Abstract: In order to prevent the material (52) from being pressed through the press plate seal between press plate (2) and surrounding barrel (50) by means of a press plate (2) when emptying a barrel (50) in which viscous material (52) is supplied, a two-stage construction is used in accordance with the invention: A press cylinder (22) is connected to the rear side of the press plate (2), in which in turn a conveying piston (24) is guided in a sealing manner, which in turn has a smaller end face than the press plate (2). In addition, non-return valves (19) are arranged in the press plate (2) in the region radially inside the press cylinder (22), which allow the material (52) to flow only in the direction of the conveying piston (24), but not vice versa, when the press plate (2) is pressed in the direction to the bottom (50a) of the barrel (50). After the press plate (2) has come to a standstill, the conveying piston (24) can thus be guided in the direction of the bottom of the press cylinder (22), i.e.

Abstract: A connection system for connecting and disconnecting loads to a belt harness is disclosed. The connection system according to the present disclosure may permit simplified, fast and safe handling under icing conditions, line of sight obstruction and/or with gloves.

Abstract: A platform includes first and second actuation layers. The first actuation layer includes first and second frames and a plurality of actuators connected between the first frame and the second frame, wherein the plurality of actuators are adapted to move the first and second frames with respect to each other in a first direction. The second actuation layer includes third and fourth frames and a plurality of actuators connected between the third frame and the fourth frame, wherein the plurality of actuators are adapted to move the third frame and the fourth frame with respect to each other in a second direction, different from the first direction. Thereby, the fourth frame of the second actuation layer and the second frame of the first actuation layer are mechanically connected to each other, such that the second actuation layer experiences the movement in the first direction induced by the first actuation layer.

Abstract: Examples provided herein are associated with a molded lead frame of a sensor package. An example sensor package may include a molded lead frame that includes an opening in the molded lead frame, wherein the opening extends from a mount-side of the molded lead frame to a chip-side of the molded lead frame, wherein the chip-side of the molded lead frame is opposite the mount-side; and a sensor mounted to the chip-side of the molded lead frame.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package may include a wafer having a MEMS device; a metal cap partially anchored to the wafer where at least one point between the cap and the wafer is unanchored, the metal cap at least substantially extending over the MEMS device; an electrical contact pad electrically coupled to the MEMS device; and a sealing layer disposed over the metal cap and the wafer, such that the sealing layer seals a gap between an unanchored portion of the metal cap and the wafer to encapsulate the MEMS device; wherein the electrical contact pad and the metal cap include the same composition.

Abstract: In described examples, a cavity is formed between a substrate and a cap. One or more access holes are formed through the cap for removing portions of a sacrificial layer from within the cavity. A cover is supported by the cap, where the cover is for occulting the one or more access holes along a perspective. An encapsulant seals the cavity, where the encapsulant encapsulates the cover and the one or more access holes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses hydrogen generation systems and methods of using the same. More particularly, hydrogen is generated on demand by injecting liquid feedstock onto a solid aluminum alloy containing a catalyst. The hydrogen may then be stored or used as fuel for various types of energy conversion, such as internal combustion engines or fuel cells. The hydrogen generation reaction oxidizes the alloy to alumina, which can recycled back into the original alloy using conventional smelting methods.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes liberating feed atoms and forming at least one nanotube from the liberated feed atoms. Feed atoms disposed over a front side of a substrate are liberated in response to electromagnetic radiation that propagates from the back side of the substrate, through the substrate, to the front side of the substrate. And, from the liberated feed atoms, at least one nanotube is formed over the front side of the substrate in response to at least one catalyst separate from the substrate and disposed over the front side of the substrate and over the feed atoms.

Abstract: A graphene material prepared using waste tires and a preparation method thereof. Waste tires are crushed to 30-200 meshes to obtain tire powders. The tire powders are mixed with KOH or an aqueous solution of KOH to obtain a homogeneous mixture. The mixture is dried at 50-90° C. for 12-48 hours, heated and calcinated in a tube furnace under a protective gas for 1-48 hour to obtain a black lump. The black lump is washed with distilled water, dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute sulfuric acid for at least 3 times, and then washed with deionized water for at least 3 times to obtain a black powder. The black powder is dried to obtain the graphene material. The graphene material has a three-dimensional structure composed of oligolayer graphene intertwined and connected with each other, has a high crystallinity, is not easily agglomerated, and thus can maintain nano-effect of the graphene material.

