Abstract: The invention relates to a method particularly for reacting phosgene with compounds that contain hydroxyl, thiol, amino and/or formamide groups, comprising the steps of: (I) providing a reactor which has a first reaction chamber (300, 310, 320, 330, 340, 350) and a second reaction chamber (200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260), the first and the second reaction chambers being separated from one another by means of a porous carbon membrane (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150); (II) providing carbon monoxide and chlorine in the first reaction chamber; and simultaneously (III) providing a compound containing hydroxyl, thiol, amino and/or formamide groups in the second reaction chamber. The porous carbon membrane is configured to catalyse the reaction of carbon monoxide and chlorine to obtain phosgene, and to allow this formed phosgene to pass into the second reaction chamber. The invention also relates to a reactor that is suitable for carrying out the claimed method.

Abstract: The removal of cyclic hydrocarbons from water sources and systems using an active adsorptive nanocomposite comprising multi-walled carbon nanotubes impregnated with metal oxide nanoparticles on the surface of and/or within the carbon nanotubes. A process for producing the active adsorptive nanocomposite is also provided.

Abstract: The removal of cyclic hydrocarbons from water sources and systems using an active adsorptive nanocomposite comprising multi-walled carbon nanotubes impregnated with metal oxide nanoparticles on the surface of and/or within the carbon nanotubes. A process for producing the active adsorptive nanocomposite is also provided.

Abstract: An adsorbent article for CO2 capture and methods of making the same. The adsorbent article for CO2 capture includes a ceramic substrate, a plurality of inorganic support particles, and an organic CO2 sorbent on the support particles. The ceramic substrate includes a plurality of porous partitions walls that define a plurality of open channels extending from an inlet end to an outlet end of the ceramic substrate. The organic CO2 sorbent is supported by the inorganic support particles within the pores of porous partition walls of the ceramic substrate. The surfaces of the porous partition walls surfaces defining the open channels are essentially free of the organic CO2 sorbent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chromatographic separating agent which exhibits excellent performances in separation of organic compounds, such as reducing sugars without formation of Schiff bases and anomer separation in analysis of saccharides. The chromatographic separating agent includes a porous substrate surface-modified with silane functional groups represented by the formula: wherein R1 represents an alkylene group or oxyalkylene group having a carbon number of 1 to 10. R2 and R3 independently represent an alkylene group or alkyleneoxyalkylene group having a carbon number of 1 to 6.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for disinfecting, recharging, and conditioning zirconium phosphate in a reusable sorbent module. The systems and methods provide for reuse of a zirconium phosphate sorbent module after dialysis.

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for disinfecting, recharging, and conditioning zirconium oxide in a reusable sorbent module. The systems and methods provide for reuse by recharging and conditioning a zirconium oxide sorbent module after being used in dialysis.

Abstract: Use of a catalytic composition parameters comprising oxides of aluminum or oxidic compounds comprising aluminum and silicon with a molar ratio of aluminum to silicon of more than 1 in a process for the catalytic depolymerization of plastics waste.

Abstract: A catalytic process for the hydrogenation or hydrogenolysis of a reactant in a reactor in the presence of hydrogen and liquid water is disclosed. The catalyst is stable under hydrothermal conditions.

Abstract: A layered emission control device for an engine system is provided, including a plurality of catalytic layers, the catalytic layers optionally or additionally comprising sublayers, each sublayer having a distinct composition. Advantages of such a device include providing increased treatment rates of one or more engine exhaust gas species over a wide range of engine exhaust operating conditions, while reducing exhaust emissions, and reducing a size of the emissions control system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF) catalyst compositions, used for a smoke reduction apparatus, for inhibiting white smoke generated from a diesel engine and, more specifically, to a DOC, enabling minimization of sulphate adsorption, a DPF catalyst, enabling a sulphate desorption delay, and a smoke reduction apparatus having the DOC and DPF catalyst assembled therein. The diesel particulate filter catalyst composition, which is applied to the DPF, comprises oxide components selected from oxide components comprising manganese oxide and silver oxide.

