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A method of manufacturing a catalyst comprising a catalytic particle supported on a carrier, the catalytic particle having a core/shell structure comprising: a shell layer comprising platinum; and a core particle covered with the shell layer and comprising a metal other than platinum, the method comprising the steps of: subjecting said core-particle-supported carrier to electrolysis in a copper-ion-containing electrolytic solution, thereby depositing copper on a surface of the core particle, as an electrolytic treating process; and bringing a platinum compound solution into contact with the copper-deposited core particle to substitute the copper on the surface of the core particle with platinum, thereby forming a shell layer comprising platinum, as a substitution reaction process; wherein the platinum compound solution in the substitution reaction process contains citric acid, and an amount of dissolved oxygen in the electrolytic solution in the electrolytic treating process is controlled to 1 ppm or lower. subjecting said core-particle-supported carrier to electrolysis in a copper-ion-containing electrolytic solution, thereby depositing copper on a surface of the core particle, as an electrolytic treating process; and bringing a platinum compound solution into contact with the copper-deposited core particle to substitute the copper on the surface of the core particle with platinum, thereby forming a shell layer comprising platinum, as a substitution reaction process; wherein the platinum compound solution in the substitution reaction process contains citric acid, and an amount of dissolved oxygen in the electrolytic solution in the electrolytic treating process is controlled to 1 ppm or lower.
A thermoplastic resin composition, comprising: a graft copolymer prepared by graft-copolymerizing a conjugated diene rubber, a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester compound, a methylene butyrolactone compound, and an aromatic vinyl compound; and a copolymer prepared by copolymerizing a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester compound, an aromatic vinyl compound, and a vinyl cyanide compound, wherein a refractive index difference between the graft copolymer and the copolymer is 0.01 or less. a graft copolymer prepared by graft-copolymerizing a conjugated diene rubber, a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester compound, a methylene butyrolactone compound, and an aromatic vinyl compound; and a copolymer prepared by copolymerizing a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester compound, an aromatic vinyl compound, and a vinyl cyanide compound,
A process for converting a lignocellulose-containing material into a hydrolyzate comprising the steps of: a) subjecting a lignocellulose-containing material to a pretreatment, b) washing the pretreated lignocellulose-containing material in a washing solution, c) separating off the used washing solution to obtain a pretreated and washed lignocellulose-containing material, d) subjecting the pretreated and washed lignocellulose-containing material to a treatment resulting in at least partial hydrolysis of the cellulose and/or hemicellulose to obtain a hydrolyzate, and e) treating the used washing solution of step (c) with a xylanase before being recycled to step (b). a) subjecting a lignocellulose-containing material to a pretreatment, b) washing the pretreated lignocellulose-containing material in a washing solution, c) separating off the used washing solution to obtain a pretreated and washed lignocellulose-containing material, d) subjecting the pretreated and washed lignocellulose-containing material to a treatment resulting in at least partial hydrolysis of the cellulose and/or hemicellulose to obtain a hydrolyzate, and e) treating the used washing solution of step (c) with a xylanase before being recycled to step (b).
A coated oil and gas well production device comprising: an oil and gas well production device including one or more bodies with the proviso that the one or more bodies does not include a drill bit or a drill stem, and a coating on at least a portion of the one or more bodies, wherein the coating is chosen from an amorphous alloy, a heat-treated electroless or electro plated nickel-phosphorous based composite with a phosphorous content greater than 12 wt%, graphite, MoS 2, WS 2, a fullerene based composite, a boride based cermet, a quasicrystalline material, a diamond based material, diamond-like-carbon, boron nitride, and combinations thereof, and wherein the one or more bodies further includes: ∘ hardbanding on at least a portion thereof, wherein the hardbanding comprises a cermet based material, a metal matrix composite, or a hard metallic alloy, and ∘ a buttering layer interposed between the coating and the surface of the one or more bodies or the handbanding, which is on at least a portion of the one or more bodies, wherein the buttering layer comprises a stainless steel, or a nickel based alloy. an oil and gas well production device including one or more bodies with the proviso that the one or more bodies does not include a drill bit or a drill stem, and a coating on at least a portion of the one or more bodies, wherein the coating is chosen from an amorphous alloy, a heat-treated electroless or electro plated nickel-phosphorous based composite with a phosphorous content greater than 12 wt%, graphite, MoS 2, WS 2, a fullerene based composite, a boride based cermet, a quasicrystalline material, a diamond based material, diamond-like-carbon, boron nitride, and combinations thereof, and wherein the one or more bodies further includes: ∘ hardbanding on at least a portion thereof, wherein the hardbanding comprises a cermet based material, a metal matrix composite, or a hard metallic alloy, and ∘ a buttering layer interposed between the coating and the surface of the one or more bodies or the handbanding, which is on at least a portion of the one or more bodies, wherein the buttering layer comprises a stainless steel, or a nickel based alloy. ∘ hardbanding on at least a portion thereof, wherein the hardbanding comprises a cermet based material, a metal matrix composite, or a hard metallic alloy, and ∘ a buttering layer interposed between the coating and the surface of the one or more bodies or the handbanding, which is on at least a portion of the one or more bodies, wherein the buttering layer comprises a stainless steel, or a nickel based alloy.
