Abstract: A dual cure (condensation and free radical reaction) adhesive composition is useful for electronics applications.

Abstract: Liquid compositions for use in compression refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems in which a fluoroalkene containing from 3 to 4 carbon atoms and at least 1 but no more than 2 double bonds is combined with an effective amount to provide lubrication of an essentially miscible organic lubricant comprised of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and having a ratio of oxygen to carbon effective to provide a degree of miscibility with said fluoroalkene so that when up to five weight percent of lubricant is added to said fluoroalkene the refrigerant has one liquid phase at at least one temperature between ?40 and +70° C. Methods for producing refrigeration and heating with the fluoroalkenes, alone or in combination with the disclosed lubricants, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A new method for the making of a new composite of nanomaterials and fibers is disclosed, comprising at least a step in which the nanomaterials are incorporated into the fiber preform by applying ultrasound to an impregnated fiber preform and iterating the steps of the method until to obtain a desired concentration of nanomaterial incorporated into the composite. The method allows obtaining uniform composite of high quality with higher thermal conductivity which are also part of the present invention. A new ancillary material stacking sequence incorporating nanomaterial/fibers composite is also disclosed, in which the ancillary sequence is placing breather and bleeder between the release film and curing tool in order to eliminate accumulated matrix against the tool plate.

Abstract: Technologies for facilitating the transfer of heat from a first location to a second location. In embodiments, the technologies include composite thermal interface materials, thermal interface components, and methods for making such composites and components. The thermal interface materials may include a core including a first b-stage matrix and first thermally conductive particles, and a skinning layer including a second b-stage matrix and second thermally conductive particles. The thermal interface components may be formed from or include the composite thermal interface material, and may include one or more convex surfaces.

Abstract: A convertible composition comprising a nanosilica drilling fluid, the nanosilica drilling fluid comprising an aqueous based drilling mud, where the aqueous based drilling mud comprises water, and an alkaline nanosilica dispersion, where the alkaline nanosilica dispersion comprises nanosilica; and a chemical activator, the chemical activator operable to hydrolyze in the presence of water to produce an acid, where a weight ratio of the alkaline nanosilica dispersion to the chemical activator is between 1 to 0.001 and 1 to 0.25.

Abstract: A method includes admixing an aqueous polysaccharide solution into an oleaginous base fluid, and adding a divalent ion source to produce one or more polysaccharide microspheres.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for using a composition comprising HCl, urea, complex substituted keto-amine-hydrochloride, at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of isopropyl alcohol and propargyl alcohol, an ethoxylate, and at least one ketone selected from the group consisting of methyl vinyl ketone, acetone, and acetophenone.

Abstract: The invention discloses a core-shell structured anionic nano microemulsion system, and preparation and application thereof. The system comprises an anionic Gemini surfactant, an oil phase material, a solubilizer and water; wherein the microemulsion has a core-shell structure, with the outer shell being an anionic Gemini surfactant, and the inner core being an oil phase material. The anionic Gemini surfactant is N,N,N?,N?-dodecyl tetrasubstituted diphenyl ether sulfonate having the structural formula: The anionic nano-microemulsion system of the present invention is homogeneous and transparent, has a spherical core-shell structure, has a nanometer size (3 to 40 nm) as droplets, has a narrow particle size distribution, is not easy to agglomerate, has good stability, and has an ultra-low interfacial tension and a capability of reducing viscosity of crude oil.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil recovery agent which has a property of improving fluidity by reducing viscosity of oil (viscosity reduction properties) and a property of rapidly separating after being dispersed in oil (immediate separability), and which enables to recover oil rapidly. The oil recovery agent of the present invention contains a polyvinyl alcohol resin having a water contact angle of 70° or less when formed into a film.

