Abstract: The disclosed and claimed subject matter relates to atomic layer deposition (ALD) of 2D MoX2 (X=S, Se or Te) utilizing one or more of MoO2Cl2 and MoO2Br2 as the Mo-precursor with alkyl-chalcogenide, alkyl-dichalcogenide, and/or dihydro-chalcogenide precursors while maintaining the process in a self-limiting-layer-synthesis growth mode or a self-limiting-layer-synthesis-like growth mode.

Abstract: An industrial integrated development environment (IDE) system includes device definition creation tools that can be used to select, configure, and add multiple device definitions to a control project using a single workflow. A device selection interface can be used to select multiple device definitions to be added to the project, and a device configuration interface can be used to set values of each device's configuration parameters. Upon completion of this device selection and configuration workflow, all selected device definitions and their associated configuration parameter values are added to the control project substantially simultaneously. The workflow allows the user to initially identify a parent device, backplane, or network to which the new devices will be assigned, or to add the new devices as unassigned devices and assign the new devices to a selected parent device, backplane, or network after creation.

Abstract: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are destroyed by oxidation in supercritical conditions. PFAS in water is concentrated in a reverse osmosis step and salt from the resulting solution is removed in supercritical conditions prior to destruction of PFAS in supercritical conditions.

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle managing system (VMS) and a task managing system (TMS). The VMS is configured to communicate to a selected vehicle and is configured to include a vehicle connection module (VCM) and a task allocation module (TAM). The VCM is configured to identify the selected vehicle based on a vehicle identifier of the selected vehicle. The TAM is configured to obtain a task order associated with the selected vehicle, where the task order defines one or more tasks to be performed on the selected vehicle. The TMS includes multiple task execution controllers (TECs) and a task scheduling controller (TSC). The TAM of the VMS is configured to provide the task order for the selected vehicle to the TSC, and the TSC is configured to assign the task order to a selected TEC, which executes the task order for the selected vehicle.

Abstract: A thermometer configured to detect a range of temperatures of a cooking surface includes a gauge including a first indicia and a second indicia, a thermometal operably connected to the gauge, and a stationary member defining a first aperture, the gauge configured to rotate relative to the stationary member. In response to the thermometal detecting a first range of temperatures, the gauge is configured to rotate relative to the stationary member to display the first indicia through the first aperture. In response to the thermometal detecting a second range of temperatures, the gauge is configured to rotate relative to the stationary member to display the second indicia through the first aperture.

Abstract: A method for providing cold energy to one or more industrial or commercial facilities from a liquid carbon dioxide receiving facility is provided. The method includes the steps of unloading liquid carbon dioxide to the receiving facility, storing liquid carbon dioxide in temporary storage, generating boil-off gas from the temporary storage due to heat ingress, pumping and heating liquid carbon dioxide for external use or permanent geologic storage, and utilizing at least some, and preferably substantially all, of the cold energy from the liquid carbon dioxide for cooling one or more processes in the one or more industrial or commercial facilities.

Abstract: In some implementations, a phase-shifting optical device includes a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) device, comprising: a substrate; an electrode layer disposed on the substrate; a mirror layer disposed on the electrode layer, wherein the mirror layer is configured to cause a phase shift of an optical beam; a set of stator teeth formed from at least a first portion of the mirror layer and at least a portion of the electrode layer, and a set of rotor teeth formed from at least a second portion of the mirror layer and disposed on a hinge and engaged with the set of stator teeth.

Abstract: A smart switching panel includes a plurality of switching elements each connected to both a primary power supply and a secondary power supply and to at least one electric load, a controller operatively connected to each of the plurality of switching elements, and a plurality of current sensors each in communication with the controller. Each of the plurality of switching elements is operable in a first condition and a second condition. The controller is operable to independently control a condition of each of the switching elements. Each of the current sensors is positioned between one of the switching elements and the at least one electric load associated with the switching element.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for corona detection using audio data are provided. In one example embodiment, the method includes obtaining, by one or more computing devices, audio data during at least one time interval, the time interval including a plurality of time windows; partitioning, by the one or more computing devices, the audio data into a plurality of window audio data each corresponding to a respective one of said time windows; and determining, by the one or more computing devices, a signal indicative of a presence of corona based at least in part on at least one window audio data relative to a remainder audio data.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an implant to an eye using a push rod and hydraulic fluid flow or pressure. An implant may be stored, advanced, and delivered to an eye using hydraulic fluid, which can be stored in the apparatus or a sterile container and delivered through the push rod. The plunger may rigidly advance the implant to a sealed position in a first phase, and then the implant may be advanced into the eye via hydraulic pressure or fluid flow in a second phase.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting and identifying arcing are disclosed. A method of detecting arcing includes obtaining data indicative of voltage and data indicative of current, determining a waveform of a cycle of a primary load current according to the data indicative of current, determining at least one noise signal according to the determined waveform of a cycle of the primary load current and the data indicative of current, determining a probability density of the noise signal according to a time window, and comparing the probability density of the noise signal with at least one model probability density.

Abstract: A computing device and methods of making and using a computing device having machine learning capabilities to analyze course text content based on prompting to generate a list of course learning objectives, and in particular embodiments, having machine learning capabilities to analyze presentation content text against each of the course learning objectives to generate a course competency score with supportive reasoning for each course learning objective and an overall presentation score.

Abstract: This document provides multiblock copolymers comprising: at least one block obtained from a polyester having an average MN of from about 2,000 to about 200,000, wherein the polyester contains one or more terephthalate units; and at least one block obtained from a polyolefin having an average MN of from about 2,000 to about 200,000. This document further provides methods of making and using the multiblock copolymers, and multilayer films, polymer blends, and molded articles comprising the multiblock copolymers.

Abstract: A refrigeration unit includes a cabinet and a first evaporator assembly. The first evaporator assembly is operable between an uninstalled condition and an installed condition. In the uninstalled condition, the first evaporator assembly is not assembled with the cabinet. In the installed condition, the first evaporator assembly is assembled with the cabinet. The first evaporator assembly includes a first evaporator, a first suction line connected to the first evaporator at a first suction line joint, and a first capillary tube connected to the first evaporator at a first capillary tube joint. The first suction line joint and the first capillary tube joint of the first evaporator assembly are leak testable in the uninstalled condition of the first evaporator assembly.

Abstract: An insulation panel assembly for a refrigeration unit includes a first panel, a second panel coupled to the first panel, an evacuation hub defining an evacuation port that extends from an inlet to an outlet and a groove that extends around the inlet, and a conduit engaged with the evacuation hub. The second panel defines an aperture and includes a protruding surround that extends around the aperture. The evacuation hub is positioned such that the inlet is aligned with the aperture defined by the second panel and the groove receives the protruding surround of the second panel therein. Further, the conduit extends into the evacuation port via the outlet.

Abstract: Provided are genetically engineered induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and derivative cells thereof expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and methods of using the same. Also provided are compositions, polypeptides, vectors, and methods of manufacturing.

Abstract: A vehicle ECU receives an ECU update package from a remote source. The ECU verifies a first timestamp included with the ECU update package postdates a second timestamp stored onboard the vehicle in conjunction with a last-successful update of the ECU and obtains a unique vehicle identifier from the vehicle bus. The ECU obtains secure configuration data for the ECU included in a payload of the update package and calculates a first hash value using at least the unique vehicle identifier and the secure configuration data. Also, the ECU validates the update package based on comparison of the first hash value matching a second hash value included in the update package and, responsive to the first timestamp post-dating the second timestamp and validation of the update package, modifies the ECU through use of the secure configuration data.