Abstract

A method for manufacturing a composite filament aimed to an additive manufacturing application or a winding application, the method comprising, in the following order: providing a thread of fibers; impregnating the thread with a liquid reactive thermoplastic resin; co-extruding a sheath of thermoplastic material around the impregnated thread; and curing the thermoplastic resin. Additionally, a filament obtained at least partly by the method, the use of the filament for manufacturing a product obtained by an additive manufacturing or by a winding technique, and a machine for performing the method, thereby enabling a high-speed production (e.g., 10 meters per minute) of a filament of high quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 48/154 - Coating solid articles, i.e. non-hollow articles
• B29B 15/12 - Coating or impregnating of reinforcements of indefinite length
• B29B 15/14 - Coating or impregnating of reinforcements of indefinite length of filaments or wires
• B29C 70/38 - Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns
• B29K 33/04 - Polymers of esters
• B29K 307/04 - Carbon

Abstract

22). Another, independent aspect of the invention relates to substrates that can be obtained by that method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/552 - Attenuated total reflection
• G01N 21/65 - Raman scattering
• B82Y 15/00 - Nanotechnology for interacting, sensing or actuating, e.g. quantum dots as markers in protein assays or molecular motors
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites

Abstract

A method for processing mass spectral data that has, for example, been obtained using a mass spectrometry device comprising deflection beams for scanning an ion beam over an area spanning the vertical direction of a microchannel plate focal plane detector, in order to increase the count rate of the detector. The method allows to efficiently combine ion counts that are detected on different areas of the focal plane detector, as a result of different deflection voltages being applied to the corresponding ion beams. Even though such beams also suffer unwanted deflections along the horizontal axis of the focal plane detector, the present method allows to re-align ion counts efficiently and to register them with accurate mass-to-charge ratios, which results in increased mass resolution power of the resulting combined mass spectrum.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 49/00 - Particle spectrometers or separator tubes

Abstract

A process for manufacturing a MIM structure with a thick film of PZT material. The PZT material is deposited on a substrate by alternative deposition between a PZT slurry and a PZT solution. Additionally, a haptic device comprising a MIM actuator manufactured with such a process.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 30/078 - Forming of piezoelectric or electrostrictive parts or bodies on an electrical element or another base by depositing piezoelectric or electrostrictive layers, e.g. aerosol or screen printing by liquid phase deposition by sol-gel deposition
• H10N 30/853 - Ceramic compositions

Abstract

The invention is directed to a device (2) for capturing images of aquatic animals like amphibians, comprising a housing (4) comprising a passage (10) for the aquatic animals, said passage comprising an image capture chamber with a transparent wall (12), and at least one access port to said image capture chamber; a camera support adjacent the image capture chamber; and a camera located on the camera support and configured for capturing images of the aquatic animals when located in the image capture chamber, through the transparent wall; wherein the housing (4) comprises at least one ballast cavity that is sealable and that can be filled with ballast material.

IPC Classes  ?

• G03B 17/08 - Waterproof bodies or housings
• A01K 61/90 - Sorting, grading, counting or marking live aquatic animals, e.g. sex determination

Abstract

A method for the production of an aqueous liquid composition that includes humic substances produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic matters. Also, the use of an aqueous liquid composition that includes humic substances obtained according to this method, in particular as a plant biostimulant and/or a fertilizer in organic farming.

IPC Classes  ?

• C05F 17/20 - Preparation of fertilisers characterised by biological or biochemical treatment steps, e.g. composting or fermentation using specific microorganisms or substances, e.g. enzymes, for activating or stimulating the treatment
• C05F 3/00 - Fertilisers from human or animal excrements, e.g. manure
• C05F 5/00 - Fertilisers from distillery wastes, molasses, vinasses, sugar plant, or similar wastes or residues
• C05F 17/10 - Addition or removal of substances other than water or air to or from the material during the treatment
• C05F 17/50 - Treatments combining two or more different biological or biochemical treatments, e.g. anaerobic and aerobic treatment or vermicomposting and aerobic treatment

Abstract

The invention relates to an in vitro storing and/or transporting of cells, comprising: —contacting the cells with an aqueous thermo-reversible gelling composition, in a liquid form and comprising: (A) a thermo-reversible gelling polysaccharide selected from carrageenan, gellan gum and konjac gum; and (B) carboxymethyl cellulose as a thickening agent-thermo-gelling the composition by decreasing the temperature; —storing and/or transporting the in vitro cultivated cells embedded in the obtained hydrogel as obtained The invention also relates to the specific thermo-reversible gelling composition used in the process:

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/02 - Preservation of living parts
• C08J 3/075 - Macromolecular gels
• C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to thin film CIGS solar cells. A method for producing such solar cell comprises the ordered steps of: providing a substrate (12); forming a back-electrode layer (14) on the substrate; forming a hole transport structure (20) on the back electrode layer, the hole transport structure comprising a hole transport layer (16) comprising p-type conductive material on the back-electrode layer and a stabilizing layer (18) on the hole transport layer, the stabilizing layer comprising a metal oxide and/or a metal nitride; and forming a semiconductor absorber layer (22) on the hole transport structure, the absorber layer comprising chalcogenide material. A corresponding thin film solar cell with such double-layer hole transport structure is also presented.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/032 - Inorganic materials including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only compounds not provided for in groups
• H01L 31/0392 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof characterised by their semiconductor bodies characterised by their crystalline structure or particular orientation of the crystalline planes including thin films deposited on metallic or insulating substrates
• H01L 31/072 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices characterised by at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the potential barriers being only of the PN heterojunction type

Abstract

A gas sensor comprising a substrate; a layer of delafossite-type copper oxide on the substrate; a first electrode and a second electrode, both contacting the delafossite-type copper oxide at distant locations so as to permit an electric current through said delafossite-type copper oxide between said locations when applying a voltage at said first and second electrodes; wherein the delafossite-type copper oxide is Cu0.66Cr1.33O2.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• G01N 27/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon absorption of a fluidInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon reaction with a fluid
• G01N 27/18 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of an electrically-heated body in dependence upon change of temperature caused by changes in the thermal conductivity of a surrounding material to be tested

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an electrolytic copper foil, comprising the steps of forming a copper foil in an electroplating cell comprising a tank with a copper electrolyte, a rotating cathode drum made of titanium or of a titanium alloy and an anode, wherein the copper foil is continuously formed on the cathode and removed therefrom, further comprising a treatment step, wherein a plasma jet is applied onto the exposed surface of the rotating cathode drum during production of the copper foil. The present invention also relates to an electroplating apparatus for performing such a method and comprising a metallic drum-shaped rotating cathode made of titanium or of a titanium alloy, a stationary anode, and a tank for an electrolyte wherein the cathode and the anode are arranged spaced apart from each other in the tank. According to the invention, the apparatus further comprises a plasma generating device configured to generate an atmospheric plasma in a plasma chamber having an outlet facing the cathode such that a plasma jet irradiates at least a portion of a surface of the cathode to treat the latter against hydride corrosion.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 1/00 - Electroforming
• C25D 1/04 - WiresStripsFoils
• C23C 14/32 - Vacuum evaporation by explosionVacuum evaporation by evaporation and subsequent ionisation of the vapours
• C25D 3/38 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of copper

Abstract

The invention also relates to a process for synthesizing an ester-containing benzoxazine monomer of formula (1) comprising the following steps consisting of: c) reacting a phenolic acid derivative of formula (II), comprising at least one R*** group on the phenolic ring: The invention also relates to a process for synthesizing an ester-containing benzoxazine monomer of formula (1) comprising the following steps consisting of: c) reacting a phenolic acid derivative of formula (II), comprising at least one R*** group on the phenolic ring: wherein x is of from 0 to 1, and y=1-x, with a polyfunctional molecule or oligomer of formula (III) The invention also relates to a process for synthesizing an ester-containing benzoxazine monomer of formula (1) comprising the following steps consisting of: c) reacting a phenolic acid derivative of formula (II), comprising at least one R*** group on the phenolic ring: wherein x is of from 0 to 1, and y=1-x, with a polyfunctional molecule or oligomer of formula (III) at a temperature of from 25° C. to 200° C., during 1 h-72 h, in the presence of a catalyst of Bronsted acid type, resulting in a phenol terminated oligomer or molecule (compound (IV)), and reacting the compound (IV) with a mixture of: an amino-alcohol of formula (V): The invention also relates to a process for synthesizing an ester-containing benzoxazine monomer of formula (1) comprising the following steps consisting of: c) reacting a phenolic acid derivative of formula (II), comprising at least one R*** group on the phenolic ring: wherein x is of from 0 to 1, and y=1-x, with a polyfunctional molecule or oligomer of formula (III) at a temperature of from 25° C. to 200° C., during 1 h-72 h, in the presence of a catalyst of Bronsted acid type, resulting in a phenol terminated oligomer or molecule (compound (IV)), and reacting the compound (IV) with a mixture of: an amino-alcohol of formula (V): a primary amine derivative of formula (VI), The invention also relates to a process for synthesizing an ester-containing benzoxazine monomer of formula (1) comprising the following steps consisting of: c) reacting a phenolic acid derivative of formula (II), comprising at least one R*** group on the phenolic ring: wherein x is of from 0 to 1, and y=1-x, with a polyfunctional molecule or oligomer of formula (III) at a temperature of from 25° C. to 200° C., during 1 h-72 h, in the presence of a catalyst of Bronsted acid type, resulting in a phenol terminated oligomer or molecule (compound (IV)), and reacting the compound (IV) with a mixture of: an amino-alcohol of formula (V): a primary amine derivative of formula (VI), R**—NH2  (VI), and paraformaldehyde of formula (VII) The invention also relates to a process for synthesizing an ester-containing benzoxazine monomer of formula (1) comprising the following steps consisting of: c) reacting a phenolic acid derivative of formula (II), comprising at least one R*** group on the phenolic ring: wherein x is of from 0 to 1, and y=1-x, with a polyfunctional molecule or oligomer of formula (III) at a temperature of from 25° C. to 200° C., during 1 h-72 h, in the presence of a catalyst of Bronsted acid type, resulting in a phenol terminated oligomer or molecule (compound (IV)), and reacting the compound (IV) with a mixture of: an amino-alcohol of formula (V): a primary amine derivative of formula (VI), R**—NH2  (VI), and paraformaldehyde of formula (VII) at a temperature range of from 80° C. to 100° C., from 1 h to 10 h, under stirring, for obtaining the compound of formula (I); The invention also relates to a process for synthesizing an ester-containing benzoxazine monomer of formula (1) comprising the following steps consisting of: c) reacting a phenolic acid derivative of formula (II), comprising at least one R*** group on the phenolic ring: wherein x is of from 0 to 1, and y=1-x, with a polyfunctional molecule or oligomer of formula (III) at a temperature of from 25° C. to 200° C., during 1 h-72 h, in the presence of a catalyst of Bronsted acid type, resulting in a phenol terminated oligomer or molecule (compound (IV)), and reacting the compound (IV) with a mixture of: an amino-alcohol of formula (V): a primary amine derivative of formula (VI), R**—NH2  (VI), and paraformaldehyde of formula (VII) at a temperature range of from 80° C. to 100° C., from 1 h to 10 h, under stirring, for obtaining the compound of formula (I);

