Abstract: To provide a photopolymerizable composition, which includes photopolymerizable monomers containing glycerol dimethacrylate, caprolactone-modified dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate, and diethylene glycol dimethacrylate, wherein an amount of the glycerol dimethacrylate in the photopolymerizable monomers is 25% by mass or greater.

Abstract: An ink composition is held in an ink container that is provided with an ink inlet through which the ink container can be refilled with the ink composition, and is used in a state in which the ink container is fitted into an inkjet recording device that includes a recording head having a nozzle hole that ejects the ink composition, the ink composition including a disperse dye, and at least one of a silicon-based surfactant and a fluorine-based surfactant, the ink composition having a surface tension of 22 to 30 mN/m.

Abstract: New homogeneous fluids with a viscosity less than about three Poise comprising discrete carbon nanotubes with volume fractions above the percolation threshold concentration calculated for randomly oriented rods in a liquid are disclosed. A method is also disclosed for production of the new fluids. The fluids are particularly useful for making battery pastes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polysilsesquioxane-based anti-reflective coating (ARC) compositions, methods of preparation, and methods of deposition on a substrate. In one embodiment, the polysilsesquioxane of this disclosure is prepared in a two-step process of acid catalyzed hydrolysis of organoalkoxysilane followed by addition of tetralkoxysilane that generates silicone polymers with >40 mol % silanol based on Si-NMR. These high silanol siloxane polymers are stable and have a long shelf-life in polar organic solvents at room temperature. Also disclosed are low refractive index ARC made from these compositions with and without additives such as porogens, templates, thermal radical initiator, photo radical initiators, crosslinkers, Si—OH condensation catalyst and nano-fillers. Also disclosed are methods and apparatus for applying coatings to flat substrates including substrate pre-treatment processes, coating processes and coating curing processes including skin-curing using hot-air knives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article whose surface has been at least partly sealed and to methods of its sealing, the sealing layer comprising a reactive melt layer and a coating layer. The invention provides a method of sealing at least part of the surface of an article, comprising the steps of: (a) applying a reactive melt layer based on polyurethane to at least one part of the surface of the article; (b) smoothing the reactive melt layer; and (c) applying a coating material to form a coating layer on the reactive melt layer, the coating layer being applied before the full curing of the reactive melt layer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions containing a) a silicone resin, b) a first silicone fluid having a viscosity from about 1 to about 15,000 centistokes at 25° C.; c) a second silicone fluid having a viscosity from about 1 to about 30,000 centistokes at 25° C.; d) an acrylic polymer; e) a hydrocarbon solvent; and f) water. The compositions of this disclosure provide long lasting hydrophobic coatings with high water contact angles for automotive surfaces, in which the hydrophobic automotive surfaces possess self-cleaning functions, e.g., water and dirt repellency. This disclosure also relates to methods for treating automotive surfaces and to automotive surfaces coated with the compositions.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a) a polymer-metal blend comprising at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive and at least one metal component melting in the temperature range from 50° C. to 400° C., and b) at least one fibrous, electrically conductive filler, the filler being present at least partly in the form of a bound fiber network with the metal component.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions and articles containing the pressure-sensitive adhesives are provided. The pressure-sensitive adhesives contain an (meth)acrylic-based elastomeric material prepared from (2-isopropyl-5-methyl)hexyl (meth)acrylate.

Abstract: To provide a temporary bonding adhesive for a semiconductor wafer that reduces damage to a semiconductor wafer, makes it readily detachable, and can shorten the time required for thermal decomposition, and a manufacturing method for a semiconductor device using this. A temporary bonding adhesive for a semiconductor wafer, being a temporary bonding adhesive used for temporarily bonding a semiconductor wafer onto a supporting substrate in order to process a semiconductor wafer, and for detaching a semiconductor wafer from a supporting substrate by heating after processing, containing a resin composition whereof the 50% weight loss temperature decreases after irradiation by active energy rays.

