Abstract: A system and method for identifying a material passing through a nanopore filter wherein an electrical signal is detected as a result of the passage and that signal is processed in real-time using mathematical and statistical tools to identify the molecule. A carrier molecule is preferably attached to one or more molecule(s) under consideration using a non-covalent bond and the pore in the nanopore filter is sized so that the molecule rattles around in the pore before being discharged without passing through the filter pore. The present invention includes not only a method and system for identifying the molecule(s) under consideration but also a kit for setting up the filter as well as mathematical tools for analyzing the signals from the sensing circuitry for the molecule(s) under consideration.

Abstract: Stable aqueous solutions of cationic polyvinylalcohol/melamine-formaldehyde resin interaction products are provided comprising polyvinyl alcohol polymer and cationic melamine-formaldehyde resin acid colloid in a polyvinylalcohol/melamine-formaldehyde resin acid colloid weight ratio, on a dry basis, of from about 0.4/1 to about 5/1, and sufficient water to give a solids content of from about 0.7% by weight up to a level that will not cause gelation to a stage of no flow under the force of gravity in 48 hours but not in excess of 6% by weight. These aqueous polyvinylalcohol/melamine-formaldehyde interaction products have good stability, and high absorption capacity onto cellulose pulp. The use of these interaction products in paper making results in increased processing capability and improved wet and dry strength of the paper.

Abstract: Cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol coated polyester fiber is indigo-dyeable and exhibits wash-down and crocking resistance characteristics similar to indigo-dyed cotton fibers.

Abstract: In the hydrolysis of methyl acetate to acetic acid, the improvement comprising a flasher or stripper to separate methyl acetate and water from the hydrolyzer product stream and the recycle of these directly to the hydrolyzer.

Abstract: Cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol coated polyester fiber is indigo-dyeable and exhibits wash-down and crocking resistance characteristics similar to indigo-dyed cotton fibers.

Abstract: Shaped polyolefin objects having decorative metal coatings are obtained by (1) cold compressing a solid, substantially homogeneous, particulate, highly-filled polyolefin composite containing polyolefin, particularly polyethylene, and at least 33% by weight of filler including at least 10% of conductive carbon and, optionally, an inorganic filler compound, in which the polyolefin is polymerized onto the surface of the filler, (2) sintering the compressed shaped object, and (3) electroplating the sintered object.

Abstract: Certain polyolefin-based compositions are readily electroplatable and possess particularly desirable combinations of characteristics. These are blends of specified proportions and types of polypropylene, low polarity rubber, highly conductive carbon black, polyethylene and optional mineral additives. The compositions permit direct electroplating to give highly decorative, adherent, plated surfaces.

Abstract: Certain polyolefin-based compositions are readily electroplatable and possess particularly desirable combinations of characteristics. These are blends of specified proportions and types of polypropylene, low polarity rubber, highly conductive carbon black, polyethylene and optional mineral additives. The compositions permit direct electroplating to give highly decorative, adherent, plated surfaces.

Abstract: Filled polyolefin compositions having silicate mineral fillers coupled into the resin by means of certain coordination complexes, particularly fumarato chromium nitrate. Polyethylene or polypropylene resins with talc or kaolin fillers are preferred. Processes are also provided.