Abstract: Provided is a synthesis apparatus for synthesizing biomacromolecules. The synthesis apparatus includes a feeding apparatus, a recognition apparatus, a reaction apparatus, a sorting device, and a transfer device. The feeding apparatus includes a transporting assembly that can simultaneously transporting biochips. The recognition apparatus recognizes an identification of each biochip on the transporting assembly and feed back an identification information to a control device. The reaction apparatus includes various reaction vessels for performing synthesis reactions on the biochips. The sorting device includes various first sorting assemblies located on a side of the transporting assembly and correspond to the reaction vessels. The first sorting assemblies sort the chips on the transporting assembly to the reaction vessels corresponding to the current synthesis reactions when controlled by the control device. The transfer device transfers the biochips in the reaction vessels to the feeding device.

Abstract: A heat exchange module including a corrugated top heat exchange substrate and a corrugated bottom heat exchange substrate, and tubes that extend in a width direction (W) between the top and bottom substrates in heat exchanging contact with ridges of the substrates. A top and a bottom casing member contacts the substrates and each has a transverse side wall with slits oriented in the transverse direction (T) and accommodating the tubes. The side walls of the top and bottom casing members overlap and are mutually connected by soldering or brazing.

Abstract: Provided is an absorption method of an element belonging to periods 4 to 6 and groups 3 to 15 of the periodic table. The method includes: preparing mesoporous alumina that satisfies at least one of the following items: (1) a surface hydroxyl content is 3.5 mmol/g or more; (2) a low-temperature CO2 desorption amount in CO2 thermal desorption amount spectrometry is 5 µmol/g or more; and (3) a low-temperature NH3 desorption amount in NH3 thermal desorption amount spectrometry is 25 µmol/g or more; and bringing a liquid containing an absorption target element in contact with the mesoporous alumina to absorb the absorption target element in the mesoporous alumina. The absorption target element is at least one type selected from the group consisting of an element belonging to periods 4 to 6 and groups 3 to 15 of the periodic table.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to gas storage materials such as activated carbon comprising enhanced gas adsorption properties. The gas storage materials find utility in any number of gas storage applications. Methods for making the gas storage materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of recovering desalinated activated alumina (AA) beads from a composition including salt laden (high salt absorbed) activated alumna (AA) beads and free anions and free cations, comprising the step of electrodialysis of the composition to reduce salt content of the activated alumina (AA) beads to produce a stream comprising the desalinated activated alumina (AA) beads.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cerium-zirconium-based composite oxide with a core-shell structure and a preparation method thereof, a catalyst system using the cerium-zirconium-based composite oxide, a catalytic converter for purifying tail gas by using the catalyst system, and application of the catalyst system or the catalytic converter in motor vehicle exhaust purification, industrial waste gas treatment or catalytic combustion. In the present invention, the cerium-zirconium-based composite oxide with a core-shell structure oxygen storage material is prepared by a step-by-step precipitation method. On the one hand, yttrium and a part of zirconium and cerium are precipitated on a cerium-zirconium surface, where the post-precipitation of yttrium is to segregate yttrium ions (Y3+) on a grain boundary surface, thus reducing lattice surface energy, pinning the grain boundary surface, making the migration of the grain boundary surface difficult, controlling the growth of grains.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cerium-zirconium-based composite oxide having gradient element distribution and a preparation method therefor. According to the present disclosure, the cerium-zirconium-based composite oxide having gradient element distribution is prepared by a step-by-step precipitation method. First, a zirconium-rich component is precipitated to form a crystal structure and a crystal grain stack structure which have high thermal stability, slow down the segregation of zirconium on a surface after high-temperature treatment, and reduce element migration among crystal grains; second, a cerium-rich component is precipitated to improve the cerium content of the surface layers of the crystal grains, improve the utilization rate of the cerium element, and improve the oxygen storage amount and the oxygen storage rate.

