Abstract: A polymer composition for use in the removal and recovery of oil slicks or spills floating on the surfaces of bodies or water or present on land, such as beaches comprising a foam of a blend of polyethylene and an ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymer and a process for using such foams in the selective removal of oil from fresh water or salt water and the recovery of the absorbed oils from the foams is disclosed. The polymer composition is also for use in other applications in which absorption of liquids is desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to heat transfer and refrigerant compositions and methods that include HFC-32; HFO-1234ze and HFC-125.

Abstract: A method for producing a silicon nitride substrate includes a raw material powder preparation step of preparing a raw material powder containing a silicon powder, a rare earth element compound, and a magnesium compound, wherein, when the amount of silicon in the raw material powder is expressed in terms of a silicon nitride content, the raw material powder contains the rare earth element compound at 1 mol % to 7 mol % in terms of an oxide content and contains the magnesium compound at 8 mol % to 15 mol % in terms of an oxide content; a sheet forming step of forming the raw material powder into a sheet article; a nitriding step of heating the sheet article in a nitrogen atmosphere at 1200° C. to 1500° C. and nitriding silicon contained in the sheet article; and a sintering step of sintering the sheet article under a nitrogen atmosphere after the nitriding step.

Abstract: Provided herein is a dispersion composition comprising a blend of a semi-crystalline, selectively hydrogenated block copolymer and a low polarity fluid for oilfield applications. The block copolymer comprises blocks of semi-crystalline hydrogenated polybutadiene, blocks of poly(mono alkenyl arenes), and blocks of hydrogenated, non-crystalline conjugated dienes. The dispersions can be converted to thixotropic fluids or cohesive gels and find application as insulating packer fluids, fluid loss pills, drilling fluids and completion fluids.

Abstract: Drilling fluid compositions methods of using them are described. The drilling fluid compositions comprise nanocomposites comprising core-shell morphology, wherein the core material comprises a nanoparticle having an average particle size of about 5 nm to 100 nm, and the shell material comprises a crosslinked polymer comprising acrylamide repeat units. The nanocomposites are effective fluid loss control agents when the drilling fluids are employed in mud drilling operations.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are beta-amino ester surfactant compounds and compositions useful in applications relating to inhibition of gas hydrate agglomerates in the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the compounds and compositions as gas hydrate inhibitors, particularly in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions for removing filter cake from a subterranean borehole and methods for degrading filter cake and filter cake removal. The composition contains an encapsulated peroxygen (e.g., acrylic resin coated ammonium persulfate), a surfactant (e.g., nonionic surfactant), and optionally an unencapsulated peroxygen. The method (e.g., a one-step method) involves contacting the filter cake with the composition, and allowing the composition to remain in contact with the filter cake for a period of time sufficient to degrade the filter cake. The reaction of the composition with the filter cake results in acidic conditions, thereby eliminating any need for follow up acid treatments. The composition is stable enough to effectively remove filter cake at temperatures up to 250° F. or greater. Through filter cake removal, the method provides for increased flow, production, and/or recovery of oil and gas hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating formation damage in an underground formation, including damage in the form of an oil-based drill-in fluid filter cake. The process makes use of a treatment fluid that contains a cyclodextrin or a starch and an enzyme capable of generating a cyclodextrin from the starch.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor additive may be circulated in a subterranean formation in an effective amount to decrease metal corrosion in a high temperature environment. The corrosion inhibitor additive may include at least one first inhibitor and at least one second inhibitor. The second inhibitor(s) may include imidazolines, quaternary amines, phosphate esters, and combinations thereof. The first inhibitor(s) may have one of the following formulas: wherein x is oxygen or hydrogenated nitrogen or quaternized nitrogen; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen, methyl or an alkyl group; p, q and n are integers from 1 to 100; and SH—CH2—[CH2—O—CH2]z—CH2—SH ??(A1) where z is an integer ranging from 1 to 100.

