Abstract: A composition/formula for enhancing the grip of certain athletes and professionals to hold or otherwise “stick” onto an object like a piece of sports equipment, a tool handle or an exercise mat. The composition consists of: a magnesium carbonate base to which are added a natural gum rosin, isopropyl alcohol, hydroxyl ethyl cellulose (a plant-based thickener) and a carrier oil, preferably jojoba oil. A limited amount of candelilla wax may be blended therewith.

Abstract: Disclosed are refrigerants comprising at least about 97% by weight of a blend of three compounds, said blend consisting of: from about 40% by weight to about 49% by weight difluoromethane (HFC-32), from about 6% by weight to about 12% by weight pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), from about 33% by weight to about 40% by weight trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I); and from about 2% by weight to about 12% by weight of trans 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (trans HFO-1234ze), wherein the percentages are based on the total weight of the three compounds in the blend, and systems and method using same.

Abstract: Disclosed are refrigerants comprising at least about 97% by weight of a blend of three compounds, said blend consisting of: from about 38% by weight to about 48% by weight difluoromethane (HFC-32), from about 6% by weight to about 12% by weight pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), from about 33% by weight to about 41% by weight trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and from about 2% by weight to about 16% by weight 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) wherein the percentages are based on the total weight of the three compounds in the blend, and methods and systems which use same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a High-heat-delivery device suitable for use in an hair straightener, a hair curling iron or an ironing apparatus and suitable for heat transfer to a substrate by direct contact with said substrate, comprising at least one element (A) having a heat transfer contact surface area, wherein the element (A) comprises a thermo-conductive thermoplastic polymer composition comprising: 30 to 89 wt % of a polyester with a Tm of at least 170° C. as measured according to ISO 11357-1/3 (2011) with a scan rate of 10° C./min; and 10 to 50 wt % of glass fibers; and 1 to 40 wt % of a thermo-conductive additive, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of thermo-conductive thermoplastic polymer composition of element (A).

Abstract: A thermal interface material that is useful in transferring heat from heat generating electronic devices, such as computer chips, to heat dissipating structures, such as heat spreaders and heat sinks. The thermal interface material includes at least one silicone oil, and at least one thermally conductive filler.

Abstract: A thermal interface material includes at least one polysiloxane; at least one thermally conductive filler; and at least one adhesion promoter including both amine and alkyl functional groups.

Abstract: Some variations provide a composition comprising: a first solid material and a second solid material that are chemically distinct and microphase-separated; and at least one liquid selectively absorbed into either of the first solid material or the second solid material. The first and second solid materials are preferably present as phase-separated regions of a copolymer, such as in a segmented copolymer (e.g., a urethane-urea copolymer). The liquid may be a freezing-point depressant for water. For example, the liquid may be selected from methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, or glycerol. The liquid may be a lubricant. For example, the liquid may be selected from fluorinated oils, siloxanes, petroleum-derived oils, mineral oil, or plant-derived oils. The liquid may consist of or include water. The liquid may be an electrolyte. For example, the liquid may be selected from poly(ethylene glycol), ionic liquids, dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, or methyl ethyl dicarbonate.

Abstract: A method of cementing a subterranean formation includes forming a cement composition comprising cementitious material, an aqueous base fluid, a nano-reinforcement particle suspension comprising a surfactant; and pozzolanic material; introducing the cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. A method of making a cement composition includes combining cementitious material, an aqueous base fluid, a nano-reinforcement particle suspension comprising a surfactant, and a pozzolanic material, where the rate of hydration of the surfaces of the cementitious material is less retarded by the surfactant than an equivalent cement composition without pozzolanic material.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of at least one aromatic acid compound of formula i), or a salt thereof, as a water tracer; wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, R1 to R5 are each independently H, alkyl or alkoxy and wherein at least one of R1 to R5 is alkoxy. The invention further provides for a method of monitoring the flow of water within a structure having an inflow point and an outflow point, where the method comprises; a) introducing at least a one tracer of formula i) into said inflow point; b) collecting fluid at said outflow point; and c) measuring the presence and/or concentration of said tracer in said fluid collected at said outflow point over time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nanoparticle modified fluid that includes nanoparticles that are surface modified to increase a viscosity of the nanoparticle modified fluid and that have at least one dimension that is less than or equal to about 50 nanometers; nanoparticles that are surface modified to increase a viscosity of the nanoparticle modified fluid and that have at least one dimension that is less than or equal to about 70 nanometers; and a liquid carrier; wherein the nanoparticle modified fluid exhibits a viscosity above that of a comparative nanoparticle modified fluid that contains the same nanoparticles but whose surfaces are not modified, when both nanoparticle modified fluids are tested at the same shear rate and temperature.