Abstract: A lean gasoline exhaust treatment catalyst article is provided, the article comprising a catalytic material applied on a substrate, wherein the catalytic material comprises a first composition and a second composition, wherein the first and second compositions are present in a layered or zoned configuration, the first composition comprising palladium impregnated onto a porous refractory metal oxide material and rhodium impregnated onto a porous refractory metal oxide material; and the second composition comprising platinum impregnated onto a porous refractory metal oxide material. Methods of making and using such catalyst articles and the associated compositions and systems employing such catalyst articles are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a supported catalyst comprising a crystalline Pd—Rh alloy, the method comprising the steps of: (i) producing an impregnated support by means of mixing an inorganic support, a Pd precursor solution and an Rh precursor solution; and (ii) thermally treating the impregnated support in a reducing gas atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis and application of gold catalysts supported in mixed CuO/ZnO/Al2O3 oxides prepared on the basis of their corresponding solids with a hydrotalcite structure as catalysts in the water-gas shift reaction, for use in fuel processors coupled to fuel cells.

Abstract: An artificial photosynthesis module includes an oxygen generation electrode having a first photocatalyst layer that decomposes water with light to generate oxygen, and has a first substrate, a first conductive layer, a first photocatalyst layer, and a first co-catalyst, and a hydrogen generation electrode that decomposes water with light to generate hydrogen and has a second substrate, a second conductive layer, a second photocatalyst layer, and a second co-catalyst. This provides an artificial photosynthesis module with high reaction efficiency.

Abstract: A filter for filtering particulate matter (PM) from exhaust gas emitted from a compression ignition engine, which filter comprising a porous substrate having inlet surfaces and outlet surfaces, wherein the inlet surfaces are separated from the outlet surfaces by a porous structure containing pores of a first mean pore size, wherein the porous substrate is coated with a wash coat comprising a plurality of solid particles comprising a molecular sieve promoted with at least one metal wherein the porous structure of the wash coated porous substrate contains pores of a second mean pore size, and wherein the second mean pore size is less than the first mean pore size.

Abstract: Embodiments of zeolite composite catalysts and methods of producing the zeolite composite catalysts are provided, where the methods comprise dissolving in an alkaline solution a catalyst precursor comprising at least one mesoporous zeolite while heating, stirring, or both to yield a dissolved zeolite solution, where the mesoporous zeolite has a molar ratio of SiO2/Al2O3 of at least 30, where the mesoporous zeolite comprises zeolite beta, adjusting the pH of the dissolved zeolite solution, aging the pH adjusted dissolved zeolite solution to yield solid zeolite composite from the dissolved zeolite solution, and calcining the solid zeolite composite to produce the zeolite composite catalyst, where the zeolite composite catalyst has a mesostructure comprising at least one disordered mesophase and at least one ordered mesophase, and where the zeolite composite catalyst has a surface area defined by the Brunauer—Emmett—Teller (BET) analysis of at least 600 m2/g.

Abstract: A hydrocracking catalyst comprising a zeolite beta having an average domain size from 800 to 1500 nm2; a zeolite USY; a catalyst support; and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of elements from Group 6 and Groups 8 through 10 of the Periodic Table. The zeolite beta has an OD acidity of 20 to 50 ?mol/g and the catalyst support comprises an amorphous silica aluminate and a second support material when the weight percentage content of the zeolite beta is less than the weight percentage of the zeolite USY, and, when the weight percentage content of the zeolite beta is greater than the weight percentage of the zeolite USY, the zeolite beta has an OD acidity of 20 to 400 ?mol/g, the zeolite beta content is from 0.5 to 10 wt. % and the zeolite USY has an ASDI between 0.05 and 0.12 with a corresponding zeolite USY content of from 0 to 5 wt. %. A process for hydrocracking a hydrocarbonaceous feedstock using the catalyst is also described as is a method for making the hydrocracking catalyst.