Abstract: Methods including introducing a treatment fluid comprising a solvent-base fluid and a consolidation composition into a wellbore in a subterranean formation, the consolidation comprising, a crosslinking diverting agent, a hardening agent, and a multi-functional epoxy resin, the multi-functional epoxy resin comprising at least three epoxy groups; coating a face of the subterranean formation with the consolidation composition; and at least partially curing the consolidation composition in the wellbore, to reduce production of unconsolidated particulates from the subterranean formation into the wellbore.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for formulating well servicing fluids at the well site are provided. The compositions and methods of the present disclosure may be applied to fracturing, drilling mud, cement, or water treatments and provide a higher degree of control over the sequence of permeation and events downhole in an oil or gas formation. In one embodiment, the method comprises: providing a pod comprising: at least one active ingredient, wherein the active ingredient comprises a constituent of an well servicing fluid; and at least one inactive ingredient encasing the active ingredient; allowing the pod to dissolve in an aqueous fluid to form a well servicing fluid; and introducing the well servicing fluid into a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation.

Abstract: A luminescent hybrid nanomaterial comprising: at least one inorganic nanomaterial comprising an inorganic first compound; and at least one second compound comprising a first aggregation-induced emission moiety, wherein the at least one second compound is grafted on at least part of a surface of the inorganic first compound.

Abstract: The invention provides a modified quantum dot, a method for preparing the same, a coloring agent, a photosensitive resin composition, a color filter and a display device. Said modified quantum dot can improve the overall dispersibility and optical properties of the coloring agent, and further increase the contrast ratio of the display device. The modified quantum dot of the present invention has the following structure: the modified quantum dot comprises a core composed of quantum dots and a shell composed of amines containing a C6-C22 alkyl group, wherein, some or all amino groups in the amine form salts with an acid dye, and Y? is an anion in the acid dye, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently H or a C1-C6 alkyl group.

Abstract: A tag composition includes a naphthalocyanine tag component that is invisible in light of the visible spectrum and which emits fluorescent light in a non-visible spectrum under a non-visible excitation energy, a binder for binding the tag to a surface of a material; and a solvent, wherein the tag component and the binder are dissolved in the solvent.

Abstract: A liquid crystal composition includes at least one polar liquid crystal molecule represented by Chemical Formulas A or B. Each K is independently 1,4-cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene, groups connected to carbon ring of 1,4-cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene are all hydrogen or at least one of the groups is fluorine, and n is 1 or 2; in Chemical Formula A, X1 and X2 are independently a single bond, —CH2?, —CH2CH2?, —CF2?, —CH2O—, or —OCH2?, L1 and L2 are independently —H, —F, —CF3, or —OCF3, and R1 and R2 are independently an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 9 carbon atoms; in Chemical Formula B, L3 and L4 are independently —H, —F, —CF3, or —OCF3, and R3 is an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group having 2 to 9 carbon atoms.

Abstract: To show a liquid crystal compound satisfying at least one of physical properties such as a high stability to heat, light or the like, a high clearing point, a low minimum temperature of a liquid crystal phase, a small viscosity, a suitable optical anisotropy, a large dielectric anisotropy, a suitable elastic constant and an excellent compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds, a liquid crystal composition containing the compound and a liquid crystal display device including the composition. A compound represented by formula (1): wherein, in formula (1), for example, R1 is alkyl having 1 to 15 carbons; ring A1 and ring A2 are 1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-cyclohexenylene, 1,4-phenylene, 1,4-phenylene in which at least one piece of hydrogen is replaced by halogen, tetrahydropyran-2,5-diyl or 1,3-dioxane-2,5-diyl; Z1 and Z2 are a single bond or —CF2O—; L1, L2 and L3 are halogen or hydrogen; and a is 0 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerizable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, to liquid-crystal media comprising them, and to the use of the polymerizable compounds and liquid crystalline media for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid crystalline displays, especially in liquid crystalline displays of the polymer sustained alignment type.

Abstract: Tools and techniques for biochar production and biochar products are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, some embodiments include a method of biochar production that may include introducing a compound that includes at least carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen into a reaction chamber. The compound may be heated to a temperature of at least 1,000 degrees Celsius in the reaction chamber such that the compound reacts through a pyrolysis reaction to produce biochar. The produced biochar may be collected and/or further processed in some cases. In some embodiments, the compound includes at least biomass or a waste product. In some embodiments, the temperature of the reaction chamber is at least 1,100 degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, the compound has a residence time in the reaction chamber between 10 seconds and 1,000 seconds to produce the biochar. Some embodiments include biochar that may include graphite or graphene.

