Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for identifying a match with a product. In some examples, there is provided a method for identifying a match with a product, comprising: extracting, by a processor, one or more attributes relating to a product from data indicated in a request for identifying the product, each of the one or more attributes describing the product; adapting, by the processor, the one or more attributes based on historical data relating to the product into a same format as that of one or more entries in a database, the database comprising one or more entries for each of a plurality of products; and identifying a match with the product from the plurality of products, the identification based on comparing, by the processor, the one or more attributes with each corresponding entry of the plurality of products.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to electrolytes for use in various electrochemical devices. In some cases, the electrolytes are relatively safe to use; for example, the electrolytes may be resistant to overheating, catching on fire, burning, exploding, etc. In some embodiments, such electrolytes may be useful for certain types of high-voltage cathode materials. In some cases, the electrolytes may include ion dissociation compounds that can dissociate tight ion pairs. Non-limiting examples of ion dissociation compounds include trialkyl phosphates, sulfones, or the like. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to devices including such electrolytes, methods of making or using such electrolytes, kits including such electrolytes, or the like.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to electrolytes for use in various electrochemical devices. In some cases, the electrolytes are relatively safe to use; for example, the electrolytes may be resistant to overheating, catching on fire, burning, exploding, etc. In some embodiments, such electrolytes may be useful for certain types of high-voltage cathode materials. In some cases, the electrolytes may include ion dissociation compounds that can dissociate tight ion pairs. Non-limiting examples of ion dissociation compounds include trialkyl phosphates, sulfones, or the like. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to devices including such electrolytes, methods of making or using such electrolytes, kits including such electrolytes, or the like.

Abstract: Provided herein are electrolyte compositions suitable for electrochemical devices such as batteries, capacitors, sensors, condensers, electrochromic elements, photoelectric conversion elements, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrolyte composition comprising an electrolyte salt, a monomer and an initiator that does not include any groups leading to gas formation during polymerization of the monomer. Also disclosed is an electrolyte composition comprising an electrolyte salt, a monomer and an initiator, wherein the electrolyte composition has a long shelf life. In one embodiment, the electrolyte composition has a viscosity of less than 1000 cP after it is stored 25° C. for 14 days. The disclosure further provides a polymer electrolyte synthesized from the electrolyte composition. In one embodiment, the polymer electrolyte is substantially free of visible bubbles. An electrochemical device comprising the same and preparation method therefor are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are various polymer solid electrolyte materials suitable for various electrochemical devices and methods for making or using the same. The polymer solid electrolyte comprises a crosslinked polymer from a polymer. Certain embodiments are generally directed to solid electrolytes having relatively high ionic conductivity and/or other mechanical or electrical properties, e.g., tensile strength or decomposition potential. Certain aspects include a polymer, a plasticizer, and an electrolyte salt. In some cases, the polymer for synthesizing the crosslinked polymer may exhibit certain structures such as: where R1 can be one of the following groups: where n is an integer between 1 and 10000, m is an integer between 1 and 5000, and R2 to R6 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, phenyl, benzyl, acryl, epoxy ethyl, isocyanate, cyclic carbonate, lactone, lactam, and vinyl; and * indicates a point of attachment.

Abstract: A polymer electrolyte includes an additive and a crosslinked polymer with a heterogeneous polymer network synthesized from one or more crosslinkers, wherein at least one crosslinker has three or more polymerizable terminals. In another embodiment, the crosslinked polymer has a polymer network with topological defects. In some embodiments, the additive comprises element F and at least one of elements B and P. In some embodiments, the additive comprises F—B, F—P, F—P—O, F—P=O, or any combinations thereof. In one embodiment, the crosslinked polymer is not over-crosslinked. An electrochemical device with the crosslinked polymer as electrolyte exhibits an improved electrochemical and safety performance.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method, an apparatus, a device and a storage medium for reconstructing a 3D model from 2D images, comprising: obtaining two-dimensional images respectively corresponding to at least two viewing angles of a three-dimensional object; and inputting the two-dimensional images respectively corresponding to the at least two viewing angles into a set neural network for information fusion and 3D model reconstruction so as to obtain a 3D model of the three-dimensional object.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to chips, and methods for manufacturing devices, that interact with electromagnetic radiation. A method for manufacturing a device comprises disposing an unpatterned graphene layer on a substrate, which comprises an unpatterned metal layer to form an unpatterned graphene-metal bi-layer attached to a surface of the substrate. The method then comprises patterning the bi-layer through the graphene layer and the metal layer with a design that comprises one or more superimposed trenches. Each of the one or more trenches extend through the graphene layer and the metal layer to provide interaction with electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to electrolytes for use in various electrochemical devices. In some cases, the electrolytes are relatively safe to use; for example, the electrolytes may be resistant to overheating, catching on fire, burning, exploding, etc. In some embodiments, such electrolytes may be useful for certain types of high-voltage cathode materials. In some cases, the electrolytes may include ion dissociation compounds that can dissociate tight ion pairs. Non-limiting examples of ion dissociation compounds include trialkyl phosphates, sulfones, or the like. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to devices including such electrolytes, methods of making or using such electrolytes, kits including such electrolytes, or the like.

