A premixed photoluminescent composition and related hardened form and method of forming joints for pavers or stones. The premixed photoluminescent composition comprises solid aggregates; a photoluminescent particulate component adapted to emit light when photoexcited; and a binder. When in contact with an activator, oxygen or water, the binder is adapted to harden into a water-resistant binder matrix that bonds the solid aggregates and embeds the photoluminescent particulate component. In use, the water-resistant binder matrix has a transparency allowing transmission of at least a portion of the light emitted by the photoluminescent particulate component.

A cement plug is for plugging an annular region between a first casing and a second casing in a well. A method includes: perforating the first casing to open a flow path to the annular region; providing a magnetorheological cementitious slurry; inducing a magnetic field for affecting the physical properties of the magnetorheological cementitious slurry and for defining a lower boundary for the cement plug; feeding the magnetorheological cementitious slurry into the annular region through a perforation in the first casing; and impeding the mobility of the magnetorheological cementitious slurry in the annular region by exposing it to the magnetic field such that the magnetorheological cementitious slurry may consolidate substantially at the lower boundary without the need for a base device in the annular region.

A cement plug is for plugging an annular region between a first casing and a second casing in a well. A method includes: perforating the first casing to open a flow path to the annular region; providing a magnetorheological cementitious slurry; inducing a magnetic field for affecting the physical properties of the magnetorheological cementitious slurry and for defining a lower boundary for the cement plug; feeding the magnetorheological cementitious slurry into the annular region through a perforation in the first casing; and impeding the mobility of the magnetorheological cementitious slurry in the annular region by exposing it to the magnetic field such that the magnetorheological cementitious slurry may consolidate substantially at the lower boundary without the need for a base device in the annular region.

In a method of making a gaseous emissions treatment component, a ‘green’ ceramic mix is extruded through a die to form an extrusion having cells extending along the extrusion, the cells being bounded by walls dividing adjacent cells from one another. In concert with the extruding, metal is fed through the die with the extruded mix. A length of the extrusion and associated metal is then cut off and fired to form the component.

In a method of making a gaseous emissions treatment component, a ‘green’ ceramic mix is extruded through a die to form an extrusion having cells extending along the extrusion, the cells being bounded by walls dividing adjacent cells from one another. In concert with the extruding, metal is fed through the die with the extruded mix. A length of the extrusion and associated metal is then cut off and fired to form the component.

A reactive resin contains at least one accelerator with high reactivity and at least one accelerator with low reactivity. A combination of at least one accelerator with high reactivity and at least one accelerator with low reactivity can be used in a reactive resin system. An accelerator composition can be used for a reactive resin system containing at least one accelerator with high reactivity and at least one accelerator with low reactivity.

A reactive resin contains at least one accelerator with high reactivity and at least one accelerator with low reactivity. A combination of at least one accelerator with high reactivity and at least one accelerator with low reactivity can be used in a reactive resin system. An accelerator composition can be used for a reactive resin system containing at least one accelerator with high reactivity and at least one accelerator with low reactivity.

A method for forming a super-insulating material for a vacuum insulated structure for an appliance includes disposing hollow glass spheres within a rotating drum, wherein a plurality of interstitial spaces are defined between the hollow glass spheres. An anchor material is disposed within the rotating drum. The hollow glass spheres and the anchor material are rotated within the rotating drum, wherein the anchor material is mixed with the hollow glass spheres to partially occupy the interstitial spaces. A silica-based material is disposed within the rotating drum. The silica-based material is mixed with the anchor material and the hollow glass spheres to define a super-insulating material, wherein the silica-based material attaches to the anchor material and is entrapped within the interstitial spaces. The silica-based material and the anchor material occupy substantially all of an interstitial volume defined by the interstitial spaces.

A method for forming a super-insulating material for a vacuum insulated structure for an appliance includes disposing hollow glass spheres within a rotating drum, wherein a plurality of interstitial spaces are defined between the hollow glass spheres. An anchor material is disposed within the rotating drum. The hollow glass spheres and the anchor material are rotated within the rotating drum, wherein the anchor material is mixed with the hollow glass spheres to partially occupy the interstitial spaces. A silica-based material is disposed within the rotating drum. The silica-based material is mixed with the anchor material and the hollow glass spheres to define a super-insulating material, wherein the silica-based material attaches to the anchor material and is entrapped within the interstitial spaces. The silica-based material and the anchor material occupy substantially all of an interstitial volume defined by the interstitial spaces.

In general, the present invention is directed to a building panel, such as a gypsum board, comprising a core having a first side and a second side opposing the first side and at least one facing material having a coating comprising at least one fungicide, at least one polymeric binder, and at least one pigment. The panel satisfies at least one of the following: the board exhibits a rating of 2 or less when tested in accordance to ASTM G21-15 or the board exhibits a rating of at least 8 when tested in accordance to ASTM D3273-16. The panel may also exhibit at least a Level 3 finish.