Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a polymer electret. The method of manufacturing a polymer electrets includes forming a polymer thin film, which includes a block copolymer (BCP) having two or more polymer chains covalently bonded together; forming a nano-structure of the BCP in which a first block formed by first polymer chains that self-assemble together and a second block formed by second polymer chains that self-assemble together are micro-phase-separated, by performing an annealing process on the polymer thin film; forming a porous polymer film with a nano-pore by selectively removing one of the first block and the second block; and charging the porous polymer film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a floor coating composition comprising (A) and aqueous solvent; and (B) a chelating polymer which comprises units derived from one or more aminocarboxylate compounds or their salts, one or more other polymerizable monomers, one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers and, optionally, one or more crosslinking monomers. For example, the aminocarboxylate compounds or their salts may be one or more of iminodiacetic acid (IDA), iminodisuccinic acid (IDS), ethylenediamine triacetic acid (ED3A) and ethylenediamine disuccinic acid (EDDS), or their salts. Suitable polymerizable monomers may be one or more of glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), allyl glycidyl ether (AGE), vinylbenzyl chloride (VBC), allyl bromide, and their derivatives.

Abstract: Provided herein are the polymers shown below. The value n is a positive integer. R1 is an organic group, and each R2 is H or a chemisorbed group, with at least one R2 being a chemisorbed group. The polymer may be a nanostructured film. Also provided herein is a method of: converting a di-p-xylylene paracyclophane dimer to a reactive vapor of monomers; depositing the reactive vapor onto a substrate held at an angle relative to the vapor flux to form nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film; reacting the film with an agent to form hydrogen atoms that are reactive with a precursor of a chemisorbed group, if the film does not contain the hydrogen atoms; and reacting the hydrogen atoms with the precursor. Also provided herein is a device having a nanostructured poly(p-xylylene) film on a pivotable substrate. The film has directional hydrophobic or oleophobic properties and directional adhesive properties.

Abstract: A method of treating a substrate comprising contacting the substrate with a composition comprising i) a wax which provides a surface effect and ii) a polymer extender composition comprising a urethane based compound, a composition for treating a substrate, and treated substrates thereof.

Abstract: A coating composition and a method for coating metallic substrates, such as aircraft components exposed to elevated temperatures and/or oxidative conditions. The coating composition includes an aqueous mixture having about 2 vol % to about 50 vol % organosilane, about 0.3 to about 25 vol % metal alkoxide, and about 0.1 to about 30 vol % organic complexing agent. The coating composition may be deposited on a metallic substrate and cured to form a sol-gel coating on the surface of the substrate that is adherent to the substrate, and oxidation and discoloration resistant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layer body with high weathering resistance comprising (a) a substrate layer containing at least one thermoplastic polymer (b) one cover layer on at least one side of the substrate layer, characterized in that the substrate layer further contains: (a1) at 0.02 wt. % to 0.2 wt %, at least one colorant on the basis of anthraquinone of structure (1) or (2) with structure (1), R1 and R2 standing, independently of each other, for H, OH, OR5 NH2 and NHR5, R5 being selected from alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl and substituted and annulated phenyls, and R3 standing for H, alkyl, alkoxy, and R4 standing for H, OH and p-methylphenyl-NH—; and with structure (2): (a2) at 0.01 wt % to 1.00 wt. %, one or a plurality of demolders, and the cover layer consisting of a coating on the basis of polysiloxane or on the basis of polyacrylate or on the basis of polyurethane acrylate, containing at least one UV-absorber and having a layer thickness of 2-15 [mu]m.

Abstract: An adhesive composition may include, but is not limited to: at least one of an alkyl acrylate monomer and a methacrylate monomer; and at least one of a polyester alkyd polymer and a vinyl ester alkyd polymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer pressure sensitive adhesive assembly comprising at least a first pressure sensitive adhesive layer superimposed to a second polymer layer, wherein a curable liquid precursor of the first pressure sensitive adhesive polymer layer comprises a low Tg (meth)acrylate copolymer and a high Tg (meth)acrylate copolymer having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of above 20,000 Daltons. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing such a pressure sensitive adhesive assembly and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to preparation and use of water dispersible nanogels and solvent dispersible reactive nanogels as additives to enhance polymer properties or as precursors to polymeric networks.

