Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a pharmaceutical package may include a glass container and a coating. The glass container may include a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface may be an outer surface of the glass container. The coating may be positioned over at least a portion of the first surface of the glass container. The coating may include one or more polyimide compositions and one or more metal oxide compositions. The one or more polyimide compositions and the one or more metal oxide compositions may be mixed in the coating.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a pharmaceutical package may include a glass container and a coating. The glass container may include a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface may be an outer surface of the glass container. The coating may be positioned over at least a portion of the first surface of the glass container. The coating may include one or more polyimide compositions and one or more metal oxide compositions. The one or more polyimide compositions and the one or more metal oxide compositions may be mixed in the coating.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic electroluminescence device. The organic electroluminescence device has an organic layer having a specific combination in which a hole transporting material is doped with a p-type conductive doped material. The organic electroluminescence device can provide better device performance, such as lifetime improvement and voltage reduction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid body of a compound of formula Zn1-t-eTtEeO1-yYy, wherein the compound has a wurtzite structure and wherein T represents one or more transition metals, selected from one or more of Mn, Cd, Cr, Fe, Co and Ni; E represents one or more alkaline earth metals, selected from one or more of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba; Y represents one or more chalcogens, selected from S, Se, Te; tis a value in the region of 0 to <1; e is a value from 0 to <1, and y is a value from 0 to <1.

Abstract: Devices and methods related to nested filters. In some embodiments, a radio-frequency device can include a substrate, and first and second filter devices mounted on the substrate with respective support structures, such that at least a portion of the second filter device is positioned in a space defined by an underside of the first filter device and the support structures for the first filter device. Such a radio-frequency device can be, for example, a packaged module for use in an electronic device such as a wireless device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, for an autonomous vehicle navigation maintenance system. In one aspect, an autonomous vehicle monitoring system includes a mounting surface located on an autonomous vehicle, and a thermal imaging system affixed to the mounting surface, the thermal imaging system including a thermal imaging camera, a replaceable filter, and a filter fixture configured to affix the replaceable filter to the thermal imaging camera and aligned with an optical axis of the thermal imaging camera, and where maintenance of the replaceable filter does not include re-calibrating the thermal imaging camera.

Abstract: Roofing granules having a color coating layer are covered with a clear, transparent or translucent outer coating composition including a functional material, such nanoparticles of anatase titanium dioxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising at least one fatty phase; at least one volatile hydrocarbon-based oil; and at least one lipophilic polymer comprising at least hydroxyethyl acrylate units and acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group, the weight ratio of the sum of all the hydroxyethyl acrylate units to the sum of all the acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group ranging from 1:30 to 1:1 and the lipophilic polymer having a number-average molecular weight Mn ranging from 2000 to 9000 g/mol. The composition in accordance with the invention has improved sensory properties, allowing faster and more complete absorption into the skin. In particular, the composition in accordance with the invention leaves a non-greasy and non-tacky feel on the skin, during and after application, even in the presence of solid fatty substances such as waxes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition comprising a polymer binder and from 1% to 40% by dry weight based on total dry weight of the coating composition, titanium dioxide particles, wherein the polymer binder comprises, as polymerized units, by dry weight based on total dry weight of the polymer binder, from 50% to 99%, ethylenically unsaturated nonionic monomers, and from 1% to 5%, a vinyl functionalized benzotriazole.

Abstract: A method of forming a doped silica-titania glass is provided. The method includes blending batch materials comprising silica, titania, and at least one dopant. The method also includes heating the batch materials to form a glass melt. The method further includes consolidating the glass melt to form a glass article, and annealing the glass article.

Abstract: A method of lowering the temperature of the Earth comprises placing particles of sand into the upper atmosphere, wherein the particles are selected on the basis of size and refractive index such that the particles will scatter and reflect incoming sunlight having a wavelength in the near-IR back into space. The average diameter of the particles may be selected based on the index of refraction and the Mie scattering intensity for dielectric particles, to maximize the amount of light scattered at wavelengths between 0.8 ?m and 2 ?m. The average diameter of the particles may be selected based on the index of refraction and the Mie scattering intensity for dielectric particles, to minimize the amount of light scattered at wavelengths between 5 ?m and 20 ?m.

