Abstract: An anti-corrosion coating to protect against corrosion, comprising: a high-density protective coating on a substrate which is prone to corrosion, preferably metals and/or alloys thereof, containing pre-condensed coat-forming alkoxysilane precursors, wherein the molecules of the pre-condensed coat-forming alkoxysilane precursors are built up from monomer units selected from the group formed by coat-forming alkoxysilane precursors, wherein the molecules of the pre-condensed coat-forming alkoxysilane precursors are cross-linked with each other, wherein the high-density protective coating has a coating thickness of at least 50 ?m. The high-density protective coating formed by an inorganic-organic hybrid material, which is preferably produced without solvents (i.e. without the addition of solvents, in particular organic solvents), is comprised of at least one coat-forming alkoxysilane precursor, in particular selected from the group formed by trialkoxysilane precursors.

Abstract: A printable ink mixture may include: a medium, orthophosphoric acid, at least one metal oxide, and at least one pigment. A method for producing a color print on a glass or ceramic surface may include: producing an ink mixture including a medium, orthophosphoric acid, at least one metal oxide, and at least one pigment, applying the ink mixture to the glass or ceramic surface, removing the medium from the ink mixture, and baking the ink mixture on the glass or ceramic surface to produce the color print.

Abstract: An object is to provide an ink composition for inkjet printing that permits inkjet printing, particularly on metal surfaces, wherein such ink composition possesses sufficiently high adhesion and heat resistance with respect to metal surfaces. As a means for achieving the object, a photocurable inkjet printing ink composition is provided, which contains, relative to the entire ink composition, 0.1 percent by mass or more of an acid-modified acrylic monomer and 10 to 30 percent by mass of a monofunctional monomer with a Tg of 100° C. or above, wherein the monofunctional monomer accounts for 80 percent by mass or more of all monomers.

Abstract: Electron beam curable compositions comprising poly(alkylene oxide) containing substances, and any blend of ethylenically unsaturated monomers and oligomers. The poly(alkylene oxide) components of the said substances may include poly(ethylene glycol)s, poly(propylene glycol)s and higher poly(alkylene oxide)s, as well as poly(alkoxylated) alcohols and amines, and the substances are essentially free of any ethylenically unsaturated groups.

Abstract: Provided are a metal dispersion liquid which includes tabular metal particles A having an average aspect ratio of greater than 20, which is a ratio of an average equivalent circle diameter to an average thickness, and an average equivalent circle diameter of 50 nm to 1000 nm, metal particles B having an average aspect ratio of 1 to 15 and an average equivalent circle diameter of 1 nm to 150 nm, and water, in which an average equivalent circle diameter A1 of the tabular metal particles A and an average equivalent circle diameter B1 of the metal particles B satisfy Expression (1), and a content a of the tabular metal particles A and a content b of the metal particles B with respect to a total mass of the metal dispersion liquid satisfy Expression (2); and an application thereof. A1>B1??Expression (1) 0.0001?b/(a+b)?0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a black ink comprising a black dye dispersion in an aqueous vehicle comprising disperse blue 291 and/or 291:1, disperse red 82 and disperse red 54 and the use of such black ink in a method for digital inkjet-printing of a fabric, preferably on polyester.

Abstract: Thiol modified acylphosphine oxide photoinitiators exhibiting improved smell and extractability are disclosed. Also disclosed is a UV curable inkjet ink containing an acylphosphine oxide photoinitiator and a polymerizable compound, wherein the acylphosphine oxide photoinitiator includes one or more acyl groups substituted by a thiol.

Abstract: A process for forming a conductive hemp-based ink comprising carbonizing hemp and reducing the particle size of said hemp via a milling process to between 2 and 5 microns, wherein said reduced size hemp particles are combined with at least one aqueous carrier to produce an ink, and wherein said ink is conductive.

Abstract: An ink for inkjet textile printing is disclosed that contains a pigment, a water-dispersible urethane resin having a film elongation of 600% to 2,000%, a water-soluble organic solvent and water, wherein the weight ratio between the pigment and the water-dispersible urethane resin is from 1:3 to 1:16. An ink set and a method for producing a printed item are also disclosed.

