Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for synthesizing nanoparticles. This process involves providing a stable emulsion containing a plurality of droplets suspended in a continuous phase. The droplets, which are encapsulated by an interfacially-active material, contain a first reactant dissolved in a dispersed phase. The process also involves contacting a gas phase containing a second reactant diluted in a carrier gas with the stable emulsion under conditions effective to permit the first reactant and second reactant to react and form nanoparticles. The present invention further relates to nanoparticle-loaded emulsions and their uses in formulations for various purposes.

Abstract: A method for the formation of metallic nanoparticles, such as gold and silver nanoparticles, which involves, combining in a single solution, solvent, metal ions and copolymers under conditions such that metal nanoparticles are formed. The copolymers have both reducing components and stabilizing components. The method can be used to form metal nanoparticles having a desired shape and size.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing nanostructures is disclosed. The process involves forming a liquid crystalline template by combining a block copolymer, a first reactant in a polar phase, and a nonpolar phase, then contacting the template with a gas phase composed of a second reactant, under conditions effective to form nanostructures.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing nanostructures is disclosed. The process involves forming a liquid crystalline template by combining a block copolymer, a first reactant in a polar phase, and a nonpolar phase, then contacting the template with a gas phase composed of a second reactant, under conditions effective to form nanostructures.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing nanostructures involving providing a first reactant, forming a liquid crystalline template containing the first reactant and contacting the template with a gas phase composed of a second reactant under conditions effective to form nanostructures is disclosed. A method of making a liquid crystalline template by combining and allowing to react a block copolymer, a polar continuous phase material, and a dispersed nonpolar phase material under conditions effective to form the liquid crystalline template is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a method for the formation of metallic nanoparticles which involves forming a solution which contains metal ions and polymers having both reducing components and stabilizing components, such that metal nanoparticles are formed. Also provided is a suspension of nanoparticles which are formed by the method.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for recovery of aqueous samples or components thereof from polymer packaging materials, wherein the spilled aqueous sample has been absorbed by the packaging material to form a liquid swollen absorbent gel. The method comprises the steps of contacting the liquid swollen absorbent gel with a recovery fluid, wherein the recovery fluid has a higher osmotic pressure than the aqueous sample.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for synthesizing nanoparticles. This process involves providing a stable emulsion containing a plurality of droplets suspended in a continuous phase. The droplets, which are encapsulated by an interfacially-active material, contain a first reactant dissolved in a dispersed phase. The process also involves contacting a gas phase containing a second reactant diluted in a carrier gas with the stable emulsion under conditions effective to permit the first reactant and second reactant to react and form nanoparticles. The present invention further relates to nanoparticle-loaded emulsions and their uses in formulations for various purposes.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for recovery of aqueous samples or components thereof from polymer packaging materials, wherein the spilled aqueous sample has been absorbed by the packaging material to form a liquid swollen absorbent gel. The method comprises the steps of contacting the liquid swollen absorbent gel with a recovery fluid, wherein the recovery fluid has a higher osmotic pressure than the aqueous sample.

Abstract: The present method describes a method for recovery of aqueous samples or components thereof from polymer packaging materials, wherein the spilled aqueous sample has been absorbed by the packaging material to form a liquid swollen absorbent gel. The method comprises the steps of contacting the liquid swollen absorbent gel with a recover fluid, wherein the recovery fluid has a higher osmotic pressure then the aqueous sample, disrupting the gel and removing the recovery mixture for detection and analysis of analyte.

Abstract: The present invention covers pourable liquid vehicles that can be combined with compositions, materials and substances. Among the benefits of such pourable liquid vehicles is the compositions are retained on the moistened surface for a period of time sufficient to allow compositions, materials and substances to act on said surface, resisting erosion or run-off from additional moisture being applied. Such pourable liquid vehicles have a number of utilities including but not limited to cleaning and treating surfaces of objects as well as biological or living organisms, including living creatures.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for recovery of aqueous samples or components thereof from polymer packaging materials, wherein the spilled aqueous sample has been absorbed by the packaging material to form a liquid swollen absorbent gel. The method comprises the steps of contacting the liquid swollen absorbent gel with a recovery fluid, wherein the recovery fluid has a higher osmotic pressure than the aqueous sample.