Abstract: A treated fabric for grain storage includes plural jute fibers woven together to form a fabric, the plural jute fibers having a smooth external surface; first rough regions formed into the external surface of a jute fiber of the plural jute fibers; second rough regions formed into the external surface of the jute fiber; and a paraffin wax layer located over the external surface of the jute fiber, the first rough regions, and the second rough regions. The first rough regions originate from a different substance than the second rough regions, and the second rough regions are deeper than the first rough regions.

Abstract: A perfluorocarbon-free membrane composed of a non-perfluorocarbon material having a first side and a second side opposite of the first side. The perfluorocarbon-free membrane also includes a plurality of pores, each having an inlet and outlet and each passing through the non-perfluorocarbon material so that each pore provides fluidic communication between the first and second sides of the non-perfluorocarbon material. A portion of the non-perfluorocarbon material extends over the inlet and outlet of each the plurality of pores so that a cross-sectional area of the inlets and outlets in a direction of the extension of the non-perfluorocarbon material is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the respective pore in the direction of the extension of the non-perfluorocarbon material. The perfluorocarbon-free membrane does not include a hydrophobic perfluorocarbon coating.

Abstract: Systems and methods thereof, of generating a unique identification code for an industrial commodity. The method includes receiving a user query indicative of at least one constructional and operational characteristic of the commodity, inspecting the user query to determine whether the user query is complete for identification of the commodity, updating the user query based on the inspection, identifying at least one attribute of the commodity from the updated user query, based on a list of predefined attributes of the commodity, mapping the at least one attribute to at least one of predefined attribute types, predefined regional standards, predefined commodity rules, and predefined commodity types, and generating the unique identification code for the commodity, based on the mapping. The predefined attribute types may be a predefined commodity group and a predefined commodity part.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods relating to functionalized sands or soils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for protecting surfaces of components against cavitation erosion and components provided with such cavitation protection surfaces, wherein in the surface a plurality of microcavities is provided which entrap gas such as air; the gas, air, entrapped inside the microcavities expands in the vicinity of cavitation bubbles, forming a gas cushion layer that directs cavitation jets away from the surface, thereby protecting the surface against cavitation erosion; the cavitation having a reentrant or double reentrant inlet design with typical T-shape and T-shape profile

Abstract: Functionalized material, methods of producing the functionalized material, and use thereof for separation processes such as for separating and extracting a dissolved organic foulant, charged contaminant or oily matter or any combination thereof from water (e.g., produced water), are provided. The method of making the functionalized material, can include: a) providing a mineral material; b) providing an alkyl chain and/or a perfluorinated species, the alkyl chain or perfluorinated species selected to dissolve organic foulants, charged contaminants or oily matter from water or any combination thereof; c) hydroxylating the material via a concentrated acid solution or a basic solution; and d) grafting the alkyl chain and/or the perfluorinated species onto the material via a silanation reaction.

Abstract: A plasma polymerization apparatus is provided for forming a polymerization coating on an inner surface of an object. The plasma polymerization apparatus comprises a chamber, a gas supply, a monomer source, a first electrode, a second electrode, a power source, and a metal foil. The gas supply is connected to the chamber for filling the chamber with a working gas. The monomer source is connected to the chamber for providing a vaporized monomer material into the chamber. The first electrode is located at a first side of the chamber. The second electrode is located at a second side of the chamber. The power source is electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode for generating plasma. The metal foil is wrapped around an outer surface of the object and placed between the first electrode and the second electrode. A plasma polymerization method is also provided.

Abstract: A plasma polymerization apparatus is provided for forming a polymerization coating on an inner surface of an object. The plasma polymerization apparatus comprises a chamber, a gas supply, a monomer source, a first electrode, a second electrode, a power source, and a metal foil. The gas supply is connected to the chamber for filling the chamber with a working gas. The monomer source is connected to the chamber for providing a vaporized monomer material into the chamber. The first electrode is located at a first side of the chamber. The second electrode is located at a second side of the chamber. The power source is electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode for generating plasma. The metal foil is wrapped around an outer surface of the object and placed between the first electrode and the second electrode. A plasma polymerization method is also provided.

Abstract: A perfluorocarbon-free membrane composed of a non-perfluorocarbon material having a first side and a second side opposite of the first side. The perfluorocarbon-free membrane also includes a plurality of pores, each having an inlet and outlet and each passing through the non-perfluorocarbon material so that each pore provides fluidic communication between the first and second sides of the non-perfluorocarbon material. A portion of the non-perfluorocarbon material extends over the inlet and outlet of each the plurality of pores so that a cross-sectional area of the inlets and outlets in a direction of the extension of the non-perfluorocarbon material is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the respective pore in the direction of the extension of the non-perfluorocarbon material. The perfluorocarbon-free membrane does not include a hydrophobic perfluorocarbon coating.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods relating to functionalized sands or soils.

