Abstract:
Disclosed are apparatuses, systems, and methods for programmable fluidic processors. In one embodiment, the invention involves manipulating droplets across a reaction surface of the processor substantially contact-free of any surfaces. The reaction surface and the electrodes of the processor may include a coating repelling the droplets. Further, the present invention provides for a suitable suspending medium for repelling droplets away from fixed surfaces.
Abstract:
A stirring device and method for stirring a material using an applicator with an electrically controllable element placed on an outside surface of the applicator so that a controllable power source coupled to the electrically controllable element provides a controlled electrostatic charge to the element. The controlled electrostatic charge provided by the power source creates a variable electric field exterior to the outside surface of the applicator. The variable electric field induces a stirring movement to the material.
Abstract:
We disclose a colorless composition comprising silver particles and water, wherein said particles comprise an interior of elemental silver and an exterior of ionic silver oxide, wherein the silver particles are present in the water at a level of about 5–40 ppm, and wherein the composition manifests significant antimicrobial properties. Methods of use of the composition are described.
Abstract:
A method for processing thermoplastics in a shaping device, whereby before and/or during its passage in the shaping device the thermoplastic is submitted to a static electrical field.
Abstract:
A method of producing a dispersion according to the invention includes preparing a mixed liquid containing a dispersoid and a dispersion medium, and dispersing the dispersoid in the dispersion medium by subjecting the dispersoid in the mixed liquid to an in-liquid plasma processing while subjecting the dispersoid to a pulverization processing.
Abstract:
The present invention provides ballast water treatment equipment which can decompose fungicide included in ballast water and reduce the amount of use of fungicide adsorbing material by passing through the ballast water.The ballast water treatment equipment for supplying ballast water to a ballast tank through a fungicide adding device, comprises: a shear flow generator put in an intake pipe from an intake opening to the ballast tank, and receiving ballast water from a high pressure pump; and a swirl flow generator connected to downstream of the swirl flow generator with a connecting pipe; wherein the shear flow generator has one or more venturi tubes with recesses arranged in parallel; each the venturi tube with recess comprises an inlet side cross-sectional area reducing part gradually decreasing sectional area along a flow direction; an outlet side cross-sectional area enlarging part put in downstream of the inlet side cross-sectional area reducing part, and increasing cross-sectional area along the flow direction; a throat put between the inlet side cross-sectional area reducing part and the outlet side cross-sectional area enlarging part; and a shear flow generating recess opening to the throat; wherein the swirl flow generator has a cylinder being aslant connected the connecting pipe of the shear flow generator to its outer lateral surface; and a diffuser pipe having an inner circumference surface increasing cross-sectional area along the flow direction and connected to the fungicide adding device through an intake pipe.
Abstract:
We disclose a colorless composition comprising silver particles and water, wherein said particles comprise an interior of elemental silver and an exterior of ionic silver oxide, wherein the silver particles are present in the water at a level of about 5-40 ppm, and wherein the composition manifests significant antimicrobial properties. Methods of use of the composition are described.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for providing a substantially homogenous composition from partially immiscible liquids is disclosed where effective energy is applied as pulses of a given frequency to the interface region of an emulsion. The method and apparatus of the invention show substantial savings and efficiency in comparison with conventional methods.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided for mixing highly viscous fluids to form a mixture. The mixture is created rapidly and has a high level of uniformity. The mixture is created by utilizing induced viscous fluid folding under the influence of an electric field. The electric field is introduced by connecting a nozzle dispensing the fluids in parallel to a voltage supply and grounding a collection plate located below the nozzle. When a certain voltage is applied the co-flow viscous fluids start to fold because the electric field exerts stress on the surface of the fluids, which results in changes of the geometry and dynamics of the viscous fluids. Control of the electric field provides great control over the mixture.
Abstract:
A stirring device and method for stirring a material using an applicator with an electrically controllable element placed on an outside surface of the applicator so that a controllable power source coupled to the electrically controllable element provides a controlled electrostatic charge to the element. The controlled electrostatic charge provided by the power source creates a variable electric field exterior to the outside surface of the applicator. The variable electric field induces a stirring movement to the material.