Abstract: The present disclosure provides a micro light-emitting element, method for manufacturing a micro light-emitting element, and a light-emitting device. The micro light-emitting element includes a DBR structure layer, including a DBR adhesive layer, a DBR reflective layer, and a DBR sacrificial layer, where the DBR adhesive layer, the DBR reflective layer, and the DBR sacrificial layer are sequentially stacked. Subsequent structural coverage of a DBR reflective layer is improved by means of the DBR adhesion layer. Density of film layers of the DBR sacrificial layer, the DBR reflective layer, and the DBR adhesive layer are sequentially increased, so that etching rates of the DBR sacrificial layer, the DBR reflective layer, and the DBR adhesive layer are sequentially decreased during etching, thereby forming an inverted trapezoidal through hole which comprises an inclined side wall by an etching process.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a process is performed during controlling Autonomous Driving Vehicle (ADV). A confidence level associated with a sensed obstacle is determined. If the confidence level is below a confidence threshold, and a distance between the ADV and a potential point of contact with the sensed obstacle is below a distance threshold, then performance of a driving decision is delayed. Otherwise, the driving decision is performed to reduce risk of contact with the sensed obstacle.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a contact angle measuring device, including a light source, a container, a photodetector, a bubble generating unit, and a processing unit. The container includes a first and a second side walls that are opposite. The first side wall is made of a light-transmitting material, the container is filled with a liquid with light transmission inside. The monochromatic light emitted by the light source passes through the first side wall and enters an interface between the first side wall and the liquid. The bubble generating unit is configured for generating a bubble that is in contact with an inner surface of the first side wall. The photodetector is configured for detecting light intensity distribution of the monochromatic light through the liquid.

Abstract: A system for forming an article includes a polymer resin formulation formed of a semicrystalline polymer material having a first fiber content and an amorphous polymer material having a second fiber content. The first fiber content is higher than the second fiber content. Further, the semicrystalline and amorphous polymer materials are blended together to form the polymer resin formulation having a blended fiber content of greater than 10% by weight. Moreover, the polymer resin formulation is amorphous. The system also includes a computer numeric control (CNC) device for printing and depositing the polymer resin formulation layer by layer to form the article.

Abstract: In an aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a composite structure. The composite structure includes a three-dimensional (3-D) grid structure and at least one monolithic skin layer at least partially enveloping and securing the grid structure. As such, the grid structure is configured to stabilize the composite structure under at least one of: static local buckling and dynamic global buckling.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) chip (2) comprises a substrate (20), an epitaxial structure (21), a transparent conductive layer (22), a passivation protective layer (23), and at least one electrode (25). The epitaxial structure (21) is disposed on the substrate (20). The transparent conductive layer (22) is disposed on the epitaxial structure (21). The transparent conductive layer (22) defines one or more first through holes (220) that extend through the transparent conductive layer (22). The passivation protective layer (23) is disposed on the transparent conductive layer (22). The passivation protective layer (23) defines one or more second through holes (230) that extend through the passivation protective layer (23). The electrode (25) is disposed on the passivation protective layer (23). The electrode (25) electrically connects the transparent conductive layer (11) through the one or more second through holes (230).

Abstract: Multicomponent copolymers including two or more types of repeat units is presented. In one example, the multicomponent copolymer includes at least one repeat unit AC having a structure (I), at least one repeat unit DC having a structure (II), and at least one repeat unit BC having a structure (III) or (V). The multicomponent copolymer may be cross-linked via a cross-linking agent. A polymer blend including the multicomponent copolymer or a cross-linked copolymer and a second polymer is also provided. The multicomponent copolymer may be a random or a block copolymer. The structural units of the multicomponent copolymers provide improved, tunable properties, such as improved biocompatibility and hydrophilicity, protein fouling, and mechanical properties, to the copolymers and/or the membranes fabricated from the copolymers.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip of a LED and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The semiconductor chip includes a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer, an active region, a P-type semiconductor layer, and at least one semiconductor exposing portion extending from the P-type semiconductor layer to the N-type semiconductor layer. The semiconductor chip further includes one or more current blocking layers, a transparent conductive layer, an N-type electrode, and a P-type electrode, wherein the current blocking layer encapsulates the P-type semiconductor in such a manner to be stacked on the P-type semiconductor layer. The transparent conductive layer has one or more through holes corresponding to the one or more current blocking layers respectively. The N-type electrode is stacked on the N-type semiconductor layer and the P-type electrode is stacked on the N-type semiconductor layer. The P-type prongs of the P-type electrode are retained in the through holes of the transparent conductive layer respectively.

Abstract: A LED chip includes a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer, an active region, a P-type semiconductor layer, a transparent electric conductive layer, and a passivation protective layer stacked with each other in sequence. The passivation protective layer has a plurality holes corresponding to different positions of the transparent electric conductive layer respectively. A P-type electrode is electrically linked with the transparent electric conductive layer through said plurality of holes, while an N-type electrode is electrically linked with said N-type semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing a panel includes a support frame, a first caul plate arranged atop the support frame, a second caul plate arranged atop the first caul plate, and a heating assembly having a housing defining an inlet and an outlet. The housing includes one or more heaters. The heater(s) is configured to generate heat and the housing is configured to generate a first pressurized gas film. Thus, one or more layers of material to be consolidated may be placed between the first and second caul plates and drawn through the heating assembly as the heating assembly applies pressure to the one or more layers of material to be consolidated via the first pressurized gas film in combination with applying the heat via the one or more heaters, thereby consolidating the panel.

