Abstract: A composition comprising a source of metal ions and at least one leveling agent comprising a linear or branched, polymeric imidazolium compound comprising the structural unit of formula L1 (L1) wherein R1, R2, R3 are each independently selected from an H atom and an organic radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, R4 is a divalent, trivalent or mutlivalent organic radical which does not comprise a hydroxyl group in the a or ? position relative to the nitrogen atom of the imidazole rings is an integer.

Abstract: FCC catalysts having improved attrition resistance are provided by mixing a cationic polyelectrolyte with either zeolite crystals or a zeolite-forming nutrient and/or a matrix material, prior to or during formation of a catalyst microsphere.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology and concerns a method for enhancing yield related traits by modulating expression in a plant of a nucleic acid encoding a eRF1 polypeptide, a SCAMP-like (secretory carrier membrane proteins) polypeptide, a PLATZ (plant AT-rich sequence- and zinc binding protein) polypeptide, a PLST-like polypeptide or a Glomalin (HSP60, chaperonin CNP60) polypeptide. The present invention also concerns plants having modulated expression of a nucleic acid encoding said polypeptides, which plants have enhanced yield-related traits relative to corresponding wild type plants or other control plants. The invention also provides constructs useful in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) composition comprising (A) Colloidal or fumed inorganic particles or a mixture thereof, (B) a poly (amino acid) and or a salt thereof, and (M) an aqueous medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a finely divided, starch-containing aqueous polymer dispersion which is obtainable by free radical emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of at least one redox initiator and starch, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprise (a) from 30 to 65% by weight of acrylonitrile and/or methacrylonitrile, (b) from 35 to 60% by weight of at least one C1-C12-alkyl acrylate and/or at least one C1-C12-alkyl methacrylate, (c) from 0 to 35% by weight of at least one other ethylenically unsaturated copolymerisable monomer, in which the sum of (a), (b) and (c) totals 100%, and in which the aqueous polymer dispersion comprises, (d) from 10 to 55% by weight of an ionic tapioca starch, in which the weight of (d) is based on the total solids of components (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the aqueous polymer dispersion.

Abstract: Described is a composition suitable for the preparation of an electroconductive transparent layer, said composition comprising silver nanowires and fibers of crystalline cellulose.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas distributor nozzle (25) comprising a gas feed (1) directed vertically upwards and a float (13) with which an outlet orifice out of the gas feed (1) may be closed if no gas is flowing, wherein the float (13) has a center of gravity which is below a point of force application of the gas flow. The invention further comprises a reactor with a solid bed and at least one gas distributor nozzle (25).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of oxirane compounds of formula II from keto compounds III using dimethyl sulfide (CH3)2S and dimethylsulfate (CH3)2SO4, forming the reagent IV, trimethylsulfonium methylsulfate [(CH3)3S+CH3SO4?], in aqueous solution in the presence of potassium hydroxide (KOH).

Abstract: The present invention relates to complex security elements based on recording materials for optical elements with refractive index modulation, in particular, holograms, which are subsequently coated with specific metallic nano-shaped metal particles, a method for their manufacture, in particular on a paper or on a plastic substrate and a security product obtainable using the security element. A further aspect of the invention is the use of such a security element for the prevention of counterfeit or reproduction of a document of value.

Abstract: Provided herein are isolated laccase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding them. Also provided are mediators for laccase reactions. Also provided herein are methods for using laccases to oxidize lignins, other phenolic, and aromatic compounds, such as for bio-bleaching and decolorization of wood pulp under high temperature and pH conditions to facilitate a substantial reduction in use of bleaching chemicals, as well as for treatment of fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pest control composition comprising at least one pyripyropene derivative of formula (I) or agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable salt thereof and at least one other pest control agent as active ingredients. The combined use of the two ingredients can provide a better insecticidal effect.

Abstract: A cracking catalyst contains a substantially inert core and an active shell, the active shell containing a zeolite catalyst and a matrix. Methods of making and using the cracking catalyst are also described.

