Abstract: The invention relates to a granular product discharge flap system which is employed in dosing systems, enables discharging very fine doses of the relevant materials without any losses of time and labor, and reduces assembly and disassembly times in cases of repair and maintenance requiring intervention in the system.

Abstract: Conducting oxidation in an inflatable bag bioreactor (or batch reactor more generally) provides an efficient, economical, and convenient reaction vessel. Rotating or rocking the inflatable bag bioreactor (or batch reactor more generally) during the reaction helps ensure continued exposure of the reaction mixture to the headspace gas in the vessel. The ability of the inflatable bag to expand or contract as the volume of the contents changes helps maintain consistent pressure and avoid the need to replenish the headspace gas.

Abstract: Provided is a method of providing an oil emulsion powder comprising electrostatic spray drying an emulsion comprising at least one oil, an encapsulating agent, and optionally an emulsifier at an inlet temperature of 150° C. or below and an exhaust temperature of 100° C. or below.

Abstract: A tubular body (111) has a shape of tube surrounding a virtual center line (VL). A guide groove (112) that is helical about the virtual center line (VL) is provided in the inner surface of the tubular body (111). A rotation device (120) rotates the tubular body (111) around the virtual center line (VL). A dropping device (130) drops, on the inner surface of the tubular body (111), an inclusion substance and a wall material precursor liquid that is a precursor of a wall material covering the inclusion substance. A liquid droplet dropped by the dropping device (130) rolls in the guide groove (112) of the tubular body (111), the tubular body (111) being rotated by the rotation device (120).

Abstract: A gas analysis system and method with a spectrometer, such as a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, utilizing a reactor, such as a catalytic reactor, for providing reference spectra.

Abstract: A methanol synthesis plant comprising: a feed pretreating section operable to pretreat a feed stream; a synthesis gas (syngas) generation section comprising one or more reactors operable to produce a syngas synthesis product stream comprising synthesis gas from the feed stream; a methanol synthesis section comprising one or more methanol synthesis reactors operable to produce a synthesis product comprising methanol; and/or a methanol purification section operable to remove at least one component from the synthesis product to provide a purified methanol product; wherein the methanol synthesis plant is configured such that, relative to a conventional methanol synthesis plant, more of the net energy required by the methanol synthesis plant, the feed pretreating section, the syngas generation section, the methanol synthesis section, the methanol purification section, or a combination thereof, is provided by a non-carbon based energy source, a renewable energy source, and/or electricity.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described for a system including a concentrated light source configured to focus light energy along a line of focus and a moving platform configured to face the concentrated light source and suspend a reactants mixture. The system also includes a controller coupled to the concentrated light source and the moving platform. The controller is configured to drive the moving platform at a first speed and a second speed. Suspending the reactants mixture within the line of focus of the concentrated light source as the moving platform is driven at the first speed converts the reactants mixture to slag. Suspending the reactants mixture as the moving platform is driven at the second speed does not convert the reactants mixture to slag.

Abstract: Aluminosilicate zeolites, designated as EMM-63, characterized by a unique powder XRD pattern or unique connectivities, methods of making the same, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided are certain activated carbonaceous materials which have been treated with dilute mineral acids to modify their surface chemistry and morphology. The modified activated carbonaceous materials of the disclosure are useful in removing certain contaminants from gaseous streams. In one embodiment, the contaminants are compounds containing silicon and oxygen moieties, such as alkyl silanols and alkyl siloxanes. The modified activated carbonaceous materials can be incorporated into filters and filter systems.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to gas storage materials such as activated carbon comprising enhanced gas adsorption properties. The gas storage materials find utility in any number of gas storage applications. Methods for making the gas storage materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite including a crystalline hybrid nanoporous powder, that can have excellent thermal stability and structural stability with respect to pressure because of the coated structural properties of an organometallic nanostructure on the surface of the seed particle, can maintain the conventional properties during converting from the crystalline hybrid material nanoporous powder into the composite because of the bonding force of the seed particle and the organometal nanostructure, and can reduce the production amount of a fine powder due to abrasion without a deterioration in the ability to adsorb volatile organic compounds (VOC), and a method for producing same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite characterized by comprising an aromatic liquid crystalline compound and a metal organic framework containing an anisotropic metal organic framework particle, wherein the anisotropic metal organic framework particle is reversibly switched between isotropy and anisotropy oriented in one direction; and a laminate comprising the composite. The composite of the present invention can orient the metal organic framework in one direction, and can precisely control the orientation direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to nonporous polymer particles having an average particle size of 1 to 10 micrometers and being functionalized with streptavidin. The streptavidin functionalized particles of the present disclosure can be bound to biotinylated antibodies, biotinylated antigen-binding fragments thereof, or biotinylated oligonucleotides to create customizable affinity chromatography columns. That is, the functionalized nonporous polymer particles can be packed in a stainless steel, titanium, or other metal or metal alloy column for affinity high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Abstract: A method for forming an integrated composite comprises providing a three-dimensional substrate having at least one channel; coating the substrate with a phenolic resin, wherein coating comprises dispersing the phenolic resin on the substrate, impregnating the phenolic resin in the substrate or a combination of both; curing the substrate and the phenolic resin; heating the cured substrate and cured phenolic resin to a temperature in a range of about 600° C. to about 1100° C. in an inert environment thereby pyrolyzing the phenolic resin, forming a conductive carbon network on, in, or both on and in the substrate; and coating a support material on, in, or both on and in the substrate to form an integrated composite.

