Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions including a eutectic matrix that includes methylsulfonylmethane and a sugar alcohol and particles of a nutraceutical in the eutectic matrix. In some embodiments, the sugar alcohol:methylsulfonylmethane ratio may be from 95:5 to 20:80. Also provided herein are methods for making the compositions and methods for increasing solubility and bioavailability of a nutraceutical.

Abstract: The invention relates to method for the separation of cord blood endothelial cells from hematopoietic cells in a manner that preserves the hematopoietic cells' repopulating ability and primitivity, without significantly reducing the yield of hematopoietic cells. The said endothelial cells from cord blood have a utility in cell based therapeutics. The system described takes advantage of the endogenous adherence properties of the cells to facilitate the separation and separate storage of the cell types.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatuses for the safe, high-yield collection of sterile amniotic fluid. The apparatus are configured to allow sufficient flexibility for the device to gain access to all areas of the amniotic cavity, to allow sufficient stiffness for the amniotic fluid collection device to puncture the amniotic and chorionic membranes, yet allow sufficient suppleness to pose no significant risk of maternal or fetal harm. Further disclosed are cells isolated from the full-term amniotic fluid, and methods for using, reprogramming, and differentiating these cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to method for the separation of cord blood endothelial cells from hematopoietic cells in a manner that preserves the hematopoietic cells' repopulating ability and primitivity, without significantly reducing the yield of hematopoietic cells. The said endothelial cells from cord blood have a utility in cell based therapeutics. The system described takes advantage of the endogenous adherence properties of the cells to facilitate the separation and separate storage of the cell types.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatuses for the safe, high-yield collection of sterile amniotic fluid. The apparatus are configured to allow sufficient flexibility for the device to gain access to all areas of the amniotic cavity, to allow sufficient stiffness for the amniotic fluid collection device to puncture the amniotic and chorionic membranes, yet allow sufficient suppleness to pose no significant risk of maternal or fetal harm. Further disclosed are cells isolated from the full-term amniotic fluid, and methods for using, reprogramming, and differentiating these cells.

Abstract: A device using needed hydrogen gas flow and electricity for operation obtained from a fuel cell power supply. Also, water generated by the fuel cell may be recycled for hydrogen generation which may be used by the device and in turn expanded by the fuel cell for further electrical power generation. The device may be a gas chromatograph, a fluid calibration mechanism, a flame ionization detector, or the like.

Abstract: A fuel cell, fuel cell array and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The fuel cell can be made by forming a first aperture defined by a first aperture surface through a first electrode layer and forming a second aperture defined by a second aperture surface through a second electrode layer. A proton exchange membrane is laminated between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. At least a portion of the first aperture is at least partially aligned with the second aperture.

Abstract: A waterless power generator, particularly a waterless electrical power generator and a passively controlled process for producing electricity with a fuel cell using stoichiometric amounts of a solid hydrogen fuel and byproduct water vapor produced by the fuel cell to generate hydrogen gas. A fuel cell reaction of hydrogen and oxygen produces electrical energy as well as by-product water which diffuses back into the power generator as water vapor to react with the hydrogen fuel, producing more hydrogen gas. This generated hydrogen gas is then used as a fuel which allows the fuel cell to generate additional electrical power and additional water. The process runs without any attached water source or water supply other than the water which is produced by the fuel cells themselves.

Abstract: A device using needed hydrogen gas flow and electricity for operation obtained from a fuel cell power supply. Also, water generated by the fuel cell may be recycled for hydrogen generation which may be used by the device and in turn expanded by the fuel cell for further electrical power generation. The device may be a gas chromatograph, a fluid calibration mechanism, a flame ionization detector, or the like.

Abstract: Electrical power generators incorporating stabilized fuels and methods for the encapsulation of fuels are provided. More particularly, methods for the passivation or encapsulation of water reactive, hydrogen gas generating fuels. The electrical power generators employ water reactive fuels encapsulated in a water vapor permeable, liquid water impermeable membrane, or coated with a water vapor permeable, liquid water impermeable substance to control the quantity of water that is permitted reach the chemical fuel. In the event of damage, electrical power generators incorporating the fuels of the invention are protected from explosions that might otherwise result from rapid, uncontrolled hydrogen generation.

Abstract: An optical lens system that focuses both a first band of wavelengths and a second band of wavelengths onto a common focal plane. In some cases, the lens system includes a first region for focusing a first band of wavelengths onto a focal plane, and a second region for focusing a second band of wavelengths onto the same focal plane. Depending on the wavelengths and materials involved, the first region may or may not focus the second band of wavelengths onto the focal plane, and in some cases, may or may not even transmit the second band of wavelengths to the focal plane. Likewise, the second region may or may not focus the first band of wavelengths onto the focal plane, and in some cases, may or may not even transmit the first band of wavelengths onto the focal plane, but this is not required. In some embodiments, an additional lens may be provided between the lens system and the common focal plane to help focus the first band of wavelengths and the second band of wavelengths onto the common focal plane.

