Abstract: The present invention relates to use of naphthenieNaphthenic imidazoline can be used in inhibiting formation of natural gas hydrate, and a A composition containing the same. The composition comprisescontains the naphthenic imidazoline and modified polysaccharide. The modified polysaccharide may be cationic amylose.

Abstract: Compressed ultrafast photography (CUP) techniques that produce spatially encoded images from a first series of images where each spatially encoded image has first and second views of an image of the first series of images superimposed with a pseudo-random binary spatial pattern, that transform the first view and/or the second view such that the first view is rotated 180° relative to second view, that deflect each spatially encoded image by a temporal deflection distance that varies as a function of time-of-arrival, and that integrate the spatially encoded images into a CUP image.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a preparation method of a composite coating for a resin matrix composite, comprising the following steps: preparing ceramic-resin composite powders which comprise Al2O3 ceramic, a thermosetting resin and a curing agent and are semi-thermosetting resin powders; and respectively spraying pure Al2O3 ceramic powders and the composite powders on the surface of the resin matrix composite by supersonic atmospheric plasma spraying to form a ceramic-resin composite coating, wherein the pure Al2O3 ceramic powders are fed into jet flow in a manner of feeding powder inside a spray gun, and the composite powders are fed into jet flow in a manner of feeding powder outside the spray gun. Correspondingly, the disclosure also provides a preparation device of a composite coating for a resin matrix composite.

Abstract: Photoacoustic imaging techniques that deliver diffuse light in transmission mode to the brain and detect acoustic waves transmitted through an acoustic window in the skull.

Abstract: The present invention provides a large-effective-mode-area low-loss optical fiber with optimized cladding components, which comprises a core layer and a cladding comprising, from the inside to the outside, a first sinking layer, a second sinking layer, an optional third sinking layer, and an outer cladding. In the present invention, phosphorus and aluminum are co-doped in the optical fiber cladding, to form a tetrahedron [AlPO4] in glass, thus optimizing the viscosity of the cladding while effectively reducing the refractive index of the cladding, without causing increased hydrogen loss. The process is simple, and highly repeatable.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the field of biotechnology, and specifically discloses the use of SlBIN2 gene in regulating fruit ripening and carotenoid synthesis in tomato. The nucleotide sequence of the SlBIN2 gene is set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1. Knockout of SlBIN2 gene promotes the accumulation of carotenoids in tomato fruits.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful as inhibitors of PDK1. The present invention also provides compositions thereof, and methods of treating PDK1-mediated diseases.

Abstract: Provided are a high-performance composite coating and a preparation method and use thereof, which relates to the field of composite coating materials. The method includes steps: (1) ball milling a Cu powder, a Ti3AlC2 powder, an organic adhesive, a dispersant, and water to obtain a mixed slurry; (2) subjecting the mixed slurry obtained in step (1) to spray granulation to obtain granules, and sintering the granules to obtain a composite powder; and (3) spraying the composite powder obtained in step (2) onto a substrate material to obtain the high-performance composite coating.

Abstract: Among the various aspects described herein is the provision of systems and methods of cross-ray ultrasound tomography. In some embodiments, a cross-ray ultrasound tomography system utilizes an ultrasonic emitter configured to emit one or more ultrasonic waves and an ultrasonic detector array configured to generate one or more radio frequency signals in response to detecting ultrasonic waves. The ultrasonic emitter and the ultrasonic detector array are configured such that the one or more ultrasonic waves are emitted by the ultrasonic emitter at an angle to a focal plane of the ultrasonic detector array.

Abstract: A probe for use with an imaging system, including a scanning device configured to receive a first light beam from a light source, a beam-divider configured to split the first light beam into a plurality of second light beams, and a focusing device configured to focus each of the second light beams on respective locations in an object of interest is disclosed.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of systems and methods of imaging using photoacoustic computed tomography through an ergodic relay having an integrated single-element ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of systems and methods of imaging using photoacoustic computed tomography.

Abstract: A method of using a catheter assembly for inserting in a fluid filled space in a body includes providing a main body having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is positioned within the fluid filled space. The second end portion is adjusted to extend outwardly from the fluid filled space when the first end portion is positioned within the fluid filled space. A catheter tip is connected to the second end portion of the main body. The catheter tip includes a housing having a cavity defined therein and a rotating element positioned within the fluid filled space. The rotating element is rotated within the cavity of the housing to impart movement of the first end portion of the main body within the fluid filled space.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an aluminosilicate glass composition, aluminosilicate glass and a preparation method therefor and application thereof. Based on the total molar weight of the aluminosilicate glass composition, the aluminosilicate glass composition comprises, by oxide, 67-74 mol % of SiO2, 10-15 mol % of Al2O3, 0-5 mol % of B2O3, 1-10 mol % of MgO, 1-10 mol % of CaO, 0-3 mol % of SrO, 2-8 mol % of BaO, 0.1-4 mol % of ZnO, 0.1-4 mol % of RE2O3 and less than 0.05 mol % of R2O, wherein RE represents rare earth elements, and R represents alkali metals.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a fast-scanning optical-resolution photoacoustic (fsOR-PAE) endoscope for imaging vasculature within tissues in vivo that includes an ultrasonic transducer and a scanning mirror within a lumen of an elongate casing. The scanning mirror is configured to direct the laser pulses from the pulsed laser source to a focal spot outside the casing in a scanning pattern via an imaging window formed in the casing. The scanning mirror is further configured to direct a plurality of photoacoustic signals from the focal spot to the ultrasonic transducer via the imaging window.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of systems and methods of imaging using photoacoustic computed tomography.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward monoclonal antibodies that bind to death receptor 4 and/or death receptor 5, a pharmaceutical composition comprising same, and methods of treatment comprising administering such a pharmaceutical composition to a patient.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of systems and methods of phase-sensitive compressed ultrafast photography.

Abstract: Photoacoustic computed tomography of blood flow methods and systems that reconstruct photoacoustic images, use a spatiotemporal filter to extract at least one blood component from the images, and estimate blood flow measurements from the at least one blood component.