Abstract: To provide a water-absorbing resin composition having both a high centrifuge retention capacity (CRC) and a sufficient urine resistance and a method for producing such a water-absorbing resin composition, an aspect of the present invention is a water-absorbing resin composition having the following properties: (1) A centrifuge retention capacity (CRC) being not less than 35 g/g; (2) A post-degradation-test one-hour eluted soluble component being not more than 19% by mass; (3) An absorbency against pressure 0.7 psi (AAP0.7) being not less than 10 g/g; and (4) A content of a water-absorbing resin in dust being not more than 300 ppm with respect to a total mass of the water-absorbing resin composition.

Abstract: A multi-ply absorbent sheet includes a first absorbent ply of cellulosic sheet; a second absorbent ply of cellulosic sheet; and a ply bonding adhesive interposed between the first absorbent ply and the second absorbent ply, the ply-bonding adhesive thereby adhering said absorbent plies together. The ply-bonding adhesive comprises polyvinyl alcohol and nanofibrillated cellulose. In a particularly preferred embodiment the adhesive is applied as a dilute aqueous composition to tissue plies and the nanofibrillated cellulose has a Characteristic Breaking Length of 6.5 km or above.

Abstract: A method of forming a scaffold comprises the steps of: preparing a high internal phase emulsion (HIPE) comprising an aqueous solution of: proteins selected from the group consisting of collagen and mixtures of collagen and chitosan; and a cross-linking agent; by addition of an immiscible solvent to the solution to form the HIPE; reducing the temperature of the HIPE to solidify the HIPE; removing water and solvent by vaporisation at a temperature above the melting point of the solvent to form a porous structure; and before or after removal of solvent, causing cross-linking of the protein with the cross-linking agent to form a crosslinked scaffold structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a super absorbent polymer. More specifically, the present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a super absorbent polymer capable of reducing energy, reducing a process cost, and reducing a load on a device, at the time of drying due to reduction in an amount of water used during reassembly of fines, while manufacturing a super absorbent polymer exhibiting a reduced generation amount of re-fines and having excellent physical properties.

Abstract: Adsorbent polymeric structures are described. These adsorbent polymeric structures are capable of separating non-polar hydrocarbons, such as crude oil or diesel fuel, from polar liquids, such as water. The adsorbent polymeric structures may include acid grafted graphene and at least one styrene. A method of preparing an adsorbent polymeric structure may include mixing graphene and at least one acid catalyst in a polar liquid in the presence of at least one alcohol to form an acid grafted graphene via an esterification reaction; and the acid grafted graphene and at least one styrene monomer are introduced to water in the presence of an initiator to form the adsorbent polymeric structure according to any of the previously-described embodiments via an emulsion polymerization reaction. Moreover, the adsorbent polymeric structures may be incorporated into methods of fluidly separating at least one non-polar hydrocarbon from a polar liquid.

Abstract: An absorbent pad has: a first, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film; a second, outer layer comprising a permeable or non-permeable film, placed on a side of the pad opposite the first, outer layer; a third layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, and comprising a tissue laminate comprising at least a first ply and a second ply, with at least one chemical agent or system fixed in the third layer and being either activated by contact with or soluble in an aqueous liquid, the at least one chemical agent or system being in a predetermined amount distributed substantially uniformly per unit area of the surface area between the at least first ply and second ply: and a fourth layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer and comprising fluff, with or without a chemical agent or system, the third layer being joined to the fourth layer to serve as a substrate for the fourth layer.

Abstract: A composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water. The hydrophobic component is selected from the group consisting of fluorinated polymers, perfluorinated polymers, and mixtures thereof; and the cellulosic elements are micro- and nano-fibrillated cellulose. A disposable absorbent article includes a substrate having a surface, the surface including a composition including a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water, wherein the surface exhibits a contact angle greater than 150 degrees.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer and a production method thereof which enable production of a super absorbent polymer exhibiting a more improved absorption rate while maintaining excellent absorption characteristics.

