Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and formulations for managing weight in obese persons and individuals who wish to maintain their weight in a desired value regardless of their lifestyle habits or food preferences. The compositions comprise polymeric compounds that when administered as described herein form an intestinal overlay in situ which modulates the absorption of nutrients in the intestines for certain periods of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hybrid electrically conducting systems comprising a matrix of a conducting polymer (polyaniline-PANI), and highly conducting carbonaceous nanoparticles, e.g., carbon nanotubes (CNT) or graphenes. The PANI/carbon nano-composites are prepared by a novel process comprising the steps of (a) polymerizing aniline and carbonaceous nanoparticles by inverse emulsion polymerization conducted under sonication, so as to obtain PANI/carbon nano-composites; (b) de-doping the PANI/carbon nano-composites obtained in step (a); (c) re-doping the PANI/carbon nano-composites obtained in step (b); and (d) forming a film from the re-doped PANI/carbon nano-composites. The PANI/carbon nano-composites are used for the preparation of thin, transparent, and conductive films which can be applied to a variety of substrates and used for commercial applications.