Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer capable of forming a yield stress fluid in combination with a surfactant is disclosed. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the presence of electrolytes, perfumes, fragrances and/or organic acid preservatives.

Abstract: Provided is a current mirror circuit (1) for balancing respective currents in a plurality of parallel circuit branches (2) in a target circuit (3), the current mirror circuit (1) including: a plurality of balancing transistors (4), each having a connector (5), an emitter (6), and a base (7), the collector (5) and emitter (6) of each balancing transistor (4) connected in series with a respective circuit branch (2); a selection circuit (8) that connects the circuit branch (2) having the smallest current amongst the circuit branches (2) to the bases (7) of each balancing transistor; and an isolation circuit (9) that isolates circuit branches (2) having an open circuit fault from the rest of the target circuit (3). An associated method of balancing respective currents in a plurality of parallel circuit branches (2) in a target circuit (3) is also provided.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous composition containing a crosslinked, nonionic, amphiphilic polymer capable of forming a yield stress fluid in the presence of a surfactant is disclosed. The yield stress fluid is capable of suspending insoluble materials in the form of particulates and/or droplets requiring suspension or stabilization.

Abstract: Provided is a current mirror circuit (1) for balancing respective currents in a plurality of parallel circuit branches (2) in a target circuit (3), the current mirror circuit (1) including: a plurality of balancing transistors (4), each having a connector (5), an emitter (6), and a base (7), the collector (5) and emitter (6) of each balancing transistor (4) connected in series with a respective circuit branch (2); a selection circuit (8) that connects the circuit branch (2) having the smallest current amongst the circuit branches (2) to the bases (7) of each balancing transistor; and an isolation circuit (9) that isolates circuit branches (2) having an open circuit fault from the rest of the target circuit (3). An associated method of balancing respective currents in a plurality of parallel circuit branches (2) in a target circuit (3) is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a method and nanocomposite for the reversible assembly of nanotubes, such as oxidized single wall carbon nanotubes, based on metal coordination. The method produces a thermally stable, neutral nanocomposite possessing enhanced mechanical, electrical, physical and chemical properties for example. Disassembly can be provided by treatment with a competing ligand compound.

Abstract: There is provided a method and nanocomposite for the reversible assembly of nanotubes, such as oxidized single wall carbon nanotubes, based on metal coordination. The method produces a thermally stable, neutral nanocomposite possessing enhanced mechanical, electrical, physical and chemical properties for example. Disassembly can be provided by treatment with a competing ligand compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a current balancing circuit and method for balancing the respective currents in a plurality of parallel circuit branches in a target circuit. The current balancing circuit including: a plurality of balancing transistors, each having a collector, an emitter, and a base, the collector and emitter of each balancing transistor connected in series with a respective circuit branch; and a selection circuit for selectively connecting the circuit branch having the smallest current amongst the circuit branches to the bases of each balancing transistor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a current balancing circuit and method for balancing the respective currents in a plurality of parallel circuit branches in a target circuit. The current balancing circuit including: a plurality of balancing transistors, each having a collector, an emitter, and a base, the collector and emitter of each balancing transistor connected in series with a respective circuit branch; and a selection circuit for selectively connecting the circuit branch having the smallest current amongst the circuit branches to the bases of each balancing transistor.

Abstract: There is provided a method and nanocomposite for the reversible assembly of nanotubes, such as oxidized single wall carbon nanotubes, based on metal coordination. The method produces a thermally stable, neutral nanocomposite possessing enhanced mechanical, electrical, physical and chemical properties for example. Disassembly can be provided by treatment with a competing ligand compound.