Abstract: To provide a fluorinated coating material capable of forming a coating film excellent in water repellency and substrate adhesion. Further, to provide a method for producing the coating material, a coated article and its production method. A fluorinated coating material comprising a fluorinated polymer having the following units F, the following units 1 and the following units 2: units F: at least one type of units selected from the group consisting of units based on CF3—CH?CHF and units based on CF3—CF?CH2; units 1: at least one type of units selected from the group consisting of units having a carboxy group, units based on allyl alcohol and units based on a hydroxyalkyl allyl ether; units 2: at least one type of units selected from the group consisting of units based on a vinyl ether, units based on a vinyl ester, units based on an allyl ether (excluding a hydroxyalkyl allyl ether), units based on an allyl ester and units based on a (meth)acrylic acid ester.

Abstract: Provided is a vibration damping composite capable of providing a vibration damping material, at low cost, that exhibits a high vibration damping property in a wide temperature range and has excellent appearance. The present invention relates to a resin composition for vibration damping materials which contains a lignin and/or a lignin derivative. The present invention also relates to a vibration damping composite containing the resin composition for vibration damping materials and an inorganic pigment. The present invention also relates to a vibration damping material obtainable from the vibration damping composite.

Abstract: This invention provides a polymer, which is preferably a polyether polymer. The polymer may be uses in coating compositions. Containers and other articles comprising the polymer and methods of making such containers and other articles are also provided. The invention further provides compositions including the polymer (e.g., powder coatings), which have utility in a variety of coating end uses, including, for example, valve and pipe coatings.

Abstract: A fluorochemical coating composition is provided comprising (A) a hydrolyzable group-containing silane modified with a fluorooxyalkylene-containing polymer and (B) a fluorooxyalkylene-containing polymer having an average molecular weight not higher than the average molecular weight of component (A) in a weight ratio (A)/(B) of 40/60 to 95/5. The composition forms on a substrate a water/oil repellent layer which does not detract from the visibility of the substrate.

Abstract: A reusable attaching apparatus includes (a) a reversible adhesive comprising a shape memory polymer and (b) a mounting structure bonded to the reversible adhesive. The shape memory polymer has a glass transition temperature (Tg) and comprises a deformable state at temperatures above the Tg and a rigid state at temperatures below the Tg.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are two-sided garment tapes comprising a substrate having an adhesive coating on a first side and a non-slip coating on a second side. The substrate can comprise a fabric or plastic material. The adhesive coating can comprise a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) or hot-melt adhesive. The non-slip coating can comprise silicone, an elastomer, or rubber. Methods of making and using the tape are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cutting plotter film with anti-counterfeit effect includes: a heat-resistant layer; a stripe-embossed layer having releasing property and bonded on the heat-resistant layer, the stripe-embossed layer being formed with a stripe-embossed surface; a character film layer disposed on the stripe-embossed surface of the stripe-embossed layer, having a contact surface in contact with the stripe-embossed surface, the contact surface being formed with anti-counterfeit stripes; and a heat bonding layer disposed on the character film layer. Figures/characters are cut/engraved on the character film layer and the heat bonding layer. The cutting plotter film is placed on a product and heated to transfer and adhere the figures/characters onto the product.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape comprises a backing layer having a first and a second surface; and a first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer affixed to the first surface; wherein the first pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has an adhesive strength of 2.0 N/10 mm to 9.0 N/10 mm in absence of a solvent and the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape has a tensile strength in longitudinal direction of 45 N/15 mm to 80 N/15 mm.

