Abstract: Graphene is a single layer carbon-based material known for high strength, high flexibility, high electrical conductivity, high surface area, hydrophobicity and barrier property. Introduction of surface functional groups on graphene enhances most of these properties. A facile and economical process to prepare amine and fluoride functionalized graphenes is disclosed. The disclosed processes utilize direct functionalization of pristine graphene without pre-functionalization (GO). Successful functionalization of both aminated and fluorinated graphenes were confirmed by the analyses of FT-IR, thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), Raman, UV-Vis, and dispersion study. Amine functional groups can react with epoxy resin and urethane resin to form a covalent bond, and fluorinated graphene can give high hydrophobicity and durability, therefore both can be applied as a material or a component in polymer and composite coatings for corrosion protection, moisture or gas barriers.

Abstract: A yolk-shell-structured material (16, 59, 59a, 74) is disclosed as including a plurality of silicon nano-particles (12, 54, 54a, 62) and a cavity (16, 60, 80, 84) enclosed by a micron-sized shell (18, 72) made of carbon nano-particles (14, 56, 58). A method of forming a yolk-shell-structured material with silicon nano-particles (12) and a cavity (16) enclosed by a micron-sized shell (18) made of carbon nano-particles (14) is disclosed as including (a) providing a micron-sized cornstarch core (10), (b) forming a layer of nano silicon-particle (12) on the cornstarch core (10), (c) forming a micron-sized shell (18) of carbon nano-particles (14) on the layer of nano silicon-particle (12), and (d) removing the cornstarch core (10) by heating.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for recovering ammonia from vanadium preparation for ammonium preparation and recycling wastewater. A conventional vanadium extraction process is complex, and the most difficult to control and treat are ammonia emissions and wastewater treatment. The present process can directly extract ammonium metavanadate and ammonium polyvanadate from the beginning of mining and smelting, and gather all emitted ammonia to prepare ammonium in the process of preparing high-purity vanadium pentoxide by using the ammonium metavanadate or the ammonium polyvanadate, thereby ensuring zero emission of the exhaust gas, and effectively treat all wastewater generated in the above process by using a polyacid ester folucculation technology, thereby ensuring that the wastewater is not discharged but recycled, and realizing that the purity of all products reaches 99.5-99.99%.

Abstract: Process for the co-production of methanol and ammonia together with urea production from a hydrocarbon feed without venting to the atmosphere carbon dioxide captured from the methanol or ammonia synthesis gas and without using expensive air separation units and water gas shift. Carbon dioxide removal from flue gas from reforming section to convert partially or fully all ammonia into urea. Synergi of having methanol, ammonia and urea production to produce coating material for the urea production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and systems for basic gas, e.g., ammonia, recovery and/or acid-gas separation. In some embodiments, a system for acid gas separation may be integrated with an ammonia abatement cycle employing a high temperature absorber. In some embodiments, a system for acid gas separation may employ a higher temperature absorber due to the lower energy consumption and cost of the integrated ammonia abatement cycle. Advantageously, heat may be recovered from the absorber to power at least a portion of any acid gas desorption in the process. Reverse osmosis or other membranes may be employed.

Abstract: Lithium oxide argyrodites having the formula Li(6?y)PS4O(1?y)X(1+y) where X is a halide anion and y is a number between 0 and 0.8, inclusive, are provided herein. Also provided are methods of synthesizing the lithium oxide argyrodites and composites including the lithium oxide argyrodites, as well as other alkali metal oxide argyrodites and related methods and composites.

Abstract: This document describes a method for reducing the corrosivity of certain magnesium salts. The salt product resulting from the method exhibits reduced corrosion of steels that come into contact with the salt relative to salt compositions that are not so treated. This makes such treated salts more efficient coolant salts as they will require less equipment replacement over time. The method uses magnesium metal to reduce unwanted impurities in the salts the reduced impurities are then removed as either gas or precipitate from the now purified salt. Without being bound to one particular theory, it is believed that the reduction of the level of impurities in the salt results in a salt with substantially reduced corrosiveness to steel.