Abstract: A method of preparing a catalyst support structure for use in a catalytic reaction. According to the method, a mixed metal oxide compound which defines a crystal lattice is synthesized. Cations of at least one catalytic promoter element are dispersed within the compound and incorporated into the crystal lattice. The conditions of synthesis are preselected to inhibit destabilization of the catalyst support structure such that the structure remains stable against collapse and exsolution under reaction conditions associated with the catalytic reaction. The metal oxide compound may comprise an oxidic perovskite having the formula A(1-x)A?(x)B(1-y)B?yO3 wherein A and B represent metal cations and A? and B? represent cations of the promoter element or elements. Also provided is a catalyst support structure having cations of a promoter element incorporated into its crystal lattice. The support structure is stable against collapse and exsolution under reaction conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed are a grain boundary and surface-loaded noble metal catalyst, a preparation method and an application thereof. The noble metal is dispersed at the grain boundary and surface of alumina and/or a rare earth manganese-zirconium composite oxide to form a multiphase interface, which achieves the following beneficial technical effects: firstly, the multiphase interface has a larger steric hindrance and a stronger anchoring effect, which can inhibit the migration, agglomeration, and growth of the noble metal at high temperatures, increase the high-temperature stability and catalytic performance of the noble metal, and reduce the usage of the noble metal; secondly, the multiphase interface exhibits a synergistic catalytic effect, which can reduce the activation energy of lattice oxygen and increase the quantity of active oxygen, thereby enhancing the NO oxidation and low-temperature catalytic activity.

Abstract: A hydrochloric acid oxidation catalyst oxidizes hydrochloric acid. The hydrochloric acid oxidation catalyst includes a carrier, and copper, an alkali metal, and a rare earth element that are carried by the carrier. A differential value of a spectrum obtained by differential thermal analysis of the hydrochloric acid oxidation catalyst is 0.035 ?V/sec or less relative to a baseline in the range of 290 to 400° C.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a low-temperature nitrogen oxide adsorber based on a metal oxide-impregnated platinum/gamma-alumina catalyst and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: A catalyst according to an embodiment is a catalyst for synthesizing 1,3 -butadiene from ethanol. The catalyst contains a porous silica support made of crystalline silica, Zn, and Zr, and has a multimodal pore size distribution with a peak pore size (Dmicro) of 2 in or less and a peak pore size (Dmeso+macro) of more than 2 nm.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides mesoporous catalyst compounds and compositions having one or more group 13 atoms. The present disclosure further relates to processes for converting hydrocarbon feedstocks to small olefins. In one aspect, a catalyst compound includes a zeolite having a structural type selected from MFI, MSE, MTW, Theta-One (TON), Ferrierite (FER), AFI, AFS, ATO, BEA, BEC, BOG, BPH, CAN, CON, EMT, EON, EZT, FAU, GME, GON, IFR, ISV, ITN, IWR, IWW, LTL, MAZ, MEI, MOR, MOZ, OFF, OKO, OSI, SAF, SAO, SEW, SFE, SFO, SSF, SSY, and USI, or a combination thereof, the zeolite having a silicon to aluminum molar ratio (Si/Al ratio) of from about 5 to about 40. In one aspect, a catalyst composition includes the catalyst compound and one or more group 13 metal.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic metal complex catalyst for an olefin metathesis reaction, which enables the achievement of a higher yield of a desired substance in an olefin metathesis reaction than the conventional catalysts. The organic metal complex catalyst according to the present invention has a structure represented by formula (1) and is used for an olefin metathesis reaction. In formula (1), M represents a coordination center and is an Ru atom or an ion thereof; R1, R2 and R3 may be the same as or different from each other and independently represent a substituent such as a hydrogen atom; R4, R5, R6 and R7 may be the same as or different from one another and independently represent a substituent such as a hydrogen atom; X represents a halogen atom; and R8 represents a substituent having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and having a ? bond.

