Abstract: A composition and method of making are provided for a cyanoacrylate adhesive formulation comprising a calixarene stabilizer which exhibits improved shelf life, as measured by aging and stability testing, while maintaining good bonding performance. One embodiment comprises ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate and 4-t-butylcalix[4]arene-tetraacetic acid tetraethyl ester as a stabilizer. A further embodiment comprises mixing a suitable cyanoacrylate with sufficient calixarene stabilizer to provide improved aging.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a stretch removable adhesive tape comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane film having a unique combination of properties leading to a unique stretch removal profile.

Abstract: Adhesive tape, in particular for wrapping elongated material such as cable harnesses in an automobile, comprising a carrier material that is provided at least on one side with an adhesive coating, characterized in that the carrier material comprises at least one layer containing at least 75 wt. % of polylactic acid (PLA), wherein the PLA contains a physical blend of at least two PLA polymers, i.e. at least one PLA polymer A and one PLA polymer B, wherein at least 80% of PLA polymer A is produced from 80% D,D-lactide and at least 80% of PLA polymer B is produced from 80% L,L-lactide, and wherein the ratio of D-lactic acid to L-lactic acid in the PLA blend is between 0.4:0.6 and 0.6:0.4.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a resin composition for optical articles, which has a blue light-blocking function, is white and transparent, and does not look yellow; and a laminate. According to at least one embodiment, the resin composition includes (A) 1 to 5 parts by mass of white inorganic microparticles and (B) 100 parts by mass of a transparent base resin. The resin composition is characterized in that (i) the white inorganic microparticles have an average particle diameter of 10 to 80 nm and (ii) the difference between the refractive index of the white inorganic microparticles and the refractive index of the base resin is 0.1 or more. According to at least one embodiment, there is provided a laminate which includes a hard coat layer or a cohesive/adhesive agent layer each made from the resin composition and a poly(meth)acrylic imide resin film layer.

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 an alkyl (meth)acrylate having an alkyl groups that is branched and that contains at least 14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Multi-phase polymer composition comprising a comb polymer (A) which forms a continuous acrylate phase and a discontinuous hydrocarbon phase, and at least one hydrocarbon compound (B) which is soluble in the hydrocarbon phase of the comb polymer (A), an adhesive mass comprising the multi-phase polymer composition.

Abstract: Multi-phase polymer composition comprising a comb polymer (A) which forms a continuous acrylate phase and a discontinuous hydrocarbon phase, and at least one hydrocarbon compound (B) which is soluble in the hydrocarbon phase of the comb polymer (A), an adhesive mass comprising the multi-phase polymer composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a hot melt adhesive composition including: a) an ethylene/?-olefin multi-block copolymer having a weight molecular weight (Mw) less than 20,000; b) a tackifier having a softening temperature from 90° C. to 150° C.; and c) a wax.

