Abstract: Disclosed herein are supersonic separation systems that can be used for the removal of CO2 from a mixed gas stream. Also disclosed are methods for the separation and subsequent collection of solidified CO2 from a gas stream.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are supersonic separation systems that can be used for the removal of CO2 from a mixed gas stream. Also disclosed are methods for the separation and subsequent collection of solidified CO2 from a gas stream.

Abstract: Adaptive structures, systems incorporating such adaptive structures and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an adaptive structure is provided that includes a first structure and at least one microstructure associated with the first structure. The at least one microstructure may include a microscale beam configured to be displaced relative to the first structure upon the adaptive structure being exposed to a specified temperature. The beam may be formed for example, of a metallic material, of multiple different metallic materials, or of a shape memory alloy. In one embodiment, a plurality of the adaptive structures may be associated with micropores of a skin panel. The adaptive structures may be utilized to control the flow rate of a coolant or other fluid through the micropores responsive to a sensed environmental parameter such as, for example, temperature.

Abstract: A cooling system for a high-speed vehicle may comprise a combustor wall at least partially enclosing a combustor and which is cooled using a coolant circulating in a Brayton cycle. The heated coolant may be expanded in a turbine, transfer heat to a fuel within a heat exchanger, and be compressed by a compressor before returning to the combustor wall. The combustor wall may be capable of withstanding high temperatures, higher than the temperature at which fuel coking may take place. Heat transfer takes place between the coolant and the combustor wall, and between the coolant and the fuel. A method of cooling an engine for a high-speed vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: Adaptive structures, systems incorporating such adaptive structures and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an adaptive structure is provided that includes a first structure and at least one microstructure associated with the first structure. The at least one microstructure may include a microscale beam configured to be displaced relative to the first structure upon the adaptive structure being exposed to a specified temperature. The beam may be formed for example, of a metallic material, of multiple different metallic materials, or of a shape memory alloy. In one embodiment, a plurality of the adaptive structures may be associated with micropores of a skin panel. The adaptive structures may be utilized to control the flow rate of a coolant or other fluid through the micropores responsive to a sensed environmental parameter such as, for example, temperature.

Abstract: Adaptive structures, systems incorporating such adaptive structures and related methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an adaptive structure is provided which includes a first structure and at least one microstructure associated with the first structure. The at least one microstructure may include a microscale beam configured to be displaced relative to the first structure upon the adaptive structure being exposed to a specified temperature. The beam may be formed for example, of a metallic material, of multiple different metallic materials, or of a shape memory alloy. In one embodiment, a plurality of the adaptive structures may be associated with micropores of a skin panel. The adaptive structures may be utilized to control the flow rate of a coolant or other fluid through the micropores responsive to a sensed environmental parameter such as, for example, temperature.

Abstract: A cooling system for a high-speed vehicle may comprise a combustor wall at least partially enclosing a combuster and which is cooled using a coolant circulating in a Brayton cycle. The heated coolant may be expanded in a turbine, transfer heat to a fuel within a heat exchanger, and be compressed by a compressor before returning to the combustor wall. The combustor wall may be capable of withstanding high temperatures, higher than the temperature at which fuel coking may take place. Heat transfer takes place between the coolant and the combustor wall, and between the coolant and the fuel. A method of cooling an engine for a high-speed vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: A transfer resistant cosmetic composition comprising:a) 1-70% volatile solventb) 0.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising 0.1-20% of an atactic polypropylene having 50-100% atactic content, 0.1-15% crystallinity, and a molecular weight of 1,000-10,000.

Abstract: A long wearing nail enamel topcoat and a method for doubling the wear of nail enamel using the topcoat of the invention.

Abstract: Nail enamels containing a plasticizer component comprising one or more selected diesters or triesters, exhibit improved properties on wearing.

Abstract: Nail enamels containing a plasticizer component comprising one or more selected diesters or triesters, exhibit improved properties on wearing.

Abstract: A stick shaped lipstick composition which comprises a higher loading of cosmetic powders than those available in prior art compositions is disclosed. The composition includes between about 10% and about 65% of at least one cosmetic powder. At least one low viscosity liquid carboxylic acid ester, present in a concentration of between about 10% and about 65%, is also included. A third component of the composition is at least one high viscosity surface oil included in an amount of between about 1% and about 18%. The composition additionally comprises between about 2% and about 15% of at least one plasticizing agent. All of the above mentioned percentages are by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. The high concentration of cosmetic powder provides a unique finish, texture and feel lipstick heretofore unavailable in convenient stick shape.

Abstract: Nail enamels containing a plasticizer component comprising one or more selected diesters or triesters, exhibit improved properties on wearing.

Abstract: Nail enamels containing a plasticizer component comprising one or more selected diesters or triesters, exhibit improved properties on wearing.

Abstract: A nail cleansing composition useful for removing stains from human nails, nail stain removing kits, and a method for removing stains from nails using the composition of the invention.

Abstract: A single phase emulsion nail enamel for coating and hydrating human nails as well as a method for coating and hydrating human nails with the composition of the invention.

Abstract: Nail enamels containing a plasticizer component comprising one or more selected diesters or triesters, exhibit improved properties on wearing.

Abstract: Pigmented nail enamels in which the pigment is coated with an organo-polysiloxane exhibit greatly reduced settling and migration of the pigment.