Abstract: A ballast water intake and treatment system is disclosed, the system including a membrane treatment unit arranged in or on a ship hull for the separation of microorganisms of no smaller than a given size and organized to execute filtration during the intake of sea water or fresh water outside the hull into ballast tanks by the use of an intake pump installed consecutively with the membrane treatment unit. The system checks the invasion of microorganisms, etc. of no smaller than a given size during the intake of ballast water and allows ballast water free of microorganisms, etc. of no smaller than a given size to be fed into ballast tanks.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a resin composition which is increased in heat resistance (high crystallinity) and transparency without impairing rigidity which a thermoplastic resin inherently has and a molded article containing the resin composition. A thermoplastic resin composition relating to the present invention includes a thermoplastic resin (A) and a crystal nucleating agent (B) composed of tris(amino acid ester)amides of trimesic acid. The crystal nucleating agent (B) is preferably tris(valine ester)amides of trimesic acid or tris(leucine ester)amides of trimesic acid, and the thermoplastic resin (A) is preferably a lactic acid resin and more preferably a polylactic acid.

Abstract: A method for producing a liquid crystal display cell comprising processes of applying a sealing agent on a sealing portion of at least one liquid crystal display cell substrate, dropping liquid crystal on the substrate, and bonding substrates to each other under vacuum, wherein the sealing agent comprising a material to be cured and a curing agent is applied to the sealing portion without mixing the material to be cured and the curing agent, and then the substrates are bonded to each other under vacuum at room temperature to cure the sealing agent, is disclosed. A sealing agent for a liquid crystal display cell wherein the above material to be cured comprise a radically polymerizable resin and an organic peroxide, and the above curing agent comprises a radically polymerizable resin and a decomposition accelerator, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The production method for biomass-alcohol comprises saccharification step to saccharify biomass, first concentrating step including to atomize for ultrasonically vibrating the saccharified solution and atomizing the saccharified solution into mist, and to elevate the sugar concentration in the saccharified solution by removing water from the saccharified solution, fermentation step for fermenting the saccharified solution concentrated at the first concentrating step, and second concentrating step for separating alcohol from the alcohol water solution fermented at the fermentation step.

Abstract: A solvent dispersion of a composite resin which comprises a solvent and a composite resin comprising a thermoplastic elastomer (A) and a polymer of copolymerizable monomers (B) comprising a monomer having an ?,?-monoethylenically unsaturated group and other copolymerizable monomer(s), wherein the thermoplastic elastomer (A) is a propylene-based elastomer having a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of not more than 3 as measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC), and the copolymerizable monomers (B) include at least one monomer containing no functional groups; and uses of the dispersion. The dispersion can be used to provide a coating material, primer, adhesive, additive, binder, film, and primer for strippable paints and traffic paints, which have excellent adhesiveness to various materials.

Abstract: A single-chain-end functionalized polyolefin and method of producing the same. The polyolefin is represented by the following general formula (I): P—X??(I) wherein X is a group containing at least one element selected from oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus and halogens, P represents a polymer chain made mainly of an olefin composed only of carbon and hydrogen atoms, and X is bonded to a terminal of P, wherein the molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) obtained by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) is from 1.0 to 1.5.

Abstract: A laminated rotor core (36) wherein permanent magnets (47) are inserted in respective magnet insertion holes (46) is disposed between and pressed by an upper die (37) and a lower die (29). The upper die (37) has resin reservoir pots (50) provided above the laminated rotor core (36) and at positions corresponding to the respective magnet insertion holes (46). Raw resin material put in the resin reservoir pots (50) is heated by the upper die (37). Subsequently, the resin material in a liquefied state is ejected from the resin reservoir pots (50) by plungers (52) that are inserted and moves vertically in the resin reservoir pots (50) and is directly filled in the magnet insertion holes (46). Consequently, the respective magnet insertion holes (46) are filled with the resin material more evenly and highly reliable products can be supplied at low cost.