Abstract: Disclosed belongs to the technical field of heavy oil extraction, and specifically relates to a viscosity reduction system for microwave extraction of heavy oil and a preparation method thereof. The viscosity reduction system is a magnetic graphene oxide. The viscosity reduction system added to heavy oil has a significant viscosity reduction effect after microwave treatment. The viscosity reduction system exhibits lipophilicity and can be adsorbed on oil droplets, so that the thermal effect of microwaves assisted by the viscosity reduction system mainly acts on a reservoir, which reduces heat loss during heat transfer. At the same time, the viscosity reduction system is magnetic, which helps directional regulation and separation under the action of a magnetic field.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for extracting a crude oil contained in a geological formation, which comprises a step of fracturing said geological formation, by injection of a specific aqueous extraction fluid under pressure, which contains at least one surfactant that reduces the interfacial tension between the extraction fluid and the crude oil to be extracted to below 0.1 mN/m; followed by a discharge step (“flowback”). The invention likewise relates to the original fracturing fluids used in this method, and the additives used in these fracturing fluids.

Abstract: The invention discloses a nonionic Gemini surfactant, (octylphenol polyoxyethylene ether disubstituted) dicarboxylic acid diphenyl ether and its synthesis method, which nonionic Gemini surfactant has a structural formula of: and is prepared by a two-step reaction: S1, diphenyl ether 4,4?-dicarboxylic acid is subjected to an acyl chlorination reaction to obtain diphenyl ether 4,4?-dicarbonyl dichloride; S2, diphenyl ether 4,4?-dicarbonyl dichloride is subjected to an esterification reaction with octylphenol polyoxyethylene ether (OP-10) to obtain the target product (octylphenol polyoxyethylene ether disubstituted) dicarboxylic acid diphenyl ether.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a N,N,N?,N?-tetradodecyl-substituted diphenyl ether sulfonate anionic Gemini surfactant and the synthesis method thereof. It has a structural formula of: and is prepared in a two-step reaction comprising: S1. subjecting 4,4?-diaminodiphenyl ether and bromododecane to an amine alkylation reaction to obtain N,N,N?,N?-tetradodecyl-substituted diphenyl ether; and S2. sulfonating the N,N,N?,N?-tetradodecyl-substituted diphenyl ether with concentrated sulfuric acid to produce the target product, N,N,N?,N?-tetradodecyl-substituted diphenyl ether sulfonate. The surfactant of the present invention has a high surface activity and can be synthesized with a simple procedure under mild reaction conditions, and can be easily separated and purified.

Abstract: A hydraulic fracturing fluid for use in oilfield applications, where hydraulic fracturing fluid includes a spherical bead-forming liquid composition, the spherical bead-forming liquid composition comprising a micellar forming surfactant, a bead-forming compound, a non-solids bearing liquid solvent, a pH control agent, and a curing agent.

Abstract: Proppant particulates are commonly used in hydraulic fracturing operations to maintain one or more fractures in an opened state following the release of hydraulic pressure. In complex fracture networks, it can be difficult to deposit proppant particulates fully within the fractures. In addition, low crush strengths may result in problematic fines formation. Polyaromatic hydrocarbons, commonly encountered in various refinery process streams, may serve as an advantageous precursor to proppant particulates. Polyaromatic hydrocarbons may undergo crosslinking under acid-catalyzed conditions in an aqueous solvent in the presence of a surfactant to form substantially spherical particulates that may serve as effective proppant particulates during fracturing operations. In situ formation of the proppant particulates may take place in some cases.

Abstract: A light conversion device is disclosed. The light conversion device includes a substrate and a wavelength conversion element (111). The wavelength conversion element (111) includes an inorganic binder, such as sodium silicate. Also disclosed are phosphor wheels and light engines including such phosphor wheels. Further disclosed are high-power laser projection display systems comprising a laser having a power of from about 60W and about 300W and a light conversion device. The use of an inorganic binder permits high thermal stability at reasonable cost.

Abstract: A coated phosphor may comprise: phosphor particles comprised of a phosphor with composition (M)(A)2S4:Eu, wherein: M is at least one of Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba; and A is at least one of Ga, Al, In, Y; a dense impermeable (pinhole-free) coating of an oxide material encapsulating individual ones of the phosphor particles. The coated phosphor is configured to satisfy one or more of the conditions: (1) under excitation by blue light, the reduction in photoluminescent intensity at the peak emission wavelength after 1,000 hours of aging at about 85° C. and about 85% relative humidity is no greater than about 30%; (2) the change in chromaticity coordinates CIE(y), ?CIE y, after 1,000 hours of aging at about 85° C. and about 85 % relative humidity is less than about 5×10?3; (3) said coated phosphor does not turn black when suspended in a 1 mol/L silver nitrate solution for at least two hours at 85° C.

