Abstract: A catalyst is provided for fuel reformation with its preparation method. The catalyst is an oxide catalyst of nickel (Ni), lanthanum (La), and cerium (Ce); and is loaded on a honeycomb support substrate. The catalyst comprises an oxide layer of Ni and La; and an oxide layer of Ce between the honeycomb support substrate and the oxide layer of Ni and La. The oxide layer of Ni and La comprises a 10˜20 weight percent (wt %) of Ni and a 1˜20 wt % of rare earth element La. The oxide layer of Ce comprises a 1˜20 wt % of rare earth element Ce. The present invention is applied to solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for enhancing the methane conversion rate, heightening the reliability and durability of long-term operation, and improving the energy use efficiency.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprised of diene-based elastomers containing an antioxidant comprised of a combination of tris(nonyl phenyl) phosphite (TNPP) and tetramethylethylene diamine (TMEDA). The invention further relates a rubber composition and to a polystyrene composite containing such elastomer compositions. The invention additionally relates to articles of manufacture thereof, including tires and polystyrene based articles. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a process of recovery of diene-based elastomer(s) from an organic solvent solution thereof by steam stripping the organic solvent therefrom in the presence of a combination of the TNPP and TMEDA.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rubber compositions containing a specialized styrene/butadiene elastomer with molecular weight profile containing a limited low molecular weight content and precipitated silica reinforcement and tire with at least one component, such as for example a tread, comprised of such rubber composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprised of diene-based elastomers containing an antioxidant comprised of a combination of tris(nonyl phenyl) phosphite (TNPP) and tetramethylethylene diamine (TMEDA). The invention further relates a rubber composition and to a polystyrene composite containing such elastomer compositions. The invention additionally relates to articles of manufacture thereof, including tires and polystyrene based articles. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a process of recovery of diene-based elastomer(s) from an organic solvent solution thereof by steam stripping the organic solvent therefrom in the presence of a combination of the TNPP and TMEDA.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprised of diene-based elastomers containing an antioxidant comprised of a combination of tris(nonyl phenyl) phosphite (TNPP) and tetramethylethylene diamine (TMEDA). The invention further relates a rubber composition and to a polystyrene composite containing such elastomer compositions. The invention additionally relates to articles of manufacture thereof, including tires and polystyrene based articles. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a process of recovery of diene-based elastomer(s) from an organic solvent solution thereof by steam stripping the organic solvent therefrom in the presence of a combination of the TNPP and TMEDA.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rubber compositions containing a specialized styrene/butadiene elastomer with molecular weight profile containing a limited low molecular weight content and precipitated silica reinforcement and tire with at least one component, such as for example a tread, comprised of such rubber composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas-powered fingerprint sensing controlled pepper spray gun comprises a body, a handle connected to a rear end of the body, a gas handle bottom cover connected to a bottom end of the handle, a spraying device installed inside a front end of the body, a gas cylinder assembly having a gas valve connected to the spraying device, a trigger device for controlling the gas cylinder assembly, a fingerprint switch device and a liquid storage device disposed on top of the spraying device. A gas handle disassembly switch is disposed between the gas handle bottom cover and the handle. The gas-powered fingerprint sensing controlled pepper spray gun has a reasonable structure, can achieve subduction by spraying, can prevent others to use without permission, have multiple levels of security protection switches, and is safe to use.

Abstract: An apparatus of power generation is provided. The apparatus uses a stack of dense solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The exhaust gas generated by a burner of the apparatus enters into the SOFC stack for heating. At the same time, the SOFC stack is heated by the thermal radiation and heat transfer of the burner as well as the thermal convection of gases between the anode and the cathode. Thus, the SOFC stack is heated to reach an operating temperature for generating power without any additional electroheat device. The present invention has a simple structure, flexible operation. Moreover, it increased efficiency, reduced pollutant emission with lowered costs of equipment and operation.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprised of diene-based elastomers containing an antioxidant comprised of a combination of tris(nonyl phenyl) phosphite (TNPP) and tetramethylethylene diamine (TMEDA). The invention further relates a rubber composition and to a polystyrene composite containing such elastomer compositions. The invention additionally relates to articles of manufacture thereof, including tires and polystyrene based articles. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a process of recovery of diene-based elastomer(s) from an organic solvent solution thereof by steam stripping the organic solvent therefrom in the presence of a combination of the TNPP and TMEDA.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprised of diene-based elastomers containing an antioxidant comprised of a combination of tris(nonyl phenyl) phosphite (TNPP) and tetramethylethylene diamine (TMEDA). The invention further relates a rubber composition and to a polystyrene composite containing such elastomer compositions. The invention additionally relates to articles of manufacture thereof, including tires and polystyrene based articles. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a process of recovery of diene-based elastomer(s) from an organic solvent solution thereof by steam stripping the organic solvent therefrom in the presence of a combination of the TNPP and TMEDA.

