Abstract: An example method includes determining that a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) component having a zeolite-based catalyst is contaminated with platinum (Pt). The method further includes elevating the temperature of the SCR component to at least 600° C. in response to the determining the catalytic component is contaminated with Pt, and maintaining the elevated temperature of the catalytic component for a predetermined time period thereby restoring reduction activity of the catalyst.

Abstract: An aftertreatment system for the transport of fluid reductant to an exhaust of a combustion engine is provided. The aftertreatment system includes a reductant tank configured to store the reductant. The reductant tank has an in-tank filter. A pump module is fluidly coupled to the reductant tank. The pump module includes a pump housing, a pump motor, a pump filter and a pump. The pump is connected downstream of the pump filter. A pressure sensor is connected downstream of the pump. A return conduit is configured to return a portion of the reductant from downstream of the pump to upstream of the pump. A pressure regulator is present within the return conduit. The pump housing is structured and arranged to enclose the pump filter, the pressure sensor, the return conduit, the pump motor and the pressure regulator. A reductant injector is fluidly coupled to the pump module.

Abstract: A radiant heat-driven chemical reactor comprising a generally cylindrical pressure refractory lined vessel, a plurality of radiant heating tubes, and a metal tube sheet to form a seal for the pressure refractory lined vessel near a top end of the pressure refractory lined vessel. The metal tube sheet has a plurality of injection ports extending vertically through the metal tube sheet and into the refractory lined vessel such that biomass is injected at an upper end of the vessel between the radiant heating tubes, and the radiant heat is supplied to an interior of the plurality of radiant heating tubes. The radiant heat-driven chemical reactor is configured to 1) gasify particles of biomass in a presence of steam (H2O) to produce a low CO2 synthesis gas that includes hydrogen and carbon monoxide gas, or 2) reform natural gas in a non-catalytic reformation reaction, using thermal energy from the radiant heat.

Abstract: An exhaust system (10) for a lean-burn internal combustion engine (12) comprises a first substrate monolith (16) comprising a catalyst for oxidising nitric oxide (NO) comprising a catalytic oxidation component followed downstream by a second substrate monolith (18) which is a wall-flow filter having inlet channels and outlet channels, wherein the inlet channels comprise a NOx absorber catalyst (20) and the outlet channels comprise a catalyst for selective catalytic reduction (22) of nitrogen oxides with nitrogenous reductant.

Abstract: An exhaust-gas treatment device includes a honeycomb body wound and/or stacked with at least partially structured sheet-metal layers forming channels through which an exhaust gas can flow in axial direction from an inlet side to an outlet side. A first section of the sheet-metal layers ends flush at a first end surface associated with at least one of the sides and a second section of the sheet-metal layers ends at a second end surface associated with at least one of the sides. A spacing is provided between the first and second end surfaces because a first axial length of the first section is greater than a second axial length of the second section. The spacing forms a receptacle receiving a heating body, producing a simple electrically heatable exhaust-gas treatment device into which a heating body can be integrated during or after production of the honeycomb body.

Abstract: A process and system are described for the processing of gas associated with crude oil production, i.e. associated gas. A separation complex is used to separate produced fluids produced from a hydrocarbon reservoir into crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, water, and natural gas. At least a portion of the natural gas is converted into synthesis gas in a synthesis gas generator. A combination of a synthesis gas conversion catalysts and hydroconversion catalysts are used in a synthesis gas reactor to convert the synthesis gas into a liquid effluent stream containing liquefied petroleum gas and a synthetic crude oil. The liquefied petroleum gas and synthetic crude oil from the synthesis gas reactor is sent to the separation complex. Liquefied petroleum gas is separated both from the synthetic crude oil and a natural crude oil obtained from the produced fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for sterilization which may be applied to a medical dry sterilizer, and more particularly, to an apparatus which injects hydrogen peroxide so as to generate plasma and OH radicals which are effective in sterilization, so as to achieve the sterilization of a treated object. According to the present invention, the apparatus for sterilization comprises: a sterilizing reactor in which sterilization is performed on a treated object; a vacuuming unit which is equipped with a vacuum pump connected to the sterilizing reactor and which vacuumizes the interior of the sterilizing reactor; a hydrogen-peroxide supply unit which supplies hydrogen peroxide in a gas state to the interior of the sterilizing reactor; and a microwave-plasma generating unit which generates plasma using microwaves.

