Abstract: There is disclosed an electrode array architecture employing continuous and discontinuous circumferential electrodes. There is further disclosed a process for the neutralization of acid generated at anode(s) by base generated at cathode(s) circumferentially located to each other so as to confine a region of pH change. The cathodes can be displayed as concentric rings (continuous) or as counter electrodes in a cross pattern (discontinuous). In this way reagents, such as acid, generated in a center electrode are countered (neutralized) by reagents, such as base, generated at the corners or at the outer ring.

Abstract: De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein.

Abstract: An integrated microchannel reactor and heat exchanger comprising: (a) a waveform sandwiched between opposing shim sheets and mounted to the shim sheets to form a series of microchannels, where each microchannel includes a pair of substantially straight side walls, and a top wall formed by at least one of the opposing shim sheets, and (b) a first set of microchannels in thermal communication with the waveform, where the waveform has an aspect ratio greater than two.

Abstract: A system for plasma partial dissociation of some materials may include one or more plasma reactors. Such materials may include one or more of carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, and water. The plasma reactors may include anode and cathode electrodes composed of one or more metal compositions. In a method of use, the percent dissociation of the materials by the system may depend at least in part on the metal composition of the electrodes. System products composed of partial dissociation constituents of the materials may include one or more of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, oxygen, and water. The system products may be individually stored or recirculated in the system for additional product production.

Abstract: A reactor for forming a plasma in a flowing fluid that includes a central rod belonging to a first electrode, an insulator, a tubular body belonging to a second electrode and defining a cylindrical space for the flow of the fluid between the tubular body and the insulator. The reactor further includes control disk having a front face linked to a downstream end of the central rod, and a permanent magnet juxtaposed against a back face of the control disk. One or more ribs are on a front face of the control disk according to a pattern in relief defining successive starting points for an electric arc distributed around the central axis of the reactor so as to generate electric arcs situated on a reaction cone and appearing to turn around the central axis.

Abstract: This monolithic reactor is an adaptable and scalable, flow-through reaction containment apparatus embodied as a one-piece monolithic block of material that retains re-configurability to improve reaction processing. This apparatus increases operational flexibility, adaptable design, and vastly simplifies construction of tubular reaction-containment configurations. Internally, the monolithic block comprises one or more closely spaced, functional voids which operate as fluid channels that can be configured in various geometric arrangements. The apparatus is widely scalable, provides high thermodynamic efficiency, manufacturing simplicity, and affordability for varied operations through additive manufacturing, and has a compact physical footprint.

Abstract: Provided are a superabsorbent polymer and a preparation method thereof. In the superabsorbent polymer according to the present invention, a low-temperature foaming agent are used together with a high-temperature foaming agent to control the size and distribution of internal pores of the superabsorbent polymer, thereby increasing absorption rate under load without reduction in gel strength.

Abstract: Materials obtained by thermal modification of polymeric organosilicons such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) or derivatives of PDMS. Methods of preparing said materials and uses of said materials.

Abstract: A precursor mixture for producing a porous body, wherein the precursor mixture comprises: (i) milled alpha alumina powder having a particle size of 0.1 to 6 microns, (ii) boehmite powder that functions as a binder of the alpha alumina powders, and (iii) burnout materials having a particle sizes of 1-10 microns. In some embodiments, an unmilled alpha alumina powder having a particle size of 10 to 100 microns is also included in said precursor mixture. Also described herein is a method for producing a porous body in which the above-described precursor mixture is formed to a given shape, and subjected to a heat treatment step in which the formed shape is sintered to produce the porous body.

