Abstract: Methods for processing a hydrocarbon feedstock may include cracking at least a portion of the hydrocarbon feedstock by contacting the hydrocarbon feedstock with a modified zeolite in the presence of hydrogen to form an intermediate cracked product and steam cracking at least a portion of the intermediate cracked product to form a steam cracked product. The intermediate cracked product may include at least 30 wt. % of one or more linear alkanes. The modified zeolite may include a microporous framework. The microporous framework may include at least silicon atoms and oxygen atoms. The modified zeolite also includes a plurality of Group 4-6 metal atoms each bonded to four bridging oxygen atoms, wherein each of the bridging oxygen atoms bonded to the Group 4-6 metal atoms bridges one of the plurality of the Group 4-6 metal atoms and a silicon atom of the microporous framework.

Abstract: Modified zeolites may include a microporous framework including a plurality of micropores having diameters of less than or equal to 2 nm. The microporous framework may include at least silicon atoms and oxygen atoms. The modified zeolite may include a plurality of mesopores having diameters of greater than 2 nm and less than or equal to 50 nm, wherein the plurality of mesopores are ordered with cubic symmetry. The modified zeolite may include a plurality of titanium atoms each bonded to four bridging oxygen atoms, wherein each of the bridging oxygen atoms bonded to the titanium atoms bridges one of the plurality of the titanium atoms and a silicon atom of the microporous framework.

Abstract: A functionalized fibrous hierarchical zeolite includes a framework comprising aluminum atoms, silicon atoms, and oxygen atoms, the framework further comprising a plurality of micropores and a plurality of mesopores. The functionalized fibrous hierarchical zeolite is functionalized with at least one amine. A plurality of nanoparticles comprising platinum are immobilized on the framework.

Abstract: A functionalized fibrous hierarchical zeolite includes a framework comprising aluminum atoms, silicon atoms, and oxygen atoms, the framework further comprising a plurality of micropores and a plurality of mesopores. The functionalized fibrous hierarchical zeolite is functionalized with at least one terminal amine bonded to a silicon atom. Terminal organometallic functionalities are bonded to a nitrogen atom of the at least one terminal amine, the terminal organometallic functionalities comprising a platinum atom.

Abstract: A functionalized fibrous hierarchical zeolite includes a framework comprising aluminum atoms, silicon atoms, and oxygen atoms, the framework further comprising a plurality of micropores and a plurality of mesopores. The functionalized fibrous hierarchical zeolite is functionalized with at least one amine. A plurality of nanoparticles comprising nickel are immobilized on the framework.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for disease assessments. In some examples, the present disclosure provides a method for processing or analyzing a bodily sample of a subject. The method may comprise analyzing said bodily sample to yield a data set comprising at least one genetic polymorphism in the bodily sample. The at least one genetic polymorphism may be associated with a pulmonary or respiratory disease or disorder. The method may further comprise computer processing the data set and a clinical health parameter of the subject to determine a risk-value of the pulmonary or respiratory disease or disorder in the subject. The method may further comprise electronically outputting a report that identifies the risk-value of the pulmonary or respiratory disease or disorder in the subject.

Abstract: Modified zeolites may include a microporous framework including a plurality of micropores having diameters of less than or equal to 2 nm. The microporous framework may include at least silicon atoms and oxygen atoms. The modified zeolite may include a plurality of mesopores having diameters of greater than 2 nm and less than or equal to 50 nm, wherein the plurality of mesopores are ordered with cubic symmetry. The modified zeolite may include a plurality of titanium hydride moieties each bonded to at least two bridging oxygen atoms, wherein a titanium atom of the titanium hydride is bonded to the bridging oxygen atom, and wherein the bridging oxygen atom bridges the titanium atom of the titanium hydride moiety and a silicon atom of the microporous framework.

Abstract: Modified zeolites may include a microporous framework including a plurality of micropores having diameters of less than or equal to 2 nm. The microporous framework may include at least silicon atoms and oxygen atoms. The modified zeolite may include a plurality of mesopores having diameters of greater than 2 nm and less than or equal to 50 nm, wherein the plurality of mesopores are ordered with cubic symmetry. The modified zeolite may include a plurality of zirconium hydride moieties each bonded to at least two bridging oxygen atoms, wherein a zirconium atom of the zirconium hydride is bonded to the bridging oxygen atom, and wherein the bridging oxygen atom bridges the zirconium atom of the zirconium hydride moiety and a silicon atom of the microporous framework.

Abstract: Modified zeolites may include a microporous framework including a plurality of micropores having diameters of less than or equal to 2 nm. The microporous framework may include at least silicon atoms and oxygen atoms. The modified zeolite may include a plurality of mesopores having diameters of greater than 2 nm and less than or equal to 50 nm, wherein the plurality of mesopores are ordered with cubic symmetry. The modified zeolite may include a plurality of hafnium hydride moieties each bonded to at least two bridging oxygen atoms, wherein a hafnium atom of the hafnium hydride is bonded to the bridging oxygen atom, and wherein the bridging oxygen atom bridges the hafnium atom of the hafnium hydride moiety and a silicon atom of the microporous framework.