Abstract: A polymer solid electrolyte includes a crosslinked polymer or copolymer with a heterogenous or disordered polymer network synthesized from one or more crosslinkers, wherein at least one crosslinker has three or more polymerizable or crosslinkable terminals. In another embodiment, the crosslinked polymer or copolymer has a polymer network with topological defects. In one embodiment, the crosslinked polymer is not over-crosslinked. An electrochemical device with the crosslinked polymer or copolymer as electrolyte exhibits an improved electrochemical and safety performance In certain embodiment, the crosslinkers include a) tri-acrylates, and tetra-acrylates; b) modified tri-acrylates and tetra-acrylates; c) silanes and siloxanes; and d) triazinane-triones.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a primer pair for identifying a gene segment of a male-specific molecular marker of American shad (Alosa sapidissima). The gene segment has a nucleic acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2, and the primer pair has nucleic acid sequences represented by SEQ ID NO: 3 and SEQ ID NO: 4.

Abstract: Disclosed are various polymer solid electrolyte materials suitable for various electrochemical devices and methods for making or using the same. The polymer solid electrolyte comprises a crosslinked polymer from a polymer. Certain embodiments are generally directed to solid electrolytes having relatively high ionic conductivity and/or other mechanical or electrical properties, e.g., tensile strength or decomposition potential. Certain aspects include a polymer, a plasticizer, and an electrolyte salt. In some cases, the polymer for synthesizing the crosslinked polymer may exhibit certain structures such as: where R1 can be one of the following groups: where n is an integer between 1 and 10000, m is an integer between 1 and 5000, and R2 to R6 can each independently be one: selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, phenyl, benzyl, acryl, epoxy ethyl, isocyanate, cyclic carbonate, lactone, lactam, and vinyl; and * indicates a point of attachment.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrochemical cell having a polymer solid electrolyte comprising a polymer localized on surface of an electrode. In one aspect, the localized polymer physically decreases or prevents exposure of freshly cracked electrode to a flammable solvent under extreme conditions, thus leading to an improved safety profile of the cell. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a polymer solid electrolyte comprising a polymer localized on surface of an electrode. Methods for preparing the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to various polymer solid electrolyte materials suitable for various electrochemical devices and methods for making or using the same. Certain embodiments of the invention are generally directed to solid electrolytes having relatively high ionic conductivity and/or other mechanical or electrical properties, e.g., tensile strength or decomposition potential. Certain aspects include a polymer, a plasticizer, and an electrolyte salt. In some cases, the polymer may exhibit certain structures such as: where R1 can be one of the following groups: where n is an integer between 1 and 10000, m is a integer between 1 and 5000, and R2 to R6 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, phenyl, benzyl, acryl, epoxy ethyl, isocyanate, cyclic carbonate, lactone, lactam, and vinyl; and * indicates a point of attachment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula I: that act as inhibitors of NLRP3 inflammasomes; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating disorders associated with inflammation and inflammaging, including hearing loss and other diseases associated with aging.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to electrolytes for use in various electrochemical devices. In some cases, the electrolytes are relatively safe to use; for example, the electrolytes may be resistant to overheating, catching on fire, burning, exploding, etc. In some embodiments, such electrolytes may be useful for certain types of high-voltage cathode materials. In some cases, the electrolytes may include ion dissociation compounds that can dissociate tight ion pairs. Non-limiting examples of ion dissociation compounds include trialkyl phosphates, sulfones, or the like. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to devices including such electrolytes, methods of making or using such electrolytes, kits including such electrolytes, or the like.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to method and system for visual inspection of rotating components. The method includes representing rotation cycles of a rotating component as spatial features based on video or image frames, ascertaining and/or evolving Hidden Markov Model (HMM) chains for the cycles, ascertaining a count of the rotating component in the frames and/or labelling the frames with ascertained states of the HMM chains.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium stores instructions executable by at least one electronic processor to perform a virtual classroom method including: providing a three-dimensional (3D) virtual reality (VR) classroom including a presentation in the VR classroom; receiving, from one or more gaze tracking sensors, gaze data related to a gaze of at least one participant in the VR classroom; determining attentiveness of the at least one participant to the presentation in the VR classroom based on the received gaze data; and adjusting a rendering of the VR classroom based on the determined attentiveness.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for increasing an amount of air and/or oxygen passing through an airway of an individual, reducing airway restrictions in an individual, increasing airway patency and/or maintaining airway patency in an individual, decreasing snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, or a combination thereof, in an individual. The method may comprise stimulating at least four regions of the individual's neck, where two of the at least four regions of the individual's neck are anterior triangle regions on opposing sides of the individual's midline, and another two of the at least four regions of the individual's neck are anterior triangle regions on opposing sides of the individual's midline, posterior to the two of the at least four regions. The present disclosure also discusses related devices and systems.