Abstract: The present invention relates to novel molecules suitable to the use in the separation/removal of carbon dioxide from gaseous mixtures as liquid-phase carbon dioxide absorbers and suitable to allow the subsequent release of the absorbed carbon dioxide in form of different ionic liquids, preferentially a glycine salt with choline hexanoate, ester between glycine and hexanoic alcohol (hexyl glycinate) and glycerol ester with glycine and hexanoic acid. The present invention also relates to a method and a plant for the capture of carbon dioxide from gaseous mixtures by using an absorber for carbon dioxide in liquid phase with a heating jacket.

Abstract: Provided is a seawater desalination system including reverse osmosis membrane modules each including: a reverse osmosis membrane; and a pressure vessel installing the reverse osmosis membrane, and configured to obtain permeated water and concentrated water using the reverse osmosis membranes housed in the reverse osmosis membrane modules by supplying seawater to the reverse osmosis membrane modules. The seawater desalination system includes a module group including the reverse osmosis membrane modules connected together in parallel. The seawater is supplied to each of the reverse osmosis membrane modules by being supplied to the module group through first and second seawater supply routes. The first and second seawater supply routes are each provided with a liquid transport pump configured to supply the seawater flowing through the seawater supply route to the module group.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the recovery of rare earth elements are provided. The systems and methods generally include membrane assisted solvent extraction using permeable hollow fibers having an immobilized organic phase within the pores of the hollow fibers. The permeable hollow fibers are generally in contact with an acidic aqueous feed on one side thereof and a strip solution on another side thereof. The systems and methods generally include the simultaneous extraction and stripping of rare earth elements as a continuous recovery process that is well suited for post-consumer products, end-of-life products, and other recovery sources of rare earth elements.

Abstract: Electrochemical purification apparatuses for treating water and methods of assembling the devices are provided. The apparatuses may be cross-flow electrochemical devices. The devices may be assembled and sealed through masking and application of a potting material. The devices may comprise various structures configured to improve the current efficiency of the device, reduce leakage, and improve the distribution of potting material to the assembly.

Abstract: A method and system for treating produced water to provide clean water, including passing produced water through at least one super-oleophilic hollow fiber membrane unit of a first stage to remove floating oil and organic matter and provide preliminarily cleaned water, and subsequently passing the preliminarily cleaned produced water through at least one super-hydrophilic nanofiltration hollow fiber membrane unit of a second stage to provide clean water.

Abstract: A filtration apparatus for filtering fluids including a top compartment, a filtration compartment, and a bottom compartment. The filtration compartment includes plural filtration elements arranged in parallel, the filtration elements further including at least one permeate collecting tube, wherein the permeate connecting tube is in fluid communication with the top compartment such that in a filtration operation a continuous permeate flow into a permeate collecting chamber of the top compartment is provided and in a backwash operation permeate collected in the permeate collecting chamber is flushed back through the filtration elements. A method for filtering fluids can use the filtration apparatus.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a process for making a carbon molecular sieve membrane having a desired permselectivity between a first gas species and a second gas species, in which the second gas species has a larger kinetic diameter than the first gas species. The process comprises providing a polymer precursor and pyrolyzing the polymer precursor at a pyrolysis temperature that is effective to selectively reduce the sorption coefficient of the second gas species, thereby increasing the permselectivity of the resulting carbon molecular sieve membrane.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for anion exchange membranes and processes for their manufacture. The anion exchange membranes described herein are made the polymerization product of at least one functional monomer comprising a tertiary amine which is reacted with a quaternizing agent in the polymerization process.

