Abstract: A low-pollution combustor and a combustion control method therefor. The low-pollution combustor includes a combustor head including a primary combustion stage and a precombustion stage, the primary combustion stage including a primary-combustion-stage channel and a primary-combustion-stage swirler disposed in the primary-combustion-stage channel. The primary combustion stage includes a pre-film plate disposed in the primary-combustion-stage channel, and the pre-film plate is radially divided into an outer-layer pre-film plate and an inner-layer pre-film plate.

Abstract: Embodiments of wet processing systems and methods for uniform wet processing are disclosed. A method described in the present disclosure includes measuring one or more wafer characteristics of a wafer using a plurality of detectors and determining a wafer profile of the wafer based on the measured one or more wafer characteristics. The method also includes setting first and second sets of wet processing parameters of a wet processing system for respective first and second wafer regions based on the wafer profile, where a value of at least one wet processing parameter is different between the first and second sets of wet processing parameters. The method further includes performing wet processing on the wafer by dispensing one or more chemicals onto the first and second wafer regions according to the respective first and second sets of wet processing parameters.

Abstract: To avoid hash table collisions, such as in response to sequential addresses, a hash module is provided that includes a first multiplexer that, responsive to a control signal, outputs received data on one of two or more scramblers. The scramblers are configured to selectively receive the selected data output from the first multiplexer and perform a scrambler operation on the selected data to generate scrambled data. A second multiplexer outputs the scrambled data to a first hash module configured to performs a hash function on the scrambled data to generate a hash value. A second hash module, responsive to a collision occurring in the first hash module, perform a hash function on the scrambled data received from the first hash module. The use of a scrambler reduces collisions in the hash module outputs over time and multiple scramblers may be used to further reduce collisions.

Abstract: A peptide-crosslinked protein-imprinted polymer, preparation method, and application thereof. One method comprises: 1) dissolving a main monomer, functional monomers, a peptide crosslinking agent, and a template protein in an aqueous solution to obtain a mixed solution; 2) adding an initiator or initiator system to the mixed solution to initiate the polymerization when the peptide crosslinking agent exists in a helix conformation to obtain a polymer; 3) eluting the template protein when the peptide chain exists in a coil conformation to obtain a peptide-crosslinked protein-imprinted polymer. The peptide crosslinking agent is a peptide with a polymerizable double bond at its both ends, and being capable of undergoing helix-coil transition. The polypeptide crosslinking agent is a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence which has a polymerizable double bond at its both ends, being capable of undergoing a helix-coil conformational transformation.

Abstract: A system and method for caching memory request verification data comprising a memory request generator configured to generate a memory request designating requested data and memory request verification data. A bus is configured to carry the memory request from the memory request generator to a cache memory that stores verification data, and upon receiving the memory request is configured to: retrieve stored verification data from the cache memory, compare the stored verification data to the memory request verification data, and responsive to a match between the stored verification data to the memory request verification data, designate a memory request validation. Also part of the system is a memory controller configured to, responsive to a memory request validation, retrieve data specified in the memory request from a main memory and provide the data to the memory request generator over the bus. A main memory configured to store the requested data.

Abstract: A low-pollution combustor and a combustion control method therefor. The low-pollution combustor includes a combustor head including a primary combustion stage and a precombustion stage, the primary combustion stage including a primary-combustion-stage channel and a primary-combustion-stage swirler disposed in the primary-combustion-stage channel. The primary combustion stage includes a pre-film plate disposed in the primary-combustion-stage channel, and the pre-film plate is radially divided into an outer-layer pre-film plate and an inner-layer pre-film plate.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the technical field of composite membrane, and in particular discloses a UIO-66-NH2 doped organosilicon high salinity wastewater treatment membrane and a preparation method thereof. The membrane is formed into UIO-66-NH2/organosilicon hybrid membrane on the prefabricated ceramic support surface through the dip-coating method by doping the UIO-66-NH2 metal-organic framework material into the organosilicon polymeric sol. The UIO-66-NH2/organosilicon hybrid membrane prepared by the present invention exhibits high water permeability (up to 1.6×10?10 m3/(m2 s Pa) and high salt retention (NaCl retention rate is more than 99.9.%) in the application of pervaporation desalination, and maintains stable membrane structure in the treatment process of TDS>5 wt % high salinity wastewater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-tumor composition which includes a GM-CSF gene; an Flt3L-TRAIL fusion gene; shRNA inhibiting TGF-? expression; and shRNA inhibiting HSP expression.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for measuring mechanical properties of electrodes during electrochemical reactions. Such an apparatus includes a fixture having a fluid reservoir that is open to a surrounding atmosphere, first and second electrodes located within the fluid reservoir, and a contact for coupling with a sample material located in the fluid reservoir to define a third electrode. The apparatus further includes a nanoindenter configured for applying a load to a surface of the sample material to form an indentation therein and measuring the load and the size of the indentation over time, a housing enclosing the fixture and the nanoindenter within an inert atmosphere, and a potentiostat configured to charge and discharge an electrochemical cell that is defined by the first, second, and third electrodes and an electrolyte solution in the fluid reservoir while the nanoindenter is applying the load.

