Abstract: A MOF formulation for protection against chemical warfare agents (CWAs) comprising 80-90% UiO-66-NH2 by weight and 10-20 MOF-808 by weight. Also, a polymer-encapsulated catalyst comprising the MOF formulation in a polymer or hydrocolloid bead having a diameter of 100-800 ?m, wherein the polymer-encapsulated catalyst comprises 70-85% MOF formulation by weight and 15-30% polymer by weight. Also, a method for encapsulating a catalyst with a polymer for protection against chemical warfare agents comprising the steps: generating a catalyst, wherein the catalyst absorbs and neutralizes toxic materials; dispersing the catalyst in a hydrocolloid solution, thereby forming a catalyst-hydrocolloid slurry; and, spraying the catalyst-hydrocolloid slurry through a spraying nozzle and into a gelling solution comprising a gelling agent.

Abstract: A carbon-carbon composite sorbent form removing carbon dioxide from a gaseous material includes a base material including a porous carbon material including pores having an average diameter within a range of from about 2 nm to about 50 nm, and an adsorption material on surfaces of the base material and surfaces defining the pores, the adsorption material having a different material composition than the base material. The adsorption material has a higher nitrogen content than the base material and includes greater than about 2.0 atomic percent nitrogen exclusive of hydrogen in the adsorption material. Related methods of forming the carbon-carbon composite sorbents and additional carbon-carbon composite sorbents are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming a mesoporous carbon sorbent for removal of carbon dioxide from a gaseous material includes mixing, polymerizing, and pyrolyzing materials. The method includes mixing a nitrogen-containing material with a hydroxylated benzene and an aldehyde in a solvent. The method includes polymerizing the hydroxylated benzene and the aldehyde to form a porous polymer including the nitrogen-containing material. The method includes pyrolyzing the porous polymer to for a mesoporous carbon sorbent having an average pore width greater than about 3 nm.

Abstract: A hybrid process, comprising of a metal oxide catalyst and an advanced sorbent is for removing mercaptans, COS, CS2 and other complex sulfide/disulfide compounds from natural gas, natural gas liquids, and CO2 rich gas streams. A dedicated catalyst bed is used to dimerize the mercaptans into their respective disulfides. The removal of dimerized compounds is easily achieved over low-cost high surface area adsorbents. The catalyst has the desired surface functionalization to promote the reaction either in the presence of high concentrations of water or in dry gas streams. A low-cost mesoporous carbon adsorbent may be used to remove the heavy disulfide species with high capacity and removal efficiency. The pore size of the sorbent may be optimized to accommodate large species.

Abstract: A mesoporous carbon sorbent for removal of carbon dioxide from a gaseous material includes a BJH average pore width greater than about 3 nm, and a selectivity of carbon dioxide to nitrogen greater than about 20.00 at about 30° C., a partial pressure of carbon dioxide of about 114 mmHg, and a partial pressure of nitrogen of about 646 mmHg. Related mesoporous carbon sorbents, and methods of forming the carbon sorbents are also disclosed.

Abstract: A carbon-carbon composite sorbent form removing carbon dioxide from a gaseous material includes a base material including a porous carbon material including pores having an average diameter within a range of from about 2 nm to about 50 nm, and an adsorption material on surfaces of the base material and surfaces defining the pores, the adsorption material having a different material composition than the base material. The adsorption material has a higher nitrogen content than the base material and includes greater than about 2.0 atomic percent nitrogen exclusive of hydrogen in the adsorption material. Related methods of forming the carbon-carbon composite sorbents and additional carbon-carbon composite sorbents are disclosed.

Abstract: A mesoporous carbon sorbent for removal of carbon dioxide from a gaseous material includes a BJH average pore width greater than about 3 nm, and a selectivity of carbon dioxide to nitrogen greater than about 20.00 at about 30° C., a partial pressure of carbon dioxide of about 114 mmHg, and a partial pressure of nitrogen of about 646 mmHg. Related mesoporous carbon sorbents, and methods of forming the carbon sorbents are also disclosure.