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines
• C07D 413/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
• C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings

Abstract

A handwheel, e.g., a steering wheel for a motorized vehicle, with a human-machine interface (HMI) for contactless entry of commands by gestures is proposed. The HMI comprises a sensing surface as a capacitive sensor with a detection chipset connected to the electrodes of the sensing surface for determining first, second, third and fourth capacitance observables, an orientation sensor and a processor. The processor is configured to compute a time series of position coordinates depending on the capacitance observables, to compensate the rotation of the steering wheel and to map the time series of rotation-compensated position coordinates onto one or more commands and to output these commands.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
• B60K 35/60 - Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for synthesizing an ester and acrylate moieties- containing benzoxazine monomer, comprising the following steps consisting of: a) reacting a phenolic-hydroxyl group containing compound, comprising at least one R* group on the phenolic ring with a carboxylic acid compound, at a temperature of from 25°C to 200°C, during 1h-72h, in the presence of a catalyst of Bronsted acid type and under inert atmospheric conditions, resulting in a phenol terminated oligomer or molecule, b) reacting the phenol terminated oligomer or molecule with a mixture of an amino- alcohol of formula (V), an aldehyde compound selected from formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde and a primary amine at a temperature of from 50°C to 200°C, during 1h-12h, under inert atmospheric conditions, providing a compound of formula (VII), and c) reacting the compound obtained in step b) with a compound bearing acrylate or methacrylate groups.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 265/16 - 1,3-OxazinesHydrogenated 1,3-oxazines condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems condensed with one six-membered ring with only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached in positions 2 and 4

Abstract

A human-machine interface (HMI) for contactless entry of commands by gestures is proposed. The HMI comprises a capacitive sensing surface, a detection chipset connected to the electrodes of the sensing surface for determining first, second, third and fourth capacitance observables, and a processor. The processor is configured to compute a time series of position coordinates depending on the capacitance observables and is further configured to map the time series of position coordinates onto one or more commands and to output these commands. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a barrier, e.g., a door or a window, comprising such an HMI.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Abstract

A human-machine interface (HMI) for contactless entry of commands by gestures is proposed. The HMI comprises a transparent panel with a transparent sensing surface, a detection chipset connected to the electrodes of the sensing surface for determining first, second, third and fourth capacitance observables, and a processor. The processor is configured to compute a time series of position coordinates depending on the capacitance observables and is further configured to map the time series of position coordinates onto one or more commands and to output these commands.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for synthesizing a single ester-containing benzoxazine monomer comprising the following steps of (i) reacting a phenolic carboxylic acid with at least one hydroxyl containing phenolic compound at a temperature of from 25°C to 200°C, during 1h-72h, in the presence of a catalyst of Bronsted acid type, resulting in a phenol terminated oligomer or molecule and of (ii) reacting said phenol terminated oligomer or molecule with a mixture of an amino-alcohol, a primary amine of formula, and paraformaldehyde at a temperature range of from 50°C to 150°C, from 1 h to 10 h, under stirring, for obtaining the single ester-containing benzoxazine monomer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 265/16 - 1,3-OxazinesHydrogenated 1,3-oxazines condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems condensed with one six-membered ring with only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached in positions 2 and 4

Abstract

This method comprises: pre-processing (312) SAR data of the geographical region to determine a plurality of SAR images (2), said region being subdivided into a plurality of adjacent cells; defining (314) an urban mask (4) of said region, said urban mask providing, for each cell, a likelihood that said cell is an urban area; applying (316), on the plurality of SAR images, a deep learning classification algorithm, to compute, for each cell of said region, a class (6) indicative that the corresponding cell is either a flooded urban area, a flooded rural area, or a non-flooded area, the deep learning classification algorithm being structured as a fully convolutional neural network (16) and comprising dynamic parameters and static parameters, the values of the dynamic parameters being computed from the urban mask and the value of the static parameter being computed during a training stage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01S 13/95 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for meteorological use
• G01S 13/90 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging using synthetic aperture techniques

Abstract

The invention provides a computer-implemented method and a system for automatically segmenting thermal images of a tire's footprint in order to identify components of the tire's tread pattern. The invention relies on a convolutional neural network model and on digital image pre-filtering. It is capable of accurately segmenting thermal footprint images of tires in either straight rolling or cornering conditions, which allows for the accurate extraction of temperature data for each identified tread pattern component.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
• G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a diene-norbornene copolymer comprising 1,4 diene repeat units and norbornene repeat units, wherein at least 95% of all 1,4 diene repeat units in the copolymer are cis 1,4 diene repeat units. Moreover, the invention is directed to a method of synthesizing such a copolymer and a rubber composition comprising the copolymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08F 232/08 - Copolymers of cyclic compounds containing no unsaturated aliphatic radicals in a side chain, and having one or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds in a carbocyclic ring system having condensed rings
• C08K 3/04 - Carbon
• C08K 3/36 - Silica
• C08L 9/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of conjugated diene hydrocarbons

Abstract

The disclosure concerns a method for producing a composite material comprising a polymer matrix and at least one natural fibres material, said method is remarkable in that it comprises the steps of (a) providing one or more natural fibres materials; (b) applying an adhesive compound onto said one or more natural fibres materials under polymerization conditions to form one or more adhesive-treated natural fibres materials; (d) providing a polymer matrix; and (e) manufacturing a composite material with said polymer matrix and said one or more adhesive-treated natural fibres materials; wherein step (b) comprises providing an aqueous solution of one or more precursors of adhesive compound and at least one polyelectrolyte, and dipping the one or more natural fibres materials into said aqueous solution. The disclosure also relates to a composite material having a composite porosity fraction of at most 0.080%.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/06 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material using pretreated fibrous materials

Abstract

A method for providing a surface with a coating is proposed. The method comprises directing a gas to the surface to be coated and generating an atmospheric plasma by excitation of the gas, atomizing a precursor medium so as to form precursor droplets, producing plasma-activated precursor medium by subjecting the precursor droplets to the atmospheric plasma so as to generate reactive moieties in and/or on the precursor droplets, depositing the plasma-activated precursor medium on the surface so as to form the coating thereon, the coating comprising a plasma polymer. The precursor medium comprises or consists of one or more silazanes, e.g., cyclic silazanes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
• B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface

Abstract

The present invention relates to a polyamide-based chromatography media comprising high surface area polyamide fibers having a cross-section comprising a region having a main body defining a substantially longitudinal axis, and five projections extending radially outwardly from said main body, wherein the polyamide fibers are modified with a immobilization polymer and further modified with an adsorptive functionality enabling a chromatography selected from the group consisting of ion-exchange chromatography, hydrophobic interaction chromatography, and affinity chromatography, wherein the immobilization polymer is selected from the group consisting of dextran, dextrin, amylose, pullulan, agarose or derivatives thereof, cellulose, glucomannan, and derivatives thereof, and polymethacrylate A packed bed comprising the polyamide-based chromatography media, a housing comprising same, processes for purifying a sample comprising a macromolecule or nanoparticles or for purifying a protein are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01D 15/36 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving ionic interaction, e.g. ion-exchange, ion-pair, ion-suppression or ion-exclusion
• B01J 20/286 - Phases chemically bonded to a substrate, e.g. to silica or to polymers
• B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating
• B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
• C07K 1/16 - ExtractionSeparationPurification by chromatography