Abstract: A thermally or photo curable adhesive composition containing a bisphenol F epoxy resin and a bisphenol A epoxy resin in a ratio between 2 and 10. The composition further contains at least one epoxy acrylate component and a rubber modified bisphenol. The adhesive composition is applicable by a melt or liquid coating technique and undergoes curing upon exposure to heat or radiation, showing improved viscoelastic properties and suitable to provide a cured product having superior durability.

Abstract: An abrasive particle having an irregular surface, wherein the surface roughness of the particle is less than about 0.95. A method for producing abrasive particles having a unique surface morphology including providing a plurality of abrasive particles; providing a plurality of metal particles; mixing the abrasive particles and the metal particles to form a mixture; compressing the mixture to form a compressed mixture; heating the compressed mixture; and recovering modified abrasive particles.

Abstract: Transparent, impact-resistant, anti-icing coatings are disclosed. In some variations, a transparent anti-icing coating comprises: a continuous matrix of a hardened material; asymmetric templates that inhibit wetting of water, wherein the asymmetric templates have a length scale from about 10-300 nanometers; porous voids surrounding the asymmetric templates, wherein the porous voids have a length scale from about 15-500 nanometers; and nanoparticles that inhibit heterogeneous nucleation of water, wherein the nanoparticles have an average size from about 5-50 nanometers. Disclosed coatings have transparencies of 90% or higher light transmission. These coatings utilize lightweight and environmentally benign materials that can be rapidly formed into coatings. A uniform distribution of particles and asymmetric templates throughout the coating allows it to be abraded, yet retain its anti-icing function as well as transparency.

Abstract: Heat transfer compositions, methods and use wherein the composition comprising: (a) from about 5 to about 20% by weight of HFC-32 and (b) from about 80% to about 95% by weight of HFO-1234ze.

Abstract: Provided is a latent heat cold storage material containing: water; a crystalline powder; and at least one inorganic salt. The crystalline powder is formed of a compound having a saturated concentration of less than 7.0 wt % to an aqueous solution of the inorganic salt having a concentration of 25 wt % at 25° C. A concentration of the crystalline powder exceeds a saturated concentration of the crystalline powder to the aqueous solution of the inorganic salt at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of petroleum drilling, specifically provides an encapsulating agent and preparing method thereof, and a drilling fluid, wherein the encapsulating agent comprises an acrylamide monomer structure unit represented by formula (I), an anti-temperature monomer structure unit represented by formula (II) and an cation monomer structure unit represented by formula (III); wherein R1 and R2 are each independently H, and linear or branched alkyl of C1-C15, and R3 is H or the linear or branched alkyl of C1-C5. The drilling fluid provided in the present invention has strong inhibition property and stable rheological property.

Abstract: A method of delivering a microbe or enzyme to a selected location comprises conveying a coated aggregate to a selected location; wherein the coated aggregate comprises an aggregate and a coating disposed on the aggregate; the coating comprising a polymer matrix and a calcium carbonate producing agent comprising a microbe, an enzyme, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.

Abstract: A method of forming a set grout includes steps of preparing a grout additive fluid comprising a fresh water base fluid and a grout additive control package comprising a primary additive selected from the group consisting of an inhibitor, a dispersant, a thermally conductive material, and any combination thereof; introducing an aqueous swellable clay into the grout additive fluid, thereby forming a final grout fluid; and introducing the final grout fluid into an annulus in a subterranean formation, the annulus formed between an exterior of a geothermal well loop tubular and the subterranean formation. The ordering of additives in the method results in enhanced effectiveness of the additives, which may reduce the amount of additive loading required.

Abstract: Process for the removal of deposits from an oil or gas well, and/or from surface structures, and/or from the equipment connected therewith, and/or from hydrocarbon-bearing formations, comprising:—injecting at least one oil-in-water nanoemulsion into said oil or gas well, and/or surface structures, and/or equipment connected therewith, and/or hydrocarbon bearing formations; leaving said nanoemulsion in said oil or gas well, and/or surface structures, and/or equipment connected therewith, and/or hydrocarbon bearing formations, for a predetermined time.

Abstract: Energy recovery medium for insertion into a ground hole in a ground comprising a recoverable energy carrying medium, wherein the energy recovery medium comprises a base liquid, a carbohydrate-based thickener mixed in the base liquid, a salt dissolved in the base liquid and configured for increasing a density of the base liquid, and proppant particles dispersed within the mixture of the base liquid, the thickener and the salt.