Abstract: The use of a ternary composition of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and difluoromethane, as a heat-transfer fluid, in compression refrigeration systems with exchangers operating in counterflow mode or in cross-flow mode with counterflow tendency. A heat-transfer process in which a ternary composition of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane and difluoromethane is used as a refrigerant in compression systems with exchangers operating in counterflow mode or in cross-flow mode with counterflow tendency.

Abstract: A pellet made from a mixture of natural occurring clays comprising porcelain clay, earthenware clay, and kaolin clay. In some embodiment, the pellet has an alumina content between about 5.5% and about 35%, an apparent specific gravity from about 2.10 to about 2.55 g/cc, and a bulk density of from about 1.30 to about 1.50 g/cc. The pellet is useful in hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells, and has greater conductivity than sand at pressures up to 8,000 psi as measured by Stim-Lab after 50 hours and 275° F. on Ohio Sandstone, in the presence of deoxygenated aqueous 2% solution of KCI.

Abstract: A method of treating a zone of a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method including the steps of: (a) forming a treatment fluid comprising: (i) water; (ii) a strong acid); (iii) a water-soluble polymer having at least one functional group that can be crosslinked with aluminum(III); (iv) a water-soluble aluminum carboxylate; and (v) a complexion agent for calcium ions; wherein the pH of the treatment fluid is less than the pH required for the aluminum to crosslink the polymer to form a crosslinked gel; (b) introducing the treatment fluid through the wellbore into the zone; and (c) allowing time for the strong acid in the treatment fluid to spend in the formation such that the pH of the fluid increases sufficiently for the aluminum of the aluminum carboxylate to crosslink the polymer.

Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising placing a wellbore servicing fluid in the wellbore and/or subterranean formation, wherein the wellbore servicing fluid comprises a viscosifying polymeric material, a breaking agent comprising an inorganic peroxide of a divalent metal M(II) characterized by the general formula MO2, and a break rate controlling additive comprising a M(II) soluble salt, a M(II) precipitating salt, a M(II) surface precipitating salt, a M(II) solution precipitating salt, or combinations thereof, allowing the wellbore servicing fluid to break, and flowing back to the surface at least a portion of the broken wellbore servicing fluid.

Abstract: This invention relates to an encapsulation structure comprising a luminescent wavelength conversion material for at least one solar cell or photovoltaic device which acts to enhance the solar harvesting efficiency of the solar cell device. The luminescent wavelength conversion material comprises at least one chromophore and an optically transparent polymer matrix. Application of the encapsulation structure, as disclosed herein, to solar harvesting devices, including solar cells, solar panels, and photovoltaic devices, improves the solar harvesting efficiency of the device by widening the spectrum of incoming sunlight that can be effectively converted into electricity by the device.

Abstract: A blue phosphor having an emission peak wavelength different from that of conventional blue phosphors, a method for producing the same, and a high-intensity luminescent device using the phosphor are provided. The phosphor of the present invention is represented by a general formula MeaRebAlcSidOeNf (Me may contain one or more elements selected from Mg, Ca, Sc, Y, and La as second elements, provided that Sr or Ba is contained as an essential first element, and Re may contain one or more elements selected from Mn, Ce, Tb, Yb, and Sm as second elements, provided that Eu is contained as an essential first element), where the composition ratio represented by a, b, c, d, e, and f has the following relations: a+b=1, 0.005<b<0.25, 1.60<c<2.60, 2.50<d<4.05, 3.05<e<5.00, and 2.75<f<4.40.

Abstract: Low-HF or HF-free processes for improving color stability of a Mn+4 doped phosphor of formula I include contacting the phosphor of formula I with a solution that contains hexafluorosilicic acid, and isolating a treated phosphor of formula I having improved color stability relative to an untreated phosphor of formula I Ax[MFy]:Mn+4??(I) wherein A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, R4 or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; R is H, lower alkyl, or a combination thereof; x is the absolute value of the charge of the [MFy] ion; and y is 5, 6 or 7.