Abstract

A method for manufacturing metal-CNT composites is disclosed. The method comprises providing an agglomerate of CNTs, filling interstices of the CNT agglomerate in a plating solution, so as to form a metal phase, in which the CNTs are embedded. The CNT agglomerate is compressed with a clamping appliance when the metal phase is formed. A further aspect of the invention relates to metal-CNT composites with high CNT content.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 5/54 - Electroplating of non-metallic surfaces
• C01B 32/174 - DerivatisationSolubilisationDispersion in solvents
• C25D 3/38 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of copper
• C25D 5/20 - Electroplating using ultrasonics

Abstract

A detection module of an autonomous detection system for in situ monitoring floating polymer particles and phytoplankton in sea water. The detection module is combined with a floating body, and a communication module with an antenna, and is configured for detecting polymer particles and phytoplankton such as algae. The detection module comprises: a detection area for a water sample, notably a salty water flow with polymer particles and/or phytoplankton; ultraviolet light emitting means configured for emitting ultraviolet light in the detection area, light sensing means configured for sensing light from the detection area in order to detect polymer particles and/or phytoplankton such as cyanobacteria; an energy generating module configured for powering said detection module. The UV emitting means comprise a low power consumption UV LED. A detection process, and a use of an UV light source for removing a biolayer in the detection area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 15/1429 - Signal processing
• G01N 15/00 - Investigating characteristics of particlesInvestigating permeability, pore-volume or surface-area of porous materials
• G01N 15/1434 - Optical arrangements
• G01N 21/05 - Flow-through cuvettes
• G01N 21/63 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light optically excited
• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence
• G01N 33/18 - Water

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for preparing a non-crosslinked modified polyhydroxyurethane (PHU) via intramolecular cyclization reactions comprising the step of: reacting a starting non-modified PHU compound, having repeating units, containing two proximate hydroxyl groups separated by 2 to 7 atoms, with a chemical capable of ring formation with the hydroxyl functionalities, selected from the group consisting of an aldehyde compound, ketone compound and/or boronic acid compound, in the presence of a Bronsted acid type catalyst for aldehyde and/or ketone at a temperature range of from 40°C to 100°C, during 24h-96h, or optional presence of a Bronsted base type catalyst for the boronic acid, at a temperature range of from 25°C to 100°C, during 05h-96h, a solvent, and using a stoichiometric ratio of said aldehyde, ketone, boronic acid compounds to the repeating unit of starting non-modified PHU compound of between 0.1:1 and 100:1 by mol.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 18/84 - Chemically modified polymers by aldehydes
• C08G 71/04 - Polyurethanes

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to mesoporous silica particles, remarkable in that said mesoporous silica particles have a diameter size ranging between 50 nm and 150 nm as determined by transmission electron microscopy, wherein said mesoporous silica particles comprise an external surface with pores and an internal core comprising channels extending to said pores, the external surface being functionalized with a first type of functional group and the channels presenting a surface functionalized with a second type of functional group, the first type of functional group being different from the second type of functional group, wherein the pores have a diameter ranging between 5 nm and below 30 nm as determined by transmission electron microscopy and wherein said mesoporous silica particles show a dendrite morphology with dendrites evidenced by transmission electron microscopy.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 33/113 - Silicon oxidesHydrates thereof
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
• C01B 33/18 - Preparation of finely divided silica neither in sol nor in gel formAfter-treatment thereof
• C09C 1/30 - Silicic acid

Abstract

The invention provides a method for executing smart contracts in a blockchain network. The method provides a secure enclave for storing confidential data, and provide a protocol for accessing the enclave only to fetch minimal sets of confidential data therefrom. The proposed method thereby maintains a low computational overhead, while ensuring confidentiality of smart contract data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
• H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
• G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity

Abstract

The invention proposes a method for denoising digital images, and in particular digital deep sky images. The invention relies on the effect of image stacking, wherein a pixel-wise average of corresponding images is computed. After generating corresponding training data, a machine learning algorithm is trained to learn a stacking transformation, which is then applied to a noisy image. The machine learning algorithm is capable of generating a de-noised version of the input image by simulating the effect of stacking additional images to the input image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 5/70 - DenoisingSmoothing
• G06T 5/50 - Image enhancement or restoration using two or more images, e.g. averaging or subtraction

Abstract

The invention is directed to a system (1) and a method to regulate the temperature of a component of a vehicle. The system (1) comprises a heating actuator (4), a cooling actuator (6), a temperature sensor (8) and a thermogenerator (10). The component is preferably a tyre of the vehicle. The regulation enables to optimize the car consumption, the safety, the tyre lifetime, or any combination thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60C 23/19 - Tyre cooling arrangements for dissipating heat
• B60C 23/20 - Devices for measuring or signalling tyre temperature
• B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a synthetic polyisoprene which comprises isoprene repeat units comprising 1,4 isoprene repeat units and 3,4 isoprene repeat units. At least 5% of all isoprene repeat units of the synthetic polyisoprene are 3,4 isoprene repeat units and at least 96% of all 1,4 isoprene repeat units of the synthetic polyisoprene are cis 1,4 isoprene units. Moreover, the invention is directed to a method of synthesizing such a polyisoprene and a rubber composition comprising the synthetic polyisoprene.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 9/00 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of conjugated diene hydrocarbons
• C08F 4/60 - MetalsMetal hydridesMetallo-organic compoundsUse thereof as catalyst precursors selected from light metals, zinc, cadmium, mercury, copper, silver, gold, boron, gallium, indium, thallium, rare earths, or actinides together with refractory metals, iron group metals, platinum group metals, manganese, technetium, rhenium, or compounds thereof
• C08F 236/08 - Isoprene
• C08L 7/00 - Compositions of natural rubber

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a fully transparent electrooptic or piezoelectric microsystem (1 ), the method comprising the steps of providing a transparent substrate (2); forming electrodes (4) directly on the transparent substrate, the electrodes (4) being transparent interdigitated electrodes made of fluorine-doped tin oxide, FTO; and embedding the electrodes (4) in a ferroelectric film (6). The invention also relates to a microsystem (1) obtained with this method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 30/853 - Ceramic compositions
• G02F 1/03 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on ceramics or electro-optical crystals, e.g. exhibiting Pockels or Kerr effect
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• H10N 30/06 - Forming electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals
• H03H 9/02 - Networks comprising electromechanical or electro-acoustic elementsElectromechanical resonators Details
• H10N 30/078 - Forming of piezoelectric or electrostrictive parts or bodies on an electrical element or another base by depositing piezoelectric or electrostrictive layers, e.g. aerosol or screen printing by liquid phase deposition by sol-gel deposition
• H10N 30/87 - Electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals
• H10N 30/00 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices

Abstract

The invention provides a control method and system for power converters that are electrically interconnected through a power grid. The control mechanism uses a digital model of a mechanical shaft for emulating the electrical coupling between each pair of power converters. Power transfers computed using this multi-shaft model are applied at the corresponding power converters, which results in stable and disturbance-resilient power signals throughout the power network.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/01 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics or ripples
• H02J 3/48 - Controlling the sharing of the in-phase component
• H02J 3/36 - Arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks via a high-tension dc link

Abstract

The invention is directed to a system (1) for capturing images of animal specimens (10) comprising: a tube (2) having a transparent peripheral wall (4) delimiting a channel (6); a camera (14) facing the tube (2); and at least one mirror (16) arranged in the field of view of the camera (14) and offset away from the central axis (12), the at least one mirror (16) being arranged with respect to the camera (14) and with respect to the tube (2) such as to enable the camera (14) to capture, via the at least one mirror (16) and through the transparent wall (4), an offset image portion (24, 26, 28) of the specimen (10) present in the channel (6). The camera (14) also captures another view of the specimen, either through an open end of the tube (2), through an elbow-like portion of the tube (2) or via a second mirror (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 1/02 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices attracting the insects
• A01M 31/00 - Hunting appliances
• A01K 11/00 - Marking of animals

Abstract

Device (1) for applying an aerosol on a biological system, the device (1) comprising: a base and a casing, the casing comprising a frame (24) and four panels (36) removably inserted in the frame (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for synthesizing an ester and acrylate moieties-containing benzoxazine monomer, comprising the following steps consisting of: a) reacting a phenolic carboxylic acid, comprising at least one R* group on the phenolic ring with a di-hydroxyl moiety bearing compound, at a temperature of from 25°C to 200°C, during 1h-72h, in the presence of a catalyst of Bronsted acid type and under inert atmospheric conditions, resulting in a phenol terminated oligomer or molecule b) reacting the phenol terminated oligomer or molecule with a mixture of an amino-alcohol of formula (V), an aldehyde compound selected from formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde and a primary amine at a temperature of from 50°C to 200°C, during 1 h-12h, under inert atmospheric conditions, providing a compound of formula (VII), and c) reacting the compound obtained in step b) with a compound bearing acrylate or methacrylate groups.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 265/16 - 1,3-OxazinesHydrogenated 1,3-oxazines condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems condensed with one six-membered ring with only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached in positions 2 and 4
• C08G 65/332 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment with organic compounds containing oxygen containing carboxyl groups, or halides or esters thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a system for collecting waste from waste containers. The system (1) comprises: waste containers (10) disposed at venue locations (2), each waste container (10) being attributed a type of waste; a plurality of sensors (4) located at the venue locations (2), each sensor (4) being configured to detect the presence of individuals (8) at the respective venue location (2) and to collect parameters associated with the individuals (8), the parameters including at least an amount of waste of a given type expected to be produced by the individual (8); and data processing means (20) programmed to: compute, based on data received from the sensors (4), an expected filling level for each waste container (10) and/or for each waste container type and/or a time when a respective waste container (10) will be filled to capacity; and transmit the computed filling levels and/or times to a collecting entity (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65F 1/16 - Lids or covers