Abstract: Provided a pressure sensitive adhesive sheet including a substrate or a release material having thereon a resin layer that contains a resin part (X) containing a carbon atom-containing resin having a carbon atom in a main chain of a constitutional unit as a main component, and a particle part (Y) consisting of fine particles containing silica particles, a surface (?) having pressure sensitive adhesiveness, the surface (?) having a concave portion and a flat face existing thereon, a prescribed section (P1) having existing on the side of the surface (?) a concave portion having a prescribed maximum height difference, and a flat portion corresponding to a cut portion of the flat face existing in a region (P) and being substantially in parallel to a surface of the substrate or the release material in contact with the resin layer, and an absolute value of a ratio of an intensity ratio of a peak intensity derived from silicon atoms and a peak intensity derived from carbon atoms measured by EDX a for a prescribed re

Abstract: Disclosed is a curable silicone composition. The composition comprises: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups and at least one aryl group in each molecule; (B) a polyoxyalkylene compound represented by the general formula: XO—(C2H4O)p(CnH2nO)q(YO)r—X, wherein, each X represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, an acryl group, or a methacryl group, provided that at least one X in each molecule is the alkenyl group, the acryl group, or the methacryl group, Y represents a divalent hydrocarbon group, n represents an integer of 3 to 6, p and q are integers satisfying: 2?p?100 and 0?q?50, and r represents 0 or 1; (C) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule; and (D) a catalyst for a hydrosilylation reaction. The composition forms a cured product having improved properties.

Abstract: A grinding tool includes a substrate, and at least an abrasive particle affixed to the substrate. The abrasive particle has a base, and four tips adjacent to one another protruding from the base, the base having a cavity of a generally cross shape extending between the four tips, the cavity including a material discharge surface disposed between two adjacent ones of the four tips, the material discharge surface being located at an end of the cavity and adjacent to a side surface of the base, an inner material angle between the material discharge surface and the side surface being between about 120 degrees and about 160 degrees. Moreover, embodiments described herein include a method of manufacturing the grinding tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition that comprises at least one hydrochlorofluoroolefin, at least one mineral oil, and air, with the air being provided in a weight concentration of less than 1%, relative to the mass of the mixture of said at least one hydrochlorofluoroolefin and air, said composition being exposed to a maximum change-of-state temperature greater than or equal to approximately 100° C.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making CF3CF?CHF. The process involves reacting CF3CClFCCl2F with H2 in a reaction zone in the presence of a catalyst to produce a product mixture comprising CF3CF?CHF. The catalyst has a catalytically effective amount of palladium supported on a support selected from the group consisting of alumina, fluorided alumina, aluminum fluoride and mixtures thereof and the mole ratio of H2 to CF3CClFCCl2F fed to the reaction zone is between about 1:1 and about 5:1. Also disclosed are azeotropic compositions of CF3CClFCCl2F and HF and azeotropic composition of CF3CHFCH2F and HF.

Abstract: A chain-reactive, heat-generating microcapsule comprises a first compartment including a first component and a second compartment including a second component. An isolating structure separates the first and second compartments. The isolating structure may rupture when heated above a normal ambient temperature and/or in response to a compressive force. The first component reacts with the second component to produce heat. The microcapsule may further incorporate a blowing agent that responds to heating. In some embodiments, a core within the first compartment comprises a blowing agent material that responds to the heat produced when the first and second components react. The microcapsules can be incorporated into a material comprising a heat-curable resin precursor such that heat generated by the microcapsules can be used to cure the resin precursor.

Abstract: A lost circulation material (LCM) having flakes formed from date tree leaflets is provided. The flakes of the date tree leaflet LCM may be formed by tearing and shredding date tree leaflets from date trees. The date tree leaflets may be obtained from date tree pruning performed by date tree farming industries. The date tree leaflet LCM may be added to o a drilling fluid to mitigate or prevent lost circulation in a well. Methods of lost circulation control with the date tree leaflets LCM are also provided.

Abstract: A temperature-resistant calcium-resistant water-based drilling fluid for oil and gas reservoir protection and a use thereof is provided. The water-based drilling fluid contains a filtrate reducer and a plugging agent, wherein the filtrate reducer is a copolymer that contains structural units represented by formula (1), structural units represented by formula (2), and structural units represented by formula (3), wherein, the mass ratio of the structural units represented by formula (1) to the structural units represented by formula (2) to the structural units represented by formula (3) is (0.1-0.2):1:(0.05-0.1), and the number-average molecular weight of the copolymer is 10,000-100,000, the plugging agent is acrylamide-diallyldimethylammonium chloride copolymer modified graphene.

