Abstract: A shingle coating asphalt composition is provided that is produced from a paving grade asphalt. The shingle coating asphalt composition comprise a paving grade asphalt that has been overblown to achieve a first penetration value that is at or below about 15 dmm and a first softening point that is at least about 210° F. The shingle coating composition may further include an additive that is included in an amount to achieve a second softening point that is less than about 230° F. and a second penetration value that is between about 15 and 20 dmm. The additive may comprise at least one ester. The inventive shingle coating asphalt composition may be thermally stable at processing temperatures of at least 450° F.

Abstract: A method for forming a coating composition for coating a substrate comprising: blending an asphalt material; a polymer that is not a polyol; and a polyol wherein the polyol has a molecular weight of about 1000 to about 5000. Also, included are coated articles that comprise a substrate coated with a layer of the coating composition.

Abstract: A polishing composition of the present invention is to be used for polishing an object including a portion containing a high-mobility material and a portion containing a silicon material. The polishing composition comprises odd-shaped abrasive grains and an oxidizing agent having a standard electrode of 0.3 V or more, and preferably further contains a salt, such as an ammonium salt. The pH of the polishing composition is 1 or more and 6 or less, or 8 or more and 14 or less. The average degree of association of the abrasive grains, obtained by dividing the value of the average secondary particle diameter of the abrasive grains by the value of the average primary particle diameter of the abrasive grains, is preferably 1.6 or more.

Abstract: The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising (a) abrasive particles, (b) a cobalt accelerator selected from a compound having the formula: NR1R2R3 wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, carboxyalkyl, substituted carboxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, substituted hydroxyalkyl and aminocarbonylalkyl, wherein none or one of R1, R2, and R3 are hydrogen; dicarboxyheterocycles; heterocyclylalkyl-?-amino acids; N-(amidoalkyl)amino acids; unsubstituted heterocycles; alkyl-substituted heterocycles; substituted-alkyl-substituted heterocycles; N-aminoalkyl-?-amino acids; and combinations thereof, (c) a cobalt corrosion inhibitor, (d) an oxidizing agent that oxidizes a metal, and (e) water, wherein the polishing composition has a pH of about 3 to about 8.5. The invention further provides a method of chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate with the inventive chemical-mechanical polishing composition. Typically, the substrate contains cobalt.

Abstract: Heat-activable adhesive tape for bonding electronic components and conductor tracks, with an adhesive composed at least of: a) an acid-modified or acid-anhydride-modified vinylaromatic block copolymer and b) an epoxidized vinylaromatic block copolymer.

Abstract: A building material comprising a substrate layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes expandable graphite.

Abstract: Composite laminate interlayers for adhering a glass laminate comprising a sheet of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) between layers of plasticized polyvinyl butyral (PVB) adhesive layers, wherein at least one of the PVB adhesive layers is stiffened, e.g. by reduction in the amount of plasticizer, and has a glass transition temperature greater than 35° C. The PET is preferably 0.075 to 0.25 mm (3-10 mils) thick and can have a functional coating for reducing radiation, e.g. UV or IR or visible light, transmission through the glass laminate. The laminate can also comprise at least one elastomeric layer adapted to reducing sound transmission through the glass laminate. The laminates exhibit enhanced maximum flexural modulus of greater than about 350 Newtons/centimeter.

Abstract: [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide a sealant composition for a nonaqueous electrolyte cell in which the application position and uniformity of applied film thickness of the sealant can be visually confirmed even when being applied as a thin film, and having excellent durability in relation to various electrolytic solutions used in the cell. [Solution] A sealant composition for a nonaqueous electrolyte cell, containing (A) an elastomer and (B) a cobalt blue colorant, in which the component (B) has a content of 0.1-20 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of the component (A).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one aqueous dispersion of a copolymer of the styrene-(meth)acrylic/(meth)acrylate type, at least one filler, and a particular thickening system, as well as the use of such a composition as a fixing glue.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced polymer composition is provided comprising a fiber and an adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises at least a thermosetting resin, a curing agent, and a hard interfacial material. When cured, the adhesive composition forms good bonds to the reinforcing fiber, and an interfacial region between the reinforcing fiber and the adhesive composition is formed which comprises the hard interfacial material. Additional embodiments include a prepreg and a method of manufacturing a composite article by curing the adhesive composition and the reinforcing fiber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a one part liquid underfill composition comprising an epoxy resin, a latent epoxy curing agent, a photocurable resin or monomer, a photoinitiator, an optional filler, and an optional thermal initiator. Also provided is a packaging process using the underfill composition.

