Abstract: A method for predicting yield and composition changes during urea inclusion fractionation to select a fatty acid methyl ester source for biofuel. The method can include heating a solid urea inclusion compound to a decomposition temperature, allowing the solid urea inclusion compound to decompose, heating again to a melting temperature, allowing the solid urea to melt, cooling to the decomposition temperature, and cooling again to a temperature below the decomposition temperature. Each heating, cooling, decomposing, and melting step can have its change in enthalpy and entropy recorded. A thermodynamic model can be calculated using the recorded changes in enthalpy and entropy. The thermodynamic model can predict a yield and composition of the solid urea inclusion compound and can be used to select a fatty acid methyl ester source using the predicted yield and composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an integrated rotary cutting tool manufacturing device and method, the integrated rotary cutting tool manufacturing device comprises a workpiece transfer device, a machine body, a feeding device, grinding devices and a discharge device. The grinding devices comprise a rough grinding device used for carrying out primary grinding on a vertically arranged workpiece and a fine grinding device used for carrying out secondary grinding on the vertically arranged workpiece. The integrated rotary cutting tool manufacturing device is adopted by the rotary cutting tool manufacturing method. The device according to the present disclosure is compact in structure, high in machining efficiency and precision, and low in costs, the maximum values, the minimum values and the average values of the roundness and the concentricity of machined micro drill bits are closer to the standard values, and the stabilization process capability indexes of the roundness.

Abstract: An infrared imaging unit. The infrared imaging unit includes an infrared detector and a heat insulation assembly, the heat insulation assembly being disposed on one side of the infrared detector, the heat insulation assembly being used to isolate a heat transfer in the infrared imaging unit to the infrared detector.

Abstract: Antibodies specific to MUC18 (a.k.a. MCAM or CD146) and uses thereof for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes are provided. Also provided herein are chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) comprising an extracellular antigen-binding fragment that binds MUC18 and immune cells expressing such.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for real-time mapping in a movable object environment. A real-time mapping system can include at least an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprising a propulsion system, a main body coupled to the propulsion system and a payload assembly coupled to the main body via a payload port, wherein the payload assembly is configured to couple to the payload port and support a scanning sensor and a positioning sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for integration of drilling and interference-fit pin insertion. The apparatus includes a station switching module, a spindle module, and a pin insertion module. The station switching module is configured to drill and countersink a panel connecting hole. The pin insertion module is configured for interference-fit pin insertion of a hi-lock bolt. Hence, by using the apparatus, after the drilling of a hole to be drilled is completed, the station switching module is rotated by a fixed angle so that station states of the spindle module and the pin insertion module can be switched, the interference-fit pin insertion of the hi-lock bolts can be completed, and the anti-fatigue property and assembly efficiency can be improved.

Abstract: Preparation of high-performance antimicrobial agent based on ZnO/GODs-PEI composites. Nano ZnO is regarded as the effective antibacterial agents because of its distinctive photocatalytic properties. However, the fast recombination of photo-generated electrons and holes on the surface of ZnO seriously affects antibacterial activities. Therefore, numerous methods such as controlling the size and morphology of ZnO, doping metal and nonmetal ions, coupling semiconductor, constructing heterojunction and surface modification have been used to increase the activity of ZnO. The application aims to synthesize a stable low-dimensional ZnO/GQD aqueous with excellent dispersity and enhanced absorption to further improve its antibacterial activities. Hence, amphiphilic polyethylenimine-functionalized graphene quantum dots (GQD-PEI) was prepared firstly, which was then used to transfer ZnO NPs to water to obtain water-soluble ZnO/GODs-PEI composites.

Abstract: Preparation of high-performance antimicrobial agent based on ZnO/GQD-PEI nanocomposites. Nano ZnO is regarded as the effective antibacterial agents because of its distinctive photocatalytic properties. However, the fast recombination of photo-generated electrons and holes on the surface of ZnO seriously affects antibacterial activities. Therefore, numerous methods such as controlling the size and morphology of ZnO, doping metal and nonmetal ions, coupling semiconductor, constructing heterojunction and surface modification have been used to increase the activity of ZnO. The application aims to synthesize a stable low-dimensional ZnO/GQD aqueous with excellent dispersity and enhanced absorption to further improve its antibacterial activities. Hence, amphiphilic polyethylenimine-functionalized graphene quantum dots (GQD-PEI) was prepared firstly, which was then used to transfer ZnO NPs to water to obtain water-soluble ZnO/GQD-PEI nanocomposites.

Abstract: Disclosed is a malononitrile oxime ether compound having a novel structure as shown in the general formula I. Respective substituents in the general formula I as defined in the specification. The compound of the general formula I exhibits an excellent microbicidal activity, and can effectively prevent and treat plant diseases caused by bacteria and fungi. Also provided is a use of the compound of the general formula I as a microbicide in the agricultural and other fields.

Abstract: Disclosed is a malononitrile oxime ether compound having a novel structure as shown in the general formula I. Respective substituents in the general formula I as defined in the specification. The compound of the general formula I exhibits an excellent microbicidal activity, and can effectively prevent and treat plant diseases caused by bacteria and fungi. Also provided is a use of the compound of the general formula I as a microbicide in the agricultural and other fields.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an integrated rotary cutting tool manufacturing device and method, the integrated rotary cutting tool manufacturing device comprises a workpiece transfer device, a machine body, a feeding device, grinding devices and a discharge device. The grinding devices comprise a rough grinding device used for carrying out primary grinding on a vertically arranged workpiece and a fine grinding device used for carrying out secondary grinding on the vertically arranged workpiece. The integrated rotary cutting tool manufacturing device is adopted by the rotary cutting tool manufacturing method. The device according to the present disclosure is compact in structure, high in machining efficiency and precision, and low in costs, the maximum values, the minimum values and the average values of the roundness and the concentricity of machined micro drill bits are closer to the standard values, and the stabilization process capability indexes of the roundness.

