Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for detecting, diagnosing and/or prognosing a malignant adrenocortical tumor. Also disclosed are methods of treating a malignant adrenocortical tumor, such as ACC. In some examples, the method of diagnosing and/or prognosing includes obtaining a sample comprising genomic DNA from a subject at risk of acquiring or suspected to have an adrenocortical tumor; isolating genomic DNA from the sample; and measuring the level of one or more methylated genomic CpG dinucleotide sequences in one or more of the adrenocortical genomic targets in the sample, wherein an increase in the level of methylation of the one or more genomic CpG dinucleotide sequences in the sample compared to a control indicates a malignant adrenocortical tumor.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for detecting target nucleic acid. For example, methods and materials for detecting the presence or absence of target nucleic acid, methods and materials for detecting the amount of target nucleic acid present within a sample, kits for detecting the presence or absence of target nucleic acid, kits for detecting the amount of target nucleic acid present within a sample, and methods for making such kits are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated HIV-1 mutant and isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising HIV-RT coding sequences harboring a novel mutation in the S68 codon, and in particular, deletions of the S68 codon. This novel deletion reduces the sensitivity of HIV to various nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Methods of using this mutation for selecting effective antiretroviral agents in vitro and in vivo, methods for monitoring infection progression in HIV-infected individuals and methods for avoiding the emergence of and/or to treat individuals infected with HIV comprising mutations, including deletions, at the S68 codon of HIV-RT are provided.

Abstract: A method of treating ethanol production byproduct is provided by treating wet distillers grain or stillage with a solution containing at least one ?-hydroxysulfonic acid to produce at least one fermentable sugar containing product. Fermentable sugar useful for the production of biofuels or ethanol can be produced from such methods. The ?-hydroxysulfonic acid can be easily removed from the product and recycled.

Abstract: A variety of products may incorporate cultured leather, which is produced in vitro. Examples of products that may incorporate cultured leather include footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, furniture, handbags or any other consumer or industrial product that commonly incorporates conventional leather or synthetic leather.

Abstract: A method for reducing material containing iron oxide in a solid bed in a reduction shaft and converting the material to pre-reduced material in the reduction shaft by introducing pre-reduction gas into the solid bed at a pressure p1. Pre-reduced material is introduced from the reduction shaft into a melter gasifier and there finally reduced by reduction gas under a pressure p2. A top gas at pressure p3 is diverted from above the solid bed out of the reduction shaft. A dust exhaust gas having a pressure p4 is diverted from the solid bed out of the reduction shaft. The relationships p1>p4 and p1>p3, and preferably also p4>p3, apply. A device carries out such a method.

Abstract: A method for preparing noble metal nanoparticles from dead cancer cells includes reacting an aqueous metal ion solution with an aqueous solution including dead cultured cancer cells to obtain a nanoparticle mixture, and isolating the nanoparticles from the mixture. The noble metal nanoparticles can be synthesized by using the dead cultured cancer cells with the media solution thereof or by using dead cancer cells from which cell culture media has been removed. The aqueous metal ion solution can include silver nitrate (AgNO3) and the noble metal nanoparticles formed can be silver nanoparticles. The metal ion solution can include chloroauric acid (HAuCl4) and the noble metal nanoparticles formed can be gold nanoparticles. The dead cultured cancer cells can include TK6 lymphoblastoid cell lines.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing cobalt sulfate, wherein, on the occasion of separating an acidic solution containing calcium, magnesium and sodium as impurities from a cobalt chloride solution by solvent extraction, when a diluent is added to the extractant to be used to dilute the extractant by 10% to 30% by volume; in Step 1, the operational pH is maintained in the range of 4.0 to 5.0 and the liquid volume ratio of organic phase/liquid phase is maintained in the range of 5.0 to 7.0; in Step 2, the operational pH is maintained in the range of 4.0 to 4.5 and the liquid volume ratio of organic phase/liquid phase is maintained in the range of 5.0 to 10.0; and in Step 3, the pH is maintained in the range of 0.5 to 1.0.