Abstract: Provided is a process for manufacturing a Fluid Catalytic Cracking catalyst additive composition with a novel binder. The steps involve mixing an alumina source with water to make a slurry; adding to the alumina slurry an amount of P2O5 source; the slurry is then stirred and reacted under controlled temperature and time conditions to form an aluminum phosphate binder; adding to the aluminum phosphate binder a zeolite, an amount of silica binder and an amount of clay; and spray-drying the slurry to form catalyst additive particles. The catalyst additive composition comprises a about 35 wt % to about 65 wt % zeolite; about 0 wt % to about 10 wt % silica; about 15 wt % to about 50 wt % clay and an aluminum phosphate binder comprising about 2.5 wt % to 5 wt % amorphous or pseudo-boehmite alumina and about 7 wt % to 15 wt % phosphoric acid.

Abstract: A family of highly charged crystalline microporous metallophosphate molecular sieves designated PST-17 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula of: Rp+rAm+MxEyPOz where A is an alkali metal such as potassium, R is a quaternary ammonium cation such as ethyltrimethylammonium, M is a divalent metal such as zinc and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The PST-17 family of molecular sieves are stabilized by combinations of alkali and organoammonium cations, enabling unique metalloalumino(gallo)phosphate compositions and exhibit the BPH topology. The PST-17 family of molecular sieves has catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes and separation properties for separating at least one component.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preparing ((2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-5,5-diyl)bis(methylene))bis(bis(2-methoxyphenyl)phosphine), a ligand for a polyketone polymerization catalyst, under mild conditions with high purity and high yield. Therefore, the preparation method of the present disclosure can be easily applied to mass production.

Abstract: Metal-organic framework (MOFs) compositions based on post¬synthetic metalation of secondary building unit (SBU) terminal or bridging OH or OH2 groups with metal precursors or other post-synthetic manipulations are described. The MOFs provide a versatile family of recyclable and reusable single-site solid catalysts for catalyzing a variety of asymmetric organic transformations, including the regioselective boryiation and siiylation of benzyiic C—H bonds, the hydrogenation of aikenes, imines, carbonyls, nitroarenes, and heterocycles, hydroboration, hydrophosphination, and cyclization reactions. The solid catalysts can also be integrated into a flow reactor or a supercritical fluid reactor.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to metathesis catalysts and the use of such catalysts in the metathesis of olefins and olefin compounds, more particularly, in the use of such catalysts in Z and E selective olefin metathesis reactions. The invention has utility in the fields of organometallics and organic synthesis.

Abstract: A method of producing a hierarchical zeolite composite catalyst. The method including dissolving, in an alkaline solution and in the presence of a surfactant, a catalyst precursor comprising mesoporous zeolite to yield a dissolved zeolite solution, where the mesoporous zeolite comprises large pore mordenite and medium pore ZSM-5. The method also including condensing the dissolved zeolite solution to yield a solid zeolite composite from the dissolved zeolite solution and heating the solid zeolite composite to remove the surfactant. The method further including impregnating the solid zeolite composite with one or more active metals selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, platinum, rhenium, nickel, and combinations thereof to yield impregnated solid zeolite composite and calcining the impregnated solid zeolite composite to produce the hierarchical zeolite composite catalyst.

Abstract: Technology for a pillar structure for a biochip is disclosed. The pillar structure for a biochip includes: a substrate portion having a plate structure; an insertion pillar portion formed in one piece with the substrate portion and protruding downward from a lower surface of the substrate portion so as to be inserted into a well; and a compensation pillar portion formed in one piece with the substrate portion, the compensation pillar portion corresponding to the insertion pillar portion and protruding upward from an upper surface of the substrate portion. Therefore, when the pillar structure is cooled during an injection molding process, the substrate portion is prevented from being partially recessed, and when samples are analyzed using microscopic images, accuracy and reliability may be improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for processing a biological fluid comprising cells suspended in a liquid, the processing device being intended for use in a centrifugation step to separate the cells from the liquid, the processing device comprising: a pouch suitable for receiving the biological fluid, the pouch having top and bottom edges that are distanced from one another along a longitudinal axis, the pouch being composed of two flexible layers that are placed one atop the other and integrally interconnected along an interconnection area, the interconnection area being provided so as to form, between the two layers, an inner space for receiving the biological fluid and at least one opening suitable for placing the inner space in communication with an outer environment, at least one sealing member placed in the opening, for selectively opening and closing the opening, the processing device being characterized in that the inner space has: a top portion formed near the top edge and intended for re

