Abstract: A moisture-curable reactive hot-melt adhesive composition comprises: a urethane prepolymer having an isocyanate group, the urethane prepolymer being a reaction product of a polyol component comprising a polyester polyol, a polyether polyol and a polybutadiene polyol with an isocyanate component; and an antioxidant.

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

Abstract: A composite includes a polymer; and a phase-change composition including an unencapsulated first phase-change material, and an encapsulated second phase-change material.

Abstract: Provided is a thermally conductive elastomer composition excellent in thermal conductivity, insulation property, low hardness property, moldability, and the like. [Solving Means] The thermally conductive elastomer composition of the present invention including: a styrene-based elastomer in an amount of 100 parts by mass; a process oil in an amount of 800 to 1,000 parts by mass including a petroleum-based hydrocarbon; an aluminum hydroxide powder in an amount of 240 to 290 parts by mass; and an artificial graphite powder in a platelike form with an average particle size of 8 ?m to 30 ?m, or a natural graphite powder in a flake form or a vein form with an average particle size of 8 ?m to 30 ?m, in an amount of 270 to 400 parts by mass.

Abstract: A sintered material exhibiting the following chemical composition, as percentages by weight: iron oxide(s), expressed in the Fe2O3 form, ?85%, CaO: 0.1%-6%, SiO2: 0.1%-6%, 0.05% ?TiO2, 0?Al2O3, TiO2+Al2O3?3%, and constituents other than iron oxides, CaO, SiO2, TiO2 and Al2O3: ?5%. The CaO/SiO2 ratio by weight is between 0.2 and 7. The TiO2/CaO ratio by weight is between 0.2 and 1.5.

Abstract: Heavy fluids are made from calcium bromide and at least one hydrogen bond donor such as a low molecular weight polyol or an organic acid. The combination of a hydrogen bond donor and calcium bromide as a hydrogen bond acceptor in an appropriate molar ratio forms a higher density clear completion fluid at a low temperature not otherwise obtainable with heavy aqueous solutions of calcium bromide such as are used in oilfield wells. A method of making the fluid comprises mixing calcium bromide with the polyol(s) in the presence of water and then reducing the water content, thus forming a heavy fluid. A crystallization inhibitor such as nitrilitriacetamide or a particulate silicate is included in the formulation. When the heavy fluid “freezes,” its physical form is somewhat amorphous and pumpable rather than crystalline. The heavy fluid is useful as a drilling fluid as well as a completion fluid and for other purposes in oil recovery processes where extreme density is beneficial.

Abstract: Modified asphalt particles contain asphalt and a modifier. The modifier comprises poly-sulfur and free sulfur. The sulfur element accounts for 10-40 weight percent of the total amount of the modified asphalt particles, and the poly-sulfur accounts for 30-70 weight percent of the total amount of the sulfur element. The total particle size of the modified asphalt particle is smaller than or equal to 150 ?m. The modified asphalt particles have an excellent high temperature performance, and can be used for preparing drilling fluids. Water-in-oil based drilling fluid obtained from the modified asphalt particles has low plastic viscosity, high dynamic shear force, high dynamic plastic ratio, and high emulsion-breaking voltage, and improves the high temperature resistance and cutting carrying capability of a system.

Abstract: Bentonite (or other clay) water-based drilling fluids incorporating functionalized cellulose nanocrystals are disclosed. Cellulose nanocrystals are modified with tailored surface charges or tailored levels of salt-tolerant polymer grafting, and combined with bentonite (or other clay) nanoplatelets in an aqueous suspension. Thermal performance of drilling fluids can also be enhanced by surface grafting of thermally functional polymers onto cellulose nanocrystals.

Abstract: A mixture suitable for use in a drilling fluid includes an amount base fluid and recycled fuel oil in an amount sufficient to provide an emulsion stability of the drilling fluid of about 500 volts or greater.