Abstract: A porous body is provided with enhanced fluid transport properties that is capable of performing or facilitating separations, or performing reactions and/or providing areas for such separations or reactions to take place. The porous body includes at least 80 percent alpha alumina and has a pore volume from 0.3 mL/g to 1.2 mL/g and a surface area from 0.3 m2/g to 3.0 m2/g. The porous body further includes a pore architecture that provides at least one of a tortuosity of 7.0 or less, a constriction of 4.0 or less and a permeability of 30 mdarcys or greater. The porous body can be used in a wide variety of applications such as, for example, as a filter, as a membrane or as a catalyst carrier.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing an oxide catalyst to be used for production of an unsaturated nitrile, the method including a step (a) of preparing an aqueous mixed liquid (A) containing Mo, V and Sb, a step (b) of mixing the aqueous mixed liquid (A), a carrier component and a Nb raw material at 20° C. or more and 80° C. or less to obtain an aqueous mixed liquid (B), a step (c) of drying the aqueous mixed liquid (B) to obtain a dried powder, and a step (d) of calcining the dried powder to obtain an oxide catalyst, wherein the aqueous mixed liquid (B) has a solid metal component concentration of 2.0 to 8.0% by mass.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel core-shell particles comprising a core of iron oxide and a shell of cobalt oxide, characterized in that they are spherical with a number average diameter, as measured by TEM, of between 1 and 20 nm. This invention is also directed to their uses in the manufacture of a catalyst, and to the method for preparing these particles, by precipitating cobalt oxide onto magnetite or hematite particles which are themselves precipitated from Fe(III) and optionally Fe(II) salts.

Abstract: An illustrative example embodiment of a hydrocarbon reformer includes a vessel with at least one inlet and at least one outlet. A reforming catalyst is in the vessel includes a metal core and a rhodium layer deposited on the metal core. Hydrogen is generated when hydrocarbon introduced through the inlet reacts with water in the presence of the reforming catalyst. The hydrogen is released from the vessel through the at least one outlet.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a method for preparing a ferrite metal oxide catalyst, comprising (a) preparing a precursor solution by dissolving a magnesium nitrate precursor and an iron nitrate precursor in a polar solvent, (b) forming a catalyst powder by spray-pyrolyzing the precursor solution into a reactor using a carrier gas, and (c) calcinating the catalyst powder in a reservoir after conveying the catalyst powder to the reservoir. The method may increase the activity and stability of a catalyst powder by additionally performing a step of calcinating the catalyst powder at a certain temperature for a certain period of time, and may increase the purity of the catalyst by reducing moisture and nitrate remaining in the catalyst. Also, when using the catalyst in an oxidative dehydrogenation of n-butene, the selectivity and purity of 1,3-butadiene may increase.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes support oxides, including include Niobium Oxide, which are employed in three-way catalytic (TWC) systems. Disclosed herein are TWC sample systems that are configured to include a substrate and one or more of a washcoat layer, an impregnation layer, and/or an overcoat layer. The disclosed one or more of washcoat layer and/or overcoat layer are formed using a slurry that includes an oxide mixture and an Oxygen Storage Material. The disclosed oxide mixtures include niobium oxide (Nb2O5), zirconia, and alumina. Further, other disclosed oxide mixtures additionally include NiO.

Abstract: Disclosed are a catalyst for synergistic control of oxynitride and mercury and a method for preparing the same. The catalyst includes the following components by mass percentage: a carrier: TiO2 72%-98.6%, active components: V2O5 0.1%-5%, WO3 1%-10%, Cr2O3 0.1%-5% and Nb2O5 0.1%-5%, and a co-catalyst of 0.1%-3%. The present invention can be used for reducing the oxynitrides in a flue gas, meanwhile oxidizing zero-valent mercury into bivalent mercury and then controlling the reactions, has relatively high denitration performance and also has high mercury oxidation performance; compared with current commercial SCR catalysts, the mercury oxidation rate of the catalyst is improved to a great extent, which can adapt to the requirements for mercury removal in China's coal-fired power plants, the conversion rate of SO2/SO3 is relatively low, and the catalyst has a better anti-poisoning ability, and is a new catalyst with a low cost and high performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing metal-supported thin layer skeletal catalyst structures, to methods for producing catalyst support structures without separately applying an intermediate washcoat layer, and to novel catalyst compositions produced by these methods. Catalyst precursors may be interdiffused with the underlying metal support then activated to create catalytically active skeletal alloy surfaces. The resulting metal-anchored skeletal layers provide increased conversion per geometric area compared to conversions from other types of supported alloy catalysts of similar bulk compositions, and provide resistance to activity loss when used under severe on-stream conditions. Particular compositions of the metal-supported skeletal catalyst alloy structures can be used for conventional steam methane reforming to produce syngas from natural gas and steam, for hydrodeoxygenation of pyrolysis bio-oils, and for other metal-catalyzed reactions inter alia.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing polyglycerol, comprising —providing a catalyst salt on a support, the catalyst salt having catalytic activity with respect to an etherification reaction of a polyol selected from the group of glycerol and oligoglycerols, —contacting the catalyst salt on the support with a fluid phase comprising a polyol selected from the group of glycerol and oligoglycerols, —and subjecting the polyol in the fluid phase to an etherification reaction in the presence of the catalyst salt, thereby forming the polyglycerol.