Abstract: A fluoride fluorescent material includes a composition including K, Ge, Mn4+, and F and having a molar ratio of K of 2, a total molar ratio of Ge and Mn4+ of 1, a molar ratio of Mn4+ of more than 0 and less than 0.2, and a molar ratio of F of 6 in 1 mol of the composition, has a light emission spectrum having a first light emission peak in a range of 615 nm or more and less than 625 nm having a full width at half maximum of 6 nm or less, and a second light emission peak in a range of 625 nm or more and less than 635 nm, and has an internal quantum of 85% or more efficiency under excitation of light having a wavelength of 450 nm.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for semiconductor surface treatment capable of effectively diminishing or removing contaminations from a semiconductor surface and suppressing damage to a metal wiring material and the like when being used in treatments such as polishing and cleaning and a treatment method of a semiconductor surface using the composition. The composition for semiconductor surface treatment according to an embodiment of the disclosure contains (A) a compound represented by the following Formula (1) and (B) a compound represented by the following Formula (2): R1—L1—R2 ??(1) (in Formula (1), R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 represents an organic group having 2 or more and 5 or less nitrogen atoms, and L1 represents a single bond or a divalent linking group) (in Formula (2), R11 represents an organic group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms).

Abstract: An etchant composition for etching a metal film and a method of forming a pattern, the etchant composition including an acid etching agent, the acid etching agent including an inorganic acid or an organic acid; an auxiliary oxidant, the auxiliary oxidant including hydrogen peroxide or an amine oxide compound; and an organic solvent, the organic solvent including a compound having an unshared electron pair, and having a dielectric constant of about 17 to about 80.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing plant water stress which comprises contacting plants with dry milled fibre, particularly wheat fibre and pea fibre. Said contacting is carried out in a manner selected from the group consisting of coating seeds with a mixture comprising dry milled fibre, pelletizing seeds with a mixture comprising dry milled fibre, applying a mixture comprising dry milled fibre in the form of granules, and applying a mixture comprising dry milled fibre in the form of tablets. Prior to said contacting, dry milled fibre is admixed with soil for plants, and the resulting mixture may optional comprise further additives such as fillers, binders, inert powders, colouring agents, fertilizers, fungicides, growth hormones, or microorganisms for inoculation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal composition, containing: one kind or two or more kinds of a first monomer having a first mesogenic skeleton, at least one polymerizable group represented by the general formula (PG1) linked to the first mesogenic skeleton, and at least one polar group linked to the mesogenic skeleton or the polymerizable group; and one kind or two or more kinds of a second monomer having a second mesogenic skeleton and a polymerizable group represented by the general formula (PG2) linked to the second mesogenic skeleton, and having a chemical structure different from that of the first monomer, in an amount of more than 0.4% by mass, which is excellent in vertical alignment, burn-in characteristics (change with time of pretilt angle), and compatibility, and provides a liquid crystal display element using the liquid crystal composition.

Abstract: A polymer having excellent liquid crystal alignment and electrical properties and thus is suitable for use as a liquid crystal alignment agent, a liquid crystal alignment agent including the same, a liquid crystal alignment film formed from the liquid crystal alignment agent, and a liquid crystal display device including the liquid crystal alignment film are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal alignment agent having high thermal stability and high solvent solubility, and a liquid crystal panel in which occurrence of ghosting and stain and a decrease in contrast are suppressed even under environments at high temperatures long period of time. The present invention is a liquid crystal alignment agent including a copolymer including a structure represented by a chemical formula (1) below, and a solvent. In the formula, X is a specified structure including a cyclic hydrocarbon group, Y1 is a specified structure including a cyclic hydrocarbon group, R1 represents a homogeneous alignment group, a homeotropic alignment group, or a photoreactive functional group, and Z1 and Z2 are the same or different, and represent an —NH— group, an —O— group, or a —S— group.

