Abstract: Methods and compositions for inhibiting corrosion of a corrodible metal surface that contact a nitrogen-containing solution. The method comprises adding a chemical treatment composition to the nitrogen-containing solution that includes an organic filmer and a passivator. The organic filmer may be a hydroxycarboxylic acid. The chemical treatment composition may further include a surface-active compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides minimum-boiling, homogeneous azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 1,2,2-trifluoro-1-trifluoromethylcyclobutane (“TFMCB”) with each of ethanol, n-pentane, cyclopentane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and perfluoro(2-methyl-3-pentanone).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a functionalised semiconductor or conductor material from a layered structured base material by electrolytic exfoliation in an electrolysis cell, comprising at least one electrode pair consisting of first and second electrodes, and an aqueous and/or alcoholic electrolyte solution, containing sulphuric acid and/or at least one salt selected from sulphate and/or hydrogen sulphate and/or perchlorate and/or persulphate salt, comprising the steps of: a) bringing the electrodes into contact with the electrolyte solution; b) electronically exfoliating the base material by applying a voltage between the first and the second electrode; c) separating the functionalised conductor or semiconductor material from the electrolyte solution, wherein at least the first of the electrodes of the electrode pair contains the layered, carbon-based base material, the first electrode being connected as an anode, wherein at least one organic compound is added to the electrolyte solution

Abstract: An inhibition corrosion package for use with an acidic composition, where the package comprises a dialdehyde-containing hydrocarbon component; at least one surfactant; optionally, a propargyl alcohol or derivative thereof; and a solvent. Also disclosed are acidic compositions combining the corrosion inhibition package according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention for use in various industrial operations including but not limited to oil and gas operations. Also disclosed are methods of use of such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermal management fluids for electric systems and methods of application. An example thermal management fluid may comprise: a base oil as a major component, wherein the base oil has both of the following enumerated properties: (i) a branch content of about 15 mol. % to about 30 mol. %; and (ii) a naphthene content of about 30 wt. % or less.

Abstract: Compositions including a poly(arylene ether), and compaction rollers for an automated fiber placement machine incorporating the composition are provided. The poly(arylene ether) may be a reaction product of at least one disubstituted benzophenone and at least one polyol. The at least one polyol may include at least one fluorinated diol. The composition may have a thermal conductivity of from about 0.2 to about 50 Watts per meter Kelvin (Wm?1K?1).

Abstract: The novel process enables designing of raw materials and processing parameters, enabling synergistic and simultaneous chemical reactions among the various reactants of the design mix of chemical precursor of brine sludge which includes barium sulphate, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, sodium chloride, silica, aluminum containing compounds necessary for developing highly efficient shielding phases leading to homogenous matrix of shielding materials.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions are provided that can include a mixture of one or more alkaline earth metals, one or more organic phosphates, one or more inorganic phosphates, optionally a dispersant, and hydroxyphosphono acetic acid and/or salts thereof and/or derivatives of hydroxyphosphono acetic acid and/or salts thereof. Methods of mitigating or inhibiting corrosion of metal surfaces are also disclosed. The methods can include the steps of adding a corrosion inhibitor composition as described in the present disclosure to a medium in contact with the metal surface and optionally to the metal surface before it is contacted by the medium.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a phase change material (PCM) composition and a process for preparation thereof, wherein said composition comprising a phase change material, glass fibers and xanthan gum. In a preferred embodiment, the phase change material is water (or ice) and the g lass fibers are glass wool. The disclosure also relates to a stackable and sealable package enclosing the PCM composition. In a particular embodiment, the PCM composition is used to prepare a cold box that may be used in cold chain transportation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use, as a liquid phase heat-transfer medium, of a fluid having a boiling point in the range of from 200° C. to 400° C. and a boiling range below 80° C., said fluid comprising more than 95% by weight isoparaffins and less than 3% by weight of naphthens, a biocarbon content of at least 95% by weight, containing less than 100 ppm by weight aromatics.

