Abstract: Spheroidal catalyst support, supported catalyst, and method of preparing and using the catalyst for hydrodemetallation of metal-containing heavy oil feedstocks are disclosed. The catalyst supports comprise titania alumina having 5 wt % or less titania and have greater than 30% percent of their pore volume in pores having a diameter of between 200 and 500 ?. Catalysts prepared from the supports contain Group 6, 9 and 10 metals or metal compounds supported on the titania alumina supports. Catalysts in accordance with the invention exhibit improved catalytic activity and stability to remove metals from heavy feedstocks during a hydrotreating process. The catalysts also provide increased sulfur and MCR conversion during a hydrotreating process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a propylene direct oxidation reaction catalyst capable of preparing a propylene oxide from propylene and oxygen at a higher yield than catalysts prepared by conventional methods, by applying a specific transition metal oxide promoter in preparation of a catalyst containing silver, a transition metal oxide promoter and a carrier through a slurry process. The present invention provides a propylene direct oxidation reaction catalyst, which is a supported silver catalyst used for preparing a propylene oxide from the propylene direct oxidation reaction, the catalyst including a molybdenum oxide and a tungsten oxide as a catalyst promoter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for biological object degradation. The method may include: providing a first biological object; providing a catalyst that forms a mixture with the first biological object and includes a copper element; and obtaining a first liquid phase and a first solid phase by heating the mixture in an atmosphere including hydrogen. The first liquid phase may include a sugar. The present disclosure also provides a system and a catalyst for biological object degradation.

Abstract: A catalyst for converting carbon oxide into methanol, which is a metal oxide including 35˜65 parts by weight of Cu, 20˜50 parts by weight of Zn, 2˜10 parts by weight of Al, and 0.1˜5 parts by weight of Si, wherein the metal oxide further includes In, Ce, or a combination thereof, and the content of In and Ce are independently 0.05 wt %˜5 wt % based on the total weight of Cu, Zn, Al, and Si in the catalyst. A process of converting carbon oxide into methanol using the above catalyst is also provided.

Abstract: A short channel ordered mesoporous carbon loaded indium cobalt sulfide and indium nickel sulfide ternary composite photocatalyst, and a preparation method and application thereof. The short channel ordered mesoporous carbon loaded indium cobalt sulfide and indium nickel sulfide ternary composite photocatalyst is prepared by mixing pretreated short channel mesoporous carbon with cobalt salt, nickel salt, indium salt and reducing agent with a hydrothermal reaction. The short channel ordered mesoporous carbon is obtained by calcining a short channel ordered mesoporous silica and a carbon source under the protection of nitrogen, wherein the short channel ordered mesoporous silica is prepared by carrying out reactions of sol-gel-hydrothermal-calcination sequentially using a mixture of a surfactant, a hydrochloric acid solution, ammonium fluoride and tetraethyl orthosilicate.

Abstract: A highly active quaternary mixed transition metal oxide material has been developed. The material may be sulfided to generate metal sulfides which are used as a catalyst in a conversion process such as hydroprocessing. The hydroprocessing may include hydrodenitrification, hydrodesulfurization, hydrodemetallation, hydrodesilication, hydrodearomatization, hydroisomerization, hydrotreating, hydrofining, and hydrocracking.

Abstract: A unique crystalline transition metal molybdotungstate material has been developed. The material may be sulfided to generate metal sulfides which are used as a catalyst in a conversion process such as hydroprocessing. The hydroprocessing may include hydrodenitrification, hydrodesulfurization, hydrodemetallation, hydrodesilication, hydrodearomatization, hydroisomerization, hydrotreating, hydrofining, and hydrocracking.

