Abstract: Method of producing a nanoparticle suspension with the steps (i) preparation of an emulsion of a disperse polar phase, where the aqueous phase comprises one or more precursor substances forming the nanoparticles, in a continuous organic phase in the presence of an emulsifier stabilizing the emulsion, (ii) conversion of the one or more precursor substances to nanoparticles in the disperse aqueous phase, (iii) breaking of the emulsion and phase separation, where the nanoparticle suspension is obtained as one phase, (iv) separation off of the nanoparticle suspension, (v) optionally isolation of the nanoparticles from the nanoparticle suspension, wherein the emulsifier is selected from compounds of the general formula (I) in which X is O, NH, Y is C(O), NH, R is a saturated or a mono- or polyunsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbon radical having 6 to 30 carbon atoms and R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl, and R2 is a saturated or a mono- or polyunsaturated, linear or branched hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 30 car

Abstract: The invention relates to low-viscosity formulations of radiation-curable compounds, to processes for preparing them, to their use, and to inks, printing-inks, and print varnishes that comprise them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer and the associated polymerization process, and to the use of the polymers according to the invention for example as foam suppressant, for the dispersion of solids or as surfactant for washing or cleaning purposes. The polymer is prepared by polymerization of a) at least one alkylene oxide or a cyclic carbonate of the formula (I) where n is 1 to 10, m is 0 to 3 and R1 is C1-C10-alkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl, b) glycerol carbonate and c) at least one amine.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to specific acylhydrazone compounds, their use as oxidation catalysts and to a process for removing stains and soil on textiles and hard surfaces. The compounds are substituted with a specific cyclic ammonium group adjacent to the acyl group.

Abstract: Process for producing polymer mixtures comprising at least one polymer (A) and comprising at least one component (B), comprising the following steps: (a) providing (A) in the form of granules, (b) providing (B) in the form of liquid solution and/or dispersion in a dispersion medium, (c) by means of an atomizer, applying droplets of the solution and/or dispersion provided in step (b) to the granules provided in step (a), (d) drying the granules obtained in step (c), and (e) optionally carrying out one or more shaping steps.

Abstract: A nondendrimeric hyperbranched polyester and/or polyesteramide which comprise alkenyl-substituted succinic acid units as demulsifiers for splitting oil-water emulsions, especially crude oil emulsions. In particular, the succinic acid is substituted with alkenyl groups containing 16 to 20 carbon atoms. Also, nondendrimeric hyperbranched polyesters or polyesteramides which comprise alkenyl-substituted succinic acid units, wherein the alkenyl group has from 16 to 20 carbon atoms. In addition to the alkenyl-substituted succinic acid units, the nondendrimeric hyperbranched polyester contains, as further units, at least trifunctional alcohols having been alkoxylated with an average of from 3 to 12 ethylene oxide units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a micropowder, wherein the particles of the micropowder have a Dv10 value of at least 2 micrometer and the micropowder comprises mesopores which have an average pore diameter in the range of from 2 to 50 nm and comprise, based on the weight of the micropowder, at least 95 weight-% of a microporous aluminum-free zeolitic material of structure type MWW containing titanium and zinc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus of the loop Venturi reactor type for the continuous reaction of liquids with gases, in particular for hydrogenations, oxidations or acetylations, e.g. for the preparation of toluenediamine by hydrogenation of dinitrotoluene, and a process for the continuous reaction of liquid reactants with gaseous reactants in the apparatus. Here, the cooling medium surrounds the tubes of the heat exchanger of the apparatus of the invention whereas the reaction takes place in the tubes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition which comprises the following components: A) from 10 to 50% by weight of at least one polyarylene ether having an average of at most 0.5 phenolic end groups per polymer chain and having no carboxy groups, B) from 5 to 44.5% by weight of at least one polyphenylene sulfide, C) from 10 to 65% by weight of at least one fibrous and/or particulate filler, D) from 0.5 to 20% by weight of an elastic graphite, E) from 0 to 20% by weight of at least one polyarylene ether comprising carboxy groups, F) from 0 to 20% by weight of at least one polyarylene ether having an average of at least 1.5 phenolic end groups per polymer chain and having no carboxy groups, and G) from 0 to 40% by weight of at least one additive where the sum of the proportions by weight of components A) to G) is 100% by weight, based on the molding composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 1-{2-[2-halo-4-(4-halogen-phenoxy)-phenyl]-2-alkoxy-3-methyl-butyl}-1H-[1,2,4]triazole compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and compositions for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention has the objective of providing an infrared reflective film by means of which it is possible to achieve an effective heat-shielding performance with a smaller number of layers than hitherto using a construction employing specified infrared reflective layers. Solution Means The infrared reflective film of the present invention has at least two infrared reflective layers and, of these infrared reflective layers, the center reflective wavelength of at least one infrared reflective layer is between 1200 and 1300 nm. Furthermore, the laminated glass of the present invention is formed by interposing this infrared reflective film between two sheets of intermediate film, and laminating these between two sheets of glass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the speeded curing of a composition comprising an epoxy compound, an amino or anhydride hardener and a high-branched polyether amine accelerant. The high-branched polyether amine may have terminal hydroxyl groups (polyol) and/or amino groups (amino modified). The amino-modified high-branched polyether amines are obtainable by subsequently modifying the terminal hydroxyl groups of high-branched polyether amine polyols.

