Abstract: The present invention relates to a synergistic composition for preparing high concentration fullerene (C60)-glass and a method for preparing glass doped with fullerene (C60) in bulk monolith using the synergistic composition, which may be used as a nonlinear photonic material and more particularly as a nonlinear optical medium and optical limiter.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and compositions are provided comprising titanium dioxide and silica spacers having improved light stability for use in paper, plastic and paints.

Abstract: This invention relates to a surface-modified pigment having at least two surface-active agents chemically immobilized onto the surface of the pigment. The first surface-active agent has an HLB of about 10 or more, the second surface-active agent has an HLB of 9 or less, and the difference in HLB between the first and second surface-active agents is at least about 5. The surface-modified pigments are self emulsifying and are applicable for use in water-based cosmetic systems and toiletry products.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a pigment composition is provided comprising a base particle and a dispersing agent, the dispersing agent comprising a salt and/or ester of: (i) an amine, alcohol, and/or alkanol amine and (ii) a polyprotic acid, wherein the mole ratio of the amine, alcohol, and/or alkanol amine to the polyprotic acid is greater than 3:1. In various embodiments, the pigments have improved stability, hiding power, tint strength, and/or gloss.

Abstract: A method to produce an anti-swelling mica having following steps: mixing powdery mica with an alkaline compound to form a mixture; heating the mixture at a temperature between 150° C.˜230° C. for lasting 30 minutes to make metal ions out of the alkaline compound to diffuse into the mica homogeneously; using water to reduce temperature of the mixture so as to form an alkaline solution; separating the powdery mica from the alkaline solution to obtain a solid mica; neutralizing excessive alkaline compound adhering to the solid mica by an acid solution that is diluted by cold water and the mica anti-swells after adjusting pH of the solid mica to less than 7.0; and diluting the acid solution again by adding water and separating the solid mica from diluted acid solution to obtain a production—anti-swelling mica.

Abstract: With the help of a method for production of a gaseous diffusion electrode from a silver catalyst on PTFE-substrate, it is endeavored to achieve results which can be reproduced, by avoiding the disadvantages of the state-of-the-art technology, whereby this is achieved in that the porous system of the silver catalyst is filled with a wetted fluid; a dimension-stable solid body with a grain size above that of the silver catalyst is mixed below the silver catalyst; the thus compression-stable mass is shaped into a homogenous catalyst band in a calender; and in a second calender step, an electrically conductive conductor material is imprinted into the catalyst band.

Abstract: Device and procedure for safely conveying and handling a cellulose solution suitable for manufacturing solvent-spun cellulose molded parts, in particular for manufacturing fibers, films and membranes, in devices for conveying and handling the spinnable cellulose solution, provided with a tempering device, wherein the temperature in the tempering system is reduced once the temperature in the cellulose solution has exceeded at least a first limiting temperature, as a result of which the temperature of the spinning solution drops and the reaction mixture is prevented from passing through. A procedure and device with two switching stages is also disclosed.