An aerogel composition includes aerogel particles and a fibrous component that includes one or more materials selected from the group consisting of polymer fibers and inorganic fibers. The ratio of the aerogel particles:fibrous component is from 1:3 to 10:1 by weight. The aerogel composition further includes up to 25 % of polymer by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
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PROCESSES TO CLEAN TAIL GAS FROM CARBON BLACK PRODUCTION AND SYSTEM AND FACILITY FOR SAME
A process to clean a gas stream is described. The gas stream can include tail gas generated during carbon black production. The process involves a number of steps to systematically clean the starting gas stream so as to obtain a treat gas stream having fuel value and converting other parts of the gas stream to sulfur and carbon dioxide for recovery. A facility or system having various operation units to conduct the process of the present invention is further described.
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A heat control member comprises a mixture of a) silica aerogel particles having particle sizes in a range from 0.1 mm to 5 mm and b) hydrophobic silica-containing particles having a methanol number of at least 30 and a particle size D50 of 100 microns or less, the mixture having a particle size distribution of silica-containing particles having at least two peaks. The silica aerogel particles and hydrophobic silica containing particles are present in a ratio from 1:99 to 99:1; and the heat control member has a thermal conductivity at 25 oC of from 5 to 30 mW/m.K and a thickness of 0.1-10 mm.
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A carbon black dispersion comprises a diol selected from an alkylene diol having 2-12 carbon atoms, cycloaliphatic diol having 6-24 carbon atoms, and an aromatic diol having 6-24 carbon atoms; 15-25 %by weight of a modified carbon black, the modified carbon black having a BET surface area between 25 and 180 m 2/g as measured prior to treatment, the modified carbon black modified with a treating agent comprising an organic group and a sulfonic acid group at a treating agent concentration of from 1.0 to 4.0 μmol/m 2based on nitrogen surface area (BET); and polyvinylpyrrolidone in an amount from 0 to 0.2: 1 with respect to the modified carbon black. The carbon black dispersion contains less than 2.5 wt%water and D99 of the carbon black dispersion is less than 1 micron.
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DISPERSIONS OF CARBON BLACK IN ALKYLENE GLYCOL AND IN SITU POLYMERIZATION OF POLYESTER THEREWITH
A carbon black dispersion comprises a diol selected from an alkylene diol having 2-12 carbon atoms, cycloaliphatic diol having 6-24 carbon atoms, and an aromatic diol having 6-24 carbon atoms; 15-25 % by weight of a modified carbon black, the modified carbon black having a BET surface area between 25 and 180 m2/g as measured prior to treatment, the modified carbon black modified with a treating agent comprising an organic group and a sulfonic acid group at a treating agent concentration of from 1.0 to 4.0 µmol/m2 based on nitrogen surface area (BET); and polyvinylpyrrolidone in an amount from 0 to 0.2:1 with respect to the modified carbon black. The carbon black dispersion contains less than 2.5 wt% water and D99 of the carbon black dispersion is less than 1 micron.
A solvent-free process employs a multifunctional carbon black to prepare compositions and electrodes for lithium-ion batteries. The multifunctional carbon black provides two or more desirable characteristics, acting, for example, as a conductive carbon additive, as a fibrillizing agent and/or as a mechanical reinforcement. In one example, an electroactive material, e.g., graphite or a lithium transition metal compound, a binder and a multifunctional carbon black are combined in one or more steps. High shear mixing is used to process the binder in the presence of the multifunctional carbon black. The resulting composition can be formed into a film which can be applied onto a suitable substrate to produce an electrode.
Conductive inks containing carbon nanostructures (CNS) are used to produce electrothermal heating elements. The use of carbon nanostructures decreases the amount of other conductive fillers, including metallic fillers, required to achieve similar temperatures. Small amounts of carbon nanostructures are used to formulate inks that can achieve temperatures in excess of 300 oF (149 oC).
Methods to produce carbon black from low-yielding carbon black feedstocks are described using a process that involves the use of electrical energy to cause formation of carbon black from a carbon black feedstock(s). Carbon blacks produced from these carbon black feedstocks are further described. The advantages achieved with the methods are further described.
A composition contains 5-15 wt% CNS-derived species and a polymer resin having a hydroxyl content of at least 1.5 wt% and a melt viscosity of at least 8 Pa.s at a shear rate of 0.1 s1 at a temperature 60 ℃ greater than the highest temperature at which the resin undergoes a thermal transition. The polymer resin further has either a solubility in a 1:1 (w/w) mixture of butyl acetate and propylene glycol methyl ether acetate of at least 5 wt%, an acid number of at least 100, or both.
11 at a temperature 60 °C greater than the highest temperature at which the resin undergoes a thermal transition. The polymer resin further has either a solubility in a 1:1 (w/w) mixture of butyl acetate and propylene glycol methyl ether acetate of at least 5 wt%, an acid number of at least 100, or both.
Methods to produce carbon black from low-yielding carbon black feedstocks are described. Carbon blacks produced from these carbon black feedstocks are further described. The advantages achieved with the methods are further described.
Methods to produce carbon black from low-yielding carbon black feedstocks are described. Low-yielding feedstocks are used in combination with traditional carbon black feedstocks to produce carbon black via a furnace process. Carbon blacks produced from these carbon black feedstocks are further described. The advantages achieved with the methods are further described.
