Abstract: Spackling and joint compounds with lower shrinkage, better sanding, and fast drying. Methods for repairing walls and ceiling in which the present spackling compound is applied to a variety of substrates, including wallboard, plaster and/or wood. Methods for finishing seams in wall construction in which the spackling/joint compound is used for finishing the seams.

Abstract: A system and method, according to one or more exemplary embodiments, for a fireproof, soundproof, lightweight cement and wood composite wall system that is very inexpensive, outlasts wood frame homes, and replaces many building materials in one installation whereby the composite wall system may be formed from wood shavings, cement, calcium chloride, and water mixed at high speed for air entrainment.

Abstract: The Present disclosure is related to hot-mix asphalt (“HMA”) which open new price/performance areas to asphalt cement concrete (“ACC”) pavement. Equivalent-performing pavement may be made at lower cost, or higher-performing pavement may be made at equivalent-to-prior-art cost. The amendments, recycled asphalt pavement (“RAP”, and including recycled asphalt shingles [“RAS”]), and reinforcing fiber (aramid fiber) may be adjusted as described herein to achieve a desired price/performance target.

Abstract: A green concrete composition comprising: a binder component comprising Portland cement, natural basaltic volcanic ash pozzolan, and colloidal nano-sized silica particles; an aggregate component comprising fine aggregates and coarse aggregates; water; and a super plasticizer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of composite hexagonal ferrite materials formed from a combination of Y phase and Z phase hexagonal ferrite materials. Advantageously, embodiments of the material can have a high resonant frequency as well as a high permeability. In some embodiments, the materials can be useful for magnetodielectric antennas.

Abstract: Provided is a wear resistant, sintered body made of a binderless carbide, cermet or cemented carbide, e.g., WC, W2C and/or eta-phase, with a grain size less than 6.0 ?m, and less than 6% binder phase (e.g., Co—Ni—Fe). At least some working surfaces of the sintered body are surface treated with a boron yielding method including applying a low viscosity liquid medium having boron or aluminum content and heating at 1200° C. to 1450° C. under a pressure less than atmospheric pressure or a hydrogen containing atmosphere to from a hardness gradient with an increased hardness of the treated working surfaces of at least 50 to 200 HV5 and favorable compressive stresses in a surface zone that gives a tougher working surfaces of the boronized sintered bodies.

Abstract: A cordierite-containing ceramic body with % P?50%, df?0.50, and a combined weight percentage of crystalline phases containing cordierite and indialite of at least 85 wt %. The porous ceramic body contains, as expressed on a relative oxide weight percent basis in terms of MgO, Al2O3, and SiO2 that is within a field defined by (15.4, 34.1, and 50.5), (12.2, 34.1, and 53.7), (13.3, 31.2, and 55.5), and (16.6, 31.1, and 52.3). Batch composition mixtures and methods of manufacturing a porous ceramic body using the batch compositions are provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: An article may include a substrate including a ceramic matrix composite (CMC); a composite coating layer including a first coating material that includes a rare-earth disilicate and a second coating material that includes at least one of a rare-earth monosilicate, a CMAS-resistant material, or a high-temperature dislocating material, where the second coating material forms a substantially continuous phase in the composite coating layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of agricultural planting, in particular to a controlled-release bacterial fertilizer for peanuts and a preparation method of the special controlled-release bacterial fertilizer. The special controlled-release bacterial fertilizer is composed of an inner layer and an outer layer; after the outer layer is released completely, the inner-layer network structure gradually absorbs water and preserves moisture, and has good slow release and controlled release properties, thereby achieving the gradual release of the inner layer, high fertilizer utilization rate, exerting the efficacy of the microbial agent and facilitating the large-area promotion.

Abstract: Disclosed are a nanoenergetic material composite-based solid propellant, a method of preparing the same, and a projectile using the same. The propellant includes: potassium nitrate-sucrose (KNSU) composite powder; and nanoenergetic material (nEM) composite powder in a solid powder form mixed with the KNSU composite powder to prepare a KNSU/nEM propellant. The method includes: preparing KNSU composite powder; preparing nEM composite powder; and preparing a KNSU/nEM propellant by mixing the KNSU composite powder and the nEM composite powder in a solid powder form. The projectile includes: a clay block; a clay nozzle responsible for releasing the pressure generated by explosion of a propellant; and a propellant lamination area disposed between the clay block and the clay nozzle. Upon ignition of the KNSU/nEM propellant, the nEM composite powder increases the combustion rate and combustion temperature of a potassium nitrate-sucrose (KNSU) propellant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of coatings on high-energy materials, devices or products that comprise the coated high-energy materials, functional coating materials and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, the present invention relates to energetic materials having initiated release coatings to improve the performance and shelf-life of the devices, products and/or raw materials, suitable for use as energetics or propellants for munitions, rockets, pyrotechnics, flares or other devices or components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing isoprene and mono-olefins comprising at least six carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a diamine compound represented by Formula (1), in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X1, X2, X3, X4, m, n, a, b, c, and d are as defined herein. Also disclosed are a method for manufacturing the diamine compound, a composition including the diamine compound having a (chain alkoxy-methylene) phenyl group or a (hydroxyl-methylene) phenyl group, and a polymer including the (chain alkoxy-methylene) phenyl group or the (hydroxyl-methylene) phenyl group.

