Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to composite recycling and provide a novel and non-obvious dissolution tank, recycling system and recycling process adapted for the separation of fibers during composite dissolution. In an embodiment of the invention, a dissolution tank adapted for composite dissolution and fiber separation includes a tank, a pair of opposing perforated structures disposed within the tank, an actuator coupled to the perforated structures and configured to drive the pair of structures towards one another, and a control system programmed to direct the actuator to drive the structures towards one another responsive to a determination that a composite part disposed between the structures is transforming from a rigid state.

Abstract: A power semiconductor module, as well as a corresponding method of manufacture, are provided. The power semiconductor module has a plurality of power switches. A first subset of the power switches forms part of a first electrical current branch. A second subset of the power switches forms part of a second electrical current branch. Within the current branches, the associated power switches are arranged symmetrically with respect to the DC voltage contacts and are connected in such a way that a current density which is formed in the individual current paths which are respectively assigned to one of the power switches is at least substantially homogeneously distributed during the high frequency operation of the power semiconductor module and/or in the operation of the power switches with high voltage gradients.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for quantifying emitting particles and for characterizing the time-dependent behavior of the particles. The number n of emissions of the particles in the measuring period that have been detected in a time interval having a predetermined interval width within the measuring period is ascertained, wherein the evaluation is performed particularly for a plurality of time intervals having the same interval width, with a distribution function p(n) for the number n of detected emissions being determined. For the interval width different bin times ? are stipulated, and, for each bin time ?, the evaluation is performed and a distribution function p?(n) is ascertained, wherein, for each bin time ?, moments mi,?Mess for the distribution function p?(n) are ascertained, from which bin time dependent moment functions miMess(?) are presented.

Abstract: High strength transparent corundum ceramics using corundum powder and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method of forming transparent corundum ceramics includes milling corundum powder in aqueous slurry with beads. The method further includes processing the slurry by a liquid shaping process to form a gelled body. The method further includes sintering the gelled body in air and pressing the gelled body by hot isostatic pressing to form a ceramic body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial peptides of the general formula AxByCz with x, z?1, y?3 and x+y+z?50, where A and C, in each case independently of one another, have at least 65% basic amino acids and B has at least 65% hydrophobic and/or nonpolar amino acids and comprises a direct sequence of at least three hydrophobic amino acids. Moreover, a medical use of the peptides, a conjugate and an antimicrobial composition are indicated.

Abstract: Nano-porous corundum ceramics and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method of forming nano-porous corundum ceramics includes milling corundum powder in aqueous slurry with beads. The method further includes processing the slurry by a liquid shaping process to form a gelled body. The method further includes sintering the gelled body between 600° C. to 1000° C.

Abstract: Switch device (1) that can be operated from an actuation side (S1), said switch device (1) comprising: a plate-shaped main body (10), a plate-shaped actuation part (20), a connection device (30) located between the main body (10) and the actuation part (20) made from an elastic material, at least one sensor (41, 42, 43, 44), which is located between the main body (10) and the actuation part (20) and viewed in the thickness direction (Z) are located at the side of the connection device (30), so that each sensor (41, 42, 43, 44) can be used to detect a position of one region, arranged on said sensor, of the second surface in the thickness direction (Z), and the use of the switch device (1), operating system and operating method.

Abstract: Switch device (1) that can be operated from an actuation side (S1), said switch device (1) comprising: a plate-shaped main body (10), a plate-shaped actuation part (20), a connection device (30) located between the main body (10) and the actuation part (20) made from an elastic material, at least one sensor (41, 42, 43, 44), which are located between the main body (10) and the actuation part (20) and viewed in the thickness direction (Z) are located at the side of the connection device (30), so that each sensor (41, 42, 43, 44) can be used to detect a position of one region, arranged on said sensor, of the second surface in the thickness direction (Z), and the use of the switch device (1), operating system and operating method.

Abstract: High strength transparent corundum ceramics using corundum powder and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method of forming transparent corundum ceramics includes milling corundum powder in aqueous slurry with beads. The method further includes processing the slurry by a liquid shaping process to form a gelled body. The method further includes sintering the gelled body in air and pressing the gelled body by hot isostatic pressing to form a ceramic body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for quantifying emitting particles and for characterizing the time-dependent behavior of the particles. The number n of emissions of the particles in the measuring period that have been detected in a time interval having a predetermined interval width within the measuring period is ascertained, wherein the evaluation is performed particularly for a plurality of time intervals having the same interval width, with a distribution function p(n) for the number n of detected emissions being determined. For the interval width different bin times ? are stipulated, and, for each bin time ?, the evaluation is performed and a distribution function p?(n) is ascertained, wherein, for each bin time ?, moments mi,?Mess for the distribution function p?(n) are ascertained, from which bin time dependent moment functions miMess(?) are presented.

