Abstract: The present disclosure describes a semiconductor structure and a method for forming the same. The semiconductor structure can include a substrate, a fin structure over the substrate, a gate structure over the fin structure, an epitaxial region formed in the fin structure and adjacent to the gate structure. The epitaxial region can embed a plurality of clusters of dopants.

Abstract: Techniques regarding a chemical composition that can be utilized within one or more combination therapies to treat a microbial infection are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a chemical composition that includes a first triblock polymer comprising a quaternary ammonium functionalized polycarbonate block and exhibiting anticancer activity via a lytic mechanism. The chemical composition can also include a second triblock polymer comprising a guanidinium functionalized polycarbonate block and exhibiting anticancer activity via a translocation mechanism.

Abstract: An electronic device (100) includes a substrate (110) and an integrated circuit (120) provided on the substrate (110) having a surface facing away from the substrate (110). An insulating layer (150) extends over the substrate (110) and around the integrated circuit (120) to define an interface (154) between the insulating layer (150) and the integrated circuit (120). An electrically conductive via (130) is provided on the surface of the integrated circuit (120). An insulating material (140) extends over the via (130) and includes an opening (142) exposing a portion of the via (130). A repassivation member (162) extends over the insulating layer (150) and has a surface (164) aligned with the interface (154). An electrically conductive redistribution member (181) is electrically connected to the via (130) and extends over the repassivation member (162) into contact with the insulating layer (150).

Abstract: In some examples, an electronic device comprises a first magnetic member, a first adhesive layer abutting the first magnetic member, a second magnetic member, a second adhesive layer abutting the second magnetic member, and a laminate member between the first and second adhesive layers. The laminate member comprises first and second transformer coils, an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield coil, and a set of thermally conductive members coupled to the EMI shield coil and extending in three dimensions. At least some of the thermally conductive members extend vertically through a thickness of the laminate member so as to be exposed to top and bottom surfaces of the laminate member. The electronic device includes a thermally conductive component coupled to at least one thermally conductive member in the set of thermally conductive members.

Abstract: In some examples, an electronic device comprises a first magnetic member, a first adhesive layer abutting the first magnetic member, a second magnetic member, a second adhesive layer abutting the second magnetic member, and a laminate member between the first and second adhesive layers. The laminate member comprises first and second transformer coils, an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield coil, and a set of thermally conductive members coupled to the EMI shield coil and extending in three dimensions. At least some of the thermally conductive members extend vertically through a thickness of the laminate member so as to be exposed to top and bottom surfaces of the laminate member. The electronic device includes a thermally conductive component coupled to at least one thermally conductive member in the set of thermally conductive members.

Abstract: A method for backside metallization includes inkjet printing a pattern of nanosilver conductive ink on a first surface of a silicon wafer. The silicon wafer includes a plurality of dies. The pattern includes a clearance area along a scribe line between the dies. A laser is focused, through a second surface of the wafer, at a point between the first surface of the silicon wafer and the second surface of the silicon wafer. The second surface is opposite the first surface. The dies are separated along the scribe line.

Abstract: Techniques regarding a chemical composition that can be utilized within one or more combination therapies to treat a microbial infection are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a chemical composition that includes a first triblock polymer comprising a quaternary ammonium functionalized polycarbonate block and exhibiting anticancer activity via a lytic mechanism. The chemical composition can also include a second triblock polymer comprising a guanidinium functionalized polycarbonate block and exhibiting anticancer activity via a translocation mechanism.

Abstract: There is provided a bone cement composition comprising: a powder component comprising at least one acrylic polymer a liquid component comprising a monomer; an antibiotic; and an acid-functionalised polymer, wherein reaction of the powder component and the liquid component results in formation of a bone cement. In a preferred embodiment, the acid-functionalised polymer is selected from polyethylene glycol-polycarbonate (PEG-PAC), polycarbonate-poly(L-lactide) (PAC-PLLA), polycarbonate-poly(D-lactide) (PAC-PDLA), PAC-PLLA/PDLA, copolymers thereof or a combination thereof. There is also provided a bone cement formed from the bone cement composition.

Abstract: In examples, a transformer device comprises a first magnetic member; a second magnetic member; and a substrate layer between the first and second magnetic members. The substrate layer comprises a transformer coil. The transformer device includes a third magnetic member inside the substrate layer. The transformer coil encircles the third magnetic member. The third magnetic member physically separates from the first and second magnetic members.

Abstract: A portable heating sterilization bag for face mask and cloth products includes a bag container. The bag is capable of holding and containing face masks. At least one of heating plate installed on one inner surface in the bag and being made of god conductor material of heat; a heat source is for heating the at least one heating plate; the heat source is attached to the at least one heating plate and serving to control the internal temperature of the bag. If the power switch is turned on, the heat plate heats the contained face mask or cloth product to produce the effect of face mask or cloth product disinfect and sterilization. The heating plate is made of metal or non-metal material and it can be rigid or flexible.