Abstract: In accordance with the present subject matter there is provided a compound of Formula I wherein, R1 is substituted C1 to C10 alkyl; and R2 is substituted C1 to C10 alkyl, a process for preparing a compound of Formula I, and a gel comprising a compound of Formula I. There is also provided a process for separating a hydrophobic material from a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic material using a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: A polyelectrolyte coated fly ash is described with a method of making and a method of using for the adsorption of a contaminant from a solution. The polyelectrolyte coated fly ash may be made by treating the oil fly ash with acid, and then contacting the product with a positive polyelectrolyte to create a first polyelectrolyte layer, and then with a negative polyelectrolyte to create a negative polyelectrolyte layer. The resulting polyelectrolyte coated fly ash quickly adsorbs contaminants from solution, and may be cleaned and reused.

Abstract: An engineered collection medium for use in mineral separation is described. The engineered collection medium has a solid phase body configured with a three-dimensional open-cell structure like foam or sponge to provide collection surfaces. The surfaces are functionalized with a hydrophobic chemical having molecules with a functional group for attaching mineral particles to the collection surfaces. The engineered collection medium can be a foam block, a filter or conveyor belt to be placed in a slurry to collect mineral particles in the slurry. The engineered collection medium carrying the mineral particles is provided to a release apparatus where the mineral particles can be released by using mechanical agitation, sonic agitation and so forth.

Abstract: A superabsorbent polymer composition includes superabsorbent polymer particles, having a crosslinked polymer of water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomers including acid groups, of which at least a part are neutralized; and a particulate antimicrobial agent having a quaternary ammonium salt of a silane-based compound. The superabsorbent polymer composition exhibits improved antimicrobial and deodorizing properties without deterioration of the superabsorbent polymer properties such as centrifugal retention capacity.

Abstract: A method of water treatment includes flowing water that includes nitrogen and phosphorus compounds through a sorption media composition within at least one chamber of a water treatment system. The composition comprises iron filings comprising at most 5 volume (vol) % of the composition, sand particles comprising at least 80 vol % of the composition, and clay particles comprising at most 5 vol % of the composition. The iron filings, sand particles, and clay particles are mixed together. During the flowing, the clay particles attract the nitrogen and phosphorus compounds, which become absorbed onto a surface of the iron filings and the clay, resulting in a removal of the nitrogen and phosphorus compounds and the generation of reaction products. Nitrogen and phosphorus are then recovered from the reaction products.

Abstract: Amine functional solid sorbents for carbon dioxide capture and sequestration may be prepared from metal oxide foam solid sorbent supports by treating an appropriate metal oxide foam solid sorbent support with an amine material. Desirable are metal oxide foam solid sorbent supports with a foam structure and morphology at least substantially absent hollow sphere, layered sphere, wormlike and amorphous structure and morphology components. The amine materials may be sorbed into the metal oxide foam solid sorbent support, or alternatively chemically bonded, such as but not limited to covalently bonded, to the metal oxide foam solid sorbent support.

Abstract: The present invention provides a separating medium including porous resin particles which has a sufficient pore diameter suitable for liquid chromatography applications and which has high strength, is reduced in pressure loss during liquid passing, has the excellent property of separating a desired substance, and has low nonspecific adsorption properties. The separating medium of the invention is a separating medium obtained by treating porous epoxy resin particles and having an average pore diameter of 10 to 2,000 nm, or a separating medium obtained by treating porous epoxy resin particles and having a water content of 50% or higher.

Abstract: A method for producing a hydrocarbon absorber by extraction and processing of vegetable fibers from the Australian king palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana), discarded as waste by the agricultural industry and possessing a high hydrocarbon sorption and agglutination capacity in land environments.