Abstract: A method comprising: providing a composition comprising: a base liquid; and solid particles; foaming the composition with a gas to produce a foamed drilling fluid; wherein the foamed drilling fluid is characterized as a Pickering foam wherein at least a portion of the solid particles are dispersed on an interface between the base liquid and the gas to stabilize the Pickering foam; pumping the foamed drilling fluid through a drill string; and extending a wellbore through a subterranean formation.

Abstract: A lost-circulation material including a mixture of an aqueous colloidal dispersion and fatty acid. The aqueous colloidal dispersion includes silica nanoparticles and has a pH of at least 8. Combining the colloidal dispersion and the fatty acid initiates gelation of the lost-circulation material when the pH of the lost-circulation material is less than 8 and a temperature of the lost-circulation material is in a range of 5° C. to 300° C. Sealing an opening in a portion of a wellbore or a portion of a subterranean formation in which the wellbore is formed may include providing the aqueous colloidal dispersion and the fatty acid to the wellbore, mixing the colloidal dispersion and the fatty acid to yield the lost-circulation material, initiating gelation of the lost-circulation material, and solidifying the lost-circulation material in the wellbore to yield a set gel.

Abstract: A low density, high-strength, degradable temporary plugging agent which includes 60% by weight to 85% by weight of polylactic acid, 5% by weight to 20% by weight of a starch, 5% by weight to 10% by weight of polycaprolactone, 2% by weight to 5% by weight of a solubilizing agent, and 2% by weight to 5% by weight of a toughening agent, based on 100% by weight of the total weight of the agent. The rigid agent can result in bridge plugging in existing cracks, with a significant increase in pressure. The preparation method is simple, the process requirements are low, and industrial production can be realized. When applied to temporary plugging fracturing, under formation conditions, it can be completely degraded within a certain period of time and will not cause secondary damage to the reservoir, while preventing the agent from polluting the formation and the occurrence of pump accidents.

Abstract: A method for plugging and sealing subsurface formations using alkaline nanosilica dispersion and a delayed activation chemistry is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method includes introducing a mixture with a first pH into the subsurface formation. The mixture comprises an aqueous solution, an alkaline nanosilica dispersion and a water-insoluble hydrolyzable compound. The method further includes allowing the water-insoluble hydrolyzable compound to hydrolyze in the subsurface formation to form an acid at 70° C. or greater, thereby acidizing the mixture to a reduced second pH and causing the alkaline nanosilica dispersion to gel into a solid and seal the subsurface formation. A composition for sealing a subsurface formation is also disclosed. The composition includes an aqueous mixture including water, an alkaline nanosilica dispersion, and a water-insoluble hydrolyzable compound.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to demulsifier compositions for treatment of subterranean formations or produced petroleum comprising an emulsion. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method includes placing in the subterranean formation a demulsifier composition. The demulsifier composition includes an alkanolamide surfactant that is a (C1-C50)hydrocarbyl amide having groups R1 and R2 substituted on the amide nitrogen, wherein R1 and R2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of —H, —(C1-C50)hydrocarbyl, and —(C1-C50)hydrocarbylene-OH, wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is —(C1-C50)hydrocarbylene-OH. The demulsifier composition includes an alkoxylated alcohol surfactant that is a (C1-C50)hydrocarbyl-OH having a —((C2-C3)alkylene-O)n-H group on the —OH group, wherein n is about 1 to about 100. The demulsifier composition also includes an amine-oxide surfactant.

Abstract: Compositions for stimulating hydrocarbon production from a subterranean formation are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, such compositions include olefinic ester compounds. In some embodiments, the olefinic ester compounds are derived from a natural oil or a natural oil derivative, for example, by catalytic olefin metathesis. Uses of such compounds, such as in oil- and gas-production methods are also generally disclosed.

Abstract: Treatment fluids including a base fluid; and fly ash microspheres, wherein the fly ash microspheres are of a material selected from the group consisting of Class C fly ash, Class F fly ash, and any combination thereof, wherein the fly ash microspheres have a diameter in the range of from about 0.1??? to about 150???, and wherein the fly ash microspheres are present in the treatment fluid in an amount in the range of from about 0.001 ppg to about 1 ppg of the treatment fluid.