Abstract: A method of fracturing a subterranean formation comprising: introducing a fracturing fluid into the subterranean formation to create or enhance a fracture comprising a bottom and top portion; introducing a first treatment fluid into the fracture, wherein after introduction of the first treatment fluid, at least a portion of the first treatment fluid remains in the bottom portion; and simultaneously introducing a second and third treatment fluid into the fracture after introduction of the first treatment fluid, wherein after introduction of the second and third treatment fluids, at least a portion of the second treatment fluid remains in the top portion, wherein after introduction of the first, second, and third treatment fluids, the bottom portion of the fracture has a first permeability and the top portion of the fracture has a second permeability that is greater than the first permeability. The first treatment fluid can create or enhance the fracture.

Abstract: This invention is a subterranean (non-hydraulic) shock fracturing system and process for fracturing oil and gas bearing formations. The system delivers small amounts of precisely placed explosive charges into the formation. These charges produce large diameter deep penetrations and by coupling to the rock concussively fracture the formation in the vicinity increasing permeability in the rock or strata. Shock fracturing (SF) is far more efficient than hydraulic fracturing (HF), SF fractures radially across all strata and leaves no part of the volume addressed un-permeated. The objective of the system is to efficiently increase permeability of the formation by directionally controlled concussive shattering of the rock around the epicenter of the detonation of the explosive charge deposited in the formation.

Abstract: The present method forms a cross linked fracturing fluid using produced water. The produced water is a brine water having a TDS content of at least 45,000 mg/L. The produced water is mixed with a crosslinkable guar. The pH of the water is adjusted for hydration, if necessary, by adding acid prior to or with the addition of the guar to the produced water. The guar is allowed to hydrate in the water. A crosslinker is added and, if necessary, a base with or after the addition of the crosslinker, wherein the base is added to adjust the pH of the water for crosslinking.

Abstract: A treatment fluid and a plurality of proppant particles, which comprise a cross-linked polyimide aerogel, are provided for use in the fracking of subterranean formations. The cross-linked polyimide aerogel can have a porosity above about 80% and a compressive strength in the range from about 10,000 psi to about 50,000 psi. The cross-linked polyimide aerogel can be derived by cross-linking oligomers, wherein each oligomer comprises a base unit of one or more dianhydrides and one or more diamines.

Abstract: A method of making a sintered ceramic proppant may include providing a ceramic precursor material comprising kaolin clay, 0.2%-2% by weight alkali silicate, and not more than 0.05% by weight polymeric anionic dispersant. The method may further include pelletizing the ceramic precursor and sintering the ceramic precursor pellets for form a sintered ceramic proppant having a specific gravity ranging from 2.40 to 2.57.

Abstract: Methods of creating variably tacky proppants and providing such proppants into a subterranean formation are provided. The variably tacky proppants can be non-tacky at a first set of conditions and tacky at a second set of conditions. As such, the variably tacky proppants can be pumped into a subterranean formation and caused to enter fractures in the formation while the proppants are non-tacky. Subsequently, natural or induced conditions in the well bore can cause the proppants to become tacky. The tacky proppants inhibit the movement of proppants in the fractures when pressure is reduced in the formation and inhibit the migration of fines towards the wellbore.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein generally relate to methods and chemical compositions for fracturing fluid applications. In one embodiment, a fracturing fluid composition is provided comprising a fracturing fluid and an additive composition including a reaction product of a diglycidyl ether or a polyacid selected from the group consisting of an aromatic polyacid, an aliphatic polyacid, an aliphatic polyacid with an aromatic group, and combinations thereof; and a polyamine; and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a branched aliphatic acid, a cyclic aliphatic acid with a cyclic aliphatic group, a linear aliphatic, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Methods comprising preparing a gelled fluid comprising a base fluid, a first gelling agent, and particulates; introducing the gelled fluid into a process stream, the process stream in fluid communication with a subterranean formation; introducing anhydrous ammonia into the gelled fluid at a downstream location in the process stream, thereby forming a particulate-containing treatment fluid; and introducing the particulate-containing treatment fluid into the subterranean formation from the process stream and through the wellhead.