Abstract: A fluid including: (i) a continuous aqueous phase, wherein the continuous aqueous phase has total dissolved solids in a concentration of at least 30,000 mg/l; (ii) an alkyl amido quaternary amine; (iii) a polymer, wherein the polymer is water-soluble or water-hydratable; and (iv) a crosslinker for the polymer. The continuous aqueous phase of the fluid can include a water source selected from the group consisting of flowback water, produced water, and any combination thereof. Methods include: (A) forming a fluid according to any of the various embodiments of the disclosure, and (B) introducing the fluid into a well. For example, the fluid can be used as a fracturing fluid for fracturing a treatment zone of a well.

Abstract: The invention is directed to systems and methods for forming and using proppant particles having desirable attributes.

Abstract: The invention is directed to systems and methods for forming and using proppant particles having desirable attributes.

Abstract: The present invention provides modified proppants, and methods for their manufacture. In embodiments, the modified proppant comprises a proppant particle and a hydrogel coating, wherein the hydrogel coating is applied to a surface of the proppant particle and localizes on the surface to produce the modified proppant. In embodiments, formulations are disclosed comprising the modified particles, and methods are disclosed for using the formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chemiluminescent ink formulation, comprising: a phthalocyanine metal catalyst; a visible dye; and a solvent. The formulation is useful in catalyzing a chemiluminescent reaction, by admixing for example, luminol or isoluminol with an oxidizing agent, a base and the chemiluminescent ink formulation to emit light.

Abstract: A method of depolymerizing coal includes preparing a high temperature depolymerizing medium consisting of heavy hydrocarbon oils and mixing it with coal to form a mixture, performing an optional first distillation at a temperature below 250° C. to recover naphthalene, heating the mixture to a temperature between 350° C. and 450° C. to create a digested coal, centrifuging the digested coal to remove ash and obtain a centrate, and distillation of the centrate into separate fractions. The high temperature depolymerizing medium may be a heavy hydrocarbon with a hydrogen to carbon (H/C) ratio higher than 7.0% and may include liquids chosen from the group consisting of: coal tar distillate, decant oil, anthracene oil, and heavy aromatic oils. The high temperature depolymerizing medium may be blended with an oil, preferably with H/C ratio higher than 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for revamping a conventional refinery of mineral oils into a biorefinery, characterized by a production scheme which allows the treatment of raw materials of a biological origin (vegetable oils, animal fats, exhausted cooking oils) for the production of biofuels, prevalently high-quality biodiesel.

Abstract: A method for producing an olefin and a monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon of the present invention includes a dicyclopentadiene removal treatment step of removing dicyclopentadienes having a dicyclopentadiene skeleton from a feedstock oil which is a thermally-cracked heavy oil obtained from an apparatus for producing ethylene and which has a 90 volume % distillate temperature, as a distillation characteristic, of 390° C. or lower; and a cracking and reforming reaction step of obtaining a product containing an olefin and a monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon by bringing the feedstock oil having a content of dicyclopentadienes adjusted to 10% by weight or less by treating a part or all of the feedstock oil through the dicyclopentadiene removal step into contact with a catalyst and reacting the feedstock oil.

Abstract: Biological source oils, including, but not limited to, algae oil, stabilize the presence of asphaltenes in petroleum feedstocks, such as crude oil, to help avoid or prevent fouling and/or corrosion in the production, transferring and processing of the petroleum feedstocks. Chemical additives such as phenol-based resins, and reaction products or combinations of long chain alpha-olefins and/or small chain aldehydes and/or long chain alkyl phenate sulfides and/or metal oxide-based colloidal hydrocarbon-based nanodispersions, may also stabilize the presence of asphaltenes in petroleum feedstocks. By “stabilizing” is meant keeping the asphaltenes in solution in the petroleum feedstocks.

Abstract: Provided is a hydrotreating step (A) containing a hydroisomerization step (A1) that obtains a hydroisomerized oil (a1) by bringing a FT synthesis oil into contact with a hydroisomerization catalyst and/or a hydrocracking step (A2) that obtains a hydrocracked oil (a2) by bringing it into contact with a hydrocracking catalyst, and a fractionation step (B) that transfers at least a portion of the hydrotreated oil (a) composed of the hydroisomerized oil (a1) and/or the hydrocracked oil (a2) to a fractionator and, at the very least, obtains a middle distillate (b1) with a 5% distillation point of 130 to 170° C. and a 95% distillation point of 240 to 300° C., and a heavy oil (b2) that is heavier than the middle distillate (b1).