Abstract: There is provided herein a composition which contains hydride-functionalized siloxane or silane, a hydroxyl-containing compound that does not contain silicon, and a catalytically-effective amount of super acid or super base catalyst selected from the group consisting of a triaza-containing compound which contains only carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen atoms, an atrane compound, a linear or branched compound containing a sulfonyl group and a fluoro group, and combinations thereof. There is also provided a process of making such a composition.

Abstract: Ion exchange resin macroporous beads for the highly selective extraction of univalent anions from aqueous solutions. A specific example is the removal of dicyanoaurate and dicyanoargentate from cyanide leach solutions and tailings. The beads have a maximum number of ligands specific for the desired univalent anion, while maintaining sufficient separation to minimize binding of polyvalent ions. The beads are prepared using a functionalized monomer with the use of a specifically tuned coordinator. The beads can be used as a sensor for detecting the amount of anions captured when interrogated by an appropriate light source.

Abstract: Provided are a curable composition including a compound expressed by General Formula (1) below; a polymerization initiator; and a chain transfer agent, and a cured polymer product. In General Formula (1), m represents an integer of 1 to 4, and n represents an integer of 1 to 4. Here, a sum of m and n is not greater than 5. MA represents a hydrogen ion, an inorganic ion, or an organic ion. Here, an inorganic ion and an organic ion may be bivalent or higher ions. Each of R1 and R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group.

Abstract: A container for ensuring the transport and the aseptic transfer of a biopharmaceutical product from or to a closed chamber provided with a leaktight joining device, includes: an annular flange delimiting an opening, a removable cover, built-in elements for locking/unlocking the removable cover and a peripheral envelope. The built-in locking/unlocking elements include a built-in functional locking/unlocking arrangement formed by a through-housing formed in the annular flange and a blind housing formed in the removable cover, and by a pin at an inner radial position and a pin at an outer radial position. The container is capable of being in an initial locking position, in an intermediate unlocking position and in a final locking position owing to the displacements of the pin at an inner radial position and the pin at an outer radial position in the blind hole of the removable cover and in the through-housing of the annular flange.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, an easy-to-operate, fully closed component, which can be part of an instrument, for purification of biomolecules from biological samples, and subsequent transfer, and testing of the biomolecules, as well as an instrument comprising the component, and a method for using the component.