Abstract

The invention is directed to a process of producing an interpenetrated network of at least two polymers; comprising the following steps: (a) preparing a mixture (10) comprising a first monomer and a second monomer; (b) applying the mixture (10) on a substrate (6); and (c) curing the first monomer and the second monomer so as to form the interpenetrated network; characterized in that the first monomer is a vinyl or allyl monomer; the second monomer is a polymerizable cyclic monomer; and step (c) comprises using a plasma (12) so as to first cure the first monomer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 171/02 - Polyalkylene oxides
• C08L 33/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid esters
• C08L 71/02 - Polyalkylene oxides
• C09D 133/08 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylic acid esters

Abstract

An apparatus for removing proteins taken up in a carrier liquid, which includes a granular adsorbent for proteins. Also, a method for removing proteins taken up in a carrier liquid, with a corresponding apparatus. Further, the use of a corresponding apparatus, for extracting proteins from a liquid and more particularly from an unclarified feedstock.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/26 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique with two or more fluidised beds, e.g. reactor and regeneration installations
• B01D 15/18 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to flow patterns
• B01D 15/20 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to the conditioning of the sorbent material
• B01D 15/42 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the development mode, e.g. by displacement or by elution
• B01J 8/34 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with fluidised particles according to "fluidised-bed" technique with stationary packing material in the fluidised bed, e.g. bricks, wire rings, baffles

Abstract

The invention provides a device and method for recording spectral information of charged particle beams, such as ion beams, or of light beams, at a high resolution. Specifically, a mass spectrometer having a focal plane detector is disclosed. The invention enables the recording of mass spectral data at both high mass resolving power and mass accuracy, during parallel acquisition of potentially the entire spectrum of a sample beam.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 49/30 - Static spectrometers using magnetic analysers
• G01J 3/00 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours

Abstract

A method for determining wear of a textured layer affixed to a base layer equipped with an ultrasonic transducer is disclosed, the base layer is interposed between the textured layer and the ultrasonic transducer and the textured layer comprises a recess and a protrusion. The method comprises emitting, by the ultrasonic transducer, an ultrasonic wave towards the recess and the protrusion; receiving, by the ultrasonic transducer, ultrasonic wave echoes of the emitted ultrasonic wave, reflected by the recess and the protrusion of the textured layer; and determining a height difference between the recess and the protrusion based on the received ultrasonic wave echoes. The present invention also relates to a device for determining wear of a textured layer affixed to a base layer and article comprising said device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
• G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves

Abstract

The invention relates to a substrate coated with a coating consisting of molybdenum (Mo), sulfur (S), tantalum (Ta) and oxygen (O) atoms present in the form of one or several compound(s) selected from among the compounds of formula (I): The invention relates to a substrate coated with a coating consisting of molybdenum (Mo), sulfur (S), tantalum (Ta) and oxygen (O) atoms present in the form of one or several compound(s) selected from among the compounds of formula (I): MowSxTayOz  (I) wherein w is equal to 0 or 1; x varies from 0 to 2; y varies from 0 to 1 and z varies from 0 to 3; said coating comprising at least 5% at of oxygen and said coating having a dense compact microstructure.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10M 103/06 - Metal compounds
• C01G 39/00 - Compounds of molybdenum
• C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material
• C23C 14/35 - Sputtering by application of a magnetic field, e.g. magnetron sputtering

Abstract

A material deposition method comprising: providing a substrate; forming a film of HfO2 by chemical solution deposition, CSD, on the substrate; depositing a solution of PbTiO3 on the film of HfO2; depositing a layer of Pb(Zrx,Ti1-x)O3 on the seed layer, where O≤x≤1; and forming interdigitated electrodes on the Pb(Zrx,Ti1-x)O 3 layer. Also a ferroelectric microsystem obtained by this deposition method. Experiments show an improved fatigue resistance for such a microsystem.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 30/093 - Forming inorganic materials
• H10N 30/067 - Forming single-layered electrodes of multilayered piezoelectric or electrostrictive parts

Abstract

The disclosure relates to lipid-coated calcium carbonate nanoparticles, said nanoparticles comprising an outer layer and a core being calcium carbonate nanoparticle, wherein said core is vaterite, proto-vaterite, or amorphous calcium carbonate as determined by X-Ray diffraction, wherein said core is at least partially coated with one or more amphiphilic compounds each having one hydrophilic head and at least one hydrophobic tail, remarkable in that the hydrophilic heads are negatively charged and form the outer layer of the nanoparticles, in that the nanoparticles have a surface charge having a ζ-potential below 0 mV as determined by micro-electrophoretic light scattering technology and in that said one or more amphiphilic compounds are PEG-free. The disclosure also relates to methods for forming such nanoparticles, for modulating the electrical charge of such nanoparticles as well as to the uses of such nanoparticles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09C 1/02 - Compounds of alkaline earth metals or magnesium

Abstract

A lightning strike protection material is proposed that includes a substrate, the substrate carrying a metal layer, and, on the metal layer, a copper-nanocarbon composite layer, the copper-nanocarbon composite layer having a nanocarbon tangle formed of carbon nanotubes and/or graphene sheets, the nanocarbon tangle embedded within a copper phase and distributed throughout the copper-nanocarbon composite layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
• B32B 15/02 - Layered products essentially comprising metal in a form other than a sheet, e.g. wire, particles
• B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
• B64D 45/02 - Lightning protectorsStatic dischargers

Abstract

A method for event driven and data driven completion of a task in a communication network, wherein the completion of the task relies on sensitive data of at least one user, wherein a plurality of nodes in said network contribute to the completion of the task by completing a set of sub-tasks thereof. Using the proposed method, fine-grained release of useful sensitive data is accomplished, while the distributed completion of the task is constantly monitored.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations

Abstract

A system and method for sublimation of water ice and/or water ice from a regolith. The system comprises a sublimation chamber under high to ultra-high vacuum into which protrudes a shield of a thermal management system. Sublimated water is collected to be further analysed or analysed in-line. For instance, cold traps can be used to trap water and transfer it to sample tube for analysis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/42 - Low-temperature sample treatment, e.g. cryofixation
• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups

Abstract

A thermal management system comprising: a thermal source of low to cryogenic temperature; a heating element for heating the source; a shield adapted to exchange heat by conduction to/from a sample and to/from the source; a controller calibrated for maintaining a gradient of temperature along the shield within a pre-determined range; a vacuum sealing feedthrough comprising a thermal insulator element, the vacuum sealing feedthrough delimiting around the first interface a vacuum sealed volume so that the shield exchanges heat with the thermal source exclusively by conduction and exclusively at a first interface. An exemplary purpose for this thermal management system is the sublimation of water ice and/or water ice trapped in a regolith, and positioned in a vacuum chamber. The heat insulator element is configured to separate physically the thermal source from a vacuum chamber into which the shield can protrude, so that sublimated compounds from the sample do not encounter colder point which would cause their deposition on the shield or on the walls of the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 7/00 - Heating or cooling apparatusHeat insulating devices
• G01N 1/42 - Low-temperature sample treatment, e.g. cryofixation

Abstract

A method for quantifying the extent and recurrence of a predetermined natural event, such as a flooding event, in a geographical area, in particular in spite of the absence of reliable data from sensors on the ground where the natural event develops. The method relies on remote sensing data, such as satellite imagery, and data processing, and reaps the benefits of computational models based on accurate remote sensing of the area under consideration.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/13 - Satellite images
• G01W 1/00 - Meteorology

Abstract

The invention relates to a filament (16) for an additive manufacturing application or a winding application, the filament comprising fibers (18) embedded in a reactive matrix (20) comprising a reactive blend of: a reactive thermoplastic matrix with a glycidyl methacrylate monomer and/or with a methacrylic acid monomer, said filament further comprising a sheath layer (24) wrapping the matrix (20), the sheath layer being made of a thermoplastic material. The invention also relates to a use of the filament for manufacturing an end product by an additive manufacturing process or by a winding technique. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a filament.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/06 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material using pretreated fibrous materials
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• C08L 33/02 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acidsMetal or ammonium salts thereof

Abstract

The invention provides a method for improving the accomplishment of a common goal by a plurality of distributed autonomous network nodes. The invention allows to provide "smart" or "intelligent" distributed networks of nodes, which collaborate to achieve a common global goal, and which can be trusted and be relied on. The method in accordance with the invention monitors the status of autonomous network nodes, preferably at various levels of granularity from an overall status to the status of distinct technical features of the autonomous network node. If the technical features work reliably and all required resources are available at the autonomous node, the results achieved locally by that autonomous node while executing a task - possibly using artificial intelligence / machine learning models - can be sufficiently trusted.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]

