Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for the deposition of spacing elements for spiral wound elements which promote mixing within the feed space during element operation thereby improving element performance and reducing concentration polarization and potential for biological fouling.

Abstract: A rotatable filtration apparatus includes a partially submergeable, rotatable filter in a shape of a torus having a central axis of rotation, the filter comprising an upper half and a lower half, with the lower half comprising a permeable membrane, the permeable membrane comprising at least one pore configured to pass a filtrate while excluding solids, a rotation motor configured to rotate the filter about the central axis of rotation, an anchor configured to anchor the rotatable filter in a body of liquid, and a pump to extract the filtrate from the filtrate chamber into a filtrate line.

Abstract: A diffusiophoretic water filter has a monitor for monitoring for leaks, blockages or efficiency. Methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making a membrane M comprising the following steps: providing a dope solution D comprising a polymer P selected from polyphenylenesulfone or mixtures of polyphenylenesulfone with nonionic polyarylene ethers, a first solvent selected from aprotic polar solvents, and a cosolvent selected from C2-C8 alkanediol, C3-C8 alkanetriol, polyethylene glycol, or mixtures thereof; and preparing the membrane by bringing the dope solution D into contact with a coagulating agent. The invention further relates to a membrane M obtainable in said process.

Abstract: A composite nanoporous metal membrane, a method of making same, and a method of using same to filter supercritical CO2 are provided. The method of making generally includes a) providing a sintered coarse porous layer; b) applying to an outer face of the coarse porous layer second metal particles; c) sintering to form a structure comprising coarse and intermediate layers; d) applying a suspension of third metal particles; e) drying the suspension of third particles; f) pressing the dried layer of third particles; and g) sintering to form a composite nanoporous metal membrane. The composite nanoporous metal membrane generally includes: a) a sintered coarse layer; b) an intermediate layer comprising first metal particles and second metal particles joined in a sintered structure which is sintered to the coarse layer; and c) a fine layer comprising third metal particles joined in a sintered structure which is sintered to the intermediate layer.

Abstract: A method for preparing an adsorptive media for binding biologic molecules comprising immersing a macroporous support in a first solution of a coupling reagent in a solvent solution for attachment of said coupling reagent to form coupling groups; and, immersing said macroporous support in an incubating solution selected from the group consisting of ligand, nucleotide, oligonucleotide, peptide, polypeptide, protein, and enzyme solutions having an affinity to a biologic target molecule to couple one of said ligands, nucleotides, oligonucleotides, peptides, polypeptides, proteins, and enzymes to at least a portion of said coupling groups of said macroporous support for binding with said biologic target molecule when exposed to said macroporous support.

Abstract: The invention relates to the providing of hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymer-based hollow fiber membranes containing a water-insoluble antioxidant; in particular, the invention relates to the providing of hollow fiber membranes for the extracorporeal treatment of blood, wherein the hollow fiber membranes have improved biocompatibility relative to treatment blood, in particular improved complement activation and lower platelet loss vis-à-vis treatment blood. At the same time, the elution of hydrophilic polymers from the lumen of the hollow fiber membrane is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite semipermeable membrane including: a supporting membrane including a substrate and a porous supporting layer; and a separation functional layer disposed on the porous supporting layer, in which the separation functional layer includes: a crosslinked polyamide; and a hydrophilic polymer which is a polymer of a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group, and a surface of the separation functional layer has a ratio of the number of oxygen atoms to the number of nitrogen atoms (O/N ratio), both determined by X-ray photoelectron spectrometry, of 1.5-10, and a standard deviation of the O/N ratio of 0.15 or larger.

Abstract: Described herein are mixed matrix filtration membranes and related, compositions, methods and systems and in particular mixed matrix filtration membranes with an embedded polymer network and/or embedded polymeric micro/nanoparticles functionalized with a functionalization polymer covalently and/or non covalently linked to the micro/nanoparticles and related compositions, methods, and systems.