Abstract: With respect to a plate-shaped hydrotalcite in which the average width of primary particles is increased, (1) the aspect ratio of secondary particles is increased by suppressing aggregation of primary particles by relatively reducing the average thickness thereof, and 2) the formation of a by-product that impairs the transparency of a resin is suppressed. Provided is a plate-shaped hydrotalcite represented by a formula (1) below: (M2+)1?x(M3+)x(OH)2(An?)x/n.mH2O??(1) where M2+ indicates at least one divalent metal, M3+ indicates at least one trivalent metal, An? indicates an n-valent anion, n indicates an integer of 1 to 6, and x and m are within respective ranges of 0.1?x?0.

Abstract: Methods and systems for producing calcium carbonate from calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method for producing calcium carbonate comprises (i) providing a first plurality of particles comprising solid-state calcium hydroxide, and (ii) introducing a gas stream comprising carbon dioxide to the first plurality of particles to produce a second plurality of particles comprising calcium carbonate. Individual ones of the first plurality of particles can include a specific surface area of at least 20 m2/g and a free moisture content of from 2% to 20%. The second plurality of particles comprising calcium carbonate are not produced via precipitation.

Abstract: A material of formula LiaTib(AxS3-x)c wherein A is a metalloid element chosen from selenium, tellurium and mixtures thereof, and the stoichiometric coefficients a, b, c and x are such that 0<x<2.2; 0.4?a?4.5; 0.9?b?1.1; and 0.9?c?1.1.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium titanate powder for an electrode of an energy storage device, the lithium titanate powder comprising Li4Ti5O12 as a main component, having a specific surface area of 4 m2/g or more, and containing at least one localized element selected from the group consisting of boron (B), Ln (where Ln is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Hb, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Y, and Sc), and M1 (where M1 is at least one metal element selected from W and Mo), wherein boron (B), Ln, and M1 as the localized element are localized on or near surfaces of lithium titanate particles forming the lithium titanate powder.

Abstract: A composition comprising a pigment particle that is coated with a cationic material and isopropyl titanium triisostearate. The pigment particle can be included in a cleansing composition for deposition on a surface, such as skin.

Abstract: Provided are titanium oxide fine particles which are excellent in transparency and are less photocatalytically active while maintaining a high refractive index, a dispersion of such fine particles, and a method for producing such a dispersion. The method for producing a dispersion of iron-containing rutile titanium oxide fine particles including a step (1) of neutralizing an aqueous metal mineral acid salt solution containing Ti and Fe in Fe2O3/(TiO2+Fe2O3)=0.001 to 0.010 to form an iron-containing hydrous titanic acid; a step (2) of adding an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution to form an aqueous solution of iron-containing peroxotitanic acid having an average particle size of 15 to 50 nm; a step (3) of adding a tin compound so as to satisfy TiO2/SnO2=6 to 16; a step (4) of adding a sol of silica-based fine particles which contain Si and a metal element M in SiO2/MOx/2=99.9/0.1 to 80/20, the addition being made so as to satisfy SiO2/(oxides of the other elements)=0.08 to 0.

Abstract: A material of Formula (I) is provided MyTxQvW1-vOz-tJt ??(I) where: T represents one of tin, lead, antimony and germanium, T being present in the interstitial spaces or voids of the lattice, M represents one or more species, each selected from the group consisting of (i) metals other than T, and (ii) polyatomic ionic species, said polyatomic species having an ionic radius of no more than 2 ?, M being present in the interstitial spaces or voids of the lattice, W is tungsten, O is oxygen, Q represents one or more element having an oxidation state of at least +4, Q, if present, occupying a lattice point of W, J represents one or more non-metallic element anion of chemical valence ?1, J, if present, occupying a lattice point of O, v is from 0 to 1.0, t is from 0 to 3.0, y is non-zero and up to and including 0.32, x is non-zero and up to and including 0.32, and z is from 2.5 to 4, provided that x+y?0.33.

Abstract: The invention relates to a porous material in the form of microspheres based on iridium and/or iridium oxide, its preparation process, its use as anodic catalyst in a water electrolyser based on a solid polymer electrolyte, also called PEM water electrolyser (with PEM meaning “Proton Exchange Membrane” or “Polymer Electrolyte Membrane”) or for the manufacture of light-emitting diodes for various electronic devices or for cars, and a PEM water electrolyser comprising such a material as an anode catalyst.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing unitized formed mineral-based construction materials includes providing starting materials of an aggregate, a cementing agent, a sublimation agent and water. The sublimation agent (between 25% and 50% by weight of the cementing agent) is selected from molybdenum disulfide, tungsten disulfide, vanadium disulfide, copper sulfate, and combinations thereof. The method includes mixing the starting materials to achieve a mixture, placing the mixture into a form, and curing the mixture in the form for a time to allow the mixture to become a solidified unit defined by a minimum dimension of thickness, length, width or diameter. The method further includes placing the solidified unit into a kiln, heating the kiln to a temperature of 1115°?1350° C., maintaining the kiln at the temperature for between 10-60 minutes per centimeter of the minimum dimension, and removing the solidified unit from the kiln.

