Abstract: A system and method for producing a near-infrared sensitive luminescent materials beyond 1000 nm is disclosed. The method includes reacting K2[PtCl4] and cyanoxime ligands in an aqueous solution to achieve dark-green one-dimensional coordination-polymeric materials having a molecular formula of PtL2, wherein L are the cyanoxime ligands having a molecular formula of NC—C(?NOH)—R with R being an electron withdrawing group such as: N?N-diethylacetamide, N-piperidine, N-morpholyl, 2-pyridine, benzoyl, or N-pyrrolidine.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a ceramic composites and synthesis methods that include providing a plurality of nanoparticles with at least one first rare-earth single-crystal compound, and mixing the plurality of nanoparticles with at least one ceramic material and at least one ceramic binder including at least one solvent. The method further includes preparing a ceramic green-body from the mixture, and sintering the ceramic green-body to form a ceramic composite of a polycrystalline ceramic with a plurality of embedded single-crystal nanorods. The embedded single-crystal nanorods include at least one second rare-earth single crystal compound. The at least one second rare-earth single crystal compound can include or be derived from the at least one first rare-earth single crystal compound.

Abstract: Provided is a light-emitting device having good binning characteristics with suppressed changes in color derived from shifts in excitation wavelength. The present invention achieves the above object by way of a light-emitting device that comprises a blue semiconductor light-emitting element, and a wavelength conversion member, wherein the wavelength conversion member comprises: a phosphor Y represented by formula (Y1) below and having a peak wavelength of 540 nm or more and 570 nm or less in an emission wavelength spectrum when excited at 450 nm, (Y,Ce,Tb,Lu)x(Ga,Sc,Al)yOz??(Y1) (x=3, 4.5?y?5.5, 10.8?z?13.4); and a phosphor G represented by formula (G1) below and having a peak wavelength of 520 nm or more and 540 nm or less in an emission wavelength spectrum when excited at 450 nm. (Y,Ce,Tb,Lu)x(Ga,Sc,Al)yOz??(G1) (x=3, 4.5?y?5.5, 10.8?z?13.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a preparation method of a low-pH controlled-release intelligent corrosion inhibitor. The low-pH controlled-release intelligent corrosion inhibitor comprises a hydrogel with low pH responsiveness and a corrosion inhibiting substance having the capacity of corrosion inhibition. That is, a corrosion inhibiting substance is wrapped in a low-pH sensitive hydrogel. The swelling degree of the pH sensitive hydrogel may be changed according to the amounts of monomers and crosslinking agents so as to control the releasing speed of the corrosion inhibiting substance. By the soaking experiment and the measurements of electrochemical polarization curves and alternating impedance spectra, the sensitive and long-lasting features of the low-pH controlled-release intelligent corrosion inhibitor are indicated.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the treatment of soils containing a mixture of sodium or potassium methylsiliconate, of xanthan and of PEG or polysorbate diluted in water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which the parameters have the respective meanings given in the description, to the use thereof for high-frequency components, to liquid-crystalline media comprising the compounds, and to high-frequency components, in particular antennae, especially for the gigahertz range, comprising these media. The liquid-crystalline media serve, for example, for the phase shifting of microwaves for tunable ‘phased-array’ antennae.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a liquid crystal display element using a liquid crystal composition in which various characteristics of the liquid crystal display element such as dielectric anisotropy, viscosity, a nematic phase upper limit temperature, nematic phase stability at a low temperature, and ?1, and a burn-in characteristic of the display element are not deteriorated. The present invention provides a liquid crystal composition having excellent low temperature stability while maintaining a high speed response of the liquid crystal composition by using a liquid crystal composition containing a compound represented by General Formula (A) and a compound represented by General Formula (M), and a liquid crystal display element including the composition.

Abstract: To provide a liquid crystal composition satisfying at least one of characteristics or having a suitable balance regarding at least two of the characteristics such as a high maximum temperature of a nematic phase, a low minimum temperature of the nematic phase, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large dielectric anisotropy, large specific resistance, and high stability to ultraviolet light and heat; and an AM device having a short response time, a large voltage holding ratio, a large contrast ratio, a long service life and so forth. The liquid crystal composition has the nematic phase, and contains a specific compound having large dielectric anisotropy as a first component and a specific compound having small viscosity as a second component, and may contain a specific compound having a high maximum temperature or small viscosity as a third component, and a specific compound having large dielectric anisotropy as a fourth component, and a liquid crystal display device includes the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium which comprises the compound of the formula I, and to the use thereof for an active-matrix display, in particular based on the VA, PSA, PS-VA, PM-VA, SS-VA, PALC, IPS, PS-IPS, FFS or PS-FFS effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for manufacturing optical elements with negative optical dispersion, and an optically anisotropic body prepared therefrom. According to the present invention, the optically anisotropic body showing stable reverse wavelength dispersion can be prepared more simply by using the composition for optical elements, and it is possible to apply the same to liquid crystal display devices as an optical film such as a thin-layer broadband ?/4 plate.