Abstract

A process for producing a benzoxazine containing free aliphatic hydroxyl groups and monoester comprising the steps of: a) a reaction of a phenolic acid derivative with a monofunctional oligomer or molecule at a temperature of from 80° C. to 200° C., during 12 h-48 h, in a presence of a Bronsted type acid catalyst, resulting in a monophenol terminated oligomer or molecule and b) reaction of the monophenol terminated oligomer or molecule of step a) with a mixture of an amino-alcohol, a primary amine derivative and paraformaldehyde at a temperature range of from 80° C. to 100° C., from 1 h to 48 h, under stirring.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 265/16 - 1,3-OxazinesHydrogenated 1,3-oxazines condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems condensed with one six-membered ring with only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached in positions 2 and 4
• C08G 65/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from hydroxy compounds or their metallic derivatives
• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines

Abstract

The invention is directed to a process for manufacturing a strain or thermal sensor (1) by inkjet-printing SU-8 (4) over a substrate (2) and embedding a silver pattern (6) in an SU-8 encapsulating layer (8). The invention also relates to a sensor (1) therewith obtained.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01K 1/143 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations for measuring surface temperatures
• C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
• C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
• H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
• G01L 1/00 - Measuring force or stress, in general
• G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
• G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an antimicrobial coating comprising one or more biosourced polycationic polymers and lignin nanoparticles dispersed into polyvinyl alcohol, remarkable in that said antimicrobial coating further comprises a dialdehyde or a boron-based compound.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/14 - Paints containing biocides, e.g. fungicides, insecticides or pesticides
• C09D 7/65 - Additives macromolecular
• C09D 129/04 - Polyvinyl alcoholPartially hydrolysed homopolymers or copolymers of esters of unsaturated alcohols with saturated carboxylic acids

Abstract

A magnetic sector including magnetic means, a yoke including a first magnetic portion, and a deflection gap in the first magnetic portion. The magnetic sector is configured such that the magnetic means are adapted for generating a magnetic field through the deflection gap in order to deflect charged particles moving in the deflection gap. The yoke further includes a second magnetic portion having a magnetic shunt including a shunt passage for the charged particles. The magnetic shunt directs a magnetic flux leaked from the deflection gap into the first magnetic portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 49/30 - Static spectrometers using magnetic analysers
• H01J 49/20 - Magnetic deflection

Abstract

The disclosure relates to core-shell nanoparticle, the nanoparticle comprising a core being one or more selected from vaterite, proto-vaterite, and amorphous calcium carbonate as determined by X-Ray diffraction, remarkable in that the nanoparticle further comprises a shell of polyphenol, wherein said polyphenol is selected to be insoluble in water, to show a pH ranging from 5 to 9 when measured in a solution of one or more polar solvents and water at a concentration of 10 wt. % based on the total weight of said solution and wherein said polyphenol is at least partially soluble in said one or more polar solvents. A method for forming such nanoparticle as well as their use and the use of polyphenol as shell of shell-core nanoparticle is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01F 11/18 - Carbonates

Abstract

The invention relates to a system and a method for purification and isotope analysis of water vapour. A multi-bed trap (10) is used to remove organics, including ethanol and methanol, from the water vapour prior to analysing the water stable isotopes, without changing the initial isotope signature of the water sample. The multi-bed trap (10) comprises at least one hydrophobic graphitized black carbon sorbent (14, 16) and a hydrophobic carbon molecular sieve sorbent (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/34 - PurifyingCleaning
• G01N 1/40 - Concentrating samples

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a colloidal dispersion of Kraft lignin (KL) nanoparticles, said method comprising the steps of (a) providing KL; (b) dissolving said KL into a solvent, to obtain a solution having a concentration of Kraft lignin of at least 15 mg/ml; and (c) mixing said solution with an antisolvent under mixing conditions, to provide a colloidal dispersion of nanoparticles. Said method is remarkable in that the solvent used in step (b) of dissolving said KL is one or more organic solvents, and in that step (c) of mixing is performed by the addition of the solution of step (b) into an antisolvent being or comprising water. The disclosure also relates to spherical KL nanoparticles with an average diameter size ranging from 9 nm up to 70 nm. The disclosure further relates to various uses of said spherical KL nanoparticle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 13/00 - Colloid chemistry, e.g. the production of colloidal materials or their solutions, not otherwise provided forMaking microcapsules or microballoons
• C08L 97/00 - Compositions of lignin-containing materials
• C08J 3/14 - Powdering or granulating by precipitation from solutions

Abstract

System and method for welding carbon-fibre reinforced thermoplastic workpieces (10, 12) comprises upper and lower tools (1, 2) each having a holder (4.1, 2.1) for holding a respective workpiece (10, 12) in cantilever fashion during heating (6), and a pusher (4.2, 2.2) movable relative to the holder (4.1, 2.1) for pressing the heated areas (10.1, 12.1) of the workpieces against each other once they have been brought together by the tools (1, 2). This arrangement allows the heated ends (10.1, 12.1) to be surrounded with air, providing thereby a smaller, more homogeneous thermal gradient across the thickness of the respective workpieces (10, 12). This also helps reduce heat dissipation from the workpieces (10, 12) to the tools (1, 2), especially in materials with high heat conductivity. Ideally, heating is provided by a movable infrared heater (6) cooperating with shielding screens (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/14 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using wave energy or particle radiation
• B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
• B29K 71/00 - Use of polyethers as moulding material
• B29K 105/06 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts
• B29K 307/04 - Carbon
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Abstract

A system (1) and a method for infrared welding of two carbon-fibre reinforced thermoplastic workpieces is disclosed that enables to obtain pieces of better quality and strength. The system (1) removes the heating means and engages the contact between the two workpieces faster.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/14 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using wave energy or particle radiation

Abstract

A composite material comprising at least two substrates onto which a layer of an intumescent composition is set therebetween, the composition comprising a mixture of following individual constituents: from 5 weight % to 70 wt % of at least one carbon source, from 0 weight % to 50 wt % of at least one acid source, and from 5 weight % to 50 wt % of least one expanding agent, the total being 100 wt %, wherein the intumescent composition is active at an intumescent predetermined temperature of from 120° C. to 450° C., the intumescent temperature being less than the degradation temperature of the at least two substrates. Also a use of the intumescent composition for disassembling, at an intumescent predetermined temperature of from 120° C. to 450° C., a composite material comprising at least two substrates onto which a layer of the intumescent composition is set therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09J 163/00 - Adhesives based on epoxy resinsAdhesives based on derivatives of epoxy resins
• C09J 11/04 - Non-macromolecular additives inorganic

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon absorption of a fluidInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon reaction with a fluid

Abstract

A multi-user complex problems resolution system, in various instances an urban design complex problem resolution system, comprising a plurality of interconnected user devices, each device embedding a model data structure comprising a representation of a physical system, the system being provided with at least one module connected to the devices, the module carrying out the steps of receiving data and metadata modifying variables, from all the devices; detecting an input pattern based on the data and metadata received from all the devices; dynamically generating a customized data structure based on the input pattern; updating the model data structure of the devices with the customized data structure. Also, a corresponding computer-implemented method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 10/101 - Collaborative creation, e.g. joint development of products or services

Abstract

A pH sensor comprises: a chamber for receiving an electrolyte solution; a first and a second ion-sensitive field effect transistor (ISFETs), each of the first and second ISFETs having a source terminal, a drain terminal and a transistor channel extending between the source terminal and the drain terminal, a dielectric layer with a sensing surface arranged in the chamber so as to be contactable by the electrolyte solution, the dielectric layer separating the sensing surface from the transistor channel; a first measurement circuit configured to measure a first source-drain resistance across the transistor channel of the first ISFET; and a second measurement circuit configured to measure a second source-drain resistance across the transistor channel of the second ISFET. The first and second measurement circuits include a common reference electrode, the reference electrode arranged contactable by the electrolyte solution in the chamber. The dielectric layer of first ISFET has a first thickness and the dielectric layer of the second ISFET has a second thickness different from the first thickness.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/414 - Ion-sensitive or chemical field-effect transistors, i.e. ISFETS or CHEMFETS

Abstract

A multiply fused, conjugated, porphyrin polymer film coated on a substrate, wherein the porphyrin monomer repeating units are di-meso-substituted porphyrins; and including a metal cation selected from the group consisting of Mg(II), Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II), Ru(II), Pd(II), Ag(II), Pt(II) and Au(III), or mixtures thereof; the porphyrin units are multiply fused, including doubly-fused and/or triply-fused; including a substituent R attached to the meso position of the porphyrin monomer, the substituent R being an aromatic group presenting at least one free ortho position among; at least one of the two free ortho positions of the aromatic substituent is fused to the 13 position of the porphyrin monomer, the porphyrin polymer film being a porous porphyrin polymer film with mean pore diameters within the range of from 2 nm to 100 nm, and exhibiting a density not greater than 2 g/cm3. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining the multiply fused porphyrin polymer film coated on a substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
• C09D 147/00 - Coating compositions based on homolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, at least one having two or more carbon-to-carbon double bondsCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
• C09D 7/61 - Additives non-macromolecular inorganic
• B05D 3/00 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials
• B05D 5/12 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a coating with specific electrical properties
• C08J 7/16 - Chemical modification with polymerisable compounds