Abstract: A supported metal catalyst in which an electric conductivity is enhanced. The supported metal catalyst includes a support powder; and metal fine particles supported by the support powder. The support powder is an aggregate of support fine particles; the support fine particles are provided with a chained portion structured by a plurality of crystallites being fusion-bonded to form a chain; the support fine particles are structured with a metal oxide; and the supported amount of metal fine particles per unit area of the surface area of the support powder calculated based on sphere approximation is 3.4 to 13.7 (mg/m2).

Abstract: A hydrocarbon compound and carbon monoxide are reacted in the presence of either a supported chromium (VI) catalyst or a supported chromium (II) catalyst, optionally with UV-visible light irradiation and/or exposure to an oxidizing atmosphere, followed by removing a reaction product containing an alcohol compound and/or a carbonyl compound from the respective chromium catalyst. Often, the reaction product contains one or more ketone and/or aldehyde compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst composition comprising a) platinum; b) rhodium; and c) a ceria-alumina composite, a zirconia composite or a mixture thereof, wherein platinum is supported on the ceria-alumina composite, zirconia composite or mixture thereof, wherein rhodium is supported on the ceria-alumina composite, zirconia composite or mixture thereof, wherein CeO2 in the ceria alumina composite is 1.0 to 50 wt. %, based on the total weight of the ceria-alumina composite, wherein the amount of ZrO2 in the zirconia composite is 50 to 99 wt. %, based on the total weight of the zirconia composite. The present invention also provides a catalytic article comprising the catalyst composition and its preparation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to oxidation catalyst compositions comprising a platinum group metal (PGM) component comprising palladium, platinum, or a combination thereof; a first oxide chosen from oxides of cerium, silicon, iron, cobalt, zinc, chromium, molybdenum, nickel, tungsten, magnesium, antimony, tin, lead, yttrium, and combinations thereof; and a first refractory metal oxide support material; catalytic articles; and exhaust gas treatment systems, as well as methods of making and using such oxidation catalyst compositions.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising a noble metal disposed on a support. The noble metal is present in an amount ranging from 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % relative to the total weight of the catalyst. The support comprises at least 50 wt % silicon carbide relative to the total weight of the support. The silicon carbide has a surface area of at least 5 m2/g. A method for preparing methyl methacrylate from methacrolein and methanol using the catalyst is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing titanium dioxide-coated nanostars. Titanium precursors are hydrolyzed into crystalline TiO2 polymorphs at low temperatures, allowing the delicate morphology of the nanostars to be preserved while maintaining their desirable photocatalytic properties.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for synthesizing nanozeolite Y crystals, nanozeolite Y crystals obtainable by said method, and the use of the synthesized nanozeolite Y crystals in cracking hydrocarbons, as molecular sieves or as ion-exchangers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a preparation method of an efficient and stable catalytic membrane based on a multi-scale hollow molecular sieve fiber, and belongs to the technical field of molecular sieve preparation. The preparation method includes the following steps: mixing a silicon source, an aluminum source, water, and an organic template, and stirring; heating, and adding deionized water; conducting a reaction by hydrothermal synthesis; conducting centrifugation on an obtained suspension, loading by mixing an obtained powder free of a mother liquor with an iron source, and washing and drying; dissolving a treated powder in anhydrous ethanol and conducting an ultrasonic treatment; adding a surfactant to an obtained dispersion, stirring, and conducting the ultrasonic treatment; and conducting coaxial electrospinning and calcination in sequence to obtain the membrane based on a hollow molecular sieve fiber.

Abstract: A catalyst for oxidative carbonylation of methanol to obtain dimethyl carbonate, a preparation method and applications thereof are disclosed. The catalyst includes a carrier being a porous carbon-nitrogen material, and an active component being Cu, where the weight of Cu accounts for 5-15 wt % of the total weight of the catalyst. The catalyst exhibits good catalytic activity in the reaction of methanol oxidative carbonylation to synthesize dimethyl carbonate, has high space-time yield and selectivity, and the catalyst and the product are easy to separate.

