Abstract: A process for preparing a thermoplastic polymer involves reacting at least components (a) to (b), in the presence of a catalyst composition (c). Component (a) is an isocyanate composition containing at least one uretdione diisocyanate (a-i), and component (b) is an epoxide composition containing at least one diepoxide (b-i). The catalyst composition (c) contains at least one ionic liquid (c-i), preferably selected from 1-ethyl-3-methyl imidazolium bromide, 1-benzyl-3-methyl imidazolium chloride. 1-butyl-1-methylpiperidinium chloride, 1-ethyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium bromide, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-methyl imidazolium chloride, butyl-1-methylpiperidinium acetate, or mixtures of two or more thereof. A thermoplastic polymer obtained or obtainable from the process is useful for the preparation of a fibre or a molded article or as a modifier for another thermoplastic material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a molded body by the selective laser sintering of a sinter powder (SP). The sinter powder (SP) contains at least one polyamide (P) and 5 to 50 wt %, preferably 10 to 50 wt %, of at least one aluminum silicate. The at least one aluminum silicate has a D50 value in the range of 2.5 to 4.5 ?m. The present invention also relates to molded bodies obtainable by means of the method according to the invention.

Abstract: A three-way catalyst for reduced palladium loading is provided. The catalyst includes an inert substrate and a palladium catalyst material coating the substrate. The palladium catalyst material includes a support material formed from one of 10% CeO2/Al2O3, 20% CeO2—Al2O3 (20CeAlOy), 30% CeO2—Al2O3 (30CeAlOy), Al2O3, and MOx-Al2O3, wherein M is one of copper, iron, manganese, titanium, zirconium, magnesium, strontium, and barium. The palladium catalyst material includes a layer of CeO2 material disposed upon the support material, wherein the layer of CeO2 material is dispersed on a surface of the support material. The palladium catalyst material includes an active component including a layer of praseodymium oxide particles dispersed across the surface of the layer of CeO2 material and a layer of palladium particles disposed upon and dispersed across the surface of the layer of CeO2 material at locations each corresponding to a respective location of each of the praseodymium particles.

Abstract: A three-way catalyst for reduced palladium loading is provided. The catalyst includes an inert substrate and a palladium catalyst material coating the substrate. The palladium catalyst material includes a support material formed from one of 10% CeO2/Al2O3, 20% CeO2—Al2O3 (20CeAlOy), 30% CeO2—Al2O3 (30CeAlOy), Al2O3, and MOx-Al2O3, wherein M is one of copper, iron, manganese, titanium, zirconium, magnesium, strontium, and barium. The palladium catalyst material includes a layer of CeO2 material disposed upon the support material, wherein the layer of CeO2 material is dispersed on a surface of the support material. The palladium catalyst material includes an active component including a layer of praseodymium oxide particles dispersed across the surface of the layer of CeO2 material and a layer of palladium particles disposed upon and dispersed across the surface of the layer of CeO2 material at locations each corresponding to a respective location of each of the praseodymium particles.

Abstract: A process can be used for preparing a compound A having n groups of formula (I). In Formula (I), X is C2-C12-alkylene or C2-C12-alkylene substituted with C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-alkylthio, and/or interrupted with O or S; R1, R2, and R3 are independently of one another hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl: and n is an integer of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. The process involves reacting a compound B having n —SH groups with a compound C of formula (II), in the presence of a free radical generator.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain implementations is a catalysis composition that includes a metal catalyst and a support material impregnated with the metal catalyst.

Abstract: Provided are processes for the formation of electrochemically active materials such as lithiated transition metal oxides that solve prior issues with throughput and calcination. The processes include forming precursor materials into agglomerates prior to calcination. The use of the agglomerates improves gas flow into and out of the materials thereby improving calcination results, electrochemical properties of the resulting materials, and allows for use of high temperature kilns not previously suitable for such materials thereby lowering production costs.

Abstract: A method (110) for monitoring at least one aquaculture pond (112) is proposed. The method (110) comprises: a) monitoring at least one aerial parameter of use of the at least one aquaculture pond (112); b) determining a temporal development of the aerial parameter of use; and c) determining an intensity of use of the aquaculture pond (112) by using the temporal development of the aerial parameter of use.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method and a system to digitally track and monitor an automotive refinish repair process of a car within a car body shop. The car to be repaired is provided with at least one beacon inside the car and the car body shop is divided into a plurality of function-specific, geo-fenced areas, each geo-fenced area being served by at least one communication node. The at least one communication node is in communicative connection with a cloud server which provides, based on collected data of the repair process, push reports and/or notifications and/or alerts via a user interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst, preferably for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx, for the oxidation of ammonia, for the oxidation of NO and for the oxidation of a hydrocarbon, the catalyst comprising a washcoat comprising one or more layers, the washcoat being disposed on a substrate, wherein the washcoat comprises a platinum group metal supported on a metal oxide support material, and one or more of an oxidic compound of V, an oxidic compound of W and a zeolitic material comprising one or more of Cu and Fe.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising a UV filter combination of (a) an aqueous dispersion of 5,6,5?,6?-tetraphenyl-3,3?-(1,4-Phenylene)bis(1,2,4-Triazine) corresponding to the formula in particulate form; and (b) the UV filters selected from (b1) Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine; (b2) Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane; (b3) Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone; (b4) Ethylhexyl Triazone; (b5) Diethylamino Hydroxy Benzoyl Hexyl Benzoate; (b6) Ethyhexyl Methoxycinnamate; (b7) Ethylhexyl Salicylate; (b8) Homosalate; (b9) Octocrylene; (b10) Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol; (b11) Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid; (b12) Titanium Dioxide; (b13) Tris-Biphenyl Triazine; and (b14) (2-{4-[2-(4-Diethylamino-2-hydroxy-benzoyl)-benzoyl]-piperazine-1-carbonyl}-phenyl)-(4-diethylamino-2-hydroxy-phenyl)-methanone; (b15) BBDAPT; Benzoic acid, 4,4?-[[6-[[3-[1,3,3,3-tetramethyl-1-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-1 disiloxanyl]propyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]diimino]bis-,