Abstract: A centrifugal flow channel device is disclosed. The centrifugal flow channel device includes a channel body and a first collecting unit. The channel body includes a sample inlet, a sample channel, a first cylinder, a first reagent inlet, and a first reagent channel. The sample inlet is disposed on a surface of the channel body. The sample channel connects to the sample inlet. The first cylinder is disposed on the periphery of the sample inlet and has a first opening to allow the sample inlet to communicate with the sample channel. The first reagent inlet is disposed outside the first cylinder. The first reagent channel connects to the first reagent inlet. The first collecting unit communicates with the sample channel and the first reagent channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved, leak proof, air tight, cost-effective, plastic liquid specimen container device and methods of use, comprised of a container, a lid, a lid groove containing a gasket therein that is configured to cover and tighten over the rim of the container, a lid flange, and a thin hook in the container containing a second gasket that is compressed by the lid flange when the lid is closed over the container. The improved container device of the present invention thus provides two, independent, internal seals that protect the liquid contents therein for extended periods of time, even if the plastic undergoes deformation, during transport, especially air transport, and under varying temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A reaction cell for automatic biochemical analyzer in which weld generation in beam transmission parts is prevented to reduce scattering of transmitted beam, thereby having a stable transmissivity to achieve high analytical efficiency is provided. It is a reaction cell which is bottomed and has an opening formed on one end, the reaction cell comprising a tube wall including one pair of walls facing to each other and two side walls each connecting to each of the one pair of walls via a corner portion, wherein the one pair of walls each have a thickness larger than thicknesses of the corner portions, and have a uniform thickness over the entire wall, or when each wall has a maximum value in thickness in a part of the wall, the thickness monotonically decreases from the part having the maximum value to the corner portion.

Abstract: Devices, systems and apparatuses for the discretization and manipulation of sample volumes are provided. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to chips containing one or more hermetically sealed chambers that may be dismantled under controlled conditions using a release technique. In one embodiment a chip comprises a first hermetic seal bonding first and second elements to create a first chamber and a second hermetic seal bonding third and fourth elements to create a second chamber encompassing the first chamber. The first hermetic seal may be broken open independently of the second hermetic seal by the application of a mechanical or thermal technique.

Abstract: A micro fluidic system includes a substrate, and, provided on said substrate, at least one flow path interconnecting with functional means in which liquid samples can be treated by desired procedures. The flow paths are laid out to form a pattern for the transport of liquid samples to and from said functional means. These flow paths comprise a plurality of micro posts protruding upwards from said substrate, the spacing between the micro posts being small enough to induce a capillary action in a liquid sample applied anywhere within any of said flow paths, so as to force said liquid to move from where said liquid sample was applied.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sealing a plurality of reservoirs of a microchip element with a sealing grid are provided. For example, in one embodiment, a microchip element comprises a primary substrate having a plurality of reservoirs defined therein. The microchip element also includes a single continuous sealing groove defined in the primary substrate that extends around each of the plurality of reservoirs. In addition, the microchip element includes a sealing substrate comprising a single continuous sealing protrusion extending therefrom. The single continuous sealing protrusion corresponds to and is configured to mate with the single continuous sealing groove to form a hermetic bond between the primary substrate and the sealing substrate. In this manner, the single continuous sealing groove and the single continuous sealing protrusion form a sealing grid about the plurality of reservoirs.

Abstract: The invention provides a microfluidic plate for various biological experiments and analyses. The microfluidic plate of the invention comprises one or more unit formed on or in the plate, wherein the unit comprises (a) a chamber; (b) a fluid channel adjacent to the chamber; (c) at least one microfluidic gap region connected between the chamber and the channel and in fluidic communication therewith; and (d) at least one opening located at the channel and connected with the gaps and in fluidic communication with the gaps.

Abstract: A chemical assay device includes a hydrophilic substrate and one or more hydrophobic structures that extend from a first side of the hydrophilic substrate to a second side of the hydrophilic substrate. A hydrophobic structure in the hydrophilic substrate forms a fluid barrier wall that extends from the first side of the hydrophilic substrate to the second side of the hydrophilic substrate with a deviation of less than 20° from a perpendicular axis between the first side and the second side. The hydrophobic structure is formed from a wax or a phase change ink.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are high-throughput sample processing systems and waste management systems, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device, system and method for cooling a reagent compartment. The invention also relates to a use of the device. The device comprises a housing with a first side for attachment to the reagent compartment, a cooling unit with at least one cooling element with a warm upper side and a cold lower side, that is equipped with a cold side heat exchanger comprising at least one first fan, a at least one cold air channel and at least one cold air opening at the first side of the housing for circulating cold air between the at least one cooling element and the reagent compartment in a closed system.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods including a combination of thermal generating device technologies to achieve more efficiency and accuracy in PCR temperature cycling of nucleic samples undergoing amplification.