Abstract: Aminocarboxylate chelating agents are described having generic formulas selected from the group consisting of (A) and (B) wherein R1 through R5 are as further defined herein. Compositions containing at least one of these aminocarboxylate chelating agents are also described. The compositions are useful for example as detergent compositions for laundering clothing and compositions for cleaning dishes, in particular cleaning dishes using automatic dish washing devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of compositions of a wet etchant and additive thereto for selectively etching silicon nitride to silicon oxide are disclosed. In an example, a composition of an additive to a phosphoric acid etchant includes an inhibitor and a dispersant. The inhibitor is absorbable on a surface of silicon oxide and capable of inhibiting etching of the surface of silicon oxide by the phosphoric acid etchant. The dispersant is capable of reacting with a by-product of a reaction between the phosphoric acid etchant and at least one of silicon oxide and silicon nitride and reducing a viscosity of the phosphoric acid etchant.

Abstract: Embodiments of wet processing systems and methods for uniform wet processing are disclosed. A method described in the present disclosure includes measuring one or more wafer characteristics of a wafer using a plurality of detectors and determining a wafer profile of the wafer based on the measured one or more wafer characteristics. The method also includes setting first and second sets of wet processing parameters of a wet processing system for respective first and second wafer regions based on the wafer profile, where a value of at least one wet processing parameter is different between the first and second sets of wet processing parameters. The method further includes performing wet processing on the wafer by dispensing one or more chemicals onto the first and second wafer regions according to the respective first and second sets of wet processing parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments of compositions of a wet etchant and additive thereto for selectively etching silicon nitride to silicon oxide are disclosed. In an example, a composition of an additive to a phosphoric acid etchant includes an inhibitor and a dispersant. The inhibitor is absorbable on a surface of silicon oxide and capable of inhibiting etching of the surface of silicon oxide by the phosphoric acid etchant. The dispersant is capable of reacting with a by-product of a reaction between the phosphoric acid etchant and at least one of silicon oxide and silicon nitride and reducing a viscosity of the phosphoric acid etchant.

Abstract: A chemical etching apparatus and methods of using are disclosed. An apparatus used for chemical etching includes a bath designed to hold a first liquid. A liquid supply pipe runs along a bottom portion of the bath. The liquid supply pipe has a first plurality of openings along a length of the liquid supply pipe along the bottom portion of the bath. A gas supply pipe runs along the bottom portion of the bath. The gas supply pipe has a second plurality of openings along a length of the gas supply pipe along the bottom portion of the bath. The liquid supply pipe introduces a second liquid into the first liquid via the first plurality of openings and the gas supply pipe introduces a gas into the first liquid via the second plurality of openings.

Abstract: A technique facilitates the anchoring and use of a downhole tool. The technique may be utilized with operations in which fluid is pumped or otherwise flowed through a tubular to the downhole tool. The operations are performed after the downhole tool has been fixed relative to the wellbore and while the tubular remains connected to the downhole tool. In some operations, the downhole tool is manipulated from the surface via the tubular to control placement of the fluid flowing down through the tubular.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for measuring mechanical properties of electrodes during electrochemical reactions. Such an apparatus includes a fixture having a fluid reservoir that is open to a surrounding atmosphere, first and second electrodes located within the fluid reservoir, and a contact for coupling with a sample material located in the fluid reservoir to define a third electrode. The apparatus further includes a nanoindenter configured for applying a load to a surface of the sample material to form an indentation therein and measuring the load and the size of the indentation over time, a housing enclosing the fixture and the nanoindenter within an inert atmosphere, and a potentiostat configured to charge and discharge an electrochemical cell that is defined by the first, second, and third electrodes and an electrolyte solution in the fluid reservoir while the nanoindenter is applying the load.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a flexible cable that includes a casing, a plurality of electrical wires each having a first portion encapsulated by the casing and a second portion extending beyond the casing, and a fiber having a first portion encapsulated by the casing and a second portion extending beyond the casing. The connector assembly further includes a housing having a first end to receive the flexible cable and a second end with a connector to connect with another connector, and a circuit board disposed in the housing. The circuit board includes first terminals to connect with the plurality of electrical wires, second terminals to connect with the connector, a plurality of traces coupling respective first terminals with respective second terminals, and a cleat. The second portion of the fiber extends beyond the casing to the cleat and winds around the cleat.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a flexible cable that includes a casing, a plurality of electrical wires each having a first portion encapsulated by the casing and a second portion extending beyond the casing, and a fiber having a first portion encapsulated by the casing and a second portion extending beyond the casing. The connector assembly further includes a housing having a first end to receive the flexible cable and a second end with a connector to connect with another connector, and a circuit board disposed in the housing. The circuit board includes first terminals to connect with the plurality of electrical wires, second terminals to connect with the connector, a plurality of traces coupling respective first terminals with respective second terminals, and a cleat. The second portion of the fiber extends beyond the casing to the cleat and winds around the cleat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-tumor composition which includes a GM-CSF gene; an Flt3L-TRAIL fusion gene; shRNA inhibiting TGF-? expression; and shRNA inhibiting HSP expression.