Abstract: A process produces unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted ?,?-dicarboxylic acids or ketocarboxylic acids and unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted cycloalkanones by electrochemical oxidation of unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted, monounsaturated or poly unsaturated cycloalkenes and unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted, saturated cycloaliphatic hydrocarbons in the presence of an inorganic or organic nitrate salt in an electrolysis cell in a reaction medium in the presence of oxygen.

Abstract: A method sets machine parameters of a foam production machine. The foam production machine includes an intermediate conveyance unit configured to receive a reactive mixture, a plurality of fall plates having vertically adjustable ends and configured to receive the reactive mixture from the intermediate conveyance unit, and a conveyor configured to receive the reactive mixture from the fall plates. The method includes executing software by a computer system, where executing the software includes importing characteristics of the foam production machine and a rise profile for the reactive mixture, and iteratively determining process and machine parameters, including reactive mixture flow rate, conveyor speed, a dimension of the intermediate conveyance unit, and vertical positions for the ends of each fall plate resulting in a predefined predicted profile of the reactive mixture on the plurality of fall plates.

Abstract: A composition includes 20% to 70% by weight of at least one glucolipid of formula (I) or salts thereof and 30% to 80% by weight of water. A pH of the composition at 25° C. is from 3.5 to 8.0. A method prepares a formulation containing glucolipids by mixing a composition containing glucolipids with at least one further formulation component and adjusting the glucolipid content by adding water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing high-purity hydrosilylation products, and also to the products that may be produced by this process and to the use thereof as surfactants.

Abstract: C. glutamicum strains express modified gluconate repressor proteins GntR1 and GntR2. The C. glutamicum strains have an increased ability to produce L-lysine compared with an ability of a wildtype strain. The gluconate repressor protein GntR1 includes an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 9, where the amino acid Arg in position 102 is replaced by the amino acid Glu. The gluconate repressor protein GntR2 includes SEQ ID NO: 10, and its activity is attenuated compared to the activity of the GntR2 repressor protein of the wild-type strain. A method is developed for the fermentative production of L-lysine using such C. glutamicum strains.

Abstract: Bacillaene producing bacteria and compositions containing bacillaene producing bacteria can be used as probiotic feed ingredients. Bacillaene or derivatives thereof can be used for treating bacterial diseases.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyether-siloxane block copolymers by hydrosilylation of alpha,omega-modified hydrosiloxanes with alpha,omega-modified di(meth)allyl polyethers in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst, wherein the reaction is performed in a solvent mixture comprising aromatic solvents, polyethers and alkoxylated alcohol, is described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to continuous fiber-reinforced composites having a matrix of modified PVDF. The composite may be a semifinished product or a product or finished part manufactured therefrom. A product according to the invention is pelletized long-fiber material, while a finished part according to the invention is especially a thermoplastic composite pipe.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of homo- and copolymers of alkyl (meth)acrylates having a low residual monomer content involves preparing a reaction mixture containing monomers, charging the reaction mixture, heating the reaction mixture, adding an additional monomer after initial monomer conversion, and optional further processing of the reaction mixture. The homo- and copolymers of alkyl (meth)acrylates obtained by this method as useful in lubricant applications.

Abstract: Epoxy curing agents are disclosed having an epoxy curing agent comprising at least one room temperature ionic liquid salt, the room temperature ionic liquid salt being a reaction product of (a) at least one polyalkylene polyamine compound represented by formula (I): wherein x, y, and z are integers of 2 and 3, m and n and integers of 1-3; and (b) an organic acid having pKa (the negative of the logarithm of the acid dissociation constant) less than 6. The liquid salt is a stable liquid at a temperature greater than 15° C. Curable epoxy-based compositions including the curing agent and articles formed by the curable epoxy-based compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions containing at least one biosurfactant and at least one sulfonic or sulfinic acid derivative can be used in formulations

