Abstract: A prestressed, strong foam glass tile for use in construction. The prestressed, strong foam glass tiles of the present invention are capable of withstanding relatively large prestressing as a result of their relatively high compression strength. These prestressed, foam glass tiles will absorb and/or withstand more energy from an explosion, withstand higher heat and wind loading and other mechanical forces than traditional foam glass tiles. The foam glass tile of the present invention is strong enough that it can be prestressed over 1000 psi (lb./sq. in.), and more preferably over 2,000, 3,000, 4,000 and even more preferably over 5,000 psi. The prestressed, strong foam glass tiles of the present invention may be included as part of a prestressed assembly. Said prestressed assembly may be comprised of two metal members, one or more prestressed foam glass tiles, and a tension member such as a tension bolt and/or wires.

Abstract: A prestressed, strong foam glass tile for use in construction. The prestressed, strong foam glass tiles of the present invention are capable of withstanding relatively large prestressing as a result of their relatively high compression strength. These prestressed, foam glass tiles will absorb and/or withstand more energy from an explosion, withstand higher heat and wind loading and other mechanical forces than traditional foam glass tiles. The foam glass tile of the present invention is strong enough that it can be prestressed over 1000 psi (lb./sq. in.), and more preferably over 2,000, 3,000, 4,000 and even more preferably over 5,000 psi. The prestressed, strong foam glass tiles of the present invention may be included as part of a prestressed assembly. Said prestressed assembly may be comprised of two metal members, one or more prestressed foam glass tiles, and a tension member such as a tension bolt and/or wires.

Abstract: A strong, high density foam glass tile having a small pore size which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile of the present invention is strong enough that it can also be used as a structural member for a building. The foam glass tiles are very strong, and have a compression strength of 6000 psi (lb./sq. in.) or greater, and more particularly of 8000 lb./sq. in. or greater, and even more particularly of 10,000 lb./sq. in. or greater, and even more particularly of 12,000 lb./sq. in. or greater, and even more particularly of 14,000 lb./sq. in. or greater. These foam glass tiles will absorb more energy from an explosion, withstand higher heat and wind loading and other mechanical forces. The tiles of the present invention may have an average pore size of 1.0 mm or less, and preferably 0.7 mm or less, and more preferably 0.6 mm or less, and even more preferably 0.5 mm or less, and even more preferably 0.4 mm or less, and even more preferably 0.3 mm or less.

Abstract: A large, high density foam glass tile which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile can also be used with other materials to form a panel or a composite. The present invention may be used on the critical surfaces of buildings at high risk for terrorist attacks, in combination with cement, steel or other high strength building materials. The present invention may also be used in surfaces of typical buildings. The present invention has the advantage of absorbing a substantial portion of a shock wave caused by an explosion. The present invention also has the advantage of being more resistant to earthquakes.

Abstract: A large, high density foam glass tile which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile can also be used with other materials to form a panel or a composite. The present invention may be used on the critical surfaces of buildings at high risk for terrorist attacks, in combination with cement, steel or other high strength building materials. The present invention may also be used in surfaces of typical buildings. The present invention has the advantage of absorbing a substantial portion of a shock wave caused by an explosion. The present invention also has the advantage of being more resistant to earthquakes.

Abstract: A large, high density foam glass tile which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile can also be used with other materials to form a panel or a composite. The present invention may be used on the critical surfaces of buildings at high risk for terrorist attacks, in combination with cement, steel or other high strength building materials. The present invention may also be used in surfaces of typical buildings. The present invention has the advantage of absorbing a substantial portion of a shock wave caused by an explosion. The present invention also has the advantage of being more resistant to earthquakes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite concrete building material comprising cementatious materials; and foam glass aggregates. The cementatious materials may comprise cement, sand and fly ash. The cementatious materials may also comprise other materials, including, for example, reinforcing fibers. In one embodiment the reinforcing fibers are comprised of one or more of the following materials: glass, steel, titanium, other metals, carbon, or Kevlar. The foam glass aggregates may have a closed pore structure and average pore size of 1.0 mm or less, wherein said average pore size is measured based on the distance between two farthest points of pore surface. The foam glass aggregate may have an average density of 30 to 100 PCF. The foam glass aggregate may have a compression strength of 2000 PSI or greater. The foam glass aggregates may be on average between 0.1 inches and approximately 2.0 inches in their largest diameter.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention comprises a ceramic catalyst comprising a porous ceramic/silica glass substrate having substantially interconnecting pores with an average pore size of approximately 2 micron or less and particles comprising one or more noble metals on the surface of the substantially interconnecting pores. The noble metal particles may be either amorphous and/or crystalline nano-particles. The noble metals preferably may comprise silver, gold, rhodium, and/or palladium. The average pore size may be approximately 1 micron or less, 0.5 microns or less, 0.3 microns or less, 0.2 microns or less, 100 nanometers or less, 50 nanometers or less, or between 50 nanometers and 150 nanometers. Other embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of manufacturing the ceramic catalyst and novel glass compositions used to manufacture the ceramic catalyst and using the ceramic catalyst at temperatures above 200° C. to produce hydrogen gas and to store hydrogen gas.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention comprises a ceramic catalyst comprising a porous ceramic/silica glass substrate having substantially interconnecting pores with an average pore size of approximately 2 micron or less and particles comprising one or more noble metals on the surface of the substantially interconnecting pores. The noble metal particles may be either amorphous and/or crystalline nano-particles. The noble metals preferably may comprise silver, gold, rhodium, and/or palladium. The average pore size may be approximately 1 micron or less, 0.5 microns or less, 0.3 microns or less, 0.2 microns or less, 100 nanometers or less, 50 nanometers or less, or between 50 nanometers and 150 nanometers. Other embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of manufacturing the ceramic catalyst and novel glass compositions used to manufacture the ceramic catalyst and using the ceramic catalyst at temperatures above 200° C. to produce hydrogen gas and to store hydrogen gas.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention comprises a ceramic catalyst comprising a porous ceramic/silica glass substrate having substantially interconnecting pores with an average pore size of approximately 2 micron or less and particles comprising one or more noble metals on the surface of the substantially interconnecting pores. The noble metal particles may be either amorphous and/or crystalline nano-particles. The noble metals preferably may comprise silver, gold, rhodium, and/or palladium. The average pore size may be approximately 1 micron or less, 0.5 microns or less, 0.3 microns or less, 0.2 microns or less, 100 nanometers or less, 50 nanometers or less, or between 50 nanometers and 150 nanometers. Other embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of manufacturing the ceramic catalyst and novel glass compositions used to manufacture the ceramic catalyst and using the ceramic catalyst at temperatures above 200° C. to produce hydrogen gas and to store hydrogen gas.