A method to produce carbon black includes, in a carbon black reactor having combustion zone and a reaction zone and a feedstock injection zone therebetween, converting a portion of at least one hydrocarbon feedstock to carbon black in the presence of combustion gases generated by burning a fuel in an oxidation gas mixture containing low amounts of nitrogen to form a product stream in which carbon black is carried by hot gases. The carbon black is separated from the hot gas, which is then processed to produce a flue gas high in carbon dioxide and low in nitrogen at least a portion of which is redirected to at least one of the combustion zone, the reaction zone, and the feedstock injection zone.
An epoxy composition containing CNS-derived fragments provides conductivity and surface hardness. In one illustration, the epoxy composition includes carbon nanostructures, fragments of carbon nanostructures, fractured carbon nanotubes, elongated carbon strands, and/or dispersed carbon nanostructures dispersed in an epoxy resin. The epoxy composition may also include additional fillers or other additives.
Hydrophobic silica is combined with a polyether in an in situ process for producing thermoplastic polyurethane with superior mechanical properties. The resulting thermoplastic polyurethane may be used in a variety of applications, including midsoles and outsoles in footwear and in wire insulation, hoses, films, wheels and tires, and drilling/mining screens.
A method of producing a thermoplastic elastomer includes providing a polyether composition comprising at least a first diol terminated polyether having a number average molecular weight of 400-6000 and up to 15 wt% of fumed silica having C1-C8 alkylsilyl groups or acrylate or methacrylate ester groups at its surface, combining the polyether composition with optional additional first polyether and either a) at least one dicarboxylic acid and at least one organic diol having a molecular weight less than 250 or b) at least one dicarboxylate terminated polyamide, to form a prepolymer composition, and allowing the prepolymer composition to polymerize to form a thermoplastic elastomer.
A photo-curable composition for use in additive manufacturing, said composition comprising: a) at least one photocurable monomer or oligomer; b) a photoinitiator for polymerization of the monomer; and, from 0.01 to 1 wt.%, based on the weight of the composition, of c) CNS-derived materials. Following polymerization, the resulting polymerized composition has a volume resistivity no greater than 105 ohm.cm.
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A flexible polyurethane foam comprises up to 10 wt% of a fumed silica having a surface area from 50 to 150 m2/g, wherein the fumed silica has C1-C3 alkylsilyl groups at its surface, the flexible polyurethane foam exhibiting has a resilience of at least 40%, for example, from 40% to 70%, a dry compression set no greater than 15%, for example, from 3% to 15%, or both. Alternatively or in addition, the flexible polyurethane foam may have a compression force deflection at 50% as measured by ASTM D3574 that is at least 30%, for example, at least 50%, at least 70%, or from 30% to 155%, greater than a flexible polyurethane foam having the same composition but with polyol replacing the silica.
A carbon-based additive for negative active materials includes carbon nanostructures free of a fiber substrate, carbon nanostructures fused to a fiber substrate or any combination thereof. In many cases, the carbon-based additive further includes carbon black. The additive is used to prepare electrode compositions for lead acid batteries. Batteries that include such electrode compositions are characterized by improved dynamic charge acceptance and lead utilization, typically at acceptable water loss levels. Some of the batteries described herein exhibit a negligible memory effect.
An electrode includes an electrode composition including carbon black particles having a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area greater than 90 m2/g, and an oil adsorption number (OAN) greater than 150 mL/100g; graphite particles; carbon nanotubes; and an electroactive material selected from the group consisting of lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide and lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide, wherein the total concentration of the carbon nanotubes and the carbon black particles is equal to or less than 3 wt% of the electrode composition, and the ratio of the carbon nanotubes to the carbon black particles ranges from 0.3:1 to 8:1 by weight; and a current collector contacting the electrode composition.
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/50 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese
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Method for treating a carbon black tail gas wherein the carbon black tail gas is catalytically oxidized to produce an oxidized tail gas. The oxidized tail gas is then treated to remove particulate matter and sulfur oxides. If present, nitrogen oxides can be also removed.
A CNS millbase dispersion, comprises a solvent and up to 0.5 wt% of at least one CNS-derived material dispersed in the millbase dispersion and selected from the group consisting of: carbon nanostructures, fragments of carbon nanostructures, fractured carbon nanotubes, and any combination thereof. The carbon nanostructures or fragments of carbon nanostructures include a plurality of multiwall carbon nanotubes that are crosslinked in a polymeric structure by being branched, interdigitated, entangled and/or sharing common walls, and the fractured carbon nanotubes are derived from the carbon nanostructures and are branched and share common walls with one another. A Brookfield viscosity of the dispersion measured at room temperature at 10 rpm is less than 3000 cP.
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SILICONE-BASED COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES FOR CONDUCTIVE AND EMI SHIELDING APPLICATIONS
Carbon nanostructures are used to prepare curable silicone-based compositions that can be used to manufacture various molded parts for EMI shielding applications. In one illustration, a cured material includes carbon nanostructures, fragments of carbon nanostructures, fractured carbon nanotubes, elongated carbon strands, and/or dispersed carbon nanostructures dispersed in a silicone component.
Surface treated silica containing particles are combined with a resin to form a liquid prepolymer composition for use in additive manufacturing. A surface treatment on the silica containing particles may participate in polymerization of the composition. The silica containing particles may be colloidal silica or a silica polymer composite particle.
