Abstract: An optical film, a method for manufacturing the same, and a backlight module are provided. The optical film is formed by a cadmium-free quantum dot gel layer, which includes a first polymer and a plurality of cadmium-free quantum dots dispersed therein. The first polymer includes: 1 wt % to 5 wt % of a photoinitiator; 3 wt % to 30 wt % of scattering particles; 10 wt % to 40 wt % of a thiol compound; 5 wt % to 30 wt % of a monofunctional acrylic monomer; 5 wt % to 20 wt % of a bifunctional acrylic monomer; 10 wt % to 40 wt % of a multifunctional acrylic monomer; 5 wt % to 20 wt % of an organosilicon grafted oligomer; and 100 ppm to 2,000 ppm of an inhibitor. The thiol compound includes a primary mercaptan and a secondary mercaptan, and a weight ratio of the primary mercaptan to the secondary mercaptan ranges from 1:3 to 3:1.

Abstract: An optical film, a method for manufacturing the same, and a backlight module are provided. The optical film includes a polyester layer and a cadmium-free quantum dot gel layer that includes a first polymer and a plurality of cadmium-free quantum dots dispersed therein. The first polymer includes: 1 wt % to 5 wt % of a photoinitiator; 3 wt % to 30 wt % of scattering particles; 10 wt % to 40 wt % of a thiol compound; 5 wt % to 30 wt % of a monofunctional acrylic monomer; 5 wt % to 20 wt % of a bifunctional acrylic monomer; 10 wt % to 40 wt % of a multifunctional acrylic monomer; 5 wt % to 20 wt % of an organosilicon grafted oligomer; and 100 ppm to 2,000 ppm of an inhibitor. Through a composition formula of the cadmium-free quantum dot gel layer, a cadmium-free optical film that maintains a high water-oxygen resistant effect can be provided.

Abstract: A carbonate-containing epoxy resin and a manufacturing method for a carbonate-containing epoxy resin, an epoxy curable product and a method for degrading an epoxy curable product are provided. The carbonate-containing epoxy resin includes a structure represented by formula (I) or formula (II). Formula (I) and formula (II) are defined as in the specification.

Abstract: A quantum dot composite, an optical film, and a backlight module are provided. The quantum dot composite includes a polymerizable polymer and a plurality of quantum dot particles dispersed in the polymerizable polymer. A particle size of the plurality of the quantum dot particles ranges from 8 nm to 30 nm. Based on a total weight of the polymerizable polymer being 100 wt %, the polymerizable polymer includes: 10 wt % to 30 wt % of a multifunctional acrylic monomer, 8 wt % to 60 wt % of a thiol compound self-assembled on surfaces of the plurality of the quantum dot particles, and 1 wt % to 5 wt % of a photoinitiator.

Abstract: A diamine monomer compound with a structural formula of wherein n1 is an integer greater than 1, forms the basis of a dielectric material with reduced dielectric losses for improved signals transmission. A method for preparing the compound, a polyimide resin made from the compound, a flexible film, and an electronic device including the polyimide resin are also disclosed. The compound has a long but flexible even numbered carbon chain and a liquid crystal unit structure. The reduced regularity and rigidity of the molecular chain make the polyimide resin convenient for film-forming. Dimensional stability is improved, the coefficient of thermal expansion of the materials is reduced, and the materials have good mechanical and thermal properties, the electron loss factor and coefficient of thermal expansion of the materials being reduced.

Abstract: A quantum dot composite, an optical film, and a backlight module are provided. The quantum dot composite includes a polymerizable polymer and a plurality of quantum dot particles dispersed in the polymerizable polymer. Based on a total weight of the polymerizable polymer being 100 wt %, the polymerizable polymer includes: 5 wt % to 30 wt % of a monofunctional acrylic monomer, 10 wt % to 40 wt % of a multifunctional acrylic monomer, 15 wt % to 40 wt % of a thiol compound, 1 wt % to 5 wt % of a photoinitiator, 5 wt % to 25 wt % of an allyl monomer, and 3 wt % to 30 wt % of scattering particles.