Abstract: A two-piece dissolution instrument agitator shaft assembly of a dissolution instrument, comprising a tapered connection with no diametrical clearance between first and second mating sections wherein an inner diameter of the first mating section is equal to or less than an outer diameter of the second mating section.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus, puncturing mechanism, and cartridge are disclosed. The mixing apparatus has a housing and a drawer with a recess. Corresponding cartridges may be inserted into the drawer and slid into the housing to facilitate mixing a liquid with contents of the cartridge. The liquid may originate from a reservoir in the mixing apparatus or a direct line. Also inside the housing of the mixing apparatus is the puncturing mechanism. The puncturing mechanism has a nozzle configured to puncture a lid of a cartridge and inject liquid to mix with the contents of the cartridge. The puncturing mechanism is further configured to drive an internal puncturing unit inside of the cartridge through a lower portion of the cartridge to allow liquid from the nozzle and contents of the cartridge to be dispensed into a receptacle.

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing fluids within a pipe is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a fluid mixing device with a pipe having a pipe wall and an axial bore for conveying fluids through the pipe. The fluid mixing device also includes a sleeve disposed about the pipe and a cavity provided between an exterior surface of the pipe and an interior surface of the sleeve. The cavity and the axial bore of the pipe are in fluid communication with one another via an opening through the pipe wall. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for mixing a fine bulk material including means defining a looped passageway including a vertically disposed, laterally enlarged section having a frusto-conically configured, lower outlet portion; means for injecting a fluid under pressure into an upper segment of such frusto-conically configured lower outlet portion to fluidize material therein; means for injecting a fluid under pressure into a lower segment of such frusto-conically configured lower portion to fluidize material therein; and means for injecting a fluid under pressure in said passageway downstream of said lower outlet portion sufficient to induce the flow of fluidized material through said passageway to an upper end of such enlarged section.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes apparatus's and methods for storing and mixing materials such as powders and liquids. The mixing apparatus can comprise an impeller portion configured to rotate downward or upward within the main cup, wherein a movement of the impeller portion downward or upward is capable of mixing the contained set of substances, wherein the impeller portion comprises a set of propeller blades, and wherein the impeller portion is connected to a helical shaft portion comprising a first helical strand and a second helical strand wound uniformly in a parallel spiral configuration. The impeller portion facilitates a distributed mixing of the substances and the propeller blades are capable of removing deposits of the substance around the base of a main cup of the apparatus.

Abstract: A treatment apparatus for a mixing device having a concentric barrel configuration. The treatment apparatus includes a manifold including an input end and an output end. The treatment apparatus also includes a conduit body having a manifold end and a nozzle end. The manifold end is connected to the output end of the manifold, and the conduit body includes at least one nozzle at the nozzle end of the conduit body opposite the manifold.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods for forming mixed droplets. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve forming a droplet, and contacting the droplet with a fluid stream, wherein a portion of the fluid stream integrates with the droplet to form a mixed droplet.

Abstract: To provide a dispersing device that carries out an appropriate dispersion having a good yield, processing within an appropriate temperature range, and having a high power to disperse. The dispersing device disperses a mixture that is slurry or a liquid by causing the mixture to flow between a rotor and a stator toward the outer circumference by centrifugal force. It comprises a container, a cover assembly that closes an upper opening of the container, a stator that is fixed under the cover assembly, a rotor that is disposed to face the lower surface of the stator, a rotary shaft that rotates the rotor, a bearing that is located above the stator, and a spacer that is detachably disposed between the rotary shaft and the rotor to adjust a gap between the rotor and the stator.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a method for manufacturing a polyolefin and a system for implementing the method. The method comprises combining a catalyst with a diluent mixture containing a diluent and an olefin monomer in a polymerization reactor. The diluent may comprise propane, butane, or isobutane, or a combination thereof. The polymerization reactor is operated at a pressure above a critical pressure of the diluent, but below the critical temperature of the diluent.

Abstract: An aerogel particle is produced by following processes. A mixing process: an alkoxysilane compound is mixed with an organic solvent to form a first mixed solution. A hydrolysis process: an acid catalyst is added into the first mixed solution to perform a hydrolysis reaction, thereby obtaining a sol. A condensation process: an alkali catalyst is added into the sol to perform a condensation reaction, and a hydrophobic dispersion solvent is added and stirred during the condensation process, thereby subjecting sol to be gelled when it is stirred, further producing the aerogel particle with a uniform structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-shell aminoplast core-shell microcapsule crosslinked with a polyisocyanate and encapsulating a perfume oil, prepared with very low amount of aminoplast resin. It also provides use of said aminoplast microcapsules in liquid aqueous and powder surfactant-rich consumer products.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed a process for the preparation of microcapsules containing epoxy resin which comprises water-insoluble and/or water-soluble components prepared by in-situ polymerization using non-aqueous continuous phase which acts as healing agents for the micro-cracks when embedded in composite structures.

