Abstract: The present invention relates to flame retardant polymer compositions which comprise combinations of hydroxyalkyl phosphine oxides with 1,3,5-triazine compounds and polyfunctional epoxide compounds. The compositions are in the form of epoxy laminates which are useful for the manufacture of prepregs, laminates for the preparation of printed circuit boards and printed wiring boards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to naphthalenetetracarboxylic acid derivates, to a process for their preparation and to their use, especially as an n-type semiconductor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing polymers by free-radical polymerization in solution, wherein the polymerization initiator used is an ethanol-soluble initiator, and the solution polymerization is carried out in an alcoholic solvent which comprises 5 to 50% by weight of water.

Abstract: A polyol includes the reaction product of an epoxidized oil and an organic acid. The epoxidized oil and the organic acid are reacted in the presence of a Lewis base catalyst including at least one of a phosphorous atom or a nitrogen atom. The polyol is formed by a method that includes the step of reacting the epoxidized oil with the organic acid in the presence of the Lewis base catalyst.

Abstract: Process for the integrated preparation of aromatics and ammonia by reaction of a gas stream A comprising at least one C1-C6-aliphatic and nitrogen in the presence of at least one catalyst, wherein the C1-C6-aliphatics are converted nonoxidatively into aromatics in one reaction and the hydrogen liberated in this reaction is reacted with nitrogen to form ammonia in a further reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cationic photocurable composition comprising at least one cationically polymerizable compound, at least one onium salt photoinitiator, at least a moisture scavenger, and at least a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of sterically hindered nitroxyl stabilizers, sterically hindered phenolic antioxidants, organic phosphorous stabilizers and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polymer mixtures of i) polypropylene carbonate and ii) at least one further polymer, including the following steps: (a) reaction of propylene carbonate with carbon dioxide in the presence of a zinc catalyst, cobalt catalyst, or lanthanoid catalyst—in excess propylene carbonate or in an aprotic non-water-miscible solvent, (b) addition of an aqueous acidic solution to the reaction mixture after termination of the reaction, (c) removal of the aqueous phase, (d) optionally washing of the remaining organic phase with water, (e) addition of polymer component ii), (f) degassing and drying of the resultant polymer mixture and optionally removal of the aprotic, non-water-miscible solvent, and (g) pelletization of the polymer melt.

Abstract: Proposed is a process for preparing isocyanates by dissociating the corresponding carbamates, which comprises dissociating the carbamates in the presence of a heterogeneous Lewis-acidic catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst comprising one or more elements selected from the group consisting of cobalt, nickel and copper, said catalyst being present in the form of a structured monolith, wherein said catalyst comprises one or more elements selected from the group of the alkali metals, alkaline earth metals and rare earth metals. The invention further relates to processes for preparing the inventive catalyst and to the use of the inventive catalyst in a process for hydrogenating organic substances, especially for hydrogenating nitriles.

Abstract: Electrodes, comprising (A) a solid medium through which gas can diffuse, (B) at least one electrically conductive, carbonaceous material, (C) at least one organic polymer, (D) at least one compound of the general formula (I) M1aM2bM3cM4dHeOf??(I) in particulate form, where the variables are each defined as follows: M1 is selected from Mo, W, V, Nb and Sb, M2 is selected from Fe, Ag, Cu, Ni, Mn and lanthanoids, M3 is selected from B, C, N, Al, Si, P and Sn, M4 is selected from Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, NH4, Mg, Ca and Sr, a is in the range from 1 to 3, b is in the range from 0.1 to 10, c is in the range from zero to one, d is in the range from zero to one, e is in the range from zero to 0.5, f is in the range from 1 to 28, and wherein compound of the general formula (I) has a BET surface area in the range from 1 to 300 m2/g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of hydrophobin as a spreading agent, in particular in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions. The invention further relates to compositions for treating surfaces, in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions for topical use, that contain hydrophobin as a spreading agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for printing a substrate (7), in which ink is transferred from an ink carrier (3) to the substrate (7) in accordance with a predefined pattern by energy being introduced into the ink through the ink carrier (3) by a device for the introduction of energy (11), the ink carrier (3) and the substrate (7) not coming into contact. The substrate (7) is introduced into an electric field, so that a homogeneous charge field is produced on the surface of the substrate (7). The invention further relates to a printing machine, comprising an ink carrier (3) which can be coated with an ink to be printed, and a device (11) for the introduction of energy into the ink, the device (11) for the introduction of energy being arranged in such a way that the energy can be introduced into a printing area (9) on the side of the ink carrier (3) facing away from the ink, so that the ink is transferred from the ink carrier (3) to a substrate (7) to be printed in an area of action of the energy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a copolymer obtainable by condensation of i) 90 to 99.5 mol %, based on components i to ii, of succinic acid; ii) 0.5 to 10 mol %, based on components i to ii, of one or more C2-C8 dicarboxylic acids; iii) 100 mol %, based on components i to ii, of 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol, and having a DIN 53728 viscosity number in the range from 100 to 450 mL/g. The invention further provides a process for producing the copolymers, polymer blends comprising these copolymers and also for the use of these copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agglomerate of at least one particle P which is hydrophobicized on the surface with at least one first surface-active substance and at least one magnetic particle MP which is hydrophobicized on the surface with at least one second surface-active substance, a process for producing it and also the use of these agglomerates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purifying crude polymethylol which comprises polymethylol of the formula (I) (HOCH2)2—C—R2 ??(I) in which each R is independently a further methylol group or an alkyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms or an aryl or aralkyl group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, and also hydroxy acid of the formula (IV) in which each R is independently as defined above, which comprises performing the purification in a distillation column, the bottom of the distillation column being connected to an evaporator with a short residence time. The present invention further relates to a composition comprising polymethylol and 1 to 10 000 ppm by weight of an ester of polymethylol and of a hydroxy acid and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials comprising A) 10 to 99.99% by weight of a polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymer, B) 0.01 to 5% by weight of an imidazole of the general formula where the R1 to R4 radicals are each independently defined as follows: R1 is an alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R2 to R4 are each hydrogen, an alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, C) 0 to 5% by weight of an alkaline earth metal oxide, D) 0 to 80% by weight of further additives, where the sum of the percentages by weight of components A) to D) adds up to 100%.

Abstract: A water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprises copolymerized units a) of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with a saccharide side group and b) of at least one hydrophilic ethylenically unsaturated monomer different from (meth)acrylamide, where the weight fraction of the ethylenically unsaturated monomers with a saccharide side group is 5 to 95% by weight. The copolymers exhibit high affinity to inorganic surfaces or hydrophilic fibers, such as cotton. They serve as soil release and/or graying-inhibiting polymers in textile detergents or minimize the risk of microbial colonization of materials coated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic electronic device including a first electrode, a second electrode, and an organic layer interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the organic layer comprises an organic metal complex of formula and a compound of formula Organic light emitting devices (OLEDs) having superior life time, power efficiency, quantum efficiency and/or a low operating voltage are obtained, when the organic layer comprising the compounds of formula I and II constitutes the electron transport layer of an OLED.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalysts and processes for preparation thereof, said catalysts being obtainable by contacting a monolithic catalyst support with a suspension which comprises one or more insoluble or sparingly soluble compounds of the elements selected from the group of the elements cobalt, nickel and copper. The invention further relates to the use of the inventive catalyst in a process for hydrogenating organic substances, especially for hydrogenating nitriles, and to a process for hydrogenating organic compounds, which comprises using an inventive catalyst in the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved industrial apparatus for the large-scale storage of energy and a process for storing and transporting electric energy by means of this apparatus.