Abstract: A luminescent material, containing yttrium oxide, oxides of rare-earth metals, as well as aluminum, gallium and indium oxides in a ratio that produces compounds corresponding to the general formula: [(Y1-x-y-zCex(Ln-1)y(Ln-2)z]3-?(Al1-p-qGapInq)5O12-1.5?, where ? is a value varying within the 0.20???2.80 range; x is cerium atomic fraction, in the range of 0.001<x<0.15; (Ln-1)y is one or several lanthanides of the Gd, Tb, La, Lu and Sm, which, together with yttrium and cerium, form the basis of the “cation” sub-lattice, and 0?y?0.90. (Ln-2)z is one or several lanthanides of the Pr, Nd, Eu, Dy, Ho, Tm, Er and Yb group. They are dopants introduced into the “cation” sub-lattice at a rate of 0.0001<z<0.01; also x, y and z were selected in such a fashion that 1-x-y-z>0; p and q are atomic fractions of Ga and In in the aluminum sub-lattice. Their ranges are: 0<p<0.3 and 0<q<0.3.

Abstract: An etching solution, a process of producing the same, and an etching process using the same, in which the etching solution includes hydrofluoric acid (a), ammonium fluoride (b), and salt (c) formed between hydrogen fluoride and a base having a boiling point higher than that of ammonia; the concentration of ammonium fluoride (b) is not higher than 8.2 mol/kg, and the total amount of ammonium fluoride (b) and salt (c) formed between hydrogen fluoride and a base having a boiling point higher than that of ammonia is not less than 9.5 mol/kg.

Abstract: A mannich-base inhibitor for decalcification, a preparation method and application thereof are provided. The inhibitor comprises 10-80% mannich-base component calculated in the total weight percent of the inhibitor, while the rest is at least one compound selected from imidazoline inhibitor with molecular weight between 110 and 750, and alkynyloxy amine inhibitor. The mannich-base inhibitor component is prepared through mannich reaction with 1 mol organic polyamine containing three or more primary amine bases and/or secondary amine bases, 3-7 mol ketones, and 3-7 mol aldehydes. The inhibitor which can be effectively compounded and cooperated with oil demulsifying agent and oil decalcifying agent, have the advantages of stable property, strong absorbability, high film strength and film density with its inhibition rate exceeding 90%.

Abstract: To provide an optically anisotropic substance having a negative uniaxial phase difference film and a positive uniaxial phase difference film, and excellent heat resistance and sputtering resistance. The positive uniaxial phase difference film is formed in combination with a bifunctional polymerizable liquid crystal compound, the negative uniaxial phase difference film is formed in combination of the bifunctional polymerizable liquid crystal compound with an optically active compound having a polymerizable binaphthol moiety, and additional thermosetting treatment (postcure) is applied after the negative uniaxial phase difference film is photocured, and when glass transition temperature after the negative uniaxial phase difference film is cured is 85° C. or higher and 115° C. or lower, additional thermosetting treatment temperature is adjusted to 220° C. or higher and 250° C. or lower, and when the glass transition temperature is higher than 115° C.

Abstract: An insulating and cooling cracking device includes a thermal cracking furnace accommodated therein. The insulating and cooling device has at least one cooling opening set on its side wall and at least one adiabatic cover. When the thermal cracking device is in heating, the adiabatic cover is closed. When the pyrolysis process is completed, the adiabatic cover is opened to allow the air to flow into one cooling opening. The air further flows through the surface of the thermal cracking furnace, and flows out from another cooling opening to achieve the advantage of more rapid cooling.

Abstract: A circulation type gasification furnace is provided with: a gasification furnace that turns a fluidized medium into a fluidized bed or moving bed, and produces gasification gas by gasifying a gasification raw material injected into the fluidized medium; a combustion furnace that heats the fluidized medium discharged from the gasification furnace and combusts residue of the gasification raw material; a medium separator that, in order to return the fluidized medium to the gasification furnace, separates the fluidized medium from a combustion exhaust gas discharged from the combustion furnace; a gasification gas separator that separates the gasification gas produced in the gasification furnace from the residue of the gasification raw material; and a residue discharge section that creates a seal between the gasification gas separator and the combustion furnace, and discharges the residue separated by the gasification gas separator into the combustion furnace.