Abstract: This application is in the field of technologies for desulfurization and demercaptanization of raw gaseous hydrocarbons (including natural gas, tail gas, technological gas, etc., including gaseous media). It can be used for simultaneous dehydration and desulfurization/demercaptanization of any kind of raw gaseous hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A highly active trimetallic mixed transition metal oxide material has been developed. The material may be sulfided to generate metal sulfides which are used as a catalyst in a conversion process such as hydroprocessing. The hydroprocessing may include hydrodenitrification, hydrodesulfurization, hydrodemetallation, hydrodesilication, hydrodearomatization, hydroisomerization, hydrotreating, hydrofining, and hydrocracking.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to olefin metathesis catalysts, to the preparation of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds, and the use of such compounds in the metathesis of olefins and in the synthesis of related olefin metathesis catalysts. The invention has utility in the fields of catalysis, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and in industrial applications such as oil and gas, fine chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Wire for weaving or knitting a catalyst gauze, said wire being characterized in that it is a stranded wire comprising an assembly of n intertwined filaments, n being an integer with 2?n?8, wherein each of said filaments comprises Pt or a Pt alloy constituted of at least 50% by 5 weight of Pt, said filaments being twisted together over their length so that each of the filaments is wound to at least one other filament.

Abstract: A process for preparing a silver-containing catalyst for the selective oxidation of ethylene to ethylene oxide including the steps of: (a) providing a multimodal support, (b) preparing an impregnation solution comprising a silver component, (c) impregnating, at least once, the multimodal support of step (a) with the silver-containing impregnation solution of step (b) to form an impregnated support; (d) subjecting the impregnated multimodal support from step (c) to a removal means, such as a centrifuge, at least once, for a time sufficient to remove impregnated silver impregnation solution from the multimodal support and to control the amount of silver in the pores of the multimodal support by selectively removing impregnated silver impregnation solution from a set of larger pores in the multimodal support; (e) roasting, at least once, the multimodal support after the step (d); (f) optionally, repeating the impregnation step (c), (g) optionally, repeating the centrifugation step (d), and (h) optionally, repeat

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for oxidative dehydrogenation and a method of preparing the same. More particularly, the present invention provides a catalyst for oxidative dehydrogenation allowing oxidative dehydrogenation reactivity to be secured while increasing a first pass yield, and a method of preparing the catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of a chromium-containing catalyst with a reduced amount of chromium-(VI)-oxide which process comprises the steps: a) preparing a solid particulate chromium-containing oxidic catalyst comprising Cr-(VI)-oxide, b) introducing the solid particulate catalyst into a reactor in which the catalyst particles are mixed using process gas and/or mechanical means, c) introducing a reducing agent for chromium-(VI) into the reactor, d) treating the solid particulate catalyst with the reducing agent in the reactor for a time, at a temperature and at a pressure, so that the chromium-(VI) content in the particulate catalyst is considerably reduced by the reducing agent, and e) discharging the solid particulate catalyst comprising a reduced chromium-(VI) content from the reactor. The disclosed process is simple and efficient and allows manufacture of chromium-containing oxidic catalysts with low content of Cr-(VI)-oxide on an industrial scale.

Abstract: An embodiment comprises a drug solution ejecting device having a pressure chamber including a discharge port on a first side, a supply port on a second side, and an inner wall of the pressure chamber between the first and second sides. An actuator is configured to change pressure to eject a solution from a nozzle via the discharge port. The inner wall of the pressure chamber includes at least a part that is silicon or silicon oxide. As detected by X-rat photoelectron spectroscopy, a surface of the part has a ratio of a total area of peaks of silicon in monovalent, divalent, and trivalent binding states to an area of a peak of silicon in a tetravalent binding state that is greater than a same such ratio of a surface of a silicon wafer having only an untreated natural oxide film formed thereon.

Abstract: Described herein is an antibacterial filtering system. The system includes at least one microstructure disk contained in a housing through which there is a fluid flow containing the cells to be eliminated. The microstructure disk includes a plurality of raised microstructures. The microstructures are positioned to form inlet channels and outlet channels for the fluid flow to pass through. The microstructures are coated with an antimicrobial material that is bonded to the microstructures. The antimicrobial material includes at least one quarternary ammonium salt (QAS) and/or at least one siliylated polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) quarternized salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for growing and screening of plant samples, comprising a specialized multiwell plate system well-suited for housing granular media, for use in in vivo screening methods of uninterrupted plant tissue growth.