Abstract: A display device includes a light source module, a first light modulation module, a first polarizer layer, and a first color modulation layer. The light source module generates a first color light that is polarized to the first light modulation module, wherein the first light modulation module selectively modulates the polarization direction of the first color light. The first polarizer layer then receives the first color light and selectively blocks, partially blocks, or does not block the first color light from passing through. The first color modulation layer receives the first color light and generates a second color light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazine derivatives capable of absorbing and emanating spectral energy in the visible and/or near infrared spectrum. Pyrazine derivatives of the invention may be administered to a patient in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable composition and utilized in medical (e.g., diagnostic imaging) procedures.

Abstract: A composition for restoration and treatment of polymeric materials and related methods of manufacture are provided; and the composition comprises: at least one solvent and at least one UV protectant, wherein the solvent is designed to soften a surface of the polymeric material and the UV protectant is designed to bond to the polymeric material to restore color and appearance of the polymeric material.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a visible-light-responsive titanium oxide microparticle dispersion comprising an aqueous dispersion medium and titanium oxide microparticles dispersed therein, and a peroxotitanium component, an iron component and/or a copper component and a tin component, wherein the content of the peroxotitanium component is 0.1 to 20 mass % relative to the titanium oxide content; and a process for producing a visible-light-responsive titanium oxide microparticle dispersion, comprising (1) producing peroxotitanic acid containing a tin compound from a raw material titanium compound, a tin compound and hydrogen peroxide, (2) heating an aqueous solution of peroxotitanic acid containing the tin compound to 80 to 250° C.

Abstract: Hydrophilic coating compositions and methods to make and use the compositions are disclosed. The compositions include a photocatalytic pigment material made up of an inorganic pigment and a monomeric anti-oxidants and free radical scavenger that is contacted to the surface of the inorganic pigment.

Abstract: A composition comprising a physical sunscreen, one or more adjuvants, and a carrier oil is provided. The composition also includes at least one of a compound having multiple phenyl groups, a film former or dispersant, and a silicone surfactant. The composition may also include an organic sunscreen. The combination of these ingredients exhibits an unexpected synergistic effect, in that the photoactive properties of the composition (e.g., SPF, UV absorption) are significantly higher than would be predicted based on the values for each of the components individually.

Abstract: Compositions comprising highly reflective microcrystalline/amorphous materials are provided. In some instances, the highly reflective materials are microcrystalline or amorphous carbonate materials, which may include calcium and/or magnesium carbonate. In some instances, the materials are CO2 sequestering materials. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions, e.g., to increase the albedo of a surface, to mitigate urban heat island effects, etc.

Abstract: A coating is disclosed. The coating may be used in an apparatus having a radiation source, e.g. a lithographic apparatus. The coating comprises the elements Si, O, F and, optionally, C and H. An article is also disclosed. The article may be any one of the group consisting of a substrate table, an optical element, a shutter member, a sensor, a projection system, and a confinement structure. At least a portion of a surface of the article is coated with a coating. The coating comprises the elements Si, O, F and, optionally, C and H. The coating may comprise the elements Si, O, C and H.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new composition of matter that is a compound which also is presented as a dispersion with broad UVA and UVB spectral absorption stability, heat absorption, and insulation properties, anti-microbial, water resistance, and high SPF properties. The composition of matter is a zinc oxide complex that is provided with distilled water buffered to a pH of greater than 10 using ammonium hydroxide, L-arginine, or other buffering agents, and zinc oxide particles. The zinc oxide complex may be dried and rinsed to increase stability. An emollient, such as glycerine, and/or an emulsifier such as a combination of cetearyl alcohol and cetearyl glucoside and/or sodium stearoyl glutamate and/or cetearyl glucoside may also be added to the zinc oxide complex. The zinc oxide complex is made from natural-based, earth-derived, Ecocert® certified ingredients is non-toxic, and may be used or combined with any compound in which UVA/UVB stability is desired.