Abstract: Apparatus or recovering a mineral particle of interest from a slurry in a mineral extraction process, featuring a core or substrate; and multiple layers arranged on the core or substrate, each layer of the multiple layers configured with a respective outer surface having a plurality of molecules attached thereto, the molecules comprising a functional group selected for attracting and attaching one or more mineral particles of interest to the molecules. Each layer is made from a polymer having a thickness of less than or equal to about 125 microns. The polymer is selected from a group consisting of polydimethylsiloxane or dimethyl siloxane.

Abstract: A flooring panel is provided with a quick-release adhesive sheet such that the flooring panel can be quickly attached to a support surface and removed therefrom. More particularly, the flooring panel includes a top floor layer attached or laminated to the adhesive sheet, which underlies the floor layer. The top flooring layer can be any type of flooring material, such as vinyl flooring, real or engineered wood flooring, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an attrition-resistant superabsorbent polymer comprising a superabsorbent polymer; water; and at least three selected from the group consisting of particles having i) a BET specific surface area of 300 to 1500 m2/g and ii) a porosity of 50% or more, a multivalent metal salt, an organic acid and a polyhydric alcohol, and a preparation method thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a water absorption treatment material and a method for manufacturing the same, according to which a clump can be formed after use without incurring a decrease in water absorptivity. A water absorption treatment material includes a granular core portion and an embedded portion. A recessed portion is formed on the surface of the granular core portion. The embedded portion is provided in the recessed portion of the granular core portion. The embedded portion contains an adhesive material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer and a method for preparing the same. According to the super absorbent polymer and the method for preparing a super absorbent polymer of the present invention, a laponite is contained in a colloidal solution state during polymerization of the monomer composition, and thus achieves an appropriate crosslinking density, thereby contributing to improvement of various physical properties such as a gel strength and a centrifuge retention capacity of the super absorbent polymer.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, and methods of using such systems, for producing superabsorbent polymers from ethylene oxide and carbon monoxide. The production systems have various unit operations, including, for example, a (?-propiolactone production system configured to produce (?-propiolactone from ethylene oxide and carbon monoxide and a superabsorbent polymer production system configured to produce superabsorbent polymers from (?-propio lactone and/or acrylic acid.

Abstract: Coatings and compositions for coating particulates are described that can be used as, for example, as proppants to, for example, extract oil and gas from subterranean formations. The coatings can be, for example, an inner coating adjacent to the particulate comprising a polyurethane and an outer coating comprising an polyurethane dispersion; a coating comprising a polyurethane admixed with a polyurethane dispersion; or a polyurethane dispersion layer and is free of an inner polyurethane layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel acrylic acid crosslinked polymer and the use thereof. The present invention provides the acrylic acid crosslinked polymer in which the content of soluble components is 40 wt. % or higher. The present invention also provides a method for adjusting the viscosity of a fracturing fluid in a hydraulic fracturing method, the viscosity adjustment method including: A) a step of measuring the types and quantities of metal cations which are in water and which are the object of viscosity adjustment; B) a step of selecting the type and quantity of an acrylic acid crosslinked polymer on the basis of the types and quantities of metal cations and the pH so as to achieve a viscosity that is required for fracturing in a hydraulic fracturing method; and C) a step of adjusting the viscosity of the fracturing fluid using the acrylic acid crosslinked polymer of the selected type and quantity.

