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Nanoemulsion compositions with low toxicity that demonstrate broad spectrum inactivation of microorganisms or prevention of diseases are described. The nanoemulsions contain an aqueous phase, an oil phase comprising an oil and an organic solvent, at least one anti-inflammatory agent, and one or more surfactants. Methods of making nanoemulsions and inactivating pathogenic microorganisms are also provided.

The invention features devices and methods for the enrichment of cells and other desired analytes by employing a magnetic field, alone or in conjunction with size-based separation. The devices and methods may be advantageously employed to enrich for rare cells, e.g., fetal cells or epithelial cells, present in a sample, e.g., maternal blood.

Nanoemulsion compositions with low toxicity that demonstrate broad spectrum inactivation of microorganisms or prevention of diseases are described. The nanoemulsions contain an aqueous phase, an oil phase comprising an oil and an organic solvent, and one or more surfactants. Methods of making nanoemulsions and inactivating pathogenic microorganisms are also provided.

A system 26 for removing elemental mercury or mercury compounds handles carbonaceous sorbent 28 of a starter batch stored in a silo 30 in an agglomerated state. The sorbent 28 is fed by a feeder 32 to a separation device 34, which comminutes (if necessary) and de-agglomerates the sorbent particles 28 to their primary size distribution. This device 34 may be a particle-particle separator or a jet mill, where compressed air or high-pressure steam is the energy source. The de-agglomerated sorbent 28 of a contact batch created from the starter batch is conveyed by an airsteam for injection at a contact location 66 in a flue gas duct whereat carbonaceous sorbent of the contact batch adsorbs mercury from the flue gas.

A lithium / iron disulfide electrochemical battery cell with a high discharge capacity. The cell has a lithium negative electrode, an iron disulfide positive electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The iron disulfide of the positive electrode has a controlled average particle size range which allows the electrochemical cells to exhibit desired properties in both low and high rate applications. In various embodiments, the iron disulfide particles are wet milled, preferably utilizing a media mill or milled utilizing a non-mechanical mill such as a jet mill, which reduces the iron disulfide particles to a desired average particle size range for incorporation into the positive electrode.

The invention features a device for the deterministic separation of analytes coupled to a reservoir containing a reagent that alters a magnetic propert of the analyte. Exemplary methods include the enrichment of a sample in a desired analyte (e.g., using deterministic separation) or the alteration of a desired analyte in the device. The devices and methods may be advantageously employed to enrich for rare cells, e.g., fetal cells or epithelial cells, present in a sample, e.g., maternal blood.

Electrochemical battery cells, and more particularly, to cells comprising a lithium negative electrode and an iron disulfide positive electrode. Before use in the cell, the iron disulfide has an inherent pH, or a mixture of iron disulfide and an pH raising additive compound have a calculated pH, of at least a predetermined minimum pH value. In a preferred embodiment, the pH raising additive compound comprises a Group IIA element of the Periodic Table of the Elements, or an acid scavenger or pH control agent such as an organic amine, cycloaliphatic epoxy, amino alcohol or overbased calcium sulfonate. In one embodiment, the iron disulfide particles utilized in the cell have a specific reduced average particle size range. Methods for preparing cathodes and electrochemical battery cells comprising such cathodes including (a) iron disulfide or (b) a mixture of iron disulfide and the pH raising additive compound, having (a) an inherent pH or (b) a calculated pH greater than or equal to a predetermined minimum value are disclosed.

A non-glare film 10 is composed of a non-glare layer 18 formed by coating a transparent base film 12 of TAC or the like with a coating material obtained by mixing a light transmissive diffusing material 14 of resin beads and the like in a light transmissive resin 16, and a low refractive index layer 20 composed of a silicon-containing vinylidene fluoride copolymer, said low refractive index layer 20 being laminated onto the surface of the non-glare layer, in which the haze value on the surface of the non-glare layer 18 is 7 to 30 and the haze value inside the non-glare layer 18 is 1 to 15, and when the non-glare film is attached onto the surface of a display panel, it suppresses degradation in contrast and furthermore prevents face-glare, reflecting-in and whitening.

The invention features devices and methods for detecting, enriching, and analyzing circulating tumor cells and other particles. The invention further features methods of diagnosing a condition, e.g., cancer, in a subject by analyzing a cellular sample from the subject.

The invention features devices and methods for detecting, enriching, and analyzing circulating tumor cells and other particles. The invention further features methods of diagnosing a condition, e.g., cancer, in a subject by analyzing a cellular sample from the subject.

In a process for polishing the chamfered peripheral part of a wafer using a polishing cloth while supplying a polishing slurry in order to improve productivity of the process by reducing a polishing time, at least two steps of polishing processes are performed in sequence. The process comprises a first polishing process to polish a particular part, e.g. the part corresponding to the {110} plane of a peripheral part of the wafer and a second polishing process in which the whole part of a peripheral part of the wafer is polished for finishing by means of varying a hardness of the polishing clothes and / or a particle size of abrasives in the slurry such as the hardness of the polishing cloth in the second polishing process being softer than that of in the first polishing process and a particle size of abrasives in the slurry in the second polishing process being finer than that of in the first polishing process.