Abstract: A photolithographic exposure system for use on a photoresist on a substrate includes an illumination system, a photomask with one or more object patterns, a projection optical exposure system, and a fluid dispensing system. The projection optical exposure system is positioned to project an image of the one or more object patterns toward an image plane. The fluid dispensing system positions a fluid between the projection optical exposure system and the photoresist on the substrate. The fluid has a refractive index value above a refractive index value of water and an absorbance below 0.8 per millimeter at wavelengths between about 180 nm and about 300 nm.

Abstract: A UV-shielding coating composition comprises (A) a dispersion in a dispersing medium of composite zinc oxide nanoparticles which are obtained by coating surfaces of zinc oxide nanoparticles with an oxide or hydroxide of Al, Si, Zr and Sn, the dispersion having a photocatalytic degradability of up to 25%, (B) a vinyl copolymer obtained from copolymerization of an alkoxysilyl-containing vinyl monomer, a UV-absorbing vinyl monomer, and another monomer, and (C) a solvent. The composition is transparent to visible light, UV-shielding, mar resistant, weatherable, and durable.

Abstract: A composition containing polymeric particles. The polymeric particles have an average particle diameter from 30 to 300 nm and a Vicker's scale hardness from 100 to 700 Kgf/mm2. The composition also contains a film-forming polymer having Tg no greater than 80° C. The refractive index difference between the polymeric particles and the film-forming polymer is at least 0.04.

Abstract: A borosilicate glass is provided that has high solarization resistance and a defined position of the UV edge. The borosilicate glass includes the following constituents, in percent by weight based on oxide, of: SiO2 65-85%; B2O3 7-20%; Al2O3 0-7%; Li2O 0-2%; Na2O 0-8%; K2O 0-12%; BaO 0-5%; CaO 0-2%; MgO 0-2%; ZnO 0-2%; TiO2 0.05-0.4%; MoO3 0.025-0.3%; and V2O5 0.001-0.01%.

Abstract: A wavelength converting material comprising a phosphate compound have a chemical formula of ABl-m-nPO4:Mm, Nn, wherein A comprises an alkali metal element, B comprises an alkaline earth metal element, M is a sensitizer comprising a rare-earth element, and N is an acceptor comprising a rare-earth element, wherein 0<m?0.3 and 0<n?0.3.

Abstract: There is disclosed a minute structure including a sulfur compound and a silicon oxide. There is also disclosed a write-once information recording medium including a substrate and a recording layer formed of a mixed inorganic material and deposited on the substrate, wherein the mixed inorganic material contains a sulfur compound and a silicon oxide.

Abstract: Core/shell type tetragonal titanium oxide particles consisting of a nanosized core of tetragonal titanium oxide having tin and manganese incorporated in solid solution and a shell of silicon oxide around the core are dispersed in an aqueous dispersing medium. The cores and the core/shell type titanium oxide particles have an average particle size of ?30 nm and ?50 nm, respectively. The amount of tin or manganese in solid solution is to provide a molar ratio Ti/Sn or Ti/Mn between 10 and 1,000.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition for a protective layer of a color filter including an acrylate-based resin including a repeating unit represented by each of Chemical Formulae 1 to 3, a melamine-based resin represented by Chemical Formula 4, a thermal acid generator (TAG), and a solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filtering media having a photocatalytic action which has a thickness of at least 2 mm, which is homogeneous and which is devoid of orifice apparent to the naked eye, comprising a felt of inorganic fibers, the fibers of which are coated with a coating comprising a catalyst having a photocatalytic action, said felt exhibiting a weight per unit area of between 30 and 80 g/m2, said coating representing 5 to 80% of the weight of said media, said media exhibiting a gas pressure drop of less than 150 Pa at 1 m/s in unpleated condition. This media is intended to be incorporated in a purifier of gas, such as air, furthermore comprising a system for illuminating said media with UV radiation. The media exhibits an excellent purification efficiency and a very low pressure drop.