Abstract: Provided are an intrinsic flame-retardant resin with a low polarity, and a preparation method therefor and the use thereof. The intrinsic flame-retardant resin with a low polarity has a structure as shown in formula I and is a phenolic compound or resin which is prepared by a three-step reaction of allyl etherification, rearrangement and terminating with a phosphorus-containing group. The resin does not contain polar hydroxyl groups in the molecular formula thereof, and has a stable molecular structure, low polarity and high reactivity, and does not generate polar hydroxyl groups during application and processing, thereby avoiding the influence of secondary hydroxyl groups on the performance of products thereof. While the resin improves the dielectric performance, same still has crosslinkable groups which lead to no significant change in high temperature resistance after curing. Introduction of the phosphorus-containing capping group allows the resin to have intrinsic flame-retardant performance.

Abstract: A coke oven includes an oven chamber configured to support and heat a coal bed, a castable slab below the oven chamber, and a foundation supporting the heat recovery oven. One or more beams are positioned between the castable slab and the foundation. The beams extend from a first end of the oven chamber to a second end of the oven chamber, forming a plurality of air gaps between the castable slab and the foundation. Heat from the oven chamber is dissipated by the one or more beams.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for controlling oven draft within a coke oven. A representative system includes an uptake damper coupled to an uptake duct that receives exhaust gases from the coke oven and provides the exhaust gases to a common tunnel for further processing. The uptake damper includes a damper plate pivotably coupled to a refractory surface of the uptake duct and an actuator assembly coupled to the damper plate. The damper plate is positioned completely within the uptake duct and the actuator assembly moves the damper plate between a plurality of different configurations by causing the damper plate to rotate relative to the uptake duct. Moving the uptake damper between the different configurations changes the flow rate and pressure of the exhaust gases through the uptake duct, which affects an oven draft within the coke oven.

Abstract: The present technology relates to systems and methods for reducing leaks in a system for coking coal. For example, some embodiments provide systems and method for treating a cracked or leaking surface in a system for coking coal. In particular, the present technology includes systems having one or more substances configured to reduce an airflow through one or more cracks by creating an at least partially impermeable patch. The present technology further includes methods for treating surfaces having one or more cracks to reduce an airflow through the one or more cracks.

Abstract: A coke plant includes multiple coke ovens where each coke oven is adapted to produce exhaust gases, a common tunnel fluidly connected to the plurality of coke ovens and configured to receive the exhaust gases from each of the coke ovens, multiple standard heat recovery steam generators fluidly connected to the common tunnel where the ratio of coke ovens to standard heat recovery steam generators is at least 20:1, and a redundant heat recovery steam generator fluidly connected to the common tunnel where any one of the plurality of standard heat recovery steam generators and the redundant heat recovery steam generator is adapted to receive the exhaust gases from the plurality of ovens and extract heat from the exhaust gases and where the standard heat recovery steam generators and the redundant heat recovery steam generator are all connected in parallel with each other.

Abstract: A coke plant includes multiple coke ovens where each coke oven is adapted to produce exhaust gases, a common tunnel fluidly connected to the plurality of coke ovens and configured to receive the exhaust gases from each of the coke ovens, multiple standard heat recovery steam generators fluidly connected to the common tunnel where the ratio of coke ovens to standard heat recovery steam generators is at least 20:1, and a redundant heat recovery steam generator fluidly connected to the common tunnel where any one of the plurality of standard heat recovery steam generators and the redundant heat recovery steam generator is adapted to receive the exhaust gases from the plurality of ovens and extract heat from the exhaust gases and where the standard heat recovery steam generators and the redundant heat recovery steam generator are all connected in parallel with each other.

