Abstract: A resin particle includes a fluorescent colorant and a binder resin. The fluorescent colorant is bound to the binder resin by a chemical bond.

Abstract: A desalination battery includes a working intercalation electrode in a first compartment, a counter intercalation electrode in a second compartment, both compartments including saline water solution with an elevated concentration of dissolved salts, an ion exchange membrane arranged between the compartments, a voltage source arranged to supply voltage to the electrodes, and a sacrificial compound configured to neutralize charge within the first compartment at a predetermined voltage while being consumed by oxidation or reduction reactions upon an activation of the working electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-enhanced Raman scattering patch and an attachable sensor using same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a surface-enhanced Raman scattering patch which allows continuous monitoring of drug administration and harmful substance detection to be accurately and easily performed, an attachable sensor using same, and a method for manufacturing same.

Abstract: A hard coating film comprising a base layer including: a polymer binder resin; first inorganic particles dispersed in the polymer binder resin and having an average particle size of 5 nm or more and less than 70 nm; and second inorganic particles which are dispersed in the polymer binder resin and have an average particle size of 70 nm to 150 nm is provided.

Abstract: Biodegradable resin particles including a polyhydroxy alkanoate. In the biodegradable resin particles, an amount of a Ca component present in the particles is 10 to 10,000 ppm, the biodegradable resin particles have a volume average particle diameter of 2 to 50 ?m, the biodegradable resin particles have a BET specific surface area of 0.8 to 10 m2/g, and the biodegradable resin particles have a linseed oil absorption of 50 to 300 ml/100 g. The resin particles of the present invention can be suitably used by being included in an external preparation, such as a cosmetic or a quasi-drug.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for treating a neoplasm, such as colorectal cancer, using hollow silica spheres (“HSS”). It also is directed to a method for making uncalcined HSS, calcined HSS from which phenyl groups have been removed, and HSS incorporating particles of Fe3O4, as well as compositions containing HSS.

Abstract: A laminate production method is provided which can sufficiently prevent the occurrence of blocking without causing deterioration in the outstanding characteristics of acrylic block copolymers such as adhesive performance, and can also ensure excellent processability during extrusion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical domain of additives for aqueous high solids suspensions of mineral materials. The inventive additive comprises specific primary amines and is used for increasing the pH-value of the suspension and/or for increasing the wettability of the mineral materials.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to multiaxially straining defect doped materials as well as their use in electrical circuits are generally described.

Abstract: A method for producing a powder magnetic core includes applying energy to a surface of a soft magnetic powder coated with an insulator, exposing the soft magnetic powder to an atmosphere having an atmospheric pressure dew point of ?30° C. or higher and 15° C. or lower, and forming a molded body by pressing the soft magnetic powder at 20 MPa or more and 400 MPa or less.

Abstract: A method for producing a carbodiimide compound, comprising a carbodiimide production step of reacting an aliphatic tertiary isocyanate compound (A) in the presence of an inorganic alkali metal compound (B) and at least one of a phase transfer catalyst (C), a compound (D-1) represented by general formula (2-1), and a compound (D-2) represented by general formula (2-2).

Abstract: In one example, an unsaturated cyclic dione is coupled to the substrate, and is reacted with an indole or indazole including a first functional group to form a first adduct coupling the first functional group to the substrate. In another example, an unsaturated cyclic dione is coupled to a substrate and reacted with a diene including a functional group to form an adduct coupling the functional group to the substrate. In another example, an indole or indazole is coupled to a substrate, and is reacted with an unsaturated cyclic dione including an oligonucleotide to form an adduct coupling the oligonucleotide to the substrate. In another example, a diene is coupled to a substrate, and is reacted with an unsaturated cyclic dione including an oligonucleotide to form an adduct coupling the oligonucleotide to the substrate.

