Abstract: A method of forming anti-rust or anti-bacterial film includes mixing a predetermined liquid and a film-forming composition which contains a tannic acid derivative in which hydrogen atoms in at least 10% of hydroxyl groups of tannic acid are substituted by a chain hydrocarbon group having 10 to 16 carbon atoms, and removing the liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polymeric paint additive that increases the open time and the flow and leveling of paint compositions, as well as, maintaining/improving paint film properties such as scrub resistance, water sensitivity, surfactant leaching and stain removal. The polymeric open time additive preferably has a high glass transition temperature, e.g., above 100° C., as determined by the well-known Fox's equation, and molecular weight of less than 20,000 Daltons (number average molecular weight). The particle size of the inventive polymeric open time additive is in the range of about 130 nm to about 230 nm (volume average), prior to being dissolved in a basic solution, such as an aqueous architectural composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oxidative polymerization resin-based composite coating film capable of being renewed a number of times by peeling a coating-film surface layer. More specifically, a coating composition comprising a base resin composition containing an oxidative polymerization resin; an organic compound having a melting point of 5 to 150° C.; a dryer; and an oxidative polymerization inhibitor containing at least one of a dryer protectant and a radical inhibitor is used to form a composite coating film made up of a cured film layer and an uncured inner layer.

Abstract: A composition for application to a base material, rendering the base material able to shield alternating electromagnetic fields in the range from low frequencies up to radio frequencies, includes an aqueous solution of a hydratable salt; a modifier selected from the group consisting of acrylic dispersions, styrene-acrylic dispersions, silicone emulsions and combinations thereof; and an enhancing additive selected from the group consisting of surface active agents, aluminosilicates, silicates, soluble calcium compounds, insoluble calcium compounds, metal oxides, metalloid oxides and combinations thereof. The alternating field is shielded at least in the range from 10?2 Hz to 106 Hz. The composition may be used to coat/impregnate fibrous and/or porous matrices.

Abstract: A coating reducers containing low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to improve adverse environmental impacts, where the reducers may be water or solvent based and include mixtures of VOC exempt solvents and/or low vapor pressure (LVP) solvents and paints, lacquers, and varnishes diluted with the reducers.

Abstract: Provided is a phosphor, which is excited by a wide band of visible light, capable of emitting near-infrared light of high intensity. The phosphor comprises a crystal phase represented by a formula (1): MCuSi2O6 (where M comprises one or more of Ba, Sr and Ca), and a crystal phase represented by a formula (2): MCuSi4O10 (where M comprises one or more of Ba, Sr and Ca), wherein a ratio ? of a diffraction peak intensity of MCuSi4O10 with respect to a diffraction peak intensity of MCuSi2O6 in an X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern obtained by powder XRD measurement using CuK? rays is 0<??0.50.

Abstract: This invention provides an inkjet ink comprising: an ?,?-unsaturated ether monomer in which the only radiation-curable functional groups present in the monomer are ?,?-unsaturated ether groups; a tri- or higher functionality (meth)acrylate monomer in which the only radiation-curable functional groups present in the monomer are acrylate groups; and a colouring agent; wherein the ink contains less than 5% by weight of water and volatile organic solvents in total, and less than 10% by weight of mono-and di-functional monomers in total, other than the ?,?-unsaturated ether monomer, where the amounts by weight are based on the total weight of the ink, and wherein the ink has a viscosity of less than 100 mPas at 25° C. The ink is particularly suitable for printing onto food packaging.

Abstract: An aqueous ink for ink jet recording includes a coloring material; an ester-based defoaming agent having a water-octanol distribution coefficient of 2.0 or more and 5.0 or less; an ester-based first solvent having a water-octanol distribution coefficient of ?0.5 or more and 2.0 or less; and resin particles having a zeta potential of ?65 mV or more and ?15 mV or less and including an ester-based reactive surfactant as a constituent unit.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions comprising a blend of high-density polyethylene (“HDPE”) with ethylene vinyl acetate (“EVA”), and optionally with a carbon black and/or one or more other additives, where the polymeric compositions have certain melt-index and vinyl-acetate-content ranges to improve melt strength and processability. Such polymeric compositions can be employed in manufacturing coated conductors, such as fiber optic cables.

Abstract: A roofing material comprising a substrate constructed at least in part of a carbon fiber material and a weather-resistant or water-proof coating affixed or applied to the substrate. Aesthetic or reflective materials may be applied to the exposed portion of said roofing material. The substrate may include woven and/or nonwoven fibers. The substrate may comprise a single layer or two or more layers of carbon-fiber material laminated by one or more binding layer. In addition, the present roofing material may include a bonding agent or primer for promoting adhesion between one or more carbon fiber substrate layers and/or a carbon fiber substrate layer and the weather-resistant or water-proof coating.

