Abstract: The fire resistant cementitious composite is an engineered cementitious composite (EEC) having both flexural strength and fire resistant properties. The fire resistant cementitious composite includes a binder mixture formed from Portland cement and fly ash, sand, polyvinyl alcohol fibers, a polycarboxylic ether polymer and water. In the binder mixture, a weight ratio of the fly ash to the Portland cement is between approximately 1.0 and approximately 1.3. A weight ratio of the Portland cement to the sand is between approximately 0.85 and approximately 1.0. A weight ratio of the water to the binder mixture is between approximately 0.28 and approximately 0.33. The sand is preferably Arabian Gulf dune sand.

Abstract: The synthetic aggregate for use in concrete is a composite material of recycled plastic having a filler encapsulated in the plastic. The synthetic aggregate includes between 30% and 50% recycled shredded plastic, the balance being filler. The plastic may be linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). The filler can include red sand, fly ash and quarry fines. The synthetic aggregate is best used to make concrete with a water-to-cement ratio of at least 0.5. A method of making the synthetic aggregate includes the steps of mixing plastic with filler to form a homogenized mixture, compressing the homogenized mixture in a mold, melting the plastic in the homogenized mixture to form a composite sheet or slab, and shredding the composite sheet or slab to form either coarse or fine aggregates for use in making concrete.

Abstract: (?)3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylperhydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan (ambrox) is a strong aromatic compound used widely in a variety of perfumery applications and is highly prized for its musky odor. We report novel polar metabolites of (?)3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylperhydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan prepared by a novel process of microbial fermentation using a fungi, Fusarium lini, of unique structures that would be difficult to predict opening up the possibilities of their chemical synthesis. The polar metabolites discovered have stronger aromatic characteristics and offer a new highly prized odiferous characteristic quite different from that of the parent compound and thus can be used in the preparation of perfumes, odor-masking and other odor-management applications.

Abstract: Treatment of leishmaniasis in animals and humans using the methanolic extract of Physalis minima in petrolatum is described.

Abstract: An reinforced cementitious material structure is provided that includes a cementitious material made from an industrial waste byproduct from a titanium metal production process or from a titanium dioxide production process. The byproduct is used as a partial cement replacement. In some embodiments, the reinforced cementitious material structure can comprise a metal reinforcing structure in contact with a hardened cementitious material. The hardened cementitious material can comprise cement and the industrial waste byproduct. The cement can be used to make concrete and other cementitious material products for structural and non-structural uses, with little or no corrosion or other deterioration of an embedded metal reinforcing structure.

Abstract: The EAFD stabilizer for returned concrete and mixer drum wash water includes various methods of using EAFD as a stabilizer in making concrete. The potentially hazardous stockpile of EAFD can be used in practical construction, which has a positive impact on the environment. A certain amount of EAFD is added to cement being mixed or to wash water and acts as a stabilizer, the wash water being used to make a cement mixture. This resultant EAFD stabilized concrete mixture stabilizes overnight.

Abstract: In the case of a device for gasification of carbonaceous fuels, having a discharge for slags into a slag bath, a solution is supposed to be created with which the gasifier discharge opening is reliably kept at a temperature that guarantees that the slag will flow out. This is achieved in that the gasifier discharge opening (6) is equipped with a ceramic drip edge (7) that can be electrically heated.

Abstract: An reinforced cementitious material structure is provided that includes a cementitious material made from an industrial waste byproduct from a titanium metal production process or from a titanium dioxide production process. The byproduct is used as a partial cement replacement. In some embodiments, the reinforced cementitious material structure can comprise a metal reinforcing structure in contact with a hardened cementitious material. The hardened cementitious material can comprise cement and the industrial waste byproduct. The cement can be used to make concrete and other cementitious material products for structural and non-structural uses, with little or no corrosion or other deterioration of an embedded metal reinforcing structure.

Abstract: Method of producing ?5-Tibolone (C21H28O2), 6?-Hydroxy-?4-tibolone (C21H28O3), 6?-Hydroxy-?4-tibolone (C21H28O3), 15?-Hydroxy-?4-tibolone (C21H28O3), 6?-Hydroxy-?1,4-tibolone (C21H28O3) and 6?-Methoxy-?4-tibolone (C22H30O3) contacting tibolone with Gibberella fujikuroi (ATCC 10704) is reported.

