Abstract: Certain nickel hydroxide active cathode materials for use in alkaline rechargeable batteries are capable of transferring >1.3 electrons per Ni atom under reversible electrochemical conditions. The specific capacity of the nickel hydroxide active materials is for example ?325 mAh/g. The cathode active materials exhibit an additional discharge plateau near 0.8 V vs. a metal hydride (MH) anode. Ni in an oxidation state of less than 2, such as Ni1+, is able to participate in electrochemical reactions when using the present cathode active materials. It is possible that up to 2.3 electrons, up to 2.5 electrons or more may be transferred per Ni atom under electrochemical conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixed crystals comprising a) leavening agent and b) 0.1 to 5000 ppm by weight of crystallization aid, based on the total amount of the leavening agent, in the form of at least polymer, wherein when hydrophilic cellulose derivatives are used as crystallization aid, the amount thereof is reduced to less than 100 ppm by weight, based on the total amount of the leavening agent. The present invention further relates to the production of the mixed crystals and to the use thereof in the production of bakery products, as acid regulator in foods, in the production of cosmetics products, in the synthesis and formulation of pharmaceutical products, and also as blowing agent in industrial processes such as, for example, the production of foam rubber, or for fire-extinguishing formulations. The present invention relates, furthermore, to the production of bakery products.

Abstract: Described are fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) compositions, methods of manufacture and use. FCC catalyst compositions comprise particles containing a non-zeolitic component and one or more boron oxide components. In embodiments, the FCC catalyst composition contains a zeolite component and optionally a rare earth component and a transition alumina. FCC catalytic compositions may comprise a first particle type containing one or more boron oxide components and a first matrix component mixed with a second particle type containing a second matrix component, and a zeolite. The FCC catalyst compositions can be used to crack hydrocarbon feeds, particularly resid feeds containing high V and Ni, resulting in lower hydrogen and coke yields.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one thermoplastic polyurethane and at least one poly(meth)acrylate, where the at least one thermoplastic polyurethane is a polyurethane based on hexamethylene 1,6-diisocyanate (HDI), on at least one diol, and on at least one chain extender, selected from the group consisting of ethylene 1,2-glycol, 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 2,3-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,4-cyclohexanediol, 1,4-dimethanolcyclohexane, and neopentyl glycol. The present invention further relates to moldings comprising the compositions of the invention, and also to the use of the compositions of the invention for producing a foil and for coating a molding.

Abstract: Zeolites having CHA framework structure and a composition comprising the molar ratio (n SiO2): X203, wherein X is a trivalent element, and wherein n is at least 10, wherein the crystal size, as determined from Scanning Electron Microscopy, is greater than 1 micrometer and wherein the chabazite framework is phase-pure having an impurity of other zeolitic frameworks, such as RUT 25 as determined by X-ray Diffraction, of less than 5%. The process for the preparation comprises: (i) preparation of an aqueous solution containing at least one source for X203 , wherein X is selected from Al, B, Ga, and a mixture of two or more, and at least one source for SiO2, at least one organic structure directing agent (SDA) other than Tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAOH), acting as a template for the CHA structure, and Tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAOH), wherein the SDA or mixtures thereof are employed in such amounts that the aqueous solution in (i) exhibits a molar ratio of SDA : TMAOH of 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a dispersant, comprising the steps of a) providing at least one water-soluble polymer comprising polyether groups, b) providing an inorganic component comprising at least one phyllosilicate which has an integral sheet charge of 0, 1 or 2, c) producing an aqueous suspension comprising the at least one water-soluble polymer comprising polyether groups and the inorganic component comprising the at least one phyllosilicate, and d) spray-drying the aqueous suspension to give a solid. Additionally disclosed is the use of the dispersant of the invention in an inorganic binder composition.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of processes for the production of tantalum oxide particles. In particular the present invention relates to a process for producing crystalline tantalum oxide nanoparticles comprising heating a water-free solution containing (a) a tantalum alkoxide, (b) an acid, and (c) a solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of nanoparticles, their preparation and their use as pinning centers in superconductors. In particular the present invention relates to nanoparticles comprising an oxide of Sr, Ba, Y, La, Ti, Zr, Hf, Nb, or Ta, wherein the nanoparticles have a weight average diameter of 1 to 30 nm and wherein an organic compound of general formula (I), (II) or (III) or an organic compound containing at least two carboxylic acid groups on the surface of the nanoparticles (I) (II) (III) wherein a is 0 to 5, b and c are independent of each other 1 to 14, n is 1 to 5, f is 0 to 5, p and q are independent of each other 1 to 14, and e and f are independent of each other 0 to 12.

Abstract: Provided are catalyst articles, methods and systems for treating lean burn engine exhaust. Catalyst articles include selective catalytic reduction catalyst on a particulate filter. The SCR catalyst on the particulate filter provides limited NOx conversion so that unconverted NO2 is available to facilitate passive oxidation of soot trapped on the particulate filter by reaction with NO2. Systems and methods utilize such catalytic articles, and further include, e.g., a downstream selective catalytic reduction catalyst on a flow through substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against soybean rust in transgenic plants and/or plant cells. In these plants, the content and/or the activity of an ADR-1-protein are increased in comparison to the wild-type plants not including a recombinant ADR-1-gene.

