Abstract: A universal canister flush valve having a valve body configured to be fixed relative to a toilet tank and having a hollow wall defining an internal flow passage; a guide post coupled to and extending away from the valve body; a float fitted about and configured to slide relative to the guide post between a closed position and an open position, the float having an open top; and an extender that selectively couples to the open top in a first position, in which a first end of the extender is received in and coupled to the open top, and in a second position, in which a second end of the extender is received in and coupled to the open top, wherein the extender and float define a first overflow height in the first position and define a second overflow height in the second position.

Abstract: Operating panel (1) for a welding device (SG) comprising a welding parameter display unit (2) for displaying welding parameters, and comprising at least one operating element (3) which can be actuated manually by a user, wherein the operating panel (1) can be switched between a welding parameter selection mode and a welding parameter editing mode by actuating the operating element (3), wherein in the welding parameter selection mode one of the welding parameters of the welding parameter display unit (2) can be selected by rotating the operating element (3), and wherein in the welding parameter editing mode a parameter value of a selected welding parameter of the welding parameter display unit (2) can be set by rotating the operating element (3).

Abstract: A method for producing a nitrogen-modified mesoporous and dendritic carbon material includes preparing a carbon precursor comprising a metal acetylide. The carbon precursor is mixed with a nitrogen precursor to form a starter mixture. Thereafter, a first heat treatment of the starter mixture is carried out at a temperature in the range of 40 to 80° C. under vacuum to form a metal inclusion compound. In a next step, a second heat treatment is carried out at a temperature in the range of 120 to 220° C. to produce an intermediate by decomposing the metal inclusion compound under a vacuum. The intermediate is treated to remove the metal, and finally consolidation of the treated intermediate is carried out by a third heat treatment at a temperature in the range of 200 to 1000° C. under vacuum or in an inert gas atmosphere to obtain the nitrogen-modified mesoporous and dendritic carbon material.

Abstract: The person invention relates to a method for the electro-decarboxylation of at least one diene with carbon dioxide CO2 in the presence of hydrogen H2, forming at least one unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, wherein the reaction is carried out in a reactor comprising at least one cathode as the working electrode for the cathodic activation of CO2, at least one anode as the counterelectrode for the anodic oxidation of H2, with a volumetric ration of hydrogen H2 to carbon dioxide CO2 between 1:1 and 1:3, a total pressure pg in the reactor between 2 and 4 MPa, particularly preferably between 3 and 4 MPa, and an average current density j between 5 and 15 mA/cm2, particularly preferably between 10 and 12.5 mA/cm2.

Abstract: A method for producing a catalyst material for an electrode of an electrochemical cell includes doping a carbon material with nitrogen atoms, where the doping includes: bringing a carbon material into contact with urea at a temperature in a temperature range from 750° C. to 850° C.; bringing an oxidized carbon material into contact with cyanamide at a temperature in a temperature range from 550° C. to 650° C.; or bringing an oxidized carbon material into contact with melamine at a temperature in a temperature range from 550° C. to 650° C.

Abstract: The person invention relates to a method for the electro-decarboxy lation of at least one diene with carbon dioxide CO2 in the presence of hydrogen H2, forming at least one unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, wherein the reaction is carried out in a reactor comprising at least one cathode as the working electrode for the cathodic activation of CO2, at least one anode as the counter-electrode for the anodic oxidation of H2, with a volumetric ration of hydrogen H2 to carbon dioxide CO2 between 1:1 and 1:3, a total pressure pg in the reactor between 2 and 4 MPa, particularly preferably between 3 and 4 MPa, and an average current density j between 5 and 15 mA/cm2, particularly preferably between 10 and 12.5 mA/cm2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-component catalyst material for use in a fuel cell or electrolysis system, in particular in a regenerative fuel cell or reversible electrolyser. According to the invention, the catalyst material comprises a doped manganese oxide, a NiFe intercalation compound and a conductive carrier material, wherein the doped manganese oxide and the NiFe intercalation compound are supported on the carrier material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-component catalyst material for use in a fuel cell or electrolysis system, in particular in a regenerative fuel cell or reversible electrolyser. According to the invention, the catalyst material comprises a doped manganese oxide, a NiFe intercalation compound and a conductive carrier material, wherein the doped manganese oxide and the NiFe intercalation compound are supported on the carrier material.

Abstract: A combustion management device for generating a thrust burst to impart a physical impulse. In operation, a combustion chamber, defined by a valve unit (33), is primed to a set pressure and fueled by fuel injectors (23). An ignitor (22) then initiates combustion. Under force of combustion, the valve unit is moved, pulling an exhaust valve (18) from an exhaust port (16), releasing combustion products as thrust. Work may be derived from the travel of the valve unit, independent of the thrust generated. After combustion, a return mechanism returns the valve unit to the start position, ready to repeat the process. Simple design, and valve operations needing little more than pressure differentials to function, make for simplified construction, and more modular applications.

