Abstract: The present application provides switchable, homogeneous paint composition and methods of painting and/or forming films or coatings using the composition. The composition includes a liquid having an aqueous solution and dissolved acid gas (e.g., carbonated water), and a switchable polymer. The switchable polymer converts from a protonated, water-soluble form in the liquid to a water-insoluble unprotonated form following removal or substantial removal of the liquid and acid gas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition for coating, and a coating film comprising a cured product thereof as a coating layer. Particularly, the present invention relates to a resin composition for coating, and a coating film comprising a cured product thereof as a coating layer, wherein the resin composition for coating comprises a siloxane resin that is chemically bonded by compounds comprising alkoxysilane and diol, which comprise epoxy or acryl within the chemical structures thereof.

Abstract: A decorative ornament for use on wrapping paper or the like includes an ornamental element, such as a ribbon flower or bow. The ornament for includes an attachment element for securing the ornament to wrapping paper. The attachment element includes a stack of adhesive pads. By peeling away the pads one at a time to selectively expose the next underlying adhesive pad, the decorative ornament can be used multiple times.

Abstract: Provided is a PSA sheet highly durable against repeated deformation and suited for use in a flexible device as well. The PSA sheet provided by this invention comprises a PSA layer. The PSA sheet shows a recovery rate at 100% elongation of 70% or higher. The PSA layer shows a displacement of 0.5 mm or greater according to the following holding power test: <Holding Power Test> At 23° C., the PSA layer is applied over a 10 mm wide by 20 mm long bonding area to a Bakelite plate as an adherend; a 1 kg load is applied in the length direction; after one hour, the displacement from the initial position where first applied is determined.

Abstract: A separator containing a substrate and a release layer formed on at least one side of the substrate wherein the separator shows a strain of not more than 7% when a load of 5N/20 mm is applied for one minute in the pulling direction, and when the substrate is cut in half in the thickness direction to divide the separator into two, an apparent elastic modulus in the pulling direction of one of the divided separators is larger than an apparent elastic modulus in the pulling direction of the other divided separator.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for manufacturing an adhesive tape. An example method includes: providing a plurality of adhesive webs, wherein each web includes a hot melt adhesive adhered to a backing material; providing a fabric web having a fabric material; guiding a first adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a first position proximate a first side of the fabric web; guiding a second adhesive web from the plurality of adhesive webs into a second position proximate a second side of the fabric web; applying heat and pressure to form a web of the baffle tape in which the first adhesive web is bonded to the first side of the fabric web and the second adhesive web is bonded to the second side of the fabric web; and rewinding the web of the baffle tape into a roll.

Abstract: A double-sided adhesive sheet has a laminate structure including a first adhesive layer containing an electrolyte, a second adhesive layer, and a conduction substrate. A double-sided adhesive sheet joined body includes, for example, an adhesive sheet having such a laminate structure, a first conductive adherend to which the first adhesive layer adheres, and a second adherend to which the second adhesive layer adheres. A method for joining/separating adherends includes joining first and second adherends to each other via the adhesive sheet, then applying a voltage to the first adhesive layer so as to generate a potential difference in a thickness direction of the first adhesive layer, and separating the first and second adherends from each other.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a moisture-curable hot melt adhesive having high initial adhesive strength, long open time, excellent coating property and reduced stringing property. The present invention relates to a moisture-curable hot melt adhesive comprising (A) a urethane prepolymer having a terminal isocyanate group, (B) a metallocene-based polyolefin having a viscosity of 10,000 mPa·s or less at a temperature of 170° C. and (C) a polyester-polyether copolymer.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of reducing release of fugitive dust from particulate substrates are provided. The method involves applying a composition onto the substrate in an amount effective to reduce dust release and remain effective for an extended period of time, wherein the composition comprises an aqueous medium, a surface modifying agent, and a dispersant.

Abstract: The thermally conductive composition comprises a thermally conductive filler dispersed in a liquid matrix.

