Abstract: Molybdenum precursors with high purity and methods for purifying molybdenum precursors are provided. A method comprises obtaining a first vessel comprising a solid reagent; vaporizing at least a portion of the solid reagent to produce a vapor comprising a MoCl5 vapor and a molybdenum impurity vapor; flowing at least a portion of the MoCl5 vapor and at least a portion of the molybdenum impurity vapor to a second vessel; condensing at least a portion of the MoCl5 vapor in the second vessel to separate the MoCl5 from the molybdenum impurity; and removing at least a portion of the molybdenum impurity vapor from the second vessel to obtain a MoCl5 precursor.

Abstract: A valve control system includes a rotatable valve operably coupled to a motor, a valve position indicator configured to rotate with the rotatable valve, at least two sensing devices configured to detect the valve position indicator, and a controller. The at least two sensing devices include a home position sensing device and an end-of-travel position sensing device. The controller includes valve state determination logic having circuitry configured to monitor a status of a home indicator and an end-of-travel indicator of the rotatable valve, determine a commanded direction of movement of the rotatable valve, monitor the status of the home indicator and the end-of-travel indicator before a valve rotation stop is commanded and after the valve rotation stop is commanded, and determine a current state of the rotatable valve based on the commanded direction of movement and at least one of the status of the home indicator and the end-of-travel indicator.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by adding CO2-reactive chemical base to a body of water in contact with the atmosphere, and determining the quantity of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or prevented from reaching the atmosphere. The alkalinity addition to the body of water is controlled by a dosing apparatus capable of determining an amount of CO2-reactive alkalinity required for achieving a permissible target carbon dioxide removal. A rate of alkalinity flow is affected by input from sensors that monitor conditions in the body of water.

Abstract: An illuminated component comprising: a substrate; a first coating on the substrate; a second coating on the substrate, the first coating, or both; and light sources aligned with the substrate, wherein the light sources provide light of a first color; wherein a portion of the first coating, the second coating, or both is absent forming one or more patterns; wherein the light having the first color exits the substrate to: provide light with a second color that is different from the light with the first color by the first coating changing a color of the light with the first color and provide light with a third color that is different from the first color by the second coating changing a color of the light with the first color; and wherein the illuminated component is part of a vehicle and the pattern is visible with the second color and the third color when the one or more light sources are illuminated.

Abstract: A protective cover for protecting aircraft engines is disclosed, the protective cover comprising a generally circular cross-section, a circumference, an outer side, and an inner side; said circumference being defined by a frame element having generally circular ring shape formed by a rod unit; said frame element comprising a plurality of attaching mechanisms being dispersed around said ring shaped frame, and being sized and configured to releasably attach said protective cover to an engine; said generally circular cross-section comprising one or more fabric layers contained in said ring shaped frame element. The protective cover is easily installed due to its attaching mechanisms and its breathable and durability protects the engine from damage.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for use in treating atrial fibrillation in a subject. The compounds of the present invention are gamma-ketoaldehyde scavengers.

Abstract: A simulation platform may receive equipment information regarding ride equipment. The equipment information identifies a first location of a first end of the ride equipment on a travel path and identifies a second location of a second end of the ride equipment. The simulation platform may determine, based on the equipment information, that the first location is at a first distance from a starting location on the travel path and indicates that the second location is at a second distance from the starting location. The simulation platform may execute a computer model to perform a simulation of a movement of a passenger vehicle along the travel path. The simulation platform may determine, during the simulation, that the passenger vehicle is located at a particular distance from the starting location. The simulation platform may determine whether the particular distance corresponds to a location between the first location and the second location.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel lipids that can be used in combination with other lipid components, such as helper lipids, structural lipids, and cholesterols, to form lipid nanoparticles for delivery of therapeutic agents, such as nucleic acids (e.g., circular polynucleotides), both in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. The fluid flow sensor is incorporated into a Wheatstone bridge circuit, which is used to provide increased sensitivity to the outputs of the sensors, Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. An alternative embodiment utilizes a single sensor and separate heater which work together to determine heat propagation times which in turn is used to calculate flow rate. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure.

