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214 results about "Mixture formation" patented technology

MWW molecular sieve and preparation method thereof

The invention discloses an MWW molecular sieve and a preparation method thereof, and the preparation method comprises the following steps: (a) mixing an alkali source, water, an aluminum source, a template agent and a silicon source to form a mixture A; (b) adding nano cellulose into the mixture A to form a mixture B, and pretreating, crystallizing and drying the mixture B to obtain the MWW molecular sieve. The preparation method disclosed by the invention is simple and convenient, easy to industrialize and wide in application prospect, and the MWW molecular sieve with the single-layer structure is prepared. The MWW molecular sieve with a single-layer structure can expose more active sites, promotes diffusion and mass transfer, shows excellent performance in many reaction processes, and particularly shows high activity and stability in a reaction with macromolecules as a substrate.
Owner:DALIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

A lithium-rich lithium ferrite lithium supplement and its synthesis method and use

The present invention belongs to the technical field of battery materials, and provides a lithium-rich lithium ferrite lithium supplementing agent, a synthesis method and a use thereof. In the synthesis method, a solid electrolyte, conductive carbon and elemental sulfur are mixed and subjected to low-temperature heat treatment to form a composite mixture, and then the composite mixture is secondarily mixed with lithium-rich lithium ferrite and subjected to low-temperature heat treatment to form a mixed coating layer on the lithium-rich lithium ferrite, thereby obtaining the lithium-rich lithium ferrite lithium supplementing agent. Sulfur in the mixed coating layer can absorb the surface oxygen released during the charging process of the lithium-rich lithium ferrite, thereby reducing gas generation. The solid electrolyte and the conductive carbon can form an ionic and electronic conductive network, avoiding the difficulty of Li+ extraction and the decrease of lithium supplementing capacity caused by too thick sulfur coating. At the same time, the low-temperature heat treatment causes the elemental sulfur to melt, which can play a role in dispersion and adhesion, realizing the uniform dispersion of the solid electrolyte and the conductive carbon and the effective coating of the composite mixture, which is beneficial to improving the binding property and compatibility. The obtained mixed coating layer can effectively improve the air stability of the lithium supplementing agent.
Owner:TIANJIN GUOAN MGL NEW MATERIALS TECH CO LTD

Integrated Divalent Ion Precipitation And Bipolar Electrodialysis Reactor

A system utilizes an electrochemical reactor to convert salt into acid and base products. The salt is sourced from seawater, brine or another aqueous salt feedstock solution that typically also includes divalent ions. A small (slipstream) portion of the base product generated by the electrochemical reactor is fed back to a chemical precipitator where it is utilized to increase a pH level of the aqueous salt feedstock solution above a precipitation level of at least some the divalent ions, thereby causing precipitation of the divalent ions into insoluble solids. The insoluble solids are then filtered or otherwise separated / removed from the remaining supernatant solution (i.e., the aqueous salt / base solution formed by a mixture of the residual aqueous salt feedstock solution and base product). The supernatant solution is then supplied to the electrochemical reactor for conversion of its salt into additional acid and base product.
Owner:EBB CARBON INC

Method of preparing BIS (2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate monomer crystals and reactor system for preparing the same

Described is a method of preparing bis (2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET) monomer crystals comprising the steps of providing a mixture of BHET monomers and oligomers thereof, a carrier liquid, and impurities; providing BHET seed crystals in the mixture; forming BHET monomer crystals from the mixture comprising the BHET seed crystals, thereby obtaining BHET monomer crystals in a mother liquor; and separating the BHET monomer crystals from the mother liquor; wherein the powder X-ray diffraction spectrum of the BHET seed crystals at least has characteristic intensity peaks at 2Ɵ about equal to 10.7°, 14.4°, 18.9° and 21.6°, where Ɵ is the angle of diffraction, and / or the IR spectrum of the BHET seed crystals at least has characteristic absorption peaks at λ about equal to 3260 cm-1 and 897 cm-1, where λ is the ordinary wavenumber. The obtained BHET monomer crystals have superior filtration properties. Also described is a method of preparing the BHET seed crystals, a method of depolymerizing a terephthalate polymer using the BHET seed crystals, as well as a corresponding reactor system for depolymerizing said terephthalate polymer.
Owner:IONIQA SOLUTIONS BV

