Abstract: An anthropogenic sorbent material modified for sequestering and/or attenuating multiple chemical and/or biological pollutant species, both organic and inorganic, in an aqueous environment is disclosed as well as a method of sequestering and/or attenuating multiple chemical and/or biological pollutant species, both organic and inorganic, in an aquatic ecosystem by capping at least a portion of a sedimentary basin of the aquatic ecosystem.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of making coated perlite flakes comprises: (i) providing perlite flakes; (ii) applying a layer of tin oxide on the perlite flakes to obtain tin oxide coated perlite flakes; (iii) applying a layer titanium dioxide on the tin oxide coated perlite flakes obtained in step (ii) to obtain titanium dioxide and tin oxide coated perlite flakes; and (iv) applying a layer of iron oxide to the titanium dioxide and tin oxide coated perlite flakes to obtain the coated perlite flakes. The present disclosure also relates to coated perlite flakes comprising: perlite flakes with layer of tin oxide, then a layer of titanium dioxide, and then a layer of iron oxide.

Abstract: Use of organomodified polysiloxanes which have at least three different polyether radicals, at least two of these polyether radicals differing by at least 9% by mass in the proportion of ethylene oxide units therein in the total weight of the polyether radical, as a release agent or release agent constituent in melt granulation.

Abstract: A method for treating calcium carbonate includes combining calcium carbonate with an amount of stearic acid and an amount of water to form a mixture, the amount of water being at least about 0.1% by weight relative to the total weight. The method further includes blending the mixture to form a stearic acid-treated calcium carbonate composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of growing plants in a mineral wool growth substrate, the method comprising: providing at least one mineral wool growth substrate comprising man-made vitreous fibres bonded with a cured binder composition, and positioning one or more seeds or plants for growth in the growth substrate, and allowing growth of the one or more plants, wherein the binder composition prior to curing comprises: a) a sugar component, and b) a reaction product of a polycarboxylic acid component and an alkanolamine component, wherein the binder composition prior to curing contains at least 42% by weight of the sugar component based on the total weight (dry matter) of the binder components.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vapor phase process for producing a substantially anatase-free titanium dioxide pigment comprising: reacting a vaporous titanium dioxide precursor and an oxygen containing gas in a reactor; and introducing a mixture of liquid titanium dioxide precursor and a liquid or finely divided solid compound comprising a element selected from the group consisting of Li, Be, B, Na, Mg, Al, P, 5, K, Ca, Sc, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, Te, Cs, Ba, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Pt, Au, Hg, Tl, and Pb, into the reactor at a point downstream of the addition of the vaporous titanium dioxide precursor, and the oxygen containing gas, and at a process temperature of about 1200 ° C. to about 1600 CC to produce titanium dioxide particles that are coated by the oxide formed from the element.

Abstract: A method for brazing a component in a power generation system, the brazed power generation system component, and braze are provided to improve repairing power generation systems. The method includes providing the component having a feature in a surface of the component and coating a particulate material with a filler material to obtain a coated particulate material. The method includes preparing the feature to obtain a treatment area and filling the treatment area in the surface of the component with the coated particulate material. The method includes heating the treatment area and surrounding component to a brazing temperature and applying oxidation protection to the treatment area. After the brazing temperature is obtained, the method includes brazing the treatment area and the screen and cooling the component to obtain a brazed joint.

Abstract: A tungsten powder having tungsten silicide such as W5Si3 on the surface of the particles and having a silicon content of 0.05 to 7 mass %; an anode body for capacitors; an electrolytic capacitor; a method for producing the tungsten powder; and a method for producing the anode body for capacitors. The tungsten powder has an average primary particle diameter of 0.1 to 1 ?m, wherein tungsten silicide is localized within 50 nm from the particle surface. Further, the tungsten powder contains at least one member selected from tungsten nitride, tungsten carbide and tungsten boride on a part of the particle surface.

Abstract: A composite, soft-magnetic powder comprising soft-magnetic, iron-based core particles having an average particle size of 2-100 ?m, and boron nitride-based coating layers each covering at least part of each soft-magnetic, iron-based core particle, said coating layers being polycrystalline layers comprising fine boron nitride crystal grains having different crystal orientations and an average crystal grain size of 3-15 nm, the average thickness of said polycrystalline layers being 6.6% or less of the average particle size of said soft-magnetic, iron-based core particles, is produced by (1) mixing iron nitride powder having an average particle size of 2-100 ?m with boron powder having an average particle size of 0.1-10 ?m, (2) heat-treating the resultant mixed powder at a temperature of 600-850° C. in a nitrogen atmosphere, and (3) removing non-magnetic components.