Abstract: A process for extracting bitumen from oil sand is provided, comprising: contacting mined oil sand with a high-flash point heavy solvent (HS) to produce a dense oil sand slurry; mixing the dense slurry with a first light solvent (LS) stream and a second LS stream to give a heavy solvent to light solvent (HS/LS) mass ratio of about 75/25 to about 40/60; subjecting the HS/LS-diluted oil sand slurry to a first stage solid-liquid separation to produce a first liquids stream containing bitumen and a first solids stream; and washing the first solids stream with a mixed solvent having a HS/LS mass ratio of about 50/50 to about 20/80 and subjecting the solids and the mixed solvent to a second stage solid-liquid separation to produce a second liquids stream and a second solids stream.

Abstract: A process for converting mixed waste plastic (MWP) into valuable petrochemicals including feeding MWP to a pyrolysis reactor, converting the MWP into a gaseous stream and a liquid stream, and further processing the gaseous stream into valuable petrochemicals.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to modifications of bitumen and heavy oil upgrading and refining processes to synthesize synthetic crude oil and other valuable synthesized hydrocarbon products in an efficient manner along with the production of commercially valuable co-products from by-products formed by the upgrading process.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a method for restarting a synthesis gas conversion process which has stopped. The synthesis gas conversion process may be conducted in a conventional reactor or a microchannel reactor. The synthesis gas conversion process may comprise a process for converting synthesis gas to methane, methanol or dimethyl ether. The synthesis gas conversion process may be a Fischer-Tropsch process.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented that reduce energy and water consumption in processes for producing fuel from renewable alcohol-containing feedstreams. Alcohol content is converted directly to hydrocarbon transport fuels in a catalytic process, with heat transferred between intermediate process streams to reduce heat energy consumption. Overall water consumption is reduced by recovery of water from the catalytic process and reduction of water temperature to reduce evaporative losses.

Abstract: A potentially heat-deficient fluid catalytic cracking process for effecting a bulk boiling point conversion of a high boiling point petroleum feed to lower boiling products in which the overall enthalpy balance between the endothermic cracking and exothermic regeneration is maintained by combustion of a supplemental fuel in the middle or upper region of the dense bed in the regenerator (including the region immediately above the dense phase bed). There is a direct economic benefit from operation of the cracking process in this way since the preferred supplemental fuel is methane (natural gas) which is currently a low cost fuel while liquid products are higher value. Use of natural gas as a supplemental fuel will allow re-optimization of the catalyst and operations separately from the heat balance demand.

Abstract: An FCC unit enables the normal regenerator to be eliminated by carrying out catalyst regeneration in the reactor section of the unit using air, oxygen-enriched air or even relatively pure oxygen as the stripping medium in the stripping section of the reactor while maintaining overall reducing conditions so that sulfur and nitrogen are produced in the form of hydrogen sulfide, ammonia and other reduced species. The combustion gases from the stripper are sent from the reactor with the cracking vapors to the FCC main fractionator, wet gas compressor and gas plant to process the by-products of the coke combustion along with the FCC reactor effluent. The principle is applicable to grass-roots FCC units with its potential for elimination of a major unit component but it also has potential for application to existing units to reduce the load on the regenerator or eliminate the need for the existing regenerator so that an existing regenerator may be converted to a parallel or auxiliary reactor system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic hydroconversion process in dispersed phase of extra-heavy and heavy crude oils for upgrading their transport properties, that operates at low severity conditions, in such a way that the obtained product can be transported by conventional pumping to the distribution and refining centers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated hydrocracking process for production of olefinic and aromatic petro-chemicals from crude oil. An object of the present invention is to provide an integrated hydrocracking process for production of olefinic and aromatic petrochemicals from a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising crude oil wherein the portion of the crude oil converted to LPG is increased significantly.

Abstract: A process for converting high boiling hydrocarbon feedstock into lighter boiling hydrocarbon products in which the lighter boiling hydrocarbon products are suitable feedstock for petrochemical process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for upgrading refinery heavy hydrocarbons to petrochemicals, comprising the following steps of: (a) feeding a hydrocarbon feedstock to a ring opening reaction area; (b) feeding the effluent from (a) to a separation unit for producing gaseous stream comprising light boiling hydrocarbons, a liquid stream comprising naphtha boiling range hydrocarbons and a liquid stream comprising diesel boiling range hydrocarbons; (c) feeding said liquid stream comprising naphtha boiling range hydrocarbons to a hydrocracking unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibition of high temperature naphthenic acid corrosion occurring in hydrocarbon processing units.