Abstract: The present application is directed to mesoporous carbon materials comprising bi-functional catalysts. The mesoporous carbon materials find utility in any number of electrical devices, for example, in lithium-air batteries. Methods for making the disclosed carbon materials, and devices comprising the same, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a graphene nanoribbon, comprising a repeating unit which comprises at least one modification, wherein the modification is selected from a heteroatomic substitution, a vacancy, a sp3 hybridization, a Stone-Wales defect, an inverse Stone-Wales defect, a hexagonal sp2 hybridized carbon network ring size modification, and any combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the preparation of a calcium silicate hydrate and ettringite containing hardening accelerator composition by reaction of a water-soluble calcium compound, silicate compound, aluminum compound and a sulfate compound, wherein the molar ratio of silicon to sulfate is from 2/1 to 30/1 and the reaction of the four compounds being carried out in the presence of an aqueous solution which contains a comb polymer suitable as a plasticizer for hydraulic binders. Also concerned are the use of said accelerators in building material mixtures, the building material mixtures containing said accelerators and a process for the preparation of a sprayable binder composition in which said accelerators are used.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an additive package for a lubricant composition that provides improved fluoropolymer compatibility. The additive package comprises an amine compound and a seal compatibility additive. The disclosure is also directed to a lubricant composition comprising a base oil, an amine compound, and a seal compatibility additive. The seal compatibility additive improves the fluoropolymer seal compatibility of the resultant lubricant composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of porous particles comprising at least one polyimide by reacting (A) at least one polyisocyanate having on average at least two isocyanate groups per molecule and (B) at least one polycarboxylic acid having at least two COOH groups per molecule or anhydride thereof, in the presence of at least one solvent, optionally at least one catalyst and optionally at least one further additive, to cause precipitation of a polyimide in the solvent to form the porous particles, to porous particles, obtained with this process, to parts, bodies, foams and/or material comprising these porous particles, and to the use of the porous particles or of the parts, bodies, foams and/or material as insulation material and in vacuum insulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cosmetic composition comprising isosorbide monooleate for depositing isosorbide monooleate on human skin or hair. Furthermore it relates to a process for depositing isosorbide monooleate on human skin or hair, wherein this process comprises contacting human skin or hair with a cosmetic composition comprising isosorbide monooleate and rinsing off the cosmetic composition comprising isosorbide monooleate with water, so that, after rinsing off the cosmetic composition, isosorbide monooleate is left deposited on the human skin or hair.

Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) composition (Q) comprising (A) Colloidal or fumed inorganic particles (A) or a mixture thereof in a total amount of from 0.0001 to 2.5 wt.-% based on the total weight of the respective CMP composition (B) at least one amino acid in a total amount of from 0.2 to 1 wt.-% based on the total weight of the respective CMP composition (C) at least one corrosion inhibitor in a total amount of from 0.001 to 0.02 wt.-% based on the total weight of the respective CMP composition (D) hydrogen peroxide as oxidizing agent in a total amount of from 0.0001 to 2 wt.-% based on the total amount of the respective CMP composition (E) aqueous medium wherein the CMP composition (Q) has a pH in the range of from 6 to 9.5.

Abstract: An composition comprising: (A) a mixture comprising at least one (thio)phosphoric acid triamide according to the general formula (I) R1R2N—P(X)(NH2)2, wherein X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is a C1 to C20 alkyl, C3 to C20 cycloalkyl, C6 to C20 aryl, or dialkylaminocarbonyl group; R2 is H, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them define a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic radical, which optionally comprises 1 or 2 further heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, and (C) at least one amine selected from the group consisting of (C1) a polymeric polyamine, and (C2) an amine containing not more than one amino group and at least three alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted C2 to C12 alkyl groups R21, wherein at least one of the groups R21 is different to the other groups R21, and (C3) an amine containing not more than one amino group and at least two alkoxy- or hydroxy-substituted C2 to C12 alkyl groups R22, wherein at least one of the