Abstract: A device for collecting, transferring, and storing samples of a biological and/or chemical material, wherein the device (20) comprises: a support body (21), developing along a main longitudinal direction (22) between a first end (23) and a second end (24) opposite to each other and connected by an intermediate portion (25) elongate in the main longitudinal direction (22), a collection portion (26) engaging the first end (23) and configured to collect a quantity of a sample of a biological and/or chemical material, the collection portion (26) being defined at least by a first coating layer (26a) realized on the first end (23) and made from an elastically deformable material and by a second coating layer (26b) consisting of a layer of flocked fibers, the second coating layer (26b) being realized through a fiber flocking process on the first coating layer (26a) and being configured to absorb a quantity of liquid including at least one sample of a biological and/or chemical material.

Abstract: A reagent well having a capillary insert that contains a lyophilized reagent therein.

Abstract: Provided is a sample manufacturing method that includes: a step of forming a hanging drop consisting of a liquid drop of a medium solution in a hanging state while causing at least one cell aggregate to be encapsulated in the liquid drop of the medium solution, the medium solution becoming substantially transparent upon gelling or solidifying; and a step of causing the hanging drop to gel or solidify by causing a promoting factor that promotes gelling or solidification of the medium solution to act on the hanging drop.

Abstract: The invention proposes a device for analyzing nucleic acid molecules (M), comprising: —a bead (20), on which one molecule can be anchored at one end, —a surface (520), on which the molecule can be anchored at the other end, —an actuator (30), adapted to cause the bead to move relative to said surface in one direction, —a sensor (50), adapted to measure a distance between the bead and the surface, the device further comprising a well (11), having an axis (X-X) extending along the direction of motion of the bead and a bottom (110) formed by said surface, said well being filled with electrically conductive solution (40), and receiving the bead, the sensor being adapted to measure an impedance of the well, depending on a distance between the bead and the surface, to determine, the distance between the bead and the surface.

Abstract: A PCR amplification and product detection system is disclosed. The system utilizes a uniform and direct photonic heating subsystem to mediate reaction-by-reaction, high-throughput PCR amplification detectable by a fluorescence detection subsystem. Reaction-by-reaction temperature monitoring for dynamic feedback heat regulation is also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for using the same.

Abstract: The present invention is notably directed to methods of fabrication of a microfluidic chip package or assembly (1), comprising: providing (S1) a substrate (10, 30) having at least one block (14, 14a) comprising one or more microfluidic structures on a face (F) of the substrate; partially cutting (S2) into the substrate to obtain partial cuts (10c), such that a residual thickness of the substrate at the level of the partial cuts (10c) enables singulation of said at least one block (14, 14a); cleaning (S4) said at least one block; and applying (S5-S7) a cover-film (62) to cover said at least one block (14, 14a), whereby at least one covered block is obtained, the applied cover film still enabling singulation of each covered block, wherein each covered block corresponds to a microfluidic chip after singulation. The present invention is further directed to microfluidic chips, packing or assembly, obtainable with such methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fluid analyzing device that includes a sensing device for analyzing a fluid sample. The sensing device includes a microchip configured for sensing the fluid sample, and a closed micro-fluidic component for propagating the fluid sample to the microchip. The fluid sample can be provided to the micro-fluidic component via an inlet of the fluid analyzing device. And a vacuum compartment, which is air-tight connected to the sensing device, can create in the micro-fluidic component a suction force suitable for propagating the fluid sample through the micro-fluidic component.

Abstract: Provided herein are devices and methods of processing a sample that include, in several embodiments, rotating one or more microfluidic chips that are mounted on a support plate using a motor driven rotational chuck. By spinning one or more of the microfluidic chips about a common center of rotation in a controlled manner, high flow rates (and high shear forces) are imparted to the sample in a controlled manner. Each microfluidic chip can be rotated 180° on the support plate so that the sample can be run back-and-forth through the microfluidic devices. Because the support plate can be driven at relatively high RPMs, high flow rates are generated within the microfluidic chips. This increases the shear forces on the sample and also decreases the processing time involved as the sample can quickly pass through the shear-inducing features of the microfluidic chip(s).

