Abstract: The present application provides a soft pack battery, which comprises a packaging film provided with at least one breathable hole. The soft pack battery further comprises a breathable membrane. The breathable membrane seals the breathable hole, and the breathable membrane can block liquid while allowing gas to pass through. The gas in the soft pack battery can be discharged through the breathable membrane, thereby improving the safety performance and the service life of the battery.

Abstract: A method includes forming a first fin and a second fin on a substrate; forming a dummy gate material over the first fin and the second fin; etching the dummy gate material using a first etching process to form a recess between the first fin and the second fin, wherein a sacrificial material is formed on sidewalls of the recess during the first etching process; filling the recess with an insulation material; removing the dummy gate material and the sacrificial material using a second etching process; and forming a first replacement gate over the first fin and a second replacement gate over the second fin, wherein the first replacement gate is separated from the second replacement gate by the insulation material.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate; an isolation region disposed on the semiconductor substrate; a plurality of dummy fins disposed over the isolation region and partially extending into the isolation region; and a dielectric material disposed between the plurality of dummy fins, and partially extending through the isolation region and partially into the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A PET hydrolase having high enzymatic activity is disclosed. The PET hydrolase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2. The modified enzyme has improved PET-hydrolytic activity, thereby obtaining the high-yield and high-activity PET hydrolase, and enhancing the industrial application value of the PET hydrolase.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the realm of disease detection and molecular biology technologies, specifically addressing the pathogenic genes associated with premature ovarian insufficiency and their application. The present invention identified new POI-associated genes through whole-exome sequencing analysis of the POI cohort with the largest international sample size. Their pathogenicity was demonstrated by functional experiments, and mutations of existing known POI-associated genes were further screened. This lays a foundation for the prediction, diagnosis, treatment, genetic etiological analysis and establishment of related genetic models for POI, thus manifesting commendable practical implementation merit.

Abstract: An example method for communicating radio frequency (RF) settings to a wireless networking device to adaptively configure the wireless networking device in events of weather changes is presented. A network device may receive a weather metric corresponding to a wireless networking device and identify a target RF setting for the wireless networking device corresponding to the weather metric. Further, the network device may transmit the target RF setting to the wireless networking device to cause the wireless networking device to operate with the target RF setting thereby enhancing the performance of the wireless networking device.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is described. A plurality of semiconductor fins is formed in a first region on a substrate. An isolation region is formed around the plurality of semiconductor fins. Dummy fins are formed extending above the isolation region and laterally adjacent the plurality of semiconductor fins. A first etch is performed to etch the plurality of semiconductor fins such that a top surface of the plurality of semiconductor fins has a same height as a top surface of the isolation region. A second etch is performed selectively etching the isolation region to form a first recess in the isolation region laterally adjacent the semiconductor fins. A third etch is performed selectively etching the plurality of semiconductor fins to remove the plurality of semiconductor fins and to etch a second recess through the isolation region into the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A method includes forming a first fin and a second fin on a substrate; forming a dummy gate material over the first fin and the second fin; etching the dummy gate material using a first etching process to form a recess between the first fin and the second fin, wherein a sacrificial material is formed on sidewalls of the recess during the first etching process; filling the recess with an insulation material; removing the dummy gate material and the sacrificial material using a second etching process; and forming a first replacement gate over the first fin and a second replacement gate over the second fin, wherein the first replacement gate is separated from the second replacement gate by the insulation material.

Abstract: A modified cutinase is disclosed. The cutinase has the modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of asparagine at position 181 with alanine, or substitutions of asparagine at position 181 with alanine and phenylalanine at position 235 with leucine. The modified enzyme has improved PET-hydrolytic activity, and thus, the high-activity PET hydrolase is obtained, and the industrial application value of the PET hydrolase is enhanced.