Abstract: A diamine monomer compound with reduced dielectric losses for better integrity and stability in digital transmissions is represented by a structural formula of wherein n1 is an integer greater than 1. A method for preparing the diamine monomer compound and a polyimide resin developed therefrom are disclosed. The diamine monomer compound introduces a long even numbered carbon chain and a liquid crystal unit structure, the long even numbered carbon chain giving flexibility, which reduces the regularity and rigidity of the molecular chain and facilitates film-forming processing. Dimensional stability is improved, and the coefficient of thermal expansion of the materials is reduced, the materials have good mechanical and heat-tolerant thermal properties, the loss factor and the coefficient of thermal expansion of the materials being reduced. A flexible film of the resin and an electronic device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A quantum dot composite material, and an optical film and a backlight module using the same are provided. The quantum dot composite material includes a curable polymer and a plurality of quantum dots dispersed in the curable polymer. Based on the total weight of the curable polymer being 100%, the curable polymer includes 15 wt % to 40 wt % of monofunctional group acrylic monomer, 15 wt % to 40 wt % of multifunctional group acrylic monomer, 5 wt % to 35 wt % of mercaptan functional group monomer, 1 wt % to 5 wt % of photoinitiator, 10 wt % to 30 wt % of acrylic oligomer, and 5 wt % to 25 wt % of scattering particles.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems for treating tissue of a patient. The system comprises an energy delivery console and at least one energy delivery device. The energy delivery console can provide a first dose of energy and a second dose of energy. An energy delivery device comprises a first delivery element configured to deliver the first dose of energy to target tissue, and a second delivery element configured to deliver the second dose of energy to the target tissue. The first dose of energy can comprise a delivery of energy that reversibly alters the target tissue, and the second dose of energy can comprise a delivery of energy that irreversibly alters the target tissue. The first dose of energy can be delivered to enhance a therapy provided by the second dose of energy.

Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a method of the present disclosure includes forming a plurality of semiconductor fins over a substrate, after the forming of the plurality of semiconductor fins, removing an outer semiconductor fin of the plurality of semiconductor fins, and forming a gate structure over the plurality of semiconductor fins. The plurality of semiconductor fins include more than 3 semiconductor fins and the removing recesses a portion of the substrate directly under the outer semiconductor fin.

Abstract: A cardiac information dynamic display system comprises: one or more electrodes configured to record sets of electric potential data representing cardiac activity at a plurality of time intervals; and a cardiac information console, comprising: a signal processor configured to: calculate sets of cardiac activity data at the plurality of time intervals using the recorded sets of electric potential data, wherein the cardiac activity data is associated with surface locations of one or more cardiac chambers; and a user interface module configured to display a series of images, each image comprising: a graphical representation of the cardiac activity. Methods of providing cardiac activity data are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for performing localization within a patient. A method of localization within a body comprises providing at least one processor coupled to at least one data storage device, establishing and calibrating a localization coordinate system within a body by executing a first localization mode by the at least one processor, recalibrating the localization coordinate system by executing a second localization mode by the at least one processor, and localizing a device within the localization coordinate system using the first localization mode and the second localization mode, by the at least one processor. The first localization mode can be an impedance-based localization mode and the second localization mode can be magnetic-based localization mode, or vice versa.

Abstract: An optical film, a backlight module and a manufacturing method of the optical film are provided. The optical film is composed of a quantum dot gel layer. The quantum dot gel layer includes a first polymer and a plurality of quantum dots dispersed in the first polymer. The first polymer includes 1 to 5 wt % of photoinitiator, 3 to 20 wt % of scattering particles, 20 to 40 wt % of thiol compound, 5 to 30 wt % of monofunctional acrylic monomer, 20 to 40 wt % of multifunctional acrylic monomer, 1 to 5 wt % of organosilicon grafted oligomer, and 500 to 1500 ppm of inhibitor.