Abstract: The catalyst for methane reformation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application comprises: a porous metal support; a first coating layer provided on the porous metal support and comprising the perovskite-based compound represented by Chemical Formula 1; and a second coating layer provided on the first coating layer and comprising the perovskite-based compound represented by Chemical Formula 2: SrTiO3??[Chemical Formula 1] Sr1-xAxTi?ByO3-???[Chemical Formula 2] wherein all the variables are described herein.

Abstract: A process for removing an existing core from a DECD housing may comprise the steps of providing a core press station having a working platform; connecting a collection container between the working platform and the DECD housing; aligning the DECD housing over the collection container; pressings the existing core out of the DECD housing; and collecting the existing core into the collection container. A process for inserting a replacement core into a DECD housing may comprise the steps of providing a core press station having a working platform; coupling a stuffing funnel to the DECD housing; wrapping the replacement core with a matting; aligning the replacement core with the DECD housing; and pressing the replacement core through the stuffing funnel and into the DECD housing.

Abstract: An anion exchange resin includes a cross-linked polymer having a plurality of pseudo +2 point charges including dicationic groups. The dicationic groups include a first cationic group and a second cationic group, and a distance between the first cationic group and the second cationic group is from about 1 Angstrom to about 10 Angstroms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for testing an analyte in a liquid sample, and the device includes: a detection chamber, where the detection chamber is configured to receive a testing element, and the testing element is configured to test the analyte in the liquid sample; and a collector, where an absorption element on the collector is configured to absorb the liquid sample, and the collector is accommodated in the test device. Such device can be used to achieve liquid self-test, for example, collection and self-test of a saliva sample.

Abstract: A gene detection substrate is provided, including: a substrate; a gene detection channel in the substrate, an opening of the gene detection channel is on one side of the substrate; the gene detection channel includes a sample injection groove, a sample outgoing groove and a flow channel groove sequentially connected and communicated with each other; the flow channel groove includes reaction holes and flow channel structures; the reaction holes are distributed at intervals, and any two adjacent reaction holes are communicated with each other through the flow channel structure; the flow channel structure includes a first, second, and third sub-grooves sequentially connected and communicated with each other; a width of each of the first and third sub-grooves in a first direction is smaller than that of the second sub-groove in the first direction; and the first direction is perpendicular to an arrangement direction of two adjacent reaction holes.

Abstract: A device, system, and method incorporating a microfluidic device for enhanced mixing and detection sampling is disclosed. The microfluidic device may include one or more streams comprising a sensing solution and an analyte solution. The sensing solution and the analyte solution may be mixed in the microfluidic device and may be used to determine whether the analyte solution contains one or more chemical, biological, and/or radiological/nuclear (CBRN) threats.

Abstract: A low cost/disposable fluidic cartridge for interferometric reflectance imaging sensor is described. Systems and methods using this cartridge are also disclosed. The cartridges and systems simplify the protocols and minimizes potential user error, for example, in biosensing experiments and assays.

Abstract: A cam-driven actuator for actuating valves of a microfluidic cartridge includes a plunger associated with each valve, a plunger guide plate having a plunger guide hole for each plunger, an actuating ball associated with each plunger and in contact with the associated plunger, a ball guide plate having a ball guide hole for each actuating ball; and a cam including a first surface and a cam recess. Each actuating ball is in contact with the cam and the cam is movable with respect to each actuating ball between (i) an engaged position at which the actuating ball is in contact with the first surface and the associated plunger is in an engaged position to close the associated valve, and (ii) a disengaged position at which the actuating ball is disposed within the cam recess and the associated plunger is in a disengaged position to open the associated valve.

Abstract: Fluidic systems and devices include at least one reaction channel, the at least one reaction channel comprising: a working electrode; a counter electrode disposed at a distance from the working electrode; and a channel electrically connected to both the working electrode and the counter electrode, wherein a voltage applied to the working electrode relative to the counter electrode will cause the solubility of the polysaccharide in the solution to change thereby modulating flow in, out or both of the channel.

Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to systems for extracting polynucleotides from multiple samples, particularly from biological samples, and additionally to systems that subsequently amplify and detect the extracted polynucleotides. The technology more particularly relates to microfluidic systems that carry out PCR on multiple samples of nucleotides of interest within microfluidic channels, and detect those nucleotides.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various systems, diagnostic devices, and methods for nucleic acid analysis. The systems, devices, and methods allow for the analysis of nucleic acids, in a sample, via programmable nuclease-based assays. Provided are systems comprising an instrument and a cartridge allowing for point of care use. The systems, devices, and methods described herein can be configured for multiplexed detection of nucleic acids in a single sample.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, and compositions for the detection and analysis of biomolecule interactions a microfluidic device. The detection and analysis occurs in aqueous droplets having a first surfactant within an oil layer having a second surfactant.

Abstract: A method of manipulating and/or investigating cellular bodies (9) is provided. The method comprises the steps of: providing a sample holder (3) comprising a holding space (5) for holding a fluid medium (11); providing a sample (7) comprising one or more cellular bodies (9) in a fluid medium (11) in the holding space (5); generating an acoustic wave in the holding space exerting a force (F) on the sample (7) in the holding space (5). The method further comprises providing the holding space (5) with a functionalised wall surface portion (17) to be contacted by the sample (7) and the sample (7) is in contact with the functionalised wall surface portion (17) during at least part of the step of application of the acoustic wave. A system and a sample holder (3) are also provided.

Abstract: When a reaction solution in a reaction vessel is irradiated with light to measure an amount of transmitted light or the like, the reaction vessel rattles due to vibration and an optical axis is shifted. Therefore, a torsion coil spring for urging the reaction vessel is provided in a heat block having a plurality of reaction vessel placement holes on which the reaction vessel is mounted, the reaction vessel includes a protrusion on a part of a side surface, and when the reaction vessel is inserted in the hole, an arm of the torsion coil spring is operated so as to be retreated along the protrusion, and, when the reaction vessel is fitted in the hole, it urges the protrusion horizontally with a lower side in a vertical direction and urges the reaction vessel to press against the wall of the hole.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a well plate. The well plate may comprise a substrate, a primary structure attached to a first side of the substrate and a light absorbent secondary structure attached to the first side of the substrate. The primary structure may comprise a plurality of walls wherein the plurality of walls and the substrate together define a plurality of wells. The secondary structure may comprise, within each of the plurality of the wells, a plurality of sub-walls wherein each plurality of sub-walls and the substrate together define a plurality of sub-wells.

Abstract: Dried reagent strainers, such as cell strainers are provided. Aspects of the strainers include a body having an opening with a filter positioned in the opening, where the filter includes a dried reagent composition. Aspects of the invention further include methods of making and using the strainers, as well as kits containing the strainers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable adapter for closing a c-shaped gap in between two modules of a laboratory system, the adjustable adapter comprising a base extending along a width direction (W) of the adjustable adapter, and a pair of legs each protruding from the base in a length direction (L) of the adjustable adapter so that the base and the legs are arranged in a c-shape of the adjustable adapter, the base being adjustable to set its dimension (D, D1, D2) along the length direction (L).

Abstract: A specimen holding and positioning apparatus operable to substantially non-movably maintain a specimen (e.g., an excised tissue specimen) in a fixed or stable orientation with respect to the apparatus during imaging operations (e.g., x-ray imaging), transport (e.g., from a surgery room to a pathologist's laboratory), and the like for use in facilitating accurate detection and diagnosis of cancers and/or other abnormalities of the specimen.

Abstract: A base structure for a sample analyzing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: an upper base portion for supporting a thermal module configured to hold a plurality of reaction vessels; and a lower base portion aligned with the upper base portion at the center axis via a central support member, the central support member configured to keep the upper base portion and the lower base portion together, wherein the upper base portion is tiltable with respect to the lower base portion, and the upper base portion tilts to a leveled state as the upper base portion and the lower base portion are pressed together.

