The present invention is directed to compounds comprising a perfluoroelastomer and a blend of two different particle size carbon blacks that, when cured with a curing agent, comprise a heterocyclic or perfluorinated crosslink. Such compounds comprise copolymerized units of unsaturated fluorinated olefins, a perfluoro(vinyl ether), and a cure site fluorinated monomer having a nitrile cure site, plus a blend of carbon blacks. Articles cured from these compounds exhibit improved sealing force.
Methods and compositions for increasing a plant's resistance to an insect pest such as the corn rootworm are provided. Methods are provided for overexpression of Crw2, or variants thereof, in a host plant or plant cell to increase resistance to an insect pest in a plant such as maize. Methods are also provided for identifying variants of Crw2 that when incorporated into a plant via transgenic or traditional breeding means increase resistance to an insect pest in a plant such as maize. Also provided are methods for increasing resistance by overexpressing Crw1 and Crw2.
Trap and/or refuge crops and methods of use in managing corn rootworm and other insect pests of maize are provided. Some methods involve using trap crops comprising plants with enhanced susceptibility to one or more insect pests to lure and kill insect pests. Other methods involve using refuge crops comprising plants with enhanced susceptibility to one or more insect pests to monitor insect pest populations in an area or to promote mating between insecticide resistant and insecticide non- resistant insects.
Acetyl xylan esterase variants having perhydrolytic activity are provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. Variant acetyl xylan esterases may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
This invention relates to a rapid method for detection and characterization of STEC bacteria based on the presence of nucleic acid sequences, in particular, to a PCR-based method for detection, and to oligonucleotide molecules and reagents and kits useful therefore. This method is preferably employed to detect STEC bacteria in a food or water sample, such as a beef enrichment. The present invention further relates to isolated polynucleotides, replication compositions, kits, and reagent tablets for carrying out the method of the present invention.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
This invention provides isolated polynucleotides, polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring an alteration in one or more plant architecture characteristics. Also provided are methods utilizing these polynucleotides, polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs. In certain embodiments, the recombinant DNA construct comprises a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotide encodes a Squatty-Crinkle-Leaf Polypeptide.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
A two-stage heat treatment process is provided to improve the processability of recombinant microbial biomass comprising an enzyme having perhydrolytic activity. More specifically, a process is provided to treat the recombinant microbial biomass comprising a Thermotoga sp. acetyl xylan esterase having perhydrolytic activity such that microfiltration may be used to partially-purify and/or concentrate protein preparations. The acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in specific activity. The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
The present invention is designed for use with a biolistic bombardment device having a cold gas shock wave splitter that divides a cold gas shock wave into two or more separate pressure waves that burst into one or more macrocarrier disks so as to create two or more separate microparticle groups. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a divider that is configured to define two or more separate bombardment areas, each configured to contain a respective target and to receive a separate one of the microparticle groups created by a cold gas shock wave splitter. In such a manner, the present invention avoids mixing of microparticles between microparticle groups and allows for independent biolistic bombardment of the targets.
This invention is in the field of biotechnology, in particular, this pertains to polynucleotide sequences encoding membrane bound O-acyltransferase genes and the use of these acyltransferases for altering fatty acid profiles in oilseed plants. Methods for increasing elongation and desaturation conversion efficiencies are also disclosed.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in the ratio of peracetic acid formation to peracetic acid hydrolysis specific activities (PAAF/PAAH ratio). The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in the ratio of peracetic acid formation to peracetic acid hydrolysis specific activities (PAAF/PAAH ratio). The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in the ratio of peracetic acid formation to peracetic acid hydrolysis specific activities (PAAF/PAAH ratio). The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in the ratio of peracetic acid formation to peracetic acid hydrolysis specific activities (PAAF/PAAH ratio). The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in the ratio of peracetic acid formation to peracetic acid hydrolysis specific activities (PAAF/PAAH ratio). The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.
The present disclosure provides methods for molecular fingerprinting for the characterization and identification of organisms. More specifically, in one aspect the present invention provides a method of identifying an organism in a sample comprising: (a) providing a sample comprising said organism, said organism comprising at least one nucleic acid; (b) combining said sample or the at least one nucleic acid therefrom with an amplification mix comprising at least one labeled oligonucleotide primer; (c) generating at least one labeled amplification product from the at least one nucleic acid of said organism using a nucleotide amplification technique employing said at least one labeled oligonucleotide primer; (d) combining said at least one labeled amplification product with products of a DNA sequencing reaction to create a separation mix; and (e) separating said separation mix on the basis of oligonucleotide length in a fluorescent DNA sequencing instrument to generate a sequence embedded fingerprint pattern for said organism.
