Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the hydrogenation of unsaturated triglycerides in the presence of a supported precious metal catalyst and hydrogen, in which process a precious metal catalyst is used, comprising an aggregate of solid support, precious metal nano particles and surfactant or polymer.

Abstract: Starting from, as the initial composite, an LAS component in accordance with the composition LixAlySizOw, where x varies between 0.8 and 1.2, y varies between 0.8 and 1.2, z varies between 0.8 and 2, and w varies between 4 and 6, the LAS component is subsequently mixed with SiC nanoparticles, to obtain a stable, homogeneous suspension. Thereafter, the resulting suspension is dried. Subsequently, the material obtained is shaped and, finally, the material obtained in the preceding step is sintered.

Abstract: There are provided a conductive paste composition for an internal electrode, and a multilayer ceramic capacitor comprising the same and a manufacturing method thereof. The conductive paste composition includes a metal powder, a dispersant made of an acrylic polymer having a weight average molecular weight of 500 to 5,000, and at least one organic binder selected from a group consisting of a polyvinylbutyral resin and a cellulose resin. The conductive paste composition for an internal electrode has superior dispersibility of the metal powder in the paste.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic/inorganic composite film, which includes a poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and inorganic nano-platelets dispersed therein. A weight ratio of the PVDF and the inorganic nano-platelets is between about 97:3 and 20:80. The inorganic nano-platelets have a particle size of about 20-80 nm, wherein the organic/inorganic composite film has a transparency of greater than about 85% at a wavelength between 380 and 780 nm. In addition, a method for forming the organic/inorganic composite film is also provided.

Abstract: High thermal conductivity sintered metallic networks are provided for enhancing the transverse thermal conductivity of fiber reinforced polymeric materials. The approach establishes sintered metallic networks in both the intratow and interlaminar regions of a FRP part after appropriate thermal processing Dispersing metallic nanoparticles into a fluxing polymeric resin, and optionally mixing in low and high melting point metallic particles, can establish continuous metallurgical networks through the thickness of a FRP laminate. The fluxing polymeric resin has the dual benefit of reducing native oxides on the metallic fillers to aid the sintering reactions, and also to tailor the rheological properties to yield usable material embodiments with limited impact on material density. The high intrinsic thermal conductivity of the metallic networks yields a FRP part with enhanced transverse thermal conductivity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a heat control system for dissipating heat generated from for example electronic equipment, and more specifically to an effective heat-emitting material which can drastically improve not only heat diffusion in the planar direction but also heat conductivity in the perpendicular direction by filling the pores of exfoliated graphite sheets with amorphous carbon particles, and to a method of manufacturing the same. The amorphous carbon particles are thermally isotropic, and have a structure composed of microcrystals of graphite and diamond and preferably have a size of 10˜110 nm.

Abstract: An abrasive polishing slurry including abrasive particles in a carrier fluid and micro-nano members. A system and method for making an abrasive article using the polishing slurry is also disclosed. The system includes a gimballed dressing bar adapted to provide a compressive force sufficient to embed the abrasive particles into the substrate, wherein the members set a height the embedded abrasive particles protrude above the substrate.

Abstract: Provided herein are electroactive agglomerated particles, which comprise nanoparticles of a first electroactive material and nanoparticles of a second electroactive materials, and processes of preparation thereof.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus and method for making a glass preform with nanofiber reinforcement. The apparatus comprises a container for melting one or more glass components in a mixture comprising the glass components and one or more nanofibers. The container has an opening that allows escape of any gas released from the glass components when the glass components are melted in the container. The apparatus further comprises one or more heating elements for heating the container. The apparatus further comprises one or more electric field devices, positioned exterior to the glass components, that create an electric field in a volume of the mixture in order to orient the nanofibers within the glass components when the glass components are melted in the container.

