Abstract: A composition includes a metal precursor. The metal precursor may include an inorganic ligand and a metal cation. The inorganic ligand may include a carbamate group. An associated method is provided.

Abstract: A composition includes a metal precursor. The metal precursor may include an inorganic ligand and a metal cation. The inorganic ligand may include a carbamate group. An associated method is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to bonding agent composition containing at least one bonding agent and at least one carrier medium which is liquid at room temperature and has a boiling point higher than 250° C. The carrier medium part represents between 40 and 99 wt. % of the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: This invention concerns highly concentrated self-emulsifying preparations containing organopolysiloxanes and alkylammonium compounds and use thereof in aqueous systems on textile substrates. More particularly, this invention concerns preparations consisting of fully or partially quaternized amino-functional organopolysiloxanes, quaternary alkylammonium compounds, if appropriate an organic hydrotrope and if appropriate water.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of modified nanoclay in one case comprises the steps of providing an organoclay, dispersing the organoclay in a solvent or mixture of solvents and/or surfactant, providing nariotubes or nanowires, dispersing the nanotubes or nanowires in a solvent or mixture of solvents and/or surfactant, and mixing the organoclay suspension with the nanotube and/or nanowire suspension. The organoclays modified with nanowires or nanotubes provide nanoadditives, which have enhanced thermal stability and electrical conductivity properties. The nanoadditive may include an inherently conducting polymer such as polyaniline. Also provided are polymer composites including the nanoadditive.

Abstract: An anionic surfactant concentrate and method for making includes providing compound (I) R1—OH where R1 represents a branched C6-22 radical with average branching of about 2-8 per radical; providing compound (II): where R2 represents a C8-16 radical; mixing (I) and (II); ethoxylating to obtain a reaction product; reacting with a sulfating, phosphating, or sulfitation agent to obtain R1—O—[CH2—CH2O]n-A and where R1 represents a branched C6-22 radical with average branching of about 2-8, R2 represents a C8-16 radical, A represents —SO3M, —PO3M, —PO3M2, —OCCH2CH(SO3Na)COO—, or HOOCCH2CH(SO3Na)COO—, M represents a positive counterion, n represents a value from 0-100, and x and y each represents a value from 0-100, where the sum of x and y represents a value of at least 1 to 100 are provided. Anionic surfactant compositions containing the concentrate and methods for stabilizing are also provided.

Abstract: A composition useful for activating catalysts for olefin polymerization Is provided. The composition is derived from at least: carrier; treated organoaluminoxy compound: and ionic compound having at feast one active proton.

Abstract: The present invention provides a monomer composition comprising an aromatic halosulfonyl isocyanate having structure I wherein “m” is an integer from 2 to 5; “n” is an integer from 1 to 5; Ar is a C3-C40 aromatic radical which is free of aliphatic carbon-hydrogen bonds; and X is halogen. The monomer compositions comprising aromatic halosulfonyl isocyanate I are useful in the preparation of polymeric materials useful as membranes.

Abstract: Disclosed are wax emulsion modifiers for concrete and cement formulations and methods for preparing the same. The modifiers are applicable to roller compacted concrete (RCC), used for manufacturing of industrial floor slabs, dams and roads. This invention also relates to conventional Portland cement concrete mix designs or other applied concrete mixes for formed structural shapes and transport road mix designs, providing a more rapid dehydration of the aqueous phase, without sacrificing strength, yet providing a higher density that remains workable at the point of application. The modifier of the invention may be utilized for either the initial soil/cement base or for the final/finished placement.

Abstract: An extraction aid has been found which provides for enhanced contaminate removal, such as metals and amines, from crude oils that uses components that are desirable in desalting processes as the components are water soluble, have low toxicity, are highly biodegradeable and exhibit high thermal stability. According to one embodiment of the invention, an extraction aid that provides enhanced extraction properties is comprised of a blend of acids, particularly water soluble acids. More specifically, a combination of two acids chosen from the group consisting of acetic acid, sulfuric acid, glycolic acid, citric acid and methanesulfonic acid.

Abstract: Matrices for manipulation of biopolymers, including the separation, purification, immobilization and archival storage of biopolymers is disclosed.

Abstract: A structure having: a molecule of carboxymethyl amylose (CMA) in a super-helical conformation; cyanine molecules on the exterior surface of the CMA arranged in a J-aggregate formation; and a chromophore molecule in the interior space of the CMA.