A process is provided for rapidly producing target concentrations of peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters. More specifically, carboxylic acid esters are reacted with a source of peroxygen, such as hydrogen peroxide, in the presence of an enzyme catalyst comprising an enzyme having identity to an acetyl xylan esterase from Lactococcus lactis having perhydrolysis activity. The polypeptide is an enzyme structurally classified as a member of the carbohydrate esterase family 7 (CE-7). The peroxycarboxylic acids produced by the present process can be used in disinfecting, bleaching, and other laundry care applications. Compositions comprising the reaction components and the peroxycarboxylic acids produced by the process are also provided.
This invention relates to a rapid method for detection and characterization of Escherichia coli bacteria serotype O157:H7 based on the presence of nucleic acid sequences, in particular, to a PCR-based method for detection, and to ollgonucleotide molecules and reagents and kits useful therefore. This method is preferably employed to detect E. coli O157:H7 in a food or water sample, such as a beef enrichment. The present invention further relates to replication compositions and kits for carrying out the method of the present invention.
Disclosed herein are enzyme powders comprising a spray-dried formulation of at least one CE-7 esterase, at least one oligosaccharide excipient, and optionally at least one surfactant. Preferably, the excipient is maltodextrin or thehalose. Also disclosed herein is a process for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters using the aforementioned enzyme powders. Further, disinfectant and laundry care formulations comprising the peracids produced by the processes described herein are provided.
Disclosed herein are two-component enzymatic peracid generation systems and methods of using such systems wherein the first component comprises a formulation of at least one enzyme catalyst having perhydrolysis activity, a carboxylic acid ester substrate, and a cosolvent and wherein the second component comprises a source of peroxygen in water. The two components are combined to produce an aqueous peracid formulation useful as, e.g., a disinfecting or bleaching agent. Specifically, organic cosolvents are used to control the viscosity of a substrate-containing component and to enhance the solubility of the substrate in an aqueous reaction formulation without causing substantial loss of perhydrolytic activity of the enzyme catalyst.
Disclosed herein are multi-component peroxycarboxylic acid generation systems for enzymatically producing aqueous formulations for peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in, e.g., disinfectant and/or bleaching applications. The multi-component peroxycarboxylic acid generation systems comprise at least one carbohydrate esterase family 7 enzyme having perhydrolytic activity.
Disclosed herein are multi-component formulations for enzymatically producing aqueous solutions of peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in, e.g., disinfectant and/or bleaching applications. The multi-component peroxycarboxylic acid formulations comprise at least one carbohydrate esterase family 7 enzyme having perhydrolytic activity in powder form, an excipient, a buffer and a cosolvent, and hydrogen peroxide.
Disclosed herein are variants enzymes that are structurally classified as CE-7 enzymes and have perhydrolysis activity. Also disclosed herein is a process for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters using the aforementioned variant enzymes as well as methods and compositions comprising the variant enzymes. Further, disinfectant formulations comprising the peroxycarboxylic acids produced by the processes described herein are provided.
Disclosed herein is a method for stabilization of the perhydrolase activity of the CE-7 esterase in a formulation with a carboxylic acid ester that employs the addition of a buffering agent, substantially undissolved, to the mixture of the CE-7 esterase and the carboxylic acid ester. Further, disinfectant and laundry care formulations comprising the peracids produced by the processes described herein are provided.
Disclosed herein is an engine fuel filter containing a filter medium of a filtering mass of a nanoweb preferably situated between two scrims. The scrims can be nonwoven webs and the filtering mass is located in an enclosure so as to be crossed by the fuel in its path inside the filter. The nanoweb has a basis weight between about 1.5 gsm and about 40 gsm, and can be in face-to-face and fluid contact with either or both of the upstream and downstream scrims. The nanoweb does not contain glass.
F02M 37/22 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system
A composite building panel that includes a fabric reinforcing sheet between one of the metal skins and the core of the panel. The fabric reinforcing sheet, which is preferably made from aramid fibers improves the impact resistance and penetration resistance of the building panel without substantially increasing weight and without adding fuel content to the panel system.
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 27/04 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as impregnant, bonding, or embedding substance
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NON-STICK COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING DIAMOND PARTICLES AND SUBSTRATE HAVING THE COMPOSITION APPLIED THERETO
A non-stick coating composition comprising diamond particles of relatively large size, i.e., greater than 1 micrometer, preferably greater than 10 micrometers, and a fluoropolymer, can be applied to a substrate. In addition, a structure comprising a substrate and an undercoat is applied to the substrate, where the undercoat comprises a primer layer comprising a heat resistant non-fluoropolymer polymer binder and diamond particles, and optionally a midcoat also comprising diamond particles.
B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
C09D 127/12 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogen; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment containing fluorine atoms
The present invention relates to a fungal C16/18 fatty acid elongase that is able to catalyze the conversion of palmitate (16:0) to stearic acid (18:0). Specifically, the nucleotide sequence of a Mortierella alpina C16/18 fatty acid elongase is provided (designated as 旜ELO3”). Methods of increasing microbial oil production, increasing carbon flux into the polyunsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic pathway and increasing the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids by over-expression of the C16/18 fatty acid elongase are described herein. Most desirably, the substrate specificity of the instant ELO3 will be particularly useful to enable accumulation of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in oleaginous yeast, such as Yarrowia lipolytica.
