Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cellular foam composition, a method for producing and using the same. One particular aspect of the disclosure provides a cellular foam composition comprising a plurality of foam layers, where each foam layer is made from a hollow microstructure material. In particular, the density of the hollow microstructure material in each foam layer is different from the density of the hollow microstructure material that forms the adjacent foam layer. In some embodiments, cellular foam compositions of the disclosure further include an interfacial layer comprising interfacial voids in between adjacent layers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel composition of matter that provides highly efficient energy conversion from NIR to NIR wavelengths, with either up-, down-, or both up- and down-converting transitions. Disclosed is a composition having the molecular formula NaYF4:YbxTmyNdz, where 0?x?0.98, 0?y?0.02, and 0?z?0.06. Also disclosed is a core-shell structure, wherein the core is a composition having the molecular formula NaYF4:YbxTmyNdz, where 0?x?0.98, 0?y?0.02, and 0?z?0.06, and the shell is composition having the molecular formula NaYF4:Ndw, where 0?w?0.1.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a method and system for the excitation, identification, and authentication of light emitting materials using a mobile device comprising at least one Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL), for use in a variety of applications.

Abstract: An oral mucosal carrier comprising a combination of two different viscosity dimethicone components, wherein the difference between the two different viscosity dimethicone components is about 2.0 million cP or greater; and comprising at least one active agent.

Abstract: A clad system for prevention of intermetallic formation. The clad system includes a first layer, a liner, and a second layer. The liner prevents the formation of intermetallics between the first layer and second layer during processes that may lead to intermetallic formation. The clad system may be bonded together using cold roll bonding and other such processes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held optical apparatus and method for using the apparatus to activate and detect optical emissive materials as part of a safety interlock system. Typically, the hand-held optical apparatus will include one or more light sources capable of emitting at least one wavelength of light towards an optical emissive material, a light detector capable of detecting a response from the optical emissive material, and control circuitry configured to cause at least one of the one or more light sources to emit the at least one wavelength at a power density less than a predetermined threshold, receive a signal from the light detector representing a detected response, and repeat until the microprocessor determines the detected response matches an expected response.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for on- and off-site tagging of fracking sand and a composition of matter capable of being utilized in that process. The composition of matter includes a linker polymer conjugated to a rare earth particle. The method involves forming two mixtures, a first involving mixing a linker polymer conjugated to a rare earth particle into an aqueous blend of fracking sand, and a second involving an activated amine terminated polymer in an aqueous solution. The second mixture is then added to the first mixture, and covalent amide bonds are formed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a card having (i) an infrared-blocking material capable of blocking a plurality of near infrared wavelengths and (ii) at least one phosphor particle capable of absorbing at least one near-infrared wavelength, and a card reader capable of allowing a user to interrogate the card and determine if it is authentic, and to read information from the card. The card reader typically includes a processor configured to cause the card reader to emit at least one wavelength of light, receive at least one additional wavelength of light emitting by the at least one phosphor particle, and identify at least one characteristic of the at least one phosphor particle selected from the group consisting of a location on the card, a rise time of the phosphor, and a decay time of the phosphor.

Abstract: Physical authentication devices and systems using such devices may be provided. A device may include a first substrate having first and second surfaces, and an NFC circuit coupled to the first substrate. The NFC circuit may be configured to transmit first information. The device may include a transparent second substrate coupled to the first surface. The device may include a plurality of rare earth phosphors positioned in or on the substrate, such as within the transparent second substrate or between the first substrate and the transparent second substrate. Each rare earth phosphor may be configured to emit at least one wavelength of light when irradiated with an irradiating wavelength of light, the irradiating wavelength being different from the at least one wavelength of light. In some embodiments, a magnet may be coupled to the second surface. In some embodiments, the transparent second substrate may be adhered to the first substrate.

Abstract: Container insulation including a batt comprised of large paper particles, at least 90% of which by weight are greater than 10 mm in diameter. Less than 5% by weight binder fibers are used, which have a length of at least 20 mm. Most preferably, no binder fibers are used. Where the batts are faced with paper, the paper is coated with a biodegradable coating. The resulting product is repulpable and recyclable in accordance with Fiber Box Association (FBA) testing protocols.