Abstract: A process for producing a photochromic cured body by curing a photochromic composition comprising (A) a polyiso(thio)cyanate compound having at least two isocyanate groups and/or isothiocyanate groups in one molecule, a poly(thi)ol compound having at least two hydroxyl groups and/or thiol groups in one molecule, (C) a mono(thi)ol compound having one hydroxy group or thiol group in one molecule, and a photochromic compound.

Abstract: For applications in the fields of organic electronics and photonics, disclosed are fluorescent charge-transfer compounds emitting in the visible spectral range from blue to red, including a triarylamine moiety, an electron-withdrawing group and at least two photopolymerizable groups. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing a film-forming and photo-crosslinkable composition including at least one compound of the invention and its use as a precursor of a photocrosslinked emissive layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a preparation method of quantum dot compound spheres coated with graphenes and quantum dot compound spheres coated with graphenes. Prepared quantum dot compound spheres coated with graphenes according to the preparation method of quantum dot compound spheres coated with graphenes of the disclosure have dispersion stability, the preparation method is easily processed; quantum dots are protected by water and oxygen proofed graphenes, and dispersity of quantum dots in materials like glue or light resistance materials can be improved by hydrophobicity of graphenes, so that the quantum dot compound spheres coated with graphenes do well in dispersion stability, which can be produced to be quantum dot films, the preparation process of a quantum dot film is simplified.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composite of graphene quantum dot and silica. The present invention further relates to a novel one step process for the synthesis of composite of GQD and silica from paper. The composite is useful for biological applications such as bioimaging, drug delivery etc.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymer compositions useful for inhibiting corrosion of metal surfaces in industrial process water recirculating systems. The polymer compositions include interpolymers of about 90 mol % to about 97 mol % of a first monomer, about 0.01 mol % to about 5 mol % of a second monomer that is chemically different from the first monomer, and about 0.01 mol % to about 5 mol % of a third monomer that is chemically different from the first and second monomers; and optionally a fourth monomer that is chemically different from the first, second, and third monomers. About 0.05 ppm to about 200 ppm by weight of the polymer composition is dispersed in an industrial process water source, optionally in the presence of a divalent or higher valency metal ion. The dispersed polymer compositions significantly reduce the corrosion rate of metal surfaces of industrial equipment, even after one or more cycles of concentration.

Abstract: The present invention is a liquid crystal composition having negative dielectric anisotropy containing one or two or more of compounds represented by General Formula (i), and is also a liquid crystal display element using the liquid crystal composition. The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a liquid crystal composition with a large refractive index anisotropy (?n), a low rotational viscosity (?1), a large elastic constant (K33), a high voltage holding ratio (VHR), and which has a negative dielectric anisotropy (??), and a liquid crystal display element which, when using the liquid crystal composition, has a high response speed with excellent display quality in which display defects such as drop marks, burn-in, and display unevenness are absent or suppressed.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid crystal compound satisfying at least one of physical properties such as high stability heat and light, a high clearing point (or high maximum temperature), low minimum temperature of the liquid crystal phase, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large dielectric anisotropy, large dielectric constant in a minor axis direction, a suitable elastic constant and excellent compatiblity with other liquid crystal compounds; a liquid crystal composition containing the liquid crystal compound; and a liquid crystal display device including the composition. The compound is represented by formula (1). In formula (1), for example R1 is alkyl having 1 to 12 carbons; ring A1 is 1,4-cyclohexylene; ring B1 is 1,4-phenylene; Z1, Z2 and 73 are a single bond; L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7, L8 and L9 are hydrogen or halogen; X1 is fluorine; a is 1 to 3; and n1 and n2 are independently 0 or 1.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid crystal composition satisfying at least one of characteristics such as high maximum temperature, low minimum temperature, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large negative dielectric anisotropy, large specific resistance, high stability to ultraviolet light and high stability to heat, or the liquid crystal composition having a suitable balance regarding at least two of the characteristics; and an AM device having characteristics such as a short response time, a large voltage holding ratio, low threshold voltage, a large contrast ratio and a long service life.

