Abstract: The present invention provides among other things silver nanoparticles and methods of making the same. The nanoparticles may be sulfidated to decrease the silver leaching rate and sustain the biocidal properties. Such nanoparticles may be applied as a coating or additive to substrates such as metals, alloys, polymers, membranes, textiles, and other such materials, allowing for the substrates to exhibit antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides among other things a silver nanoparticle-coated membrane that reduces biofouling. The membranes exhibit extended antimicrobial properties that prevents the buildup that causes biofouling, which in turn prolongs the life of the membranes. The membranes may be reverse osmosis membranes, microfiltration membranes, ultrafiltration membranes, nanofiltration membranes, or any other membrane suitable for liquid processes.

Abstract: A coated substrate includes a metallic substrate and a ceramic coating on the metallic substrate. The ceramic coating includes one or more layers, and a total thickness of the ceramic coating is in a range of 2 nm to 200 nm. Coating a metallic substrate includes disposing a first ceramic coating layer on the metallic substrate and disposing one or more additional ceramic coating layers on the first ceramic coating layer to yield a laminated substrate. A total thickness of the ceramic coating layers on the laminated substrate is in a range of 2 nm to 200 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for reprogramming cancer-reactive T cells into iPSC cells as well as methods utilizing such cells for the identification of cancer-antigen specific TCRs and the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to passivated silver nanoparticle coatings and methods of making the same. A method may comprise obtaining a substrate having a surface, exposing the surface to a plurality of silver nanoparticles, applying a nucleating agent to the silver nanoparticles to form a plurality of silver cores, and passivating the silver cores by applying a sulfidation agent to the silver cores to form silver sulfide shells around the silver cores, thereby forming a coating comprising a plurality of sulfidated silver nanoparticles having a core-shell structure. The method may be used to form a coating comprising a plurality of sulfidated silver nanoparticles having a core-shell structure.

Abstract: Generally discussed herein are systems and methods that can include a stretchable and bendable device. According to an example a method can include (1) depositing a first elastomer material on a panel, (2) laminating trace material on the elastomer material, (3) processing the trace material to pattern the trace material into one or more traces and one or more bond pads, (4) attaching a die to the one or more bond pads, or (5) depositing a second elastomer material on and around the one or more traces, the bonds pads, and the die to encapsulate the one or more traces and the one or more bond pads in the first and second elastomer materials.

Abstract: Generally discussed herein are systems and methods that can include a stretchable and bendable device. According to an example a method can include (1) depositing a first elastomer material on a panel, (2) laminating trace material on the elastomer material, (3) processing the trace material to pattern the trace material into one or more traces and one or more bond pads, (4) attaching a die to the one or more bond pads, or (5) depositing a second elastomer material on and around the one or more traces, the bonds pads, and the die to encapsulate the one or more traces and the one or more bond pads in the first and second elastomer materials.

Abstract: An optimized two-stroke internal combustion diesel engine, suitable for locomotive applications, has been developed to meet the EPA locomotive Tier 2 emission standards. To achieve a low emission target below the EPA Tier 2 standards for NOx (5.5 g/bhp-hr) and particulates (0.2 g/bhp-hr), several innovative changes have been made to the engine. These changes include: a new piston bowl geometry; low oil consumption piston rings; optimized surface finish cylinder liner; optimized fuel injection camlobe; modified fuel injector nozzle; new efficient aftercooler; optimized oil separator; and optimized turbocharger.

Abstract: An optimized two-stroke internal combustion diesel engine, suitable for locomotive applications, has been developed to meet the EPA locomotive Tier 2 emission standards. To achieve a low emission target below the EPA Tier 2 standards for NO, (5.5 g/bhp-hr) and particulates (0.2 g/bhp-hr), several innovative changes have been made to the engine. These changes include: a new piston bowl geometry; low oil consumption piston rings; optimized surface finish cylinder liner; optimized fuel injection camlobe; modified fuel injector nozzle; new efficient aftercooler; optimized oil separator; and optimized turbocharger.

Abstract: Engine reconfiguration kits are developed for NOx emission reduction in Electro-Motive Division of General Motors Corporation model 645 diesel engines. The kits feature improved unit fuel injectors providing better fuel atomization with retarded injection timing and other improvements. Included new higher efficiency four pass counterflow aftercoolers provide reduced airbox inlet air temperatures. New connector pipes for the counterflow aftercoolers may also be included. Optional higher compression ratio pistons are available for increased fuel efficiency in some engine types. The kits reduce NOx emissions without increasing smoke, CO or particulate emissions or reducing performance.

Abstract: A diesel engine emission control system which optimizes fuel injection timing over a range of air temperatures, air pressures, and engine air flow rates. The emission control system includes a control module interfacing with a fuel injection timing module which in turn interfaces with an engine fuel injection system having fuel injectors. The control module receives data from an air temperature sensor, an air pressure sensor, and an engine boost pressure sensor. The control module determines air density and the air flow rate through the engine to determine optimal fuel injection timing. The injection timing information is relayed to the injection timing module which alters the timing of the fuel injectors to operate the engine at a maximum efficiency possible within applicable emission regulation limits.

Abstract: Engine reconfiguration kits are developed for NOx emission reduction in Electro-Motive Division of General Motors Corporation model 645 diesel engines. The kits feature improved unit fuel injectors providing better fuel atomization with retarded injection timing and other improvements. Included new higher efficiency four pass counterflow aftercoolers provide reduced airbox inlet air temperatures. New connector pipes for the counterflow aftercoolers may also be included. Optional higher compression ratio pistons are available for increased fuel efficiency in some engine types. The kits reduce NOx emissions without increasing smoke, CO or particulate emissions or reducing performance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to transcription regulators and transcription regulator-like sequences of nanovirus origin. As used in the specification, the nanovirus group is consdiered to include subterranean clover stunt virus (SCSV), cocnut foliar decay virus (CFDV), banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), milk vetch dwarf cirus (MDV), and faba bean necrotic yellow virus (FBNYV). The transcription regulators and transcription regulator-like sequences of the instant invention are useful in genetic engineering of plants and in particular leguminous plants such as to facilitate or control expression of foreign genes. The transcription regulators and transcription regulator-like sequences of the present invention are also useful in facilitating different levels of expression in different plant tissue types.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the production of glass fiber is disclosed. The process and apparatus are directed to collecting filaments being drawn from streams of liquid glass into a plurality of loosely bound strands of filaments which additionally are not treated with any binders. The strands are then drawn off individually on separated but parallel rotating surfaces to provide the filaments with a desired diameter.