Abstract: Modified substrates are provided having nano- or microscale wells, tracks, channels, pores or perforations. Also provided are methods of making the same.

Abstract: Methods for reversibly forming graphene oxide gels by reacting graphene oxide dispersed in an aqueous solution with organic amines or quaternary phosphonium salts. Also provided are methods of forming anhydrous graphene oxide dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a surface-modified nanodiamond having excellent affinity for an organic solvent and a resin and having high dispersibility in an organic solvent and in a resin. The surface-modified nanodiamond according to an embodiment of the present invention has a structure in which a surface of a nanodiamond particle is modified by a group represented by Formula (1) below. In Formula (1), R1 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 6 or more carbons. R2 and R3 may be the same or different and are each a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 3 carbons, or a group represented by Formula (2) below.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing an activated carbon with which calcination and molding can be homogeneously performed and an activated carbon of stable quality can be produced. The method includes a plasticizing and densifying step of plasticizing and densifying a mixture of a wooden material and a phosphoric acid compound in a single-screw or twin-screw extruder-kneader under pressurizing and heating conditions until the loss on heating at 140° C. for 30 minutes becomes between 10 mass % and 25 mass %, exclusive, to thereby obtain a carbonaceous material; an adjustment step of heat-treating the carbonaceous material after the plasticizing and densifying step until the loss on heating at 140° C. for 30 minutes becomes between 3 mass % and 12 mass %, exclusive; and an activation treatment step of activating the carbonaceous material after the plasticizing and densifying step under heating conditions at a temperature between 400° C. and 600° C., inclusive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tungsten carbide powder which a specific BET-surface, crystallite number and size, to a method for the production and use thereof.

Abstract: A method is provided for recycling sub-micron Si-particles from a Si wafer production process resulting from a diamond fixed abrasive process including slicing and cutting, the method including the steps of: providing a paste of sub-micron Si-particles resulting from the diamond fixed abrasive process; drying and shaping the paste of sub-micron Si-particles into a layer; and applying a zone melting step to the dried and shaped layer of Si-particles on a substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a silica aerogel with enhanced physical properties. The silica aerogel can have a tap density of 0.030 to 0.070 g/mL, and a carbon content of 11.2 to 12.1 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation method of a matrix of rice husk silica for immobilizing enzyme wherein a rice husk silica is modified with APTES((3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane) and glutaraldehyde, a matrix of rice husk silica for immobilizing enzyme prepared by said method, a rice husk silica-enzyme complex wherein enzyme is immobilized onto said matrix of rice husk silica and a preparation method of valuable substances using said rice husk silica-enzyme complex. The rice husk silica having a nanoporous structure cannot only facilitate diffusion of substrate during enzyme reaction but also can be utilized as a path through which intermediates from the consecutive enzyme reactions can travel. Therefore, it can be effectively utilized in preparing valuable substances.

Abstract: A production method for an electronic material filler includes: a preparation step of preparing a silica particle material produced by a dry method; and a first surface treatment step of performing surface treatment on the silica particle material with a silane compound having a vinyl group, a phenyl group, a phenylamino group, an alkyl group having four or more carbon atoms, a methacryl group, or an epoxy group, to obtain a first surface treatment-processed particle material. After the silica particle material is produced by the dry method, the silica particle material is not brought into contact with liquid water, and has a particle diameter of 100 nm to 600 nm or a specific surface area of 5 m2/g to 35 m2/g.

Abstract: A precipitated silica characterised by the presence of specific acid sites on its surface and a process for its manufacture.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a system and process for recovery of select minerals and lithium from a geothermal brine. The system and process are configured for the sequential recovery of zinc, manganese, and lithium from a Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area brine. The system and process includes: 1) an impurity removal circuit; then 2) a continuous counter-current ion exchange (CCIX) circuit for selectively recovering lithium chloride from the brine flow and concentrating it using a CCIX unit; and then 3) a lithium chloride conversion circuit for converting lithium chloride to lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide product.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a system and process for recovery of select minerals and lithium from a geothermal brine. The system and process are configured for the sequential recovery of zinc, manganese, and lithium from a Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area brine. The system and process includes: 1) an impurity removal circuit; then 2) a continuous counter-current ion exchange (CCIX) circuit for selectively recovering lithium chloride from the brine flow and concentrating it using a CCIX unit; and then 3) a lithium chloride conversion circuit for converting lithium chloride to lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide product.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition that includes a perovskite crystal, where the perovskite crystal is in the form of a powder, and the perovskite crystal is semiconducting and photovoltaically active.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mixture that includes a perovskite precursor, a solvent, and an additive that includes at least one of a first amine, a ketone, an aldehyde, a non-nucleophilic sterically hindered base, and/or a halogen-containing compound, where, upon removal of the solvent and the additive, the perovskite precursor is capable of being transformed into a perovskite.

