Abstract: A semiconductor device, such as an LED, includes a plurality of first conductivity type semiconductor nanowire cores located over a support, a continuous second conductivity type semiconductor layer extending over and around the cores, a plurality of interstitial voids located in the second conductivity type semiconductor layer and extending between the cores, and first electrode layer that contacts the second conductivity type semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device, such as an LED, includes a plurality of first conductivity type semiconductor nanowire cores located over a support, a continuous second conductivity type semiconductor layer extending over and around the cores, a plurality of interstitial voids located in the second conductivity type semiconductor layer and extending between the cores, and first electrode layer that contacts the second conductivity type semiconductor layer.

Abstract: Provided herein is a new hybrid material system, mCNT, including magnetic carbon nanotubes for biological and medical sensing applications. In certain embodiments, the systems include magnetic material on the interior of carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The amount of magnetic particles inside CNTs may be such that mCNT can respond to small, low cost, portable magnet. The exterior CNT surface is kept intact for biomolecular attachments or other functionalizations. Performance enhancement with this novel material includes improved sensitivity, reduced response time, and reduced sample volume. According to various embodiments, the mCNTs are substrates for the adherence of molecules participating in these assays or as active sensing elements. Also provided are methods of fabricating two-dimensional mCNT and CNT networks on printed electrodes.

Abstract: Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions.

Abstract: A centrifugal rotor includes a support disk and a centrifugal carrier. The centrifugal carrier is assembled within the support disk. The centrifugal carrier includes an arc-shaped body, a sample application chamber, a sample metering chamber, a diluent chamber, a diluent metering chamber, a metering control member and a mixing chamber. The sample metering chamber is communicated with the sample application chamber. The sample metering chamber is positioned radially outward from the sample application chamber. The diluent metering chamber is communicated with the diluent chamber. The diluent metering chamber is positioned radially outward from diluent chamber. The metering control member is slidingly connected within or detachably fixed to the sample metering, chamber or the diluent metering chamber. The mixing chamber is communicated with the diluent metering chamber and the sample metering chamber respectively.

Abstract: A centrifugal rotor includes a rotor body, a diluent container, a piercing structure and a capping film. The rotor body has a receiving cavity. The diluent container is located within the receiving cavity and has a seal film. The piercing structure is located within the receiving cavity and in contact with the seal film. The capping film is located over the diluent container and the piercing structure for securing the diluent container and the piercing structure within the receiving cavity.

Abstract: Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions.

Abstract: Provided herein are catalytic converters that have improved characteristics. According to various embodiments, the converters include high surface area catalyst supports conformally coated with nanoparticulate thin films of a catalyst (e.g., Pt, Pd and Rh). The films are continuous, preventing absorption of species within the converter on the catalyst support. The converters provide higher oxidation efficiency than conventional catalytic converters, in certain embodiments approaching the stoichiometric ratio for the reaction. The converters also provide minimal loss of chemical species within the converter. Also provided are novel methods of fabricating catalytic converters that involve atomic layer deposition of Pt or other catalyst on the support, as well as methods and devices for sensing NO in samples that involve catalytic conversion of NO to NO2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a centrifugal rotor for delivering and analyzing biological sample. Chambers within the centrifugal rotor is used to split a biological sample, which comprises biological cellular components and biological fluids, into separate parts under centrifugal force after the biological sample being diluted, metered and distributed by the centrifugal rotor.

Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes inorganic gases, organic vapors, biomolecules, viruses and the like. A number of embodiments of capacitive sensors having alternative architectures are described. Particular examples include integrated cell membranes and membrane-like structures in nanoelectronic sensors.

Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes such ammonia. An environmental control system employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A personnel safety system configured as a disposable badge employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A method of dynamic sampling and exposure of a sensor providing a number of operational advantages is described.

Abstract: Provided herein is a new hybrid material system, mCNT, including magnetic carbon nanotubes for biological and medical sensing applications. In certain embodiments, the systems include magnetic material on the interior of carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The amount of magnetic particles inside CNTs may be such that mCNT can respond to small, low cost, portable magnet. The exterior CNT surface is kept intact for biomolecular attachments or other functionalizations. Performance enhancement with this novel material includes improved sensitivity, reduced response time, and reduced sample volume. According to various embodiments, the mCNTs are substrates for the adherence of molecules participating in these assays or as active sensing elements. Also provided are methods of fabricating two-dimensional mCNT and CNT networks on printed electrodes.

Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes such ammonia. An environmental control system employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A personnel safety system configured as a disposable badge employing nanoelectronic sensors is described. A method of dynamic sampling and exposure of a sensor providing a number of operational advantages is described.

Abstract: Embodiments of nanoelectronic sensors are described, including sensors for detecting analytes inorganic gases, organic vapors, biomolecules, viruses and the like. A number of embodiments of capacitive sensors having alternative architectures are described. Particular examples include integrated cell membranes and membrane-like structures in nanoelectronic sensors.

Abstract: Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions.

Abstract: The preset invention relates to a process for discovering potential treatment strategy for a given disease, providing a niche for PPI network construction, target prioritization, and potential drug identification for a given disease, particular a cancer, based on the interaction between prioritized NPC targets (e.g. cliques and bottleneck genes) and drugs.

Abstract: A fluid transferring apparatus includes a frame, a sample inlet chamber, a filling channel, a plurality of filling passageways, a plurality of test wells, and a plurality of venting passageways. The sample inlet chamber is disposed within the frame. The filling channel is disposed on the frame and connected to the sample inlet chamber, wherein the filling channel has a top part above the outlet of the sample inlet chamber. The filling passageways are disposed on the frame and connected to the filling channel. The test wells are disposed within the frame and connected to the filling passageways respectively, wherein the test wells are below the top part of the filling channel. The venting passageways are connected to the test wells respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a centrifugal rotor for delivering and analyzing biological sample. Chambers within the centrifugal rotor is used to split a biological sample, which comprises biological cellular components and biological fluids, into separate parts under centrifugal force after the biological sample being diluted, metered and distributed by the centrifugal rotor.

Abstract: Sensors and detection systems suitable for measuring analytes, such as biomolecule, organic and inorganic species, including environmentally and medically relevant volatiles and gases, such as NO, NO2, CO2, NH3, H2, CO and the like, are provided. Certain embodiments of nanostructured sensor systems are configured for measurement of medically important gases in breath. Applications include the measurement of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in breath, such as for the monitoring or diagnosis of asthma and other pulmonary conditions.

Abstract: An exemplary liquid crystal module (20) includes liquid crystal panel (200) and a driving chip (210). The driving chip includes an interface circuit (230), a storing member (260), and a plurality of input ports. The plurality of input ports are configured for receiving display data. The storing member and the interface circuit share at least one common input port of the plurality of input ports. The storing member receives at least one mode selection signal for controlling a working mode of the driving chip via the at least one common input port in a first period of time. The storing member outputs the at least one mode selection signal to the interface circuit, and then the interface circuit receives the display data via the plurality of input ports including the at least one common input port according to the working mode in a second period of time.