Abstract: A method for producing high density fuels from isoprene which can be produced via biosynthetic routes using biomass sugars as feedstock. This allows for the production of isoprene and isoprene-derived fuels from abundant waste materials with the potential to significantly reduce DoD carbon emissions. Embodiments of the invention describe a method for conversion of isoprene to full performance jet and diesel fuels. Isoprene can be selectively oligomerized to generate a distribution of branched chain hydrocarbons. Combination of an oligomerization catalyst with a metathesis catalyst allows for the synthesis of high density cyclic fuels with performance advantages (increased density and volumetric net heat of combustion) over conventional petroleum-based fuels.

Abstract: A method of passivating a metal surface of hydrocarbon processing equipment is provided in which a water soluble molybdate compound is introduced into water or steam which is in contact or will come into contact with a metal surface of the hydrocarbon processing equipment to passivate the metal surface to inhibit surface coke formation.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a gas purification apparatus and a gas purification method with an excellent thermal efficiency and capable of degrading COS at a high degradation rate. A gas purification apparatus configured to purify gas at least including COS, H2O, CO2, and H2S includes a COS treatment device which is provided with a COS conversion catalyst and configured to treat and degrade COS in the gas by hydrolysis, and H2O adjustment means configured to adjust the concentration of H2O in the gas to be introduced into the COS treatment device.

Abstract: Provided is a technique by which the compatibility between coals for cokemaking can be quantitatively determined to estimate the coke strength taking into account the compatibility and to select and blend coals based on the coke strength estimated taking into account the compatibility, thereby allowing the production of a coke with the desired strength. A method for blending coals for cokemaking includes predicting the strength of a coke to be produced from a blend of a plurality of coals based on a difference between the surface tensions of the plurality of coals after heat treatment and determining the types and proportions of the coals to be blended.

Abstract: This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.

Abstract: A nanocomposite coating and method of making and using the coating. The nanocomposite coating is disposed on a base material, such as a metal or ceramic; and the nanocomposite consists essentially of a matrix of an alloy selected from the group of Cu, Ni, Pd, Pt and Re which are catalytically active for cracking of carbon bonds in oils and greases and a grain structure selected from the group of borides, carbides and nitrides.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic cavitation method for degumming triglyceride oil is used to increase oil yield and reduce impurities. The residence time of the oil for degumming in the cavitation field is reduced to enhance removal of impurities such as phosphorus without prolonged exposure of the oil to cavitation conditions. The mass transfer of impurities from an oil phase to non-oil components or water is carried out in a non-cavitational, mass transfer reactor positioned downstream of a hydrodynamic cavitation device. A separation step can be used to remove the phosphatides and other impurities from the treated oil to form a purified oil product.

Abstract: A novel odorant of formula (I) wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R3, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, CH3, and C2H5; X is selected from —CH2OH, —CH2OCOCH3 and —CHO, n is selected from 0 and 1. The dotted line represents double bond or single bond.

Abstract: A cleaning composition includes an organic solvent, an organic acid, a chelating agent, a surfactant containing at least one hydroxyl group (OH) at the end, and an ultra pure water, wherein a pH value of the cleaning composition is equal to or higher than 12.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions with improved rinse suds profile, which comprise an alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine, an organomodified silicone and a siloxane-based diluent.

Abstract: The current invention is directed towards mixtures, comprising (A) in the range of from 15 to 85% by weight of at least one compound of the general formula (I) (B) in the range of from 85 to 15% by weight of at least one compound of the general formula (II), wherein the integers are defined as follows: R1 is C3-C4-alkyl, linear or branched, R2 is C5-C6-alkyl, linear or branched, G1, G2 are different or identical and selected from monosaccharides with 4 to 6 carbon atoms, x, y are numbers in the range of from 1.1 to 4, R3 is C3-C9-alkyl, linear or branched, the percentages referring to the total mixture.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of generating carbonate in situ in a use solution under an enriched CO2 atmosphere. In another aspect, the invention is directed to methods of cleaning food processing surfaces under an enriched CO2 atmosphere comprising contacting a food processing surface with a cleaning composition comprised of an alkalinity source, a surfactant, and water, monitoring the pH during the wash cycle and adjusting the pH by recirculating a use solution, adding a secondary alkalinity source, or both recirculating a use solution and adding a secondary alkalinity source, to generate carbonate in situ in the use solution. In a particular embodiment of the invention the alkalinity source is an alkali metal carbonate and the secondary alkalinity source is an alkali metal hydroxide.

