Abstract: A detector (110) for determining a position of at least one object (112) is proposed.

Abstract: The invention relates to stable silicon dioxide dispersions and also their use for producing polyurethanes. The silicon dioxide dispersions are largely or preferably completely free of water and comprise silicon dioxide particles having an average diameter of 1-150 nm and at least one chain extender. The silicon dioxide particles can be modified by means of a silane (S) which comprises groups which are reactive toward isocyanates. Furthermore, a polyol, in particular a polyesterol and/or an isocyanate-comprising compound can be comprised in the silicon dioxide dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural methods and the use of an insecticidal active carboxamide derivative in seed treatment and soil application methods. The insecticidal carboxamide derivative is highly suitable alone or in combination with other active agricultural ingredients for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes by treating the soil/growth substrate by drenching or drip application or dipping or soil injection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of carboxylic esters by reaction of carboxylic acids and/or carboxylic anhydrides with at least one alcohol selected from alkanols having at least 5 carbon atoms, cycloalkanols, and alkoxy-alkanols, in the presence of an acidic esterification catalyst. The invention further relates to the use of the resultant carboxylic esters as plasticizers or in a plasticizer composition for thermoplastic polymers and elastomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition comprising at least one first polymer (A) as binder, at least one crosslinking agent (B) and at least one copolymer (C) as second binder, which is obtainable by copolymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of a polyurethane resin having polymerizable carbon double bonds, the weight ratio of polymer (A) to polymer (C) being greater than 3.0. The present invention further relates to a method for producing a topcoat on a metallic substrate that comprises applying and subsequently curing the coating composition of the invention on a metallic substrate, and also to a metallic substrate coated by the method of the invention.

Abstract: The use of an alkoxylated polytetrahydrofurane of formula wherein m, m?, n, n?, p, p? and k are integers in the range of ?1, R1 denotes an unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl radical, R2 denotes —CH2—CH3, and R3 denotes a hydrogen atom or —CH3, as an additive in a fuel for reducing fuel consumption in the operation of an internal combustion engine with this fuel.

Abstract: An oxidation catalyst composite, methods and systems for the treatment of exhaust gas emissions from an advanced combustion engine, such as the oxidation of unburned hydrocarbons (HC), and carbon monoxide (CO) and the reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from a diesel engine and an advanced combustion diesel engine are disclosed. More particularly, washcoat compositions are disclosed comprising at least two washcoat layers, a first washcoat comprising a palladium component and a first support containing cerium and a second washcoat containing platinum and one or more molecular sieves.

Abstract: An oxygen scavenger composition for food packaging application comprising (I) a polymeric resin, (II) one or more oligomeric photosensitizers, (III) a metal salt, preferably Cu stearate or Mn stearate; (IV) a sacrificial oxidizable substrate, and optionally (V) additional components.

Abstract: This invention pertains to mixtures and methods that can be used to produce materials comprising an electrically and/or thermally conductive coating as well as compositions that are materials that possess an electrically and/or thermally conductive coating. The mixtures and methods can be used to fabricate transparent conductive films and other transparent conductive materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazoles of formula I wherein the variables are as defined in the description, a method for controlling invertebrate pests, a method for protecting plant propagation material and/or the plants which grow therefrom, to plant propagation material, comprising at least one compound according to the present invention, and to an agricultural composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides the compounds of formulae and electronic devices comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The use of water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymers which are obtained by free radical-initiated polymerization of a mixture of i) 30 to 80% by weight N-vinyllactam, ii) 10 to 50% by weight vinylacetate and iii) 10 to 50% by weight of a polyether, with the proviso that the total of i), ii) and iii) is equal to 100% by weight, as binders for producing solid active ingredient-containing dosage forms.

Abstract: Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) processes are described, the processes utilizing one or more boron oxide components. Also described are FCC compositions and methods of manufacture. One or more boron oxide components on FCC compatible inorganic particles are added to a FCC unit to crack hydrocarbon feeds, resulting in lower hydrogen and coke yields.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of semiconductor devices comprising the chemical mechanical polishing of elemental germanium and/or Si1-xGex material with 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous personal care, household care, and/or fabric care compositions comprising the instant copolymers. Also disclosed are methods for the rheological modification of aqueous personal care, household care, and/or fabric care compositions comprising the instant copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable hygiene article comprising a melt-spun elastic fiber, in particular a diaper. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for preparing a disposable hygiene article comprising the steps of providing a melt-spun elastic fiber and applying the melt-spun elastic fiber to a disposable hygiene article or a part which is used to prepare the disposable hygiene article; as well as the use of a melt-spun elastic fiber in a preparation process for preparing a disposable hygiene article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane, where the thermoplastic polyurethane has been prepared from a) a diisocyanate, b) a polyol comprising a polyol A and a polyol B and c) a chain extender, optionally with the aid of catalysts and optionally further comprising additives and/or auxiliaries, and a salt and/or an ionic liquid, preferably an ionic liquid, is comprised in the composition and the polyol A comprises ethoxy and propoxy groups and the polyol B comprises butoxy groups.

Abstract: A zeolite-containing fixed bed catalyst is formed by pre-shaping a mixture of a reactive aluminum-containing component and a matrix component into pre-shaped particles, and contacting the pre-shaped particles with a reactive liquid containing a silicate for a sufficient time and temperature to form an in-situ zeolite within the pre-shaped particles. The contacting of the pre-shaped particles and the liquid is achieved such that there is relative movement between the pre-shaped particles and the liquid.

Abstract: A process for removing residual monomers from water-absorbing polymer particles by thermally aftertreating the water-absorbing polymer particles in a mixer with rotating mixing tools at a temperature of at least 60° C. in the presence of water and of a surfactant.

Abstract: A method of producing an amide from the corresponding nitrile comprising the following steps, i) providing a microorganism capable of producing a nitrile hydratase biocatalyst, ii) culturing the microorganism in a growth medium, iii) storing the microorganism, iv) contacting the nitrile by the microorganism in an aqueous medium and thereby converting the nitrile to the amide, wherein the microorganism is stored as none actively growing free cells in a storage medium that comprises water. The stored microorganism may be as whole microbial cells, this may be in the form of a cell paste recovered from a fermentation medium; an aqueous suspension of the microbial cells, prepared using a suitable suspending medium such as water, physiological saline solution, or a suitable buffer solution, such as phosphate or comprises the fermentation broth that contains components of the fermentation culture medium and products of microbial culture.