Abstract: Condensable metal halide materials, such as but not limited to tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride can be used deposit films metal or metal containing films in a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition process. Described herein are high purity tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride systems and methods to purify tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride raw materials. There is provided a purified tungsten hexachloride and tungsten pentachloride containing less than 10 ppm, preferably less than 5 ppm, more preferably less than 1 ppm, and most preferably less than 0.5 ppm of iron and/or molybdenum; and less than 10 ppm, preferably less than 5 ppm of all other trace metals combined including but not limited to aluminum, potassium and sodium.

Abstract: A method of regenerating an etch solution comprising a metastable complex of manganese(III) ions in a strong acid is described in which at least a portion of the manganese(III) ions in the metastable complex have been destabilized, causing them to disproportionate into manganese dioxide and manganese(II) ions. The method includes the steps of i) adding an effective amount of a reducing agent to the solution; ii) allowing the reducing agent to react with the solution to cause manganese dioxide to dissolve; and (iii) applying an electrical current to regenerate manganese(III) ions in the solution.

Abstract: A compound represented by Li?Co(1-x-2y)Mex(M1M2)yO?, (Formula (I)) wherein Me, is one or more of Li, Mg, Al, Ca, Ti, Zr, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ru and Sn, and wherein 0?x?0.3, 0<y?0.4, 0.95???1.4, and 1.90???2.10 is disclosed. Further, particles including such compounds are described.

Abstract: An environmental waste water filtering system, including a bucket, the inside of which tapers into a funnel portion that leads to a strainer. The funnel has an exit tube that extends 3 inches below the bucket wall and may be inserted into a drain such as a toilet drain pipe. The inside of the bucket and funnel portion forms a fluid debris chamber. When fluid containing particulate matter is poured into the fluid debris chamber, the particulate matter is removed from the fluid portion as the fluid passes through the strainer and then into the toilet drain pipe. Once all fluid drains from the fluid debris chamber, the captured debris may be poured into a trash bag and disposed of. Optionally, a disposable straining filter bag may be positioned in the fluid debris chamber so that even finer particulate matter is removed from the fluid for disposal with the bag.

Abstract: A method of filtering water contained in a squeezable bottle includes filling the squeezable water bottle with water; screwing a portable filtration apparatus onto the squeezable water bottle, the portable filtration apparatus includes a cap piece, the cap piece having a mouthpiece and a threaded portion, wherein the threaded portion is configured to screw onto the squeezable bottle; and a filter fluidly connected to the cap piece, wherein the filter comprises a plurality of hydrophilic hollow fibers and hydrophobic hollow fibers, the hydrophobic fibers are configured to allow air to flow into the squeezable bottle; flowing a filtrate out through the mouthpiece from the filter in response to a pressure differential between an inside portion of the squeezable bottle and an outside portion of the squeezable bottle.

Abstract: Disclosed are a desalination device and processes of desalination using the device. The device is directly ocean-situated and fully nature-powered with on intake, no brine production, and no electricity consumption. The device contains a heating unit, configured to receive a dry air stream and heat the dry air stream with one or more renewable energy sources to produce a heated air stream; a humidifier, configured to receive the heated air stream, evaporate at least portion of water present in the humidifier and humidify the heated air stream to produce a wet air stream, a cooling unit, configured to receive the wet stream and cool the wet air stream resulting in condensation of at least a portion of the moisture to produce fresh water and a dehumidified air stream; and a fresh water collection tank, configured to collect at least a portion of the fresh water.

Abstract: Methods of treating water to promote the health of aquatic organisms are described. The method may include introducing pulverized kaolin into the water. The pulverized kaolin may have a particle size distribution such that at least 30% by weight of the particles pass through a 60 mesh screen. For example, the pulverized kaolin may be in the form of a dry powder having a d50 diameter less than 300 ?m. The pulverized kaolin may remain dispersed or suspended in the water without dispersants and/or surfactants, e.g., to reduce the amount of at least one pathogenic microorganism present in the water and/or to reduce or prevent exposure of aquatic organisms to the pathogenic microorganism(s).