Abstract: A coating composition that includes an allophanate-containing compound can offer improved scratch resistance. The coating composition includes A) at least one allophanate-containing compound having the formula (1): wherein R, R1-R6 are each independently identical or different hydrocarbyl radicals having 1-8 carbon atoms, which may be branched or cyclic, or else may be integrated together to form a cyclic system, and m and n are each independently 0-2, B) a binder, C) optionally, an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyisocyanate having an NCO functionality of at least 2, D) optionally, a catalyst, E) optionally, an auxiliary and/or additive, and, F) optionally, a solvent.

Abstract: Provided herein is a composition comprising from 50% to 60% polysiloxane consisting essentially of polyphenylmethylsiloxane and ?,?-methoxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane, from 40% to 50% organic solvent, from 2% to 4% polysilazane, and polysilane of a formula (R1R2Si)n, wherein n is greater than 1, and wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, alkylamino, aryl, aralkyl, or alkylsilyl. The composition, after curing, is a flame resistant binder for forming a composition-fiber composite that withstands repeated temperatures over 1800° F. The composition may further comprise from 0.1% to 2% of an enhancer selected from butyltitanate and aminoethylaminopropyltrimethoxysilane (H2NC2H4NHC3H6—Si(OCH3)3). The composition may be mixed with fibers in a ratio of 35:65 to 45:55 (w/w), and the composition-fiber mixture may be cured under vacuum at a temperature of 200° F. to 450° F. for 30 minutes to 180 minutes to form a composite.

Abstract: A multi-material assembly is provided, as well as methods of making a multi-material assembly. The multi-material assembly includes a first coated structural component and a second structural component. The first coated structural component includes a first uncoated portion, and an adhesive is positioned between the second structural component and the first uncoated portion that secures the first coated structural component to the second structural component.

Abstract: A phase-separated polymeric composition is provided that comprises a first phase including polyurethane domains and a second phase including a butyl rubber matrix. A method is also provided for producing a polymer composition. The method includes providing a masterbatch composition that is prepared by combining a halogenated butyl rubber with at least one phenolic resin, introducing the masterbatch composition to a reactor, introducing to the reactor an isocyanate and a polyurethane catalyst to form a blend, and subjecting the blend to conditions sufficient to form a polyurethane.

Abstract: An adhesive composition that enables adhesion between metals, between a metal and an organic material, and between an organic material and an organic material, have at the same time an excellent storage stability, and are capable of maintaining an excellent adhesive strength even in a high temperature hydrothermal environment, is provided. The adhesive composition according to the present invention comprises an epoxy resin, an epoxy modified silicone resin, an acrylic resin, and a curing agent, the above-mentioned epoxy resin comprising a bisphenol bifunctional epoxy resin and an epoxy resin with trifunctionality or higher functionality, and the above acrylic resin comprising a binary copolymer of methyl methacrylate-butyl acrylate-methyl methacrylate or a modified product thereof.

Abstract: Adhesive formulations are described that upon sufficient curing and drying, are not sticky or tacky at room temperature, yet can be heat bonded. The adhesives are particularly useful for use in bonding brake components together and find wide application in vehicle brake systems. When used in such systems, the adhesives do not flow in parking applications yet sufficiently dampen vibration in slowing or stopping applications to counter brake squeal. The adhesives can be provided in a tape form and used for bonding brake shims to brake pads in electronic parking brake systems.

Abstract: An expanded-graphite sheet whose thermal conductivity in its surfacewise directions is relatively uniform and higher than its thermal conductivity in its perpendicular direction can be produced efficiently at relatively low cost. Because the expanded-graphite sheet is made of expanded graphite alone and has thermal conductivity in parallel direction of 350 W/(m·K) or more, its thermal conductivity in parallel direction is much higher than its thermal conductivity in a perpendicular direction; therefore, it is suitable for the conduction and diffusion of heat. Besides, the expanded-graphite sheet can be produced easily, in a short time, efficiently, at relatively low cost.

Abstract: Anti-bit balling drilling fluids and methods of making and using drilling fluids are provided. The anti-bit balling drilling fluid contains water, a clay-based component, and at least one of a surfactant having the formula: R—(OC2H4)x—OH, where R is a hydrocarbyl group having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and x is an integer from 1 and 10, or a polyethylene glycol having the formula: H—(O—CH2—CH2)n—OH, where n is an integer from 1 to 50. Methods of making and using these drilling fluids are also provided.