Abstract: A biodegradable and substantially water-soluble thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol-based diverting agent is provided which comprises pellets of a specified polyvinyl alcohol optionally with certain specified additives, which pellets are made in an extruder and cut to a specified size.

Abstract: Methods involving anti-agglomerant hydrate inhibitors and polyaromatic hydrocarbons for hydrate inhibition are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include introducing a hydrate inhibitor composition including an anti-agglomerant hydrate inhibitor into a fluid including (i) water and (ii) one of gas, liquid hydrocarbon, and any combination thereof; and introducing a polyaromatic hydrocarbon into the fluid.

Abstract: A method and system remove hydrogen sulfide from a sour liquid. In an embodiment, the method for removing hydrogen sulfide from a hydrocarbon containing fluid includes contacting a methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution with the sour liquid. The method also includes allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the hydrogen sulfide to remove the hydrogen sulfide.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of consolidating sands in a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore may comprise contacting sand particles in the subterranean formation with a treatment fluid to form coated sands; where the treatment fluid comprises a multicomponent epoxy, a base fluid, and an amine hardening agent, the multicomponent epoxy comprising a diglycidyl ether resin and a monoglycidyl ether resin. The method further allowing the amine hardening agent to cure the multicomponent epoxy and form the consolidated sands.

Abstract: A wellbore fluid may include a gemini surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant; an activator, and an aqueous base fluid. The gemini surfactant may have a structure represented by formula (I): where R1 is a C1-C6 hydrocarbon group or a monovalent cation, R2 is a C1-C10 hydrocarbon group, m is an integer ranging from 1 to 4, n is an integer ranging from 8 to 12, and X is a monovalent anion.

Abstract: A fluid injection process includes removing a core sample from a low permeability reservoir. The process also includes performing an imbibition test on a plurality of stage one surfactants, each stage one surfactant mixed with a first treatment fluid and using a portion of the core sample to obtain a wettability index or measurement of capillary pressure. The process includes selecting a stage one surfactant and performing an oil recovery test on a plurality of stage two surfactants, each stage two surfactant mixed with a second treatment fluid. The process includes selecting a stage two surfactant and injecting the selected stage one surfactant into a matrix of the low permeability reservoir. In addition, the method includes injecting the selected stage two surfactant into a fracture network of the low permeability reservoir.

Abstract: Methods of treating a subterranean formation. A pad fluid is introduced into a wellbore penetrating the subterranean formation to create or enhance one or more fractures in the subterranean formation. A fracturing fluid is introduced into the wellbore. The fracturing fluid includes a polymer having a hydrophobic monomer and a hydrophilic monomer. The fracturing fluid further includes a proppant and a second aqueous base fluid. The fracturing fluid does not include a crosslinker or an oxidative breaker. The fracturing fluid is broken thereby settling the proppant in the fracture.

Abstract: Examples of a monolithic phosphor composite for measuring a parameter of an object are disclosed. The ceramic metal oxide phosphor composite is used in an optical device for measuring the parameter of the measuring object. The device comprises a fiber optic probe with a light guide, a light source operatively coupled to the fiber optic probe to provide excitation light into the light guide, a monolithic ceramic metal oxide phosphor composite functionally coupled to a tip of the fiber optic probe, a sensor operatively coupled to the fiber optic probe to detect the emitted light and a processing unit functionally coupled to the sensor to process the emitted light. The monolithic ceramic metal oxide phosphor composite can be embedded in a notch made into the object or can be adhered to a surface of the object with a binder.

Abstract: A method for preparing inorganic halogenated lead perovskite quantum dots and a display device are provided. The method includes: a first coordination solution preparing step, a cesium oleate solution preparing step, a centrifugal separation step, a second coordination solution preparing step, a first ion exchange step, and a second ion exchange step. The present invention also provides a display device including a quantum dot layer, wherein luminescent quantum dots of the quantum dot layer are inorganic halogenated lead cesium perovskite quantum dots of the present invention.