Abstract: A process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles by suspension polymerization, wherein the polymerization is conducted in the presence of dissolved oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film deterioration preventing material for using together with a record storage film having a triacetyl cellulose film as the base film thereof, wherein the material includes an alkali metal carbonate or an alkali metal hydrogen carbonate as an acetic acid gas removing agent to remove the acetic acid gas in an atmosphere. The present invention also provides an acid gas removing agent to remove the acid gas in an atmosphere, wherein the acid gas in the atmosphere is removed by an alkali metal carbonate or an alkali metal hydrogen carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing superabsorbent polymer that has not only excellent permeability and absorption speed, but also minimized absorbency under pressure decrease rate, and superabsorbent polymer prepared thereby.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer composition. Since the superabsorbent polymer composition comprises aluminosilicate particles capable of effectively adsorbing and decreasing compounds inducing odor in sanitary products such as a diaper, etc. without deterioration of the properties of superabsorbent polymer such as centrifugal retention capacity, absorbency under load, and penetration, and does not induce caking, it can be usefully used in sanitary products, etc.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparation method of a porous super absorbent polymer including the steps of preparing a monomer neutralized solution by adding an internal cross-linking agent, an initiator, an inorganic filler, and a nonionic surfactant to a neutralized solution obtained by neutralizing at least 80 mol % of a water soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomer containing acidic groups; high-shear mixing the monomer neutralized solution; preparing a hydrogel polymer from the high-shear mixed monomer neutralized solution by thermal polymerization or photopolymerization; and preparing a base resin powder by drying, pulverizing, and classifying the hydrogel polymer.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a particulate water absorbing agent having both a high water absorption multiplying factor and a high water absorption rate and a method for manufacturing the same. The present invention is a particulate water absorbing agent for which CRC is 30 to 50 g/g, wherein the weight average particulate diameter (D50) is 200-600 ?m, and the DRC index given by the following formula is a specific value (for example, 43, 30, or 20) or less: DRC index=(49?DRC5min [g/g])/(D50 [?m]/1000).

Abstract: The invention provides an anticancer agent adsorbing sheet body that exhibits a sufficient effect of adsorbing and retaining highly toxic chemical agents such as anticancer agents, and that further improves safety for health care professionals in medical environments.

Abstract: Method of reducing the arsenic concentration in an aqueous solution comprising undesired arsenic, which method comprises contacting the aqueous solution with a complex of Formula (I), (Formula (I)) wherein M1 and M2 are the same or different and are independently selected from V, Mn, Ga, Cu, Ni, Co, Fe or Zn; wherein a is 0, or 1, and b is 0, or 1, provided that a+b together must be at least 1; Q is a negatively charged counter ion; n is from 1 to 5; X1 is OH, O, SH or S; L1 is a group selected from —La1-C(O)NR—, —La2-C(O)OR—, —La3-NRC(O)—, La4-OC(O)—, La5-O— or La6-NRO—, wherein La1, La2, La3, La4, La5 and La6 are each C1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted, R is H or C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted; Linker is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) chain with from 1 to 10 repeating units, a C1-16 polyamine chain or a C1-16 alkyl chain; Z is a solid support; L2 to L7 are independently C1-3 alkyl, optionally substituted; and Het1 to Het4 are independently 5 to 14 membered heteroaryl group having at least one N atom and opt

Abstract: An adsorbent is provided to adsorb ruthenium from aqueous solution for recovery and/or reuse or removal of said ruthenium, and a method for purifying, for example, sea water and/or water containing sodium ions, magnesium ions, calcium ions, chlorine ions or other ions, polluted with a radioactive element, using said adsorbent. The ruthenium adsorbent includes manganese in the form of oxides thereof. The adsorbent can further include at least one additional transition metal element other than manganese, such as copper. The adsorbent soaked in water removes radioactive ruthenium or the like through adsorption, and thereby can purify, for example, sea water and/or water containing sodium ions, magnesium ions, calcium ions, chlorine ions or other ions.

Abstract: A method of storing gas comprises providing a recipient for receiving the gas and providing a porous gas storage material. The gas storage material comprises a cross-linked polymeric framework and a plurality of pores for gas sorption. The cross-linked polymeric framework comprises aromatic ring-containing monomeric units comprising at least two aromatic rings. The aromatic ring-containing monomeric units are linked by covalent cross-linking between aromatic rings to form a stable, rigid nanoporous material for storing the gas at pressures significantly greater than the atmospheric pressure, for example in excess of 100 bar. A possible application is the storage and transportation of compressed natural gas.

