Abstract: The present disclosure provides polyalphaolefin based lubricants blended with additives which demonstrate significant performance improvements in heat transfer, film integrity, oxidative stability, and energy efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyester polyols (1) carrying at least one keto-type C?O group derived from HO—C(?O)—L1-C(?O)—R1 (1i) or from a derivative thereof, wherein L1 is a linking group and R1 is selected from the group consisting of C1-20-alkyl, C5-8-cycloalkyl, C6-10-aryl and C7-20-aralkyl, to aqueous polyurethane dispersions (PUD) comprising at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C?O group, water, and optionally at least one organic solvent (4), wherein the at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C?O group comprises units derived from at least one polyester polyol (1), to aqueous self-crosslinkable polyurethane dispersions (SC-PUD) comprising at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C?O group, at least one compound (3) carrying at least two keto-type C?O group reactive groups, water, and optionally at least one organic solvent (4), wherein the at least one polyurethane (2) carrying at least one keto-type C?O group comprises units d

Abstract: Mixtures of certain olefin-carboxylic acid copolymers (A) with at least one additive with detergent action, preferably at least one quaternary nitrogen compound (B), and optionally further fuel additives, are useful for improving the stability of additive packages for fuels, especially fuel oils and gasoline fuels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the deactivation of an acid catalyst during the production process of a polyoxymethylene copolymer (cPOM) by adding triisopropanolamine (tris(2-hydroxypropyl)amine) to a mixture which comprises the polyoxymethylene copolymer (cPOM) and the acid catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein the variables have the meanings as defined in the specification, to compositions comprising them, to active compound combinations comprising them, and to their use for protecting growing plants and animals from attack or infestation by invertebrate pests, furthermore, to seed comprising such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a particle foam molded part comprising fusing coated foam particles by supplying energy at least partially through an electromagnetic field with a frequency in the range from 1 MHz to 100 MHz, wherein the coated foam particles comprise a polymeric coating selected from the group consisting of acrylic polymers, styrene-acrylic polymers, vinylester polymers, ethylene vinylester polymers, styrene butadiene polymers, polyester polymers, polyamide polymers, polyolefin polymers, polyurethane polymers, polyurethane-polyacrylate hybrid polymers and polyurethane-polystyrene-butadiene hybrid polymers. The invention is further directed to the molded part obtained in the process as well as the use thereof in shoe soles, part of shoe soles, shoe intermediate soles shoe insoles, damping elements, cushioning elements, underlays, grips, flooring, mattresses, sporting goods, bicycle saddles, tires and in automotive interiors and exteriors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I), wherein the variables are defined in the specification. It also relates to a pesticidal mixture comprising the compound of formula (I); the use of compounds of formula (I) as an agrochemical pesticide; a method for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, a method for protecting growing plants from attack or infestation by invertebrate pests, seed comprising a compound of the formula (I); and the use of a compound of the formula (I) for protecting growing plants from attack or infestation by invertebrate pests.

Abstract: A process for producing an eggshell catalyst, comprising the coating of the outer surface of a geometric shaped support body with a catalytically active multielement oxide or a powder P, wherein the powder P, after being coated, is converted by thermal treatment to a catalytically active multielement oxide, and one or more liquid binders, wherein the coating is conducted in a horizontal mixer and the Froude number during the coating in the horizontal mixer is from 0.0160 to 0.1200.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing surfactant solutions with N-acyl amino acids or their salts and to surfactant solutions with N-acyl amino acids or their salts obtained by the inventive process. The invention relates further to cosmetic or detergent cleaning compositions comprising solutions with N-acyl amino acids or their salts obtained by the process.

Abstract: Low-viscosity functional fluids are based on organic silicon compounds and alkoxy glycols. The low-viscosity fluids find application as brake fluids. These brake fluids have the advantage of having a high dry boiling point and wet boiling point, and a low low-temperature viscosity that makes them suitable for modern brake systems.