Abstract: A method for producing particles containing a metal oxide is provided, and the method includes: feeding a metal oxide sol having a pH of 7 or higher and containing metal oxide colloidal particles as dispersoids and water as a dispersion medium, into a liquid containing a solvent having a solubility in 20° C. water of 0.05 g/100 ml or more and having a relative permittivity of 30 or lower (protic solvent) or of 40 or lower (aprotic solvent) at 20° C., and thereby forming aggregates of the metal oxide colloidal particles in the liquid; and subjecting the aggregates to a treatment such as drying and heating, and thereby converting the aggregates into particles that are insoluble in water. By appropriately selecting the solvent, particles can be obtained in the form of flakes, fibers, spheres, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of cultivation of algae or cyanobacteria in the presence of a luminous material that converts light of a first wavelength to a second wavelength more suitable for use in photosynthesis by the algae or cyanobacteria, and apparatus for performing the method. In one embodiment the apparatus (50) is of flexible plastic with fluorescent light concentrator or light guide (76) and perforated pipe (56) for bubbling carbon dioxide through the culture. The algae or cyanobacteria may be used to produce biofuels.

Abstract: An ultraviolet absorbent substance includes a metal complex and a matrix, formed with at least one matrix material and/or polymerizable monomer as a precursor of a matrix material and containing said metal complex therein. One exemplary function of the ultraviolet absorbent substance is allowing visible light rays transmitted through satisfactorily while selectively blocking ultraviolet rays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigments based on multicoated flake-form substrates which are distinguished by the fact that at least 8 layers [layers (A)-(H)] are on the substrate, where an SiO2 layer (=layer A) is located directly on the surface of the substrate, and to the use thereof, inter alia, in paints, surface coatings, automobile paints, powder coatings, printing inks, security printing inks, plastics, ceramic materials, glasses, paper, in toners for electrophotographic printing processes, in seed, in greenhouse sheeting and tarpaulins, as absorbers in the laser marking of paper and plastics, and in cosmetic formulations, for the preparation of pigment pastes with water, organic and/or aqueous solvents, for the preparation of pigment compositions and dry preparations.

Abstract: Titanium oxide containing borosilicate glasses, which have been produced without the use of arsenic and antimony compounds, are provided. An environmentally friendly refining method for providing titanium oxide containing borosilicate glass is also provided. The method includes using oxygen containing selenium compounds as refining agents to provide glasses with good transmittance values in the infrared range and show no disturbing discolorations. The glasses of the present disclosure are particularly suitable for the production of IR light conductors, cover glasses for photo sensors, and UV filters.

Abstract: A system for energy upconversion and/or down conversion and a system for producing a photostimulated reaction in a medium. These systems include 1) a nanoparticle configured, upon exposure to a first wavelength ?1 of radiation, to generate a second wavelength ?2 of radiation having a higher energy than the first wavelength ?1 and 2) a metallic structure disposed in relation to the nanoparticle. A physical characteristic of the metallic structure is set to a value where a surface plasmon resonance in the metallic structure resonates at a frequency which provides a spectral overlap with either the first wavelength ?1 or the second wavelength ?2, or with both ?1 and ?2. The system for producing a photostimulated reaction in a medium includes a receptor disposed in the medium in proximity to the nanoparticle which, upon activation by the second wavelength ?2, generates the photostimulated reaction.