Abstract: An ?-sialon phosphor represented by general formula: MxEuy(Si,Al)12(O,N)16, where M represents at least one or more elements selected from Li, Mg, Ca, Y and a lanthanoid (excluding La and Ce), 0<x, and 0<y, where the phosphor includes, as a host crystal, a crystal structure identical to that of an ?-sialon crystal phase, and the phosphor has a bulk density of 1.00 g/cm3 or more and 1.80 g/cm3 or less. Also provided is a light-emitting element including the ?-sialon phosphor and a semiconductor light-emitting element capable of exciting the ?-sialon phosphor.

Abstract: Disclosed are a quantum dot and a quantum dot-polymer composite and a device including the same, wherein the quantum dot includes a semiconductor nanocrystal core including indium (In) and phosphorous (P), a first semiconductor nanocrystal shell disposed on the semiconductor nanocrystal core, the first semiconductor nanocrystal shell including zinc and selenium, and a second semiconductor nanocrystal shell disposed on the first semiconductor nanocrystal shell, the second semiconductor nanocrystal shell including zinc and sulfur, wherein the quantum dot does not include cadmium, wherein in the quantum dot, a mole ratio of sulfur with respect to selenium is less than or equal to about 2.5:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid crystalline (LC) medium, to a method of its production and to the use of such LC media in polymer network liquid crystalline (PNLC) light modulation elements operated in the normally transparent mode. Furthermore, the present invention relates to such light modulation elements, as such, to the use of such light modulation elements as light shutters for transparent OLED displays, to the use of such light modulation elements in smart windows, and to a method of production of such light modulation elements according to the present invention.

Abstract: A multi-tube pyrolysis system for waste plastic contains: a preparation system, a decomposition system, and a filtration system. The preparation system includes a collection module, a selection module, a crushing module, and a plastic extrusion module. The decomposition system includes a reaction furnace, a primary combustion chamber assembly, a secondary combustion chamber assembly, a cooling module, an oil storage tank, and a carbon storage tank. The reaction furnace includes multiple first delivery tubes, and the carbon storage tank has a water filtering module. The filtration system includes a heat exchanger, a rapid cooling device, and a cyclone separation module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing energy products, notably fuel, by catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon-based solid material without coke formation, in which a cracking dispersion (40) is heated, said dispersion comprising: a solid material (1) in divided form containing at least one hydrocarbon-based compound; a liquid (30) which is inert with respect to catalytic cracking; so that the cracking dispersion (40) reaches a temperature suitable for allowing catalytic cracking of at least one hydrocarbon-based compound; characterized in that the cracking temperature is reached by mixing an amount of cracking dispersion (40) and an amount of inert liquid (30) brought to a temperature above the cracking temperature, such that the mixture formed reaches a temperature above the cracking temperature and below the temperature for formation of coke, dioxin and furan. The invention also relates to a device for performing such a process.

Abstract: The invention is directed to utilization of a series of cross-linked 1,4-benzenediamine-co-alkyldiamine polymers and the use of the polymers to remove mercury from a hydrocarbon in fluid form.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for adding an organic compound to a porous solid wherein the porous solid and the organic compound in the liquid state are brought together simultaneously, without physical contact between the solid and the organic compound in the liquid state, at a temperature below the boiling point of the organic compound and under pressure and time conditions such that a fraction of said organic compound is transferred gaseously to the porous solid.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for hydroprocessing of heavy oils, such as pyrolysis tars. For example, a process for preparing a liquid hydrocarbon product includes providing a first process stream comprising a reduced reactivity tar, and blending the first process stream with a utility fluid to produce a second process stream comprising solids and a reduced reactivity, lower viscosity tar. The method can includes introducing the second process stream into a guard reactor without sulfiding the guard reactor catalyst(s) prior to introducing the second process stream into the guard reactor. The method includes hydroprocessing the second process stream in the guard reactor under mild hydroprocessing conditions to produce a third process stream. The method includes hydroprocessing the third process stream to produce a fourth process stream having a bromine number (BN) lower than 12 and comprising the liquid hydrocarbon product and the utility fluid.

