Abstract: Methods and systems for treating a subterranean formation including kerogen are provided. An exemplary method includes forming a mixture including field water and oxygen, and injecting the mixture through a wellbore into the subterranean formation to oxidize at least a portion of the kerogen.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a neutral surfactant or a reaction product thereof and a reaction product of a saccharide polymer and a fatty acid may be obtained in the presence of water and a hydroxide base (optionally in the presence of the neutral surfactant), the saccharide polymer comprising a dextran, a dextrin compound, or any combination thereof. The reaction product of the saccharide polymer and the fatty acid may be present at a concentration effective to lower surface tension of the neutral surfactant. Depending on the fatty acid identity, among other factors, the compositions may promote emulsification or de-emulsification. In addition, the compositions may promote foam formation under appropriate conditions. Treatment fluids comprising the compositions, including foamed treatment fluids, may be introduced into a subterranean formation to perform a treatment operation in which fluid emulsification or de-emulsification may occur.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a silicone resin, a Mn-activated fluoride phosphor, and a chelating agent. The chelating agent may include, for example, at least one selected from the group consisting of an aminocarboxylic-acid-based chelating agent and a phosphonic-acid-based chelating agent. The light-emitting device is provided with, for example, a substrate, a light-emitting element disposed on the substrate, and a wavelength conversion member covering the light-emitting element. The wavelength conversion member of the light-emitting device includes a cured product of a silicone resin, a Mn-activated fluoride phosphor, and a chelating agent.

Abstract: A sintered body includes an aluminum oxide phase and crystal agglomerated particles containing a rare earth aluminate fluorescent material crystal phase, wherein the aluminum oxide phase is disposed around the crystal agglomerated particles. A method for producing a sintered body includes: providing a first mixture obtained by wet mixing raw materials and then drying; dry mixing the first mixture and aluminum oxide particles; molding a mixture obtained by dry mixing the first raw material mixture and the aluminum oxide particles; and calcining a molded body obtained by molding the mixture.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a weakly-confined semiconductor nanocrystal, a preparation method therefor and use thereof. A size of the nanocrystals is larger than an exciton diameter thereof; excitons in the nanocrystal are dynamic excitons, electron-hole Coulomb interaction of the dynamic excitons is insufficient to bind electrons and holes into stable bound excitons at operating temperatures, and the electrons and the holes of the dynamic excitons are constrained by boundaries of the nanocrystal. Since the excitons in the weakly-confined nanocrystals herein possess the characteristics of dynamic excitons, the nanocrystals herein possess unique optical and photoelectric properties distinct from conventional semiconductor nanomaterials. It holds unique value for applications requiring broad-spectrum emission (such as lighting) and significant importance for photovoltaic solar devices, photoelectric detectors, and photocatalysis.

Abstract: The absorbance or emission wavelength of composite materials comprising a transition metal doped shell disposed over a rare earth doped core and a functionalizable group on the surface of the transition metal doped shell can change upon subjection to a carboxylic acid. This method of changing the absorbance or emission wavelength of a composite material can be used to identify counterfeit currency using an ink comprising a composite material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for growing a crystal. The method includes: weighing reactants according to a molar ratio of the reactants according to a reaction equation for generating the crystal after a first preprocessing operation is performed on the reactants, wherein the first preprocessing operation includes a roasting operation under 800° C.˜1400° C.; placing the reactants on which a second preprocessing operation has been performed into a crystal growth device, wherein the second preprocessing operation includes at least one of an ingredient mixing operation or a pressing operation at room temperature; introducing a flowing gas into the crystal growth device after sealing the crystal growth device; and activating the crystal growth device to execute a crystal growth to grow the crystal based on Czochralski technique.

Abstract: Quantum dots that are cadmium-free and/or stoichiometrically tuned are disclosed, as are methods of making them. Inclusion of the quantum dots and others in a stabilizing polymer matrix is also disclosed. The polymers are chosen for their strong binding affinity to the outer layers of the quantum dots such that the bond dissociation energy between the polymer material and the quantum dot is greater than the energy required to reach the melt temperature of the cross-linked polymer.

Abstract: It is known that when etching gold films using etching solutions containing iodine and iodide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NP) is added to improve the etching solution's wettability, microfabrication property, and solution life. However, in recent years, the use of NMP has been regulated due to its adverse effects on human health. The present invention provides an etching solution and etching method for gold film that improves wettability, microfabrication property, and solution life without containing NP. In order to address the problem of the prior art, the present invention provides etching solutions and etching methods for gold films that improve wettability, microfabrication property, and liquid life without NMP, characterized by the inclusion of a specific organic solvent in the etching solution containing iodine and iodide.