Abstract: A headlamp according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a laser diode which emits a laser beam and a light emitting section which emits light upon receiving the laser beam. The light emitting section has heat-resistant (heat-tolerant) fluorescent material dispersed inside heat-resistant transparent sealing material. Accordingly, the headlamp is capable of functioning as a small-sized light source having high luminance and high luminous flux and which can be used for a long period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system comprising magnetic nanoparticles of a metal oxide and a polymer, which in turn contains monomers with different functional groups. This system can be solid (nanocomposite) or liquid (ferrofluid). The present invention also relates to a process for obtaining the system, as well as its use, mainly in biotechnological, veterinary and medical applications, such as, for example, for the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.

Abstract: Fluids comprising graphite particles and related methods are generally described. In some embodiments, “microfluids” are described. Generally, the microfluids can comprise a fluid and a plurality of graphite particles with microscale dimensions.

Abstract: This invention relates to high surface area materials, such as nanoparticles, that are coated with metal ions. These modified nanoparticles have active sites that bind various gases and/or odorous compounds, thereby removing these compounds from a medium such as air or water. Metal ions are adsorbed onto the surface of the nanoparticle and bound strongly to the surface. By selection of the metal ion, specific gaseous compounds and/or odorous compounds can be targeted and removed efficiently and effectively from both aqueous phase and from the air. The modified nanoparticles are useful in numerous article of manufacture for industrial and consumer use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an engine 52, in particular a combustion engine or a jet-power unit, or an engine part 54, 56 made from metal, and in particular Al or Mg, or an alloy comprising one or more thereof. The engine or engine part is made from a compound material of said metal reinforced by nanoparticles, in particular CNT, wherein the reinforced metal has a microstructure comprising metal crystallites at least partly separated by said nanoparticles.

Abstract: A membrane and catalyst composite includes an ion-conducting membrane having a surface for the passage of ions, and having a near boundary layer that includes the surface and extends a distance into the membrane. A layer of electrocatalyst particles are embedded in the near boundary layer of the membrane to produce an electrode. The electrode has a porosity that allows the flow of gas through the electrode, and it has a surface roughness that increases the catalytically-active area of the electrode.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide ceramics for decorative component which have golden color tone and provide high-grade impression, aesthetic satisfaction and mind soothing effect, and also has small color difference and does not cause deterioration in beautiful appearance of the decorative surface, and a decorative component using the same. The ceramics for decorative component comprise a titanium nitride-based sintered body containing nickel, niobium, chromium and carbon, and are characterized in that a content of carbon on a decorative surface is not less than 0.4% by mass and not more than 0.9% by mass, and the decorative surface does not substantially contain aluminum. Since the decorative surface does not substantially contain aluminum, a preferable golden color can be provided, and an adhesion of silver-white spot-like foreign matters on the decorative surface is less likely to occur as a result of bonding of aluminum to the above metal component.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust gas purifying catalyst in which grain growth of a noble metal particle supported on a support is suppressed. Also, disclosed is a production process of an exhaust gas purifying catalyst, by which the above exhaust gas purifying catalyst can be produced. The exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises a crystalline metal oxide support and a noble metal particle supported on the support, wherein the noble metal particle is epitaxially grown on the support, and wherein the noble metal particle is dispersed and supported on the outer and inner surfaces of the support. The process for producing an exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises masking, in a solution, at least a part of the surface of a crystalline metal oxide support by a masking agent, introducing the support into a noble metal-containing solution containing a noble metal, and drying and firing the support and the noble metal-containing solution to support the noble metal on the support.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a fluid by passing fluid through a treatment structure, the fluid containing undesirable living things, the treatment structure containing electrically conductive nanomaterial with silver, flowing an electric current in the fluid in the treatment structure via the electrically conductive nanomaterial with silver or silver material to kill undesirable living things in the treatment structure, and killing undesirable things in the treatment structure.

Abstract: Devices using thermochromic materials, where the thermochromic materials are stable for long time exposure to UV light and heat, have higher index of refraction, can be produced cost-effectively at large scale for large surface coating, allow convenient installation and a fast color switch are disclosed hereinbelow. Also disclosed are methods of use and fabrication.

Abstract: The novel polyamide fibers with dyeable particles comprise 80% to 99.95% by weight of polyamide, 0.05% to 20% by weight of dyeable particles and 0% to 19.95% by weight of added substances, the % by weight summing to 100%.