Abstract: A method for preparing semiconductor nanocrystals is disclosed. The method comprises adding a precursor mixture comprising one or more cation precursors, one or more anion precursors, and one or more amines to a ligand mixture including one or more acids, one or more phenol compounds, and a solvent to form a reaction mixture, wherein the molar ratio of (the one or more phenol compounds plus the one or more acids plus the one or more amine compounds) to the one or more cations initially included in the reaction mixture is greater than or equal to about 6, and heating the reaction mixture at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to produce semiconductor nanocrystals having a predetermined composition. Methods for forming a buffer layer and/or an overcoating layer thereover are also disclosed. Semiconductor nanocrystals and compositions including semiconductor nanocrystals of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a soft magnetic material has a step of preparing a metal magnetic particle containing iron as the main component, and a step of forming an insulating film surrounding the surface of the metal magnetic particle. The step of forming the insulating film includes a step of mixing and stirring the metal magnetic particle, aluminum alkoxide, silicon alkoxide, and phosphoric acid.

Abstract: Provided are magnetic core-ceramic shell (e.g., magnetite (Fe3O4) core-calcium phosphate (Ca3(PO4)2) shell) nanocrystals with high crystallization degree, uniform size, and high chemical stability and a method for synthesizing the same. A core-shell structure is synthesized in a process of forming magnetite seeds corresponding to cores by the reduction of magnetite precursors and then, sequentially, coating the magnetite with Ca3(PO4)2 by the reduction of Ca3(PO4)2 precursors.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a method for obtaining particulate calcium carbonate and activated carbon particles and methods for using same, and more particularly, to a method for obtaining activated carbon particles having an average particle size less than about 12 microns from a pulp mill.

Abstract: The mesoporous silica particles each comprise a core particle comprising first mesopores, wherein a periphery of the core particle is covered with silica. Preferably, second mesopores, smaller than the first mesopores, are provided in the silica-covered part formed by the silica covering. The mesoporous silica particles are produced by: a surfactant complex silica particle preparation step of mixing a surfactant, water, an alkali, a hydrophobic part-containing additive and a silica source to thereby prepare surfactant complex silica particles, said hydrophobic part-containing additive including a hydrophobic part for increasing a volume of micelles to be formed by the surfactant; and a silica covering step of adding the silica source to the surfactant complex silica particles to thereby cover a periphery of each core particle with silica.

Abstract: Disclosed is an alumina-coated spinel-silicon carbide refractory composition with good resistance to coal slag penetration and a method for manufacturing the same. The refractory composition refractory composition comprising 3 to 10 parts by weight of fine alpha alumina powder with respect to the weight of the refractory mixture, wherein the mixture is prepared by mixing alumina-coated spinel aggregates and silicon carbide in a ratio of 10:90 to 40:60 wt %, a dispersant, and an alumina sol as a binder.

Abstract: Provided is a composite for anode material, a method of manufacturing the composite for anode material, and a cathode and a lithium battery that includes the composite for anode material, and more particularly, to a composite for anode material that has a large charge and discharge capacity and a high capacity retention, a method of manufacturing the composite for anode material, and a cathode and a lithium battery that includes the composite for anode material. Also, the composite for anode material in which Si or Si and carbon are distributed in silicon oxide particles is provided.

Abstract: Methods of forming a roughened metal surface on a substrate for nucleating carbon nanotube growth, and subsequently growing carbon nanotubes are provided. In preferred embodiments roughened surfaces are formed by selectively depositing metal or metal oxide on a substrate surface to form discrete, three-dimensional islands. Selective deposition may be obtained, for example, by modifying process conditions to cause metal agglomeration or by treating the substrate surface to provide a limited number of discontinuous reactive sites. The roughened metal surface may then be used as nucleation points for initiating carbon nanotube growth. The carbon nanotubes are grown in the same process chamber (in-situ) as the formation of the three dimensional metal islands without exposing the substrate to air.