Abstract: The disclosure shows a liquid crystal composition that contains a compound having an effect of preventing photolysis of the liquid crystal composition and having high solubility in the liquid crystal composition, and that satisfies at least one of characteristics such as high maximum temperature, low minimum temperature, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large positive or negative dielectric anisotropy, large specific resistance, high stability to ultraviolet light or heat, and a suitable elastic constant, etc. and so on. The disclosure shows a liquid crystal composition that contains a compound having the following azolidine ring (Q-1) or azepane ring (Q-2), a liquid crystal display device and so on.

Abstract: An LCD panel, comprises substrates facing each other, a liquid crystal layer disposed between the substrates and liquid crystal alignment layers, each sandwiched between the liquid crystal layer and a respective one of the substrates, wherein the liquid crystal alignment layers comprises hydrocarbon derivative having perfluorocarbon group.

Abstract: A process for treating a bitumen froth comprising bitumen, solids and water to produce a deasphalted oil product is provided comprising optionally diluting the raw bitumen froth with a diluent to form a diluted bitumen froth; separating the raw or diluted bitumen froth into a light bitumen fraction and a heavy bitumen fraction comprising bitumen, fine solids and water; mixing the heavy bitumen fraction with a first solvent to form a solvent/bitumen mixture; and introducing the solvent/bitumen mixture into a first extraction vessel operating at a temperature and a pressure such that the solvent is at or near supercritical conditions to form a heavy phase comprising asphaltenes, solids and water and a light phase comprising deasphalted oil.

Abstract: A reactor for Fischer-Tropsch reaction effected in a three-phase system essentially consisting of a gaseous reagent phase, a liquid reacted phase and a solid catalytic phase, wherein the solid catalytic phase is composed of packed bodies encaged in at least one open-cell foam structure with a high thermal conductivity.

Abstract: Improved separation of oil and water as well as suspended solids from the emulsion layer formed in a petroleum desalter is achieved by injection of demulsifier into the desalter vessel to achieve a higher localized concentration of demulsifier in the emulsion layer so as to promote improved oil/water separation from the emulsion layer. The demulsifier may be injected into the water layer or the oil layer in the region of the emulsion layer or directly into the stabilized emulsion layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for conditioning synthetic crude oils are provided herein. The systems and methods described herein subject the synthetic crude to one or more process solutions to provide conditioned synthetic crude exhibiting, for example, a reduced TAN.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for refining a feed oil having contaminants therein. In the method, the feed oil is exposed to reducing conditions at elevated temperature and pressure so as to reduce at least some of said contaminants. The resulting oil is then degassed under reduced pressure under non-oxidising conditions and the resulting oil extracted with water so as to produce a refined oil.

Abstract: Deep desulfurization of hydrocarbon feeds containing undesired organosulfur compounds to produce a hydrocarbon product having low levels of sulfur, i.e., 15 ppmw or less of sulfur, is achieved by flashing the feed at a target cut point temperature to obtain two fractions. A first fraction contains refractory organosulfur compounds, which boil at or above the target cut point temperature. A second fraction boiling below the target cut point temperature is substantially free of refractory sulfur-containing compounds. The second fraction is contacted with a hydrodesulfurization catalyst in a hydrodesulfurization reaction zone operating under mild conditions to reduce the quantity of organosulfur compounds to an ultra-low level. The first fraction is contacted with an oxidizing agent and an active metal catalyst in an oxidation reaction zone to convert the refractory organosulfur compounds to oxidized organosulfur compounds.

Abstract: A process is provided that is directed to a steam pyrolysis zone integrated with a hydroprocessing zone including residual bypass to permit direct processing of crude oil feedstocks to produce petrochemicals including olefins and aromatics.

