Abstract: Devices for eliminating radioactive contamination of radioactive waste by providing adaptive processing of the decontamination solution for reuse. The plant for electrochemical decontamination of metal radioactive waste includes a pipe equipped with shut-off valves, a radioactive waste processing module that comprises a unit for electrochemical decontamination connected by a ventilation channel to the ventilation module and pipe for decontamination solution supply and discharge equipped with shut-off valves.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering cannabis-related waste materials are provided. The method may include inserting a plurality of cannabis-related waste materials into, for example, a mobile rendering vehicle. The method may further include physically altering the cannabis-related waste materials such that the cannabis-related waste materials are unrecognizable and unusable. The insertion of the cannabis-related waste materials into the mobile rendering vehicle may be recorded and/or the physical alteration (e.g., pulverization) of the cannabis-related waste materials may be recorded via one or more cameras disposed on the mobile rendering vehicle to verify proper insertion and/or alteration of the cannabis-related waste materials.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for detoxifying chromium slag by using high sulfur coal. The method includes: sieving chromium slag into coarse-grained chromium slag and fine-grained chromium slag, air-drying and crushing both the coarse-grained chromium slag and the fine-grained chromium slag; separately mixing the crushed coarse-grained chromium slag and fine-grained chromium slag with the crushed high sulfur coal uniformly; adjusting pH values of a coarse-grained slag mixture and a fine-grained slag mixture to 8.0-11.0 and moisture content thereof to 12%-18%; conducting reduction on the treated coarse-grained slag mixture and fine-grained slag mixture, where the reduction temperature of the fine-grained slag mixture is 500-700° C., the reduction time of the fine-grained slag mixture is 10-30 min, the reduction temperature of the coarse-grained slag mixture is 800-1000° C.

Abstract: A system comprising a preservative-removing polymeric matrix comprising an active matrix component and an inactive matrix component. A method for administering an ophthalmic agent comprises providing a solution, emulsion, or suspension comprising an ophthalmic agent, and a preservative; and providing a preservative-removing polymeric matrix comprising an active matrix component and an inactive matrix component, and wherein the polymeric matrix is configured to selectively absorb the preservative when the solution, emulsion, or suspension is passed therethrough.

Abstract: A method for regenerating a deNOx catalyst includes contacting the catalyst with steam at a temperature in the range of from 250 to 390° C. The method also includes reducing the amount of nitrogen oxide components in a process gas stream that includes a) contacting the process gas with a deNOx catalyst which results in the conversion of nitrogen oxide components as well as a decline in the NOx conversion over the deNOx catalyst; and b) regenerating the deNOx catalyst to improve the NOx conversion by contacting the deNOx catalyst with steam at a temperature in the range of from 250 to 390° C.

Abstract: A method for producing modified sawdust sorbent that includes sulfonating sawdust with sulfuric acid and oxidizing the sulfonated sawdust with hydrogen peroxide. The method yields modified sawdust sorbent containing sulfonated and oxidized cellulose. The modified sawdust sorbent has a higher surface area, higher organic dye adsorption capacity, and more rapid organic dye adsorption rate than unmodified sawdust. A method of using the modified sawdust sorbent for organic dye removal from water includes contacting dye contaminated water with the modified sawdust sorbent and forming a dye-impregnated sorbent and decontaminated water.

Abstract: Absorbent materials configured to sequester trimethylamine (TMA), absorbent articles made therefrom, related methods of use, methods of measuring a reduction of free TMA, and related methods of making absorbent articles are described.

Abstract: A water-absorbing resin that exhibits excellent absorption performance and a high permeation rate with respect to liquids to be absorbed, and that effectively reduces liquid leakages, even in an absorbent body using a large amount of the water-absorbing resin. The water-absorbing resin is formed from a polymer of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and when a cross-sectional image of the water-absorbing resin obtained by X-ray computer tomography is observed, the percent area of cavity portions in the cross-sectional image is 2-10%. The liquid flow rate index when a physiological saline liquid column flow rate test is performed on the water-absorbent resin having a particle diameter of 250 to 500 ?m at 37° C. is 5-20.

Abstract: The production method includes: a gel-crushing step of grinding a crosslinked hydrogel polymer to obtain a particulate crosslinked hydrogel polymer; a heating drying step of obtaining dried particles from the particulate crosslinked hydrogel polymer by using a continuous stirring drying machine; a post-crosslinking step of post-crosslinking the particulate crosslinked hydrogel polymer or the dried particles; and a sizing step of adjusting a particle size of the dried particles or the post-crosslinked dried particles to obtain water-absorbent resin powder. The particulate crosslinked hydrogel polymer contains a gel fluidizer. A gel temperature of the particulate crosslinked hydrogel polymer containing the gel fluidizer, the gel temperature being measured by a contact thermometer, is not lower than 50° C. In the production method, the dried particles or the post-crosslinked dried particles is forcedly cooled before the sizing step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material suitable for use in packages comprising nano-sized cellulose and an ethylene scavenging or ethylene absorbing agent. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing such material, which may be paper, label, paperboard, plastic or film products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for integrally processing a housing of a Computing, Communication, and Consumer (3C) product. The device includes a loading frame and an upper frame, where a material receiving device is arranged in the loading frame, a width of the loading frame is greater than that of the housing, a grinding device is arranged below the upper frame, and the grinding device includes a grinding movement device; the grinding movement device is connected to a grinding installation block, an outer side of the grinding installation block is provided with grinding lifting balls, a grinding arc block is embedded in an inner side of an upper portion of the grinding installation block, and the upper frame is also provided with a material pressing device. An outer side of the loading frame is provided with a feeding and discharging device.

