Abstract:
This invention is directed to a process for forming an interwoven composite product, particularly a thin interwoven composite multilayer film product. In the case of the interwoven composite multilayer film product, a substantially noninterwoven multilayer film is first formed having a plurality of discrete thin layers. This noninterwoven film comprises at least one discrete thin layer of a first material and at least one discrete thin layer of a second material. The thin discrete layers, which are substantially unreactive with each other at ambient temperature, are arranged in alternative adjacent layers. At least one component of a first material in one discrete thin layer undergoes a solid state displacement reaction with at least one component of a second material in an alternate adjacent thin discrete layer thereby producing the requisite thin interwoven composite film product.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a thermoplastic cellulose ester polymer composition having improved degradation properties upon exposure to moisture. The composition includes a cellulose ester and a degradation promoter. The degradation promoter, after formation of the polymer composition into an end-product and in the presence of moisture, is water soluble and leachable from the polymer end-product or in the presence of moisture, hydrolyzes to form water soluble by-products which are leachable from the polymer end-product. The degradation promoter also acts as a catalyst to enhance the hydrolysis of the cellulose acetate, resulting in a mixture of cellulose and acetic acid. The cellulose can then depolymerize into saccharides that are more biodegradable. The degradation promoter can also act as a plasticizer for the cellulose ester polymer or can be used in combination with other known plasticizers.
Abstract:
A method is described for the recovery of high yields of monomers from waste and scrape polymeric materials with minimal amounts of char and tar. The process involves pyrolysis in a circulating fluid bed (CFB). The polymer is heated to a temperature of about 650 °C to about 1000 °C at a rate of more than 500 °C/sec in less than two seconds. Heat is supplied to the CFB by a stream of hot sand heated in a separate combustor. The sand is also used as the circulating fluid bed material of the CFB. The process is essentially devoid of solid carbon char and non-monomeric liquid products.
Abstract:
A method is provided for producing a novel thin film product, comprising a first step in which an underlying substrate of a first material is provided. The underlying substrate includes a plurality of unmodified sites. The underlying substrate is then chemically modified wherein a plurality of organic functional groups are attached to a plurality of the unmodified sites. The arrangement and type of the functional group used can be selected for the purpose of controlling particular properties of the second material deposited. A thin film layer of at least one second material is then deposited onto the chemically modified underlying substrate. This can be accomplished by connecting the thin film to the underlying substrate by binding the thin film to the functional groups.
Abstract:
This invention is designed to serve as an interface between a liquid chromatograph and a conventional or tandem mass spectrometer (LC/MS, LC/MS/MS). It may also be used for liquid sampling without prior separation of analytes by a liquid chromatograph. This invention differs from prior art in that vaporization of the analytical sample (LC eluent) occurs through the action of condensing pressurized steam on the exterior of a low thermal mass metal capillary, while the aqueous LC eluent is flowing through the metal capillary. The steam is obtained by heating a small volume of water sealed within the device. LC eluent entering the capillary results in localized cooling and subsequent condensation of the pressurized steam on the outer surface of the capillary. The process of condensation deposits energy to the capillary equivalent to the latent heat of vaporization of water. This energy results in flash vaporization of the LC eluent within the capillary. Condensed water flows along the outer wall of the metal capillary where it is returned to the trapped liquid reservoir for re-vaporization. Energy coupling to the LC eluent is substantially more efficient than methods used in prior art interface devices. This invention minimizes overheating of temperature sensitive analytes separated by the LC and rapidly self compensates for changes in eluent flow or eluent composition without the need for adjustment in operating temperature. This invention eliminates the need for aerosol desolvation prior to ionization.
Abstract:
A spray bottle comprises a pump (14) that defines a high pressure chamber (24) and a low pressure chamber (26). A first piston (34) is slideable in the high pressure chamber for driving fluid out of that chamber through a spray nozzle (50). A second piston (36) is slideable in the low pressure chamber and is acted upon by the hydraulic pressure within the bottle. The first piston is of smaller area than the second piston. The pistons are rigidly connected so that the force created by the pressure acting on the second piston is transmitted to the first piston where it is applied over a more limited area thereby generating greater hydraulic pressure for use in forming the spray.
Abstract:
A single crystal, solid solution, chemically homogeneous powder that comprises a perovskite compound having useful electrical properties and the general formula: ABO3, wherein the perovskite compound is selected from the group consisting of lead zirconate titanate, lead lanthanum zirconate titanate, lead titanate, lead zirconate, barium titanate, lead magnesium niobate, or lead zinc niobate, and having 0-50 percent total dopant or solid solution substitutions.
Abstract:
Compositions in accordance with the invention comprise a polymer and flake reinforcing material distributed throughout the polymer in an effective amount to structurally reinforce the polymer. Individual flakes of the flake material (a) are less than or equal to 1,000 Angstroms in thickness, (b) have an aspect ratio greater than or equal to 100, and (c) are preferably significantly randomly oriented throughout the polymer. A novel apparatus for shear grinding a platy solid material into such individual flakes comprises a cylindrical shearing drum and a shear grinder received therein. The shearing drum has a longitudinal axis and an internal surface formed about a first predetermined radius of curvature. The cylindrical drum is supported for rotation about its longitudinal axis. The shear grinder has an external surface formed about a second predetermined radius of curvature. The second radius of curvature is slightly less than the first radius of curvature.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for removing a pollutant from a fluid stream. A nested array of fibers (1) is provided in a substantially confined region (2). The pollutant-containing fluid stream (4) is passed through a substantial portion of the nested array (1) from an inlet area (7) therein to a fluid-outlet area (8) that is spaced apart substantially from the inlet area (7). A substantial fraction of the pollutant (9) is separated from the fluid stream (4) in a portion of the nested array (1) generally nearer to the inlet area (7) than to the fluid-outlet area (8), and a substantially fraction of the separated pollutant (9) is removed from the nested array (1) at a pollutant-outlet area (12) that is spaced apart from the inlet area (7) and from the fluid-outlet area (8), while the fluid stream (4) may continue to pass through the nested array (1).
Abstract:
This invention is directed to the formation of homogeneous, aqueos precursor mixtures of at least one soluble metal salt and amino acid. This produces, upon evaporation, a substantially homogeneous intermediate material having a concentration which would support combustion. A metal oxide powder results on ignition of the intermediate product which combusts same to produce the product powder. An aqueous solution of metal nitrates or other soluble metal salts and a low molecular weight amino acid is coated onto a substrate and pyrolyzed to form a thin ceramic film. The amino acid serves to prevent precipitation of individual solution components, forming a very viscous liquid as excess water is evaporated.