Abstract: A thermosetting resin composition for an underfilling of a semiconductor comprising, as essential components, a thermosetting resin, a curing agent, a flux agent and two or more inorganic fillers with different mean particle sizes, wherein the inorganic fillers include an inorganic filler with a mean particle size of no greater than 100 nm and an inorganic filler with a mean particle size of greater than 100 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to nucleation agents for polyethylenes wherein the nucleating agent is composed of one or more finely divided inorganic materials of halloysite that are dispersed throughout the polyethylene to increase the crystallization rate such that the polyethylenes can be more easily extruded, molded with a much shorter cycle time or thermoformed into intricate parts. The most preferred agent is halloysite nanotubular clay.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a nanoparticle containing overcoat composition for use in ink jet printing. The composition can include a liquid vehicle and a composite latex particulate. The composite latex particulate can include inorganic nanoparticles at least partially encapsulated by a polymer. The inorganic nanoparticles can be silica, titania, alumina, zinc oxide, silicates, oxides of indium and tin, and combinations thereof. The inorganic nanoparticles can comprise from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of the composite latex particulate. The overcoat composition can be used to improve the properties of ink-jetted images.

Abstract: Preparation of semiconductor nanocrystals and their dispersions in solvents and other media is described. The nanocrystals described herein have small (1-10 nm) particle size with minimal aggregation and can be synthesized with high yield. The capping agents on the as-synthesized nanocrystals as well as nanocrystals which have undergone cap exchange reactions result in the formation of stable suspensions in polar and nonpolar solvents which may then result in the formation of high quality nanocomposite films.

Abstract: Novel polymerizable compounds comprising a polyalicyclic structure element and certain functional groups, mixtures comprising one or a plurality of these compounds and corresponding curable blends and products as well as their respective use as dental material or for the preparation of a dental material are described. A method for preparing these compounds or mixtures and a method for preparing a product, preferably a product suitable for dentistry, are also described.

Abstract: Composite material which is in pellet form and which comprises particles with a core-shell structure, where the core of the particles comprises one or more magnetic materials, and the shell comprises silicon dioxide, and which comprises a polyethylene crosslinkable in the presence of a heat-activatable free-radical initiator and/or polyethylene-containing copolymers. Process for the crosslinking of polyethylenes, by mixing the composite material, one or more heat-activatable free-radical initiator(s) and at least one polyethylene, and heating the mixture inductively.

Abstract: A composite comprising a pliable base material and nanoscale anisotropic conductive particles; whereby deformation of the composite causes a change in the electrical conductivity of the composite.

Abstract: Electrochemical cells (10), such as fuel cells (12) and fuel reformers (14), with rotating elements or electrodes (34, 24) that generate Taylor Vortex Flows (28, 50) and Circular Couette Flows (58) in fluids such as electrolytes and fuels are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention proposes a process for producing a metal matrix composite material composed of a metal matrix having at least one metal component and at least one reinforcing component arranged in the metal matrix, in which at least one of the components is sprayed onto a substrate by means of a thermal spraying process, use being made of at least one reinforcing component comprising carbon in the form of nano tubes, nano fibers, graphenes, fullerenes, flakes or diamond. Also proposed is a corresponding material, in particular in the form of a coating, and the use of such a material.

Abstract: A composition comprising polymeric particles having an average particle diameter from 0.5 to 30 ?m and 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 average refractive index difference measured from 400 nm to 1100 nm between the polymeric particles and the film-forming polymer is no greater than 0.04.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a topical ophthalmic composition for a liquid comprised of clear colloidal polar nanolipids delivered in submicron sized particles (Nanopids™), aqueous colloidal lubricants, aqueous polymers, emulsifies, and a unique stabilizing buffer system, which undergoes a liquid-gel phase transition in the eye. Said composition is designed to deliver advanced eye lubricants, protect the three (3) layers of corneal film from dryness, and provide a unique system of Dry Eye treatment that addresses and treats all three layers of corneal tear film. Said composition is further designed to provide a superior delivery system of various Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), and/or anti-infective/antibiotic/anti-fungal agents, accepted as safe and efficacious for ophthalmic use.