C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
C12P 7/64 - Fats; Fatty oils; Ester-type waxes; Higher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl group; Oxidised oils or fats
C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora
A non-pixellated segmented 旜display” is disclosed. The display comprises a frist electrode having a first pattern (2) , an insulator layer having a second pattern (3) , an electroluminescent layer (4) , and a second unpatterned electrode (5) .
H01L 27/32 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including components using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part with components specially adapted for light emission, e.g. flat-panel displays using organic light-emitting diodes
H01L 51/52 - Solid state devices using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part; Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture or treatment of such devices, or of parts thereof specially adapted for light emission, e.g. organic light emitting diodes (OLED) or polymer light emitting devices (PLED) - Details of devices
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FILLED PERFLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITION COMPRISING A LOW MELTING FLUOROPOLYMER ADDITIVE
The present invention relates to plenum cables jacketed with a composition comprising perfluoropolymer, inorganic char-forming agent, and fluoropolymer additive, which composition passes the NFPA-255 burn test.
C08L 27/12 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogen; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment containing fluorine atoms
The present invention relates to foamed articles, such as plenum cables jacketed with a composition comprising perfluoropolymer, inorganic char-forming agent, and polymeric dispersing agent, which passes the NFPA-255 burn test.
C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof
H01B 3/44 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes acrylic resins
H01B 11/18 - Coaxial cables; Analogous cables having more than one inner conductor within a common outer conductor
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INCREASED LOOSE BULK DENSITY POWDERS AND POLYMERS CONTAINING THEM
The invention provides a treated powder having improved loose bulk density comprising a silanized inorganic powder treated with a long chain fatty acid or salts thereof, wherein the amount of the long chain fatty acid is about 0.25 % to about 2 wt %, based on the total weight of the treated powder.
Compositions containing enriched populations of beta linked low molecular weight polymers of galactosamine and glucosamine are provided. The compositions are useful, for example, as antibacterial additives for food and other edible applications, as precursors for synthesizing other biologically active molecules related to chitin/chitosan oligomers, and/or as pharmaceutical compounds.
C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups ; Derivatives thereof
A61K 31/702 - Oligosaccharides, i.e. having three to five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkages
A61K 31/715 - Polysaccharides, i.e. having more than five saccharide radicals attached to each other by glycosidic linkages; Derivatives thereof, e.g. ethers, esters
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CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS OF LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYGLUCOSAMINES AND POLYGALACTOSAMINES
A process for the synthesis of beta linked low molecular weight polymers of galactosamine and glucosamine has been developed. Through the use of high amounts of activating agents, efficient coupling of stable monomers is achieved. Using this process, chain extension is through the addition of single monomers, providing populations of single chain length polyhexosamines.
A computer- implemented system and method for converting the resistances of an array of metal oxide sensors into constituents and concentrations of a multi-component gas provided around the sensor array. The method includes providing a self-diagnostic module to calculate the quality factors associated with corresponding prediction models and determine if the response of the sensor array are within a preferrred range; and providing a concentration calculation module to calculate the gas concentration outputs from each prediction model, corresponding tolerance limits, and gas concentration outputs determined by weighting the outputs from the prediction models by corresponding quality factors and determining the weighted tolerance limits, so that the gas concentration outputs with the lowest tolerance limits can be reported as the actual constituents and concentrations of the multi-component gas .
The present invention is a dispersion composition comprising (1) a curable mixture of monomers, oligomers, or a combination thereof; and (2) superparamagnetic particles dispersed in the mixture of part (1) and a method for preparing such superparamagnetic particles. The composition of the present invention can be useful as a tool for detecting and/or deterring theft, counterfeiting, or the like in commercial transactions.
Methods and compositions are provided for reducing the level of expression of a target polynucleotide in an organism. The methods and compositions selectively silence the target polynucleotide through the expression of a chimeric polynucleotide comprising the target for a sRNA (the trigger sequence) operably linked to a sequence corresponding to all or part of the gene or genes to be silenced. In this manner, the final target of silencing is an endogenous gene in the organism in which the chimeric polynucleotide is expressed. In a further embodiment, the miRNA target is that of a heterologous miRNA or siRNA, the latter of which is coexpressed in the cells at the appropriate developmental stage to provide silencing of the final target when and where desired. In a further embodiment, the final target may be a gene in a second organism, such as a plant pest, that feeds upon the organism containing the chimeric gene or genes. Compositions further comprise vectors, seeds, grain, cells, and organisms, including plants and plant cells, comprising the chimeric polynucleotide of the invention.
