Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 99.8% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus, C) from 0.05 to 5% by weight of a catalyst comprising copper and zinc and support material, D) from 0 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier, E) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to E) is 100%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Constitutive Triple Response-like (CTR1-like) nucleic acid sequences and the sugar and lipid metabolism regulator proteins encoded by the said nucleic acid sequences. Further, the present invention relates to the use of the aforementioned nucleic acid sequences and proteins in transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manipulating sugar-related compounds and for increasing oil level and altering the fatty acid composition in plants and seeds. The invention further relates to methods of using these novel plant polypeptides to stimulate plant growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of seed storage compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of nanoparticles or nanostructured particles with the help of a 2-emulsion method, particles being produced through targeted coalescence of miniemulsions in a high-pressure homogenized.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for purifying a chlorine supply that includes a chlorine component, a bromine component, and nitrogen trichloride. The method includes the steps of introducing the chlorine supply into a vaporizer, heating the chlorine supply in the vaporizer to form a vapor, and introducing the vapor into a distillation system to provide purified chlorine gas, a distillate that includes liquid chlorine and the bromine component, and a bottoms component including the nitrogen trichloride. The method also includes the steps of condensing the vapor in a reflux condenser, heating the condensate in a reboiler, removing the purified chlorine gas from the distillation system, and removing the distillate from the distillation system.

Abstract: Process for the production of a molding from particulate and/or fibrous substrates based on renewable raw materials and a formaldehyde-free, aqueous binder.

Abstract: A high-temperature superconducting thin-film strip conductor (HTSL-CC) includes a metal substrate, a buffer layer chemically generated thereon and grown crystallographically unrotated in relation to the metal substrate, and a chemically generated superconducting coating thereon. The HTSL-CC possesses high texturing of the buffer layer since the metal substrate has a surface roughness RMS<50 nm, and since and the buffer layer is grown directly onto its surface, without an intermediate layer, crystallographically unrotated in relation to the crystalline structure of the metal substrate.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), wherein X is a single bond, CRaRb O, S, NRC, NCORC, CO, SO or SO2; L, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7 and L8 are for example hydrogen, R1 or COT; T denotes T1 or O-T2; T1 and T2 for example are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C5-C12cycloalkenyl, C6-C14aryl, C3-C12heteroaryl, C1-C20alkyl substituted by one or more D, C2-C20alkyl interrupted by one or more E, C2-C20alkyl substituted by one or more D and interrupted by one or more E or Q; R1, R2, R3, R4, Ra, Rb and Rc are T1; D is for example R5, OR5, SR5 or Q1; E is for example O, S, COO or Q2; R5 and R6 for example are hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl or phenyl; Q is for example C6-C12bicycloalkyl, C6-C12bicycloalkenyl or C6-C12tricycloalkyl; Q1 is for example, C6-C14aryl or C3-C12heteroaryl; Q2 is for example C6-C14arylene or C3-C12heteroarylene; Y is an anion; and M is a cation; provided that at least one of L, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7 and L8 is other than hydrogen; and provided that (i) at least one of T1 or T2 is a g

Abstract: A paper size which comprises a stable aqueous dispersion of a reactive size, from 5 to 100% by weight, based on the reactive size, of a substantially linear nitrogen-comprising polymer having at least 3 mmol/g of basic nitrogen atoms, and from 1 to 50% by weight of cationic starch having a degree of substitution of at least 0.05 is described. The paper size has a good sizing effect and a stable viscosity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a multicoat color and/or effect painting system by applying a pigmented aqueous basecoat material to a substrate, forming a film from the applied coating, applying a clearcoat material to the film, and then curing the film together with the clearcoat material, wherein the pigmented aqueous basecoat material comprises at least one substituted cyclohexanol in an amount of 0.1% to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the pigmented aqueous basecoat material, the substituted cyclohexanol being selected from the group consisting of a cyclohexanol substituted in positions 2 and 5, a cyclohexanol substituted in positions 3 and 5, a monosubstituted cyclohexanol, and mixtures of two or more of the foregoing, wherein the substituents are selected from the group consisting of optionally branched alkyl groups having 1 to 5 C atoms, a bridging isopropylene group and mixtures of two or more of the foregoing.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to foams and particles made from such foams, for applications such as drug delivery. The foams or particles may comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable polymeric carrier. In some cases, the foams may include colloidal particulates. A first aspect of the present invention is generally related to polymer-based foams or particles containing pharmaceutically active agents. In some cases, the foam or particle may contain smaller colloidal particulates therein. Such colloidal particulates may be used, for example, to limit the amount of material within certain regions of the foam, or exclude pharmaceutically active agents from being located within certain portions of the foam, which may useful for enhancing release of pharmaceutically active agents from the foam. In some cases, the colloidal particulates may cause the foam or particle to have an unexpectedly high specific surface area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalytically active body for the synthesis of dimethyl ether from synthesis gas. In particular, the invention relates to an improved catalytically active body for the synthesis of dimethyl ether, whereby the components of the active body comprise a defined particle size distribution. Furthermore, the present invention concerns a method for the preparation of a catalytically active body, the use of the catalytically active body and a method for preparation of dimethyl ether from synthesis gas.

