Abstract: The present description provides high working capacity adsorbents with low DBL bleed emission performance properties that allows the design of evaporative fuel emission control systems that are lower cost, simpler and more compact than those possible by prior art. Emission control canister systems comprising the adsorbent material demonstrate a relatively high gasoline working capacity, and low emissions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modified carbonaceous material, which includes hexagonal carbon networks in a layered stacking structure and acidic functional groups bonded to the hexagonal carbon networks and mainly existing at edges of the layered carbonaceous structure. Accordingly, the close proximity of acid moiety at the edges can resemble the center of hydrolysis enzymes, resulting in enhancement of hydrolytic efficiency. Additionally, the acid-functionalized carbonaceous material can also be applied in the capture and storage of carbon dioxide due to its unexpectedly higher capacity for CO2 molecular.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of solid-phase extraction, and particularly to a solid-phase extraction material, and a preparation method and use thereof. The preparation method includes prepolymerizing the monomers N-vinylpyrrolidone and divinylbenzene in the presence of a chain transfer agent, adding prepolymer dropwise to an emulsion of monodispersed seed microspheres, swelling, and reacting to prepare white spheres; and functionalizing the white spheres, to obtain the solid-phase extraction material. The solid-phase extraction material prepared by the reaction has good spherical morphology, large specific surface area, and high ion exchange capacity. The prepared solid-phase extraction material functions in the separation and enrichment of PPCPs by means of a variety of forces with a high extraction rate. The extraction rate is basically maintained between 85% and 105%, and acidic, alkaline, neutral and amphoteric substances is capable of being selectively separated.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a humidity control device including the steps of: a) providing an envelope in an open configuration; b) introducing in at least one part of the open envelope a given weight of a humidity control agent having a known moisture content lower than the moisture content corresponding to a targeted equilibrium relative humidity level (ERHi); c) introducing a given weight of water in the at least one part of the open envelope; and d) repeating steps b) and c) until a desired weight of hydrated humidity control agent is received in the at least one part of the open envelope.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an agarose-cellulose nanocomposite porous gel microsphere, a preparation method, and an application. In the disclosure, agarose and nanocellulose are compounded to form a unique network structure by using an industrially scalable method, that is, a reversed-phase emulsification method. The maximum flow rate and pressure resistance of the porous gel microsphere are significantly improved. In addition, after the composite porous gel microsphere is modified with a specific ligand, the dynamic binding capacity of the separation target is improved, and the modified composite porous gel microsphere can be used for large-scale separation and purification of biological macromolecules. The disclosure adapts to the development trend of high rigidity, high flow rate, and high loading capacity of the chromatography medium, and is expected to be used as the next-generation chromatography medium with this performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the regeneration of special filter aids, namely, to crosslinked copolymers comprising N-vinylimidazole and N-vinylpyrrolidone as monomeric units, wherein an according copolymer is subsequently i) rinsed with water, ii) brought into contact with an aqueous solution of at least one acid, iii) rinsed with water to neutralize the copolymer, iv) brought into contact with an aqueous solution of at least one base, and v) rinsed with water or an aqueous solution of at least one acid to neutralize the copolymer. The invention also relates to a regenerated copolymer producible by said method and its use as a filter aid for the stabilization of beverages.

Abstract: A volatile organic compound condensation system and method thereof for enhancing drying efficiency of a filter using VOC condensation heat including high-temperature steam condensation heat are disclosed. A volatile organic compound condensing system according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: an adsorption-desorption unit repeating an adsorption process of adsorbing volatile organic compound (VOC) from a supply gas and a desorption process of desorbing the adsorbed VOC by supplying high-temperature steam to the VOC adsorbed by the adsorption process; a condensation heat storage unit for storing VOC condensation heat being generated in the adsorption-desorption unit by using phase change material (PCM); and a drying control unit that dries the adsorption-desorption unit after the desorption process by using the condensation heat stored in the condensation heat storage unit.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are compositions, methods, and systems useful for treating PFAS- contaminated adsorbents to simultaneously achieve mineralization of adsorbed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and regenerate the adsorbent materials to enable re-use of the materials. This is accomplished by applying subcritical hydrothermal reaction conditions together with solution amendments to promote PFAS destruction while minimizing alterations of the adsorbent materials. The process requires much lower energy input than existing thermal disposal or regeneration technologies. The milder liquid phase treatment conditions allow for treatment and regeneration of a wider range of adsorbent materials being deployed for PFAS treatment.