Abstract: The invention relates to container bodies configured to be used in filter-as-you-pour systems, where filtering is achieved as the user pours water from the container. Such container bodies may have an undivided internal storage volume, so as to not include a reservoir compartment for unfiltered water. They may be part of systems configured to filter water both as water is introduced into a container body of the system and as water is poured from the container body of the system. The filter assembly may be attached to the container body at a location proximate the outlet of the system. Filter media of the filter assembly may comprise an activated carbon textile material that presents a curved surface to water passing through the filter assembly. The container body may be configured as a pitcher, carafe, water bottle, jug, or other shaped container.

Abstract: The invention is a high-salt waste water air powered low temperature evaporating device and method of use. A tray is mounted on a lifting platform; an air inlet and a water inlet are on the tray. Air distributing pipes are arranged at the center of the nested column tubes (33). A groove (4) is installed at the top of the tray, and mounting points are accompanied by multiple nested column tubes (33). The nested column tubes (33) are connected with the air inlet. An atomizer is arranged inside the air distributing pipes; and the atomizer is connected with the water distributing pipes. Using air power evaporates concentrated waste water multiple times so that the salt in the wastewater reaches saturated concentration, and therefore, the wastewater temperature is reduced, salt is crystallized and separated out, liquid is continuously evaporated, and the wastewater can be completely treated.

Abstract: The present invention involves a carbon nanofiber composite water purification material. The carbon nanofiber composite water purification material is prepared by the following components in parts by weight: 70-80 parts of activated carbon cellulose, 6-10 parts of lemon powder, 6-10 parts of Jew's ear powder, and 1-2 parts of graphene oxide. The present invention also involves a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge includes a filter cartridge body comprising a plastic skeleton and a flat membrane which coats an outer surface of the plastic skeleton; the plastic skeleton is provided with a plurality of water passage holes; the carbon nanofiber composite water purification material is provided on an outer surface of the flat membrane. The carbon nanofiber composite waste purification material of the present invention has high nano-porosity, strong adsorption abilities, and a long lifetime.

Abstract: Described are methods of removing phosphorous from aqueous solutions using copper-substituted aluminosilicate materials. The copper-substituted aluminosilicate materials are copper-substituted zeolites that are recyclable and have desirable recovery efficiencies. Also described are methods of making copper-substituted aluminosilicate materials, using copper-substituted aluminosilicate materials, systems using copper-substituted aluminosilicate materials, and methods of using these systems.

Abstract: A vessel for removing radionuclides from a liquid. The vessel comprises a shielded housing comprising an outer shell and an inner shell disposed within the outer shell. The housing defines an ion exchange chamber between the inner and outer shells. The vessel also comprises an inlet fluidly coupled with the ion exchange chamber, the inlet being configured for fluid communication with a source of the liquid, and an outlet fluidly coupled with the ion exchange chamber, the outlet being configured for fluid communication with a destination of the liquid. The vessel further comprises a first fluid passage extending between an exterior of the vessel and the inner shell and a second fluid passage extending between the exterior of the vessel and the inner shell.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to purify water is disclosed. Pumps and energy recovery devices for taking water from an intake, filtering the water to remove solid contaminates before running the filtered water through the reverse osmosis system to the discharge device and purified water lines are described. The system may comprise a control panel that controls the plurality of filters, plurality of reverse osmosis membranes, purified water line and effluent discharge device, to achieve favorable water purification. A method that utilizes the apparatus and/or system is described herein.

Abstract: A liquid treatment apparatus comprises a liquid flow channel (26) configured to receive and channel liquid; and plasma generation means. The plasma generation means is arranged and configured to generate a plasma field in the gas phase above the liquid flow channel (26) to contact the surface of the liquid flowing therethrough to act on the liquid to cause impurities dissolved therein to form solid insoluble material which may be removed from the liquid by conventional filtration methods. The plasma generation means comprises at least one electrode (40) defining an anode, and at least one cathode (24) element spaced from the at least one electrode (40).