Abstract: Techniques regarding the transportation of molecular cargo across the BBB are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a chemical compound to facilitate molecular encapsulation of the molecular cargo. The chemical compound can comprise a diblock copolymer having a molecular backbone comprising a polycarbonate structure and a polyethylene glycol structure. Also, the polycarbonate structure can be functionalized with boronic acid.

Abstract: Compositions and methods regarding antimicrobial guanidinium macromolecules with one or more targeting moieties for selectively targeting bacteria are provided. According to an embodiment, an antimicrobial macromolecule is provided that comprises a polymer backbone and one or more guanidinium moieties that extend from the polymer backbone. The antimicrobial macromolecule further comprises a targeting moiety that extends from the polymer backbone. The targeting moiety can comprise a substance favored for consumption by bacteria, such as a monosaccharide.

Abstract: A server may divide a map into a grid comprising a plurality of cells, each of the cells corresponding to different geographic areas represented on the map. The server may determine geographic locations for a plurality of virtual props, respectively. The server may determine cells for the virtual props based on the geographic locations for placement of the virtual props. The server may obtain a current geographic location of a client. The server may identify a cell of the grid corresponding to the current geographic location of the client. The server may determine the identified cell is associated a virtual prop included in the virtual props. The server may allocate in response to the identified cell being associated with the virtual prop, the virtual prop to the client. The client receive prompt information indicative of the virtual prop being allocated to the client.

Abstract: De novo, artificial intelligence (AI) designed antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), antibacterial products comprising the AMPs and methods for treating bacterial infections using the products are provided. In one or more embodiments, the AMPs were designed using conditional latent attribute space sampling (CLaSS). The AMPs comprise up to twenty natural amino acids in length, including one with twelve and another with thirteen natural amino acids in length. The AMPs demonstrate low-toxicity and show high antimicrobial potency against diverse pathogens including multi-medication-resistant Gram negative Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Abstract: A method for formation of a vaccine comprising combining a cationic polymer adjuvant with an antigen to form first immunoparticles through charge interactions and producing a treatment formulation for the vaccine comprising the first immunoparticles.

Abstract: The subject disclosure is directed to techniques for enhancing the selectivity and efficacy of therapeutic polymers against a broad spectrum of pathogens and cancer cell lines. According to an embodiment, a method is provided that comprises forming a therapeutic polymer based on polymerization of a plurality of therapeutic monomers, wherein the therapeutic polymer provides a therapeutic functionality. The method further comprises attaching biotin to the therapeutic polymer, resulting in a biotin-functionalized therapeutic polymer, wherein the biotin-functionalized therapeutic polymer provides greater therapeutic efficacy relative to the therapeutic polymer.

Abstract: A method includes performing a printing process that deposits a magnetic paste onto a first side and into an opening of a laminate; curing the magnetic paste to form a first transformer core piece having a first portion along the first side and a second portion filling the opening of the laminate; joining a second transformer core piece to a side of the second portion of the first transformer core piece to form a transformer. A transformer includes a laminate; a first core piece; and a second core piece, the first core piece comprising: a cured magnetic paste, a first portion along a side of the laminate, and a second portion filling an opening of the laminate, the second core piece extending along a side of the second portion of the first transformer core piece, and the laminate having windings that encircle the opening.

Abstract: Synthesis of polyionenes with built-in degradable linkers through addition polymerization of a novel class of degradable A2-type monomers (d-A2), and their use as antimicrobial agents are disclosed. A library of biodegradable polyionenes and Gemini-surfactants made from d-A2 monomers are also disclosed. These materials have potent and broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity with high selectivity over mammalian cells.

Abstract: Compositions and methods regarding antimicrobial guanidinium macromolecules with one or more targeting moieties for selectively targeting bacteria are provided. According to an embodiment, an antimicrobial macromolecule is provided that comprises a polymer backbone and one or more guanidinium moieties that extend from the polymer backbone. The antimicrobial macromolecule further comprises a targeting moiety that extends from the polymer backbone. The targeting moiety can comprise a substance favored for consumption by bacteria, such as a monosaccharide.

Abstract: Techniques regarding post polymerization modifications to polycarbonate polymers via a flow reactor are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a cyclic carbonate monomer that can be employed to facilitate polymerization of one or more polycarbonate platforms susceptible to post polymerization modification. For instance, one or more embodiments can regard a cyclic carbonate molecular backbone covalently bonded to an aryl halide functional group via in accordance with a chemical structure selected from the group consisting of: In the chemical structures, “R1” can be selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom and a functional group comprising a first alkyl group; “L” can represent a linkage group, comprising: a second alkyl group and an end group having at least one member selected from the group consisting of an oxygen atom and a nitrogen atom; and “A” can represent the aryl halide functional group.