Abstract: A detection device of a sample to be examined is described, including a processing module, a detecting module, connected to the processing module, a support, in which the sample to be examined can be placed, the support including a plurality of sensors, preferably biosensors and/or nanosensors, and being insertable within the detecting module, and a containment enclosure including a body, which is arranged within the processing module, and a sensor portion, in which the detecting module is arranged. The processing module includes a processing unit having a plurality of processing channels and a processor, each one of the processing channels being connected to one respective of the sensors and being adapted to amplify and to filter the signals of the sensors, the processor processing the signals amplified and filtered by the processing channels.

Abstract: A small-form-factor high-security destruction machine for optical media has a weight empty of about 16.3 lbs. and holds about 5 lbs. of residue.

Abstract: A machine for distributing blowing insulation material from a package of compressed loosefill insulation material is provided. The machine includes a chute having an inlet end and outlet end. The inlet end is configured to receive the package of compressed loosefill insulation material. The chute further has a removable hose hub extending within the interior of the chute. The removable hose hub is configured for wrapping with a distribution hose. A lower unit is configured to receive the compressed loosefill insulation material exiting the outlet end of the chute. The lower unit includes a plurality of shredders and a discharge mechanism. The discharge mechanism is configured to discharge conditioned loosefill insulation material into an airstream.

Abstract: A sifting apparatus for stratifying raw material includes a material feed-in device, a material support unit, a gas plenum, and a discharge control device. The material support unit receives material from the material feed-in device and has a surface having a plurality of openings for a gaseous medium introduced from underneath the material support unit, thereby effecting loosening and stratification of the material into a layer of relatively heavier material, and a layer of relatively lighter material atop the heavier material. The introduced gaseous medium originates in a pump, is collected in a pressurized reservoir and is controlled by a metered valve prior to introduction to the material support unit.

Abstract: Black powder flowing with hydrocarbons in a hydrocarbon pipeline is converted into a magnetorheological slurry by implementing wet scrubbing in the hydrocarbon pipeline. A flow of the magnetorheological slurry through the hydrocarbon pipeline is controlled.

Abstract: A jet cartridge for jetting fluid material includes a body adapted to receive fluid material, and a fluid passage defined within the body and extending along a longitudinal axis thereof. At least a portion of the fluid passage extends obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis. The body is adapted to receive heat from a heating element and to transfer the heat to the fluid material flowing through the fluid passage. A method of jetting fluid material with a jet dispenser including a jet cartridge includes receiving fluid material into the jet cartridge, directing the fluid material through the jet cartridge along a longitudinal axis thereof and obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis, heating the fluid material directed through fluid cartridge to a target temperature, maintaining the target temperature as the fluid material enters a nozzle, and jetting the heated fluid material through the nozzle.

Abstract: An oscillating sprinkler includes a hollow tube having a groove defined axially therein so as to receive a nozzle unit therein. The nozzle unit has flexible nozzles which extend through holes in the inner bottom of the groove. The hollow tube has first paths and second paths defined radially in the outside thereof. The distance between any two adjacent first paths is smaller than the distance between any two of the adjacent second paths. A resilient wire is formed with continuous S-shaped portions, and each S-shaped portion has two adjustment slots opening toward opposite directions. The nozzles are movable in the adjustment slots. The hollow tube is received between a top member and a bottom member. The resilient wire is moved with the movement of the top member. The nozzles are pulled and pushed by the S-shaped portions to have different patterns of sprinkling.