Sheet manufacturing equipment

To provide a sheet manufacturing apparatus with a simple configuration that reduces leftover powder. [Solution] The sheet manufacturing apparatus 1 comprises a supply unit 200 for supplying powder, a mixing unit 33 for mixing fibers and the powder to form a mixture, a deposit unit 50 for depositing the mixture to form a web W, and a molding unit 70 for compressing the web W to form a sheet. The supply unit 200 comprises a cylindrical container for storing the powder, a cylindrical inner wall 221 into which the cylindrical container can be inserted, a holding unit 220 that can contact the cylindrical container, and a drive unit 230. When the cylindrical container is inserted into the holding unit 220, the holding unit 220 and the drive unit 230 hold the cylindrical container, and the roller surface of the drive unit 230 is provided with a plurality of first protrusions 336, and the outer surface of the cylindrical container is provided with a plurality of second protrusions 317, and the plurality of first protrusions 336 and the plurality of second protrusions 317 interlock.
Owner:SEIKO EPSON CORP

Building product

The present invention relates to a bio-aggregate based building product comprising a macroporous element formed from a mixture of: a calcium carbonate derived binder and a lignocellulosic bio-aggregate. The macroporous element has an air and / or vapour and / or water open matrix with a microcapillary structure formed by the lignocellulosic bio-aggregate. The porosity of the macroporous element is at least 50% of the bulk volume of the building product. Between 40% and 80% by weight of bio-aggregate granulates forming the lignocellulosic bio-aggregate have a maximum particle size falling within the lower 50% of the particle size range. No more than 5% by weight of bio-aggregate granulates forming the lignocellulosic bio-aggregate have a maximum particle size falling within the upper 20% of the particle size range.
Owner:ADAPTAVATE LTD

Process for depolymerizing polyesters

The invention discloses a method for depolymerizing polyester. The method comprises forming a polyester comprising the following components (a), (b) and (c): (a) a polyester, (b) one or more basic compounds selected from the group consisting of alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal bicarbonate salts, alkaline earth metal hydroxides, alkaline earth metal carbonates and alkaline earth metal bicarbonate salts, and (c) and a step of depolymerizing the polyester in the mixture of a solvent containing at least one of an alcohol-based solvent and a ketone-based solvent. The temperature of the mixture at the time when the mixture containing the total amount of the polyester, the basic compound, and the solvent is formed is 75 DEG C or less. The ratio of the amount of the polyester to the amount of the solvent is 0.2-20 by mass.
Owner:KIRIN HOLDINGS KK

Modular box assembly

A modular box assembly includes a box with side panels defining a box cavity, a first thermal liner positioned within the box cavity, the first thermal liner including a first insulation batt disposed between sheets, the first thermal liner defining three first liner panels, at least one box side panel being covered by a first liner panel, and a second thermal liner positioned within the box cavity, the second thermal liner including a second insulation batt disposed between sheets, the second thermal liner defining three second liner panels. At least one other of the side box panels is covered by a second liner panel. The bottom box panel is covered by either a first liner panel not covering any side box panel or a second liner panel not covering any side box panel. Each insulation batt can be formed from a mixture of thermoplastic binder fibers and reinforcement fibers.
Owner:PRATT RETAIL SPECIALTIES LLC

Tin oxide films in semiconductor device manufacturing

A method of processing a substrate includes: providing a substrate having one or more mandrels comprising a mandrel material, wherein a layer of a spacer material coats horizontal surfaces and sidewalls of the one or more mandrels; and etching and completely removing the layer of the spacer material from the horizontal surfaces of the one or more mandrels and thereby exposing the mandrel material, without completely removing the spacer material residing at the sidewalls of the one or more mandrels. The etching includes exposing the substrate to a plasma formed using a mixture comprising a first gas and a polymer-forming gas, and wherein the etching comprises forming a polymer on the substrate. Polymer-forming gas may include carbon (C) and hydrogen (H).
Owner:LAM RES CORP

High abrasion resistance hose cover

Hoses include inner tube, a reinforcement layer disposed outwardly from the inner tube, and a cover layer disposed outwardly from the reinforcement layer, and the cover layer and / or inner tube is based on a cured composition formed from a mixture containing a blend of chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) and cross-linkable oxidized high density polyethylene (oxidized HDPE), where the CPE and oxidized HDPE are blended in a CPE:oxidized HDPE weight ratio of from 10:1 to 1:1, and a peroxide curing system. The peroxide curing system used in some compositions according the disclosure include alpha-alpha-bis(t-butylperoxy)diisopropylbenzene and trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate.
Owner:CONTITECH USA INC