An electrode assembly, comprising: a separator spiral comprising a core portion, a first spiral part having one end connected to one end of the core portion and folded in a spiral shape about the core portion, and a second spiral part having one end connected to the other end of the core portion opposite to the one end of the core portion and folded in a spiral shape about the core portion; and at least one first electrode member and at least one second electrode member that have opposite polarities and that are alternately interposed between two neighboring layers of the separator spiral so as to be spaced apart from each other by the separator spiral; wherein the first and second spiral parts extend parallel to each other in an identical spiral direction and form a double spiral structure in which at least some sections face each other. a separator spiral comprising a core portion, a first spiral part having one end connected to one end of the core portion and folded in a spiral shape about the core portion, and a second spiral part having one end connected to the other end of the core portion opposite to the one end of the core portion and folded in a spiral shape about the core portion; and at least one first electrode member and at least one second electrode member that have opposite polarities and that are alternately interposed between two neighboring layers of the separator spiral so as to be spaced apart from each other by the separator spiral; wherein the first and second spiral parts extend parallel to each other in an identical spiral direction and form a double spiral structure in which at least some sections face each other.
Valve for metering in a fluid, in particular fuel injection valve for internal combustion engines, having an electromagnetic actuator and a valve needle which can be actuated by means of an armature of the actuator, the armature being guided movably on the valve needle, and at least one spring element being provided, the spring element loading the armature, directly or by means of a spring force transmission means (20, 60) which is connected to the armature, against a stop element (9, 10) which is arranged on the valve needle in a stationary manner with regard to the valve needle, characterized in that the spring element is clamped on one side radially with the armature or the spring force transmission means (20, 60) and on the other side radially with the stop element (9, 10).
A reduced-pressure source (140, 240, 340, 440) for use with a reduced-pressure system for treating a tissue site (104, 404) on a patient, the reduced-pressure source (140, 240, 340, 440) comprising: a pump housing (156, 356) forming a sealed space (154, 262, 462) having a positive-pressure chamber and a reduced-pressure chamber (268, 244); and a vacuum pump disposed within the sealed space (154, 262, 462), the vacuum pump having a reduced-pressure outlet fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure chamber (268, 244) and an exhaust outlet (272, 495) fluidly coupled to the positive-pressure chamber; characterised in that the pump housing (156, 356) is formed totally or in part by an enclosure member (158, 258, 358), where the enclosure member (158, 258) comprises a polymeric, porous, hydrophobic material for allowing the exhaust gas to exit the positive-pressure chamber through the enclosure member (158, 258, 358). a pump housing (156, 356) forming a sealed space (154, 262, 462) having a positive-pressure chamber and a reduced-pressure chamber (268, 244); and a vacuum pump disposed within the sealed space (154, 262, 462), the vacuum pump having a reduced-pressure outlet fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure chamber (268, 244) and an exhaust outlet (272, 495) fluidly coupled to the positive-pressure chamber; characterised in that the pump housing (156, 356) is formed totally or in part by an enclosure member (158, 258, 358), where the enclosure member (158, 258) comprises a polymeric, porous, hydrophobic material for allowing the exhaust gas to exit the positive-pressure chamber through the enclosure member (158, 258, 358).
A method of manufacturing a partially freestanding graphene crystal film (16, 16'), the method comprising: providing a carrier carrying a graphitization catalyst layer for forming the graphene crystal layer on a first surface; forming the graphene crystal film on the catalyst layer; covering at least the graphene crystal film with a protective layer; etching a cavity in a second surface of the carrier, the second surface being opposite to the first surface, said cavity terminating on the catalyst layer; etching the exposed part of the catalyst layer from the cavity; and removing the protective layer, thereby obtaining a graphene crystal film that is freestanding over said cavity and supported by the carrier in an edge region only. providing a carrier carrying a graphitization catalyst layer for forming the graphene crystal layer on a first surface; forming the graphene crystal film on the catalyst layer; covering at least the graphene crystal film with a protective layer; etching a cavity in a second surface of the carrier, the second surface being opposite to the first surface, said cavity terminating on the catalyst layer; etching the exposed part of the catalyst layer from the cavity; and removing the protective layer, thereby obtaining a graphene crystal film that is freestanding over said cavity and supported by the carrier in an edge region only.