Abstract: Glycerolipids and fatty acids are purified in a continuous flow by removal of particulates and moisture. Following this, they are esterified and transesterified in batches, after which the fatty acid alkyl esters produced are separated from the glycerin phase byproduct and are purified through a continuous flow removal of soaps, trace glycerin, salts, and free alcohol. Excess alcohol is recovered from the glycerin phase and esters, after which it is purified and reused. Waste soaps are acidulated and recovered as fatty acids, and waste glycerin is refined and separated from trapped oils, which are recovered. A plurality of individual modules, each specialized for specific tasks, and fluidly coupled by plumbing, perform these processes. The throughput capacity is expandable in small increments through addition and integration of additional modules into the system and/or adjustments to the number of shifts worked by operators.

Abstract: Various embodiments that pertain to oxygen enrichment are described. Oxygen enrichment is shown to allow for independent control of both reformer residence time and the oxygen-to-carbon ratio during reforming. This allows for much better control over the reformer and for significant gains in reformer through-put without negative impacts to reformer performance. Additionally, the use of oxygen enriched reforming is shown to result in enhanced reformer performance, reduced degradation from catalyst poisons (carbon formation and sulfur) and enhanced fuel cell stack performance due to greatly increased hydrogen concentration in the reformate.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing metal organic frameworks, comprising: a tubular flow reactor comprising a tubular body into which, in use, precursor compounds which form the metal organic framework are fed and flow, said tubular body including at least one annular loop.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing metal organic frameworks, comprising: a tubular flow reactor comprising a tubular body into which, in use, precursor compounds which form the metal organic framework are fed and flow, said tubular body including at least one annular loop.

Abstract: A vortex reactor includes a reactor body having first and second ends, with one or more inlet ports coupled to the first end. The reactor is configured to form one or more vortices in a fluid passed into the reactor. The inlet port(s) may be positioned to advance a reactor fluid into the reactor body at an angle tangential to an inner surface of the reactor body, forming a vortex that advances toward the second end along the inner surface of the reactor body. A vortex induction mechanism can be disposed within the reactor to induce or augment a vortex within the reactor. The reactor includes an ultrasound-imparting device configured to generate cavitation bubbles in the reactor fluid. The fluid flow within the reactor concentrates the cavitation bubbles within the vortex, thereby providing beneficial physical and/or chemical effects, while protecting the reactor walls and other reactor components from cavitational erosion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for preparing metal-organic framework materials, metal-organic frameworks obtainable by such processes, methods using the same, and the use thereof. The process of the invention provides an improved process for preparing metal-organic frameworks in particular monocrystalline metal-organic frameworks having large crystal sizes. The invention also relates to metal organic frameworks comprising iron or titanium, and their uses.

Abstract: The present invention describes polymer compositions that have enhanced properties as oxygen barriers, as well as manufacturing methods for such oxygen-scavenging polymers and devices composed of such oxygen-scavenging polymers. These oxygen-scavenging polymers offer several benefits over existing materials, including a reduced ability for oxygen and carbon dioxide to permeate the polymer, reduced foaming of beverages stored in containers composed of the polymers, improved moisture absorption, and increased anti-bacterial/anti-fungal properties.

Abstract: A process for the providing a regenerant gas stream for a regenerable adsorbent used to remove water and hydrogen sulfide from a reactor effluent in a catalytic dehydrogenation process is described. The reactor effluent is compressed in a compressor to provide a compressed effluent. The compressed effluent may be treated to remove chlorides, and then passed to a dryer zone having a regenerable adsorbent. A regenerant gas stream is used to desorb the water and hydrogen sulfide and the spent regenerant stream may be passed to a cleaning zone having a sorbent configured to remove hydrogen sulfide from the spent regenerant stream. The cleaned regenerant gas stream may be recycled to the dryer zone to desorb and/or regenerate the regenerable adsorbent.

