Abstract: A slip molding apparatus (10) for lining a pipe (12) includes a dispense head (20) adapted to engage an interior surface (14) of a pipe (12) and to dispense a lining material, a slip mold (38) pulled by the dispense head (20) and having a leading end (42) and a trailing end (44), wherein the trailing end (44) has a greater diameter than a diameter of the leading end (42), at least one camera (58) disposed on the dispense head (20) to provide a view of the interior surface (14) of the pipe (12), a guide (46) connected to the dispense head (20) and the slip mold (38) for guiding the lining material dispensed by the dispense head (20) about the slip mold (38), and a movable diverter (52) on the slip mold (38) cooperating with the guide (46) to divert a flow of lining material dispensed by the dispense head (20) about the slip mold (38).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a zeolitic material having a BEA-type framework structure comprising YO2 and X2O3, wherein said process comprises the steps of (1) preparing a mixture comprising one or more sources for YO2 and one or more sources for X2O3; (2) crystallizing the mixture obtained in step (1); (3) subjecting the zeolitic material having a BEA-type framework structure obtained in step (2) to an ion-exchange procedure with Cu; and (4) subjecting the Cu ion-exchanged zeolitic material obtained in step (3) to an ion-exchange procedure with Fe; wherein Y is a tetravalent element, and X is a trivalent element, wherein the mixture provided in step (1) and crystallized in step (2) further comprises seed crystals comprising one or more zeolitic materials having a BEA-type framework structure, and wherein the mixture provided in step (1) and crystallized in step (2) does not contain an organotemplate as a structure-directing agent, as well as to the zeolitic material having

Abstract: Process for preparing polymers comprising S-vinylthioalkanol as monomer by radical polymerization, the polymerization being carried out in aqueous solution, with the proviso that no N-vinylpyrrolidone as monomer is used for preparing the polymers, and also polymers prepared by such processes. Copolymer consisting of S-vinyl-2-thioethan-1-ol and one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, itaconic acid, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, and vinylphosphonic acid. Mixtures, preferably aqueous compositions, comprising polymers or copolymers. Use of polymers, copolymers, or aqueous compositions as concrete plasticizers, wetting agents, in cosmetics, as adhesive constituent, in emulsion polymerization, for metal surface treatment, in coatings applications, in paints, in laundry detergents, in washing detergents, as encapsulating material or as enveloping material.

Abstract: The present application is directed to electric double layer capacitance (EDLC) devices. In one aspect, the present application is directed to an electrode comprising an activated carbon cryogel having a tunable pore structure wherein: the surface area is at least 1500 m2/g as determined by nitrogen sorption at 77K and BET analysis; and the pore structure comprises a pore volume ranging from about 0.01 cc/g to about 0.25 cc/g for pores having a pore diameter of 0.6 to 1.0 nm. In another aspect, the present application is directed to an Electric Double Layer Capacitor (EDLC) device comprising an activated cryogel.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a plant or plant part comprising a polynucleotide encoding a wildtype or mutated cellulose synthase (CESA) polypeptide, the expression of said polynucleotide confers to the plant or plant part tolerance to CESA-inhibiting herbicides, such as azines.

Abstract: In the present invention, HPPD polypeptides and plants containing them showing a full tolerance against one or more HPPD inhibitor herbicides belonging to various chemical classes are described. A set of mutant HPPD polypeptides have been designed which have either no or only a significantly reduced affinity to HPPD inhibitor herbicides and, at the same time, the rate of dissociation of the HPPD inhibitors of the mutant HPPD polypeptide is increased to such an extent that the HPPD inhibitors no longer act as slow-binding or slow, tight-binding inhibitors but, instead of this, have become fully reversible inhibitors. In particular, isolated polynucleotides encoding mutant HPPD polypeptides conferring tolerance to HPPD inhibitor herbicides belonging to various chemical classes are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method to reduce or prevent agglomeration of polyisobutylene particles in aqueous media by LCST compounds and highly pure isobutylenes obtained thereby. The invention further relates to polyisobutylene products comprising the same or derived therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer dispersion obtainable by at least one two-stage emulsion polymerization, by 1) preparing a polymer A by a radical polymerization from a 1st composition comprising A) at least one monomer, B) at least one anionic copolymerizable emulsifier, 2) admixing the polymer A prepared at 1) with a base, 3) in the presence of the polymer A treated at 2), preparing a polymer B by radical polymerization from a 2nd composition comprising A) at least one monomer, B) at least one anionic copolymerizable emulsifier. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing the polymer dispersion of the invention, to coating materials in the form of an aqueous composition comprising the polymer dispersion of the invention, and to the use of the polymer dispersion of the invention for coating compositions or paints and varnishes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a recombinant polypeptide in a filamentous fungus which is genetically modified to decrease or eliminate the activity of cellulase regulator 1 (CLR1) and to express the recombinant polypeptide. The method further relates to a filamentous fungus Myceliophthora thermophila, which is genetically modified to decrease or eliminate the activity of CLR1 and to the use of this filamentous fungus in the production of a recombinant polypeptide.