The invention features devices and methods for detecting, enriching, and analyzing circulating tumor cells and other particles. The invention further features methods of diagnosing a condition, e.g., cancer, in a subject by analyzing a cellular sample from the subject.

A method of creating small particles by a technology referred to here as “violent focusing” is disclosed, along with devices for generating such violent focusing. In general, the method comprises the steps of forcing a first fluid out of an exit opening of the feeding channel to create a fluid stream. The exit opening is positioned such that the fluid flowing out of the channel flows toward and out of an exit orifice of a pressure chamber which surrounds the exit opening of the feeding channel, and is filled with an atomizing fluid. An atomizing fluid such as a gas is directed towards the first fluid stream in approximately orthogonal directions and surrounding the circumference of the first fluid stream from all sides. The first fluid flow is broken into particles which have dimensions which are smaller than the dimensions of this fluid stream.

A system 26 for removing elemental mercury or mercury compounds handles carbonaceous sorbent 28 of a starter batch stored in a silo 30 in an agglomerated state. The sorbent 28 is fed by a feeder 32 to a separation device 34, which comminutes (if necessary) and de-agglomerates the sorbent particles 28 to their primary size distribution. This device 34 may be a particle-particle separator or a jet mill, where compressed air or high-pressure steam is the energy source. The de-agglomerated sorbent 28 of a contact batch created from the starter batch is conveyed by an airsteam for injection at a contact location 66 in a flue gas duct whereat carbonaceous sorbent of the contact batch adsorbs mercury from the flue gas.

Nanoemulsion compositions with low toxicity that demonstrate broad spectrum inactivation of microorganisms or prevention of diseases are described. The nanoemulsions contain an aqueous phase, an oil phase comprising an oil and an organic solvent, and one or more surfactants. Methods of making nanoemulsions and inactivating pathogenic microorganisms are also provided.

The invention features devices and methods for detecting, enriching, and analyzing circulating tumor cells and other particles. The invention further features methods of diagnosing a condition, e.g., cancer, in a subject by analyzing a cellular sample from the subject.

The invention relates to an anti-bacterial thermoplastic composite, which comprises the following mixed components: 100 parts of thermoplastic by weight and 0.1-40 parts of composite antibacterial agent by weight, wherein the composite antibacterial agent comprises micronano inorganic / organic particles and guanidinesalt polymers which are coated on the surfaces of the micro / nano particles and / or embedded among pores and layers of the micronano particles; the weight ratio of the guanidinesalt polymers to the micro / nano particles is 1:1-1:50; and the micro / nano particles have at least a one-dimensional average size of 1nm-1000mum. The anti-bacterial thermoplastic composite is obtained by melting and mixing the components such as the thermoplastic, the composite antibacterial agent, and the like, therefore the antibacterial rate of the anti-bacterial thermoplastic composite is higher and the preparation method is simple.

The magnetic recording medium comprises a magnetic layer comprising ferromagnetic powder and binder on a nonmagnetic support, and further comprises a compound denoted by Formula (1):wherein, in Formula (1), X denotes —O—, —S—, or NR1—; each of R and R1 independently denotes a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent; L denotes a divalent connecting group; Z denotes a partial structure of valence n comprising at least one group selected from the group consisting of carboxyl groups and carboxylate groups; m denotes an integer of greater than or equal to 2, and n denotes an integer of greater than or equal to 1.

A method for making oil free polysiloxane standard, fine and microemulsions using emulsion polymerization is disclosed. The method comprises reacting a cyclicsiloxane in the presence of a catalyst, ionic surfactant and nonionic surfactant within a certain operating window. Emulsions containing silicone copolymers can also be produced using the method of the instant invention.

Toner compositions comprising low-melt toner particles and methods of preparing such toner compositions are provided. The toner particles include a polyester-containing binder, a colorant and an optional wax. The binder includes at least one crystalline polyester resin and at one amorphous acidic polyester resin.

A toner is provided that contains a particulate toner material (mother toner) having an average circularity of from 0.93 to 0.99, and including a modified polyester resin and a colorant; and an external additive in an amount of from 0.3 to 5.0 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the mother toner, wherein the toner has a melting viscosity of from 70 to 140 Pa·s at 160° C., a weight-average particle diameter of from 3 to 7 μm, a ratio thereof to a number-average particle diameter of from 1.91 to 1.25, wherein particles satisfy at least one of (I) and (II): (I) particles having a diameter of 4 μm or less in an amount less than 10% by number; or (II) particles having a diameter of 8 μm or more in an amount less than 2% by volume, along with a one or two component developer containing the toner, a cartridge containing the toner, an image forming method using the toner and an image forming apparatus using the toner.

An aspect of the present invention relates to a magnetic recording medium comprising a magnetic layer comprising ferromagnetic powder and binder on a nonmagnetic support, wherein an average particle size of the ferromagnetic powder is equal to or less than 50 nm, the magnetic layer further comprises a compound, and the compound comprises at least one polyalkyleneimine chain and at least one polyester chain, with a proportion in the compound accounted for by the polyalkyleneimine chain being less than 5.0 weight percent and a number average molecular weight of the polyalkyleneimine chain ranging from 300 to 3,000.