Abstract: Thermotechnical units of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) are integrated as a whole one. The units may include a burner, a reformer and a heat exchanger. The integrated units can be easily assembled into an SOFC system with cell stacks. Thus, the present invention has a simple structure, operates with ease, saves operational cost, runs with fewer utilities, decreases heat dissipation and enhances system performance.

Abstract: A novel reformer is provided. A gas fuel is guided from a fuel channel. Air and water are guided from a liquid/gas channel. They are mixed together in a mixing space. On mixing them, the temperature of the mixing space is between 150° C. and 300° C. Thus, the reactants are preheated and fully mixed; and a proper temperature is reached to avoid local over-heating and to prevent carbon deposited.

Abstract: The present invention relates to preparation of precipitated silica reinforced rubber compositions with silica coupling agent comprised of a siloxy trithiocarbonate, rubber compositions thereof and an article of manufacture such as a tire which contains a component comprised of such rubber composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprised of diene-based elastomers containing an antioxidant comprised of a combination of tris(nonyl phenyl) phosphite (TNPP) and tetramethylethylene diamine (TMEDA). The invention further relates a rubber composition and to a polystyrene composite containing such elastomer compositions. The invention additionally relates to articles of manufacture thereof, including tires and polystyrene based articles. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a process of recovery of diene-based elastomer(s) from an organic solvent solution thereof by steam stripping the organic solvent therefrom in the presence of a combination of the TNPP and TMEDA.

Abstract: An apparatus of power generation is provided. The apparatus uses a stack of dense solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The exhaust gas generated by a burner of the apparatus enters into the SOFC stack for heating. At the same time, the SOFC stack is heated by the thermal radiation and heat transfer of the burner as well as the thermal convection of gases between the anode and the cathode. Thus, the SOFC stack is heated to reach an operating temperature for generating power without any additional electroheat device. The present invention has a simple structure, flexible operation. Moreover, it increased efficiency, reduced pollutant emission with lowered costs of equipment and operation.

Abstract: There is disclosed a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising: (A) a functionalized elastomer comprising the reaction product of a living anionic elastomeric polymer and a polymerization terminator of formula I where R1, R2 and R3 are independently C1 to C8 alkyl or C1 to C8 alkoxy, with the proviso that at least two of R1, R2 and R3 are C1 to C8 alkoxy; R4 is C1 to C8 alkyl; Si is silicon; S is sulfur; and Z is R5 or of formula II where R5 is alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl; (B) a polymeric amine comprising a primary amine functionality; and (C) an aromatic carboxylic acid or aromatic acid anhydride.

Abstract: There is disclosed a functionalized elastomer comprising the reaction product of (1) a living anionic elastomeric polymer comprising units derived from divinylbenzene and a monomer comprising isoprene; and (2) a polymerization terminator of formula Q-(CH2)XSi(OR1)YR23-Y, wherein Q is R3CH?N— or (R4)2N—; R3 represents a group consisting of an aryl or substituted aryl having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, or a heterocycle or heteroaryl having 3 to 18 carbon atoms; R4 independently represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R1 and R2 each independently represents a group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms selected from the group consisting of an alkyl, a cycloalkyl, an allyl, and an aryl; X is an integer from 1 to 20; and Y is an integer from 1 to 3; wherein units derived from the terminator are exclusively disposed adjacent to units derived from the divinylbenzene. There is further disclosed a rubber composition comprising the functionalized elastomer, and a pneumatic tire comprising the rubber composition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising: (A) a functionalized elastomer comprising the reaction product of a living anionic elastomeric polymer and a polymerization terminator of formula I where R1, R2 and R3 are independently C1 to C8 alkyl or C1 to C8 alkoxy, with the proviso that at least two of R1, R2 and R3 are C1 to C8 alkoxy; R4 is C1 to C8 alkyl; Si is silicon; S is sulfur; and Z is R5 or of formula II where R5 is alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl; (B) a polymeric amine comprising a primary amine functionality; and (C) an aromatic carboxylic acid or aromatic acid anhydride.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides an antenna including: a dielectric substrate and a plurality of antenna elements positioned on a surface of the dielectric substrate. Each antenna element includes: a sector-shaped sheet of conductive material and a conductive feed line coupled to the sector-shape sheet of conductive material. Another aspect of the invention provides an antenna including: a dielectric substrate, a plurality of antenna elements positioned on a surface of the dielectric substrate at substantially uniform angular intervals along an arc, and a ground layer mounted to an opposite side of the dielectric substrate from the plurality of antenna elements. Each antenna element includes: a sector-shaped sheet of conductive material having a central angle between about 90° and about 180° and a conductive feed line coupled to the sector-shape sheet of conductive material.

Abstract: A burner reformer is provided for a power generating system using fuel cell. A burner is contained inside the reformer. The reformer absorbs heat from the burner and other heat source to reduce heat loss and save connecting wires. The present invention avoids flashing back of hydrogen. When fuel is lean, flame would not easily die and the system can thus work stably.