Abstract: A water hardness controlling agent includes a polyacrylic acid or salt thereof having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 50,000 g/mol, an acrylic-maleic acid copolymer or salt thereof having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000 g/mol and a phosphonocarboxylic acid or salt thereof. A ratio of acrylic-maleic acid copolymer or salt thereof to polyacrylic acid or salt thereof to phosphonocarboxylic acid or salt thereof in parts per million is about 1-30:10-80:6-20.

Abstract: Stable formulations and perfume compositions include amino alcohol(s) as well as >10 wt % fragrances.

Abstract: A surfactant product is in the form of a solid. The surfactant product includes (i) sodium carbonate; (ii) cream of tartar; (iii) glycerine; (iv) sodium lauryl sulphate in an amount of from 3 to 15 wt % based on the weight of the total composition, and (v) sodium laureth sulphate in an amount of from 10 to 25 wt % based on the weight of the total composition.

Abstract: A multilayered cell culture apparatus for the culturing of cells is disclosed. The cell culture apparatus is defined as an integral structure having a plurality of cell culture chambers in combination with tracheal space(s). The body of the apparatus has imparted therein gas permeable membranes in combination with tracheal spaces that will allow the free flow of gases between the cell culture chambers and the external environment. The flask body also includes an aperture that will allow access to the cell growth chambers by means of a needle or cannula. The size of the apparatus, and location of an optional neck and cap section, allows for its manipulation by standard automated assay equipment, further making the apparatus ideal for high throughput applications.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for modulating the growth, development and repair of bone, cartilage or other connective tissue. Devices and stimulus waveforms are provided to differentially modulate the behavior of osteoblasts, chondrocytes and other connective tissue cells to promote proliferation, differentiation, matrix formation or mineralization for in vitro or in vivo applications. Continuous-mode and pulse-burst-mode stimulation of cells with charge-balanced signals may be used. Bone, cartilage and other connective tissue growth is stimulated in part by nitric oxide release through electrical stimulation and may be modulated through co-administration of NO donors and NO synthase inhibitors. Bone, cartilage and other connective tissue growth is stimulated in part by release of BMP-2 and BMP-7 in response to electrical stimulation to promote differentiation of cells.

Abstract: A cell culture apparatus is provided which can continuously and accurately measure turbidity of a cell culture solution and culture a cell, without inserting a turbidity sensor from outside into a sterile bag. The cell culture apparatus includes: a flexible and transparent sterile bag that is installed at a prescribed position in the cell culture apparatus and in which a cell contained in a cell culture solution is cultured; and a turbidity sensor that includes a light emitter which emits light to the cell culture solution in the sterile bag via a portion of the sterile bag, a light receiver which receives the light transmitted through the cell culture solution via another portion of the sterile bag, and that is configured to place the light emitter, the portion of the sterile bag, another portion of the sterile bag, and the light receiver, optically on a same straight line.

Abstract: A culture apparatus includes a culture unit which cultures cells under a predetermined culture environment, and an imaging unit which captures an inspection image showing a state of a culture container which holds the cells or a state of the cells, further includes a carrying unit and a determining unit. The carrying unit delivers the culture container between at least one peripheral device to be used in a culture operation of the cells and the culture apparatus. The determining unit detects completion of the culture operation of the peripheral device, controls the imaging unit to capture the inspection image, and analyzes the inspection image to determine whether or not the culture operation by the peripheral device is appropriate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cell expansion. More closely, it relates to a method for expansion of cells, such as mesenchymal stem cells, on microcarriers in a plastic bag bioreactor. The invention enables expansion to therapeutic amounts of stem cells. The method comprises the following steps: a) addition of cells in cell culture medium and microcarriers to a plastic bag container; b) allowing the cells to adhere to the microcarriers while the container is kept substantially still; c) addition of further cell culture medium once the cells have adhered; d) culturing the cells under gentle and constant agitation; e) increase the surface area for continued culturing; and f) final harvesting of cells by an active detachment and separation step.

Abstract: A composition for deriving the maturation of dendritic cells includes complex cytokines generated by the simulation, the expression of which is induced on EBV-infected B cells. The dendritic cell maturation process, which conventionally takes approximately 7 days, can be shortened to 2 days, thereby producing dendritic cells in a more economically advantageous and effective manner.