Abstract: A gold alloy having, expressed by weight, about 24.5 to 25.5% Au, about 19.0 to 23.0% Ag, about 43.0 to 47.0% Cu, about 6.0 to 10.0% Zn, about 0.05 to 0.30% Si, and about 0.005 to 0.03% Ir. Alternatively, a alloy having, expressed by weight, about 16-17% Au, about 19-23% Ag, about 50-55% Cu, about 6-10% Zn, about 0.05-0.30% Si, and about 0.005-0.03% Ir.

Abstract: Binder compositions for use in forming a bit body of an earth-boring bit include at least one of cobalt, nickel, and iron, and at least one melting point-reducing constituent selected from at least one of a transition metal carbide up to 60 weight percent, a transition metal boride up to 60 weight percent, and a transition metal silicide up to 60 weight percent, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the binder. Earth-boring bit bodies include a cemented tungsten carbide material comprising tungsten carbide and a metallic binder, wherein the tungsten carbide comprises greater than 75 volume percent of the cemented tungsten carbide material.

Abstract: A surface-treated steel sheet includes: a steel sheet; and a coated layer which is formed on one surface or both surfaces of the steel sheet and includes zinc and vanadium, wherein the coated layer has a vanadium content of 1% or higher and 20% or less and a coating weight of 3 g/m2 or higher and 40 g/m2 or less, and has a plurality of dendritic arms that are grown in a thickness direction of the steel sheet, and a ratio x/y of a content x of vanadium that is present outside the arms to a content y of vanadium that is present inside the arms is 1.1 or higher and 3.0 or less in terms of vanadium element.

Abstract: A metallic coated steel strip includes a steel strip and a metallic coating on at least one side of the strip. The metallic coating includes an Al—Zn—Mg—Si overlay alloy layer and an intermediate alloy layer between the steel strip and the overlay alloy layer. The intermediate alloy layer has a composition of, by weight, 4.0-12.0% Zn, 6.0-17.0% Si, 20.0-40.0% Fe, 0.02-0.50% Mg, and balance Al and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: One or more embodiments relates to a method of producing an MCrAlY bond coat comprising an MCrAlY layer in contact with a Y—Al2O3 layer. The MCrAlY layer is comprised of a ?-M solid solution, a ?-MAl intermetallic phase, and Y-type intermetallics. The Y—Al2O3 layer is comprised of Yttrium atoms coordinated with oxygen atoms comprising the Al2O3 lattice. The method comprises depositing an MCrAlY material on a substrate, applying an Y2O3 paste, and heating the substrate in a non-oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature between 400-1300° C. for a time sufficient to generate the Y—Al2O3 layer. Both the MCrAlY layer and the Y—Al2O3 layer have a substantial absence of Y2O3, YAG, and YAP phases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating that comprises at least one compound of oxygen and/or nitrogen with at least two metal materials, said compound being present at least partly in spinel structure. The invention also relates to a method for coating and to a coated substrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrically conductive mayenite compound, includes (a) preparing a body to be processed, the body to be processed including a mayenite compound or a precursor of a mayenite compound; and (b) performing a heat treatment on the body to be processed under a reducing atmosphere including an aluminum compound and carbon monoxide (CO) gas within a range of 1080° C. to 1450° C., the aluminum compound being a compound that emits aluminum oxide gas during the heat treatment on the body to be processed.

Abstract: The invention reduces generation of particles. An embodiment of the preset invention includes a target holder (6) for holding a target (4), a power source (12) for applying a power to the target holder (6), a substrate holder (7), a first shutter (14) capable of opening and closing between the target (4) and the substrate holder (7), a second shutter (19) located closer to the substrate holder (7) than to the first shutter (14), and capable of opening and closing between the target holder (6) and the substrate holder (7), and a controller (con) for controlling the power source (12) and the first and second shutters (14), (19). The controller (con) applies a first power to the target holder (6) in the state where the first shutter (14) is closed, then opens the first shutter (14), and further applies a second power higher than the first power to the target holder (6) in the state where the second shutter (19) is closed.

Abstract: A method of forming a high-quality graphene layer including forming a board layer; forming a stress reduction layer on the board layer; forming a metal catalyst layer on the stress reduction layer, the metal catalyst layer functioning as a catalyst for forming the graphene layer; and growing a graphene layer on the metal catalyst layer. The stress reduction layer reduces the stress of the metal thin film, thus, improving crystallinity and surface roughness of the metal thin film, and thereby effectively forming a high-quality graphene layer.

