Abstract: Automated oligonucleotide synthesis-compatible sulforhodamine dye phosphoramidite compounds and labeled polynucleotides incorporating these dyes are provided.

Abstract: Described are polymerizable high energy light absorbing compounds. The compounds absorb various wavelengths of ultraviolet and/or high energy visible light and are suitable for incorporation in various products, such as biomedical devices and ophthalmic devices.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to color compositions and methods of making a printed layer using the color composition as well as an article that can include the printed layer.

Abstract: An encapsulated nanoribbon having a nanotube of a dielectric material, wherein the nanotube has a diameter and a first length, and a nanoribbon at least partially encapsulated within the nanotube, the nanoribbon including a transition metal dichalcogenide and having a width and a second length, the second length being coextensive with the first length, and the width being no greater than the diameter. Also disclosed are methods of making the encapsulated nanoribbon.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to lipid-coated calcium carbonate nanoparticles, said nanoparticles comprising an outer layer and a core being calcium carbonate nanoparticle, wherein said core is vaterite, proto-vaterite, or amorphous calcium carbonate as determined by X-Ray diffraction, wherein said core is at least partially coated with one or more amphiphilic compounds each having one hydrophilic head and at least one hydrophobic tail, remarkable in that the hydrophilic heads are negatively charged and form the outer layer of the nanoparticles, in that the nanoparticles have a surface charge having a ?-potential below 0 mV as determined by micro-electrophoretic light scattering technology and in that said one or more amphiphilic compounds are PEG-free. The disclosure also relates to methods for forming such nanoparticles, for modulating the electrical charge of such nanoparticles as well as to the uses of such nanoparticles.

Abstract: A thermal barrier coating for an internal combustion engine includes an insulating thermal spray coating, where a chosen material of the insulating thermal spray coating has a thermal conductivity lower than 2 W/mK in fully dense form and the chosen material includes a coefficient of thermal expansion within 5 ppm/K of a coefficient of thermal expansion of a material of a component of the internal combustion engine upon which the coating is placed.

Abstract: Stain-blocking paints, kits, and methods that include a stain-blocking polymer, which is an emulsion latex polymer including interpolymerized monomers including: at least 1 wt-% t-butyl acrylate, based on the total weight of the interpolymerized monomers; optionally, one or more (meth)acrylate monomers selected from n-butyl (meth)acrylate, ethylhexyl (meth)acrylate, methyl (meth)acrylate, and combinations thereof; optionally, one or more wet adhesion monomers; and optionally, styrene.

Abstract: This invention relates to fusion bonded epoxy rebar powder coating compositions of enough latency overtime, which cure in seconds upon residual heat up to 239.0° C., exhibiting low temperature flexibility to achieve crack-free rebar bending at ?45° C. and a glossy finish without yellowing or discoloration. This invention further relates to rebar powder coatings compounded using suitable dihydrazide amines as the curing agent, in combination with an executive resin blend including a compatible toughening epoxy, and a synergic catalyst package to meet the intended application challenges.

Abstract: A method for producing a submicron-/nano-jute carbon/epoxy composite anti-corrosion coating is described. The method includes heating a jute stick, grinding the jute stick to form a first powder; pyrolyzing the first powder to form a pyrolyzed carbon; grinding the pyrolyzed carbon to form a second powder; ball milling the second powder under the wet conditions to form a submicron-/nano-jutecarbon; mixing the submicron-/nano-jutecarbon, and an epoxy resin to form a first mixture; mixing a hardener with the first mixture to form a second mixture, and coating the second mixture on a mild steel substrate and curing to form the submicron-/nano-jutecarbon/epoxy composite anti-corrosion coating.

Abstract: Novel multilayer aqueous slurries and coatings for hot corrosion protection of substrates are provided that exhibit improved resistance to type II hot corrosion while also being hexavalent chromium free. The compositions represent a notable departure and performance improvement from conventional coating systems utilized for hot corrosion protection.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of constructing a solid slippery surface, belonging to the technical field of preparation of lubricating materials. The method of constructing a solid slippery surface comprises (1) constructing a metal oxide coating on the surface of a metal substrate by anodic oxidation, and then modifying the metal oxide coating using a low surface energy material to afford a superhydrophobic coating; and (2) fulling mixing photothermal nanoparticles and solid paraffin, followed by infusing the mixture onto the surface of the superhydrophobic coating to afford the solid slippery surface. The preparation method of the present invention is performed in a simple process and is environmentally friendly. The solid slippery surface constructed in the present invention has excellent photothermal and anti-icing performance, making some improvements in the field of copper metal anti-icing.