Abstract: A mixed metal oxide Selective Oxygen Carrier (SOC) suitable for the selective oxidation of hydrogen comprising bismuth oxides, rare earth oxides, and a dopant of Ti, Zr, and Hf and is characterizable by a high level of oxygen carrying capacity, selectivity and stability. The SOC can be synthesized using a sol gel procedure, co-precipitating salts, or the incipient wetness method. The invention includes a process of dehydrogenating a paraffin over a SOC. A SOC can also be used to catalytically crack hydrocarbons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional hybrid catalyst with niobium and tin supported on hexagonal mesoporous silicas (HMSNb—Sn), synthesis process thereof through isomorphic substitutions and the process for obtaining biodegradable lubricating base oils using said catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a layered catalytic article, particularly useful for three-way conversion, which comprises a) atop layer comprising a palladium (Pd) component, a platinum (Pt) component and a rhodium (Rh) component, wherein the palladium component, the platinum component and the rhodium component are present in supported forms, and wherein at least part of the platinum component and at least part of the rhodium component are supported together on one or more supports; b) a bottom layer comprising a palladium component in a supported form as the only platinum group metal component; and c) a substrate, on which the top layer and bottom layer are carried, wherein the palladium components are loaded in the top layer and in the bottom layer at a ratio of higher than 1:1, calculated as palladium element, and also to an exhaust treatment system comprising the same.

Abstract: A supported silver catalyst and use thereof in a process for producing an olefin oxide, such as ethylene oxide, by the direct oxidation of an alkylene with oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas, wherein the catalyst provides good catalyst activity and/or efficiency despite loading levels of silver in the range of 16 to 25%.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a supported copper-based single-atom catalyst and a preparation method and use thereof, belonging to the technical field of environmental catalysis. The preparation method includes the following steps: dispersing an organic ligand and a copper powder in acetonitrile, and conducting refluxing in a constant-temperature water bath to obtain a copper complex emulsion; conducting centrifugation and filtration on the copper complex emulsion in sequence to obtain a copper complex solution; mixing a support, the copper complex solution, and the acetonitrile, and conducting rotary evaporation on a resulting mixture to obtain a powder; and roasting the powder to obtain the supported copper-based single-atom catalyst. In the present disclosure, the copper powder is coordinated with the organic ligand and then supported on a surface of the support.

Abstract: Nanoparticles comprising a platinum group metal and a base metal, catalytic compositions comprising such nanoparticles and a support material, and methods of making such nanoparticles and catalytic compositions are disclosed. Catalytic articles and exhaust gas treatment systems, as well as methods of treating an exhaust gas stream comprising a pollutant using these catalytic articles and exhaust gas treatment systems, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of new catalytic materials, and specifically relates to a phosphorus-doped nickel-aluminum oxide, its preparation method and the application thereof. Said preparation method comprises: the nickel-aluminum-based layered double hydroxide is subjected to high-temperature aerobic calcination to obtain nickel-aluminum oxide, the nickel-aluminum oxide obtained thereby is mixed with a phosphorus source and heated in an inert gas atmosphere or in vacuum conditions to dope phosphorus into the nickel-aluminum oxide, whereby the final phosphorus-doped nickel-aluminum oxide is obtained. In the present invention the Ni—Al interactions are constructed by subjecting the nickel-aluminum based layered double hydroxides to aerobic calcination at high temperature. The Ni—P interactions are constructed by doping P into nickel-aluminum oxides.

