Abstract: A coated particulate composition includes a vitreous polyphosphate glass particulate and a coating on at least a portion of the surface of the particulate, the coating comprising a water-insoluble polymer or a water-insoluble particulate, wherein the coating weight is about 0.01 wt % to 90 wt % of the mass of the coated particulate. The particulates provide long-term scale inhibition downhole in subterranean reservoirs where temperatures exceed 70° C.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of preparation and use for controlled release scale inhibitors used in hydraulic fracturing operations in oil and gas wells. The controlled release scale inhibitors comprise modified polyphosphate glasses having predetermined dissolution rates for controlled release of chemical inhibitors in induced hydraulic fractures in hydraulic fracturing treatment of oil and/or gas wells.

Abstract: A coated particulate composition includes a vitreous polyphosphate glass particulate and a coating on at least a portion of the surface of the particulate, the coating comprising a water-insoluble polymer or a water-insoluble particulate, wherein the coating weight is about 0.01 wt % to 90 wt % of the mass of the coated particulate. The particulates provide long-term scale inhibition downhole in subterranean reservoirs where temperatures exceed 70° C.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of preparation and use for controlled release scale inhibitors used in hydraulic fracturing operations in oil and gas wells. The controlled release scale inhibitors comprise modified polyphosphate glasses having predetermined dissolution rates for controlled release of chemical inhibitors in induced hydraulic fractures in hydraulic fracturing treatment of oil and/or gas wells.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to catalytically active carbocatalysts, e.g., a graphene oxide or graphite oxide catalyst suitable for use in production of propene.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to catalytically active carbocatalysts, e.g., a graphene oxide or graphite oxide catalyst suitable for use in a variety of high value chemical transformations.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel processes for synthesis of polymers and/or polymer composites.

Abstract: A carbocatalyst for use in oxidation and polymerization reactions includes particles having a carbon and oxygen-containing material, such as catalytically-active graphene oxide and/or catalytically-active graphite oxide. In some cases, the particles are disposed on a solid support formed of a carbon-containing material, such as graphene or graphite, or a non-carbon containing material, such as a metallic or insulating material.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to catalytically active carbocatalysts, e.g., a graphene oxide or graphite oxide catalyst suitable for use in a variety of chemical transformations. In one embodiment, it relates to a method of catalyzing a chemical reaction of an organic molecule by reacting the organic molecule in the presence of a sufficient amount of graphene oxide or graphite oxide for a time and at a temperature sufficient to allow catalysis of a chemical reaction. According to other embodiments, the reaction may be an oxidation reaction, a hydration reaction, a dehydrogenation reaction, a condensation reaction, or a polymerization reaction. Some reactions may include auto-tandem reactions. The disclosure further provides reaction mixtures containing an organic molecule and graphene oxide or graphite oxide in an amount sufficient to catalyze a reaction of the organic molecule.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and compositions for liquid separation and water purification. The present invention includes a purification membrane having a polymer matrix purification membrane that has been treated with hydroquinone, catechol, and/or dopamine coated membrane with a high water flux.

Abstract: One embodiment of the current disclosure provides an ultracapacitor including at least one graphene-based electrode, an electrolyte containing an ionic liquid, and a dielectric separator dividing the ultracapacitor into two chambers, each chamber containing an electrode and a portion of the electrolyte. In another embodiment, the graphene has been expanded by exposure to microwave radiation then chemically activated. Another embodiment of the current disclosure provides an electrochemical energy storage device containing such an ultracapacitor. Still other embodiments of the disclosure relate to ionic liquids, some of which may be suitable for use in an ultracapacitor, methods of synthesizing such liquids, and methods of designing such liquids. Further embodiments relate to methods of using ultracapacitors, for example in automobiles, power grids, high-temperature applications, and other applications.