Abstract: A color-appearing ink composition includes a surfactant blend of at least two non-ionic surfactants having hydrophilic-lipophilic balance values greater than 10, or a non-ionic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value greater than 10 and a charged surfactant. The composition includes one or more water-insoluble leuco dyes, a developer and a desensitizer. The composition may be applied to a substrate to form a sensor.

Abstract: A liquid injecting jig is provided. The liquid injecting jig includes a jig configuration including a plurality of parts adapted to be in cooperative engagement so as to position a channel within the jig configuration, wherein the jig configuration is adapted to fit an opening through which the channel is adapted to be received so as to expose the channel from the jig configuration. A jig set, a microchip case, and a microchip set are also provided.

Abstract: Highly efficient and rapid filtration-based concentration devices, systems and methods are disclosed with sample fluidic lines and a filter packaged in a disposable tip which concentrate biological particles that are suspended in liquid from a dilute feed suspension. A sample concentrate or retentate suspension is retained while eliminating the separated fluid in a separate flow stream. The concentrate is then dispensed from the disposable tip in a set volume of elution fluid. Suspended biological particles include such materials as proteins/toxins, viruses, DNA, and/or bacteria in the size range of approximately 0.001 micron to 20 microns diameter. Concentration of these particles is advantageous for detection of target particles in a dilute suspension, because concentrating them into a small volume makes them easier to detect. A single-use pipette tip includes fluid ports for aspirating the sample and connecting to a concentrating unit.

Abstract: Invention; It is about the tubes used to obtain blood products through centrifuge order to cure open and closed injuries, to heal hard and soft tissues and to diagnose in all fields of medicine and dentistry. Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) obtained in the tubes the surface of which contacts blood and made from pure titanium or titanium alloys has a better structure of fibrin than that is obtained through classical methods. The efficiency of the high speed centrifuge is increased with this designed tube and Platelet Rich Fibrin can be removed from the tube without spoiling it.

Abstract: A disposable cartridge adapted to be used with a sensor-dispensing instrument comprises a housing, test sensors, a mechanical mechanism and moveable seals. The housing forms at least one opening therethrough. The test sensors are stacked in the housing. The test sensors are adapted to assist in testing at least one analyte. The mechanical mechanism is adapted to urge the test sensors in a first direction. One of the test sensors is positioned for ejection from the cartridge. The moveable seals is adapted to be in a closed position that seals the at least one opening so as to provide a substantially moisture-proof and a substantially air-tight cartridge, and one of the moveable seals is adapted to be in an open position that allows one of the test sensors to be moved therethrough.

Abstract: The system for management of racks and tubes position for clinical chemistry laboratories of the invention comprises tubes (10) capable of containing human biological material, a rack (20) configured for receiving and/or holding the tubes (10) to be stocked, a supporting base (30) configured for supporting the rack (20) thereon, reading means (50) configured for reading an identificator (RID) of the rack (20) to be put onto the supporting base (30) and an identificator (TID) of the tube to be put into the rack (20), a camera (40) for detecting the rack (20) on the supporting base (30), and at least one of the tubes (10) into the rack (20), a processing unit (60) for mapping the detected rack (20) into a plurality of allowed positions (Pi) and the detected tube (10) into a tube position (P) comprised in said plurality of allowed positions (Pi).

Abstract: A mixing unit has a stacked member having mixing elements that are stacked in a stacking direction and that extend in an extending direction, a first plate, and a second plate disposed opposite the first plate. The stacked member is sandwiched between the first plate and the second plate. Each of the mixing elements has first through holes. The second plate comprises an opening portion that communicates with the first through holes in the stacked member.