Abstract: A sensor system includes a vessel and a first electrode arranged on an exterior of the vessel. The first electrode, which includes iridium oxide, is electrochemically formed on an adhesive layer which is arranged on the exterior of the vessel. An electrolyte is arranged within the vessel. A second electrode is in contact with the electrolyte in the vessel. An opening is at a bottom of the vessel. The opening is configured to allow the electrolyte to contact the second electrode.

Abstract: Technologies are generally provided for a pill dispensing device to track removal of a pill from a pill package. The device may include circuits printed/embedded on a composite sheet configured to be locally or completely flexible/stretchable with a multitude of slits corresponding to locations of pill containing cavities of the pill package. Composite sheet may include embedded rigid sections and be flexible near the slits. Additionally, top and/or bottom plates may further provide structural rigidity to achieve desired flexible behavior of the composite sheet. Electronic circuits printed/embedded on or in the composite sheet may detect removal of a pill from the pill package through the slits. Slits may include electrical contacts configured to switch a circuit corresponding to each slit between an active and an inactive state. Upon removal of the pill, the contacts may separate or touch each other, opening or closing the circuit corresponding to the expanded slit.

Abstract: Functionalized material, methods of producing the functionalized material, and use thereof for separation processes such as but not limited to use for separating and extracting a dissolved organic foulant, charged contaminant or oily matter or any combination thereof from water, such as produced water, are provided. In an embodiment, the functionalized material is a mineral material, such as mica, silica (e.g. an SiO2 microsphere) or a metal oxide, and the outer surface of the material is functionalized with an alkyl chain or a perfluorinated species.

Abstract: The present technology provides dynamic security code systems and method for their creation and use. The systems include a base layer including a first pattern and a sublimating compound layer including a plurality of materials selectively covering the base layer. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of materials is configured to sublimate at respective sublimation rates. The system further includes a shielding layer configured to shield the base layer and the sublimating compound layer to form a security code. The shielding layer can be configured to control a diffusion rate of the plurality of materials through the shielding layer such that the security code is changed.

Abstract: A pressure detection tablet is disclosed. The tablet is a capsule including a dye encapsulated within an inner coating, in which the inner coating is configured to rupture at a pressure equal to or greater than a pressure threshold. The tablet further includes an outer coating surrounding the capsule, in which the outer coating is configured to provide delivery of the capsule to a targeted site. The dye may be a non-metabolized, water soluble dye, such that a ruptured capsule releases the dye which can be visually detected in the urine. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a method of making the tablet, using the tablet to detect peak pressure in the colon and reducing the risk of developing a colonic disorder.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a medical device is disclosed that includes an end plate. The end plate includes a fixation portion configured to attach to a proximal bone segment. The end plate further includes a second portion including an opening configured to receive a medical device. The apparatus further includes a tightening head shaped for selective placement within the opening. The tightening head is further configured for engagement with the medical device.

Abstract: A pressure detection tablet is disclosed. The tablet is a capsule including a dye encapsulated within an inner coating, in which the inner coating is configured to rupture at a pressure equal to or greater than a pressure threshold. The tablet further includes an outer coating surrounding the capsule, in which the outer coating is configured to provide delivery of the capsule to a targeted site. The dye may be a non-metabolized, water soluble dye, such that a ruptured capsule releases the dye which can be visually detected in the urine. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a method of making the tablet, using the tablet to detect peak pressure in the colon and reducing the risk of developing a colonic disorder.

Abstract: A pressure detection tablet is disclosed. The tablet is a capsule including a dye encapsulated within an inner coating, in which the inner coating is configured to rupture at a pressure equal to or greater than a pressure threshold. The tablet further includes an outer coating surrounding the capsule, in which the outer coating is configured to provide delivery of the capsule to a targeted site. The dye may be a non-metabolized, water soluble dye, such that a ruptured capsule releases the dye which can be visually detected in the urine. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a method of making the tablet, using the tablet to detect peak pressure in the colon and reducing the risk of developing a colonic disorder.

Abstract: Technologies are generally provided for a pill dispensing device to track removal of a pill from a pill package. The device may include circuits printed/embedded on a composite sheet configured to be locally or completely flexible/stretchable with a multitude of slits corresponding to locations of pill containing cavities of the pill package. Composite sheet may include embedded rigid sections and be flexible near the slits. Additionally, top and/or bottom plates may further provide structural rigidity to achieve desired flexible behavior of the composite sheet. Electronic circuits printed/embedded on or in the composite sheet may detect removal of a pill from the pill package through the slits. Slits may include electrical contacts configured to switch a circuit corresponding to each slit between an active and an inactive state. Upon removal of the pill, the contacts may separate or touch each other, opening or closing the circuit corresponding to the expanded slit.

Abstract: A pressure detection tablet is disclosed. The tablet is a capsule including a dye encapsulated within an inner coating, in which the inner coating is configured to rupture at a pressure equal to or greater than a pressure threshold. The tablet further includes an outer coating surrounding the capsule, in which the outer coating is configured to provide delivery of the capsule to a targeted site. The dye may be a non-metabolized, water soluble dye, such that a ruptured capsule releases the dye which can be visually detected in the urine. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a method of making the tablet, using the tablet to detect peak pressure in the colon and reducing the risk of developing a colonic disorder.