Abstract: The present invention relates to heat-transfer fluids with low conductivity which comprise a base fluid and at least one aliphatic carboxamide and are useful for diverse applications, for example in fuel cells. it was found that aliphatic carboxamides significantly outperform aromatic carboxamides with regard to maintaining low conductivity upon aging at increased temperatures. Furthermore, it was surprisingly found that the compositions in accordance with the invention are capable of maintaining this low electrical conductivity upon aging at increased temperatures in the presence of aluminum substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glycol based heat-transfer fluids exhibiting corrosion inhibition and comprising more than 5 wt. % (by total weight of the composition) of a glycol selected from the group consisting of monoethylene glycol, monopropylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, glycerol or combinations thereof; and more than 1 wt. % (by total weight of the composition) of a short-chain organic carboxylic acid or salt thereof selected from the group consisting of C2 organic carboxylic acids or salts thereof, C3 organic carboxylic acids or salts thereof and combinations thereof; wherein the combined amount of the glycol and the short-chain organic carboxylic acid or salt thereof is more than 15 wt. % (by total weight of the composition). The invention further relates to concentrates for the preparation of said heat-transfer fluids, to methods for the preparation of said heat-transfer fluids, and to the methods and uses employing said heat-transfer fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silicate based heat-transfer fluids comprising an aromatic polyacid according to formula (I) or a salt thereof. It was found that said compositions exhibit increased corrosion inhibition on both aluminum and ferrous alloy substrates compared to similar compositions comprising borate or a different aromatic acid. The invention further relates to concentrates and kits for the preparation of said silicate based heat-transfer fluids, to methods for the preparation of said silicate based heat-transfer fluids, and to the methods and uses employing said silicate based heat-transfer fluids.

Abstract: A composition includes a continuous phase of water, alcohol, or a mixture of water and alcohol; hexagonal boron nitride nanoparticles dispersed in the continuous phase; and a compound having a formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein n is an integer between 50 and 200 and y is an integer between 20 and 200.

Abstract: A composition includes a continuous phase of water, alcohol, or a mixture of water and alcohol; hexagonal boron nitride nanoparticles dispersed in the continuous phase; and a compound having a formula (I) or a salt thereof, wherein n is an integer between 50 and 200 and y is an integer between 20 and 200.

Abstract: The application of carboxylate salts for storing thermal energy is disclosed. The invention is directed to methods for the storage and use of thermal energy comprising contacting mixtures of alkali metal salts or alkali earth metal salts of carboxylic acids, storing the thermal energy in the mixture, containing the mixture in a suitable heat exchange system and using the stored thermal energy in the heat exchange system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cooling an electrical system comprising circulating in a cooling system of the electrical system a mixture comprising a heat transfer fluid and one or more carboxylic acid salts thereof, wherein the electrical conductivity of the mixture is less than 100 ?S/cm.

Abstract: The use of an alkali metal salt or alkaline earth metal salt or of a bring solution of a C1-C16 carboxylic acid, or a mixture thereof, as a medium for the storage and use of thermal energy. The salts or solution can be used in a heat exchange fluid or a lubricant or hydraulic fluid or soap.

Abstract: Carboxylic acids or the salts thereof are suitable for use in cooling systems where low electrical conductivity is required. The compositions are of particular use in fuel cell stacks. The preferred salts are those of amines. The salts can be used with a liquid alcohol freezing point depressant such as monoethylene glycol. Thiazoles and/or triazoles may be included, as well as other corrosion inhibitors known in the art.

Abstract: The use of sub-micron particles (nano-particles) and carboxylates for improving the heat-exchange characteristics of heat-transfer fluids or antifreeze coolants. The carboxylates form a stable physisorbed- or chemisorbed carboxylate protective layer on metallic nano-particles that does not hinder heat-transfer. The combination of carboxylates and metallic nano-particles provide excellent corrosion protection, improved heat-transfer and enhances the stability of the sub-micron particles (nano-particles) in suspension. Sub-micron particles (nano-particles) treated with carboxylates to form a chemisorbed carboxylate protective layer are used in a heat transfer fluid or a lubricant or hydraulic fluid or soap.