Abstract: An encapsulated three-dimensional (3-D) bone matrix composition for inducing bone growth includes a 3-D bone matrix, an oxygen carrier incorporated into the 3-D bone matrix, and an encapsulation material which encapsulates the 3-D bone matrix incorporated with the oxygen carrier. Methods are disclosed for preparing an encapsulated 3-D bone matrix that can be maintained in packaging.

Abstract: An improved composition for inducing bone growth is provided that is a mixture of DBM and a perfluorocarbon oxygen carrier. Injection/implantation of a composition of DBM and a perfluorocarbon results in enhancement of bone formation.

Abstract: A resist composition for a black matrix, the resist composition including carbon nanotubes, a halosulfonic acid, an alcohol, an ammonium hydroxide compound, and a fluorosilane.

Abstract: New photocatalytic product comprising compounds of titanium integrated with limestone. The product is obtained by reacting limestone with a suitable precursor of titanium dioxide in a basic solution, recovering the product in particular conditions, drying it and calcining it. By operating in presence of sodium, a composite is obtained substantially free from titanium dioxide, containing limestone and calcium titanate. The composite thus obtained, used as such or in mixture with other components, has shown an unexpectedly high photocatalytic activity.

Abstract: Low density joint compounds, and methods for their use are disclosed. Joint compounds comprising water, calcium carbonate, a foaming agent, and a rheology modification agent contain a plurality of stable air bubbles. Joint compounds can have densities of about 4 pounds per gallon to about 8 pounds per gallon. A presently prepared composition has a density of about 4.8 pounds per gallon. A presently preferred foaming agent is a polyether siloxane copolymer. A presently preferred rheology modification agent is poly(ethylene oxide). The joint compounds can comprise additional components such as perlite, mica, talc, preservatives, and latex.

Abstract: A protective coating is formed on a metallic material surface by applying a treating agent comprising water, an alkali silicate, and, optionally, a lubricating component to the surface and drying the treating agent. The coating film thereby formed has excellent anti-galling and rust preventive properties. If a lubricating component is present, the coating film also has excellent self-lubricating properties.

Abstract: New, layered, wear-resistant composites comprising a material having a hardness exceeding 30 GPa, preferably AlMgB14 and a fluorinated polymer, preferably poly(tetrafluoroethylene), and tools and microelectromechanical devices coated with the same, are disclosed. A process to prepare the wear-resistant materials is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rigid fine-celled light-weight foam composition and a method of producing it which has improved retention of liquids by absorption/adsorption which improves the thermal insulation and fire retardant properties of the fine-celled foam particularly suited for use in double walled tanks and hollow canopies, building panels, profiles, and the like.

Abstract: A penetrating sealant for use with cured silica-containing materials such as cement or concrete, the composition comprising a mixture of an alkali metal silicate, preferably lithium silicate, a cationic fluorinated surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant and water.

Abstract: The invention provides modified stonework material as well as modified woven fabric, paper, and ligneous materials with improved water-proof, dust-prevention, wear-resistance, and others. These porous materials are rendered non-porous by causing aqueous solution of alkali silicate to penetrate into such porous materials to produce calcium silicate and colloidal silicic acid in the presence of ammonium ions and halogen ions, the solution of which fills the voids in the material perfectly to render it non-porous.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inorganic adhesive composition comprising (a) an aqueous silica sol and (b) an inorganic refractory powder along with one or more materials selected from (c) a fine powdery silica, (d) an aqueous alkali silicate solution and (e) a silane coupling agent. After hardening, the hardened product of the composition displays noticeably improved adhesion strength and electric insulating property.