Abstract: A viscosity reducer based on vegetable extracts of natural origin is disclosed. The vegetable extracts include a mixture of phosphoglycerides and vegetable oils. A method of reducing the viscosity in heavy and extra heavy crude oil using the viscosity reducer is also disclosed. No aromatic base solvents are needed. A reduction in diluent usage is achieved using the viscosity reducer based on vegetable extracts. The viscosity reducer composition includes a mixture of phosphoglycerides, vegetable oil, non-aromatic solvent, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and stabilizer.

Abstract: A system and method of producing syngas from a solid waste stream is provided. The system includes a low tar gasification generator that gasifies the solid waste stream to produce a first gas stream. A process module cools the first gas stream and removes contaminants, such as metals, sulfur and carbon dioxide from the first gas stream to produce a second gas stream having hydrogen. The second gas stream may be received by a power module that generates electrical power from the second gas stream. The process module may include one or more heat exchangers. The process module may further increase the pressure of an oxygen gas stream that flows to the gasification generator.

Abstract: An apparatus including at least one seal pot having at least one penetration through a surface other than the top of the seal pot, each of the at least one penetrations being configured for introduction, into the at least one seal pot, of solids from a separator upstream of the at least one seal pot; a substantially non-circular cross section; or both at least one penetration through a surface other than the top of the seal pot and a substantially non-circular cross section.

Abstract: A gasification system including: a casing defining: a solid material inlet; a fixed bed drying zone proximal the solid material inlet; a fixed bed pyrolysis zone arranged below the drying zone along a gravity vector, distal the solid material inlet across the pyrolysis zone; a kinetic bed combustion zone surrounded by the pyrolysis zone; and a fluidization channel extending through the drying zone and pyrolysis zone and fluidly connected to the combustion zone, the fluidization channel defining a kinetic bed reduction zone fluidly isolated from and thermally connected to the pyrolysis zone and the drying zone by the fluidization channel.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lubricant composition having excellent lubrication properties in rigorous conditions such as a high temperature and/or a high pressure. The present invention relates to lubricant composition containing a condensate A which is obtained by condensing at least: an alkylene oxide adduct a1 of trihydric or more polyhydric alcohol formed by adding alkylene oxide to at least one hydroxyl group of the trihydric or more polyhydric alcohol; a divalent or more polyvalent carboxylic acid a2 or a precursor of the divalent or more polyvalent carboxylic acid a2; and at least one of a monovalent carboxylic acid a3, a precursor of the monovalent carboxylic acid a3, or monohydric alcohol a4.

Abstract: Polyurea crosslinked particles for a transport device member are provided that have high acid resistance, increase long-term retainability when included in a coating film, and are capable of maintaining a high sliding property for a long time. The polyurea crosslinked particles for a transport device member are particles formed of reactants of a self-emulsifying isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups and a non-self-emulsifying isocyanate having two or more isocyanate groups and having a ring structure in the presence of water and a crosslink density thereof is 1×10?4 mol/g or more.

Abstract: A nano-fluid mixture of an ILSAC GF-5 resource-conserving motor oil (API SN) of 10W-30 viscosity mixed with a quantity of closed faceted non-shells carbon, formed by moving amorphous carbon through a plasma arc providing a heat greater than 5000° C., and a non-ionic surfactant having a hydrophilic polyethylene oxide chain and an aromatic hydrocarbon lipophilic group, then mixing this nano-dispersant mixture with an ester of glycerol providing at least one free hydroxyl group, provides a friction-reducing oil additive beyond the friction reduction experienced by any of these elements alone or in other combinations.