Abstract: The present application discloses novel multilayer polysiloxane-based fouling control coating systems having in-chided therein active constituents like biocides and/or enzymes. Further, the polysiloxane-based layers may individually have in eluded as a part thereof hydrophilic oligomer/polymer moieties, and/or said may further comprising one or more hydrophilic-modified polysiloxane oils.

Abstract: The present application relates to a conductive structure formed by connecting a modified graphene oxide or modified carbon nanotube with a conductive polymer, and an antistatic composition including the same. The antistatic composition of the present application has advantages of an excellent adhesive property, improved surface roughness, mechanical strength, and improved electrical properties.

Abstract: Provided are an ink jet ink, an ink set, and an image recording method, in which an image with an excellent covering property can be recorded and abrasion deterioration of an ink jet head can be suppressed. The ink jet ink is an ink jet ink including water, titanium dioxide particles, and a silicon compound, in which an average primary particle diameter of the titanium dioxide particles is 100 nm or greater, the silicon compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of a silicate and colloidal silica, a content of the silicon compound is 0.0020% by mass or greater with respect to a total amount of the titanium dioxide particles, and a ratio of a volume average particle diameter of the colloidal silica to the average primary particle diameter of the titanium dioxide particles is 0.04 or less.

Abstract: An ink composition applicable by drop-on-demand ink-jet technology of the type which, without altering the decoration or the surface of the ceramic tile glaze, simultaneously provides bactericidal and antiviral action when subjected to a firing cycle at a maximum temperature between 950° C. and 1,300° C., and which has silver nanoparticles functionalised with at least one silane.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shear-thinning gel composition for producing a dry, water-stable and electronically conductive ink, comprising (a) dispersed electrically conductive graphite flake particles and (b) at least one further type of electronically conductive particles selected from carbon black and conductive pyrolyzed plant carbon components in a specific ratio of (a) to (b) as well as (c) a dissolved binder based on or consisting of shellac dissolved in a suitable solvent, where-in the ratio of the total of the electrically conductive particles (a)+(b) and the dissolved binder (c) and the weight proportion of the electrically conductive particles in the composition are specified.

Abstract: A treatment liquid composition for dye printing according to the present disclosure is used in a state of being attached to a fabric and includes resin particles, a crosslinking agent, an organic solvent, and water, in which the organic solvent has an SP value of 13.5 or less, the organic solvent has a standard boiling point of 100° C. or higher, and the content of the organic solvent is 5% by mass or more with respect to the total amount of the treatment liquid composition.

Abstract: An additive for a water-based wood stain includes a polymeric particle including a polymer that includes a repeating unit formed from a compound having the formula X-L1-A, wherein X is a substituted or unsubstituted (C2-C8)alkenyl containing one or more carbon-carbon double bonds, L1 is a bond, —C(O)—O—, —O—C(O)—, or a substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C10)alkylene interrupted by 0, 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms chosen from O and NR1 wherein R1 is —H or (C1-C5)alkyl, and A is —H, substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C20)hydrocarbyl, or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl. The polymeric particle has a particle size in solution of 10 nm to 2000 nm.

Abstract: A coating composition includes: (a) a carboxylic acid functional polyol polymer; (b) a melamine-formaldehyde crosslinker reactive with the carboxylic acid functional polyol polymer; (c) an acid catalyst; and (d) a non-aqueous liquid medium. The carboxylic acid functional polyol polymer has an acid value within a range of from 30 to 120 mg KOH/g and a hydroxyl value within a range of from 60 to 150 mg KOH/g. The melamine-formaldehyde crosslinker includes imino and methylol groups that together make up 35 mole % or less of the total functionality of the melamine-formaldehyde crosslinker, and butyl groups and isobutyl groups that together make up 5 mole % or greater of the total functionality of the melamine-formaldehyde crosslinker. The coating composition cures at a temperature of 90° C. or less.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions, methods, and treated surfaces that comprise a co-polymer composition comprising a rechargeable N-halamine moiety and one or more monomers. The compositions are pre-halogenated for providing a single step application for antimicrobial use without the need for a subsequent chlorine application for activation of antimicrobial properties. The copolymers provide for effective and rapid inactivation of bacteria and viruses, with improved solubility and stability.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a series of polyol solutions that are useful in capillary gel electrophoresis methods and compositions of matter (e.g., capillaries, capillary cartridges, and kits). The polyol solutions can maintain, protect, and improve capillary integrity and useful lifespan, polymer coating rehydration characteristics, avoid damage to polymer coatings, and increase the consistency in capillary performance between multiple separations.