Abstract: A catalyst structure includes a porous support structure, where the support structure includes an aluminosilicate material and any two or more metals loaded in the porous support structure selected from Ga, Ag, Mo, Zn, Co and Ce. The catalyst structure is used in a hydrocarbon upgrading process that is conducted in the presence of methane, nitrogen or hydrogen.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a Cu—Zn-SSZ-13 molecular sieve composite catalyst and a preparation method thereof. Firstly, in situ synthesis is conducted by an one-step method and the template agent TMAdaOH is removed. Then a processed diatomite filter aid containing a SSZ-13 molecular sieve seed is added to improve the molecular sieve yield and thus reduce the cost. Finally, the Cu—Zn-SSZ-13 molecular sieve composite catalyst is prepared by substituting ammonium nitrate with ammonium dihydrogen phosphate or diammonium hydrogen phosphate through a counter-ion exchange method. The reaction performance of the catalyst in a temperature range of 100-600° C. is better than that of a SSZ-13 catalyst prepared by an ion exchange method and a Cu-SSZ-13 molecular sieve catalyst prepared by an one-step method, and the yield of the synthetic object is increased by 40%.

Abstract: A SCR catalyst composition comprises an aluminosilicate zeolite having AFT framework structure and a promoter metal. Meanwhile, providing a process for preparing the aluminosilicate zeolite having AFT framework, and use of the zeolite for selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a novel silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve, referred to as CIT-16P, that comprises a silicoaluminophosphate framework with an occluded OSDA that is DiQ-C4 or DiQ-C3. The synthesis of CIT-16P, its conversion to SAPO-17, and the use of the so-derived SAPO-17 in the MTO reaction are also disclosed.

Abstract: A photocatalyst coating liquid of the present disclosure includes a visible light-responsive photocatalyst particle containing tungsten oxide, a water-soluble copper compound, and an aqueous medium. The photocatalyst coating liquid has a hue of green, blue-green, or blue, and the hue belongs to a region of 5G to 10B on the hue wheel of the Munsell color system.

Abstract: A photocatalyst coating liquid contains photocatalyst particles containing tungsten oxide particles, copper gluconate, a dispersant, and an aqueous medium. The weight ratio (Y/X) of the copper gluconate (Y) to the photocatalyst particles (X) in the photocatalyst coating liquid is 2/100 or more and 20/100 or less.

Abstract: A method of producing a catalytically active product (10) is disclosed. The method comprises providing a substrate (11) and depositing a first material (12) and particles (13) of a second material on the substrate, wherein the particles (13) of the second material have a higher melting point than the first material (12). Then, the substrate (11) with the first material (12) and said particles (13) is heated to a temperature where the first material (12) is melted and the particles (13) of the second material are not melted, wherein the first material (12) and the particles (13) are adhered to the substrate (11), wherein particles (13) are partly embedded in the first material (12) and form a rough surface. A ceramic material is deposited on the rough surface formed by the particles (13) to form a ceramic layer (14) thereon, wherein a catalytically active material (16) id added to the ceramic layer (14). Disclosed is also a catalytically active product.

Abstract: A multifunctional pipette includes a pipette module, a heater module and a magnetic module. The pipette module includes one or more pipette heads. The heater module has a first joint part, and the heater module configured to removably connect to the pipette module by coupling the first joint part to at least one of the plurality of pipette heads. The magnetic module has a second joint part, and the magnetic module configured to removably connect to the pipette module by coupling the second joint part to at least one of the plurality of pipette heads. The multifunctional pipette can be further applied in an automatic detection machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for logging a sequence of pipetting operations that are components of a pipetting method used in a laboratory experiment, the system implementing an interruption of a method recording and the possibility of its continuation. The invention also relates to a method of using the system.

Abstract: A pipette tip adapter (1) is detachably connectable between a pipetting device (10) and a pipette tip (15). The pipette tip adapter has a body (2) with an interior compartment (7) for holding a liquid (18), a recess (3) entering into a part of the body (2) for detachably receiving a connector (11) of the pipetting device (10) and having a first opening (5) pneumatically connected with the interior compartment (7). The pipette tip adapter (1) further has a tube section (4) projecting from the pipette tip adapter (1) detachably securable with a pipette tip (15) and having a second opening (6) hydraulically connected with the interior compartment (7). The pipette tip adapter (1) may be used in an automated pipetting system (100). An automated pipetting system (100) having a pipette tip adapter (1) for preparing liquid reactions is also disclosed.