Abstract: The invention provides a surface active ingredient composition, which includes a base liquid including water which has dispersed therein in percentages by volume: Sodium Chloride 1 to 3% Magnesium 1 to 2% Calcium 1 to 2% Potassium 1 to 2% Sulphate 1 to 2% Carbon 0.5 to 1% Nitrate 1 to 2% and Phosphate 1 to 2% sodium chloride dissolved in the base liquid; and sodium alkyl ether sulphate dissolved in the base liquid, with the portion of the base liquid to sodium chloride and sodium alkyl ether sulphate being between 1:1:1.5 and 1:1:5. The invention further provides a process for producing same and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a mixture comprising a siloxane having the formula: M1DM2 wherein M1=(R1)(R2)(R3)SiO1/2; M2=(R4)(R5)(R6)SiO1/2 and D=(R7)(Z)SiO2/2 where R1, R2, R3 R4, R5, R6 and R7 are each independently selected from the group consisting of 1 to 4 carbon monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, aryl, and a hydrocarbon group of 4 to 9 carbons containing an aryl group; Z is a pendant hydrophilic ionic group selected from the group consisting of R8-RA, R9-RC, and R10-RZ; RA being an anionic substituent, RC a cationic substituent or RZ a zwitterionic substituent on the D group and an additional component selected from the group consisting of agricultural components, coating components, personal care components, home care components, oil or gas treating components, water processing components, and pulp or paper treating components, wherein said mixture has an enhanced resistance to hydrolysis.

Abstract: An asymmetric organomodified disiloxane surfactant having the formula: MM? wherein M comprises branched hydrocarbon substituents and M? comprises a cationic, anionic or zwitterionic substituent and a polyether substituent that may be combined as one moiety, wherein the disiloxane surfactant has an enhanced resistance to hydrolysis between a pH of about 3 to about 12.

Abstract: An organomagnesium synthesis agent, a process for preparing this synthesis agent, and its use.

Abstract: The amorphous carbon film of the present invention is an amorphous carbon film comprising carbon and hydrogen, wherein the amorphous carbon film contains not more than 30 atomic % (excluding 0%) of hydrogen and, when the entire amount of the carbon is taken as 100 atomic %, carbon having an sp2 hybrid orbital is present in an amount of not less than 70 atomic % and less than 100 atomic %. Conductivity is imparted to an amorphous carbon film by controlling the contents of hydrogen, Csp3 and the like to increase a structure comprising Csp2. This amorphous carbon film can be formed by plasma CVD using a reaction gas containing one or more gases selected from a carbocyclic compound gas containing carbon having an sp2 hybrid orbital, and a heterocyclic compound gas containing carbon having an sp2 hybrid orbital and silicon and/or nitrogen. By forming the amorphous carbon film on a surface of a substrate, a conductive member can be obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to an auxiliary composition comprising (A) from 5 to 95% by weight, based on the total composition, of at least one compound of formula (1a) or (1b) Y1—X—Y2??(1a) A1A2N—OH??(1b) wherein X is a divalent aliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic or cycloaliphatic radical, Y1 and Y2 are each independently of the other —OH, —CO—OR1, —NR1R2, —CO—NH—NR1R2 or —NH—CO—NH—NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C1-C20alkoxy, C5-C24cycloalkyl, C5-C30aryl or C6-C36aralkyl, it being possible for the alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl groups to be unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxy, amino, sulfo or carboxyl groups or halogen atoms, A1 and A2 are each independently of the other C1-C20alkyl or C6-C36aralkyl; (B) from 0 to 95% by weight, based on the total composition, of one or more anionic or non-ionic surfactants or dispersants; and (C) from 0 to 85% by weight, based on the total composition, of a solid, inorganic or organi

Abstract: Ruthenium compounds which have, in their ligand sphere, at least one ?6-bonded arene ligand and a silyl ligand; ruthenium complexes which have, in their ligand sphere, at least one ?6-bonded arene ligand to which is bonded a silyl or siloxy radical directly or via a spacer, and ruthenium complexes which have, in their ligand sphere, at least one ?6-bonded arene ligand and at least one further ligand to which is bonded a silyl or siloxy radical directly or via a spacer are useful as hydrosilylation catalysts.

Abstract: An ionic liquid which contains an organic matter represented by the following general formula (1) as a cation component. The ionic liquid is stably in a liquid state over a wide temperature range and is excellent in electrochemical stability. The ionic liquid is advantageously used for applications such as electric power storage devices, lithium secondary batteries, electrical double layer capacitors, dye-sensitized solar cells, fuel cells, and reaction solvents.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a nucleating microemulsion comprising nanovehicles, each comprising an amphiphilic shell surrounding a nucleating agent. The microemulsion is suitable for the delivery of the nucleating agents into a thermoplastic polymer, thereby allowing crystallization of the polymer.

