Abstract: The invention relates to a high strength fibers comprising a coating of cross-linked silicone polymer, and ropes made thereof. The fibers are preferably high performance polyethylene (HPPE) fibers. The coating comprising a cross-linked silicone polymer is made from a coating composition comprising a cross-linkable silicone polymer. The rope shows markedly improved service life performance in bending applications such as cyclic bend-over-sheave applications. The invention also relates to the use of a cross-linked silicone polymer in a rope for an improvement of bend fatigue resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzotriazoles and to novel topical compositions comprising these benzotriazoles. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the novel benzotriazoles as photostabilizer and solubilizer for dibenzoylmethane derivatives such as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. In one aspect the invention relates to novel benzotriazoles of formula (Ia) wherein R2 is hydrogen; C1-30alkyl; C1-5alkoxy; C1-5alkoxycarbonyl; C5-7cycloalkyl; C6-10aryl or aralkyl; R3 is hydrogen; C1-5alkyl; C1-5alkoxy or halogen, preferably hydrogen or Cl; R4 is hydrogen or C1-5alkyl; R5 is C1-30alkyl or C5-10cycloalkyl.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions related to ONC-T18, D4-desaturases, D5 elongases, their isolation, characterization, production, identification, and use for fatty acid production, as well as organisms containing these compositions and organisms expressing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising at least a benzotriazol derivative, at least one organic UV-filter substance and a cosmetic solvent selected from the group of benzoate solvents such as C12-15 alkyl benzoate. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of at least one specific benzotriazol derivative for increasing the washability of UV-filter substances in topical compositions comprising a cosmetic solvent selected from the group of benzoate solvents such as C12-15 alkyl benzoate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radome wall comprising a composite panel of a sandwich type containing two facings separated by a core of an expanded polymeric material wherein the facings contain a multi-layered sheet comprising a consolidated plurality of layers, said layers containing polymeric tapes.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a process for preparing acetals and ketals which comprises (i) reacting an aldehyde or ketone with an alcohol in the presence of a solid acid at a temperature of below ?40° C., and (ii) removing water and lower aliphatic alcohol and/or sugar alcohol from the reaction product by pervaporation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-(3-methylpent-2-en-4-ynyl)cyclohex-1-ene, highly enriched in the Z-isomer, and the use of such compounds in organic syntheses, especially in processes forming intermediates (building blocks) the synthesis of vitamin A or ?-carotene or other carotenoids, e.g. canthaxanthin, astaxanthin or zeaxanthin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophilic coating formulation which when cured results in a hydrophilic coating, wherein the hydrophilic coating formulation comprises a polyelectrolyte and a non-ionic hydrophilic polymer. The invention further relates to a coating system, a hydrophilic coating, a lubricious coating, use of a polyelectrolyte and a non-ionic hydrophilic polymer in a lubricious coating, an article, a medical device or component and a method of forming on a substrate a hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: Waste reduction, including hazardous waste reduction in photoimaging processes can be accomplished by improving diffusional resolution of cationic curable compositions. The addition of fluorinated polymers including fluorinated surfactants provides improved diffusional resolution in cationic and/or radical based photoimaging formulations allowing for image accuracy improvements, and reduced product and process waste quantity and disposal cost. These fluorinated surfactants also allow for increased cure speed, and non-hazardous constituent formulations that result in less wasted material and time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a transparent antiballistic article. The method comprises providing a plurality of anisotropic polymeric film layers, stacking the film layers to form an assembly and compressing the thus formed assembly at a temperature and pressure sufficient to consolidate the film layers, whereby the temperature is not more than 50° C. below the melting temperature of the polymer, the pressure is at least 80 MPa and sufficiently high to obtain an optical transparency according of at least 50% transmission. The invention also relates to a ballistic resistant article having an energy absorption for 17 grain FSP according to the STANAG 2920 standard of at least 10 J/(kg/m2) and an optical transparency according of at least 50% transmission.

Abstract: A thin film photovoltaic device comprising a relief textured transparent cover plate, a layer of transparent conductive oxide having a layer thickness of less than 700 nm, a light absorbing active layer and a reflective back electrode, where the layer of transparent conductive oxide is a non-textured layer.

Abstract: A net is provided having a plurality of net members, the net members being arranged in a lattice structure and having a thickness (D1). The net is further provided with attachment devices having a thickness (D2) which are connected to the net members, the thickness (D2) of the attachment devices being larger that the thickness of the net members (D1) at least at the places of connection through which loads are transmitted between the net members and the attachment devices. The ratio between the thickness of the net members and the thickness of the attachment devices (D1/D2) is at least 1.15. The net is useful as a barrier net to secure an off-limits area and as a cargo net to restrain cargo movement on a platform of a pallet.

Abstract: This invention discloses novel bacterial spore systems. Genetically modified or genetically engineered viable spore systems expressing bioactive polypeptides, for example bacteriocins and/or enzymatically active feed enzymes, at the spore surface, have a great potential use in animal feeding. Genetically modified or “genetically engineered inert spore systems expressing affinity ligands or immobilized enzymes at the surface have a great potential use in biocatalysis and in the construction of biocatalytic films. Especially the resistance to harsh chemicals, desiccation, strong pressure, or high temperatures allows the spores to be a potentially valuable tool for the display of bioactive molecules, like biocatalytic enzymes or bioactive feed enzymes that must survive harsh conditions to deliver their full potential.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a dry instant porridge comprising the enzymatic hydrolysis of a milled carbohydrate-rich food blend by at least one amylase enzyme in an extruder and at low moisture content. The present invention also refers to a dry instant porridge or a fortified dry instant porridge obtainable by the above mentioned process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging material and its use in the shelf-life extension and quality improvement of products.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems for producing engineered oleaginous yeast or fungi that express quinone derived compounds.

Abstract: A process for the production of a polyamide containing monomeric units of 1,4-butylene diamine, an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6-12 carbon atoms and a fatty acid based dicarboxylic acid and/or diamine derived there from, which process comprises the steps of: a) making an aquous salt mixture containing 1,4-butylene diamine, the aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 6-12 carbon atoms and the fatty acid based dicarboxylic acid and/or diamine derived there from, the mixture containing less than 50 wt % water and distilling the mixture to less than 15 wt % of water at a pressure of less than 16 barg, while keeping the mixture at a temperature high enough to keep it liquid, b) starting the polymerization of the mixture obtained in step a) by increasing the temperature until to at least 180° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a 1-methyl-1H-tetrazole-5-thio derivative comprising reaction of a halomethyl substrate with 1-methyl-H-tetrazole-5-thiol 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: Disclosed is a method for extracting high acyl gellan from the fermentation broth containing gellan gum with a low production cost and high quality of products, comprising the following steps: (1) Treatment of the fermentation broth with an enzyme; (2) flocculation of the treated fermentation broth with acid; (3) wash of the fiber-like material; and (4) drying and milling.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for making a multilayer structure with a printed pattern by providing a film substrate having a crystalline organic compound layer, wherein the substrate optionally has a metal or metaloxide layer between the film substrate and the organic compound layer; applying a printed pattern via a plurality of printing rolls wherein the following steps are performed: optionally, applying as a first layer a primer over the whole surface, applying one or more ink layers on the film to obtain a printed pattern, and optionally, applying a cover varnish to obtain a film substrate with a crystalline organic compound layer and a printed pattern. The invention further relates to a laminate comprising a multilayer structure and a plastic film; the laminate preferably comprises a primer substantially covering the whole surface of the organic compound layer, on which primer the print is present.