Abstract: Described herein are improved thermoplastic composites, which demonstrate excellent physical properties, such as yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, toughness, elongation, and, optionally, superior tunable biodegradability when compared to known thermoplastics. The composite comprises minimally a thermoplastic polymer, at least one phenolic compound, and, optionally, a filler.

Abstract: Described herein is a technology for the creation of “smooth” metal oxide films or coatings using organic cross-linking agents to enable low-temperature sintering. These metal oxide films can be used in conjunction with low-melting temperature substrates, such as plastics, metal, metal oxide, and glass, providing exquisite control over surface roughness.

Abstract: The application discloses compounds, compositions, films and devices comprising the compounds and compositions, and their methods of use for harvesting water.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of recovering rare earth metals from metallic waste using extraction and precipitation processes. In one embodiment, this application discloses a method of selectively extracting one or more rare earth metals from a metallic substrate, the method comprising the steps of: (a) crushing the metallic substrate to produce a crushed composition; (b) treating the crushed composition with a strong acid solution to produce an extraction composition; (c) heating the extraction composition; (d) adding a rare earth chelating agent to the heated extraction composition to produce a precipitate; and (e) isolating the precipitate.

Abstract: Provided herein is a composition comprising a deliverable substance in a matrix for controlled delivery. The composition comprises cellulose micro fibers (“CMF”), an inert particle substance, and a deliverable substance. This general formula may be applied to a wide range of products, as discussed in detail below. For example, described herein are dog treat compositions comprising cellulose micro fibers which are a substitute for rawhide dog chews. Dog treats made as described herein are very durable and have a wide spectrum of possible sizes, flavors and properties.

Abstract: The present application discloses improved BPA-free crosslinked polymers comprising a bis-electrophile and a polynucleophile, useful in commercial employment as can linings and such. Exemplary embodiments comprise a dianhydride and a polyol, a bis-phenol (other than BPA) and a polyepoxide, a bis-epoxide and a polyphenol, and a bis-styrene and an unsaturated polyester.

Abstract: Described herein is a technology for the creation of “smooth” metal oxide films or coatings using organic cross-linking agents to enable low-temperature sintering. These metal oxide films can be used in conjunction with low-melting temperature substrates, such as plastics, metal, metal oxide, and glass, providing exquisite control over surface roughness.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an aqueous colorant composition comprising poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and a colorant. The invention also refers to the uses of said composition particularly in methods for coloring hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are reversibly-switchable surfactants and methods of extracting natural products, coating surfaces, cleaning laundry, and osmotic extraction using same.

Abstract: The application discloses compounds, compositions, films and devices comprising the compounds and compositions, and their methods of use for harvesting water.

Abstract: The present application discloses 2-phenyl benzofuran derivative compounds and compositions, and methods for treating ocular diseases, neurological disorders and protein aggregation-related disorders in patients using the compounds and compositions as disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method of recovering lithium cobalt oxide from spent lithium ion batteries, wherein said method is more environmentally friendly than the methods presently known in the art. The method includes a froth flotation step using renewable and biodegradable solvents such as terpenes and formally hydrated terpenes. The method can also include a relithiation step to return the Li:Co ratio back to about 1:1 for use in second-life applications.

Abstract: A copolymer of polyvinyl alcohol and trifluoro acetaldehyde derivatized to have a substituent that contains fluorine. Such compositions are useful in compatibilizing fluorinated molecules that are to be blended into liquid materials or systems, as well as materials and systems that may be aerosolizable or foamable liquids.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein are a composition and a kit for coloring keratin fibers, and processes of their use. The composition includes a catechol-based color precursor.

Abstract: The present application discloses Rilyazine analogs, methods for their preparation, and the treatment of cancer by the administration of an effective amount of the Rilyazine analogs to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present application discloses Rilyazine analogs, methods for their preparation, and the treatment of cancer by the administration of an effective amount of the Rilyazine analogs to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application discloses 2-aza-, 2-oxa- and 2-thia-2,3-dihydro-6-azaphenalene compounds and compositions, and methods for treating a neurological disease in a patient in need thereof using the compounds and compositions as disclosed herein.

Abstract: A natural coloring composition for coloring materials, and methods of its use. The coloring composition comprises a natural precursor aromatic ring molecule such as L-DOPA that is oxidatively oligomerized or polymerized in the presence of an activator, such as a salt or an enzyme, to form colored compounds that dye a material. The natural coloring composition can also include a buffer, colorant, stabilizer, and/or thickening agent, and can comprise one or two inactive solutions that are combined to form an active coloring composition.

Abstract: A natural coloring composition for coloring materials, and methods of its use. The coloring composition comprises a natural precursor aromatic ring molecule such as L-DOPA that is oxidatively oligomerized or polymerized in the presence of arginine and an activator, such as a salt or an enzyme, wherein the L-DOPA and the amino acid form a specific non-covalent interaction. The natural coloring composition can also include a buffer, colorant, stabilizer, and/or thickening agent, and can comprise one or two inactive solutions that are combined to form an active coloring composition.

Abstract: A natural coloring composition for coloring materials, and methods of its use. The coloring composition comprises a natural precursor aromatic ring molecule such as L-DOPA that is oxidatively oligomerized or polymerized in the presence of the enzyme tyrosinase to form colored compounds that dye a material. The natural coloring composition can also include a buffer, colorant, stabilizer, and/or thickening agent, and can comprise one or two inactive solutions that are combined to form an active coloring composition.