Abstract: Provided is a method for enabling recovery of metal element leaching capacity of a deep eutectic solvent used for leaching a metal element from an ore containing the metal element. A method for recycling a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent disclosed here includes: preparing a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent used for leaching a metal element from an ore containing the metal element; and bringing the hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent and hydrochloric acid into contact with each other. In the hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent, a hydrogen bond donor is a carboxy group-containing compound, and a hydrogen bond acceptor is chloride salt. The amount of use of the hydrochloric acid is such that hydrogen chloride is 1 mole or more with respect to 1 mole of the hydrogen bond acceptor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and system for treating surfaces of a substrate. According to an embodiment, there is provided a method for treating surfaces of a substrate, the method including: removing an oxide film on the side surfaces or bottom surface of a substrate by using an acidic solution, contained in an acid bath, in the acid bath; applying a protective liquid to the top surface of the substrate, from which the oxide film has been removed, in a protective liquid application zone; and removing a wrap-around layer on the side surfaces or edges of the top surface of the substrate coated with the protective liquid by using an alkaline solution, contained in an alkali bath, in the alkali bath.

Abstract: A composition for surface treatment includes fluorosilicic acid (H2SiF6) and hydrofluoric acid (HF), and/or a surface treatment method using the same. The composition may be used to treat (e.g., etch) a substrate such as glass or the like.

Abstract: A composition includes a plurality of processed leguminous straw particles having about 18-21 wt. % of particles on sieve #25 or particles measuring 0.71-1.17 mm and about 18-20 wt. % of particles on sieve #50 or particles measuring 0.3-0.7 mm, based on total weight of the leguminous straw particles, the composition being a mulch composition.

Abstract: A liquid crystal polymer film that includes: a benzene ring; a naphthalene ring; and a carboxymethyl group, wherein, in a 13C-NMR spectrum of a liquid crystal polymer film decomposed with supercritical methanol, an integral value CA of a peak derived from the benzene ring, an integral value CB of a peak derived from the naphthalene ring, and an integral value CC of a peak derived from the carboxymethyl group satisfy (CA+CB)/CC of 1.35 to 1.65.

Abstract: The present invention provides nonionic cleavable surfactants (NCS), specifically n-Decyl-disulfide-?-D-maltoside (DSSM), suitable for MS-based proteomics and analysis. These surfactants are designed to mimic the properties of a commonly used surfactant in structural biology, n-dodecyl-?-d-maltoside (DDM), but contain a disulfide bond that allows for facile cleavage and surfactant removal before analysis. DSSM and other NCS are compatible with native mass spectrometry, top-down and bottom-up proteomics, ESI-MS and other analytical techniques, and reduce signal suppression typically observed with other surfactants. DSSM and other NCS provide versatile surfactants that can facilitate protein sample preparation under non-denaturing conditions for a myriad of proteomic and structural biology applications and act as a general replacement for DDM.

Abstract: A system for generating biochar includes a reactor body with a wall defining a substantially cylindrical shape and comprising a first end positioned opposite a second end and defining an opening extending through the reactor body. A conduit is positioned within the reactor body, extends across the opening, and defines a slot configured to direct a fluid toward the first end. An extraction cone is coupled with the first end of the reactor body and is configured to direct biochar away from the reactor body. A cover is coupled with the second end of the reactor body and is configured to direct exhaust gas away from the reactor body.

Abstract: Provided in one embodiment is a continuous process for converting waste plastic into recycle for polyethylene polymerization. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and/or polypropylene, and passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a pyrolysis oil and optionally pyrolysis wax comprising a naphtha/diesel fraction and heavy fraction, and char. The pyrolysis oil and wax is passed to a refinery FCC feed pretreater unit. A heavy fraction is recovered and sent to a refinery FCC unit, from which a C3 olefin/paraffin mixture fraction is recovered, which is passed to a steam cracker for ethylene production. In another embodiment, a propane fraction (C3) is recovered from a propane/propylene splitter and passed to the steam cracker.

Abstract: A method and system desulfurizes fuel produced from pyrolysis of waste tires and includes hydroprocessing tire pyrolysis oil to desulfurize the tire pyrolysis oil and obtain a hydroprocessed pyrolysis oil. The hydroprocessed oil is distilled into at least two environmentally fuel products selected from the group consisting of kerosene, naphtha, fuel oil, fuel and diesel. By combining hydroprocessing with distillation, and advantageously recycling byproducts, the methods of this disclosure allow for conversion of waste tires into fuel in a manner that is commercially viable and sustainable.