Abstract: A polyolefin microporous membrane on which a porous layer has little fluctuations in thickness and a separator for batteries can adapt to the increase in capacity of a battery. A polyolefin microporous membrane having a range of fluctuation in a F25 value in the width direction of 1 MPa or less, a thickness of 3 ?m or more and less than 7 ?m and a width of 100 mm or more (wherein the term “F25 value” refers to a value produced by dividing the value of a load applied to a test specimen upon the stretching of the test specimen at a stretching ratio of 25% using a tension tester by the value of a cross-sectional area of the test specimen).

Abstract: Disclosed is a vesicle comprising polystyrene-polyacrylic acid (PS-PAA) block copolymer and an amphiphilic functional molecule. The vesicle is stable even at elevated temperatures and the amphiphilic functional molecule remains active. Also discloses is a selectively permeable membrane comprising a support layer and a selective layer incorporating the vesicles.

Abstract: Provided herein are gas mixing systems, comprising a gas inlet for receiving two or more gases and a mixing chamber with a static mixer for mixing the gases. Preferred mixing chambers further comprise a reduced pressure compartment downstream of the static mixer that is in fluid communication with the gas inlet. A gas outlet is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, and one or more sensors are coupled to the reduced pressure compartment and are configured to continuously sense various parameters such as barometric pressure and the percentage of oxygen in the gas mixture moving through the mixing device. Most typically, the readings of the sensor are pre-compensated for temperature, pressure, and humidity. Also provided herein are methods for using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-carbonating beverage container, comprising: a) beverage can housing adapted to hold to hold a fixed portion of liquid; b) a carbonating gas bottle containing carbonating gas stored under pressure having a breakable seal through which said carbonating gas is released, wherein said carbonating gas bottle is attached to said can; and c) a spout attached to said can such that one end of said spout is introduced into the beverage can housing and the spout other end comprises puncturing mean and it faces the breakable seal of said carbonating gas bottle, wherein actuating said puncturing mean enables the carbonating gas to flow into the beverage can housing.

Abstract: A container includes a receptacle to hold nutrients and other food contents for a smoothie. The container is used with a larger vessel such as a blender into which the capsule is inserted and into which water or other fluid is poured. When the blender is closed, the container opens to release its contents for blending with the fluid into a delicious, healthful smoothie. The container may have a cover with opening flaps and relatively movable elements that pivot the flaps open when opposite forces are applied to the container by the larger vessel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and kit which can be used to prevent or reduce contaminants in a clean production environment. The method involves providing a processing apparatus having a chamber, and providing a liner within the chamber, wherein a negative pressure is applied to the interior of the chamber to retain the liner against the interior wall of the chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed are a fluidized bed gas distributor and a fluidized bed reactor, the fluidized bed reactor comprising a first distributor (1) and a second distributor (2), wherein the first distributor (1) is located at the bottom of a fluidized bed, and second distributor (2) is located downstream of a gas from the first distributor (1). Also disclosed is a method for producing a para-xylene and co-producing light olefins, the method comprising the following steps: material stream A enters a reaction zone (3) of a fluidized bed reactor from a first gas distributor (1); material stream B enters the reaction zone (3) of the fluidized bed reactor from a second gas distributor (2); and the reactants are brought into contact with a catalyst in the reaction zone (3) to generate a gas phase stream comprising para-xylene and light olefins.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is a fluidized-bed reactor for producing granular polycrystalline silicon. The fluidized-bed reactor comprises a segmented reactor tube, which is disposed between a reactor top and a reactor bottom, a heating facility, at least one nozzle for supplying fluidizing gas, at least one nozzle for supplying reaction gas, a facility for supplying silicon seed particles, a product removal line, and an offgas removal line. The segmented reactor tube comprises a base segment and at least one spacer segment, there being disposed, between base segment and spacer segment, a flat seal made from a carbon-containing material, the spacer segment consisting of a material which, within a temperature range from 100 to 950° C., has a thermal conductivity of <2 W/mK.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed relating to the localization of nucleic acids to arrays such as silane-free arrays, and of sequencing the nucleic acids localized thereby.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to an industrial system for processing various plant materials to produce marketable materials. Particularly, the system integrates subcritical water extraction technology and includes a pre-processing module and a two-stage extractor (processing module) with constant control of temperature, pressure, and/or residence time. In some embodiments, the final product of the disclosed system can include feedstock constituents for biofuel production (sugars and/or oil), biochar, raw materials for various industries (such as pulp for manufacturing paper or cellulose for use in various industries). The disclosed system can be modular or non-modular, stationary or mobile, and can include prefabricated elements with programmed automatic or manual operation so that it can be easily moved and/or assembled on site.