Abstract: Chlorination-assisted coagulation processes and systems are disclosed for removing organic and inorganic contaminants from aqueous compositions and streams such as produced water generated by petroleum production operations. The chlorination-assisted coagulation process includes converting at least a portion of chloride ions in the aqueous composition to hypochlorite ions or hypochlorous acid by passing an electric current through at least a portion of the aqueous composition under anaerobic conditions, the aqueous composition including the chloride ions, iron (II) compounds, and one or more organic compounds. The chlorination-assisted coagulation process further includes reacting at least a portion of the iron (II) compounds of the aqueous composition with the hypochlorite or hypochlorous acid to produce iron (III) ions, and coagulating the one or more organic compounds with the iron (III) ions to produce a plurality of insoluble solid particles in a treated aqueous composition.

Abstract: A system for electrochemically enhanced water filtration is provided. The system includes: a chamber plug-flow electrochemical cell; a first cathode and anode pair disposed in the cell; and a second cathode and anode pair disposed in the cell. The first and the second pair are collectively operative to apply a 2D electric field in at least one of a horizontal direction and a vertical direction with respect to the chamber plug-flow electrochemical cell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for removing fine particulate matter from a fluid, comprising a separator that separates an inflow fluid stream into an overflow fluid path and an underflow fluid path, where the underflow fluid path is treated with a tethering material that attaches to the coarse particulate matter to form tether-bearing anchor particles and where the overflow fluid path is treated with an activating material so that the activating material interacts with the fine particulate matter to form activated particles. After these treatments, the underflow fluid path containing the tether-bearing anchor particles is commingled with the overflow fluid path containing the activated particles, so that a removable complex is produced that can be removed in a settling facility, thereby removing the fine particulate matter from the fluid.

Abstract: Provided are sequestering agents for sequestering non-water moieties from an aqueous solution. The sequestering agents may comprise a detergent; and a polymer operable to stabilize formation of a detergent micelle thereby causing the detergent and polymer to self-assemble into a nanonet upon exposure to the aqueous solution. Also provided are kits therefore and methods for use of the sequestering agents and kits.

Abstract: A hydrogen gas generator, a hydrogen gas tank, and an aspirator are unitized into a one-unit configuration. Hydrogen gas generated by the hydrogen gas generator is mixed with a water stream, e.g., tap water without resorting to external power, using hydrogen gas produced in large amounts by a hydrogen gas generator, allowing to always supply hydrogen-containing water, e.g., tap water, to water users on need. The aspirator includes a nozzle part that increases the speed of the tap water flowing in a water conduit pipe, creating a lower pressure state below the pressure of the hydrogen gas tank by the Venturi effect and lowering the flow pressure of tap water to suck hydrogen gas into the flow of the tap water, thereby producing hydrogen-contained tap water is produced.

Abstract: A method of treating water includes directing a stream of water towards a lateral side of a water treatment substance body contained within a holder. The water stream serves to abrade the water treatment substance body, thereby to dose the water with the water treatment substance. Dosed water is thus formed. The dosed water is allowed to pass through at least one opening in the holder.

Abstract: Systems and methods for removing heavy metals such as selenium from wastewater with zero valent iron media. Air may be introduced directly into a reaction zone of a fluidized bed reactor filled with the media to catalyze treatment.

Abstract: A horizontal self-balancing supercritical reaction apparatus, comprising a pressure vessel, a high pressure air compression apparatus, and at least one reactor arranged within the pressure vessel. The reactor is internally provided with front and rear pistons, two ends of the reactor are sealed by the reactor front piston and the reactor rear piston, a pressure medium is filled between the reactor front piston and an inner wall of the pressure vessel, the reactor rear piston is connected to a rear piston driving motor by a rear piston push rod, the reactor is provided with a water inlet and a water/air outlet which are controlled by valves, the reactor is internally provided with a heating apparatus, and the high pressure air compression apparatus is connected to the inside of the reactor. The present invention utilises a pressure self-balancing system, which significantly improves the stress characteristics of the reactor.

