Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the amination of at least one keto group in a multicyclic ring system comprising at least one keto group into an amino group, using at least one enzyme E having transaminase activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epoxy resin formulations comprising a specific catalyst mixture for enhancing the reactivity thereof.

Abstract: Supports having a catalytic coating comprising at least one porous and cavity-containing catalyst layer are described, cavities being irregular spaces having dimensions greater than 5 ?m in at least two dimensions or having cross-sectional areas of at least 10 ?m2. The catalytic coatings are distinguished by a high adhesive strength and can preferably be used in microreactors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method for the production of 2,4,6-trimercapto-1,3,5-triazine (TMT-H3). In particular, the method of the subject matter relates to the operation of acidifying the salts of 2,4,6-trimercapto-1,3,5-triazine in aqueous solution and in a defined pH range.

Abstract: Coated substrates are made from colored paper coated with a coating comprising silica or fumed metal oxide, such as precipitated silica, colloidal silica, fumed silica or fumed metal oxide. An opaque coating is formed which improves the L* and b* values of the colored paper. Images printed onto the paper show improved characteristics, such as a reduction in wick or bleed, or an improved color gamut.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous composition based on tris-silylated amino-functional silicon compounds, which is substantially free of organic solvents and which substantially does not release any alcohol even during the cross-linking process, and to method for the production thereof, and to the use thereof, for example for the hydrophobization of metal, glass or mineral surfaces, such as concrete and bricks, as adhesion promoter or for rock consolidation, among other things.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for producing aldehydes and the oxidation and reduction products thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a hydrophilic precipitated silica which is well suited to use in silicone rubber formulations (RTV-1, RTV-2, HTV and LSR), particularly well suited to use in HTV silicone rubber formulations. It has a BET surface area of 185˜260 m2/g, a CTAB surface area of 100˜160 m2/g, a BET/CTAB ratio of 1.2˜2.6, and a conductivity of <250 ?S/cm. Also provided are a process for producing the precipitated silica and the use of the precipitated silica for thickening and reinforcing silicone rubber formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coating a substrate, comprising the steps of a) providing a substrate, b) applying a composition to at least one side of the substrate, the composition containing an inorganic compound and the inorganic compound containing at least one metal and/or semimetal selected from the group Sc, Y, Ti, Zr, Nb, V, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Fe, Co, B, Al, In, Tl, Si, Ge, Sn, Zn, Pb, Sb, Bi or a mixture thereof and at least one element selected from the group Te, Se, S, O, Sb, As, P, N, C, Ga or a mixture thereof, c) drying the composition applied in step b), d) applying at least one coating to the at least one side of the substrate to which the composition was applied in step b), the coating containing a silane of the general formula (Z1)Si(OR)3, Z1 being R, OR or Gly (Gly is 3-glycidyloxypropyl) and R being an alkyl radical having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, it being possible for all radicals R to be identical or different, oxide particles selected from the oxides of Ti, Si, Zr, Al, Y

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing, in particular, enantiomerically enriched L-?-amino acids, in particular those of the general formula (I). In this connection, the process according to the invention uses 2-ketocarboxylic acids which are converted into the desired products using a whole-cell catalyst which comprises an amino acid dehydrogenase and a cofactor-regenerating enzyme.

Abstract: Provided is a plant for the continuous production of monosilane and tetrachlorosilane by catalytic dismutation of trichlorosilane, wherein the plant contains: a countercurrent reactor having a double wall, a catalyst bed containing a catalyst which is located in the countercurrent reactor, a condenser at the top of the countercurrent reactor, a vaporizer unit at the bottom of the countercurrent reactor, a trichlorosilane feed line for the introduction of trichlorosilane into the countercurrent reactor, a heat exchanger, with the trichlorosilane conveyed by line via the heat exchanger and preheated there by a bottom product from the vaporizer unit and, for this purpose, the bottom product is fed by line via the heat exchanger into the double wall at a level in the lower part of the countercurrent reactor and discharged from the double wall at a level in the upper part of the countercurrent reactor, a condensation unit downstream of the condenser, and a distillation column having an outlet for monosilane.

