Abstract: The present invention provides a low-temperature method for producing electrocatalytic coatings for fuel cell electrodes. The electrocatalytic coating comprises a thin-film of diamond-like carbon doped with finely-dispersed catalytic agent, preferably platinum, platinum-ruthenium, or other catalytically active materials. The method may be scaled-up as a highly economical reel-to-reel process comparable to the manufacture of coated polymers for food packaging applications.

Abstract: This invention provides a closed-loop system for in situ testing of formation fluid conditions and for selectively collecting substantially mud filtrate free formation fluid samples at original formation conditions. The system contains an elongated member having a probe that is sealingly placed against the wellbore formation to withdraw formation fluids. A surface controlled pump controls the flow of a fluid from the formation into a flow line placed in the elongated member. A pressure sensor provides downhole hydrostatic pressure and differential pressure sensor provides difference in pressure across two fixed points across the flow line. A temperature sensor and resistivity device are utilized in a conventional manner to respectively provide downhole fluid temperature and the resistivity of the formation fluid.

Abstract: Novel bisoxazoline monomers and novel bisoxazoline-novolak thermoset polymeric systems made therewith which have increased flame resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a large number of inhibiting agents that are useful to reduce aldol condensation in monoethanolamine scrubbers. Such agents include hydrazine, hydroperoxides, hydrogen peroxide, and dialkylketone oximes. Preferred inhibiting agents are hydrazines.

Abstract: The present invention provides amphoteric acetates, diacetates, and glycinates which may be added to drilling fluids in order to minimize hydration and prevent erosion loss of water-sensitive shale substrates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for improving the structural integrity of polymers using a combination of high energy radiation and improved crosslinking agents. The crosslinking agents are 1,3-butadiene, three carbon cyclic compounds, three membered heterocyclic organic compounds, or linear analogues of three carbon cyclic compounds and three membered heterocyclic organic compounds, which are compact enough to diffuse to a suitable depth within the polymeric network. Preferred cyclic crosslinking agents are cyclopropane and ethylene oxide. Preferred linear crosslinking agents include propylene, 1,3-butadiene, dimethyl ether, and propane. A preferred form of high energy radiation is a beam of energetic low mass ions.