Abstract: Nanoparticles and methods for their preparation are described. Porous CeO2 nanoparticles may be made by contacting Ce(NO)3 with a base to form a mixture, and converting the mixture into a composition including one or more porous CeO2 nanoparticles. Nanoparticles may be made by contacting Ce(NO3)3 with a base to form a mixture including the nanoparticles. Porous CeO, nanoparticles may have a high oxygen vacancy concentration, a high specific surface area, a high oxygen storage capacity, and/or a high specific Ce?3+ ratio. The porous CeO2 nanoparticles may he used as a co-catalyst in a catalyst system or as a catalyst carrier.

Abstract: Photocatalysts and methods of using photocatalysts for producing hydrogen from water are disclosed. The photocatalysts comprise photoactive titanium dioxide particles having an anatase to rutile ratio of greater than or equal to 2:1 and silver, palladium, and gold metal material deposited on the surface of the photoactive titanium dioxide particles. The molar ratio of gold to palladium is from 0.1 to 5 and the molar ratio of gold to silver is from 0.1 to 3.

Abstract: A wash coat is formed by combining platinum group metals (PGM) and an adhesive with a mixture of catalyst support materials according to the relationship (?)RE-Ce—ZrO2+(?)CZMLA+(1????)RE-Al2O3. The RE-Ce—ZrO2 is a commercial material of rare earth elements stabilized ceria zirconia having a weight ratio (?) ranging from 0 to about 0.7; CZMLA is a catalyst support material comprising a core support powder coated with a solid solution and has a weight ratio (?) ranging from about 0.2 to about 1 such that (?+?)?1. RE-Al2O3 is rare earth element stabilized alumina having a weight ratio equal to (1????). The wash coat exhibits a lower activation temperature compared with traditional wash coat formulations by at least 50° C. This wash coat also requires less RE-Ce—ZrO2 oxide and/or less PGM in the formulation for use as an emission control catalyst for gasoline and diesel engines.

Abstract: Sulfur-resistant synergized platinum group metals (SPGM) catalysts with significant oxidation capabilities are disclosed. Catalytic layers of SPGM catalyst samples are prepared using conventional synthesis techniques to build a washcoat layer completely or substantially free of PGM material. The SPGM catalyst includes a washcoat layer comprising YMn2O5 (pseudobrookite) and an overcoat layer including a Pt/Pd composition with total PGM loading of at or below 5.0 g/ft3. Resistance to sulfur poisoning and catalytic stability is observed under 5.2 gS/L condition to assess significant improvements in NO oxidation, and HC and CO conversions.

Abstract: The invention relates to templated active material, including those deriving order from organic and/or inorganic templating agents. The invention also relates to methods for producing templated active material, and to active material produced by such methods, and the use of such templated active material for producing oxygenate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a perovskite-type strontium titanate, wherein the strontium titanate is Y- and Ni-doped and has the general formula (Sr,Y)(Ti,Ni)O3. A method of preparing the perovskite-type strontium titanate and its use are also provided.

Abstract: Shaped catalyst bodies comprising a multielement oxide I having the general stoichiometry I [Bi1WbOx]a[Mo12Z1cZ2dFeeZ3fZ4gZ5hOy]1 (I), where Z1=Ni or Co, Z2=alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, Z3=zinc, phosphorus, arsenic, boron, antimony, tin, cerium, vanadium, chromium or bismuth, Z4=silicon, aluminum, titanium, tungsten or zirconiurn, Z5=copper, silver, gold, yttrium, lanthanum and lanthanides, a=0.1 to 3, b=0.1 to 10, c=1 to 10, d=0.01 to 2, e=0.01 to 5, f=0 to 5, g=0 to 10, h=0 to 1 and x, y=numbers determined by the valence and abundance of the elements other than oxygen in I, as active composition are produced by preforming a mixed oxide Bi1WbOx by coprecipitation from an aqueous environment at a pH in the range from 1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming a nitrogen-doped porous graphene envelope. The method of forming the nitrogen-doped porous graphene envelope includes dissolving a nitrogen precursor in an organic precursor and then vaporizing the resulting precursor to thus simultaneously synthesize the graphene envelope and perform nitrogen doping in a single step.

