1952 results about "Potassium ions" patented technology

A dialysis device for operation in multiple modes and for maintaining a known gradient of potassium ion or other electrolyte between the blood of a patient and a dialysate fluid is described. The dialysis device is capable of being used for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, and the dialysis device is capable of operation with a dialysate purification unit outside of a clinical setting or with a supply of water that can be supplied in a clinical setting. The dialysis device has a composition sensor containing a potassium-sensitive electrode for measuring a potassium ion concentration in one or more of the patient's blood and the dialysate fluid and an infusate pump operated to adjust a potassium ion concentration in the dialysate fluid based at least in part on data from the composition sensor.

The invention discloses aluminosilicate glass for chemical tempering and glass ceramics, and particularly discloses aluminosilicate glass which contains Li2O and P2O5 and can be chemically tempered. The glass of the invention can realize high ion exchange speed by the addition of 0.01-8 wt% of P2O5. The glass of the invention contains 2-6 wt% of Li2O, which can reduce the glass melting temperature and the glass-transition temperature. The glass of the invention has a low glass-transition temperature (Tg) of 480-590 DEG C, and the glass hardness is at least 600 Kg / mm2. After chemical tempering, the glass of the invention has a large surface stress layer depth (DoL) and a high surface crushing stress (CS). After tempering in pure KNO3, a potassium ion stress layer is formed, which has a DoL of at least 20 microns and a CS of at least 600 MPa. After tempering in a mixed salt of KNO3 and NaNO3 or two-step tempering in KNO3 and NaNO3, a potassium and sodium ion stress layers can be formed simultaneously, which have a DoL of at least 50 microns and a CS of at least 600 MPa. In addition, the aluminosilicate glass of the invention can be converted into glass ceramics through further heat treatment.

A dialysis device for operation in multiple modes and for maintaining a known gradient of potassium ion or other electrolyte between the blood of a patient and a dialysate fluid is described. The dialysis device is capable of being used for hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, and the dialysis device is capable of operation with a dialysate purification unit outside of a clinical setting or with a supply of water that can be supplied in a clinical setting. The dialysis device has a composition sensor containing a potassium-sensitive electrode for measuring a potassium ion concentration in one or more of the patient's blood and the dialysate fluid and an infusate pump operated to adjust a potassium ion concentration in the dialysate fluid based at least in part on data from the composition sensor.

A molecular sieve adsorbent for the purification of gas streams containing water vapor and carbon dioxide and a process for its preparation. The adsorbent is a sodium form of a low-silica faujasite having a silica to alumina ratio of about 1.8:1 to about 2.2:1, a residual content of potassium ions less than about 8.0 percent (equiv.), a low content of crystalline and amorphous admixtures and crystal sizes generally within the range of 1-4 mum, blended with a binder.

The present invention relates to novel microporous zirconium silicate compositions that are formulated to remove toxins, e.g. potassium ions, from the gastrointestinal tract at an elevated rate without causing undesirable side effects. The preferred formulations are designed avoid increase in pH of urine in patients and / or avoid potential entry of particles into the bloodstream of the patient. Also disclosed is a method for preparing high purity crystals of UZSi-9 exhibiting an enhanced level of potassium exchange capacity. These compositions are particularly useful in the therapeutic treatment of hyperkalemia.

The invention relates to a silicon dioxide aerogel material and a preparation method thereof. The method comprises the following steps: by using water glass as silicon source, adding an acid-containing organic solvent free of chlorine ions and fluorine ions to generate a precipitate of sodium ions, potassium ions and other metal salt ions, filtering to remove the precipitate to obtain high-purity silica sol, carrying out a sol-gel process, aging, acidifying, modifying, and drying to obtain the silicon dioxide aerogel material. The acidification before modification enhances the surface reaction activity of the silicon gel, thereby obviously enhancing the modification effect and efficiency. The method has the advantages of low cost and simple and efficient technique, is beneficial to mass high-efficiency production, is free of chlorine ions and fluorine ions in the whole technical process, and enhances the equipment operation safety and reliability; and the product can be used for heat preservation and thermal insulation of nuclear power and liquefied natural gas equipment and pipelines with higher requirement for corrosion resistance, and can also be used for thermal insulation in the field of aerospace, petrochemical engineering, track transportation, ships, automobiles, construction and the like.

A glass substrate chemically strengthened, includes a primary surface that has a compressive stress layer formed in an uppermost surface layer thereof. The compressive stress layer is configured to enhance strength of the glass substrate due to a compressive stress generated in the compressive stress layer. The compressive layer consists of a layer of a potassium ion concentration equal to or less than 5000 parts per million (ppm).