Abstract: Provided are ceramic catalysts comprising a borosilicate glass substrate having substantially interconnecting pores with an average pore size of approximately 1 micron or less and particles comprising one or more noble metals on the surface of the substantially interconnecting pores. Also provided are methods of manufacturing the ceramic catalyst, and glass compositions used to manufacture the ceramic catalyst.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention comprises a ceramic catalyst comprising a porous ceramic/silica glass substrate having substantially interconnecting pores with an average pore size of approximately 2 micron or less and particles comprising one or more noble metals on the surface of the substantially interconnecting pores. The noble metal particles may be either amorphous and/or crystalline nano-particles. The noble metals preferably may comprise silver, gold, rhodium, and/or palladium. The average pore size may be approximately 1 micron or less, 0.5 microns or less, 0.3 microns or less, 0.2 microns or less, 100 nanometers or less, 50 nanometers or less, or between 50 nanometers and 150 nanometers. Other embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of manufacturing the ceramic catalyst and novel glass compositions used to manufacture the ceramic catalyst and using the ceramic catalyst at temperatures above 200° C. to produce hydrogen gas and to store hydrogen gas.

Abstract: A strong, high density foam glass tile having a small pore size which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile of the present invention is strong enough that it can also be used as a structural member for a building. The foam glass tiles are very strong, and have a compression strength of 6000 psi (lb./sq. in.) or greater, and more particularly of 8000 lb./sq. in. or greater, and even more particularly of 10,000 lb./sq. in. or greater, and even more particularly of 12,000 lb./sq. in. or greater, and even more particularly of 14,000 lb./sq. in. or greater. These foam glass tiles will absorb more energy from an explosion, withstand higher heat and wind loading and other mechanical forces. The tiles of the present invention may have an average pore size of 1.0 mm or less, and preferably 0.7 mm or less, and more preferably 0.6 mm or less, and even more preferably 0.5 mm or less, and even more preferably 0.4 mm or less, and even more preferably 0.3 mm or less.

Abstract: A method and related apparatus for monitoring and eliminating gas build-up in an anion exchange column comprised of an anion exchange material placed within a vessel and a liquid layer comprising water contaminated by at least antimony passing through said vessel, which method comprises maintaining said anion exchange material within said liquid layer by allowing gases produced by a reaction of said liquid layer with said anion exchange material to be released from said anion exchange vessel though a valve or other gas release mechanism.

Abstract: A method and related apparatus for monitoring and eliminating gas build-up in an anion exchange column comprised of an anion exchange material placed within a vessel and a liquid layer comprising water contaminated by at least antimony passing through said vessel, which method comprises maintaining said anion exchange material within said liquid layer by allowing gases produced by a reaction of said liquid layer with said anion exchange material to be released from said anion exchange vessel though a valve or other gas release mechanism.

Abstract: A large, high density foam glass tile which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile can also be used with other materials to form a panel or a composite. The present invention may be used on the critical surfaces of buildings at high risk for terrorist attacks, in combination with cement, steel or other high strength building materials. The present invention may also be used in surfaces of typical buildings. The present invention has the advantage of absorbing a substantial portion of a shock wave caused by an explosion. The present invention also has the advantage of being more resistant to earthquakes.

Abstract: A large, high density foam glass tile which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile can also be used with other materials to form a panel or a composite. The present invention may be used on the critical surfaces of buildings at high risk for terrorist attacks, in combination with cement, steel or other high strength building materials. The present invention may also be used in surfaces of typical buildings. The present invention has the advantage of absorbing a substantial portion of a shock wave caused by an explosion. The present invention also has the advantage of being more resistant to earthquakes.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally chalcogenide ceramics which are used to immobilize radioactive and/or hazardous waste materials contained in underground and/or aboveground storage tanks, contaminated underground soil, contaminated water supplies, and/or other incidental wastes. More particularly, in one embodiment of the present invention, a storage tank is provided which contains a composition of material comprising: (a) radioactive and/or hazardous waste components; and (b) precipitate comprising chalcogenide ceramics which controls oxidation potential of any contact water which may be present within the composition and normal ceramics, wherein the precipitates immobilize the radioactive and/or hazardous waste components.

Abstract: A large, high density foam glass tile which can be used as a facade on both exterior and interior building walls. The foam glass tile can also be used with other materials to form a panel or a composite. The present invention may be used on the critical surfaces of buildings at high risk for terrorist attacks, in combination with cement, steel or other high strength building materials. The present invention may also be used in surfaces of typical buildings. The present invention has the advantage of absorbing a substantial portion of a shock wave caused by an explosion. The present invention also has the advantage of being more resistant to earthquakes.