Abstract: A computer-implemented method for authenticating user activity based on biometric data includes receiving a transaction request; determining that the transaction request is associated with a potentially fraudulent transaction; communicating a transaction response, the transaction response including instructions to resend the transaction request after a predetermined time period; before the predetermined time period elapses, communicating an identification confirmation request and receiving an identification confirmation response including biometric data from a computing device; after the predetermined time period elapses, receiving the resent transaction request; based on receiving the resent transaction request, determining an authorization decision based at least partially on the biometric data; and based on the resent transaction request, communicating a second transaction response including the authorization decision. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for authenticating user activity based on biometric data includes receiving a transaction request; determining that the transaction request is associated with a potentially fraudulent transaction; communicating a transaction response, the transaction response including instructions to resend the transaction request after a predetermined time period; before the predetermined time period elapses, communicating an identification confirmation request and receiving an identification confirmation response including biometric data from a computing device; after the predetermined time period elapses, receiving the resent transaction request; based on receiving the resent transaction request, determining an authorization decision based at least partially on the biometric data; and based on the resent transaction request, communicating a second transaction response including the authorization decision. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for authenticating user activity based on biometric data includes receiving a transaction request; determining that the transaction request is associated with a potentially fraudulent transaction; communicating a transaction response, the transaction response including instructions to resend the transaction request after a predetermined time period; before the predetermined time period elapses, communicating an identification confirmation request and receiving an identification confirmation response including biometric data from a computing device; after the predetermined time period elapses, receiving the resent transaction request; based on receiving the resent transaction request, determining an authorization decision based at least partially on the biometric data; and based on the resent transaction request, communicating a second transaction response including the authorization decision. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for authenticating user activity based on biometric data includes receiving a transaction request; determining that the transaction request is associated with a potentially fraudulent transaction; communicating a transaction response, the transaction response including instructions to resend the transaction request after a predetermined time period; before the predetermined time period elapses, communicating an identification confirmation request and receiving an identification confirmation response including biometric data from a computing device; after the predetermined time period elapses, receiving the resent transaction request; based on receiving the resent transaction request, determining an authorization decision based at least partially on the biometric data; and based on the resent transaction request, communicating a second transaction response including the authorization decision. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and a product made by treating a sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed, e.g., heavy crude asphaltene reduction is disposed herein. The method comprises the steps of: mixing the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed with a hydrogen donor solvent and an addled silica to form a mixture and oxidizing the sulfur in the mixture at a temperature between 50° C. and 210° C. wherein the oxidation lowers the amount sulfur in the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed by at least 90%.

Abstract: Photovoltaic devices and methods of making the same, are disclosed herein. The cell comprises a photovoltaic device that comprises a first electrically conductive layer comprising a photo-sensitized electrode; at least one photoelectrochemical layer comprising metal-oxide particles, an electrolyte solution comprising at least one asphaltene fraction, wherein the metal-oxide particles are optionally dispersed in a surfactant; and a second electrically conductive layer comprising a counter-electrode, wherein the second electrically conductive layer comprises one or more conductive elements comprising carbon, graphite, soot, carbon allotropes or any combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention concerns two sets of mini- and micro-satellite molecular markers, and the use thereof to study the genetic diversity and/or identify the genotypes of date palms. The invention also concerns method for identifying date palm cultivars using these sets of molecular markers, and kits for implementing these methods.

Abstract: A method and a product made by treating a sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed, e.g., heavy crude asphaltene reduction is disposed herein. The method comprises the steps of: mixing the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed with a hydrogen donor solvent and an addled silica to form a mixture and oxidizing the sulfur in the mixture at a temperature between 50° C. and 210° C. wherein the oxidation lowers the amount sulfur in the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed by at least 90%.

Abstract: A method and a product made by treating a sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed, e.g., heavy crude asphaltene reduction is disclosed herein. The method comprises the steps of: mixing the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed with a hydrogen donor solvent and an acidified silica to form a mixture and oxidizing the sulfur in the mixture at a temperature between 50° C. and 210° C., wherein the oxidation lowers the amount sulfur in the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed by at least 90%.

Abstract: Photovoltaic devices and methods of making the same, are disclosed herein. The cell comprises a photovoltaic device that comprises a first electrically conductive layer comprising a photo-sensitized electrode; at least one photoelectrochemical layer comprising metal-oxide particles, an electrolyte solution comprising at least one asphaltene fraction, wherein the metal-oxide particles are optionally dispersed in a surfactant; and a second electrically conductive layer comprising a counter-electrode, wherein the second electrically conductive layer comprises one or more conductive elements comprising carbon, graphite, soot, carbon allotropes or any combinations thereof.

Abstract: Photovoltaic devices and methods of making the same are disclosed herein. The cell comprises: a first electrically conductive layer; at least one photoelectrochemical layer comprising metal-oxide particles, an electrolyte solution, an asphaltene dye, and a second electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: A method and a product made by treating a sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed, e.g., heavy crude asphaltene reduction is disclosed herein. The method comprises the steps of: mixing the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed with a hydrogen donor solvent and an acidified silica to form a mixture and oxidizing the sulfur in the mixture at a temperature between 50° C. and 210° C., wherein the oxidation lowers the amount sulfur in the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed by at least 90%.

Abstract: A method and a product made by treating a sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed, e.g., heavy crude asphaltene reduction is disclosed herein. The method comprises the steps of: mixing the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed with a hydrogen donor solvent and an acidified silica to form a mixture and oxidizing the sulfur in the mixture at a temperature between 50° C. and 210° C., wherein the oxidation lowers the amount sulfur in the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed by at least 90%.

Abstract: Photovoltaic devices and methods of making the same, are disclosed herein. The cell comprises: a first electrically conductive layer; at least one photoelectrochemical layer comprising metal-oxide particles, an electrolyte solution, an asphaltene dye, and a second electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: Photovoltaic devices and methods of making the same, are disclosed herein. The cell comprises: a first electrically conductive layer; at least one photoelectrochemical layer comprising metal-oxide particles, an electrolyte solution, an asphaltene dye, and a second electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: A method and a product made by treating a sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed, e.g., heavy crude asphaltene reduction is disclosed herein. The method comprises the steps of: mixing the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed with a hydrogen donor solvent and an acidified silica to form a mixture and oxidizing the sulfur in the mixture at a temperature between 50° C. and 210° C., wherein the oxidation lowers the amount sulfur in the sulfur-containing hydrocarbon heavy feed by at least 90%.