Abstract: Ampoules for a semiconductor manufacturing precursors and methods of use are described. The ampoules include a container with an inlet port and an outlet port. The ampoules comprise an inlet plenum located between the inlet port and the cavity and an outlet plenum located between the outlet port and the cavity. A flow path is defined by a plurality of tubular walls and a flow ingress openings of the ampoule adjacent bottom edges of the tubular walls, through which a carrier gas flows in contact with the precursor.

Abstract: An example of a flow cell includes a substrate; a plurality of reactive regions spatially separated from one another across the substrate; and a plurality of independently removable coatings respectively positioned over each of the plurality of reactive regions. Each of the plurality of reactive regions includes a polymeric hydrogel layer; and a reactive entity attached to the polymeric hydrogel layer. At least one of the independently removable coatings is a composite that includes a thermo-responsive polymer and a photo-thermal additive.

Abstract: One or more methods for automated preparation of a regenerative epidermal suspension comprises a processor receiving an initiation signal that indicates that a cartridge that has a cover, a cup containing a tissue sample, and a well plate situated beneath the cover that has a first well containing an enzyme solution and a second well containing a buffer solution, has been placed on a sensor, executing a sequence that actuates a tissue disaggregator against the tissue sample in the cup positioned in the first well, raises the cup to an upper position, rotates the well plate to position the second well beneath the cup, lowers the cup to a position within the second well, and actuates the tissue disaggregator against the tissue sample in the second well.

Abstract: An example of a flow cell includes a substrate; a plurality of reactive regions spatially separated from one another across the substrate; and a plurality of independently removable coatings respectively positioned over each of the plurality of reactive regions. Each of the plurality of reactive regions includes a polymeric hydrogel layer; and a reactive entity attached to the polymeric hydrogel layer. At least one of the independently removable coatings is a gas-dissolvable coating.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for self-contained nucleic acid preparation, amplification, and analysis.

Abstract: Engineered nanoscale multicomponent particles are introduced and are called “quants.” Methods and apparatuses for producing such multicomponent nanoparticles are provided. A single quant can be manufactured to contain a variety of different internal component molecules. Likewise, a plurality of such quants may be manufactured wherein the plurality of quants are suspended in an aqueous solution. Typically, quants are produced in quantity and concentration adequate to support human scale therapeutics. In some embodiments, millions or billions of quants are suspended in a volume of aqueous solution for delivery to a patient. When manufactured to the same specification, the plurality of quants are uniform in size, uniform in chemical composition, and therefore uniform in functionality. Functional uniformity is an important aspect of quants, manifested in design and production.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present inventive concept there is provided a microfluidic device comprising: at least one structure arranged in a pocket-defining layer defining a pocket in the pocket-defining layer; a semiconductor chip arranged in the pocket, the semiconductor chip comprising at least one electrode at the surface of the semiconductor chip; an electrical connection layer arranged above the semiconductor chip, wherein the electrical connection layer comprises electronic connections electrically connected to the at least one electrode and arranged to extend laterally in the electrical connection layer away from the semiconductor chip; at least one fluidic channel extending through the pocket-defining layer and above the semiconductor chip, the fluidic channel being arranged to be in fluidic communication with the at least one electrode.

Abstract: An example of a flow cell includes a substrate; a plurality of reactive regions spatially separated from one another across the substrate; and a plurality of independently removable coatings respectively positioned over each of the plurality of reactive regions. Each of the plurality of reactive regions includes a polymeric hydrogel layer; and a reactive entity attached to the polymeric hydrogel layer.

Abstract: A system including: a reservoir for holding the liquid; and one or more capture devices, each comprising: a well having a top opening up to the reservoir, a bottom, and a depth extending from the top to the bottom, and a first set of electrodes at least 50%, at least 65%, or at least 75%, of the well's depth below the top opening, for generating an electric field.

