Abstract: Provided herein are catalyst materials and processes for processing hydrocarbons. For example, doped ceria-supported metal catalysts are provided exhibiting good activity and stability for commercially relevant DRM process conditions including low temperature and long term operation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to methods and materials for fabricating building materials and other components from coal. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to materials and other components, such as char clay plaster, char brick, and foam glass fabricated from coal, and to methods of forming such materials. In an embodiment is provided a building material fabrication method. The method includes mixing an organic solvent with coal, under solvent extraction conditions, to form a coal extraction residue, and heating the coal extraction residue under pyrolysis conditions to form a pyrolysis char, the pyrolysis conditions comprising a temperature greater than about 500° C. The method further includes mixing the pyrolysis char with water and with one or more of clay, cement, or sand to create a mixture, and molding and curing the mixture to form a building material. Pyrolysis char-containing materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to reinforcement and filler materials in various compositions, and more specifically to coal-derived materials as reinforcement and filler materials. In an embodiment, a composition includes a coal-derived component and an elastomer component. The coal-derived component can be coal powder and/or coal char. The coal-derived component can be thermally-treated (e.g., pyrolyzed), solvent-extracted to produce an extract or residual carbon, and/or chemically modified prior to incorporation in the composition.

Abstract: Provided herein are catalyst materials and processes for processing hydrocarbons. For example, doped ceria-supported metal catalysts are provided exhibiting good activity and stability for commercially relevant dry reforming of methane as well as mixed hydrocarbon feedstocks under process conditions including low temperature and long term operation. Useful doped ceria-supported metal catalysts include nickel dispersed over Ti-doped ceria.

Abstract: Provided herein are catalyst materials and processes for processing hydrocarbons. For example, doped ceria-supported metal catalysts are provided exhibiting good activity and stability for commercially relevant DRM process conditions including low temperature and long term operation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to methods and materials for fabricating building materials and other components from coal. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to materials and other components, such as char clay plaster, char brick, and foam glass fabricated from coal, and to methods of forming such materials. In an embodiment is provided a building material fabrication method. The method includes mixing an organic solvent with coal, under solvent extraction conditions, to form a coal extraction residue, and heating the coal extraction residue under pyrolysis conditions to form a pyrolysis char, the pyrolysis conditions comprising a temperature greater than about 500° C. The method further includes mixing the pyrolysis char with water and with one or more of clay, cement, or sand to create a mixture, and molding and curing the mixture to form a building material. Pyrolysis char-containing materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are integrated thermochemical processes for the conversion of coal into high-value products using a combination of pyrolysis and solvent extraction. The described systems and methods are versatile and may be used to generate a variety of high value products including chemicals (aromatics, asphaltenes, napthenes, phenols, polyamides, polyurethanes, polyesters), polymer composite products (resins, coatings), graphitic products, agricultural materials, building materials, carbon fiber and other products that are substantially more valuable that the energy generated via combustion. Further, these systems and methods are specifically designed to be highly branched and highly flexible, allowing for a high selectivity and optimization for increasing the value of the products relative to the feedstock.

Abstract: A device and method for filtering storm water entering a street curb inlet drain using a series of expandable brackets to deploy and seal a filter medium completely inside a street curb inlet drain.

Abstract: A device and method for filtering storm water entering a street curb inlet drain using a series of expandable brackets to deploy and seal a filter medium completely inside a street curb inlet drain.

Abstract: A lighted insulated glazing assembly including a light source. In a first aspect of the invention, the light source is within the insulated glazing assembly; and power is routed from the light source through the spacer assembly to a battery or wired power source located outside the assembly. In a second aspect of the invention, the light source is outside of the insulated glazing assembly. In both aspects, various light manipulators can be included to manipulate the light in order to create a desired lighting or visual effect.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for associating an originator of a network packet with the network packet using biometric information are disclosed. According to one method, biometric identification information is identified for a network user. The identified biometric identification information is associated with a header or a trailer of a network packet originated by the network user. The network packet may be sent over a network.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system is provided for associating subscription service information with media content. An exemplary embodiment includes receiving the media content including an identifier of a subscription service associated with the media content; using the identifier to subscribe to a subscription service using a publish/subscribe protocol; receiving information associated with the subscription service via the publish/subscribe protocol based on the subscription; and presenting the subscription information along with the media content.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying sensitive application-layer data and controlling transmission of the data in a network. According to one method, sensitive data in a system resource is identified at an application layer. A packetization of the identified sensitive data is detected. A flag indicative of the presence of sensitive data is inserted in a packet having at least a portion of the identified sensitive data in response to identifying the sensitive data and detecting the packetization. The flag is inserted in a portion of the packet corresponding to a layer other than the application layer. Transmission of the packet is controlled in a network based on the flag.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for indicating presence of a contact on a communication device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer-implemented method and system for associating presence information with a digital image. Aspects of the preferred embodiment include allowing an identifier associated with at least one object depicted in the image to be stored as image metadata; using the identifier to associate presence information with the at least one object; and performing an action related to the object using the associated presence information.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are disclosed for indicating a return route in a mobile device. A location identifier representing an intermediate point along a route is received and is independent of global positioning system information. A direction of travel is associated with the location identifier. Directional instructions indicating a return route passing through the intermediate point are determined. The directional instructions are determined based on the location identifier and the associated direction of travel without reference to a mapping database and independent of global positioning system information. The directional instructions are then presented.

Abstract: A bend tab method which facilitates an efficient separation of a release liner from the pressure sensitive adhesive surface of an article.