Abstract: The invention relates to a thermosetting powder coating composition comprising a crosslinker and a polyester, wherein the polyester has functional groups which functional groups are capable of reacting with ?-hydroxyalkylamide groups, wherein the polyester is prepared from at least the following monomers: neopentylglycol, a difunctional alcohol other than neopentylglycol; isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, optionally adipic acid and a branching monomer chosen from the group of an at least trifunctional carboxylic acid, an at least trifunctional alcohol, an at least trifunctional hydroxy carboxylic acid and mixtures thereof, wherein the amount of difunctional alcohol other than neopentylglycol in the polyester ranges from 1 to 50% w/w based on the polyester, wherein the amount of isophthalic acid in the polyester ranges from 6 to 35% w/w based on the polyester, wherein the polyester has a functionality of at least 2.1, wherein the crosslinker is a compound having ?-hydroxyalkylamide groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of increasing a feeling of a) energy or b) cognitive functions, selected from the group consisting of: sustained attention, faster reaction times, and information processing; or c) quality of sleep; or d) feelings of well-being and happiness in a healthy adult using a dosage form comprising a low dose of a Trp-containing di- and/or tri-peptide mixture characterized in that the peptide composition is an egg iysozyme hydroiysate with a Trp/L!MAA ratio greater than 0.15 and which provides IQ-to 100 mg Trp per dose. This dosage form can be administered acutely or can be administered multiple times per day for an extended period of time.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of a biomass hydrolysate suitable for the production of levulinic acid and formic acid, a biomass hydrolysate obtainable by said process, a process for the production of levulinic acid and formic acid from said biomass, and levulinic acid and formic acid obtainable by said process. The hydrolysis process includes a single hydrolysis step wherein a slurried biomass is subjected to a temperature of between 120 and 200° C., preferably between 160 and 190° C., for a time period of between 2 and 8 hours, preferably between 20 and 140 minutes at a mineral acid concentration of between 1-15 wt %. The process can be carried out starting from lignocellulosic biomass, and also from glucose and fructose.

Abstract: The invention concerns a multifilament yarn construction comprising a core part and a sheath part, the core part comprising a plurality of core filaments, and the sheath part comprising a plurality of sheath filaments. Furthermore, the invention concerns members comprising the multifilament yarn construction and uses of the multifilament yarn construction and the members according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypeptide having carbohydrate material degrading activity which comprises the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2 or an amino acid sequence encoded by the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 4, or a variant polypeptide or variant polynucleotide thereof, wherein the variant polypeptide has at least 96% sequence identity with the sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2 or the variant polynucleotide encodes a polypeptide that has at least 96% sequence identity with the sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2. The invention features the full length coding sequence of the novel gene as well as the amino acid sequence of the full-length functional protein and functional equivalents of the gene or the amino acid sequence. The invention also relates to methods for using the polypeptide in industrial processes. Also included in the invention are cells transformed with a polynucleotide according to the invention suitable for producing these proteins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2 or an amino acid sequence encoded by the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, or a variant polypeptide or variant polynucleotide thereof, wherein the variant polypeptide has at least 82% sequence identity with the sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2 or the variant polynucleotide encodes a polypeptide that has at least 82% sequence identity with the sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 2. The invention features the full length coding sequence of the novel gene as well as the amino acid sequence of the full-length functional polypeptide and functional equivalents of the gene or the amino acid sequence. The invention also relates to methods for using the polypeptide in industrial processes. Also included in the invention are cells transformed with a polynucleotide according to the invention suitable for producing these proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel compounds of the formula (I), as well as to their manufacture and use and compositions comprising them. The invention also relates to a change in oxidation reactions of hydrocarbons admixed to these compounds. Furthermore the invention relates to (bio)diesel fuel comprising such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products.

Abstract: The invention relates to an armor comprising in front to back order at least one rigid first panel comprising inorganic fibers and at least one second panel comprising polymeric fibers, characterized in that the at least one rigid first panel has a flexural strength of at least 300 MPa and the at least one second panel has a flexural strength of at most 250 MPa.

Abstract: A novel composition for delivering carotenoids (e.g. ?- and ?-carotene, lycopene) and/or other physiologically active ingredients to the colon of humans after ingestion and for producing liquid food compositions insusceptible to polyphenol-protein reactions can be obtained by encapsulating said active ingredients with pectin, in particular with low-methoxylated pectin.

Abstract: Polymer composition containing a thermoplastic polyester elastomer, which contains hard segments of a polyester and soft segments, that contain monomer units of a dimerized fatty acid and/or a derivative thereof, which polymer composition contains at least 0.1 wt % of a UV-absorber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lactase solution comprising a lactase solution comprising less than 10 g/kg of poly and oligosaccharides, a process for the production of such a lactase solution from an untreated lactase solution, a sterilized lactase, whereby such lactose is filter sterilized in-line with the milk production process.

Abstract: This invention relates to a laser-marking additive wherein the laser-marking additive comprises a bismuth containing compound and a functionalized polymer having 0.01 to 50 wt % of functional groups, in which the weight percentage is based on the total amount of functionalized polymer and bismuth containing compound. The invention further relates to a method for preparation of such laser-marking additive, a laser-markable composition comprising such laser-marking additives and preparation thereof and molded parts comprising the laser-markable composition, as well as films made from the laser-markable composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a diol sulfone derivative comprising reaction of a halomethyl substrate with a thio-aryl compound to obtain a thio-ether compound, and oxidizing the thio-ether compound to the corresponding sulfone. In case of a chiral halomethyl substrate, the resulting chiral diol sulfone derivative is suitable as a building block for statin type compounds.

Abstract: Multifilament yarn constructions include a core part and a sheath part, the core part comprising a plurality of core filaments, and the sheath part comprising a plurality of sheath filaments. Furthermore, members comprising the multifilament yarn construction and uses of the multifilament yarn construction and the members are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a treated HPPE yarn characterized in that the treated HPPE yarn comprises: a porous polyolefin layer that adheres to a surface of a HPPE yarn and covers at least partly the surface of the HPPE yarn; a composition comprising an active agent and which composition is at least partially absorbed within the porous polyolefin layer. The invention further relates to an article comprising the treated HPPE yarn, a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn or the article. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the treated HPPE yarn or treated HPPE yarn structure or treated HPPE yarn configuration and use of the treated HPPE yarn or an article or a device comprising the treated HPPE yarn for automotive applications, marine applications, aerospace applications, medical applications, defense applications, sports/recreational applications, architectural applications, clothing applications, bottling applications, machinery applications.

Abstract: Sheet that has a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) of at least 100 g/m2·day measured according to ISO 12572B at 1 bar, 23° C. and 85% relative humidity and that contains a film of a polymer composition containing a polar thermoplastic elastomer, a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) and or a UV absorber and an aromatic amine radical scavenger. The sheet suitable to be used as a roofing membrane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rice bran hydrolysate which comprises of more than 90%, preferably of more than 95%, of (poly) peptides with a molecular weight (MW) of more than 500 Da and which has a DH (Degree of Hydrolysis) of at least 10%, preferably between 10 and 16%. According to another aspect of the invention a process to produce a rice bran hydrolysate is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a specific organic compound as flavor and fragrance material. Furthermore the invention relates to flavor and fragrance formulations comprising such a specific organic compound.