Abstract: The present development is a new approach for deep desulfurization by adsorption of for removing sulfur using a solid adsorbent under atmospheric pressure and elevated temperatures from liquid fuels such as diesel, waste lube oil without using hydrogen. The adsorbent comprises metal particles from a group of Ni, Pt, Co, Mo and Cu deposited on MOx nanowires (M=Zn, Fe and Mn).

Abstract: A sorbent for capture of formaldehyde, including a hydrophilic amorphous precipitated silica material having a BET surface area of at least 200 m2/g, and an organic compound in the form of polyethylenimine (PE I) bound to a surface of the amorphous precipitated silica material.

Abstract: Composite granules that include metal-containing polymeric materials, and composite granules that include metal complex-containing polymeric materials are provided. The polymeric materials are divinylbenzene/maleic anhydride polymers, partially hydrolyzed divinylbenzene/maleic anhydride polymers, or fully hydrolyzed divinylbenzene/maleic anhydride polymers. Additionally, methods of using the composite granules that include metal-containing polymeric materials to capture volatile, basic nitrogen-containing compounds and methods of using composite granules that include zinc-containing polymeric material to detect the presence of water vapor are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer. The super absorbent polymer contains polymer particles formed of large pores in a certain amount or more, and thus can exhibit large surface area and excellent initial absorption capacity. Therefore, when the super absorbent polymer is used, it can provide a sanitary material such as a diaper or a sanitary napkin which can quickly absorb body fluids and impart a dry and soft touch feeling.

Abstract: An absorbent compound and method of making the same, where the absorbent compound includes an amine oxide that comprises about 30% to about 55% of the absorbent compound and a polymer that comprises about 30% and about 55% of the absorbent compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of designing molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) which have applications in extracting bioactive compounds from a range of bioprocessing feedstocks and wastes. The present invention is further directed to MIPs designed by the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: A composite particle includes a solid particle, and a coating directly on the solid particle, the coating comprising a water-absorbing material. A layer includes a plurality of composite particles in contact, wherein the composite particles are comprised of: a solid particle; and a coating directly on the solid particle, the coating comprising a water-absorbing material. A method of fabricating composite particles includes combining solid particles with at least one precursor, cross-linker, and radical initiator in a solution to cause polymerization and formation of a water-absorbing coating on the solid particles resulting in composite particles, removing the solution and any unreacted precursors, and drying the composite particles.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing particles of water-absorbing material is provided. The process includes providing a powder bed composed of an absorptive powder comprising a water-absorbing polysaccharide onto a surface; releasing an aqueous solution from a solution dispenser so as to contact the powder bed, thereby forming a solution-impregnated humid material; letting the solution-impregnated humid material agglomerate in substantially shear-less conditions to form an agglomerated humid material, the solution-impregnated humid material being supported by the surface; and drying the agglomerated humid material, thereby forming the particles.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a catalyst or adsorbent carrier and a catalyst or adsorbent carrier which can enhance a catalyst or adsorbent function, and prevent fall-off of catalyst particles or adsorbent particles. The surface of a metal base material made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy is subjected to an etching process using an etchant containing iron chloride and an oxide to convert the surface to an uneven and rough surface. The uneven and rough surface of the metal base material is subjected to an anodizing process to form a porous coating along the uneven and rough surface. A large number of catalyst or adsorbent particles are thus carried on the surface of the metal base material on which the porous coating is formed along the uneven and rough surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalytic system for the preparation of light olefins through the dehydration of alcohols, including at least one catalyst and at least one co-catalyst, wherein the catalyst is selected from among catalysts for the catalytic dehydration of ethanol and with the co-catalyst selected from among oxy-ketonization reaction catalysts, wherein the catalyst:co-catalyst mass ratio is within a range of 0.5:0.125 to 2:10, and preferably within a range of 1:0.25 to 1:5.

