Janus particles, including biodegradable, biocompatible, anisotropic, amphiphilic Janus nanocolloids, and their use in stabilizing emulsions and cleansing are described.

The present disclosure provides a laminated biodegradable product, comprising a first functional layer in the form of a three-dimensional molded pulp structure, a functional second layer of a cellulose based material, and an overlap region, in which the first layer and the second layer overlap each other and are connected to each other.

A garment assembly such as a uniform, a military uniform and a military combat uniform is presented. The garment assembly includes a helmet or head cover being cut from a fabric having a first camouflage pattern with a first set of intermixed colored blotches thereon. The colors of the first set of intermixed colored blotches being selected from a first group of colors including an Olive 527 color, a Dark Green 528 color, a Tan 525 color, a Brown 529 color, a Bark Brown 561 color and a Dark Cream 559 color. The uniform also includes a coat being configured to fit at least a portion of a human torso and a trouser configured to fit at least a portion of human legs, the coat and trouser each being cut from a fabric having a second camouflage pattern with a second set of intermixed colored blotches thereon, the colors of the second set of intermixed colored blotches being selected from a second group of colors comprising an Olive 527 color, a Dark Green 528 color, a Light Sage 560 color, a Tan 525 color, a Brown 529 color, a Bark Brown 561 color and a Dark Cream 559 color.

A method to produce a building panel, including: providing a substrate, applying a thermosetting binder in dry form on the substrate for forming a sub-layer, applying a sheet on the sub-layer, and pressing the substrate, the sub-layer and the sheet together to form a building panel, thereby the thermosetting binder of the sub-layer impregnates the sheet from below. Also, a semi-finished product.

A method to produce a building panel, including: providing a substrate, applying a thermosetting binder in dry form on the substrate for forming a sub-layer, applying a sheet on the sub-layer, and pressing the substrate, the sub-layer and the sheet together to form a building panel, thereby the thermosetting binder of the sub-layer impregnates the sheet from below. Also, a semi-finished product.

The present invention provides tissue webs and products having improved z-directional properties. The improved z-directional properties may be achieved by providing the structure with a unique three-dimensional surface topography, which increases the structure's Exponential Compression Modulus (K) and Caliper Under Load (C.sub.0). By improving both K and C.sub.0, the present inventors have also been able to provide tissue structures with relatively high Compression Energy (E), which enables the structures to be calendered at high loads without significant loss of sheet bulk or degradation of strength.

A method of making a laminated optically clear adhesive (OCA) assembly includes providing a first OCA component having a first thickness; providing a second OCA component having a second thickness; and laminating the first OCA component and the second OCA component using a roll to roll lamination process to form the laminated OCA assembly. The first OCA component and the second OCA component are laminated together at a nip roller assembly, the nip roller assembly using a nip roller pressure selected based on the total thickness of the first and second OCA components such that the nip roller pressure decreases as the total thickness of the first and second OCA components increases.

A method of making a laminated optically clear adhesive (OCA) assembly includes providing a first OCA component having a first thickness; providing a second OCA component having a second thickness; and laminating the first OCA component and the second OCA component using a roll to roll lamination process to form the laminated OCA assembly. The first OCA component and the second OCA component are laminated together at a nip roller assembly, the nip roller assembly using a nip roller pressure selected based on the total thickness of the first and second OCA components such that the nip roller pressure decreases as the total thickness of the first and second OCA components increases.

A heat exchange apparatus, and method of forming the apparatus, are disclosed. The apparatus includes a thermally conductive substrate with a metal microlattice structure adhered to the thermally conductive substrate and in thermal communication with the thermally conductive substrate, the metal microlattice structure comprising a region containing an electroless metal. A method of making the apparatus includes forming a polymer lattice, applying the polymer lattice to a thermally conductive substrate, forming an electroless plated metal layer on the polymer lattice, forming an electroplated metal layer on the electroless metal layer, and forming a metal microlattice of the electroless metal layer and the electroplated metal layer.

A heat exchange apparatus, and method of forming the apparatus, are disclosed. The apparatus includes a thermally conductive substrate with a metal microlattice structure adhered to the thermally conductive substrate and in thermal communication with the thermally conductive substrate, the metal microlattice structure comprising a region containing an electroless metal. A method of making the apparatus includes forming a polymer lattice, applying the polymer lattice to a thermally conductive substrate, forming an electroless plated metal layer on the polymer lattice, forming an electroplated metal layer on the electroless metal layer, and forming a metal microlattice of the electroless metal layer and the electroplated metal layer.