Abstract: A process for controlling the aeration rate during the aerobic phase of a wastewater treatment process is disclosed, which comprises: (a) measuring at moment t1 the ammonium concentration [NH4+]1 and nitrogen oxide concentration [NOx]1 in a mixture of wastewater and microbial sludge; (b) determining a nitrogen oxide target concentration [NOx]F1 at the end of the aerobic phase based on at least the current ammonium concentration [NH4+]1 and the current NOx concentration [NOx]1; (c) determining a setpoint [NOx]SP1 based on interpolation between [NOx]1 and [NOx]F1; (d) adjusting the aeration rate to minimise error between [NOx]1 and [NOx]SP1; and (e) repeating steps (a) to (d) at further moments t1. The invention further concerns a process for the treatment of wastewater, using the process.

Abstract: Methods of removing scale and inhibiting scale formation on a surface in an aqueous system are provided that include contacting a surface susceptible to scale formation or having a scale with a solution comprising an amount of a non-decomposed moss effective to remove some or all of the scale or inhibit scale formation on the surface. Methods of inhibiting corrosion on a surface in an aqueous system are provided that include contacting a surface susceptible to corrosion with a solution comprising an amount of a non-decomposed moss effective to inhibit corrosion on the surface.

Abstract: A method of providing, maintaining and using a youthful added microbe population for the treatment of wastewater. A method to obtain Class A sludge without the need for disinfecting procedures.

Abstract: Residuals, such as slag particles, from iron- and/or steel-making, and/or water-leached eluates thereof, are added directly to a conventional or multi-staged anaerobic digester or other sewage sludge or biosolid handling process. The slag particles or other residuals sorb, sequester, immobilize, or otherwise promote the removal of phosphorus and/or sulfur from wastewater, sludge, or biosolids being treated, such that the associated aqueous phase concentrations of phosphorus and sulfur are significantly reduced.

Abstract: The invention discloses a waste water filtering garbage drying apparatus, comprising a main body, a feeding inlet is fixed on an upper end surface of the main body, and a drying device is arranged on a lower side of the feeding opening, and the drying device can be used by the drying device The garbage entering the feed inlet is subjected to the first step of dry dewatering, and the lower side of the drying device is provided with a gate device. The present invention adopts a multi-stage drying method, and firstly dehydrates the garbage to remove a large amount of water, and then In the purpose of drying the remaining moisture by heating and taking away the moisture through the air flow, the overall footprint of the device is small, no large number of people are involved, the drying speed is fast, the drying effect is good, the working efficiency is improved, and the weather is not affected by the rainy weather. Can work at any time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of a suspension of solid particles in water using water-soluble (co)polymers made from the hydrated crystalline form of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid or of at least one of the salts thereof This method is particularly useful for treating residues resulting from the mining industry.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are glass manufacturing methods, the methods including delivering a molten glass to a melting vessel including at least one electrode comprising MoO3, applying an electric current to the at least one electrode, contacting the batch materials with the at least one electrode for a time period sufficient to reduce an oxidation state of at least one tramp metal present in the batch materials, and melting the batch materials to produce a molten glass. Methods for modifying a glass composition are also disclosed herein, as well as glass articles produced by these methods.

Abstract: A gob distributor for a glassware forming machine includes a housing; an arcuate or straight scoop located above the housing, having an upper end aligned at all times with an orifice of a feeder, and which radially moves so that its lower end coincides with the upper ends of straight fixed channels of a forming machine; an independent support structure connected by each scoop; at least one first shaft vertically placed within the housing to rotate on its own axis; at least one second shaft horizontally or vertically placed within the housing to rotate on its own axis, including a second gear section, each first gear section and each second gear section are coupled together to form a housing gear; and drive means coupled at each end of each second shaft to simultaneously move the supporting structures and scoops, radially.

Abstract: A takeout mechanism for glassware forming machines includes: a supporting structure; an oscillating arm connected by a first end, in pivot form, to a movement transmission system to move the oscillating arm with an angular movement; and, a takeout tong head coupled at a second end of the oscillating arm. The oscillating arm comprises a hollow housing, a first fixed shaft coupled at the first end of the housing; first cam means coupled to the first fixed axis; a second rotating shaft coupled at the second end of the housing, spaced parallel to the first shaft, one end being coupled to the takeout tong head; second cam means coupled to the second rotating axis; and linkage means pivotally connecting the first cam means of said first fixed axis and said second cam means of said second rotating axis.