Abstract: A chemical oxygen generator includes multiple parallel sequentially connected chemical core sections that extend the duration of operation of the chemical oxygen generator. An end of a first core section is contiguous with a chemical core high reactivity section, and a thermal insulation layer is disposed between an end of a second core section and the chemical core ignition plate, as well as between the bodies of the first and second core sections. A chemical core transition section is disposed between the other end of the first core section and the second core section, to insure that the reaction front propagates properly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a kiln for the combustion of agricultural waste. The kiln includes a central cylindrical combustion chamber. The central cylindrical combustion chamber includes a system for the control of combustion air to the combustion chamber. The kiln includes a second concentric cylinder surrounding the central cylindrical combustion chamber. The second concentric cylinder includes a system for the flow of cooling water through the first annulus between the central cylindrical combustion chamber and the second concentric cylinder. The kiln includes a system for the feeding of the agricultural waste into the central combustion chamber. The kiln includes a temperature sensing device to measure and display the temperature within the central combustion chamber during the combustion of the agricultural waste. The kiln includes a system for the recovery of ash from the kiln. In operation, the temperature of combustion is controlled to between 550° C. and 650° C.

Abstract: An exhaust after-treatment system is described. Generally speaking, the system includes separate primary and secondary NOx reducing systems for delivering reductant to an exhaust stream, a sensor system for determining relevant operating conditions and an electronic control module for activating the reducing systems. Methods for reducing NOx in an exhaust stream are also described. Generally speaking, the methods include the steps of determining a need for NOx reduction in an exhaust stream, determining exhaust temperature, determining ambient temperature, and injecting at least one of a primary reductant and a secondary reductant into the exhaust stream based on the determined temperature. The system and method are particularly useful during cold start conditions, as well as lightly loaded application in conditions where the ambient temperature is below 45 F where the SCR catalyst may not fully function.

Abstract: An oxidation catalyst for treating an exhaust gas produced by a combustion engine, wherein the oxidation catalyst comprises a substrate and a catalyst layer, wherein the catalyst layer comprises: a first support material; a first noble metal; and a second noble metal; wherein the catalyst layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate, and the catalyst layer has a non-uniform distribution of the first noble metal in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the substrate. The oxidation catalyst can be used to oxidise carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HCs) and also oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in such an exhaust gas.

Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment system includes a CO2 recovery apparatus that recovers CO2 from an exhaust gas exhausted from a boiler or a turbine, a VOC removal apparatus that removes a VOC from the exhaust gas after the exhaust gas is treated by the CO2 recovery apparatus, a heating device that heats the exhaust gas after the exhaust gas is treated by the CO2 recovery apparatus and before the exhaust gas is treated by the VOC removal apparatus, and a cooling device that cools the exhaust gas after the exhaust gas is treated by the VOC removal apparatus.

Abstract: Supported amine polymer adsorbents based on polymers containing only or primarily primary amines sites are to be used as regenerable adsorbents for CO2 capture from ultra-dilute gas streams, such as ambient air, or from mixtures of gases containing preferably at least 10% oxygen. and can also be useful for use at the moderate gas pressures found in typical post-combustion capture processes, such as flue gas from large point sources such as coal-fired power plants. Preferred supported solid amine adsorbents of this invention are based on poly(allylamine) (“PAA”) and poly(vinyl amine) (“PVAm”), both of which are linear polymers, and their derivatives, containing substantially all primary amine groups, supported on substrates. Preferred such substrates include silica mesocellular foam (MCF) and mesoporous-?-alumina, as well on mesoporous-?-alumina coated throughout the pores of MCF, most preferably of monolithic structure.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a carbon dioxide capturing apparatus includes a first absorbing unit, a regeneration unit, a water washing capturing unit, and a pre-amine capturing unit. The first absorbing unit brings a gas containing carbon dioxide into contact with an absorbing liquid containing an amine compound, and discharges the absorbing liquid which has absorbed carbon dioxide as a rich liquid. The regeneration unit releases a carbon dioxide gas from the rich liquid sent from the first absorbing unit. The water washing capturing unit captures the amine compound entrained in a decarbonated treatment gas sent from the first absorbing unit. The pre-amine capturing unit receives part of the rich liquid from the first absorbing unit, and traps the amine compound entrained in the decarbonated treatment gas by bringing the decarbonated treatment gas from the first absorbing unit into countercurrent contact with the part of the rich liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for upgrading a gas by separation of carbon dioxide therefrom, which method comprises the steps of introducing a stream of gas to a wet bed of ion exchange resin, and desorbing the adsorbed carbon dioxide from the resin by increasing the temperature and/or lowering the pressure in said wet bed.

