Abstract: A method of treating microbial biomass includes mixing the microbial biomass in a liquid to form a suspension, the microbial biomass having an initial color, and exposing the suspension to light to form treated microbial biomass, the treated microbial biomass having a treated color. The treated color is lighter than the initial color.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to disaccharides with defined sulfation patterns, and oligosaccharide mimetics comprising the disaccharides as repeating units linked in a head to tail fashion. The present disclosure further relates to methods of making the same, and to methods of using the same to mediate cell proliferation, cell differentiation, amyloid plaque formation, anti-coagulation, and neuronal growth.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method and system for denoising high-frequency ultrasound based on a multipath matching pursuit algorithm. The method includes: acquiring a high-frequency ultrasound detection signal of a to-be-tested sample; constructing a discrete overcomplete dictionary according to the high-frequency ultrasound detection signal, and training the discrete overcomplete dictionary; reconstructing the high-frequency ultrasound detection signal by using a trained dictionary and using a multipath matching pursuit algorithm, and obtaining a global optimal atom; performing interpolation on the global optimal atom, and constructing a consecutive atomic library; and reconstructing the high-frequency ultrasound detection signal in the consecutive atomic library according to a parameter of the global optimal atom, to complete signal denoising.

Abstract: A communication method is described that receives, by a policy control network element, a quality of service (QoS) request message from an application function network element. The QoS request message comprises a QoS requirement of a service of the application function network element. The policy control network element based on the QoS requirement, determines M policy and charging control (PCC) rules corresponding to the service, wherein N of the M PCC rules comprise first indication information, the first indication information indicates data flows of the service corresponding to the PCC rules comprising the first indication information to share a bit rate of the service. The N PCC rules are mapped to at least two QoS flows used to carry the data flows of the service, M and N are integers greater than 1, and N is less than or equal to M. The policy control network element sends the M PCC rules to a session management network element.

Abstract: A method of using algae to remove a contaminant or pollutant from a first fluid is provided. The method can include providing a growing apparatus having a first reservoir containing the first fluid and a second reservoir containing a second fluid, and growing the algae using the growing apparatus. The method can further include exposing the algae to the first fluid within the first reservoir where the algae uptakes the contaminant or pollutant from the first fluid, and exposing the algae via a belt to the second fluid in the second reservoir where the algae is stimulated to release the contaminant or pollutant. Exposing the algae to the first fluid within the first reservoir or the second fluid may change a growth rate of the algae.

Abstract: Disclosed are a backlight module, a display module and a display apparatus. The backlight module includes: a back plate including a bottom plate and a plurality of side plates around the bottom plate, where the plurality of side plates and the bottom plate enclose an assembly space; a light guide plate in the assembly space, including a plurality of side faces each disposed opposite to one of the side plates, where a first gap is provided between each side face and the opposite side plate; at least two light bars in different first gaps, where an emission side of each light bar is disposed opposite to the side face of the light guide plate, the first gap with a light bar is a first sub-gap, and a plurality of elastic members, at least part of which are positioned in respective first sub-gaps.

Abstract: A system for controlling lateral positioning in a host vehicle. The system includes a controller adapted to identify targets surrounding a planned path with at least one distance sensor on the host vehicle and determine at least one attribute for each of the targets. The controller is also adapted to determine a lane quality along the planned path with at least one optical sensor on the host vehicle and determine a first target point and a second target point based at least one on the attributes of the targets when the lane quality has degraded below a predetermined threshold. Furthermore, the controller is adapted to calculate a follow trajectory for the host vehicle based on the first and second target points and direct the host vehicle along the follow trajectory when a lane marker identification distance is less than a minimum look ahead distance for the host vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides massager, comprising: a shell, an inner sleeve assembled in the shell, and a vibration mechanism for driving the inner sleeve to massage and stimulate a massaged area, wherein: the inner sleeve is made of elastic material and a gap space is reserved between the inner sleeve and the shell; the massager also comprises a sucking mechanism, which is activated to pump or inflate air to form a pressure difference between the massage cavity inside the inner sleeve and the gap space; the inner sleeve expands or contracts accordingly under the influence of the pressure difference and recovers accordingly after the sucking mechanism stops pumping or inflating, thereby forming a sucking cycle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to signal identification methods and communication apparatuses. An example method includes: receiving a signal frame and performing channel estimation based on a legacy long training field (L-LTF) sequence corresponding to the signal frame, to obtain first channel estimation values. The method further includes determining, based on the first channel estimation value and mark information of N subcarrier elements, whether the L-LTF sequence corresponding to the signal frame is a target L-LTF sequence.

Abstract: A calculation method for fractal dimensions of shale pores includes steps as follows. S1: multiple shale samples from a target stratum of a study area are obtained, parameter values of geological parameters of each of the multiple shale samples are obtained, followed by dividing the multiple shale samples into target shale samples and experimental shale samples. S2: PCA is performed on the parameter values to obtain principal components representing a variation of the geological parameters. fractal dimensions are calculated based on an existing fractal dimension calculation method. S3: the principal components are used as independent variables and the fractal dimensions are used as dependent variables, followed by performing regression analysis to obtain a quantitative calculation model. S4: the fractal dimensions of the target shale sample are calculated according to the parameter values and the quantitative calculation model for the fractal dimension based on the parameter values.

