Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for disposal of Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG) wastes in subterranean formations, and for disposal of low-density organic wastes in subterranean, brine-filled caverns.

Abstract: High molecular weight functionalized polymers (“high dielectric polymers”) are disclosed herein, along with related methods of use and manufacture. The high dielectric polymers have a relatively high dielectric permittivity (e.g., greater than 10) as well as a relatively low glass transition temperature (e.g., less than ?30° C.). The polymers may be produced utilizing addition polymerization or anionic ring opening to yield a linear or branched polymer backbone containing numerous residual nucleophiles. Then, nucleophilic substitution may be carried out to functionalize the residual nucleophiles. The functionalized polymer may then be purified and used as polymer electrolyte in an electrochemical cell (e.g., as nonaqueous polymeric electrolyte in a secondary Li-ion battery), if desired.

Abstract: Inter-array cable (IAC) assemblies, systems, and methods are disclosed in which a conductive cable between two floating platforms, e.g., floating wind turbine platforms, is suspended below the sea surface and above the seabed. One or more buoyancy sections are included in the cable, which reduces the static tension on the connection at the floating platform by reducing the suspended cable weight, and which provides geometric flexibility, allowing the IAC to comply with platform motions.

Abstract: A method of preparing selenium nanoparticles (NPs) using an edible mushroom extract. In an embodiment, the edible mushroom extract is derived from the species Pleurotus floridanus. In an embodiment, the method includes combining a mushroom extract with a source of selenium to provide an extract mixture, and maintaining the mixture at a pre-determined temperature until the selenium nanoparticles are formed. These nanoparticles can be used for antimicrobial purposes.

Abstract: A method of preparing selenium nanoparticles (NPs) using an edible mushroom extract. In an embodiment, the edible mushroom extract is derived from the species Pleurotus floridanus. In an embodiment, the method includes combining a mushroom extract with a source of selenium to provide an extract mixture, and maintaining the mixture at a pre-determined temperature until the selenium nanoparticles are formed. These nanoparticles can be used for antimicrobial purposes.

Abstract: A method of preparing selenium nanoparticles (NPs) using an edible mushroom extract. In an embodiment, the edible mushroom extract is derived from the species Pleurotus floridanus. In an embodiment, the method includes combining a mushroom extract with a source of selenium to provide an extract mixture, and maintaining the mixture at a pre-determined temperature until the selenium nanoparticles are formed. These nanoparticles can be used for antimicrobial purposes.

Abstract: Novel composites as antibacterial agents having crystalline oxides (TiO2 and ZnO) combined with organoselenium compounds. The organoselenium aids in increasing the biosafety of the synthesized composite, which is characterized by different physicochemical techniques. Additionally, XRD indicates that the oxide part of the introduced composite is a mixture of TiO2 as a rutile structure and ZnO as a hexagonal structure. The results confirm the successful grafting of the organoselenium compound onto the mixed oxide nanoparticles. Besides, the SEM and TEM morphology of the fabricated composites was found as heterogeneous particles that are formed as micro flowers or nanosheets according to the specific organoselenium compound used. The formed composites have a promising inhibition zone against many microorganisms and can be effective as novel antibacterial agents.

Abstract: New selenated thiourea hybrid compounds are described herein, as well as the use of such selenated thiourea hybrid compounds in inhibiting corrosion of a steel material. Also described are methods for forming the new selenated thiourea hybrid compounds as well as anti-corrosion coatings containing the selenated thiourea hybrid compounds.

Abstract: New selenated thiourea hybrid compounds are described herein, as well as the use of such selenated thiourea hybrid compounds in inhibiting corrosion of a steel material. Also described are methods for forming the new selenated thiourea hybrid compounds as well as anti-corrosion coatings containing the selenated thiourea hybrid compounds.

Abstract: New selenated thiourea hybrid compounds are described herein, as well as the use of such selenated thiourea hybrid compounds in inhibiting corrosion of a steel material. Also described are methods for forming the new selenated thiourea hybrid compounds as well as anti-corrosion coatings containing the selenated thiourea hybrid compounds.

Abstract: A photochromic material can include nanoparticles of rare-earth activated strontium aluminate (NRESA) embedded into polylactic acid (PLA). In some embodiments, the photochromic material may be transparent. In other embodiments, the photochromic material may be scratch resistant. In some embodiments, the photochromic material may be configured to form an anti-counterfeiting substance. The photochromic material may exhibit a green coloration after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. The NRESA may have a diameter of about 10 nm to about 15 nm. The electrospun photoluminescent nanofibrous film may have a fiber diameter of about 50 nm to about 200 nm.