Abstract: The invention includes a process for reducing the amount of HCN discharged to atmosphere from a FCC unit, having a regenerator and a means for collecting and supporting catalyst particles. The process comprises adding a catalyst to the regenerator flue gas prior to entering the collecting means and precipitating the catalyst in the collecting means to form a catalyst bed. Ammonia or ammonia precursor is optionally added to the flue gas. The flue gas HCN is reacted in the presence of water and oxygen in the flue gas, and optional ammonia or ammonia precursor, at 200° C. to 800° C. in the presence of the catalyst bed to reduce the HCN amount, and the flue gas containing a reduced amount of HCN is discharged to atmosphere. The catalyst is one or more supported transition or lanthanide metal catalysts. The process can also be utilized in any combustion process.

Abstract: The description relates to improving the operation of wet scrubbers, especially those based on calcium carbonate, by reducing the quantities of soluble chlorides in the combustion gases fed to the scrubbers. By converting gaseous HCl in the combustion gases to a solid copper chloride and removing it before the chloride reaches the scrubber, the reactivity of the scrubbing slurry will be better maintained. Combustion gases are treated with an aqueous copper compound referred to as copper-bearing chloride remediator (CBCR). The process is preferably implemented by identifying locations within a combustor for feeding the CBCR, determining the physical form and injection parameters for the CBCR and injecting the CBCR under conditions effective to reduce HCl and/or sulfur oxides. Effective temperatures for introducing the CBCRs are preferably within the range of from about 250° to 900° F. Among the more preferred CBCRs are copper compositions including copper, an organic moiety and/or an ammonia moiety.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the removal of SO2 from waste combustion flue gas are described herein. The subject methods and systems entail one step, two steps or three steps to produce cleaned flue gas for release to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A process for preparing structures of crosslinked silicon oxide which are mesoporous structures wherein, a portion of the materials used in the preparation of the structures are recycled for use in the preparation of additional structures.

Abstract: A mixture of sulphamic acid, a halogenated sulphonic acid and thionyl chloride is heated to allow the reaction to proceed, to thereby produce first intermediate products. The first intermediate products are then subjected to reaction with an alkali metal fluoride MF to produce second intermediate products. The second intermediate products is then subjected to reaction with the alkali metal fluoride MF in a polar solvent to obtain a desired product MN(SO2F)2 (where M is an alkali metal).

Abstract: This carbon nanofiber is produced by a vapor phase reaction of a carbon oxide-containing raw material gas using a friend oxide powder including a Co oxide as a catalyst, wherein at least one type selected from metal cobalt, carbon-containing cobalt metals, and cobalt-carbon compounds is contained (encapsulated) in the fiber in a wrapped state. This method for producing a carbon nanofiber includes: producing a carbon nanofiber by, a vapor phase reaction of a carbon oxide-containing raw material gas using a mixed powder of a Co oxide and a Mg oxide as a catalyst, wherein a mixed powder of CoO and MgO, which is obtained by hydrogen-reducing a mixed powder of Co3O4 and MgO using a reduction gas having a hydrogen concentration in which metal cobalt is not generated, is used as the catalyst.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for the production of graphene nanoribbons in the presence of an anisotropic metal surface which induces a spatial orientation of the nanoribbons.