Abstract: Compositions of crosslinked polymers and methods of using such compositions as viscosifiers and fluid-loss control additives in drilling and treatment fluids for subterranean applications are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include: (A) forming a treatment fluid comprising a divalent brine and a crosslinked polymer composition, wherein the crosslinked polymer composition includes: (i) at least one polymer that includes at least a first monomeric unit of one or more N-vinyl lactams; and (ii) a crosslinker selected from the group consisting of: divinyl ether, diallyl ether, vinyl or allyl ethers of polyglycols or polyols, divinylbenzene, 1,3-divinylimidazolidin-2-one, divinyltetrahydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, dienes, allyl amines, N-vinyl-3(E)-ethylidene pyrrolidone, ethylidene bis(N-vinylpyrrolidone), and any combination of any of the foregoing; and (B) introducing the fluid into a portion of a well bore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation.

Abstract: Discrete, individualized carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls can be used for nanotube-mediated controlled delivery of degradative molecules, such as oxidizers and enzymes, for oil-field drilling applications. A manufacturing process using minimal acid oxidation for carbon nanotubes may also be used which provides higher levels of oxidation compared to other known manufacturing processes.

Abstract: Treatment fluids comprising an aqueous base fluid and a gelling agent of selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, a hydroxypropyl starch phosphate derivative, and any combination thereof. The treatment fluids may be used to perform subterranean formation operations, such as fracturing operations and proppant particulate placement operations. The treatment fluids are self-breakable and provide viscosity for proppant particulate suspension without the use of breakers or crosslinkers.

Abstract: A proppant slurry for fracturing a subterranean formation is prepared by preparing a mixture comprising the proppant and a transfer fluid and transferring the proppant from the mixture to a base fluid, such as a liquefied gas or an acid. The proppant can be mixed with the transfer fluid to form a transfer slurry, the transfer slurry and the base fluid can be introduced into a proppant exchange device, and the proppant can be transferred from the transfer slurry to the base fluid to form the proppant slurry. The base fluid and the proppant slurry can be maintained in a closed system, out of contact with the surrounding environment, while the proppant can be added continuously to the base fluid. A proppant exchange device for use in the method is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a display panel and an encapsulating method thereof, the display panel includes: a first substrate; a second substrate; and an adhesive layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate; the adhesive layer is located in a peripheral region of the first substrate and the second substrate for sealing the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the adhesive layer is uniformly mixed with light emitting materials, so that light intensity of the light emitting materials at different positions in the adhesive layer is detected by a detecting device.

Abstract: Monodisperse carboxylate functionalized gold nanoparticles comprising a capping agent layer of pamoic acid and colloidal suspensions thereof are disclosed. These gold nanoparticles have an average particle size of greater than 15 nm or less than 8 nm and demonstrate significant fluorescent properties. In addition, a method for the size controlled preparation of these monodisperse carboxylate functionalized gold nanoparticles wherein pamoic acid acts as both a reducing and capping agent and wherein the size of the particles can be controlled by the pH of the process is disclosed. In addition, a method for the size controlled preparation of these monodisperse carboxylate functionalized gold nanoparticles utilizing seed mediated growth is disclosed.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a mechanoluminescence material including a first compound and a second compound, each of which contains a bi-pyridine or pyridine that includes an N-oxide group bound to an ns2 metal cation from the p block. The second compound of the material is obtained by grinding a compound that is identical to the first one.

Abstract: Processes for producing stable Mn4+ doped phosphors include dispersing a compound of formula I in a solution comprising a compound of formula II to form a dispersion; applying pressure to the dispersion at a temperature less than 200° C. to form a phosphor product; and contacting the phosphor product with a fluorine-containing oxidizing agent in gaseous form at an elevated temperature; wherein A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Hf, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; x is the absolute value of the charge of the [MFy] ion; and y is 5, 6 or 7.