Abstract: Provided is a novel spherical polymethylsilsesquioxane particle having an unprecedentedly large specific surface area ratio. The spherical polymethylsilsesquioxane particle includes a particle main body containing at least: a network structure formed by silicon atoms (n) and oxygen atoms (n) bonded to the silicon atoms (n); a methyl group bonded to at least one of the silicon atoms (n); and an alkoxyl group bonded to at least one of the silicon atoms (n), wherein the spherical polymethylsilsesquioxane particle satisfies the following expression (1): Expression (1) S1/S2?8.0, in the expression (1), S1 represents a specific surface area (m2/g) measured by a nitrogen adsorption BET one-point method, S2 represents 6/(?×D50) and a unit thereof is (m2/g), ? represents a particle density (g/m3), and D50 represents a volume-based 50% cumulative diameter (m) measured by a laser diffraction/scattering method.

Abstract: Proppant particulates like sand are commonly used in hydraulic fracturing operations to maintain one or more fractures in an opened state following the release of hydraulic pressure. Fracturing fluids and methods of hydraulic fracturing may also use proppant particulates composed of high-flow polyolefin coated mineral particles (referred to as high-flow polyolefin coated mineral proppant particulates). In some instances, the high-flow polyolefin-coated mineral proppant particulates have a particle density of equal to or less than about 1.35 grams per cubic centimeter, and further may be prepared using a one-pot hot melt process.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composition with improved quantum yield, containing at least these steps: a/ manufacturing a mixture by at least these steps: 1/ providing a semiconducting light emitting nanoparticle, 2/ adding a macromolecular compound comprising at least an anchoring group; 3/ adding an organic additive, and b/ subjecting the mixture from step a/ to irradiation with light of a wavelength in the range of 300 to 600 nm having an intensity in the range of 0.025 to 1 W/cm2 to obtain the composition; wherein the organic additive is defined by formula (Ia): M-(X—Y)2, wherein M is a divalent metal ion, X is a hydrocarbon chain, and Y is a functional group.

Abstract: A process for producing binderless formaldehyde-free fiberboard and coproducing fulvic acid from straw. All-element purification, activation, saccharification and separation are carried out on the non-wood fiber raw material through boiling and defibering to obtain primarily activated lignin, purified and activated fibers, monosaccharides of hemicellulose and non-wood fibers, and fulvic acid. Deep activation is carried out on activated lignin. The binderless formaldehyde-free fiberboard is produced by using sufficiently activated lignin and low-molecular-weight monosaccharides as a hardener and binder. By sufficiently activating the lignin, comprehensive utilization of straw fiber as resources is realized, and the special requirements of binderless formaldehyde-free fiberboard for high-quality fibrous raw material and high-activity lignin are met.

Abstract: A coil component includes a resin; and a magnetic particle dispersed in the resin and comprising magnetic powder particle, an insulating layer disposed on a surface of the magnetic powder particle, and a surface-treatment layer disposed on a surface of the insulating layer.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns filled a polymer composite comprising a piezoelectric filler and a polymer resin. The composite may exhibit a piezoelectric coefficient d33 of greater than 30 pC/N when measured according to the Berlincourt Method using a d33 piezometer and a density of less than 5 g/cc according to the Archimedes method.

Abstract: A light generator comprises a light conversion device and a light source arranged to apply a light beam to the light conversion element. The light conversion device includes an optoceramic or other solid phosphor element comprising one or more phosphors embedded in a ceramic, glass, or other host, a metal heat sink, and a solder bond attaching the optoceramic phosphor element to the metal heat sink. The optoceramic phosphor element does not undergo cracking in response to the light source applying a light beam of beam energy effective to heat the optoceramic phosphor element to the phosphor quenching point.

Abstract: A droplet generating system includes a reservoir configured to receive an organic fluid and an aqueous fluid, a barrier separating the reservoir into a first reservoir portion and a second reservoir portion, a tube, and an indexer. The barrier is capable of preventing the aqueous fluid from entering the second reservoir portion from the first reservoir portion. The tube is disposed near the barrier, and the tube has a microfluidic channel. The indexer guides the aqueous fluid and the organic fluid into the microfluidic channel so as to form droplets of the aqueous fluid.