Abstract: A churning and stoking ram for a furnace is disclosed. The churning and stoking ram includes a frame disposed externally of the furnace, where the stoking ram is mounted on the frame. The stoking ram is positionable relative to the furnace between an external position and an internal position, and is rotatable about a central longitudinal axis of the stoking ram. The stoking ram further includes a churning device positionable relative to the stoking ram between a retracted position and an extended position, a first actuator mounted on the frame to position the stoking ram between the external and internal positions, a second actuator to position the churning device between the retracted and extended positions, and a third actuator to rotate the stoking ram and the churning device associated therewith.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a coaxial gasifier for enhanced hydrogen production, comprising: downdraft gasifier comprising a hot zone for converting biomass to synthesis gas; and a coaxial gas converter disposed within the downdraft gasifier, the coaxial gas converter comprising a biochar inlet valve, a coaxial char tube, and a biochar and ash outlet valve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and apparatus for conversion of organic material into hydrocarbon based fuel such as an oil and relates in particular to a process and apparatus for recovering alkali salts and/or water soluble organics from water effluents from hydrothermal conversion processes of organics such as biomass and/or organic waste and/or other organic materials such as bitumen or lignite coal into oil in hot pressurized water. Another aspect of the invention relates to an integrated process for effective production of oil by conversion of slurries of biomass and/or organic waste and/or other organic materials such as bitumen or coal in hot pressurized water, wherein alkali salts and/or water soluble organics are recovered from the water effluent and is at least partly recycled to the feeding step thereby resulting in both a cleaned water effluent from the process as well as a more effective and economic process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 270° C. and a final boiling point of at most 305° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a functional fluid formulation comprising a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 270° C. and a final boiling point of at most 305° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 215° C. and a final boiling point of at most 250° C. In another aspect the present invention provides a functional fluid formulation comprising a Fischer-Tropsch derived gas oil fraction having an initial boiling point of at least 215° C. and a final boiling point of at most 250° C.

Abstract: A method for improving wear control in an engine or other mechanical component lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition that includes a lubricating oil base stock as a major component; and at least one phosphazene represented by the formula as a minor component. In the above formula, Q is nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen; a is a value from about 2 to about 6, c is a value from about 2 to about 6, e is a value from about 2 to about 6, g is a value from about 2 to about 6, i is a value from about 2 to about 6, and k is a value from about 2 to about 6; b is a value of 2a+q, d is a value of 2c+r, f is a value of 2e+s, h is a value of 2g+t, j is a value of 2i+u, and l is a value of 2k+v; q, r, s, t, u and v are independently a value of 0 or ?2; with the proviso that not all of a, c, e, g, i and k are the same value.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an additive package for a lubricant composition that includes an alkoxylated amide, an ester, and an anti-wear agent including phosphorus, molybdenum, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides a lubricant composition that includes a base oil, the alkoxylated amide, the ester, and the anti-wear agent including phosphorus, molybdenum, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure further provides a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine for improving fuel economy.

Abstract: The invention provides a cold-proof grease composition for reducing noise. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a grease composition having an improved noise-reduction effect without sacrificing lubricant adhesiveness at high and low temperatures. In one embodiment, the grease composition comprises a synthetic hydrocarbon oil as a base oil, a lithium-based thickener, and a poly(methyl acrylate) (PMA)-based copolymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to prepare a detergent in the presence of a polyether compound. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing the detergent. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in a mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Provided are grease containing a base oil and a thickener, a rolling bearing including the grease, a rolling device 6, and an information recording and reproducing apparatus 1. The base oil contains mineral oil and poly-?-olefin, a proportion of the mineral oil is 10% by mass to 40% by mass in 100% by mass of the base oil, and a kinematic viscosity ?1 of the mineral oil at 40° C. is higher than a kinematic viscosity ?2 of the poly-?-olefin at 40° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of lubricating a transmission which includes a synchronizer with a non-metallic surface, the method comprising supplying thereto a lubricant comprising: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) an alkaline earth metal detergent; and (c) a non-aromatic carboxylic acid or a salt thereof having 8 to 24 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A transmission fluid contains a base oil and calcium carbonate. The calcium carbonate is dispersed in a form of aggregations in the transmission fluid. A ratio of the aggregations having a particle diameter of 200 nm or more is 28 mass % or less in terms of calcium based on a total amount of the aggregations. A base value of the transmission fluid is in a range from 0.5 mgKOH/g to 3 mgKOH/g by a hydrochloric acid method.