Abstract: A polyisocyanate production method that can allow effective use of hydrogen chloride produced secondarily in a polyisocyanate production process, while allowing reduction of environmental burdens, and a polyisocyanate production system for performing the polyisocyanate production method. After chlorine is allowed to react with carbon monoxide to produce carbonyl chloride in a carbonyl chloride producing reactor, the carbonyl chloride produced in the carbonyl chloride producing reactor is allowed to react with polyamine in an isocyanate producing reactor to produce polyisocyanate. Then, after hydrochloric gas produced secondarily in the isocyanate producing reactor is purified in a hydrogen chloride purifying column, the purified hydrochloric gas is oxidized in a hydrogen chloride oxidizing reactor to produce chlorine.

Abstract: An composite material is disclosed, which includes carbon fibrous structures which are capable of being included in a relatively large amount in the composite material, and which are capable of improving the physical properties, such as electric, mechanical, or thermal properties. The carbon fibrous structure comprises (a) carbon fibrous structures each of which comprises a three dimensional network of carbon fibers, each of the carbon fibers having an outside diameter of 15-100 nm, wherein the carbon fibrous structure further comprises a granular part, at which the carbon fibers are bound in a state that the carbon, fibers are extended outwardly therefrom, and wherein the granular part is produced in a growth process of the carbon fibers, and (b) an material other than the carbon fibrous structures, wherein the amount of carbon fibrous structures added is more than 30% and not more than 100% by weight of the total weight of the composite.

Abstract: A compensation contract supporting system that supports a compensation contract which provides a customer compensation for a profit risk created by a plurality of risk factors that influence a profit of the customer, comprising: a database for storing statistical data of the plurality of risk factors; a first probability calculation unit for calculating a probability, in which a part of the plurality of the risk factors satisfy a predetermined first condition and remaining plurality of the risk factors satisfying a predetermined second condition using the database, and at least one of the first condition and the second condition being a non-financial condition that is not related to a financial product; and a ratio calculation unit for calculating a ratio between a first compensation amount to be paid or received by the customer when the part of the risk factors satisfy the first condition and a second compensation amount to be paid or received by the customer when the remaining risk factors satisfy the secon

Abstract: Disclosed is a photocurable resin composition which is highly sensitive to ultraviolet light or visible light having a long wavelength, in particular a photocurable resin composition which is useful as a sealing agent. Specifically disclosed is a photocurable resin composition containing a component (a) which is composed of an anthraquinone derivative represented by the formula (I) below, and a component (b) which is composed of a compound having a (meth)acryloyl group in the molecule. The photocurable resin composition is characterized in that a part or the entire of the component (b) further contains an oxiranyl group in the molecule, and the component (a) content is 0.01-10% by mass relative to the component (b) content. [chemical formula 1] (I) (In the formula (I), X represents a phenyl group, an alkyl group having 1-8 carbon atoms, an alcoholic form of the phenyl group or the alkyl group, or a derivative of the alcoholic form.

Abstract: A stamping step of forming a plurality of band-shaped core sheets (11), (12) having arc-shaped segment core sheets (15), (15a), the adjacent segment core sheets (15), (15a) connected together by narrow-width connecting portions (16), (16a) provided therebetween, the segment core sheets (15), (15a) having a plurality of pole sections (13), (14), (13a), (14a) protruding radially outward; and an annular shape forming step of winding the plurality of band-shaped core sheets (11), (12) in a spiral form while bending the band-shaped core sheets (11), (12) at the connecting portions (16), (16a) and superimposing the pole sections (13), (14), (13a), (14a) vertically one on another, thereby laminating the band-shaped core sheets (11), (12); wherein in the stamping step, notches (23a), (23) to be positioned in correspondence with the connecting portions (16), (16a) bent in the annular shape forming step are formed at radially outward sides of joining portions (22a), (22), the joining portions joining the adjacent pole

Abstract: Propylene glycol is produced by a method of producing propylene glycol, the method including: obtaining propylene glycol by performing catalytic hydrogenation of glycerol in the presence of a catalyst, the catalyst containing zinc oxide and at least one of copper and copper oxide, and the catalyst, after being reduced at 180° C. to 230° C. in the presence of hydrogen, showing a half width of from 0.4 to 1.1 of a peak having a peak top at a position at which a diffraction angle (2?±0.2°) is 43.1° in an X-ray diffraction pattern obtained using CuK? as a radiation source.