Abstract: A proppant having a high alumina content, low iron content and low alkali content may be prepared from a raw bauxite ore containing greater than 60 wt. % tri-hydrate alumina. The proppant may further be prepared from calcined bauxite having greater than 80 wt. % tri-hydrate alumina.

Abstract: Emulsion or microemulsion for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore are provided, and related methods. In some embodiments, the emulsion or microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase; a surfactant; and a non-aqueous phase comprising a first type of solvent and a second type of solvent. In some embodiments, the first type of solvent is a long chain hydrocarbon. In some embodiments, the second type of solvent is an oxygenated solvent. The emulsion or microemulsion may comprise additional components (e.g., at least one type of co-solvent).

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for making an EC material comprising providing a substrate, applying at least one metal linker to the substrate, applying at least one metal-coordinated organic complex to form a layer, washing the layer, drying the layer, and repeating the applying steps to obtain a multiple layer EC material. The invention is further directed to EC materials made by the methods of this invention.

Abstract: Quantum dot delivery methods are described. In a first example, a method of delivering or storing a plurality of nano-particles involves providing a plurality of nano-particles. The method also involves forming a dispersion of the plurality of nano-particles in a medium for delivery or storage, wherein the medium is free of organic solvent. In a second example, a method of delivering or storing a plurality of nano-particles involves providing a plurality of nano-particles in an organic solvent. The method also involves drying the plurality of nano-particles for delivery or storage, the drying removing entirely all of the organic solvent.

Abstract: Surface-modified nanoparticles are produced by associating ligand interactive agents with the surface of a nanoparticle. The ligand interactive agents are bound to surface modifying ligands that are tailored to impart particular solubility and/or compatibility properties. The ligand interactive agents are crosslinked via a linking/crosslinking agent. The linking/crosslinking agent may provide a binding site for binding the surface modifying ligands to the ligand interactive agents.

Abstract: Provided are a compound capable of more improving the performance of organic EL devices, an organic electroluminescent device having a more improved device performance, and an electronic device including such an organic electroluminescent device; precisely, a compound represented by the following formula (1); wherein N*, Ar, *a, R11 to R15, R21 to R27, R31 to R37, R41 to R45, and R51 to R55 are as defined in the description, an organic electroluminescent device containing the compound, and an electronic device including such an organic electroluminescent device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a red phosphor with a narrow full width at half maximum, having improved decay time and resolving afterglow phenomenon. The fluoride-based phosphor according to the invention is characterized in including a host having a composition of the following [Formula 1] including rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), silicon (Si) and fluorine (F) as constituent elements, and manganese (Mn) which is solid solution treated in the host as an activator: Rb3-xCsxSiF7??[Formula 1] (where, 0<x<3).

Abstract: The invention relates to highly luminescent nanostructures with strong blue light absorbance, particularly core/shell nanostructures comprising an In(1-x)GaxP core and ZnSe and/or ZnS shell layers, wherein 0<x<1. The invention also relates to methods of producing such nanostructures.

Abstract: Compositions useful for the selective removal of silicon nitride materials relative to polysilicon, silicon oxide materials and/or silicide materials from a microelectronic device having same thereon are provided. The compositions of the invention are particularly useful in the etching of 3D NAND structures.