Abstract: Foam beads based on thermoplastic elastomers and having a coating comprising at least one electrically conductive substance, processes for producing same by coating the foam beads with an emulsion of a conductive substance in a plasticizer, and also processes for producing bead foams by joining the foam beads together thermally via high-frequency electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A process for the purification of a crude polyether polyol is provided, where the crude polyether polyol is prepared by anionic polymerization of alkylene oxides in the presence of basic catalysts. The process includes neutralizing of the catalysts with mineral acid to form a salt, addition an adsorption agent and/or filter aid and removing the salt and adsorption agent and/or filter aid by filtration to form a filter. In a subsequent step, the filter cake is pressed to recuperate the polyether polyol.

Abstract: A process for preparing a molding comprising zinc and a titanium-containing zeolitic material having framework type MWW, comprising (i) providing a molding comprising a titanium-containing zeolitic material having framework type MWW; (ii) preparing an aqueous suspension comprising a zinc source and the molding comprising a titanium-containing zeolitic material having framework type MWW prepared in (i); (iii) heating the aqueous suspension prepared in (ii) under autogenous pressure to a temperature of the liquid phase of the aqueous suspension in the range of from 100 to 200° C., obtaining an aqueous suspension comprising a molding comprising zinc and a titanium-containing zeolitic material having framework type MWW; (iv) separating the molding comprising zinc and a titanium-containing zeolitic material having framework type MWW from the liquid phase of the suspension obtained in (iii).

Abstract: A stabilizer mixture containing a sterically hindered amine light stabilizer and a triazine UV absorber in a specific ratio.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spring support (1, 1?, 1?) configured to receive a coil spring (50) of a motor-vehicle spring system (100), where the coil spring (50) has a length in the direction of a longitudinal axis (L) that is variable between a state of minimal compression and a state of maximal compression, and said coil spring comprises a terminal coil section (51) that rests on an annular surface of the spring support (1, 1?). An elastically deformable projecting element (18) is arranged between the annular surface of the spring support and the coil spring, and is configured to maintain contact with the terminal coil section (51) of the coil spring (50) during both maximal and minimal compression of the coil spring (50).

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the field of amylases with reduced disposition to form deamidation products, particularly alpha-amylases, and compositions comprising such amylases. Also described are means and methods for producing such amylases, and uses of amylases and amylase-comprising compositions, for example for cleaning starch-containing stains, textile desizing, starch liquefaction and saccharification, baking and brewing. The invention also discloses means for increasing amylase purity during fermentation, formulation and storage of amylase or amylase-containing formulations.

Abstract: A paint and an adhesive composition of the present invention containing (a) a vinyl ester resin or unsaturated polyester resin by 20 to 40 mass %, (b) a modifying agent by 0.1 to 50 mass %, (c) a vinyl monomer and/or (meth)acrylate monomer by 30 to 70 mass % (provided that the total of the components (a), (b) and (c) is 100 mass %) and (d) an initiator by 0.1 to 15 parts by mass to a total of 100 parts by mass of the components (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: A process for preparing a hyperbranched polycarbonate polyol includes reacting a polyfunctional alcohol and an ester or carbonate in the presence of a catalyst and then heating the reaction mixture under azeotropic reflux conditions to form an alcohol or water. The alcohol or water by-product is then removed from the reaction mixture, thereby pushing the reaction forward.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radiation curable composition. In particular, the present invention relates to a radiation curable composition with hydrophilic nanoparticles for use in barrier stacks for protection of sensitive devices against moisture.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for the production of polyurethanes with reduced aldehyde emission, wherein a CH-acidic compound which has one or more alkylene oxide units is added to the reaction mixture for the production of the polyurethane. Further provided herein are polyurethanes produced by this process and to the use of these polyurethanes in the interior of means of transport.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising an organic material susceptible to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation and a compound of formula (I-P), (I-O) or (I-M). Further embodiments are a compound of formula (I-P), (I-O) or (I-M), a process for protection of the organic material by the compound, the use of the compound for stabilizing the organic material, an additive composition comprising the compound and a process for manufacturing the compound. The organic material is for example a polymer.