Abstract: A method and system for subtractive patterning of a substrate, which is utilized in the making of paper-based microfluidic analytical devices (pPADs). By adhering the substrate on an impermeable backing material, the substrate is etched to yield high resolution features, which can be utilized to construct MPADS capable of flowing and testing extremely small sample volumes. This system and method can be modified for various substrates to construct features for two and three dimensional flow systems. A substrate assembly is formed by affixing a substrate layer (e.g. paper) to an impermeable layer (e.g. foil). Portions of the substrate layer are cut away using an etching device to form one or more subtractive patterns on the substrate assembly the define fluid flow regions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microfluidic device for creating within a cell assembly a cell-free area, comprising at least one cell chamber, wherein the at least one cell chamber comprises: —a fluid inlet for introducing fluid into the cell chamber, —a first area, —a second area, —at least one mechanical excluding means for excluding cells from the first area of the chamber and being operable between an excluding position and a releasing position optionally via an actuation line, wherein the second area of the cell chamber is outside of the operation range of the mechanical excluding means.

Abstract: Sub-micrometer bioparticles are separated by size in a microfluidic channel utilizing a ratchet migration mechanism. A structure within the microfluidic channel includes an array of micro-posts arranged in laterally shifted rows. Reservoirs are disposed at each end of the microfluidic channel. A biased AC potential is applied across the channel via electrodes immersed into fluid in each of the reservoirs to induce a non-uniform electric field through the microfluidic channel. The applied potential comprises a first waveform with a first frequency that induces electro-kinetic flow of sub-micrometer bioparticles in the microfluidic channel, and an intermittent superimposed second waveform with a higher frequency. The second waveform selectively induces a dielectrophoretic trapping force to selectively impart ratchet migration based on particle size for separating the sub-micrometer bioparticles by size in the microfluidic channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microfluidic device and a manufacturing method therefore and, more particularly, to a microfluidic device comprising: a first substrate layer; a second substrate layer formed on at least one surface of the first substrate layer; and a plurality of transducers formed on the surface of the first substrate layer and embedded in the second substrate layer, wherein the transducer comprises a conductive microfluidic channel. The present invention can provide an elastic wave substrate microfluidic device capable of controlling an elastic wave according to a property of a microparticle and capable of being manufactured without expensive equipment and complicated process procedures.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a digital microfluidic chip, a fabricating method and a control method thereof. The digital microfluidic chip includes: at least one substrate, a capillary channel, a plurality of first electrothermal components and a plurality of first switch elements. The capillary channel is disposed at at least one of the substrate; the plurality of first electrothermal components are disposed at the substrate and distributed to be spaced apart in an extending direction of the capillary channel; and each of the first switch elements is coupled with a current circuit with which the first electrothermal components are coupled, and receiving a control signal to control closure of a current circuit coupled with which the plurality of first electrothermal components are coupled.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to systems and methods for the formation and/or control of fluidic species, and articles produced by such systems and methods. In some cases, the invention involves unique fluid channels, systems, controls, and/or restrictions, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention allows fluidic streams (which can be continuous or discontinuous, i.e., droplets) to be formed and/or combined, at a variety of scales, including microfluidic scales. In one set of embodiments, a fluidic stream may be produced from a channel, where a cross-sectional dimension of the fluidic stream is smaller than that of the channel, for example, through the use of structural elements, other fluids, and/or applied external fields, etc. In some cases, a Taylor cone may be produced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sample collection kit (100) for collecting plant samples, in particular algae samples for biomedical applications, which sample collection kit comprises at least one sample container for holding plant samples, a plurality of sensors, by means of which sample data can be captured, a data-recording apparatus for recording the sample data, an arrangement of tools, which has collection tools designed for harvesting the plant samples and processing tools designed for processing the plant samples, an arrangement of devices, which has auxiliary devices that can be used in the collection, transport, and processing of the plant samples, a container apparatus (70), which is designed to hold the arrangement of tools and the arrangement of devices in isolation from the environment, and identification markings (80), which contain identification data and are applied to the at least one sample container (70) to the collection tools, and to the processing tools.

