Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making a cured sealant. The methods include depositing an uncured sealant composition on a substrate and exposing the uncured sealant composition to actinic radiation to provide a cured sealant. The uncured sealant composition includes a thiol-terminated polythioether, a polyene comprising a polyvinyl ether and/or a polyallyl compound, and a hydroxy-functional vinyl ether. Related sealant compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surface-modified colloidal ceria abrasive particles, a preparation method therefor, and a polishing slurry composition containing the same. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the surface-modified colloidal ceria abrasive particles comprise: colloidal ceria abrasive particles; and cerium atoms and hydroxyl groups (—OH) formed on the surface of the colloidal ceria abrasive particles.

Abstract: Provided is a method for transferring a refrigerant composition containing three components (difluoromethane, pentafluoroethane, and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane) such that the compositional change of the liquid phase due to the phase transition that occurs in the supply source when transferring the refrigerant composition falls within a tolerance range. The method for transferring a refrigerant composition containing difluoromethane, pentafluoroethane, and 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane includes transferring a refrigerant composition from a liquid phase in a supply source to a supply destination, wherein the liquid phase of the refrigerant composition in the supply source before the transfer contains 32.5 to 33.5 wt % of difluoromethane, 14.3 to 16.0 wt % of pentafluoroethane, and 50.5 to 53.2 wt % of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for producing heating in a high temperature heat pump having a heat exchanger. The method comprises extracting heat from a working fluid, thereby producing a cooled working fluid wherein said working fluid comprises at least one alkyl perfluoroalkene ether. Also disclosed is a method of raising the maximum feasible condenser operating temperature in a high temperature heat pump apparatus. The method comprises charging the high temperature heat pump with a working fluid comprising at least one alkyl perfluoroalkene ether. Also disclosed is a high temperature heat pump apparatus. The apparatus contains a working fluid comprising at least one alkyl perfluoroalkene ether. Also disclosed is a composition comprising at least one alkyl perfluoroalkene ether, and specialized additives or lubricants for use in a high temperature heat pump.

Abstract: Thermally conductive cementitious compositions for use in flooring installations that are applied over a heat radiating flooring system to increase the thermal conductance of the flooring system and increase the rate of heating the flooring system. The thermally conductive cementitious compositions include a cementitious composition, amorphous flake graphite carbon, and an aqueous solution suitable for use as a thermally conductive mortar, grout or adhesive for flooring installations. The thermally conductive cementitious compositions also include a cementitious composition, mesh fine aluminum oxide, mesh coarse aluminum oxide, and an aqueous solution that provides a thermally conductive mortar, grout or adhesive for use in flooring installations.

Abstract: A method of performing an oilfield treatment that includes delivering to an oilfield fluid a host-guest complex, wherein the host-guest complex is formed from a solution of host molecule mixed with a guest molecule having opposing solubility from the host molecule; wherein the host molecule is present in the solution in an amount of at least 2×10?6 M.

Abstract: An oil-based drilling fluid with jojoba oil as a main component. Jojoba oil is non-toxic and biodegradable. This environmentally-friendly oil-based drilling fluid also comprises water, a viscosifier, an emulsifier, and an absence of diesel and/or mineral oil.

Abstract: An oil-based drilling fluid with jojoba oil as a main component. Jojoba oil is non-toxic and biodegradable. This environmentally-friendly oil-based drilling fluid also comprises water, a viscosifier, an emulsifier, and an absence of diesel and/or mineral oil.

Abstract: A method of providing a resin based sealant to a flow line leading to a well includes determining a quantity of resin to perform a sealing operation in the well, determining a ratio of resin to a hardener to provide a hardened sealing material with desired properties establishing a flow of the resin having a resin flow rate, and, continuously mixing the resin and hardener and delivering the combined flow of resin and hardener after mixing to an injection line leading to the well while continuing to combine a further flow of the resin at the resin flow rate and a further flow of hardener at the hardener flow rate to form an additional combined flow.

Abstract: Treatment fluids containing salts, surfactants, mutual solvents and fibers may be used to remove wellbore filter cakes that have been deposited by drilling fluids. The drilling fluids may be water-base, oil-base, synthetic-base or emulsions. The fibers may be selected from polylactic acid, celluloses, polyesters, polyvinyl alcohols and polyethylene terephthalates. A combination of straight and crimped fibers is present in the treatment fluid.

Abstract: A method of breaking the viscosity of a treatment fluid comprises: adding hydrophobic nanoparticles to a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a viscoelastic surfactant gelling agent, the hydrophobic nanoparticles comprising metallic nanoparticles that are surface modified with C6-30 aliphatic groups, wherein the hydrophobic nanoparticles are added in an amount effective to decrease the viscosity of the treatment fluid as compared to a treatment fluid absent the hydrophobic nanoparticles.