Abstract: Provided are light-emitting nanoparticles that exhibit light emission stability and light resistance, and are less biologically toxic. The light-emitting nanoparticles contain a matrix material and a light-emitting substance included in the matrix material, wherein the matrix material contains a cationic element that is at least one member selected from the group consisting of Ti, Si, Ca, Al and Zr, and an anionic element that is at least one member selected from the group consisting of O and P; and the concentration of the light-emitting substance in the matrix material is set to a level that results in an average distance of 1.2 nm or more between pieces of the light-emitting substance.

Abstract: The invention provides a wavelength conversion member and a light emitting device which each has a reduced proportion of voids and transmits less source light without causing a decrease in light conversion efficiency offered by phosphor particles having a large particle size. A wavelength conversion member 100 is configured to convert light with a specific wavelength to light with other wavelength, and includes a substrate 110 including an inorganic material, and a phosphor layer 120 joined to the substrate 110 and including phosphor particles 122 that absorb light and emit converted light and a translucent ceramic 121 that binds the phosphor particles 122 to one another. The phosphor particles 122 include two kinds of particles each having a designated particle size distribution.

Abstract: Provided is a rare earth aluminate fluorescent material and a method of producing the same. The rare earth aluminate fluorescent material contains at least one rare earth element Ln selected from the group consisting of Y, La, Lu, Gd, and Tb; Ce; Al; and optionally at least one element M1 selected from Ga and Sc, wherein a total molar ratio of the rare earth element Ln and Ce is 3, a total molar ratio of Al and the element M1 is a product of 5 and a parameter k in a range of 0.95 or more and 1.05 or less, and a molar ratio of Ce is a product of a parameter n in a range of 0.003 or more and 0.017 or less and 3, and wherein a light emission peak wavelength ?p (nm) at an excitation wavelength of 450 nm and the parameter n satisfy ?p?1590n+531.

Abstract: Phosphors include a CaAlSiN3 family crystal phase, wherein the CaAlSiN3 family crystal phase comprises at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mn, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, and Yb.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sulfur-functional corrosion inhibitors that are adducts of a cyclic anhydride with 2-mercaptoethanol. Concentrates of the sulfur-functional corrosion inhibitors do not degrade to form H2S under standard storage conditions for a period of up to 5 years. Also disclosed herein are treated water sources and treated metal containments including one or more sulfur-functional corrosion inhibitors. The sulfur-functional corrosion inhibitors inhibit corrosion of metal containments contacted with one or more water sources, wherein the one or more water sources comprise one or more corrodents. The sulfur-functional corrosion inhibitors are as effective or more effective at inhibiting corrosion than conventional sulfur-based corrosion inhibitors when compared on a weight or a volume basis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are sulfur-functional tall oil compositions, referred to herein as S-TO compositions. The S-TO is a sulfur-functional tall oil fatty amide composition, or sulfur-functional tall oil phosphate ester composition. Also disclosed herein are S-TO concentrates, which are stable and do not degrade to form H2S under standard storage conditions for a period of 1 day to 5 years. Also disclosed herein are treated water sources and treated metal containments including one or more S-TO compositions. The S-TO compositions inhibit corrosion of a metal containments contacted with one or more water sources, wherein the one or more water sources comprise one or more corrodents. The S-TO compositions are as effective or more effective at inhibiting corrosion than conventional sulfur-based corrosion inhibitors when compared on a weight basis.

Abstract: Provided are an agent for decreasing the fluidity of a solid-liquid mixture (“agent”), and a method for decreasing the fluidity of a solid-liquid mixture within a short time while preventing an increase in the volume of the solid-liquid mixture, regardless of the chemical composition of the solid-liquid mixture. The agent is a granular material having a structure formed by entangled fibers. In one embodiment of the agent, the granular material has an average particle diameter of 300 ?m or less and a specific surface area of 0.25 to 100 m2/g inclusive as measured by a BET method. In another embodiment of the agent, the granular material has a porosity of 50% or more and a specific surface area of 0.25 to 100 m2/g inclusive. It is preferred that each of the fibers contains a hydrophilic polymer; the hydrophilic polymer is preferably cellulose, the solid-liquid mixture is preferably mud.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for nanoencapsulation which comprise the mesogenic medium as set forth in claim 1, one or more polymerizable compounds and one or more surfactants, to nanocapsules containing the mesogenic medium and to their use in electro-optical devices.