Abstract

The proposed invention provides the possibility to reduce energy consumption during data transmission from an end terminal to a gateway node in a Low-Power Wide-Area data communication network. The proposed device decides dynamically and based on working conditions which transmission parameters to use for communicating with the backbone network, without the need of first consuming energy to receive a corresponding parameter adaptation request from the backbone network.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 52/02 - Power saving arrangements

Abstract

A first aspect of the invention relates to a method for removing a terminal amino acid from a peptide. The method comprises providing a reaction cell configured as an electrochemical transducer translating an applied voltage or current into a change of pH within the reaction cell, the reaction cell having arranged therein a sample surface functionalized with moieties suited for the sequential removal of an amino acid from a terminus of the peptide, the terminus being the N-terminus or the C-terminus of the peptide. After introducing the peptide into the reaction cell, the pH in the reaction cell is adjusted to attach the peptide with the terminus to the sample surface. Non-attached peptide is then removed from the reaction cell and the pH in the reaction cell is adjusted to separate an amino acid at the terminus of the peptide from the peptide and to immobilize the amino acid on the sample surface. Further aspects of the invention relate to a method for sequencing a peptide and to a microfluidic device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
• G01N 33/487 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• C07K 1/12 - General processes for the preparation of peptides by hydrolysis
• G01N 27/414 - Ion-sensitive or chemical field-effect transistors, i.e. ISFETS or CHEMFETS
• G01N 33/84 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving inorganic compounds or pH

Abstract

An aspect of the invention relates to a method for identifying an amino acid is proposed. The method comprises immobilising an amino acid on the surface of a FET sensor, acquiring a fingerprint of the immobilized amino acid, the acquisition of the fingerprint including measuring at least one of the surface potential and the gate capacitance of the FET sensor with the amino acid immobilized thereon as a function of pH, and looking up the acquired fingerprint in a fingerprint database. Further aspects of the invention relate to a device for recording a fingerprint of an analyte and a method for sequencing a peptide.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
• C07K 1/12 - General processes for the preparation of peptides by hydrolysis
• G01N 27/414 - Ion-sensitive or chemical field-effect transistors, i.e. ISFETS or CHEMFETS
• G01N 33/487 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material
• G01N 33/84 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving inorganic compounds or pH

Abstract

method of fabricating a sensor including a polymer body and a strain gauge including at least one Schottky junction. The Schottky junction includes an active layer including a piezoelectric semiconductor material, preferably with a wurtzite crystalline structure. The Schottky junction further including at least one metal electrode electrically connected to the active layer. The method including the following steps: forming a polymer layer, growing the at least one metal electrode on the polymer layer, then growing the active layer by atomic layer deposition, ALD, on the polymer layer and on the metal electrode. A sensor includes a polymer body and a cantilever including a strain gauge obtained by ALD. A gauge factor of 150 is achieved at different frequencies.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 30/30 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with mechanical input and electrical output, e.g. functioning as generators or sensors
• G01L 1/16 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezoelectric devices
• H10N 30/076 - Forming of piezoelectric or electrostrictive parts or bodies on an electrical element or another base by depositing piezoelectric or electrostrictive layers, e.g. aerosol or screen printing by vapour phase deposition
• H10N 30/06 - Forming electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals
• H10N 30/093 - Forming inorganic materials
• H10N 30/87 - Electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals

Abstract

A material deposition method comprising: preparing a precursor solution of Pb(Zrx,Ti1-x)O3 using 1-methoxy-2-propanol as a solvent and acetylacetone as a modifier; and forming a seed layer for a electroactive film by spin coating the precursor solution on a substrate. The electroactive film can be PZT, PZO or BFO, spin-coated or inkjet printed on the seed layer. Experience shows pure orientation for the piezoelectric film thanks to the use of 1-methoxy-2-propanol when preparing the seed layer. This orientation is attributed to the formation of nano crystals on the seed layer constituting a pre-crystallization.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 30/077 - Forming of piezoelectric or electrostrictive parts or bodies on an electrical element or another base by depositing piezoelectric or electrostrictive layers, e.g. aerosol or screen printing by liquid phase deposition
• H10N 30/093 - Forming inorganic materials
• H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof

Abstract

An ester containing benzoxazine monomer and to a process for synthesizing the monomer and to vitrimers obtained through the polymerization of the ester containing benzoxazine monomer. Also, a use of the vitrimer as a reversible adhesive, sealant, coating or encapsulating systems for substrates selected from the group consisting of a metal, polymer, glass and ceramic material

IPC Classes  ?

• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines
• C07D 265/16 - 1,3-OxazinesHydrogenated 1,3-oxazines condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems condensed with one six-membered ring with only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached in positions 2 and 4

Goods & Services

Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, all for logistics in the field of construction; recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media for logistics in the field of construction; computer programs, downloadable, for logistics in the field of construction; computer software applications, downloadable, for logistics in the field of construction; computer software, recorded, for logistics in the field of construction; software for supply chain management, logistics and warehousing in the field of construction; data processing apparatus in the field of construction; electronic databases recorded on computer media in the field of construction; electronic publications, downloadable, in the field of construction; Global Positioning System [GPS] apparatus; interfaces for computers; sensors for determining position; construction materials tracking apparatus; GPS tracking and location devices; apparatus, instruments and software for construction material tracking and identification; application simulation software; simulation software for construction; data in the field of construction processing software; teaching apparatus. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; locating and tracking of cargo for transportation purposes; construction materials delivery; providing information relating to storage services in the field of construction; storage in the field of construction; transportation logistics; transport and storage services relating to storage logistics, distribution logistics and returns logistics; supply chain logistics and reverse logistics services consisting of the storage, transportation and delivery of construction materials; construction logistics services consisting of the storage and transport of construction materials; tracking and tracing of shipments; transporting building materials. Education in the field of logistics for construction; providing of training in the field of logistics for construction; practical training [demonstration] in the field of logistics for construction; providing information in the field of education; providing online electronic publications, not downloadable in the field of construction; teaching in the field of logistics for construction; training services provided via simulators in the field of construction; transfer of business knowledge and know-how [training] in the field of logistics for construction; computer training consultancy; computer education training services; rental of training simulators; arranging and conducting of workshops [training]; coaching [training] in the field of logistics for construction; publication of texts, other than publicity texts in the field of construction. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto for logistics in the field of construction; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services for logistics in the field of construction; scientific research in the field of building construction and environmental protection; design and development of computer software for logistics in the field of construction; design and development of computer software enabling the drawing up plans for constructions; design of computer-simulated models; software as a Service (SaaS) for logistics in the field of construction; software as a Service (SaaS) for supply chain management, logistics and warehousing in the field of construction; rental of computer software for logistics in the field of construction; scientific consultancy in the field of construction for logistics; computer software consultancy in the field of construction for logistics; consultancy in the design and development of computer software in the field of construction for logistics; data conversion of computer programs and data, not physical conversion; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; electronic data storage.

Abstract

The invention relates to a filament (36) for an additive manufacturing application or a winding application, the filament comprising fibers (38) embedded in a reactive thermoplastic resin (40) comprising of (meth)acrylic polymer, (meth)acrylic monomer and organic peroxides, said filament further comprising a tie layer (44) coating the reactive thermoplastic resin, the tie layer being constituted by a reactive blend of: at least a polyamide and a reactive copolymer, said reactive copolymer comprising a reactive (meth)acrylic polymer containing acids and/or anhydrides. The invention also relates to a use of the filament for manufacturing an end product by an additive manufacturing process or by a winding technique. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a filament. The invention enables a high-speed production (10 meters per minute) of a filament of high quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• D01D 11/06 - Coating with spinning solutions or melts
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• D01F 9/12 - Carbon filamentsApparatus specially adapted for the manufacture thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a composite filament (24) aimed to an additive manufacturing application or a winding application, the method comprising, in the following order: providing a thread of fibers (26); impregnating the thread with a liquid reactive thermoplastic resin (28); co-extruding a sheath (30) of thermoplastic material (32) around the impregnated thread (27); and curing the thermoplastic resin. The invention also relates to a filament obtained at least partly by the method, the use of the filament for manufacturing a product obtained by an additive manufacturing or by a winding technique, and a machine for performing the method. The invention enables a high-speed production (10 meters per minute) of a filament of high quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/06 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material using pretreated fibrous materials
• B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
• B29C 70/06 - Fibrous reinforcements only
• B32B 27/04 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as impregnant, bonding, or embedding substance
• C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs

Abstract

The invention relates to a filament (36) for an additive manufacturing application or a winding application, the filament comprising carbon fibers (38) embedded in a reactive thermoplastic resin (40) comprising of (meth)acrylic polymer, (meth)acrylic monomer and organic peroxides, said filament further comprising a tie layer (44) coating the reactive thermoplastic resin, the tie layer being constituted by a blend of: at least a polyamide and a (meth)acrylic polymer. The invention also relates to a use of the filament for manufacturing an end product by an additive manufacturing process or by a winding technique. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a filament. The invention enables a high-speed production (10 meters per minute) of a filament of high quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• D01D 11/06 - Coating with spinning solutions or melts
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• D01F 9/12 - Carbon filamentsApparatus specially adapted for the manufacture thereof
• C08K 7/02 - Fibres or whiskers
• C08K 9/08 - Ingredients agglomerated by treatment with a binding agent