Abstract: Methods for forming alane are described. The method includes addition of toluene at a temperature above the crystallization temperature of alane to a lower temperature solution that includes alane adduct, ether, and toluene. Upon the addition, a crystallization mixture is formed that is at or near the crystallization temperature of alane. The alane of the mixture crystallizes over a period of time to form a high purity alane polymorph.

Abstract: An adsorbent composition for reducing impurities of heat transfer fluids is provided and a process for the preparation of the same. The adsorbent composition comprises a layered double hydroxide in an amount in the range of 15 to 70 wt % of the total mass of the composition; alumina in an amount in the range of 30 to 85 wt % of the total mass of the composition; and optionally activated bauxite in an amount in the range of 15 to 50 wt % of the total mass of the composition. The adsorbent composition is economical and eco-friendly, having feed processing capacity in the range of 58 to 600 gm/gm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the HTO concentration in a tritium-containing aqueous solution. The present invention includes bringing water vapor or the like of a tritium-containing aqueous solution into contact with a porous material having pores in a pore diameter range of 500 ? or less, selectively occluding the HTO in the tritium-containing aqueous solution in the porous material, and obtaining a tritium-containing aqueous solution in which the HTO concentration thereof is reduced. The present invention relates to a device used for reducing the HTO concentration in a tritium-containing aqueous solution.

Abstract: A method of treating or remediating contaminated material, such as water or soil, comprises contacting such material with asphaltenes. The asphaltenes are preferably produced as a by-product of petroleum refining and, in particular, a by-product of vacuum residua. An adsorbent material comprising such asphaltenes is also provided.

Abstract: Disposal means for large scale efficient disposal of medication and controlled substances comprising a homogeneous mixture of one or more surfactants, aerobic enzymes, anaerobic enzymes, soluble bitterants, insoluble bitterants, colorants, excipients, thickener agents, and humectant. Unwanted medication and controlled substances, such as opioids, are introduced to the solution and rendered inert and/or useless.

Abstract: A method for decontaminating a metal surface exposed to radioactive liquid or gas during operation of a nuclear facility comprises an oxidation step wherein a metal oxide layer on the metal surface is contacted with an aqueous oxidation solution comprising a permanganate oxidant for converting chromium into a Cr(VI) compound and dissolving the Cr(VI) compound in the oxidation solution; and a first cleaning step wherein the oxidation solution containing the Cr(VI) compound is directly passed over an anion exchange material and the Cr(VI) compound is immobilized on the anion exchange material. The method provides for substantial savings of radioactive waste and produces chelate-free waste.

Abstract: A method for managing disposal of high-level nuclear waste (HLW) may include: generating electrical power from nuclear fuel; producing HLW as a byproduct from generating the electrical power; encapsulating the HLW within waste-capsules, forming a deep geologic repository for disposing of the encapsulated HLW; and/or loading the HLW into lateral wellbore(s) of the deep geologic repository. The method may also include other steps such as, but not limited to: surface storage and transporting steps of the HLW; licensing steps; receiving payments; closing the deep geologic repository; monitoring, maintaining and/or providing security with respect to the deep geologic repository; and/or using the deep geologic repository for either temporary HLW disposal or permanent HLW disposal. At least some of the steps in the method may be carried by a nuclear power generating company and/or agent(s) thereof; such that the nuclear power generating company takes an active role in the disposal of HLW.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the field of nitrogen oxide control in environmental protection science and technology, and particularly relates to the field of regeneration and utilization of SCR denitration catalyst with calcium poisoning, that is a neutral complex cleaning liquid and a regeneration method for denitration catalyst with calcium poisoning. The present invention uses a neutral polyether surfactant as a regeneration and calcium removal reagent to achieve a poisoned catalyst regeneration method with high calcium removal rate, low loss rate of active components and excellent recovery of denitrification activity; wherein the content of the polyether surfactant is in the range of 0.1-1 wt %; by the regeneration method of the present invention, the loading of active components which is required in the conventional regeneration process can be omitted, while the corrosion of equipment and catalyst can be reduced, thus capable of regenerating the denitration catalyst with high efficiency.

Abstract: Doped metal oxide compositions are provided that consist essentially of: fluoride; alumina; and less than 10% H2O. Detoxification reactions are provided that can include a mixture of less than 50% by weight doped metal oxide composition and chemical warfare agent. Cartridges are provided that can include a doped metal oxide composition, the composition including: fluoride and alumina. Methods for detoxifying a chemical warfare agent are also provided. The methods can include exposing the chemical warfare agent to a doped metal oxide composition, wherein the doped metal oxide composition is less than 50% by mass of the chemical warfare agent.