Abstract: Provided is a tape laminate so that peeling due to gas generation is less likely to occur and gas leakage and contamination can be suppressed when the tape laminate is used for sealing a fluidic path. A tape laminate 1 includes: a first base material 2; a first adhesive layer 3 that is provided on a main surface 2a of the first base material 2 and contains a gas generating agent that generates a gas by applying light or heat; and a second adhesive layer 4 that is provided directly or indirectly on a main surface 3a of the first adhesive layer 3 and has a through hole 6.

Abstract: A solid phase microextraction device is disclosed, including a substrate having a planar surface and a sorbent layer disposed on the planar surface. The planar surface is defined by a base edge, a spray edge disposed distal across the substrate from the base edge, the spray edge including a tapering tip extending away from the base edge, a first lateral edge extending from the base edge to the tapering tip, and a second lateral edge extending from the base edge to the tapering tip, the second lateral edge being disposed distal across the substrate from the first lateral edge. The sorbent layer extends a sampling length from the spray edge toward the base edge and includes sorbent particles. A method for forming the solid phase microextraction device is disclosed, including applying the sorbent layer on the planar surface utilizing at least one of screen printing, stencil printing, or additive manufacturing.

Abstract: An acoustofluidic device comprising: a substrate in which a microfluidic cavity is positioned, and—a thin film ultrasound transducer provided in acoustic contact with at least a part of one surface of the substrate for transferring ultrasonic vibrations to the substrate and causing the whole substrate to vibrate, wherein the thin film ultrasound transducer preferably has a thickness of less than 100 ?m, such as less than 50 ?m, such as less than 5 ?m, such as less than 2 ?m, is provided. A method of performing an acoustofluidic operation and a method of manufacturing an acoustofluidic device are also provided.

Abstract: A method for automated online detection of at least one biological target substance in a liquid using an online analyzer includes: transporting a first volume of liquid into a reaction chamber; concentrating biomolecules in the first volume of liquid by binding to a plurality of particles in the reaction chamber; transporting the particles with the bound biomolecules into a detection unit having a first microfluidics unit and a second microfluidics unit fluidically connectable thereto; releasing and/or isolating nucleic acids from the biomolecules bound on the particles; transporting an eluate of the released and/or isolated nucleic acids into the second microfluidics unit; amplifying a target nucleic acid in the second microfluidics unit; registering a measurement signal representing progress of the amplifying and/or on a number of copies of the target nucleic acid, and determining of the target substance in the sample based on the registered measurement signal.

Abstract: A microfluidic substrate has a first straight region, a second straight region, and a first turning region, which is substantially of a ring sector and includes a first arc edge and a second arc edge that are opposite. The microfluidic substrate includes first straight driving electrodes in the first straight region, second straight driving electrodes in the second straight region, and turning driving electrodes the first turning region. A border of each turning driving electrode includes at least one first reference point coinciding with the first arc edge and at least one second reference point coinciding with the second arc edge. A radius of the first arc edge is greater than or equal to (?{square root over (3)}?1) times of a first dimension of a reference electrode, and a radius of the second arc edge is greater than or equal to 3/2 times of the first dimension of the reference electrode.

Abstract: A sample extraction cassette and method are provided to test for a target in a sample. The sample is obtained on a swab. The swab is inserted into a chamber in a case and into contact with a contact portion of a membrane. The contact portion of the membrane is axially moved into sequential communication with a wash fluid and a reaction fluid. The reaction fluid reacts with the target to provide a visual display corresponding to the presence of the target.

Abstract: A thin-walled microplate suitable for use in the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique comprising a plurality of thin-walled tubes or wells arranged in a fixed array, each well having an upper portion with an open top and a lower, frustoconical portion having a substantially flat bottom.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a method and device for manipulating a sample, such as a biological sample. A device of this disclosure includes mat having a top planar surface spaced apart from a bottom planar surface and a recess formed in the top planar surface extending toward the bottom planar surface, the recess having an opening at the top planar surface and bounded by a non-planar bottom wall. By way of example, a device of this disclosure may be used to embed an aggregate of cells, such as an embryoid body or a neuralized embryoid body, within extracellular matrix.

