Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing sodium-catalyzed iron-aluminum inorganic catalyst for catalyzing a hydrogenation reaction of carbon dioxide. The method of preparing sodium-catalyzed iron-aluminum inorganic catalyst includes: a first step of mixing a precipitant solution formed by dissolving a basic precipitant with a reaction solution formed by dissolving an iron (Fe) precursor material and an aluminum (Al) precursor material, thereby forming a suspension solution; a second step of aging the suspension solution; a third step of separating powder from the aged suspension solution; a fourth step of drying the separated powder and then performing a first heat treatment, thereby forming first catalyst powder; and a fifth step of adding and stirring the first catalyst powder and a sodium precursor material to water and evaporating the water and then performing a second heat treatment, thereby preparing a sodium-introduced iron-aluminum inorganic catalyst.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled shipper for shipping diagnostic blood samples is disclosed. The shipper must remain at a temperature between 6° C. and 37° C. for up to 24 hours while in transit. The shipper includes identical mating PCM blow-molded bottles which enclose and protect diagnostic blood sample vials. Identical mating clamshell insulating containers further enclose and protect the PCM bottles. Both the bottles and clamshell containers can be re-used. A dual PCM liquid suspension is utilized in the PCM bottles and is preconditioned and stored at a single temperature.

Abstract: A method for steam cracking of a hydrocarbon feed is disclosed. The method can include heating a hydrocarbon feed stream with a first quench water stream to form a heated hydrocarbon feed stream and a second quench water stream having a temperature lower than the first quench water stream, steam cracking the heated hydrocarbon feed stream to form a cracked stream comprising cracked gases, contacting the cracked stream with a quench water to form a gaseous stream comprising quenched cracked gases and a crude water stream comprising heated quench water and pyrolysis gasoline, and separating the crude water stream to form the first quench water stream.

Abstract: A method for steam cracking of a hydrocarbon feed is disclosed. The method can include heating a hydrocarbon feed stream with a first quench water stream to form a heated hydrocarbon feed stream and a second quench water stream having a temperature lower than the first quench water stream, steam cracking the heated hydrocarbon feed stream to form a cracked stream comprising cracked gases, contacting the cracked stream with a quench water to form a gaseous stream comprising quenched cracked gases and a crude water stream comprising heated quench water and pyrolysis gasoline, and separating the crude water stream to form the first quench water stream.

Abstract: A plurality of instances of probe data are received and used to generate a plurality of probe trajectories. A set of selected probe trajectories is defined using spatial familiarity sampling wherein a familiarity score is determined for each instance of probe data of a probe trajectory based on a familiarity model corresponding to already selected probe trajectories. A least familiar familiarity score for a probe trajectory is identified from the familiarity scores determined for the probe trajectory and a determination of whether the probe trajectory is included in the set of selected probe trajectories is performed based on the least familiar familiarity score for the probe trajectory. Only the probe trajectories of the set of selected probe trajectories are map-matched. The map-matched probe trajectories are then used to generate traffic and/or map information/data which is provided to consumer apparatuses for use in performing navigation functions, for example.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled shipper for shipping diagnostic blood samples is disclosed. The shipper must remain at a temperature between 6° C. and 37° C. for up to 24 hours while in transit. The shipper includes identical mating PCM blow-molded bottles which enclose and protect diagnostic blood sample vials. Identical mating clamshell insulating containers further enclose and protect the PCM bottles. Both the bottles and clamshell containers can be re-used. A dual PCM liquid suspension is utilized in the PCM bottles and is preconditioned and stored at a single temperature.

Abstract: A dual PCM liquid suspension is formed by blending a liquid phase change material having a first phase change temperature, a microencapsulated phase change material having a second phase change temperature, a thickening agent, and a surfactant and heating the blended materials for a period of time to form a permanent liquid suspension. PCM liquid suspension behaves as a viscous liquid and may be filled in PCM bottles with conventional liquid filling equipment. The PCM liquid suspension may be preconditioned and stored at a single temperature.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing nylon having triple shape memory effects, comprising the steps of generating amino acid, containing a biomass-derived pyrrolidone group, by using itaconic acid and a diamine; and generating a nylon copolymer by reacting the amino acid containing the pyrrolidone group and an ?, ?-aliphatic amino acid. Therefore, provided is a bionylon having triple shape memory effects, capable of shape deformation, fixing and recovery through two steps and adjusting shape recovery temperature to a desired level by controlling the content of a reactant.

