Abstract: Sulfonated polystyrene fibers having an average diameter from 450 nm to 2000 nm and a capacity from 0.05 meq/g to 2.0 meq/g.

Abstract: A method for producing a chromatography medium by: a) exposing a nanoweb sheet having mean flow pore size from 0.1 to 5 ?m and a porosity from 40 to 90 volume % to a gaseous phase comprising a vinyl monomer to produce a functionalized nanoweb sheet; b) layering a plurality of functionalized nanoweb sheets to form a functionalized nanoweb stack; c) cutting the functionalized nanoweb stack with a die to form die-cut functionalized nanoweb stacks having regular shapes; and d) exposing the die-cut functionalized nanoweb stacks in an aqueous medium to a ligand such as a protein which is capable of forming covalent bonds.

Abstract: A pliable sheet is manufactured for use with smokable substances. The pliable sheet is completely sourced from female plants of the Cannabis genus. Source species include Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or a blend thereof. A manufacture process entails processing and refining harvested plant material before it can be formed into the pliable sheet. After formation the pliable sheet is dried before it is ready for use. Flavoring and aromatic elements can be incorporated into the pliable sheet to enhance a smoking experience. Adhesives may also be integrated to facilitate rolling of the pliable sheet about smokable matter. Ideally, the adhesives are sticky oil extracts produced from plants of the Cannabis genus. The pliable sheet can be manufactured in a variety of thicknesses and sizes.

Abstract: Provided is a process of making a collection of polymeric beads, wherein the beads comprise (i) 75 to 99% by weight, based on the weight of the bead, polymerized units of monofunctional vinyl monomer, and (ii) 1 to 25% by weight, based on the weight of the bead, polymerized units of multifunctional vinyl monomer; wherein the process comprises (a) providing an aqueous suspension of monomer droplets comprising initiator, monofunctional vinyl monomer, and multifunctional vinyl monomer; (b) initiating polymerization of the monomer in the monomer droplets; (c) while the polymerization of the monomer in the monomer droplets is occurring, adding a monomer feed solution to the suspension.

Abstract: Provided is a process of making a collection of polymeric beads, wherein the beads comprise (i) 75 to 99% by weight, based on the weight of the bead, polymerized units of monofunctional vinyl monomer, and (ii) 1 to 25% by weight, based on the weight of the bead, polymerized units of multifunctional vinyl monomer; wherein the process comprises (a) providing an aqueous suspension of monomer droplets comprising initiator, monofunctional vinyl monomer, and multifunctional vinyl monomer; (b) initiating polymerization of the monomer in the monomer droplets; (c) while the polymerization of the monomer in the monomer droplets is occurring, adding a monomer feed solution to the suspension

Abstract: Provided is a process of making a collection of polymeric beads, wherein the beads comprise (i) 75 to 99.7% by weight, based on the weight of the bead, polymerized units of monofunctional vinyl monomer, and (ii) 0.3 to 25% by weight, based on the weight of the bead, polymerized units of multifunctional vinyl monomer; wherein the process comprises (a) providing an aqueous suspension of monomer droplets comprising initiator, multifunctional vinyl monomer, and monofunctional vinyl monomer; (b) initiating polymerization of the monomer in the monomer droplets; (c) while the polymerization of the monomer in the monomer droplets is occurring, adding a monomer feed solution to the suspension.

Abstract: Provided is a process of making a collection of polymeric beads, wherein the beads comprise (i) 75 to 99.7% by weight, based on the weight of the bead, polymerized units of monofunctional vinyl monomer, and (ii) 0.3 to 25% by weight, based on the weight of the bead, polymerized units of multifunctional vinyl monomer; wherein the process comprises (a) providing an aqueous suspension of monomer droplets comprising initiator, multifunctional vinyl monomer, and monofunctional vinyl monomer; (b) initiating polymerization of the monomer in the monomer droplets; (c) while the polymerization of the monomer in the monomer droplets is occurring, adding a monomer feed solution to the suspension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling and/or treating RNA-replicating viral infections which afflict human beings, animals and/or plants. Specifically, the RNA chain terminating agents, 3'-deoxyribouracil, 3'-deoxyriboguanine and 3'-deoxyribocytosine are useful in treating RNA-replicating viral infections.