Abstract: Consumables for use with multi-channel liquid dispensing devices and multi-channel testing devices and workflows for use thereof are described. Consumables of the disclosure can comprise a plurality of containers, preloaded with a reagent such as, known dilutions of a reagent, such as a standard, a protein, a chemical, or other desirable material. A multi-channel liquid dispensing device can be used to simultaneously withdraw amounts of the reagent from all containers of the consumable and to further simultaneously deposit the reagent into rows of a multi-well device (such as a micro-well plate) for further downstream reactions and/or testing. Downstream testing can be in a testing machine, such as a spectrophotometer, a fluorometer, or others.

Abstract: A droplet PCR system is described herein. The droplet PCR system comprises a chamber having a heating surface, a droplet dispenser to dispense PCR-reagent-containing droplets into the chamber, a heater disposed onto the heating surface of the chamber to heat a layer of fluid adjacent the heating surface, and a controller to control the heater to produce a pulsed heat flux.

Abstract: Provided is a sample tube handling system that includes: one or more carriers configured to carry a plurality of open sample tubes containing test sample material; a deck surface including a designated location for each of the one or more carriers; and a warning system that produces a warning signal when at least one of the one or more carriers is not in its designated location.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a system and method to safely and efficiently store and transport process tubes in a carrier tray comprising prior to and during amplification of nucleotides in the process tubes. The process tube disclosed includes a securement region having an annular ledge, a neck, and a protrusion. The securement region of the process tube can secure the process tube in a port of the carrier tray, but still allows the process tube to adjust or float in order to align the process tube into a rigid heater well of a thermal cycler.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to retractable diagnostic devices, and hybrid diagnostic devices comprised of water-dispersible, flushable, biodegradable, or water-soluble material and non-water-dispersible, non-flushable, or non-water-soluble material.

Abstract: A roller crushing machine for progressively crushing solid particulate material into finer size particulates is disclosed. It has a plurality of spaced-apart crushing stages arranged so that, a flow path of particulates travels consecutively from one crushing stage to the next, in between the outer peripheral surfaces of the rollers, which are adjustably displaceable from each other by a lateral distance not greater than a desired maximum particulate size from that crushing stage. When a flow of solid particulate material passes between cach of the pairs of rollers, the predetermined lateral distance encountered by the flow path can be controlled to be of a dimension which is sufficiently operably narrow to only apply a sufficient compression breakage force to just the topsize of the particulates at that size range of preselected solid particulate material, and a mono-layer flow of particles passing therethrough, to minimize energy consumption in that stage.

Abstract: A miter saw has a base having a detent notch, a table rotatably connectable to the base, a pivoting assembly connected to the table, and a saw assembly supported by the pivoting assembly. The saw assembly has a blade movable downwardly for a cutting operation. A locking mechanism is disposed on the table. The locking mechanism is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position for selectively unlocking and locking the table for rotational movement relative to the base about the miter axis. The locking mechanism has a lock lever rotatably connected to the table. The lock lever has a handle for moving locking mechanism between the locked and unlocked positions. The saw also has a miter detent assembly for selectively engaging and disengaging the detent notch.

Abstract: A pulverizer for reducing a size of input material particles having a housing, a rotatable shaft with rotor arms and at least one airflow deflector cooperating with the rotor arms to deflect airflow within the pulverizer so as to form at least two overlapping vortices within the interior chamber such that input material particles in suspension in both overlapping vortices collide with each other to be thereby pulverized. The pulverizer also having a housing liner including a plurality of housing liner portions attached to and extending along a outer structural wall of the housing. The pulverizer also having a housing sidewall having an outer structural wall with a plurality of wall sections. The pulverizer also having canted rotor arms and rotor arms with removable wear pads. An anti-caking device for a vessel such as a pulverizer is also provided.