Abstract: Emulsions, treatment fluids and methods for treating subterranean formations are provided, wherein the emulsions comprise water, a water-immiscible liquid, one or more polymers, and an inverting surfactant composition comprising one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated amine compounds, ethoxylated fatty acid compounds, and alkyl polyethyleneglycol ether carboxylic acid compounds, alkyl polyglycol ether carboxylic acid compounds, and salts or esters thereof. The emulsions are particularly suitable for use in brine.

Abstract: Complexation of metal ions using chelating agents within a subterranean formation can often be desirable, such as to temper the formation of metal-containing precipitates. However, many chelating agents are produced commercially in an alkali metal salt form that may not be entirely suitable for use downhole, particularly in subterranean formations containing a siliceous material. The working pH range of some types of chelating agents may also be limiting. Treatment fluids comprising an aqueous carrier fluid having an acidic pH, a sulfonated iminodialkanoic acid, and ammonium ions may at least partially address downhole precipitation issues, while providing further advantages as well. Methods for forming sulfonated iminodialkanoic acids can comprise reacting an iminodialkylnitrile with a sultone under acidic conditions to form a fluid comprising a sulfonated iminodialkanoic acid and ammonium ions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for manufacturing a proppant for a particular stimulation fluid, or for manufacturing a stimulation fluid for a particular proppant. The present invention also concerns a proppant for hydrocarbon stimulation, wherein the proppant comprises a plurality of amorphous spherical glass particles which have not undergone any further chemical or thermal treatment, a method of preparing the proppant, and uses of the proppant in hydrocarbon stimulation.

Abstract: Provided is a photochromic lens in which a transmittance at 23° C. after irradiation using a xenon lamp at an illuminance of 50,000 lux for 15 minutes satisfies the following conditions. (1) A transmittance at 550 nm is 25% or less. (2) A transmittance a at 550 nm is larger than a minimum transmittance b between 575 nm and 600 nm, and a difference between the transmittance a and the transmittance b is 5% or more. (3) There are one or more points of inflection in a transmittance curve from 550 nm to 600 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixture comprising a semiconductor nanocrystal, optical medium, optical device and to fabrication thereof, the present invention further relates to use of mixture and to use of optical medium in an optical device.

Abstract: A cadmium free quantum dot not including cadmium and including: a semiconductor nanocrystal core comprising indium and phosphorous, a first semiconductor nanocrystal shell disposed on the semiconductor nanocrystal core and comprising zinc and selenium, and a second semiconductor nanocrystal shell disposed on the first semiconductor nanocrystal shell and comprising zinc and sulfur, a composition and composite including the same, and an electronic device.

Abstract: A cadmium free quantum dot including a semiconductor nanocrystal core and a semiconductor nanocrystal shell disposed on the core, wherein the quantum dot does not include cadmium and includes indium and zinc, the quantum dot has a maximum photoluminescence peak in a red light wavelength region, a full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the maximum photoluminescence peak is less than or equal to about 40 nanometers (nm), an ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) absorption spectrum of the quantum dot includes a valley between about 450 nm to a center wavelength of a first absorption peak, and a valley depth (VD) defined by the following equation is greater than or equal to about 0.2, a quantum dot polymer composite including the same, and a display device including the quantum dot-polymer composite: (Absfirst?Absvalley)/Absfirst=VD.

Abstract: A quantum dot includes a core including a first semiconductor nanocrystal and a multi-layered shell disposed on the core and including at least two layers, a production method thereof, and an electronic device including the same. The quantum dot does not include cadmium; the first semiconductor nanocrystal includes a Group III-V compound, the multi-layered shell includes a first layer surrounding at least a portion of a surface of the core, the first layer including a second semiconductor nanocrystal, the second semiconductor nanocrystal including a Group II-V compound, and a second layer disposed on the first layer, the second layer including a third semiconductor nanocrystal, the third semiconductor nanocrystal comprising a composition different from that of the second semiconductor nanocrystal.

Abstract: A light source unit includes a light source section and a fluorescent structure. The fluorescent structure includes a fluorescent part where light from the light source section enters. The fluorescent part includes a transparent grain in addition to a plurality of phosphors.