Abstract: Refractory metal and refractory metal carbide nanoparticle mixtures and methods for making the same are provided. The nanoparticle mixtures can be painted onto a surface to be coated and heated at low temperatures to form a gas-tight coating. The low temperature formation of refractory metal and refractory metal carbide coatings allows these coatings to be provided on surfaces that would otherwise be uncoatable or very difficult to coat, whether because they are carbon-based materials (e.g., graphite, carbon/carbon composites) or temperature sensitive materials (e.g., materials that would melt, oxidize, or otherwise not withstand temperatures above 800° C.), or because the high aspect ratio of the surface would prevent other coating methods from being effective (e.g., the inner surfaces of tubes and nozzles). The nanoparticle mixtures can also be disposed in a mold and sintered to form fully dense components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating subterranean formations, and more specifically, to improved methods and compositions for degrading filter cake deposited on a subterranean formation. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of creating particulates coated with acid-releasing degradable material on-the-fly comprising the step of: combining an acid-releasing degradable material with a solvent or a plasticizer to create a coating solution; and, coating the coating solution onto a particulate on-the-fly to create coated particulates. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a gravel pack comprising gravel particles coated on-the-fly with an acid-releasing degradable material.

Abstract: An application of carbon nanotubes on agglomerates of ore fines to increase the mechanical strength is provided. A process for the preparation of ore agglomerates having enhanced mechanical strength by the application of the carbon nanotubes is also provided.

Abstract: A process for forming thermoelectric nanoparticles includes the steps of providing a core material and a bismuth containing compound in a reverse micelle; providing a tellurium containing compound either in or not in a reverse micelle; reacting the bismuth containing compound with the tellurium containing compound in the presence of a base, forming a composite thermoelectric nanoparticle having a core and shell structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to surface-modified particles, more particularly inorganic-based particles having reactive surfaces, more particularly surfaces containing silane-reactive and/or siloxane-reactive groups, preferably hydroxyl-containing surfaces and/or particles comprising or consisting of metal and/or semi-metal oxides and/or hydroxides, preferably nanoparticles, which on their surface have a polysiloxane-based modifier having more particularly been reacted on their surface with a polysiloxane-based modifier, preferably with the formation of chemical bonds, more particularly covalent bonds, and also to a method of producing these surface-modified particles.

Abstract: A method of producing nanoparticles comprises effecting conversion of a nanoparticle precursor composition to the material of the nanoparticles. The precursor composition comprises a first precursor species containing a first ion to be incorporated into the growing nanoparticles and a separate second precursor species containing a second ion to be incorporated into the growing nanoparticles. The conversion is effected in the presence of a molecular cluster compound under conditions permitting seeding and growth of the nanoparticles.

Abstract: A process for preparing compacted pigment granules, a process for preparing encapsulated pigment granules, and a process for dyeing landscaping and/or construction materials using the same.

Abstract: A detecting device for assembly position of vehicle body side walls includes a first detecting device for location surface of front position and/or a second detecting device for location surface of reverse position. The first detecting device includes two first rules (22) and a front detecting sample (21), of which the top surface (27) is flat, and the lower surface (26) is a measuring surface. The two first rules (22) are arranged at the both ends of sides of the front detecting sample (21). The first rules (22) are perpendicular to the top surface (27) of the front detecting sample (21). The second detecting device includes two second rulers (32) and a reverse detecting sample (31), of which the top surface (37) is flat, and the lower (36) surface is a measuring surface. The two second rules (32) are arranged at the both ends of sides of the reverse detecting sample (31).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a phase-separated layer useful as a flux pinning substrate for a superconducting film, wherein the method includes subjecting at least a first and a second target material to a sputtering deposition technique in order that a phase-separated layer is deposited epitaxially on a primary substrate containing an ordered surface layer. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a superconducting tape containing pinning defects therein by depositing a superconducting film on a phase-separated layer produced by the method described above.

Abstract: Fumed silicon dioxide powder in the form of aggregated primary particles having a BET surface area of 175±15 m2/g and a thickening effect, based on the BET surface area, of greater than 18 mPas g/m2 is hydrophobicized with polydimethylsiloxane. This hydrophobic fumed silica has a BET surface area of 110±25 m2/g. It can be used in epoxy resins. These epoxy resins in turn can be used as adhesives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a coated basic material for a hydraulic composition (11) comprising a basic material (14, 16) and water (15). According to the invention, the basic material can consist of several sub-groups (14, 16) and at least one hydraulic binding agent (14) and to produce the hydraulic composition the basic material (14, 16) and the water (15) are mixed in a mixer (8). Prior to the mixing of the hydraulic composition, the basic material (14, 16) is at least partially coated with an additive (13). The invention also relates to a coated basic material to be used in concrete production, to an additive for concrete production and to a method for producing a hydraulic composition.

