Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems of providing carbon nanotubes decorated with polymer coated metal nanoparticles. Then, annealing the metal coated carbon nanotubes to reduce a quantity of hydrophilic components of the polymer coating.

Abstract: Various methods are provided for generating motion vectors in the context of 3D computer-generated images. An example method includes generating, for each pixel of one or more objects to be rendered in a current frame, a 1-phase motion vector (MV1) and a 0-phase motion vector (MV0), each MV1 and MV0 having an associated depth value, to thereby form an MV1 texture and an MV0 texture; converting the MV1 texture to a set of MV1 blocks and converting the MV0 texture to a set of MV0 blocks; and outputting the set of MV1 blocks and the set of MV0 blocks for image processing.

Abstract: Herbicidal microcapsules containing a combination of herbicides are described. In particular, the herbicidal microcapsules include a core material comprising an acetamide herbicide and a second herbicide and a shell wall encapsulating the core material. Also described are processes for preparing the microcapsules, various herbicidal compositions containing the microcapsules, and methods of preparing and using the herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure provide a data search method and apparatus, and an electronic device. The method includes obtaining a search request, where the search request includes a query graph formed by a plurality of nodes and a plurality of edges between the plurality of nodes, each node represents an object, and each edge represents an association relationship between objects; determining a plurality of query subgraphs based on the query graph, where each query subgraph includes a group of nodes in the plurality of nodes and edges between the group of nodes, and the plurality of query subgraphs have at least one same node in the plurality of nodes; searching a target data graph in parallel for data subgraphs that respectively match the plurality of query subgraphs; and merging the data subgraphs that respectively match the plurality of query subgraphs, to determine a search result that matches the query graph.

Abstract: Various methods are provided for the generation of motion vectors in the context of 3D computer-generated images. In one example, a method includes generating, for each pixel of one or more objects to be rendered in a current frame, a 1-phase motion vector (MV1) and a 0-phase motion vector (MV0), each MV1 and MV0 having an associated depth value, to thereby form an MV1 texture and an MV0 texture, each MV0 determined based on a camera MV0 and an object MV0, and outputting MV1 texture and the MV0 texture for image processing.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for accelerated image rendering with motion compensation. In one embodiment, a method comprises calculating motion between a preceding image frame and a target image frame to be rendered, rendering a small image with a size smaller than a target size of the target image frame based on the calculated motion, and generating the target image frame at the target size based on the small image, the calculated motion, and a reference image frame. In this way, high-quality image frames for a video stream may be generated with a reduced amount of rendering for each frame, thereby reducing the overall processing resources dedicated to rendering as well as the power consumption for image rendering.

Abstract: The present application provides a mounting base, a battery and a power consuming device, which relate to the technical field of batteries. The mounting base may be configured to be connected to an end plate and an output electrode, and an insulating structure may be provided on one side of the end plate and configured to insulate the end plate from a battery cell. The mounting base may include a main body provided with a flow guiding groove on the side facing the insulating structure. The flow guiding groove may be configured to prevent an electrical connection between the output electrode and the end plate by means of a liquid between the main body and the insulating structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of crop protection. The present disclosure primarily relates to microcapsules comprising a polymeric shell wall and a water-immiscible core material comprising (i) an acetamide herbicide, (ii) diflufenican and (iii) an organic non-polar solvent. The present disclosure also relates to herbicidal compositions comprising these microcapsules, methods for preparing these microcapsules and methods of using these microcapsules and herbicidal compositions for controlling weeds.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a biomass molded floor includes steps of: (1) preparing a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) board and a wood-plastic board, wherein a density of the wood-plastic board is in a range of 0.87-0.90 g/cm3; (2) coating an upper surface of the wood-plastic board with an adhesive, bonding the wood-plastic board with the PVC board, wherein an area of the wood-plastic board is in a range of 1000 mm×1200 mm-1000 mm×1800 mm; and (3) performing molding after bonding, wherein parameters of the molding are: temperature in a range of 35-40° C., pressure in a range of 10-12 MPa, time in a range of 50-60 s.

Abstract: Described are a self-healing composition, and a preparation method for and an application of the composition. The composition is of a core-shell structure; the core contains a hydrogenated styrenic thermoplastic elastomer polymer and an inorganic filler; the shell contains a hydrophilic polymer; the composition has a density of 1.2-2 g/cm3, a water contact angle of no more than 90°, and a diesel oil and/or natural gas absorption expansion ratio of 5-15 times. By coating the hydrogenated styrenic thermoplastic elastomer and the inorganic filler with the hydrophilic (surface polarized) polymer, a core-shell structure is formed. When the composition is used for well cementing in an oil/gas field, the composition has a density and compatibility matching cement mortar and thus can form a uniform and stable cement slurry for well cementing in the oil/gas field, and has excellent oil/gas absorption expansion performance and thus can expand after absorbing oil/gas to perform self-healing.