Abstract: Provided are a liquid crystal alignment film capable of being given anisotropy through photoalignment and stable to light, and a liquid crystal display device capable of keeping a high voltage holding ratio without degradation of display quality even when exposed to strong light for a long period of time. To provide these, used is a liquid crystal aligning agent for photoalignment which contains a polymer having a structural unit containing a photoreactive structure and in which the structural unit containing a photoreactive structure undergoes chemical reaction by heating.

Abstract: A method for recovering carbon fibers from composite waste includes coating a water-soluble catalyst powder on a surface of composite waste having carbon fibers and a resin matrix and pyrolyzing the resin matrix of the coated composite waste.

Abstract: A processing apparatus includes a microwave processing chamber. In addition, the processing apparatus includes a rigid, rotatable feed wheel rotatable about an axis of rotation such that a part of the feed wheel is located within the processing chamber. Further, the processing apparatus includes a feed device configured to deposit materials to be processed onto the feed wheel. Still further, the processing apparatus includes an output into which processed materials from the feed wheel can be deposited.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for hydrocracking a feedstream comprising hydrocarbons to obtain BTX in a gas phase hydrocracking reactor system which comprises (i) an upstream end and a downstream end, (ii) a plurality of successive reaction zones distributed along the reactor between the upstream end and the downstream end, wherein each of the reaction zones has a bed of a hydrocracking catalyst contained therein and (iii) a plurality of quench zones, the quench zones being distributed along the reactor and each being situated between successive reaction zones, wherein the process comprises: (a) injecting a first portion of a hydrogen gas into the upstream end and a first portion of a hydrocarbon gas into the upstream end and (b) injecting a second portion of the hydrogen gas into at least one of the quench zones and injecting a second portion of the hydrocarbon gas into at least one of the quench zones, wherein the molar ratio between hydrogen and hydrocarbons entering each of the reaction zones is 1:1

Abstract: A method is provided involving altering the viscosity of bio-derived paraffins to produce a paraffinic fluid, where the altering step includes chlorinating the bio-derived paraffins; the bio-derived paraffins include a hydrodeoxygenated product produced by hydrodeoxygenating a bio-based feed where the bio-based feed includes bio-derived fatty acids, fatty acid esters, or a combination thereof; the bio-derived paraffins include n-paraffins; and the n-paraffins have a biodegradability of at least 40% after about 23 days of exposure to microorganisms. Also provided are methods of protecting and/or cleaning a substance by applying the paraffinic fluid.

Abstract: A process for hydrodesulfurizing an olefinic naphtha feedstock while retaining a substantial amount of the olefins, which feedstock has a T95 boiling point below 250° C. boils and contains at least 50 ppmw of organically bound sulfur and from 5% to 60% olefins, said process including (a) selective diolefin hydrogenation, under reaction conditions to convert at least 50% or 90% of the diolefins to paraffins or mono-olefins providing a pre-treated feedstock, (b) hydrodesulfurizing the pre-treated feedstock in a sulfur removal stage in the presence of hydrogen and a hydrodesulfurization catalyst, at hydrodesulfurization reaction conditions to convert at least 50% of the organically bound sulfur to hydrogen sulfide and to produce a desulfurized product stream containing from 0 ppmw to 50 ppmw organically bound sulfur, with the associated benefit of such a process providing a lower octane loss, compared to a process with a lower gas to oil ratio.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention improve the performance, safety, and efficiency of the gasification process. Embodiments of the invention improve downdraft gasification by improving upon the systems and methods for fuel preparation and by addressing gasifier bridging and channeling. Unique parts of the system include a unique hearth and grate design, a programmable logic controller and interface for managing the gasification process, an improved filtration system, a unique system for eliminating mist, a unique system for cooling gas, a unique combined flare, an integrated auger system, and a new system and method for sampling gas.