Abstract: A microfluidic device includes a particle sorting region having a first, second and third microfluidic channels, a first array of islands separating the first microfluidic channel from the second microfluidic channel, and a second array of islands separating the first microfluidic channel from the third microfluidic channel, in which the island arrays and the microfluidic channels are arranged so that a first fluid is extracted from the first microfluidic channel into the second microfluidic channel and a second fluid is extracted from the third microfluidic channel into the first microfluidic channel, and so that particles are transferred from the first fluid sample into the second fluid sample within the first microfluidic channel.

Abstract: A microfluidic device includes a particle sorting region having a first, second and third microfluidic channels, a first array of islands separating the first microfluidic channel from the second microfluidic channel, and a second array of islands separating the first microfluidic channel from the third microfluidic channel, in which the island arrays and the microfluidic channels are arranged so that a first fluid is extracted from the first microfluidic channel into the second microfluidic channel and a second fluid is extracted from the third microfluidic channel into the first microfluidic channel, and so that particles are transferred from the first fluid sample into the second fluid sample within the first microfluidic channel.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a sample metering device, comprising a sample holding chamber oriented between a sample entry port and a sample extraction unit, wherein a portion of said extraction unit defines a metered volume of a sample. A diluent may be transported over and/or through the extraction unit to form a diluted sample for sample analysis. In another embodiment, the invention is to an apparatus and method for rapid determination of analytes in liquid samples by various assays including immunoassays incorporating a sample dilution feature, capable of being used in the point-of-care diagnostic field is provided. The devices and methods of the invention preferably are well-suited for high range sample dilution.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a filter kit including filters for processing a biological sample. Some embodiments include a filter cap in a tube kit with a first tube containing a buffer solution and a second tube containing a lyophilized master mix. Some embodiments include a method of processing a sample using the kit including mixing a biological sample in a first tube with the buffer solution, positioning the filter cap in the first tube, positioning a second tube on the filter cap, flipping the first tube, the filter cap, and the second cap to filter the biological sample and buffer solution mixture with the filter cap as it flows from the first tube to the second tube. Some embodiments include structure enabling transfer of materials through inline flow between the tubes. Some further embodiments include integrated structure for sample pulverization with integrated buffer and lyophilized master mix.

Abstract: A temperature-control device for receiving a reaction vessel having a heat-insulated interior space and which is covered by a lid. The reaction vessel has a hollow body and a cap, this hollow body being closed on one side by a base. The base contacts a heatable heating block in order to heat a sample located in the reaction vessel. The hollow body is surrounded by a heatable heating body which communicates with the lid via a heat-conducting contact region so that the heating body heats the hollow body directly and heats the cap indirectly via the lid.

Abstract: A holder rack has an array of tubular slots that cooperate with a holder to position an absorbent tip of the holder at a predetermined location. The racks fit over well plates to position each absorbent tip adjacent the bottom of a different well in the well plate to extract dried samples from the absorbent tips. The holders are transported in containers having a frame to receive the holders and a lid to keep them in the container. The absorbent tips can extend through a cap to dry, with the cap connected to the holder to enclose the absorbent tips for transport.

Abstract: A paper shredder includes a housing having an oblong entrance and an oblong exit for paper to be shredded, an electric motor, and a shredding mechanism driven by the electric motor and in a paper feeding path from the entrance to the exit for cutting paper entering the housing via the entrance into smaller paper pieces which exit via the exit. An exit device is attached to the exit for exit of the paper pieces. The exit device extends along the length of the exit for collecting the paper pieces, has an opening for exit of the paper pieces, and includes a moving mechanism for moving the paper pieces to the opening.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a poly-chimeric—portable, modular, waterless, electrical device to puree/pulverize food waste on site in restaurants, groceries and any other place where food waste need disposing. Also offered for consideration is a blade-means using CVT-driven cycling, and sustainable units powered by solar means. Also developed are kiosks, improved motor systems and blades, plant stock processing and methods and integrated distribution and housing centers with the same.

