A float floating in a liquid has a spherical body having a spherical shape from which parts are cut off so as to form a regular hexagonal shape when viewed from one direction. In addition, the float is shaped so as to form a regular hexagonal shape when viewed from the above-mentioned one direction, and the floats are arranged in a honeycomb geometry to thereby reduce the contact area between the liquid and air.

The present invention is directed to vapor suppression of liquids through disposing a layer of surfactant onto the surfaces of liquids for surfactants having a density greater than the liquid and regardless of surface tension spreadability issues, and compositions comprising the surfactants in aerosolized form.

The present invention is directed to vapor suppression of liquids through disposing a layer of surfactant onto the surfaces of liquids for surfactants having a density greater than the liquid and regardless of surface tension spreadability issues, and compositions comprising the surfactants in aerosolized form.

An improved evaporation barrier that incorporates multifunctional particles to reduce evaporation. The improved evaporation barrier is typically in liquid form. The improved evaporation barrier is formed of a mixture of one or more alkanes and a reflective and/or non-reflective material. The improved evaporation barrier can optionally include a nonvolatile oil in combination with the alkane. The reflective and/or non-reflective material can be optionally surface functionalized. The improved evaporation barrier can optionally include a hydrophobic compound.

An improved evaporation barrier that incorporates multifunctional particles to reduce evaporation. The improved evaporation barrier is typically in liquid form. The improved evaporation barrier is formed of a mixture of one or more alkanes and a reflective and/or non-reflective material. The improved evaporation barrier can optionally include a nonvolatile oil in combination with the alkane. The reflective and/or non-reflective material can be optionally surface functionalized. The improved evaporation barrier can optionally include a hydrophobic compound.

The present invention is directed to vapor suppression of liquids through disposing a layer of surfactant onto the surfaces of liquids for surfactants having a density greater than the liquid and regardless of surface tension spreadability issues, and compositions comprising the surfactants in aerosolized form.

The present invention is directed to vapor suppression of liquids through disposing a layer of surfactant onto the surfaces of liquids for surfactants having a density greater than the liquid and regardless of surface tension spreadability issues, and compositions comprising the surfactants in aerosolized form.

An improved evaporation barrier that incorporates multifunctional particles to reduce evaporation. The improved evaporation barrier is typically in liquid form. The improved evaporation barrier is formed of a mixture of one or more alkanes and a reflective and/or non-reflective material. The improved evaporation barrier can optionally include a nonvolatile oil in combination with the alkane. The reflective and/or non-reflective material can be optionally surface functionalized. The improved evaporation barrier can optionally include a hydrophobic compound.

An improved evaporation barrier that incorporates multifunctional particles to reduce evaporation. The improved evaporation barrier is typically in liquid form. The improved evaporation barrier is formed of a mixture of one or more alkanes and a reflective and/or non-reflective material. The improved evaporation barrier can optionally include a nonvolatile oil in combination with the alkane. The reflective and/or non-reflective material can be optionally surface functionalized. The improved evaporation barrier can optionally include a hydrophobic compound.

A float floating in a liquid has a spherical body having a spherical shape from which parts are cut off so as to form a regular hexagonal shape when viewed from one direction. In addition, the float is shaped so as to form a regular hexagonal shape when viewed from the above-mentioned one direction, and the floats are arranged in a honeycomb geometry to thereby reduce the contact area between the liquid and air.