Abstract: In one or more embodiments, this application relates to tribotechnical additive and lubricant compositions based on self-assembled carbon nanoarchitectonics derived through nanoscale modifications of organosilane-functionalized nanocarbon with one or multiple combinations of organo-molybdenum, organo-boron, organo-sulfur, organo-phosphorus, and heterocyclic compounds. The novel lubricant is characterized by having a composition comprising (A) one or more types of the novel additive compositions, (B) Base oil//lubricant, and optionally (C) one or more additives selected from the group including antioxidants, dispersants, detergents, anti-wear additives, extreme pressure additives, friction modifiers, viscosity index modifiers, seal swell additives, defoamers, pour point depressants and corrosion/rust inhibitors.

Abstract: A softening agent includes: a component (A) which is a compound represented by formula (1); and a component (B) which is an alcohol with 6 or more carbons. R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrocarbon group with 6 or more and 24 or less carbons, with the proviso that at least one of R1 and R2 is a hydrocarbon group having a branch chain; A1O and A2O each independently represent an alkyleneoxy group with 2 or more and 4 or less carbons; x1 and x2 each independently represent an average number of added moles, which is a number of 0 or more and 10 or less; and M is a cation.

Abstract: The present invention describes a water-based metal working fluid comprising a base oil, an organic acid, optionally emulsifiers, a concentrate additive, water and a microbial growth control agent which comprises an aminopropanediol.

Abstract: A water-miscible functional fluid includes: a neutral photosensitizer having an isoalloxazine skeleton; and an antioxidant, wherein the antioxidant is a radical scavenger or a peroxide decomposer.

Abstract: An organometallic chemistry-based compound for preventing coke formation in a hydrocarbon fluid system. The organometallic chemistry-based compound includes a coordination complex that interrupts an autoxidative pathway of coke formation. A component and a system for mitigating coke formation during delivery or circulation of a hydrocarbon fluid. The component includes a contact surface configured to be in contact with the hydrocarbon fluid. The contact surface is functionalized with an inhibitor ligand to form an inhibitor ligand-functionalized surface. The inhibitor ligand-functionalized surface interrupts an autoxidative pathway of coke formation.

Abstract: This invention provides a preparation method of solid self-lubricating material with high temperature resistance, including steps described as follows: first, mixing polymer matrix resin and nano lubricating filler to compose a uniform raw material powders; then, placing the raw material powders in the cavity of hot-press die; keeping the temperature for 90-120 min at the first prepressing temperature, controlling the hot-pressing pressure under the third pre-loading pressure, and gradually increasing the temperature to the solid-phase molding temperature of the material; gradually reducing the temperature to the first preloading temperature after the solid-phase molding is completed; next, removing the pressure, finally, obtaining the solid self-lubricating material by naturally cooling to normal temperature and demoulding.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method includes forming a structure by printing an ink, the ink including a glass-forming material, and heat treating the formed structure for converting the glass-forming material to glass. According to another embodiment, an ink composition includes a glass-forming material and a solvent.

Abstract: A working fluid filled in a refrigerant circulation system comprising a compressor, a condenser, an expansion mechanism, an evaporator, and an accumulator, the working fluid comprising: a refrigerant; and a refrigerating machine oil, wherein the refrigerant comprises a hydrocarbon refrigerant having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, the refrigerating machine oil has a mixed aniline point of 20° C. or higher and 50° C. or lower and a viscosity index of 110 or more, an amount of the refrigerant dissolved in the working fluid is 40% by mass or less under conditions of a temperature of 80° C. and an absolute pressure of 2.8 MPa, and the refrigerating machine oil has a kinematic viscosity at ?10° C. of 200 mm2/s or more and 3000 mm2/s or less.

Abstract: A refrigerating machine oil containing a hydrocarbon base oil having a 90% distillation temperature of 270° C. or lower.

Abstract: An all-natural multi-purpose cleaner, lubricant, and protectant composition includes 70-75 percent by weight Ethanol; 5-10 percent by weight D-Limonene; 1-5 percent by weight Lard; less than 1 percent by weight Beeswax; and 10-15 percent by weight Avocado Oil.