Abstract: A process of concentrating an aqueous suspension of solid particles, comprising the steps of introducing the aqueous suspension of solid particles into a vessel, addition of at least one organic polymeric flocculant to the aqueous suspension of solid particles thereby forming flocculated solids, allowing the flocculated solids to settle to form a compression zone, comprising a bed of sedimented solids in suspension at the lower end of the vessel, flowing the sedimented solids from the vessel as an underflow stream, in which an effective amount of ultrasonic energy is applied to: a) the bed of solids at the compression zone; b) the sedimented solids in the underflow stream; or c) a recycle stream containing sedimented solids taken from either the underflow stream or the compression zone which are then recycled back to the vessel.

Abstract: A finely divided, starch-containing 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 (a) from 0 to less than 40% by weight of at least one optionally substituted styrene, (b) from greater than 60 to 100% by weight of at least one C1-C12-alkyl acrylate and/or C1-C12-alkyl methacrylate, (c) from 0 to 10% by weight of at least one other ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable monomer, are used as the ethylenically unsaturated monomers, the sum (a)?(b)+(c) being 100% and being based on the active monomer content and (d) from 15 to 40% by weight of at least one degraded starch which has a molar mass Mw of from 1000 to 65 000 g/mol, based on the total weight of solids content of components (a)+(b)+(c)+(d), are used as the starch, and the polymerization being carried out in the presence of at least 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device comprising a dielectric material, which dielectric material comprises a copolymer comprising styrene and maleimic acid and derivatives thereof as structural units, a process for the preparation of the electronic device and to the use of the copolymer as dielectric material, especially as dielectric layer in printed electronic devices such as capacitors and organic field-effect transistors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphorus containing polyol, obtainable or obtained by a process comprising the reaction of at least one polyol with a phosphorus containing compound of the general formula (I) as defined herein, as well as the process for preparing a phosphorus containing polyol, comprising the reaction of at least one polyol with a phosphorus containing compound of the general formula (I). Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of a phosphorus containing polyol as disclosed herein as a flame retardant, to a process for the preparation of a polyurethane and the polyurethane as such.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating secondary components obtained in acrolein and/or (meth)acrylic acid production, comprising the steps of: a) contacting at least one wastewater stream (201) comprising at least a portion of the water of reaction removed in a first stage of a saturation column (101) with at least one process offgas stream (203), b) introducing energy by means of a first heat transferer (103) provided in a first saturation circuit (301) into the first stage of the saturation column (101), c) partly vaporizing the wastewater stream (201) into the process offgas stream (203) and passing the combined gas stream (205) into a second stage of the saturation column (101), d) drawing off a concentrated wastewater stream (207) from the bottom (1011) of the first stage of the saturation column (101) and feeding it to the top (1023) of the second stage of the saturation column (101), e) introducing energy by means of a second heat transferer (105) provided in a second circuit (303)

Abstract: Insecticide-impregnated nets made of textile fibers, which nets have a small mesh size, and their use for the protection against pests.

Abstract: This invention relates to polypeptides having aldolase activity, including pyruvate activity such as, without limitation, HMG and/or KHG aldolase activity, polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In some embodiments, the invention is directed to polypeptides having aldolase activity, including pyruvate activity such as, without limitation, HMG and/or KHG aldolase activity, including thermostable and thermotolerant activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, and making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The polypeptides in accordance with the invention can be used in a variety of pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial contexts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers which contain hydroxyl groups and acrylate groups, to processes for preparing them, and to their use.