An assembly of a pipe system comprising one or more ducts and a ducts cleaning appliance for cleaning a polluted inner wall of the one or more ducts, the appliance comprising a covering provided to contact the inner wall and detach the dirt, the appliance also including means (4, 14) for moving the appliance through the ducts, characterized in that the covering is permeable to gas and in that the covering surrounds an inner structure, the inner structure including a springy shaft, having a first and a second end part, mutually spaced apart a distance, while to the first end part a plurality of first fibers are attached which protrude radially with respect to the shaft for forming a first brush, and to the second end part a plurality of second fibers are attached which protrude radially with respect to the shaft for forming a second brush, the length of the first and second fibers being such that the diameter of the brushes (3, 13) in radial direction of the springy shaft is equal to or greater than the diameter of the one or more ducts, the appliance being provided to move in axial direction of the springy shaft through the one or more ducts.
A battery module comprising: a cell assembly including a plurality of battery cells, each of the plurality of battery cells including: an electrode accommodation portion accommodating an electrode assembly; and an electrode lead protruding from the electrode accommodation portion and coupled to the electrode assembly; a module housing accommodating the cell assembly; a bus bar unit including: a plurality of slits in which the electrode leads are inserted respectively; and a bus bar coupled to the electrode leads; and a guide member positioned between the electrode accommodation portion and the bus bar unit, the guide member including a plurality of openings through which the electrode leads pass, wherein the guide member fills a space between the electrode accommodation portion and the bus bar unit; and wherein the guide member seals between the electrode leads of adjacent battery cells of the plurality of battery cells. a cell assembly including a plurality of battery cells, each of the plurality of battery cells including: an electrode accommodation portion accommodating an electrode assembly; and an electrode lead protruding from the electrode accommodation portion and coupled to the electrode assembly; an electrode accommodation portion accommodating an electrode assembly; and an electrode lead protruding from the electrode accommodation portion and coupled to the electrode assembly; a module housing accommodating the cell assembly; a bus bar unit including: a plurality of slits in which the electrode leads are inserted respectively; and a bus bar coupled to the electrode leads; and a plurality of slits in which the electrode leads are inserted respectively; and a bus bar coupled to the electrode leads; and a guide member positioned between the electrode accommodation portion and the bus bar unit, the guide member including a plurality of openings through which the electrode leads pass, wherein the guide member fills a space between the electrode accommodation portion and the bus bar unit; and wherein the guide member seals between the electrode leads of adjacent battery cells of the plurality of battery cells.
A fuel cell assembly, comprising: a shaped fuel source formed of a fuel source material in a desired shape, the shaped fuel source material having an outer surface; and a fuel cell mounted directly on the outer surface of the shaped fuel source material such that the fuel cell directly engages the outer surface of the shaped fuel source material. a shaped fuel source formed of a fuel source material in a desired shape, the shaped fuel source material having an outer surface; and a fuel cell mounted directly on the outer surface of the shaped fuel source material such that the fuel cell directly engages the outer surface of the shaped fuel source material.
A seat cushion, comprising: an open cell foam cushion for passenger comfort; and a plurality of closed cell foam pieces distributed throughout the open cell foam cushion for flotation and structural support, the open cell foam cushion is a single cushion characterized in that the open cell foam cushion has a greater density of the plurality of closed cell foam pieces toward the bottom of the open cell foam cushion such that the seat cushion is more resistant to compression the further the seat cushion is compressed. an open cell foam cushion for passenger comfort; and a plurality of closed cell foam pieces distributed throughout the open cell foam cushion for flotation and structural support, the open cell foam cushion is a single cushion characterized in that the open cell foam cushion has a greater density of the plurality of closed cell foam pieces toward the bottom of the open cell foam cushion such that the seat cushion is more resistant to compression the further the seat cushion is compressed.