A variety of neural stimulation devices are disclosed. The devices comprise an uptake component comprising means for selectively transporting a stimulating species into the device; a release component comprising means for releasing the stimulating species; and means for producing a concentration gradient of a second species. The concentration gradient of the second species provides energy to transport the stimulating species into the device. The stimulating species may be an ion, e.g., a potassium ion, or a neurotransmitter. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the stimulating species is a potassium ion. In a second preferred embodiment the stimulating species is dopamine. In certain embodiments of the invention countertransport across an uptake component comprising a synthetic ABA polymer membrane is achieved using a carboxylic acid crown ether. The gradient of the second species may be provided by means of a chemical reaction that takes place inside the device. The substrate for the chemical reaction is transported into the device from the external environment. In certain embodiments the neural stimulation device comprises light-sensitive elements that comprise light-sensitive proton pumps. The proton pumps translocate protons into the device in response to light, thereby triggering release of the stimulating species. In certain embodiments the neural stimulation device comprises electronic components that receive a signal and send an activating input to the device, thereby triggering release of the stimulating species.

Implantable medical devices for cardiac care are provided that include a housing having a power source and control electronics; at least one lead extending from the housing and having one or more discrete reservoirs therein, each reservoir having an opening to an outer surface of the lead; one or more sensors, which monitor or detects an analyte, biomarker, or physical parameter that is associated with cardiac health, located in the reservoirs and in operable communication with said control electronics; and at least one selectively disintegratable reservoir cap sealing each of the reservoir openings, wherein the reservoir cap is operably connected to the power source and control electronics to disintegrate the reservoir cap and expose the sensors in vivo. The sensor may detect an analyte or biomarker selected from potassium ion, sodium ion, lithium ion, magnesium ion, ammonium ion, ionized calcium, lactate, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and creatinine, urea, BUN, and bilirubin.

The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances using core-shell composites and compositions comprising such core-shell composites. In particular, the invention provides core-shell particles and compositions comprising potassium binding polymers, and core-shell particles and compositions comprising sodium binding polymers, and in each case, pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and / or prophylactic benefits are also disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention offer improved approaches for treatment of hyperkalemia and other indications related to potassium ion homeostasis, and for treatment of hypertension and other indicates related to sodium ion homeostasis.

Dairy or non-diary based fortified carbonated beverage solutions that supply essential nutrients in the human diet. The solution contains per 354 ml, calcium, magnesium and potassium ions in the form of salts and optionally vitamins A, D, C, lutein, zeaxanthin and folic acid in specified amounts to provide dietary supplementation. Sweeteners, stabilizers, flavors and carbonation can also be added to enhance flavor, taste, mouth-feel, ingredient solubilization and product appearance. A method of making the beverages is also described. A method of using carbonation to reduce bacterial counts and reduce degradation of essential nutrients in milk-based beverages with or without pasteurization is also disclosed.

Dairy or non-diary based fortified carbonated beverage solutions that supply essential nutrients in the human diet. The solution contains per 354 ml, calcium, magnesium and potassium ions in the form of salts and optionally vitamins A, D, C, lutein, zeaxanthin and folic acid in specified amounts to provide dietary supplementation. Sweeteners, stabilizers, flavors and carbonation can also be added to enhance flavor, taste, mouth-feel, ingredient solubilization and product appearance. A method of making the beverages is also described. A method of using carbonation to reduce bacterial counts and reduce degradation of essential nutrients in milk-based beverages with or without pasteurization is also disclosed.

The present invention belongs to the technique field of the battery and the capacitor, and in particular to an asymmetrical water-system sodium / potassium ion battery capacitor. The invention combines an insertion-extraction mechanism of sodium ion or potassium ion in the electrode material and the double electrode layer capacitor mechanism generated by ionic adsorption into an energy storing device. In the energy storing device, the positive electrode adopts the electrode material in which the sodium ion or potassium ion can be inserted and extracted. The negative electrode adopts the porous carbon material of high specific surface area activated carbon, carbon nano-tube, carbon fiber, mesoporous carbon or carbon aerogel and the like. The electrolyte adopts the water solution containing sodium or potassium ion compound. The battery and capacitor of the invention have the advantages of wide material source, easy preparing, low cost, good security, no environmental pollution, long cycle lifetime, higher energy density and power density. The battery and capacitor can be used as the energy source of various electric appliance, and are especially suitable as the electrokinetic cell of the electric car.