Abstract: Catalysts and methods for their manufacture and use for the synthesis of dimethyl ether from syngas are disclosed. The catalysts comprise ZnO, CuO, ZrO2, alumina and one or more of boron oxide, tantalum oxide, phosphorus oxide and niobium oxide. The catalysts may also comprise ceria. The catalysts described herein are able to synthesize dimethyl ether directly from synthesis gas, including synthesis gas that is rich in carbon monoxide.

Abstract: A process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles with high free swell rate and high permeability by polymerization of an aqueous monomer solution or suspension to give an aqueous polymer gel, wherein a thermal blowing agent essentially free of inorganic acid anions is mixed into the polymer gel, and subsequent thermal drying of the polymer gel.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of security documents, more particularly in the field of security elements aimed to protect security documents against copying (illegal reproduction) and counterfeiting. It discloses a security element having a security feature which changes its visual appearance after irradiation with light, especially with UV light and at rotation and/or tilting. Security documents comprising said security element, as well as a method for producing said security element, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Porous metal organic frameworks formed by AlIII ions to which fumarate ions are coordinated to produce a framework structure; shaped bodies comprising such porous metal organic frameworks, and also the preparation and use thereof for the uptake of a substance for the purposes of its storage, controlled release, separation, chemical reaction or as support.

Abstract: A cleaning composition comprises a chelating component. The chelating component is generally selected from the group of methylglycine-N—N-diacetic acid (MGDA), N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate (GLDA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), and mixtures thereof. The cleaning composition further comprises a builder component comprising a metal silicate and/or a metal carbonate. The cleaning composition further comprises a solvent component comprising an alkanolamine. The cleaning composition further comprises a polymer component comprising a polyacrylic acid (PAA) and/or an acrylic-maleic copolymer. Optionally, the cleaning composition can further comprise a surfactant component.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I), wherein one or two radicals of the radicals R1 are independently of one another C1-C20alkyloxy or C3-C12cycloalkyloxy and the remaining radicals R1 are independently of one another hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl or C3-C12cycloalkyl; the radicals R0 and R2 are independently of one another hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl or a group of the formula (II-a) with R3 being hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl, C1-C20alkyloxy or C3-C12cycloalkyloxy; Y is C2-C12alkylene; m is 0 or 1; n is 1, 2 or 3; when n is 1, X is hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl or a group of the formula (II-a); when n is 2, X is C2-C12alkylene; when n is 3, X is a group N(Z—)3 with Z being C2-C12alkyl

Abstract: A process for improving the flow properties of a melt containing a thermoplastic polymer, which comprises incorporating 0.005% to 0.5% by weight, relative to the weight of the thermoplastic polymer, of one or more additives selected from the group consisting of organic and inorganic compounds with needle-like morphology in their solid state into said thermoplastic polymer prior to or during melt processing.

Abstract: In a method for removing acid gases from hydrocarbon-comprising fluids, (a) a carbon dioxide-rich acid gas stream is separated off from the fluid by scrubbing with a liquid absorbent, (b) the fluid is contacted with a solid adsorbent for removing sulfur-comprising acid gases, and (c) the loaded solid adsorbent is regenerated by contacting with at least one purge gas under regeneration conditions. A carbon dioxide-rich acid gas stream separated off in step (a) is used as purge gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the corrosion-inhibiting coating of metal surfaces, which in a first step involves cleaning the metal surface and optionally treating it with a pretreatment composition and in a second step involves coating the metal surface cleaned and optionally pretreated in step (1) with a primer (P) which comprises at least one binder (BM) and at least one crosslinking agent (V), and also at least one phosphorus-containing polyester component (A), (A) being an acidic esterification product of phosphonic acid, of monophosphoric acid and/or of polyphosphoric acid, and/or of the anhydrides thereof and/or of the esters thereof, with at least one polyester (B) which contains at least two hydroxyl groups.