Abstract: Most processes currently being proposed and/or used for the production of lignin from kraft or soda black liquors are capable of producing two main types of lignin: high residual content (HRC) lignin and low residual content (LRC) lignin. Surprisingly, it was discovered that HRC lignin, is a suitable ingredient in alkaline adhesives, particularly wood adhesives of the phenolic type (e.g. resole resins). This biomaterial is environmentally green and remarkably low cost, which makes it an industrially viable material to be used as a novel and major ingredient in phenolic adhesives for the manufacture of exterior grade plywood, laminated veneer lumber, oriented strand board (OSB) and other wood products—this was successfully demonstrated in a number of laboratory experiments as well as several different mill trials. The composition, preparation and application of such wood adhesives are hereby disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous polyurethane dispersion comprising (a) dispersed particles of said polyurethane, wherein said polyurethane is the reaction product of polyurethane formation reactants comprising (i) one or more polyisocyanate, (ii) a polyol component comprising one or more polyol, and (iv) one or more organometallic compound having the structure wherein n is 0 or 1, t is 0 or 1, r is 0 or 1, p is 0 to 2, q is 0 to 13, at least one of p and q is not zero, M is a metal that is not silicon, —X1 is —NH2 or —OH; and —X2 is selected from the group consisting of —SH, —NH2, —COOH, and and (b) one or more isocyanate crosslinker having two or more isocyanate groups per molecule.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making a cured sealant. The methods include depositing an uncured sealant composition on a substrate and exposing the uncured sealant composition to actinic radiation to provide a cured sealant. The uncured sealant composition includes a thiol-terminated polythioether, a polyene comprising a polyvinyl ether and/or a polyallyl compound, and a hydroxy-functional vinyl ether. Related sealant compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing multilayer abrasive particles (12) is proposed, comprising the following method steps: providing a substrate support (01) and at least one dispersion of an abrasive particle precursor (05); repeatedly positioning at least one grid structure (02) above the substrate support (01), covering areas (03) being defined by at least partially covered grid meshes (11) and printing areas (04) being defined by open grid meshes (11); applying the at least one dispersion of an abrasive particle precursor (05) onto the grid structure (02), a contact being formed between the grid structure (02) and the substrate support (01) or layers (08) arranged on the substrate support (01), and a dispersion layer (07) being deposited in the printing areas (04) on the substrate support (01) or on the layers (08) previously arranged thereon when the contact is lifted, and subsequently drying each deposited dispersion layer (07) to form a layer (08).

Abstract: Thermostatic materials and methods for making and using the materials are disclosed. The thermostatic materials have phase change materials (PCMs) incorporated into a composite with thermoreversible gels (TRGs) that undergo gelation prior to the melt temperature of the PCMs so that at temperatures at which the PCMs become liquid, the liquid PCM is retained by the gel, and at temperatures at which the gel becomes liquid, the liquid form of the gel is retained by a solid form of the PCM.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: (i) a resin composition having excellent thermal conductivity and capable of being processed into a thin-walled and flexible molded article, the resin composition containing: (a) a resin consisting of 40 to 60 mol % of a unit (A) having a biphenyl group, and 5 to 40 mol % of a linear unit (B), and 5 to 40 mol % of a linear unit (C), where a thermal conductivity of the resin itself is not less than 0.4 W/(m·K); and (b) an inorganic filler having thermal conductivity of not less than 1 W/(m·K), (ii) a heat-dissipating or heat-transferring resin material containing the resin composition, and (iii) a thermally conductive membrane containing the resin composition.

Abstract: A wellbore fluid and method of use including grafted block copolymer, wherein the grafted block copolymer comprises at least one poly(vinylaromatic) segment and at least one elastomeric segment. The elastomeric segment can be a polymer from conjugated diene monomers having 4-6 carbons atoms per molecule. The poly(vinylaromatic) segment can be a monovinyl aromatic polysegment. The block copolymers can be a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene) (SEP), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-butadiene) (SEB), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene/butadiene) (SEEP), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene-b-styrene) (SEPS), a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-butadiene-b-styrene) (SEBS), or a hydrogenated poly(styrene-b-isoprene/butadiene-b-styrene) (SEEPS).

Abstract: A method of using an aqueous-based drilling fluid comprises: introducing the drilling fluid into a wellbore, wherein the wellbore penetrates a subterranean formation, wherein the drilling fluid comprises: (A) a base fluid, wherein the base fluid comprises water; and (B) a shale stabilizer additive, wherein the shale stabilizer additive: (i) is made from a protein; (ii) is food grade; and (iii) provides a shale retention of at least 85% for the subterranean formation.

