Abstract: Provided are microcapsules containing a solid core including at least one essential oil mixed with a porous solid material, where this solid core is coated by at least one layer of a polyurea film and/or a polyurethane film or an amphipathic shell composed of a multivalent salt form of at least one alkanoic acid. Further provided are compositions including these microcapsules, and uses thereof in a variety of agricultural and environmental applications.

Abstract: Nano-sized particles are provided comprising at least one multi-headed amphiphilic compound, in which at least one headgroup of said multi-headed amphiphilic compound is selectively cleavable or contains a selectively cleavable group, and at least one biologically active agent, which is both encapsulated within the nano-particle and non-covalently associated thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides anion exchange membranes, processes for producing same and uses thereof. The anion exchange membranes according to embodiments of the present invention achieve a desirable combination of low resistance, high permselectivity and low degree of dimensional swelling. Anion exchange membranes according to embodiments of the present invention are also cost effective.

Abstract: Bolaamphiphilic compounds are provided according to formula I: where HG1, HG2 and L1 are as defined herein. Provided bolaamphilphilic compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for delivering GDNF or NGF into animal or human brain.

Abstract: The present invention provides anion exchange membranes, processes for producing same and uses thereof. The anion exchange membranes according to embodiments of the present invention achieve a desirable combination of low resistance, high permselectivity and low degree of dimensional swelling. Anion exchange membranes according to embodiments of the present invention are also cost effective.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of microencapsulated essential oils or a formulation thereof for various non-agricultural applications.

Abstract: There is provided a membrane module comprising a membrane package comprising at least two membrane sleeves, wherein the membrane package is configured to allow essentially free flow of a first stream inside the sleeves and essentially free flow of a second stream between each two adjacent sleeves, and a frame, configured to support the membrane package, such that part of each of four surfaces of the membrane package is affixed to predetermined areas in the frame, forming a module having separate spaces configured to facilitate separate flows of the first stream and the second stream through the membrane package. The invention further provides a multi-modular stack, comprising at least two membrane modules and at least one membrane, wherein the first stream is fully enclosed inside each module and the second stream flows through all the modules.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of microencapsulated essential oils or a formulation thereof for various non-agricultural applications.

Abstract: A “green” agricultural formulation including at least one encapsulated volatile essential oil and a non-volatile vehicle in which the at least one encapsulated volatile essential oil is carried.

Abstract: Bolaamphiphilic compounds are provided according to formula I: HG2-L1-HG1 ??I where HG1, HG2 and L1 are as defined herein. Provided bolaamphilphilic compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for delivering biologically active drugs into animal or human brain.

Abstract: Disclosed are membranes suitable for use as separators in electrochemical cells as well as electrochemical cells, where the membranes are configured to substantially reduce the passage of multivalent ions therethrough without substantially reducing the permeability of the membranes to lithium ions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of essential oil microcapsules including dissolving a di- or polyisocyanate into an essential oil, emulsifying the resulting mixture in an aqueous solution containing a di- or polyamine, and or a di or polyhydroxy compound to effect encapsulation of the essential oil through interfacial polymerization, whereby there is formed a polyurea and/or polyurethane film around the essential oil droplets which film enhances the stability of the essential oil, reduces its evaporation rate and controls its release rate when applied to a substrate.

Abstract: Bolaamphiphilic compounds are provided according to formula I: HG2 -L1-HG1 ??I where HG1, HG2 and L1 are as defined herein. Provided bolaamphilphilic compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for delivering siRNA into animal or human cell.

Abstract: Bolaamphiphilic compounds are provided according to formula I: HG2-L1-HG1??I where HG1, HG2 and L1 are as defined herein. Provided bolaamphiphilic compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for delivering imaging agents into animal or human brain.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a novel “green” agricultural formulation comprising at least one encapsulated volatile essential oil and a non-volatile vehicle in which said at least one encapsulated volatile essential oil is carried.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of essential oil microcapsules comprising dissolving a di- or polyisocyanate into an essential oil, emulsifying the resulting mixture in an aqueous solution containing a di- or polyamine, and or a di or polyhydroxy compound to effect encapsulation of said essential oil through interfacial polymerization, whereby there is formed a polyurea and/or polyurethane film around the essential oil droplets which film enhances the stability of said essential oil, reduces its evaporation rate and controls its release rate when applied to a substrate.

Abstract: A package and system for holding and transporting small living beings, particularly, insects such as honeybees and the like, configurable in a robust, sturdy three-dimensional shape for handling and transport by mail and commercial carriers, which prevents stinging from within the package, allows escape of smaller accompanying insects such as hive beetles, is interlocking with others of the packages and strong enough to support other packages and items thereon; that provides for air flow through and about the package for heat dissipation for proper honeybee environment; that accommodates food and separately carrying a queen bee; and that can be easily and quickly broken down into a non-operational, generally flat configuration for initial sale, transport, and storage.

Abstract: Bolaamphiphilic compounds are provided according to formula I: HG2-L1-HG1??I where HG1, HG2 and L1 are as defined herein. Provided bolaamphilphilic compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for delivering GDNF or NGF into animal or human brain.

Abstract: Bolaamphiphilic compounds are provided according to formula I: HG2-L1-HG1??I where HG1, HG2 and L1 are as defined herein. Provided bolaamphiphilic compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for delivering HIV active drugs into animal or human brain.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of microencapsulated essential oils or a formulation thereof for various non-agricultural applications.