Abstract: A liquid crystal composition and the use thereof are provided. The liquid crystal composition comprises 15-30% by weight of three or more compounds of general formula I; the general formula I must comprises at least two compounds of general formula I-1; wherein, by weight of the total amount of the liquid crystal composition, the total amount of the compounds of general formula I-1 is no lower than 10%, and the content of each of the compounds of general formula I-1 is no higher than 8%. The liquid crystal composition has appropriately high optical anisotropy, higher dielectric anisotropy, lower threshold voltage, suitable elastic constant, suitable temperature range of nematic phase, good reliability and heat stability, and good low-temperature intersolubility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid crystal mixture characterised in that it comprises one or more photoreactive mesogens of formula I wherein the parameters and groups occurring are defined as indicated in claim 1, to a process for the fabrication of liquid crystal displays using these liquid crystal mixtures and to a liquid crystal display obtainable by this process. The invention further relates to new compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microwave pyrolysis reactor (1) comprising an inner pipe element (2) and a housing (4), wherein the inner pipe element (2) is made of a microwave transparent material and comprises a first open end (5) and a second open end (6); the housing (4) comprises a first inner surface, enclosing an annular space (7,44) around the inner pipe element (2), a waste inlet (10), a solids outlet (11), a gas outlet (12), an inert gas inlet (45) and a port (13) for a microwave waveguide (14), the waste inlet and the solids outlet are in communication with the first open end and the second open end of the inner pipe element, respectively, and the port for a microwave waveguide is in communication with the annular space; and wherein the inner pipe element is arranged with the first open end at a higher vertical level than the second open end, such that a material entering the waste inlet during use is transported through the inner pipe element, from the first open end to the second open end, by g

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to methods of increasing coal processing rates for coke ovens. In various embodiments, the present technology is applied to methods of coking relatively small coal charges over relatively short time periods, resulting in an increase in coal processing rate. In some embodiments, a coal charging system includes a charging head having opposing wings that extend outwardly and forwardly from the charging head, leaving an open pathway through which coal may be directed toward side edges of the coal bed. In other embodiments, an extrusion plate is positioned on a rearward face of the charging head and oriented to engage and compress coal as the coal is charged along a length of the coking oven. In other embodiments, a false door system includes a false door that is vertically oriented to maximize an amount of coal being charged into the oven.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heat transfer tube including an inner surface and an outer surface. The heat transfer tube further includes a first mixing element and a second mixing element disposed on the inner surface of the tube and projecting inwardly toward a central longitudinal axis of the tube. Adjacent mixing elements are separated by a gap arc distance of about 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) or greater. The first helical row has an angle (?) from about 15 degrees to about 85 degrees relative to the central longitudinal axis of the tube. The tube has an inner diameter of about 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) or less.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process to reduce total acid number (TAN) of a heat transfer fluid. The process comprises contacting the heat transfer fluid with an adsorbent composition at a temperature in the range of 50° C. to 350° C. and a pressure in the range of 1 bar to 10 bar to obtain a treated heat transfer fluid having total acid number (TAN) in the range of 0.003 to 0.03 and pH in the range of 6 to 7.5, wherein the adsorbent composition is provided in a fixed bed and the heat transfer fluid is passed through the fixed bed comprising the adsorbent composition at a liquid hourly space velocity (LHSV) in the range of 0.5 per hour to 10 per hour.

Abstract: Treatment of hydrocarbon streams, and in one non-limiting embodiment refinery distillates, with reducing agents, such as borohydride and salts thereof, alone or together with at least one co-solvent results in reduction of the sulfur compounds such as disulfides, mercaptans, thiophenes, and thioethers that are present to give easily removed sulfides. In one non-limiting embodiment, the treatment converts the original sulfur compounds into hydrogen sulfide or low molecular weight mercaptans that can be extracted from the distillate with caustic solutions, hydrogen sulfide or mercaptan scavengers, solid absorbents such as clay or activated carbon or liquid absorbents such as amine-aldehyde condensates and/or aqueous aldehydes.

Abstract: The invention provides a hydraulic fluid composition comprising a hydrocarbon component comprising more than 5 wt % of naphthenic oil and up to 95 wt % of renewable or recycled isoparaffinic oil, based on the total weight of the composition. The hydraulic fluid composition is useful as an arctic hydraulic fluid composition, shock absorber or automatic transmission fluid.

Abstract: Thioether-substituted phenols that are the reaction product of a thioether-substituted alcohol or thioether-substituted amine and a phenol with at least one pendant acyl group and have a ratio of sulfur groups to phenol groups of at least 1:1 and uses for thioether-substituted phenols. Methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by contacting the internal combustion engine with a lubricating composition comprising a thioether-substituted phenol. Methods of reducing deposit formation and/or corrosion in an engine using a lubricating composition comprising a thioether-substituted phenol.