Si-based anodes in lithium ion batteries (LIBs) have exceptionally high theoretical capacity, but the use of a Si-based anode in LIBs is problematic because the charging-discharging process can fracture the Si particles. Alginate and its derivatives show promise as Si particle binders in the anode. We show that calcium-mediated "egg-box" electrostatic cross-linking of alginate improves toughnes...

Cellular peptide vaccines contain T-cell epitopes. The main prerequisite for a peptide to act as a T-cell epitope is that it binds to a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) protein. Peptide MHC binder identification is an extremely costly experimental challenge since human MHCs, named human leukocyte antigen, are highly polymorphic and polygenic. Here we present EpiDOCK, the first structure-b...

Syntax : Syntax represented as data, similar to concrete syntax, except that irrelevant features are abstracted away. For this work, this is exactly like concrete syntax modulo alpha-equality. (Note that the “abstract” here is unrelated to functions, it is only to distinguished the represented syntax from the actual syntax.) Higher Order Abstract Syntax, HOAS : Similar to abstract syntax, excep...

A 23 factorial experimental design has been used to quantitatively study individual and interaction effects of the nature of binder (N), concentration of binder (C) and the applied pressure (P) on two mechanical properties, namely, tensile strength (TS) and brittle fracture index (BFI), of paracetamol tablets. The factorial design was also used to study the quantitative effects of coprocessing ...

Abstract The interest in inorganic foundry binders has been rising steadily recent times due to their favorable environmental characteristics. This paper compares the mold quality and cast attained with different binders. Three types of sand five were used for study. Of binders, there was liquid sodium silicate hardening methods, a geopolymer binder, also solid silicate. assessed through bendin...