Abstract: Methods for upgrading a bio-oil are described. The methods utilize gaseous ammonia to react with one or more components of a bio-oil and thereby upgrade the bio-oil and separate the resulting mixture into organic and aqueous phases. Both the aqueous phase and the organic phase produced by the process can contain useful species such as ammonium species and an organic phase with increased energy content as compared to the bio-oil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for purifying a pyrolysis oil originating from the pyrolysis of waste including plastics by liquid/liquid extraction. This extraction is performed by means of a polar solvent that is immiscible with pyrolysis oil, for which a recovery rate is obtained greater than or equal to 0.95, this recovery rate being defined as the ratio of the extract volume over the initial volume of solvent, this extract being a phase containing the solvent which is immiscible with pyrolysis oil, recovered after agitation then decantation of a mixture of one part by volume of solvent with twenty-five parts by volume of pyrolysis oil at atmospheric pressure and at a temperature of 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of petrochemical industry, and discloses a method for selective hydrogenation of butadiene extraction tail gas and a selective hydrogenation apparatus thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for hydroisomerising a hydrocarbon feed. The process may comprise: combining a hydrocarbon feed and a hydroisomerisation additive to provide a combined feed; and contacting the combined feed with a hydroisomerisation catalyst comprising zeolite SSZ-91, where the hydroisomerisation additive is a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen heterocycle.

Abstract: A system and a method for steam cracking hydrocarbons are disclosed. The system includes a steam cracking system comprising a first steam cracking furnace and a second steam cracking furnace. A hydrocarbon feed stream is fed into a convection section of a first steam cracking furnace. The preheated feed stream is mixed with steam and then separated into a light vapor stream and a heavy stream in a vapor-liquid separation unit. The light vapor stream is further steam cracked in a radiant section of the first steam cracking furnace. The heavy stream is further heated and steam cracked in the second steam cracking furnace.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and system for forming a bio-derived diesel fuel from a biomass material, and the bio-derived diesel fuel formed therefrom. The present invention also relates to a process and system for forming a bio-derived diesel fuel from a bio-derived hydrocarbon feedstock, and the bio-derived diesel fuel formed therefrom.

Abstract: Provided in one embodiment is an improved and more flexible process for preparing a finished base oil or a white oil product comprising passing a dewaxed base oil product to a distillation column and separating the dewaxed base oil product into fuel and base oil product streams. The base oil product streams are tested to determine if they meet desired specifications. Base oil product streams that meet the desired minimum base oil specifications are passed to a hydrofinishing reactor to prepare a white oil product, or passed to direct sale.

Abstract: Described are processes to produce base oils with one more improved properties, e.g., lower aromatics, economically and/or efficiently. In some embodiments, the processes relate to two stage (or more) hydrofinishing which advantageously provides base oils with lower aromatics than comparable one stage processes.

Abstract: Described are processes to produce base oils with one more improved properties, e.g., lower aromatics, economically and/or efficiently. In some embodiments the processes comprise a step that reduces the amount of residual refractory sulfur compounds prior to or simultaneous with a hydrofinishing step which advantageously provides base oils with lower aromatics than comparable processes.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method and system for desulfurizing fuel produced from pyrolysis of waste tires including adsorbing one or more polar sulfur molecules from the tire pyrolysis oil with a regenerable adsorbent, distilling the tire pyrolysis oil to separate the tire pyrolysis oil into at least two fuel products and regenerating and reusing the regenerable adsorbent material. By combining adsorption with distillation, and advantageously recycling byproducts, the methods of this disclosure allow for conversion of waste tires into fuel in a manner that is commercially viable and sustainable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition of additives comprising: at least one first compound selected from: (i) copolymers of ethylene and vinyl acetate having a molar mass Mn included in the range ranging from 10,000 to 60,000 g·mol?1, optionally grafted by at least one alkyl (meth)acrylate group, the alkyl chain of which is saturated and contains from 12 to 30 carbon atoms; and (ii) polymers comprising at least 90 mol % of units derived from alkyl. (meth)acrylate monomer, the alkyl chain of which is saturated and contains from 18 to 22 carbon atoms; and at least one second compound selected from the modified alkylphenol-aldehyde resins. The invention also relates to the use of this composition of additives for lowering the viscosity of a liquid petroleum product such as a crude oil and for reducing the deposition of paraffins.

