Abstract: An emulsion aggregation process for the preparation of a magnetite toner, and where the magnetite can function as a coagulant.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner by, for example, mixing a latex with a colorant mixture comprised of colorant, an ionic surfactant, and a polytetrafluoroethylene; adding a coagulant; heating the resulting mixture below about the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the latex resin; adding a stabilizer; heating above about the Tg of the latex resin; and isolating the toner.

Abstract: A toner process including, for example, mixing a latex with a colorant wherein the latex contains resin and an ionic surfactant, and the colorant contains a surfactant and a colorant; adding a polyaluminum chloride; affecting aggregation by heating; adding a chelating component and a base wherein the base increases the pH of the formed aggregates; heating the resulting mixture to accomplish coalescence; and isolating the toner.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner by, for example, mixing a colorant, a latex, a wax and a dual coagulant mixture comprising water solubilized silica with an alumina coating referred to as aluminized silica and a polyaluminum chloride to provide, for example, a toner composition of different gloss levels when fused.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner by, for example, mixing a latex with a colorant mixture comprised of colorant, an ionic surfactant, and a polytetrafluoroethylene; adding a coagulant; heating the resulting mixture below about the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the latex resin; adding a stabilizer; heating above about the Tg of the latex resin; and isolating the toner.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner by, for example, mixing a colorant, a latex, a wax and a dual coagulant mixture comprising water solubilized silica with an alumina coating referred to as aluminized silica and a polyaluminum chloride to provide, for example, a toner composition of different gloss levels when fused.

Abstract: A process involving, for example, providing or generating an emulsion latex comprised of sodio sulfonated polyester resin particles by adding with shearing to the latex a colorant dispersion comprising from about 20 to about 50 percent of a predispersed colorant in water, followed by the addition of an organic or an inorganic acid; heating the resulting mixture at a temperature of from about 45° C. to about 65° C. followed by the addition of an water insoluble metal salt or water insoluble metal oxide thereby releasing metal ions and permitting aggregation and coalescence, resulting in toner particles; and optionally cooling the mixture and isolating the product.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner by, for example, mixing a latex with a colorant mixture comprised of colorant, an ionic surfactant, and a polytetrafluoroethylene; adding a coagulant; heating the resulting mixture below about the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the latex resin; adding a stabilizer; heating above about the Tg of the latex resin; and isolating the toner.

Abstract: There is provided a method of creating a carbon to metal connection (16) by placing a portion of a carbon material (12) onto a meal material (14) at a location where a thermal or electrical contact is desired and then joining the carbon material (12) and metal material (14), thereby creating a uniform bond therebetween. Also provided by the present invention is a carbon material (12) having multiple sides and a metal material (14) joined to the carbon material (12) whereby the connection (16) is made by placing a portion of the carbon material (12) onto the metal material (14) at the location for the desired connection (16) and joining the carbon material (12) and metal material (14) thereby creating a uniform bond between the carbon material (12) and metal material (14) for use in a dual graphite energy storage cell or battery.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of chemical toner by mixing a colorant, a latex, optionally a wax, and a first coagulant of, for example, a polyaluminum sulfosilicate and a second cationic coagulant of, for example, a benzylalkonium chloride.

Abstract: A toner process including, for example, mixing a latex with a colorant wherein the latex contains resin and an ionic surfactant, and the colorant contains a surfactant and a colorant; adding a polyaluminum chloride; affecting aggregation by heating; adding a chelating component and a base wherein the base increases the pH of the formed aggregates; heating the resulting mixture to accomplish coalescence; and isolating the toner.

Abstract: A toner process including, for example, mixing a latex with a colorant wherein the latex contains resin and an ionic surfactant, and the colorant contains a surfactant and a colorant; adding a polyaluminum chloride; affecting aggregation by heating; adding a chelating component and a base wherein the base increases the pH of the formed aggregates; heating the resulting mixture to accomplish coalescence; and isolating the toner.

Abstract: A toner process including, for example, mixing a latex with a colorant wherein the latex contains resin and an ionic surfactant, and the colorant contains a surfactant and a colorant; adding a polyaluminum chloride; affecting aggregation by heating; adding a chelating component and a base wherein the base increases the pH of the formed aggregates; heating the resulting mixture to accomplish coalescence; and isolating the toner.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner by, for example, mixing a colorant, a latex, optionally a wax and a water solubilized silica with an alumina coating or an aluminized silica as a coagulant.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner comprising mixing a colorant, a latex, and a polyamine followed by aggregation and coalescence, and wherein said process is accomplished in the presence of an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A toner process comprising mixing a functionalized wax with a colorant and a resin latex emulsion; adding an inorganic cationic coagulant; heating below the latex resin Tg; adjusting the pH to basic; and heating above the latex resin Tg.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner comprising mixing a colorant, a latex, optionally a wax and a polyaluminum sulfosilicate.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner including (i) gerating by emulsion polymerization in the presence of an initiator a first resin latex emulsion; (ii) generating by polycondensation a second resin latex optionally in the presence of a catalyst; (iib) dispersing the resin of (ii) in water; (iii) mixing (iib) with a colorant thereby providing a colorant dispersion; (iiib) mixing the resin latex emulsion of (i) with the resin/colorant mixture of (iii) to provide a blend of a resin and colorant; (iv) adding an aqueous inorganic cationic coagulant solution of a polymeric metal salt and optionally an organic cationic coagulant to the resin/colorant blend of (iiib); (v) heating at a temperature of from about 5 to about 10 degrees Centigrade below the resin Tg of (i), to thereby form aggregate particles and which particles are optionally at a pH of from about 2 to about 3.5; (vi) adjusting the pH of (v) to about 6.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner by, for example (i) generating by emulsion polymerization in the presence of an initiator a first resin latex emulsion; (ii) generating in the presence of an oil soluble initiator by solution polymerization a second resin latex; (iii) mixing (ii) with a colorant; (iiib) mixing the resin latex emulsion of (i) with the resin/colorant mixture of (iii) to provide a blend of a resin and colorant; (iv) adding an aqueous inorganic cationic coagulant solution of a metal salt and optionally an organic cationic coagulant to the resin/colorant blend of (iiib); (v) heating at a temperature of from about 5° C. to about 10° C. below the resin Tg of (i), to form aggregate particles; (vi) adjusting the pH of (v) by the addition of a base; (vii) heating the aggregate particles of (v) at temperatures of from about 5° C. to about 50° C. above the Tg of the resin of (i), followed by the addition of an acid.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of toner comprising mixing a colorant, a latex, and two coagulants, followed by aggregation and coalescence.