Abstract: Catalysts and articles useful for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) are disclosed. The catalyst comprises a cerium oxide and an octahedral molecular sieve (OMS) comprising manganese oxide. The catalysts, which comprise 0.1 to 50 wt. % of cerium, can be made by doping, ion-exchange, deposition, or other techniques. Also disclosed is an SCR process in which a gaseous mixture comprising nitrogen oxides is selectively reduced in the presence of a reductant and the cerium-modified OMS catalyst. The cerium-modified manganese oxide OMS catalysts offer unexpected advantages for selective catalytic reduction, especially NH3-SCR, including improved thermal stability and improved activity for NOx conversion, especially at relatively low temperatures (100° C. to 250° C.).

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to novel crystalline germanosilicate compositions and methods of producing the same. In particular, the crystalline germanosilicate compositions are extra-large-pore compositions, designated CIT-13 possessing 10- and 14-membered rings. The disclosure describes methods of preparing these compositions using substituted benzyl-imidazolium organic structure-directing agents (OSDAs). Also disclosed are methods of using these crystalline compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for converting a feedstock comprising hydrocarbon compounds using a catalyst made by an improved method for manufacturing high quality porous crystalline MCM-56 material. One such conversion process involves production of monoalkylated aromatic compounds, particularly ethylbenzene and cumene, by the liquid or partial liquid phase alkylation of alkylatable aromatic compound, particularly benzene.

Abstract: A catalyst composite and a process for preparing the catalyst composite are described. The catalyst composite includes a microporous material having a gallium component dispersed thereon; and a hydroxy metal oxide binder, where the metal is zirconium, titanium, or a mixture thereof. The process includes mixing a gelling agent, water, and the hydroxy metal oxide binder precursor to form a solution. The solution is combined with a microporous material to form a slurry, and the slurry is formed into a shaped article. The article is dried to convert the hydroxy metal oxide binder precursor into a hydroxy metal oxide binder and form the catalyst composite.

Abstract: A supported catalyst for aldehyde coupling reaction, comprising a carrier having supported thereon a catalyst comprising at least one azolium compound selected from the group consisting of a thiazolium salt, an imidazolium salt, a benzimidazolium salt and a triazolium salt, the azolium compound having, at a nitrogen atom thereof, a substituent selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic group having 6 or more carbon atoms and an aromatic group having 6 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: A thermally insulated photocatalytic coating is provided. The photocatalytic coating includes a photocatalyst material capable of being activated by irradiation with a light source. Further, the photocatalytic coating includes a thermal barrier compound adapted to reduce temperature of the photocatalytic material for increasing efficiency of the photocatalytic layer. The present invention also relates to various articles, such as CFL lamps and bulbs, which have the coating applied thereon. These articles are very helpful in eliminating various impurities from ambient air.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure includes a honeycomb structure body having a porous partition wall which cells and having a circumferential wall at an outer circumference thereof, and also includes a pair of electrodes on a side surface of the honeycomb structure body. An open frontal area of a center part is 0.70 to 0.95 times of that of an outer circumferential part, where the center part is defined as an area from a center of the honeycomb structure body to a position of 10% of a length from the center to the outer circumference in a direction toward the outer circumference in a cross-section orthogonal to the cells' extending direction, and the outer circumferential part is defined as an area from the outer circumference to a position of 10% of a length from the outer circumference to the center in a direction toward the center in the cross-section.