Abstract: Provided is a method of printing a structural color. The method includes providing a first substrate, forming a layer of a composition for generating a structural color including magnetic nanoparticles and a curable material on the first substrate, applying a magnetic field to the layer of the composition for generating a structural color and exhibiting a structural color using a change in lattice spacing of a photonic crystal composed of magnetic nanoparticles depending on the magnetic field strength, and curing the layer of the composition for generating a structural color to fix the lattice spacing of the photonic crystal and to form a structural color printed layer.

Abstract: The fuel cells include electrode membrane assemblies having a nanoparticle catalyst supported on carbon nanorings. The carbon nanorings are formed from one or more carbon layers that form a wall that defines a generally annular nanostructure having a hole. The length of the nanoring is less than or about equal to the outer diameter thereof. The nanorings exhibit high surface area, high porosity, high graphitization, and/or facilitate mass transfer and electron transfer in fuel cell reactions.

Abstract: A class of lightweight ballistic protection material and methods of forming such materials are disclosed. The material comprises a composite of polymeric material comprising high modulus resins and ceramic materials. The composite materials offer the advantage of being relatively easy to fabricate and lower in cost than competing materials. Body armor, blast protection panels and other articles comprising the new ballistic protection materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for synthesizing nanocomposite materials including ferromagnetic nanoparticles with polymer shells formed by controlled surface polymerization. The polymer shells prevent the nanoparticles from forming agglomerates and preserve the size dispersion of the nanoparticles. The nanocomposite particles can be further networked in suitable polymer hosts to tune mechanical, optical, and thermal properties of the final composite polymer system. An exemplary method includes forming a polymer shell on a nanoparticle surface by adding molecules of at least one monomer and optionally of at least one tethering agent to the nanoparticles, and then exposing to electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength selected to induce bonding between the nanoparticle and the molecules, to form a polymer shell bonded to the particle and optionally to a polymer host matrix. The nanocomposite materials can be used in various magneto-optic applications.

Abstract: Nanocomposite materials having electromagnetic-radiation barrier properties comprising layered nanoadditives with or without organic and/or inorganic surface modification; and a polymeric matrix, process for obtainment thereof and use of said nanocomposite materials in applications of packaging, greenhouse films, coatings, etc.

Abstract: A conductive paste including a conductive powder, a metallic glass, and an organic vehicle, wherein the metallic glass includes an alloy of at least two elements selected from an element having a low resistivity, an element which forms a solid solution with the conductive powder, or an element having a high oxidation potential, wherein the element having a low resistivity has a resistivity of less than about 100 microohm-centimeters, and the element having a high oxidation potential has an absolute value of a Gibbs free energy of oxide formation of about 100 kiloJoules per mole or greater.

Abstract: A method for preparing a filler composition useful for preparing a nanocomposite polymer is provided. The method includes a first step of dispersing a water dispersible filler material in a liquid comprising water to form a dispersion and a second step of replacing at least a portion of the water of the liquid with an organic solvent. The resulting filler composition features a water concentration of the liquid of less than six percent by weight, and the average size of at least one dimension of the filler material is less than two hundred nanometers upon examination by transmission electron microscopy of a representative freeze dried sample of the dispersion of the first step. A nanocomposite polymer, particularly and epoxy resin composition, can be prepared by mixing the above-made filler composition with one or more polymer, polymer component, monomer or prepolymer.

Abstract: Compositions include a polymer and silica nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous continuous liquid phase. The polymer is a water-soluble copolymer of acrylic acid and an acrylamide, or a salt of the same. Methods of making and using the compositions to coat a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The phase-separated structure is composed of a resin phase and a particle phase that is arranged adjacent to the resin phase and that contains organic-inorganic composite particles having an organic group on the surface of inorganic particles. The organic-inorganic composite particles in the particle phase at least have a configuration in which the steric hindrance of the organic group prevents the inorganic particles from contacting each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for a tire which makes it possible to consider an effect on environment, prepare for decrease in supply quantity of petroleum in future and improve weather resistance and rubber strength in good balance, and a tire prepared by using the rubber composition. The rubber composition of the present invention comprises not less than 20 parts by weight of a silica, not more than 5 parts by weight of a carbon black and 2 to 20 parts by weight of a turpentine soot and/or lamp black having an average particle diameter of not more than 1,000 nm, based on 100 parts by weight of a rubber component comprising a natural rubber and/or an epoxidized natural rubber, and a tire prepared by using the rubber composition.