Abstract: An adjustable atomizer nozzle assembly includes an assembly body; first and second side nozzle components, including compressed air tubes, liquid tubes, liquid heater, air heater, atomizer nozzles, which are mounted with an impingement angle to create a combined aerosol stream with reduced droplet size. An adjustable atomizer nozzle system includes a nozzle assembly; a mast assembly; a self-coiling line assembly, including a compressed air line, a pressurized liquid line, and a power line; a pressure tank; a compressor; a power supply; a mounting base; and wheels. A nozzle assembly can include one atomizer nozzle with a liquid heater. A method of use includes providing an adjustable atomizer nozzle system, configuring impingement for spraying, spraying a room, configuring impingement for fogging, and fogging the room.

Abstract: A method for dispensing a product from an interior volume of a container to which a power assembly is secured, which includes rotating an actuator sleeve of the power assembly in one direction relative to the container to draw an amount of the product from the interior volume into a pump chamber and to pressurize the pump chamber, and temporarily depressing an actuator of the power assembly to dispense a portion of the product from the pump chamber through a nozzle for a duration of time during which the actuator is temporarily depressed. During the duration when the product is dispensed from the container, the power assembly does not rotate relative to the container, and the power assembly is never rotated in an opposite direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for packaging and dispensing pasty products, comprising a rigid bottle (1) bearing a pump (2) mounted on a ring (3) fixed in the neck of the rigid bottle (1) by means of a fixing arrangement (4) and secured to the neck of a pouch (5) having a flexible and deformable wall and containing the product to be dispensed, said ring (3) comprising, from the outside to the inside, a rim (3A) for fixing in the rigid bottle (1), a downwardly descending, substantially vertical wall (3B), an upwardly rising inclined shoulder (3C) and a substantially vertical flange (3D) for fixing the pump (2), said fixing arrangement (4) having a lower end situated at or above the upper edge of said shoulder (3C) of the ring. According to the invention, the inclination angle (?) of said shoulder (3C) with respect to a horizontal plane is between 20 and 30 degrees.

Abstract: An example system includes at least one acoustic sensor configured to generate at least one time-dependent acoustic data signal indicative of an acoustic signal generated by a thermal spray system performing a process possessing a plurality of process attributes, and a computing device including an acoustic data signal processing module configured to receive the at least one time-dependent acoustic data signal, and transform the at least one time-dependent acoustic data signal to a frequency-domain spectrum, wherein each process attribute of the plurality of process attributes is associated with at least one respective frequency band, and a correlation module configured to determine a process attribute of the plurality of process attributes by identifying at least one characteristic of the frequency-domain spectrum.

Abstract: A method is provided, including operably coupling a dispensing assembly to an end effector, wherein the dispensing assembly dispenses a dispensing fluid onto a substrate from a nozzle located on the dispensing assembly, wherein, when the dispensing assembly stops dispensing a dispensing fluid from the outlet, compressed gas is directed at a tip of the nozzle to clean off a residue of the dispensing fluid left on the tip of the nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a special wheel spray support, which is composed of a base body, a bottom plate, struts, adjusting blocks, supporting pins, protective jackets, a stop pin and the like. When in use, the special wheel spray support of the present invention can meet the requirements for online spraying of special wheels and bolt hole protection, and is not only high in universality and simple in structure, but also has a series of prominent advantages, such as good safety and reliability, low manufacturing cost, etc.

Abstract: A microfluidic fluid delivery device and method. The device includes a reservoir and a transport member. The device includes a microfluidic delivery member including a microfluidic die configured to release a fluid composition from the device. The microfluidic delivery member includes an adapter configured to receive an end portion of the transport member, wherein a capillary passage is formed between the adapter and the transport member. The capillary passage has a largest effective pore size that is smaller than the average effective pore size of the transport member.

Abstract: A coater assembly includes an array of side-by-side selectively closable slot portions to control pressurized fluid flow onto a substrate during relative movement between the coater assembly and the substrate to form a coating pattern on the substrate. A control module produces the coating pattern via control over selective independent closure of the slot portions based on a mapping matrix of individually addressable coatable elements.