An electrolyte composition for lead-acid batteries that improves battery performance is described. Polyphosphate, and more specifically sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), can be added to lead-acid electrolyte. This dopant increases the number of hours of discharge at a given discharge current and voltage and/or the number of cycles of discharging and charging that a battery can undergo before failing.
Methods for the production of densified granules of graphene oxide worm (rGOW) particles. Graphene oxide worms are combined with a liquid to produce densified granules of graphene oxide worms. The granules can be easily processed and can be incorporated into polymeric compositions such as elastomers. Also disclosed are masterbatch and composite materials made by combining the granules with a polymer.
Carbon nanostructures are used to prepare electrode compositions for lithium ion batteries. In one example, an anode for a Li ion battery includes three-dimensional carbon nanostructures made of highly entangled nanotubes, fragments of carbon nanostructures and/or fractured nanotubes, which are derived from the carbon nanostructures, are branched and share walls with one another. Amounts of carbon nanostructures employed can be less than or equal to 0.5 weight % relative to the weight of the electrode composition.
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H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
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CATHODE ELECTRODE COMPOSITIONS FOR BATTERY APPLICATIONS
Carbon nanostructures are used to prepare electrode compositions for lithium ion batteries. In one example, a cathode for NCM batteries includes three-dimensional carbon nanostructures which are made of highly entangled nanotubes, fragments of carbon nanostructures and/or fractured nanotubes which are derived from the carbon nanostructures, are branched and share walls with one another. Amounts of carbon nanostructures employed can be less than or equal to 1 weight % relative to the electrode composition.
Carbon nanostructures are used to prepare electrode compositions for lithium ion batteries. In one example, carbon nanostructures, fragments of carbon nanostructures and/or fractured carbon nanotubes are provided in an aqueous dispersion that can be used in the manufacture of silicon-containing anodes. The aqueous dispersion can further include another conductive carbon additive such as carbon black.
A composition suitable for a negative plate of lead-acid battery includes (a) a lead-based active material; (b) at least one material selected from the group consisting of a lignosulfonate and barium sulfate; and (c1) carbon black particles having a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area greater than or equal to 90 m2/g and less than or equal to 900 m2/g, and an oil adsorption number (OAN) greater than or equal to 150 mL/100g and less than or equal to 300 mL/100g, or (c2) carbon black particles having a BET surface area greater than or equal to 40 m2/g and less than or equal to 500 m2/g, and graphenes particles. The composition has a theoretical negative active mass (NAM) BET surface area greater than or equal to 0.75 m2/g and less than or equal to 2 m2/g. The compositions can be used in electrodes, e.g., those used in lead-acid batteries.
Activated carbon for removal of sulfur containing materials from fluids. The activated carbon has a high sulfur capacity and can be manufactured without the addition of a catalyst. Lignite is treated to provide an activated carbon with a high mesoporosity and total surface area. The starting material has a high ash content, such as greater than 10% by weight.
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Pigmented masonry compositions are provided that include chemically treated carbon black pigments having attached an organic group including an ionic or an ionizable group, the ionic or ionizable group being present at a level from 1.0 to 3.0 µmol/m2. The compositions exhibit excellent color consistency and jetness and provide consistent color after long term exposure to high levels of moisture.
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21212 alkyl, R111212 alkyl, an amine having the formula ‑NR3R4, and a guanidine residue having the formula -N(R5)‑C(=NH)‑N(R6)(R733 to R711212 alkyl, and R211212 alkyl, and an acid group. The inkjet ink composition further comprises an aqueous liquid medium.
C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
An electrode includes an electrode composition having carbon nanotubes; carbon black particles having a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area greater than 90 m 2/g, and an oil adsorption number (OAN) greater than 150 mL/100g, wherein the ratio of the carbon nanotubes to the carbon black particles ranges from 3: 1 to 0.25: 1 by weight; and an electroactive material selected from lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide or lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide; and a current collector contacting the electrode composition. The total concentration of the carbon nanotubes and the carbon black particles is equal to or less than 3 wt%of the electrode composition.
A composition, includes: carbon black particles having a surface energy less than 5 mJ/m2; graphite particles having a BET surface area greater than 5 m2/g and more than about 50 graphitic layers, wherein the ratio of the carbon black particles to the graphite particles ranges from 0.25:1 to 4:1 by weight; and a liquid medium.
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H01M 4/1397 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
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Metal oxide-polymer composite particles have a median particle size D50 of 40-75 nm or 100-150 nm and an average RTA of at least 0.06. Alternatively or in addition, metal oxide-polymer composites comprise two or more populations of metal oxide particles differing in size, particle size distribution, or shape. Alternatively or in addition, the use of a multicomponent hydrophobizing system including an alkylsilane to fabricate metal oxide-polymer composite particles increases the tribocharge of the composite particles.
Compositions that can be used in producing electrodes (e.g., battery electrodes) and related methods are disclosed. As one example, a composition, includes carbonaceous particles; a dispersant; a polymer comprising a maleic anhydride moiety; and a solvent. The carbonaceous particles can include carbon black, graphite, acetylene black, graphenes, graphenes-related materials, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanostructures, activated carbons, carbon aerogels, templated carbons, and/or carbon fibers.
