The invention provides a synthetic slip-resistant floor-covering material comprising a layer of synthetic material which contains one or more degradable polymeric particles wherein the one or more degradable polymeric particles comprise: (a) one or more hard degradable polymeric particles which have a hardness which is greater than the hardness of the layer of synthetic material; and optionally (b) one or more soft degradable polymeric particles which have a hardness which is the same as or less than the hardness of the layer of synthetic material; and wherein the one or more hard degradable polymeric particles comprise one or more exposed hard degradable polymeric particles which are exposed at an upper surface of the synthetic floor-covering material to provide slip-resistance; and a method of preparing a synthetic floor-covering which method comprises the steps of: Providing a layer of synthetic material; Applying the one or more degradable polymeric particles to the layer of synthetic material; and Applying pressure to the layer of synthetic material to ensure that the one or more degradable polymeric particles are incorporated into the layer of synthetic material.

This invention relates to a washable floor mat comprising a reinforcement layer. The floor mat includes a textile component and a base component. The textile component contains a reinforcement layer which dramatically reduces and/or eliminates edge deformation that often occurs as a result of the washing process. The textile component and the base component may be joined together to form a single piece floor mat. Alternatively, the textile component and the base component may be releasably attachable to one another by at least one surface attraction means to form a multi-component floor mat. The floor mat is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways.

The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a silver alloy composite nanomaterial. The preparation method comprises forming a silver alloy comprising at least one of copper, zinc, magnesium, aluminum and titanium into a composite metal rod; evaporating the silver alloy of the composite metal rod, resulting in a gaseous alloy; rapidly cooling the gaseous alloy so as to condense the silver alloy into a solid state; and collecting the cooled powder so as to obtain the silver alloy composite nanomaterial.

Floor coverings, such as modular panels or tiles, for installation on interior surfaces include an upper wear layer and a backing layer, where the backing layer includes a filler that includes concentrated carbon. The floor coverings can sequester carbon such that the resulting product has a negative carbon footprint when subjected to a Life Cycle Assessment.

Floor coverings, such as modular panels or tiles, for installation on interior surfaces include an upper wear layer and a backing layer, where the backing layer includes a filler that includes concentrated carbon. The floor coverings can sequester carbon such that the resulting product has a negative carbon footprint when subjected to a Life Cycle Assessment.

A retroreflective article in which the retroreflective optical elements are arranged to create a textured surface which improves abrasion performance and reflectivity at certain entrance and observation angles.

The present disclosure provides a method of preparing a silver alloy composite nanomaterial. The preparation method comprises forming a silver alloy comprising at least one of copper, zinc, magnesium, aluminum and titanium into a composite metal rod; evaporating the silver alloy of the composite metal rod, resulting in a gaseous alloy; rapidly cooling the gaseous alloy so as to condense the silver alloy into a solid state; and collecting the cooled powder so as to obtain the silver alloy composite nanomaterial.

This invention relates to a washable floor mat comprising a reinforcement layer. The floor mat includes a textile component and a base component. The textile component contains a reinforcement layer which dramatically reduces and/or eliminates edge deformation that often occurs as a result of the washing process. The textile component and the base component may be joined together to form a single piece floor mat. Alternatively, the textile component and the base component may be releasably attachable to one another by at least one surface attraction means to form a multi-component floor mat. The floor mat is designed to be soiled, washed, and re-used, thereby providing ideal end-use applications in areas such as building entryways.

A Hybrid Vessel Propulsion and Generation System diesel jet drive outboard and inboard motors, with an electrical generator attached to a prop shaft of the motors to generate electricity to power batteries. On large boats or ships with a gear change, the generator is mounted on the back of the gearbox and is attached to the prop shaft, with the generator being driven by rotation of the prop shaft and the drive off the gearbox. The system also incorporates electrically powered water thrusters and mechanical pressurized water turbines used for charging the batteries. The system also incorporates electric motors attached to propellers powered by electric batteries. Solar Panels may be arranged in the port hole windows incorporating a housing, latch and lever arms to position them towards the sun.