Abstract: A liquid crystal compound comprising a specific compound having a positive dielectric anisotropy as the first component, and a specific compound having a low viscosity as a second component. Further, the liquid crystal compound may contain a specific compound having a positive dielectric anisotropy as the third component, a specific compound having a maximum temperature or a low viscosity as the fourth component, or a specific compound having a negative dielectric anisotropy as the fifth component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium which comprises at least one compound of the formula I, in which R1, R1*, Z1, Z2 and L1-3 have the meanings defined herein, and to the use thereof for an active-matrix display, in particular based on the VA, PSA, PS-VA, PALC, FFS, PS-FFS, PS-IPS or IPS effect.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid crystal compound having larger dielectric anisotropy and superb heating reliability in comparison with a similar compound, a liquid crystal composition containing the compound and a liquid crystal display device including the composition. A compound is represented by formula (1). In formula (1), for example, R1 is alkyl having 1 to 15 carbons, ring A1 is 1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-cyclohexenylene, 1,4-phenylene, 1,4-phenylene in which at least one hydrogen is replaced by halogen or tetrahydropyran-2,5-diyl; Z1 is a single bond or —CF2O—; L1 and L2 are hydrogen or halogen; Y1 and Y2 are hydrogen or halogen; and a is an integer from 1 to 4.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a reactive perpendicular aligned material, a liquid crystal display panel, and a method for aligning liquid crystals, a general structural formula of the reactive perpendicular aligned material is A-Z—R, A is —CH?CH—COOH; Z is where n?1; R represents a linear chained or a branched chained alkyl group with 5˜20 C atoms, a CH2 group in the alkyl group is substituted by a phenyl group, a naphthenic base, —CONH—, —COO—, —O—CO—, —S—, —CO— or —CH?CH—, or a F atom or a Cl atom substitutes for a H atom in the alkyl group.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a reactive perpendicular aligned organosilicon material and a manufacture method of a liquid crystal display panel, a general structural formula of the reactive perpendicular aligned organosilicon material is A-R, A is —SiCl3; R represents a linear chained or a branched chained alkyl group with 5˜20 C atoms, a CH2 group in the alkyl group is substituted by a phenyl group, a naphthenic base, —CONH—, —COO—, —O—CO—, —S—, —CO— or —CH?CH—, or a F atom or a Cl atom substitutes for a H atom in the alkyl group. A Cl atom in the reactive perpendicular aligned organosilicon material and —OH on a surface of the substrate without a PI film can form a hydrogen bond, leading to vertical arrangement of liquid crystal molecules.

Abstract: A composition is provided which contains a compound represented by Formula (1) below and a polymerizable smectic liquid crystal compound: In Formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C20 alkyl group; R2 through R4 each independently represent a C1-C4 alkyl group; n, p, and q are each independently an integer of 0 to 2; and R5 is (i) a nitrogen-containing saturated heterocyclic group which is a 6-membered ring and in which N is bonded to a phenylene group, or (ii) a group in which N is bonded to at least one C1-C10 alkyl group.