An aqueous hydrophobic silica dispersion includes a hydrophilic particulate silica, a hydrophobic particulate silica having a methanol number of at least 60, and a dispersant having at least one cationic or cationizable group and an HLB ratio of 2 to 20.
Methods to prepare elastomer compounds are described that include dry mixing at least one additive to an elastomer composite masterbatch at low temperatures over a shortened mixing cycle with reduced energy consumption. The elastomer composite masterbatch is produced in a liquid masterbatch process. The resulting elastomer compounds are further described as well as property improvements that can be achieved.
Methods for the production of reduced graphene oxide worm (rGOW) particles. Graphite particles are placed in mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid. A supply of chlorate is provided to the graphite reaction mixture while it is agitated by a sparger. The resulting graphite oxide slurry is pumped to a tangential filtration system where it is purified and concentrated. The concentrated slurry is then fed to a high temperature spray dryer where it is simultaneously dried and chemically reduced to produce rGOW particles.
Disclosed herein are particulate sorbents, such as sorbents that can be used for mercury removal applications. The sorbent can comprise at least one ammonium phosphate and at least one activated carbon selected from unhalogenated activated carbon and halogenated activated carbon, wherein the halogenated activated carbon contains at least one halogen impregnant on its surface. Also disclosed are methods of making sorbents, and methods of mercury removal, e.g., from flue gas generated by coal combustion.
B01J 20/04 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising compounds of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or magnesium
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
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B01J 20/02 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material
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ERODANTS AS CONVEYANCE AIDS AND METHOD OF MERCURY REMOVAL
50, sorbent50, erodant50, erodant of at least 150µm, where the erodant material is provided in an amount from 0.5% to 3% by weight of the particles of sorbent material; and injecting the particles of erodant material into the gas stream, where the gas velocity is sufficient to entrain the particles of sorbent material and sufficient to convey the particles of erodant material. A mixture of sorbent material and erodant material is also disclosed.
B01J 20/02 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material
B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
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B01D 53/64 - Heavy metals or compounds thereof, e.g. mercury
A coupling arrangement within an evaporative loss control system is provided. The coupling arrangement includes a first conduit coupled to an air intake duct of a combustion engine at a first junction and to an atmosphere conduit of an evaporative loss control device at a second junction; and at least one valve located within the first junction, along the first conduit between the first junction and the second junction, or within the second junction, the at least one valve being selectable between a capture position and a purge position, the capture position opening the first conduit to gaseous flow between a canister of the evaporative loss control device and the air intake duct, the purge position closing the first conduit to gaseous flow between the canister of the evaporative loss control device and the air intake duct.
F02M 25/08 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding fuel vapours drawn from engine fuel reservoir
46.
ELECTRODES CONTAINING CARBON BLACK PARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS
An electrode, includes an electrically conductive substrate; and a composition supported by a surface of the electrically conductive substrate, the composition comprising carbon black particles having a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area ranging from 80 m2/g to 1100 m2/g, an oil absorption number equal to or less than 300 mL/100g, a surface energy of 10 mJ/m2 or less, and a particle size distribution with a D50 value equal to or less than 165 nm.
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
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ELECTRODES AND BATTERIES CONTAINING DIFFERENT CARBON BLACK PARTICLES
An electrode includes a first lithium ion-based electroactive material; first carbon black particles having a first oil absorption number; and second carbon black particles different from the first carbon black particles, the second carbon black particles having a second oil absorption number larger than the first oil absorption number. Other electrodes and methods of making electrodes are also disclosed.
Disclosed herein are inkjet ink compositions comprising: at least one pigment having attached at least one organic group having a calcium index value greater than a calcium index value of 1,2,3-benzene tricarboxylic acid; at least one acrylic polymer having an acid number of at least 150 and a weight average molecular weight ranging from 1,000 to 15,000; and an aqueous liquid medium.
C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
Carbon blacks such as reinforcing-grade carbon blacks with high structure are described. The carbon black can have the following properties: a statistical thickness surface area (STSA) ranging from 80 m2/g to 150 m2/g, an oil absorption number (OAN) of at least 180 mL/100 g, and a crushed oil absorption number (COAN) of at least 110 mL/100 g. Rubber compounds which incorporate the carbon black also are described.
A method for cleaning carbon black before using it as material for supercapacitor electrode. The method consisting on washing the carbon material with an acid choosen in the group consisting on hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, citric acid, formic acid, acetic acid and oxalic acid. A supercapacitor includes an electrode comprising activated carbon and carbon black particles containing less than or equal to about 100 ppm of calcium. A method includes treating base carbon black particles to form treated carbon black particles containing less than or equal to about 100 ppm of calcium; and using the treated carbon black particles to form an electrode of a supercapacitor. Carbon black particles having a Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) surface area ranging from 650 m2 /g to 2,050 m 2/g, and comprising less than or equal to about 100 ppm of calcium.
The invention provides a process for preparing core‑shell composite particles comprising a polyester, polymerized ethylenically unsaturated silane compounds, and optionally a hydrophobic surface treatment. The invention further provides a composite particle comprising a polyester and a radically polymerized ethylenically unsaturated silane compound.
