Abstract: Carbonaceous material that is activated to form precursor activated carbon is further enhanced by doping with iron and nitrogen and calcining. The resultant sorbent material has excellent catalytic properties which are useful in the field of fluid purification. The further enhancement can be performed in a single stage process or a dual stage process. The carbonaceous material includes those obtained from coal, wood, or coconut shells. The described treatment processes result in a sorbent material that has excellent performance in removing chloramine and similar compounds from fluids such as water that is intended for drinking.

Abstract: Dichlorosilane and trichlorosilane are dehydrogenated at elevated temperature in the presence of an ammonium or phosphonium salt as a catalyst, and a halogenated hydrocarbon or hydrogen halide. The method may be used to synthesize organochlorosilane.

Abstract: Carbonaceous material that is activated to form precursor activated carbon is further enhanced by doping with copper, iron, and nitrogen and calcining. The carbonaceous material includes those obtained from coal, wood, or coconut shells. Methods of doping the activated carbon are described. The described treatment processes result in a sorbent material that has excellent performance in removing chloramine and similar compounds from fluids such as water that is intended for drinking.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions containing red mud and rhodium are provided. An exemplary catalyst composition includes about 50 wt % to about 99 wt % of a mixed-oxide material including iron oxide, aluminum oxide, and silicon oxide, and about 1 wt % to about 40 wt % of rhodium oxide, calculated as Rh2O3.

Abstract: A method includes producing a substituted cyclosilane by combining in a solvent the following: (i) halogenated cyclosilane, (ii) at least one of tri-alkyl or tri-aryl silane, and (iii) a complexing agent that includes at least one of ammonium halide or phosphonium halide. The halogenated cyclosilane reacts to produce the substituted cyclosilane.

Abstract: In a method for continuously generating silicon monoxide (SiO) gas, wherein a silicon monoxide gas-generating raw material in a raw material supply unit is continuously charged into a reaction chamber RM, an inert gas is flowed through the raw material supply unit so as to be directed toward the charging direction of the silicon monoxide gas-generating raw material. The method for continuously generating silicon monoxide gas prevents a decrease in yield of the silicon monoxide (SiO) gas-generating raw material.

Abstract: A multicomponent carbide has at least five transition metals, and a valence electron concentration (VEC) is greater 8.80 electrons. Preferred off-equiatomic multicomponent carbides have five transition metals and a VEC of more than 8.80. Preferred equiatomic multicomponent carbides have five transition metals and a VEC of 9.00 or greater. The valence electron configuration is important for its relationship to the mechanical properties of carbides. Since carbon forms four bonds, when there are more than four valence electrons available from the metals, there are excess electrons in the system. This increases metallic character of bonding and therefore allows for more ductility and higher toughness.

Abstract: Disclosed are a hydrocarbon adsorption and desorption complex that reduces emission of hydrocarbon from vehicle exhaust gas and improves hydrothermal stability of a device, and a method for preparing the same. The hydrocarbon adsorption and desorption complex may have improved adsorption ability of the hydrocarbon as metal ions are bound to a gas adsorbing portion containing aluminum, and may have improved hydrothermal stability as a reinforcing portion made of silica is formed on a surface of the gas adsorbing portion.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a stannous oxide, which has excellent solubility and resistance to oxidation, from a stannous oxide powder comprising a stannous oxide and inevitable impurities, the stannous oxide powder having a stannous oxide content of 99.99 mass % or more in dry mass, a specific surface area of less than 0.5 m2/g, a D50 particle size of 20 to 60 ?m, and a half width of the particle size distribution of 5 to 30 ?m.

Abstract: A hydrogel comprising water, and a plurality of titanium-silica-chromium nanoparticle agglomerates, wherein each titanium-silica-chromium nanoparticle agglomerate is an agglomeration of titanium-silica-chromium nanoparticles, the agglomerates having an average titanium penetration depth designated x with a coefficient of variation for the average titanium penetration depth of less than about 1.0 wherein a silica content of the hydrogel is of from about 10 wt. % to about 35 wt. % based on a total weight of the hydrogel.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of production of a silica concentrate from geothermal fluids. More particularly, although not exclusively, the invention relates to the production of a colloidal silica concentrate, colloidal silica or precipitated silica from high temperature geothermal fluids by ultrafiltration to produce size-specific silica colloids and step-wise concentration of silica to avoid precipitation or gelling.