Abstract: An alkoxyvinyl ether is disclosed having the chemical structure RfC(OR)?CHRf?, wherein Rf is an at least partially fluorinated functional group having at least one carbon atom, Rf? is an at least partially fluorinated functional group having at least two carbon atoms, and R is a functional group. A method for preparing an alkoxyvinyl ether is disclosed, comprising RfCFHCFHRf?+KOH/ROH?RfC(OR)?CHRf?, wherein Rf is a perfluoro functional group, Rf? is a perfluoro functional group, and R is an alkyl functional group. Another method for preparing an alkoxyvinyl ether is disclosed, comprising RfCF?CHRf?+KOH/ROH?RfC(OR)?CHRf?, wherein Rf is a perfluoro functional group, Rf? is a perfluoro functional group, and R is an alkyl functional group.

Abstract: A process for forming an extruded composition using a wet-spin dry-jet technique including forming a dispersion dope by mixing phase change material with a first portion of solvent, and sonicating the mixture, forming a prime dope by combining a first portion of polymer and a second portion of solvent, forming an extrusion composition by combining the dispersion dope, the prime dope and a second portion of the polymer, rolling the extrusion composition, degassing the extrusion composition, extruding the extrusion composition through a spinneret, drying the extruded composition, and quenching the extruded composition. The weight fraction of the phase change material in the extruded composition can be greater than approximately 60%, and preferably greater than approximately 75%.

Abstract: The present invention provides azeotropic or azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1234yf and at least one component selected from a group comprising of R-134, and R-134a. The compositions of the present invention are useful as refrigerants, heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.

Abstract: Provided are a method of suppressing dust generation, a soil stabilizer composition including a salt of lysine and citric acid; and a solvent, and a spraying device including the same. The method of suppressing dust generation, the method comprising: preparing a soil stabilizer composition comprising a salt of lysine and citric acid; and a solvent; and spraying the soil stabilizer composition on soil.

Abstract: A method for preparing a non-corrosive fire extinguishing agent, including combining a methyl phosphate organosilane material and a perfluorohexanone to prepare the fire extinguishing agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to using an imidazolium bromide ionic liquid as an additive to lithium bromide in the absorbent for an absorption chiller. The imidazolium bromide ionic liquid is useful to increase the working region and to lower the risk of crystallization in an absorption chiller. The invention provides an absorption chiller comprising a mixture of a refrigerant and an absorbent, and the absorbent comprises lithium bromide and one or more imidazolium bromide ionic liquids.

Abstract: A phase change material composition for latent heat storage is provided. In one embodiment, the phase change material includes a salt hydrate having a melting temperature (Tm) of from 1° C. to 100° C. as determined in accordance with ASTM E793. The phase change material further includes a stabilizing matrix including a polysaccharide selected from the group of a nanocellulose, a sulfonated polysaccharide, a starch, a glycogen, a chitin, and combinations thereof. A composite article including the phase change material composition is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antifreezing coolant composition, which does not include glycol but includes environmentally friendly materials, such as a carboxylic acid salt, an anthranilamide compound, a corrosion inhibitor and a triazole compound. The antifreezing coolant composition may form a thin film on the metal surface in cooling systems for vehicles to thereby exhibit high corrosion resistance at low and high temperatures, superior antifreezing performance at low temperatures, and superior cooling performance at high temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to nitrogen-generating compositions for saturation fire-extinguishing and to methods for producing same. The composition comprises: 25.0-45.0% by mass of a heavy metal oxide, 12.0-18.0% by mass of a combustion modifier in the form of aluminium oxide modified with cobalt (II) nitrate (Co(NO3)2), with accelerating additives of nickel oxide and copper oxide, with an alkali metal azide making up the remainder to 100% and 0.07-2.0% by mass of a carboxylic acid ester as moistener (residue after drying) above 100%.

Abstract: Disclosed are a series of photoisomeric compounds, preparation method therefor and device comprising the compounds, wherein a photoisomeric compound-graphene molecular junction device is formed by linking the photoisomeric compound to a gap of two-dimensional monolayer graphene having a nano-gap array via an amide covalent bond. When a single photoisomeric compound is bridged to the gap of the two-dimensional monolayer graphene having a nano-gap array, the devices have a reversible light-controlled switching function and a reversible electrically-controlled switching function. A molecular switch device prepared by the method can achieve a high reversibility and a good reproducibility. The number of light-controlled switching cycles can exceed 104, and the number of electrically-controlled switching cycles can reach about 105 or greater. Moreover, the above-mentioned reversible molecular switch device remains stable within a period of more than one year.