Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system and method for dispensing a floor coating in a specified ratio of multiple components is disclosed. The system and method may set and maintain a desired ratio of the multiple components by controlling, with a controller, a drive rate of respective pumps configured for propelling the components from a reservoir to a mixer or a dispenser. The controller may be responsive to at least one of a measured actual drive rate, an environmental condition, an actual usage of each component, and an operational parameter of the system, for adjusting a drive rate of the respective pumps to compensate for discrepancies that may affect the ratio of the multiple components.

Abstract: Surface coatings, and method of forming the coatings, are provided. The coatings inhibit the adhesion of or accumulation of ice to or on substrates to which the coatings are applied. The surface coatings preferably include a silicone phase change material.

Abstract: Surface coatings, and method of forming the coatings, are provided. The coatings inhibit the adhesion of or accumulation of ice to or on substrates to which the coatings are applied. The surface coatings preferably include a silicone phase change material.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to proton exchange membranes comprising a carbon cluster derivative that comprises a plurality of functional groups so as to be capable of transferring a plurality of protons between each of the functional groups of the carbon cluster derivative, wherein the proton conductor further comprises a dry gel material in addition to the carbon cluster derivative. The proton conductor is usable, even in a dry state, in a wide temperature range including ordinary temperature to an intermediate temperature of about 250° C. An electrochemical device, such as a fuel cell, that employs the proton conductor is not limited by atmospheric conditions and can be of a small and simple construction. The proton conductor may be formed into useful thin films by casting suspensions containing both the carbon cluster derivatives and the chemical precursors of the dry gel material. On exposure to water, sol gel reactions form a wet gel material.