Abstract: Compositions for improving plant health, the compositions comprising at least one water-soluble pesticide and at least one non-herbicidal water-insoluble agrochemical, are described. Also described are processes for preparing the compositions and methods of improving agronomic crop plant health using the compositions.

Abstract: Compositions for improving plant health, the compositions comprising at least one water-soluble pesticide and at least one non-herbicidal water-insoluble agrochemical, are described. Also described are processes for preparing the compositions and methods of improving agronomic crop plant health using the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to PDE9 inhibitors, their synthesis, and their use for treatment of benign prostate hyper-plasia, beta thalassemia, and sickle cell disease.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bio-light element, and a preparation method and use thereof. The bio-light element provided by the disclosure includes the following components in parts by mass: 15-35 parts of a jade, 20-40 parts of a stone needle, 20-35 parts of a silicon dioxide ore, and 10-25 parts of zinc oxide.

Abstract: Provided are a traditional Chinese medicine for dispersing lung qi and detoxicating, a preparation method therefor, use thereof, and an analysis method. The traditional Chinese medicine contains a traditional Chinese medicine active extract. The active extract is composed of a first extract and, a second extract, herein the first extract is a water extract or an alcohol-water extract of ephedra, bitter apricot seed, raw gypsum, coix seed, rhizome of swordlike atractylodes, patchouli, Polygonum cuspidatum, verbena, reed rhizome, lepidium seed, pummelo peel, and artemisia annua, the second extract is a water extract or an alcohol-water extract of licorice, and the first extract and the second extract are separately obtained. This traditional Chinese medicine may be used for treating coronavirus diseases, such as novel coronavirus pneumonia.

Abstract: An insulation tape, a battery unit, a battery, a method and apparatus for preparing a battery unit, and a power consuming apparatus are provided. In some embodiments, the insulation tape includes a bottom surface coverage area, and a plurality of first side surface coverage areas and a plurality of second side surface coverage areas which are alternately arranged. Each of edges of the bottom surface coverage area is connected to one of the first side surface coverage areas or one of the second side surface coverage areas; each of the first side surface coverage areas includes a bottom covering portion and two side surface overlapping portions, a bottom edge of the bottom covering portion being connected to one of the edges of the bottom surface coverage area.

Abstract: The present application provides a mounting base, a battery and a power consuming device, which relate to the technical field of batteries. The mounting base may be configured to be connected to an end plate and an output electrode, and an insulating structure may be provided on one side of the end plate and configured to insulate the end plate from a battery cell. The mounting base may include a main body provided with a flow guiding groove on the side facing the insulating structure. The flow guiding groove may be configured to prevent an electrical connection between the output electrode and the end plate by means of a liquid between the main body and the insulating structure.

Abstract: Herbicidal mixtures comprising an auxin herbicide and an adjuvant comprising a salt having a quaternary ammonium cation and/or a phosphonium cation are described. The adjuvant reduces the volatility of the auxin herbicide and/or counteracts the negative impact on the volatility of the auxin herbicide caused by the addition of a co-herbicide. Methods of preparing the herbicidal mixtures are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foamed article comprising a polymer composition wherein the polymer composition comprises a first heterophasic propylene copolymer and an inorganic filler. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said foamed article and to the use of the foamed article for the preparation of automotive parts.

Abstract: A fireproof and waterproof biomass floor and a manufacturing method therefor. The floor comprises, in parts by weight, 80-95 parts of a wood fiber, 5-20 parts of an additive, and 0-1 part of a pigment. The additive comprises the following raw material components in percentage by weight: a metal oxide: 10-20 wt %; a hydrochloride: 10-20 wt %; a non-metal oxide: 5-10 wt %; a weak acid: 5-10 wt %; a sulfate: 1-2 wt %; a phosphate: 1-2 wt %; and water: 36-68 wt %. The manufacturing method comprises: mixing the wood fiber, the additive, and the pigment; flatly laying the obtained mixture on a base plate; performing die pressing, and standing for 3-10 days; performing demolding; subjecting the obtained demolded plate to edge cutting, drying, sanding, assembling, hot pressing, cutting, curing, slotting, and silent pad pasting on the back face. The floor has the advantages of being fireproof, ultralow in water absorption thickness expansion rate, and ultralow in formaldehyde release amount.