Abstract: Compositions, processes, and methods are provided including, but not limited to, a composition including a plurality of clay nanoparticles, wherein each clay nanoparticle comprises an anionic component and a cationic component wherein the anionic component has the formula (I): [(Si8MgbLic)O20(OH)4]??(I) wherein 5.5<b?6, and wherein c>0 and b/c>12.

Abstract: Compositions, processes, and methods are provided including, but not limited to, a composition including a plurality of clay nanoparticles, wherein each clay nanoparticle comprises an anionic component and a cationic component wherein the anionic component has the formula (I): wherein 5.5<b?6, and wherein c>0 and b/c>12.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses an adjustable platform rail assembly. The adjustable platform rail assembly includes a lower rail assembly and an upper rail assembly. The lower rail assembly extends away from a platform of a mobile elevated work platform to define a passenger compartment therein. The upper rail assembly is coupled to the lower rail assembly and extends upwardly away from the lower rail assembly. The upper rail assembly includes a perimeter space assembly and a confined space assembly. The upper rail assembly is movable between (a) a first configuration in which the perimeter rail assembly and the confined space assembly are extended and the upper rail assembly surrounds the passenger compartment, and (b) a second configuration in which the perimeter rail assembly is collapsed, the confined space assembly is extended, and the upper rail assembly surrounds a subset of the passenger compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assembling a clay-nanoparticle gel suitable for loading with one or more molecule species such that they are spatially structured therein, and a method for forming a clay-nanoparticle gel comprising one or more spatially structured molecule species. The invention further relates to structured clay nanoparticle gel and their use, for example in treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer-clay composite material comprising clay nanoparticles and a polymer, and wherein (a) the polymer comprises phosphate and/or phosphonate ligands; or (b) the polymer-clay composite further comprises linker molecules comprising a phosphate or phosphonate ligand, wherein the linker molecules are arranged to be anchored to the polymer. The invention further relates to organoclays, BMP-clay composite material. Uses, treatments, and manufacturer of the material are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses an adjustable platform rail assembly. The adjustable platform rail assembly includes a lower rail assembly and an upper rail assembly. The lower rail assembly extends away from a platform of a mobile elevated work platform. The upper rail assembly is coupled to the lower rail assembly and extends upwardly away from the lower rail assembly to define a passenger compartment therein. The upper rail assembly is coupled to the lower rail assembly and is movable between a first position where the upper rail assembly defines an upper perimeter defined by a first length and a second position where the upper rail assembly defines an upper perimeter defined by a second length that is shorter than the first length.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer-clay composite material comprising clay nanoparticles and a polymer, and wherein (a) the polymer comprises phosphate and/or phosphonate ligands; or (b) the polymer-clay composite further comprises linker molecules comprising a phosphate or phosphonate ligand, wherein the linker molecules are arranged to be anchored to the polymer. The invention further relates to organoclays, BMP-clay composite material. Uses, treatments, and manufacturer of the material are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer-clay composite material comprising clay nanoparticles and a polymer, and wherein (a) the polymer comprises phosphate and/or phosphonate ligands; or (b) the polymer-clay composite further comprises linker molecules comprising a phosphate or phosphonate ligand, wherein the linker molecules are arranged to be anchored to the polymer. The invention further relates to organoclays, BMP-clay composite material. Uses, treatments, and manufacturer of the material are also provided.

Abstract: A microwave heating system is provided which heats air for a heated space in a heater. The heater includes two concentric enclosures which form an inner and an outer enclosure. The enclosures have an upper end and a lower end. A heating substrate is located in the inner enclosure. The heating substrate is mounted inside the enclosure. One magnetron for generating microwaves is mounted adjacent to the heating substrate in the outer enclosure. The magnetron is for directing microwaves into the heating substrate. An electrical distribution system is connected to the magnetron. Air is drawn from inside the heated space and is directed to the heater through an intake channel. The intake channel is in air communication with the inner enclosure and the outer enclosure. The air flows into the inner enclosure where the temperature of the air changes. The inner enclosure and the outer enclosure are in air communication with a return channel. The air then flows back to the heated space through a return channel.