Abstract: A process for the production of chlorine by thermo-catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride gas with oxygen, in the presence of a catalyst, and separation of the chlorine from the reaction products comprising chlorine, hydrogen chloride, oxygen and water, characterized in that a) a cerium oxide is used as catalytically active component in the catalyst and b) the reaction gases are converted at the cerium oxide catalyst in one or more isothermic reaction zones, preferably in one or more tube bundle reactors, wherein the molar O2/HCl-ratio is equal or above 0.75 in any part of the cerium oxide containing reaction zones.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of purifying and doping a population of semiconductor nanocrystals. The method includes mixing the population of semiconductor nanocrystals having a first material system and a first ligand with a set of particles in the presence of a first solvent, the set of particles having a second material system which is different from the first material system and a second ligand which is different from the first ligand, to form a mixture. The method also includes facilitating a ligand exchange and an ionic exchange in the mixture, altering the first material system of the population of semiconductor nanocrystals to a third material system, different from the first material system and the second material system. The method includes sonicating the mixture and isolating the population of semiconductor nanocrystals having the third material system and the second ligand from the mixture.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a sputtering target with which an oxide semiconductor film with a small amount of defects can be formed is provided. Alternatively, an oxide semiconductor film with a small amount of defects is formed. A method for manufacturing a sputtering target is provided, which includes the steps of: forming a polycrystalline In-M-Zn oxide (M represents a metal chosen among aluminum, titanium, gallium, yttrium, zirconium, lanthanum, cesium, neodymium, and hafnium) powder by mixing, sintering, and grinding indium oxide, an oxide of the metal, and zinc oxide; forming a mixture by mixing the polycrystalline In-M-Zn oxide powder and a zinc oxide powder; forming a compact by compacting the mixture; and sintering the compact.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method for recycling alkaline waste water from a stainless steel slag treatment process wherein stainless steel slag is brought into contact with water thereby producing said waste water, which waste water contains heavy metals, including at least chromium, and has a pH of at least 12. The waste water is recycled by using it for treating an alkaline granular carbonatable material, which contains aluminium metal, in order to oxidise the aluminium metal contained therein. This material is in particular municipal waste incinerator bottom ash which can, after the treatment of the present invention, safely be used as fine or coarse aggregate in bonded applications such as concrete, mortar and asphalt. During the treatment with the alkaline waste water, hydrogen gas is produced which is captured and used to produce energy by means of a cogeneration device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an alumino-borosilicate SSZ-57 zeolite having enhanced large pore selectivity. The alumino-borosilicate SSZ-57 zeolite of the present invention is characterized as having substantially all of its aluminum atoms located within regions of the zeolite structure which form the 12 ring channels.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods of making microporous crystals and microporous crystal membranes.

Abstract: A zeolite material is provided having non-boron heteroatoms on the external surface of the zeolitic material lattice framework and B heteroatoms, or silanols created from boron hydrolysis, throughout the remainder of the lattice framework. The lattice framework of the zeolite material comprises large pore 12 member ring or larger openings at the external surface of the framework, and 10 member ring or smaller openings beneath the external surface large pore openings. Also provided is a process for preparing the zeolitic material.

Abstract: Compositions, e.g., therapeutic agents, and methods are provided for modulating gene and protein expression of Forkhead Box protein 1 (Foxp1). The therapeutic agents include short nucleic acid molecules that modulate gene and protein expression of Forkhead Box protein 1 (Foxp1) expression, viral vectors containing such molecules, T cells transduced with these viruses for adoptive therapies, and any small molecules that bind to and inactivate Foxp1. These compounds and methods have applications in cancer therapy either alone or in combination with other therapies that stimulate the endogenous immune system in the environment of the cancer, e.g., tumor.