A treated pigment comprising: (a) an inorganic pigment; (b) an organic compound comprises a fluoroalkyl group and a hydrocarbon group and having the structure: RH-L-RF, wherein RF is a fluorochemical component containing at least one Zerewitinoff hydrogen; RH is an aliphatic group of 1-30 carbons, cycloaliphatic group of 3-30 carbons, an aromatic group of 6-30 carbons, or a group having the structure: R'- (OCH2CHR')x-(OCH2CH2)y-O-, wherein R' is H or an aliphatic group of 1- 20 carbons, R' is H or methyl; and x' and y' are the same or different integers ranging from 0-20 except that the sum of x' and y' is at least 1 when R' is H; and L is selected from the group CO, isocyanate, and a mixture of polyisocyanates containing at least three isocyanate groups per RH-L-RF structure. Plastic articles containing a pigment and the organic compound have improved cleanability with all the other needed properties and without the negative property of chaulking.
C08L 27/20 - Homopolymers or copolymers of hexafluoropropene
B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
Isolated nucleic acid fragments and recombinant constructs comprising such fragments useful for altering embryo/endosperm size during seed development are disclosed along with a method of controlling embryo/endosperm size during seed development in plants using such recombinant constructs.
The present invention relates to a cooling apparatus comprising a refrigeration or air-conditioning apparatus. In particular the present invention relates to refrigeration or air-conditioning apparatus utilizing a mini-centrifugal compressor (11, 12) with rotational power provided by a ratioed gear drive assembly (80) coupled to an internal combustion engine.
This invention relates to a method for preparing a compound of Formula 1 wherein L, R1, R2 and X are as defined in the disclosure, comprising contacting a 2 pyrazoline of Formula 2 with bromine at a temperature of at least about 80°C. (Formula 1) (Formula 2). This invention also discloses preparation of a compound of Formula 3 wherein X, Z, R5, R6, R7, R8a, R8b and n are as defined in the disclosure, using a compound of Formula 1a wherein R10 is as defined in the disclosure, prepared by the aforesaid method for preparing a compound of Formula 1. (Formula 3) (Formula 4).
C07D 401/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
C07D 231/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,2-diazole or hydrogenated 1,2-diazole rings not condensed with other rings having one double bond between ring members or between a ring member and a non-ring member
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CONTINUOUS COATING PROCESS FOR COMPOSITE MEMBRANES
A continuous process for coating ePTFE with polymer wherein a first coating of fluoropolymer-containing liquid medium is formed on a moving elongate substrate, elongate ePTFE is contacted with the coated substrate to form an inchoate composite structure, and a final coating of fluoropolymer-containing liquid medium is formed on the inchoate composite structure.
The invention is directed to a process for the production of a vehicle repair coating, comprising the following steps: I) applying a coating composition curable by means of UV radiation onto a coated vehicle or vehicle part, said vehicle or vehicle part having a blemished area to be repaired on the coated surface, whereas the coating composition comprises A) at least one free-radically polymerizable oligomeric and/or polymeric binder containing olefinically unsaturated groups, B) optionally, at least one free-radically polymerizable monomeric reactive diluent containing one or more olefinically unsaturated groups, C) at least one photoinitiator for free-radical polymerization, D) at least one metal compound selected from the group consisting of metal salt compounds containing the metal in the cation and/or anion of the compound, organometallic compounds, metal coordination compounds and mixtures thereof, wherein the metal is a metal selected from the group consisting of a metal from groups 13-14 of the periodic system of elements and a transition metal, which metal or transition metal is able to occur in at least 2 oxidation states other than zero and E) optionally, water, organic solvents, pigments, fillers and/or conventional coating additives, and II) irradiating the resultant coating with UV radiation.
B05D 5/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures
B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
The present invention provides fluorinated, thermosettable compositions that are photoimageable and which function as low dielectric materials. Such low dielectric materials are useful as passivation resist layers in liquid crystal displays, electroluminescent displays, light emitting diodes and semiconductor manufacture.
C08F 232/08 - Copolymers of cyclic compounds containing no unsaturated aliphatic radicals in a side chain, and having one or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds in a carbocyclic ring system having condensed rings
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfaces; Materials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresists; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
G03F 7/095 - Photosensitive materials - characterised by structural details, e.g. supports, auxiliary layers having more than one photosensitive layer
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POLYURETHANE/POLYALKYLAMINE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME
This invention relates to a polymer composition useful as a chemical barrier, and films, laminates, and articles comprising the polymer composition and methods for making the polymer composition; the polymer composition comprising: a polyurethane network having a polyalkylamine incorporated therein, wherein the polymer composition, after contact with boiling water for 5 minutes, has less than a 50 percent loss in weight of the polyalkylamine.
A process for the production of a coating layer on a three-dimensional shaped substrate, comprising the steps: (1) providing a three-dimensional shaped substrate, (2) initial application of a coating layer on the surface of the substrate from a coating composition curable by free-radical polymerization of olefinic double bonds on UV irradiation and (3) irradiating the coated substrate with UV radiation; wherein the coating composition contains the following constituents: A) at least one free-radically polymerizable binder containing olefinically unsaturated groups, B) optionally, at least one free-radically polymerizable monomeric reactive diluent containing one or more olefinically unsaturated groups, C) at least one photoinitiator for free-radical polymerization, and D) at least one metal compound.