Abstract: A method of producing a SmFeN-based rare earth magnet, the method including: dispersing a SmFeN-based anisotropic magnetic powder comprising Sm, Fe, and N using a resin-coated metal media or a resin-coated ceramic media to obtain a dispersed SmFeN-based anisotropic magnetic powder; mixing the dispersed SmFeN-based anisotropic magnetic powder with a modifier powder to obtain a powder mixture; compacting the powder mixture in a magnetic field to obtain a magnetic field compact; pressure-sintering the magnetic field compact to obtain a sintered compact; and heat treating the sintered compact.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising a blend of a PVA based latex and an EA/MMA based polyacrylic latex. The composition of the present invention is useful in a paint formulation for providing a coating with superior scrub resistance over a formulation comprising a blend of a PVA based latex and a BA/MMA based polyacrylic latex.

Abstract: A method of producing a SmFeN-based rare earth magnet, the method including: dispersing a SmFeN-based anisotropic magnetic powder including Sm, Fe, La, W, R, and N, wherein R is at least one selected from the group consisting of Ti, Ba, and Sr, using a resin-coated metal media or a resin-coated ceramic media to obtain a dispersed SmFeN-based anisotropic magnetic powder; mixing the dispersed SmFeN-based anisotropic magnetic powder with a modifier powder to obtain a powder mixture; compacting the powder mixture in a magnetic field to obtain a magnetic field compact; pressure-sintering the magnetic field compact to obtain a sintered compact; and heat-treating the sintered compact.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved adhesive compositions for bonding textiles and methods of producing the same.

Abstract: A coil electronic component includes a body including an insulator; a coil portion embedded in the body; aggregates dispersed in the insulator, where the aggregates each comprise a plurality of magnetic particles, coating layers formed on surfaces of the aggregates using an insulating material, and external electrodes connected to the coil portion.

Abstract: An insulation panel has an insulation core layer disposed that includes at least a first particulate and a second particulate of a plurality of discrete puffed polysaccharide particulates that defines a plurality of voids within the core layer. The first particulate is at least partially adhered to at least the second particulate at one or more bonded areas without the use of external non-water-soluble adhesives.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to straining defect doped materials as well as their methods of use in electrical circuits are generally described.

Abstract: Provided is a polymeric composition comprising a continuous phase that comprises a matrix polymer and a dispersed phase comprising polymer particles, wherein the polymer particles comprise: (a) 30% to 85% by weight, based on the dry weight of the polymer particles, a core polymer having Tg of ?35° C. or lower; (b) 15% to 50% by weight, based on the dry weight of the polymer particles, an intermediate polymer having Tg that is 20° C. or lower and that is higher than the Tg of the core polymer by 10° C. or more; and (c) 5% to 30% by weight, based on the dry weight of the polymer particles, a shell polymer having Tg of 50° C. or higher; wherein the shell polymer comprises polymerized units of all vinyl aromatic monomers in an amount of 1% or less, by weight based on the weight of the shell polymer. Also provided is a method of making the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are particles for delivering cytokinese, such as IL-12, for the treatment of cancer. The particles comprise cytokines non-covalently bound to liposomes, where the liposomes are coated with polyelectrolytes.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a light-activated powder are provided which provide solid-state generation and release of chlorine dioxide without detectable amounts of any toxic by-products such as chlorine gas, chlorites, or chlorates. The powder need not be exposed to moisture, relative humidity, or an acid before or during exposure of the powder to visible light to generate the gas. The powder can also be prepared under conditions that minimize or prevent decomposition or oxidation of sodium chlorite or premature light activation of the powder during the manufacturing process to maximize its activity.

Abstract: A process for forming particles. The process includes a step of entraining gas into a precursor material, wherein the gas includes from about 50 vol % to about 75 vol % carbon dioxide and from about 25 vol % to about 50 vol % other constituents. The precursor material is deposited onto a moving conveyor. The precursor material is cooled to form a plurality of particles.

Abstract: A sintered body containing: a plurality of coated grains each having a metal magnetic body grain coated with a resin layer; a plurality of ferrite grains; and an amorphous phase between the plurality of coated grains and the plurality of ferrite grains. The amorphous phase may contain a metal element that is the same as a metal element contained in the ferrite grains.