Abstract: Process for the hydroformylation of olefins using a cobalt precatalyst and a diphosphine ligand.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure including: an outer peripheral wall; a partition wall disposed on an inner side of the outer peripheral wall, the partition wall defining a plurality of cells, each of the cells extending from one end face to other end face to form a flow path; and magnetic particles, wherein the magnetic particles contain secondary particles with primary particles combined, wherein in a cross-sectional image of the honeycomb structure, a ratio of a number of the primary particles forming the secondary particles to a total number of the primary particles of the magnetic particles is 40 to 100%, and wherein a particle size D50 corresponding to a cumulative frequency of 50% by number for the primary particles is 5 to 100 ?m.

Abstract: Three-dimensionally knitted noble metal gauzes, or sections of such gauzes, for carrying out catalytic reactions of fluids are knitted in two or multiple layers and the meshes of the individual layers are connected to one another in one form by a pile thread or multiple pile threads, so that the noble metal gauze has a tertiary structure.

Abstract: The technology relates to a method of preparing a supported molybdenum catalyst, using a simultaneous acid-base mediated ion exchange process and continually monitoring pH, where molybdenum ions are dispersed inside zeolite channels and located in proximity to the acidic aluminum sites. This process leads to high catalytic activity and resistance to deactivation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipetting device for receiving and dispensing fluid volumes. The pipetting device has a drive device with an electric motor and a gear device with a first output device. The gear device is driven by the electric motor by means of a rotary motion and is designed to transmit a rotary motion of the electric motor to the first output device. According to the invention, the gear device has a second output device and is designed to transmit a rotary motion of the electric motor to the second output device.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to liquid transfer systems including a pipette tip having a body defining an inner volume and having first and second ends, the first end arranged to transfer a volume of liquid into and out of the pipette tip and the second end arranged for attachment to a pipette, and a bladder sealingly attached to the body. In some embodiments, the bladder is disposable in the inner volume. The bladder may be defined by a membranous sac and/or a planar membrane. The bladder may be moveable in response to an applied pressure to transfer liquid. The bladder also may be stretchable to accommodate a volume of fluid. In some embodiments, the pipette tip is used in a cell culture incubator, with a manipulator including a pipette that is in fluid communication with the pipette tip.

Abstract: A lateral to free flow assay device is provided for analysis of a fluid sample. The device comprises: a sample collection unit configured to introduce the sample into the device; an optical element configured to facilitate TIR for the analysis of the sample; a fluid pathway configured to provide fluid communication between the sample collection unit and a free flow region adjacent the optical element; a wicking pad defining a lateral flow section of the fluid pathway or provided in the sample collection unit to collect the sample; wherein at least one surface of the optical element defines at least part of the free flow region of the fluid pathway; and wherein the fluid pathway is configured to enable fluid flow from the lateral flow region to the free flow region of the fluid pathway to facilitate the analysis of the sample.

Abstract: A microfluidic chip includes multiple microfluidic channels each in fluid communication with a corresponding inlet. The inlets have a first spacing along a first linear path, wherein a central region of the microfluidic channels has a second spacing along a second linear path. The first spacing is greater than the second spacing. A microfluidic chip cassette is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cell processing systems, devices, and methods thereof. A system for cell processing may comprise a plurality of instruments each independently configured to perform one or more cell processing operations upon a cartridge, and a robot capable of moving the cartridge between each of the plurality of instruments.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a flow cell body, a plurality of electrodes, an integrated circuit, and an imaging assembly. The flow cell body defines one or more flow channels and a plurality of wells. Each flow channel is configured to receive a flow of fluid. Each well is fluidically coupled with the corresponding flow channel. Each well is configured to contain at least one polynucleotide. Each electrode is positioned in a corresponding well of the plurality of wells. The electrodes are operable to effect writing of polynucleotides in the corresponding wells. The integrated circuit is operable to drive selective deposition or activation of selected nucleotides to attach to polynucleotides in the wells to thereby generate polynucleotides representing machine-written data in the wells. The imaging assembly is operable to capture images indicative of one or more nucleotides in a polynucleotide.

