Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a transition metal compound selected from a vanadium compound, a niobium compound, or a tantalum compound, and a luminescent substrate, a stabilization method of a luminescent substrate, a method for measuring an amount of luminescence, and a stabilizer for a luminescent substrate, containing the transition metal compound.

Abstract: The present application relates to a quantum dot, a preparation method thereof, and a quantum dot film. The quantum dot of the present invention includes a quantum dot core and a metal shell, and a hollow ring is formed between an inner wall of the metal shell and an outer wall of the quantum dot core. The present invention prevents the use of a transition shell such as SiO2 in the prior art to ensure a spacing between the quantum dot core and the metal shell; prevents the ligand modification of quantum dots, thereby preventing reduction of fluorescence efficiency of the quantum dot, thus maintaining an original light conversion efficiency of the quantum dot.

Abstract: The present invention stands directed at the use of nanoporous cerium oxide nanoparticle macro-structures as autoxidation inhibitors of organic compounds susceptible to autoxidation. The nanoporous cerium oxide nanoparticle macrostructures are more specifically employed in combination with a co-antioxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of specific eugenol derivatives as stabilizers of organic materials against oxidative, thermal and/or actinic degradation. The present invention also relates to stabilized organic material and to specific eugenol derivatives which are suitable as stabilizers.

Abstract: A soil treatment may include vermicompost and at least one component chosen from the group of: a calcium source component, an organic component. A calcium source component may be gypsum. An organic source may be humus.

Abstract: New compounds and their mixtures enable the formation of the ferroelectric nematic liquid crystalline phase at ambient temperature. Compounds of the formula I are presented, in which the variable groups have the meanings indicated in claim 1. Liquid crystal media comprise at least one compound of the formula I.

Abstract: Provided are a composition capable of forming an optically anisotropic film exhibiting a negative Nz factor, an optically anisotropic film, a circularly polarizing plate, a display device, a compound, and a method for producing a compound. The composition includes a non-coloring lyotropic liquid crystal compound represented by Formula (X) (Rx1-(Lx1-Lx2-Rx2)n)a?(Mb+)c.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to: a liquid crystal composition for controlling light that contains, as a dichroic dye, an anthraquinone compound having a specific structure; and a light-controlling element that contains a cured product of said liquid crystal composition for controlling light and exhibits excellent contrast, light-blocking performance, lightfastness, and heat tolerance during current supply. More specifically, the present invention pertains to: a liquid crystal composition for controlling light that contains a compound represented by formula (A) (in the formula, R1 represents a C4-12 alkyl group or a C4-12 alkoxy group, and each R2 independently represents a C6-12 alkyl group), a liquid crystal material, a photocurable compound, and a photoinitiator; and a light-controlling element that is formed by sandwiching a photocured product of said composition between a pair of substrates.

Abstract: A pyrolysis system for synthesizing and utilizing synthesized gas and synthesized biochar material. The pyrolysis system may include at least one hopper configured to hold biomass. The pyrolysis system may also include at least one top-lit up-draft pyrolyzer operably engaged with the at least one hopper and configured to receive the biomass from the at least one hopper at a feeding rate to convert the biomass into a first byproduct and a second byproduct different than the first byproduct. The pyrolysis system may also include at least one static mixer operably engaged with the at least one conically-shaped pyrolyzer and configured to convert the first byproduct to a combustion energy source.

Abstract: Method of producing pyrolysis products from a mixed plastics stream along with an associated system for processing mixed plastics. The method includes conducting pyrolysis of a plastic feedstock to produce a stream of plastic pyrolysis oil; feeding the plastic pyrolysis oil to an aromatization unit having an aromatization reactor with an aromatization catalyst disposed therein to generate an aromatics rich stream; and passing the aromatics rich stream to an aromatic recovery complex to separate the aromatics rich stream into a BTX fraction, a gasoline blending fraction, a gas fraction comprising hydrogen and C1-C4 hydrocarbons, and an aromatic bottoms fraction comprising hydrocarbons boiling above 180° C., where the BTX fraction consists of benzene, toluene and mixed xylenes and the gasoline blending fraction comprises aliphatic hydrocarbons with a boiling range from C5 hydrocarbon up to the aromatic bottoms fraction.

Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process with a hybrid membrane/PSA configuration provides high component recoveries from FT off gas with minimum power consumption. Synthesis gas from a synthesis gas production zone is reacted in an FT reaction zone forming a liquid stream and an off gas stream. The off gas from the FT reaction zone, which contains hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and methane reactants, is recycled to the synthesis gas production zone. A purge stream from the recycle loop is sent to a membrane separation unit where it is separated into a permeate stream and a residue stream. The residue stream is separated in a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) unit into a fuel gas stream and a second stream. The second stream can be compressed and recycled to the synthesis gas production zone.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a gasoline alternative fuel, comprising synthesizing a crude oil by a Fischer-Tropsch method, distilling the crude oil to separate naphtha, and mixing the naphtha and 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of processes for the production of BioLPG, and catalysts for use in said processes.

