Abstract: A process for preparing a tin-containing zeolitic material having framework type BEA, comprising providing an aqueous synthesis mixture comprising a boron source, a silicon source, and a BEA structure directing agent; subjecting the synthesis mixture provided in to hydrothermal pre-crystallization conditions; adding the tin source to the obtained mixture; subjecting the obtained aqueous synthesis mixture to hydrothermal crystallization conditions, obtaining a tin-containing zeolitic material having framework type BEA comprised in its mother liquor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising microcapsules, which comprise a polyurea shell and a core, wherein the core comprises a water-insoluble pesticide and the shell comprises a polymerization product of a tetramethylxylylene diisocyanate, an cycloaliphatic diisocyanate, and an aliphatic diamine; to a method for preparing the composition comprising the steps of contacting water, the pesticide, the tetramethylxylylene diisocyanate, the cycloaliphatic diisocyanate, and the aliphatic diamine; and to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a concentrated polysaccharide mass, in particular a method for preparing concentrated glucan or schizophyllan, in particular a method for redispersing glucan or schizophyllan for producing a ready-to-use mass.

Abstract: Provided are a process for the preparation of an iron containing zeolitic material having an AEI framework structure using a quaternary phosphonium cation, as well as an iron containing zeolitic material per se as obtainable or obtained according to the process. Furthermore, an exhaust gas treatment system comprising the iron containing zeolitic material and the use of the iron containing zeolitic material as a catalyst are provided.

Abstract: A method (110) for monitoring at least one aquaculture pond (112) is proposed. The method (110) comprises: a) monitoring at least one aerial parameter of use of the at least one aquaculture pond (112); b) determining a temporal development of the aerial parameter of use; and c) determining an intensity of use of the aquaculture pond (112) by using the temporal development of the aerial parameter of use.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elastic membrane comprising an elastomer having an elongation at break of greater than 150% measured according to DIN 53504, wherein the thermoplastic elastomer (P1) comprises a polyurethane elastomer based on the following components: 11 % to 79% by weight of a mixture of at least one diol (D1) and at least one isocyanate (I1), 21% to 89% by weight of at least one compound (C1) having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups. The invention further relates to a process for producing such an elastic membrane comprising an elastomer having an elongation at break of greater than 150% measured according to DIN 53504.

Abstract: A composition comprising a pesticide and alkoxylated ester is provided, as well as seed including the composition. Use of alkoxylated esters as adjuvants in pesticide-comprising spray mixtures are also described. Methods for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesirable plant growth and/or undesirable insect or mite infestation and/or for regulating the growth of plants are further provided, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, the habitat thereof or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesirable plants and/or the crop plants and/or the habitat thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a porous material, at least compris-ing the steps of providing a mixture (I) comprising a composition (A) at least comprising at least one polyfunctional isocyanate as component (ai) and at least one mineral acid (aa), and a sol-vent (B), reacting the components in the composition (A) obtaining an organic gel, and drying of the gel obtained. The invention further relates to the porous materials which can be obtained in this way and the use of the porous materials as thermal insulation material and as catalysts.

Abstract: This document relates to the use of jasmonate or related compounds in combination with crop input products (e.g., herbicides, pesticides, bioactives or biologicals, seed treatment components, semiochemicals, and the like) to induce biodefense activity in plants. Also provided are compositions comprising a jasmonate or related compound with one or more crop input product.

Abstract: A process for preparing an ester of (meth)acrylic acid or a derivative thereof comprises reacting (meth)acrylic acid or a derivative thereof with glycerol carbonate at a reaction temperature of 10 to 150° C. without a solvent in the presence of at least one enzyme catalyzing the esterification reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising, 1) as component I a compound of formula I, as defined in the claims and description, and 2) as component II an active ingredient, selected from the groups A) to O) defined in the claims and description.