Abstract: A process for producing distillate fuels, such as a diesel fuel, from a syngas feedstream having a relatively low H2/CO ratio of greater than 1 and equal to or less than 2.0. The syngas feedstream is preferably passed to a CO2 removal zone, then to at least one Fischer-Tropsch zone, wherein the resulting Fischer-Tropsch product stream is passed to a separation zone to obtain a hydrocarbon-containing fraction that is hydroconverted to result in a distillate boiling range stream.

Abstract: The invention provides a process and reactor system for the production of biodiesel from lamb fats using enzymatic catalysis. Preferably the process comprises two advantageously integrated stages, first of removing fat from the animal meat and second of reacting the removed fat in an enzymatic biodiesel production stage.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for desulfurizing hydrocarbon streams are provided herein. In one embodiment, a method for desulfurizing a hydrocarbon stream includes separating the hydrocarbon stream into a heavier fraction and a lighter fraction. The heavier fraction includes a relatively higher amount of lower octane mono-unsaturates and the lighter fraction includes a relatively higher amount of higher octane mono-unsaturates. The method further includes hydrodesulfurizing the heavier fraction in a first hydrodesulfurization zone and hydrodesulfurizing the lighter fraction in a second hydrodesulfurization zone. Further, the method forms a hydrodesulfurized stream from the heavier fraction and the lighter fraction.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for recovering cycle oil from FCC CSO is described. By feeding the additional cycle oil to a hydrocracking unit additional diesel, naphtha and petrochemical feedstock may be obtained. The additional cycle oil is obtained by vacuum separation of the CSO. The described process and apparatus can provide additional recovery for a refiner.

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein can provide a process for converting a hydrocarbon feed. The process may include hydrocracking the hydrocarbon feed slurried with a particulate catalyst in a presence of hydrogen in a hydrocracking reaction zone to produce a hydrocracked stream, separating at least a portion of the hydrocracked stream, and passing the at least the portion of the hydrocracked stream through a thermal cracking heating zone at conditions effective for thermally cracking the at least the portion of the hydrocracked stream.

Abstract: Pelletized carbonized biomass-based fuel products, methods, and apparatuses are provided. Methods include applying a binder and a first amount of water to at least partially carbonized biomass, applying a second amount of water to the at least partially carbonized biomass, and pelletizing the at least partially carbonized biomass in an inert atmosphere. Apparatuses include a feeder of at least partially carbonized biomass, a binder source and a first water source configured to provide a binder and water to the at least partially carbonized biomass, a second water source downstream of the binder and first water sources, a pelletizer configured to receive and pelletize the at least partially carbonized biomass, and an inert gas source configured to provide inert gas to the pelletizer.

Abstract: An object is to provide a method for producing a jet fuel composition capable of producing a jet fuel composition with excellent quality at a high yield even when a jet fuel blendstock derived from an FT synthesis oil is used, and a jet fuel composition produced by the production method. It is characterized by including a step of mixing a certain Fischer Tropsch (FT) synthesis jet fuel blendstock with a certain petroleum based jet fuel blendstock so that the ratio of the FT synthesis jet fuel blendstock in the composition ranges from 20 to 80% by volume.

Abstract: Poly alpha olefins (PAOs) are characterized by very low viscosity and excellent Noack volatility. A preferred process for synthesizing said PAOs involves first oligomerizing low molecular weight linear alpha olefins in the presence of a single site catalyst at high temperatures without adding hydrogen and then subsequently oligomerizing at least a portion of the product from the first step in the presence of an oligomerization catalyst.