Abstract: An industrial waste byproduct from a titanium metal or a titanium dioxide production process can be utilized as a partial cement replacement. In some embodiments, the byproduct can comprise a byproduct from the production of titanium dioxide pigment from a sulphate process or from a chloride process. The cement can be used to make concrete and other cementitious material products for structural and non-structural uses, for example, grout, mortar, gunite, stucco, masonry, decorative stonework, bricks, blocks, roof tiles, floor tiles, cobblestones, pavers, combinations thereof, and the like.

Abstract: An industrial waste byproduct from a titanium metal or a titanium dioxide production process can be utilized as a partial cement replacement. In some embodiments, the byproduct can comprise a byproduct from the production of titanium dioxide pigment from a sulphate process or from a chloride process. The cement can be used to make concrete and other cementitious material products for structural and non-structural uses, for example, grout, mortar, gunite, stucco, masonry, decorative stonework, bricks, blocks, roof tiles, floor tiles, cobblestones, pavers, combinations thereof, and the like.

Abstract: An industrial waste byproduct from a titanium metal or a titanium dioxide production process can be utilized as a partial cement replacement. In some embodiments, the byproduct can comprise a byproduct from the production of titanium dioxide pigment from a sulphate process or from a chloride process. The cement can be used to make concrete and other cementitious material products for structural and non-structural uses, for example, grout, mortar, gunite, stucco, masonry, decorative stonework, bricks, blocks, roof tiles, floor tiles, cobblestones, pavers, combinations thereof, and the like.

Abstract: Three new acylphloroglucinols, myrtucommulone-D (Compound 1), myrtucommulone-E (Compound 2), myrtucommulone-C (Compound 3), and a known acyphloroglucinol myrtucommulone B (Compound 4) were isolated from a methanolic extract of Myrtus communis L. The structures of compounds 1, 2 and 4 were also unambiguously determined by single X-ray diffraction analysis. The compounds 1-4 were found to be more potent ?-glucosidase inhibitors than the clinically used standards, acarbose and deoxynojirimycin. The compound 3 exhibited the highest activity among all the acylphloroglucinols, with an IC50=35.4±1.15 ?M. The compounds 1 and 2 also exhibited strong antibacterial activities.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel isoxylitones and their use as anticonvulsant and in the treatment of a variety of disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel isoxylitones and their use as anticonvulsant and in the treatment of a variety of disorders

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for predicting feed efficiency in animals by correlating the association of mitochondrial function with feed efficiency. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for determining feed efficiency comprising comparing proteins patterns and activity levels with antibody interaction of proteins associated with mitochondrial function and feed efficiency. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention also provides methods for predicting feed efficiency in animals by identifying animals having genetic mutations or polymorphisms that are associated with mitochondrial function and feed efficiency.

Abstract: Ink-receptive compositions of the invention containa) at least one nonionic silicone surfactant having the formulas: ##STR1## or the formula(CH.sub.3 Si).sub.y-2 ?(OSi(CH.sub.3).sub.2).sub.x/y O-PEwherein x is an integer from about 40 to about 200, and y is an integer from about 3 to about 15, and PE represents the formula--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.m (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n Zm being an integer of from 1 to about 40, n having a value of from 0 to about 40 minus m, and Z is hydrogen or an alkyl radical having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, andb) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of hydroxycellulose and substituted hydroxycellulose polymers,such composition being crosslinkable when coated onto a substrate and subjected to temperatures of at least about 90.degree. C.

Abstract: A cellulose polymer network crosslinked with metal ions selected from the group consisting of: Al.sup.+3, Zr.sup.+4, and Ti.sup.+4, the crosslinked cellulose polymer network having incorporated therein a colloidal sol containing metal oxide-hydroxide particles wherein the metal is Al, Zr, or Ti. The inventive material is optically clear and can be used to cast microporous films, either supported or unsupported, which are useful as coatings on ink jet recording materials.

Abstract: Semi-interpenetrating polymeric networks comprising a blend of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers wherein at least one of the polymeric components is crosslinked after blending to form a continuous network throughout the bulk of the material, and through which the uncrosslinked polymeric components are intertwined in such a way as to form a macroscopically homogeneous composition. The integrity of such networks persists even after absorption of solvent. These materials can be used to form durable, non-tacky, ink-absorbent, transparent coatings for graphical materials.

Abstract: Semi-interpenetrating polymeric networks comprising a blend of hydrophilic and hydrophobic polymers wherein at least one of the polymeric components is crosslinked after blending to form a continuous network throughout the bulk of the material, and through which the uncrosslinked polymeric components are intertwined in such a way as to form a macroscopically homogeneous composition. The integrity of such networks persists even after absorption of solvent. These materials can be used to form durable, non-tacky, ink-absorbent, transparent coatings for graphical materials.