Abstract: Provided is a microscope-observation-sample preparation base material including: a base material body that includes: a flow path in which a medium solution is made to flow; a solution injection section that opens at one end of the flow path and into which the medium solution is injected; and a droplet supporting section that opens at the other end of the flow path and that supports a droplet of the medium solution injected from the solution injection section, in a hanging state, with a surface of the droplet being partially exposed, and an outside-air entry preventing member that prevents entry of outside air from the solution injection section into the droplet supporting section, in the flow path of the base material body.

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: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for analyzing nucleic acids and for conducting chemical and/or biological reactions.

Abstract: A feed distributor includes a rotatable chute mounted and suspended within a housing. Respective drive components for the rotatable chute are mounted within a working part zone defined by the housing. Such drive components are protected from dust and particulate contamination by a plurality of seal rings and/or an air feed assembly configured to create a positive pressure within the working part zone and a corresponding exhaust air flow at specific regions of the housing.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a refiner plate segment, mechanical refiners, and methods to manufacture a refiner plate segment having one or more water channels disposed in a variable substrate profile along the radial length of a refiner plate segment base and disposed between the refiner plate segment inlet and the primary refining section, wherein the variable substrate profile comprises an undulating curve configured to complement a second undulating curve on an opposing refiner plate, and wherein dimensions of the one or more water channels are sufficiently narrow to prevent wood chips from entering the water channels and sufficiently wide to provide a bypass path for the free water.

Abstract: A production line for recycling and processing waste materials of steel rolling, the production line including: an electromagnetic hoisting equipment; a conveying platform; a clamping-and-feeding device; a segmentation shear; a swing conveyor device; a pushing device; a rolling-type shearing machine; a chain-type conveyor track; a material guiding device; two shredding-type shearing machines; and a scrap collection device. The electromagnetic hoisting equipment is connected to the conveying platform, and is configured to hoist waste materials of steel rolling to the conveying platform; the conveying platform is connected to the clamping-and-feeding device, and is configured to convey the waste materials to the clamping-and-feeding device; the segmentation shear cooperates with the clamping-and-feeding device and is configured to segment the waste materials of steel rolling into steel plates; the pushing device is configured to push the steel plates to the rolling-type shearing machine.

Abstract: A sparger for injection of bubbles into a flotation system comprises a housing, a movable rod assembly, and a sensor system that comprises a sensor and a target that move relative to each other. One of the sensor and the target is located in the housing and the other is located on or attached to the movable rod assembly. The sensor for measuring motion, including position and vibration, relative to the target based on the movement of the movable rod assembly. The sensor system for determining operating parameters of the sparger based on the analysis of the measurement of the motion of the sensor relative to the target.

Abstract: A device for slurrying a suspension and a method for operating such a device are disclosed.

Abstract: A nozzle for fast inflation and deflation includes a flexible plastic body, an air tube, and a sealing plug. The flexible plastic body is connected to a bottom of the air tube, and the sealing plug is flexibly connected to an outer port of the air tube. A valve sheet is in the flexible plastic body. For air inflation or deflation, a gap as an air channel is formed between the valve sheet and the air tube for inflation or deflation without pressing the flexible plastic body. To store air, the air tube is bent downward until the flexible plastic body is deformed to cause the valve sheet to contact the inner port of the air tube so as to avoid air leakage. Then, the air tube is allowed to be slowly plugged by the sealing plug. The problem of internal air leaking out is thus fully solved.