Abstract: An insulating composition containing silica particles, a resin, and a curing agent, wherein: when an aqueous solution of the silica particles having an SiO2 concentration of 3.8% by mass is heated at 121° C. for 20 hours, the amount of Na ions eluted from the silica particles is 40 ppm/SiO2 or less, especially, wherein the amount of Na ions eluted from the silica particles after the heating may be 5-38 ppm/SiO2, and, the silica particles may contain a polyvalent metal oxide so the ratio by mole of a polyvalent metal M to Si is 0.001-0.02; the mass ratio of Na2O/SiO2 in the silica particles may be 700-1,300 ppm; and the silica particles may have, on the surfaces thereof, a layer having a thickness of 0.1-1.5 nm and an Na2O/SiO2 mass ratio of 10-400 ppm, and may have an average particle diameter of 5-40 nm.

Abstract: A process for making modified diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA)-associated media for use in solid-liquid extraction of rare earth elements is disclosed. The process includes functionalizing DTPA with hydrophobic groups to form modified DTPA; dissolving the modified DTPA into a methanol solution; loading the modified DTPA solution to a solid support; rotating the modified DTPA-loaded solid support to allow for association; and removing the methanol to obtain the modified-DTPA-associated media.

Abstract: [Problem] To improve productivity of guest-free silicon clathrates [Solution] A method of producing a guest-free silicon clathrate includes a synthesizing step of performing a heat treatment on a mixture containing Si as a material serving as a host and a material serving as a guest to synthesize a silicon clathrate compound; and a guest removing step of irradiating the silicon clathrate compound contained in a container with an electromagnetic wave to remove the guest while suctioning gas inside the container.

Abstract: Provided are processes for producing metal oxides, including pigmentary TiO2. In embodiments, a process for producing a metal oxide comprises combining a metal halide and an oxidant in a liquid phase medium under conditions to oxidize the metal halide in the liquid phase medium to produce a metal oxide therefrom.

Abstract: The invention discloses nano magnesium hydride and an in-situ preparation method thereof, including disposing and stirring magnesium chloride and lithium hydride in an organic solvent under a protection of an inert atmosphere, so as to obtain an organic suspension of a mixture; performing an ultrasonic treatment to the organic suspension, so as to promote a chemical reaction of the mixture. After the reaction is completed, the suspension is filtered; the solid reaction product is washed, centrifuged and dried to remove residual organic matter, so as to obtain nano-magnesium hydride.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerogel composition which is intrinsically hydrophobic without surface modification by a hydrophobizing agent, is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which also has favorable combustion and self-heating properties. Also provided is a method of preparing an aerogel composition which is intrinsically hydrophobic without surface modification by a hydrophobizing agent, is durable and easy to handle, which has favorable performance in aqueous environments, and which has favorable combustion and self-heating properties.

Abstract: Provided is methodology for the preparation of highly-desired iodosilanes such as H2SiI2 and HSi3, via a reaction of alkylaminosilanes with certain substituted acid iodides. In one embodiment, bis(diethylamino)silane is reacted with benzoyl iodide to provide diiodosilane.

Abstract: A process for delamination of a layered silicate in an aqueous medium includes treating a synthetic or naturally occurring 2:1 clay mineral layered silicate with a delamination agent, and contacting the treated layered silicate with an aqueous medium. An amount of the delamination agent used to treat the layered silicate can be at least equal to the cation exchange capacity of the layered silicate. A delaminated layered silicate can be obtained from the process and provided in a dispersion, a composite, or a barrier.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacture of low silica zeolite having MFI framework, such as ZSM-5. A sol-gel formulation includes a water-soluble fraction of ODSO as an additional component. The resulting products include low silica zeolite having MFI framework, whereas in the absence of the ODSO, the resulting products are zeolite impurities including analcime.