A device for detecting electromagnetic signals comprising a reception array antenna with N radiating elements, characterised by comprising M reception channels (2, 3) downstream of the reception antenna, with M being less than N, the pointing directions of said antenna, which are equal in number to the number N of radiating elements, being obtained through beam forming by computation and being evenly spaced apart, said device comprising at least: - means for switching the M reception channels on the radiating elements according to cycles of successive sequences (51, 52, 53, 54, 55), with M radiating elements being connected to said reception channels for each sequence, the same radiating element, called reference radiating element, being connected to said reception channels for all the sequences, a cycle being completed when all the radiating elements have been connected at least once to one of said reception channels; - processing means (63, 82, 83, 84) estimating, for each sequence, the pairwise spatial correlations of the signal received on the reference channel and the signals received on the other M-1 reception channels, then estimating the spatial power spectral density in said N pointing directions on the basis of a coherent sum of the N correlation terms thus obtained. - means for switching the M reception channels on the radiating elements according to cycles of successive sequences (51, 52, 53, 54, 55), with M radiating elements being connected to said reception channels for each sequence, the same radiating element, called reference radiating element, being connected to said reception channels for all the sequences, a cycle being completed when all the radiating elements have been connected at least once to one of said reception channels; - processing means (63, 82, 83, 84) estimating, for each sequence, the pairwise spatial correlations of the signal received on the reference channel and the signals received on the other M-1 reception channels, then estimating the spatial power spectral density in said N pointing directions on the basis of a coherent sum of the N correlation terms thus obtained.
A method for abrasive flow machining, the method comprising: moving an abrasive media through a passage of a workpiece; and increasing local pressure of the abrasive media at target abrasion surfaces of the passage using a passage geometry that is configured to direct flow of the abrasive media into the target abrasion surfaces such that the target abrasion surfaces are preferentially polished by the abrasive media over other, non-targeted surfaces of the passage at which the flow of the abrasive media is not directed into, characterised in that: the passage geometry includes one of: a helical rib; a swirl vane; a passage constriction at a passage turn; and a bulbous end at a passage turn, the bulbous end having a distal corner, in that the passage has a lateral dimension and a passage length from a passage inlet to a passage outlet, and a ratio of the passage length to the lateral dimension is about 4:1 or greater, and in that the one of a helical rib, a swirl vane, a passage constriction at a passage turn and a bulbous end having a distal corner is a sacrificial structure configured to be at least partially removed by the flow of abrasive media. moving an abrasive media through a passage of a workpiece; and increasing local pressure of the abrasive media at target abrasion surfaces of the passage using a passage geometry that is configured to direct flow of the abrasive media into the target abrasion surfaces such that the target abrasion surfaces are preferentially polished by the abrasive media over other, non-targeted surfaces of the passage at which the flow of the abrasive media is not directed into, characterised in that: the passage geometry includes one of: a helical rib; a swirl vane; a passage constriction at a passage turn; and a bulbous end at a passage turn, the bulbous end having a distal corner, a helical rib; a swirl vane; a passage constriction at a passage turn; and a bulbous end at a passage turn, the bulbous end having a distal corner, in that the passage has a lateral dimension and a passage length from a passage inlet to a passage outlet, and a ratio of the passage length to the lateral dimension is about 4:1 or greater, and in that the one of a helical rib, a swirl vane, a passage constriction at a passage turn and a bulbous end having a distal corner is a sacrificial structure configured to be at least partially removed by the flow of abrasive media.
A system comprising at least one slicing apparatus, in particular a high-speed slicer, for slicing food products; a conveying apparatus for moving portions which each comprise at least one slice cut off from a food product; and at least one packaging apparatus (14, 15) for packaging the portions, wherein the conveying apparatus comprises a plurality of individually movable transport movers for the transport of portions; a path system for the transport movers in which the transport movers are movable in a direction of transport along at least one predefined path; and a control device for controlling the movements of the transport movers in the path system, wherein the transport movers each comprise at least one rotor cooperating with the path system and at least one carrier for portions attached to the rotor; wherein the conveying apparatus is configured for moving the portions from the slicing apparatus to the packaging apparatus (14, 15), characterized in that the path system comprises at least one passing line which bridges a path section which leads to a slicing apparatus and/or to a packaging apparatus (14, 15). at least one slicing apparatus, in particular a high-speed slicer, for slicing food products; a conveying apparatus for moving portions which each comprise at least one slice cut off from a food product; and at least one packaging apparatus (14, 15) for packaging the portions, wherein the conveying apparatus comprises a plurality of individually movable transport movers for the transport of portions; a path system for the transport movers in which the transport movers are movable in a direction of transport along at least one predefined path; and a control device for controlling the movements of the transport movers in the path system, wherein the transport movers each comprise at least one rotor cooperating with the path system and at least one carrier for portions attached to the rotor; wherein the conveying apparatus is configured for moving the portions from the slicing apparatus to the packaging apparatus (14, 15), characterized in that the path system comprises at least one passing line which bridges a path section which leads to a slicing apparatus and/or to a packaging apparatus (14, 15).