Abstract: A process for producing a separator-electrode assemblies (SEAs) which comprises a porous electrode useful as a positive or negative electrode in a lithium battery and a separator layer applied to this electrode wherein the separator layer being an inorganic separator layer comprising at least two fractions of metal oxide particles different from each other in their average particle size and/or in the metal, and the electrode having active mass particles that are bonded together and to a current collector by an inorganic adhesive; and the separator-electrode assembly comprises no organic polymer binder. The process comprising form the porous electrode by applying a suspension comprising active mass particles suspended in a sol or a dispersion of nanoscale active mass particles in a solvent and solidifying the suspension.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the isoform composition of erythropoietin, comprising the following steps: a) isoelectrical focusing of a sample comprising erythropoietin in a gel over a pH range having a lower limit of 2.5 to 3.5 and an upper limit of 5 to 8, wherein the sample comprising erythropoietin originates from a culture supernatant of erythropoietin producing eukaryotic cells; b) transferring of the proteins comprised and separated in the gel to a membrane; c) verifying the erythropoietin bound to the membrane by specific antibodies; and to a method for in-process control of culture supernatants of erythropoietin producing eukaryotic cells during the fermentative production process.

Abstract: CO2 is absorbed from a gas mixture by bringing the gas mixture into contact with an absorbent that comprises water and at least one amine of the formula (I), wherein R1 and R2, independently of each other, are hydrogen or an alkyl group. According to the invention, absorption media comprise sulfolane or an ionic liquid in addition to water and an amine of the formula (I). A device according to the invention for removing CO2 from a gas mixture comprises an absorption unit, a desorption unit, and an absorption medium according to the invention that is conducted in the circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing aldehyde functional compounds by a cross-metathesis reaction of an olefinic compound having at least one hydroxy group and at least one C—C double bond with at least one at least monounsaturated fatty acid or at least one at least monounsaturated fatty acid derivative, in the presence of a metathesis catalyst at a maximum temperature of 180° C. and in the presence of at least one reagent that acts as a protective group-forming compound in relation to the aldehyde group of the aldehyde functional compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an organofunctional silane system, in which fluorinated alkyl groups of the general formula F3C(CF2)r(CH2)s— (Ib) are attached to some of the silicon atoms, and a thickener, to a process for preparing such a composition, and to the use of the composition for preventing surface soiling.

Abstract: Chiral selectors having ?-unsubstituted ?-amino acid derivatives of the structure: a stationary phase for separating substance mixtures containing the chiral selector, and processes for separating mixtures of chiral substances, including enantiomers, and especially enantiomers of substances selected from ?-amino acids and derivatives thereof, ?-amino acids and ?-hydroxy acids are provided.

Abstract: Dispersion obtainable by reacting a) in 50 to 75 parts by weight of water b) 25 to 50 parts by weight of silica particles having a BET surface area of 30 to 500 m2/g and c) 100 to 300 ?g/m2 BET surface area of the silica particles from b) parts by weight of one or more aminofunctional, organosilicon compounds, the aminofunctional, organosilicon compound being a quaternary, aminofunctional, organosilicon compound which is obtainable by reacting at least one haloalkylfunctional silane as component A with a tertiary amine as component B in the presence of a defined amount of water and at least partly removing the resulting hydrolysis alcohol from the system.

Abstract: A pipe or hose composed of a polyamide moulding composition whose molecular weight has been increased by condensation, via addition of a compound having at least two carbonate units in a quantitative proportion of from 0.005 to 10% by weight, based on polyamide, where a) a starting polyamide moulding composition was provided, b) a mixture of the starting polyamide moulding composition and of the compound having at least two carbonate units was produced, c) the premix was, if desired, stored and/or transported, and d) the premix was then processed to give the moulding, this step being the first in which the increase of molecular weight by condensation occurred, the moulding being a pipe or hose whose external diameter is at least 25 mm is used as inliner for a pipeline.

Abstract: The invention relates to stabilized dispersions of precipitated silicon dioxide, to a process for production thereof and to the use thereof, especially for production of paper coatings for glossy photo paper for inkjet printing.