Abstract

The invention is directed to a connector (12) for a process tube (8), comprising an annular body (18); an engagement bore (42) formed in the annular body (18), for receiving an end of the process tube (8); a sealing groove (20) formed in the engagement bore, for receiving at least two annular gaskets (22) for contacting the end of the process tube (8); wherein the annular body (18) comprises a sealing port (28) fluidly connected with the sealing groove (20) so as to allow applying a gas pressure in the sealing groove (20) between the at least two annular gaskets (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16J 15/46 - Sealings with packing ring expanded or pressed into place by fluid pressure, e.g. inflatable packings
• C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating
• H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
• C23C 14/00 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material

Abstract

An aspect of the present invention relates to a device for producing dihydrogen from water, e.g. seawater. The device comprises a (greenhouse) casing comprising a water reservoir, a water inlet and a condensation surface. The casing is configured to absorb solar energy and to heat water in the reservoir so as to produce water vapor in the casing. Condensed water is produced on the condensation surface. The device further comprises an electrolyzer for electrolyzing the condensed water thereby producing dihydrogen and a wave energy converter for converting water wave energy into electrical energy. The wave energy converter is operatively connected to the electrolyzer so as to supply the electrolyzer with the electrical energy for carrying out the electrolysis. Additional aspects relate to a dihydrogen production rig and a dihydrogen production facility comprising one or more of the devices as well as a method for producing dihydrogen from water with the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
• C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
• C25B 9/67 - Heating or cooling means
• C25B 15/021 - Process control or regulation of heating or cooling
• C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
• C25B 15/00 - Operating or servicing cells

Abstract

The invention relates to a biological methanation reactor, comprising a tank (1) comprising a liquid or semi-liquid medium (2), an inlet (5) for anoxic gas for treatment, comprising especially carbon dioxide, a microbial flora (20), at least one non-microporous tubular membrane (6) immersed at least partially in said liquid or semi-liquid medium, said at least one membrane comprising a conduit into which a gas may be injected, said reactor comprising at least one gas injector (7) connected to said conduit of said membrane and an outlet (10) for recovering methane. The reactor is notable in that said flora is in suspension in said liquid or semi- liquid medium and comprises hydrogenotrophic methanogenic Archaea and/or comprises homoacetogenic bacteria and acetotrophic methanogenic Archaea, in that the gas injector (7) is a pure dihydrogen injector, and in that the reactor comprises a gas collection and storage space (3), said outlet (10) being connected to said space (3), and said gas injector (7) and said inlet (5) for anoxic gas for treatment being two independent gas inlets.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/107 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with means for collecting fermentation gases, e.g. methane
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology

Abstract

The invention provides the possibility to efficiently detect the presence of distributed computing nodes in a decentralized manner. An estimation of their relative positions to a trusted scanning computing node is further provided. The network discovery that is enabled by embodiments of the invention allows to generate self-organisation structures among distributed computing nodes evolving in cell-free communication systems, to establish mobility patterns of computing nodes, and to plan the distribution of additional computing nodes and network resources if required. The proposed method is particularly useful in 5G or future 6G network architecture, wherein high-precision beamforming and decentralized communications are supported.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/06 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas at the transmitting station
• H04W 8/00 - Network data management
• H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks

Abstract

The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for porting a code from a CPU-based architecture onto a GPU-based architecture. The method comprises clustering of dependency graphs based on topological proximity.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 8/76 - Adapting program code to run in a different environmentPorting
• G06F 8/41 - Compilation

Abstract

The invention provides an efficient tool to remove amplifier glow from low-light and long-exposure digital images, without sacrificing the useful signal contained in these images. This is particularly useful in deep space imagery, where long exposure times are common, and wherein the darkness of the capture images further highlights the effects of amplifier glow.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 5/00 - Image enhancement or restoration

Abstract

The invention is directed to a device (1) for applying an aerosol (22) on a biological system (10), preferably cells maintained in air-liquid-interface conditions, the device (1) comprising: a casing (18) delimiting an exposure chamber (20) filled with an aerosol (22); a plurality of cup-like inserts (6) with a microporous membrane receiving cells, the inserts (6) being arranged in wells (4.1) of a multi-well plate (4), the inserts (6) being partially immersed in liquid (5); and a cover (16) adapted to cover the peripheral gaps (8) between the inserts (6) and the well (4.1), the cover (16) being provided with openings (16.1) enabling the aerosol (22) to flow down onto the cells (10) lying on each respective membrane (6.1).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the production of an aqueous liquid composition comprising humic substances produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic matters and to the use of an aqueous liquid composition comprising humic substances obtained according to this method, in particular as plant biostimulant and/or fertilizer in organic farming.

IPC Classes  ?

• C05F 3/00 - Fertilisers from human or animal excrements, e.g. manure
• C05F 5/00 - Fertilisers from distillery wastes, molasses, vinasses, sugar plant, or similar wastes or residues
• C05F 17/10 - Addition or removal of substances other than water or air to or from the material during the treatment
• C05F 17/20 - Preparation of fertilisers characterised by biological or biochemical treatment steps, e.g. composting or fermentation using specific microorganisms or substances, e.g. enzymes, for activating or stimulating the treatment
• C05F 17/50 - Treatments combining two or more different biological or biochemical treatments, e.g. anaerobic and aerobic treatment or vermicomposting and aerobic treatment

Abstract

A process for manufacturing a MIM structure with a thick film of PZT material (10) is disclosed, wherein PZT material is deposited on a substrate (2, 4, 6, 8) by alternating deposition of a PZT slurry (10.1) and a PZT solution (10.2). A haptic device comprising a MIM actuator manufactured with such a process is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H10N 30/078 - Forming of piezoelectric or electrostrictive parts or bodies on an electrical element or another base by depositing piezoelectric or electrostrictive layers, e.g. aerosol or screen printing by liquid phase deposition by sol-gel deposition
• H10N 30/853 - Ceramic compositions
• H10N 30/00 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices

Abstract

The invention is directed to a device for applying an aerosol on a biological system, preferably cells maintained in air-liquid-interface conditions, the device comprising: a base provided with heating means and having a housing for receiving a multi-well plate with a biological system onto which the aerosol is to be applied; and a casing (18), removably supported by the base and delimiting an exposure chamber therein, the casing (18) being provided with an inlet (18.1) for introducing an aerosol into the exposure chamber (20), and with heating means (18.2).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 1/02 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with agitation meansApparatus for enzymology or microbiology with heat exchange means
• C12M 1/36 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology including condition or time responsive control, e.g. automatically controlled fermentors

Abstract

The invention is directed to an gas sensor (2) comprising a substrate (4); at least two interdigitated electrodes (6) deposited on the substrate (4); an gas sensing layer (16) comprising ZnO nanorods (16.1) deposited on and between the at least two interdigitated electrodes (6), said gas sensing layer (16) showing a resistivity that varies when in contact with ethanol; wherein the ZnO nanorods (16.1) are deposited directly on the at least two interdigitated electrodes (6).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/12 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon absorption of a fluidInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of a solid body in dependence upon reaction with a fluid

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a process for preparing nornicotine acyl-derivatives in a plant host, through the transient expression of a plant laccase in said host. The present invention also pertains to nornicotine acyl-derivatives produced by a process according to the invention, and to compositions comprising said nornicotine acyl-derivatives.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

A method for in-situ joint nanoscale three-dimensional imaging and chemical analysis of a sample. A single charged particle beam device is used for generating a sequence of two-dimensional nanoscale images of the sample, and for sputtering secondary ions from the sample. which are analysed using a secondary ion mass spectrometry device. The two-dimensional images are combined into a three-dimensional volume representation of the sample, the data of which is combined with the results of the chemical analysis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 23/2251 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by measuring secondary emission from the material using electron or ion microprobes using incident electron beams, e.g. scanning electron microscopy [SEM]
• G01N 23/2258 - Measuring secondary ion emission, e.g. secondary ion mass spectrometry [SIMS]
• H01J 49/00 - Particle spectrometers or separator tubes

Abstract

This method comprises : pre-processing (312) SAR data of the geographical region to determine a plurality of SAR images (2), said region being subdivided into a plurality of adjacent cells; defining (314) an urban mask (4) of said region, said urban mask providing, for each cell, a likelihood that said cell is an urban area; applying (316), on the plurality of SAR images, a deep learning classification algorithm, to compute, for each cell of said region, a class (6) indicative that the corresponding cell is either a flooded urban area, a flooded rural area, or a non-flooded area, the deep learning classification algorithm being structured as a fully convolutional neural network (16) and comprising dynamic parameters and static parameters, the values of the dynamic parameters being computed from the urban mask and the value of the static parameter being computed during a training stage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06V 20/13 - Satellite images
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
• G06V 10/50 - Extraction of image or video features by performing operations within image blocksExtraction of image or video features by using histograms, e.g. histogram of oriented gradients [HoG]Extraction of image or video features by summing image-intensity valuesProjection analysis
• G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

Abstract

A detection apparatus and method for detecting charged particles. The device relies on a detection assembly comprising microchannel plates. The useful surface of the microchannel plate device is maximized in time through the use of beam deflection means upstream of the detection front.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 49/42 - Stability-of-path spectrometers, e.g. monopole, quadrupole, multipole, farvitrons
• H01J 49/00 - Particle spectrometers or separator tubes
• H01J 49/06 - Electron- or ion-optical arrangements