Abstract: A conductive paste composition is provided. The conductive paste composition includes 20 to 70 weight % of silver nanoparticles having an average particle size of 1 nm to 250 nm based on a total weight of the conductive paste composition, and 0.01 to 2 weight % of silver-decorated carbon nanotubes based on the total weight of the conductive paste composition.

Abstract: A semiconductor nanocrystal associated with a polydentate ligand. The polydentate ligand stabilizes the nanocrystal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and method for functionalizing nanoparticles that enables them to undergo reversible aggregation/deaggregation. The aggregation properties of this new system are reversible and readily monitored by optical absorbance measurements with the possibility of electrical and/or magnetic monitoring as well. The outer portion of the coating material is functionalized with polyethylene glycol (PEG) entities that facilitate biocompatibility and stability both in solution and in the solid state. Also provided are nanoparticles functionalized with rationally designed free radical initiators to effect tailored polymer growth from the surface. These systems may be used for a broad variety of applications, including biosensing with real-time feedback.

Abstract: The invention relates to granular pumice, wherein the surface is covered with a hydrophobic coating.

Abstract: A method for preparing a cathode material is provided, which includes: providing particles of a cathode material; coating a carbon layer onto the particles of the cathode material, in which the carbon layer is formed of a carbon-containing compound; and mixing the carbon-containing compound with the particles at a temperature equal to or lower than 0° C. According to the method, the lithium ferrous phosphate powder does not agglomerate in the carbon coating process, and the carbon-coated particles have slightly increased volumes so that the nano-lithium ferrous phosphate material maintains its nano size after being coated with carbon.

Abstract: A hybrid carbon nanotube and clay nanofiller is produced by a freeze-drying process performed on clay platelets, and carbon nanotubes grown on the clay platelets using a chemical vapor deposition process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a antisolvent solidification process wherein a liquid medium comprising at least one organic or inorganic compound which is to be solidified is forced through a membrane into one or more antisolvents, or wherein one or more antisolvents are forced through a membrane into a liquid medium comprising at least one organic or inorganic compound which is to be solidified, yielding a composition comprising solid particles comprising said organic and/or inorganic compound(s).

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for making a metal oxide composition. The present invention also relates to a process for making a coated metal oxide substrate.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for making a metal oxide composition. The present invention also relates to a process for making a coated metal oxide substrate.

Abstract: A single step milling and surface coating process allows for production of a stable dispersion of surface coated nanoparticles in an efficient manner. The process comprises providing feed particles, providing a coating agent, and generating the stable dispersion of surface coated nanoparticles by milling the feed particles in an aqueous medium containing the coating agent such that the coating agent bonds to surfaces of the feed particles as the feed particles are milled to an average particle size of less than about 100 nm.

Abstract: A method for improving the distribution of agriculturally active ingredients on the surface of granules includes preparing a sprayable liquid solution of at least one agriculturally active ingredient, and applying the sprayable liquid solution on the granules by spraying the liquid solution in atomized form onto the surface of the granules to provide a coating on the surface of the granules which enables substantially all of the agriculturally active ingredient on the granule to be solubilized by the naturally occurring moisture present on the foliage of a treated weed for absorption into the cells of the treated weed when the granules are applied thereto.

Abstract: A method for preparing ceramic powders in the presence of a carbon powder comprising a step of homogenizing a mixture of particles capable of resulting in a ceramic by heat treatment. Said method can be carried out in the presence of an accelerated solvent and provides, at reduced energy consumption, carbon-coated ceramic powders and then ceramics.

Abstract: Matrixes doped with semiconductor nanocrystals are provided. In certain embodiments, the semiconductor nanocrystals have a size and composition such that they absorb or emit light at particular wavelengths. The nanocrystals can comprise ligands that allow for mixing with various matrix materials, including polymers, such that a minimal portion of light is scattered by the matrixes. The matrixes of the present invention can also be utilized in refractive index matching applications. In other embodiments, semiconductor nanocrystals are embedded within matrixes to form a nanocrystal density gradient, thereby creating an effective refractive index gradient. The matrixes of the present invention can also be used as filters and antireflective coatings on optical devices and as down-converting layers. Processes for producing matrixes comprising semiconductor nanocrystals are also provided.

