Abstract: A planting system includes a seed flow controller coupled to a hopper and a spreader. The seed flow controller, hopper, and spreader are transported by an unmanned aerial vehicle to spread the seeds over a geography. The seed flow controller includes several rollers having apposed outer surfaces. The rollers also include fins that extend about respective roller axes such that the fins cross at discrete contact points as the rollers rotate. The interfacing rollers break up clumps of seed material stored in the hopper and controllably convey the seed material from the hopper to the spreader. The spreader has a spinning spreader plate that flings the seed material laterally outward to spread the seed material over the ground.

Abstract: Disclosed is a FRET based assay and related products. The assay employs molecular imprinted polymers having a very high affinity for their target.

Abstract: A planting system including a seed flow controller coupled to a hopper and a spreader, is described. The seed flow controller, hopper, and spreader are transported by an unmanned aerial vehicle to spread the seeds over a geography. The seed flow controller includes several rollers having apposed outer surfaces. The rollers also include fins that extend about respective roller axes such that the fins cross at discrete contact points as the rollers rotate. The interfacing rollers break up clumps of seed material stored in the hopper and controllably convey the seed material from the hopper to the spreader. The spreader has a spinning spreader plate that flings the seed material laterally outward to spread the seed material over the ground. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a FRET based assay and related products. The assay employs molecular imprinted polymers having a very high affinity for their target.

Abstract: Methods and processes for synthesizing high quality carbon single-walled nanotubes (SWNTs) are provided. A carbon precursor gas is contacted with a catalyst deposited on a support. The temperature and the duration of the reaction are varied to produce SWNTs with the ratio of G-band to D-band in Raman spectra (IG:ID) of about 5 to about 70.

Abstract: Methods and processes for determining the particle size distribution of metal catalysts are provides. Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID) magnetometer is used to evaluate the magnetic catalyst particle sizes dispersed in the support material. Dependence on variation of the metal/support material ratio, which defines the metal particle sizes, the catalyst can show paramagnetic, superparamagnetic, and ferromagnetic behaviors.

Abstract: Methods and processes for preparing supported metal catalysts are provided, where the supported metal catalysts can be used for the bulk synthesis of carbon nanotubes. The salts of the metal and the support are selected such that they are soluble in the same solvent. The catalyst can be prepared from the liquid phase through joint precipitation of the metal and the support material. The methods can be used to increase the metal load on the support. Use of the catalysts increases the yield of the carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: Method and processes for synthesizing single-wall carbon nanotubes is provided. A carbon precursor gas is contacted with metal deposited on a support material. The metal catalysts are preferably nanoparticles having diameters less than about 50 nm. The reaction temperature is selected such that it is near the eutectic point of the mixture of metal catalyst particles and carbon.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical and cosmetical compositions comprising a chelating and a sequestering agent, and optionally containing further ingredients. Use of such compositions to make water more compatible with the skin. Use of such compositions to prevent or treat skin conditions such as eczema, irritation and skin dryness.

Abstract: The procedure consists of the catalytic thermal decomposition of a carbamate in the presence of natural or synthetic carbamates as catalysts. Isocyanates with high yields and high reaction speeds are formed selectively.

Abstract: A user adaptable absorbent article having a symmetrical silhouette with a first end and a second end, wherein the second end being in opposite relation to the first end, and a first longitudinally extending edge opposed to a second longitudinally extending edge, the longitudinally extending edges connecting the first end and the second end; a layered portion having an absorbent core with an asymmetric shape and a backsheet; and means for folding a portion of the absorbent article located either from or between at least one of the longitudinally extending edges and at least one of the ends, wherein the fold avoids the absorbent core.

Abstract: A user adaptable absorbent article having a symmetrical silhouette with a first end and a second end, wherein the second end being in opposite relation to the first end, and a first longitudinally extending edge opposed to a second longitudinally extending edge, the longitudinally extending edges connecting the first end and the second end; a layered portion having an absorbent core with an asymmetric shape and a backsheet; and means for folding a portion of the absorbent article located either from or between at least one of the longitudinally extending edges and at least one of the ends, wherein the fold avoids the absorbent core.

Abstract: The procedure consists of the catalytic thermal decomposition of a carbamate in the presence of natural or synthetic carbamates as catalysts. Isocyanates with high yields and high reaction speeds are formed selectively.