Abstract: Compounds are provided having the following structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof, wherein a, b, c, d, G1, G2, L1, L2, R1a, R1b, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, R5, R6, R7, R8 and X are as defined herein. Use of the compounds as a component of lipid nanoparticle formulations for delivery of a therapeutic agent, nanoparticles comprising the compounds and methods for their use and preparation are also provided.

Abstract: A method for producing a (meth)acrylic acid amide compound, the method including: adding at least one selected from the group consisting of an amino group-containing compound and a neutralization salt of the amino group-containing compound to a mixture including (meth)acrylic acid halide and an organic solvent immiscible with water to allow the (meth)acrylic acid halide and at least one selected from the group consisting of the amino group-containing compound and the neutralization salt of the amino group-containing compound to react with each other, to produce the (meth)acrylic acid amide compound.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and synthetic methods useful for preparing tetrahydronaphthalenol derivatives, and uses of the compounds prepared.

Abstract: A reversible photo-switchable isomerization of novel sterically hindered 2,2?,6,6?-tetramethyl-4,4?-diethynylazobenzene and its synthesis.

Abstract: A new synthetic route to 2,2?,6,6?-tetraisopropyl-4,4?-diiodoazobenzene.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing cyanoacetates involving contacting a salt of an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl formyl acetate with a hydroxyl amine acid under appropriate conditions and for a time sufficient to yield a cyanoacetate.

Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the separation of acetonitrile from low-purity feedstock streams. The provided processes are particularly useful for isolating acetonitrile at high purity from chemical manufacturing waste streams that include methanol, water, and allyl alcohol.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for quantitatively determining the amount of the amphetamine-related compound identified herein as amphetamine carbamate (amphetammonium-amphetacarbamate) present in a drug-containing polymer matrix comprising amphetamine, and for assessing a drug-containing polymer matrix comprising amphetamine. The methods may comprise converting any amphetacarbamate present into reaction products comprising carbonate, quantifying the amount of carbonate, and quantifying the amphetacarbamate originally present from the quantified amount of carbonate.

Abstract: Shell-and-tube strippers for stripping a urea/carbamate mixture, related systems, methods, and uses. The stripper includes a shell, a plurality of tubes disposed within the shell, and a heating fluid distributor for homogenizing the flow of a heating fluid near a heating fluid inlet. The heating fluid distributor includes an edge wall and a laterally disposed heating fluid distribution plate. Related systems, methods, and uses are also provided.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of methanol from an input stream of synthesis gas, comprising the following steps: subjecting a portion of said input stream as feed stream to an adiabatic reactive step, providing an effluent containing methanol and unreacted synthesis gas; quenching of said effluent with a further portion of said input stream, providing a quenched stream; subjecting said quenched stream to an isothermal reactive step, providing a methanol-containing product stream.

Abstract: Processes for converting a hydrocarbon reactant into an alcohol compound and/or a carbonyl compound are disclosed in which the hydrocarbon reactant and either a supported chromium (VI) catalyst or a supported chromium (II) catalyst are contacted, optionally with UV-visible light irradiation, followed by exposure to an oxidizing atmosphere and then hydrolysis to form a reaction product containing the alcohol compound and/or the carbonyl compound. The presence of oxygen significant increases the amount of alcohol/carbonyl product formed, as well as the formation of oxygenated dimers and trimers of certain hydrocarbon reactants.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to a process for the recovery of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol from a stream obtained in the production of 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol from 2-methylprop-1-ene and formaldehyde, by treating the stream with an amine catalyst.

Abstract: An 8-((4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)diazenyl)naphthalene-1,3-disulfonic acid compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antioxidant agent.

Abstract: A process for preparing an S,S?-dialkyldithiocarbonate from a dialkyl disulfide and from a particular metal catalyst, in the presence of carbon monoxide is described in addition to the use of S,S?-dialkyldithiocarbonates as reagents for the preparation of polycarbonates, compounds containing at least one urea and/or isocyanate function and compounds containing at least one thioalkyl function.

Abstract: Novel organoselenium selective ligands are presented and designed to determine metal ions in a sample. These ligands are used as complexing agents in a dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction procedure of copper and zinc ions. The procedure has a shortened extraction time, minimal organic solvent types, and lower amounts of solvents, as well as easy operation and high enrichment efficiency.