Abstract: A composition for manufacture of a light emitting particle-polymer composite, the composition including a light emitting particle, a first monomer including at least two thiol groups, each located at a terminal end of the first monomer, and a second monomer including at least two unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds, each located at a terminal end of the second monomer.

Abstract: An insulation material composition for a direct current (DC) power cable and the DC power cable using the same are provided. A direct current (DC) power cable insulation material composition includes 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of surface-modified nano-sized cubic magnesium oxide, per 100 parts by weight of a polyethylene base resin.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the self-assembly of organometallics within a sacrificial amphiphilic template in order to produce uniform mesoporous carbon composites coated with the organometallic component.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to obtain an optically transparent nano-dispersion polymer blend extrudate and a transparent resin having a microscopic dispersion structure in which incompatible polymer blend is melted and kneaded, one of resins is formed into a matrix, a size of dispersed phase of the other resin is controlled to 300 nm or less, more preferably 100 nm or less. Extra additive such as a compatibilizer is not added. When the incompatible polymer blend is melted and kneaded using a high shearing and forming apparatus having an inner feedback type screw under a condition that the screw rotation speed is 600 rpm to 3000 rpm, the rotation speed of the inner feedback type screw is increased, the kneading time is set under constant rotation speed, the high shearing forming condition is adjusted, and a structure in which a size of dispersed phase is controlled to 300 nm or less, more preferably 100 nm or less is formed.

Abstract: A nitrided steel product or thin cast steel strip comprising, by weight, less than 0.25% carbon, between 0.20 and 2.0% manganese, between 0.05 and 0.50% silicon, less than 0.01% aluminum, niobium between 0.01 and about 0.20%, and between 0.01 and 0.075% nitrogen, and having a majority of the microstructure comprised of bainite and acicular ferrite, having more than 70% niobium in solid solution prior to nitriding and having yield strength between 650 MPa and 800 MPa and tensile strength between 750 MPa and 900 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent color coating composition containing nano-sized dispersed pigments, to a coated substrate, and to a method for preparing the same. When used in coating glass, the transparent color coating composition expresses a variety of colors, maintains continuous color transparency, gives sun protection to glass, and has superior adhesion, solvent resistance, and sun protection properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a transparent polymer material, the method comprising steps i) and ii) in any order, the steps consisting in: i) mixing: mineral nanoparticles having a form factor strictly greater than 1.0; and a polymer matrix comprising a quantity of at least 80% by weight of a polycarbonate (PC) first thermoplastic polymer and of a second transparent thermoplastic polymer other than the first thermoplastic polymer, in order to obtain a mixture; and ii) heating the polymer matrix to the molten state, on its own or in the mixture; to obtain the transparent, polymer material, the mixture of step i) comprising a quantity of mineral nanoparticles having a form factor strictly greater than 1.0 that is strictly less than 5% by weight.

Abstract: Biodegradable nanopolymer compositions and methods of making the compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a biodegradable nanopolymer composition made from starting material comprising poly(lactic acid), co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded and nanoparticles of a mineral material such as silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present disclosure provides processes for making the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions as well as biodegradable articles made using the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions such as molded, formed and extruded articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nanocomposite of a star branched elastomer and a clay. The nanocomposite can be a mixture of a halogenated star branched elastomer and a clay, desirably an exfoliated clay, suitable for use as an air barrier. The halogenated star-branched elastomer can be the primary halogenated elastomer in the blend, and a ratio of the star-branched elastomer to clay can be from 2:1 to 500:1.