Abstract: The present technology relates to nanomaterials and methods of their use, and more specifically to methods and structures using nanomaterials to fiducially measure radiation dosing.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is described. A plurality of semiconductor fins is formed in a first region on a substrate. An isolation region is formed around the plurality of semiconductor fins. Dummy fins are formed extending above the isolation region and laterally adjacent the plurality of semiconductor fins. A first etch is performed to etch the plurality of semiconductor fins such that a top surface of the plurality of semiconductor fins has a same height as a top surface of the isolation region. A second etch is performed selectively etching the isolation region to form a first recess in the isolation region laterally adjacent the semiconductor fins. A third etch is performed selectively etching the plurality of semiconductor fins to remove the plurality of semiconductor fins and to etch a second recess through the isolation region into the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is described. A plurality of semiconductor fins is formed in a first region on a substrate. An isolation region is formed around the plurality of semiconductor fins. Dummy fins are formed extending above the isolation region and laterally adjacent the plurality of semiconductor fins. A first etch is performed to etch the plurality of semiconductor fins such that a top surface of the plurality of semiconductor fins has a same height as a top surface of the isolation region. A second etch is performed selectively etching the isolation region to form a first recess in the isolation region laterally adjacent the semiconductor fins. A third etch is performed selectively etching the plurality of semiconductor fins to remove the plurality of semiconductor fins and to etch a second recess through the isolation region into the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: An implantable acellular polymeric scaffold device functionalized with aggrecan is provided. Also provided are methods of fabricating a polymeric scaffold device, including methods of fabricating the scaffold device via 3D printing. Methods of treating a cartilage defect in a subject in need thereof comprise application of the disclosed scaffold device in combination with microfracture procedures. A specialized lid for a centrifugation well plate is also provided.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, systems and devices are provided in which zeolite particles, preferably of silicon and aluminum, are used as desiccants. In embodiments a plurality of zeolite particles are provided that are less than 1 mm in size. The particles may be arrayed such that at least some of the plurality of particles are spaced apart from each other and may be arrayed in rows and columns. Embodiments provide the particles are useful or removing water under ambient conditions and in removing water from air or material and in an embodiment removing water from plant material, such as harvested crop material, or where the dried air is contacted with plant material. Microwave radiation may be used to efficiently and in a cost effective manner dehydrate the rehydrated particles.

Abstract: Disclosed are an electroluminescent polymer based on phenanthroimidazole units, a preparation method therefor, and the use thereof. The electroluminescent polymer based on phenanthroimidazole units has a structure as shown in the formula (I), and the side chain thereof contains phenanthroimidazole units.

Abstract: An implantable acellular polymeric scaffold device functionalized with aggrecan is provided. Also provided are methods of fabricating a polymeric scaffold device, including methods of fabricating the scaffold device via 3D printing. Methods of treating a cartilage defect in a subject in need thereof comprise application of the disclosed scaffold device in combination with microfracture procedures. A specialized lid for a centrifugation well plate is also provided.

Abstract: A PET hydrolase having improved thermal stability is disclosed. The PET hydrolase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or a modified amino acid sequence with at least 80% sequence identity of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of asparagine at position 248 or a corresponding position with proline.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and materials that allow targeting and imaging of interactions between probes and targets. In some embodiments, the probes include nanoscale materials with embedded solutions that can be used to measure physical enhancement by materials under X-ray irradiation. In some embodiments, the methods of the present invention include delivering a probe material to a target that can have a delivered donor material. In some embodiments, methods of the present invention include irradiating the target and determining an optical change in the probe characteristic of a physical enhancement.

Abstract: A negative electrode material includes a dopant containing a first dopant and a second dopant, the first dopant contains a boron element, and the second dopant contains at least one selected from a group consisting of a nitrogen element, an oxygen element, a fluorine element, a phosphorus element, and a sulfur element. Two or more types of dopants are added in the particle producing process, so that the negative electrode material prepared has excellent high and low temperature cycle performance and rate performance. Furthermore, a carbonization coating process is omitted which is compatible with the preparation process of the conventional graphite negative electrode, thus the preparation process is simpler, the equipment required is less, and the cost is lower. A preparation method thereof is provided as well.

Abstract: A water-soluble conjugated polymer for photothermal therapy, a polymerized monomer thereof, a preparation method therefor, and application thereof. The water-soluble conjugated polymer has good solubility in an aqueous solution, has excellent biocompatibility, does not need to be subjected to coating treatment, can be directly used for photothermal therapy, is easy to use, has a nanometer size, and can enter cells easily. Polar groups are contained in side chains, and the water-soluble conjugated polymer is capable of targeting, can locate intracellular organelles, has excellent photostability and chemical properties as well as high photothermal conversion efficiency, can achieve photothermal therapy of near-infrared region I or II, with high treatment efficiency and few side effects. In the preparation method for the water-soluble conjugated polymer, raw materials can be easily obtained, synthesis conditions are mild, and the purification is convenient.