Abstract: A reverse fluidized bed reactor (FBR) is separated by a thermally insulating vertical divider into a pre-reaction heating zone, a reaction zone, and a dehydrogenation zone. The dehydrogenation zone can be distinct, or the heating zone can serve as the dehydrogenation zone. Particles of polysilicon circulate upward through the heating zone and into the top of the reaction zone, where deposition of silicon occurs, and the grown particles slowly settle until they reenter the bottom of the pre-reaction heating zone. Dust formation, wall deposition, and hydrogen content in the product silicon particles are thereby minimized.

Abstract: A heat equalizer includes a container structure, a material feed pipe, and a heating mechanism. The container structure includes an inner container and an outer container. In the outer container, a working fluid is held. Respective upper ends of the inner container and the outer container are joined to form a hollow portion between the inner container and the outer container. The material feed pipe extends from an outside of the container structure to the inner surface of the inner container. The heating mechanism is placed at the bottom of the outer container. At the bottom surface of the inner container, a plurality of protrusions protruding toward the inside of the inner container and depressions formed by the bottom surface depressed inward of the protrusions and capable of receiving the vaporized working fluid are formed.

Abstract: A heat equalizer includes a container structure, a material feed pipe, and a heating mechanism. The container structure includes an inner container and an outer container. In the outer container, a working fluid is held. Respective upper ends of the inner container and the outer container are joined to form a hollow portion between the inner container and the outer container. The material feed pipe extends from an outside of the container structure to the inner surface of the inner container. The heating mechanism is placed at the bottom of the outer container. At the bottom surface of the inner container, a plurality of protrusions protruding toward the inside of the inner container and depressions formed by the bottom surface depressed inward of the protrusions and capable of receiving the vaporized working fluid are formed.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for reducing backside deposition by controlling one or more wafer supports are disclosed. A processing chamber, such as a processing chamber for atomic layer deposition, can include a pedestal and one or more wafer supports configured to extend from the pedestal. A wafer can be provided over the pedestal, the one or more wafer supports can contact the backside of the wafer to support the wafer, and the one or more wafer supports can be positioned to a height to cause an outer edge of the wafer to sag. The outer edge of the wafer can sag to substantially contact the pedestal or a carrier ring surrounding the pedestal. This can create an edge seal to limit access by process gases to the backside of the wafer during a deposition process.

Abstract: Forming an arrangement of two ceramic barrier layers (5, 10) on a polymeric substrate (1) includes the steps of applying a first ceramic barrier layer (5) on the substrate (1). The surface (5A) of the first barrier layer (5) is modified to introduce new nucleation sites on the surface of the first layer. A second ceramic barrier layer (10) is formed on the first barrier layer (5) using the new nucleation sites. The second ceramic barrier layer is deposited with independent nucleation sites such that a barrier stack of enhanced quality is formed.

Abstract: A present invention provide a technique for easily forming a high-quality cobalt base film, which have a small specific resistance. The present invention comprises a transportation process of a Co[i-C3H7NC(C2H5)N-i-C3H7]2, and a film formation process by decomposition of the Co[i-C3H7NC(C2H5)N-i-C3H7]2. The film formation process comprises at least a first film formation process and a second film formation process. In the first film formation process, a film formation chamber is supplied with at least NH3 and/or NH3 product compound, and is not virtually supplied with H2. In the second film formation process, the film formation chamber is supplied with at least NH3 and/or NH3 product compound, and H2. An internal pressure of the film formation chamber in the first film formation process is higher than an internal pressure of the film formation chamber in the second film formation process.

Abstract: A solution for electroless deposition of cobalt is provided. A reducing agent of Ti3+ ions is provided to the solution. Co2+ ions are provided to the solution.