Abstract: An ribonucleic acid (RNA) detection device is disclosed, comprising a case, a substrate, at least one display component, and a processing circuit board, wherein one plane on the substrate includes an RNA detection panel and a metal mask cover covering the RNA detection panel, and, when a specimen liquid is dropped onto the RNA detection panel through the detection hole of the case and the concave opening of the metal mask cover, the signal generated by the contact of the specimen liquid with the RNA detection panel is received via the sensor circuit board thus generating the specimen signal determination value which then transferred to the processing circuit board so that the processing circuit board determines whether the specimen liquid includes the virus based on the specimen signal determination value.

Abstract: Genome whole chromosome analysis is a critical gold standard method for clinicians to study molecular lesions at single cell level in diseases and cancers. However, they suffer from low-sample-yielding, labor-intensive procedures that require subjective manual involvement of highly trained professionals. Here we disclose new devices, systems, and methods to automate, standardize, and accelerate the digital cytopathological sample and data generation with improved data quality to enable precision medicine and improve clinical practice. This disclosure describes a family of micro-fluidic devices, and accompanying methods for using said devices, to perform cytogenomic analysis on cells, nucleus, vesicles exosomes and their respective chromosomes, chromatins, nucleic acid polymers, subcellular genomic elements and any other dynamic transitional states between these forms.

Abstract: A method for analyzing biological samples is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the method includes receiving a fluid sample into a cartridge device, which comprises: a fluidic chamber; at least one microfluidic channel in fluid communication with the fluidic chamber; and a venting port configured to apply a pneumatic force to the fluidic chamber; and inserting the cartridge device into a reader device to perform measurements, wherein the cartridge device is positioned in a vertical or tilted position such that at least a portion of the fluid sample inside the fluidic chamber is pulled by gravity in a direction away from the venting port or towards the bottom of the fluidic chamber.

Abstract: A reagent cartridge including (a) a support having reservoirs; (b) a main channel within the support, the channel having first and second ends exiting the support; (c) a pump channel that connects to the main channel between the first and second ends; (d) a valve manifold in the support, including (i) a first passage at the first end of the main channel, (ii) a second passage at the second end of the main channel, (iii) a first master valve between the pump channel and the first end of the main channel, (iv) a second master valve between the pump channel and the second end of the main channel, and (v) reservoir valves for regulating flow from individual reservoirs to the main channel. The valves can be normally closed diaphragm valves formed by magnetic pistons attached to an elastomeric sheet that is sandwiched in the support.

Abstract: Disclosed is a specimen analysis cartridge that includes: a first base having a micro flow path formed in at least one surface; a second base disposed so as to oppose a surface at which the micro flow path of the first base is formed; and a photocurable resin layer for adhering the first base and the second base to each other, and the first base and the second base each contain at least one of cycloolefin polymer and cycloolefin copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of microfluidics and in particular to devices and methods for sorting objects in microfluidic channels. These devices and methods allow for fast and robust sorting in two-way and multi-way setups. They also enable sorting over extended periods of time.

Abstract: Microfluidic chips, systems, and methods of making and using thereof are described. The microfluid chip includes a disc-shaped transparent layer containing a plurality of cell traps, pillars, and filers, and a support layer attached thereto. The microfluid chip has at least one inlet port in center of the transparent layer for receiving a sample of liquid and cells, and optionally a plastic cover. The microfluid chip can be designed to be suitable for the forces used for cell pairing/fusion in stationary and spinning format, or suitable for a particular cell fusion method such chemical and electrical methods. The microfluid chip is particularly suited for fusing dendritic cells and tumor cells for immunotherapy, or for generating hybridoma.

Abstract: A reaction vessel for a diagnostic analyzer comprising a plurality of processing stations. The reaction vessel comprises at least one sensor configured to measure at least one physical parameter associated with at least one of the processing stations of the diagnostic analyzer when disposed at the at least one of the processing stations, a memory configured to at least temporarily store at least one measurement value indicating the physical parameter provided by the sensor, a processing unit configured to control the sensor and to output measurement data including the measurement value from the memory, an interface configured to provide communication of the processing unit with an external electronic device, a power source configured to supply electric power to the sensor, the processing unit and the memory. The reaction vessel defines an internal volume. The sensor, the processing unit, the memory and the interface are arranged within the internal volume.