A method for the production of ethanol and a modified animal feed is provided. The method replaces the starch in known corn-based animal feed with biomass fiber treated to make it more digestible by animals. The process includes wherein the pericarp and germ are removed from the corn kernel and processed for by-products. The starch and protein are also removed and separated. The starch is then fermented and distilled to ethanol and stillage. The bioavailable modified animal feed comprises the pericarp and germ removed from corn kernels and optionally by-products of the pericarp and germ processing, and lignocellulosic materials. The modified animal feed may optionally include energy materials such as animal and vegetable fats, vegetable soapstocks, or glycerin, and combinations thereof.

The invention features devices and methods for detecting, enriching, and analyzing circulating tumor cells and other particles. The invention further features methods of diagnosing a condition, e.g., cancer, in a subject by analyzing a cellular sample from the subject.

A novel matrix composition for pharmaceutical use. The matrix composition has been designed so that it is especially suitable in those situation where an improved bioavailability is desired and / or in those situation where a slightly or insoluble active substance is employed. Accordingly, a controlled release pharmaceutical composition for oral use is provided in the form of a coated matrix composition, the matrix composition comprising i) a mixture of a first and a second polymer that have plasticizing properties and which have melting points or melting intervals of a temperature of at the most 200° C., the first polymer being selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycols and polyethylene oxides, and the second polymer being selected form block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide including poly(ethylene-glycol-b-(DL-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid)-b-ethylene glycol (PEG-PLGA PEG), poly((DL-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid)-g-ethylene glycol) (PLGA-g-PEG), poloxamers and polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide (PEO-PPO), ii) a therapeutically, prophylactically and / or diagnostically active substance, the matrix composition being provided with a coating having at least one opening exposing at one surface of said matrix, wherein the active substance is released with a substantially zero order release.

An inexpensive, highly catalytic material preferably formed by a leaching process. The catalyst comprises a finely divided metal particulate and a support. The active material may be a nickel and / or nickel nickel alloy particulate having a particle size less than about 100 Angstroms. The support may be one or more metal oxides.

Fuel cells are described and contain a gas diffusion electrode, a gas diffusion counter-electrode, an electrolyte membrane located between the electrode and counter-electrode. The electrode or counter-electrode or both contain at least one modified carbon product. The electrolyte membrane can also or alternatively contain modified carbon products as well. The modified carbon product is a carbon product having attached at least one organic group. Preferably the organic group is a proton conducting group and / or an electron conducting group. The present invention preferably permits the elimination of fluoropolymer binder in the active or catalyst layer and further preferably leads to a thinner active layer and / or a thinner electrolyte membrane. Other uses and advantages are also described.

An organic-based uniprill fertilizer is provided. To produce the fertilizer, organic matter is sequentially pre-treated by first mixing it in a first grinder with a lime admixture, then adding a slurry of reagents and binders, followed by a mixture of acids. The acids can include sulfuric and phosphoric acids, in addition to nitric acid and various organic acids such as citric and fulvic acid, depending on the end requirements of the fertilizer product. Following the mixing of the pre-product with the mixture of acids and reagents, the resultant raw product is preferably processed through a second grinder. This grinding further dries, mixes and granulates the raw product. The particle size of the completed fertilizer is reduced into a flowable, user safe uniprill product that can be further ground to reduce its moisture. Further drying may be necessary for bag or bulk product, or it can be liquified by high speed blending or micro-fluidized for sprinkler or drip applications. The uniprill fertilizer comprises small, preferably microscopic particles that are homogenous in nature, in that any single particle is substantially identical in composition to all other particles of the fertilizer. Additionally, each uniprill particle contains substantially all sixteen nutriments and minerals required for the growth of healthy plants.

It is aimed to provide a perpendicular magnetic recording medium capable of dealing with an ultra-higher recording density than before and its manufacturing method.The present invention concerns a perpendicular magnetic recording medium including at least a seed layer made of noncrystalline ceramic, a crystalline orientation control layer and a magnetic layer made of a material mainly containing a FePt alloy in this order on a substrate. This perpendicular magnetic recording medium is suitably manufactured by forming at least the seed layer, the orientation control layer and the magnetic layer made of the material mainly containing the FePt alloy in this order on the substrate by sputtering, wherein the magnetic layer is formed at a predetermined temperature of 500° C. or less.

An environmentally acceptable water-in-oil microemulsion composition includes at least one emulsifying surfactant, at least one biodegradable hydrocarbon solvent, at least one co-solvent, at least one hydrocarbon co-surfactant, and water. The microemulsion composition may be used in a method for rendering fluids from oil external to water external. The microemulsion composition may be combined with water or a water based fluid to produce a spacer fluid utilized in removing oil and oil-residues from a surface, particularly that of wellbores in the drilling of oil and gas wells.