Abstract: Methods of introducing a treatment fluid into a subterranean formation having a filtercake deposited thereon, wherein the treatment fluid comprises a base fluid and an inclusion complex comprising a cyclodextrin compound and an acid precursor ester, and wherein the cyclodextrin compound delays hydrolysis of the acid precursor ester; contacting the treatment fluid with the filtercake; and hydrolyzing the acid precursor ester, thereby removing at least a portion of the filtercake.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating a hydrocarbon containing formation wherein an internal olefin sulfonate composition is used, which comprises an internal olefin sulfonate and a second surfactant which is selected from the group consisting of: (1) a compound of the formula (I) R—O—[R?—O]x—X wherein R is a hydrocarbyl group, R?—O is an alkylene oxide group, x is the number of alkylene oxide groups R?—O, and X is selected from the group consisting of: (i) a hydrogen atom; (ii) a group comprising a carboxylate moiety; and (iii) a group comprising a sulfonate moiety; (2) an alpha olefin sulfonate; and (3) an alkyl aromatic sulfonate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an internal olefin sulfonate composition, which comprises an internal olefin sulfonate and a second surfactant which is selected from the group consisting of: (1) a compound of the formula (I) R—O—[R?—O]x—X wherein R is a hydrocarbyl group, R?—O is an alkylene oxide group, x is the number of alkylene oxide groups R?—O, and X is selected from the group consisting of: (i) a hydrogen atom; (ii) a group comprising a carboxylate moiety; and (iii) a group comprising a sulfonate moiety; (2) an alpha olefin sulfonate; and (3) an alkyl aromatic sulfonate; and wherein the weight ratio of the second surfactant to the internal olefin sulfonate is below 1:1. Further, the invention relates to a method of treating a hydrocarbon containing formation wherein said internal olefin sulfonate composition is used.

Abstract: A method of depleting a given analyte from a water source is provided. The method is applicable to water used in oil recovery, water used in natural gas recovery, the treatment of water wells, and for water used in hydraulic fluids for fracturing processes, such as water to be used in proppants or fracking fluids. The method involves depleting an analyte from a water source, said method comprising contacting a water source with a superparamagnetic or paramagnetic nanoparticle; complexing the analyte with the particle; and removing the analyte-particle complex by applying a magnetic field so as to provide a water source with depleted analyte content. The depleted water can then be pumped into one or more connecting injection well(s) in an oil field pushing the crude oil 10 towards one or more production well(s) thereby allowing for enhanced oil recovery from the production wells.

Abstract: Salt-tolerant friction-reducing terpolymer compositions are provided. The compositions can be used in a method of reducing friction resulting from turbulent flow in an aqueous fracturing fluid in a subterranean fracturing process.

Abstract: Methods comprising: introducing a micro-proppant treatment fluid into a formation at a rate and pressure sufficient to create or enhance at least one fracture in a first treatment interval, wherein the micro-proppant treatment fluid comprises a first aqueous base fluid, micro-proppant particulates, and a first aqueous-based surface modification agent (“ASMA”); placing the micro-proppant particulates into the at least one fracture; introducing a surface modification treatment fluid into the subterranean formation, wherein the surface modification treatment fluid comprises a second aqueous base fluid and a second ASMA; coating at least a portion of a face of the at least one fracture with the second ASMA; introducing a macro-proppant treatment fluid into the subterranean formation, wherein the macro-proppant treatment fluid comprises a third base fluid and macro-proppant particulates; and placing the macro-proppant particulates into the at least one fracture.

Abstract: Rendering a surface hydrophobic without tackifying the surface, wherein the surface may be a particulate surface. Methods for forming a coating on one or more particulates may comprise: providing a composition comprising a hydrophobizing agent comprising an oligomeric polyamine having a carbon atom:nitrogen atom ratio of about 4:1 or more, and a plurality of hydrophobic groups bonded to at least a portion of the nitrogen atoms in the oligomeric polyamine; and forming coated particulates comprising a coating of the hydrophobizing agent on one or more particulates. Illustrative particulates that may be coated include those that are present in a subterranean formation or that are to be introduced to a subterranean formation.

Abstract: One aspect of an emulsion includes an internal phase including acid, an external phase including supercritical carbon dioxide, and multiple nanoparticles to stabilize the internal phase and the external phase. The acid can include hydrochloric acid. The hydrochloric acid can include 15% hydrochloric acid. The nanoparticles can include hydrophobic nanoparticles. A concentration of nanoparticles in the emulsion can be at least 0.1% by weight. The emulsion can include a corrosion inhibitor. A concentration of the corrosion inhibitor can be in a range of between 0.25% and 0.6% by volume. A ratio of a concentration of the acid to a concentration of the supercritical carbon dioxide can be in a range between 30% and 70%.

Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore comprising providing a degradable polymer and a delayed action construct within a portion of a wellbore, a subterranean formation or both; wherein the delayed action construct comprises (i) a degradation accelerator comprising an alkanolamine, an oligomer of aziridine, a polymer of azridine, a diamine, or combinations thereof, (ii) a solid support, and (iii) an encapsulating material; and placing the wellbore servicing fluid comprising the degradable polymer and delayed action construct into the wellbore, the subterranean formation or both.

Abstract: A sealant, a preparation method and a curing method thereof, and a display apparatus are provided. The sealant includes a viscous transparent base material and electrochromic material doped in the base material. The electrochromic material is mutually linked to form a conductive chain and can change color in the case that an electric field is applied upon the electrochromic material, to prevent light from passing through.

Abstract: A composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a malonic acid derivative attached to the core/shell nanoparticle outer surface, wherein the malonic acid derivative (prior to attachment to the nanoparticle) has the following Formula (I): wherein: R1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having 8 or more carbon atoms, or a linear or branched alkylene group having 8 or more carbon atoms (wherein it is understood that C—R1 is a single or double bond); R2 is H or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms; and x is 0 (resulting in C?R1) or 1 (resulting in C—R1); and wherein the malonic acid derivative is liquid at room temperature (prior to attachment to the nanoparticle).

Abstract: A conversion element, a component and a method for producing the component are disclosed. In an embodiment the conversion element includes a phosphor configured to convert electromagnetic primary radiation into electromagnetic secondary radiation and a glass composition as matrix material in which the phosphor is embedded. The glass composition has the following chemical composition: at least one tellurium oxide with a proportion of 65 mole % as a minimum and 90 mole % as a maximum, R1O with a proportion of between 0 mole % and 20 mole %, at least one M12O with a proportion of between 5 mole % and 25 mole %, at least one R22O3 with a proportion of between 1 mole % and 3 mole %, M2O2 with a proportion of between 0 mole % and 2 mole %, and R32O5 with a proportion of between 0 mole % and 6 mole %.

Abstract: A silicone product, a lighting unit comprising the silicone product, and a method of manufacturing a silicone product are provided. The silicone product comprises polymeric material, luminescent material and filler particles. The polymeric material comprises a material of the group of polysiloxanes. The polymeric material being light transmitting. The luminescent material comprises particles which have at least in one dimension a size in the nanometer range. The luminescent material is configured to absorb light of a first spectral range and to convert a portion of the absorbed light into light of a second spectral range. The filler particles are of a light transmitting inert material. The filler particles are miscible with the luminescent material. The filler particles are provided in the polymeric material. The particles of luminescent material are distributed along a surface of the filler particles.

Abstract: A luminescent nanocomposite comprising functionalized graphene and a luminescent moiety, its fabrication, and uses are described. The luminescent moiety is anchored non-covalently to the functionalized graphene. Luminescence properties of the nanocomposite may be modulated by choosing appropriate luminescent moieties such as native lactoferrin, native lactoferrin protected gold clusters, and so forth. Mechanical properties of the nanocomposite may be modulated by adding a biopolymer such as Chitosan. The nanocomposite may be used as a luminescent ink for encoding information, or a luminescent film for tagging articles of manufacture such as electronic waste components.

Abstract: The invention relates to Eu2+-activated phosphors, to a process of its preparation, the use of these phosphors in electronic and electro optical devices, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) and solar cells and especially to illumination units comprising said magnesium alumosilicate-based phosphors.

Abstract: A luminescent material mixture has a first luminescent material and a second luminescent material, wherein, under excitation with blue light, an emission spectrum of the first luminescent material has a relative intensity maximum in a yellowish-green region of the spectrum at a wavelength of greater than or equal to 540 nm and less than or equal to 560 nm and an emission spectrum of the second luminescent material has a relative intensity maximum in an orange-red region of the spectrum at a wavelength of greater than or equal to 600 nm and less than or equal to 620 nm.