Abstract: A lubricant composition of (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a dispersant comprising the condensation product of a carboxylic functionalized polymer with an aromatic amine having at least 3 aromatic rings and at least one primary or secondary amino group; and (c) an overbased metal detergent comprising an oil-soluble neutral metal salt component and a metal carbonate component, provides good seal and corrosion performance. The total amount of neutral metal salt component in the lubricant composition is at least about 0.75 percent by weight and the sulfated ash level of the lubricant composition is less than about 1.1 percent.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating grease composition with a worked penetration of 400 to 500 for a machine tool equipped with an automatic lubricator, containing a base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 10 to 200 mm2/s and 0.1 to 10 mass % of solid particles insoluble in the base oil. The lubricating grease composition of the invention can be fed using the automatic lubricator attached to the machine tool, and can prevent the stick-slip from occurring on the sliding lubrication portion of the machine tool.

Abstract: Extracting lipids from a feedstock includes contacting a feedstock including water, lipids, and solid organic matter with an organic solvent to yield a mixture; separating the mixture to yield a solid and a liquid; and desolventizing the solid to yield a solid product and a fluid product. The lipids in the mixture are in the liquid state. The solid product has a lipids content of 20 wt % or less. In some cases, the number-weighted particle size distribution of the solid organic matter has a mean dimension of 1 mm or less, the lipids content of the feedstock is at least 20 wt %, the water content of the feedstock is 10 wt % or less, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method for recovering oil from corn to ethanol production, the method comprising applying a formulation comprising (i) a compound of formula (I), in which R1-R3 are defined herein, (ii) an oil and/or at least one propylene glycol ester of fat and/or a fatty acid, and (iii) a metal oxide to a corn-based product from an ethanol production process. Also provided is a formulation effective for corn oil recovery comprising (i) a mixture of ethoxylated C14-22 mono- and diglycerides, (ii) an oil and/or at least one propylene glycol ester of fat and/or a fatty acid, and (iii) a metal oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel compound and its use as fragrance material.

Abstract: A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; (d) water; (e) optionally, at least one solvent; and wherein the composition is self-adhering upon application to a surface to be treated, and wherein the composition provides a wet film to said surface when water passes over said composition and surface.

Abstract: A method for cleaning residues from a semiconductor substrate during a nickel platinum silicidation process is disclosed, including a multi-step residue cleaning, including exposing the substrate to an aqua regia solution, followed by an exposure to a solution having hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide. The SC2 solution can further react with remaining platinum residues, rendering it more soluble in an aqueous solution and thereby dissolving it from the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a flavor enhancer for beer and beer-like beverage and beverage of a roast material, which includes (1) heating a grinded matter of a cereal, (2) treating the grinded matter with protease, and (3) recovering an extract; and a flavor enhancer for beer and beer-like beverage and beverage of a roast material obtainable by the process. The flavor enhancer of the invention can be used for enhancing the full body and enhancement of beer and beer-like beverage and beverage of a roast material.

Abstract: A bioreactor (1) for the culture of cells (C) comprising a stack of carriers (7) for cell (C) adherence and liquid medium (M) distribution. The carriers (7) are stacked so as to define levels (6) between adjacent carriers (7) for the flow of the liquid medium (M). Adjacent levels (6) are fluidly interconnected via open spaces (2) so that the liquid medium (M) can flow from one level (6) to an adjacent level (6). The open spaces (2) between a first and an adjacent second level (6?) do not overlap with the one or more open spaces (2) between the second level (6?) and an adjacent third level (6?). One or more of the carriers may also include an area adapted to prevent cell adhesion or growth, thereby allowing for the viewing of cell growth on adjacent carriers from a vantage point external to the bioreactor. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of stimulating an increase in biomass by stimulating the growth, lifespan and/or reproduction of organisms such as fungi, algae, plants, and other aquatic organisms are provided by applying an effective amount of functionalized fullerenes. For example, polyhydroxy fullerenes are effective at low levels of promoting the increase in biomass.

Abstract: The present invention relates dry granulated cell culture media which do not comprise peptones or tryptones, especially to dry granulated cell culture media formulations that support the growth of mammalian, and/or insect and/or plant cells. The present invention further relates to the production of these dry granulated cell culture media and their use.