Abstract: An unleaded aviation fuel composition with improved octane properties has 20-35 vol. % toluene having a MON of at least 107; 2-10 vol. % aniline; from above 30 to 55 vol % of at least one alkylate or alkylate blend comprising isoparaffins 4-9 carbon atoms, 3-20 vol % C5 isoparaffins, 3-15 vol % C7 isoparaffins, and 60-90 vol % C8 isoparaffins, and less than 1 vol % C10+, based on the alkylate or alkylate blend; at least 8 vol % isopentane, 0.1-10 vol %, straight chain alkyl acetate; and 0.1-10 vol % branched chain alcohol having 4-8 carbon atoms, provided that the branched chain does not contain any t-butyl groups. The volume ratio of straight chain alkyl acetate to branched chain alcohol is in the range of 3:1 to 1:3 and the fuel composition contains less than 1 vol % of C8 aromatics.

Abstract: Provided is a crude oil additive comprising a pyrolysis oil fraction. In some embodiments, the crude oil additive further comprises a dispersant. Also provided are methods of preparing the crude oil additive as well as methods for reducing the viscosity of crude oil and methods for increasing the API gravity of crude oil.

Abstract: A coating composition for producing a coating with an adjustable coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A lubricant composition including: from 70 to 99.99% of at least one base oil and from 0.01 to 30% of at least one alcohol ethoxylated phosphate ester compound of formula (I): wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl group having from 10 to 14 carbon atoms, m is an integer from 1 to 3, preferably from 1 to 2, n is an integer superior or equal to 6. Also, the use of the compound of formula (I) to prevent and/or reduce and/or limit and/or delay corrosion and/or tribocorrosion of the metal parts of a combustion engine.

Abstract: Provided is a silicone anti-foaming agent composition that not only has superior anti-foaming speed but also in which anti-foaming performance is not reduced even when used repeatedly or over a long period. The composition comprises: a polyorganosiloxane polymer crosslinked product having a polyoxyalkylene group, which includes: moiety structure (I): -R1-(R22SiO)d-R1(where R1 represents an alkylene group bonded to a silicon atom on the polysiloxane chain, R2 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and d is 200 to 1000); and moiety structure (II): —(CeH2e)—O—(EO)x-(PO)y-(BO)z-R3 (where a single bond on the left end is bonded to a silicon atom on the polysiloxane chain, R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group or an acyl group, e is 2 to 10, (x+y+z) is 40 to 100, x is 15 to 50, y is 15 to 50, and z is 0 to 50).

Abstract: Miscible antifoams are provided that do not separate out of a target liquid and that are easy to incorporate in the target liquid. A method or system involves mixing a liquid (‘a miscible antifoam’) into a target foaming liquid. This miscible antifoam is engineered/chosen such that it has both a higher surface tension and is more volatile than the target liquid, or engineered such that it has both a lower surface tension and is less volatility than the target liquid. The miscible antifoam leads to surface tension gradients that cause bubble rupture up to 10 times faster than the target liquid without the antifoam. Further, the miscible antifoams are easy to incorporate and do not separate out from the target liquid during operation—both of which are key limitations faced by existing antifoams.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to transfer plate lubricant compositions and methods of transporting open containers across stationary transfer plates.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for economically producing a biodiesel product from feedstocks. Some embodiments comprise using at least one of a crude feedstock pretreatment process and a free fatty acid refining process prior to transesterification and the formation of crude biodiesel and glycerin. The free fatty acid refining process may include introducing the feedstock to glycerolysis to obtain a glycerolysis product then stripping the glycerolysis product to produce a fatty acid distillate and a stripped feedstock. The fatty acid distillate is recycled to the glycerolysis process to create more higher-molecular weight glycerides and the stripped feedstock (mostly di- and tri-glycerides) proceeds to transesterification to make biodiesel.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning membranes used in food processing comprising an amine oxide and an alkyl sulfate, the composition maintaining good cleaning performance whilst leaving a low residue of surfactant on the membrane that is cleaned using the composition. A method of use of the composition is also presented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-corrosive degreasing concentrate and ready to use formulation. In particular, non-corrosive compositions capable of removing polymerized grease as effectively as some alkali metal hydroxide (i.e. caustic) based degreasers without requiring the use of personal protective equipment are disclosed.

