Abstract: A forest fire retardant composition contains water and a retardant compound that includes a halide salt, a non-halide salt, a metal oxide, a metal hydroxide, or combinations thereof. The halide salt may be magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, or both. The magnesium chloride hydrate has a formula MgCl2(H2O)x, wherein x is at least one of x=1, 2, 4, 6, 8, or 12. The calcium chloride hydrate has a formula CaCl2(H2O)x, wherein x is at least one of 1, 2, 4, or 6. The composition may be in the form of a liquid concentrate or a final diluted product. The final diluted product is effective in suppressing, retarding, and controlling forest fires while exhibiting corrosion resistance and low toxicity.

Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein pertain to compositions for extinguishing or suppressing fires, systems for using the same, methods of making compositions for extinguishing or suppressing fires, and/or methods of using the same. In some embodiments, the compositions disclosed herein are suitable for use on Class D fires (e.g., suppressing or extinguishing the fires). In some embodiments, the compositions disclosed herein comprise a botanical material. In some embodiments, the compositions lack sugar alcohols and/or halogenated compounds.

Abstract: An organometallic compound represented by Formula 1A: wherein, in Formula 1A, groups and variables are the same as described in the specification.

Abstract: A novel light-emitting element material is provided. Alternatively, a light-emitting element material capable of simplifying a process for manufacturing a light-emitting element is provided. Alternatively, a light-emitting element material capable of reducing the cost for manufacturing a light-emitting element is provided. Alternatively, one embodiment of the present invention provides a light-emitting element material capable of achieving a light-emitting element having favorable emission efficiency. A light-emitting element material including an organic compound which includes a first skeleton having a carrier-transport property and a second skeleton having a light-emitting property in one molecule and in which the molecular weight is less than or equal to 3000, is provided.

Abstract: Described herein are coated chloride salt particles, including NaCl/TiO2 and NaCl/SiO2 core/shell particles, along with methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A process for making a mixed metal oxide, may involve: (a) providing a hydroxide or oxyhydroxide of TM with an average particle diameter (D50) in the range of from 0.1 ?m to 5 mm; (b) subjecting the hydroxide or oxyhydroxide of TM to a stream of gas with a temperature in the range of from 150 to 2000° C., wherein TM contains nickel and at least one further transition metal selected from cobalt and manganese.

Abstract: The present subject matter illustrates a zero-valent metal suspension in non-aqueous phase. The suspension comprises 41 wt. % of a plurality of zero-valent iron particles; 0.1 wt % of a surfactant; 36 wt. % of an oil; and 23 wt. % of a thickening agent.

Abstract: Use of aluminum in a lithium rich cathode material of the general formula (I) for suppressing gas evolution from the cathode material during a charge cycle and for increasing the charge capacity of the cathode material.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a particle aggregate aggregated with wet particles in which active material particles and conductive particles are evenly dispersed and a manufacturing method of an electrode body including the particle aggregate are provided. The manufacturing method of a particle aggregate includes a first step of obtaining a first mixture by mixing conductive particles with a binder dispersion in which binder is dispersed in a dispersion medium, a second step of obtaining a clay-like mixture by kneading the first mixture with active material particles, and a third step of obtaining the particle aggregate aggregated with wet particles formed of the clay-like mixture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an electrodepositable coating composition comprising (a) a fluoropolymer; (b) an electrochemically active material and/or electrically conductive agent; (c) a pH-dependent rheology modifier; and (d) an aqueous medium comprising water; wherein water is present in an amount of at least 45% by weight, based on the total weight of the electrodepositable coating composition. Also disclosed herein is a method of coating a substrate, as well as coated substrates and electrical storage devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonaqueous electrolytic solution having an electrolyte salt dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent, the nonaqueous electrolytic solution containing 0.1 to 5% by mass of a compound represented by the following general formula (I) and an energy storage device including the foregoing nonaqueous electrolytic solution. This nonaqueous electrolytic solution is able to improve charging storage properties and discharging storage properties of an energy storage device when used in the high-temperature and high-voltage environment. In the formula, R1 and R2 each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A carbonate precursor compound for manufacturing a lithium metal (M)-oxide powder usable as an active positive electrode material in lithium-ion batteries, M comprising 20 to 90 mol % Ni, 10 to 70 mol % Mn and 10 to 40 mol % Co, the precursor further comprising a sodium and sulfur impurity, wherein the sodium to sulfur molar ratio (Na/S) is 0.4<Na/S<2. Thes lithium metal (M)-oxide powder has a particle size distribution with 10 ?m?D50?20 ?m, a specific surface with 0.9?BET?5, the BET being expressed in g/cm2, the powder further comprises a sodium and sulfur impurity, wherein the sum (2*Nawt)+Swt of the sodium (Nawt) and sulfur (Swt) content expressed in wt % is more than 0.4 wt % and less than 1.6 wt %, and wherein the sodium to sulfur molar ratio (Na/S) is 0.4<Na/S<2.