B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
C09D 7/00 - Features of coating compositions, not provided for in group ; Processes for incorporating ingredients in coating compositions
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COMPOSITIONS HAVING SUSTAINED-RELEASE INSECT REPELLENCY
The present invention pertains to the field of clay compositions, and to tick- or insect-repellent compositions containing clay, particularly to tick- or insect-repellant formulations comprising dihydronepetalactone, a nepetalactam, a dihydronepetalactam and/or their respective derivatives and clay that provide sustained release to improve utilization of the active ingredient and require less-frequent renewal.
A01N 43/16 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one or more oxygen or sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atom with one hetero atom six-membered rings with oxygen as the ring hetero atom
A01N 43/42 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
A method for identifying skin care composition-resistant skin-binding peptides is described. The skin care composition-resistant skin-binding peptides bind strongly to skin from a skin care composition matrix and are stable therein. Peptide-based skin benefit agents, such as skin conditioners and skin colorants, based on the skin care composition-resistant skin binding peptides are described. The peptide-based skin conditioners and skin colorants consist of skin care composition-resistant skin-binding peptide coupled to a skin conditioning agent or a coloring agent, either directly or through an optional spacer. Skin care and skin coloring product compositions comprising these peptide-based skin conditioners and colorants are also described.
C07H 21/02 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with ribosyl as saccharide radical
Certain Group 8-10 transition metal complexes of bidentate ligands can be supported on hydroxyl containing supports which have been treated with certain organometallic compounds. These olefin polymerization catalyst precursors can be activated for olefin polymerization by contacting them with specific types of compounds to form olefin polymerization catalysts. Olefins which may be polymerized include ethylene and certain polar comonomers. The polyolefins produced are useful, for example, as films for packaging and as molding resins.
The present invention relates to compositions for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump systems wherein the composition comprises a fluoroolefin and at least one other component. The compositions of the present invention are useful in processes for producing cooling or heat, as heat transfer fluids, foam blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression and fire extinguishing agents.
C09K 5/04 - Materials undergoing a change of physical state when used the change of state being from liquid to vapour or vice-versa
C09K 3/30 - Materials not provided for elsewhere for aerosols
C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materials; After-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic
C10M 171/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by purely physical criteria, e.g. containing as base-material, thickener or additive, ingredients which are characterised exclusively by their numerically specified physical properties, i.e. containing ingredien
A62D 1/00 - Fire-extinguishing compositions; Use of chemical substances in extinguishing fires
Heat transfer fluids comprising a polytrimethylene ether glycol or random polytrimethylene ether ester glycol, or mixtures thereof, and processes of using them in order to transfer heat.
A process for the preparation of a coating layer comprising the steps: (a) applying a coating layer to a substrate from a coating agent of which the resin solids comprise a binder system curable by free-radical polymerization of olefinic double bonds; and (b) thermal curing of the applied coating layer, wherein the coating agent contains at least one HALS compound and at least one metal compound selected from the group consisting of metal salt compounds containing the metal in the cation and/or anion of the compound, organometallic compounds, metal coordination compounds and combinations thereof, wherein said metal or metals is/are selected from the group consisting of metals of groups 13 and 14 of the periodic system of elements and transition metals, which metals or transition metals are able to occur in at least 2 oxidation states other than zero.
C09D 123/00 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond; Coating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
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A METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING HAIR CONDITIONER-RESISTANT HAIR-BINDING PEPTIDES AND HAIR BENEFIT AGENTS THEREFROM
A method for identifying hair conditioner-resistant hair-binding peptides is described. The hair conditioner-resistant hair-binding peptides bind strongly to hair from a hair conditioner matrix and are stable therein. Peptide-based benefit agents, such as hair conditioners and hair colorants, based on the hair conditioner-resistant hair binding peptides are described. The peptide-based hair conditioners and hair colorants consist of a hair conditioner-resistant hair-binding peptide coupled to a hair conditioning agent or a coloring agent, either directly or through an optional spacer. Hair care and hair coloring product compositions comprising these peptide-based hair conditioners and colorants are also described.
The disclosure provides a sunscreen formulation comprising a peptide-based metal oxide sunscreen agent, such as titanium dioxide nanoparticles, and a fluid vehicle.
Disclosed are packages holding liquid alkanes exhibiting high transparency and photochemical stability at wavelengths of about 193 nm. The packages holding the liquid alkanes can be stored for a period of months or longer with little or no loss of transparency and stability. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the packages.