Abstract: A novel hydraulic fluid composition for application to drilling equipment is described herein. These hydraulic fluid compositions permit effective monitoring or controlling well-head pressure of a well during drilling on land or offshore. The hydraulic fluid compositions prevent uncontrolled flow of gas, oil, or another well fluid out of an underground formation during a drilling or extraction process when applied to the drilling equipment. Accordingly, provided is a hydraulic fluid concentrate which contains a water-soluble phosphate ester and a sulfide compound containing at least one S—S linkage, at least 10 carbon atoms and at least one terminal carboxylate group, wherein the S—S linkage bridges two alkyl groups. Additional components can be added to the concentrate and include one or more alkaline compound, one or more dicarboxylic acid or salt thereof, a water-soluble corrosion inhibitor, a water-soluble biocide, a pour point depressant, and water, ethylene glycol, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A lubricant film-forming composition includes as a composition: 40 to 80 mass % of a base oil consisting of one or more selected from pentaerythritol fatty acid ester and trimethylolpropane fatty acid ester; 5 to 20 mass % of a solidifying agent consisting of paraffin wax; and 10 to 40 mass % of a solid lubricant consisting of one or more selected from alkali metal salt of hydroxystearic acid and alkali earth metal salt of hydroxystearic acid. A total content of the base oil, the solidifying agent, and the solid lubricant is 85 mass % or more and 100 mass % or less, and the lubricant film-forming composition does not contain heavy metals.

Abstract: Brassica plants producing oils with a low total saturated fatty acid content and methods for producing such plants are described. The oils have a low total saturated fatty acid in combination with a low, mid, or high oleic acid content.

Abstract: A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. A method for manufacturing a candle having an embedded item can include providing a first set of items of a first value and a second set of items of a second value different from the first value, combining the two sets to create a third set, and distributing the items of the third set among a set of candles, one item per candle, where the presence, nature, or value of the item within the candle is obscured. The method can further include selling the candles for a first price, wherein, the presence of the embedded item, the nature of the embedded item, the value of the embedded item, or the value of the embedded item relative to the first price is not known to the purchaser. The embedded item can comprise an object redeemable for a prize.

Abstract: Described are automatic dishwashing detergents, comprising a builder, a surfactant, a polymer having sulfonic acid moieties, and a polymer having chelating moieties, wherein the polymer having chelating moieties comprises units derived from at least one carboxylic acid monomer, their salts or esters, an aminocarboxylate selected from iminodiacetic acid (IDA) and ethylenediamine triacetic acid (ED3A), and at least one glycidyl monomer selected from AGE, GA, GMA.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of automatic dishwashing detergent compositions, as well as methods of making and using same. In particular, it relates to an automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising a new protease. The automatic dishwashing detergent composition provides improved cleaning and finishing. In particular the composition of the invention provides better proteinaceous removal at the same level of other proteases available in the market. This also alternatively allows for the use of a lower level of the protease of the invention and therefore a more cost effective composition.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition in unit dose form wherein the composition comprises at least about 0.2 mg of active starch degrading enzyme per gram of composition and wherein the weight of the composition is less than about 25 grams.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising: a. at least 0.1 mg of active protease per gram of composition, wherein the protease is a variant of a protease that has at least 70% identity with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1. wherein said variant comprise variations in one or more of the following positions: 32, 33, 48-54, 58-62, 94-107, 116, 123-133, 150, 152-156, 158-161, 164, 169, 175-186, 197, 198, 203-216 as compared with the protease in SEQ ID NO:1; and b. at least 0.05 mg of an active low temperature amylase per gram of composition.

Abstract: A cleaning liquid for lithography, and a method for forming a wiring using the cleaning liquid for lithography. The cleaning liquid for includes an alkali or an acid, a solvent, and a silicon compound generating a silanol group through hydrolysis. The method forms a metal wiring layer by embedding a metal in an etching space formed in a low dielectric constant layer of a semiconductor multilayer laminate. In this method, the semiconductor multilayer laminate is cleaned using the cleaning liquid for lithography, after formation of the etching space.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-compartment pouch made from a water-soluble film and having at least two compartments, said multi-compartment pouch comprises in a first compartment a liquid detergent composition A and in a second compartment a solid bleaching composition B, said composition A comprising at least 10% by weight, referring to the total amount of composition A, of a mixture comprising at least one anionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant, and of at least 0.001% by weight, referring to the total amount of composition A, of at least one enzyme, and having a water-content of below 10% by weight, referring to the total amount of composition A, said composition A containing no bleaching agent and having a pH value between 7 and 9, said composition B comprising at least one bleachbleaching agent selected from the group of inorganic peroxyacids and salts thereof and comprising at least one washing alkali, and said pouch comprising in at least one compartment a bleach activator.