Abstract: A method of correcting a manufactured article includes applying a machinable coating to a manufactured ceramic matrix composite article with a manufacturing artifact and machining the machinable coating to provide a desired geometry. A method of correcting a manufactured article and a corrected article are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a portable, free-standing shade structure that is resistant to wind. The inventive shade structure can comprise a frame and a sheet, or canopy, that is connected to the frame under tension at two or more different heights to create an uneven, hypar conformation in the sheet. The uneven, hypar conformation of the sheet transfers wind force to the frame so as to press the frame against the surface upon which the shade structure rests, thereby making the inventive shade structure resistant to the movement, tipping, lift, and vibration that typically results when a portable shade structure is exposed to wind.

Abstract: An energy-releasing process for making fertilizer by consumption of a charable, reduced carbon source. The process comprises: (a) combining the carbon source with an oxide of an active metal to form a feedstock for high-temperature processing; (b) heating the feedstock in a furnace to yield an effluent gas entraining a carbide of the active metal; (c) cooling the effluent gas entraining the carbide of the active metal; (d) introducing nitrogen into the cooled effluent gas entraining the carbide of the active metal, to yield a cyanamide of the active metal and elemental carbon; (e) acidically hydrolyzing the cyanamide of the active metal to yield a cyanamide compound and a salt of the active metal; and (f) processing the cyanamide compound to yield an N-type fertilizer.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a door track, a door operatively connected to the door track and adapted to move between a closed position and an open position, and a hinge assembly coupled to the door. The hinge assembly is movably coupled to the door track and includes a first bracket coupled to the door, a second bracket coupled to the first bracket, and a transport assembly coupled to the second bracket and adapted to move along the door track as the door moves between the open and closed positions. The transport assembly includes a coupling member for releasably coupling the second bracket to the transport assembly. Upon movement of the second bracket from the first position to the second position, the door moves to an extended open position with respect to the door track.

Abstract: In one aspect, methods of depolymerization are described herein comprising providing a synthetic polymer including a hydroxylated aliphatic backbone or hydroxylated backbone segments, and homolytically activing O—H bonds of the hydroxyl groups. Homolytic activation induces the formation of alkoxy radical intermediates followed by C—C bond ?-scission events breaking the polymer backbone into depolymerization products. In some embodiments, depolymerization products comprise alkyl radical intermediates reduced by hydrogen atom transfer. Moreover, in some embodiments, the depolymerization products are further reacted into difunctionalized products or comprise functionalities derived from the polymer structure. The difunctionalized products can subsequently be employed in polymerization processes for the production of additional synthetic polymers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a method of preparing a metal organic framework (MOF), and specifically a zinc MOF having the formula Zn2Ht2Ox. The method generally comprises contacting at least one cycloazocarbyl compound, such as a N-heterocyclic compound with an oxalate (or a dicarboxylic acid or a dithio compound) with a zinc cation in a liquid suspension at a temperature equal to or less than 100° C. and a pressure of about 1 atmosphere.

Abstract: A system and method for transferring tubular elements may include a first structure having a first horizontal platform attached to the first structure on a bottom side and a monorail attached to the first structure on a top side, a second structure having a second horizontal platform attached to the second structure. The first structure and the second structure may be located proximate to each other, while the monorail can extend from the first structure to the second structure. The monorail can have a motion controlled assembly to move a tubular element or assembly of tubular elements.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel peptide antagonists that inhibit binding of melanocyte stimulating hormone to the melanocortin 1 receptor. The peptide antagonists of the disclosure are useful in cosmetic compositions that prevent or reduce the appearance of skin discoloration caused by pigmentation. The disclosure further relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a peptide antagonist of the disclosure, and methods for their use for preventing or reducing the appearance of skin discoloration in a subject in need thereof.

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Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel quinolinone-8-carbonitrile based compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and their use in prevention and treatment of cancer and related diseases and conditions. The compounds disclosed herein exhibit androgen receptor degradation activity.

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