A composition for flooring containing coconut fibers according to the present invention comprises: (A) 100 parts by weight of acrylonitrile-butadiene latex consisting of 20 to 60 parts by weight of acrylonitrile, 40 to 80 parts by weight of butadiene, 1 to 3 parts by weight of a first emulsifier, and 4 to 7 parts by weight of an acrylic monomer; (B) 3 to 6 parts by weight of a vulcanizing agent obtained by mixing sulfur, EZ, MZ, and a second emulsifier in a ratio of 3:1:1:0.1; (C) 2 to 3 parts by weight of a zinc oxide; (D) 2 to 5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and (E) 20 to 40 parts by weight of calcium carbonate.

The present invention relates to cocrystals including a scale-inhibiting compound, and methods of using the cocrystals for treating a subterranean formation. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation including obtaining or providing a composition including cocrystals. Each cocrystal independently includes a scale-inhibiting compound and a secondary material. The method also includes placing the composition in a subterranean formation.

The present invention relates to cocrystals including a scale-inhibiting compound, and methods of using the cocrystals for treating a subterranean formation. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation including obtaining or providing a composition including cocrystals. Each cocrystal independently includes a scale-inhibiting compound and a secondary material. The method also includes placing the composition in a subterranean formation.

The present invention relates to a dry refractory particulate composition comprising a zeolithic microstructure, to a green body and to a refractory lining formed therefrom, and to uses thereof.

Certain examples of the present invention relate to a method for manufacturing a ceramic object derived from a 3D printed ceramic structure. The method comprises: carbonising the 3D printed ceramic structure. Such carbonising of the 3D printed ceramic structure may comprise introducing a network of carbon bonding into the 3D printed ceramic structure via: impregnating and/or coating the 3D printed ceramic structure with a carbon precursor, or printing the 3D printed ceramic structure using a ceramic printing medium comprising a carbon precursor. The resultant 3D printed ceramic structure which comprises a carbon precursor is pyrolysed so as to form a network of carbon bonding within/surrounding the 3D printed ceramic structure.

Certain examples of the present invention relate to a method for manufacturing a ceramic object derived from a 3D printed ceramic structure. The method comprises: carbonising the 3D printed ceramic structure. Such carbonising of the 3D printed ceramic structure may comprise introducing a network of carbon bonding into the 3D printed ceramic structure via: impregnating and/or coating the 3D printed ceramic structure with a carbon precursor, or printing the 3D printed ceramic structure using a ceramic printing medium comprising a carbon precursor. The resultant 3D printed ceramic structure which comprises a carbon precursor is pyrolysed so as to form a network of carbon bonding within/surrounding the 3D printed ceramic structure.

Various embodiments disclosed relate to constitutionally dynamic polymer for treatment of subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation, the method including placing in the subterranean formation a composition including a constitutionally dynamic polymer.

Various embodiments disclosed relate to constitutionally dynamic polymer for treatment of subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation, the method including placing in the subterranean formation a composition including a constitutionally dynamic polymer.

A nozzle assembly, for a metal casting apparatus selected from a sliding gate and a tube exchange device, comprises a first refractory element comprising a first coupling surface which includes a first bore aperture, and a second refractory element comprising a second coupling surface, which includes a second bore aperture, the first and second elements being coupled to one another in a sliding translation relationship through their respective first and second coupling surfaces such that the first and second bore apertures can be brought into and out of registry to define, when in registry, a continuous bore for discharging molten metal from a molten metal inlet to a molten metal outlet of said nozzle assembly. A sealing member is provided between the first and second coupling surfaces of the first and second elements. The sealing member comprises a thermally intumescent material.

A nozzle assembly, for a metal casting apparatus selected from a sliding gate and a tube exchange device, comprises a first refractory element comprising a first coupling surface which includes a first bore aperture, and a second refractory element comprising a second coupling surface, which includes a second bore aperture, the first and second elements being coupled to one another in a sliding translation relationship through their respective first and second coupling surfaces such that the first and second bore apertures can be brought into and out of registry to define, when in registry, a continuous bore for discharging molten metal from a molten metal inlet to a molten metal outlet of said nozzle assembly. A sealing member is provided between the first and second coupling surfaces of the first and second elements. The sealing member comprises a thermally intumescent material.