Abstract: A method for dynamic enhancement of chemical reactions by nanomaterials under hard X-ray irradiation. The nanomaterials were gold and platinum nanoparticles, and the chemical reaction employed was the hydroxylation of coumarin carboxylic acid. The reaction yield was enhanced 2000 times over that predicted on the basis of the absorption of X-rays only by the nanoparticles, and the enhancement was found for the first time to depend on the X-ray dose rate. The maximum turnover frequency was measured at 1 16×10-4 s-1 Gy-1. We call this process chemical enhancement, which is defined as the increased yield of a chemical reaction due to the chemical properties of the added materials. The chemical enhancement described here is believed to be ubiquitous and may significantly alter the outcome of chemical reactions under X-ray irradiation with the assistance of nanomaterials.

Abstract: It discloses a use of N-acetylneuraminic acid aldolase with an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 in catalytic synthesis of N-acetylneuraminic acid. The preparation of N-acetylneuraminic acid is to use the N-acetylneuraminic acid aldolase with the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 as a catalyst, and N-acetylmannosamine and pyruvic acid as substrates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photo alignment device, a photo alignment method and an alignment film preparation system. The photo alignment device comprises a photo alignment unit, a temperature acquisition unit and a control unit, the photo alignment unit used to perform preheating, curing and photo alignment on a film-to-be-aligned layer; the temperature acquisition unit used to perform real-time acquisition on temperatures of the film-to-be-aligned layer during the preheating, curing, and photo alignment in synchronization with the photo alignment unit, and feed the acquired temperatures back to the control unit; and the control unit used to determine whether the fed back temperatures are within preset ranges of temperature, and adjust position, power and/or speed of the photo alignment unit based on the determination result, to cause the temperatures of the film-to-be-aligned layer during the preheating, curing, and photo alignment to be within their respective preset ranges of temperature.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for providing irradiation energy, imaging, and detecting X-ray fluorescence from a volume in a sample. The present disclosure further relates to methods of increasing the delivery of irradiation energy to a target in a sample.

Abstract: The methods disclosed herein are directed to methods of enhancing formation of a polymer from a monomer on a metal-based nanoparticle under X-ray irradiation and compositions produced by such methods. The method comprises irradiating a monomer solution with X-rays to form the polymer; wherein the monomer solution comprises the monomer, the metal-based nanoparticle, and a solvent capable of generating a hydroxyl radical; and wherein the metal-based nanoparticle is a particle having a greatest dimension between 5 and 100 nanometers. The methods also include the dissolution metal ions from these same metal-based nanoparticles wherein the solution comprises the metal-based nanoparticle and a solvent capable of generating a hydroxyl radical; and wherein the metal-based nanoparticle is a particle having a greatest dimension between 5 and 100 nanometers.

Abstract: It discloses a use of N-acetylneuraminic acid aldolase with an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 in catalytic synthesis of N-acetylneuraminic acid. The preparation of N-acetylneuraminic acid is to use the N-acetylneuraminic acid aldolase with the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 as a catalyst, and N-acetylmannosamine and pyruvic acid as substrates.

Abstract: A phytase having improved enzymatic activity is disclosed. The phytase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of Valine at position 90 with Threonine. Alternatively, the phytase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 6, wherein the modification is a substitution of Asparagine at position 204 with Alanine or a substitution of Serine at position 206 with Alanine.

Abstract: A ?-mannanase having increased production yield and enzymatic activity is disclosed. The ?-mannanase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of Tyrosine at position 25 with Histidine.

Abstract: A principle is established to show that nanoscale energy deposition in water by X-rays can be greatly enhanced via the geometry of nanostructures. The calculated results show that enhancement over background water can reach over 60 times for a single nanoshell made of gold. Other geometries and nanostructures are investigated, and it is found that a shell of gold nanoparticles can generate similar enhancement. The concepts of composition, matrix, and satellite effects are established and studied, all of which can further increase the enhancement of the effect of X-rays.