Abstract: A quantitative prediction method for gas content of deep marine shale includes: obtaining raw data of known wells; establishing relationship formulas between pore specific surface areas and adsorbed gas contents of a known well in an area as an adsorbed gas content quantitative prediction model; establishing relationship formulas between pore volumes and free gas contents of the known well as a free gas content quantitative prediction model; summing the adsorbed gas contents and corresponding free gas contents to obtain total gas contents; calculating adsorbed gas contents, free gas contents and total gas contents of the known wells; drawing a predicted adsorbed gas content contour map, a predicted free gas content contour map and a predicted total gas content contour map; and reading an adsorbed gas content, a free gas content and a total gas content of an unknown well in the area from the above contour maps.

Abstract: A system for simultaneously preparing alcohol-free wine and high-alcohol liquor, comprising a primary membrane separation system and a secondary membrane separation system. An inlet of the primary membrane separation system is connected to raw materials, and a permeation side of the primary membrane separation system is connected to an inlet of the secondary membrane separation system; both the primary membrane separation system and the secondary membrane separation system comprise an organic matter preferentially-permeable pervaporation membrane. The method for simultaneously preparing the alcohol-free wine and the high-alcohol liquor comprise the following steps: feeding the wine produced by fermentation into the primary membrane separation system, ethanol and aromatic substances therein permeating the membrane in a vapor form to form a primary permeating fluid with alcohol content of 28-32°, and a primary residual permeating fluid being the alcohol-free wine with alcohol content of less than 0.5°.

Abstract: A display substrate includes a base substrate, and a pixel define layer and a first electrode which are disposed on the base substrate. The pixel define layer comprises an opening, a side wall of the first electrode is in a step shape, and the opening is exposed out of the first electrode. The pixel define layer covers at least part of a side wall of the first electrode. The orthographic projection, on the base substrate, of the surface of the first electrode away from the base substrate falls within the orthographic projection of the opening on the base substrate.

Abstract: Articles, kits, and methods for determining and measuring exposure to environmental particulate matter. A pollution detection patch implements a polymer that becomes darkened or discolored as a result of adherence of airborne particulate matter to the polymer, as well as a discoloration reference for optical or visual correspondence of the degree of discoloration of the polymer with a known level of exposure to environmental particulate matter associated with the discoloration reference. The pollution detection patch can be used as a standalone article to monitor exposure or can be incorporated into other articles, products, devices, or environments for low-maintenance monitoring of environmental particulate matter exposure.

Abstract: A multiphase cleansing composition is disclosed, useful for cleansing the skin or hair, for example, for removing makeup from the skin or hair. The multiphase cleansing composition comprises an oil phase and an aqueous phase. The oil phase comprises: (a) a hydrophobic polymer formed as a reaction product of a natural or food-derived oil and a methacrylate or acrylate polymer; (b) one or more solvents capable of solubilizing the hydrophobic polymer of (a). The aqueous phase comprises water and optionally one or more water soluble solvents and one or more electrolytes. Methods of cleansing skin and hair are also described.

Abstract: Described is a two-step method for removing makeup from skin. The method includes applying a first anhydrous composition to skin upon which makeup is present and subsequently applying a second anhydrous composition to the skin upon which the makeup and the first anhydrous composition are present. The first anhydrous composition include: (a) a hydrophobic polymer formed as a reaction product of a natural or food-derived oil and a methacrylate or acrylate polymer; (b) one or more solvents capable of solubilizing the hydrophobic polymer of (a); and (c) optionally, one or more alkanes. The second anhydrous composition includes one or more nonpolar oils in which the hydrophobic polymer of the first anhydrous composition is not soluble.

Abstract: The instant disclosure is drawn to a cosmetic or personal care composition comprising: (a) hydrophobic polymer formed as a reaction product of a natural or food-derived oil and a methacrylate or acrylate polymer; (b) one or more solvents capable of solubilizing the hydrophobic polymer; (c) one or more surfactants; and (d) water. The cosmetic or personal care composition is preferably in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. Methods for making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for solubilizing a reaction product may be provided. The method may include providing a reaction product of an acrylate and a natural or food-derived oil, as well as providing one or more solvents for the reaction product. Each solvent may have Hansen Solubility Parameters (hydrogen bonding component (D), polar component (P), and dispersion component (H)) that satisfy Ra ? 4 ? ( D - D 1 ) 2 + ( P - P 1 ) 2 + ( H - H 1 ) 2 , where Ra=13.4 MPa0.5, D1=16.8 MPa0.5, P1=4.8 MPa0.5, and H1=13.0 MPa0.5. A premix composition may therefore consist of the reaction product and the one or more solvents. A cosmetic composition may include the premix composition and one or more additional materials.

Abstract: A cosmetic makeup composition may be provided. The cosmetic composition may include a reaction product of an acrylate and a natural or food-derived oil. The composition may include a dispersion of a hydrocarbon oil and a non-silicone polymer, where a ratio (R1) of the concentration of the non-silicone polymer to the reaction product is R1>1, such as 2?R1?5. The composition product may include a solvent. The composition may include a pigment. The natural or food-derived oil may be linseed oil. The non-silicone polymer may be a non-crosslinked non-silicone polymer, such as a copolymer of alkyl acrylate and a bicyclic terpene derivative, such as isobornyl acrylate.

Abstract: The instant disclosure is drawn to a cosmetic or personal care compositions in the form of oil-in-water dispersions, wherein the dispersion comprises oil droplets having a size from about 10 nm to about 1 ?m. The compositions also include: (a) a hydrophobic polymer formed from a reaction product of a natural or food-derived oil and a methacrylate or acrylate polymer; (b) one or more solvents capable of solubilizing the hydrophobic polymer; (c) one or more biosurfactants, and optionally, one or more co-surfactants; and (d) water. Methods for making and using the compositions and methods for boosting foam are also disclosed.