Abstract: A dimethyl ether blended fuel having a fuel composition including dimethyl ether (DME), glycerol, and a co-solvent, wherein the fuel composition achieving a kinematic viscosity of at least 0.2 centistokes (cSt).

Abstract: Marine fuel oil compositions are provided that exhibit unexpectedly high cetane numbers after addition of a cetane improver. Methods of making such compositions are also provided. The unexpected nature of the marine fuel oil compositions is based in part on the ability to achieve a substantial improvement in estimated cetane number by addition of a cetane improver to a hydrocarbonaceous composition with a natural estimated cetane number of less than 35. These unexpectedly high increases in estimated cetane number for fuels or fuel blending components with low natural estimated cetane numbers can allow for production of fuel compositions with desirable combustion characteristics while also maintaining a higher level of aromatic compounds and/or reducing or minimizing the amount of distillate boiling range components in the fuel or fuel blending component.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of producing calcined coke from bio-oil from a biomass feedstock. Also disclosed are calcined cokes produced by such methods.

Abstract: A fire starting implement in where the fuel source is an unadulterated piece Red Western Cedar Bark is impregnated with a secondary fuel source that acts as an accelerant. The combination of Red Western Cedar with Paraffin wax or other wax based accelerant creates a fire starter that is easily manipulated by hand or by tool. The final product can be split into smaller pieces or be pulled apart and shredded into finer strands. The fire starting implement created from this combination creates a highly weather resistant and versatile fire starter.

Abstract: A method for improving wear control of a steel surface lubricated with a lubricating oil through the generation of thick tribofilms. The method includes: (i) using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil, the formulated oil having a composition comprising at least one lubricating oil base stock as a major component; and at least one lubricating oil additive, as a minor component; and (ii) forming a tribofilm on the steel surface. In time-step tribofilm formation measurements of the lubricating oil by a mini-traction machine (MTM) at constant slide-to-roll ratio (SRR), the saturation traction coefficient (fs), which correlates to tribofilm thickness on the steel surface, is greater than about 0.11. In the method of this disclosure, elongation of timing chain due to wear of chain link pins is less than about 0.07%, as determined by Ford Chain Wear (FCW) test conducted in accordance with ILSAC GF-6 specification. The lubricating oils are useful in internal combustion engines.

Abstract: A method for improving wear control, while maintaining or improving deposit control and cleanliness, in an engine or other mechanical component lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and specific combinations of low soap detergents, dispersants, and/or mixtures thereof, as a minor component. The low soap detergents include alkaline earth metal salicylates, alkaline earth metal sulfonates, or mixtures thereof, all having the same or different total base number (TBN). The total amount of soap delivered by the low soap detergent is less than 0.60 weight percent of the lubricating oil. The dispersants include borated and/or non-borated polyisobutylene succinimide (PIMA) having a basic nitrogen content of 1% or greater. The lubricating oils are useful in internal combustion engines.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a lubricating oil composition comprising an antioxidant polymer (e.g., oligomer) composition comprising repeat units of diphenylamine monomers of formula I wherein R is H, C1-C18 alkyl, C2-C18 alkenyl, C2-C18 alkynyl, —C(O)C1-C18 alkyl, —C(O)aryl and R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently H or a linear or branched C1-C18 alkyl, C1-C18 alkoxy, C1-C18 alkylamino, C1-C18 dialkylamino, C1-C18 alkylthio, C2-C18 alkenyl, C2-C18 alkynyl or C7-C21 aralkyl and wherein the number average molecular weight (Mn) of the polymer composition is from about 350 g/mol to about 5000 g/mol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating composition for the piston of an internal combustion engine. The composition comprises 10-30 wt. % of phenolic resin, 10-30 wt. % of epoxy resin, 10-30 wt. % of at least one solid lubricant selected from the group consisting of graphite, MoS2, WS2 and BN, and 5-30 wt. % of Fe2O3 particles.