Abstract: Alkaline sprayable aqueous compositions for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting are disclosed. In particular, the sprayable compositions include an alkali soluble emulsion polymer, an alkalinity source, a foaming agent, and water. Beneficially, the sprayable cleaning compoistions have reduced misting and are environmentally safe for users to apply. Further the compositions exhibit less running on non-horizontal surfaces than acrylamide-based compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising protease variants suitable for use in cleaning or detergent compositions, such as laundry detergent compositions and dish wash compositions, including automatic dish wash compositions.

Abstract: Tannase variants may be included in washing and cleaning agents, such as tannase variants with a sequence correspondingly similar to SEQ ID NO:1 and nucleic acids encoding them.

Abstract: Pre-dosed wipes and packaged systems of such wipes including a nonwoven substrate formed from natural pulp fibers and regenerated cellulosic fibers where the natural pulp fibers are not simply present at an interior of the substrate, but are substantially homogeneously dispersed throughout the substrate, so that the natural pulp fibers are exposed on exterior faces of the wipe. As no synthetic fibers are present, the nonwoven substrate and wipe as a whole may meet any applicable biodegradability/compostability standard (e.g., ASTM D6400 or EN13432). The wipe may be substantially void of compostable synthetic polyester or other synthetic fibers, such as PHA, PLA, PVA, PVOH, PP, or PET. A cleaning composition is loaded onto the wipe. A container can be provided within which the plurality of nonwoven substrates pre-dosed with the cleaning composition are packaged.

Abstract: Sanitizing and disinfecting compositions with relatively low levels of free available chlorine, with good effectiveness against microbes, included in a burstable pouch of a system also including a plurality of initially undosed (e.g., dry) wipes in a resealable package thereof. The composition may include less than 0.5% by weight hypochlorite or other free available chlorine level, with a pH less than 12. The composition is long term stable in the pouch, but upon bursting of the pouch and dosing of the wipes, exhibits only short-term stability. Because of the low level of hypochlorite, the dosed wipes exhibit improved surface compatibility and negligible “bleach” odor, while providing at least a 3-log reduction in C. diff population within 10 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hybrid microcapsules, with a hydrophobic material-based core, preferably a perfume, and a polymeric shell comprising regenerated biopolymer. Process for preparing said microcapsules is also an object of the invention. Perfuming compositions and consumer products comprising said microcapsules, in particular perfumed consumer products in the form of home care or personal care products, are also part of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hybrid microcapsules, with a hydrophobic material-based core, preferably a perfume, and a polymeric shell comprising lignin particles. Process for preparing said microcapsules is also an object of the invention. Perfuming compositions and consumer products comprising said microcapsules, in particular perfumed consumer products in the form of home care or personal care products, are also part of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are an environmentally-friendly glass composition for laundry detergents and washing supplements, and a method for manufacturing a glass powder thereof, wherein the glass composition is a borate glass containing large amounts of K2O and Na2O and a small amount of SiO2, and the elution properties of ions are maximized, thus enabling the production of a high concentration of elution water. As a result, the present invention uses to advantage the low chemical durability of borate glass, which is a major disadvantage of borate glass, and thereby maximizes the elution properties of the glass to form a large amount of OH? ions and B(OH)4? ions within a short period of time, and thus can exhibit excellent washing power during the washing of laundry.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a formula of a remover reagent for a cured silicone sealant and a method using the same. The remover reagent is prepared from an acid catalyst and a solvent each having a high boiling point and a high flash point. The acid catalyst is benzenesulfonic acid or alkylbenzenesulfonic acid. The solvent is mineral oil and/or silicone oil. The cured silicone sealant is first soaked with the remover reagent for 30 to 120 min, and then baked at a high temperature of 80 to 120° C. for 10 min or above into debris or powder, whereby the cured silicone sealant with a thickness of 10 mm or above can be removed. Moreover, the remover reagent has the advantages of readily available raw materials, high safety, environmentally friendliness, convenient preparation and good sealant removal effect, and thus, has good application prospects.

Abstract: Water-soluble film and unit dose article made therefrom, wherein the water-soluble film comprises a water-soluble polymer, wherein the water-soluble polymer comprises a blend of a caseinate polymer and an anionic polyvinyl alcohol copolymer.

Abstract: A package has a container formed with a dispensing opening and a supply of nonwoven disinfecting wipes in the container. The wipes are made of fibers containing lignin and impregnated with a disinfectant solution having at least two liquid components. A lignin content of the nonwoven wipes is between 0.02 g/m2 and 1 g/m2 and/or the disinfectant solution contains a dye. Thus if at least a part of one of the wipes is overexposed to air, it will change color as oxidized lignin and/or dye collects in it.