Abstract: Membrane comprising a block copolymer comprising polyarylene ether blocks and polyalkylene oxide blocks, wherein said polyalkylene oxide blocks comprise at least one polyethylene oxide segment and at least one segment of at least one polyalkylene oxide that is different from polyethylene oxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology and concerns increasing the tocopherol content of a plant relative to a control plant, comprising expressing in a plant at least one polynucleotide encoding a delta-12-desaturase, at least one polynucleotide encoding a delta-6-desaturase, at least one polynucleotide encoding a delta-6-elongase, and at least one polynucleotide encoding a delta-5-desaturase. The present invention also relates to methods for the manufacture of oil, fatty acid- or lipids-containing compositions, and to such oils and lipids as such.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-acylimino compound of formula (I): wherein X is O or S, in particular O; m is an integer selected from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; Het is a 5 or 6 membered carbon-bound or nitrogen-bound heterocyclic ring, W1-W2-W3-W4 represents a carbon chain group connected to N and C?N, and thus forming a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated 5 or 6 membered nitrogen containing heterocycle, wherein W1, W2, W3 and W4 each individually represent CRvRw, R1, R2 may be hydrogen, halogen, etc. R3 may be hydrogen, halogen, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, etc. R4a, R4b if present, may be hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, etc. R5 may be hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkenyl, C1-C6-alkinyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, S(O)nNR9aR9b, NR9aR9b, C(?O)OR8, C(?O)NR9aR9b, C(?S)NR9aR9b, C(?O)R7a, C(?S)R7a, NR9a—C(?O)R7a, NR9a—C(?S)R7a, NR9a—S(O)nR8a, a moitey Q-phenyl, where the phenyl ring is optionally substituted with one or more, e.g.

Abstract: A process for preparing a porous membrane containing a thermoplastic polymer, the process containing: (i) forming a film shaped compound containing the thermoplastic polymer and a water soluble polymer; and (ii) extracting the film shaped compound with a solvent mixture, thereby obtaining the porous membrane; wherein the thermoplastic polymer has pores with an average pore diameter <2000 nm, determined using Hg porosimetry according to DIN 66133, the thermoplastic polymer contains a polyurethane, wherein the polyurethane contains: ?11 to 79% by weight of a mixture of a diol and a diisocyanate; and 21 to 89% by weight of the compound with two functional groups which are reactive towards isocyanate groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing colored foamed particles consisting of an elastomer (E), at least comprising the providing of foamed particles made of at least one elastomer (E), and the contacting of the particles with a mixture (MF) comprising a dye (F) and a carrier fluid (TF) to obtain colored foamed particles, wherein the carrier fluid (TF) has a polarity suitable for sorption of the carrier fluid into the elastomer. The present invention further relates to cpspolored foamed particles obtained or obtainable by such a process, and to the use of the colored foamed particles of the invention for production of shaped bodies, especially of footwear soles, parts of a footwear sole, bicycle saddles, cushions, mattresses, underlays, handles, protective films, floor coverings, and components in the automotive interior and exterior sector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for continuous hydrogenation of a nitro compound to the corresponding amine in a liquid reaction mixture comprising the nitro compound in a reaction chamber in the presence of a supported catalyst which comprises as the active component at least one element from groups 7 to 12 of the periodic table of the elements, wherein ammonia is added to the reaction chamber during the hydrogenation.

Abstract: Described herein is a protection film comprising a polyolefin carrier material, a precoating of the polyolefin carrier material with a primer selected from polyurethane dispersions and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of a radiation-crosslinked hotmelt adhesive. A process for producing such protection films is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing oligo- or polyalkylene ether-modified polysiloxanes by transesterification of alkoxy-functionalized polysiloxanes with OH-terminated oligo- or polyalkylene ethers in the presence of an alkanesulfonic acid as catalyst. Oligo- or polyalkylene ether-modified polydimethylsiloxanes obtainable through this process are suitable as defoamers, as wetting agents, and as additives in coating material formulations.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the continuous production of polyether polyols, polyether polyols produced by the inventive continuous process and their use in polyurethane applications.