the present invention is a target pipeline dynamic thermal failure analysis method in a parallel pipeline jet fire scenario, including the following steps: 1, inputting operation parameters of source pipeline to obtain instantaneous thermal radiation value received by target pipeline in instantaneous jet fire near field; 2, establishing fitting function relational expression of the instantaneous thermal radiation value and time change; 3, calculating instantaneous temperature distribution result of the pipe wall of the target pipeline; 4, calculating convective heat transfer coefficient of inner wall of the target pipeline; 5, calculating instantaneous thermal stress and total instantaneous stress borne by the pipe wall of the target pipeline in a circumferential direction, radial direction and axial direction; 6, carrying out testing to obtain yield strength and ultimate tensile strength corresponding to different temperatures; and 7, analyzing and judging target pipeline dynamic failure result.

Abstract: A method and a drug delivery system for transdermally administering parathyroid hormone (PTH) in a pulsatile fashion are provided, where the drug delivery system comprises an array of microprojections each comprising PTH.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are filtration articles comprising a porous ceramic structure comprising a plurality of channels separated by a plurality of porous interior walls, and a nanomembrane disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the porous ceramic structure, wherein the nanomembrane comprises nanoparticles of at least one inorganic oxide, and wherein the nanoparticles are present in a concentration ranging from about 0.001 g/L to about 1 g/L based on the total volume of the porous ceramic structure. Methods for making such filtration articles and methods for filtering a particulate from a fluid using such filtration articles are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A microprocessor with a multistep-ahead branch predictor is shown. The branch predictor is coupled to an instruction cache and has an N-stage pipelined architecture, which is configured to perform branch prediction to control the instruction fetching of the instruction cache. The branch predictor performs branch prediction for (N?1) instruction-address blocks in parallel, wherein the (N?1) instruction-address blocks include a starting instruction-address block and (N?2) subsequent instruction-address blocks. The branch predictor is thereby ahead of branch prediction of the starting instruction-address block. The branch predictor stores reference information about branch prediction in at least one memory and performs a parallel search of the memory for the branch prediction of the (N-1) instruction-address blocks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and a method for information distribution. The system comprises: a server for generating a group key and its corresponding key deriving parameter, wherein the server encrypts sensitive contents by using the group key to obtain encrypted information; and terminals configured to receive the encrypted information through an open channel, extract the group key, then decrypt the encrypted information by using the group key to obtain the original content. In the group forming process, each terminal encrypts its private identifier using the public key and submits the ciphertext to the server. In information distribution process, the server transmits the ciphertext of sensitive contents and the key deriving parameter to the terminals via open channel Because private information available only to respective group members is required for calculating the group key, this mechanism ensures that the sensitive content can be transmitted securely on the open channel.

Abstract: A bolt terminal mounted on a guide rail is provided. The bolt terminal comprises a housing (1), an integral nut (2), a screw (3), a connection component (4), and a wiring metal surface (5); one end of the screw is provided in the housing, the other end of the screw is located outside the housing, and the screw located outside the housing is to be connected to the integral nut fitted therewith; the wiring metal surface is provided on the interface between the screw and the housing; and the housing is to be connected to the guide rail via the connection component. The bolt terminal increases the requirement for powering the wirings, and the bolt terminal can be removed from the guide rail only by using a conventional screwdriver to lightly tap on a removal port. The screw is integrally connected to the housing by injection molding and thus there is no risk of the screw falling off, enabling higher reliability.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for systemically or locally administering by implantation a beneficial agent to a subject are described, and include, for example, depot gel compositions that can be injected into a desired location and which can provide controlled release of a beneficial agent over a short duration of time. The compositions include a low molecular weight biocompatible polymer, a biocompatible solvent having low water miscibility that forms a viscous gel with the polymer and limits water uptake by the implant, and a beneficial agent.

Abstract: A method for preparing functionalized graphene. (1) Flake graphite and a dienophile or a diene are mixed in an organic solvent uniformly to obtain a mixed solution. (2) In an inert atmosphere or under vacuum, the mixed solution obtained in step (1) is subjected to graphite exfoliation and Diels-Alder (DA) reaction in a mechanical exfoliation device to obtain a crude product. (3) The crude product obtained in step (2) is subjected to heat preservation to obtain the functionalized graphene.

Abstract: Graphene-based conductive ink and a preparation thereof. The graphene-based conductive ink includes a modified graphene nanomaterial, a first solvent and an ink binder. The modified graphene nanomaterial is prepared by subjecting a mixture of sodium sulfanilate, a natural flake graphite and a second solvent to liquid phase exfoliation. The second solvent is a mixture of water and a second alcohol.

Abstract: A microprocessor with a multistep-ahead branch predictor is shown. The branch predictor is coupled to an instruction cache and has an N-stage pipelined architecture, which is configured to perform branch prediction to control the instruction fetching of the instruction cache. The branch predictor performs branch prediction for (N-1) instruction-address blocks in parallel, wherein the (N-1) instruction-address blocks include a starting instruction-address block and (N-2) subsequent instruction-address blocks. The branch predictor is thereby ahead of branch prediction of the starting instruction-address block. The branch predictor stores reference information about branch prediction in at least one memory and performs a parallel search of the memory for the branch prediction of the (N-1) instruction-address blocks.

Abstract: A self-stabilized dispersed graphene nano-material and a preparation method thereof. The self-stabilized dispersed graphene nano-material is prepared by a liquid phase exfoliation with sodium p-aminobenzenesulfonate, a natural flake graphite and an alcohol-water mixed solvent, wherein sodium p-aminobenzenesulfonate is present on the surface of graphene by ?-? conjugation, physical adsorption and chemical grafting. The self-stabilized dispersed graphene nano-material has good water dispersion capacity, and excellent electrical conductivity, is easy for industrial production, and has enormous potential in graphene application.

Abstract: An injectable depot formulation includes a biocompatible polymer, an organic solvent combined with the biocompatible polymer to form a viscous gel, and a small molecule drug incorporated in the viscous gel such that the formulation exhibits an in vivo release profile having a Cmax to Cmin ratio of less than 200 and a lag time less than 0.2.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a substituted graphane material with a three-dimensional structure. The substituted graphane material comprises a planar substrate with a plurality of six-membered carbon rings comprising continuous sp3 hybrids, wherein an organic molecular ring is connected to the planar substrate due to a Diels-Alder (D-A) reaction.

Abstract: Devices and methods for using and manufacturing microstructure arrays having at least a detachable distal area are described.