Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of methods for isolating rare earth elements (REEs) and radioisotopes from coal combustion products, such as fly ash. In particular embodiments, lanthanides, Al, Sc, Y, or compounds comprising lanthanides, AI, Sc, Y, or any combination thereof; or actinides can be isolated using the methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: An application for the identification of medication and the recording of a dosage of such medication is disclosed. An image of an unidentified medicine, such as self-administered medication or a medicament device, is captured from an image sensor on a mobile computing device. The type of medicine is determined based on the captured image. An input interface is displayed to accept a dosage input of the determined medicine. The dosage input of the determined medicine is recorded.

Abstract: The present invention provides modified cycloalkyne compounds; and method of use of such compounds in modifying biomolecules. The present invention features a cycloaddition reaction that can be carried out under physiological conditions. In general, the invention involves reacting a modified cycloalkyne with an azide moiety on a target biomolecule, generating a covalently modified biomolecule. The selectivity of the reaction and its compatibility with aqueous environments provide for its application in vivo (e.g., on the cell surface or intracellularly) and in vitro (e.g., synthesis of peptides and other polymers, production of modified (e.g., labeled) amino acids).

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a material composition of a specimen and for cross-sectioning of the specimen. The system includes an imaging system, a femtosecond laser source, and optionally, a synchronized CO2 injection system. The imaging system is configured to capture image data of a surface of the specimen that has been etched by the laser. A machine learning model is applied to determine a predicted material composition of the specimen based at least in part on the image data. The machine learning model is trained to receive as input the image data and/or one or more quantified surface texture parameters determined from the image data and to produce as output an indication of a predicted material composition. A laser-based milling system is configured to use these material composition detection mechanisms to automatically determine when the laser system has milled through a first layer of a specimen and reached a second layer, and to adjust the operation of the milling system in response.

Abstract: A resealable shaving solid applicator comprising an upper section, a support for a shaving solid, a shaving solid, and a lower section is provided. The support for a shaving solid may comprise one or more resilient tabs for engaging a shaving solid to form a mounted shaving solid. Methods for introducing a shaving solid into a resealable shaving solid frame to form a resealable shaving solid applicator are also provided herein.

Abstract: A resealable shaving solid applicator comprising an upper section, a support for a shaving solid, a shaving solid, and a lower section is provided. The support for a shaving solid may comprise one or more resilient tabs for engaging a shaving solid to form a mounted shaving solid. Methods for introducing a shaving solid into a resealable shaving solid frame to form a resealable shaving solid applicator are also provided herein.

Abstract: A water-activable shaving composition is provided. The solid composition has a melting point between 41° C. +(0.2% +2.5° C.) and 46° C.+(0.2%+2.5° C.) when saturated with water. It is a propylene glycol based composition containing less than 15% by wt. of a fatty acid salt. The composition may also include water, glycerine, steareth 20, sodium stearate palmstar, polyethylene glycol powder, cocamide monoethanolamine (MEA), tea tree oil and optionally vegetable oil. The propylene glycol at least partly serves to both hydrate hairs prior to shaving as well as moisturize the skin.