Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a structure of a titanium compound selected from the group consisting of sheets, wires and tubes. The present invention also relates to intermediate products and structures comprising titanium dioxide obtainable by the method. The invention provides an improved method giving improved yield as well as other advantages.

Abstract: A TiO2 photocatalytic particle comprises at least one core with a crystalline anatase structure, a first layer is at least partly surrounding the core, and comprising one from TiO2, TiO(2-x), and TiO2*H2O, said first partly ordered layer comprising parts where molecules are aligned with an imaginary extension of the crystal planes of the core, the first layer is in close contact with a second outer layer, at least partly enclosing the first layer and the core. The second layer comprises one from layered titanium dioxide and titanium dioxide in TiO2 (B)-form, said second layer is partly ordered, and said second layer comprising sheets aligned with crystal planes transversal to the outer surface of said particle. Advantages include that the outer layer of the particles can be modified to be optimized for the particular application which is an advantage for catalysis and other application where the properties of the outermost surface is of importance.

Abstract: A TiO2 photocatalytic particle comprises at least one core with a crystalline anatase structure, a first layer is at least partly surrounding the core, and comprising one from TiO2, TiO(2-x), and TiO2*H2O, said first partly ordered layer comprising parts where molecules are aligned with an imaginary extension of the crystal planes of the core, the first layer is in close contact with a second outer layer, at least partly enclosing the first layer and the core. The second layer comprises one from layered titanium dioxide and titanium dioxide in TiO2 (B)-form, said second layer is partly ordered, and said second layer comprising sheets aligned with crystal planes transversal to the outer surface of said particle. Advantages include that the outer layer of the particles can be modified to be optimized for the particular application which is an advantage for catalysis and other application where the properties of the outermost surface is of importance.

Abstract: Methods for measuring physico-chemical properties using a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer are disclosed, including methods to determine an initial amount of a substance, usually a liquid, contained inside a porous material and an initial amount of the substance, usually a liquid, present outside the porous material, methods to measure the release kinetics of a substance, such as a liquid, from a porous material, and methods for performing chemical reactions and other physico-chemical operations in situ inside a nuclear magnetic resonance probe after a sample is loaded into a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The apparatuses for performing these methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for measuring physico-chemical properties using a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer are disclosed, including methods to determine an initial amount of a substance, usually a liquid, contained inside a porous material and an initial amount of the substance, usually a liquid, present outside the porous material, methods to measure the release kinetics of a substance, such as a liquid, from a porous material, and methods for performing chemical reactions and other physico-chemical operations in situ inside a nuclear magnetic resonance probe after a sample is loaded into a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The apparatuses for performing these methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for measuring physico-chemical properties using a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer are disclosed, including methods to determine an initial amount of a substance, usually a liquid, contained inside a porous material and an initial amount of the substance, usually a liquid, present outside the porous material, methods to measure the release kinetics of a substance, such as a liquid, from a porous material, and methods for performing chemical reactions and other physico-chemical operations in situ inside a nuclear magnetic resonance probe after a sample is loaded into a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The apparatuses for performing these methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for measuring physico-chemical properties using a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer are disclosed, including methods to determine an initial amount of a substance, usually a liquid, contained inside a porous material and an initial amount of the substance, usually a liquid, present outside the porous material, methods to measure the release kinetics of a substance, such as a liquid, from a porous material, and methods for performing chemical reactions and other physico-chemical operations in situ inside a nuclear magnetic resonance probe after a sample is loaded into a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. The apparatuses for performing these methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the use of porous particles to control the release of a liquid, such as the release of a flavor in a food product. Liquid components, such as flavorants, are loaded into porous particles to form a composition. The pore diameter, pore tortuosity and loading parameters determine the characteristics of the composition and the release profile of the liquid.

Abstract: There is disclosed an aqueous dispersion comprising a) inorganic particles b) at least one fatty acid or a salt thereof, c) a polymeric binder, and d) water, wherein said aqueous dispersion is free of organic solvent. There is also disclosed use of an aqueous dispersion comprising a) inorganic particles, b) at least one fatty acid or a salt thereof, c) a polymeric binder, and d) water, as a coating on a substrate surface, wherein said surface after coating displays an equilibrium contact angle higher than 120° degrees, preferably more than 135°, most preferably more than 150° for a drop of water on the surface. There is also disclosed a method for coating a substrate comprising contacting said substrate with the aqueous dispersion. The coating allows application in one step, it is non-toxic, safe for food packaging, and environmentally friendly as well as inexpensive.

Abstract: A process for improving the hydrophobicity of architectural coating compositions and adhesive release surface compositions, the process comprising preparing at least one of said compositions using the following components: inorganic particles, at least one fatty acid or a salt thereof, a polymeric binder, and water. There is further disclosed a method for preparing an aqueous composition and a method of coating a substrate.

Abstract: Compositions and methods pertaining to the topical treatment of skin are disclosed. The present invention relates to topical compositions for regulating the condition of skin, especially for regulating visible and/or tactile discontinuities in skin associated with skin aging, environmental affects and the like. One embodiment of the present invention relates to improving skin with compositions containing one or more non-volatile, slowly absorbed, liquid or semi-liquid organic substances (active agents) via controlled release of active agents associated with mineral-derived tubules such as halloysite nanotubules. For example, the active agents, in the form of organic substances may include vitamin compounds and glycerin, among others.

Abstract: Methods for treating glassware surfaces, for example dishes and glasses, using corrosion protection agents, especially corrosion protection agents comprising zinc-containing materials. Methods using corrosion protection agents that form a part of a treatment system and/or are incorporated in a composition of matter are also provided.

Abstract: Complete-cycle methods are provided for protecting glassware from corrosion in automatic dishwashing appliances using a through-the-wash detergent composition, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, in combination with a rinse aid composition, especially rinse aid compositions comprising at least one water-soluble metal salt.

Abstract: Corrosion protection agents for treating glassware surfaces, for example dishes and glasses, especially corrosion protection agents comprising zinc-containing materials are provided. Treatment systems and composition of matter, which incorporate these corrosion protection agents, are also provided.

Abstract: Through-the-wash automatic dishwashing detergent compositions, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials, are provided for protecting glassware from surface corrosion during automatic dishwashing.

Abstract: Methods for protecting glassware from surface corrosion during automatic dishwashing using through-the-wash automatic dishwashing detergent compositions, especially detergent compositions comprising zinc-containing materials are provided.

Abstract: Cleaning and deodorizing compositions comprising hydrophobic, nanozeolites for odor control on substrates are disclosed. Specifically, cleaning and deodorizing compositions for malodor control comprising nanozeolites and methods for removing odors from substrates using said compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Cleaning and deodorizing compositions comprising hydrophobic, nanozeolites for odor control on substrates are disclosed. Specifically, cleaning and deodorizing compositions for malodor control comprising nanozeolites and methods for removing odors from substrates using said compositions are disclosed.