Disclosed herein are polymers, which can be incorporated in pigment dispersions and inkjet ink compositions, comprising first monomers selected from ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomers, and second monomers selected from maleic anhydride, maleic acid, and salts, esters, imides, and amides thereof. The polymers can have a portion of the second monomers functionalized with at least one organic group having a calcium index value greater than or equal to a calcium index value of phenylphosphonic acid. Additionally and/or alternatively, the at least one polymer can be crosslinked via the second monomers. Dispersions and inkjet ink compositions comprising such polymers can also further comprise at least one pigment and a liquid vehicle. Also disclosed are methods of making such polymers.
C09D 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant
C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
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COMPOSITE PARTICLES HAVING COATED AGGREGATES WITH LOW STRUCTURE CARBON BLACK CORES, COATINGS AND INKS WITH HIGH RESISTIVITY AND OPTICAL DENSITY, DEVICES MADE THEREWITH, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME
Composite particles that super-aggregates of coated aggregates having low structure carbon black cores and metal/metalloid oxide mantles are described. Coatings containing filler-polymer compositions which have the composite particles as filler, such as curable coatings and cured coatings or films formed therefrom containing the filler-polymer compositions, with combinations of high resistivity, good optical density properties, good thermal stability, high dielectric constant, and good processability, along with their use in black matrices, black column spacers, light shielding elements in LCDs and other display devices, also are described. Inks containing the composite particle are described. Devices having these compositions, components and/or elements, and methods of preparing and making these various materials and products are described.
G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
G02F 1/13 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells
54.
ELECTRODES, COMPOSITIONS, AND DEVICES HAVING HIGH STRUCTURE CARBON BLACKS
An electrode for an energy storage device includes carbon black particles having (a) a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area ranging from 70 to 120 m2/g; (b) an oil absorption number (OAN) ranging from 180 to 310 mL/100 g; (c) a surface energy less than or equal to 15 mJ/m2; and (d) either an La crystallite size less than or equal to 29 Å, or a primary particle size less than or equal to 24 nm.
Disclosed herein are elastomer compounds comprising: at least one elastomer that is resistant to heat for 70 h at 100°C such that the at least one elastomer exhibits at least one of the following properties selected from: (a) a change in durometer hardness of no more than 15 points, (b) a change in tensile strength of no more than 40%, and (c) a change in ultimate elongation of no more than 40% The elastomer compound further comprises at least one graphene-based material present in an amount ranging from 0.01 phr to 30 phr relative to the at least one elastomer and at least one carbon black present in an amount ranging from 15 phr to 150 phr relative to the at least one elastomer. Also disclosed are methods of making such compounds, and articles comprising elastomer compounds.
A compounded elastomer exhibiting excellent mechanical and heat transfer properties is described. The elastomer can include two or more different carbon blacks, and one of the carbon blacks is a partially crystallized carbon black.
A composite polymer composition comprising partially crystallized carbon black. The composition exhibits superior thermal transfer properties in plastic formulations. The polymer precursor exhibits excellent rheology when compared to similar compositions comprising traditional carbon blacks. The composite polymers provide for higher loading of more thermally conductive carbon blacks in a variety of composite polymer compositions.
Disclosed herein inkjet ink compositions comprising: (a) a carbon black having the following properties: OAN ≥ 170 mL/100g; and STSA ranging from 160 to 220 m2/g; (b) at least one polymeric dispersant selected from polyoxyethylene / polyoxypropylene block copolymers, styrene-acrylic resins, styrene-methacrylic resins, styrene-maleic acid copolymers, and styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers; (c) at least one surfactant selected from ethoxylated siloxanes, succinic acid esters, and succinic acid salts; and (d) at least one polyurethane.
C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
C09D 11/106 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C09D 11/324 - Pigment inks containing carbon black
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
60.
OXIDIZED CARBON BLACKS AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAD ACID BATTERIES
Disclosed herein are oxidized carbon blacks, which can be incorporated into electrode compositions for lead acid batteries. In some embodiments, the oxidized carbon blacks have a BET surface area ranging from 650 to 2100 m2/g; an oil absorption number (OAN) ranging from 35 to 500 mL/100g; and a volatile content of at least 5.5 wt.% relative to the total weight of the oxidized carbon black, as determined by weight loss at 950°C.
Methods to make a silica elastomer composite with a destabilized dispersion of silica are described, along with silica elastomer composites made from the methods. The advantages achieved with the methods are further described.
C08J 3/05 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from solid polymers
C08J 3/16 - Powdering or granulating by coagulating dispersions
C08J 3/215 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring in the presence of a liquid phase the polymer being premixed with a liquid phase at least one additive being also premixed with a liquid phase
C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
Methods to make a silica elastomer composite with a destabilized dispersion of a never-dried, or as-produced, precipitated silica are described, along with silica elastomer composites made from the methods. The advantages achieved with the methods are further described.
C08J 3/05 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from solid polymers
C08J 3/16 - Powdering or granulating by coagulating dispersions
C08J 3/215 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring in the presence of a liquid phase the polymer being premixed with a liquid phase at least one additive being also premixed with a liquid phase
C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
Methods to make a silica and carbon black elastomer composite with a destabilized dispersion that includes silica are described, along with particle reinforced elastomer composites made from the methods. The advantages achieved with the methods are further described.