Abstract: A waterborne coating composition, comprising (a) a first polyurethane dispersion comprising a first polyurethane having a Tg of 5° C. to 20° C., (b) a second polyurethane dispersion comprising a second polyurethane having a Tg of ?40° C. to ?60° C., and (c) a polyacrylic emulsion comprising an acrylic (co) polymer having a Tg of ?40° C. to ?20° C., is provided. A method for preparing a laminated material with the waterborne coating composition, and a laminated material prepared therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: Provided are a photopolymerizable composition including at least one compound selected from a compound represented by Formula (1) or a compound represented by Formula (2), a polymerizable compound, and a photopolymerization initiator, and a cured substance and an optical member which are formed of the photopolymerizable composition.

Abstract: A method for curing a patch. The method includes generating the patch according to a negative of a scan of a scarf in a composite material. The method also includes pre-curing the patch.

Abstract: An adhesive label is described comprising a backing material, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer attached to the backing material and either a release liner attached to the adhesive layer or a release coating on the other side of the backing material. The backing material is made of paper or home compostable and biodegradable polymer film, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is made from an aqueous polyurethane dispersion pressure-sensitive adhesive. At least 60% by weight of the polyurethane is composed of diisocyanates, polyesterdiols, and at least one bifunctional carboxylic acid selected from di hydroxy carboxylic acids and diamino carboxylic acids, wherein the polyurethane has no melting point above 20° C. or wherein the polyurethane has a melting point above 20° C. with an enthalpy of fusion lower than 10 J/g, and wherein a film of the polyurethane adhesive preferably decomposes at home compost conditions to more than 90% by weight into CO2 and water within 360 days.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a polarizing member disposed on the first surface of the display panel, a window member disposed on the polarizing member, and a first adhesive member disposed between the window member and the polarizing member and including an ultraviolet light absorber. A side surface of the display panel, a side surface of the polarizing member, and a side surface of the first adhesive member have a first surface roughness, an upper surface of the first adhesive member has a second surface roughness less than the first surface roughness, and the side surface of the display panel, the side surface of the polarizing member, and the side surface of the first adhesive member are aligned at a boundary.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a bonded structure comprising: a first substrate having an electrically conductive surface; and, a second substrate having an electrically conductive surface; wherein an electrochemically-debondable pressure sensitive adhesive film is disposed between the electrically conductive surfaces of the first and second substrates, said adhesive film being obtained by drying of a solvent-borne composition comprising, based on the weight of the composition: from 5 to 80 wt. % of a) at least one (meth)acrylate copolymer; from 0.1 to 30 wt. % of b) non-polymerizable electrolyte; and, from 10 to 90 wt. % of c) solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, preferably for bonding together metal sheets, comprising: a. 1 part by mole of at least one linear epoxy resin with an average epoxy equivalent weight of 600 to 5,000 g/mole and an epoxy functionality of 2, b. 0.4 to 0.8 parts by mole of at least one non-linear epoxy resin having an average epoxy equivalent weight of 180 to 350 g/mole and an average epoxy functionality of at least 3, c. 0.8 to 1.3 parts by mole of at least one basic hardener comprising at least two free amine-bonded hydrogen atoms, and d. 0.9 to 1.2 parts by mole of at least one crosslinker comprising at least two blocked isocyanate groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an aqueous adhesive composition comprising lignin and a source of lupine protein. The invention further relates to a method for gluing together two or more surfaces of a material using said aqueous adhesive composition, use of said aqueous adhesive composition and a material treated with said aqueous adhesive composition.

