Abstract:
The present invention provides apparatus and methods for separating fluid components, for example, hydrogen. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus a nd methods utilize microchannel devices with small distances for heat and mass transfer to achieve rapid cycle times and surprisingly large volumes of flui d components separated in short times using relatively compact hardware.
Abstract:
The present invention provides apparatus and methods for separating fluid components, for example, hydrogen. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus a nd methods utilize microchannel devices with small distances for heat and mass transfer to achieve rapid cycle times and surprisingly large volumes of flui d components separated in short times using relatively compact hardware.
Abstract:
A self-glowing solid material comprises a man-made metal mixture containing at least one rare earth metal and an oxide of iron. The material is inducible by flame initiation to self-glow with yellow-to-red colors (577-to-700 nanometer wavelengths). A stealth tracer ammunition comprises a projectile body having a tip and a base, and a solid pellet disposed in the base. The pellet may be made from the above-mentioned self-glowing solid material or another suitable material. The pellet becomes incandescent as a result of being heated when the ammunition is fired. The incandescent pellet emits a glow observable only from behind when the ammunition travels downrange after being fired.
Abstract:
A novel method of forming thin films of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is described. In this method, carbon nanotubes are dispersed in a superacid solution and laid down on a substrate to form a conductive and transparent CNT network film. The superacid, in its deprotonated state, is an anion that has a permanent dipole moment. The superacid solution may be a pure superacid or have additional solvent. Preferably, the superacid solution does not contain an oxidizing agent. Novel, highly conductive and transparent CNT network films are also described.
Abstract:
Method and composition for decomposing and detoxifying chemical warfare agents, organic toxic compounds (e. g., pesticides), and for removal of contaminants in materials including fuels. The method and composition are based on ferrate (VI). The ferrate is typically applied to a contaminated surface or volume with a phase transfer catalyst and/or with a carrier.
Abstract:
The invention provides for a sorbent composition comprising Fe(IV), Fe(V), Fe(VI), and/or a mixture of thereof ("the ferrate compound"), wherein upon exposure to CO2 and moisture, the sorbent composition absorbs CO2 and co- generates O2, and materials, systems and methods of using this sorbent composition.