Abstract: A soap bar has a solid or semi-solid matrix comprising a cleaning composition; and one or more articles positioned in the matrix. The articles include an electrical power source, an output device, a switching device, a controller and a pair of electrodes in spaced apart relationship. The pair of electrodes are in electrical communication with the electrical power source and the output device. The output device produces an output when a conductive material creates a current path between the pair of electrodes. A section of the matrix covers the pair of electrodes and prevents the conductive material from creating the current path until the section of the matrix is removed thereby uncovering the pair of electrodes. A sensor device may also be included to create the current path between the pair of electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a three-phase heavy-duty laundry detergent wipe, comprising a substrate 1 which is solid at ambient temperature as a third phase and a dispersion applied to the substrate and consisting of a liquid washing detergent 5 as a first phase and a water insoluble functional additive 2 as a second phase; and a method for manufacturing same. In particular, the second phase, i.e., the additive 2, of the dispersion can be a zeolite. The substrate 1 can consist of fatty alcohols, viscose, polyethylene, polypropylene or polyester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of beer, in which the mashing is conducted in a first vessel (1) with supply of heat and while stirring, and the mash thus produced is then lautered in the same vessel (1), and then the wort boiling, the cooling of the wort, the hot and cold trub separation and finally the fermentation is conducted. A simplification of the method can be achieved through lautering by drawing the wort through a filter plate (3) in the first vessel (1).

Abstract: The invention provides a maturation apparatus and associated method that reduces fluid loss from one or more casks during a maturation process by sealably enclosing the casks in an intermodal container. The intermodal container provides an expansion volume to receive fluid vapour from the casks which assists in reducing product loss via evaporation and in reducing the problematic effects associated with fungi that often form in the vicinity of a distillery or other spirit maturation facilities. The maturation apparatus may further comprise a vapour detection system and or an environmental control system. The use of intermodal containers within the maturation apparatus provides a number of significant advantages for the transportation and storage of the casks during the maturation process.

Abstract: An inner bag of a cell culture package is enclosed in an outer bag such that a rubber stopper is exposed to the outside. A closed space surrounded by the outer surface of the inner bag and the inner surface of the outer bag is sterile. This allows the outer surface of the inner bag, which is used for containing cell-containing deformable materials, to be maintained in a sterile condition. Since the cell culture package can be sterilized before a cell-containing deformable material is placed therein, the sterilization conditions can be relatively easily determined without considering the influence on the cell-containing deformable material. In addition, a holder allows liquid to pass through the bottom surface and side surface of a recess and the bottom surface and the side surface of a cover.

Abstract: A fermentation plant with at least one digester (1) is supplied with a substrate (1a) that is percolated using a percolate (2a) from a percolate container (2) and biogas that is generated via the percolation process in the digester (1) or/and in the percolate container (2) is drawn off. The drawn off biogas is treated in a biogas treatment device (3) and CO2-containing exhaust gas that is generated during the treatment is introduced into the substrate (1a) in the digester (1) using a purge line (4), for forcing out the biogas in the substrate (1a). CO2-containing biogas that was generated in an additional digester (1) in a different fermentation process can be introduced into the substrate (1a) in the digester (1) using a purge line (4). The CO2-containing purge gas supplied to the substrate (1a) is forced to pass through the substrate (1a) dislodging any trapped biogas.

Abstract: A system and method for docking and using bioreactors. There is a sterile suite that is constructed and arranged to house one or more bioreactors and a human-machine interface, and a separate utility space that is not sterile, and that is constructed and arranged to house sources of electricity, liquid and gas. There is a clean-room wall separating the sterile suite from the utility space. A docking station is located in the clean-room wall, with part of it (e.g., one side) in the sterile suite and another part of it (e.g., another side) in the utility space. The docking station has electrical, liquid and gas connections that the bioreactor can connect to on the sterile suite side of the docking station, and that the sources of electricity, liquid and gas can connect to on the utility space side of the docking station.

Abstract: A micro cell culturing device including: a substrate; an elastomer seated and arranged on an upper surface of the substrate; a test chamber indented to a lower surface of the elastomer at a predetermined height, the lower surface of the elastomer facing the upper surface of the substrate; a main channel indented to the lower surface of the elastomer at a predetermined height, the main channel being spaced apart from the test chamber; a connection channel indented to the lower surface of the elastomer and arranged between the test chamber and the main channel to connect the test chamber and the main channel; and a pressure adjusting unit for pressurizing the elastomer. A height of the connection channel is lower than heights of the test chamber and the main channel.

Abstract: A portable apparatus useful for collection and processing of human biological material, such as adipose or cancellous bone material, to prepare a concentrated product (e.g., stromal vascular fraction). The apparatus has a container with a containment volume with a tissue retention volume and a filtrate volume separated by a filter and with a pellet well for collecting concentrate product in the form of a pellet phase from centrifuge processing. The pellet well is accessible only from above when the apparatus is in an access orientation. Collected pellet phase material may be removed from the pellet well by direct aspiration, without suspending the material in a suspension liquid within the container. Access ports may be configured for access only from above the container. The apparatus may include a tissue collector disposed in the disuse retention volume to engage and collect collagen or other stringy tissue.