Abstract: Disclosed here is a method for making a monolithic rare earth oxide (REO) aerogel, comprising: preparing a reaction mixture comprising at least one rare earth metal nitrate, at least one epoxide, at least one base catalyst, and at least one organic solvent; curing the mixture to produce a wet gel; drying the wet gel to produce a dry gel; and thermally annealing the dry gel to produce the monolithic REO aerogel. Also disclosed is an REO aerogel comprising a network of REO nanostructures, wherein the REO aerogel is a monolith having at least one lateral dimension of at least 1 cm, wherein the REO aerogel has a density of about 40-500 mg/cm3 and/or a BET surface area of at least about 20 m2/g, and wherein the REO aerogel is substantially free of oxychloride.

Abstract: Disclosed are a quantum dot population including a plurality of cadmium free quantum dots, a quantum dot polymer composite including the same, and a display device including the same. The plurality of cadmium free quantum dots includes: a semiconductor nanocrystal core comprising indium and phosphorous, a first semiconductor nanocrystal shell disposed on the semiconductor nanocrystal core and comprising zinc and selenium, and a second semiconductor nanocrystal shell disposed on the first semiconductor nanocrystal shell and comprising zinc and sulfur, wherein an average particle size of the plurality of cadmium free quantum dots is greater than or equal to about 5.5 nm, a standard deviation of particle sizes of the plurality of cadmium free quantum dots is less than or equal to about 20% of the average particle size, and an average solidity of the plurality of cadmium free quantum dots is greater than or equal to about 0.85.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photosensitive composition, and a color conversion medium. The present invention further relates to a use of the photosensitive composition in a color conversion medium fabrication process, and to a use of the color conversion medium in an optical device. The invention furthermore relates to an optical device and method for preparing the color conversion medium and the optical device.

Abstract: A flame retardant lysine-based derivative, a process for forming a flame retardant lysine-based derivative, and an article of manufacture comprising a flame retardant lysine-based derivative are disclosed. The flame retardant lysine-derived molecule can be synthesized from a bio-based source, and can have at least one phosphoryl or phosphonyl moiety. A flame retardant proline-based derivative, a process for forming a flame retardant proline-based derivative, and an article of manufacture comprising a flame retardant proline-based derivative are also disclosed. The flame retardant proline-derived molecule can be synthesized from a bio-based source and can have at least one phosphoryl or phosphonyl moiety.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the discovery of a reactive catalytic fast pyrolysis (RCFP) process utilizing hydrogen at low pressures.

Abstract: This invention relates to a power recovery process in waste steam/CO2 reformers in which a waste stream can be made to release energy without having to burn the waste or the syngas. This invention in some embodiments does not make use of fuel cells as a component but makes use of exothermic chemical reactors using syngas to produce heat, such as Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. It also relates to control or elimination of the emissions of greenhouse gases in the power recovery process of this invention with the goal of producing energy in the future carbonless world economy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of diesel range hydrocarbons wherein a feed is hydrotreated in a hydrotreating step and isomerised in an isomerisation step, and a feed comprising fresh feed containing more than 5 wt % of free fatty acids and at least one diluting agent is hydrotreated at a reaction temperature of 200-400° C., in a hydrotreating reactor in the presence of catalyst, and the ratio of the diluting agent/fresh feed is 5-30:1.

Abstract: Methods are provided for enhancing oxidative molecular weight reduction in a hydrocarbon-containing material. For example, some methods include (a) providing a first hydrocarbon-containing material comprising a first hydrocarbon, said first hydrocarbon-containing material having been exposed to irradiation from a beam of particles, the beam of particles imparting one or more functional groups to said first hydrocarbon containing material; and (b) oxidizing the first hydrocarbon-containing material with one or more oxidants in the presence of one or more compounds comprising one or more naturally-occurring, non-radioactive group 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 or 11 elements, the one or more elements participating in a Fenton-type reaction while oxidizing, to produce a second hydrocarbon-containing material comprising a second hydrocarbon, the second hydrocarbon having a molecular weight lower than that of the first hydrocarbon, the functional groups enhancing the effectiveness of the oxidizing reaction.

Abstract: A method for determining asphaltene stability in a hydrocarbon-containing material having solvated asphaltenes therein is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, it involves the steps of: (a) precipitating an amount of the asphaltenes from a liquid sample of the hydrocarbon-containing material with an alkane mobile phase solvent in a column; (b) dissolving a first amount and a second amount of the precipitated asphaltenes by changing the alkane mobile phase solvent to a final mobile phase solvent having a solubility parameter that is higher than the alkane mobile phase solvent; (c) monitoring the concentration of eluted fractions from the column; (d) creating a solubility profile of the dissolved asphaltenes in the hydrocarbon-containing material; and (e) determining one or more asphaltene stability parameters of the hydrocarbon-containing material.