Abstract: Multicomponent copolymers including two or more types of repeat units is presented. In one example, the multicomponent copolymer includes at least one repeat unit AC having a structure (I), at least one repeat unit DC having a structure (II), and at least one repeat unit BC having a structure (III) or (V). The multicomponent copolymer may be cross-linked via a cross-linking agent. A polymer blend including the multicomponent copolymer or a cross-linked copolymer and a second polymer is also provided. The multicomponent copolymer may be a random or a block copolymer. The structural units of the multicomponent copolymers provide improved, tunable properties, such as improved biocompatibility and hydrophilicity, protein fouling, and mechanical properties, to the copolymers and/or the membranes fabricated from the copolymers.

Abstract: A porous electrolyte structure for a solid state battery is provided. The porous electrolyte structure has an interconnected ceramic matrix with a network of open pores disposed throughout a thickness of the porous electrolyte structure. The porous electrolyte structure includes a porosity of about 20% by volume to about 80% by volume. A solid state battery cell including the porous electrolyte structure and a method of making the solid state battery cell are also provided.

Abstract: A hollow-fiber membrane is presented. The hollow fiber membrane, includes a copolymer including sulfone structural units having a formula (I) and zwitterion-functionalized structural units having a formula (II). Method of making the hollow-fiber membrane is also presented.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip of a LED and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The semiconductor chip includes a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer, an active region, a P-type semiconductor layer, and at least one semiconductor exposing portion extending from the P-type semiconductor layer to the N-type semiconductor layer. The semiconductor chip further includes one or more current blocking layers, a transparent conductive layer, an N-type electrode, and a P-type electrode, wherein the current blocking layer encapsulates the P-type semiconductor in such a manner to be stacked on the P-type semiconductor layer. The transparent conductive layer has one or more through holes corresponding to the one or more current blocking layers respectively. The N-type electrode is stacked on the N-type semiconductor layer and the P-type electrode is stacked on the N-type semiconductor layer. The P-type prongs of the P-type electrode are retained in the through holes of the transparent conductive layer respectively.

Abstract: Multicomponent copolymers including two or more types of repeat units is presented. In one example, the multicomponent copolymer includes at least one repeat unit AC having a structure (I), at least one repeat unit DC having a structure (II), and at least one repeat unit BC having a structure (III) or (V). The multicomponent copolymer may be cross-linked via a cross-linking agent. A polymer blend including the multicomponent copolymer or a cross-linked copolymer and a second polymer is also provided. The multicomponent copolymer may be a random or a block copolymer. The structural units of the multicomponent copolymers provide improved, tunable properties, such as improved biocompatibility and hydrophilicity, protein fouling, and mechanical properties, to the copolymers and/or the membranes fabricated from the copolymers.

Abstract: An insertion apparatus includes an insertion end positionable within a cavity and configured to travel through the cavity, a steering end opposite the insertion end, and a body extending from the insertion end to the steering end and sized to fit within the cavity. The body includes a plurality of members flexibly coupled together and individually actuated. Each member of the plurality of members includes at least one actuator strand. At least one member of the plurality of members has a first configuration in which the at least one member of the plurality of members has a first stiffness and a second configuration in which the at least one member of the plurality of members has a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness. At least a portion of the body is flexible to facilitate travel of the body through the cavity when the at least one member of the plurality of members is in the first configuration.

Abstract: Multicomponent copolymers including two or more types of repeat units is presented. In one example, the multicomponent copolymer includes at least one repeat unit AC having a structure (I), at least one repeat unit DC having a structure (II), and at least one repeat unit BC having a structure (III) or (V). The multicomponent copolymer may be cross-linked via a cross-linking agent. A polymer blend including the multicomponent copolymer or a cross-linked copolymer and a second polymer is also provided. The multicomponent copolymer may be a random or a block copolymer. The structural units of the multicomponent copolymers provide improved, tunable properties, such as improved biocompatibility and hydrophilicity, protein fouling, and mechanical properties, to the copolymers and/or the membranes fabricated from the copolymers.

Abstract: A LED chip includes a substrate, an N-type semiconductor layer, an active region, a P-type semiconductor layer, a transparent electric conductive layer, and a passivation protective layer stacked with each other in sequence. The passivation protective layer has a plurality holes corresponding to different positions of the transparent electric conductive layer respectively. A P-type electrode is electrically linked with the transparent electric conductive layer through said plurality of holes, while to an N-type electrode is electrically linked with said N-type semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode (LED) chip (2) comprises a substrate (20), an epitaxial structure (21), a transparent conductive layer (22), a passivation protective layer (23), and at least one electrode (25). The epitaxial structure (21) is disposed on the substrate (20). The transparent conductive layer (22) is disposed on the epitaxial structure (21). The transparent conductive layer (22) defines one or more first through holes (220) that extend through the transparent conductive layer (22). The passivation protective layer (23) is disposed on the transparent conductive layer (22). The passivation protective layer (23) defines one or more second through holes (230) that extend through the passivation protective layer (23). The electrode (25) is disposed on the passivation protective layer (23). The electrode (25) electrically connects the transparent conductive layer (11) through the one or more second through holes (230).

Abstract: A membrane including a block copolymer is presented. The block copolymer includes at least one block A including structural units having a formula (I), and at least one block B including structural units having a formula (II). A hollow-fiber membrane for hemodialysis or hemofiltration, and associated block copolymer are also presented.