Abstract: A controlled environment enclosure comprises a robotic arm manipulation system used to protect and unprotect a fluid path within the controlled environment enclosure. The apparatus allows the fluid path to be protected against dangerous decontamination vapors and chemicals before the controlled environment enclosure is decontaminated, the method not requiring the use of gloves or other means that degrade the integrity of the controlled environment enclosure. The apparatus similarly allows the fluid path to be unprotected for use without the use of gloves, the method not requiring the use of gloves or other means that degrade the integrity of the controlled environment enclosure when decontamination is completed. The apparatus and method allow for the protecting, unprotecting and decontaminating sequences to be automated.

Abstract: A disposable, point-of-care diagnostic cartridge and method of performing an invitro diagnostic test on a specimen are provided. The cartridge includes a base having a mixing chamber is formed thereon. The mixing chamber has a mixing chamber inlet and a mixing chamber outlet. A detection chamber is formed downstream from the mixing chamber in fluid communication therewith. The mixing chamber includes a mixing reservoir bounded at least in part by a flexible upper member. The flexible upper member is expandable to accommodate an increase in volume of fluid and collapsible to dispense fluid outwardly from the mixing reservoir. The mixing chamber inlet has an inlet valve member that provides one way flow of fluid into the mixing reservoir. The mixing chamber outlet has an outlet valve member that provides one way flow of fluid outwardly from the mixing reservoir to the detection chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for a test liquid includes an inlet device defining a chamber configured to receive the liquid, a preparation device defining a preparation chamber and including a preparation reagent to be reacted with the liquid, an analysis device defining an exposure chamber associated with the preparation chamber and including an analysis unit to be exposed to the prepared test liquid for indicating information on the test liquid, a housing defining a longitudinal axis, and a guiding device configured to guide the inlet device, the preparation device or the analysis device so as to limit the motion of the inlet device, the preparation device or the analysis device to a sequence of alternating rotational and axial movements, each axial movement of the inlet device, the preparation device or the analysis device requiring activation through a preceding rotational movement of the inlet device, the preparation device or the analysis device.

Abstract: A fluid analysis system may include a stage configured to receive a sample holder including a fluid sample to be analyzed. The fluid analysis system may also include a fluid analyzer configured to monitor at least one characteristic of the fluid sample to be analyzed; and an inclined rail; wherein the stage is configured to move along the inclined rail to cause the sample holder to move with a first component of motion along an analysis axis of the fluid analyzer and simultaneously with a second component of motion orthogonal to the analysis axis of the fluid analyzer, wherein the first component of motion affects a focus of the fluid analyzer relative to at least one constituent of the fluid sample to be analyzed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluidic systems for controlling one or more fluids or reagents. These systems can be used in combination with one or more devices for assaying, processing, or storing samples. In particular, the systems and related methods can allow for controlled pressure and actuation of fluids.

Abstract: An integrated microfluidic device for carrying out a series of fluidic operations includes a housing including a plurality of n microfluidic conduits, wherein n is at least three, and a rotating valve having an internal channel with an entrance port and an exit port that are angularly separated. The rotating valve is positionable in a first position to connect two of the n fluidic conduits via the internal channel, and upon rotating the valve to a second position, two other of the n fluidic conduits are connected by the internal channel. The device further may include one or more fluidic chambers in fluid communication with respective fluidic conduits. Fluid contained in one fluidic chamber is transferrable by application of positive or negative gas pressure through associated fluidic conduits into another fluidic chamber via the internal channel. The device may be utilized to perform a variety of fluidic operations.

Abstract: Provided is a device including a base, a pipette support, and a wall. The pipette support includes an aperture. A width of the aperture is within a range of 70 to 90 mm and a length of the aperture is within a range of 100 to 140 mm. A wall connects the base with the pipette support. The distance between the pipette support and the base is adjustable. Also provided are methods of pipetting. The methods include placing a multi-well plate below an aperture of the pipette support, inserting a multi-channel pipette comprising pipette tips into an aperture of a pipette support such that the body of the pipette rests on an edge of the aperture, and adjusting a distance between the pipette support and the base.