Abstract: A Reagent container cap (116) is adapted to being mounted to a reagent container and to being adjustable, at least after an initial opening of the cap (116), between an opened state and a closed state, wherein the reagent container cap (116) defines a cap interior space (109) and has a cap opening (116o) allowing access to the cap interior space (109) from above when the cap (116) is in the opened state; and wherein, in the closed state of the cap (116), the cap interior space (109) is open only towards a bottom side (116b), wherein the reagent container cap (116) comprises a main portion (116m) and an insert portion (116i) that are fixedly connected to each other and made from different materials, wherein, when the cap (116) is in the closed state, the cap interior space (109) comprises a region (109t) which is delimited circumferentially and towards the upper side of this region completely and exclusively by surfaces of the insert portion (116i).

Abstract: Devices, containers, and methods are provided for performing biological analysis in a closed environment. Illustrative biological analyses include nucleic acid amplification and detection and immuno-PCR.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a plate and a microheater. The plate defines a sample reservoir, component reservoirs, an outlet, a microfluidic channel, and branches. The sample reservoir is configured to hold a specified sample volume of a hydrocarbon sample. Each component reservoir is configured to hold a respective specified component volume of a different one of the hydrocarbons. The microfluidic channel extends from the sample reservoir to the outlet. Each branch connects a different one of the component reservoirs to the microfluidic channel. The microheater is an electrical resistor that is configured to provide heat to the hydrocarbon sample held in the sample reservoir. The hydrocarbon sample fractionates into the hydrocarbons, which are distributed across the component reservoirs, as the hydrocarbon sample flows from the sample reservoir to the outlet in response to receiving the heat from the microheater.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and device for cooperative control of rice hulling and rice polishing, and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring operation data of a rice huller during a rice hulling process; acquiring operation data of a rice polisher during a rice polishing process; acquiring real-time detection data of rice samples after rice hulling and rice polishing; establishing, an energy consumption prediction model and a broken rice rate prediction model via a neural network and in combination with the operation data of a rice huller and the operation data of a rice polisher; based on a machine learning algorithm, and in combination with the energy consumption prediction model, the broken rice rate prediction model and the real-time detection data, acquiring an optimized process parameter set; and controlling rice processing in real time according to the optimized process parameter set.

Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for crushing clay, transporting clay, and processing clay. In examples, provided are movable truss conveyor support apparatuses, movable crusher picker apparatuses, picker shaft rakes to clean picker shafts, adjustable hoppers, and tracked crushers. In an example, provided is a crusher including (i) a crusher frame, (ii) a crusher subframe movably suspended from the crusher frame, (ii) a rotary bearing fastened to the crusher subframe, (iv) a rotatable picker shaft rotatably supported by the rotary bearing and adapted to rotate relative to the crusher subframe, and (v) at least one picker fastened to the rotatable picker shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mincing machine with cutting elements and a screw conveyor (10) which is rotatably mounted in a housing and is connected to a blade pin (20). The blade pin (20) is advantageously connectable and can be easily disconnected again.

Abstract: The present application provide an air purifier and a cleaning method for same The air purifier includes: a housing, which is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet and a detachable door panel; a protective cover, which is detachably disposed on an inner wall of the housing and opposite to the door panel, and located between the air inlet and the air outlet; and an electrostatic filter element, which includes an emission assembly and a collection assembly, the emission assembly and the collection assembly are detachably disposed in the protective cover, the emission assembly is located at a side of the collection assembly close to the air inlet. The detachable protective cover is provided to facilitate washing and protect the housing. The emission assembly and the collection assembly are detachably mounted in the protective cover, so that they can be separately cleaned.