Abstract: A system produces a plastic additive associated with a digital asset. The system includes a chemical production network configured to produce the plastic additive from one or more input material(s) through one or more chemical process(es) of the chemical production network. The input material(s) and/or chemical process(es) are associated with one or more environmental attribute(s). The system also includes a production operating apparatus configured to generate the digital asset by providing a decentral identifier associated with the plastic additive and linking the decentral identifier to the environmental attribute(s) of the input material(s) and/or the chemical process(es).

Abstract: The present invention provides a modified Bacillus cell for the production of a compound of interest, wherein the Bacillus cell comprises a genetic modification that leads to decreased production of enzymes with lipase and/or esterase activity. The use of compounds of interest produced with said improved Bacillus host cells reduces the formation of malodour and/or off-flavour when used for applications such as washing or cleaning or as feed or food additives.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for making an electrode active material according to general formula Li1+(TM1-yM1y)1-xO2, where TM includes a combination of Ni and at least one of Co, Mn and Al, M1 is selected from the group consisting of Nb, Ta, and at least one of Co, Mn and Al, y is in a range of from 0.001 to less than 0.01, and x is in a range of from zero to 0.2, said process including the following steps: (a) mixing (A) a mixed oxide or (oxy)hydroxide of Mn, Co and Ni, and (B) at least one lithium compound selected from the group consisting of lithium hydroxide, lithium oxide and lithium carbonate, and (C) an amorphous compound of Nb or Ta, and (b) subjecting said mixture to heat treatment, where at least 60 mole-% of a transition metal of TM is Ni.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bismuth-containing catalyst as such, which is defined by the general formula (I) detailed in the subsequent text. The bismuth-containing catalyst comprises as a dicarboxylate ligand a dianion (R1)2— according to the general formula (II), wherein the dianion (R1)2- comprises the radicals R3, R4, R5 and R6 in ?-position. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the bismuth-containing catalyst of this kind and to the use of such a bismuth-containing catalyst in reactions for preparing compounds comprising a urethane group, as an esterification and transesterification catalyst and as a catalyst for ring-opening polymerizations of lactones and epoxides.

Abstract: A granular pyrolytic carbon has a density of 1.6 to 2.3 g/cc, a specific surface area of 0.001 to 5 m2/g, a particle size of 0.3 to 8 mm, and a carbon content of 95 to 100 weight-%. The granular pyrolytic carbon can be used for soil conditioning, e.g. to promote growth of plants, to promote soil drainage, and to prevent erosion, evaporation, and silting up. The pyrolytic carbon is preferably used as a mulch.

Abstract: The presently claimed invention relates to liquid crystal lipid particles. The presently claimed invention relates to liquid crystal lipid particles which are used in hair care composition and exhibit excellent hair moisturizing effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids by two-stage catalytic gas phase oxidation of alkenes, in which a gas stream (1) containing at least one alkene, in a first reactor (A) in the presence of oxygen, is subjected to a first catalytic oxidation reaction over a first catalyst (K1) in the form of a multimetal oxide of molybdenum to obtain a gas stream (2) containing at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated aldehyde, the gas stream (2) containing the at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated aldehyde is guided through a connecting conduit (V) into a second reactor (B) and the gas stream (2) containing the at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated aldehyde, in the second reactor (B) in the presence of oxygen, is subjected to a second catalytic oxidation reaction over a second catalyst (K2) to obtain a gas stream (3) containing at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A novel process can be used for preparing high-reactivity isobutene homo- or copolymers, by polymerizing isobutene or an isobutene-containing monomer mixture in the presence of a polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: A process for the manufacturing of alkanesulfonic acid by reaction of an alkane with an anhydride in the presence of sulfuric acid and a starter at ambient temperature or higher and under pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for isolating 2-(4?-diethylamino-2?-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoic acid hexyl ester with a high purity and low phthalic acid dialkyl ester content.