Abstract: A composition is provided as a coating layer of an electrode of a secondary battery, especially a lithium battery. The composition includes an organic binder and a metal compound selected from the group consisting of a surface modified magnesium oxide, surface modified lithium doped magnesium oxide, surface modified magnesium phosphate and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A material composition to prepare a polymer electrolyte precursor composition capable to form a solid polymer electrolyte, which has: A) a comb-branched polymer with pendant functional groups; B)surface-modified silica particles; and C) a polymerizable solvent or a crosslinker; wherein the silica particles are capable to be dispersed in the polymerizable solvent or a non-polymerizable volatile organic solvent and form a colloidal silica dispersion can be made. The material composition can be used in preparation of a solid polymer electrolyte in a lithium ion battery to improve performance, a polymer electrolyte precursor composition, a preparation method of a solid polymer electrolyte, a method to prepare a lithium ion battery, a solid polymer electrolyte, an electrochemical device and a device.

Abstract: A monomer composition is made, particularly to prepare a polymer electrolyte precursor composition capable of forming a solid polymer electrolyte. The monomer composition includes A) an alkylene oxide-based monomer and B) a siloxane monomer. A copolymer electrolyte precursor composition is made for preparation of a solid polymer electrolyte. A polymerization method prepares solid copolymer electrolyte. A copolymer, a solid copolymer electrolyte, and a solid-state lithium secondary battery are made. A method to prepare a solid-state lithium secondary battery is developed, and another method improves electrolyte mechanical property, ionic conductivity, and/or cycling performance in a lithium secondary battery by preparing a solid polymer electrolyte the monomer. An electrochemical device and a device are also provided.

Abstract: Photostabilized compositions may include a water-soluble tyrosine-containing compound with a molecular weight of below 1 kDa and at least one photosensitive component. A method for stabilizing one or more photosensitive components may include the addition of a tyrosine-containing dipeptide with the one or more photosensitive components. The water-soluble tyrosine-comprising compound may be present at a concentration of at least 0.5 mM. The composition may be a culture medium.

Abstract: Polyalkyl(meth)acrylate based polymers which include straight chained C18-24 alkyl(meth)acrylates and have an average carbon number of 7.0 to 7.5 and a weight-average molecular weight of 300,000 g/mol or greater are a useful component for a lubricant composition. Furthermore, lubricant compositions containing such polymers show improved high temperature-high shear performance, especially in engine oil (EO) compositions.

Abstract: (Rigid) foams can be produced by heating a blowing agent containing polymers through the combination of thermal energy with irradiation by microwaves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for feeding a ruminant comprising i) a non-protein nitrogen compound, and ii) a coating surrounding the non-protein nitrogen compound, wherein said coating comprises one or more layers of a mixture of a saturated fat and a fatty acid, and said coating comprises from 60 wt.-%+/?10% to 85 wt.-%+/?10% of the saturated fat, e.g. hydrogenated fat, and from 15 wt.-%+/?10% to 40 wt.-%+/?10% of the fatty acid, each based on the total weight of the coating; a process for the preparation of said composition and its uses, e.g., for improving nitrogen utilization in a ruminant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blend containing at least two different polyolefins which is characterized in that it contains as a further constituent an amorphous poly-alpha-olefin which is based on the monomers ethene, propene and 1-butene and has a viscosity at 190° C. of 200 mPa*s to 200,000 mPa*s, wherein it contains polyethylene and polypropylene as at least two different polyolefins and wherein the polyethylene has a melt flow index [MFI 2.16 kg@190° C.] determined according to the method ISO 1133 reported in the description of less than 10 g/10 min, preferably of 0.01 to 2 g/10 min, and the polypropylene has a melt flow index [MFI 2.16 kg@230° C.] determined according to the method reported in the description of less than 50 g/10 min, preferably of 0.01 to 25 g/10 min, to a process for producing such blends and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a curing composition comprising: a) a condensation product of at least one carboxylic acid having 20-60 carbon atoms and at least two carboxyl groups and/or at least one ester derived from a carboxylic acid having 20-60 carbon atoms and at least two carboxyl groups; and at least one polyoxyalkyleneamine, wherein the polyoxyalkyleneamine includes: I) at least two oxyalkylene moieties; and II) at least two primary amino groups; and b) at least one amine having at least one amino group. Also provided are an adhesive composition comprising the curing composition, usage of the adhesive, a turbine blade for wind energy comprising the adhesive composition, and a method for manufacturing the curing composition.