Abstract: A treatment fluid composition includes a carrier fluid and a curable hybrid resin. The curable hybrid resin includes a first curable resin (A) including a reactive silyl group that reacts with water downhole, a second curable resin (B), and a curing agent for the second curable resin (B). A method of treating a subterranean formation includes injecting a treatment fluid including a curable hybrid resin into a target zone of the subterranean formation. The target zone may have unconsolidated or weakly consolidated sand. The method then includes maintaining the treatment fluid in the target zone for a period of time such that the curable hybrid resin cures and forming a consolidated formation in the target zone.

Abstract: The present invention provides resin beads that can provide various types of products, such as a cosmetic having excellent tactile impression, spreadability on the skin, and transparency, that can be substituted for resin particles composed of a synthetic material derived from petroleum, and that have favorable biodegradability, and the present invention also provides various types of products, such as a cosmetic using the resin beads. The resin beads are formed with a resin containing cellulose as a main component. The resin beads have a cumulative 50% particle size on a volume basis of 50 ?m or smaller, a degree of sphericity of 0.7 to 1.0, a degree of surface smoothness of 70 to 100%, a degree of solidity of 50 to 100%, and a biodegradation rate for 5 days, as measured in accordance with JIS K6950:2000 (ISO 14851:1999), of 20% or more, and the content of the cellulose in the resin is 90 to 100% by mass.

Abstract: There is provided a magnetic responsiveness composite material capable of increasing viscosity by applying a magnetic field when compounded together with a liquid in a composition. The magnetic responsive composite material comprises first particles as core particles composed of a nonmagnetic inorganic material and second particles composed of a magnetic material adhering to at least a part of surfaces of the first particles. A lipophilic treatment agent is applied to at least a part of surfaces of the second particles. The second particles satisfy a relationship of having a smaller average particle diameter than that of the first particles. A lipophilic treatment agent is preferably at least one kind selected from coupling agents and surfactants.

Abstract: An insulation panel has a top barrier, a bottom barrier, and an insulation core layer disposed between to the top and bottom barriers. The insulation core layer includes a plurality of discrete hydrated compressed puffed polysaccharide particulates that are mechanically and/or chemically adhered to one another and to the top and bottom barriers. The plurality of discrete particulates defines a plurality of voids within the core layer.

Abstract: A pigment, including a flake including a metal core having a first surface and a second surface, a first dielectric layer interfacing with a first surface of the metal core, and a second dielectric layer interfacing with a second surface of the metal core; a first inorganic layer encapsulating the flake; and an organic layer encapsulating the first organic layer is disclosed. A colorant composition including the pigment is also disclosed. A method of making the pigment, and a method of making a colorant composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for coating a valve assembly including: providing a valve assembly including a metal susceptible to corrosion; cleaning an outside surface of the valve assembly; preparing a zinc primer by adding an anti-microbial agent to provide an anti-microbial zinc primer; applying a first layer of the anti-microbial zinc primer to the outside surface of the valve assembly; and applying a second layer over the first layer, the second layer including a topcoat for a two-layer coat; and curing the two-layer coat by heating the valve assembly. A valve assembly with protection layers including anticorrosion and antimicrobial protection is also described.

Abstract: A sound attenuation material includes a plurality of particles, each having a core and an elastic or compliant coating around the core, and a matrix surrounding the plurality of particles, the matrix being less dense than the core. A method of manufacturing sound attenuating materials includes adding an elastic or compliant coating to core particles and drying and/or curing the coating, mixing the coated core particles into a matrix material, and pouring the mixture into a mold. The core particles are denser than the matrix material.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide multilayered multiple quantum dot-doped nanoparticles, each of the multiple quantum dot-doped nanoparticles has a structure consisting of an inorganic core particle, a quantum dot-embedded layer, and a silica/quantum dot composite shell. The multiple quantum dot-doped nanoparticles can be used to detect biomolecules with improved quantum yield (QY) and brightness while maintaining a large area covered by the quantum dots and stable bonds of the quantum dots. Therefore, the multiple quantum dot-doped nanoparticles are suitable for bioapplications, including bioplatforms and highly sensitive methods for detecting biomolecules.

Abstract: Structures of a particle containing a core and at least one shell, a metal oxide material of which is necessarily doped to ensure protection of a material of the core from photodegradation. The core can include any of a thermochromic material, a phase-change material, and a judiciously defined auxiliary material that in turn contains organic and/or polymeric material. Derivative products utilizing a plurality of such particles. Methodologies for producing such particles and derivative products.