Abstract: The fiber direction of a carbon fiber material of a test object is detected by means of the polarization direction of light reflected by the test object. If, for example, non-polarized light impinges upon carbon fibers, light reflected by the fibers is polarized in fiber direction.

Abstract: A passive temperature sensor with cordless measurement signal transmission includes: a coupling element that is implemented to draw electric energy from a magnetic or electromagnetic alternating transmission field; an energy rendering element that is implemented to provide an energy supply signal based on the drawn electric energy; a temperature measurement circuit that is implemented to generate, when supplied with the energy supply signal, a sensor alternating signal whose frequency depends on an environmental temperature; and a switching element that is implemented to change, based on the sensor alternating signal, a physical characteristic allocated to the coupling element to obtain an impact on the alternating transmission field based on the sensor alternating signal.

Abstract: Advantageous microwave-assisted methods for synthesis of fluorinated phthalocyanines are provided. The microwave-assisted methods offer enhanced yields, substantially eliminate reaction solvents, and facilitate purification relative to conventional synthesis techniques. Typical implementation involve a reaction mixture that includes perfluoro-phthalonitrile that is reacted in a vessel with application of microwave energy for a reaction period sufficient to yield a fluorinated phthalocyanine. The fluorinated phthalocyanines synthesized according to the disclosed microwave-assisted methods have wide ranging applications, e.g., corrosion-related applications, coating-related applications, catalysis, and the production of optical and electronic materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst for the oxidation of carbon monoxide (CO) at low temperatures, which is a catalytically active composition based on platinum and cobalt. The catalyst can be used in the removal of CO from hydrogen-rich gas for fuel cell technology in order to avoid poisoning the electrodes with CO. Further fields of application relate to the automobile sector, and in particular, to the effective removal of CO during cold starting of a diesel or petrol engine and also to air purification systems for quality control of air in interior spaces, e.g., the removal of CO in a tunnel, an underground railway, multi-story car parks or submarines.

Abstract: The invention relates to metal foam bodies having an open-porous structure as well as a method for producing thereof wherein according to the set task such metal foam bodies are to be provided which achieve an increased oxidation resistance and/or an increased corrosion resistance. With the metal foam bodies having an open-porous structure according to the invention, for such metal foam bodies within the webs of the open-porous structure there are channel shaped cavities formed as being determined by the production. At the same time, the webs and cavities will be provided with a metallic protective layer made of a material differing from the metallic starting material of the foam body or the channel shaped cavities will be filled with this material. For this, an adequate metal powder or an alloy component being included in the powder will be used which becomes liquid and forms a liquid phase respectively during thermal treatment below a temperature at which the metal of the base foam body is melting.

Abstract: The invention relates to an efficient process and device for the decontamination of waters polluted with heavy metals, semimetals and/or radionuclides by cation exchange and electrochemical deposition of the anions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for influencing the optical properties of polymers wherein pigment particles are embedded in the surface or in regions close to the surface of a polymer or a polymer coating.

Abstract: A reactive sound attenuator which includes a sensor for detecting a sound parameter in a space, e.g. a duct, consists of a signal amplifier that is used to amplify a detected signal, an electroacoustic transducer and a cavity with at least one membrane. The membrane, which is capable of moving in a vibratory manner, is part of a wall of a space, e.g. a duct wall. A sensor, which is disposed in the immediate vicinity of, in or on the membrane, detects the vibrations of the membrane. The sensor's signal, which is amplified and inverted by the amplifier, controls the membrane vibration via the electroacoustic transducer.

Abstract: A data recorder has at least one sensor unit to compile at least one measurement value to be recorded during a monitoring interval, a control unit to control the compiling and recording of measurement data, a clock unit to provide a reference time on the basis of which the actual measurement times can be defined, a memory unit to store the measurement values compiled and the corresponding reference time provided for each measurement value, a battery unit for power supply, a fixation unit to fix the data recorder to an item to be monitored, and an interruption unit which interrupts the recording and/or compiling of measurement data upon any manipulation of the fixation unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass ceramic in which mica and ZrO.sub.2 are present in crystallized form, containing:K.sub.2 O: 0-9% by weightNa.sub.2 O: 0-9% by weight with the condition that Na.sub.2 O and K.sub.2 O together make up at least about 4% by weight,SiO.sub.2 : 35-60% by weightMgO: 10-25% by weightAl.sub.2 O.sub.3 : 7-30% by weightZrO2: 4-12% by weightF.sup.- : 2-10% by weight which is essentially free of lithium, calcium, strontium and barium, to a process for its production and to its use as a tooth replacement.