Abstract: Improved separation of oil and water as well as suspended solids from the emulsion layer formed in a petroleum desalter is achieved by injection of demulsifier into the desalter vessel to achieve a higher localized concentration of demulsifier in the emulsion layer so as to promote improved oil/water separation from the emulsion layer. The demulsifier may be injected into the water layer or the oil layer in the region of the emulsion layer or directly into the stabilized emulsion layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a rag layer in a gas oil separation plant. The method includes withdrawing the rag layer from a vessel proximate an oil water interface; conveying the rag layer to a separation device, the separation device operable to effect electrostatic coalescence on the rag layer to separate oil and water; and recycling separated oil from the separation device back to the gas oil separation plant process.

Abstract: A method for upgrading a petroleum feedstock using a supercritical water petroleum upgrading system includes introducing the petroleum feedstock, water and an auxiliary feedstock. The method includes operating the system to combine the petroleum feedstock and the water to form a mixed petroleum feedstock and introducing separately and simultaneously into a lower portion of an upflowing supercritical water reactor. The auxiliary feedstock is introduced such that a portion of a fluid contained within the upflowing reactor located proximate to the bottom does not lack fluid momentum. An embodiment of the method includes operating the supercritical water petroleum upgrading system such that the upflowing reactor product fluid is introduced into an upper portion of a downflowing supercritical water reactor. The supercritical water petroleum upgrading system includes the upflowing supercritical water reactor and optionally a downflowing supercritical water reactor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for hydro-processing of hydrocarbons to maximize the yield of light distillates. The process comprises hydrocracking hydrocarbons and separating to respective products based on the boiling points. The heavier vacuum residue is further hydrocracked to light distillates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conversion of hydrocarbons. A hydrocarbon feed is hydroprocessed wherein it is hydrocracked in the presence of a catalyst to obtain different hydrocarbon products, which can be suitably processed further to obtain valuable hydrocarbon products.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods that are useful in removing, lowering the amount of, or otherwise controlling hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans. The compositions and methods can be used in any industry where hydrogen sulfide poses problems, such as when dealing with crude oil based, natural gas based, and/or coal based products. The present disclosure provides compositions and methods that can reduce the amount of or eliminate hydrogen sulfide in a variety of mediums.

Abstract: A system for and method of, processing post-consumer and post-industrial waste streams, producing active ingredients for waste stream processing, processing aqueous waste streams, preparing and collecting a multi-purpose chemical precursor, removing phosphates, nitrates, heavy metals, and other contaminants from aqueous waste streams, collecting and processing a post-consumer and post-industrial product from aqueous waste streams, administering and positioning assets and processes associated with waste stream processing, and scheduling operations for sub-systems of the system.

Abstract: Provided is an internal combustion engine lubricating oil composition which comprises a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; one or more oil soluble or oil dispersible organic acid anhydrides, said anhydride comprising at least one hydrocarbyl or hydrocarbylene moiety having from about 10 to about 400 carbon atoms; and an oil soluble or oil dispersible secondary hydrocarbylamine compound, a tertiary hydrocarbylamine compound, or combinations thereof. Also provided is a method for maintaining and/or increasing fresh oil TBN of a lubricating oil composition while at the same time improving seal performance in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A viscosity index improver comprising a copolymer having a unit (a) derived from a maleimide monomer and a unit (b) derived from a macromonomer, wherein viscosity measured by the following method is 8000 mPa·s or less. Viscosity measurement method: A solution composed of 78 mass % of a Group III base oil (viscosity index: 122, kinematic viscosity at 40° C.: 19.6 mm2/s) on the American Petroleum Institute (API) classification and 22 mass % of the copolymer is measured with a viscometer (TVB-10 manufactured by Toki Sangyo Co., Ltd., rotor: SPINDLE No. M3, rotation speed: 6 rpm) at 25° C.

Abstract: A process and a plant are specified, with which free fatty acids can be obtained in a simple manner by hydrolysis of fatty acid alkyl esters, especially fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), or alternatively of fatty acid triglycerides present in oils and fats of vegetable and animal origin. According to the invention, a portion of the free fatty acids already produced is recycled back into the reaction mixture, which results in self-acceleration of the hydrolysis reaction.

Abstract: A washing or cleaning agent that has MOFs (metal organic frameworks) in order to reduce offensive odor, a method for reducing malodors, and the use of MOFs to reduce malodors.