Abstract: The principles and embodiments of the present invention relate generally to an apparatus, system, and methods for coating and calcining a catalytic substrate inline, reducing the processing time to prepare a substrate coated with catalytic material. For example, the disclosure describes a multi-station coater system comprising: a raw weight station, wherein an initial weight of a substrate is measured; a first catalytic substrate coating station, wherein a first wet coating comprising a first catalytic coating and a first carrier liquid is introduced into longitudinal cells of the substrate; a first wet weight station, wherein a wet weight of the substrate is measured; a first inline calciner module, wherein a heating fluid is introduced into the substrate to calcine the catalytic coating; and a first calcined weight station, wherein a calcined weight of the substrate is measured.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating a phosgene- and hydrogen chloride-comprising stream (5), wherein said method comprises conveying the hydrogen chloride- and phosgene-comprising stream (5) into a distillation column (1), withdrawing at the bottom of the distillation column (1) a phosgene-comprising stream (7) and withdrawing at the top of the column an essentially hydrogen chloride-comprising stream (9). At least a portion of the stream (9) withdrawn at the top is compressed and at least partially condensed and at least a portion of the liquid and compressed essentially hydrogen chloride-comprising stream is decompressed and recycled into the top of distillation column (1) as reflux.

Abstract: A lean burn engine exhaust treatment articles comprising a low temperature lean NOx trap (LT-LNT) composition and methods for their use is disclosed. A lean burn engine exhaust gas treatment system including the lean burn engine exhaust treatment articles is also disclosed. The low temperature lean NOx trap (LT-LNT) compositions can comprise a washcoat layer on a carrier substrate, the washcoat layer including a platinum group metal component impregnated on a first support material comprising at least 50% alumina. The washcoat layer may further include a low temperature NOx storage material comprising a bulk particulate reducible metal oxide. Methods of monitoring the aging state of a lean burn oxidation catalyst in a lean burn engine catalyst system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of processes for the generation of thin inorganic films on substrates. In particular the present invention relates to a process comprising bringing a com-pound of general formula (I) into the gaseous or aerosol state Ln-M-XmL=formula and depositing the compound of general formula (I) from the gaseous or aerosol state onto a solid substrate, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, are independent of each other hydrogen, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or a SiA3 group with A being an alkyl or aryl group, and at least two of R1, R2, R3, R4 are a SiA3 group, n is an integer from 1 to 4, M is a metal or semimetal, X is a ligand which coordinates M, and m is an integer from 0 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound as a capping agent for controlling or modifying the growth of silver nanowires in a polyol method. The invention also relates to a corresponding method of making silver nanowires. And even further, the present invention relates to a product comprising silver nanowires having adsorbed to their surface a capping agent compound.

Abstract: Described is a method for processing cellulose-containing biomass with sulfuric acid and certain additives, especially for the pretreatment of cellulose-containing biomass prior to saccharification.

Abstract: A lean NOx trap composition for the treatment of exhaust gas emissions, such as the oxidation of unburned hydrocarbons (HC), and carbon monoxide (CO), and the trapping and reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) is disclosed. The lean NOx trap composition can have a washcoat layer on a carrier substrate including a first support material comprising greater than 50% by weight of a reducible metal oxide; 10 to 30% by weight of alkaline earth metal supported on a second support material comprising a refractory metal oxide and 50% or less by weight of a reducible metal oxide and; and a platinum group metal component supported on at least one of the first support material and/or the second support material. A portion of the first support material may further include 0.5% to 10% by weight of an alkaline earth metal.

Abstract: The invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds 1) at least one cyanosulfoximine compound I of the formula I wherein R1, R2 and G are defined in the description; and 2) at least one active compound II selected from a group A comprising acteylcholine esterase inhibitors, GABA-gated chloride channel antagonists, sodium channel modulators, nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists/antagonists, chloride channel activators, juvenile hormone mimics, compounds affecting the oxidative phosphorylation, inhibitors of the chitin biosynthesis, moulting disruptors, inhibitors of the MET, voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers, inhibitors of the lipid synthesis and other compounds as defined in the description, in synergistically effective amounts. The invention relates further to methods and use of these mixtures for combating insects, arachnids or nematodes in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests and also for protecting seeds.

Abstract: A process for the continuous preparation of adiponitrile by hydrocyanation of 3-pentenenitrile is described, wherein a) 3-pentenenitrile is hydrocyanated to give a reaction output comprising adiponitrile, b) in a work-up 1, a mixture comprising cis-2-methyl-2-butenenitrile and cis-2-pentenenitrile is separated off as overhead product from the reaction output from the reactor R1 in a first distillation apparatus, c) the mixture comprising cis-2-methyl-2-butenenitrile and cis-2-pentenenitrile from step b) is continuously isomerized in the presence of aluminum oxide as catalyst in a reactor R2 to give a product mixture comprising 3-pentenenitrile, d) cis-2-methyl-2-butenenitrile is separated off as overhead product from the reaction output from the reactor R2 in a distillation apparatus in a work-up 2 and discharged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers comprising a repeating unit of the formula I, or III and their use as organic semiconductor in organic devices, especially an organic field effect transistor (OFET), or a device containing a diode and/or an organic field effect transistor. The polymers according to the invention have excellent solubility in organic solvents and excellent film-forming properties. In addition, high efficiency of energy conversion, excellent field-effect mobility, good on/off current ratios and/or excellent stability can be observed, when the polymers according to the invention are used in organic field effect transistors.