Abstract: Methods and systems for recovering naphtha blend stock from hydrocarbons produced in a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) process. In particular, the disclosure concerns gas plants for an FCC process, wherein the gas plant uses a dividing wall column. The dividing wall column essentially performs the functions that are performed in a traditional FCC gas plant by three different columns, namely, a primary absorber, a stripper, and a debutanizer.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for gasification of biomass. Biogenic residue may be supplied to a heating zone to dry the biomass and allow the volatile constituents to escape to generate a pyrolysis gas. The pyrolysis gas is supplied to an oxidation zone and substoichiometrically oxidized to generate a crude gas. The carbonaceous residue generated in the heating zone and the crude gas is partially gasified in a gasification zone. The gasification forms activated carbon and a hot process gas. The activated carbon and the hot process gas are conjointly cooled. The adsorption process during the conjoined cooling has the result that tar from the hot process gas is absorbed on the activated carbon in the cooling zone. A pure gas which is substantially tar-free is obtained. The tar-enriched activated carbon may be at least partly burned for heating the heating zone and/or the gasification zone.

Abstract: Internal combustion engines tolerant to tar-containing producer gas are disclosed. Two concepts are described. The engines are tolerant to producer gas from a biomass gasifier with minimal pretreatment. When biomass is gasified to be burned for power generation or to be used to synthesize chemicals such as biofuels, a large fraction of the installation cost is spent on equipment to clean up the heavy organic components (also referred to as ‘tars’) from the gas stream, hereafter referred to as ‘producer gas’. The invention described herein may be used to enable power generation from gasified biomass with minimal treatment. It may also be used to treat biomass at a very low cost for other uses such as synthesizing chemicals. The producer gas is not necessarily limited to biomass derived. Producer gas derived from coal or other sources has similar issues and the invention described herein would be equally applicable.

Abstract: The present technology provides compositions that include at least about 98 weight percent (“wt %”) n-paraffins which, among other surprising features, may be suitable for use as a diesel fuel, an aviation fuel, a jet fuel blendstock, a blendstock to reduce the cloud point of a diesel fuel, a fuel for portable heaters, and/or as a charcoal lighter fluid. The composition includes at least about 98 wt % C7-C12 n-paraffins, where at least about 10 wt % of composition includes n-decane, at least about 20 wt % of the composition includes n-dodecane, and at least about 75 wt % of the composition includes even carbon number paraffins. The composition also includes less about 0.1 wt % oxygenates and less than about 0.1 wt % aromatics. The composition may be produced by a process that includes hydrotreating a biorenewable feedstock comprising at least one of palm kernel oil, coconut oil, babassu oil, microbial oil, or algal oil.

Abstract: Low sulfur marine fuel compositions and methods for making the same are provided. The compositions exhibit a sulfur content of at most 0.50 wt. %, a solvent power of at least 0.30, and a P-value of at least 1.15.

Abstract: Copolymers comprising C14 to C50 olefins and at least two different olefindicarboxylic esters and optionally maleic acid or maleic acid derivatives. The olefindicarboxylic esters are firstly esters with linear C18- to C50-alkyl groups and secondly esters with short-chain linear, branched or cyclic alkyl groups, or esters with aromatic groups. The invention further relates to a process for preparing copolymers of this kind and to the use thereof as pour point depressant for crude oil, mineral oil and/or mineral oil products, preferably as pour point depressant for crude oil.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to diesel fuel emulsions, a process to make them and the use thereof in a combustion process. The emulsions are comprise a surfactant of formula wherein R is a C5-C22 linear or branched, saturated or non-saturated, substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group, A is or CH2, each X, independently, is H, COOM or SO3M, with at least one X in the molecule being COOM or SO3M, each R2, independently, is H, CH3, or C2H5, k=0-3, each m, independently, is about 2-6, each n, independently, is about 1-6 and the alkylene formed when n>1 may be substituted with alkyl groups, o=0-40, and each M, independently, is selected from H and any cation M+.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition containing a base oil (A) and a viscosity index improver (B) and satisfying the following requirements (I) and (II): Requirement (I): a kinematic viscosity at 80° C., V80 of the lubricating oil composition is 11.5 mm2/s or less; Requirement (II): a ratio [V80/T80] of a kinematic viscosity at 80° C., V80 (m2/s) to an oil film thickness measured at a sliding speed of 2.0 m/s, a maximum Hertz pressure of 0.8 GPa, and an oil temperature of 80° C., T80 (nm) of the lubricating oil composition is less than 0.105 ((m2/s)/nm). The lubricating oil composition is excellent in fuel saving properties and anti-wear properties even when it is used in a temperature environment of around 80° C. which is assumed to fall within a range where an engine is practically used.