Abstract: Mixtures of diphosphinic acids and alkylphosphinic acids, a process for preparation thereof and use thereof The invention relates to mixtures of at least one diphosphinic acid of the formula (I) in which R1, R2 are each H, C1-C18-alkyl, C2-C18-alkenyl, C6-C18-aryl, C7-C18-alkylaryl R4 is C1-C18-alkylene, C2-C18-alkenylene, C6-C18-arylene, C7-C18-alkylarylene with at least one alkylphosphinic acid of the formula (II) in which R3 is C1-C18-alkyl, C2-C18-alkenyl, C6-C8-aryl, C7-C18-alkylaryl. The invention also relates to a process for preparing these mixtures and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invent provides improved rapid thermal conversion processes for efficiently converting wood, other biomass materials, and other carbonaceous feedstock (including hydrocarbons) into high yields of valuable liquid product, e.g., bio-oil, on a large scale production. In an embodiment, biomass material, e.g., wood, is feed to a conversion system where the biomass material is mixed with an upward stream of hot heat carriers, e.g., sand, that thermally convert the biomass into a hot vapor stream. The hot vapor stream is rapidly quenched with quench media in one or more condensing chambers located downstream of the conversion system. The rapid quenching condenses the vapor stream into liquid product, which is collected from the condensing chambers as a valuable liquid product. In one embodiment, the liquid product itself is used as the quench media.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a monolith catalyst for reforming reaction, and more particularly, to a thermally stable (i.e. thermal resistance-improved) monolith catalyst for reforming reaction having a novel construction such that any one of Group 1A to Group 5A metals are used as a barrier component in the existing catalyst particles to inhibit carbon deposition occurring during the reforming reaction in a process for formation of a reforming monolith catalyst while improving thermal durability as well as non-activation of the catalyst due to a degradation.

Abstract: A process for the production of an aromatics-rich hydrocarbons useful as gasoline component from solid biomass is provided. The process provides for longer condensation catalyst life by contacting the stable oxygenated hydrocarbon intermediate produced from digestion and hydrodoxygenation of the solid biomass to a binder-free shaped ZSM-5 catalyst.

Abstract: A whole crude oil desulfurization system and process includes a combination of an adsorption zone and a hydroprocessing zone. This combined process and system reduces the requisite throughput for the hydroprocessing unit, conventionally a very costly and process both in terms of energy expenditures and catalyst depletion. By first contacting the whole crude oil feedstock with an adsorbent for the sulfur-containing compounds, the adsorption effluent having a relatively lower sulfur content can be collected and provided to refiners without further treatment. The adsorbates, including adsorbed organosulfur compounds, are solvent desorbed resulting in a stream containing high levels of organosulfur compounds and a solvent. Following recovery of the solvent, the volume of the sulfur-containing feedstream that remains to be desulfurized in the hydroprocessing zone is substantially less than the original amount of whole crude oil feedstock.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are scavenging and antifouling compositions useful in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the compositions as scavengers and antifoulants, particularly in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas.

Abstract: A fuel for use in internal combustion engines, wherein the fuel includes a mixture of at least one alcohol, water, urea and/or Ammonium Nitrate. The water is included in a quantity which renders the Ammonium Nitrate and/or urea dissolved in the at least one alcohol. The at least one alcohol is methanol included in a concentration having a range of 90-97 weight %. The Ammonium Nitrate is included in a concentration having a range of 0.5-10 weight %; more optionally, the Ammonium Nitrate is included in a concentration having a range of 1-5 weight %. Further, the urea is included in a concentration having a range of 1-10 weight %.