Abstract: The present technology provides systems and methods for detecting leaks in a coke plant. In some embodiments, the present technology includes discharging a gaseous tracer adjacent to a surface that at least partially divides a high-pressure system and a low-pressure system. The gaseous tracer can be measured at a location within and/or downstream from the low-pressure system to identify leaks in the structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for removing carbonaceous clinker material from a coke oven are described. A coke oven can be provided including an oven floor, coke, and clinker material deposited on the oven floor. After a temperature of the coke oven has reached a first temperature (e.g., after heating coal in the oven to produce coke), the method includes increasing the temperature of the coke oven to a second temperature that is higher than the first temperature for a predetermined amount of time. After the predetermined amount of time, the temperature is reduced to a third temperature that is lower than the first temperature.

Abstract: A thermal process for carbonizing hemp and reducing particle size, mechanically, by grinding or milling said carbonized hemp materials to generate a precise particle size hemp char and combining the hemp char particles with a polymer into a master batch.

Abstract: A thermal process for carbonizing hemp and reducing particle size, mechanically, by grinding or milling said carbonized hemp materials to generate a precise particle size hemp char and combining the hemp char particles with a polymer into a master batch.

Abstract: A waste thermolysis installation includes a first, drying, enclosure able to vacuum dry the incoming waste and a second, calcining, enclosure, able to perform a vacuum calcination treatment on the dried waste coming from the first enclosure, each enclosure including an external-heating system including a combustion chamber and a vacuum pump which makes it possible to maintain the vacuum in the enclosure and is connected to the enclosure by an extraction pipe, the installation being characterized in that it includes a pipe circulating gas coming from the second enclosure to the second enclosure through the system for the external heating of the second enclosure. Thermolysis method implementing the installation.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a co-gasification process that uses biomass and VGO as a feedstock to produce syngas which includes a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a gasifier and/or a gasification process that provides a long, uniform temperature zone in the gasifier, regardless of the particle size, chemical composition, and moisture content of the fuel by sandwiching a reduction zones between two oxidation zones. The gasifier and/or gasification process has a char that is more energy-dense and almost devoid of moisture that affords for an additional (or char) oxidation zone with a temperature that is higher than a first oxidation zone which is closer to an evaporation and devolatilization zone. As such, the additional (or char) oxidation zone contributes to augmenting the reduction zone temperature, thereby providing a favorable dual impact in improving syngas composition and near-complete conversion of the tar.

Abstract: A composition of additives for fuel including: one or more copolymer(s) including:—at least one unit of the following formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen and methyl group, R?2 is selected from C1 to C34 hydrocarbon-based chains, an aromatic ring, an aralkyl containing at least one aromatic ring and at least one C1-C34 alkyl group, and—at least one unit of following formula (II): wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen and methyl group, Z is selected from the oxygen atom and —NR?— group with R? being selected from a hydrogen atom and C1 to C12 hydrocarbon-based chains, G includes a C1 to C34 hydrocarbon-based chain substituted with at least one quaternary ammonium group and optionally one or more hydroxyl groups, group G also possibly containing one or more nitrogen and/or oxygen atoms and/or carbonyl groups 25 at least one compound selected from succinimides substituted with a hydrocarbon-based chain.

Abstract: To provide a lubricating oil composition achieving both of high traction coefficient and excellent low temperature fluidity at a higher level and having a high flash point, which contains a naphthene-based synthetic oil (a) having a flash point of 140° C. or higher, and an ester (b) having 5 to 32 carbon atoms and having a branched chain, wherein the content of the naphthene-based synthetic oil (a) based on the total amount of the composition is 35% by mass or more and less than 80% by mass, a method for producing the lubricating oil composition, and a continuously variable transmission using the lubricating oil composition.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprises a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of an unsymmetrical bis-succinimide, or a mixture of unsymmetrical bis-succinimides, of the structure (I): wherein one of R1 and R2 is a polyisobutylene group having a weight average molecular weight of 400 to 5,000, as determined by GPC with reference to linear polystyrene standards, and the other of R1 and R2 is a hydrocarbon group made by the metallocene-catalysed polymerisation of an ?-olefin feedstock; and x is from 1 to 10 and is the same for all molecules of structure (I), or an average of all molecules of structure (I) in a mixture of molecules of structure (I).

