Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.

Abstract: The use of Black Solider Fly Larvae as Palatant/Palatability Enhancer for use in edible pet products This invention disclosed a palatability enhancer for edible pet products using black solider fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae, wherein the black solider fly larvae are collected following the commercial farming, the greater part of the materials being processed for safety and size reduced as necessary, at 10.0%-80.0%. The palatability enhancer may also include at least one of the following: Cysteine, Arginine, Alanine, Glutamine, Aspartic acid, Glycine, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Vitamin B1, and a reducing sugar, at 0.1%-10.0% by weight.

Abstract: Semiconductor device structures and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate, a first nitride semiconductor layer, a second nitride semiconductor layer, a first transistor and a clamping device. The first nitride semiconductor layer is disposed on the substrate. The second nitride semiconductor layer is disposed on the first nitride semiconductor layer. The first transistor is disposed on the second nitride semiconductor layer. The first transistor includes a first control electrode, a first current electrode and a second current electrode. The clamping device is disposed on the second nitride semiconductor layer and electrically coupled with the first transistor. The clamping device includes a second transistor and a third transistor electrically coupled with the second transistor. The clamping device is electrically coupled with the first current electrode and the second current electrode of the first transistor.

Abstract: Disclosed is an in-situ detection robot for loess geological information, including a housing, an active tensioning system, an auxiliary tensioning system, a control system, a drive system, and a detection system. The active tensioning system is configured to provide the robot with a tensioning force in an aperture direction of a loess hole for the robot to travel in the loess hole. The auxiliary tensioning system is configured to provide the robot with a pre-tensioning force for the robot to travel in the loess hole. The control system is configured to control a movement mode of the robot according to different travelling environments of the robot in the loess hole. The driving system is configured to provide the robot with a travelling power in the loess hole. The detection system is configured to detect related parameters of the loess geological information.

Abstract: Described are a carbon-iodine conjugated polymer and preparation thereof, an imaging marker thereof, and uses thereof for preparing a localization marker, and belongs to the technical field of imaging markers. The conjugated structure enables the polymer to have strong absorption in a visible light region, and high iodine content of up to 84.1% corresponds to the strong imaging ability thereof. During surgery, on the basis of the dual guidance of a polymer-based image marker and naked eye observation, the marker can better facilitate determination of tumor resection margins, achieving precise resection of tumors and minimizing damage to surrounding normal tissues. During cyberknife-based treatment, the polymer can replace clinical gold markers to provide ray marker guidance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device and a fabrication method thereof. The semiconductor device includes: a substrate (120); a first nitride semiconductor layer (130) on the substrate (120); a second nitride semiconductor layer (140) on the first nitride semiconductor layer (130) and having a band gap greater than a band gap of the first semiconductor layer (130); a transistor (14) on the second nitride semiconductor layer (140); and a protection circuit (40) on the second nitride semiconductor layer (140), wherein the protection circuit (40) is configured to dispel electrons from a gate node of the transistor (14) when a voltage on the gate node exceeds a first threshold voltage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a parallel binary model for measuring a capacitance value of a gate oxide layer of a gate oxide MOS device. The parallel binary model is a parallel circuit model formed through parallel connection of a parallel capacitor Cp and an equivalent resistor Rp. The parallel binary model is used to measure the gate oxide MOS device through an LCR meter by adopting frequency f1 to obtain parallel capacitance Cp1 and parallel conductance Gp1. A dissipation factor D1 is calculated. In a case that D1<0.1, the measured parallel capacitance Cp1 is the capacitance value of the gate oxide layer of the gate oxide MOS device. In a case that D1>0.1, the parallel binary model is used to measure the gate oxide MOS device through the LCR meter by adopting frequency f2 to obtain parallel capacitance Cp2 and parallel conductance Gp2.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive radar data including a radar pixel having a radial velocity from a radar; receive camera data including an image frame including camera pixels from a camera; map the radar pixel to the image frame; generate a region of the image frame surrounding the radar pixel; determine association scores for the respective camera pixels in the region; select a first camera pixel of the camera pixels from the region, the first camera pixel having a greatest association score of the association scores; and calculate a full velocity of the radar pixel using the radial velocity of the radar pixel and a first optical flow at the first camera pixel. The association scores indicate a likelihood that the respective camera pixels correspond to a same point in an environment as the radar pixel.