Abstract: The invention provides a composite catalyst containing a first component and a second component. The first component contains a ternary mixed metal oxide. The second component contains a platinum group metal. The composite catalyst is useful for catalyzing the low temperature oxidation of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A highly active 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: The present invention relates to a mixed oxide of aluminium, of zirconium, of cerium, of lanthanum and optionally of at least one rare-earth metal other than cerium and lanthanum that makes it possible to prepare a catalyst that retains, after severe ageing, a good thermal stability and a good catalytic activity. The invention also relates to the process for preparing this mixed oxide and also to a process for treating exhaust gases from internal combustion engines using a catalyst prepared from this mixed oxide.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions and methods directed to thermally stable catalyst systems, which display stable physical properties and/or stable catalytic properties after thermal pretreatment at a temperature in the range of about 600° C. to about 1000° C. The catalyst systems include metal particles which contain a stable metal and a catalytic metal deposited on a porous support. Embodiments of the disclosure include catalyst systems that can be used in high temperature applications such as the hybrid sulfur cycle. The hybrid sulfur cyclic is an elevated temperature and high acid reaction that may be conducted using concentrated sulfuric acid heated to 800° C. Embodiments of the disclosure can provide thermally stable catalysts and methods to produce thermally stable catalysts that remain active for at least 80 hours' exposure to these harsh conditions.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions, articles, systems and methods related to a three-way-catalyst composition comprising alumina doped with a transition metal.

Abstract: Oxidative dehydrogenation catalysts comprising bismuth and nickel oxides impregnated on mesoporous silica supports such as SBA-15 and mesoporous silica foam. Methods of preparing and characterizing the catalysts as well as processes for oxidatively dehydrogenating n-butane to butadiene using the catalysts are also described. The disclosed catalysts demonstrate higher n-butane conversion and butadiene selectivity than catalysts supported by conventional silica.

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 self-activating catalyst for treating heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks that comprises a calcined particle treated with a sulfoxide compound in the presence of hydrogen. The calcined particle comprises a co-mulled mixture made by co-mulling inorganic oxide powder, molybdenum trioxide powder, and a nickel compound and then forming the co-mulled mixture into a particle that is calcined to thereby provide the calcined particle. The calcined particle comprises from 1 to 10 weight percent molybdenum and nickel that is present in an amount such that the weight ratio of said nickel-to-molybdenum is less than 0.4. The calcined particle has a pore size distribution that contributes to the unique properties of the catalyst. The enhanced self-activating catalyst is used in the hydroprocessing of heavy residue feedstocks that have high nickel, vanadium and sulfur concentrations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a molecular sieve SCM-15, a preparation process and use thereof. The molecular sieve comprises a schematic chemical composition of a formula of “SiO2.GeO2”, wherein the molar ratio of silicon and germanium satisfies SiO2/GeO2?1. The molecular sieve has unique XRD diffraction data and can be used as an adsorbent or a catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a molecular sieve SCM-14, a preparation process and use thereof. The molecular sieve has a schematic chemical composition of a formula of “SiO2.1/nGeO2” or a formula of “kF.mQ.SiO2.1/nGeO2.pH2O”, wherein the molar ratio of silicon to germanium, n, satisfies n?30, and other values and symbols are defined in the specification. The molecular sieve has unique XRD diffraction data and can be used as an adsorbent or a catalyst.

Abstract: Process for preparing a hydrocracking catalyst carrier which process comprises subjecting a carrier comprising an amorphous binder and zeolite Y having a silica to alumina molar ratio of at least 10 to calcination at a temperature of from 700 to 900° C., hydrocracking catalyst carrier comprising amorphous binder and zeolite Y having a silica to alumina molar ratio of at least 10, the infrared spectrum of which catalyst has a peak at 3690 cm?1, substantially reduced peaks at 3630 cm?1 and 3565 cm?1 and no peak at 3600 cm?1, hydrocracking catalyst carrier comprising an amorphous binder and zeolite Y having a silica to alumina molar ratio of at least 10, which catalyst has an acidity as measured by exchange with perdeuterated benzene of at most 20 micromole/gram, hydrocracking catalyst derived from such carrier and hydrocracking process with the help of such catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed are zeolite catalysts having the CHA crystal structure with a low silica to alumina ratio, as well as articles and systems incorporating the catalysts and methods for their preparation and use. The catalysts can be used to reduce NOx from exhaust gas streams, particularly those emanating from gasoline or diesel engines.