Abstract: A method may include receiving a plurality of signals from a sensor deployed in a subterranean formation and performing a step-rate analysis for the subterranean formation using the plurality of signals. An ideal volumetric flow rate and pressure of water injected into the subterranean formation by a power water injector may be determined from the step-rate analysis. A cumulative volume and pressure of water injected into the subterranean formation may be determined continuously to obtain a plurality of cumulative injected water and pressure data points. A Hall plot analysis may be performed from the plurality of cumulative injected water and pressure data points. A mitigation action may be performed when a deviation from steady state within the Hall plot analysis is beyond a constant factor, wherein the mitigation action reduces the deviation from steady state.

Abstract: Multiple sets of documents for different domains may be used to train multiple domain-specific models. A graph model may be generated to include nodes representing concepts included within the domain-specific models. A white space not including any nodes within the graph model may be identified. Analysis of the white space may be performed based on two or more nodes at periphery of the white space. Words/documents that cover the white space may be generated. Novelty of concepts may be readily assessed using the graph model/white space.

Abstract: An antenna element includes a multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB includes a top metal layer, a second metal layer, a third metal layer, and a bottom metal layer. Dielectric layers are positioned between each of the metal layers. A thickness of the PCB is defined by a total thickness of the layers. The top metal layer, the second metal layer, and the third metal layer are all of different lengths. The second metal layer and the third metal layer include a plurality of slots formed therein. Each of the plurality of slots having a size and a position tuned to a central frequency. The antenna array of the plurality of antenna elements are arranged oriented in two orthogonal polarizations.

Abstract: Modified antisense mucleic acid molecules ending with or without chain terminating bases targeting the HIV-1 viral genomic RNA 3? LTR region, and uses thereof for inhibiting HIV-1 replication and infection, are disclosed. The antisense mucleic acid molecules more specifically target a sequence corresponding to about nucleotide 9628 to about nucleotide 9642 of HIV-1 clone pNL4-3.

Abstract: Keywords obtained from a user and/or extracted from uploaded document(s) may be used to generate potential keywords. Documents may be identified based on the keywords and the potential keywords accepted by the user. A knowledge graph model representing the identified documents may be generated. The knowledge graph model may include document nodes representing the identified document and a search node representing the keywords. The relative position of the document nodes with respect to the search node may represent similarity between the corresponding documents and the keywords.

Abstract: A method may include receiving a plurality of signals from a sensor deployed in a subterranean formation and performing a step-rate analysis for the subterranean formation using the plurality of signals. An ideal volumetric flow rate and pressure of water injected into the subterranean formation by a power water injector may be determined from the step-rate analysis. A cumulative volume and pressure of water injected into the subterranean formation may be determined continuously to obtain a plurality of cumulative injected water and pressure data points. A Hall plot analysis may be performed from the plurality of cumulative injected water and pressure data points. A mitigation action may be performed when a deviation from steady state within the Hall plot analysis is beyond a constant factor, wherein the mitigation action reduces the deviation from steady state.

Abstract: New selenated thiourea hybrid compounds are described herein, as well as the use of such selenated thiourea hybrid compounds in inhibiting corrosion of a steel material. Also described are methods for forming the new selenated thiourea hybrid compounds as well as anti-corrosion coatings containing the selenated thiourea hybrid compounds.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are systems and methods related to delivery systems using solid source chemical fill vessels. The delivery system can include a vapor deposition reactor, two or more fill vessels, of which one of more can be remote from the vapor deposition reactor. Each fill vessel is configured to hold solid source chemical reactant therein. An interconnect line or conduit can fluidly connect the vapor deposition reactor with one or more of the fill vessels. A line heater can heat at least a portion of the interconnect line to at least a minimum line temperature.

Abstract: A polymer electrolyte is disclosed that includes a polymer backbone containing a high dipole moiety and a low Tg moiety and a salt combined with the polymer. In addition to other possible benefits, the high dipole moiety in the polymer backbone may improve the conductivity of the polymer electrolyte. Additionally, the combination of a moiety with a high dipole moment with a moiety to impart low Tg may result in a high dielectric constant (for example, greater than 10).