Abstract: A method for producing silicone fine particles is provided. The particle comprises a spherical fine silicone elastomer particle and polyorganosilsesquioxane particles attached to the surface of the spherical fine silicone elastomer particle. The polyorganosilsesquioxane particle has a particle size of 200 to 2,000 nm which is smaller than the spherical fine silicone elastomer particle. The method comprises the steps of adding an organotrialkoxysilane to water for hydrolysis, and adding spherical fine silicone elastomer particles having a volume average particle size of 0.5 to 100 ?m, an anionic surfactant, and an alkaline substance to the organotrialkoxysilane hydrolysate and allowing the mixture to stand to thereby promote condensation of the organotrialkoxysilane hydrolysate so that the polyorganosilsesquioxane is deposited on the surface of the spherical fine silicone elastomer particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a golf ball having a solid core formed of a rubber composition and a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, which method includes the steps of treating a surface of the core with a solution containing a halogenated isocyanuric acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and covering the treated core with a cover material. The invention also provides a golf ball obtained by such a method. Golf balls obtained by this method have a good feel and a good scuff resistance, and also have a high durability to impact.

Abstract: A thermally and electrically conductive structure comprises a carbon nanotube (110) having an outer surface (111) and a carbon coating (120) covering at least a portion of the outer surface of the carbon nanotube. The carbon coating may be applied to the carbon nanotube by providing a nitrile-containing polymer, coating the carbon nanotube with the nitrile-containing polymer, and pyrolyzing the nitrile-containing polymer in order to form the carbon coating on the carbon nanotube. The carbon nanotube may further be coated with a low contact resistance layer (130) exterior to the carbon coating and a metal layer (140) exterior to the low contact resistance layer.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided an active material. The active material includes a titanate oxide compound. The active material has a peak appearing in a range of 1580 cm?1 to 1610 cm?1 in the infrared diffusion reflective spectrum when pyridine is absorbed onto the active material and released from it, after that, the active material is subjected to measurement of the infrared diffusion reflective spectrum. Further, a relationship represented by the following formula (I) is satisfied: S1/S2?2.4 (I). Wherein S1 indicates an area of a peak appearing in a range of 1430 cm?1 to 1460 cm?1 in the spectrum, and S2 indicates an area of a peak appearing in a range of 1520 cm?1 to 1560 cm?1 in the spectrum.

Abstract: The method of forming carbon nanotubes from carbon-rich fly ash is a chemical vapor deposition-based method for forming carbon nanotubes from recycled carbon-rich fly ash. The method includes first ultrasonically treating the carbon-rich fly ash to produce an ultrafine powdered ash, and then reacting the ultrafine powdered ash in a low pressure chemical vapor deposition reactor to form the carbon nanotubes. The ultrasonic treatment of the carbon-rich fly ash includes the steps of dissolving the carbon-rich fly ash in water to form a solution, then sonicating the solution, separating the ultrafine powdered ash from the solution, and finally drying the ultrafine powdered ash. The method provides for total conversion of the carbon-rich fly ash to carbon nanotubes having a variety of differing diameters and lengths, including multi-walled carbon nanotubes with a high degree of wall graphitization and C?C double bonds stretching at 1635 cm?1.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward core-shell nanoparticles, each comprising a ligand-capped metal shell surrounding a plurality of discrete, nonconcentric, metal-containing cores. Methods of making and using these nanoparticles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Roofing granules include a core having an average ultraviolet transmission of greater than sixty percent and an average near infrared reflectance of greater than sixty percent and a UV coating layer on the exterior surface. The coating provides UV opacity, while the core provides near infrared reflectance.

Abstract: Processes produce a lithium vanadium fluorophosphate or a carbon-containing lithium vanadium fluorophosphate. Such processes include forming a solution-suspension of precursors having V5+ that is to be reduced to V3+. The solution-suspension is heated in an inert environment to drive synthesis of LiVPO4F such that carbon-residue-forming material is also oxidized to precipitate in and on the LiVPO4F forming carbon-containing LiVPO4F or CLVPF. Liquids are separated from solids and a resulting dry powder is heated to a second higher temperature to drive crystallization of a product. The product includes carbon for conductivity, is created with low cost precursors, and retains a small particle size without need for milling or other processing to reduce the product to a particle size suitable for use in batteries. Furthermore, the process does not rely on addition of carbon black, graphite or other form of carbon to provide the conductivity required for use in batteries.

Abstract: Fine particles of a highly porous, low density material in which the pore chambers have been at least partially evacuated and refilled with a gas having a low thermal conductivity, and the obtained particles are encapsulated with a protective, durable coating. The particles are particularly useful as durable thermal insulating material.