Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for extracting desired chemical species including, without limitation, lithium, specific lithium species, and/or other chemical compounds from input flows in a modular unit. The input flows may be raw materials in which lithium metal and/or lithium species are dissolved and/or extracted. The apparatuses and methods may include daisy chain flow through separate tanks, a column array, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A material modified with cannabis, possibly partially oxidized, dissolved and reprecipitated, or in conjunction with some physical arrangement into a form with another material that can be applied to separate lithium and other dissolved constituents from brine.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for extracting desired chemical species from input flows in a modular unit.

Abstract: A system that uses single or multiple elements arranged in a single unit or multiple arrays for the extraction, purification, and concentration of lithium and other constituents from a brine that can be constructed in a mobile unit.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for extracting desired chemical species and/or impurities from input material. An aspect of the present disclosure comprises a continuous flow system using solvents and other reactants to assist in conversion and extraction of the desired output material and/or removal of specific impurities from the input material through pressure, temperature, and volume control within the extraction system.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method of forming functionally active fibers and substrates formed with functionally active fibers. The method includes forming a mixture of at least one polymer and at least one functional active. The mixture is then injected at a controlled flow rate into an electric field to cause the mixture to at least partially form fine fibers that have an average diameter of less than about 1000 nanometers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to semi-rigid gels, methods of manufacture and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention covers a method of forming functionally active fibers and substrates including functionally active fibers. The method includes forming a mixture of at least one poly vinyl polymer and at least one bleaching active. The mixture is then injected at a controlled flow rate into an electric field to cause the mixture to at least partially form fine fibers that have an average diameter of less than about 1000 nanometers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved pan agglomeration process for forming porous absorbent particles suitable for use as an animal litter. The process eliminates the need for a pre-wetting step, while forming agglomerates that are up to 65% lighter in weight than the raw material feed. In addition, the agglomerates can incorporate performance-enhancing actives, such as odor-controlling carbon.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved pan agglomeration process for forming porous absorbent particles suitable for use as an animal litter. The process eliminates the need for a pre-wetting step, while forming agglomerates that are up to 65% lighter in weight than the raw material feed. In addition, the agglomerates can incorporate performance-enhancing actives, such as odor-controlling carbon.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method of forming functionally active fibers and substrates formed with functionally active fibers. The method includes forming a mixture of at least one polymer and at least one functional active. The mixture is then injected at a controlled flow rate into an electric field to cause the mixture to at least partially form fine fibers that have an average diameter of less than about 1000 nanometers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to semi-rigid gels, methods of manufacture and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method of forming functionally active fibers and substrates comprising functionally active fibers. The method includes forming a mixture of at least one poly vinyl polymer and at least one bleaching active. The mixture is then injected at a controlled flow rate into an electric field to cause the mixture to at least partially form fine fibers that have an average diameter of less than about 1000 nanometers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semi-rigid gel article which contains an antibacterial agent and can be used for disinfecting and/or cleaning a surface. More particularly, the article comprises water, a gelling agent, an antibacterial agent and wherein the article is capable of disinfecting a surface by contacting the surface with the article, rupturing the article by application of pressure and spreading the article on the surface to deliver the antimicrobial agent. The article is suitable to disinfect and/or clean an inanimate or animate surface with or without water.

Abstract: A plastic film that includes one or more plastic layers and one or more types of primary additives. The types of primary additive can include a liquid absorbing material, a gas absorbing material, a biocide, a heat generating material, and/or a foaming agent.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide a method for treating a surface using a cleaning substrate. The cleaning substrate comprises a nonwoven web. The nonwoven web includes hydrophilic materials and chemical actives. The cleaning substrate provides a controlled release of the chemical actives on the surface to be cleaned. Additionally, the cleaning substrate provides a controlled and enhanced foam delivery to the surface being treated.

Abstract: Composite particles suitable for use as a clumping animal litter according to one embodiment include an absorbent material, and a superabsorbent polymer coupled to the absorbent material, where a ratio of rates of absorption of the superabsorbent polymer and absorbent material is at least about 1:1. Composite particles suitable for use as a clumping animal litter according to another embodiment include an absorbent material and a superabsorbent polymer coupled to the absorbent material, where the superabsorbent polymer has a greater Jenkins osmotic potential than the absorbent material.

Abstract: A method of treated a nonwoven substrate after the normal conversion process to generate modification to the Z dimension. The method can be accomplished either before or after placing the substrate in a consumer container. The method can be accomplished by the consumer. The treatment can be the application of heat to increase the thickness of the substrate. The result can be a product combination of a canister containing a roll of wipes where the thickness of the wipes is enhanced prior to loading with a cleaning formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-woven web comprising fibers and feathers for use as a substrate for cleaning articles. The non-woven web may be created using a variety of non-woven processing techniques and bonding treatments to bond the fibers. The non-woven web is made by combination of variety of fiber types and feathers in varying proportions which create non-woven webs with varying levels of loft, weight, tensile strength, absorbency and abrasiveness.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method of sanitizing skin surfaces, preferably the hands. The sanitizing object is a moldable and pliable composition with at least one regenerable surface and an antimicrobial agent incorporated therein. The antimicrobial agent is capable of transfer from the object to a skin surface. The antimicrobial agent is capable of regeneration upon manipulation of the object.