Abstract: A method of forming a shaped abrasive particle includes applying a mixture into a shaping assembly within an application zone and directing an ejection material at the mixture in the shaping assembly under a predetermined force, removing the mixture from the shaping assembly and forming a precursor shaped abrasive particle.

Abstract: A composition comprising a silicone oil or fluorosilicone fluid infused in a cross-linked silicone resin matrix. The silicone oil or fluorosilicone fluid may comprise a linear or branched polymeric siloxane that may be functionalized with one or more of: alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl, benzyl, halo, hydride, hydroxyl, -alkyl-OH, -alkyl-SH, halo, -aryl-halogen, -alkyl-COOH, -alkyl(COOH)-alkyl-COO-alkyl, alkenyl, vinyl, -alkyl-acryloyl, -alkylamino, -alkyl-NH-alkyl-NH2, -alkyl-OOC-NH-alkyl-NCO, -alkyl-O-oxiranyl, monofluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, or alkeneoxide co-polymer.

Abstract: Crosslinked polyolefins for use in recovering or containing hydrocarbons such as hydrocarbons contained in oil, are disclosed. Advantageously, the crosslinked polyolefins absorb the hydrocarbon to form a gel that can be collected and processed by heat to release the collected hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A thermally conductive resin composition containing (A1) a fluorine-based compound having one to two terminal SiH group(s), in which a content of molecules having two such groups is 60 to 100 mole %, (B1) a fluorine-based compound having one to two terminal alkenyl group(s), in which a content of molecules having two such groups is 60 to 100 mole %, (A2) a fluorine-based compound in which a content of molecules having two terminal SiH groups is 0 to 40 mole %, (B2) a fluorine-based compound in which a content of molecules having two terminal alkenyl groups is 0 to 40 mole %, and (C) a thermally conductive filler, and satisfying, in connection with the content of the fluorine-based compounds, relation of [(A1)+(B1)]/[(A2)+(B2)]=20/80 to 80/20, (A1)/(B1)=20/80 to 80/20, and (A2)/(B2)=20/80 to 80/20, as well as a thermally conductive sheet including the same are provided.

Abstract: A CNT composite material includes a CNT group and carbon fibers dispersed in a matrix, the CNT composite material includes 0.01 wt % or more and 30 wt % or less of CNT aggregate. The CNT group includes a three dimensional network structure with a size of 10 ?m or more and has a maximum distribution range of a differential pore volume of 0.01 ?m or more and 10 ?m or less in a range of 4 nm or more and 1000 ?m or less of a pore diameter. The carbon fibers have a maximum distribution range of a differential pore volume of 1 ?m or more and 100 ?m or less in a range of 4 nm or more and 1000 ?m or less of a pore diameter. A total specific surface area of the CNT aggregate and the carbon fibers is 10 m2/g or more and 500 m2/g or less.

Abstract: A combustion system includes a reactant storage device configured to store lithium; a combustion device configured to receive the lithium from the reactant storage device and react the lithium with an oxidizer to generate heat energy; a product storage device configured to store reaction products resulting from the reaction of the lithium and the oxidizer; and a recovery device configured to recover lithium from the reaction products and provide the lithium to the storage device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for reducing or preventing the loss of drilling fluids and other well servicing fluids into a subterranean formation during drilling or construction of boreholes in said formation. Specifically, this invention comprises a curable composition capable of free radical polymerization for creating lost circulation material in-situ.

Abstract: Carbon dioxide generation in a subterranean formation can be problematic for a number of reasons. Accordingly, it can be desirable to sequester at least a portion of the carbon dioxide that may be present in a subterranean formation, thereby decreasing a quantity of free carbon dioxide. Methods for sequestering carbon dioxide can comprise: providing a CO2-sequestering polymer, the CO2-sequestering polymer sequestering carbon dioxide more readily than it does nitrogen; introducing the CO2-sequestering polymer into a subterranean formation that contains carbon dioxide; and interacting the CO2-sequestering polymer with the carbon dioxide in the subterranean formation, so as to decrease a quantity of free carbon dioxide that is present in the subterranean formation.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is a unique drilling fluid composition and method for reducing lost mud circulation in wellbores due to seepage loss into fluid permeable subterranean formations. The drilling fluid composition comprises a variety of shapes and sizes of distinctive unadulterated elastomeric rubber particles derived from the tire retreading (recapping) process. These elastomeric rubber particles are incorporated into an aqueous, hydrocarbon, or synthetic drilling fluid in sufficient amounts as to plug holes, fractures, and fissures, form a mud cake, and thus stem the loss of drilling fluids from the lost circulation zone.