Abstract: The present disclosure recognizes a correlation between zeolitic surface area (ZSA) of a catalyst composition and its catalytic activity. Particularly, the disclosure provides catalyst articles for diesel NOx abatement, including a substrate and a washcoat layer containing metal-promoted molecular sieves, wherein the zeolitic surface area (ZSA) of the catalyst article is about 100 m2/g or greater, the volumetric surface area is about 900 m2/in3 or greater, and/or the total zeolitic surface area (tZSA) is about 1200 m2 or greater. The disclosure further relates to methods for evaluating ZSA, volumetric ZSA, and tZSA, e.g.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks and methods of making and use thereof.

Abstract: An organometallic complex catalyst is disclosed for use in a cross-coupling reaction. In formula (1), M is the coordination center and represents a metal atom such as Pd or an ion thereof. R1, R2, and R3 may be the same or different and are a substituent such as a hydrogen atom. R4, R5, R6, and R7 may be the same or different and are a substituent such as a hydrogen atom. X represents a halogen atom. R8 represents a substituent that has a ? bond and 3-20 carbon atoms. With regard to the electron-donating properties of R1-R7 with respect to the coordination center M of the ligand containing R1-R7 that is indicated in formula (2), R1-R7 are arranged in combination such that the TEP value obtained from infrared spectroscopy shifts toward the low frequency side compared to the TEP value of the ligand of formula (2-1).

Abstract: Disclosed are stable, active non-precious metal oxide catalysts, such as transition metal antimonates (TMAs), for electrochemical reactions in harsh media conditions, such as the chlorine evolution reaction (CER). A disclosed electrocatalyst includes a metal oxide film containing a crystalline transition metal antimonite (TMA). The crystalline TMA may include NiSb2Ox, CoSb2Ox, or MnSb2Ox. The metal oxide film may be formed on a conductive substrate, for example, a substrate including an antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) film, using an annealing process.

Abstract: A method for producing a fluoride functionalized zeolite catalyst is described, having a F/Si molar ratio of 0.1:1-3:1. The method involves mixing a fluoride salt with zeolite components to form a gel, which is then hydrothermally treated and calcined. The fluoride functionalized zeolite catalyst may be used for cracking an olefin stream into ethylene, propylene, and butylene, with high selectivity towards propylene. The fluoride functionalized zeolite catalyst may be used for 50 or more hours with a stable conversion rate and low coke formation.

Abstract: An adsorbent for phosphoric acid-based anionic substances, that contains foamed glass, and that has a Ca2p concentration of 7.5 atom % or more or a Na1s concentration of 5.0 atom % or less at the surface thereof as measured by XPS analysis, and a half-width of Si2p peak of 2.4 eV or more. The adsorbent can also have a specific surface area of 45 m2/g or more or a pore volume of 2.5 cm3/g or more as measured by mercury intrusion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for detecting a risk of hydrogen embrittlement of a metal, the device being intended to be placed in a hydrogenating environment. The device according to the invention comprises at least: (a) a pressure measuring means, (b) a closed chamber delimited by walls formed from the metal, (c) at least one body formed from a material that is non-porous and inert with respect to hydrogen, placed inside the chamber, the volume of the body or bodies representing at least 50% of the interior volume of the chamber.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for tagging and acoustically characterizing containers.

Abstract: Sample preparation systems and methods are described having pump control, valve configurations, and control logic that facilitate automatic, inline preparation dilutions of a sample according to at least two dilution operating modes. A system embodiment includes, but is not limited to a first pump configured to drive a carrier fluid; a second pump configured to drive a diluent; and a plurality of selection valves fluidically coupled with the first pump and the second pump, the plurality of selection valves being configured to direct fluid flows from the first pump and the second pump according to at least two modes of operation to provide a single-stage sample dilution according to a first operating mode and to provide a dual-stage sample dilution according to a second operating mode.