Abstract: A shower head structure includes a main body, a face plate, and a switching device installed inside the main body for controlling an outflow of water from the face plate. The circumferential portion of the face plate is provided with a plurality of water outlet units. Each water outlet unit includes a plurality of jet orifices. The water flowing from the plurality of jet orifices forms a bunched spout. The bunched spout includes a plurality of fine spouts. The water won't spray about. Since the diameter of the jet orifice is small, the force of the fine spouts is stronger. The water-saving effect is good. The shower head can be used for low pressure environment.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a micro-current therapy beauty care shower head and a micro-current therapy. The micro-current therapy beauty care shower head includes a body, a lid, a mount and a power supply mechanism. The body has a conductive portion. The lid is connected to the cover and is provided with a water outlet portion. The mount is disposed between the lid and the cover. A first chamber is defined between the mount and the cover, and a second chamber is defined between the mount and the lid. A first through hole in communication with the water outlet is formed on the mount. The power supply mechanism is electrically coupled with the conductive portion of the body, and can generate a current, and introduce the current into water flow to be conducted to a human body through the water flow.

Abstract: A fire protection sprinkler includes a sprinkler frame and a deflector. The deflector is coupled to the sprinkler frame and distributes fluid discharged from an outlet of the sprinkler in a spray pattern centered about a sprinkler axis and defined by a fluid density in a first quadrant area 2.5 feet (ft.) below the sprinkler and perpendicular to the sprinkler axis, the first quadrant area having a first corner disposed along the sprinkler axis with a first edge extending in the direction of a fluid supply pipe, a second edge extending perpendicular to the first edge and intersecting the first edge at the sprinkler axis, the first quadrant area being defined by a grid of one square foot areas totaling an area of no more than 10 ft.×10 ft., the total fluid density being at least 15 gpm/sq. ft.

Abstract: An electrostatic spraying device includes: a high-voltage generation device for applying a voltage between a spray electrode and a reference electrode; and a controller that controls an output power of the high-voltage generation device based on operation environment information indicating at least one of (i) a surrounding environment of the device and (ii) an operation state of a power supply that supplies power to the device, independently of a current value and a voltage value at the spray electrode and the reference electrode.

Abstract: Plasmonically enhanced electric fields are used to deposit particles at selected locations through decomposition or electron transfer reactions with precursor molecules in gas or liquid phase. The location of the enhanced electric fields is controlled through a combination of plasmonic substrate structure shape, material, incident light wavelength and polarization. The particles are deposited at designated locations only, whereby no deposition occurs at locations lacking enhanced electric fields. Many reaction variables can be used to change the rate of particle deposition such as precursor molecules, exposure time, precursor concentration, and temperature making for a highly customizable reaction space.

Abstract: Cleaning apparatuses comprise an attachment for a standard shower head, faucet, spigot, or other water line implement, wherein the attachment comprises a valve for routing water through a tube into a sprayer having an amount of cleaner therein, wherein the water and cleaner mix to form a cleaning solution that sprays from the sprayer as a foam. The sprayer reduces the velocity of the cleaner mix by a combination of a fluid spreader and one or more screens, allowing the cleaning mix to spray onto a surface for cleaning the same. Preferred detergent compositions are further provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closable container of a mesh material having openings. When the container is closed, the openings are the only gaps in the container. The openings are no more than 150 microns in diameter.

Abstract: A scrubber filter assembly including: a shaft mounted in an interior passage of a housing and configured to reciprocally move within the housing; a water outlet coupling on a side of the shaft which extends through a slot in the housing wherein the outlet coupling moves reciprocally within the slot as the shaft moves reciprocally, an inlet at a distal end of the shaft and the inlet extends into a water passage within the collar, wherein the inlet includes an outer surface having a filter configured to allow water to enter the inlet and prevent debris entering the water passage; and an edge extending around the perimeter of the outer surface of the inlet, wherein the edge is fixed to the collar, and the edge is configured to scrape debris from the filter as the inlet moves reciprocally with the shaft.

Abstract: An adapter for connecting a cold-spray nozzle to a cold-spray machine includes a receiver having a first end and a second end and defining an internal space for receiving the cold-spray nozzle; an end cap engageable with the first end of the receiver for securing the cold-spray nozzle in the receiver and having an opening aligned with an outlet of the cold-spray nozzle; and a threaded connection at the second end of the receiver, the threaded connection being configured for connection to the cold-spray machine.