Abstract: Low-friction fluorinated coatings are disclosed herein. A preferred low-friction material contains a low-surface-energy fluoropolymer having a surface energy between about 5 mJ/m2 to about 50 mJ/m2, and a hygroscopic material that is covalently connected to the fluoropolymer in a triblock copolymer, such as PEG-PFPE-PEG. The material forms a lubricating surface layer in the presence of humidity. An exemplary copolymer comprises fluoropolymers with average molecular weight from 500 g/mol to 20,000 g/mol, wherein the fluoropolymers are (?,?)-hydroxyl-terminated and/or (?,?)-amine-terminated, and wherein the fluoropolymers are present in the triblock structure T-(CH2—CH2—O)—CH2—CF2—O—(CF2—CF2—O)m(CF2—O)n—CF2—CH2—(O—CH2—CH2)p-T where T is a hydroxyl or amine terminal group, p=1 to 50, m=1 to 100, and n=1 to 100. The copolymer also contains isocyanate species and polyol or polyamine chain extenders or crosslinkers possessing a functionality of preferably 3 or greater.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to lubricants for compression ignition internal combustion engines, particularly those demonstrating at least one of improved seals performance, reduced deposit formation, and excellent durability. The present invention provides a low zinc lubricating composition comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a borated dispersant, and (c) a metal-free organo-phosphorus anti-wear additive, wherein the lubricating composition is substantially free of a metal containing sulfur coupled alkyl phenol compound. Further, the low zinc lubricating composition contains zinc in an amount less than 600 ppm by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Provided is a grease composition which contains (A) a mixed base oil containing (A1) a low-viscosity base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 10 to 50 mm2/s and (A2) a high-viscosity base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 200 to 700 mm2/s, (B) a lithium-based thickener and (C) a polymer having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 1,000 to 100,000 mm2/s, and has an apparent viscosity at ?10° C., as measured according to JIS K2220:2013 and at a shear rate of 10 s?1, of 50 to 250 mPa·s. The grease composition is excellent in pumpability and is also excellent in wear resistance under poor lubrication conditions.

Abstract: An organic based extraction system is described. Embodiments of the extraction system include a first vessel, a second vessel, a third vessel, a pump, and a plurality of sight lenses. Generally, each of the vessels and the pump can be set up to form a closed loop system adapted to recover and reuse a solvent. A fluid flow from the first vessel to the second vessel, from the second vessel to the third vessel, from the third vessel to the pump, and from the pump back to the first vessel can be implemented. Typically, an extract from organic matter can be recovered in the third vessel. In one embodiment, the plurality of sight lenses can be implemented to determine if more solvent is needed and to check the extract while an extraction process is running.

Abstract: A hybrid mint plant characterized by an essential oil composition profile, methods of cultivating the hybrid mint plant, and methods of producing an essential oil composition with the essential oil composition profile using the hybrid mint plant are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing two mixtures of epoxidized fatty acid esters, comprising in the order given a transesterification of an epoxidized vegetable oil, followed by a reduction of the volatile saturated non-epoxidized fraction by short path distillation of the transesterified epoxidized vegetable oil, followed by a selection on the one hand of the non-vaporized fraction (residue) of the previous process step as the first mixture of epoxidized fatty acid esters and a selection on the other hand of the vaporized fraction (distillate) as the second mixture of epoxidized fatty acid esters. The first mixture is in particular suitable as plasticizer in halogenated polymers, the second mixture being particularly suitable as plasticizer in non-halogenated polymers.

Abstract: A wooden wick for use in a wax candle comprising a strip of a predetermined wood having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width and a first predetermined thickness. Such wick further includes a wood booster member having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width and a second predetermined thickness adhered to the strip of wood.

Abstract: Described herein are home care compositions comprising: a surfactant system comprising a non-ionic surfactant; and a carrier.

Abstract: Described herein are fabric care compositions comprising an esterquat, and a carbodiimide; along with methods of making and using same.

Abstract: A method for removing a stain from a surface using lipase enzymes, and a formulation comprising a lipase enzyme.