Abstract: A method of recycling gaseous hydrocarbons includes flowing a hydrocarbon gas composition from a secondary separator into a compressor unit to form a compressed mixture. The secondary separator includes a crude liquid hydrocarbon input stream from a primary separator. The method includes flowing the compressed mixture into a cooling unit to cool the compressed mixture, to form a cooled composition comprising liquid hydrocarbons. The method includes flowing the liquid hydrocarbons from the cooled composition into the primary separator.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for regulating a quality of an oil derived from plastic wastes by supercritical hydrothermal liquefaction, including catalyst synthesis, calcination, and supercritical hydrothermal liquefaction. In the present disclosure, a catalyst is prepared by the method, and then applied in regulating the quality of the oil derived from plastic wastes by supercritical hydrothermal liquefaction. This not only reduces cost, but also optimizes a reaction process, such that plastics can be recycled as resources, thereby reducing the carbon emissions and promoting the development of circular economy. The method has strong practicability and functionality, and can be widely used in the technical fields of harmless treatment and resource utilization of plastic waste.

Abstract: A multi-stage process for the production of an ISO 8217 compliant Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil from ISO 8217 compliant Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil involving a Reaction System composed of one or more reactor vessels selected from a group reactor wherein said one or more reactor vessels contains one or more reaction sections configured to promote the transformation of the Feedstock Heavy Marine Fuel Oil to the Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil. The Product Heavy Marine Fuel Oil has a Environmental Contaminate level has a maximum sulfur content (ISO 14596 or ISO 8754) between the range of 0.05 mass % to 1.0 mass. A process plant for conducting the process for conducting the process is disclosed that can utilize a modular reactor vessel.

Abstract: The disclosed process relates to removal of benzene from a reformate stream and in turn providing gasoline and diesel products along with commodity chemicals (such as cyclohexylbenzene). The disclosed process further relates to the upgrading of heart-cut reformate benzene to higher value products.

Abstract: Process for the purification, treatment and steam cracking of a secondary hydrocarbon stream in combination with a primary hydrocarbon stream, wherein the secondary hydrocarbon stream is vaporized before introduction within the convection section of a steam cracker furnace in combination with at least a portion of the said primary hydrocarbon stream.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of processing hydrocarbons including depressurizing a hydrocarbon stream, vaporizing at least a portion of a non-vapor phase hydrocarbon of the stream, and separating first and second products. The first product includes at least a portion of the vaporized stream's vapor phase hydrocarbon that became vapor during the vaporization, and the second product includes at least a portion of the vaporized stream remaining as non-vapor during the vaporization. The separation includes a gross separator such as a cyclone, a vane pack device, a knock-out drum optionally having a demister pad, or combination(s) thereof. Non-vapor phase droplets of the first product are removed from the first product of the stream using coalescing elements before processing in a pyrolysis reactor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive for fuels such as diesel fuel and fuel oil, used respectively for diesel engines and boilers of various types, comprising a metal oxidation catalyst, an organic nitrate and a dispersing agent in suitable ratios, capable of improving combustion efficiency in such a way as to reduce the formation of particulate matter and consumption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for scavenging hydrogen sulphide and/or mercaptans in hydrocarbon streams, the composition comprising at least one oxazolidine compounds and at least one alkanolamine allowing boosting the effect of the oxazolidine compound.

Abstract: At least one nitrogen-containing detergent to reduce the filter blocking tendency of a fuel composition having a tendency to block filters. The fuel composition includes a renewable diesel component and a biodiesel component.

Abstract: A two-phase structured lubricant includes a liquid component about 5% by weight (wt. %) to 95 wt. %, and a structural component about 5 wt. % to 95 wt. %. The structural component recrystallizes or solidifies around the liquid component.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition containing a base oil (A) and a thiadiazole-based compound (B). A content of a sulfurized olefin is less than 0.20 mass % based on the total amount of the lubricating oil composition, and a kinematic viscosity of the lubricating oil composition at 100° C. is 2.1 mm2/s or more and less than 5.0 mm2/s.

Abstract: A dielectric fluid is provided comprising an oil and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of phosphite compounds. It has been discovered that addition of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of phosphite compounds to dielectric fluids comprising oil impart a stabilizing effect that reduces, inhibits or prevents formation of stray gases in the dielectric fluid during ordinary use.