B65D 81/18 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
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REFRIGERATION/AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS POWERED BY AN ENGINE EXHAUST GAS DRIVEN TURBINE
The present invention relates to a refrigeration or air-conditioning apparatus which utilizes a vapor compression refrigeration system having a refrigerant circulating therethrough that comprises a compressor powered by an engine exhaust gas driven turbine. A mini centrifugal compressor may advantageously be used with such an apparatus, thus allowing the use of low GWP refrigerants. The present invention further relates to methods for powering a compressor, such as a mini-centrifugal compressor, in a refrigeration or air-conditioning apparatus, and methods for controlling compressor surge, impeller speed and cooling capacity.
A laser welding method and apparatus especially suitable for laser welding polymer articles having low light transmissivity at the wavelength used for laser welding. A protective region is provided to the articles being welded that is designed to protect the irradiated surface from degrading during welding.
A washable leather having durable oil repellency, durable stain release, and durable water repellency is disclosed and a method of its preparation comprising contacting the leather during tanning with a composition which comprises at least one fluorinated urethane; at least one fluorinated ester; a mixture thereof; or a mixture of at least one fluorinated citrate urethane with at least one fluorinated urethane, at least one fluorinated ester, or a mixture of fluorinated urethane and fluorinated ester.
C14C 9/00 - Impregnating leather for preserving, waterproofing, making resistant to heat or similar purposes
C08G 18/28 - Polymeric products of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen characterised by the compounds used containing active hydrogen
A silicon-containing polytrimethylene homo- or copolyether wherein at least a portion of the polymer end groups are silicon-containing end groups having the formula: 呥OSi(X)(Y)(Z), where X and Y are groups that are easily displaceable from silicon by reaction with water and/or alcohols, and Z is selected from the group consisting of (a) C1-C20 linear or branched alkyl groups, (b) cycloaliphatic groups, (c ) aromatic groups, each of (a), (b) and (c) being optionally substituted with a member selected from the group consisting of O, N, P and S, (d) hydrogen, and (e) groups that are easily displaceable from silicon by water and/or alcohol.
Alpha, omega-difunctional aldaramides, in particular diaminoaldaramides, dihydroxyaldaramides, bis(alkoxycarbonylalkyl)aldaramides, and bis(carboxyalkyl)aldaramides, and processes for preparing the aldaramides are provided.
C07C 235/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by oxygen atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and singly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
C07C 235/12 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by oxygen atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and singly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by carboxyl groups
C07C 235/08 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by oxygen atoms having carbon atoms of carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms and singly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms
C07C 231/02 - Preparation of carboxylic acid amides from carboxylic acids or from esters, anhydrides, or halides thereof by reaction with ammonia or amines
C08G 69/26 - Polyamides derived from amino carboxylic acids or from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids derived from polyamines and polycarboxylic acids
C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups ; Derivatives thereof
A method of treating leather for imparting soil resistance to the leather by contacting the leather with a fluorinated hydrophobic additive comprising at least one fluorinated urethane or a mixture of at least one fluorinated urethane with at least one fluorinated ester, and the resulting treated leather having soil resistance are disclosed.
Processes using alpha, omega-difunctional aldaramides as monomers and crosslinkers are disclosed. The processes can be used to form polymers, particularly crosslinked polymers.
This invention pertains to a method of transfer printing, in particular to a method of utilizing an inkjet printer and one or more disperse dye inkjet inks to print a transfer image onto a selected textile transfer medium, then transfer the transfer image from the transfer medium to an object to create an image on the object.
B41J 2/325 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads by selective transfer of ink from ink carrier, e.g. from ink ribbon or sheet
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B41J 3/54 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed with two or more sets of type or printing elements
The present invention is directed to a rheology control agent for coating compositions, comprising: a compound having the Formula (I) or (II) including isomers or mixtures of isomers thereof, wherein p is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and R2, R3, R4, X and Y groups are described in the specification, or wherein R, R9, R10, m and n are described in the specification; coating compositions containing the rheology control agent have improved rheology control on application and are useful for OEM, refinishing or repainting the exterior of automobile and truck bodies and parts thereof.
Disclosed is a method for protecting a plant planted in a growing medium from foliar insect pests comprising applying an insecticidally effective amount of a mixture comprising methomyl and oxamyl to the growing medium.
This invention relates to various apparatus for carrying out cake-filtration solid–liquid separation processes in which the solid-liquid mixture is subjected to a homogeneous magnetic field, a magnetic field gradient or both and cake-filtration.
C07C 211/00 - Compounds containing amino groups bound to a carbon skeleton
C08G 65/40 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming an ether link in the main chain of the macromolecule from hydroxy compounds or their metallic derivatives derived from phenols from phenols and other compounds
H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
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ANTIMICROBIAL FLUOROPOLYMER FILM, LAMINATES AND ARTICLES AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THEREOF
Films, laminates and articles comprising a fluoropolymer that contains amino-reactive functional groups only after activation are made antimicrobial by activating the fluoropolymer surface and then contacting the activated surface with a solution comprising chitosan. Films, laminates and articles comprising activated fluoropolymers and contacted with a solution comprising chitosan.