Abstract: A substrate and a slurry for erosion control are disclosed. The substrate includes mulch and a cover composition including bentonite clay and cellulosic water dispersible polymer or starch. Other desired optional ingredients may also be included. Methods of controlling or reducing erosion control are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid crystal display element that suppresses occurrence of drop marks in production without degrading various properties of the liquid crystal display element, such as dielectric anisotropy, a viscosity, a nematic phase upper limit temperature, and a rotational viscosity (?1), and ghosting property of the liquid crystal display element and a method for producing the same. In addition, it is possible to produce a liquid crystal display element that has excellent high-speed responsiveness of the liquid crystal display element, stable alignment properties and pre-tilt angles of liquid crystal molecules, and in which ghosting is less likely to occur and drop marks are less likely to occur in the production of the liquid crystal display element. The liquid crystal display element can be effectively used as a display element for liquid crystal TVs, monitors, and the like.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprises a first substrate, a second substrate which faces the first substrate, an electrode part which is provided on at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate, and a liquid crystal layer which comprises a liquid crystal composition and is provided between the first substrate and the second substrate. The liquid crystal composition includes a liquid crystal compound of Formula 1. wherein R1, R2, A11, A12, A13, A21, A22, Z11, Z12, Z13, Z21, Z22, a, b, c, d, and e are as described herein.

Abstract: A liquid crystal medium that has stability to heat, light and so forth, a wide temperature range of a liquid crystal phase and significantly large dielectric anisotropy to develop an optically isotropic liquid crystal phase is required. Moreover, various optical devices that can be used in a wide temperature range, and have a short response time, a large contrast ratio and a low drive voltage are required. A liquid crystal composition contains an achiral component T containing at least one compound (1) represented by formula (1) and a chiral agent to develop an optically isotropic liquid crystal phase: (wherein, in formula (1), R1 is alkyl having 1 to 12 carbons, L1, L2 and L3 are each independently hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine; and Y1 is fluorine, for example).

Abstract: Disclosed are a polyolefin-based flame retardant resin composition and a molded product. The present invention relates to a polyolefin-based flame retardant resin composition satisfying flame retardancy (particularly, UL94V V-0, V-1, and V-2 grades, an auto ignition property of 15 seconds or less, and eco-friendly flame retardancy), improved extrusion properties, a melt index, tensile elongation, or appearance quality required in use of extruded tube molds and the like for insulation and wiring in electrical and electronic products, and vehicles using a particular phosphate-based flame retardant, and a molded product manufactured from the composition are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for pyrolysis of waste feed material. Some systems include a main retort and a secondary retort. Syngas is produced by pyrolysis in the main retort, and is then mixed with combustion air and ignited, in some cases to produce energy. Carbon char travels to the secondary retort and is exhausted from the system through an airlock.

Abstract: A method is described for reducing the carbon footprint of any commercially important industrial conversion process. The output of this conversion process can be combustible fuels, chemicals, electricity or heat energy. In its broadest form, a carbon negative module outputs energy to a conversion energy and this energy replaces conventional fossil-fuel based energy. A sequesterable carbonaceous solid is produced by the carbon negative process which represents a net carbon withdrawal from the atmosphere.

Abstract: In this invention, a portion of the products from a pyrolysis reactor are reacted in a process to form one or more chemical intermediates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improvements in the design of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts comprising a support and cobalt on the support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for converting hydrocarbons into unsaturated products such as acetylene and/or ethylene. The invention also relates to converting acetylene to olefins such as ethylene and/or propylene, to polymerizing the olefins, and to equipment useful for these processes.

Abstract: A process for removing non-volatile, particulate mercury from crudes and condensates is disclosed. Particulate mercury in crudes can be removed by a process of first adding a halogen, such as I2. The halogen converts at least 10% of the particulate mercury into an oil-soluble mercury compound that cannot be removed by filtration or centrifugation. This oil-soluble mercury compound can then be removed by adsorption onto a solid adsorbent. The process can operate at near ambient conditions. The adsorption step can be carried out by mixing a particulate adsorbent in the halogen-treated crude and then removing it by centrifugation, desalting, filtration, hydrocyclone or by settling.