C08J 3/05 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from solid polymers
C08J 3/16 - Powdering or granulating by coagulating dispersions
C08J 3/215 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring in the presence of a liquid phase the polymer being premixed with a liquid phase at least one additive being also premixed with a liquid phase
C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
Disclosed herein are compositions, which can be used to coat electrode plates, comprising at least one carbonaceous material and at least one additive, wherein the at least one additive comprises a metal ion selected from calcium, barium, potassium, magnesium, and strontium ion, and wherein the metal ion is present in an amount ranging from 0.5 wt.% to 3 wt.% relative to the total weight of carbonaceous material. Also disclosed are electrodes and lead acid batteries comprising such compositions, and methods of making the compositions.
H01M 4/57 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of lead of "grey lead", i.e. powders containing lead and lead oxide
H01M 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
Disclosed herein are inkjet ink compositions comprising a polymer comprising the repeat units (A), (B), and (C), wherein: (A) is selected from— N+(R1)(R2)— and— N(R1)—; (B) is selected from C1-C10 alkylene; C3-C20 cycloalkylene; C3-C20 heterocycloalkylene; arylene; heteroarylene; C2-C20 ether; C2-C20 thioether; C2-C20 ester; C2-C20 acetal; C2-C20 amide; bisphenols; and oligomer and polymer moieties selected from polyether, polyester, polyamines, polycarbonate, polyacetal, polythioether, polyester amide, polyurethane, polyacrylate, polyolefin, and polyalkylsiloxane, and (C) comprises at least one group selected from : (i) -C(R3)(R4)-C(R5)(OH)-(C(R6)(R7))m-, (ii)-C(R3)(R4)-C(R5)(H)-C(0)-, and (iii)— C(R3)(R4)— C(R5)(H)— S(O)(O)—; and (A) is bonded to the— C(R3)(R4)— group of (C), and (B) is bonded to (C).
C09B 67/00 - Influencing the physical, e.g. the dyeing or printing, properties of dyestuffs without chemical reaction, e.g. by treating with solvents; Process features in the making of dyestuff preparations; Dyestuff preparations of a special physical nature, e.g. tablets, films
C09C 3/10 - Treatment with macromolecular organic compounds
C09D 11/10 - Printing inks based on artificial resins
C09D 11/326 - Pigment inks characterised by the pigment dispersant
C08L 79/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing nitrogen with or without oxygen, or carbon only, not provided for in groups
Core particles produced in situ or introduced as preformed core particles are coated with a layer of carbon. Non-carbon as well as some carbon-based core materials can be utilized. The resulting carbon coated particles can find applications in rubber products, for instance as reinforcement for tire components.
Disclosed herein are dry blend compositions comprising: a hydrated lime having a Ca(OH)2 content of at least 94% by weight, the hydrated lime being present in an amount ranging from 1% to 40% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and an activated carbon present in an amount of at least 60% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. Also disclosed are methods of mercury removal from flue gases, such as flue gases generated from coal-fired power plants.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/04 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising compounds of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or magnesium
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01D 53/64 - Heavy metals or compounds thereof, e.g. mercury
A method for removing sulfur containing compounds from petroleum liquid. The method includes contacting the petroleum liquid with an activated carbon that has a high ash content, a high metal content and a significant amount of meso and macro porosity.
Graphene-based materials for sequestering urea from aqueous solutions are provided. The graphene-based materials include graphene aggregates as well as graphene oxides.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
B01D 53/06 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with moving adsorbents
71.
METHODS FOR RECOVERING CESIUM OR RUBIDIUM VALUES FROM ORE OR OTHER MATERIALS
A method to liberate and recover cesium, rubidium, or both from ore or other material is described. The method involves heating the ore or other material in the presence of at least one reactant. The heating is such that it liberates at least a portion of the cesium or rubidium or both from the ore. Cesium or rubidium or both resulting from the method are further described.
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising: a carbon additive prewetted with an acid (e.g., H2SO4); and a lead-containing material. Also disclosed are methods of making such compositions, and pastes and electrodes made therefrom.
H01M 4/20 - Processes of manufacture of pasted electrodes
H01M 4/56 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of lead
H01M 4/57 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of lead of "grey lead", i.e. powders containing lead and lead oxide
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
Disclosed herein are aqueous inkjet ink compositions and coating compositions comprising: at least one pigment; at least one polymer; and at least one water-soluble compound having a hydroxyl number of at least 40, wherein the at least one water-soluble compound is selected from ethoxylated C3-C20 polyols, C4-C20 polyols having three or more hydroxyl groups, and polyether polyols, and wherein the at least one water-soluble compound is present in an amount ranging from 1% to by 60% weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, wherein the composition comprises a total amount of water- soluble organic components ranging from 25% to 60% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
C09D 11/102 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
Disclosed herein are electrode compositions comprising a homogeneous mixture comprising: a lead-containing material and a carbon additive comprising carbon black and activated carbon. A total amount of the carbon additive ranges from 0.1% to 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. The composition can have a ratio of carbon black to activated carbon ranging from 0.1 : 0.9 to 0.5 : 0.5. The activated carbon can have a d50 particle size distribution ranging from 4 µm to 100 µm, and a pore volume of at least 0.7 cm3/g. Also disclosed are electrodes formed from the electrode composition, cells (e.g., lead-acid battery) comprising the electrodes / electrode compositions, and methods of making thereof.
