Abstract: A modified bitumen includes bitumen and a bitumen modifier. The bitumen modifier includes composite particles. The composite particles include aluminosilicate nanostructures defining nanopores and micropores and paraffin wax adhered to surfaces of the aluminosilicate nanostructures. Modifying bitumen includes combining bitumen and the bitumen modifier.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a planarization tool having at least one module with a target holder for supporting a target with a metal layer, at least one of a plurality of etch inhibitor dispensers for discharging an etch inhibitor toward the target, and a plurality of nozzles for discharging a chemical etchant at an angle towards the target to perform selective removal of the metal layer for planarization of the target. In an aspect, the plurality of etch inhibitor dispensers and the plurality of nozzles may be combined as a single unit to discharge the chemical etchant and the etch inhibitor together. In another aspect, the plurality of etch inhibitor dispensers and the plurality of nozzles may be configured in a single module or separate modules.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include electronic packages and methods of forming electronic packages. In an embodiment, the electronic package comprises a core, where the core comprises glass. In an embodiment, a through glass via (TGV) is provided through a thickness of the core, where a top surface of the TGV is not coplanar with a top surface of the core. In an embodiment, the electronic package further comprises a ridge on the top surface of the TGV, where the ridge is symmetric about a centerline of the TGV.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include electronic packages and methods of forming electronic packages. In an embodiment, an electronic package comprises a core, where the core comprises glass. In an embodiment, a through glass via (TGV) is provided through a thickness of the core. In an embodiment, the TGV comprises a top surface that is non-planar and includes a symmetric ridge on the non-planar top surface.

Abstract: Provided are a parthenogenetic haploid induction gene DMP and an application thereof. The parthenogenetic haploid induction genes AtDMP8 and AtDMP9 are cloned from Arabidopsis thaliana. Experiments have shown that mutations of AtDMP8 and AtDMP9 can produce parthenogenetic haploid inducibility, to enable dicotyledonous crops to be induced to produce haploids via parthenogenetic means. The present invention was further verified in tomatoes, and it was also found in tomatoes that the mutation of SlDMP can produce parthenogenetic haploid inducibility. The invention lays an important foundation for broadening the application of haploid breeding technology on dicotyledonous plants and revealing the biological mechanism of parthenogenetic haploid production. Given the universality of the utilization of haploid breeding technology in the current breeding industry, the invention has very wide application space and market prospects.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a maize parthenogenetic haploid-inducing gene ZmPLA1E and application thereof. The present invention utilizes the method of exchanged individual plant progeny tests for the first time, and successfully proves that the ZmPLA1E gene can generate and significantly increase the parthenogenetic haploid induction ability in the process of self-crossing or hybridizing as a male parent with other maize materials after the ZmPLA1E gene is mutated in the coding region. The haploid-inducing gene ZmPLA1E of the present invention is important for the cultivation of high-frequency parthenogenetic haploid inducing lines and the application of haploid technology.

Abstract: Nanostructured aluminosilicates including aluminosilicate nanorods are formed by heating a geopolymer resin containing up to about 90 mol % water in a closed container at a temperature between about 70° C. and about 200° C. for a length of time up to about one week to yield a first material including the aluminosilicate nanorods. The aluminosilicate nanorods have an average width of the between about 5 nm and about 30 or between about 5 nm and about 60 nm or between about 5 nm and about 100 nm, and a majority of the aluminosilicate nanorods have an aspect ratio between about 2 and about 100.

Abstract: A modified bitumen includes bitumen and a bitumen modifier. The bitumen modifier includes composite particles. The composite particles include aluminosilicate nanostructures defining nanopores and micropores and paraffin wax adhered to surfaces of the aluminosilicate nanostructures. Modifying bitumen includes combining bitumen and the bitumen modifier.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a maternal haploid major inducing gene in maize and application thereof and also discloses a major gene for inducing the production of maize maternal haploid and its application in double haploid (DH) breeding. This gene encodes a phospholipase (PLA) and the nucleotide sequence thereof is SEQ ID NO: 1. This gene has a maternal haploid inducing ability during selfing or the hybridization of the material as a paternal and other maize material, after a mutation occurred in the coding region. The present invention obtains a series of allelic mutations of the gene for the first time, and proves its maternal haploid induction function by selfing and hybridization. The acquisition of the maternal haploid has important theoretical and practical significance for haploid breeding (DH) and related research.

Abstract: Nanostructured aluminosilicates including aluminosilicate nanorods are formed by heating a geopolymer resin containing up to about 90 mol % water in a closed container at a temperature between about 70° C. and about 200° C. for a length of time up to about one week to yield a first material including the aluminosilicate nanorods. The aluminosilicate nanorods have an average width of the between about 5 nm and about 30 or between about 5 nm and about 60 nm or between about 5 nm and about 100 nm, and a majority of the aluminosilicate nanorods have an aspect ratio between about 2 and about 100.

Abstract: Nanostructured aluminosilicates including aluminosilicate nanorods are formed by heating a geopolymer resin containing up to about 90 mol % water in a closed container at a temperature between about 70° C. and about 200° C. for a length of time up to about one week to yield a first material including the aluminosilicate nanorods. The aluminosilicate nanorods have an average width of between about 5 nm and about 30 or between about 5 nm and about 60 nm or between about 5 nm and about 100 nm, and a majority of the aluminosilicate nanorods have an aspect ratio between about 2 and about 100.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a maize parthenogenetic haploid-inducing gene ZmPLA1E and application thereof. The present invention utilizes the method of exchanged individual plant progeny tests for the first time, and successfully proves that the ZmPLA1E gene can generate and significantly increase the parthenogenetic haploid induction ability in the process of self-crossing or hybridizing as a male parent with other maize materials after the ZmPLA1E gene is mutated in the coding region. The haploid-inducing gene ZmPLA1E of the present invention is important for the cultivation of high-frequency parthenogenetic haploid inducing lines and the application of haploid technology.

Abstract: Nanostructured aluminosilicates including aluminosilicate nanorods are formed by heating a geopolymer resin containing up to about 90 mol % water in a closed container at a temperature between about 70° C. and about 200° C. for a length of time up to about one week to yield a first material including the aluminosilicate nanorods. The aluminosilicate nanorods have an average width of the between about 5 nm and about 30 or between about 5 nm and about 60 nm or between about 5 nm and about 100 nm, and a majority of the aluminosilicate nanorods have an aspect ratio between about 2 and about 100.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing low-iron Lf having improved antimicrobial activity and to a low-iron Lf having improved antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing low-iron Lf having improved antimicrobial activity and to a low-iron Lf having improved antimicrobial activity.