Abstract: A sun exposure sensor for disposable or single use including a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface; a sun exposure sensing portion disposed on the upper surface of the substrate, the sun exposure sensing portion comprising a fluorescent toner image, wherein the fluorescent toner image increasingly fades upon exposure to sunlight; a sun exposure scale disposed on the upper surface of the substrate, the sun exposure scale comprising an evaluation image for evaluating an amount of fading of the fluorescent toner image; an optional coating layer disposed over all or a portion of the upper surface of the substrate; an optional backing layer disposed over all or a portion of the lower surface of the substrate. A process for preparing the sensor using xerographic toner printing.

Abstract: Novel, lubricious coatings for medical devices are disclosed. The coatings provide improved lubricity and durability, and are readily applied in coating processes. The present invention is also directed to a novel platinum catalyst for use in such coatings. The catalyst provides for rapid curing, while inhibiting cross-linking at ambient temperatures, thereby improving the production pot life of the coatings.

Abstract: A quantum dot including fluorescent crystalline nanoparticle, wherein surface of the quantum dot is modified with a ligand containing fluorine. The quantum dots include fluorescent crystalline nanoparticles which have high stability and are less likely to agglomerate when added to a fluororesin.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there are provided ferrite particles for bonded magnets and a resin composition for bonded magnets which are capable of producing a bonded magnet molded product having a good tensile elongation and exhibiting excellent magnetic properties, as well as a bonded magnet molded product such as a rotor which is obtained by using the resin composition. The present invention relates to ferrite particles for bonded magnets having a bulk density of not less than 0.5 g/cm3 and less than 0.6 g/cm3 and a degree of compaction of not less than 65%, a resin composition for bonded magnets using the ferrite particles, and a molded product obtained by using the ferrite particles and the resin composition.

Abstract: Methods are provided for using a combination of nanomaterials and oil-degrading bacteria to detoxify a multiphasic liquid (e.g., an oil-water mixture) and to ameliorate the toxicity of oil to local organisms, e.g., meiobenthos, in or near the area of the multiphasic liquid. The methods can be utilized for oil recovery and environmental clean-up and detoxification after spills and discharges. Through synergistic combination of the nanomaterials with oil degrading bacteria, methods can ameliorate environmental damage due to the presence of oil in an area through increased activation of the bacteria as well as through removal of the oil.

Abstract: Provided is a soft magnetic metal powder including a plurality of soft magnetic metal particles. Each of the soft magnetic metal particles includes a metal particle and an oxidized part covering the metal particle. The metal particle includes at least Fe. The oxidized part includes an oxide of at least one kind of element selected from the group consisting of Fe, Si, and B, and at least one kind of element of Ca and Mg. A concentration of Ca or Mg in the metal particle and the oxidized part is maximum in the oxidized part. An average value of a maximum value of the concentration of Ca or Mg in the oxidized part is 0.2 atom % or more.

Abstract: A magnetic powder includes a core portion containing a soft magnetic material, a foundation layer that is provided at a surface of the core portion, that contains an oxide of the soft magnetic material, and that has an average thickness of 0.1 nm or more and less than 10 nm, and an insulating layer that is provided at a surface of the foundation layer, and that contains an organosiloxane compound as a main material, wherein the organosiloxane compound has a C/Si atomic ratio of 0.01 or more and 2.00 or less.

Abstract: An infrared absorbing fine particle dispersed powder, dispersion liquid containing infrared absorbing fine particle dispersed powder, ink containing infrared absorbing fine particle dispersed powder, and anti-counterfeit ink and anti-counterfeit printed matter, which are transparent in a visible light region, have excellent infrared absorption properties, and are also excellent in chemical resistance, and an infrared absorbing fine particle dispersed powder containing particles made of solid media and having an average particle size of 1 ?m or more and having infrared absorbing fine particles dispersed inside.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides nucleic acid binding nanoprobes having one or more fluorochromes and a polymer, where each of the fluorochromes is connected to the polymer, and methods of using the same.