Abstract: The invention provides for method for forming an artificial turf infill material. The method comprises selecting from a zeolite ore a microporous zeolite mineral using a selection criterion on specific surface area of the mineral, thereby providing the artificial turf infill material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nitrogen-containing fused heterocyclic ring compound and application thereof. The compound has the structural formula (I): using the described compound, it is possible to fabricate a device having higher stability and a longer service life.

Abstract: A fire prevention coating formula is applied to surfaces in order to reduce and prevent the spread of fires across the applied surfaces. The homogeneous coating mixture is applied to surfaces through spraying or painting means. When heated, the fire prevention coating formula forms a thick, stable, passivating oxide layer protecting the surface from further reaction.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a stable sodium and iron silicate solution that has a weight ratio of SiO2 to Na2O from 1.5 to 2.5 and a total percentage of solids, expressed by the sum of SiO2 and Na2O, from 20% to 55%. Said solution also has a soluble iron content, expressed by Fe, from 0.1% to 7%, and a water content from 38% to 79.9%. The present invention also refers to the process for preparing said stable solution of sodium and iron silicate, which comprises the steps of: (a) providing a siliceous material containing iron; (b) submitting said siliceous material containing iron to a hydrothermal treatment with caustic soda under high temperature and controlled pressure; and (c) filtering said reacted solution to separate the reacted portion of the hydrothermal treatment from the unreacted portion. Additionally, the present invention refers to the uses of said stable sodium and iron silicate solution.

Abstract: To provide a propellant which has sufficient propelling performance and of which a component to be sprayed imposes low environmental burden, a propellant composition and a sprayer. A propellant composition comprising a propellant containing 1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and a pressurizing agent, and a sprayer comprising the propellant composition, a container in which the propellant composition is contained, and a spray unit to spray the propellant composition to the outside of the container.

Abstract: A positive electrode material for lithium secondary batteries capable of easily doping vanadium oxide with molybdenum, and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The method of manufacturing a positive electrode material for lithium secondary batteries includes (a) reacting vanadium oxide with a water-soluble molybdenum-based compound in the presence of a solvent; and (b) thermally treating the reaction product of (a).

Abstract: An erosion resistant composition includes a granular material and a wax including oil in which a weight percent of the oil in the wax is between 0.01-15%. The granular material includes a sand and has a first resistance to flow prior to being coated with the wax. The wax at least partially coats a portion of the granular material to form the erosion resistant composition which has a second resistance to flow after coating that is greater than the first resistance to flow prior to coating. The erosion resistant composition may be used, for example, in golf course bunkers or other landscaping applications. Related methods of making the erosion resistant composition are also described in which the granular material is dried, the wax is heated, and the granular material is blended with the melted wax.

Abstract: A lithium-manganese composite oxide represented by formula (1): Li1+x[(FeyNi1?y)zMn1?z]1?xO2 (1) wherein x, y, and z satisfy the following: 0<x??, 0?y<1.0, and 0<z?0.6, and wherein the content ratio of Li to the total content of Fe, Ni, and Mn (Li/(Fe+Ni+Mn)) is 1.55 or less on a molar ratio basis, the lithium-manganese composite oxide containing a crystalline phase having a layered rock-salt structure. This composite oxide is a novel material made from less resource-constrained and cheaper elements, and exhibits a high specific capacity, excellent charge-and-discharge cycle characteristics, and a high discharge capacity at a high current density (excellent rate characteristics), when used in the positive electrode material for lithium-ion secondary batteries.