Compounds of Formula 1, and their N -oxides and agriculturally suitable salts, are disclosed as useful as fungicides (INSERT FORMULA I HERE) wherein R1 is NR4R5, N=CR19R21, OR6, G1 or G2; or C1-C8 alkyl, C2-C8 alkenyl, each optionally substituted; A is O, S or NR7; R2 is cyano, NR8 N=CR9R10, NC(=O)R30; or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic ring, each ring or ring system optionally substituted; R¿3? is H, halogen, cyano, C1-C6 alkyl; J is C1-C8 alkyl or phenyl, optionally substituted; and R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R19, R21, R30, G1 and G2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens which involves applying an effective amount of a compound of Formula 1.
C07D 403/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
C07D 407/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 417/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 409/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
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ABRASION-RESISTANT NONWOVEN FABRIC FOR CLEANING PRINTER MACHINES
A nonwoven fabric having abrasion resistance and absorbency suitable for cleaning printer cylinders, especially textured or rough printer cylinders, is formed by hydroentangling a fibrous nonwoven web formed from higher-melting polyester base fibers and lower-melting binder fibers, and then thermally bonding the fabric.
D04H 1/42 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece
D04H 1/48 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties the fleeces or layers being consolidated by mechanical means, e.g. by rolling by needling or like operations to cause entanglement of fibres in combination with at least one other method of consolidation
D04H 1/54 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties by welding together the fibres, e.g. by partially melting or dissolving
This invention relates to apparatus for carrying out continuous or batch centrifugation solid–liquid separation processes in which the solid-liquid mixture is subjected to magnetic field gradients and centrifugation.
The invention relates to a new polymer blend comprising: 20 to 70 wt% of a mixture (A) of two or more polyalkylene phthalates; 2 to 60 wt% of a cross-linked acrylate rubber; 0.5 to 20 wt% of an ionomer; and 1 to 30 wt% of a terpolymer of ethylene, butylacrylate (BA) and glycidylmethacrylate (GMA); wherein the weight percentages are based on the sum of the above ingredients. The polymer blend of the invention is particularly suitable for blow-moulding, to make parts for high-temperature, high-oil-exposure uses.
A process for producing aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion with low fluorosurfactant content by polymerizing at least one fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium in the presence a fluorosurfactant to produce aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion having a first pH and an initial fluorosurfactant content. The process includes adding nonionic surfactant to stabilize the dispersion; contacting the stabilized fluorosurfactant-containing aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion with strong base anion exchange resin to reduce fluorosurfactant content to a predetermined level wherein the anion exchange resin is in the hydroxide form; and separating the anion exchange resin from the dispersion after the fluorosurfactant content has been reduced, the separated dispersion having a second pH. According to the invention, the first pH is sufficiently low such that an increase in pH resulting from the contacting with anion exchange resin produces a second pH less than a pH that promotes thermal degradation over volitilization of the nonionic surfactant in coating and film applications.
C08J 3/03 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media
C08F 2/30 - Emulsion polymerisation with the aid of emulsifying agents non-ionic
C08L 27/12 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogen; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment containing fluorine atoms
A method for preparing an insulating packaging material for a container is disclosed. A first layer of insulating material can be placed around a container, a second layer of heat-shrinkable material can be placed around the first layer and heat can be applied to heat-shrink the layer and conform the label to the contours of the container. The insulating packaging material can retain its hot and cold insulative properties after being heat-shrunk. The insulating packaging material can be used as a label.
A method for attaching chitosan to the surface of polymers that includes at least one rehydration step has been developed to provide more effective and stable chitosan coating. Polymers produced using this method and articles that are made with these polymers provide antibacterial and anti-odor properties.
A method is provided to produce antimicrobial thermoplastic polymer blends by blending chitosan acid salts with polymers having amino-reactive functional groups. The antimicrobial thermoplastic polymer blends produced and articles composed of these materials are described.
The present invention relates to compositions comprising HFC-63-14mcee (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7,- tetradecafluoroheptane). The compositions may be azeotropic or azeotrope-like and are useful in cleaning applications, as a defluxing agent, for removing oils or residues from a surface, depositing or removing lubricants from a surface, and as refrigerants or heat transfer fluids in refrigeration systems, air-conditioners and heat pumps.