Abstract: A formulation for treating salt to reduce sticking, crusting and clumping of stored salt caused by absorption of water from the air includes desugared sugar beet molasses, admixtures of desugared sugar beet molasses exhibiting anti-sticking, anti-crusting and anti-clumping properties when applied to the salt, desugared sugar beet molasses processed to reduce pectin levels, admixtures of desugared sugar beet molasses processed to reduce pectin levels and also exhibiting anti-sticking, anti-crusting and anti-clumping properties when applied to the salt, sugar cane molasses, admixtures of sugar cane molasses exhibiting anti-sticking, anti-crusting and anti-clumping properties when applied to the salt, concentrated molasses solids (CMS), concentrated bypass syrup (CBS), concentrated syrup byproduct (CSB), raffinate, concentrated molasses solids (CMS) processed to remove chlorides, concentrated syrup byproduct (CSB) processed to remove chlorides, raffinate processed to remove chlorides, potassium acetate, glycerin

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a heat transfer fluid and a heat transfer system and heat transfer method employing the heat transfer fluid. In particular, the technology relates to a heat transfer fluid with low electrical conductivity, low flammability, and low freeze point that provides excellent peak temperature reduction in a heat transfer system, such as that for cooling a power system of an electric vehicle or computer electronics.

Abstract: A liquid alloy thermal paste comprises: a liquid alloy and a trace element, the liquid alloy and the trace element are stirred and reformed to a paste-like liquid alloy mixture that is viscous and does not flow easily, and the liquid alloy mixture is used as the liquid alloy thermal paste.

Abstract: A thermally conductive, electrically insulating composite material includes a polymer matrix and a continuous network of structural fibers dispersed within the polymer matrix. The continuous network of structural fibers is coated with boron nitride nanoparticles, and the boron nitride nanoparticles are coated onto the continuous network of structural fibers in an amount to reach a thermal percolation threshold of the composite material. The structural fibers may be natural fibers having a cellulose structure.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a host-guest lost circulation material (LCM) composition for sealing lost circulation zones in wellbores includes an aqueous solution; one or more linear polymer chains, the linear polymer chains comprising polyethylene glycols (PEG) with molecular weights greater than 2500 g/mol, polypropylene glycols (PPG), polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS), or combinations thereof; and one or more cyclic molecules comprising alpha cyclodextrin, beta cyclodextrin, gamma cyclodextrin, or combinations thereof, and wherein the one or more cyclic molecules form a host-guest structure around the one or more linear polymer chains utilizing van der Waals forces.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods in which aliphatic epoxy resin crosslinked polymers are used in primary cementing applications. The aliphatic epoxy resin crosslinked polymers contain a derivative of a first epoxy resin, a derivative of a second epoxy resin and a polyamine. The first epoxy resin contains bisphenol A and an aliphatic monoglycidyl ether. The second epoxy resin contains a C12-C14 alkyl glycidyl ether.

Abstract: A method of cementing may include preparing a cement slurry by mixing at least water and a cement dry blend, wherein the cement dry blend comprises a cement and an activated pozzolan; and introducing the cement slurry into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and allowing the cement slurry to set to form a hardened mass.

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods of using them. The methods can be used to sequester carbon dioxide within a subterranean formation. The methods can include contacting carbon dioxide present in the subterranean formation with a complexing agent, resulting in precipitation of a carbonate or bicarbonate salt of the complexing agent within the subterranean formation.

Abstract: A composition includes a polymer having a structure as shown in Formula (I): where x is from 20 to 70, y is from 20 to 30, z is from 1.0 to 10, and p is from 1.0 to 10. A method of making the polymer is also provided. The polymer composition may be used as a wellbore fluid. Also provided is a method of treating a hydrocarbon bearing formation. The method includes introducing the polymer-containing wellbore fluid into a high permeability zone of a hydrocarbon bearing formation such that it blocks at least a portion of the high permeability zone of the hydrocarbon bearing formation, stimulating the hydrocarbon bearing formation thereby creating pathways for hydrocarbon production, and recovering hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Methods include pumping a fracturing pad fluid into a subterranean formation under conditions of sufficient rate and pressure to create at least one fracture in the subterranean formation, the fracturing pad fluid including a carrier fluid and a plurality of bridging particles, the bridging particles forming a bridge in a fracture tip of a far field region of the formation. Methods further include pumping a first plurality of fibers into the subterranean formation to form a low permeability plug with the bridging particles, and pumping a proppant fluid comprising a plurality of proppant particles.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and systems that include an alkaline chemical to reduce (e.g., prevent) scale formation. Examples of alkaline chemicals include inorganic salts, organic salts and metal oxides.

