Abstract: Ceramic assembly can comprise a ceramic article comprising a thickness defined between a first major surface and a second major surface. The thickness can be about 100 micrometers or less. The ceramic assembly can comprise a polymer coating deposited over at least an outer peripheral portion of the first major surface of the ceramic article. The polymer coating can comprise a thickness of about 30 micrometers or less. An edge strength of the ceramic assembly can be greater than an edge strength of the ceramic article by about 50 MegaPascals or more. Methods of forming a ceramic assembly can comprise depositing a polymer coating on an outer peripheral portion of a first major surface of a ceramic article. Methods can further comprise curing the polymer coating.

Abstract: A method of increasing the lubricity of an extrusion component, the method comprising: functionalizing a surface of a wall of an extrusion body with PDA material to form a PDA treated surface; coating the PDA treated surface with a lubricious material; and heat treating the wall of the extrusion body for a time and a temperature sufficient to cause the lubricious material to adhere to the PDA material, and for the PDA material to adhere to the wall; wherein the surface of the wall is optionally oxidized prior to the functionalizing. Also an extrusion component comprising: an extrusion body comprising an inlet face and an outlet face, the body comprising a base structure comprising an internal wall defining at least a portion of an extrusion pathway from the inlet face to the outlet face, wherein at least part of the internal wall comprises a lubricious coating that defines at least part of the extrusion pathway.

Abstract: An article is described herein that includes: a glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic substrate comprising a primary surface; at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film disposed over the primary surface; and an easy-to-clean (ETC) coating comprising a fluorinated material that is disposed over an outer surface of the at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film. The at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film comprises an average hardness of 10 GPa or more. Further, the outer surface of the at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film comprises a surface roughness (Rq) of less than 1.0 nm.

Abstract: Ceramic assembly can comprise a ceramic article comprising a thickness defined between a first major surface and a second major surface. The thickness can be about 100 micrometers or less. The ceramic assembly can comprise a polymer coating deposited over at least an outer peripheral portion of the first major surface of the ceramic article. The polymer coating can comprise a thickness of about 30 micrometers or less. An edge strength of the ceramic assembly can be greater than an edge strength of the ceramic article by about 50 MegaPascals or more. Methods of forming a ceramic assembly can comprise depositing a polymer coating on an outer peripheral portion of a first major surface of a ceramic article. Methods can further comprise curing the polymer coating.

Abstract: An article that includes: a glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic substrate comprising a primary surface; at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film disposed over the primary surface; and an easy-to-clean (ETC) coating comprising a fluorinated material that is disposed over an outer surface of the at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film. The at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film comprises an average hardness of 12 GPa or more. Further, the outer surface of the at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film comprises a surface roughness (Rq) of less than 1.0 nm. Further, the at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film comprises a total thickness of about 500 nm or more.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for transferring a graphene film onto a substrate, the methods comprising applying a polymer layer to a first surface of a graphene film, wherein a second surface of the graphene film is in contact with a growth substrate; applying a thermal release polymer layer to the polymer layer; removing the growth substrate to form a transfer substrate comprising an exposed graphene surface; and contacting the exposed graphene surface with a target substrate. Transfer substrates comprising a graphene film, a thermal release polymer layer, and a polymer layer are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A substrate including a conversion catalyst for removing a volatile organic compound from ambient air. The substrate includes at least one porous wall. The conversion catalyst is within the pores of the at least one substrate porous wall.

Abstract: A substrate including a conversion catalyst for removing a volatile organic compound from ambient air. The substrate includes at least one porous wall. The conversion catalyst is within the pores of the at least one substrate porous wall.

Abstract: An article that includes: a glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic substrate comprising a primary surface; and an easy-to-clean (ETC) coating disposed over the primary surface, the coating comprising a bound ETC component and a mobile ETC component. Further, the bound ETC component comprises a perfluoropolyether (PFPE) silane. In addition, the mobile ETC component is disposed on or within the bound ETC component and comprises a fluorinated material, the mobile ETC component configured for movement relative to the bound ETC component.

Abstract: A method of making an activated carbon honeycomb filter article, as defined herein, including: extruding a batch mixture to form an extruded honeycomb body, the batch including: an activated carbon powder; a first organic binder powder; a rheological plasticizing liquid; a porous inorganic binder powder; an extrusion aid; and water by superaddition, drying the extruded honeycomb body; and heat treating the dried honeycomb body. Also disclosed is an honeycomb filter article, having: an activated carbon; a porous inorganic binder powder; a BET surface area of from 950 m2/g to 1600 m2/g; a cell density of from 50 to 2000 cpsi; and a density of from 0.5 to 0.8 g/cm3.