Abstract: A phytase having improved enzymaic activity is disclosed. The phytase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of Valine at position 90 with Threonine. Alternatively, the phytase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 6, wherein the modification is a substitution of Asparagine at position 204 with Alanine or a substitution of Serine at position 206 with Alanine.

Abstract: A method for dynamic enhancement of chemical reactions by nanomaterials under hard X-ray irradiation. The nanomaterials were gold and platinum nanoparticles, and the chemical reaction employed was the hydroxylation of coumarin carboxylic acid. The reaction yield was enhanced 2000 times over that predicted on the basis of the absorption of X-rays only by the nanoparticles, and the enhancement was found for the first time to depend on the X-ray dose rate. The maximum turnover frequency was measured at 116×10-4 s-1 Gy-1. We call this process chemical enhancement, which is defined as the increased yield of a chemical reaction due to the chemical properties of the added materials. The chemical enhancement described here is believed to be ubiquitous and may significantly alter the outcome of chemical reactions under X-ray irradiation with the assistance of nanomaterials.

Abstract: A ?-mannanase having increased enzymaic activity is disclosed. The ?-mannanase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of Tyrosine at position 216 with Tryptophan.

Abstract: A ?-mannanase having increased enzymaic activity is disclosed. The ?-mannanase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of Tyrosine at position 216 with Tryptophan.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of nanoscale materials, and more specifically to the field of nanoscale materials for activating delivered molecules at a target location.

Abstract: A xylanase having increased enzymaic activity is disclosed. The xylanase has a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein Tryptophan at position 125 is substituted with Phenylalanine and Phenylalanine at position 163 is substituted with Tryptophan.

Abstract: A computing device includes a first motherboard and a second motherboard perpendicularly attached to the first motherboard. The first motherboard includes a first CPU module and a plurality of first peripheral component interconnect (PCI) sockets. The second motherboard includes a second CPU module and a plurality of second PCI sockets. The plurality of first PCI sockets is located perpendicularly to both motherboards. The plurality of second PCI sockets includes at least one PCI socket that is obliquely oriented relative to the first motherboard.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes a circuit board, a latch member attached to the circuit board, and a protective shielding member for accommodating the circuit board and the latch member. The circuit board includes a main board and a connector attached to the main board. At least one mounting hole is defined in the main board. At least one pin protrudes from the main board. The latch member includes a main panel abutting the main board, at least one engaging post engaging with the at least one mounting hole, and a covering portion for covering the at least one pin. Main portions of the main board and the main panel are received in the shielding member. The connector and the covering portion are exposed on the outside of the shielding member.

Abstract: A circuit board module includes a first circuit board and a protecting cover. A high speed interface is located on the first circuit board, for receiving a second circuit board. The high speed interface defines two latch slots. The protecting cover includes a cover body and a knob located on the cover body. The knob includes two resilient pieces and two latch tabs. The two latch tabs are located on the two resilient pieces, respectively. When the second circuit board is not connected to the high speed interface, the cover body covers the first high speed interface. Each of the two latch tabs is engaged in each of the two latch slots, to prevent the cover body from moving away the high speed interface. The two resilient pieces are resiliently deformable to disengage each of the two latch tabs from each of the latch slots.

Abstract: A computing device includes a first motherboard and a second motherboard perpendicularly attached to the first motherboard. The first motherboard includes a first CPU module and a plurality of first peripheral component interconnect (PCI) sockets. The second motherboard includes a second CPU module and a plurality of second PCI sockets. The plurality of first PCI sockets is located perpendicularly to both motherboards. The plurality of second PCI sockets includes at least one PCI socket that is obliquely oriented relative to the first motherboard.

Abstract: A glucanase having increased enzyme activity and thermostability is disclosed. The glucanase comprises a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein valine at position 18 is substituted with tyrosine and tryptophan at position 203 is substituted with tyrosine.