Abstract: An adapter to provide illumination at a grease gun nozzle and a method of attaching the adapter to a grease gun is presented. The adapter comprises a body having a threaded aperture, a non-threaded aperture, and a light source secured within the non-threaded aperture such that the distal end of a dispensing hose of a grease gun extends out of the adapter once the adapter is coupled to the dispensing hose. To attach the adapter to a dispensing hose of a grease gun, one must first unscrew the dispensing nozzle from the distal end of the dispensing hose. Next, the adapter is coupled to the distal end of the dispensing hose using the threaded aperture of the adapter. Finally the dispensing nozzle is screwed back on to the distal end of the dispensing hose that is extending out of the adapter.

Abstract: In a microvolume-liquid dispenser, there is performed an application operation for dispensing a microvolume liquid present in an amount measured in nanoliters or picoliters from a nozzle tip-end opening and applying the microvolume liquid to an application surface. When the application operation has not been performed over a time interval longer than a set time interval ta, a tip-end liquid surface of an application liquid in the nozzle tip-end opening is caused to vibrate at a high amplitude that includes the position of a liquid surface height from immediately before application in the case of application at equal time intervals. The subsequently performed application operation is performed at a point in time when the liquid surface height has returned to the liquid surface height. The operation for applying the microvolume application liquid can be precisely performed in the same manner as when application is performed at equal time intervals.

Abstract: A syringe can be used to store paint and then apply the paint to a defect on a painted surface. In embodiments, the syringe is filled at the time that the paint is first used, the syringe then being stored for later use. Embodiments of the present disclosure include using a paint applicator as disclosed herein by pushing the syringe plunger to expel paint at a wall defect such as a nail hole.

Abstract: The Phillips Smart Edge is a paint application tool with guide means, made of synthetic material and is used for painting in any standard rooms corner in edgeing and trimming. The cornered walls intersecting surface characterized in that the guide means in the form of a roller project outward and parallel (FIG. 2) Metal Bars as they lead downward. Preferably the applicating surface is triangleular as standard walls with the roller overhanging edges which converge toward each other. The paint is applied to surface rapidly and efficiently in use for the Phillips Smart Edge.

Abstract: An organofluorine coating on a major surface of a substrate, wherein the organofluorine coating has a surface composition of about 5 at % to about 15 at % oxygen and about 30 at % to about 50 at % fluorine.

Abstract: Systems and methods that provide or restore a coating to a component are provided. The systems and methods utilized an atomizing spray device. A gas and a slurry that comprises fluid and ceramic particles are supplied to the atomizing spray device. The slurry and gas are discharged from the spray device to form two-phase droplets. The fluid within the droplets evaporates to prevent the fluid from becoming part of the coating as the droplets traverse through the air and prior to impacting the surface of the component.

Abstract: A vibration generating device that can make a relatively heavy vibration member produce sufficient vibration. A vibration generating device has: a vibration member; multiple actuators that are connected to the vibration member; and a stationary element that supports the vibration member via the multiple actuators. Each of the multiple actuators comprises: a supporting body to which the vibration member is fixed; a movable element; a first elastic member that is connected to the supporting body and the movable element; and a magnetic drive circuit (a first magnetic drive circuit and a second magnetic drive circuit) that makes the movable element move linearly back and forth relative to the supporting body. The multiple actuators are supported by the stationary element via a second elastic member. The first elastic member and the second elastic member comprise a gelatinous silicone gel or the like.

Abstract: A linear actuator includes a movable element, a stationary element provided with a case in which the movable element is housed, and a magnetic drive mechanism that drives the movable element in a direction of an axis line. In the case, there is provided a sounding hole in a bottom plate part, at the other side in the direction of the axis line; the sounding hole being for discharging a pressure change in accordance with a vibration of the movable element in the direction of the axis line, as an audible level sound. Therefore, at a time when the movable element is vibrated in the direction of the axis line by the magnetic drive mechanism, the vibration is transferred to a user. Accordingly, information can be transferred by way of the vibration. Moreover, the information can also be transferred by way of the sound.