Abstract: The thermal barrier coating system comprises a matrix of a first chemistry with multiple embedded second phases of a second chemistry. The matrix comprises a stabilized zirconia. The second regions comprise at least 40 mole percent of oxides having the formula Ln2O3, where Ln is selected from the lanthanides La through Lu, Y, Sc, In, Ca, and Mg with the balance zirconia (ZrO2), hafnia (HfO2), titania (TiO2), or mixtures thereof. The second phases have a characteristic thickness (T6) of less than 2.0 micrometers (?m). The spacing between second phases has a characteristic thickness (T5) of less than 8.0 micrometers (?m).

Abstract: Disclosed are a plasma processing method and a plasma processing apparatus which collectively perform etching under the same etching conditions while suppressing a shape abnormality. The multilayer film material has a polysilicon layer, a first metal layer formed on the polysilicon layer, and a hard mask layer which contains a tungsten layer formed on the first metal layer. In the method, plasma is generated by a mixed gas of a chloride-containing gas which contains a compound containing chlorine and silicon, a compound containing chlorine and boron, or a compound containing chlorine and hydrogen, a chlorine-containing gas which contains chlorine, and a processing gas which contains carbon and fluorine, and the hard mask layer is used as an etching mask so as to perform the etching from a top surface of the first metal layer to a bottom surface of the polysilicon layer.

Abstract: A configuration for an electrolysis stack device with adjustable operating capacity, including a specially shaped polar panel, an electricity connector and a pressing connector. A connection part of the polar panel and a pressing connector ensure that the electrical current can flow smoothly from a power source, via the electricity connector, to the electrolysis stack and back to the power source. In various embodiments, a zigzag track may help an electricity connector move to the correct position to vary the operating capacity of the electrolysis stack device.

Abstract: Task: To provide an electrodeposited copper alloy foil with large mechanical strength under normal conditions, and that does not easily degrade due to heat when heated to about 300° C. Resolution Means: An electrodeposited copper alloy foil that includes a metal that exists as an oxide in a solution at pH4 or less or an oxide of the metal, and a method of manufacturing same.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus wherein an electric circuit with at least a power source, two electrodes and a plating solution is established. The plating solution comprises a solvent and, dissolved in the solvent, at least a first metal and a second metal. The power source supplies a current to the electric circuit during a plating process. The amount of electric current is above that required to achieve the overpotential for plating the first metal, but below that required to achieve the overpotential for plating the second metal such that only the first metal plates. This apparatus can be implemented, for example, in conjunction with a plating apparatus or an analysis and dosing apparatus of an electrodeposition system. In the case of an analysis and dosing apparatus, additional components further allow for the addition of that specific metal back into the plating solution. Also disclosed herein are associated methods.

Abstract: The present invention generally related to adding Indium precursors to deposition processes for thin films. Indium precursors are added in order to increase the growth rate per cycle of the deposition process. A plurality of deposition processes are disclosed herein which comprising a plurality of deposition cycles and providing an In-precursor pulse before at least one reactant pulse in at least one deposition cycle. The In-precursor can be added for increasing the average growth rate per cycle by at least 50% and in many examples above 500% compared to the growth rate of a similar deposition process without providing an In-precursor. Examples disclosed herein include the deposition of thin films comprising pnictides or chalcogenides, made by atomic layer deposition.

Abstract: The use of the effect of crystallographic axis orientation on the effectiveness in annealing in multiple atmospheres and chemical compositions of lutetium oxyorthosilicate crystals and other scintillator crystals is disclosed. By controlling axis orientation an favorable annealing condition can be selected to repair both internal interstitial and vacancy defects through the crystal lattice. Axis orientation can be further utilized to control the uniformity of surface finish of chemically etched crystal.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a crucible for solidifying a silicon ingot from molten silicon, characterized in that it is coated at least partially on the inner surface thereof with an outer layer provided in the form of a stack of laminations, each lamination having a thickness varying from 5 to 150 ?m, and being formed from a material obtained by thermal decomposition of polysilazane(s) and/or polysiloxane(s) and wherein inorganic particles are embedded having a size varying from 50 ?m to 200 ?m. The present invention further concerns a method for preparing such crucibles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for identifying novel drug candidates.