Cyclone filtering type gas-water separator

The utility model discloses a cyclone filter type gas-water separator. The gas-water separator comprises a tank body, a filter cartridge positioned in the center of the tank body, a spiral blade positioned in a gap between the filter cartridge and the tank body, and a water outlet piece positioned at the lower part of the tank body, a filter screen is arranged in the filter cartridge; according to the structure, the spiral blade can be used for guiding a gas-liquid mixture, moisture in gas can be further screened out through the arrangement of the filter cartridge, the pot body can move up and down to stir through the arrangement of the poke rod to intermittently knock the filter cartridge, and the water in the gas can be filtered out through the poke rod. Therefore, water drops and viscous liquid on the filter screen can conveniently fall into the basin body, and effective separation is achieved through the cyclone separator.
Owner:JIANGSU SUNAN WATER SUPPLY & DRAINAGE EQUIP CO LTD

An evaporator accessory for efficiently separating solute and solvent

The present invention discloses an evaporator accessory for efficiently separating solutes and solvents, specifically relating to the field of evaporator accessories, including: a chamber-dividing component, in which a chamber for accommodating steam is formed. In this chamber, a first middle head and a second middle head for separating the chamber are provided, and the inner cavity of the chamber-dividing component is divided into three independent evaporation chambers by the first middle head and the second middle head; a separation component is used to separate the vapor-liquid mixture to form hot condensate, and the solution is preheated by the hot condensate to realize the waste heat utilization of the condensate, improve the thermal efficiency, and save energy and reduce consumption; secondly, the chamber-dividing component utilizes the circulation, co-current flow, and counter-current flow of the solution and steam between the three independent chambers, effectively recovers and utilizes the latent heat and sensible heat of the steam, saves energy, and optimizes the equipment layout by using the horizontal three-chamber structure of the chamber-dividing component, and improves the practicability of the multi-effect evaporation device by adjusting the evaporation process flow of each effect evaporation chamber to adapt to the properties of different solutions.
Owner:JIANGSU HECHENG PHARRNACEUTICAL EQUIP MFG CO LTD

Polyester film and preparation method thereof

The present disclosure relates to a polyester film and a preparation method of the same. Since the polyester film includes a resin layer formed from a mixture comprising a polyester resin, which includes a first diol moiety derived from isosorbide and a second diol moiety derived from cyclohexanedimethanol in a controlled ratio, and polyethylene terephthalate in a specific ratio, it is possible to exhibit improved heat resistance and adhesion with excellent light transmittance.
Owner:SK CHEMICALS CO LTD

System and method for improved battery structural properties

A polymer electrolyte can be formed from (e.g., by polymerizing) a mixture that includes oligomer(s), additive(s), solvent(s), salt(s), and / or any suitable components. The polymer electrolyte can further or alternatively include monomer(s) (e.g., a stiffening monomer that in solution or incorporated into a cured polymer modifies a mechanical property such as flexural modulus of the battery cell; adhesion monomers such as a monomer that interacts with one or more surface within a battery to modify or improve adhesion of the electrolyte and the surface; etc.).
Owner:ANTHRO ENERGY INC

Embedded slurry-phase hydrocracking catalyst particles, method of making and method of recycling waste plastics

The present disclosure relates to methods for manufacturing embedded slurry-phase hydrocracking catalyst particles having catalytic material embedded in a plastic carrier. Catalytic material effective for slurry-phase hydrocracking, and molten plastic materials, are mixed, and the embedded slurry-phase hydrocracking catalyst particles are formed from the mixture.
Owner:SAUDI ARABIAN OIL CO +1

Method for making a continuous web

A method for making a continuous web (N), comprising a step of mixing a first quantity of liquid with a second quantity of dry product in a kneader (100) thus obtaining a mixture having a moisture content of less than 65%, and a subsequent step of forming a continuous web (N) from the mixture. In particular, the step of forming a continuous web (N) provides performing at least one vertical lamination of the mixture, which creates a foliation of the mixture into two layers which diverge from each other relative to a midplane (M).
Owner:COMAS CONSTR MASCH SPECIALI SPA

Antibacterial wound flushing fluid and preparation method thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of wound disinfection, in particular to antibacterial wound flushing fluid and a preparation method thereof.The preparation method comprises the following steps that according to the formula amount, vitamin E and glycerin are mixed at 40-50 DEG C, and a mixture A is formed; adding poloxamer into water according to the formula ratio, stirring until the poloxamer is dissolved, and adding the poloxamer into the mixture A to form a mixture B; adding sodium citrate, sodium chloride and L-menthol into water according to the formula ratio to form a mixture C; adding copper gluconate into the mixture C according to the formula ratio to form a mixture D; dropwise adding the mixture B into the mixture D to form a mixture E; adjusting the pH value of the mixture E to 4.5-6.5, filtering, filling and sterilizing to obtain the antibacterial wound flushing fluid. The preparation process is optimized, so that the prepared antibacterial wound flushing fluid has excellent stability; through the coordination effect of all the components, the prepared flushing fluid has a remarkable antibacterial effect.
Owner:ROOSIN MEDICAL CO LTD

A high-efficiency MBBR wastewater treatment device that simultaneously performs nitrification and denitrification

This invention provides a highly efficient MBBR wastewater treatment device that simultaneously performs nitrification and denitrification. The highly efficient MBBR wastewater treatment reactor includes a cylindrical body, a hyperbolic paraboloid, and an aeration device. An oxygen-rich zone and an anoxic zone are generated by a two-phase flow, which is produced by aeration at the bottom of the hyperbolic paraboloid and forms a physical circulation flow within the chamber. In this highly efficient MBBR wastewater treatment device that simultaneously performs nitrification and denitrification, during aeration, the air-water mixture inside the hyperbolic paraboloid forms a two-phase flow, creating an oxygen-rich zone inside the hyperbolic paraboloid, where the oxygen content reaches its maximum at the throat, and an anoxic zone outside the hyperbolic paraboloid. The wastewater treatment device in this application allows nitrification and denitrification reactions to occur simultaneously, ensuring a high total nitrogen removal rate. In the anoxic zone, the thorough denitrification reaction further reduces total phosphorus, achieving a deep COD removal effect.
Owner:STATE GRID HEBEI ELECTRIC POWER RES INST +2

Method for the spatial distribution of fuel in the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine with a specific nozzle and cylinder piston configuration of the internal combustion engine

Method for mixture formation in a direct-injection internal combustion engine (100) with at least one cylinder head (40) and at least one cylinder (20) and a rotatably mounted crankshaft, wherein the at least one cylinder (20) has at least one inlet opening on an inlet side for supplying combustion air and at least one outlet opening on an outlet side for removing combustion gases, wherein a combustion chamber (10) is formed which is bounded by a piston crown of a cylinder piston (30) belonging to the at least one cylinder (20), a cylinder inner wall (21) and the cylinder head (40), wherein the longitudinal axis of the cylinder piston (30) is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the crankshaft,and the fuel is introduced, at least partially, into a piston-head-side omega-shaped recess (ω, M) in the combustion chamber (10) of the at least one cylinder (20) by means of a multi-hole injection valve (50) having injection openings during at least one injection at a predefinable position of the cylinder piston (30) in the cylinder (20), wherein the multi-hole injection valve (50) is arranged in the cylinder head (40) on the opposite side of the piston-head-side omega-shaped recess (ω, M) of the piston head of the cylinder piston (30), characterized in that radial injection openings (S, r ) and at least one axial injection port (S a ) having a multi-hole injection valve (50) • A first partial quantity of fuel is injected onto the bowl collar (31) with a substantially radial orientation to the longitudinal center axis (Z30) of the cylinder piston (30), whereby fuel is partially injected onto straight bowl sections (34) that extend orthogonally outwards from the longitudinal center axis (Z30) of the cylinder piston (30) to the bowl collar (31), and partially onto the strongly inclined or circular bowl walls (32) that adjoin the bowl collar (31), wherein the bowl walls (32) adjoin the bowl collar (31) and initially extend partially outwards from the longitudinal center axis (Z30) of the cylinder piston (30) and undercut the bowl collar (31) and only then extend inwards towards the center of the bowl towards the longitudinal center axis (Z30) of the cylinder piston (30), and • a second fuel fraction with essentially axial orientation to the longitudinal center axis (Z30) of the cylinder piston (30) onto a raised area (M1; 33-1; M2, 33-2) formed as a platform in the center of the omega-shaped bowl (ω1, M1; ω2, M2) is injected into the combustion chamber (10), such that the direction vector of the at least one via the axial injection opening (S a ) directed injected fuel jet (S) after impact changes in such a way that it aligns with the direction vectors of the jet passing over the steeply inclined or circular trough walls (32) via the radial injection openings (S r ) aligned fuel jets (S).
Owner:VOLKSWAGEN AG

