Abstract: In an embodiment, a silicone coating composition, comprises a coating matrix comprising a partial condensate of a silanol of the formula RnSi(OH)4-n, where n equals 1 or 2, and wherein R is selected from a C1-3 alkyl radical, a vinyl radical, a 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl radical, a gamma-glycidoxypropyl radical, and a gamma-methacryloxypropyl radical; and ITO having a mean particle size of less than or equal to 60 nm as determined by dynamic light scattering; and wherein the silicone coating composition is free of colloidal silica. In another embodiment, a coated glazing, comprises a plastic substrate; and a cured silicone coating on the substrate.

Abstract: A method for converting carbon into a carbon oxide, comprises: contacting carbon with steam in presence of a carnegieite-like material of formula (Na2O)xNa2[Al2Si2)8], wherein 0<x?1. Method and apparatus for hydrocarbon cracking are also described herein.

Abstract: A method for converting carbon into a carbon oxide, comprises: contacting carbon with steam in presence of a carnegieite-like material of formula (Na2O)xNa2[Al2Si2O8], wherein 0<x?1. Method and apparatus for hydrocarbon cracking are also described herein.

Abstract: A material is described of formula NaxMyAlaSibO67 with Face Centered Cubic (fcc) lattices forming F -4 3 m cubic structure, wherein M is at least one of lithium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, vanadium, chromium, iron, cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, silver, osmium, iridium, platinum, gold, and cerium; 0<x+y?22/3; wherein when y=0, 4<x?/3, when 0<y?/3, 0?x<22/3, and when M is potassium, x>0; 1?a3; 1?b?3; and 0<??32/3. An exhaust gas system comprising the material and a method are also described herein.

Abstract: A method for oxidizing a carbonaceous material, the method comprising contacting the carbonaceous material with an effective amount of a catalytic material of formula AxMyWOz, and initiating the oxidization of the carbonaceous material at a first temperature lower than a second temperature at which the carbonaceous material is initiated to oxidize without a catalyst, wherein A is at least one of cesium and potassium, M is different from A and is at least one of cesium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, iron, cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, silver, osmium, iridium, platinum, gold, yttrium, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, and bismuth, 0?x?1, 0?y?1, 2.2?z?3, when x=0, y>0, and when y=0, x>0.

Abstract: A reactor has an inner surface accessible to the hydrocarbon and comprising a sintered product of at least one of cerium oxide, zinc oxide, tin oxide, zirconium oxide, boehmite and silicon dioxide, and a perovskite material of formula AaBbCcDdO3-?. 0<a<1.2, 0?b?1.2, 0.9<a+b?1.2, 0<c<1.2, 0?d?1.2, 0.9<c+d?1.2, ?0.5<?<0.5. A is selected from calcium, strontium, barium, and any combination thereof. B is selected from lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, and any combination thereof. C is selected from cerium, zirconium, antimony, praseodymium, titanium, chromium, manganese, ferrum, cobalt, nickel, gallium, tin, terbium and any combination thereof.

Abstract: A method for converting carbon into a carbon oxide, comprises: contacting carbon with steam in presence of a carnegieite-like material of formula (Na2O)xNa[Al2Si2O8], wherein 0<x?1. Method and apparatus for hydrocarbon cracking are also described herein.

Abstract: A method for cracking hydrocarbon, comprises: providing steam and hydrocarbon; and feeding steam and hydrocarbon into a reactor accessible to hydrocarbon and comprising a perovskite material of formula AaBbCcDdO3-?, wherein 0<a<1.2, 0?b?1.2, 0.9<a+b?1.2, 0<c<1.2, 0?d?1.2, 0.9<c+d?1.2, ?0.5<?<0.

Abstract: A method for making nanoparticles comprises: providing a water-in-oil microemulsion comprising water, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate and an oil phase; and adding a tungsten compound to the microemulsion. The molar ratio of water to sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate is equal to or greater than 10.

Abstract: A galvanic cell structure is provided. The galvanic cell structure includes an outer cylinder featuring air inlets, a cathode, an anode, a membrane separating the cathode from the anode, and an inner cylinder featuring fluid inlets that may provide a volume for storing and/or transferring fluid for use in the galvanic cell.

Abstract: A galvanic cell with a closed structure is provided. The cell may include a galvanic cell unit having a metal hydride anode, separators positioned on opposite sides of the metal hydride anode, oxygen electrodes positioned adjacent to the separators on sides opposite to the metal hydride anode, insulator plates positioned in contact with the oxygen electrodes, an electrolyte in contact with any one or more of the metal hydride anode, oxygen electrodes, insulator plates, or separators, and a pressure vessel enclosing the galvanic cell unit.

Abstract: An electrode for use in a fuel cell or a battery is provided. The electrode may include a porous main body that may include a metal hydride defining a pore volume effective for preventing water starvation in the fuel cell or battery. An associated method for making and/or using is provided.

Abstract: A fuel cell assembly may be provided that includes a first cathodic electrode and a second cathodic electrode; an anodic electrode positioned between the first cathodic electrode and the second cathodic electrode; a first membrane positioned between the first cathodic electrode and the anodic electrode; a second membrane positioned between the second cathodic electrode and the anodic electrode; and a seal ring for sealing the fuel cell assembly, the seal ring comprising a water-refilling mechanism.