Abstract: Increasing the dispersed phase concentration in drilling fluids may decrease sag in the drilling fluids. The dispersed phase of a drilling fluid may be composed of solids (e.g., weighting agents) and emulsion droplets (for emulsified drilling fluids) dispersed in the continuous phase. For example, an exemplary drilling fluid may include a base fluid and a dispersed phase that includes at least one of: extremely low gravity solids, low gravity solids, high gravity solids, or emulsion droplets; wherein the drilling fluid has a density of about 5 pounds per gallon to about 25 pounds per gallon and has a disperse solids volume fraction greater than or equal to 0.35 and/or has a disperse phase volume fraction greater than or equal to 0.5.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor blends including one or more ether compounds, one or more quaternary ammonium compounds, and one or more fatty acid amine condensates are disclosed. The corrosion inhibitor blends can be used in methods of inhibiting corrosion of a metallic surface in a geothermal process. In one method, an effective amount of a corrosion inhibitor blend may be added to a production well in a geothermal process. In another method, an effective amount of a corrosion inhibitor blend may be added to a geothermal medium, which could be, for example, steam or liquid brine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fracturing fluid comprising a carrier fluid; a polymer that is soluble in the carrier fluid; the polymer being a synthetic polymer, wherein the synthetic polymer comprises a labile group that is operative to facilitate decomposition of the synthetic polymer upon activation of the labile group; the synthetic polymer being operative to increase the viscosity of the carrier fluid to about 5 to about 50 centipoise; the fracturing fluid being operative to reduce friction during a downhole fracturing operation and to transport a proppant during the downhole fracturing operation; and an oxidizing agent. A method for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to methods of treating a subterranean formations that provide enhanced fracture conductivity over other methods. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method can include obtaining or providing a composition including a tackifier. The composition can have a viscosity less than about 20 cP. The method can include placing the composition in a subterranean formation downhole. The method can also include fracturing the subterranean formation with the composition.

Abstract: Boronated biopolymer crosslinking agents useful in producing viscosified treatment fluids that include an aqueous fluid, a base polymer, and the boronated biopolymer crosslinking agent, wherein the boronated biopolymer crosslinking agent comprises a biopolymer derivatized with a boronic acid, a boronate ester, or both. Such viscosified treatment fluids may be useful in fracturing operations, gravel packing operations, drilling operations, and the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising the use of an aqueous fracturing fluid containing a fast dissolving and easily dispersible unpunfied polygalactomannan ether.

Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature-stable hydrogel comprising electrolytic water and a copolymer cross-linked to multivalent metal ions. The invention is characterized in that the copolymer contains at least structural units which are derived at up to 0.005-20% by weight from an ethylenically unsaturated phosphonic acid and alkali metal salts thereof and/or ammonia salts, up to 5-40% by weight from an ethylenically unsaturated sulfuric acid and alkali metal salts thereof and/or ammonia salts and up to 5-94.995% by weight from an amide of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid selected from the group of acrylamide, methacrylamide and/or C1-C4 alkyl derivatives, wherein the percentages are based on the total mass of the monomers used during copolymerization, and that the multivalent metal ions for cross-linking of the copolymers belong to the groups IIIA, IVB, VB, VIIIB and/or VIIIB of the periodic system of elements.

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: Provided are an yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) phosphor, YAG phosphor particles, and methods of fabricating the same. The method of fabricating an yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) phosphor involves: dispersing aluminum hydroxide core particles in an aqueous solution comprising yttrium, urea, and a lanthanide element to form a shell on the aluminum hydroxide core particles; and calcining the aluminum hydroxide core particles with the shell formed thereon to obtain hollow YAG particles, in which the shell includes a compound of yttrium and a lanthanide element.

Abstract: A method of etching a semiconductor substrate, having the steps of: providing a semiconductor substrate having a first layer containing Ti and a second layer containing at least one of Cu, SiO, SiN, SiOC and SiON; providing an etching liquid containing, in an aqueous medium, a basic compound composed of an organic amine compound and an oxidizing agent, the etching liquid having a pH from 7 to 14; and applying the etching liquid to the semiconductor substrate to selectively etch the first layer of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A liquid crystal composition includes one or more of compounds represented by general formula (i) below and one or more of compounds represented by general formula (ii) below. In the formulae, R11a and R21a each independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms where one —CH2— or two or more non-adjacent —CH2— in the alkyl group may each independently be substituted with —CH?CH—, —C?C—, —O—, —CO—, —COO—, or —OCO—; one or more hydrogen atoms in the alkyl group may be substituted with a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom; X11a, X12a, X13a, X14a, and X21a each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; A21a, A22a, and A23a each independently represent a trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group or a 1,4-phenylene group whose hydrogen atom may be substituted with a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.

