Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for transporting and storing of a powder or liquid medium, comprising (a) a structurally stable outer container having an electrically conducting inner surface, a top side that is open and capable of receiving an inner container, and a bottom section comprising a plurality of recesses wherein each recess can receive a pronged platform of a cargo moving device; and (b) an inner container capable of holding said medium having a top section, an opening in said top section for filing and discharging said medium, and one or more walls. These walls are made of a plastic material, are adjacent to said inner surface of said outer container, and have an outer surface. The outer surface has at least one electrically conductive layer that is in electrical contact with the outer container's inner surface. Moreover, invention could optionally include a plastic pallet having an electrically conductive layer that is in contact with the outer container.

Abstract: This invention provides improved methods and compositions for achieving material coloration using particle scattering. These coloration effects can be designed to be either highly stable or dependent upon the switching effects of either temperature, integrated thermal exposure, moisture absorption, or exposure to actinic radiation. Articles employing materials with these coloration effects are described. Composition comprise a solid, light-transmitting matrix component having a non-liquid particle scattering colorant dispersed. Articles are produced wherein another solid second matrix component has an electronic transition colorant dispersed therein and the first and second compositions are disposed on one another and optionally interpenetrate each other. Colored articles are produced in the form of fibers, films and molded articles.

Abstract: This invention provides improved methods and compositions for achieving material coloration using particle scattering. These coloration effects can be designed to be either highly stable or dependent upon the switching effects of either temperature, integrated thermal exposure, moisture absorption, or exposure to actinic radiation. Articles employing materials with these coloration effects are described. Composition comprise a solid, light-transmitting matrix component having a non-liquid particle scattering colorant dispersed. Articles are produced wherein another solid second matrix component has an electronic transition colorant dispersed therein and the first and second compositions are disposed on one another and optionally interpenetrate each other. Colored articles are produced in the form of fibers, films and molded articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing lithium metal oxides, comprising at least one annealing stage. The inventive method is characterized in that at least one annealing stage consists of a treatment with microwave energy.

Abstract: Laminar body comprising a substrate, and applied thereto on one or both sides, at least one layer containing an enamel, wherein the layer or layers containing an enamel contains at least one phosphor.