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(12) INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PUBLISHED UNDER THE PATENT COOPERATION TREATY (PCT) (19) World Intellectual Property Organization International Bureau (10) International Publication Number (43) International Publication Date WO 2015/191449 A2 17 December 2015 (17.12.2015) P O P C T (51) International Patent Classification: AO, AT, AU, AZ, BA, BB, BG, BH, BN, BR, BW, BY, A61Q 17/04 (2006.01) BZ, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CU, CZ, DE, DK, DM, DO, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, FI, GB, GD, GE, GH, GM, GT, (21) International Application Number: HN, HR, HU, ID, IL, IN, IR, IS, JP, KE, KG, KN, KP, KR, PCT/US20 15/034671 KZ, LA, LC, LK, LR, LS, LU, LY, MA, MD, ME, MG, (22) International Filing Date: MK, MN, MW, MX, MY, MZ, NA, NG, NI, NO, NZ, OM, 8 June 2015 (08.06.2015) PA, PE, PG, PH, PL, PT, QA, RO, RS, RU, RW, SA, SC, SD, SE, SG, SK, SL, SM, ST, SV, SY, TH, TJ, TM, TN, (25) Filing Language: English TR, TT, TZ, UA, UG, US, UZ, VC, VN, ZA, ZM, ZW. (26) Publication Language: English (84) Designated States (unless otherwise indicated, for every (30) Priority Data: kind of regional protection available): ARIPO (BW, GH, 62/009,296 8 June 2014 (08.06.2014) US GM, KE, LR, LS, MW, MZ, NA, RW, SD, SL, ST, SZ, 62/082,026 19 November 2014 (19. 11.2014) US TZ, UG, ZM, ZW), Eurasian (AM, AZ, BY, KG, KZ, RU, TJ, TM), European (AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, (71) Applicant: SOLAZYME, INC. [US/US]; 225 Gateway DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LT, LU, Boulevard, South San Francisco, California 94080 (US). LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR), OAPI (BF, BJ, CF, CG, CI, CM, GA, GN, GQ, (72) Inventors: SCHIFF-DEB, Celine; 225 Gateway GW, KM, ML, MR, NE, SN, TD, TG). Boulevard, South San Francisco, California 94080 (US). SHARMA, Suruchi; 225 Gateway Boulevard, South San Declarations under Rule 4.17 : Francisco, California 94080 (US). — as to applicant's entitlement to applyfor and be granted a (74) Agents: TERMES, Lance et al; Alston & Bird LLP, 101 patent (Rule 4.1 7(H)) South Tryon Street, Bank of America Plaza, Suite 4000, Published: Charlotte, North Carolina 28280-4000 (US). — without international search report and to be republished (81) Designated States (unless otherwise indicated, for every upon receipt of that report (Rule 48.2(g)) kind of national protection available): AE, AG, AL, AM, (54) Title: PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING MICROALGAE OR EXTRACTS THEREOF (57) Abstract: Compositions and methods for their use as personal care products are disclosed. The compositions contain mi- croalgae or microalgal components and are MTT Assay beneficial for use in skin and hair care. Figure 1 PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS CONTAINING MICROALGAE OR EXTRACTS THEREOF CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of US Provisional Patent Application No. 62/009,296, filed June 8, 2014 and US Provisional Patent Application No. 62/082,026, filed November 19, 2014, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND [0002] Consumer products for effectively maintaining or promoting healthy skin and hair are highly sought after. Skin and hair care products that can simultaneously prevent, improve, or reverse the effects of aging, ultraviolet radiation, and water loss are especially desirable, as are those that can also impart a luxurious feel and are absorbent and non-greasy. SUMMARY [0003] In an embodiment, the present invention provides compositions and methods for their use as personal care products. In some embodiments the compositions are formulated for topical administration. The compositions can contain cosmetic ingredients suitable for human use and are compatible with the microalgae or microalgal components provided herein. [0004] In one embodiment, provided is a method for preventing or treating ultraviolet radiation damage to human skin or hair, the method comprising applying to the human skin or hair an effective amount of a topical composition comprising one or more of a microalgae, an extract thereof, or a modified extract thereof, wherein the composition reduces thymine dimer formation and/or increases cell viability in the skin or hair. [0005] In one embodiment, provided is a method for increasing or controlling hydration in human skin or hair, the method comprising applying to the human skin or hair an effective amount of a topical composition comprising one or more of a microalgae, an extract thereof, or a modified extract thereof, wherein the composition increases hydration and/or limits water loss in the skin or hair. [0006] In one embodiment, provided is a method for improving appearance of skin in a human, the method comprising applying to the human skin an effective amount of a topical composition comprising one or more of a microalgae, an extract thereof, or a modified extract thereof, wherein the composition increases one or more of hyaluronic acid, collagen, or elastin in the skin. In some embodiments, the improvement in appearance comprises an improvement in one or more of fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, smoothness, softness, tone, radiance, luster, brightness, color, thickness, elasticity, or resiliency. [0007] In one embodiment, provided is a method for introducing or modifying a sensory property of a personal care composition, the method comprising blending a microalgae, extract thereof, or modified extract with the composition, wherein the sensory property is one or more of slipperiness, silkiness, absorbency, spreadability, moisture, or increased lather. [0008] In some embodiments, the composition is an emollient, a moisturizer, a cream, a liniment, a lotion, a soap, a balm, a shampoo, a hair conditioner, a hair mask, a skin oil, a hair oil, an ointment, a makeup, a sun care product, or a baby product. In some embodiments, the composition is a shaving cream, hand cream, or eye cream. [0009] In some embodiments, the composition is a skin toner. In some embodiments, the skin toner is applied after cleaning the skin to restore lost nutrients. [0010] In some embodiments, the composition is a nail care product. In other embodiments, the composition is a nail cream. [0011] In some embodiments, the composition is a makeup remover. In some embodiments, the makeup remover comprises a cell oil produced by a microalgae. In other embodiments, the makeup remover is a wipe or cream. In still other embodiments, the makeup remover is a mascara remover. In other embodiments, the makeup remover is a cold cream. [0012] In some embodiments, the compositions according to the present invention include, for example, skin cleaners such as soap, cleansing creams, cleansing lotions, cleansing milks, cleansing pads, facial washes, and body shampoos. In some cases, the composition is a cleansing oil or a face oil. [0013] In some embodiments, the compositions provided herein when applied to hair increases one or more of shine, combability, hair strength, resistance to UV damage, resistance to pollution damage, resistance to moisture loss, and resistance to split ends. In some embodiments, the makeup remover comprises a cell oil produced by a microalgae. [0014] In some embodiments, hair treated with a composition provided herein has one or more properties of: a) reduced entanglements; b) reduced snagging; c) reduced frizz; d) reduced split ends; e) less force required for brushing or combing; f) reduced breakage; g) increased resistance to heat damage such as from blow drying or hair irons; or h) increased shine as compared to untreated hair. [0015] In some embodiments, hair treated with a composition provided herein prevents or retards the progression of hair loss. [0016] In some embodiments, the composition is an exfoliant. The exfoliant is useful for removing skin cells such as dead skin cells, body oil, makeup, dirt, bacteria, and pore-occluding materials. In some embodiments the exfoliant is a facial scrub or a body scrub. In other embodiments the exfoliant can also be used in a facial mask or exfoliating serum. The exfoliant can be used to treat dry skin, psoriasis, rosacea, eczema, acne, acne scars, clogged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), and other skin conditions. The exfoliant can also have a moisturizing effect that eliminates the need to apply a separate moisturizer after use of the exfoliant. Use of the exfoliant compositions provided herein can be beneficial in allowing for one or more of the following features: cleaner skin, smoother skin, softer skin, improved complexion, improved luster, and greater resistance to skin blemishes and breakouts such as dry and/or colored patches, skin rashes, acne, blackheads, and whiteheads. In still other embodiments, the exfoliant compositions provided herein have an anti-microbial effect and can be used as a wound cleanser. [0017] In some embodiments, provided is a method for exfoliating skin, the method comprising: a) providing an exfoliant composition comprising microalgal cells, the cells comprising at least 10% oil by dry cell weight; b) applying the exfoliant composition to the skin; and c) rubbing the exfoliant composition against the skin, wherein friction between the microalgal cells and the skin removes at least the outermost layer of skin. [0018] The stratum corneum is the outer layer of dead skin cells and is typically 15-20 layers thick (10-20 micron thickness). In some embodiments of the exfoliant compositions and methods, at least two or more of the outermost skin layers are removed. In other embodiments, at least three or more of the outermost skin layers are removed. In other embodiments, at least four or more of the outermost skin layers are removed. In still other embodiments, up to 10 of the outermost skin layers are removed.
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    3,385,667 United States Patent 0 "ice Patented May 28, 1968 1 2 3,385,667 given the designation ASTM 15-658. Calculated lattice MULYBDENUM DITELLURIDE AND HIGH parameters were (123.5182 A., and 0:13.9736 A., the TEMPERATURE, HIGH - PRESSURE SYN calculated density was 7.784 g./cc. THESES METHOD OF PREPARING SAME L. H. Brixner, Journal Inorganic Nuclear Chemistry, ieyer Shea Siiverman, Norristown, Pa., assigncr to Penn vol. 24, pp. 257—-65, (1962), prepared MoTe2 in single salt Chemicals Corporation, Philadelphia, Pa, a cor crystal form by means of transport reactions using bro poration of Pennsylvania mine as the transport agent. Crystallographic data was No Drawing. Filed Feb. 11, 1966, Ser. No. 526,702 taken on the basis of single crystal patterns using K a 4 Claims. (Cl. 23-204) radiation of Cu()t=1.5418 A). Lattice parameters were 10 (1:3.517 A. and 0:13.949 A., which constants were in ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE good agreement with those of Puotinen and Newnham, and Knop and MacDonald, supra. The MoTe2 exhibited A new form of molybdenum ditelluride having a rhom good semi-conducting properties having an electrical bohedral crystal structure is prepared by subjecting a mix resistivity measured at 25° C. and at —-196° C. of 8.5 ture of molybdenum and tellurium to a temperature of at and 1.34>< l03 ohm-cm, respectively. least about 1700° C. and a pressure of at least about 15 It is also reported by the US. Department of Com kilobars. merce, Ot?ce of Technical Service, Bulletin AD 265,121 (1961) that small single crystals of MoTe2 were obtained This invention relates to a new form of molybdenum by chemical transport reaction with bromine as the trans ditelluride and to a method of preparing molybdenum 20 port agent.
  • Polymorphism Control of Layered Mote2 Through Two-Dimensional

    Polymorphism Control of Layered Mote2 Through Two-Dimensional

    www.nature.com/scientificreports OPEN Polymorphism Control of Layered MoTe2 through Two-Dimensional Solid-Phase Crystallization Received: 20 March 2019 Jyun-Hong Huang1, Hao-Hua Hsu1, Ding Wang2, Wei-Ting Lin2, Chun-Cheng Cheng2, Accepted: 29 May 2019 Yao-Jen Lee3,4 & Tuo-Hung Hou 1 Published: xx xx xxxx Two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum ditelluride (MoTe2) exhibits an intriguing polymorphic nature, showing stable semiconducting 2H and metallic 1T′ phases at room temperature. Polymorphism in MoTe2 presents new opportunities in developing phase-change memory, high- performance transistors, and spintronic devices. However, it also poses challenges in synthesizing homogeneous MoTe2 with a precisely controlled phase. Recently, a new yet simple method using sputtering and 2D solid-phase crystallization (SPC) is proposed for synthesizing high-quality and large-area MoTe2. This study investigates the polymorphism control of MoTe2 synthesis using 2D SPC. The Te/Mo ratio and oxygen content in the as-sputtered flms correlate strongly with the fnal phase and electrical properties of SPC MoTe2. Furthermore, the SPC thermal budget may be exploited for stabilizing a deterministic phase. The comprehensive experiments presented in this work demonstrate the versatile and precise controllability on the MoTe2 phase by using the simple 2D SPC technique. 1 Two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum ditelluride (MoTe2) shows a moderate bandgap close to that of Si , high carrier mobility2,3, and a large spin-orbit coupling splitting in the valence band4. Tese unique properties are being explored for various electronics5–7, optoelectronics8, and spintronics9,10 applications. In contrast to most 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) with only one monotonous phase stable at room temperature, 2D 11 MoTe 2 exhibits intriguing polymorphism with a low phase transition barrier , and it can be directly synthesized into either a semiconducting or metallic phase5,12–14.