Abstract: The present technology relates to compositions and related methods for stabilizing surfactants capable of increasing liquid hydrocarbon production from subterranean reservoirs. In some embodiments, the technology relates to the stabilization of sulfonate based surfactants for enhanced oil recovery (“EOR”) operations. In certain embodiments, the sulfonate based surfactants are characterized by increased thermal and chemical stability under crude oil recovery conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for shape memory proppants, methods for making shape memory proppants, and methods of using shape memory proppants, and the like. The strong expandable proppants of the present disclosure may be used in maintaining fracture openings.

Abstract: Electrically conductive proppants and methods for detecting, locating, and characterizing same are provided. The electrically conductive proppant can include a substantially uniform coating of an electrically conductive material having a thickness of at least 500 nm. The method can include injecting a hydraulic fluid into a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation at a rate and pressure sufficient to open a fracture therein, injecting into the fracture a fluid containing the electrically conductive proppant, electrically energizing the earth at or near the fracture, and measuring three dimensional (x, y, and z) components of electric and magnetic field responses at a surface of the earth or in an adjacent wellbore.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel proppants for use in hydraulic fracturing. The proppant has a core substrate and a light-weight substrate. The light weight substrate comprises a plurality of composite particles; a filler material; and an adhesive. The filler material has a particle-distribution-size of about 5 percent to about 20 percent of the particle-distribution-size of the plurality of composite particles. Additional additives can be optionally added to light-weight substrate. The adhesive binds the light-weight substrate to the core substrate to produce the proppant having a specific gravity of about 1 g/cc. Proppant can travel with the carrier fluid in a frac fluid rather than settling out quickly or floating away.

Abstract: Proppant aggregates comprising proppant particulates and a binding agent, wherein the proppant aggregate exhibits a conductivity of less than about 3000 millidarcy-feet when exposed to aggregate operational conditions, the aggregate operational conditions having a closure stress of at least about 100 pounds per square inch and a temperature of at least about 10° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic electroluminescent devices comprising metal complexes of the formula (1), and to metal complexes for use in organic electroluminescent devices. Depending on the metal used, the metal complexes are useful as emitters, as matrix materials, as hole-blocking materials, as electron-transport materials, and in other functions in the OLED. Organic electroluminescent devices comprising the metal chelate complexes described herein result in significant improvements in the organic electroluminescent device, in particular with respect to the lifetime, the efficiency and the stability to heating, particularly in green- and blue-phosphorescent electroluminescent devices.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a light source and a photoconversion layer including a perovskite compound represented by Formula 1. The perovskite compound absorbs at least part of light emitted from the light source and emits light having a different wavelength range from the absorbed light: [A][B][X]3??<Formula 1> In Formula 1, A is at least one monovalent organic cation, at least one a monovalent inorganic cation, or any combination thereof, B is at least one divalent inorganic cation, and X is at least one monovalent anion.

Abstract: A compound and an organic optoelectronic device are provided. The compound has the following chemical formula (I): In the chemical formula (I), R1 to R10 are independently selected from hydrogen, deuterium, C1 to C30 alkyl, C1 to C30 heteroatom-substituted alkyl, C6 to C30 aryl, and C2 to C30 heteroaryl; X1 is selected from O, S, substituted or unsubstituted imino, substituted or unsubstituted methylene, and substituted or unsubstituted silylene. A substituent is selected from hydrogen, deuterium, C1 to C30 alkyl, C1 to C30 heteroatom-substituted alkyl, C6 to C30 aryl, and C2 to C30 heteroaryl.

Abstract: A fluorescent composition includes at least one of a fluorescent sensor compound and organic reporter molecules encapsulated in a microsphere structure. When encapsulated, the fluorescent sensor compound and the organic reporter molecules are distributed in a liquid organic matrix. When non-encapsulated, the remaining one of the fluorescent sensor compound and the organic reporter molecules reside in the matrix. In response to a force applied to the composition sufficient to break at least a portion of the microsphere structure, the fluorescent sensor compound and the organic reporter molecules are transformed into a non-reversible fluorescent state exhibiting a quantum yield greater than 0.2. The fluorescent state is objectively visually verifiable without physically contacting the composition.