Abstract: A method for improving wear control of a steel surface lubricated with a lubricating oil through the generation of fast-forming tribofilms. The method includes: (i) using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil, the formulated oil having a composition comprising at least one lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one detergent, as a minor component; and (ii) forming a tribofilm on the steel surface. The time for the tribofilm to reach 95% of its saturation coverage (t95,sat) on the steel surface is less than about 50 minutes, as determined by a high frequency reciprocating rig (HFRR) in accordance with a modified version of ASTM D6079. A lubricating oil including an ester base stock, an alkylated naphthalene base stock, or mixtures thereof, as a major component; and at least one detergent including an alkaline earth metal salicylate, an alkaline earth metal sulfonate, or mixtures thereof, as a minor component.

Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigerating machine oil comprising: a lubricating base oil; and 40 mass % or less of a polymer, based on a total amount of the refrigerating machine oil, the polymer having a structural unit represented by the following formula (I) and a weight average molecular weight of from 500 to 100000. [In formula (I), Ra, Rb and Rc each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group, and Rd represents an oxygen-containing organic group or a C1-18 hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: An antioxidant package composition including a combination of: (i) at least one aromatic amine, and (ii) at least one polyether sulphide; a lubricant composition including: (a) the above antioxidant package and (b) at least one base oil; a process for preparing the antioxidant package; and a process for preparing the lubricant composition.

Abstract: There are provided odorless shea based esters as an ingredient composition comprising: a) 81-97 wt % of at least one short chain alcohol alkyl ester, at least partially from a natural source, b) 3-19 wt % of triterpene esters where at least one is a cinnamic triterpene ester, and c) 1100 ppm or less of at least one short chain alcohol cinnamic ester. There is further provided a method of manufacturing the composition comprising a deodorization step. An advantage is that an odourless or an almost odourless composition can be provided.

Abstract: A water based adhesive removal composition which is effective and non-residual on magnesium and alloys comprises an alkali, a main solvent, a volatilization inhibitor, a cosolvent, a corrosion inhibitor, a penetrant, a thickening agent, a surface active agent, and water. The water based adhesive removal composition is water-based formula, the water-based formula is not easy to volatilize and is not flammable. When being used to remove adhesive attached on the magnesium alloy component, there is no risk of magnesium ignition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides having hexosaminidase activity, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising polypeptide variants and methods of cleaning and/or treatment of surfaces using such compositions, and fabric treatment compositions comprising polypeptide variants. The compositions may comprise surfactants: anionic, nonionic and/or cationic surfactants.

Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising polypeptide variants and methods of cleaning and/or treatment of surfaces using such compositions, and fabric treatment compositions comprising polypeptide variants. The compositions may comprise surfactants: anionic, nonionic and/or cationic.

Abstract: A single chemical composition comprising to clean and/or lubricate fluid encompassing systems and systems' components comprising of fluid conduit(s), and/or fluid reservoir(s), and/or valve(s), and/or device(s). Fluid encompassing systems that dispense a fluid or fluids for in vitro and/or in vivo procedures and/or for consumption must be cleaned. A fluid encompassing system and this system's encompassing fluid are both susceptible to contamination This invention's chemical composition performed routinely cleans the contamination of this system, which also helps maintain the chemical and physical properties for this system's encompassing fluid. This chemical composition also lubricates the surfaces of this system's components. Lubricating this system's components such as valves helps enhance the functioning of said system. This chemical composition also improves this system's fluid flow and helps eliminate odor and foul tasting contaminates from this system.

Abstract: Provided is a cleaning solvent composition that comprises a cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene solvent and an additive, wherein the additive contains at least one type of compound selected from the group consisting of nitroalkanes and epoxides.