Abstract

The invention provides a method for processing mass spectral data that has, for example, been obtained using a mass spectrometry device comprising deflection beams for scanning an ion beam over an area spanning the vertical (Z) direction of an MCP focal plane detector, in order to increase the count rate of the detector. The method allows to efficiently combine ion counts that are detected on different areas of the focal plane detector, as a result of different deflection voltages being applied to the corresponding ion beams. Even though such beams also suffer unwanted deflections along the horizontal (X) axis of the focal plane detector, the present method allows to re-align ion counts efficiently and to register them with accurate mass-to-charge ratios, which results in increased mass resolution power of the resulting combined mass spectrum.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 49/00 - Particle spectrometers or separator tubes
• H01J 49/32 - Static spectrometers using double focusing

Abstract

Disulfide-containing benzoxazine monomers of formula I Disulfide-containing benzoxazine monomers of formula I Disulfide-containing benzoxazine monomers of formula I Also a process for synthesizing a disulfide-containing benzoxazine monomer of formula I comprises the following steps consisting of providing a mixture comprising an amino disulfide compound:H2N—R—NH2, wherein R is as defined for the monomer of formula I, an aldehyde derivative; phenolic derivatives, stirring the mixture under a temperature of from 50° C. to 130° C. for 1 h to 48 h, for obtaining the monomer of formula I; wherein the respective stoichiometry of the amino disulfide compound: aldehyde derivative:phenolic derivatives is 1:4: x1+x2, with x1+x2=2 and 0

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 265/16 - 1,3-OxazinesHydrogenated 1,3-oxazines condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems condensed with one six-membered ring with only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached in positions 2 and 4
• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines

Abstract

22 (VI), and paraformaldehyde of formula (VII) at a temperature range of from 80°C to 100°C, from 1 h to 10h, under stirring, for obtaining the compound of formula (I).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 413/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
• C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
• C08G 65/48 - Polymers modified by chemical after-treatment
• C08G 73/02 - Polyamines

Abstract

A piezoelectric device comprising a transparent substrate; a transparent barrier layer on the substrate; a transparent piezoelectric layer on the transparent barrier layer; a transparent layer of interdigitated electrodes on the transparent piezoelectric layer; wherein the piezoelectric device further comprises a transparent dielectric layer at least on the portion of piezoelectric layer that is between successive fingers of the transparent layer of interdigitated electrodes, the transparent dielectric layer having a refractive index lower than a refractive index of the transparent layer of interdigitated electrodes and a dielectric strength superior to 3 MV/m.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 17/00 - Piezoelectric transducersElectrostrictive transducers

Goods & Services

Scientific, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking [supervision] and life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, all for forest fire risk assessment, drought risk assessment, agricultural water management; digital recording media, namely, downloadable audio and video recordings in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; computer software enabling drought mapping; computer software for processing and interpreting satellite images and generating maps; downloadable software in the nature of computer programs enabling drought and water stress monitoring, drought classification, images interpretation, risk assessment, urban planning; electronic databases recorded on computer media in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; downloadable electronic publications in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry. Printed matter, featuring vegetation drought maps, forest fire danger maps; photographic prints; printing blocks; booklets in the field vegetation drought, forest fire danger; document files [stationery]; geographical maps; pamphlets in the field of featuring vegetation drought, forest fire danger; printed publications in the field of vegetation drought, forest fire danger; printed reports featuring vegetation drought monitoring, forest fire danger mapping; printed research reports featuring vegetation drought monitoring, forest fire danger mapping. Scientific research and technological services in the field of water cycle notably evaporation and water stress monitoring and drought mapping; drought analysis and research services in the field of water management, agricultural and forestry; scientific consultancy in the field of water management, agricultural and forestry; technical research in the field of water management, agricultural and forestry; design and development of computer software for drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; software as a Service (Saas) in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; computer software consultancy in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; consultancy in the design and development of computer software in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; rental of computer software in the field drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; data conversion of computer programs and data, not physical conversion; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; electronic data storage; mapping services featuring vegetation drought maps, forest fire danger maps; conversion of maps into digital formats.

Abstract

An autonomous base station for unmanned aerial vehicles (‘UAVs’) is disclosed, which includes a landing surface for a UAV, configured with at least one power transfer bus for supplying power to a power source of a UAV thereon. The base station further includes a networking module and data processing means operably connected to, and configured to control, the power transfer bus and the networking module. The data processing means is operably connected to the UAV through the networking module, and further configured to receive, store and process data from the UAV or another. The base station further includes a power supply operably connected to the or each power transfer bus, the or each networking module and the data processing means. A network of at least two such base stations is also disclosed, for sensing, modelling and monitoring an environment with UAVs.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
• B64C 39/02 - Aircraft not otherwise provided for characterised by special use

Abstract

A heat exchanger comprising at least two substrates made of electro-caloric and/or pyroelectric material and stacked one on the other so as to form between the at least two substrates and at least one channel for a fluid; at least two electrodes at two opposed ends of the at least two substrates; a housing enclosing the stack of the at least two substrates and the at least two electrodes, and provided with at least one fluid connecting port; wherein the housing is made of a heat shrinkable flexible tube that is shrunk onto the stack of the at least two electrodes and forming the at least one fluid connecting port.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 21/00 - Machines, plants or systems, using electric or magnetic effects

Abstract

A monitoring process, a user health and/or safety monitoring process, the monitoring process including the steps: providing a sensor set including at least one sensor; obtaining a monitoring configuration from a memory element. The monitoring configuration including: a sensor configuration associated with the sensor set and a body profile associated with a subject body and comprising reference data. The monitoring process further providing, in a memory element, measurement data relating to said subject body, said measurement data being acquired by said sensor set; computing, with computing means, a difference between the measurement data and the reference data; comparing, with comparison means, the difference and a predefined condition; changing, and with changing means, the monitoring configuration depending on the result of the comparing step.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts

Abstract

A passive sampler deployment housing, the housing comprising a channel for guiding a stream flow of a liquid in a main direction, the channel having two side walls and one downstream wall, defining a sampling chamber; at least one support means adapted for supporting at least one detecting means and arranged in the channel, the downstream wall, disposed essentially perpendicular to the liquid main direction, having a height such that the flow of the liquid is accumulated in the channel at a level that is sufficient to overlap the support means and optionally the detecting means. The invention also relates to a device including the housing of and at least one detecting means, the at least one detecting means comprising a frame including two membrane supporting means, and a membrane, comprising a sorbing material, which is clamped therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/20 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state for flowing or falling materials

Abstract

A networked monitoring apparatus, and a monitoring system and monitoring method based on the apparatus, are disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one sensor, a wireless networking module and a processor operably connected to each other and to a power source, within a housing shielding the apparatus components from environmental conditions, which is attachable to at least one mounting point adjacent a plurality of discrete surface areas. The apparatus periodically monitors each of the discrete surface areas, detects a respective occupancy state thereof by a respective entity with the or each sensor, determines a start and/or end of occupancy state by each respective entity, and communicates respective occupancy state data to at least one remote data processing terminal with the wireless networking module. The monitoring system comprises at least one apparatus in data communication with the remote data processing terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 1/14 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating individual free spaces in parking areas

Goods & Services

Digital recording media, namely, downloadable audio and video recordings in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; recorded computer software enabling drought mapping; downloadable computer software for processing and interpreting satellite images and generating maps; downloadable software in the nature of computer programs enabling drought and water stress monitoring, drought classification, images interpretation, risk assessment, urban planning; electronic databases recorded on computer media in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; downloadable electronic publications namely books, manuals, maps, booklets, pamphlets, in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry Printed matter, namely, paper signs, books, and manuals featuring vegetation drought maps, forest fire danger maps; photographic prints; printing blocks; printed booklets in the field vegetation drought, forest fire danger; document files; printed geographical maps; printed pamphlets in the field of featuring vegetation drought, forest fire danger; printed publications namely, books, manuals, newsletters and magazines in the field of vegetation drought, forest fire danger; printed reports featuring vegetation drought monitoring, forest fire danger mapping; printed research reports featuring vegetation drought monitoring, forest fire danger mapping Scientific research and technological services namely, scientific research, analysis in the field of water cycle notably evaporation and water stress monitoring and drought mapping; Agricultural, forestry and water management research, namely, drought data analysis; scientific research services in the field of water management, agricultural and forestry; scientific research consultancy in the field of water management, agricultural and forestry; technical scientific research in the field of water management, agricultural and forestry; design and development of computer software for drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; software as a Service (Saas) services featuring software for enabling drought and water stress monitoring, drought classification, images interpretation, risk assessment, urban planning in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; computer software consultancy in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; consultancy in the design and development of computer software in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry; rental of computer software in the field of drought mapping, water management, agricultural and forestry for enabling drought and water stress monitoring, drought classification, images interpretation, risk assessment, urban planning; data conversion of computer programs and data, not physical conversion; conversion of data or documents from physical to electronic media; electronic data storage; mapping services featuring vegetation drought maps, forest fire danger maps; data conversion of electronic information, namely, conversion of maps into digital formats