Abstract: There are provided a coating solution for forming an ultraviolet-absorbing film that has mechanical durability such as abrasion resistance, sufficiently secures colorlessness and transparency, and has less deterioration of ultraviolet-absorbing ability caused by long-time light exposure, and an ultraviolet-absorbing glass article having an ultraviolet-absorbing film that is formed by using the coating solution, has mechanical durability such as abrasion resistance, sufficiently secures colorlessness and transparency, and has less deterioration of ultraviolet-absorbing ability caused by long-time light exposure. A coating solution for forming an ultraviolet-absorbing film including: a silicon oxide-based matrix material component consisting of at least one selected from hydrolyzable silicon compounds; an ultraviolet absorber; an acid having a primary proton pKa from of 1.0 to 5.0; and a water and an ultraviolet-absorbing glass article obtained by using it.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composition for converting electromagnetic energy to ultraviolet C (UVC) radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength, the composition comprising at least one phosphor capable of converting an initial electromagnetic energy (A) to an electromagnetic energy (B) comprising UVC radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength, and an organic or inorganic media containing said phosphor. There is also a method of sterilizing an article by exposing it to UVC radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength for a time sufficient to deactivate or kill at least one microorganism and/or for a time sufficient to inhibit abnormal cell growth within the body, when said composition is in an implantable medical device. A method of coating an article with such compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: An optical glass contains a substance A generating light of a wavelength ?2 when irradiated with light of a wavelength ?1 and a substance B generating light of a wavelength ?3 when irradiated with light of the wavelength ?1 when a relation between the wavelength ?1 and the wavelength ?2 and the wavelength ?3 is assumed to be ?1<?2<?3 with respect to 100% of basic glass composition containing 2-10% of SiO2, 5-45% of B2O3, and 30-60% of La2O3 or further containing 0-15% of RO(R=Zn, Sr, Ba), 0-40% of Ln2O3(Ln=Y, Gd), and 0-30% of ZrO2+Nb2O5+Ta2O5, and the substance B generates fluorescent light with the wavelength ?3 of 650 nm or more when excited at the wavelength ?1 of 550 nm or less.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition imparting UV protective capability comprising an effect coated particulate material having a substantially rutile crystal habit and an average particle size greater than or equal to about 0.5 ?m dispersed in a medium at a concentration within a range of about 1% by volume to about 40% by volume, based on the total volume of composition. The composition may be coloured or non-coloured and applied onto one or more surfaces of a substrate to provide UV light protection without also increasing UV light activated photocatalytic effects which are generally observed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dark green colored glass composition having a soda-lime-silica glass composition, wherein the coloring compounds comprises in weight percentage: from 0.71 to 1.50% of total iron expressed as Fe2O3; from 22 to 30% of ferrous-ferric ratio and from 0.15 to 0.50% of expressed as FeO; from 0.10 to 0.20% of SO3 without affecting the refining properties and ability of the SO3 to eliminate bubbles; about 0 to 1.0 wt. % TiO2; about 0.0004 to 0.03 wt. % Cr2O3; and also 0.0004 to 0.015 wt. % CuO.

Abstract: An optical glass includes a substance A generating light of a wavelength ?2 when irradiated with light of a wavelength ?1 and a substance B generating light of a wavelength ?3 when irradiated with light of the wavelength ?1 in the case where the relation between the wavelength ?1, the wavelength ?2, and the wavelength ?3 is assumed to be ?1<?2<?3 with respect to a 100% of basic glass composition containing at least, 2-20% SiO2, 5-45% B2O3, and 10-29% La2O3, by weight, or with respect to a 100% of basic glass composition containing; at least, 2-20% SiO2, 5-45% B2O3, 10-29% La2O3, 0-45% RO (R=Zn, Sr, Ba), 0-10% Ln2O3 (Ln=Y, Gd), and 1-20% total of ZrO2+Nb2O5+TiO2+Ta2O5, by weight.

Abstract: An alignment material composition including an alignment material, an ultraviolet absorbent, a light stabilizer and a solvent is provided. The ultraviolet absorbent has a formula 1 shown as below: wherein X represents hydrogen, alkyl group or halogen while R1 represents benzene ring carbon long-chain derivative. The light stabilizer has a formula 2 shown as below: wherein R2 represents ester-based derivative or amine-based derivative, R3 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl group (—OH) or alkyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new composition of matter that is a compound which also is presented as a dispersion with broad UVA and UVB spectral absorption stability, heat absorption, and insulation properties, anti-microbial, water resistance, and high SPF properties. The composition of matter is a zinc oxide complex that is provided with distilled water buffered to a pH of greater than 10 using ammonium hydroxide, L-arginine, or other buffering agents, and zinc oxide particles. The zinc oxide complex may be dried and rinsed to increase stability. An emollient, such as glycerine, and/or an emulsifier such as a combination of cetearyl alcohol and cetearyl glucoside and/or sodium stearoyl glutamate and/or cetearyl glucoside may also be added to the zinc oxide complex. The zinc oxide complex is made from natural-based, earth-derived, Ecocert® certified ingredients is non-toxic, and may be used or combined with any compound in which UVA/UVB stability is desired.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition containing, 100 parts by mass of a synthetic resin, 0.001-10 parts by mass of a triazine compound represented by (1) below, and 0.001-10 parts by mass of a diarylpentaerythritol diphosphite compound represented by general formula (2) shown below and/or 0.001-10 parts by mass of an organic cyclic phosphite compound represented by formula (3) below and/or 0.001-10 parts by mass of a hindered phenol compound represented by formula (4) below. In formula (1), R1 is C1-C12 alkyl group, etc.; R2 is C1-C8 alkyl group, etc.; R3 is hydroxyl group, etc.; and R4 is —O—R1, etc. In formula (2), R5 is C1-C4 alkyl group, etc. In formula (3), R6 and R8 is each C1-C4 alkyl group, etc, and R7 is C1-C18 alkyl group. In formula (4), R9 is a residue remaining after removing n hydroxyl groups from a mono- to tetravalent alcohol, and n is an integer 1-4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particulate UV protection agents which are obtainable by hydrothermal treatment of a particulate metal oxide and subsequent application of a manganese oxide coating, and to the preparation and use thereof. The present invention furthermore relates to novel compositions, in particular for topical application, which are intended, in particular, for light protection of the skin and/or hair against UV radiation and free-radical-induced stress, and to the use thereof in the above-mentioned cosmetic application.

Abstract: A method is provided to duplicate a custom coating composition. A laminate strip is die cut to form a bi-layer transparent labels on a backing strip. Each label includes a backing of release adhesive. The transparent labels are applied to cover indicia on a container of a custom composition coating.

Abstract: A method for producing microcrystalline titanium dioxide in the rutile form having a crystal size below 15 nm by an aqueous method, and a titanium dioxide product doped with silicon obtained by the method. The method generally includes adding a silicon containing compound during crystal formation to provide said titanium dioxide product with a small crystal size.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an artificial quartz member inhibited from suffering the decrease in transmittance in a laser light wavelength region which is caused by long-term irradiation with a laser light having a wavelength of 200 nm or shorter; and a process for producing the artificial quartz member. The invention provides an artificial quartz member for use as an optical element to be irradiated with a laser light having a wavelength of 200 nm or shorter, having an aluminum content of 200 ppb or lower.

Abstract: A UV liquid gel solidifying device includes a support member, a UV LED module, a top cover, and a base. The UV LED module is installed on the support member and emits light into a first chamber of the support member. The support member is disposed on the base, and the base has a third chamber defined there beneath. The top cover is assembled on the support member and has a slide cover slideably mounted thereto. When the slide cover moves toward a first direction, the first open end and the second open end are opened so that the user's fingernails can be put in the first chamber for treatment. When the slide cover is released to revert back to close the first open end and the second open end, the user's eyes can avoid from being directly exposed to the UV light. When the toenails are to be treated, the base can be conveniently disassembled from the support member, and the toenails to be treated are inserted into the first chamber for treatment.

Abstract: A UV camouflaging substance, in the form of a solid, powder, paste, film, or liquid, can be applied to objects such as fabrics to match the ultraviolet reflectivity of the objects with their immediate surroundings. Embodiments are transparent to visible and IR light, and can be applied without changing the visible appearance of the objects. Other embodiments visibly match the surrounding environment, such as a white substance used near snow. Different embodiments can be layered on top of each other to form UV camouflage textures and to adapt to changing environments. Some embodiments can be washed off, to avoid a build-up of camouflage layers. Embodiments include UV-interactive micro- or nano-particles suspended in a binding agent which transmit, reflect, absorb and/or scatter ultraviolet rays. Some particles are absorbent, while others are approximately one-quarter wavelength thick, and suppress UV light by inducing half-wavelength phase shifts between light reflected from opposing surfaces.