H01M 4/57 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of lead of "grey lead", i.e. powders containing lead and lead oxide
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
Surface treated modified carbon black particles and oil-based drilling fluids are described. The carbon blacks are incorporated into the oil-based drilling fluids to reduce the electrical resistivity of the oil-based drilling fluids. The surface treated carbon blacks can include a hydrophobic organic group and are readily dispersible in oil-based drilling fluids.
Disclosed herein are activated carbon having a particle size distribution of d95 ranging from 1 μιη to 28 μιη and a d95/d5o ratio ranging from 1.5 to 3, compositions comprising such activated carbons and methods of making the same, and methods of mercury removal from flue gas generated from coal combustion by injecting activated carbon into the flue gas.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
A self-supporting aerogel structure is provided. The structure comprises a plurality of aerogel particles adhered together with an adhesive to produce a material exhibiting low heat transfer and high transmission of visible light. The aerogel particles can be coated with a polymer or pre-polymer and remain free flowing until they are activated to complete polymerization.
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
78.
PIGMENT COMPOSITES COMPRISING SYNERGISTS AND POLYMER COATINGS
Disclosed herein are composite particles comprising; a pigment; at least one ionic synergist adsorbed to the pigment surface; and at least one ionic polymer coating the pigment surface comprising the at least one synergist, wherein the at least one synergist and the at least one polymer have opposing charges, and wherein in the composite, a total charge of the at least one polymer is greater than a total charge of the at least one synergist. Also disclosed are dispersions and inkjet ink compositions comprising composite particles.
CMP processes, tools and slurries utilize metal oxide-polymer composite particles that include metal oxide particles and a polymer core. The metal oxide particles are modified with a modifying agent and are partially or fully embedded within the polymer core. Using these processes, tools and slurries can enhance removal rates, reduce defectivity and increase cleanability with respect to comparable systems and substrates.
Methods to recover or separate cesium formate or rubidium formate or both from a mixed alkali metal formate blend are described. One method involves adding cesium sulfate or rubidium sulfate to the mixed alkali metal formate blend in order to preferentially precipitate potassium sulfate from the mixed alkali metal formate blend. Another method involves adding cesium carbonate or cesium bicarbonate or both to preferentially precipitate potassium carbonate/bicarbonate and/or other non-cesium or non-rubidium metals from the mixed alkali metal blend. Further optional steps are also described. Still one other method involves converting cesium sulfate to cesium hydroxide.
Methods to separate or recover brine that is present in an invert emulsion are described. The brine is present as an internal phase in the invert emulsion. The brine can be a valuable component, such as an alkali metal formate, and separation and recovering of the brine from the invert emulsion permits the brine to be reused.
Disclosed herein are ink compositions comprising a self-dispersed pigment in a liquid vehicle. The liquid vehicle can comprise a solvent/water mixture in which the composition further comprises a surfactant system having limited solubility/compatibility with the liquid vehicle. Also disclosed are surfactant systems comprising at least a first and a second surfactant, where the first surfactant is selected from alkoxylated alkyne-containing alkylene diols and N-alkyl pyrrolidones, and wherein the first surfactant has a solubility of less than 0.5% in a 5% glycerol/water mixture, and where the a second surfactant is selected from acetylene alcohols comprising linear or branched C1-C14 alkyls, and alkoxylated phosphate esters.
An aqueous carbon black millbase, an aqueous carbon black liquid coating, and a method of making the millbase and liquid coating are provided. The carbon blacks are modified carbon blacks that are engineered to be able to be stirred into an aqueous vehicle without high energy milling of the carbon black. The modified carbon blacks include low organic treatment levels and the millbase and liquid coating do not require large quantities of dispersant. The resulting coatings exhibit excellent viscosity, color, hiding power and stability.
Disclosed herein are cathode formulations comprising a lithium ion-based electroactive material having a D50 ranging from 1 μm to 6 μm; and carbon black having BET surface area ranging from 130 to 700 m2/g and an OAN ranging from 150 mL/100 g to 300 mL/100 g. Also disclosed are cathode formulations comprising a first lithium ion-based electroactive material having a particle size distribution of 1 μm ≤ D50 < 5 μm, and a second lithium ion-based electroactive material having a particle size distribution of 5 μm < D50≤ 15 μm. Cathodes comprising these active materials can exhibit a maximum pulse power in W/kg and W/L of the mixture higher than maximum pulse power of the first or second electroactive material individually, or an energy density in Wh/kg and Wh/L of the mixture higher than energy density of the first or second electroactive material individually. The cathode formulations can further comprise carbon black having BET surface area ranging from 130 to 700 m2/g- Also disclosed are cathodes comprising the cathode formulations, electrochemical cells comprising the cathodes, and methods of making the cathode formulations and cathodes.
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
Disclosed herein are cathode formulations comprising a lithium ion-based electroactive material, and a carbon black, in which the carbon black is selected from one of: (i) a carbon black having an OAN ranging from 100 to 250 mL/100 g and a crystallite size (La) of at least 30 A, as determined by Raman spectroscopy; (ii) a carbon black having an OAN ranging from 100 to 300 mL/100 g and a surface energy of less than or equal to 10 mJ/m2; and (iii) a carbon black having an OAN ranging from 100 to 300 mL/100 g and a crystallite size (La) of at least 35 A, as determined by Raman spectroscopy. Also disclosed are cathodes comprising the cathode formulations, electrochemical cells comprising the cathodes, and methods of making the cathode formulations and cathodes.