Abstract: A sorbent for metal adsorption from liquids, comprising: a porous support material with a surface area of at least 60 m2/g, wherein at least 40% of the pores have a diameter of at least 6 ?, and short chain tether groups with multi-atom chains of at most 8 chain atoms and a metal-binding functional group attached to the support material. Also, a method for removing heavy metal contaminants from liquids, comprising: providing a porous inorganic support material, wherein at least 40% of the pores have a diameter of at least 6 ?, and with a surface area of at least 60 m2/g; providing a plurality of short chain tether groups with multi-atom chains of at most 8 chain atoms and a metal-binding functional group; covalently bonding the tether groups to the support material, forming a sorbent; providing a liquid comprising a heavy metal contaminant; and contacting the liquid to the sorbent.

Abstract: A sorbent for nutrient removal, preferably nitrate and phosphate removal, or PFAS removal comprising: a porous carbon structure, and a metal doped into the structure, so the metal cannot be removed from the carbon structure by water. The porous carbon structure may comprise an inexpensive carbon source. The metal may be iron, magnesium, zirconium, or aluminum. Preferably, the sorbent comprises 0.1-20% metal compound by weight. Also, a method for nutrient or PFAS removal from water, the steps comprising: providing a sorbent comprising a porous carbon structure, comprising a metal doped into the structure; flowing a polluted water over the sorbent; and, selectively adsorbing a contaminant from the polluted water with the sorbent.

Abstract: A carbon-carbon composite sorbent form removing carbon dioxide from a gaseous material includes a base material including a porous carbon material including pores having an average diameter within a range of from about 2 nm to about 50 nm, and an adsorption material on surfaces of the base material and surfaces defining the pores, the adsorption material having a different material composition than the base material. The adsorption material has a higher nitrogen content than the base material and includes greater than about 2.0 atomic percent nitrogen exclusive of hydrogen in the adsorption material. Related methods of forming the carbon-carbon composite sorbents and additional carbon-carbon composite sorbents are disclosed.

Abstract: Image capture devices for monitoring parking at various geographic locations and systems for monitoring parking are described herein.

Abstract: Image capture devices for monitoring parking at various geographic locations and systems for monitoring parking are described herein.

Abstract: Complex metal oxide-containing pellets and their use for producing hydrogen. The complex metal oxide-containing pellets are suitable for use in a fixed bed reactor due to sufficient crush strength. The complex metal oxide-containing pellets comprise one or more complex metal oxides and at least one of in-situ formed calcium titanate and calcium aluminate. calcium titanate and calcium aluminate are formed by reaction of suitable precursors in a mixture with one or more complex metal carbonates. The complex metal oxide-containing pellets optionally comprise at least one precious metal.

Abstract: Complex metal oxide-containing pellets and their use for producing hydrogen. The complex metal oxide-containing pellets are suitable for use in a fixed bed reactor due to sufficient crush strength. The complex metal oxide-containing pellets comprise one or more complex metal oxides and at least one of in-situ formed calcium titanate and calcium aluminate. calcium titanate and calcium aluminate are formed by reaction of suitable precursors in a mixture with one or more complex metal carbonates. The complex metal oxide-containing pellets optionally comprise at least one precious metal.

Abstract: The various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a protein-based binder or coating system for particulate- and/or powder-type food systems, for example, to form nutritive ready-to-eat food bars, protein bars, snack pieces, or cereal clusters, where the binder comprises a modified wheat protein isolate. Other non-limiting embodiments relate to food compositions comprising a modified wheat protein isolate binder, and at least one of food particulates; powdered food ingredients, such as protein powders; and combinations thereof. In addition, methods for forming the various non-limiting embodiments of the food compositions and the modified wheat protein isolate binder systems are also disclosed.