Abstract: A measuring device of Chinese medicine granules includes a dispensing tray, a fixed discharging cover, a discharging driving cover, and a discharging anti-blocking structure mounted coaxially. The dispensing tray, the fixed discharging cover, and the discharging driving cover are provided with storage holes, measuring holes, and discharging holes, respectively. The discharging anti-blocking structure includes a bottom case, a briquetting holder, an anti-blocking briquette, a spring, and a cover. The bottom case is fixed on the dispensing tray and offsets from the storage hole. The bottom case is provided with dispensing holes therein positioned corresponding to the discharging holes. Each of the dispensing holes is provided with one anti-blocking briquette therein. The briquetting holder is connected to the anti-blocking briquette and is disposed in the bottom case. The spring is sleeved on the briquetting holder and is in contact with the cover.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a measuring device of Chinese medicine granules, which includes a dispensing tray, a fixed discharging cover, a discharging driving cover, and a discharging anti-blocking structure mounted coaxially. The dispensing tray, the fixed discharging cover, and the discharging driving cover are provided with storage holes, measuring holes, and discharging holes, respectively. The discharging anti-blocking structure includes a bottom case, a briquetting holder, an anti-blocking briquette, a spring, and a cover. The bottom case is fixed on the dispensing tray and offsets from the storage hole. The bottom case is provided with dispensing holes therein positioned corresponding to the discharging holes. Each of the dispensing holes is provided with one anti-blocking briquette therein. The briquetting holder is connected to the anti-blocking briquette and is disposed in the bottom case. The spring is sleeved on the briquetting holder and is in contact with the cover.

Abstract: A load-bearing bone fixation composite includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of polymer fibers aligned along a common axis and disposed in the polymer matrix, wherein the polymer matrix binds the surface of the polymer fibers, and a plurality of high aspect ratio nanorods coating at least a portion of each of the polymer fibers, wherein the long axis of at least a portion of the nanorods is aligned with the common axis, and wherein the high aspect nanorods have an aspect ratio of 10 or greater. Further included is a bone fixation device including the foregoing composite. A method of bone fixation comprises affixing the foregoing composite to a site of a load-bearing bone fracture, or maxillofacial bone fracture. Also included are methods of making the composites.

Abstract: A bone-repair composite includes a core and a sheath. The core is a first primary unit including a combination of a first set of yarns coated with a calcium phosphate mineral layer. The first set of yarns being made from a first group of one or more polymers. The sheath is a second primary unit a combination of a second set of yarns or one or more polymer coatings. The second set of yarns being made from a second group of one or more polymers, wherein the composite is made by covering the core with the sheath, and the composite is compression molded to allow the sheath to bond to the core. The bone-repair composite has a bending modulus comparable to that of a mammalian bone, such that the ratio of the core to the sheath is provided to maximize the mechanical strength of the bone-repair composite to mimic the mammalian bone.

Abstract: A bone-repair composite includes a core and a sheath. The core is a first primary unit including a combination of a first set of yarns coated with a calcium phosphate mineral layer. The first set of yarns being made from a first group of one or more polymers. The sheath is a second primary unit a combination of a second set of yarns or one or more polymer coatings. The second set of yarns being made from a second group of one or more polymers, wherein the composite is made by covering the core with the sheath, and the composite is compression molded to allow the sheath to bond to the core. The bone-repair composite has a bending modulus comparable to that of a mammalian bone, such that the ratio of the core to the sheath is provided to maximize the mechanical strength of the bone-repair composite to mimic the mammalian bone.

Abstract: Ceramic/structural protein composite scaffolds and their preparation in a simple one-step process are shown.

Abstract: Described herein are novel methods of producing collagen-apatite (Col-Ap) scaffolds that exhibit a unique, anisotropic multi-level lamellar structure in which nano and submicron pores in each lamellae and macro pores are co-aligned.

Abstract: Involved is a method for controlling the pest Sesamia inferens, comprising a step of contacting Sesamia inferens with Cry1F protein. Sesamia inferens is controlled by the Cry1F protein having pesticidal activity against Sesamia inferens, which is produced in the plants. Compared with the agricultural control, chemical control and biology control currently used in prior art, the present invention can protect the whole plant during whole growth period from the harm of Sesamia inferen. Furthermore, it causes no pollution and no residue and provides a stable and thorough control effect. Also it is simple, convenient and economic.

Abstract: Described herein are novel methods of producing collagen-apatite (Col-Ap) scaffolds that exhibit a unique, anisotropic multi-level lamellar structure in which nano and submicron pores in each lamellae and macro pores are co-aligned.

Abstract: Ceramic/structural protein composites and methods of preparation are disclosed, including coatings and films. Ceramic/structural protein coatings can be fabricated on the surface of substrates, including the surface of implantable medical devices.

Abstract: Ceramic/structural protein composites and methods of preparation are disclosed, including coatings and films. Ceramic/structural protein coatings can be fabricated on the surface of substrates, including the surface of implantable medical devices.

Abstract: A ceramic coating with gradient density/porosity and/or incorporated biologically active agents can be fabricated on the surface of substrates, including the surface of implantable medical devices.

Abstract: A ceramic coating with gradient density/porosity and/or incorporated biologically active agents can be fabricated on the surface of substrates, including the surface of implantable medical devices.

Abstract: An artificial bone composite structure is provided. This structure includes a fibrous matrix that itself includes a plurality of fibers. Also, the structure includes a plurality of hydroxyapatite (HA) particles. These particles are dispersed within the fibrous matrix. Also, the HA particles have controlled size and aspect ratios and are aligned along long axes of the fibers. In some instances, the fibers include poly-(L-lactic acid) (PLLA).

Abstract: An artificial bone composite structure is provided. This structure includes a fibrous matrix that itself includes a plurality of fibers. Also, the structure includes a plurality of hydroxyapatite (HA) particles. These particles are dispersed within the fibrous matrix. Also, the HA particles have controlled size and aspect ratios and are aligned along long axes of the fibers. In some instances, the fibers include poly-(L-lactic acid) (PLLA).

Abstract: Ceramic/structural protein composites and methods of preparation are disclosed, including coatings and films. Ceramic/structural protein coatings can be fabricated on the surface of substrates, including the surface of implantable medical devices.

Abstract: Ceramic/structural protein composite scaffolds and their preparation in a simple one-step process are shown.

Abstract: An artificial bone composite structure is provided. This structure includes a fibrous matrix that itself includes a plurality of fibers. Also, the structure includes a plurality of hydroxyapatite (HA) particles. These particles are dispersed within the fibrous matrix. Also, the HA particles have controlled size and aspect ratios and are aligned along long axes of the fibers. In some instances, the fibers include poly-(L-lactic acid) (PLLA).

Abstract: A bone-repair composite includes a core and a sheath. The core is a first primary unit including a combination of a first set of yarns coated with a calcium phosphate mineral layer. The first set of yarns being made from a first group of one ore more polymers. The sheath is a second primary unit a combination of a second set of yarns or one or more polymer coatings. The second set of yarns being made from a second group of one or more polymers, wherein the composite is made by covering the core with the sheath, and the composite is compression molded to allow the sheath to bond to the core. The bone-repair composite has a bending modulus comparable to that of a mammalian bone, such that the ratio of the core to the sheath is provided to maximize the mechanical strength of the bone-repair composite to mimic the mammalian bone.

Abstract: A ceramic coating with gradient density/porosity and/or incorporated biologically active agents can be fabricated on the surface of substrates, including the surface of implantable medical devices.