Abstract: A combustion management device for generating a thrust burst to impart a physical impulse. In operation, a combustion chamber, defined by a valve unit (33), is primed to a set pressure and fueled by fuel injectors (23). An ignitor (22) then initiates combustion. Under force of combustion, the valve unit is moved, pulling an exhaust valve (18) from an exhaust port (16), releasing combustion products as thrust. Work may be derived from the travel of the valve unit, independent of the thrust generated. After combustion, a return mechanism returns the valve unit to the start position, ready to repeat the process. Simple design, and valve operations needing little more than pressure differentials to function, make for simplified construction, and more modular applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the electrolytic splitting of water using a carbon-supported manganese oxide (MnOx) composite. Specifically, the present electrolytic splitting of water is carried under neutral electrolyte conditions with a high electrolytic activity, while using an oxygen evolution reaction (OER)-electrode comprising the present carbon-supported MnOx composite. Next, the present invention relates to a process for producing such a carbon-supported MnOx composite as well as to a composite obtainable by the present process for producing the same and to an OER-electrode comprising the carbon-supported MnOx composite obtainable by the present process.

Abstract: A noble metal-free catalyst system with a carbon-based support material and a polyaniline-metal catalyst bound to the support material is provided. Moreover, fuel cell containing the catalyst system is provided. The polyaniline-metal catalyst -contains iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the electrolytic splitting of water using a carbon-supported manganese oxide (MnOx) composite. Specifically, the present electrolytic splitting of water is carried under neutral electrolyte conditions with a high electrolytic activity, while using an oxygen evolution reaction (OER)-electrode comprising the present carbon-supported MnOx composite. Next, the present invention relates to a process for producing such a carbon-supported MnOx composite as well as to a composite obtainable by the present process for producing the same and to an OER-electrode comprising the carbon-supported MnOx composite obtainable by the present process.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein present a method for membrane electrode assembly (MEA) fabrication in fuel cells utilizing de-alloyed nanoparticle membranes as electrodes. A method for fabrication of a fuel cell electrode assembly, comprising: preparing a catalyst coated membrane, forming a membrane electrode assembly, assembling a fuel cell, and de-alloying the membrane electrode assembly. Further disclosed is a fuel cell apparatus, comprising a de-alloyed catalyst and a cathode comprising, a first membrane electrode assembly, wherein the de-alloyed catalyst is coated on the membrane electrode assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a interior component (10) for a motor vehicle, which interior component has a top layer (1) composed of liquid-jet-hardened natural fibre nonwoven material or a top layer (1) composed of a liquid-jet-hardened mixture of different natural fibre nonwoven materials. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle having at least one such interior component, and to the use of a liquid-jet-hardened natural fibre nonwoven material or a mixture of natural fibre nonwoven materials as a top layer (1) in an interior component (10), in particular a cockpit component, of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A fuel cell catalyst containing platinum, zinc, and at least one of nickel and iron.

Abstract: A method and catalysts for producing a hydrogen-rich syngas are disclosed. According to the method a CO-containing gas contacts a water gas shift (WGS) catalyst, optionally in the presence of water, preferably at a temperature of less than about 450° C. to produce a hydrogen-rich gas, such as a hydrogen-rich syngas. Also disclosed is a water gas shift catalyst formulated from: a) Pt, its oxides or mixtures thereof; b) Ru, its oxides or mixtures thereof; and c) at least one of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, V, Mo, Mn, Fe, Co, Rh, Ir, Ge, Sn, Sb, La, Ce, Pr, Sm, and Eu. Another disclosed catalyst formulation comprises Pt, its oxides or mixtures thereof; Ru, its oxides or mixtures thereof; Co, its oxides or mixtures thereof; and at least one of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, V, Mo, Mn, Fe, Rh, Ir, Ge, Sn, Sb, La, Ce, Pr, Sm, and Eu, their oxides and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A method of producing de-alloyed nanoparticles. In an embodiment, the method comprises admixing metal precursors, freeze-drying, annealing, and de-alloying the nanoparticles in situ. Further, in an embodiment de-alloyed nanoparticle formed by the method, wherein the nanoparticle further comprises a core-shell arrangement. The nanoparticle is suitable for electrocatalytic processes and devices.

Abstract: A composition for use as a catalyst in, for example, a fuel cell, the composition comprising platinum, copper, and nickel, wherein the concentration of platinum therein is greater than 50 atomic percent and less than 80 atomic percent, and further wherein the sum of the concentrations of platinum, copper and nickel is greater than 95 atomic percent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition for use as a catalyst in, for example, a fuel cell, the composition comprising platinum and copper, wherein the concentration of platinum is greater than 50 atomic percent and less than about 80 atomic percent, and further wherein the composition has a particle size which is less than 35 angstroms. The present invention is further directed to various methods for preparing such a composition.