Abstract: System and method for treatment of a process fluid using ultraviolet light are provided. The system may have a wall, an inlet pipe and at least one length of brushes configured to brush a fluid along a side of the wall, generating a film on the fluid to be exposed to ultraviolet light as the fluid film flows along the wall. The system and method may further utilize at least one channel to provide fluid to the wall.

Abstract: A fluid sterilizing device (1) includes barrel portion (5) having a channel where fluid to be sterilized flows; inlet (6a) formed on one end portion side of the barrel portion (5); outlet (7a) formed on the other end portion side of the barrel portion (5); a light source (3) that emits ultraviolet light toward the fluid; and a rectifier (12) mounted inside the channel and having a cylindrical through hole. The rectifier (12) includes inner circumferential region Rin expanding from its center in the diameter direction of the channel, and outer circumferential region Rout expanding outside the inner circumferential region Rin. The ratio (t/d)out of the panel thickness t relative to the diameter d of each through hole in the outer circumferential region Rout is larger than the ratio (t/d)in of the panel thickness t relative to the diameter d of each through hole in the inner circumferential region Rin.

Abstract: The invention relates to sewage treatment, and more particularly to a system for treating reverse-osmosis concentrated water with permanent hardness. The system includes a first crystallization unit, a first reverse osmosis unit, a second crystallization unit, a lime softening unit and a second reverse osmosis unit, which are connected in sequence. The system of the invention is able to eliminate the permanent hardness and the temporary hardness of the concentrated brine, and the hardness can be reduced to equal to or less than 50 mg/L.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing purified water comprising a step of passing water through an ultrafiltration means and a mixed bed ion exchanger comprising comprising beads having a pore size of 20-100 nm, wherein the ultrafiltration means is located upstream of said mixed bed ion exchanger, as well as to a module comprising an ultrafiltration means and a mixed bed ion exchanger and a water treatment system for producing ultrapure water comprising ultrafiltration means and a mixed bed ion exchanger.

Abstract: An electrolyzed water generating apparatus 1 includes: an electrolysis tank D containing a first electrode chamber Da having a cathode 6a, a second electrode chamber Db having anode 6b, and a separating membrane Sp separating the first electrode chamber Da and the second electrode chamber Db from each other; a first water inlet path 4a supplying the first electrode chamber Da with raw water from outside; a first water outlet path 7a carrying to outside hydrogen-containing electrolyzed water generated by electrolysis in the first electrode chamber Da; and a charge amount adjuster 10 for adjusting, during the electrolysis, an amount of electrical charge to be provided to the hydrogen-containing electrolyzed water. The charge amount adjuster 10 adjusts the amount of electrical charge per unit quantity of the generated hydrogen-containing electrolyzed water through control of an electrolytic current or an electrolytic voltage.

Abstract: A method for removing ammonia nitrogen in an aqueous solution is provided in the present invention. The method includes performing an electrolysis reaction using an electrolysis device, such that the ammonia nitrogen is converted into nitrogen gas, nitrate or nitrite. The electrolysis device includes an anode including metal nickel, nickel hydroxide or nickel oxyhydroxide, and a cathode including metal copper. The method has high selectivity of converting the ammonia nitrogen into the nitrogen gas.

Abstract: Drainage water that includes anions and cations dissolved in water and that is received from an agricultural or industrial facility is treated by applying a voltage to an anode and a cathode on opposite sides of an electrically driven separation apparatus that further includes at least one monovalent-selective ion exchange membrane between the anode and the cathode. The drainage water is passed through the electrically driven separation apparatus, wherein monovalent ions are selected from the drainage water through the monovalent-selective ion exchange membrane. The drainage water is then recirculated as treated water through the facility after the monovalent ions are removed.

Abstract: An alternating current electrodialysis device that uses two synergistic energy efficiency-increasing improvements to a traditional electrodialysis system: (1) membranes which rectify ionic currents and (2) supercapacitor electrodes. Together these components enable alternating current electrodialysis, offering significantly decreased system complexity, improved energy efficiency, and increased systems lifetimes.