Abstract: A method of making an activated carbon honeycomb filter article, as defined herein, including: extruding a batch mixture to form an extruded honeycomb body, the batch including: an activated carbon powder; a first organic binder powder; a rheological plasticizing liquid; a porous inorganic binder powder; an extrusion aid; and water by superaddition, drying the extruded honeycomb body; and heat treating the dried honeycomb body. Also disclosed is an honeycomb filter article, having: an activated carbon; a porous inorganic binder powder; a BET surface area of from 950 m2/g to 1600 m2/g; a cell density of from 50 to 2000 cpsi; and a density of from 0.5 to 0.8 g/cm3.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for improved transfer of graphene from formation substrates to target substrates. In particular, the methods described herein are useful in the transfer of high-quality chemical vapor deposition-grown monolayers of graphene from metal, e.g., copper, formation substrates via non-polymeric methods. The improved processes provide graphene materials with less defects in the structure.

Abstract: An article that includes: a glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic substrate comprising a primary surface; at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film disposed over the primary surface; and an easy-to-clean (ETC) coating comprising a fluorinated material that is disposed over an outer surface of the at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film. The at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film comprises an average hardness of 12 GPa or more. Further, the outer surface of the at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film comprises a surface roughness (Rq) of less than 1.0 nm. Further, the at least one of an optical film and a scratch-resistant film comprises a total thickness of about 500 nm or more.

Abstract: An article that includes: a glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic substrate comprising a primary surface; and an easy-to-clean (ETC) coating disposed over the primary surface, the coating comprising a bound ETC component and a mobile ETC component. Further, the bound ETC component comprises a perfluoropolyether (PFPE) silane. In addition, the mobile ETC component is disposed on or within the bound ETC component and comprises a fluorinated material, the mobile ETC component configured for movement relative to the bound ETC component.

Abstract: A non-extruded filter article, including: an activated carbon honeycomb substrate having a plurality of flow-through channels and porous walls, and the activated carbon substrate comprises a carbon in from 90 to 99.9 wt. % of the article, and the porous walls have a percentage porosity of from 40% to 65%. Also disclosed is a non-extrusion method of making the article and a method of using the article.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for transferring a graphene film onto a substrate, the methods comprising applying a polymer layer to a first surface of a graphene film, wherein a second surface of the graphene film is in contact with a growth substrate; applying a thermal release polymer layer to the polymer layer; removing the growth substrate to form a transfer substrate comprising an exposed graphene surface; and contacting the exposed graphene surface with a target substrate. Transfer substrates comprising a graphene film, a thermal release polymer layer, and a polymer layer are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A non-extruded filter article, including: an activated carbon honeycomb substrate having a plurality of flow-through channels and porous walls, and the activated carbon substrate comprises a carbon in from 90 to 99.9 wt. % of the article, and the porous walls have a percentage porosity of from 40% to 65%. Also disclosed is a non-extrusion method of making the article and a method of using the article.

Abstract: Methods for making activated carbon-supported transition metal-based nanoparticles include (a) impregnated activated carbon with at least one transition metal-containing compound, and (b) heating the impregnated activated carbon at a temperature and for a time sufficient to carbothermally reduce the transition metal-containing compound. Also disclosed are activated carbon-supported transition metal-based nanoparticles produced by such methods. Further disclosed are methods for treating water and waste streams that include contacting the water or waste streams with the activated carbon-supported transition metal-based nanoparticles.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of making metallic or elemental silver in the solid state. These methods generally include a step of forming an at least substantially solvent-free solid state reaction mixture that includes a silver-containing compound and an organic acid, followed by heating the reaction mixture at a temperature and for a time effective to form metallic silver from a cationic silver species of the silver-containing compound. Also described herein are metallic or elemental silver produced by these methods.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for improved transfer of graphene from formation substrates to target substrates. In particular, the methods described herein are useful in the transfer of high-quality chemical vapor deposition-grown monolayers of graphene from metal, e.g., copper, formation substrates to ultrathin, flexible glass targets. The improved processes provide graphene materials with less defects in the structure.