Abstract: An all-natural multi-purpose cleaner, lubricant, and protectant composition includes 85-90 percent by weight Ethanol; 5-10 percent by weight D-Limonene: 1-5 percent by weight Lard; and less than 1 percent by weight Beeswax.

Abstract: A cleaning composition has reduced erodibility to members having plastic base materials, suitable dryability, and nonflammability. The cleaning composition contains components (A) and (B) below in a mass ratio between component (A) and component (B) of 85:15 to 55:45, and being hydrocarbon-based solvent-free: (A): cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; and (B): a fluorine-based solvent having a boiling point of 65° C. to 80° C. and a specific gravity of 1.55 to 1.65, excluding component (A).

Abstract: In various aspects, the present disclosure pertains to thermoformed webs that comprise polymer films having one or more thermoformed cavities contained therein, the polymer films comprising a polymer blend of amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (APET) and a copolyester that comprises (a) dicarboxylic acid residues (e.g., dicarboxylic acid residues that comprise terephthalic acid residues and, optionally, one or more additional dicarboxylic acid residues) and (b) diol residues (e.g., diol residues comprising ethylene glycol residues and, optionally, one or more additional diol monomer residues). Other aspects of the disclosure pertain to methods of forming such thermoformed webs, packaged products comprising such thermoformed webs, and methods of recycling such thermoformed webs.

Abstract: The present invention is an anti-staining agent containing, (a) a sulfosuccinic acid branched alkyl ester in which the branched alkyl group is a branched alkyl group with 8 or more and 13 or less carbons [hereinafter referred to as component (a)]. Further, the present invention is an anti-staining method including bringing a treatment liquid into contact with an object to be treated, the treatment liquid containing component (a).

Abstract: A base oil for a refrigerating machine oil, having cyclic saturates of 40% by mass or less and non-cyclic saturates of 60% by mass or more in saturates, a density at 15° C. of 0.805 g/cm3 or lower, and a normal paraffin content of 50% by mass or less.

Abstract: A composite ring includes a first region including a first polymeric material; a second region including a second polymeric material; and an interfacial region defining a compositional gradient between the first region and the second region; wherein a wear resistance of the first region is different from a wear resistance of the second region. A composite bearing includes a first layer including a first polymeric material and a first filler; a second layer disposed on the first layer, the second layer including a second polymeric material and a second filler; and an interfacial region defining a compositional gradient between the first layer and the second layer, wherein a wear resistance of the first layer is greater than a wear resistance of the second layer, and wherein a mechanical strength of the second layer is greater than a mechanical strength of the first layer.

Abstract: A new apparatus, system and method to purified produced water and removed valuable metals and minerals is described. The apparatus comprises a device for flowing produced water wellbore from a wellbore to the produced water purification apparatus; at least one device to remove heavy metals from the produced water; at least one brine removal device to remove brine from the produced water. The method comprises steps to use the apparatus and the system comprises a control panel that operates the at least one device for removing heavy metals and at least one sensor in a coordinated manner.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to lubricating oil compositions useful for automatic transmissions, and particularly transmission oils for automotive automatic transmissions in battery electrical vehicles (BEVs), hybrid vehicles (HVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs). The lubricant is free of metal compounds (e.g., Ca, Mo, or Zn) and demonstrates high volume resistivity, wear protection, and copper corrosion resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a solid biomass fuel, as well as a solid biomass fuel produced by said process. Additionally, the present invention relates to a combustion process comprising combusting said solid biomass fuel so as to produce energy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a desulfurization agent mixing system for fuel oil used in harbors, the system including: a fuel oil tank for storing fuel oil; a desulfurization agent tank for storing a desulfurization agent; a line mixer receiving and mixing the fuel oil and the desulfurization agent from the fuel oil tank and the desulfurization agent tank; a droplet atomization unit for forming droplets of a mixture of the fuel oil and the desulfurization agent, the mixture being generated by the line mixer; a magnetization unit for magnetizing the mixture in which the droplets are contained; a vortex reaction unit for turning the mixture of the fuel oil and the desulfurization agent, which is magnetized by the magnetization unit; a gas separation unit configured to separate gas contained in the fuel oil and the desulfurization agent mixture in the vortex reaction unit; a collision emulsion unit configured to cause the mixture of the fuel oil and the desulfurization agent from which the gas is separated by