Abstract: A dielectric fluid is provided comprising a natural bio-sourced oil and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of phosphite compounds. It has been discovered that addition of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of phosphite compounds to dielectric fluids comprising oil impart a stabilizing effect that reduces, inhibits or prevents formation of stray gases in the dielectric fluid during ordinary use.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of homo- and copolymers of alkyl (meth)acrylates having a low residual monomer content involves preparing a reaction mixture containing monomers, charging the reaction mixture, heating the reaction mixture, adding an additional monomer after initial monomer conversion, and optional further processing of the reaction mixture. The homo- and copolymers of alkyl (meth)acrylates obtained by this method as useful in lubricant applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to lubricating compositions having a stable viscosity upon oxidization through select amounts and relationships of detergent metals and soap contents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns perfuming composition comprising at least one profragrance and at least one perfuming ingredient having a LogP above 3. Following what is mentioned herein, the invention's 5 perfuming composition as a part of a perfuming composition or a perfumed consumer product and the use of the invention's perfuming composition are also objects of the invention.

Abstract: A method of adjusting dispense rate of a solid detergent block of a detergent composition is described here. A solid detergent block is produced from this method may have a predetermined dispense rate or a comparable dispense rate as a solid detergent block produced by extruding method. A process for producing a solid detergent block and a solid detergent composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention pertains to degreasing compositions, process for producing and uses thereof. The composition comprises: from about 4% to about 16% by weight of the composition of a first anionic surfactant having HLB value less than 12; from about 1% to about 5% by weight of the composition of a second anionic surfactant having HLB value more than 12; from about 1% to about 4% by weight of the composition of a weak acid; from about 2% to about 6% by weight of the composition of urea; from about 1% to about 5% by weight of the composition of trisodium phosphate; about 1% to about 4% of the composition, of an inorganic base; and from about 60% by weight to about 90% by weight of the composition of water.

Abstract: A packaged laundry detergent product including a particulate laundry detergent composition in a flexible package. Such particulate laundry detergent composition includes a plurality of detergent granules that are characterized by a FloDex Value ranging from 10 mm to 20 mm, and each of the detergent granules includes from 5% to 40% of fatty acids and/or salts thereof. The flexible package includes a rigid spout that is characterized by a diameter ranging from 20 mm to 30 mm.

Abstract: The invention includes a solid rinse aid that is particularly designed for extrusion solid formation and which is effective for creating spotless surfaces after rinsing. According to the invention, application has identified the critical combination of solid surfactants, coupling agents, hydrotrope, and hardening agents that is acceptable in the extrusion process to create a solid. The hydrotrope includes one or more short-chain alkylbenzene and/or alkyl naphthalene sulfonates. The composition hardens quickly but not so quick as to negatively impact the extrusion process. The compositions may also be used to form pressed or cast solids.

Abstract: A cleaning solution, including: a solvent; an oxidizing agent, wherein the oxidizing agent comprises a peroxide; a stabilizing system, wherein the stabilizing system comprises a first stabilizing agent and a second stabilizing agent; a surfactant; an optional colorant; and an optional fragrance.

Abstract: A laundry scent additive having polyethylene glycol repeat units and perfume. The laundry scent additive enables consumers to control the amount of scent imparted to their laundry.

Abstract: A novel hydrochlorofluoroolefin-based composition contains Z-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 1-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane, and water. In the composition, the proportions of Z-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 1-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane, and water are 55.00 mass % to 99.98 mass %, 0.01 mass % to 44.99 mass %, and 0.01 mass % to 10.00 mass %, respectively, with respect to the total amount of Z-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 1-chloro-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropane, and water.

Abstract: A beverage can include D ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate, D 1,3-butanediol, D Beta hydroxybutyrate salts, D Beta hydroxybutyrate/D 1,3-butanediol monoester, D ethyl hydroxybutyrate, hydroxybutyrate, and/or D hydroxybutyric acid of at least 0.5 percent by volume. The percentage of D ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate, D 1,3-butanediol, D Beta hydroxybutyrate salts, D Beta hydroxybutyrate/D 1,3-butanediol monoester, D ethyl hydroxybutyrate, hydroxybutyrate, and D hydroxybutyric acid can be between 5 and 19 percent, or can be higher than 19 percent. The beverage can be improved by the incorporation of flavor from hops and/or from other ingredients.

Abstract: A platform for culturing modular, biomimetic compositions such as tissues, cartilage, bone, synovial membrane, is accomplished through the use of a 3D printed platform with cell well, well plate frame with culture and analysis modules, coverglass bottoms for imaging, and cross-talk flow to connect tissue modules for paracrine signaling. Human chondrocytes can be generated and kept in a cell back and expanded to zonal models, osteoarthritis progression models. The use of titanium oxide nanotubes and can produce bone marrow stem cells differentiated toward osteoblasts. The synovial membrane can be modeled by an electrospun mesh, macrophages with an inducible phenotype (quiescent vs. wound repair vs. inflammatory).