Abstract: Zinc complex greases with different complexing acids having dropping points comparable to lithium greases and tailor-made dropping points can be made by processing at low temperature in open as well as close kettle process. The present invention discloses a process of manufacturing Zinc complex greases—through reaction of fatty acid and complexing acid with zinc oxide in mineral oil to obtain zinc complex greases having high dropping points of 180 to 280° C.

Abstract: A method for purification of a triacylglyceride oil comprising the steps of concentrating the insoluble components in the melted triacylglyceride oil, by applying a centrifugational force on the liquid triacylglyceride oil whilst maintaining the triacylglyceride oil above its melting temperature; and/or allowing the insoluble components to settle by gravitational force whilst maintaining the triacylglyceride oil above its melting temperature; and separating the triacylglyceride oil from the insoluble components. A triacylglyceride oil obtained by the method of the invention for use in food production is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-octylcyclopropyl-1-carboxylic acid, in particular in the form of one of the isomers thereof in isolated form or in the form of a mixture of at least two of said isomers. The invention further relates to a method for synthesizing 2-octylcyclopropyl-1-carboxylic acid or at least one of the isomers thereof. Finally, the invention relates to the use of 2-octylcyclopropyl-1-carboxylic acid or of one of said isomers in isolated form or of one of the mixtures of at least two of the isomers thereof, as a perfuming agent. The invention further relates to the compositions including 2-octylcyclopropyl-1-carboxylic acid or one of said isomers in isolated form or one of the mixtures of at least two of the isomers thereof, as a perfuming agent.

Abstract: The synthesis and application of a compound having unique and desired fragrance characteristics is provided herein. The compound of the present disclosure can be employed alone or incorporated as a fragrance component in fragrance compositions. The application is also directed to consumer products comprising such compound and/or fragrance compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of an ozonized olive oil with a controlled degree of ozonization, wherein said method comprises at least one step of putting the olive oil into contact with ozone in the presence of water.

Abstract: Surfactant-containing compositions are described which include a protein component that has the effect of improving the surface-active properties of the surfactants contained in the compositions. The surfactant-containing compositions having the protein component demonstrate significantly lower critical micelle concentrations (CMC), reduced surface tensions, and reduced interfacial tensions than do comparable compositions having no protein component. In addition, the surfactant-containing compositions having the protein component has the effect of converting greasy waste contaminants to surface active materials.

Abstract: The present invention comprises chlorinated and non-chlorinated alkaline cleaning compositions for removal of proteinaceous and fatty soils at low temperature, i.e. less than 120° F., with little or no deleterious affect on cleaning performance. According to the invention, applicants have found that adding additional alkalinity makes protein removal more difficult and reducing the amount of alkalinity actually improves performance. According to the invention optimized combinations of chlorine and alkalinity components for low temperature cleaning as well as a surfactant system optimized for low temperature fatty soil removal are disclosed.

