Abstract: A process is proposed for preparing polymers filled with nanoscale metal oxides and comprises the following steps: a) preparing a nanosuspension of one or more crystalline metal oxides, hydroxides or oxide hydroxides by heating a suspension of one or more compounds comprising the corresponding metals in a first polymerizable compound to a temperature greater than the boiling point of water under process pressure and less than the boiling temperature of the first polymerizable compound and also less than the temperature at which the polymerization of the first polymerizable compound commences, ?in the presence of water in an amount corresponding to 1 to 10 oxygen atoms per metal atom of the compound or compounds comprising the corresponding metals, and b) polymerizing the first polymerizable compound under pressure and temperature conditions typical for the first polymerizable compound.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising as active components: 1) at least one 1-methylpyrazol-4-ylcarboxanilide of the formula (I) where X=hydrogen or fluorine, R1=C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl, R2=hydrogen or halogen, R3=hydrogen, cyano, nitro, halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkoxy or C1-C4-alkylthio, R4 and R5=independently of one another hydrogen, cyano, nitro, halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-alkylthio, —CH?N—OR6 or —C(CH3)?N—OR6, where R6 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and 2) at least one active compound II, selected from the active compound groups A) to G): A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) carboxamides; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates; F) other fungicides; G) plant growth regulators; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one active compound II, the use of a compound I or compounds I with active compounds II for preparing such mixtures, a

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer dispersions which comprise highly branched polycarbonates, to a process for preparing them, and to their use.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising E) from 10 to 99.9% by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, F) from 0.01 to 10% by weight of a copolymer obtainable via free-radical-initiated aqueous emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of at least one dispersing agent and of at least one free-radical initiator by the feed process, where the emulsion polymerization uses from 70 to 99.5% by weight of ?,?-monoethylenically unsaturated compounds [monomers A], and from 0.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition, comprising the following amounts of components A, B, C, and D: a) from 3 to 91.9% by weight of one or more styrene copolymers A, b) from 3 to 91% by weight of one or more polyamides B, c) from 5 to 50% by weight of one or more graft polymers C, d) from 0.1 to 25% by weight of one or more terpolymers D, whose oligomer content is smaller than 3% by weight, and also, if appropriate, comprising, as further components, a further rubber E, an at least monofunctional anhydride F, fibrous or particulate fillers G, and also further additives H, has markedly reduced anisotropy of impact resistance.

Abstract: A method for enzymatic preparation of compounds of the general formula (2) from unsaturated alkene derivatives of the general formula (1) by reducing a compound of the formula (1) in the presence of a reductase, comprising at least one of the polypeptide sequences SEQ ID NO: 1, 2 or 3 or having a functionally equivalent polypeptide sequence which is at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO: 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: A process for producing water-absorbing polymer particles by polymerizing droplets of a monomer solution in a surrounding gas phase, the resulting polymer particles having a water content of at least 5% by weight, and being aftertreated thermally in the fluidized state in the presence of steam at a temperature of at least 60° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for separating hydrogen chloride and phosgene, which comprises bringing a mixture of hydrogen chloride and phosgene into contact with an ionic liquid in which at least part of the hydrogen chloride is dissolved in a step a) and then separating off the hydrogen chloride dissolved in the ionic liquid in a step b).

Abstract: The present invention concerns double stranded RNA compositions and transgenic plants capable of inhibiting expression of essential genes in parasitic nematodes, and methods associated therewith. Specifically, the invention relates to the use of RNA interference to inhibit expression of a target essential parasitic nematode gene, which is a parasitic nematode pas-5 gene, and relates to the generation of plants that have increased resistance to parasitic nematodes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst composite containing a metal catalyst and a specifically defined carbon support containing a carbonaceous material. For example, the carbon support may have a total pore surface area of about 800 m2/g or more and about 2,000 m2/g or less where about 20% or less of the total pore surface area is micro pore surface area. Alternatively the carbon support may have a total pore volume of at least about 0.75 cc/g where about 15% or less of the total pore volume is micro pore volume. Alternatively, the carbon support may have a phosphorus content of about 0.75% by weight or less. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the catalyst composite.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out a continuous process for preparing propylene glycols.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing DMC catalysts by reaction of cyanometalate compounds with metal salts, wherein the reaction is carried out in ionic liquids as solvents or suspension media.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) an insecticidal compound I selected from fipronil and ethiprole; and 2) a fungicidal compound IIA selected from azoles, strobilurins, carboxamides, heterocylic compounds, carbamates, and other active compounds, and optionally 3) one or two fungicidal compounds IIB selected from List B which is defined as List A plus triticonazole, orysastrobin, in synergistically effective amounts, all as further defined in the description.

Abstract: Molding compositions comprising at least one styrene polymer and comprising at least one zeolitic material of MFI structure type, a process for removal of styrene monomer from styrene polymer, and the use of at least one zeoltic material of MFI structure type for removal of styrene monomer from a molding composition comprising styrene polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing triethylenetetramine (TETA), which comprises hydrogenating ethylenediaminediacetonitrile (EDDN) in the presence of a catalyst and a solvent.

Abstract: Process for the production of moldings from nanoporous polymer materials, comprising the stages of a) preparation of a multiphase polymer mixture with domains in the range from 5 to 200 nm, b) impregnation of the polymer mixture with a blowing agent, where the solubility of the blowing agent in the phase forming the domains is at least twice as high as in the adjacent phases, c) expansion of the multiphase polymer mixture comprising blowing agent, by introducing the polymer mixture into a cavity and expanding it therein, thus obtaining the molding.

Abstract: Disclosed are 1,8-naphthyl diaryloates, methods of making 1,8-naphthyl diaryloates, methods of using 1,8-naphthyl diaryloates, solid titanium catalyst components, catalyst systems containing solid titanium catalyst components, methods of making solid titanium catalyst components, and polymerization methods. The solid titanium catalyst components contain a 1,8-naphthyl diaryloate internal electron donor compound. The catalyst system can contain a solid titanium catalyst component, an organoaluminum compound, and an organosilicon compound.

Abstract: Powder coating materials which comprise high-functionality, highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonates based on dialkyl or diaryl carbonates or on phosgene, diphosgene or triphosgene and on aliphatic, aliphatic/aromatic or aromatic diols or polyols.

Abstract: The use of cyclohexane polycarboxylic acid esters for the preparation of coating compositions for the coil coating process containing at least one paste PVC and at least one extender PVC and of coated coils, the coil coating process, which is carried out by using coating compositions containing cyclohexane polycarboxylic acid esters, one-sided or two-sided coated coils with at least one coating composition containing at least one cyclohexane polycarboxylic acid ester as well as three-dimensional formed parts preparable by the shaping of the said coated coils.

Abstract: The invention relates to radiation-curable compounds, processes for the preparation thereof, the use thereof and coating materials comprising them and having high scratch resistance.