Abstract: A power generator has a hydrogen flow path through which moisture is induced to flow to a hydrogen-containing fuel that reacts with the moisture to produce hydrogen. The moisture passes to the hydrogen flow path through a water exchange membrane from a water vapor flow path. A fuel cell between the hydrogen flow path and the water vapor flow path reacts with the hydrogen in the hydrogen flow path to produce electricity, and to also principally produce the moisture in the water vapor flow path.

Abstract: A waterless power generator, particularly a waterless electrical power generator and a passively controlled process for producing electricity with a fuel cell using stoichiometric amounts of a solid hydrogen fuel and byproduct water vapor produced by the fuel cell to generate hydrogen gas. A fuel cell reaction of hydrogen and oxygen produces electrical energy as well as by-product water which diffuses back into the power generator as water vapor to react with the hydrogen fuel, producing more hydrogen gas. This generated hydrogen gas is then used as a fuel which allows the fuel cell to generate additional electrical power and additional water. The process runs without any attached water source or water supply other than the water which is produced by the fuel cells themselves.

Abstract: A waterless power generator, particularly a waterless electrical power generator and a passively controlled process for producing electricity with a fuel cell using stoichiometric amounts of a solid hydrogen fuel and byproduct water vapor produced by the fuel cell to generate hydrogen gas. A fuel cell reaction of hydrogen and oxygen produces electrical energy as well as by-product water which diffuses back into the power generator as water vapor to react with the hydrogen fuel, producing more hydrogen gas. This generated hydrogen gas is then used as a fuel which allows the fuel cell to generate additional electrical power and additional water. The process runs without any attached water source or water supply other than the water which is produced by the fuel cells themselves.

Abstract: A fuel cell, fuel cell array and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The fuel cell can be made by forming a first aperture defined by a first aperture surface through a first electrode layer and forming a second aperture defined by a second aperture surface through a second electrode layer. A proton exchange membrane is laminated between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. At least a portion of the first aperture is at least partially aligned with the second aperture.

Abstract: An improved system for generating electrical power using a fuel cell. More particularly, a system for generating hydrogen gas by reacting water vapor with a substantially non-fluid substance and transporting the generated hydrogen gas to the fuel cell which generates electrical power. Reacting water vapor with the non-fluid hydrogen generating substance rather than liquid water prevents caking of the non-fluid substance and deposition of byproducts onto the non-fluid substance that interfere with continued generation of hydrogen gas.

Abstract: An improved system for generating electrical power using a fuel cell. More particularly, a system for generating hydrogen gas by reacting water vapor with a substantially non-fluid substance and transporting the generated hydrogen gas to the fuel cell which generates electrical power. Reacting water vapor with the non-fluid hydrogen generating substance rather than liquid water prevents caking of the non-fluid substance and deposition of byproducts onto the non-fluid substance that interfere with continued generation of hydrogen gas. Also, a non-electrically actuated valve for use in a hydrogen gas generating apparatus which regulates the generation of hydrogen as required by the fuel cell.

Abstract: A fuel cell, fuel cell array and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The fuel cell can be made by forming a first aperture defined by a first aperture surface through a first electrode layer and forming a second aperture defined by a second aperture surface through a second electrode layer. A proton exchange membrane is laminated between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. At least a portion of the first aperture is at least partially aligned with the second aperture.

Abstract: A radiation sensor that can operate in the THz regime comprising: a micro antenna, which may comprise a two-dimensional patterned thin-film metallizations on a thin dielectric pellicle fabricated by micro machining of a silicon wafer; a thermally isolated microstructure; a coupling mechanism for coupling the energy from the micro antenna to the microstructure, the coupling mechanism providing high thermal isolation between the micro antenna and the microstructure; a temperature signal detector on the microstructure; and signal processing electronics for receiving the temperature signal and processing it into useful data.

Abstract: An improved system for generating electrical power using a fuel cell. More particularly, a system for generating hydrogen gas by reacting water vapor with a substantially non-fluid substance and transporting the generated hydrogen gas to the fuel cell which generates electrical power. Reacting water vapor with the non-fluid hydrogen generating substance rather than liquid water prevents caking of the non-fluid substance and deposition of byproducts onto the non-fluid substance that interfere with continued generation of hydrogen gas. Also, a non-electrically actuated valve for use in a hydrogen gas generating apparatus which regulates the generation of hydrogen as required by the fuel cell.