Abstract: The present invention is a fluorescent material characterized by being represented by a composition of the following formula (1) and having a crystal lattice distortion obtained from a Williamson-Hall plot by X-ray diffraction within the range of 0.0005 to 0.0020. (Sr,Ca,M)3-xMgSi2O8:Eux??formula (1) wherein M is at least one rare earth metal elements selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, Gd, Tb and La, and 0.01?x?0.10. Also, the present invention is a light-emitting device including the fluorescent material, and a light source that emits light by irradiating the fluorescent material with excitation light. Furthermore, the present invention is a method for producing the fluorescent material, including the steps of: obtaining an aqueous slurry of a raw material; and spray-drying the aqueous slurry with hot air at 80 to 300° C.

Abstract: Methods of amending soil to improve porosity and reduce compaction are provided. The method includes providing a carpet product. The method further includes separating the carpet product into fiber and granules. The method also includes adding the granules to the soil. The method can also include impacting the carpet product with a rotary impact separator. The method can also include impacting the carpet product with a hammer mill.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid-crystalline media (LC media) comprising a low-molecular-weight component and a polymerisable component. The polymerisable component contains self-aligning, polymerisable meso-gens (polymerisable self-alignment additives) which effect homeotropic (vertical) alignment of the LC media at a surface or the cell walls of a liquid-crystal display (LC display). Disclosed are also LC displays having homeotropic alignment of the LC medium without alignment layers. Further disclosed are the structures for polymerisable self-alignment additives.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal-composition has negative-dielectric-anisotropy and contains at least one compound selected from polar compounds represented by formula (1) as first-additive and at least one compound selected from compounds represented by formula (2) as first-component, and a liquid-crystal-display-device includes the composition. In formulas (1) and (2), R1 is hydrogen, halogen or 1-12C alkyl, R2 is a group represented by —OH, —OR0, —NH2, —NHR0 or —N(R0)2, in which R0 is 1-5C alkyl; R3 and R4 are independently 1-12C alkyl or 2-12C alkenyl; rings A, B and C are independently 1,4-cyclohexylene or 1,4-phenylene; ring D is 1,4-phenylene in which at least one hydrogen is replaced by fluorine or chlorine; Z1, Z2 and Z3 are independently single-bond; Sp1 and Sp2 are independently single-bond, 1-7C alkylene; a is 0 to 4; and b is 0 to 1.

Abstract: A disposal system for the processing of solid waste devices to recycle materials located within the devices and recover, reuse and recycle such materials. Such system may include a primary chamber and secondary chamber, attached preferably by use of one or more exhaust ducts, and a secondary chamber exhaust duct. The solid waste devices may include any type of waste, such as electronics waste, medical device waste, and the like.

Abstract: Clean, safe and efficient methods, systems, and processes for utilizing thermolysis methods to processes to convert various carpet, rug, polymeric materials and other waste sources, such as solid waste, tires, manure, auto shredder residue, glass and carbon fiber composite materials, municipal solid wastes, medical wastes, waste wood and the like into a Clean Fuel Gas and Char source are disclosed. The invention processes the carpet, rug, polymeric material to effectively shred and/or grind the waste source, such as post-consumer carpet remnants and waste, and then process using thermolysis methods to destroy and/or separate halogen and other dangerous components to provide a Clean Fuel Gas and Char source. Additional waste sources, such as solid waste, tires, manure, auto shredder residue, glass and carbon fiber composite materials, municipal solid wastes, medical wastes, waste wood and the like, are suitable for the processing of the invention disclosed.

Abstract: A recycling method for plastic waste includes the steps of: (a) placing the plastic waste into a reactor; (b) heating the plastic waste in the reactor through a pyrolysis recovery process to generate flammable gas; (c) transferring flammable gas through a condensing unit to convert the flammable gas into liquid phase products; and (d) filtering the remaining out clean gas from the flammable gas by a filtration unit. A recycling system for plastic waste includes a reactor to decompose the plastic waste to create usable fuel products; a condensing unit operatively connected with the reactor; and a filtration unit operatively connected with said condensing unit to filter the usable fuel products.

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

Abstract: A process for converting naphtha, lower olefin, light aromatic hydrocarbon, and gasoline with a high octane number by combining catalytic cracking of naphtha with steam cracking of lower alkane and catalytic cracking of higher alkanes and higher olefins. The process increases the yield of product with high value and significantly decreases the yield of low value product. At the same time, the power consumption is decreased as a whole since most reactants are converted in catalytic cracking at a lower temperature.

Abstract: A method is described for integrating a plurality of micro-gasifiers comprising gasifiers, filters, and engine sets or turbine gensets or combined cycle gensets by linking them via a common bus wherein air flow and engine fuel flow is regulated by valves controlling gas flow between the bus and engine genset or turbine genset or combined cycle genset.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fuel blend comprising a hydrocarbon based fuel; and particles that comprise magnesium and boron. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising blending a composition comprising a hydrocarbon based fuel and particles that comprise magnesium and boron to form a fuel blend.