Abstract: A system for removing a plastic wrap from a cylindrical module includes a conveyor transporting the cylindrical module toward a disperser with the cylindrical axis of the module parallel to the direction of conveyor movement. The direction of the wrap around the module is determined and the cover is removed during rotation of the module, either by unwrapping the plastic or by slitting the plastic and then rotating the module. In one embodiment, the equipment used to handle a cylindrical module is moved out of the path of movement of a conventional rectangular module so an installation can handle both rectangular and wrapped cylindrical modules.

Abstract: A method comprises introducing a fluid composition into one or more electrically insulating emitters, and applying voltage to the fluid to cause ejection of the solvent from the fluid after it exits the emitter. The fluid composition comprises first material having a dielectric constant greater than ˜25 and polymer mixed into liquid solvent having a dielectric constant less than ˜15, or polymer mixed into solvent having a dielectric constant greater than ˜8. Voltage can be applied to the fluid composition via a conductive electrode immersed in the fluid, or positioned outside and adjacent to the emitters. Conductivity of the fluid composition can be less than ˜100 ?S/cm. A composition of matter comprises nanofibers formed by the method.

Abstract: A method for melt spinning, stretching, and winding a multifilament thread to form an FDY-yarn as well as a device for performing the method are presented. Hereby, a plurality of filaments are first extruded from thermoplastic melt, cooled to a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic material, and gathered to form a filament bundle without adding a preparation fluid. The filament bundle is then drawn-off at a speed above 1,500 m/min., heated to have a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic material, and stretched at a drawing speed above 4,000 m/min. Preparation of the filament bundle with a preparation fluid and winding the thread to form a spool is then performed. The device has the preparation device arranged in a zone of the thread course between the drawing device and the winding device, in which the thread has a thread-running speed above 4,000 m/min.

Abstract: Electrospun nanofibrils and methods of preparing the same are provided. The electrospun nanofibrils comprise at least one polypeptide. A polypeptide can be dissolved in a solution, and the solution can be electrospun into a nanofibril. The solution can be added to a syringe or syringe pump, and an electric field can be applied to electrospin the at least one polypeptide.

Abstract: Processes for producing carbon fiber, the filament thereof and pre-oxidized fiber are provided. In one embodiment, the gel spinning of polyacrylonitrile filament is achieved by using small-molecule gelling agent, and the carbon fiber obtained thereby is increased by 15% to 40% in tensile strength and by 20% to 35% in toughness. In another embodiment, the melt spinning process of polyacrylonitrile is conducted by using imidazole type ion liquid as plasticizer, the process reduces environment pollution, is suitable for industrial production and the fiber produced thereby is improved in its strength. In yet another embodiment, polyacrylonitrile pre-oxidized fiber is produced by melt spinning, so low cost and controllable pre-oxidization of polyacrylonitrile can be achieved. In a further embodiment, high strength carbon fiber is manufactured by using polymer thickening agent.

Abstract: The fiber cross-section of an island-in-a-sea composite fiber perpendicular to the fiber axis, the island component and sea component are arranged such that the sea component surrounds the island components. The composite cross-section is very consistent, and the fiber has excellent post-processibility. The island-in-a-sea composite fiber wherein diameter of the island component is 10 to 1000 nm, variation of the island component diameter is 1.0 to 20.0%, modification ratio is 1.00 to 1.10, and variation of the modification ratio is 1.0 to 10.0%.

Abstract: A circular needling table for needling a textile structure made from an annular fiber preform, includes: a horizontal top on which an annular fiber preform is to be placed; a driver system constructed and arranged to drive the fiber preform in rotation about a vertical axis of rotation; and a needling device for needling the fiber preform, the device including a needling head extending over a predetermined angular sector of the table top and to be driven with vertical reciprocating motion relative to the table top, and a mover system constructed and arranged to move the needling head in a direction that is radial relative to the axis of rotation of the fiber preform.

Abstract: A washing machine having an improved structure which increases washing capacity without increasing the size of the washing machine. The washing machine includes a cabinet including an outer part and a cylindrical inner part connected to the outer part, a spin basket rotatably disposed in the inner part and including a bottom and a side wall extending from the bottom, a pulsator rotatably disposed in the spin basket, a motor provided under the spin basket, a clutch to selectively transmit power of the motor to the spin basket or the pulsator, a base plate to fix the clutch and the motor, and suspension members connecting the base plate to the upper portion of the cabinet. Wash water is stored within the spin basket and is not stored outside the spin basket during a washing cycle.