Abstract: Bio-based glacial acrylic acid, produced from hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof and having impurities of hydroxypropionic acid, hydroxypropionic acid derivatives, or mixtures thereof, is polymerized to poly(acrylic acid) or superabsorbent polymer using the same processes as petroleum-derived glacial acrylic acid.

Abstract: A sol-gel sorbent or chromatography stationary phase is a particulate metal oxide gel containing polymeric segments uniformly distributed throughout the metal oxide gel. The metal oxide gel is an oxide from silicone or other metal oxide that can have one of the valence bonds attached to an organic group and the remainder occupied by oxygens that can be provided as an oxide or an alkoxide or aryl oxide of the polymeric segments. The particles are used for an SPE sorbent or as a packing for a reversed phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC), a normal phase high-performance liquid chromatography (NP-HPLC) column or a hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC) column.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cation-exchange chromatographic support, comprising a membrane matrix and a copolymer immobilized on the surface of the membrane matrix, wherein the copolymer comprises a (meth)acrylamide-based compound and/or a (meth)acrylate-based compound as monomer units, and the support has one or more species of cation-exchange groups including at least a weak cation-exchange group at a density higher than 30 mmol/L per volume of the support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-absorbing polymer and to a process for preparation, including finishing the water-absorbing polymer, with 0.0001 to 3% by weight, of a peroxo compound, based on the acrylic acid, after the polymerization is treated, and to a process for producing a hydrogel polymer, to the product of the process and to use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stationary phase support for liquid chromatographic chiral separations. The specific combination of the special underlying support material and certain classes of known chiral selectors according to the invention produces far superior chiral (enantiomeric) separations than those obtained on any conventionally known supports. These chiral (enantiomeric) separations are enhanced in terms of significantly higher efficiencies (theoretical plate numbers), higher resolutions (Rs), shorter retention times and either equivalent or slightly higher selectivities than those obtained on conventional supports.

Abstract: The present invention relates to superficially porous particles (SPPs), also called core-shell, porous shell or fused core particles, which are state-of-the-art support materials used in the production of HPLC columns. Hydrolytically stable, highly selective superficially porous particle (SPP) hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatographic (HILIC) stationary phases having higher efficiencies and shorter retention times than analogous stationary phases on fully porous particles (FPP) is provided.

Abstract: A water-absorbent carrier for moist heat sterilization can be used in a narrow space and does not have a risk of generating foreign matter. The water-absorbent carrier is obtained by embedding a water-absorbent substance in a synthetic resin. The water-absorbent carrier can be manufactured by impregnating the water-absorbent substance with a water-soluble substance, drying the water-absorbent substance, embedding the water-absorbent substance in a thermoplastic synthetic resin, and washing the water-absorbent substance to remove the water-soluble substance. Alternatively, the water-absorbent carrier can be manufactured by dispersing a water-insoluble synthetic resin in a dispersion medium, mixing the water-absorbent substance in the dispersion medium, pouring the mixture into a mold, and volatilizing the dispersion medium. A medical article to be sterilized includes the water-absorbent carrier packaged in a closed space.

Abstract: Self-supporting or supported porous carbon films, including nanoporous carbon films, are provided. The porous carbon films comprise an open network of interconnected pores. Methods for making porous carbon films are also provided. One synthesis method includes formation of a synthesis mixture comprising particles of an inorganic material, a carbon precursor material and water, forming a layer of the synthesis mixture on a substrate and heat treating the film to convert the carbon precursor to carbon.

Abstract: A low cost, a disposable diaper is provided that presents no difficulties in disposable diaper manufacture in humid climates, and that has a minimal amount of flowback, and rapid absorption time. A particulate water-absorbing agent is provided having as the principal component a poly (meth)acrylic acid (salt)-based water absorbing resin, wherein the water-absorbing agent has a particle size distribution of a weight average particle diameter of 300 to 500 ?m, a blocking ratio after moisture absorption when left for one hour at 25° C. and 90% relative humidity of 20% or less, a surface tension of 60 mN/m or more, and a gel capillary absorption (GCA) of 28.0 g/g or more.

