Abstract: Disclosed are methods for microwave-based recovery of hydrocarbons and other carbonaceous materials from solid carbon-containing compositions such as tires. Also disclosed are associated apparatuses.

Abstract: A ready-to-use food product, and method for preparing the same. The product includes: a batter; at least one leavening agent; and, at least one oil. The oil separates the batter and leavening agent while in storage in a container, and agitation of the container causes the batter, leavening agent and oil to at least partially mix.

Abstract: A ready-to-use food product, and method for preparing the same. The product includes: a batter; at least one leavening agent; and, at least one oil. The oil separates the batter and leavening agent while in storage in a container, and agitation of the container causes the batter, leavening agent and oil to at least partially mix.

Abstract: A method of reducing heat transmission through a window in a heated building, in a direction from the interior of the building to the building surroundings, while simultaneously maintaining complete visibility through the window both in, as well as against said direction, characterized in that a plastics film is applied to a window pane, said film being substantially fully transparent for visible light and which has substantially reduced transparency for a wavelength range corresponding to the heat radiation from the interior of the building. The film may comprise or consist of a polyethylene terephthalate film. Possibly a transparent polyvinyl fluoride film is also arranged in the window. Alternatively, a compound film comprising a polyethylene terephthalate film and a polyvinyl fluoride film is applied to the pane. Preferably the polyethylene terephthalate film is applied nearer to the interior of the building than the polyvinyl fluoride film.

Abstract: A class of reagents are synthesized from an aminobenzaldehyde base compound. The reagents are stable, sensitive, and useful in quantitative and qualitative analyses for: primary aromatic and aliphatic amines, reactive compounds containing methylene and amido (e.g., urea) groups; amino acids, enzymes, and immunoreactants.