Abstract: Perfumed latex soap is prepared from the following components in parts by weight: 2-5 parts of natural latex, 5-12 parts of glycerin, 8-10 parts of sodium dodecyl sulfate, 5-10 parts of coconut oil, 6-8 parts of palm oil, 1-3 parts of titanium dioxide, 0.8-1.2 parts of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, 0.6-0.8 part of sulfur, and 0.8-1.0 part of radix asparagine essential oil. The perfumed latex soap is mild, safe, and non-irritating and has aroma of the natural latex. In addition, the added radix asparagine essential oil can effectively improve the skin condition of a human body without causing the human body to generate dependence. The temperature of the mixing tank in which the perfumed latex soup is prepared is convenient to adjust and materials in a mixing cylinder can be agitated and sheared during agitating, so that the materials are fully mixed and the quality of a product is improved.

Abstract: A three-compartment water-soluble capsule, each compartment containing a part of a liquid detergent composition, the compartments being arranged side-by-side to provide a central compartment flanked on respective sides by a first and a second side compartment, the capsule being formed from two sheets of water-soluble film, the two sheets of film being sealed together to form a sealing web around each compartment, the sealing web lying in a sealing plane, each of the three compartments extending at a maximum the same distance above and below the sealing plane, wherein the sealing web comprises an annular sealing web defining the periphery of the capsule, and two internal sealing webs which each extend across the capsule, each internal sealing web serving to connect the central compartment with an adjacent side compartment and to separate their contents, wherein each internal sealing web has a continuously curved shape.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of minibreweries and concerns a double-walled vessel for boiling and fermenting wort, comprising (a1) an opening for receiving liquid and yeast, (a2) a space for holding the liquid, (a3) a temperature control element located between outside wall (a5) and inner wall (a6), (a4) an outlet for discharging liquid, equipped with a valve, and a (a9) a controller capable of controlling (a3), which contains a connection (a9?) to an operating system. The invention also concerns a system containing or adapted to receive said vessel, a process for brewing beer using said system, kits of parts comprising said vessel and/or system and a program for executing said process.

Abstract: The present invention consist of an aroma recovery system in an installation with a plurality of fermentation vats for preparing beverages such as white wine, red wine, beers and juices to apply a method of recovering aroma from said fermentation vats; said system comprises at least one connection system, and at least one aroma recovery equipment, wherein said connection system comprises control means such a logic controller (PLC). It is also provided a multiple connection system for connecting said plurality of fermentation vats and said aroma recovery equipment by automatic valves and a method of recovering aroma from fermentation vats of a beverage such as, for example, white wine, red wine, beer and juices.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring bio-ink onto a target having a slide defining a receiving area of a film of fluid containing inhomogeneities, a laser source associated with controlled diversion means and an optical block for focusing in a plane of the fluid film in order to apply a local pulse, wherein the apparatus also comprises imaging means and means for analyzing images in order to recognize the geometric positions of the inhomogeneities in the film, and an observable feature of each of the inhomogeneities (size, shape factor, type of particles, age of the particle, density, type of biomaterial, molecule, etc.) recognized by the appropriate analysis means. The apparatus further comprises selection means for selecting at least one of the inhomogeneous areas, and means for controlling the diversion in order to direct the laser beam toward the position of the inhomogeneous area and trigger the firing of the laser.

Abstract: A method of producing a cell culture chip, in which a first adhesive is film-formed on a first substrate having transparency such that a first adhesive layer and a recessed portion on which one or more cell culture flow paths are formed face each other, and a second adhesive is film-formed on the first substrate such that a second adhesive layer and a flat portion around the recessed portion face each other, thereby obtaining a cell culture flow path substrate, the first adhesive containing a polyester-based resin having a glass transition temperature of 5° C. or higher, and the second adhesive containing a polyester-based resin having a glass transition temperature of lower than 5° C.

Abstract: A consumable container for filling with a fluid in a bioprocessing process. The container comprises one or more sealable, removable portions, such that one or more samples of the fluid may be taken by sealing and removing one or more of said portions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods, systems and compositions for use in the production of milk. More specifically, the disclosure is directed to systems, compositions and methods for in-vitro production of milk using an array of mammary organoids seeded on tertiary-branched, resilient duct scaffolding.