Abstract: The flow channel chip includes: a substrate including an inlet for introduction of a suspension containing a plurality of types of dielectric particles including a specific type of dielectric particles, and a flow channel for allowing a flow of the plurality of types of dielectric particles of the suspension introduced from the inlet; a separation electrode positioned inside the flow channel to cause a dielectrophoretic force for causing the specific type of dielectric particles of the plurality of types of dielectric particles to move in a predetermined direction; and a sensor electrode positioned inside the flow channel to measure an electric resistance of the suspension.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for the recovery of two major valuable lithium minerals (amblygonite and spodumene), a cesium mineral (pollucite) and quartz. The method comprises a series of direct flotation processes combined with reverse flotation processes that were designed to recover these lithium and cesium concentrates.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to disrupting a flow of a product stream in a centrifuge to help keep the contents of the stream mixed in a relatively homogenous manner. For example, a centrifuge can include at least one discrete, flow interference member located in a product stream pathway to disrupt the flow of the product stream.

Abstract: Technologies are provided for automated extraction of a substance from a tube. The technologies comprise a system that includes an aseptic extraction chamber and a transfer arm configured to position an ultracentrifuge (UC) tube within the aseptic extraction chamber. The UC tube contains a liquid solution that has particulate matter embedded therein, where the particulate matter forms multiple layers. The system also includes an extractor arm configured to extract a particular layer of the multiple layers.

Abstract: A gardening sprayer has a main body, a switching knob, a control member, a stopping unit, a dividing member, and a spraying head. The main body has an entrance portion and an exit portion with an accepting notch; the accepting notch has a through aperture, a first positioning portion, and a second positioning portion at a bottom surface; the through aperture is connected to the entrance portion, a controlling chamber is disposed on a peripheral edge of the exit portion and the exit portion further has a through hole passing the controlling chamber. the spraying head has a plurality of outlet apertures with different shapes at a front end and a spraying aperture at a center position.

Abstract: A system for dispensing a liquid includes a conduit, the conduit being configured to convey the liquid; a dispensing tip fluidically coupled to the conduit; and a movable arm, the movable arm being configured to change a position of the dispensing tip relative to a workpiece to which the liquid is dispensed. The dispensing tip includes a first section having a liquid-containing wall and a septum, the septum divides the first section into at least a first liquid passage and a second liquid passage, and the septum is disposed to contact the liquid in each of the at least first liquid passage and second liquid passage during dispensing of the liquid to the workpiece.

Abstract: A nozzle includes a shell, a splashing plate, a valve and a switch. The splashing plate is connected to the shell. The valve is movably inserted in the shell. The switch is connected to the shell and the valve both. The switch is operable to control the flow rate and splash patterns.

Abstract: A sprinkler assembly with a nutating distribution plate that tilts and/or rotates upon water impinging the distribution plate. A deflector assembly includes the distribution plate and a base. A body of the sprinkler assembly includes a base retainer surface and a flanged bolt which combine to create a portion of a confinement structure. A portion of the deflector assembly is located within the confinement structure to limit a range of movement of the distribution plate. A nozzle subassembly includes a nozzle and retainer supporting a seal. The nozzle alone or in combination with the retainer can be removed from the sprinkler assembly. The sprinkler assembly can be disassembled and reassembled with minimal tools and effort for servicing. The distribution plate and the base can have mass properties optimized to improve sprinkler performance by reducing vibration, improving uniform water distribution, and reducing fine water droplet generation upon water stream impingement on the distribution plate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sprinkling can. The sprinkling can includes a spray head, a trigger, a pump body, a suction assembly, a housing, and a bottle body. The spray head and the trigger are fixed on an outer side of the pump body, the pump body is provided with a water inlet and outlet facility and a ventilation facility, the top of the pump body is provided with a pump cavity, an elastic device is disposed in the pump cavity, the bottom of the pump body is clamped with the top of the suction assembly, the suction assembly is composed of a connection sleeve I, a suction pipe, and a booster pump, the connection sleeve I is provided with a suction pipe column, an air inlet column, and a booster pump base. The glass ball is convenient in installation, stable in structure, and good in sealing property.

Abstract: A liquid spraying system having an elongated spray boom with a plurality of spray nozzle assemblies supported thereon. Each spray nozzle assembly has a compact design with first spray nozzle supported on an underside of the spray boom and a turret spray nozzle on a lateral side. Fluid control check valves for the spray nozzles are supported on respective check valve support sections having have annular liquid supply passages offset from each with lateral sides in overlapping relation defining a common liquid inlet to the check valves for directly receiving liquid from a nozzle body inlet passage for more efficient operation. The check valve support sections are in laterally adjacent, longitudinally offset relation to each for defining clearance spaces opening under the spray boom for accommodating potentially interfering items suspended from the spray boom.