Abstract: A dermal skin protectant and carrier comprising a combination of two different viscosity dimethicone components, wherein the difference between the two different viscosity dimethicone components is about 2.0 million cP or greater; and comprising at least one active ingredient.

Abstract: A conformal micro- or nanopatterned nanoimprint lithography (NIL) master and methods of making and using same is disclosed. A conformal foil or film master with a patterned surface is provided for imprinting a substantially uniform pattern on a non-flat substrate. The conformal foil or film master may be mounted to a soft backing, which may be mounted to a rigid backing, to form conformal master structure. When pressed against a non-flat substrate, the conformal foil or film master substantially conforms to the contours and/or topology of the non-flat substrate to provide a substantially uniform pattern thereon.

Abstract: A cooperative vehicle-highway communication system allows vehicles and pedestrians to determine their location by sensing selected coatings on roadways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces in both indoor and outdoor environments. The systems recognize intelligent materials under sensors to determine geo-location. The intelligent materials are incorporated into paints on the roadway surface to mark key locations. Additionally, vehicles recognize highway paint/markings and signs with intelligent paint that provide specialized message content to support driver information and control applications. The intelligent paint materials include a coating that absorbs light while converting the absorbed light to electromagnetic energy. This electromagnetic energy is read by sensors to recognize the materials.

Abstract: An oral varnish comprising a combination of two different viscosity dimethicone components, wherein the difference between the two different viscosity dimethicone components is about 2.0 million cP or greater; and comprising at least one active ingredient, which is preferably a fluoride donor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cellular foam composition, a method for producing and using the same. One particular aspect of the disclosure provides a cellular foam composition comprising a plurality of foam layers, where each foam layer is made from a hollow microstructure material. In particular, the density of the hollow microstructure material in each foam layer is different from the density of the hollow microstructure material that forms the adjacent foam layer. In some embodiments, cellular foam compositions of the disclosure further include an interfacial layer comprising interfacial voids in between adjacent layers.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a card having (i) an infrared-blocking material capable of blocking a plurality of near infrared wavelengths and (ii) at least one phosphor particle capable of absorbing at least one near-infrared wavelength, and a card reader capable of allowing a user to interrogate the card and determine if it is authentic, and to read information from the card. The card reader typically includes a processor configured to cause the card reader to emit at least one wavelength of light, receive at least one additional wavelength of light emitting by the at least one phosphor particle, and identify at least one characteristic of the at least one phosphor particle selected from the group consisting of a location on the card, a rise time of the phosphor, and a decay time of the phosphor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for interrogating a photo-responsive material, such as for authentication purposes, utilizing a light source to illuminate a photo-responsive material, a detector to capture an emission from the photo-responsive material, and a processor to receive a response from the detector while the photo-responsive material is being illuminated after a maximum response has been received, then measuring a change in the received response.

Abstract: A composition of an exothermic mixture suitable for a cladding process, comprising at least one transition metal oxide and at least one fuel, wherein the fuel is at least a binary mixture selected from the group of aluminium, calcium, magnesium or silicon. The invention is furthermore directed to a process for producing corrosion resistant alloy clad metal pipes by loading and distributing the exothermic mixture to one or more pipes in a clad assembly, followed by igniting the exothermic mixture and applying a post cladding pipe procedure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing corrosion resistant alloy-clad metal pipes by: (a) providing one or more pipes to be clad; (b) providing an exothermic mixture; 5 (c) loading and distributing the exothermic mixture into the one or more pipes in a cladding assembly at a rotational speed suitable to generate a centrifugal force of at most 10 times the gravitational force; (d) igniting the loaded exothermic mixture using an ignition system at a rotational speed generating a centrifugal force of at least 50 times the gravitational force; 10 and (e) applying a post cladding pipe procedure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held optical apparatus and method for using the apparatus to activate and detect optical emissive materials as part of a safety interlock system. Typically, the hand-held optical apparatus will include one or more light sources capable of emitting at least one wavelength of light towards an optical emissive material, a light detector capable of detecting a response from the optical emissive material, and control circuitry configured to cause at least one of the one or more light sources to emit the at least one wavelength at a power density less than a predetermined threshold, receive a signal from the light detector representing a detected response, and repeat until the microprocessor determines the detected response matches an expected response.