Abstract: A description is given of a one-component pressure-sensitive adhesive composition in the form of an aqueous polymer dispersion comprising at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer which is formed by emulsion polymerization of soft (meth)acrylic ester monomers, methacrylic acid, and optionally further monomers, where the polymerization takes place in the presence of chain transfer agents or styrene. The pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer has a gel content which is based at least partly on a reversible crosslinking via metal salts. The one-component pressure-sensitive adhesive composition can be used for producing adhesive labels, adhesive tapes or adhesive foils.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for producing a PU foam insole, including the following steps of: (1) pouring the raw materials used to form a PU foam into a mould, reacting to obtain a PU sheet, where the height of the mould cavity is from about 1.0 to about 1.6 times of the total thickness of two finished insoles; (2) splitting the PU sheet into two halves in the horizontal direction to obtain two pieces of PU insole material, where one surface of the material has open pores, and the other surface of the material has a skin; and (3) attaching a piece of fabric onto the surface having open pores of the material obtained in step (2). Also described herein is a PU foam insole produced by the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool (W) having at least one first inlet opening (E1) and at least one second inlet opening (E2), and also at least one first outlet opening (A1), at least one second outlet opening (A2) and at least one third outlet opening (A3), wherein the second outlet opening (A2) and the third outlet opening (A3) alternate with the first outlet opening (A1). The present invention further relates to a process for producing a fiber/foam composite by extruding through the tool (W) and to the use of the tool (W) for production of a fiber/foam composite by extrusion.

Abstract: A fuel emulsion for powering a diesel engine contains water, a fuel, and an emulsifier package which contains a quaternary ammonium surfactant. A method for powering a diesel engine with the fuel emulsion involves preparing the fuel emulsion by emulsifying a fuel and water in the presence of the emulsifier package. An emulsifier package for emulsifying a fuel and water contains a quaternary ammonium surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant, which is an alkoxylate. The quaternary ammonium surfactant is obtainable by reacting a quaternizable nitrogen compound containing at least one quaternizable, especially tertiary, amino group with a quaternizing agent; which converts the at least one quaternizable, especially tertiary, amino group to a quaternary ammonium group, where the quaternizing agent is a hydrocarbyl epoxide in combination with a free hydrocarbyl-substituted polycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions containing A) from 30 to 97% by weight of at least one polyamide, B) from 1 to 20% by weight of a melamine compound, C) from 1 to 50% by weight of a mineral filler composed of a mixture of (crypto)crystalline silica (C1) and amorphous silica (C2) and of calcined kaolin (C3), D) from 0 to 20% by weight of a fibrous filler, E) from 0 to 25% by weight of talc powder, F) from 0 to 15% by weight of other additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to F) is 100%.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of fermentation technology and microorganisms useful for such fermentations. The invention also relates to materials including nucleic acids and proteins useful for altering fermentation characteristics of microorganisms, and to microorganisms comprising such nucleic acids and/or proteins.

Abstract: An aqueous suspension comprising water, a zeolitic material and one or more of copper and iron, and a chelate complex comprising a zirconium ion and a bidentate organic ligand bonded to said zirconium ion via zirconium oxygen bonds from two oxygen atoms comprised in said ligand, said chelate complex being dissolved in the water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Bacillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Bacillus cells; and b) at least one further biological control agent selected from particular microorganisms disclosed herein and/or a mutant of a specific strain of a microorganism disclosed herein having all identifying characteristics of the respective strain, and/or at least one metabolite produced by the respective strain, and/or at least one metabolite produced by the respective strain that exhibits activity against insects, mites, nematodes and/or phytopathogens in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: A description is given of a method of making film laminates using a lamination adhesive comprising (a) at least one acrylic polymer A with anhydride groups which are reactive with primary or secondary amine groups; and (b) at least one compound B with at least two amine groups selected from primary and secondary amine groups. The acrylic polymer A has a molecular weight of from 3000 to 50000 and the lamination adhesive is free of organic solvents, free of water and free of compounds with isocyanate groups.