Abstract: An additive composition improves the stability and the engine performances of gas oils, including gas oils of the non-road type in compliance with the decree of 10 Dec. 2010. The additive composition includes: at least one metal deactivator or chelating agent, at least one antioxidant of the hindered phenol type (alkylphenol), at least one dispersant and/or detergent, and at least one metal passivator, wherein the composition includes improved properties, in particular relative to the oxidation resistance, storage stability, thermal stability, reduction in fouling of the injectors, reduction in loss of power, reduction in the tendency of filters to clog.

Abstract: A method for upgrading coal fines by separating out at least some mineral components is provided. The method comprises the treatment of optionally graded coal fines with microalgae in aqueous medium to form a slurry under conditions that permit adsorption of microalgae onto particles of coal fines. The slurry is treated to separate a first fraction that is rich in coal fines together with adsorbed microalgae thereon from a second fraction that has more mineral components in it than does the first fraction and processing the first fraction to recover upgraded coal fines therefrom. Contacting is preferably carried out in a manner aimed at loading the coal fines generally evenly with microalgae adsorbed thereon in an amount of from 5 to 15% by weight of coal fines. Separation may be carried out by sedimentation, cyclone separation or flotation.

Abstract: A process and system for producing an engineered fuel product that meets customer specifications for composition and combustion characteristics is provided. The engineered fuel product is preferably a high-BTU, alternative fuel that burns cleaner than coal or petroleum coke (petcoke) and has significantly reduced NOx, SO2 and GHG emissions.

Abstract: A tribologically modified polyoxymethylene polymer composition is disclosed. The polyoxymethylene polymer composition is comprised of a polyoxymethylene polymer in combination with a tribological modifier system. The tribological modifier system may include the combination of a fluoropolymer with a high density polyethylene, such as an oxidized high density polyethylene. The particular formulation provides a synergistic blend of properties. For instance, the polymer composition not only has an excellent surface appearance when molded into articles but has excellent low friction characteristics when tested against aluminum.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a cleaning solution for removing carbon-incorporated silicon oxide (SiOC) from the surface of a wafer in a step of producing a wafer having a material comprising the SiOC, and a cleaning method of using the same. The cleaning solution of the present invention comprises 2% by mass to 30% by mass of a fluorine compound, 0.0001% by mass to 20% by mass of a specific cationic surfactant that is an ammonium salt or an amine, and water, and has a pH value of 0 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment compositions containing polymer systems that provide stability and benefit agent deposition as well as methods of making and using same. Such treatment compositions may be used for example as through the wash and/or through the rinse fabric enhancers as well as unit dose treatment compositions.

Abstract: A composition including a plurality of particles. The particles include from about 40% to about 99% by weight of said particles of a carrier and from about 0.0001% to about 5% by weight of an enzyme. Each of the particles has a mass between about 1 mg to about 5000 mg.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition in unit dose form wherein the composition comprises at least about 0.2 mg of active starch degrading enzyme per gram of composition and wherein the weight of the composition is less than about 25 grams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metalloproteases and the use thereof in cleaning processes, such as laundry and dish wash. The invention also relates to detergent compositions and cleaning compositions comprising a metalloprotease.

Abstract: Provided is a non-aqueous maintenance liquid for an active energy ray-curable inkjet ink which can be used as a cleaning liquid for removing the inkjet ink and as a preserving liquid to fill the head when the printer is not in operation. The non-aqueous maintenance liquid for an active energy ray-curable inkjet ink of the present invention comprises a main liquid component, a pigment dispersant resin, and a surface control agent, wherein the main liquid component is an organic solvent and/or an active energy ray-curable compound, and the amount of the surface control agent is 0.01 to 10% by weight in 100% by weight of the maintenance liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising one or more ammonium salt(s) of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of sulfobutanedioic acid diester(s), (sulfomethyl)-butanedioic acid diester(s), methyl-sulfobutanedioic acid diester(s), sulfoglutaric acid diester(s), and sulfotricarballic acid triester(s), for cleaning or rinsing a product comprising a substrate and supported thereon a patterned material layer having line-space structures with a line width of 50 nm and below. The invention also relates to a corresponding method of making a cleaned or rinsed product comprising a substrate and supported thereon a patterned material layer having line-space structures with a line width of 50 nm or below. The invention also relates to a solution with color of HAZEN number below 1000 and/or a turbidity in the range of from 0.08 to 10 NTU, wherein the solution comprises water and one or more ammonium salt(s) and optionally one or more organic solvent compounds.