Abstract: Objects of the present invention are to provide a method for directly obtaining pluripotent stem cells which do not have tumorigenic property from body tissue and the thus obtained pluripotent stem cells. The present invention relates to SSEA-3 (+) pluripotent stem cells that can be isolated from body tissue.

Abstract: In order to provide a method for producing neural stem cells easily and quickly by inducing differentiation of somatic cells directly into neurospheres, dedifferentiation factors are introduced into somatic cells, which are then cultured in suspension in the presence of growth factors to produce the neurospheres, thereby allowing the neural stem cells to be produced quickly without establishing iPS cells.

Abstract: A molecular marker for detecting a cancer stem cell in a cell mass which is a subject of interest, wherein the molecular marker can be detected in a cancer stem cell contained in the subject of interest but cannot be detected in a normal cell and a cancer cell that is different from a cancer stem cell; a method for determining the presence or absence of a cancer stem cell in a subject of interest by using the molecular marker as an measure; a kit for determining the presence or absence of a cancer stem cell, which comprises at least a reagent for detecting the molecular marker; a polypeptide encoded by the molecular marker; an antibody capable of recognizing an epitope of an expression product of a gene derived from the molecular marker; a nucleic acid capable of inhibiting the expression of the molecular marker; and a nucleic acid vaccine comprising a gene derived from the molecular marker.

Abstract: The present invention relates in part to methods for producing tissue-specific cells from patient samples, and to tissue-specific cells produced using these methods. Methods for reprogramming cells using RNA are disclosed. Therapeutics comprising cells produced using these methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to the fields of synthetic organic chemistry. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for the imidation of sulfides.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to enzymes, polynucleotides encoding the enzymes, the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides and more specifically to enzymes having transferase activity, e.g., transaminase activity, e.g., d-amino-acid transferase activity, and/or oxidoreductase activity, e.g., dehydrogenase activity, e.g., d-amino-acid dehydrogenase activity, and/or catalyze the transfer of a chemical group, catalyze transamination, catalyze the reaction: D-alanine+2-oxoglutarate<=>pyruvate+D-glutamate, and/or catalyze an oxidation-reduction reaction, catalyze the removal of hydrogen atoms, and/or catalyze the reaction: D-amino acid+H2O+acceptor<=>a 2-oxo acid+NH3+reduced acceptor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to recombinant proteins having N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase activity. The present disclosure further relates to methods for producing complex N-glycans including the steps of providing host cells containing such recombinant proteins and culturing the host cells such that the recombinant proteins are expressed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant process for the production of truncated or mutated dextransucrases while conserving the enzymatic activity or their specificity in the synthesis of the ?-1,6 bonds. The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences of truncated or mutated dextransucrases, vectors containing the nucleic acid sequences and host cells transformed by sequences encoding truncated or mutated dextransucrases. In another aspect, the invention concerns a method for producing, in a recombinant manner, truncated or mutated dextransucrases which conserve their enzymatic activity or which conserve their specificity in the synthesis of ?-1,6 bonds and can produce, from saccharose, dextrans with high molar mass and modified rheological properties compared with the properties of dextran obtained with the native enzyme and isomalto-oligosaccharides with a controlled molar mass and dextrans.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising recombinant DNA polymerases that include amino acid substitutions, insertions, deletions, and/or exogenous features that confer modified properties upon the polymerase for enhanced single molecule sequencing or nucleic acid amplification. Such properties include enhanced performance with large nucleotide analogs, increased stability, increased readlength, and improved detection of modified bases, and can also include resistance to photodamage, enhanced metal ion coordination, reduced exonuclease activity, reduced reaction rates at one or more steps of the polymerase kinetic cycle, decreased branching fraction, altered cofactor selectivity, increased yield, increased accuracy, altered speed, increased cosolvent resistance, and the like. Also provided are nucleic acids which encode the polymerases with the aforementioned phenotypes, as well as methods of using such polymerases to make a DNA or to sequence a DNA template.