Abstract: A method of producing hydrogen and/or bromine by electrolysing hydrogen bromide using a fluoropolymer membrane having a glass transition temperature Tg?110° C. in an electrolysis of hydrogen bromide, wherein the hydrogen bromide stems from a bromination of a hydrocarbon.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a system for extracting carbon dioxide from a fluid. The system can include a fluid source and a reactor. The reactor can include one or more chambers, and each chamber can include one or more monoliths for adsorbing carbon dioxide from the fluid. The chambers can be alternatively unsealed for a contacting mode and sealed for a regeneration mode. A power source can provide an electric current to the monoliths to release carbon dioxide adsorbed by the monoliths. Each chamber can include an array of monoliths. Each monolith can include a sorbent that adsorbs carbon dioxide from fluid. The system can include modular components such that the number of reactors can be increased or decreased.

Abstract: A temperature sensor unit include a capsule and an assembly defined by a separating element and a sensor element, which is housed and retained, by resin, inside the capsule which is provided, at an open end, with a radial guide and, in its interior, with a longitudinal guide, the separating element incorporating laterally a longitudinal guide follower element which carries a radial guide follower element and which is slidably fitted, in the longitudinal guide, until the radial guide follower element is seated on the radial guide, defining the axial and rotational positioning of the sensor element inside the capsule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing methanol (MeOH) and hydrogen (H2) from methane, comprising the steps: a) providing a gaseous feed stream comprising methane; b) reacting said gaseous feed stream with at least one halogen reactant (X2), under reaction conditions effective to produce an effluent stream comprising methyl halide (MeX), hydrogen halide (HX); c) separating from the effluent stream obtained in step b): (i) a methyl halide (MeX) stream, optionally comprising unreacted methane; and, (ii) a hydrogen halide (HX) stream; d) reacting the methyl halide (MeX) stream separated in step c) with a solid metal hydroxide (MOH(s)) under reaction conditions effective to produce metal halide (MX) and methanol (MeOH); and, e) decomposing by means of electrolysis said hydrogen halide (HX) stream separated in step c) under conditions effective to produce a gaseous hydrogen (H2) stream and a stream comprising halogen reactant (X2).

Abstract: A system and method for drowsiness detection by a wearable device (smartwatch or smart ring), which constantly records and processes physiological and behavioral signals combined with historical user data. The system and method actively monitor the user's state, and using signal processing and machine-learning module, detect when the user is entering in a drowsy state. Based on the drowsiness detection module identifying a non-drowsiness an output of a drowsiness detection is directly fed back for future re-evaluation, and based on the drowsiness detection identifying a drowsiness state as being detected, an alert is provided to the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to double-stranded RNA molecules conjugated to at least one conjugate moiety for topical administration to the eye, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The double-stranded RNA molecules are complementary, such as fully complementary, to targets expressed in the eye, and are capable of inhibiting expression of targets expressed in the eye. The double-stranded RNA molecules can be used in the treatment of conditions and diseases of the eye.

Abstract: Biomarker-based treatment, monitoring, and diagnostic methods for IL-17 dependent conditions, including hidradenitis suppurativa, are disclosed. The biomarkers may be selected from IL6, PLA2G2A, IL19, P13, CST7, IL17A, IL17F, GH1, MZB1, IL1B, IFNG, TNC, CXCL9, SLAMF7, VEGFA, IL17C, SLAMF1, SDC1, OSM, LBP, REG3A, CD79B, COL4A1, CLEC4D, VWF, IL5RA, CSF3, TGFA, IL2RA, ITIH3, FCAR, CCL23, NRCAM, RETN, SERPINA11, CLEC4G, CSF1, HGF, CRELD2, EFEMP1, LTBR, NME3, CKAP4, CD276, SPON2, GGH, TIMP1, LY9, MCFD2, TCN2, QPCT, HYOU1, TNSFSF13B, CCL2, CCL3, CCL4, CCL5, CCL7, CCL20, CXCL1, CXCL8, PDFGA, CXCR2, CCR6, CXCL13, PCDH1, BOC, MEPE, ADAM 23, THOP1, IL1RL2, RCOR1, EDAR, and combinations thereof. Kits for measuring the biomarkers, diagnosing and treating IL-17-dependent conditions, and identifying super-responders are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the multiplexed profiling of RNA and DNA modifications across transcriptomes and genomes, respectively. The methods combine molecular recognition of non-canonical features (e.g., base modifications, backbone modifications, lesions, and/or structural elements) of a target nucleic acid with a step of writing the information from this recognition event into the neighboring genetic sequence of the target nucleic acid using a barcode. The resultant barcoded nucleic acids are then converted into sequencing libraries and read by DNA/RNA sequencing methods. This step reveals the sequence of the barcode, which is correlated with the non-canonical feature in the target nucleic acid(s). The high throughput profiling methods described herein allow for identification and/or localization of one or more modifications in a target nucleic acid. The methods also allow for identification of the nature and location of several or all DNA/RNA modifications in parallel.

Abstract: There is disclosed a powder for a Li-ion battery anode and its manufacture, comprising manufacturing a dispersion comprising titanium dioxide primary particles. Thereafter the dispersion comprising primary particles is spray dried or jet milled to obtain spherical secondary particles comprising the primary particles. Thereafter the powder are calcined so that the primary particles are fused together to form the secondary particles. In addition to the method the particles, a battery anode comprising the particles, a battery cell comprising the anode, a battery pack comprising the battery cells, a battery pack including a control system are provided. Advantages include high capacities and performance with very low losses in the first few cycles for the batteries. Improved control of the particle properties is possible.