Abstract: A grease composition comprising a base oil and a fatty acid salt of lithium and/or calcium and having improved roll stability is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a block copolymer. The block copolymer may contain (a) a hydrophobic first block having C1-30 alkyl (meth)acrylic units, wherein at least 50 wt % of the C1-30 alkyl (meth)acrylic units are C12-15 alkyl (meth)acrylic units, and up to 50 wt % of the C1-30 alkyl (meth)acrylic units are C16-20 alkyl (meth)acrylic units, with the proviso that alkyl groups of the C1-30 alkyl (meth)acrylic units have an average total number of carbon atoms of at least 8; and (b) a second block having (meth)acrylic units further having a heteroatom-containing group providing a polar group. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine by lubricating the engine with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the block copolymer as an emulsifier and/or pour point depressant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having improved or enhanced fidelilty and/or longevity of the fragrance profile, comprising from about 10 wt % to about 30 wt % of low volatile fragrance materials having a vapor pressure less than 0.001 Torr (0.000133 kPa) at 25° C., wherein the wt % is relative to the total weight of the fragrance component, and at least one substantially non-odorous fragrance modulator. The invention also relates to methods of use of the compositions for perfuming suitable substrates, including hard surfaces and body parts, particularly skin and hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having improved or enhanced fidelity and/or longevity of the fragrance profile, comprising fragrance materials in a diamond construction and at least one substantially non-odorous fragrance modulator. The invention also relates to methods of use of the compositions for perfuming suitable substrates, including hard surfaces and body parts, particularly skin and hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substantially non-odorous fragrance fixatives for extending the fragrance intensity or character, of fragrance materials over time. The invention also covers compositions of fragrance materials and the substantially non-odorous fragrance fixatives and methods of use of the compositions for perfuming suitable substrates, including hard surfaces and body parts, particularly skin and hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic, detergent, and surface cleansing compositions are provided. The provided compositions include a flavolipid according to formula (I), in which R1 and R2, independently of one another, are selected from linear or branched C4-C20 alkyl radicals, linear or branched C4-C20 alkenyl radicals, and linear or branched C4-C20 hydroxyalkyl radicals; R3, R4, R5 and R6, independently of one another, are selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, C1-C4 alkyl radicals, C1-C4 alkenyl radicals, C1-C4 alkoxy radicals, and C1-C4 hydroxyalkyl radicals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a care product for automatic dishwashers, which is effective against fat deposits in an automatic dishwasher, and includes at least one fatty alcohol of the formula R1—O-(EO)m—H as defined here. The invention further relates to the use of said care product for cleaning and/or care of an automatic dishwasher, and to a method for cleaning and/or care of a dishwasher using said care product.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provides for superior all-in-one air cleaner/odor eliminator, surface disinfectant and surface multipurpose/all purpose cleaner all purpose or multipurpose cleaners that are compliant with local and federal VOC (volatile organic compound) regulations, are not flammable, avoids use of ingredients which detract from the worlds food supply, are mild to surfaces and materials of construction with a near neutral pH, clean with less work and in a shorter period of time compared to currently commercial available cleaners while also providing superior air cleaning/odor elimination and broad spectrum disinfection of surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thickening concentrate for continuously producing a liquid cationic formulation of domestic cleaners or fabric softeners and to a method for continuously producing a liquid cationic formulation of domestic cleaners or fabric softeners, in which method a thickening concentrate according to the invention is used. The invention further relates to a formulation that can be obtained in accordance with the method according to the invention.

Abstract: Systems and methods for formulating and utilizing chemical gel formulations, particularly with respect to cooling tower fill cleaning operations.

Abstract: Certain compositions are described that can be used to remove graffiti, paint or other materials from a surface. In some instances, the composition may comprise a cyclic terpene, a glycol ether and one or more surfactants. The compositions can be environmentally friendly and have low toxicity.

Abstract: Provided are compositions containing alkyl esters derived from triglyceride oils produced from genetically engineered microalgae. Specific embodiments relate to esters derived from oils with high C10-C12 fatty acid profile. Compositions comprising the esters include cleaning products, completion fluids, work-over fluids, drilling fluids, metal working fluids, lubricants, paints, and inks.

Abstract: Described herein are softening compositions comprising fermented fruit solutions and softening agents, methods for making the same, and methods for using the same. The fermented fruit solutions can contain fruit, sugar and water. The softening agent can be selected from the group consisting of soy lecithin, oleic acid, glycerol, and mixtures thereof. The softening compositions can be used to soften article(s) (e.g., using as a fabric softener).