Abstract: A washing machine including a suspension system is provided. The suspension system includes a wash tub, a basket rotatably coupled within the wash tub, and a drive and motor assembly. The washing machine further includes a controller configured initiate a spin cycle by increasing a spin speed of the basket to a target spin speed, identify an out-of-balance load prior to reaching the target spin speed, and limit the spin speed of the basket to a spin speed lower than a natural frequency of the suspension system for a predefined period of time.

Abstract: A washing machine having a structure capable of preventing moisture from being penetrated to the inside the control panel assembly while easily transmitting sound generated from the speaker, the washing machine including a cabinet, a control panel disposed on a front surface of the cabinet, a display unit installed on the control panel such that a front surface of the display unit is exposed to a front of the control panel, a speaker disposed at a rear of the control panel, and a speaker hole provided through the control panel so that sound being generated from the speaker is transmitted to outside the control panel, wherein the speaker hole is disposed to be spaced apart from the speaker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus that smoothly agitates laundry with as large space as possible for receiving laundry. The laundry treating apparatus includes: a rotatable drum that receives laundry, has open front and rear, and is formed to have a non-circular closed cross-section; a front panel closing the open front of the drum and having a plurality of discharge holes through which air in the drum is discharged; and a suction duct coupled to the front panel and sucks air discharged through the discharge holes.

Abstract: A method of preparing a woven carpet comprising applying a coating compound as an adhesive layer to the woven carpet to form a coated woven carpet, wherein the coating compound comprises an aqueous dispersion comprising a base polymer, a stabilizing agent, and a liquid medium, wherein the base polymer comprises a polyolefin-based polymer; and a wetting agent. A woven carpet comprising a woven substrate; and an adhesive layer comprising a dehydration product of a coating compound comprising an aqueous dispersion comprising a base polymer, a stabilizing agent, and a liquid medium, wherein the base polymer comprises a polyolefin-based polymer; and a wetting agent.

Abstract: A method of constructing a wire rope from plural outer strands and a core, the core having one or more core strands, each of the one or more core strands having plural core wires, the method comprising: swaging the core to laterally compress the core to an extent sufficient to cause concave deformation of at least some of the plural core wires; and closing the plural outer strands over the core to produce the wire rope.

Abstract: The sheet manufacturing apparatus includes the defibrating unit configured to carry out a dry-type defibrating process on defibration object by rotating a rotating unit, and manufactures sheets by accumulating and heating at least a portion of defibrated material on which the dry-type defibrating process is carried out. The rotating unit includes a rotor that has a plurality of protruding sections on an outer circumference of the rotor, and a feeding blade configured to generate a flow of air and arranged on a side section of the rotor on a side of the input section for the defibration object.

Abstract: A method of dewatering a forming fabric in a paper making machine includes moving a forming fabric carrying a slurry stock through a dewatering area of the paper making machine; positioning a foil apparatus for supporting the forming fabric, the foil apparatus having a foil member defining a work surface and a pulse generator coupled to the foil member adjacent the work surface; and forming a nip between the work surface and the forming fabric by positioning the pulse generator relative to the work surface.

Abstract: A device for manufacturing, processing or finishing a web-shaped material web, in particular a fiber-material, paper, tissue or cardboard web, includes an interior space and a housing which, at least in part, surrounds the interior space and has an inner face and an outer face. The interior space has a temperature which is different from that of the surroundings of the housing, and the inner face and/or the outer face, at least in partial-regions, is/are provided with a thermal-insulation layer composed of at least one coating.

Abstract: A sheet manufacturing apparatus includes: a defibrating unit which defibrates a defibration object including fibers; a cylinder unit which allows a defibrated material which is defibration-processed in the defibrating unit to pass through a plurality of holes that is on a cylindrical surface by rotating; a housing unit which covers the cylinder unit so that the plurality of holes is included therein; a supplying unit which supplies additive agents that bonds the plurality of fibers, on an outer side of the cylinder unit to an inner side of the housing unit; and a bonding unit which forms a sheet by bonding the fibers and the additive agents.