Abstract: Described herein are zeolite Beta particles with radially arranged mesopores and methods of making the same. In one or more embodiments, a zeolite Beta particle may include a Beta zeolitic framework including a plurality of micropores having diameters of less than or equal to 2 nm. In embodiments, the Beta zeolitic framework may include alumina and silica. In embodiments, the zeolite Beta particles disclosed herein may include a plurality of mesopores having diameters of greater than 2 nm and less than or equal to 50 nm. In embodiments, the plurality of mesopores may be arranged in a center-radial configuration, such that mesopores run from a central region of the zeolite Beta particle towards the edge of the zeolite Beta particle.

Abstract: A system and method including providing a feed having alkyl-bridged multi-aromatic compounds to a tubular reactor, heating the tubular reactor, and cleaving an alkyl bridge of the alkyl-bridged multi-aromatic compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are amine functionalized zeolites and methods for making amine functionalized zeolites. In one or more embodiments disclosed herein, an amine functionalized zeolite may include a microporous framework including a plurality of micropores having diameters of less than or equal to 2 nm. The microporous framework may include at least silicon atoms and oxygen atoms. The amine functionalized zeolite may further include a plurality of mesopores having diameters of greater than 2 nm and less than or equal to 50 nm and one or more of isolated terminal primary amine functionalities bonded to silicon atoms of the microporous framework or silazane functionalities, where the nitrogen atom of the silazane bridges two silicon atoms of the microporous framework.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are described herein for processing image data. For instance, a method for processing image data is provided. The method may include capturing an image; determining at least one region of interest of the image based on at least one of object recognition, object tracking, hand tracking, semantic segmentation, saliency detection, or computer vision; encoding a first portion of the image according to a first parameter to generate first encoded data, the first portion of the image corresponding to the at least one region of interest; encoding a second portion of the image according to a second parameter to generate second encoded data; and transmitting, to a computing device, the first encoded data and the second encoded data.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes training a global model based on a plurality of data sets. The global model is applied to each data set of the plurality of data sets and a plurality of gradients is generated based on that application. At least one gradient quality metric is determined for each gradient of the plurality of gradients. Based on the determined gradient quality metrics of the plurality of gradients, a plurality of weight factors is calculated. The plurality of gradients is transformed into a plurality of weighted gradients based on the calculated plurality of weight factors and a global gradient is generated based on the plurality of weighted gradients. The global model is updated based on the global gradient, wherein the updated global model, when applied to a data set, performs a task based on the data set and provides model output based on performing the task.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3D printer inputs including filaments comprising separated layers or sections. These inputs particularly including filaments may be prepared by coextrusion, microlayer coextrusion or multicomponent/fractal coextrusion. These inputs and specifically filaments enable layering or combining different materials simultaneously through one or more nozzles during the so-called 3D printing process. These techniques facilitate smaller layer sizes (milli, micro, and nano) different layer configurations as well as the potential to incorporate materials that would otherwise not be usable in standard 3D printer methods.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are described herein for tracking objects. For instance, a method for tracking objects is provided. The method may include obtaining a pose of an object in a world coordinate system; obtaining an image of the object from a camera position; obtaining a world-to-camera transformation for relating the world coordinate system to the camera position; determining a reprojection error based on the pose of the object in the world coordinate system, the image, and the world-to-camera transformation; and adjusting the pose of the object in the world coordinate system based on the reprojection error.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing catalyst particles comprising one or more active metal components are provided. The particles are a composite of a granulating agent or binder material such as an inorganic oxide, and an ultra-stable Y (hereafter “USY”) zeolite in which some of the aluminum atoms in the framework are substituted with zirconium atoms and/or titanium atoms and/or hafnium atoms. The one or more active phase components are incorporated prior to mixing the binder with the post-framework modified USY zeolite, extruding the resulting composite mixture, and forming the catalyst particles. The one or more active phase components are incorporated in the post-framework modified USY zeolite prior to forming the catalyst particles.

Abstract: Various embodiments concern locking release mechanisms that allow an articulated support arm to be moved between various vertical orientations. A locking release mechanism may include a handle release mechanism positioned within the handle of the articulated support arm, and a gas spring release mechanism positioned within the body of the articulated support arm. The articulated support arm can include a gas spring that remains locked until the handle release mechanism is activated, e.g. by applying pressure to a grip actuator. Other embodiments concern cable management techniques for articulated support arms. Oftentimes, an articulated support arm will include cables routed through the arm that are configured to support an attachment. For example, the cable(s) may be adapted for audio signals, video signals, power, etc. The cable(s) can be readily cleaned and/or serviced when routed through an articulated support arm composed of one or more removable pieces.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing catalyst particles comprising one or more active metal components are provided. The particles are a composite of a granulating agent or binder material such as an inorganic oxide, and an ultra-stable Y (hereafter “USY”) zeolite in which some of the aluminum atoms in the framework are substituted with zirconium atoms and/or titanium atoms and/or hafnium atoms. The one or more active phase components are incorporated prior to mixing the binder with the post-framework modified USY zeolite, extruding the resulting composite mixture, and forming the catalyst particles. The one or more active phase components are incorporated in the binder material prior to forming the catalyst particles.

Abstract: An approach to identifying the use of deprecated source code in software repositories and recommending a replacement. Parsing one or more software repositories for software source code, identified as deprecated, by a machine learning model. Responsive to identifying the deprecated software source code, alerting a first one or more software developers responsible for maintaining a software source code module using the deprecated software source code; and recommending an alternative software source code for use in the software source code module to replace the deprecated software source code to the first one or more software developers.