Abstract: An optical film, a backlight module and a manufacturing method of the optical film are provided. The optical film includes a quantum dot gel layer and a shielding layer disposed on the quantum dot gel layer. The quantum dot gel layer includes a first polymer and a plurality of quantum dots dispersed in the first polymer. The first polymer includes 1 to 5 wt % of photoinitiator, 3 to 20 wt % of scattering particles, 5 to 40 wt % of thiol compound, 5 to 30 wt % of monofunctional acrylic monomer, 10 to 30 wt % of multifunctional acrylic monomer, 15 to 30 wt % of oligomer, and 100 to 1200 ppm of inhibitor.

Abstract: A high quantum dot dispersion composition, an optical film, and a backlight module are provided. The high quantum dot dispersion composition includes 1 to 5 wt % of photoinitiator, 3 to 20 wt % of scattering particles, 15 to 50 wt % of thiol compound, 5 to 30 wt % of monofunctional acrylic monomer, 20 to 40 wt % of multifunctional acrylic monomer, 1 to 5 wt % of organosilicon grafted oligomer and 500 to 1500 ppm of inhibitor.

Abstract: An optical film having high reliability and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The optical film includes a quantum dot layer, an upper protective layer and a lower protective layer. The upper protective layer is formed on a surface of the quantum dot layer. The lower protective layer is formed on another opposite surface of the quantum dot layer. The upper protective layer and the lower protective layer each include a bonding layer, a moisture and oxygen barrier layer, and a substrate layer located between the bonding layer and the moisture and oxygen barrier layer. The bonding layer is arranged proximate to the quantum dot layer and formed from an aqueous coating material. The moisture and oxygen barrier layer is arranged away from the quantum dot layer and includes an evaporated layer and an outer plastic layer formed on the evaporated layer.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for calculating patient information. The method includes determining a transfer matrix, recording electric potentials via a first set of recording electrodes located at a first set of recording locations to create a first set of recorded signals, and calculating patient information for a set of target locations by applying the transfer matrix to the first set of recorded signals. The transfer matrix is a characterization of electrical properties of tissue between the first set of recording locations and the set of target locations.

Abstract: An optical film, a backlight module, and a method for manufacturing the optical film are provided. The optical film includes a quantum dot gel layer, a first shielding layer, a second shielding layer, a first plastic layer, and a second plastic layer. The first shielding layer is disposed on one side of the quantum dot gel layer. The second shielding layer is disposed on another side of the quantum dot gel layer. The first plastic layer is disposed on a side of the first shielding layer away from the quantum dot gel layer. The second plastic layer is disposed on a side of the second shielding layer away from the quantum dot gel layer. The first shielding layer and the second shielding layer are each made of a barrier coating, and the barrier coating contains water, isopropanol, sodium bicarbonate, organic acid, and acrylic.

Abstract: Provided herein are cardiac information processing systems comprising multiple subsystems for performing a procedure and producing procedure data, and a processing module. The multiple subsystems comprise: a mapping subsystem comprising at least one mapping catheter; an imaging subsystem comprising at least one imaging device; and a treatment subsystem comprising at least one treatment device. The processing module receives the procedure data, the processing module comprising at least one processor and at least one algorithm. The at least one algorithm is configured to perform an assessment of the procedure data and produce evaluation data based on the assessment. Methods of processing cardiac information are also provided.

Abstract: A fin-based transistor and method for making same. In some embodiments, the transistor includes a first fin and a second fin formed on a substrate, the first and second fins being laterally spaced from each other, wherein an upper portion of the first fin is doped with a first type of dopant and an upper portion of the second fin is doped with a second type of dopant different from the first type of dopant; a protection layer formed over the first and second fins, wherein the protection layer comprises a dielectric material selected from a group comprising: silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, and a combination thereof; and source and drain features formed in respective side portions of the first and second fins.