Abstract: Process for the production of a diacyl peroxide involving the reaction of an anhydride with an aldehyde and oxygen, removal of the formed carboxylic acid, production of an anhydride from said carboxylic acid, and recycling of the anhydride within the process.

Abstract: Process for the production of a diacyl peroxide involving the reaction of an anhydride with hydrogen peroxide, removal of the formed carboxylic acid, production of an anhydride from said carboxylic acid, and recycling of the anhydride within the process.

Abstract: Processes for producing n-heptane from a mixture of 1-hexene and 1-octene in the presence of a suitable isomerization-metathesis catalyst followed by a hydrogenation step are disclosed. Integrated manufacturing systems for producing n-heptane with minimal waste also are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention concerns a process for the production of vinyl esters of carboxylic acids with 3 to 20 carbon atoms, via vinylation in the presence of palladium (Pd) catalyst in combination with copper (Cu) as co-catalyst stabilized by organic salts in the presence of ethylene and air or oxygen.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a preparation method of resveratrol nervonic acid ester, comprising the following steps of: step 1: weighing resveratrol, a nervonic acid and thiocarbonyldiimidazole according to a molar ratio of 1:1:0.8 to 1:7:11.2 in a reactor; step 2: adding a certain amount of solvent into the reactor to completely dissolve the reactants; and step 3: stirring for reaction at room temperature for 30 min to 180 min. The preparation method is safe, efficient and clean, and enables synthesis of the resveratrol nervonic acid ester with high conversion rate, high purity and high yield.

Abstract: Method of producing aromatic hydrocarbons including: supplying a raw material stream to a C6 separation column, supplying an upper discharge stream from the C6 separation column to a first gasoline hydrogenation unit, and supplying a lower discharge stream from the C6 separation column to a C7 separation column; supplying an upper discharge stream from the C7 separation column to a hydrodealkylation reaction unit and supplying a lower discharge stream from the C7 separation column to a C8 separation column; separating benzene from discharged streams from the first gasoline hydrogenation unit and the hydrodealkylation reaction unit; removing a lower discharge stream from the C8 separation column and supplying an upper discharge stream from the C8 separation column to a second extractive distillation column; and separating styrene from a lower discharge stream of the second extractive distillation column and separating xylene from an upper discharge stream of the second extractive distillation column.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel lipase inhibitors and methods for using the same to treat inflammation, multisystem organ failure, necrotic pancreatic acinar cell death, acute pancreatitis, sepsis (e.g., culture negative sepsis), burns, and acne. For example, provided herein are two novel lipase inhibitors useful in the methods described herein: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A 9-(5-bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)-10-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-3,4,6,7,9,10-hexahydroacridine-1,8(2H,5H)-dione compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A 9-(5-bromo-2-hydroxyphenyl)-10-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-3,4,6,7,9,10-hexahydroacridine-1,8(2H,5H)-dione compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A 3-cyano-2-ethoxy-9-(2-nitrobenzylidene)-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-cyclohepta[b]pyridine compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for synthesizing phentolamine mesylate from phentolamine and methanesulfonic acid in the presence of acetone and water. The methods of the present invention provide highly pure phentolamine mesylate. The invention also provides highly pure phentolamine mesylate.

Abstract: An 3-(4,5-bis(4-bromophenyl)-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-imidazol-1-yl)propanoic acid compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: An 4-(4,5-bis(4-bromophenyl)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzoic acid compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A 4,5-bis(4-bromo-phenyl)-1-hexyl-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-imidazole compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A 1-(2-hydroxybenzylideneamino)-5-phenylimidazolidine-2,4-dione compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Substituted naphthyl p38? mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and the use of the substituted naphthyl p38? mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: A N?-(2-(5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthio)acetoxy)-1-naphthimidamide compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A N?(2-(5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthio)acetoxy)-2-naphthimidamide compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Provided are specific leukotriene synthesis inhibitor compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions in treating, for example, inflammatory diseases or conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for preparing [(2S,3R)—N—[(2S)-3-(cyclopent-1-en-1-yl)-1-[(2R)-2-methyloxiran-2-yl]-1-oxopropan-2-yl]-3-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-[(2S)-2-[2-(morpholin-4-yl)acetamido]propanamido]propanamide (compound “G”): and precursors thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an amide derivative and use thereof in medicine, and specifically to an amide derivative shown as general formula (I) or a stereoisomer, solvate, metabolite, deuteride, prodrug, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or cocrystal thereof, a pharmaceutical composition containing the same, and use of the compound or the composition disclosed herein in preparing an NLRP3 inhibitor.

Abstract: A compound 2-(1-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)-4,5-diphenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyridin-3-ol compound, its synthesis, and its use as an anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and/or antimicrobial agent.