Abstract: The invention relates to a method for computer-implemented monitoring of a goods delivery from a seller to a buyer by using an access-restricted DLT system. The DLT system comprises a first DLT node assigned to the buyer and a second DLT node assigned to the seller. In addition, the DLT system provides at least one smart contract with program instructions for entering and checking delivery orders, order confirmations, and outgoing goods logs in the course of goods deliveries from the seller to the buyer, and for validating the goods delivery. The method comprises, for example, initialising the goods delivery in the DLT system, for example, logging the goods delivery in the DLT system and/or, for example, validating the goods delivery in the DLT system.

Abstract: A flame-retardant polyamide molding compound may have low phosphorus content. Such a polyamide molding compound may include (A) a polyamide matrix including polyamide(s) having at least 8 carbon atoms per amide unit; (B) a flame retardant composition comprising (B1) metal-free aryl phosphate(s), (B2) aryl phosphonate(s), (B3) carbohydrate polyol(s), (B4) melamine cyanurate(s), and (B5) optionally, non-phosphorus-comprising flame retardant(s). A total phosphorus content from the flame retardant composition may be in a range of from 0.5 to 1.5 wt.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for controlling a process of broiler production, the method comprising monitoring the level of the cpa gone in pooled fecal sample material deriving from the broiler flock to be tested at consecutive points in time, wherein a reduction of the cpa level in the pooled fecal sample material over time is an indication of optimal broiler development within the production process with regard to their gut microbiome status.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing alkali metal alcoholates in counter flow by way of reactive rectification, the alkali metal being selected from sodium and potassium. The process is carried out in at least one reaction column and at least one rectification column. The process according to the invention is characterized in that the heating steam used for operating the columns and thus for carrying out the process condenses, and that the energy is used in the condensed water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new curing agent composition and coating composition. The coating composition solves problems with conventional coatings by providing a silane modified aliphatic polyurea coating that improves performance including longer open time and pot-life with fast drying, faster hardness development, improved adhesion to epoxy and other polyurea coatings, and improved chemical resistance. The coating composition is comprised of at least one polyisocyanate resin, and a composition comprising an isocyanate reactive agent containing at least one secondary diamine, at least one silane component and optionally at least one viscosity modifier.

Abstract: A process for producing PU foams using recycled polyols can be performed by reacting at least one polyol component, which has a recycled polyol, with at least one isocyanate component in the presence of one or more catalysts that catalyse the isocyanate-polyol and/or isocyanate-water and/or isocyanate trimerization reactions. The process also includes at least one foam stabilizer and optionally one or more chemical or physical blowing agents. The employed recycled polyol has toluene 2,4-diamine, toluene 2,6-diamine, 2,2?-diaminodiphenylmethane, 2,4?-diaminodiphenylmethane and/or 4,4?-diaminodiphenylmethane, and specifically in a total amount of 0.00001% to 0.4% by weight, preferably 0.00002% to 0.2% by weight, more preferably 0.00005% to 0.1% by weight, based on the total recycled polyol.

Abstract: A universal slip and levelling additive having a recoatable or reprintable property contains polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane copolymers of general formula (I) wherein R1=identical and/or different alkyl radicals having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably having 1-4 carbon atoms, particularly preferably having 1 or 2 carbon atoms; R=R1 and/or —CpH2pO[(C2H4O)x(C3H6O)y]R2, where p=2, 3 or 4, with the proviso that at least one R=—CpHpO[(C2H4O)x(C3H6O)y]—; R2=alkyl radical having 1 to 3 carbon atoms; n?45; m=1 to 5; and wherein x and y are selected such that the molecular weight of the polyoxyalkylene block [(C2H4O)x(C3H6O)] is >3000 g/mol and the molar weight ratio of x to y is <0.8.

Abstract: Stretched filaments based on aromatic polyethers, wherein the filaments have been stretched at a temperature between glass transition temperature and melting point and wherein the filaments are cooled down to below the glass transition temperature under full tensile load and a process for production thereof and use thereof.

Abstract: An extraction method and a countercurrent liquid-liquid extraction column extracts a hydrogen peroxide containing oxidized working solution of an anthraquinone process. The extraction column includes a plurality of sieve trays, wherein at least one of said sieve trays is a valve sieve tray including a downcomer and at least one floating valve that includes a liftable opening member covering a valve hole in the valve sieve tray and can be lifted by the light phase below the sieve tray. A more stable operation of sieve tray extraction columns is possible by using a floating valve so that the flow rate of the oxidized working solution of an AO process and the daily production of hydrogen peroxide can be increased.