Abstract: Methods are provided for modifying hydrogenation catalysts having silica supports (or other non-alumina supports) with additional alumina, and using such catalysts to achieve unexpectedly superior hydrogenation of feedstocks. The modified hydrogenation catalysts can have a relatively low cracking activity while providing an increased activity for hydrogenation.

Abstract: A process for refining a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock containing a) at least two stages of deasphalting in series to separate at least one fraction of asphalt, at least one fraction of heavy deasphalted oil, and at least one fraction of light deasphalted oil, at least one of the stages of deasphalting by a mixture of at least one polar solvent and at least one apolar solvent, the stages of deasphalting being implemented under the subcritical conditions of the mixture of solvents, b) a stage of hydrotreatment of at least a part of the fraction of heavy deasphalted oil, in the presence of hydrogen, c) a stage of catalytic cracking of at least a part of the fraction of light deasphalted oil, alone or in a mixture with at least a part of the effluent originating from stage b).

Abstract: Process for converting a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock with initial boiling point of at least 300° C. comprising: a) hydroconverting at least part of said feedstock; b) separating the effluent from stage a) to obtain light and heavy liquid fractions; c) at least two stages of deasphalting in series at least part of the heavy liquid fraction originating from stage b), allowing to separate at least one fraction of asphalt, at least one fraction of heavy deasphalted oil (heavy DAO) and at least one fraction of light deasphalted oil (light DAO), at least one deasphalting stage being carried out using a mixture of at least one polar solvent and at least one apolar solvent, said deasphalting stages being under subcritical conditions of the mixture of solvents; d) recycling at least part of said heavy deasphalted oil cut from stage c) upstream of hydroconverting a) and/or of the inlet of separating b).

Abstract: Methods are provided for modifying hydrogenation catalysts having silica supports (or other non-alumina supports) with additional alumina, and using such catalysts to achieve unexpectedly superior hydrogenation of feedstocks. The modified hydrogenation catalysts can have a relatively low cracking activity while providing an increased activity for hydrogenation.

Abstract: A surface treatment method includes: contacting a substrate with a treatment material, the substrate comprising a metallic element, the treatment material comprising an alkaline earth metal element, an alkali metal element, or any combination thereof; and forming on the substrate a surface layer comprising a first oxide of the alkaline earth metal element, the alkali metal element, or any combination thereof and a second oxide of the metallic element. A device has: a substrate layer comprising a metallic element; and a surface layer comprising a first oxide of an alkaline earth metal element, an alkali metal element, or any combination thereof, and a second oxide of the metallic element.

Abstract: A method for producing syngas from preferably vegetal biomass is described. The method provides for the use of a fixed bed gasifier, equipped with two reactors. The biomass is fed to both reactors together with a primary flow rate of air. Advantageously, the method according to the present invention is different from the known art since a secondary flow rate of air is withdrawn from the first reactor at the area where the biomass dries, and fed to the second reactor at the area where the biomass dries, and vice versa, alternately during time. Alternatively, an oscillating air flow is created in each reactor. The achievable result is a greater syngas production, but not exclusively. The syngas quality is improved too, since the biomass has a longer time for completing the gasification reactions.

Abstract: There is provided a reformed fuel manufacturing apparatus, including a water reservoir; a plurality of plasma generators configured to pretreat water in the water reservoir; a water tank configured to pretreat the water again by using a water tank catalyst; one or more oil tanks configured to pretreat introduced oil by using an oil tank catalyst; a mixing tank connected to the water tank and the one or more oil tanks, and configured to produce a mixed oil by agitating the pretreated water introduced from the water tank and the pretreated oil introduced from the one or more oil tanks; and an ionization catalyst unit connected to the mixing tank and configured to convert the mixed oil, which is introduced from the mixing tank, to a reformed fuel by using an ionization catalyst.