Abstract: The invention describes antibodies having a high affinity for aggregated forms of ?-synuclein and a low affinity for monomeric forms of ?-synuclein. The antibodies are useful in the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: Compounds as defined herein are provided which are useful in (1) diagnostic methods for detecting and/or identifying cells presenting PSMA; (2) compositions comprising a compound of the invention together with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent; and (3) methods for imaging prostate cancer cells.

Abstract: The invention is directed to formulations of lipophilic Amyloid beta ligand stilbene and more particularly to formulations which are capable to be administered parenterally e.g. intravenously, wherein the lipophilic Amyloid beta ligand stilbene is a fluorinated stilbene. Further, the invention is directed to a method for sterile filtration of formulations suitable for PET imaging of mammals pursuant to the invention.

Abstract: The invention describes antibodies having a high affinity for aggregated forms of ?-synuclein and a low affinity for monomeric forms of ?-synuclein. The antibodies are useful in the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of atrial fibrillation. In particular, the present invention provides therapeutic agents for the treatment and prevention of persistent and permanent atrial fibrillation and prevention of progression of atrial fibrillation to permanent atrial fibrillation.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which: >R is a linear or branched (C1-C6) alkyl, >L is a spacer group, >A is a diagnostic agent, and >m is equal to 1 or 2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating depression and depressive-like symptoms by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an adenosine 1 receptor agonist. Also disclosed herein are methods for identifying adenosine receptor agonists and the use of identified adenosine receptor agonists for treating diseases, disorders or conditions characterized by pathological sleep perturbations.

Abstract: A chimeric non-human animal having an in vivo human hepatocyte population, wherein the effects of non-human animal cells on drug metabolism are suppressed or deleted is provided. A method for producing a chimeric non-human animal that lacks a drug-metabolizing system or has a suppressed drug-metabolizing system and is provided with a drug-metabolizing system driven by human hepatocytes, is provided. The method comprises transplanting human hepatocytes into a non-human animal characterized by (i) being immunodeficient, (ii) having liver damage, and (iii) lacking the functions of an endogenous Cyp3a gene.

Abstract: A nanostructure is described. The nanostructure includes a nanoparticle, a shell encompassing the nanoparticle, and a gap having a width ranging from 1.0 nm to 6.0 nm and located between the nanoparticle and the shell to enable the nanostructure to generate a fluorescence.

Abstract: A chlorotoxin conjugate detectable by fluorescence imaging that allows for intra-operative visualization of cancerous tissues, compositions that include the chlorotoxin conjugate, and methods for using the chlorotoxin conjugate.

Abstract: This method is designed for calculating a quantification indicator for quantifying a dermal reaction on a skin having several chromophores. The method includes illumination of a zone to be characterized on the skin, the skin reaction being included in the zone to be characterized; and measurement of the spectrum of a back scattered radiation coming from the skin after illumination of said zone to be characterized. The method also includes determination, according to the measured spectrum, of an absorption coefficient value for the zone to be characterized, and calculation, according to the absorption coefficient value, of each chromophore concentration. The method includes calculation of the quantification indicator according to each calculated chromophore concentration. The method includes determination, according to the measured spectrum, of a diffusion coefficient value of the zone to be characterized, and the quantification indicator is further calculated according to the diffusion coefficient value.

Abstract: The micropatch of the present invention provides a reliable and effective system of elicitation necessary for the diagnostic identification of allergy cases whilst substantially reducing the chances of sensitising subjects, the present invention employs a micropatch.

Abstract: Provided herein are therapeutic nanoparticles having a diameter of between 10 nm to 30 nm, and containing a polymer coating, and a nucleic acid containing a sequence complementary to a sequence within a micro-RNA identified as having a role in cancer cell metastasis or anti-apoptotic activity in a cancer cell (e.g., miR-10b) or a sequence within an mRNA encoding a pro-apoptotic protein that is covalently linked to the nanoparticle. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing these therapeutic nanoparticles. Also provided herein are methods of decreasing cancer cell invasion or metastasis in a subject having a cancer and methods of treating a metastatic cancer in a lymph node in a subject that require the administration of these therapeutic nanoparticles to a subject.