Hydrocarbon upgrading method and apparatus

A method of reducing impurities in a mixture of a nonaqueous fluid with an aqueous component comprising contacting the mixture with a purification additive comprising: (i) one or more sugar oxidation products, (ii) a chelating agent, (iii) a biobased additive (BBA), and (iv) an enhancing agent to form a treated mixture; allowing the treated mixture to form at least one aqueous phase and at least one nonaqueous phase; separating the at least one aqueous phase from the at least one nonaqueous phase; and recovering at least a portion of the aqueous phase, at least a portion of the nonaqueous phase, or both. A method of servicing an oil and gas field comprising a well penetrating a subterranean formation, the method comprising: recovering a hydrocarbon resource from the well, wherein the hydrocarbon resource has an aqueous component; contacting the hydrocarbon resource with a purification additive comprising (i) one or more sugar oxidation products, (ii) a chelating agent, and (iii) a biobased additive (BBA) to form a treated mixture; allowing the treated mixture to form at least one aqueous phase and at least one nonaqueous phase; separating the at least one aqueous phase from the at least one nonaqueous phase; and recovering at least a portion of the aqueous phase, at least a portion of the nonaqueous phase, or both.
Owner:SOLUGEN INC

Infused ice maker appliance

An ice maker appliance includes an additive receiver chamber. The additive receiver chamber includes a plurality of chamber walls and an enclosed internal volume defined therein. The ice maker appliance also includes an additive cup positioned within the additive receiver chamber. The additive cup is configured to receive a volume of liquid additive. A dispensing tube coupled to the additive cup extends partially within the additive receiver chamber. The ice maker appliance also includes a fill tube in fluid communication with a water supply and a mold body comprising a mold cavity. The mold cavity is configured for receiving a mixture of liquid water from the fill tube and liquid additive from the additive cup through the dispensing tube and for retaining the mixture of liquid water and liquid additive to form an ice piece from the mixture in the mold cavity.
Owner:HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS INC

Production process for realizing fuel segregation based on sintering three-section material distribution

The invention discloses a production process for realizing fuel segregation based on sintering three-section material distribution. The production process comprises the following steps: mixing an iron-containing mixture, crushed fuel, a calcium-containing flux, a magnesium-containing flux and a reclaimed material in proportion to obtain a first mixture; performing primary mixing on the first mixture, adding water for mixing, and performing secondary mixing for reinforced granulation; the first mixture obtained after secondary mixing is completed is distributed to a first mixing bin and a second mixing bin through a first plow distributor and a second plow distributor according to the proportion, coking fly ash and the first mixture are additionally added into the second mixing bin to form a second mixture, and the remaining first mixture enters a third mixing bin; and sequentially carrying out three-section material distribution on the sintering pallet for pre-paving the backing material through the mixing bins, and subsequently carrying out ignition, air draft sintering and cooling to obtain the sintered ore. The method has the advantages that the advantages of heat storage, quality improvement, energy conservation and emission reduction under the sintering of the thick material layer are exerted, low burnup under the sintering of the thick material layer is realized, and the sintering burnup is reduced.
Owner:ZHONGTIAN IRON & STEEL GRP (NANTONG) CO LTD +1

Metal composite sintered body

The present invention provides a metal composite sintered body that can ensure sufficient bonding strength and can be manufactured in complex shapes, including hollow shapes and shapes with extremely small gaps. [Solution] A metal composite sintered body is formed by injection molding a mixture of metal powder and a binder, and then joining a first member and a second member, each made of a sintered body formed by injection molding, wherein the tensile strength of the joint surface between the first member and the second member is 80% or more of the tensile strength of the first member or the second member.
Owner:NIPPON PISTONRING CO LTD

Double-effect utilization method for high-temperature gas-phase heat source of ethylene glycol dealcoholization tower

The invention provides an ethylene glycol dealcoholization tower high-temperature gas phase heat source double-effect utilization method, and relates to the technical field of ethylene glycol preparation, and the method comprises the following steps: introducing a crude ethylene glycol material into an ethylene glycol dealcoholization tower for dealcoholization and recovery, and generating a liquid light component and a gas phase at the top of the dealcoholized ethylene glycol dealcoholization tower; a gas phase generated after dealcoholization by the dealcoholization tower is pressurized by a heat pump to increase the temperature, and the heated gas phase is used as a heat source of an external ethylene glycol concentration tower reboiler of the ethylene glycol concentration tower to heat a liquid material entering the ethylene glycol concentration tower in the concentration process; after a gas phase passing through the ethylene glycol concentration tower reboiler serves as a heat source of the ethylene glycol concentration tower reboiler to supply heat, the gas phase is introduced into an ethylene glycol condenser and cooled through circulating water, and a cooled gas-liquid mixture forms a liquid phase to be recycled. And energy conservation and environmental protection in the ethylene glycol preparation process are realized.
Owner:GNSG ANHUI HONG SIFANG

Heat absorbing layer for metal oxide varistor

PendingCN122245913AFixed resistors with intervening connectorsResistor cooling/heating/ventillationElectrical connectionVaristor
This invention discloses a heat-absorbing layer for a metal oxide varistor. A thermally protected metal oxide varistor (TMOV) device includes: an MOV chip; a first electrode disposed on a first side of the MOV chip; a second electrode disposed on a second side of the MOV chip opposite to the first side; a conductive first lead connected to the first electrode; a heat-absorbing layer bonded to the second electrode by a heat-absorbing paste formed from a mixture of silica sand, melamine cyanurate, and silicone resin, wherein the heat-absorbing paste is formed from a mixture of melamine cyanurate and silicone resin; a thermal cutoff (TCO) element extending through pores in the heat-absorbing layer and having a first end electrically connected to the second electrode by a certain amount of solder having a melting temperature lower than the melting temperature of the TCO element; and a conductive second lead electrically connected to the second end of the TCO element.
Owner:DONGGUAN LITTELFUSE ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Modular cladding slab for marine structures for restoring marine habitats, and method for manufacturing same

PCT designated stageWO2026036232A1Geometric CADAdditive manufacturing apparatusMarine habitatsStructural engineering
The present invention relates to a modular cladding slab for marine structures for restoring marine habitats, comprising: a three-dimensional design with structural heterogeneity having a simple, medium or high complexity based on groove or relief features, their quantity, variable width, undulation and direction; in-situ installation or securing means; and bio-enhanced concrete, formed by a mixture of cement for the marine environment and calcium carbonate (CaCO3), as a material for manufacturing by moulding.
Owner:UNIV SANTO TOMAS +2

Method and system for producing a web from reconstituted material

A method for producing a continuous layer of reconstituted material comprises: a step of dry shredding solid components of a starting material until a dry product having a first particle size is obtained; a subsequent step of mixing the dry product with water to obtain a mixture; a subsequent step of refining applied to the mixture to obtain a refined mixture (C) having a second particle size smaller than the first particle size; a subsequent step of supplementing the refined mixture by adding at least one binder and / or an aerosol-forming material thereto, thereby obtaining a supplemented mixture; a subsequent step of forming a continuous web from the supplemented mixture; and a subsequent step of drying the continuous web.
Owner:COMAS CONSTR MASCH SPECIALI SPA

Extruded self-clumping cat litter

Litter formed of extruded pellets containing water soluble binder sufficient to self-clump when wetted producing pellet clumps having a clump retention rate of at least 90% and which shrink after clump formation during drying producing a clump pulls away from any contacting solid surface minimizing adhesion therebetween. Such clumps preferably also have a crush strength of at least 15 PSI when dry. Pellets preferably contain water-soluble binder formed of starch physically modified during extrusion that solubilizes when wetted to facilitate clumping while opening the interior of the pellet improving absorption capacity. A preferred litter is formed of a mixture of extruded pellets of different sizes producing litter composed of extruded pellets falling within a plurality of different size ranges with the smaller sized pellets being fines that cause horizontally extending clumps to form on top of the litter.
Owner:PIONEER PET PRODUCTS LLC