Abstract: Improved flame retardant additives are formed from (A) at least one bis(alkanoic acid ester) of a ring-brominated aromatic diester diol; (B) liquid alkylated triphenyl phosphate having an approximate average formula (RxPhO)3P?O) in which each R is, independently, a hydrogen atom or a C14 alkyl group and x is an average number in the range of about 0.2 to 3; and (C) at least one alicyclic phosphonate ester having 1, 2 or 3 phosphorus atoms in the molecule, at least one of which is part of an alicyclic ring system, and having a phosphorus content of at least about 15 wt %. Combinations of these components are well-suited for use in various polymers or resins, especially polyurethanes.

Abstract: Provided herein according to some embodiments of the invention are substituted alkylmetal solutions that include (a) a substituted alkylmetal compound of the formula of M-CH2—W(Ra)(Rb)(Rc) at a concentration of greater than 1.0M; (b) a hydrocarbon solvent; and (c) an amine cosolvent. Also provided herein are methods of making the same.

Abstract: Nano-sized rare earth metal oxide particles are prepared from aqueous reverse micelles. The engineered nanoparticles have large surface area to volume ratios, and uniformly incorporate a surfactant in each particle, so that when applied to the inner surface of a pipeline or sprayed onto a fluid stream in a pipeline, the particles reduce the roughness of the inside surface of pipe being used to transport fluid. The application of a nanolayer of this novel nanoceria mixture causes a significant reduction in pressure drops, friction, and better recovery and yield of fluid flowing through a pipeline.

Abstract: Silica particles having 4-30% of an organopolysiloxane grafted to surfaces thereof are provided. A silicone composition loaded with such silica particles has high transparency, minimized permeability to corrosive gases, and improved encapsulation ability.

Abstract: Highly efficient matting agents based on precipitated silicas and wax-coated precipitated silicas, their preparation, and their use in inks and paints.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of oligonucleotides using phosphoramidite chemistry is provided. The process employs as activator a 1,1-dioxo-1,2-dihydro-1?6-benzo[d]isothiazol-3-one, preferably in the presence of an organic base.

Abstract: A method for scrubbing an amine-type extractant, in regeneration of the amine-type extractant supporting a chloro complex ion of a metal such as iron and zinc, which easily accumulates in the amine-type extractant, in a scrubbing stage constituting a solvent extraction step, which method is capable of efficiently removing a chloro complex ion of the metal, as well as capable of regenerating extraction capability of an extractant, so that it can be reused repeatedly as it is in the extraction stage of the solvent extraction step.

Abstract: Free flowing filler composition based on organofunctional silane and/or mixtures of organofunctional silanes possessing mercaptan and blocked mercaptan functionality. The invention also relates to articles of manufacture, particularly tires, made from the elastomer compositions described herein.

Abstract: Aqueous leachant compositions and processes for using the same comprising: (a) providing a metal-containing compound; and (b) subjecting the metal-containing compound to an acid digestion comprising contacting the metal-containing compound with an aqueous leachant; wherein the aqueous leachant comprises a mixture selected from the group consisting of: (i) sulfuric acid and one or more alkanesulfonic acids having alkane moieties selected from the group consisting of propyl, ethyl and methyl groups, at a weight ratio of alkanesulfonic acid to sulfuric acid of 1:1000 to 1:1; (ii) sulfuric acid and one or more salts of alkanesulfonic acids having alkane moieties selected from the group consisting of propyl, ethyl and methyl groups, at a weight ratio of salt of alkanesulfonic acid to sulfuric acid of 1:9 to 1:99.

Abstract: An external additive including titanium dioxide having a water-soluble component of at least 0.2% by weight and a fluorosilane compound, wherein the titanium dioxide is surface-reformed by the fluorosilane compound.

Abstract: Novel materials containing dispersed or aligned biomolecules and/or cells and biomasses, which are preferably chemically modified, can be preferably used as conductors, semiconductors, transistors, resistors or non-conductors and as artificial jewels and gemologic materials, materials for use in computer, aerospace, marine and automobile industries, as well as modified alloys for machines and pipelines, boring and drilling machines and materials, and for pumps and for oil industry, as well as for furniture, for wood paper and cellulose industry, as well as for textile industry.