Abstract: An injectable tissue engineered cartilage in vitro construction apparatus, comprising an incubator (1), a centrifugal device arranged in the incubator (1), and a control system for controlling a temperature in the incubator (1) and an action of the centrifugal device. The centrifugal device comprises a centrifuge, a container base (2) mounted onto the centrifuge, a dosing system for adding preparation reagent, and a stirring system for stirring the reagent. With a controller (17) and a pH sensor (16), a measured pH value will be transmitted by the pH sensor (16) to the controller (17) in real time. The controller (17) controls an action of a driving mechanism via a control module II (21), to drive a piston rod to add NaOH solution into a container tank (6). When the pH value of the solution falls in a predetermined range, the driving mechanism is stopped, to precisely control the pH value of the solution.

Abstract: An injectable tissue engineered cartilage in vitro construction apparatus, comprising an incubator (1), a centrifugal device arranged in the incubator (1), and a control system for controlling a temperature in the incubator (1) and an action of the centrifugal device. The centrifugal device comprises a centrifuge, a container base (2) mounted onto the centrifuge, a dosing system for adding preparation reagent, and a stirring system for stirring the reagent. With a controller (17) and a pH sensor (16), a measured pH value will be transmitted by the pH sensor (16) to the controller (17) in real time. The controller (17) controls an action of a driving mechanism via a control module II (21), to drive a piston rod to add NaOH solution into a container tank (6). When the pH value of the solution falls in a predetermined range, the driving mechanism is stopped, to precisely control the pH value of the solution.

Abstract: A method for predicting onset of liquid phase to solid phase transition of a mixture including a plurality of fatty acid methyl esters components. The method includes identifying chemical and molecular structure of each component of the mixture, calculating activity coefficients for each component in a liquid phase and a solid phase, calculating chemical potential for each component in the liquid phase and in the solid phase at a predetermined temperature and a predetermined pressure, and calculating the cloud point of the mixture. A system for carrying out the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and a meeting terminal for adjusting meeting place cameras in a remote presentation meeting system are disclosed. The method includes: determining a site to be tested in a meeting place (S202), wherein the site to be tested includes an intersection of the ideal boundary of depth of field of the meeting place and the ideal shooting boundary of the corresponding camera; determining the ideal imaging data of a reference object on the site to be tested (S204); acquiring, by the camera, actual imaging data of the reference object arranged on the site to be tested (S206); comparing the actual imaging data with the ideal imaging data and determining the range of needed adjustment of the camera according to the result of the comparison (S208) so as to make the actual imaging data of the reference object accord with the ideal imaging data.

Abstract: A multi-picture synthesizing method in a conference television system is disclosed by the present invention. The method includes: synthesizing multiple pictures into a bottom layer of a multi-picture image according to a preset multi-picture layout, creating at least one layer of image layer over a bottom layer of a multi-picture image, creating at least one image frame in each image layer, and adjusting a pre-output picture corresponding to the image frame according to output characteristics of each image frame, and outputting the pre-output picture into the corresponding image frame. The present invention further discloses a multi-picture synthesizing apparatus in a conference television system. According to the technical scheme of the present invention, the multi-picture synthesizing of a conference television system is implemented flexibly and simply.

Abstract: A method for predicting onset of liquid phase to solid phase transition of a mixture including a plurality of fatty acid methyl esters components. The method includes identifying chemical and molecular structure of each component of the mixture, calculating activity coefficients for each component in a liquid phase and a solid phase, calculating chemical potential for each component in the liquid phase and in the solid phase at a predetermined temperature and a predetermined pressure, and calculating the cloud point of the mixture. A system for carrying out the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and a meeting terminal for adjusting meeting place cameras in a remote presentation meeting system are disclosed. The method includes: determining a site to be tested in a meeting place (S202), wherein the site to be tested includes an intersection of the ideal boundary of depth of field of the meeting place and the ideal shooting boundary of the corresponding camera; determining the ideal imaging data of a reference object on the site to be tested (S204); acquiring, by the camera, actual imaging data of the reference object arranged on the site to be tested (S206); comparing the actual imaging data with the ideal imaging data and determining the range of needed adjustment of the camera according to the result of the comparison (S208) so as to make the actual imaging data of the reference object accord with the ideal imaging data.

Abstract: A catalyst includes a carrier of essentially hafnia, up to an equal part zirconia, and optionally additional stabilizers, upon the surface of which is deposited an active metal suitable to promote the reaction of propellants to be used in gas generators and thrusters.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the invention relates to small molecule autophagy inhibitors of the formula (I), and their use for treatment and prevention of cancers and acute pancreatitis. As disclosed herein, a small molecule inhibitor of autophagy was been identified from an image-based screen in a known bioactive library. It was found that this autophagy inhibitor functions by promoting the degradation of type III PI3 kinase complex which is required for initiating autophagy. Medicinal chemistry studies led to small molecular autophagy inhibitors with improved potency and selectivity.