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

Abstract: Disclosed is an exterior chemical cleaning composition for a vehicle. The chemical cleaning composition may be capable of functioning as a universal cleaning solvent includes 2% hydrogen peroxide by volume, predetermined quantities of acetone water, propylene carbonate, dimethyl glutamate, dimethyl adipate, glycerin, panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, desired amount of distilled water, 1% by volume of acetate fragrance, 5 benzophenone-1, benzoate, yellow 11 and remaining water content. The chemical cleaning composition may be utilized for forming an effective solvent for cleaning a variety of surfaces including car body, kitchen hood, and other surfaces subjected to deposition of all kinds of stain, dirt, oil, marks, droppings and other coatings. The chemical cleaning composition may be used as an effective, simple and quick means for cleaning a vehicle body without affecting the underlying paint coating on the vehicle body.

Abstract: Solvents useful for removing, among other things, photoresists and poly(amic acid)/polyimide from display/semiconductor substrates or electronic processing equipment, consist essentially of: (A) a first component consisting of a sulfoxide, e.g., DMSO; (B) a second component consisting of a glycol ether, e.g., ethylene glycol monobutyl ether; and (C) a third component consisting of at least one of N-formyl morpholine, N,N-dimethyl propionamide, 3-methoxy-N,N-dimethyl propanamide, triethyl phosphate, N,N-dimethyl acetamide; N,N-diethyl acetamide, N,N-diethyl propionamide, N-methyl acetamide, N-methyl propionamide, N-ethyl acetamide, and N-ethyl propionamide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-purpose cleaning solution, wherein the solution comprises vinegar, ammonia, alcohol, and a surfactant. Ammonium acetate forms in the chemical reaction. The multi-purpose cleaning concentrate can be diluted with water.

Abstract: A method for treating a substrate comprising the steps of: (i) rotating a composition comprising a liquid medium, the substrate and solid particles having a particle size of from 1 to 100 mm; (ii) separating at least some of the solid particles from the substrate; and (iii) rinsing the substrate; wherein: steps ii. and iii. are each performed at least twice and the first time steps ii and iii are conducted the sequence of steps is either i, ii, iii, ii or i, iii, ii, iii; and/or during the separation step ii. the composition is rotated for a first time period at a centripetal G force of <1 G and for a second time period at a centripetal force of >1 G and at least one of the first and second time periods is no longer than 60 seconds.

Abstract: A container system including a closeable container with at least one pouch in an interior space of the container, where the pouch includes a water-soluble film including a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) resin blend, and a perfume and organic solvent containing composition at least partially enclosed in a compartment by the water-soluble film.

Abstract: A method for producing a fermented beverage, characterized in that the method includes adding a hop processed product to a raw material liquid from the tightly closed vessel, the hop processed product being prepared by treating a hop-containing water under conditions of a temperature of 100° C. or higher and 130° C. or lower, and preferably 105° C. or higher and 125° C. or lower, and a pressure of 0.01 MPa or more and 0.36 MPa or less in a tightly closed vessel; and adding an yeast to allow fermentation. According to the present invention, the bitterness ingredients and the aroma ingredients can be more conveniently extracted from the hops, so that a new taste can be provided as a luxury product.

Abstract: A method of recovering oil, which includes (a) converting a starch-containing material into dextrins with an alpha-amylase; (b) saccharifying the dextrins using a carbohydrate source generating enzyme to form a sugar; (c) fermenting the sugar in a fermentation medium into a fermentation product using a fermenting organism, wherein the fermentation medium comprises a xylanase and a pectinase; (d) distilling the fermentation product to form a whole stillage; (e) separating the whole stillage into thin stillage and wet cake; and (f) recovering the oil from the thin stillage.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to bioreactor bag assemblies that can minimize the amount of additional connections/adaptations made to the bioreactor bag before the bioreactor bag can be used for cell cultivation, thereby reducing the risk of contamination. The bioreactor bag assemblies disclosed herein can include a pre-assembled waste bag connection and pre-assembled tubing arrangements so that the cell media and/or the cell source can be immediately welded to the pre-assembled tubing arrangements.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present invention relate to the control and manipulation of fluidic species, for example, in microfluidic systems. In one set of embodiments, droplets may be sorted using surface acoustic waves. The droplets may contain cells or other species. In some cases, the surface acoustic waves may be created using a surface acoustic wave generator such as an interdigitated transducer, and/or a material such as a piezoelectric substrate. The piezoelectric substrate may be isolated from the microfluidic substrate except at or proximate the location where the droplets are sorted, e.g., into first or second microfluidic channels. At such locations, the microfluidic substrate may be coupled to the piezoelectric substrate (or other material) by one or more coupling regions. In some cases, relatively high sorting rates may be achieved, e.g., at rates of at least about 1,000 Hz, at least about 10,000 Hz, or at least about 100,000 Hz, and in some embodiments, with high cell viability after sorting.