Abstract: Provided is a sleeve for glass tube molding, the sleeve being capable of: preventing the weakening of clamping force between a metal tip and a metal holding fixture even if the distance between the metal tip and the metal holding fixture increases due to the thermal expansion of a sleeve shaft; and ensuring the coaxiality, on the sleeve shaft, of the metal tip, the metal holding fixture and a refractory tube. This sleeve for glass tube molding comprises: a sleeve shaft; a refractory tube into which the sleeve shaft is inserted in a coaxial manner; a metal tip which is at one end of the refractory tube, and is fixed to the tip of the sleeve shaft; and a metal holding fixture which, at the other end of the refractory tube, is slidably inserted in the sleeve shaft, and clamps and holds the sleeve shaft together with the metal tip.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for automated shaping of a glass sheet. The methods comprise preheating the glass, bending the glass through selective, and focused beam heating through the use of an ultra-high frequency, high-power electromagnetic wave, and computer implemented processes utilizing thermal and shape (positional) data obtained in real-time, and cooling the glass sheet to produce a glass sheet suitable for use in air and space vehicles.

Abstract: A component of glass or glass ceramic having predamages arranged along at least one predetermined dividing line is provided. The dividing line has a row of predamages lying one behind the other. The predamages pass continuously through the glass or the glass ceramic with at least 90% of the predamages being cylindrically symmetrical. The glass or the glass ceramic has a material compaction of at least 1% relative to an actual material density in a radius of 3 ?m about a longitudinal axis of respective pre-damaged points. The relative weight loss per pre-damaged point is less than 10% and the component has a thickness of at least 3.5 mm.

Abstract: Methods of separating a glass web include exposing a separation path on the glass web to a laser beam that produces thermal stress along the separation path without damaging the glass web. The methods further include redirecting a portion of the laser beam to create a defect on the separation path while the separation path is under thermal stress produced during the exposing the separation path on the glass web to the laser beam, whereupon the glass web separates along the separation path in response to creating the defect. Apparatus are further provided for separating a glass web with at least one laser beam generator that produces a laser beam to heat a separation path and a mirror configured to reflect an end portion of the laser beam to create a defect at a location of the separation path on the glass web.

Abstract: A method for making an optical fiber device may include using a three-dimensional (3D) printer to generate a preform body including an optical material. The preform body may have a 3D pattern of voids therein defining a 3D lattice. The method may further include drawing the preform body to form the optical fiber device.

Abstract: A method of forming an optical fiber preform includes: flowing a silicon halide and an oxidizer inside of a substrate tube, wherein a molar ratio of the silicon halide to the oxidizer is from about 1.5 to about 5.0; applying a plasma to the substrate tube to heat the substrate tube to a temperature of from about 1000° C. to about 1700° C.; and depositing silica glass comprising a halogen inside the substrate tube.

Abstract: A glass composition of the present disclosure includes, in wt %, 50?SiO2?56, 20?B2O3?30, 10?Al2O3?20, 3.5?MgO+CaO?10, and 0?R2O?1.0, further includes Fe2O3, and has a permittivity of less than 5.0 at a frequency of 1 MHz. R is at least one element selected from Li, Na, and K. The glass composition of the present disclosure is a low-permittivity glass composition with which the occurrence of fiber breakage during fiber forming can be reduced even when glass fibers to be formed have a small fiber diameter, and the occurrence of defects such as fiber breakage and fluffing during processing of the glass fibers can be reduced.

Abstract: The invention provides low-emissivity coatings that are highly reflective of infrared radiation. The coating includes three infrared-reflection film regions, which may each comprise silver.

Abstract: An article of fire rated glass and method of producing the same prepared by selecting a sheet of clear float annealed glass of at least 19 millimeters in thickness and providing the edge of the sheet substantially free of imperfections. The glass sheet is then specially tempered at a temperature of at least 575 degrees Celsius for a period of at least 750 seconds, followed by fluid quenching.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method of applying a coating to an optical fiber cable core are provided. The cable core includes a plurality of optical fibers arranged in one or more buffer tubes. The method includes the step of continuously running a length of the cable core past at least one spraying station on a process line. The method also includes the step of spraying at least a portion of the cable core with at least one material. The at least one material includes one or more components that cure to form an elastomer, and the at least one material forms a jacket surrounding the cable core. Additionally, embodiments of an optical fiber cable having a spray-on coating are provided.