Abstract: Provided are methods for generating a workflow of a healthcare professional and methods of generating graphical user interfaces (GUI) that display the workflow of the healthcare professional. A workflow of a healthcare professional may include an ordered list of healthcare events associated with the healthcare professional. Each healthcare event in the ordered list may request the attention of the healthcare professional or may provide an indication that the healthcare professional should complete some associated work. Healthcare events may include tasks for the healthcare professional, alerts such as new lab results for patients, scheduled appointments with patients, or appointment requests from patients. The workflow may provide a healthcare professional with, in one user interface all, substantially all, or a majority of the healthcare events that the healthcare professional should be aware to perform their job.

Abstract: A plurality of instances of probe data are received and used to generate a plurality of probe trajectories. A set of selected probe trajectories is defined using spatial familiarity sampling wherein a familiarity score is determined for each instance of probe data of a probe trajectory based on a familiarity model corresponding to already selected probe trajectories. A least familiar familiarity score for a probe trajectory is identified from the familiarity scores determined for the probe trajectory and a determination of whether the probe trajectory is included in the set of selected probe trajectories is performed based on the least familiar familiarity score for the probe trajectory. Only the probe trajectories of the set of selected probe trajectories are map-matched. The map-matched probe trajectories are then used to generate traffic and/or map information/data which is provided to consumer apparatuses for use in performing navigation functions, for example.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes thin, high-stiffness laminates, portable electronic device housings including the same, and methods for making such laminates and portable electronic device housings. Some laminates include two or more laminae, each having fibers dispersed within a matrix material, wherein the laminate has a width, a length that is perpendicular to the width, the length being between approximately 1.25 and approximately 1.80 times the width, a thickness that is perpendicular to each of the width and the length, the thickness being between approximately 1.0 mm and approximately 1.5 mm, and a first flexural rigidity along the width and a second flexural rigidity along the length, the second flexural rigidity being 10 to 30 times the first flexural rigidity.

Abstract: A process is provided for forming a rapid-hardening inorganic foam, based on the reaction of the following two components: (a) a solid component in the form of a reactive powder having at the same time structure-building and pore-forming properties, and (b) a liquid component in the form of an alkali metal silicate (water glass). The reactive powder contains the essential constituents: 45-65% by weight aluminum oxide, 10-20% by weight aluminum nitride, and 5-15% by weight metallic aluminum. The alkali metal silicate has a molar ratio of silicon oxide to metal oxide of 1.0 to 2.2. The two components are mixed in a weight ratio of powder to liquid component of 0.5 to 2 to give a paste from which a foamed body having a bulk density of less than 0.7 g/cm3 is then formed in an exothermal reaction within less than 10 minutes.

Abstract: Azadirachta indica cell suspension culture is used to metabolize dianabol to yield potent anticarcinogenic 17?-hydroxy-17?-methyl-5?-androst-1-en-3-one, which can also be synthesized.

Abstract: Azadirachta indica cell suspension culture is used to metabolize dianabol to yield potent anticarcinogenic 17?-hydroxy-17?-methyl-5?-androst-1-en-3-one, which can also be synthesized.

Abstract: A thin electronic reader device is provided. The electronic reader device may have a reduced thickness. The device may comprise a top case housing having a front side and a back side. The device may also comprise a bottom case housing having a front side and a back side. The front side of the bottom case housing may be removably attached to the back side of the top case housing. The device may further comprise an electronic paper display nested within the top case housing. The electronic paper display may be adapted to display viewable images. The device may additionally comprise an interactive screen that may be affixed to the front side of the top case housing. The interactive screen may be adapted to overlie the electronic paper display.