The present invention relates to apparatuses for use in electrophoretic separation of macromolecules and/or cells, and in which circulating buffer streams are not required for the electrophoretic separation of macromolecules and/or cells. In certain embodiments, the electrophoretic apparatus disclosed herein comprise a sample chamber and a harvest chamber separated by a size-exclusion membrane; non-circulating buffer chambers flanking each respective sample chamber and harvest chamber, wherein each buffer chamber is separated from each respective sample chamber and harvest chamber by an ion-permeable membrane (restriction membrane), and wherein the buffer chambers are sealed and contain a buffer solution; and an electrode positioned in each buffer chamber. Also disclosed are related methods of using the electrophoretic apparatus disclosed herein.

The present invention relates to apparatuses for use in electrophoretic separation of macromolecules and/or cells, and in which circulating buffer streams are not required for the electrophoretic separation of macromolecules and/or cells. In certain embodiments, the electrophoretic apparatus disclosed herein comprise a sample chamber and a harvest chamber separated by a size-exclusion membrane; non-circulating buffer chambers flanking each respective sample chamber and harvest chamber, wherein each buffer chamber is separated from each respective sample chamber and harvest chamber by an ion-permeable membrane (restriction membrane), and wherein the buffer chambers are sealed and contain a buffer solution; and an electrode positioned in each buffer chamber. Also disclosed are related methods of using the electrophoretic apparatus disclosed herein.

A catalytic system for CO.sub.2 capture and sequestration. The system includes a reduction cell for separating a carrier medium having an anode generating oxygen, a cathode generating hydrogen, and a CO precursor from the carrier medium. In addition, the system includes a power supply for providing electrical power to the anode and the cathode. An electrolysis process occurs where oxygen, hydrogen, CO precursors are produced. The anode and the cathode include a plurality of geometrical constructs to increase an active surface area of a catalytic surface of the anode and cathode to increase an efficiency of the electrolysis process. The geometrical constructs may include vias and pillars. In one embodiment, a capillary action is produced for CO.sub.2 sequestration across the catalytic surface having a plurality of vias.

A catalytic system for CO.sub.2 capture and sequestration. The system includes a reduction cell for separating a carrier medium having an anode generating oxygen, a cathode generating hydrogen, and a CO precursor from the carrier medium. In addition, the system includes a power supply for providing electrical power to the anode and the cathode. An electrolysis process occurs where oxygen, hydrogen, CO precursors are produced. The anode and the cathode include a plurality of geometrical constructs to increase an active surface area of a catalytic surface of the anode and cathode to increase an efficiency of the electrolysis process. The geometrical constructs may include vias and pillars. In one embodiment, a capillary action is produced for CO.sub.2 sequestration across the catalytic surface having a plurality of vias.

As an accessory to smoke or vaporizer devices or integrated into same, or to accompany smokers in general, a personal air filter comprising multiple filter mediums and technologies, and various combinations thereof, including mechanical, chemical and electrostatic principles, is disclosed. The different mediums and components are sequentially incorporated into a compact unit that can fit easily into a user's bag, purse or pocket. Importantly, harmful organic compounds are targeted as well as nanoparticles. An additional feature is that the filter device is easily disassembled to replace and/or reuse inner and outer components.

As an accessory to smoke or vaporizer devices or integrated into same, or to accompany smokers in general, a personal air filter comprising multiple filter mediums and technologies, and various combinations thereof, including mechanical, chemical and electrostatic principles, is disclosed. The different mediums and components are sequentially incorporated into a compact unit that can fit easily into a user's bag, purse or pocket. Importantly, harmful organic compounds are targeted as well as nanoparticles. An additional feature is that the filter device is easily disassembled to replace and/or reuse inner and outer components.

A nanocarbon separation device includes a separation tank which is configured to accommodate a dispersion liquid including a nanocarbon, a first electrode that is provided at an upper part in the separation tank, a second electrode that is provided at a lower part in the separation tank, and a plurality of electrode tubes that extend in the separation tank in a height direction of the separation tank. The second electrode is disposed at a lower end of the electrode tubes.

A nanocarbon separation device includes a separation tank which is configured to accommodate a dispersion liquid including a nanocarbon, a first electrode that is provided at an upper part in the separation tank, a second electrode that is provided at a lower part in the separation tank, and a plurality of electrode tubes that extend in the separation tank in a height direction of the separation tank. The second electrode is disposed at a lower end of the electrode tubes.

The present invention an apparatus and method of injecting a liquid borne sample into a field flow fractionator and a method of forming a top plate and spacer. In an embodiment, the field flow fractionation unit includes a top plate including a sample injection inlet port, a sample injection outlet port, and a spacer including a separation channel cavity defining at least a portion of the separation channel, a sample injection inlet cavity configured to be in fluid contact with the separation channel and located substantially beneath the sample injection inlet port, a sample injection outlet cavity configured to be in fluid contact with the separation channel and located substantially beneath the sample injection outlet port, such that the injection inlet and outlet paths are configured to define an injection channel that is essentially perpendicular to the length of the separation channel spanning the width of the separation channel cavity.

The present invention an apparatus and method of injecting a liquid borne sample into a field flow fractionator and a method of forming a top plate and spacer. In an embodiment, the field flow fractionation unit includes a top plate including a sample injection inlet port, a sample injection outlet port, and a spacer including a separation channel cavity defining at least a portion of the separation channel, a sample injection inlet cavity configured to be in fluid contact with the separation channel and located substantially beneath the sample injection inlet port, a sample injection outlet cavity configured to be in fluid contact with the separation channel and located substantially beneath the sample injection outlet port, such that the injection inlet and outlet paths are configured to define an injection channel that is essentially perpendicular to the length of the separation channel spanning the width of the separation channel cavity.