Abstract: A separator includes a frame and a separator insert exchangeably disposed on the frame. The separator insert is designed to separate a flowable suspension into at least two flowable phases of different density in a centrifugal field and forms a preassembled, exchangeable unit for inserting into stator units on the frame of the separator. Mutually spaced holders having stator units of the bearing devices are formed on the frame, between which holders the housing of the separator insert is non-rotatably retained such that the rotor with the drum remains rotatable. The relative position of the holders can be changed such that the separator insert can be exchanged. The housing and the holders have corresponding interlocking elements in order to non-rotatably retain the housing at the holders.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for biological sample concentration, purification, and fractionation of biological samples. The systems can comprise one or more containment devices for a biological sample connected to a shaft; a handheld motor source connected to the shaft and configured to modulate spinning the one or more containment devices along an axis of the one or more containment devices.

Abstract: An applicator system for applying a material to a substrate is disclosed, the applicator system having a nozzle assembly that includes a nozzle having a nozzle head. The nozzle assembly also includes a baffle plate including a cutout that extends through the baffle plate, where the baffle plate is received by the nozzle head such that the nozzle head and the baffle plate define a cavity. The nozzle assembly further includes a cover plate attached to the nozzle head such that the cover plate secures the baffle plate within the nozzle head, where an outlet passage is defined between the baffle plate and the cover plate, the outlet passage being fluidly connected to the cavity through the cutout of the baffle plate.

Abstract: A pressure washer rifle can appear like a long arm firearm and can include a main body including a receiver having a magazine well, and a handguard and a grip connected to the receiver; a first conduit extending from the grip to the handguard; a second conduit extending from the magazine well to the handguard; a trigger valve; a trigger element; a hollow container containing a liquid detergent; and a venturi valve to fluidly engage the first and second outlet ends.

Abstract: Handheld gas spray systems for mixing and dispensing multi-component compositions.

Abstract: An airless spraying equipment includes a spray tip guard, a spray tip configured to be inserted into the spray tip guard perpendicularly to the axis of the spray tip guard, a pre-atomizing component, and a tip atomizing component. The pre-atomizing component and the tip atomizing component are connected to each other sequentially along the channel axis, in a fluid stream direction. The pre-atomizing component further includes a feeding channel, a pre-atomization channel, and at least two pre-atomization regulating channels. The feeding channel, the pre-atomization channel, and the at least two pre-atomization regulating channel are coaxial hollow channels sequentially defined and connected along the channel axis inside the pre-atomizing component.

Abstract: A handheld misting device, having a fluid tank that can be pressurized to force the contained fluid under pressure through a fluid delivery system, includes a hand-operated pump for injecting air into the fluid tank to pressurize the fluid tank. The pump includes a pump handle located at the bottom of the tank at one end of a rod, and a piston at the other end of the rod. The pump handle rotates in order to lock, in a retracted position, against the tank; the form factor of the handle conforms to that of the tank, to define an unbroken outer surface of the device when the handle is locked in the retracted position. A pressure-relieving air channel extends through the piston, the rod, and the pump handle to emit air out of the pump and into the environment when the fluid tank is at a maximum pressure.

Abstract: A gravity fed spray head includes a housing, a coupling mounted atop the housing for fastening a container above the housing, a sprayer mounted to a horizontal extension of the housing, a pump mounted inside the housing below the coupling, the pump having an inlet and an outlet facing the coupling, and a trigger having a first end rotatably mounted to the housing below the coupling, and a second end extending below the pump, the trigger coupled to a trigger lever for actuating the pump.

Abstract: A fluid substance dispensing device includes an external container with a containment element formed of a deformable part and an essentially rigid neck featuring a first flange which abuts with a free end of the external container at one of the mouth thereof, an intermediate element with a cup-shaped part inserted into the neck and fastened to the external container so that the first flange is sandwiched between the free end and the intermediate element, the cup-shaped part including an opening in communication with an internal part of the deformable part, there being—inside the cup-shaped part—a valve element configured for displacement by the body of an airless pump so that, when the body of the pump is absent or in an unused position, the valve element is stably closed, while when the pump body is pushed into a use position, the valve element is stably open.