Coating compositions and methods for using the same are disclosed. The coating compositions can include an aminosilica adsorbent. The coating compositions can adsorb CO.sub.2.

Coating compositions and methods for using the same are disclosed. The coating compositions can include an aminosilica adsorbent. The coating compositions can adsorb CO.sub.2.

A nanowire heating and insulating element that includes a first layer having overlapping nanowires dispersed therein and a second layer that is two conductive portions spaced apart on either side of the first layer. Electrical potential is applied to the two conductive portions such that electricity flows through the nanowires of the first layer to heat the heating element. In addition, the heating element may be applied to existing surfaces of a room having a multiple sensor pack therein which is in wireless communication with multiple devices, or Adaptors. One or more of the adaptors supply electrical potential for the heating element and is in wireless communication with a controller which is configured to monitor usage of the Adaptors and control the Adaptors as needed to respond to usage events or environmental conditions based at least in part on readings from the sensor pack.

A nanowire heating and insulating element that includes a first layer having overlapping nanowires dispersed therein and a second layer that is two conductive portions spaced apart on either side of the first layer. Electrical potential is applied to the two conductive portions such that electricity flows through the nanowires of the first layer to heat the heating element. In addition, the heating element may be applied to existing surfaces of a room having a multiple sensor pack therein which is in wireless communication with multiple devices, or Adaptors. One or more of the adaptors supply electrical potential for the heating element and is in wireless communication with a controller which is configured to monitor usage of the Adaptors and control the Adaptors as needed to respond to usage events or environmental conditions based at least in part on readings from the sensor pack.

A latex-based surface coating that can be applied to the surface of equipment to detect any leaks of acid or base onto the equipment. The latex-based surface coating changes color when a strong acid and/or a strong base makes contact with the surface coating, thereby providing a visual indication that a leak of a strong acid and/or a strong base has occurred. The surface coating is able to provide visual indications for acids with a pH between 0 and 3 in the liquid or gas phase. The surface coating is also able to provide visual indications for bases with a pH between 9 and 14 in the liquid or gas phase.

A latex-based surface coating that can be applied to the surface of equipment to detect any leaks of acid or base onto the equipment. The latex-based surface coating changes color when a strong acid and/or a strong base makes contact with the surface coating, thereby providing a visual indication that a leak of a strong acid and/or a strong base has occurred. The surface coating is able to provide visual indications for acids with a pH between 0 and 3 in the liquid or gas phase. The surface coating is also able to provide visual indications for bases with a pH between 9 and 14 in the liquid or gas phase.

The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a stone paint formulation. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a stone paint comprising a composition A and a composition B. The composition A comprises a latex emulsion, a rheology modifier, a coalescing agent, a biocide, a neutralizing agent and a solvent. The composition B comprises a sand. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a method of making the stone paint formulation by using the rheology modifier. The stone paint of the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) has enhanced resistance to water-whitening.

The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to a stone paint formulation. More particularly, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a stone paint comprising a composition A and a composition B. The composition A comprises a latex emulsion, a rheology modifier, a coalescing agent, a biocide, a neutralizing agent and a solvent. The composition B comprises a sand. Additionally, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a method of making the stone paint formulation by using the rheology modifier. The stone paint of the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) has enhanced resistance to water-whitening.

Polyol esters of metathesized fatty acids are generally disclosed herein. Methods of using such compounds, for example, as cleaning agents, solvents, and coalescents for paints and coatings, are also disclosed.

Polyol esters of metathesized fatty acids are generally disclosed herein. Methods of using such compounds, for example, as cleaning agents, solvents, and coalescents for paints and coatings, are also disclosed.