Colloid systems and wetting agents; subcombinations thereof; processes of inventions 12/08

20080312346 - Conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to chemicals and fuels: A method for preparing biomass for slurry processing. The method includes solubilizing the solid material into either a dissolved state or a suspended solid in a liquid phase, and treating the liquid phase to produce chemicals and fuels.... Agent: Honeywell Intellectual Property Inc Patent Services

20080300323 - Inorganic metal chalcogen cluster precursors and methods for forming colloidal metal chalcogenide nanoparticles using the same: Methods for forming colloidal metal chalcogenide nanoparticles generally include forming soluble inorganic metal chalcogen cluster precursors, which are then mixed with a surfactant and heated to form the colloidal metal chalcogenide nanoparticles. The soluble inorganic metal chalcogen cluster precursors are generally formed using a hydrazine-based solvent. The methods can be... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP - IBM Arc Division

20080300324 - Composition for solidifying solid fossil fuels: Disclosed herein is a solidifying composition, which is added to a single solid fossil fuel or a mixture thereof to solidify the solid fossil fuels. The solidifying composition contains 34-52 wt % of straight asphalt, 0.1-0.3 wt % of an emulsifier for asphalt, 0.2-0.4 wt % of hydrochloric acid, 0.03-0.05... Agent: Reed Smith LLP

20080300325 - Composition for solidifying soil and industrial waste: Disclosed herein is a composition for solidifying soil and industrial waste. The solidifying composition contains 16-24 wt % of straight asphalt, 0.06-0.10 wt % of an emulsifier for asphalt, 0.8-1.2 wt % of light oil, heavy oil or a mixture thereof, 0.01-0.03 wt % of calcium chloride, 0.8-1.2 wt %... Agent: Reed Smith LLP