C10M 105/52 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a non-macromolecular organic compound containing halogen containing carbon, hydrogen and halogen only
C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
C10M 131/04 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing halogen containing carbon, hydrogen and halogen only aliphatic
C07C 49/16 - Saturated compounds containing keto groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms containing halogen
C07C 205/02 - Compounds containing nitro groups bound to a carbon skeleton having nitro groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of a saturated carbon skeleton
C07C 49/167 - Saturated compounds containing keto groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms containing halogen containing only fluorine as halogen
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MONITORING COLUMN BREAKTHROUGH IN A PROCESS FOR REMOVING FLUOROSURFACTANT FROM AQUEOUS FLUOROPOLYMER DISPERSIONS
A process for reducing the fluorosurfactant content of a stabilized fluorosurfactant-containing aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion by passing dispersion through a first fixed bed of anion exchange resin to reduce fluorosurfactant content. The first fixed bed has a working zone which moves though the column as the ion exchange resin is saturated. The process includes monitoring a property of the dispersion as the dispersion exits the fixed bed to determine break though of the working zone indicating saturation of the fixed bed. The property being monitored is selected from the group consisting of pH and conductivity.
C08J 3/03 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media
C08L 27/12 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogen; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment containing fluorine atoms
The present invention discloses a heat retentive food server for maintaining food at an elevated temperature, especially important in food service operations. The server is a container having an upper shell (15) and lower shell (20) and cavity (25) defined therebetween containing a phase change material (70) . The phase change material (70) is preferably an ethylene acrylate copolymer, which absorbs energy upon heating, and then keeps freshly prepared hot foods placed in the server warm as the phase change material slowly cools and releases heat.
An aqueous dispersion comprising fluoropolymer particles, the aqueous dispersion having a fluorinated surfactant content of less than about 300 ppm and containing an aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant. The aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate surfactant is an ethoxylate of a saturated or unsaturated secondary alcohol having 8-18 carbon atoms.
C08L 27/12 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogen; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers not modified by chemical after-treatment containing fluorine atoms
C08J 3/03 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media
This invention relates to an insulated power cable comprising a multi-strand cable of a plurality of bundles of uninsulated wires, and electrical insulation sheathing the cable, the electrical insulation having a thickness of from 0.0625 to 0.5 inches (0.16 to 1.3 centimeters) and comprising a plurality of layers of spirally-wrapped, creped tape, the tape being comprised of at least 50 percent by weight of an aramid material, the tape having a density of from 0.1 to 0.5 grams per cubic centimeter prior to being creped.
H01B 3/30 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes
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NON-AQUEOUS, LIQUID COATING COMPOSITIONS CURABLE BY FREE-RADICAL POLYMERIZATION OF OLEFINIC DOUBLE BONDS
Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions curable by free-radical polymerization of olefinic double bonds with a resin solids content consisting of 50 to 100 wt.% of a binder solids content curable by free-radical polymerization of olefinic double bonds, 0 to 30 wt.% of at least one crosslinking agent C and 0 to 50 wt.% of at least one component D, wherein the weight percentages add up to 100 wt.%, wherein the binder solids content consists of 40 to 95 wt.% of at least one component A curable by free-radical polymerization of olefinic double bonds and 5 to 60 wt.% of at least one binder B curable by free-radical polymerization of olefinic double bonds, wherein the weight percentages of the at least one component A and the at least one binder B add up to 100 wt.%, wherein the at least one component A is liquid and/or is present in dissolved form and wherein the at least one binder B is present as particles of resin having a melting temperature of 60 to 160°C.
A microbial consortium for the biodegradation of sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic co-polyesters having greater than 60 mol percent aromatic acid content based on the total acid content of the co-polyester, created by applying selective pressure. Methods to biodegrade sulfonated aliphatic-aromatic co-polyesters using microbial consortium SPDC-1 are provided.
Tissue adhesives formed by crosslinking albumin and/or gelatin with certain polyamines and/or polycarboxylates using a water-soluble carbodiimide are disclosed. The use of the tissue adhesives for medical and veterinary applications such as topical wound closure; and surgical procedures, such as intestinal anastomosis, vascular anastomosis, tissue repair, and ophthalmic procedures; drug delivery; anti-adhesive applications; and as a bulking agent to treat urinary incontinence are described.
An optical resonator is provided, and methods for making the same, as well as devices and sub-assemblies including the same. For example, such an electronic device (Fig. 4) may include a first electronic component (172) designed to be photoactive to radiation having a first wavelength and a second electronic component (174) designed to be photoactive to radiation having a second wavelength. The device may also include a cavity that defines an optical resonator having a cavity length such that the optical resonator resonates in successive resonant modes that locate at the first and second wavelengths.
H01J 1/62 - Luminescent screens; Selection of materials for luminescent coatings on vessels
H01J 63/04 - Vessels provided with luminescent coatings; Selection of materials for the coatings
H05B 33/22 - Light sources with substantially two-dimensional radiating surfaces characterised by the chemical or physical composition or the arrangement of auxiliary dielectric or reflective layers
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FLAME RESISTANT FABRIC USEFUL AS A BATTING IN MATTRESSES AND UPHOLSTERY
Flame resistant fabrics useful as battings such as in mattresses and upholstery contain cellulose fibers (which retain at least 10 percent of their weight when heated in air to 700°C. at a rate of 20°C. per minute) and animal wool.
D04H 1/42 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece