Abstract: A process for preparing fracture-resistant sol/gel particles which contain silicon dioxide, in which a highly disperse filler is added to the aqueous alkali metal silicate solution and/or the aqueous acid solution used in the preparation process.
Abstract: A supported catalyst having a support body which is formed by one or more metal foils and which is well suited for catalytically decomposing ozone and for catalytically oxidizing carbon monoxide. Preferred embodiments further include a heat exchanger which permits the supported catalyst to be used as a catalytic heat exchanger, in particularly for treating fresh air for passenger compartments of vehicles.