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/1397 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
Disclosed herein are cathode formulations comprising a lithium ion-based electroactive material and a carbon black having a BET surface area ranging from 130 to 700 m2/g and a ratio of STSA/BET ranging from 0.5 to 1. Also disclosed are cathodes comprising the cathode formulations, electrochemical cells comprising the cathodes, and methods of making the cathode formulations and cathodes.
H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/1397 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
87.
ELASTOMER COMPOSITES, BLENDS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING SAME
Blends of elastomer composites with unfilled or less highly filled elastomer reduces hysteresis without compromising reinforcement. Hysteresis may also be reduced by adjusting the compounding method.
CHEMICAL MECHANICAL PLANARIZATION SLURRY COMPOSITION COMPRISING COMPOSITE PARTICLES, PROCESS FOR REMOVING MATERIAL USING SAID COMPOSITION, CMP POLISHING PAD AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAID COMPOSITION
CMP processes, tools and slurries utilize composite particles that include core particles having organosilica particles disposed about the core particles. Using these processes, tools and slurries can enhance removal rates, reduce defectivity and increase cleanability with respect to comparable systems and substrates.
Disclosed herein are aqueous ink compositions, e.g., inkjet ink compositions, comprising at least one colorant; and a nanocrystalline cellulose present in an amount ranging from 0.5% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Also disclosed are aqueous dispersions for ink compositions, and methods of commercial inkjet printing.
B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methods; Sheet materials for use therein
B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
90.
COATINGS HAVING FILLER-POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH COMBINED LOW DIELECTRIC CONSTANT, HIGH RESISTIVITY, AND OPTICAL DENSITY PROPERTIES AND CONTROLLED ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY, DEVICES MADE THEREWITH, AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME
UV curable coatings containing dual phase filler-polymer compositions with high resistivity, low dielectric constant, good optical density, and controlled electrical resistivity are described, and cured coatings or films formed thereof, along with their use in black matrix, black column spacers, and other light shielding coating elements in LCD. Devices having these black matrices, black column spacers, and/or other light shielding coating elements, and methods of preparing and making these various materials and products are also described.
Disclosed herein are particulate core-shell materials, comprising a core comprising a polyurethane; and a shell comprising a polyacrylate, wherein the shell coats the core. Also disclosed are methods of making particulate core-shell materials, and aqueous dispersions and inkjet ink compositions comprising the same.
The invention provides composite particles comprising core particles having organosilica particles disposed about the core particles. The invention also provides a process for making the composite particles.
Methods for the production of carbon black using an extender fluid(s) are provided as well as methods to control one or more particle properties of carbon black utilizing extender fluids and other techniques.
A method of making a nonwoven wet laid aerogel blanket is provided. The aerogel blanket can exhibit improved thermal conductivity, lower corrosivity, lower dust production and a uniform structure. The blanket can be made from an aerogel floe that is formed from a slurry of aerogel particles.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 17/02 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like in the form of fibres or filaments
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
A method to recover cesium, rubidium, or both from secondary ore is described and involves using scans and sorting techniques. Refined secondary ore is further described.
Disclosed herein are aqueous dispersions comprising: at least one pigment present in an amount of at least 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the dispersion, the at least one pigment being selected from oxidized carbon blacks and modified carbon blacks having attached at least one organic group; and at least one organic solvent present in an amount of at least 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the dispersion, the at least one organic solvent having a Hansen hydrogen bonding parameter (δΗ) ranging from 13 to 50 MPa0.5, and a Hansen polarity parameter (δρ) ranging from 5 to 13 MPa0.5, wherein the dispersion is substantially free of a surfactant. Also disclosed are methods of preparing aqueous dispersions and injet ink compositions prepared from the same.
A method for modifying the properties of a sorbent comprising washing a sorbent with a washing solution so as to achieve an exchange of ions between the sorbent and the washing solution, and applying a halogen compound to the sorbent that has been washed with the washing solution to achieve a predetermined concentration of the halogen on the sorbent.
B01J 20/02 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material
B01J 20/04 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising compounds of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or magnesium
B01D 53/64 - Heavy metals or compounds thereof, e.g. mercury
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
98.
PHOSPHORIC ACID TREATMENT OF CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL PRIOR TO ACTIVATION
Disclosed herein are activated carbon materials and methods of producing an activated carbon, comprising: applying a solution of at least 10% phosphoric acid by weight at a ratio of from 0.01 pounds to 0.3 pounds of phosphoric acid solution per pound to a raw material to produce a phosphoric acid treated raw material; and direct-activating the phosphoric acid treated raw material via a gas activation process to produce an activated carbon. Also disclosed are methods of removing an impurity from a gas or liquid by using the activated carbon materials.
A method and configuration for automated operation of a two-roll mill. Also provided is a method for continuous or semi-continuous operation of a two-roll mill.
B29B 7/56 - Mixing; Kneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices with rollers or the like, e.g. calenders with co-operating rollers
A method of removing siloxanes from a gas stream includes flowing the gas stream that carries siloxanes through an adsorbent media to remove at least part of the siloxanes from the gas stream, wherein the adsorbent media comprises lignite-based activated carbon. A spent adsorbent media is provided that contains the lignite-based activated carbon through which a gas stream containing siloxanes has been at least partially purified, and which may be regenerated.
B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography