Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for ferroelectric memory plate power reduction are described. A plate line may be coupled with a voltage source, a capacitor, and one or more sections of a bank of ferroelectric memory cells. During a write operation, the capacitor may be discharged onto the plate line and the resulting voltage may be adjusted (e.g., increased) by the voltage source before writing one or more memory cells. During a write-back operation, a capacitor associated with one or more memory cells may be discharged onto the plate line and stored at the capacitor. The charge may be re-applied to the plate line and adjusted (e.g., increased) by the voltage source during the write-back.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of liquid aqueous polymer compositions containing an aqueous polymer latex and at least one inorganic particulate material for providing flexible roof coatings. The present invention also relates to a method for providing flexible roof coatings, which comprises applying said liquid aqueous polymer compositions to a flat roof. The liquid aqueous polymer composition contain, a. an aqueous polymer latex, where the polymer in the polymer latex is made of polymerized monomers M, where the polymerized ethylenically unsaturated monomers M comprise a combination of) at least two different monoethylenically unsaturated, non-ionic monomers M1, whose homopolymers have a theoretical glass transition temperature Tg(th) of at least 25° C. and ii) at least two different monoethylenically unsaturated, non-ionic monomers M2, whose homopolymers have a theoretical glass transition temperature Tg(th) of at less than 25° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for assisting a safe exit from a vehicle, a system having the same, and a method thereof. The device for assisting a safe exit from a vehicle may include a processor for determining a surrounding situation around the vehicle and an intent of the passenger to exit from the vehicle, and performing a step-by-step notification based on the determination, and storage for receiving, from the processor, and storing information about the surrounding situation and a determination result of the intent of the passenger to exit from the vehicle.

Abstract: A soundless cracking demolition agent (SCDA) comprising quicklime, water, a viscosity enhancing agent (VEA), a high range water reducing admixture (HRWR) and an anhydrous accelerator component. A method for in-situ leaching and a method for the recovery of unconventional oil or gas utilising the SCDA of the present invention are also described.

Abstract: Gelled hydrocarbon fracturing fluids and their methods of preparation and use are provided. The gelled hydrocarbon fracturing fluid includes a hydrocarbon fluid, a phosphate ester, a crosslinker and a viscosifier. The crosslinker may include iron, aluminum, or combinations thereof and the viscosifier may include clay, graphite, carbon nanotubes, metallic oxide nanoparticles, and combinations thereof. The method of preparation includes combining a hydrocarbon fluid, phosphate ester, and crosslinker to form a baseline fluid. A viscosifier is added to the baseline fluid to form a gelled hydrocarbon fracturing fluid. The method of use includes treating a subterranean formation by contacting a subterranean formation with a gelled hydrocarbon fracturing fluid and generating at least one fracture in the subterranean formation.

Abstract: Flooding compounds for telecommunications cables. Such flooding compounds contain a polymeric filler and a branched olefinic fluid. The branched olefinic fluid has an average of at least 1.5 methine carbons per oligomer molecule and at least 40 methine carbons per one thousand total carbons. Additionally, the average number of carbons per molecule in the branched olefinic fluid is from 25 to 200.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming paracyclyophane containing disulfide functional group. The paracyclophane is prepared by adding 3,3?-dithiodipropionic acid (DPDPA) and N-ethyl-N?-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)carbodiimide (EDC) into 4-aminomethyl [2,2] paracyclophane. The present invention further provides a chemical film and a method of forming the same. The chemical film contains poly-p-xylylene with disulfide functional group and is formed on a substrate by a chemical vapor deposition process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a binder which has excellent effect on suppression of segregation or dust emission, while exhibiting excellent fluidity both at ordinary temperatures and at high temperatures. The present invention is a binder which is blended for use in a mixed powder for powder metallurgy, said mixed powder containing an iron-based powder and an auxiliary starting material powder. This binder is characterized by being composed of one or more polymers that are selected from among butene polymers having a melting point of from 50° C. to 85° C. (inclusive) and a heated melt fluidity at 190° C. of from 2.0 g/10 minutes to 3.6 g/10 minutes (inclusive) and methacrylic acid polymers having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000,000 or less.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for blends of glycerin and polyvinyl acetate emulsions which effectively decrease the dust forming tendency of particulate materials such as mineral fertilizer(s). These blends also reduce the caking tendency of mineral fertilizer(s), helping to maintain a free flowing material. Formulations based on these components, possibly including other additives, may also be useful for dust control and/or anticaking on other particulate materials including fertilizers, ores, coal, grain, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing hydrocarbons, wherein the process comprises the steps of, subjecting a feedstock comprising CTO and TOP to pretreatment comprising at least two evaporative steps to yield (i) an evaporated feedstock comprising 30 ppm or less of sodium, 35 ppm or less of phosphorus and 30 ppm or less of silicon, (ii) a light fraction and (iii) a residue fraction, and subjecting the evaporated feedstock to catalytic hydroprocessing in the presence of hydrogen to yield a hydroprocessing product comprising hydrocarbons boiling in the liquid fuel range. The invention also relates to hydrocarbon components useful as transportation fuel or as a blending component in transportation fuel, obtainable by said process.

Abstract: A moldable composition for use in hand or machine forming an article. In one embodiment, the composition including at least 78 wt. % of one fine metal-based powder; a water dispersible binder; and between about 2 wt. % and about 20 wt. % water, wherein the extrusion rate of the composition through about a 1½ mm nozzle is between about 0.05 gm/min and about 5 gm/min at a pressure of 120 PSI. The composition may further include up to about 2 wt. % of molding additives to improve the stability of the composition during molding and to improve the physical properties of the composition after drying.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging board comprising a fibrous base and one or more polymer coating layers on one or both sides of the fibrous base. According to the invention the fibrous base contains the combination of an alkyl ketene dimer size, stearic acid anhydride, a wet-strength size and an aluminium compound, which give the board resistance to aggressive liquids as well as thermal treatment, particularly an improved resistance to raw edge penetration in such circumstances. The invention further relates to containers and packages made of the board, for instance disposable drinking cups, dairy product cartons and auto-clave packages, as well as use of the board for such purposes.

Abstract: A substrate for use in mass spectrometric analyzes having an array of target locations.

Abstract: Hydrocarbon streams, such as crude oil streams, may have reduced drag when an effective amount to reduce drag of a drag reducing composition is added to a liquid hydrocarbon, where the drag reducing composition includes a drag reducing latex comprising at least one plasticizer in an amount effective to improve the ability to pump the latex into a hydrocarbon composition or stream with assured flow of the latex. Latex formulations are known to cause agglomerated particles during pumping operations, and the agglomerated hard particles tend to plug check valves in injection pump equipment, but the inclusion of at least one plasticizer reduces or prevents such problems.

Abstract: The invention describes a composition that inhibits the polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, including at least 98% by weight of 4-tert-butylcatechol (4-TBC), 0.03% to 0.2% by weight of catechol (PC), and at least one impurity selected among 3-tert-butylcatechol, tert-butylhydroquinone, 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol and mixture thereof, the total quantity of said impurities and of the PC being 0.1% to 0.8% by weight of said composition. The invention also describes a method for removing said polymerization-inhibiting composition present in a mixture including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for blends of glycerin and polyvinyl acetate emulsions which effectively decrease the dust forming tendency of particulate materials such as mineral fertilizer(s). These blends also reduce the caking tendency of mineral fertilizer(s), helping to maintain a free flowing material. Formulations based on these components, possibly including other additives, may also be useful for dust control and/or anticaking on other particulate materials including fertilizers, ores, coal, grain, etc.

Abstract: Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials.

Abstract: Dust suppressant compositions and methods of suppressing dust and other suspendable particulates are described herein that are able to treat a wide array of surfaces. In particular, the dust suppressant compositions can comprise at least one synthetic fluid that was previously derived from a Gas-to-Liquids process. Furthermore, the dust suppressant compositions can also comprise binders and other additives to customize the compositions for their intended application.

Abstract: Described herein are precursors and methods for forming silicon-containing films.

Abstract: Precursors for use in depositing antimony-containing films on substrates such as wafers or other microelectronic device substrates, as well as associated processes of making and using such precursors, and source packages of such precursors. The precursors are useful for deposition of Ge2Sb2Te5 chalcogenide thin films in the manufacture of nonvolatile Phase Change Memory (PCM) or for the manufacturing of thermoelectric devices, by deposition techniques such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD).

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for, and methods of, delivering treatment compounds to lignocellulosic substrates, wherein the solvent is recovered using RF energy.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods are provided for detecting surface defects in in the preparation of a surface for overcoating (e.g., in a painting operation) where the method comprises applying to a surface being prepared for overcoating a highlighting liquid composition that increases the gloss of the surface onto which is applied, wherein said highlighting liquid substantially comprises odorless mineral spirits; examining the glossy surface for surface shape irregularities; and removing any noted surface shape irregularities by mechanical means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4B group metalorganic compounds represented by following formula I and the preparation thereof. Specifically, the present invention relates to a thermally and chemically stable 4B group organo-metallic compound utilized in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD), and the preparation thereof. A 4B group metalorganic compound prepared according to the present invention volatiles easily and is stable at high temperature, and can be used effectively in manufacturing 4B group metal oxide thin films. wherein M represents Ti, Zr or Hf, R1 represents C1˜C4 alkyl, R2 and R3 represent independently C1˜C6 alkyl.

Abstract: An additive for reclaiming asphalt of the present invention, which is obtained by adding straight asphalt to a mixture of a waste animal or vegetable oil and a waste mineral oil having a kinematic viscosity at 60° C. of 10 mm2/s to 40 mm2/s, mixing the materials, and heating the resultant mixture to remove an aromatic component. The additive for reclaiming asphalt can restore the physical properties of a deteriorated asphalt component to the same or greater extent than that of a conventional additive for reclaiming asphalt, and the additive has low content of components that may affect the environment or humans, and high fluidity at room temperature, and is available at an extremely low cost.

Abstract: Water-free compositions suitable for application as a surface size to a cellulosic substrate, and methods of applying the water-free compositions to the surface of a cellulosic substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to coated material for the base layer of road pavement, made up of aggregate coated with a hydrocarbon binder, wherein the aggregate is more than 95 wt % of the coated material; wherein the aggregate includes a granular structure, which includes a plurality of granular fractions d/D; one intermediate fraction of which is less than 15% of the granules; wherein the hydrocarbon binder is less than 5 wt % of the coated material; wherein the coated material includes, after compacting, a void fraction of less than 8%; wherein the hydrocarbon binder is a hydrocarbon binder modified by adding polymers or oil, or modified by foaming or by emulsion, by means of which the modulus of rigidity of the coated material, once compacted, is higher than 9000 MPa.

Abstract: Spin finish having solid microparticles of a specified kind dispersed colloidally at a specified ratio in a dispersoid of a specified kind containing a smoothing agent component of a specified kind and a nitrogen-containing compound of a specified kind at specified ratios is for elastomer fibers such that packages having superior roll shape and unwinding property can be obtained in the production and fabrication process.

Abstract: An agglomerate is provided that can include an aluminosilicate (ash) base material and one or more of a binding agent or leach reduction agent. Each of the agglomerate and binding agent can include no more than about 25 wt. % cement.

Abstract: A plastically deformable sealing mass for the use in sealing a leak in a container in which oil, oil-containing or chemical liquid is stored, includes a solvent, and a hydrophobing agent which is received in the solvent. The solvent may be organic solvent, water, oil, or a silicon compound. The hydrophobing agent can be stearate, oleate, silane, siloxane, or silicon.

Abstract: Precursors for use in depositing antimony-containing films on substrates such as wafers or other microelectronic device substrates, as well as associated processes of making and using such precursors, and source packages of such precursors. The precursors are useful for deposition of Ge2Sb2Te5 chalcogenide thin films in the manufacture of nonvolatile Phase Change Memory (PCM) or for the manufacturing of thermoelectric devices, by deposition techniques such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD).

Abstract: A method for adhering glass including cleaning ceramic printed glass using a first solution containing dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, and a solvent, and cleaning the glass using a second solution containing an alkoxysilane compound. Thereafter, a glass primer is applied to the glass, an adhesive is applied, and the glass is adhered to an adherend. The first solution includes not less than 0.1 mass % and not more than 10 mass % of the dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid, and not less than 0.01 mass % and not more than 5 mass % of the p-toluenesulfonic acid, per 100 mass % of the solvent.

Abstract: A method of producing a roofing shingle coating asphalt from a non-coating grade asphalt feedstock includes the following steps. The non-coating grade asphalt feedstock is partially blown to lower its penetration to a first penetration that is within or close to a target penetration range of the coating asphalt, and to raise its softening point to a first softening point that is lower than a target softening point range of the coating asphalt. A wax is added to the partially blown non-coating grade asphalt to further raise its softening point to a second softening point that is within the target softening point range to produce the coating asphalt. The wax may also be added during the blowing process. Resulting roofing coating asphalt compositions may comprise a paving grade asphalt and a wax, and yet still has desirable penetration, softening point and viscosity.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides compositions including carbon-based nanostructures, catalyst materials and systems, and related methods. In some cases, the present invention relates to carbon-based nanostructures comprising a high density of charged moieties. Methods of the invention may provide the ability to introduce a wide range of charged moieties to carbon-based nanostructures. The present invention may provide a facile and modular approach to synthesizing molecules that may be useful in various applications including sensors, catalysts, and electrodes.

Abstract: A composition for restoration and treatment of polymeric materials and related methods of manufacture are provided; and the composition comprises: at least one solvent and at least one UV protectant, wherein the solvent is designed to soften a surface of the polymeric material and the UV protectant is designed to bond to the polymeric material to restore color and appearance of the polymeric material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4B group metalorganic compounds represented by following formula I and the preparation thereof. Specifically, the present invention relates to a thermally and chemically stable 4B group organo-metallic compound utilized in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD), and the preparation thereof. A 4B group metalorganic compound prepared according to the present invention volatiles easily and is stable at high temperature, and can be used effectively in manufacturing 4B group metal oxide thin films. wherein M represents Ti, Zr or Hf, R1 represents C1˜C4 alkyl, R2 and R3 represent independently C1˜C6 alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel biolatex conjugate compositions and methods of production and use thereof. The novel biolatex conjugate compositions comprise a biopolymer-additive complex (prepared by co-extruding a biopolymer feedstock, at least one performance-enhancing additive, and at least one plasticizer under shear forces) reacted with a crosslinking agent under shear forces. The biolatex conjugate compositions exhibit enhanced performance properties for coated paper, paperboard, and other applications using extremely low levels of performance-enhancing additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to construction materials comprising at least one binder, at least one oil-containing filler and at least one metallate additive according to formula (1): (RO)m-M-(Oa—Xb—R?c—Yd)n??(1) wherein M is one of titanium and zirconium. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing and using the inventive construction materials. The inventive construction material compositions are capable of utilizing oil-containing fillers in which the oil is stable in the final composition and the desired mechanical properties of the construction material are maintained or improved.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a multicoat color and/or effect painting system by applying a pigmented aqueous basecoat material to a substrate, forming a film from the applied coating, applying a clearcoat material to the film, and then curing the film together with the clearcoat material, wherein the pigmented aqueous basecoat material comprises at least one substituted cyclohexanol in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the pigmented aqueous basecoat material, the substituted cyclohexanol being selected from the group consisting of a cyclohexanol substituted in positions 2 and 5, a cyclohexanol substituted in positions 3 and 5, a monosubstituted cyclohexanol, and mixtures of two or more of the foregoing, wherein the substituents are selected from the group consisting of optionally branched alkyl groups having 1 to 5 C atoms, a bridging isopropylene group and mixtures of two or more of the foregoing.

Abstract: Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials.

Abstract: Pressurizing or propellant compositions and products made using the compositions are provided herein. The propellant compositions include ethane as a propellant. The ethane may be the only propellant in the composition or may be mixed with other propellants. The ethane may be the only hydrocarbon or the only saturated hydrocarbon propellant used in the compositions. Sprayable products including the propellants described herein are also provided. Finally methods of removing a contaminate from an article using the sprayable products described herein are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for forming reflecting layer having organic silver complexes, and method for preparing reflecting layer using the same. More specifically, it relates to compositions for forming reflecting layer including silver complexes that have distinct structures and the method for preparing reflecting layer, where primary coating is applied to promote the adhesive force to materials such as plastic, ceramic, metal, etc. and then a high-reflecting layer is formed by using the silver coating fluid, followed by transparent coating for protection.

Abstract: A composition for reducing undesirable odors emitted by hydrocarbonaceous materials is provided. The composition contains at least one aldehyde-containing compound and, optionally, one or more ketone-containing compound and/or a carrier. The composition is free of ester-containing compounds. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the composition contains one or more aldehyde-containing compounds and a liquid carrier. The aldehyde-containing compound(s) has a molecular weight greater than 100 daltons and may be chosen from vanillin or cinnamaldehyde. The ketone-containing compound(s) has a molecular weight greater than 100 daltons, and in exemplary embodiments, from about 120 to about 1,000 daltons. Undesirable odors from hot asphalt are reduced by the composition without adversely affecting the physical and performance properties of the asphalt or decreasing the flash point of the asphalt.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising hydrophobically modified aluminum oxide particles; a hydrophobizing agent; a siloxane solvent and a hydrocarbon solvent. The composition can further comprise a propellant. The composition, when applied to an automotive surface and the solvents are allowed to evaporate, yields a transparent coating which is super hydrophobic. Also described herein is a method of making the composition.

Abstract: To provide metal microparticles, with less content of alkali metal, halogen, sulfur, and phosphorus as impurities, wherein surfaces thereof are coated with a protective agent, and the protective agent is selected from at least one type of an amine compound and a calboxylic acid compound, and a total content of the alkali metal, halogen, sulfur, and phosphorus contained in the metal microparticles is less than 0.1 mass % relative to a mass of the metal microparticles.

Abstract: Provided is a fuel cell separator that has excellent resistance to heat and hot water and has a glass transition temperature between 140° C. and 165° C. Said fuel cell separator is formed by curing a composition containing a graphite material and a binder component resin. The binder component resin contains a cresol novolac epoxy resin having a hydrolysable chlorine content of at most 450 ppm and an epoxy equivalent weight of 192-210 g/eq, a phenol resin having a hydroxyl equivalent weight of 103-106 g/eq, and an imidazole compound having a molecular weight between 140 and 180.

Abstract: The invention relates to coated material for the base layer of road pavement, made up of aggregate coated with a hydrocarbon binder, wherein the aggregate is more than 95 wt % of the coated material; wherein the aggregate includes a granular structure, which includes a plurality of granular fractions d/D; one intermediate fraction of which is less than 15% of the granules; wherein the hydrocarbon binder is less than 5 wt % of the coated material; wherein the coated material includes, after compacting, a void fraction of less than 8%; wherein the hydrocarbon binder is a hydrocarbon binder modified by adding polymers or oil, or modified by foaming or by emulsion, by means of which the modulus of rigidity of the coated material, once compacted, is higher than 9000 MPa.

Abstract: A palladium precursor composition contains a palladium salt and an organoamine. The composition permits the use of solution processing methods to form palladium layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nano-diamond dispersion solution and a method of preparing the same. The method of preparing a nano-diamond dispersion solution comprises the following steps: providing a nano-diamond aggregation; mixing the nano-diamond aggregation with a metal hydroxide solution and stirring the mixture such that the nano-diamond aggregation is separated, to obtain a mixture solution; stabilizing the mixture solution such that the mixture solution is separated into a supernatant and precipitates; and extracting the supernatant and precipitates.

Abstract: Spin finish having solid microparticles of a specified kind dispersed colloidally at a specified ratio in a dispersoid of a specified kind containing a smoothing agent component of a specified kind and a nitrogen-containing compound of a specified kind at specified ratios is for elastomer fibers such that packages having superior roll shape and unwinding property can be obtained in the production and fabrication process.

Abstract: Sulfur, useable in as an additive to asphalt in the preparation of asphalt binders can be plasticized by addition of carbon and further treated with amyl acetate. This plasticized sulfur can be formed into solid particles and then added to asphalt as either a minority or majority component to create desired paving binder compositions. The solid plasticized sulfur has non-stick non-flow properties within a wide range of ambient temperatures, and it can be stored solid for subsequent use in paving applications.