Abstract: A liquid, radiation curable composition with a viscosity of 1500 cps or lower, said composition comprising 5 to 50 weight percent of monomeric or oligomeric component a) with at least two aromatic (meth)acrylate groups, 0 to 20 weight percent of monomeric or oligomeric component b) with at least two (meth)acrylate groups comprising an alicyclic moiety having at least three rings that are fused or condensed, 10 to 45 weight percent of aliphatic oligomeric or polymeric component c) with at least two (meth)acrylate groups comprising at least one urethane linkage, 10 to 30 weight percent of monomeric component d) with one (meth)acrylate group having at least one hydroxyl moiety, 0.5 to 6 weight percent of one or more photo-initiators capable of forming radicals and 0 to 5 weight percent of color pigments, with components a), b), c) and d) being different from each other.

Abstract: A process can be used for production of trans-polyoctenamer-graphene composite material having a high filler content, from a trans-polyoctenamer and graphene material. The highly filled trans-polyoctenamer-graphene composite material is useful, for example, in the automotive sector, in heat exchangers, in housings, encapsulations, plain bearings, in 3-D printing heads for heat removal, injection moulded parts, electronics applications, hose systems, membranes, fuel cells, cable systems, indoor and sports apparel, EM protection, and orthopaedics.

Abstract: A composition for feeding a ruminant, including i) a core including a biologically active ingredient selected from i) amino acids, ii) proteins, iii) peptides, iv) carbohydrates, v) vitamins, vi) probiotic microorganisms, vii) prebiotic foods, viii) choline and salts, and ix) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs); and ii) a coating surrounding said core. The coating includes one or more layers of a mixture including from 60 wt %+/?10% to 80 wt %+/?10% of a saturated fat and from 20 wt %+/?10% to 40 wt %+/?10% of a fatty acid, each based on the total weight of the coating. The composition includes from 5 wt %+/?10% to 30 wt %+/?10% of the coating, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: What are described are shaped hot-cure flexible PU foam articles, preferably mattresses and/or cushions, wherein the hot-cure flexible polyurethane foam has been obtained by reaction of at least one polyol component and at least one isocyanate component in the presence of at least one compound of formula (1a) and at least one compound of formula (1b) and at least one blowing agent and at least one catalyst.

Abstract: A process for preparing hydrogenated polyether-modified amino-functional polybutadienes includes: reacting at least one polybutadiene with at least one epoxidizing reagent to give at least one epoxy-functional polybutadiene; reacting the at least one epoxy-functional polybutadiene with at least one amino-functional compound to give at least one hydroxy- and amino-functional polybutadiene; reacting the at least one hydroxy- and amino-functional polybutadiene with at least one epoxy-functional compound to give at least one polyether-modified amino-functional polybutadiene; and hydrogenating the at least one polyether-modified amino-functional polybutadiene to give at least one hydrogenated polyether-modified amino-functional polybutadiene.

Abstract: A process is developed for producing aromatic and/or aliphatic di- and/or polyisocyanates derived from the depolymerization of a polyurethane by hydrolysis. A composition suitable for producing polyurethane foam is made. A process is also developed for the production of polyurethane using at least one recycled isocyanate component, and a polyurethane foam is made. A process is made for manufacturing goods where the polyurethane foam is insulation, cushioning, and other similar products.

Abstract: A urethane compound contains at least one polyglycerol structural unit. A method for producing the urethane compound is developed. A method for the impregnation of textile fabrics using the urethane compound is also developed, and the textile fabrics thereof are made.

Abstract: A composition may be used in treating or preventing a virus infection in a subject, wherein the virus is from the Paramyxoviridae family and wherein the composition includes an extract of black currants and bilberries. The composition may contain an extract from black currants and bilberries in a weight ratio in a range of from 0.5:1 to 1:0.5. The extract may be an alcoholic extract, such as a methanol extract. The composition may be administered to the subject 1 to 10 oral dosages of at least 80 mg anthocyanins each per day, preferably 3 to 6 oral dosages of at least 80 mg anthocyanins each per day. The subject may not have received a measles vaccination or have previously been exposed to the measles virus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for producing metal foam bodies, in which metal-containing powders that may comprise aluminium and chromium or molybdenum are applied to metal foam bodies that may comprise nickel, cobalt, copper and iron and then treated thermally, wherein the highest temperature in the thermal treatment of the metal foam bodies is in the range from 680 to 715° C., and wherein the total duration of the thermal treatment within the temperature range from 680 to 715° C. is between 5 and 240 seconds. Following this method of thermal treatment can achieve alloy formation at the contact surface between metal foam body and metal-containing powder, but simultaneously leave unalloyed regions within the metal foam. The present invention further comprises processes comprising the treatment of the alloyed metal foam bodies with basic solution.

Abstract: Compositions are made with n-nonanoic acid esters of xylitan and/or sorbitan. A method to produce these compositions is developed. Further formulations are prepared with the compositions, and a method of improved dishwashing with the compositions is developed.

Abstract: A composition is made that is suitable for the manufacturing of sheet molding compounds, and a method for preparing the composition is developed. A method for making an article using the composition is developed, and an article with the composition, at least one such article being a mobility device, is made. The viscosity of a liquid mixture comprising an unsaturated polyester and at least one hollow glass body is controlled with at least one silane, a hydrolysate, an oligomer, and/or a polymer thereof.