Abstract: A synthesis agent containing methyllithium and lithium bromide is described, in which MeLi and LiBr are dissolved in a solvent of the general formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 independently of one another are H, methyl (Me) or ethyl (Et), and R3 and R4 are Me or Et, the molar ratio of LiBr to MeLi being at least 0.7 and not more than 1.5 and the methyllithium concentration being at least 4 wt. %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cellulose esters having low hydroxyl content for use in optical applications, such as liquid crystal display (LCD) films. Films made with low hydroxyl levels and a given ratio of non-acetyl ester to hydroxyl level have been found to have low intrinsic birefringence. Therefore, these films can be cast, molded, or otherwise oriented without an appreciable birefringence or optical distortion (i.e. retardation). Such features make these films useful in polarizer, protective, and compensator films as well as molded optical parts, such as lenses. Furthermore, it has also been found that resins of the present invention can also be made to have “+C plate” behavior either by melt or solvent based processing, a characteristic which is not typical of cellulose esters. Such +C behavior allows films to be produced having unique compensatory behavior. Other embodiments of the invention relate to methods melt casting films while minimizing birefringence formation.

Abstract: A (thio)phenoxyphenyl phenyl silane composition is disclosed. A method of making the (thio)phenoxyphenyl phenyl silane composition is also disclosed, the method further including a step of purification. A high purity (thio)phenoxyphenyl phenyl silane composition suitable for use in the preparation of encapsulants for high brightness light emitting devices is further disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an oxidized mixed cyclic phenol sulfide which is a mixture of the oxidized cyclic phenol sulfide wherein in is 8 and the oxidized cyclic phenol sulfide wherein m is an integer other than 8, the oxidized cyclic phenol sulfide being represented by the following formula (1): wherein R is a straight or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m is an integer from 4 to 9, and n is 1 or 2; or an oxidized cyclic phenol sulfide of formula (1) wherein m is 8. The present invention also discloses a charge control agent which comprises the above sulfide(s) as the active ingredient; and a toner which comprises the charge control agent, a coloring agent and a binder resin. This charge control agent is particularly useful for color toners, and it speeds up charging risetime, and has a high charge amount and charging characteristics excellent in environmental stability. Further, the charge control agent is safe since it does not have any problem with the waste regulations.

Abstract: A method of providing location dependent content to an end station using a base station. The base station receives from an end station and via a communications network, a content request, and an identifier indicative of an identity of the end station. The base station then authenticates the user or the end station using the identifier. In response to a successful authentication, the base station determines the location of the end station and determines content using the location or the content request, which is then transferred to the end station.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an article including a substrate having a surface modified with an unsaturated aldehyde, for example, of the formula: ?Si—(Ar?)w—(CH2)x—(CR?CR)y—C(?O)H where Ar?, R, w, x, and y are as defined herein. The disclosure also provides a method for making the article and a method of use of the article for immobilizing a biomolecule.

Abstract: A cell culture apparatus and a method for fabricating the cell culture apparatus are disclosed, the method comprises forming at least one fillister on a biomaterial composite layer by photolithography, wherein the biomaterial composite layer contains two gel materials. One is a bio-compatible hydrogel composition having various weight ratio of: 2-hydroxyethylmathacrylate (HEMA), bisphenol A and glycidyl methacrylate (bis-GMA), triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA), r-methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane (MAPTMS), ?,?-diethoxyacetophenone (DEAP), and the other one is a photo-sensitive silica gel composition.

Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to release fluids or agents that are useful in release coating in toner-based technologies. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to the addition of metal chelating agents to release fluids to prevent byproduct reactions from the fusing process that would otherwise decrease fuser member life and image quality.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ionic liquid composition and a method for preparing the ionic liquid. The ionic liquid comprises a cation containing the Formula I, as herein disclosed, and wherein: n is 1 or 2, R1 is selected from the group consisting of: H, C1-C12 alkyl, aryl or together with R2 may form a heterocyclic ring, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of: H, C1-C12 alkyl, aryl or together with R1 may form a heterocyclic ring, and R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-C12 alkyl, wherein if n is 1, then R3 is C1-C12 alkyl; and wherein R1 and R2 are not simultaneously selected from hydrogen. The method for the preparation of the ionic liquid composition provided herein starts with at least one N-substitution of the compound of Formula II, as herein disclosed, and wherein: n is 1 or 2, R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-C12 alkyl, wherein if n is 1, then R3 is C1-C12 alkyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and an assembly process for the manufacture of liquid crystal displays. The assembly process is especially advantageous because it can be easily scalable to roll-to-roll continuous manufacturing of liquid crystal displays. The invention is directed to a photoalignable top-sealing composition for top-sealing a liquid crystal display cell.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods for manufacturing complex, anisotropic materials with desirable properties for information storage, processing, and display. Certain of these methods involve employing a magnetic field during manufacture to induce desired orientations of precursors, subunits, and/or molecular subassemblies. The applied magnetic field steers the precursors, subunits, and/or molecular subassemblies into desirable orientations while the precursors, subunits, and/or molecular subassemblies are assembled or self-assemble into a complex, anisotropic material. One embodiment of the present invention is a class of new, complex, well-ordered, network-like materials that include a ferromagnetic-material-based framework in which organic and/or organometallic compounds are organized.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a hydrolyzable silane of low VOC-generating potential is provided which possesses: (i) at least one organofunctional group, said group being a non-bulky electron-withdrawing group and/or a group which interacts with an organic resin, the organofunctional group being bonded to a silicon atom of a hydrolyzable silyl group through a stable bridging groups; and (ii) at least one hydrolyzable group bonded to silicon and containing at least two heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen and their combinations, hydrolysis of the hydrolyzable group generating a compound having a vapor pressure lower than 0.1 mm Hg at 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composite materials based on (a) at least one cellulose- or lignocellulose-containing material and (b) at least one aminoalkylsilane of the formula (I) R1R2N(CHR4)aSi(R3)r(OR)3-r (I), in which groups R1 and R2 are identical or different and in each case are H or a linear, branched or cyclic C1- to C20-alkyl group or an aryl group or an aminocarbyl group, it being possible for groups R1 and R2 to be optionally substituted, groups R4 are identical or different and R is H or methyl, a is from 1 to 10, R3 is H or a linear or branched C1- to C8-alkyl group, groups R are identical or different and R is H or a linear or branched C1- to C8-alkyl group and r is 0 or 1 or 2, or at least one cocondensate of at least one aminoalkylsilane of the general formula (I) and at least one further functional silane of the general formula (II) R7(CHR6)bSi(R5)p(OR)3-p (II), in which R7 is H or a vinyl group or an amino group or a glycidyloxy group or an acryloyloxy group or a methacryloyloxy group o

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermal cure silicone hardcoat compositions that are prepared with an aqueous/organic solvent silicone dispersion, partial organoalkoxysilane condensate and silylating agent. The novel heat curable silicone hardcoats are useful on various substrates with improved flexibility.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel oligomeric polyacene compounds, organic semiconducting formulations and layers comprising them, a process for preparing the formulation and layer and electronic devices, including organic field effect transistors (OFETs), comprising the same.

Abstract: Acene-based compounds that can be used to prepare n-type semiconductor materials are provided with processes for preparing the same. Composites and electronic devices including n-type semiconductor materials prepared from these compounds also are provided.

Abstract: Surface-modified, doped, pyrogenically produced oxides surface-modified with one or several compounds from the following groups: a) Organosilanes of the type (RO)3Si(CnH2n+1), (RO)3Si(CnH2n?1) b) R?x(RO)ySi(CnH2n+1), (RO)3Si(CnH2n+1) c) X3Si(CnH2n+1), X3Si(CnH2n?1) d) X2(R?)Si(CnH2n+1), X2(R?)Si(CnH2n?1) e) X(R?)2Si(CnH2n+1), X(R?)2Si(CnH2n?1) f) (RO)3Si(CH2)m—R?, g) (R?)x(RO)ySi(CH2)m—R?, h) X3Si(CH2)m—R?, i) (R)X2Si(CH2)m—R?, j) (R)2XSi(CH2)m—R?, k) Silazanes of the type l) Cyclic polysiloxanes, m) Polysiloxanes or silicone oils.

Abstract: Methods for forming doped silane and/or semiconductor thin films, doped liquid phase silane compositions useful in such methods, and doped semiconductor thin films and structures. The composition is generally liquid at ambient temperatures and includes a Group IVA atom source and a dopant source. By irradiating a doped liquid silane during at least part of its deposition, a thin, substantially uniform doped oligomerized/polymerized silane film may be formed on a substrate. Such irradiation is believed to convert the doped silane film into a relatively high-molecular weight species with relatively high viscosity and relatively low volatility, typically by cross-linking, isomerization, oligomerization and/or polymerization. A film formed by the irradiation of doped liquid silanes can later be converted (generally by heating and annealing/recrystallization) into a doped, hydrogenated, amorphous silicon film or a doped, at least partially polycrystalline silicon film suitable for electronic devices.