Abstract: Discussed is a liquid crystal material including: a liquid crystal molecule including an alkenyl group; a phenol-based antioxidant; and a light stabilizer for recycling the phenol-based antioxidant.

Abstract: A liquid crystal composition satisfying at least one of characteristics such as a high maximum temperature of nematic phase, a low minimum temperature of nematic phase, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large positive dielectric anisotropy, large specific resistance, high stability to UV light and heat or a large elastic constant, or having a suitable balance regarding at least two of the characteristics, and an AM device having a short response time, a large voltage holding ratio, a low threshold voltage, a large contrast ratio and a long service life, etc. are described. The composition has a nematic phase and contains an additive that can suppress formation of an impurity, and a specific compound having large dielectric anisotropy as a first component, and may contain a specific compound having a high maximum temperature or small viscosity as a second component. The AM device is an LCD device including the composition.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting recoverable materials from source materials are provided. Source materials are introduced into a furnace. A condition is created within the furnace in which a gaseous pressure within the furnace is less than an atmospheric pressure outside of the furnace by removing at least a portion of air from within the furnace. Hydrocarbons contained within the source material are separated from the source material without using a significant amount of water by heating the source material to a temperature sufficient to cause the hydrocarbons to liquefy or vaporize. The liquefied hydrocarbons or vaporized hydrocarbons are then captured.

Abstract: In the hydrocarbon-producing apparatus, a vapor-liquid separation tank of a second vapor-liquid separation unit is provided with a filling material layer. A vapor-liquid separation tank of the first vapor-liquid separation unit has a first return line. The vapor-liquid separation tank of the second vapor-liquid separation unit has a second return line. A light component of light oil discharged from a bottom of the vapor-liquid separation tank is returned to a portion between a top side above a return-location from the second return line within the vapor-liquid separation tank of the second vapor-liquid separation unit, and a line directly connected with a cooler installed on the first vapor-liquid separation unit through the first return line. A heavy component of light oil discharged from a bottom of the vapor-liquid separation tank of the second vapor-liquid separation unit is returned to the filling material layer through the second return line.

Abstract: The hydrocarbon synthesis reaction apparatus according to the present invention includes a reaction vessel that brings a synthesis gas having carbon monoxide gas and hydrogen gas as main components into contact with a slurry having a solid catalyst suspended in a liquid hydrocarbon compound to synthesize a liquid hydrocarbon compound using a Fischer-Tropsch reaction; a filter that is provided within the reaction vessel and is configured to separate the liquid hydrocarbon compound from the catalyst; and a powdered catalyst particles-discharging device configured to discharge powdered catalyst particles in the solid catalyst in the slurry to the outside of the reaction vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to process for producing hydrocarbons, wherein starting material comprising tall oil material and polar co-feed, which polar co-feed comprises fatty acids, is diluted with a non-polar diluent to obtain feedstock, and said feedstock is catalytically hydroprocessed to obtain hydrocarbons, suitable as fuels, fuel blending components and fuel additives.

Abstract: A process to facilitate gravimetric separation of alkali metal salts, such as alkali metal sulfides and polysulfides, from alkali metal reacted hydrocarbons. The disclosed process is part of a method of upgrading a hydrocarbon feedstock by removing heteroatoms and/or one or more heavy metals from the hydrocarbon feedstock composition. This method reacts the oil feedstock with an alkali metal and an upgradant hydrocarbon. The alkali metal reacts with a portion of the heteroatoms and/or one or more heavy metals to form an inorganic phase containing alkali metal salts and reduced heavy metals, and an upgraded hydrocarbon feedstock. The inorganic phase may be gravimetrically separated from the upgraded hydrocarbon feedstock after mixing at a temperature between about 350° C. to 400° C. for a time period between about 15 minutes and 2 hours.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and systems for improving oil quality of a contaminated oil mixture by removing contaminants from a contaminated oil comprising the steps of: pretreating a membrane contactor system having a first and a second surface with an hydrophobic liquid, wherein the hydrophobic liquid is contacted to at least one of the first and second surfaces; obtaining a contaminated oil that comprises oil and lipophobic contaminants; contacting the contaminated oil onto a first surface of one or more membrane contactors to coalesce the oil on the first surface; and collecting the coalesced oil from the contaminated oil on the second surface of the membrane contactor.