Abstract: The present application belongs to the field of molecular biology detection, in particular, relates to detection of HIV-1. The present application further provides a kit comprising the composition of the present application, use of the composition and a method for detecting HIV-1. Using the composition of the present application, HIV-1 can be detected with a sensitivity of 22 IU/ml. Meanwhile, in the composition of the present application, two sets of primers and probes for two different regions and an additional forward primer are combined to prepare a reaction system and the HIV-1 RNA are detected using the reaction system to identify the positive reactions, effectively reducing the probability of false negative, especially, of group O viruses. There is no need for a fully enclosed diagnostic system, which effectively reduces costs.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus, a housing and a sensor used therefor. The housing is provided with a mounting hole for assembling the sensor; a hole wall of the mounting hole is obliquely provided, such that a cross-sectional area of the mounting hole is gradually increased from the inside to the outside; and a reflective structure is arranged on the hole wall, and the reflective structure divides the hole wall into a plurality of reflecting surfaces. The sensor comprises a shell and a sensor assembly arranged inside the shell, wherein the shell is provided with a lens; a cover is used for closing an opening of a main body portion; the cover is connected to the main body portion by means of a threaded member; and a sealing member is provided between the cover and the main body portion, such that the main body portion and the cover are in sealing connection.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to electrochemical cells with dendrite prevention mechanisms. In some aspects, an electrochemical cell can include an anode disposed on an anode current collector, a cathode disposed on a cathode current collector, the cathode having a first thickness at a proximal end of the cathode and a second thickness at a distal end of the cathode, the second thickness greater than the first thickness, a first separator disposed on the anode, a second separator disposed on the cathode, an interlayer disposed between the first separator and the second separator, the interlayer including electroactive material and having a proximal end and a distal end, and a power source electrically connected to the proximal end of the cathode and the proximal end of the interlayer, the power source configured to maintain a voltage difference between the cathode and the interlayer below a threshold value.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to receive radar data from a radar, the radar data including radar pixels having respective measured depths; receive camera data from a camera, the camera data including an image frame including camera pixels; map the radar pixels to the image frame; generate respective regions of the image frame surrounding the respective radar pixels; for each region, determine confidence scores for the respective camera pixels in that region; output a depth map of projected depths for the respective camera pixels based on the confidence scores; and operate a vehicle including the radar and the camera based on the depth map. The confidence scores indicate confidence in applying the measured depth of the radar pixel for that region to the respective camera pixels.

Abstract: A computer that includes a processor and a memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to generate radar data by projecting radar returns of objects within a scene onto an image plane of camera data of the scene based on extrinsic and intrinsic parameters of a camera and extrinsic parameters of a radar sensor to generate the radar data. The image data can be received at an image channel of an image/radar convolutional neural network (CNN) and receive the radar data at a radar channel of the image/radar CNN, wherein features are transferred from the image channel to the radar channel at multiple stages Image object features and image confidence scores can be determined by the image channel, and radar object features and radar confidences by the radar channel. The image object features can be combined with the radar object features using a weighted sum.

Abstract: An air-material mixing and spraying actuator, which relates to the field of devices for spraying materials to deep soil. The actuator includes a material mixing and spraying pipe, a material temporary storage assembly, a second material supply assembly and a compressed air supply assembly, where a material discharge outlet is provided at one end of the material mixing and spraying pipe; the material temporary storage assembly is disposed at one end of the material mixing and spraying pipe to temporarily store materials; the second material supply assembly communicates with the material temporary storage assembly and sends materials to the material temporary storage assembly; and the compressed air supply assembly communicates with the material temporary storage assembly and provides high-pressure air that bursts the soil to form cracks or achieve an uplift effect, and spray the materials temporarily stored to the cracks in cooperation with the material temporary storage assembly.