Abstract: Liquid-crystalline (LC) media having positive dielectric anisotropy and liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) containing these media, especially displays addressed by an active matrix and in particular energy efficient LC displays of the TN, PS-TN, STN, TN-TFT, OCB, IPS, PS-IPS, FFS, HB-FFS, XB-FFS, PS-FFS, SA-HB-FFS, SA-XB-FFS, polymer stabilised SA-HB-FFS, polymer stabilised SA-XB-FFS, positive VA or positive PS-VA type. The media have an improved long-term stability against UV radiation and elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The disclosed and claimed subject matter provides precursors having at least one tethered cyclopentadienyl ligand (“Cp ligand”), at least one amidinate ligand (“Ad ligand”) and a lanthanide and/or lanthanide-like transition metal (“M”) of the general formulae (i) (Cp ligand)2-M-(Ad ligand) or (ii) (Cp ligand)-M-(Ad ligand)2.

Abstract: A method for preparing a switching element which is operable in and electrically switchable between an optically clear state and a scattering state, wherein one or more polymerisable mesogenic compounds provided in a layer containing a liquid-crystalline medium which comprises one or more mesogenic compounds, one or more chiral compounds and the one or more polymerisable mesogenic compounds are subjected to polymerisation in the presence of a direct current (DC) electric field in the layer. Also, a switching element obtained or respectively obtainable by carrying out the method and to the use of the switching element in a window.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a sample of a specimen to be analysed from a thin-layer plate in thin-layer chromatography. The sample is removed from a surface of the thin-layer plate by means of a blade disposed at a receiving opening of a cannula and fed through the cannula to a specimen chamber connected to the cannula. A reduced pressure can be generated in the specimen chamber to suck the sample removed from the thin-layer plate by means of the cannula through the receiving opening into and through the cannula and into the specimen chamber. After removal and feed of the sample, the specimen chamber can be filled with a solvent to dissolve the sample.

Abstract: The new media exhibit a ferroelectric nematic phase preferably at ambient temperature. They preferably comprise one or more compounds selected from the group of compounds of formulae IA, IB and IC, in which the variable groups have the meanings indicated in the text and in the claims. Use of the media for providing ferroelectric nematic materials and a method of operation of an electro-optical device are presented. The media may be useful for energy-saving displays and electrical appliances.

Abstract: The present application relates to a holder for a fluid connector fitting and to a fluid dispenser including the same.

Abstract: Liquid-crystalline (LC) media having positive dielectric anisotropy and liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) containing these media, especially displays addressed by an active matrix and in particular energy efficient LC displays of the TN, PSTN, STN, TN-TFT, OCB, IPS, PS-IPS, FFS, HB-FFS, XB-FFS, PS-FFS, SA-HB-FFS, SA-XB-FFS, polymer stabilised SA-HB-FFS, polymer stabilised SA-XB-FFS, positive VA or positive PS-VA type. The media have an improved long-term stability against UV radiation and elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Heteroaromatic isothiocyanates of formula N wherein RN, AN1, AN2, ZN1, ZN2, W, X1, X2, and n are as defined herein can be used in liquid crystalline media. Liquid-crystalline media comprising one or more compounds of formula N are suitable for use in high-frequency components, especially microwave components for high-frequency devices, such as devices for shifting the phase of microwaves, tunable filters, tunable metamaterial structures, and electronic beam steering antennas, e.g., phased array antennas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing dry powder cell culture media. The preparation and usage of mixed particles generated by co-lyophilisation leads to cell culture media with improved solubility without changing the chemical composition.

Abstract: A resist composition which has as components a phenolic resin component, a photoactive 2,1,5-diazonaphthoquinonesulfonate component (PAC), a solvent component and that does not contain a photo acid generator (PAG). The PAC is a free PAC, a coupled PAC (PACb) or a combination thereof that includes a substituted or unsubstituted 2,1,5-DNQ material or compound onto which a substituted or unsubstituted 2,1,5-DNQ material is appended that, when UV exposed, do not form sulfonic acid. The phenolic resin component is a Novolak derivative in which some or all the free hydroxy groups are protected with an acid cleavable acetal moiety which can include a PACb moiety. A method whereby this composition is used in either thick or thin film photoresist device manufacturing methodologies.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal (LC) medium or LC material based on a mixture of polar compounds, its use for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in LC displays, especially in LC displays of the vertically aligned mode and/or the fringe-field switching mode, an LC display of the vertically aligned mode and/or the fringe-field switching mode comprising the LC medium, especially an energy-saving LC display, and a process of manufacturing the LC display.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disubstituted alkyne derivatives. These compounds are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of several medical conditions including hyperproliferative disorders and diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (1) which are suitable for use in electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, and to electronic devices which comprise these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of highly concentrated protein formulations showing reduced viscosity. The contained proteins in the prepared formulations are stabilized against aggregation and denaturation and are thus sufficiently storage-stable until administration to the patient.

Abstract: The present application relates to negatively charged silica particles, to a method of producing such particles, and to compositions comprising such particles as well as to a method for chemical mechanical polishing.

Abstract: Atropisomers, solid forms, salt forms, and deuterated derivatives of the ATM inhibitor 8-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-1-(3-fluoro-5-methoxypyridin-4-yl)-7-methoxy-3-methyl-1,3-dihydroimidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-2-one as well as compositions thereof are provided. The stable atropisomers do not interconvert and are represented by the following formulae.

Abstract: Liquid-crystalline (LC) media having positive dielectric anisotropy and liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) containing these media, especially displays addressed by an active matrix and in particular LC displays of the TN, PS-TN, STN, TN-TFT, OCB, IPS, PS-IPS, FFS, HB-FFS, XB-FFS, PS-FFS, SA-HB-FFS, SA-XB-FFS, polymer stabilised SA-HB-FFS, polymer stabilised SA-XB-FFS, positive VA or positive PS-VA type.

Abstract: An LC medium (as a subcategory of liquid crystal material) comprising two or more polymerizable compounds, its use for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in LC displays, especially in LC displays of the PSA (polymer sustained alignment) or SA (self-aligning) mode, an LC display of the PSA or SA mode comprising the LC medium, and a process of manufacturing the LC display using the LC medium, especially an energy-saving LC display and energy-saving LC display production process.

Abstract: Liquid-crystalline (LC) media or LC materials and to energy saving liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) containing these media, especially gaming displays and AR/VR headsets addressed by an active matrix and in particular LC displays of the TN, PS-TN, STN, TN-TFT, OCB, IPS, PS-IPS, FFS, HB-FFS, XB-FFS, PS-FFS, SA-HB-FFS, SA-XB-FFS, polymer stabilised SA-HB-FFS, polymer stabilised SA-XB-FFS, positive VA or positive PS-VA type.

Abstract: The application relates to compounds having functional substituents in a specific spatial arrangement, to devices comprising same, and to the preparation and use thereof.