Abstract: An under-sink disposal unit includes a motor, a disposal chamber, and a passageway that extends from an opening in a top of the disposal unit to a grinding area of the disposal chamber. The disposal unit further includes a coil assembly comprising an arrangement of coils. The arrangement of coils is used to detect the passing of a metallic object in the passageway toward the grinding area of the disposal unit. The arrangement of coils comprises four pairs of coils, wherein each pair of coils comprises a transmit coil and a receive coil. The four pair of coils are arranged around an axis of the passageway and are offset relative thereto. Transmit coils located along a common axis are wound in the same direction such that the magnetic fields generated thereby augment the filed for detecting metallic objects passing toward the grinding area.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus that is an attrition mill for grinding or comminuting ores, mine wastes, and radioactive wastes some of which may comprise metals, which may include uranium and/or cesium and/or mercury and/or thorium and/or rare earth elements. Also disclosed are processes that employ the apparatus for combined grinding and optionally leaching metals from ores and wastes. Some such methods comprise an optional step of grinding and mixing the ore or waste with a solid inorganic base with water addition or with an aqueous inorganic base, follow by a step of grinding and mixing the ore or waste with an aqueous inorganic acid with or without leaching salt addition, to solubilize the metals present in the ore or the waste. The disclosed apparatus and methods, in some embodiments, enable efficient grinding and attrition of ores substrates and mine wastes even without need for grinding media.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the use of highly reactive hydrated lime (HRH) in circulating dry scrubbers (CDS) to remove sulfur dioxide (SO2) from the flue gas.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of waste processing. The method comprises separating waste into at least two parts, comprising: (i) mainly food waste (fines) and (ii) mainly paper and other recyclable material (overs). The overs are pulped and washed to obtain a cellulose-rich biomass and the fines are optionally processed separately to recover a cellulose-rich biomass and the cellulose-rich biomass from both the fines and the overs may be combined.

Abstract: The invention discloses a multi-stage suspension magnetizing roasting-magnetic separation system and method for refractory iron ore, which belongs to the field of mineral processing technology. This system comprises multistage suspension preheater, multistage suspension oxidizer, multistage suspension redactor, on-line grade analyzer, ore-like splitter, magnetic separator, dust remover, roots blower and other components and connection modes. The refractory iron ore treated by the present method can be produced to homogeneous magnetite or maghemite accurately, and through magnetic separation, on-line grade analyzer detection and ore-like splitter, the concentrate powder which reach the set grade can be obtained, and the unqualified ore powder enters the next stage of oxidation-reduction-magnetic separation-split treatment.

Abstract: There is provided system and a separation substrate device for use with an NLM separator in separating and/or detecting at least one target analyte in a sample, the substrate comprising a micromagnet array of a plurality of micromagnets, the micromagnet array comprising a first capture region, a second focussing region, and, a third detection region, the focussing region comprising a converging and/or diverging micromagnet array region. Also provided is a method for separating and detecting at least one target analyte in a sample.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems are provided for extracting particles from a ferrofluid. Such methods may comprise receiving a flow of ferrofluid comprising target particles and background particles and generating a first, focusing magnetic field to focus the target particles towards a capture region. The capture region may capture the target particles and a plurality of background particles. A second, defocusing magnetic field may be configured to remove background particles from the capture region. A detector may be used to detect the target particles bound to the target region.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electro-filter for separating a mixture of gas and oil drops including: at least one body including at least one oil/gas separation chamber, at least one emitter electrode, and at least one collector electrode made of an electrically-conductive plastic material. The manufacturing method includes at least the following steps: implementation of a first injection cycle having at least one step of injecting the collector electrode, implementation of an overmolding cycle having at least the following steps: displacement of the injected collector electrode into a second cavity of the same mold or into the cavity of another mold, overmolding at least the oil/gas separation chamber of the body at least on the collector electrode, with an electrically-insulating plastic material.