Abstract: The installation of prefabricated drains in a horizontal, generally co-planar pattern below the surface of the CCR with suction or a vacuum to withdraw water from the CCR material to lower the water level down to the level of the prefabricated drains below the CCR surface. Dewatering may be coupled with imparting vibrations to the material to further promote both additional dewatering and compaction of the CCR material in the pond. A suitably graded bottom ash, fly ash, sand or large-diameter-solid particle layer may be added on top of the horizontal drains to enhance dewatering of finer CCR material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a block copolymer and the use thereof as a cold resistance additive of a fuel or combustible. The block copolymer comprises: (i) a block A consisting of a chain of structural motifs derived from at least one ?,?-unsaturated alkyl methacrylate or acrylate monomer; and (ii) a block B consisting of a chain of structural motifs derived from at least one ?,?-unsaturated monomer selected from styrene derivatives, the aromatic ring of which is substituted by at least one group R selected from the groups: C1 to C24 alkyl esters, and preferably acyclic linear or branched C1 to C12 hydrocarbonated chains, said chain being substituted by at least one group containing a quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also relates to an additive concentrate containing such a copolymer and to the use thereof as an anti-sedimentation additive, and advantageously, as a TLF booster additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a block copolymer and the use thereof as a cold resistance additive of a fuel or combustible. The block copolymer comprises: (i) a block A consisting of a chain of structural motifs derived from at least one ?,?-unsaturated alkyl methacrylate or acrylate monomer; and (ii) a block B consisting of a chain of structural motifs derived from at least one ?,?-unsaturated monomer containing at least one aromatic ring. The invention also relates to an additive concentrate containing such a copolymer and to the use thereof as a TLF booster and, advantageously, as an anti-sedimentation additive.

Abstract: A coating including a structural matrix having a porosity and a solid lubricant that at least partially fills the porosity.

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: A grease composition comprises a base oil and an aluminium complex soap thickener, with graphite, molybdenum di-sulphide, calcium carbonate and bismuth sulphide all included as additives. The composition exhibits advantageous load, wear and friction performance, especially in extreme pressure environments, and is particularly suitable for use on open gears.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of continuously variable transmission oil for improving fuel efficiency and endurance performance. Provided herein is a novel composition of continuously variable transmission oil that can improve fuel efficiency through reduction of fluid resistance by decreasing viscosity at a low temperature, and can enhance endurance performance of the transmission by increasing the viscosity at a high temperature. Provided herein is a continuously variable transmission oil composition containing a predetermined amount of olefin amide comb PMA as a viscosity adjusting agent in a base oil having a pour point of ?40° C. or less, in addition to additives.

Abstract: A lubricating composition includes an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ionic tetrahedral borate compound which includes a cation and a tetrahedral borate anion which includes a boron atom, the boron atom having at least one aromatic bidentate di-oxo ligand. The compound may be represented by formula (I), where R1 and R2 are selected from C1-48 hydrocarbyl groups or together form a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered ring; R3 and R4 together represent a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring; m is 0 or 1; X is hydrogen, a C1-24 hydrocarbyl group, —OR5, —NHR5, or=O, R5 is a C1-24 hydrocarbyl group; M represents the cation; and n is at least 1. The cation may be selected to provide detergent and/or dispersant properties to the lubricating composition. In the case of ammonium cations, the molecular weight may be 260 g/mol or higher for providing a highly soluble compound, particularly when X is=O.

Abstract: A lubricant formulation contains: (a) at least 50 weight-percent hydrocarbon base oil; (b) five to 50 weight-percent of an oil soluble polyalkylene glycol selected from monol, diol and triol initiated 1,2-butylene oxide homopolymer and monol initiated copolymers of 1,2-butylene oxide and propylene oxide; and (c) 0.1 to five weight-percent or less of a sulfurized olefin; where weight-percent is based on total lubricant formulation weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating agent for mounting or releasing a tire bead, comprising alkaline electrolyzed water and a lubricant component. The lubricant component comprises a lubricant base oil, which is made up of a mineral oil and/or a synthetic oil, and a surfactant. The present invention relates to a method for producing a lubricating agent for mounting or releasing a tire bead, the method comprising: mixing an alkaline electrolyzed water with a lubricant component. A tire and wheel assembly method, comprising: applying the above lubricating agent onto a contact surface of the wheel with a tire bead, and thereafter assembling the tire onto the wheel having had the lubricating agent applied thereon. A method for dismantling a tire and wheel integrated together, comprising: causing the above lubricating agent to seep onto a part of a contact surface of a wheel and a tire bead, and thereafter releasing the tire from the wheel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, systems, and devices for efficiently extracting high quality oils and distillates, such as essential oils and hydrosols, from organic matter, such as plant matters. In some embodiments, organic matter comprises active chemical elements, which are used for therapeutic, medicinal, culinary, and industrial purposes.