Abstract: A method for mounting at least one component on an installation includes attaching a carrier directly or indirectly to the installation, where the installation has at least one frame with at least two arms, at least one base plate, and at least one deformable element. The method further includes displacing the component toward the deformable element such that the deformable element is displaced from a receiving state (AUZ), in which the deformable element is ready to receive the component of the installation, toward a locked state (ARZ), as a result of which the deformable element surrounds and mounts the component of the installation at least in part.

Abstract: A fixed-bed bioreactor system is provided that includes a vessel with a media inlet, a media outlet, and an interior cavity disposed between and in fluid communication with the media inlet and media outlet. The vessel further includes a cell culture substrate disposed in the interior cavity between the media inlet and the media outlet in a packed-bed configuration, the cell culture substrate including a plurality of porous disks in a stacked arrangement. The interior cavity includes a cell culture section and a spacer section, the cell culture substrate defining the cell culture section and the spacer section being disposed between the cell culture section and the media outlet, and each of the plurality of porous disks has a surface configured to culture cells thereon.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-mediative approach to capture biological cells and initiate cell pairing and fusion in a microfluidic-based system with multiple channels configured in various dimensions and shapes in order to create a hydrodynamic platform incorporating a passive trapping mechanism to entrap the cells of interest from fluid flowing through the multiple channels and allow cell fusion with certain rheological deformation in the absence of any cell disruption while the whole cell pairing and fusion process is closely monitored by simple optical monitoring device.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite sensor assembly includes: providing a port including a high surface tension thermoplastic, the port having a hollow tubular portion and a base having a polymer surface; fusing the polymer surface of the port to a wall of a polymeric bioprocess vessel so that the port communicates with an opening in the wall; and retaining a sensor unit within the hollow tubular portion of the port with an adhesive, at least a portion of the sensor unit being polymeric, wherein the port provides the sensor unit access to an interior of the polymeric bioprocess vessel.

Abstract: An incubation system for gas detection of a biological specimen can include a gas or optical sensor. The sensor can be arranged to be placed in communication with at least one biological specimen vessel for generating an electrical response signal indicating a chemical characteristic associated with the specimen. The specimen can be incubated in a temperature-controlled chamber, such as within a shelf defining a plurality of receptacles. Processing circuitry can be included or used such as to place the sensor and at least one biological specimen vessel in communication with each other.

Abstract: A system and method for regression modeling an interior volume of a containment vessel and interpolating data from multi-point sensor arrays within the containment vessel to detect conditions across the interior volume of the containment vessel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of culturing algae that overcomes catabolic repression of photosynthesis in mixotrophic growth.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for generating aerial mycelium, such as mycological material comprising solely mycelia from depleted substrate or depleted and rejuvenated substrate. Alternatively, methods are disclosed for generating mycelia and mushrooms from depleted substrate or depleted and rejuvenated substrate. Alternative methods are disclosed for generating differentiated mycelium materials using depleted substrate or depleted and rejuvenated substrate. The mycelia products that are generated can be used in the food industry (e.g., as a meat analog) and in other industries, such as textiles, packaging, and others. The present invention provides systems and methods for generating mycelia that are repeatable and energy efficient, while providing consistently high quality and quantity mycelium-based products.

Abstract: The present invention generally related to a fungal cell capable of tailored triacylglycerols. The fungal cell comprises at least one modification to the endogenous fatty acid metabolism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medium composition for culturing Faecalibacterium prausnitzii composed of vegetable peptone, yeast extract, a phosphate compound, a carbonate compound, cyanocobalamin (B12), L-cysteine, ammonium acetate, and maltose, and a method of mass-culturing Faecalibacterium prausnitzii using the medium composition. When the medium composition and the method for culturing Faecalibacterium prausnitzii according to the present invention are used, high-density culture and mass production of strains of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii phylogroup II are possible. In addition, when Faecalibacterium prausnitzii is mass-cultured in the medium composition free of animal components, it may be cultured at high density even in high-concentration anaerobic nitrogen gas, and thus it is possible to provide a culture method which is more economical and suitable for industrialization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for generating a Streptococcus thermophilus strain exhibiting a “high galactose utilization” profile, which is characterized by a high percentage of consumed galactose at the maximum speed of lactose consumption and optionally a high percentage of consumed galactose at the end of lactose consumption (both as determined by assay I), comprising modifying the sequence of the gal-lac gene cluster. The invention also relates to a Streptococcus thermophilus strain obtained or obtainable by this method, to a Streptococcus thermophilus strain characterized both by the sequence of its gal-lac gene cluster and its “high galactose utilization” profile, to a culture and kit-of part comprising such strains, as well as to the use of such strains in food applications.

Abstract: Modified bacterium capable of degrading oxalate, mutant proteins that facilitate oxalate degradation, and methods for their use are disclosed.