Abstract: A method, system, and device for separating oil from oil sands or oil shale is disclosed. The method includes heating the oil sands, spinning the heated oil sands, confining the sand particles mechanically, and recovering the oil substantially free of the sand. The method can be used without the addition of chemical extraction agents. The system includes a source of centrifugal force, a heat source, a separation device, and a recovery device. The separation device includes a method of confining the sands while allowing the oil to escape, such as through an aperture.

Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting heterocyclic compounds, organometallic compounds, and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon feedstock such as crude oil or a crude fraction. The heterocyclic compounds and organometallic compounds are removed from the hydrocarbon feedstock through one or more successive extractions to form a first raffinate. The extractions use a first solvent system containing an ionic liquid formed from carbon dioxide and water. The polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons are removed from the first raffinate using a second solvent system containing an aprotic solvent such as NMP, DMSO, aromatics, or combinations thereof. The extracted compounds remain chemically intact and may be fractionated for further applications. Further methods are provided for producing a hydrocarbon raffinate having reduced levels of heterocyclic compounds, organometallic compounds, and 2-4 cycle polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for hydrogenating a low-sulphur feed into very low sulphur and very low aromatic hydrocarbon fluids having a boiling range in the range of from 100 to 400° C. and a boiling range of not more than 80° C., comprising the step of catalytically hydrogenating said feed at a temperature from 80 to 180° C. and at a pressure from 60 to 160 bars.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dewaxing a distillate fuel oil by subjecting an at least partially hydroprocessed distillate fuel oil to cavitation to reduce the pour point, reduce the cloud point, reduce the cold filter plugging point, or a combination thereof of the distillate fuel oil.

Abstract: A level sensor, method of treating cooperating surfaces of a level sensor, and method of installing a level sensor, wherein the level sensor may include an elongated tube having an outer surface, and a float carrier having an inner surface, and wherein the outer surface and the inner surface form cooperating surfaces, and wherein at least one of the surfaces comprises a Self-Assembled Monolayer of Phosphonate (SAMP). The method of treating cooperating surfaces includes applying a coat of a Self-Assembled Monolayer of Phosphonate (SAMP) composition to at least one of said cleaned and dried surfaces of said tube and float carrier to form treated components. The method of installing may include installing said level sensor into a section of a crude oil service operation.

Abstract: A system includes a syngas cooler configured to cool a syngas. The syngas cooler includes a vessel with a head portion and a first opening and a first pipe that extends through the first opening. The first pipe is configured to convey a heated fluid out of the vessel. A first flanged connection is disposed about the first opening, wherein the first pipe extends through the first flanged connection and is coupled to the flanged connection.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel processes for making improved blends of hydrocarbon fuels that provide increased power and a broader operating range when used as fuel for homogeneous charge compression ignition engines.

Abstract: Additive composition mixtures and methods for synergistically maintaining low surface voltages of distillate fuels that include a synergistic conductivity improver additive composition for a distillate fuel. The additive composition includes: A) a mixture of (i) alkenyl polysulfone polymer, (ii) C16-C24 substituted maleic/polyamine copolymer, (iii) sulfonic acid, and (iv) aromatic solvent; and B) a mixture of (i) alkenyl polysulfone polymer, (v) polymeric reaction product of a C8-C18 aliphatic amine or diamine with epichlorohydrin; (iii) sulfonic acid, (iv) aromatic solvent; and optionally (vi) a quaternary ammonium compound. The additive composition contains from 30 to 60 wt. % component (A) and from 30 to 60 wt. % component (B) based on a total weight of the additive composition.

Abstract: A method for marking a petroleum hydrocarbon or a liquid biologically derived fuel by adding to the petroleum hydrocarbon or liquid biologically derived fuel at least one compound having formula Ar(R2)m(OR1)n, wherein Ar is an aromatic ring system having from six to twenty carbon atoms, R1 is C1-C12 alkyl or C2-C12 alkenyl, R2 is C1-C12 alkyl or C3-C12 alkenyl, m is an integer from zero to five and n is an integer from one to three; wherein each compound of formula Ar(R2)m(OR1)n is present at a level from 0.01 ppm to 100 ppm.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel engineered fuel feed stocks, feed stocks produced by the described processes, and methods of making the fuel feed stocks. Components derived from processed MSW waste streams can be used to make such feed stocks which are substantially free of glass, metals, grit and noncombustibles. These feed stocks are useful for a variety of purposes including as gasification and combustion fuels.

Abstract: A pellet cooling device featuring energy-efficient heat recovery in a plant for producing wood pellets or other solid granulates from small pieces of organic material, said plant comprising devices for feeding, processing, drying, compressing, cooling and discharging the material. At least some of said devices are arranged in containers that can be individually transported and can be modularly combined to form at least a substantial portion of the plant.