Abstract: A treatment fluid composition includes a carrier fluid and a curable hybrid resin. The curable hybrid resin includes a first curable resin (A) including a reactive silyl group that reacts with water downhole, a second curable resin (B), and a curing agent for the second curable resin (B). A method of treating a subterranean formation includes injecting a treatment fluid including a curable hybrid resin into a target zone of the subterranean formation. The target zone may have unconsolidated or weakly consolidated sand. The method then includes maintaining the treatment fluid in the target zone for a period of time such that the curable hybrid resin cures and forming a consolidated formation in the target zone.

Abstract: Embodiments of treating fluid comprising hydrocarbons, water, and polymer being produced from a hydrocarbon-bearing formation are provided. One embodiment comprises adding a concentration of a viscosity reducer to the fluid to degrade the polymer present in the fluid and adding a concentration of a neutralizer to the fluid to neutralize the viscosity reducer in the fluid. The addition of the concentration of the viscosity reducer is in a sufficient quantity to allow for complete chemical degradation of the polymer prior to the addition of the concentration of the neutralizer in the fluid such that excess viscosity reducer is present in the fluid. The addition of the concentration of the neutralizer is sufficiently upstream of any surface fluid processing equipment to allow for complete neutralization of the excess viscosity reducer such that excess neutralizer is present in the fluid prior to the fluid reaching any of the surface fluid processing equipment.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods to increase production of a hydrocarbon from an underground formation by injecting a mixture containing an ether and carbon dioxide. The composition of the mixture, a pressure for injecting the mixture, a duration of an injection time, a duration of a time delay between injection of the mixture and producing the hydrocarbon, a pressure for producing the hydrocarbon, a duration of a production time and/or a number of cycles of injection and production can be selected (e.g., optimized) using simulations to enhance (e.g., maximize) recovery of the hydrocarbon and/or sequestration of carbon dioxide in the underground formation.

Abstract: Friction reducers, fracturing fluid compositions and methods for treating subterranean formations, wherein friction reducer is a reacted, grafted or blend of galactomannan gum and polyacrylamide having a molecular weight between from about 300,000 to about 30,000,000 and wherein the amount of polyacrylamide in the friction reducer is from about 15 to about 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the polyacrylamide and galactomannan gum.

Abstract: The present application relates to compositions and methods for controlled delivery of acid to a desired location, for instance to a subterranean formation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fracturing propping agent and a preparation method thereof. The fracturing propping agent comprises the following raw materials: dry sludge, quartz sand, coal ash, bauxite and clay.

Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, A friction reducer comprising: a continuous phase comprising a base oil and a secondary oil, wherein the secondary oil is different than the base oil; a discontinuous phase dispersed in the continuation phase, wherein the discontinuous phase comprises water and a water-soluble polymer; and an emulsifying surfactant.

Abstract: Structures of a particle containing a core and at least one shell, a metal oxide material of which is necessarily doped to ensure protection of a material of the core from photodegradation. The core can include any of a thermochromic material, a phase-change material, and a judiciously defined auxiliary material that in turn contains organic and/or polymeric material. Derivative products utilizing a plurality of such particles. Methodologies for producing such particles and derivative products.

Abstract: A quantum dot film and a preparation method therefor, a photoelectric device, a display apparatus, and a preparation method for a quantum dot light-emitting device. The quantum dot film is formed by quantum dots containing a ligand, and the ligand is a halogen ion. The preparation method for the quantum dot film includes: S100: preparing an initial quantum dot film by using quantum dots containing an oil-soluble ligand; and S200: using a solid-state ligand exchange method to perform ligand exchange on the oil-soluble ligand on the surface of the initial quantum dot film by using an organic salt of a halogen, such that the oil-soluble ligand on the surface of the quantum dot film is exchanged into the halogen ion.

Abstract: A coloured article made of a ceramic including an oxide-based matrix and a doped or co-doped component of the aluminium garnet family, and a method for manufacturing the article.