Abstract: Composite materials including cellulose nanocrystals incorporated into a polymer aerogel scaffold, wherein the cellulose nanocrystals serve as a reinforcement agent to result in the formation of less dense aerogels, improve the tensile mechanical properties of aerogel films, and reduce aerogel shrinkage upon thermal exposure. After gelation, the gel is dried via a suitable method such as supercritical CO2 extraction, freeze drying or other method, to produce the CNC/polymer composite aerogel. Properties of the composite aerogel can be tailored via surface modification of the cellulose nanocrystals as well as through the backbone structure of the polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a granular super absorbent polymer, including particles (A) having an average diameter of 150 to 850 ?m, wherein the particles (A) includes particles (a1) having an average diameter of 500 to 850 ?m; and particles (a2) having an average diameter of 150 to 250 ?m, and the particles (a1 and a2) have a water-solubility index of 0.08 to 2.0 (represented by Equation 1), thereby it is possible to maintain a proper amount of extractables in a resin, and to exhibit excellent flow conductivity and water absorption ability in a case of being actually applied to products, without inducing any skin problem when, as well as a preparation method thereof.

Abstract: An absorbent core (28), for use in an absorbent article, comprising a core wrap (16, 16?) enclosing an absorbent material (60) comprising superabsorbent polymer particles. The core wrap comprises a top side (16) and a bottom side (16?), and the absorbent core comprises one or more area(s) (26) substantially free of absorbent material through which the top side of the core wrap is attached to the bottom side of the core wrap, so that when the absorbent material swells the core wrap forms one or more channel(s) (26?) along the area(s) (26) substantially free of absorbent material. The superabsorbent polymer particles have a time to reach an uptake of 20 g/g (T20) of less than 240 s as measured according to the K(t) test method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous manufacturing process for a rubber masterbatch and a rubber masterbatch prepared therefrom. The manufacturing process comprises the following steps: step 1): a filler is added to a rubber solution, forming a rubber/filler/solvent mixture by stirring; and step 2): the solvent is removed and the mixture is dried, resulting in a rubber/filler masterbatch. The present invention also relates to a masterbatch prepared by the above-mentioned process and a rubber article prepared using the masterbatch. Compared to the wet mixing technologies in the prior art, the present invention has no specific requirements of rubber and filler, with a wider scope of usage. In addition, the filler has a high dispersion in rubber compounds, the production process thereof is continuous, highly efficient, low in energy consumption and labour, and thus low in cost.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a water-absorbent resin, characterized in that a reverse-phase suspension polymerization of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer is carried out in a hydrocarbon dispersion medium comprising a dispersion stabilizer while an azo-based compound and a peroxide are combined in the presence of an internal-crosslinking agent, in that the following formulae are satisfied, 0.10?B/(A+B)??(1), and 0.055?B+9×C?0.120??(2), wherein A mol, B mol and C mol represent used amounts of the azo-based compound, the peroxide and the internal-crosslinking agent, respectively, relative to 100 mol of the water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer used in the polymerization, and in that a post-crosslinking reaction is carried out by adding a post-crosslinking agent after the polymerization. The present invention also relates to a water-absorbent resin having specific performance and produced by the process.

Abstract: Disclosed are a surface-modified superabsorbent polymer and a method of preparing the same, wherein a superabsorbent polymer is surface-modified with the addition of a water-soluble salt having a multivalent cation and superhydrophobic microparticles, thereby improving attrition resistance, permeability and absorption speed without significantly deteriorating the other properties thereof.

Abstract: A method of preparing absorbent polymer granules is provided. The method of preparing fine particle granules according to the present disclosure may provide granules of which re-breaking is minimized due to a superior binding force between fine particles.