The invention relates to a bio-organic fertilizer special for improving saline-alkali lands and a preparation method thereof. The bio-organic fertilizer is prepared from the following raw materials by weight: 5-20% of bean pulp, 64-70% of vinegar dregs, 10-25% of humic acid, 5-7% of calcium magnesium phosphate, 0.1-0.3% of zinc sulfate, 0.1-0.2% of borax and 0.05-0.1% of compound microbial strains. The preparation method of the bio-organic fertilizer comprises the steps of compound microorganism selecting, activating, primary expanding, secondary expanding and expanding by tabling, material mixing, fermenting, turning, finished product preparing, low-temperature drying, detecting and measuring and packaging. The organic matters and the humus in the bio-organic fertilizer can adsorb the free ions fixed in the soil of the saline-alkali lands, reduce the solution concentration of the soil and neutralize the alkali in the soil of the saline-alkali lands, thus alleviating or eliminating the saline-alkali harms, and simultaneously release the potassium ions and increase the contents of the organic phosphorus and the inorganic phosphorus, thus improving the effectiveness of the fertilizer.

The present invention relates to agglomerated zeolitic adsorbents based on zeolite X with an Si / Al ratio such that 1.15<Si / Al≦1.5, at least 90% of the exchangeable cationic sites of the zeolite X of which are occupied either by barium ions alone or by barium ions and potassium ions whose Dubinin volume is greater than or equal to 0.240 cm3 / g.They are obtained by agglomerating zeolite powder with a binder, followed by the zeolitization of the binder, the exchange of the ions of the zeolite by barium ions (and potassium ions) and the activation of the adsorbents thus exchanged.These adsorbents are particularly suited to the adsorption of the para-xylene present in C8 aromatic hydrocarbon fractions in the liquid phase in processes of simulated moving bed type but also to the separation of sugars, polyhydric alcohols, cresols or substituted toluene isomers.

The invention discloses a preparation method of lithium metal through electrolysis, which comprises the following steps: at normal temperature and normal pressure, applying direct current voltage on an anode current collector and a cathode current collector so that potassium ions in a water phase in an anode chamber penetrate through a diaphragm having lithium ion conductor characteristics under the driving of the voltage, an organic solvent in a cathode chamber is reduced to a metal lithium single substance which is deposited and enriched on the surface of the cathode current collector to obtain the product, wherein the anode chamber of an electrolysis cell is filled with an aqueous solution at least containing the lithium ions, the cathode chamber od the electrolysis cell is filled with the organic solvent having the lithium ion conductor characteristics, the diaphragm for separating the anode chamber from the cathode chamber is a lithium ion conductor ceramic membrane having the lithium ion conductor characteristics or a composite membrane of a lithium ion conductor and a polymer, and the cathode chamber is in inert gas atmosphere. The electrolysis preparation method for lithium metal avoids severe conditions which are required to prepare lithium metal by a traditional high temperature molten electrolysis process, and has the characteristics of low energy consumption, high lithium extraction efficiency and high product purity and is environment-friendly and wide in raw material sources.

Compositions, kits and methods are provided for restoring skin barrier function to skin exposed to environmental elements and / or in a pathological condition. In general, divalent cations such as calcium ions and / or magnesium ions are included in a physiologically acceptable medium. In some embodiments, divalent cations are balanced with monovalent cations such as sodium and potassium ions at appropriate ratios in order to maintain the homeostasis of skin barrier. The compositions, kits and methods can be used as cosmetics, cosmeceuticals or pharmaceuticals for improving skin condition, and preventing or treating dermatological diseases and skin disorders.

Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of conditions such as central or peripheral nervous system disorders through the modulation of potassium ion flux through voltage-dependent potassium channels and / or depressing cortical and / or peripheral neuron activity are disclosed. Novel derivatives of N-phenylanthranilic acid are also disclosed.

The invention provides a straw densification briquetting fuel (SDBF) preparation method for biomass power generation and boiler combustion, solving problems of low ash fusion point, easily coking, serious corrosion to boilers and the like of direct straw combustion. In the invention, straw is pre-processed through steam explosion or with diluted acid then is subjected to enzyme hydrolysis with cellulose, and the enzyme hydrolysis residue is briquetted to be used as fuel for biomass power generation or boiler combustion. The pre-processed and enzyme-hydrolysis straw can be briquetted easily; cellulose and hemicellulose in the pre-processed and enzyme-hydrolysis straw are removed basically, lignin content and calorific value increase, potassium ion, sodion and chloridion are removed, thereby improving ash fusion point of straw, reducing coking and boiler corrosion in combustion process, and improving combustion performance of straw. The straw solid fuel prepared by the invention can be used as fuel for common domestic boilers. Sugar produced by enzymolysis can be used as a fermentation carbon source for large-amount fermented products, so as to improve comprehensive utilization value of straw.

Hop beta acids are improved with respect to their antibacterial properties, especially their anti-Listeria properties. Enhancement in this regard is especially useful for the treatment of food products which are susceptible to bacterial contamination. This can be especially important when the hop beta acids are to be used in surface application onto the food products. The hop beta acids are rendered more effective by combining them with a food grade acid, a potassium ion source, and an optional antioxidant in a carrier solvent such as, for example, a food grade alcohols or a food grade glycol. The improved hop beta acid compositions of this invention provide increase stability, higher hop beta acid concentrations, and / or higher anti-Listeria activities.

The invention discloses a full-solid potassium ion sensor, which comprises a substrate, a potassium ion selective electrode and an external reference electrode, wherein the potassium ion selective electrode and the external reference electrode are positioned in parallel on the substrate; both the potassium ion selective electrode and the external reference electrode comprise a reaction electrode,a contact electrode and a conductive lead for connecting the two electrodes; the reaction electrode is provided with an electrolyte layer; the electrolyte layer of the potassium ion selective electrode is provided with a potassium ion sensitive film; the electrolyte layer of the external reference electrode is provided with a reference film; and an insulating layer encircles the potassium ion sensitive film and the reference film and is provided with an opening for exposing the potassium ion sensitive film and the reference film, wherein the opening is used as a reaction area contacting solution to be detected during practical detection. The traditional potassium ion selective electrode and the traditional external reference electrode are integrated on the substrate, so the potassium ion sensor realizes microminiaturization and has the advantages of convenience for carrying, simple operation and rapid response. The invention also provides a preparation method for the full-solid potassium ion sensor. The preparation method simplifies the manufacturing flow, reduces the manufacturing cost and is suitable for mass production.

The invention relates to a preparation method of a mesoporous X-type molecular sieve and a method for preparing an adsorbent by using the molecular sieve as an active component. The prepared adsorbent based on the mesoporous X-type molecular sieve is used as a paraxylene adsorptive separation adsorbent. The method for preparing the mesoporous X-type molecular sieve comprises the following steps: by using water glass as a silicon source and aluminum hydroxide as an aluminum source, adding a template, and carrying out hydrothermal synthesis to obtain the mesoporous X-type molecular sieve. The mesoporous molecular sieve and kaolin are proportionally molded to obtain 0.3-0.8mm granules, and the granules are subjected to barium ion or (and) potassium ion exchange until the exchange degree is greater than 99%, thereby obtaining the adsorbent which has excellent adsorptive separation capacity for paraxylene in C8 aromatic hydrocarbons. Compared with the prior art, the active component mesoporous X-type molecular sieve of the adsorbent, which is prepared by using the template, has the crystal form structure of the X-type molecular sieve and the pore distribution of the mesoporous and microporous dual models; the mesoporous pore size distribution is 2nm or so; and thus, the problem of overlow mass transfer rate in the adsorbent can be solved.

Higher concentrations of oak bark ash extract, i.e., greater than 20% by weight, are useful for the treatment of skin cancers. Lower concentrations of oak bark extract possess additional therapeutic properties not heretofore recognized. For example, preparations containing 40–80% oak bark extract are useful in the treatment of acute cancerous skin ulcers. In addition, synthetic mixtures containing potassium ions, zinc ions, calcium ions provide many of the same advantageous properties of oak bark extract. The inclusion of rubidium ions and sulfur is also advantageous for some applications.

The invention relates to a molecular sieve preparation method, aiming to provide a method for synthetizing a ZSM-35 molecular sieve by a seed crystal process. After sodium aluminate is dissolved in water, adding NaOH and stirring; after a settled solution is obtained, adding white carbon black, and stirring the mixture at room temperature until forming even sialsphere gel; then adding zeolite seed crystal RUB-37 or ZSM-35 and evenly stirring; transferring the mixture to an agitated reactor and crystallizing at the temperature of 120-150 DEG C for 3-10 days; and filtering and drying to obtain the ZSM-35 molecular sieve. The product of the invention keeps good degree of crystallization and purity and has good catalytic reaction activity. The whole production process does not use organic template agent or potassium ion and can greatly shorten crystallization time by the seed crystal process, thus reducing unnecessary loss in the production process; and meanwhile, the product has larger specific surface area. The adopted inorganic raw materials for production protect environment and have low price.

A molecular sieve adsorbent for the purification of gas streams containing water vapor and carbon dioxide. The adsorbent is a combination of sodium form of a low-silica faujasite, having a residual content of potassium ions less than about 8.0 percent (equiv.), a low content of crystalline and amorphous admixtures and crystal sizes generally within the range of 1-4 mum, and a binder. A process for the adsorbent preparation which comprises specific parameters of low silica faujasite synthesis, sodium-potassium ion exchange, blending and granulation.

The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of central nervous system damage in a subject. More particularly, the invention provides a combination therapy for the treatment of a central nervous system ischemic condition or a central nervous system traumatic injury comprising the administration to a subject of a potassium ion channel modulator in combination with a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor.

The present invention relates to agglomerated zeolitic adsorbents containing zeolite X and an inert binder, the inert binder containing at least 80% by weight of clay which has undergone zeolitization by the action of an alkaline solution, the zeolite X having with an Si / Al ratio such that 1.15<Si / Al≦1.5, at least 90% of the exchangeable cationic sites of the zeolite X of which are occupied either by barium ions alone or by barium ions and potassium ions whose Dubinin volume is greater than or equal to 0.240 cm3 / g. They are obtained by agglomerating zeolite powder with a binder, followed by the zeolitization of the binder, the exchange of the ions of the zeolite by barium ions (and potassium ions) and the activation of the adsorbents thus exchanged. These adsorbents are particularly suited to the adsorption of the para-xylene present in C8 aromatic hydrocarbon fractions in the liquid phase in processes of simulated moving bed type but also to the separation of sugars, polyhydric alcohols, cresols or substituted toluene isomers.

The invention relates to a pyrro-quinoline quinine (PQQ) sodium salt derivative and a preparation method thereof, belonging to the field of pharmacy. In the preparation method, PQQ is used as a raw material, and an acid-base neutralization reaction with PQQ is carried out in a basic solvent of sodium hydroxide to prepare the PQQ sodium salt derivative represented in the structural formula (I), wherein R1, R2 and R3 can be identical or different and respectively represents H, ammonium ion (NH3), potassium ion, sodium ion, magnesium ion, calcium ion or zinc ion, and at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is sodium ion. The invention has mild reaction conditions, easy product refining and purification, simple preparation steps and high yield more than 80%. The PQQ sodium salt derivative has the functions of inhibiting GSK-3 activity, reducing senile pigment formation in a transgenic mouse brain, reducing tau protein phosphorylation and the like. Thus, the PQQ sodium salt derivative can be medically used for treating senile dementia and other diseases.

The invention discloses an organic acid potassium nutritional agent which comprises potassium-containing compound counted by potassium oxide, trace elements, organic acid, carbohydrates, deep-sea algal counted by dry weight, enzyme, alkyl polyuronide surfactant, and fat-soluble pollen extracts, and the allowance water. Potassium ions can be chelated with the organic acid to prevent the potassium from being fixed by soil, thereby improving the potassium utilization rate and the potassium efficiency of plants; auxogen contained in the trace elements, the enzyme and the deep-sea algal can provide perfect conditions for the growth of the plants. The organic acid potassium nutritional agent of the invention can be directionally applied to various crops, using 30-300g / acre in the leaf surface application and 1.5-4.5kg / acre in the soil application. The organic acid potassium nutritional agent prepared via the technical scheme of the invention has the advantages of high potassium content, easy absorption, small corresponding production equipment investment, simple process and low cost and can be widely applied to the industrial production.

The invention discloses an agricultural and forestry waste carbon-based slow release filter and a preparation method thereof. The preparation method comprises the following steps: crushing agricultural and forestry waste into biomass particles, carrying out pyrolysis to prepare charcoal, dissolving monoammonium phosphate and monopotassium phosphate in water to prepare a saturated water solution of monoammonium phosphate and a saturated water solution of monopotassium phosphate, soaking charcoal prepared in step a in the saturated water solution of monoammonium phosphate and the saturated water solution of monopotassium phosphate so that adsorption capacity of charcoal to phosphate radical ions, ammonium ions and potassium ions is up to 80-90% of balanced adsorption capacity, then taking out charcoal, and drying at the drying temperature of 100-105 DEG C until the moisture content of the slow release filter is less than 5%, thus the agricultural and forestry waste carbon-based slow release filter is obtained. The agricultural and forestry waste carbon-based slow release filter disclosed by the invention is low in cost, long in slow release time and good in slow release effect, can be used for long term and can maintain soil fertility for a long time.