Abstract: A ballast water treatment method includes: a step of supplying a sterilizing component to a ballast pipe while taking ballast water into a ballast tank through the ballast pipe; a first measurement step of measuring the concentration of the sterilizing component in the ballast water after the sterilizing component is supplied; a circulation step of returning the ballast water stored in the ballast tank to the ballast pipe through a circulation pipe; a second measurement step of measuring the concentration of the sterilizing component contained in the ballast water returned to the ballast pipe; and a step of supplying the sterilizing component to the ballast pipe 2 when the concentration of the sterilizing component measured in the second measurement step is less than 0.2 times the concentration of the sterilizing component measured in the first measurement step.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for monitoring and controlling the relative concentration of bromide ion used in the cyclic process for enhanced sanitation and oxidation of aqueous systems at aquatic facilities.

Abstract: One or more new, or existing, or modified, open bottom bio-remediation reactors R are contained within a commercial, industrial, or municipal waste water aeration treatment facility or tank directly above existing and/or new stand-alone diffusers located on the bottom of the facility or tank. The reactors R increase solubility of air and/or oxygen in water, increase energy efficiency, increase through put of treated waste water, and improve bio-remediation of the waste water. Also, a tube reactor having no packing substrates in a non-tube area is described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to biocarriers with high microbial loading and durability useful for waste treatment, waste treatment systems comprising the same, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention aims at improving the purification of sewage in water treatment systems, by the use of enzymes. A filter comprising enzymes and a method for producing said filter are provided, as well as the use of said filter, a module system (10) for comprising said filter, and use of said module system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating wastewater including a contact tank configured to mix influent wastewater with activated sludge to form a mixed liquor, a dissolved air flotation unit having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet of the dissolved air flotation unit in fluid communication with an outlet of the contact tank, and a membrane bioreactor including a biological treatment vessel having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the dissolved air flotation unit and an activated sludge outlet in fluid communication with an inlet of the contact tank.

Abstract: A glass surface chute manufacturing equipment includes a fuselage, the fuselage includes a circular cavity, including the fuselage, the fuselage includes a fabrication cavity, and the fabrication cavity contains a fabrication mechanism for making chute for glass. A fixed block is fixed on the top wall of the production cavity, and a production block is fixedly connected to the bottom end wall of the production block. A motor is fixed in the production block, and a first transmission cavity is fixed on the lower side of the motor. The device of the present invention The externally connected corrosion solution is connected to the connecting pipe in the device.

Abstract: A system for use in glass production technology such as for production of glass packaging, glassware, glass home equipments, wherein the system allows all kinds of design additions such as color, pattern, texture, decor, seal and form changing processes to be applied to the product without requiring re-firing of the product, after removal of the product from the moulds in the production lines while the product is still hot and the temperature is kept constant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to curved cover glass used for a curved display, and a manufacturing method thereof. The present disclosure provides tempered glass comprising: glass including a curved area; and a low-reflection coating layer, coated on a surface of the glass, composed of a mixture of a binder and a hollow material, wherein the glass comprises potassium ions which penetrate up to a predetermined depth therein. According to the present disclosure, a low-reflection coating layer is formed prior to curved surface processing, and thus, the low-reflection coating layer can be uniformly formed even on areas having different curvatures. Thus, the present disclosure can minimize the color difference generated in curved glass due to low-reflection coating layers.

Abstract: A method of shaping a glass sheet includes providing a glass sheet. Also, a bending station is provided. The bending station includes a first bending tool. The first bending tool has a shaping surface for receiving the glass sheet. The glass sheet is conveyed on a plurality of rollers to a location above the first bending tool. At least a portion of the glass sheet is supported above the first bending tool by delivering a flow of fluid to a major surface of the glass sheet. The glass sheet is deposited on the shaping surface of the first bending tool.

Abstract: A bending tool for bending at least one glass pane by suction, includes a frame-like convex contact surface and a cover having a peripheral air guide plate that surrounds the contact surface at least in regions is described. The bending tool is suitable for generating a first, reduced pressure in a first pressure region between the air guide plate and the contact surface; a second reduced pressure in a second pressure region. The second pressure is less than the first pressure; and a third pressure in a third pressure region, wherein the third pressure is greater than the first pressure.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a multilayer glass which can be manufactured by a simple process. To solve the above problem, the multilayer glass according to the invention includes a first glass substrate, a second glass substrate that faces the first glass substrate at an interval of a predetermined space, and a sealing part that seals a periphery of an internal space defined by the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate. The sealing part is formed with a sealing material containing low melting point glass. The internal space is in a vacuum state. The first glass substrate includes an exhaust port that is provided to be included in a projection part of the sealing part when being projected in a lamination direction of the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate. The exhaust port is blocked by the sealing material (see FIG. 3).