Abstract: A biological imaging analyzer is described comprises a staining module configured to stain cells of a biological sample so as to produce stained cells. The analyzer also comprises a lighting module configured to illuminate the stained cells, the lighting module comprising a plurality of pulsed lights. The analyzer further comprises an imaging module configured to capture images of the stained cells. A method of flow imaging a biological sample comprises flowing the biological sample including the stained cells through an image capture region of a flowcell. The method also comprises utilizing the lighting module to illuminate the stained cells at the image capture region with the plurality of pulsed lights. The method further comprises capturing images of the stained cells at the image capture region with the imaging module.

Abstract: System and method for vehicle toll management are disclosed herein. For example, toll records of toll gates along a roadway are accessed. The toll records include sensor data including data associated with Radio Frequency Identifier (RFID) tags and image data. Further, it is determined, from the toll records of a first toll gate, that a vehicle is passed without paying toll. Furthermore, the vehicle is determined via processing of the image data associated with the first toll gate and/or a subset of the toll gates. Also, a correlation process that automatically correlates the toll records to mobile communication network data of base stations proximate to the first toll gate and/or the subset toll gates is executed. Based on the correlation, identification information of a mobile device corresponding to a user of the vehicle is then determined. A notification is then transmitted to the mobile device regarding payment of the toll.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to safety devices, locking assemblies, fluid ends, and related methods for pumping operations. One safety device for fluid ends includes a valve cover including an outer shoulder and a receptacle opening, and a jam structure movable in the receptacle opening of the valve cover. The jam structure includes a first plate, a second plate, a rod between the first plate and the second plate, and one or more extensions extending relative to the second plate. Another safety device includes one or more locking plates configured to prevent opening of the fluid end when under pressure.

Abstract: User interfaces integrating variable hardware inputs are described, including user interfaces that perform different operations in response to presses of different intensities with and without movement, user interfaces that perform different media capture operations based on presses of different lengths with and without movement, user interfaces with controls that can be customized by swiping near a hardware control, user interfaces for media playback with dynamic speed adjustments, and user interfaces that perform adjustments before and after contact with a hardware control ends.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the partition of naphthenic acids in a system that mimics production water, comprising: (a) mixing, in a mimicking system, an aqueous phase and an oily phase comprising acidic species, varying parameters of pH, salinity, alkalinity as a function of carbonated species, concentration of divalent ions, temperature and/or pressure, under mechanical agitation; (b) collecting samples of the aqueous fraction; and (c) performing titration of the collected aqueous phase samples. The present invention further relates to a production water mimicking system comprising: a mechanical agitation system; a resistant material reactor, comprising a single inlet for aqueous phase, organic phase and sample; a gas inlet controller; a heating and temperature control system; and a pressure relief valve sample collection system.

Abstract: A waveguide structure (100) for a photonic integrated circuit, comprising: a substrate; an active region (102) comprising a diode junction, the active region comprising: a light emission portion (102a) to emit light in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular the first direction; and a light absorption portion (102b) to absorb light emitted from the light emission portion (102a) in the second direction; a first contact corresponding to the light emission portion (102a); and a second contact corresponding to the light absorption portion (102b).

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for a computerized framework that provides novel mechanisms for determining the automatic placement of a reference grid and an anatomical reference frame (ARF) of a bone. The disclosed framework is operational for the enablement of computerized mechanisms that, based on a three-dimensional (3D) model of a distal femur, can determine, provide and/or display the anatomically correct positions of femoral tunnels and/or other forms of surgical landmarks surgeons rely on for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) procedures. The disclosed framework is also operational for the enablement of computerized mechanisms that, based on a three-dimensional (3D) model of a proximal tibia, can determine, provide and/or display the anatomically correct positions of tibial tunnels and/or other forms of surgical landmarks surgeons rely on for ACL procedures.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method of injecting water, whether captured or produced during oil processing, into oil reservoirs with geomechanical stimulation by pressure pulse.

Abstract: This application relates to nanoparticles, including nanoparticles derived from a plasma, and their use in the formation of conjugates. The nanoparticles can be stably conjugated to a wide variety of second species, forming conjugates which can be used, for example, in therapeutic, diagnostic and experimental methods.

Abstract: Methods and system for inhibiting a driver from cheating a vehicle breath alcohol sensor. The breath alcohol sensor is mounted within a vehicle and determines an alcohol concentration of a breath of an occupant. An image sensor generates images of the occupant within the vehicle. A processor is configured to determine whether the occupant is attempting to cheat the breath alcohol sensor by executing image processing on the images to identify a face of the occupant, objects in front of the face of the occupant, and/or whether the occupant is actually the one blowing into the breath alcohol sensor. If the image processing yields results that the driver is attempting to cheat the sensor, the processor can inhibit driver operation of the vehicle.

Abstract: A composite structure comprising a textile layer and a cover layer, wherein the composite structure is elastic and shows an elongation of at least 20% at an elongation force of 50 N; a method of preparing the composite structure; and the use of the composite structure as a surface material in the interior of a vehicle.