Abstract: A catalyst for olefin polymerization of the present invention includes a solid titanium catalyst component (I) including titanium, magnesium, halogen, and a cyclic ester compound (a) represented by the following formula (1): wherein n is an integer of 5 to 10; R2 and R3 are each independently COOR1 or R, and at least one of R2 and R3 is COOR1; a single bond (excluding Ca—Ca bonds, and a Ca—Cb bond in the case where R3 is R) in the cyclic backbone may be replaced with a double bond; a plurality of R1's are each independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and a plurality of R's are each independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent, but at least one of R's is a hydrogen atom, and an organometal compound catalyst component (II). When this catalyst for olefin polymerization is used, an olefin polymer having a broad molecular weight distribution can be produced.

Abstract: The process for producing an olefin polymer according to the present invention is characterized in that it comprises polymerizing an olefin having 3 or more carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst for olefin polymerization containing a solid titanium catalyst component (I) which contains titanium, magnesium, halogen, and a cyclic ester compound (a) specified by the following formula (1): wherein n is an integer of 5 to 10, R2 and R3 are each independently COOR1 or a hydrogen atom, and at least one of R2 and R3 is COOR1; and R1's are each independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and a single bond (excluding Ca—Ca bonds, and a Ca—Cb bond in the case where R3 is a hydrogen atom) in the cyclic backbone may be replaced with a double bond, and an organometallic compound catalyst component (II), at an internal pressure of the polymerization vessel which is 0.25 times or more as high as the saturation vapor pressure of the olefin at a polymerization temperature.

Abstract: Provided is a particulate combustion catalyst including a carrier formed of Zr oxide, a carrier formed of a Zr—Ce composite oxide, or a carrier formed of a composite oxide containing Zr, Ce, and at least one metal selected from among Nd, La, Fe, Y, Pr, Ba, Ca, Mg, Sn, and Sr; an oxide of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ba, Ca, Mg, and Sr, the metal oxide being supported on the carrier in an amount, as reduced to metal, of 0.5 to 30 mass % with respect to the carrier; and metallic Ag or Ag oxide, which serves as a catalyst component and is supported on the carrier. Also provided are a particulate filter coated with the catalyst; and an exhaust gas cleaning apparatus including a particulate filter coated with the catalyst.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing catechol in a one-pot by reacting (4S,5R,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-cyclohexene-1-one under hydrogen-reducing conditions while heating.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition for an optical material containing tolylene diisocyanate, an aliphatic polyisocyanate having 4 to 8 carbon atoms and one or more polythiols selected from pentaerythritol tetrakismercaptoacetate and pentaerythritol tetrakismercaptopropionate, is provided.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a thermoplastic resin composition including 73 to 95.5 parts by weight of (A) an ionomer wherein 20 to 90% of carboxyl group of ethylene/(meth)acrylic acid copolymer is neutralized by metal ion; 0.5 to 7 parts by weight of (B) a copolymer of ethylene or ?-olefin, containing glycidyl (meth)acrylate or unsaturated glycidyl ether, optionally further containing vinyl ester or unsaturated carboxylic acid ester; and 4 to 20 parts by weight of (C) propylene/?-olefin copolymer, the process including melt-blending the ionomer (A) with melt-blended mixture of (B) the copolymer of ethylene or ?-olefin, containing glycidyl (meth)acrylate or glycidyl unsaturated ether, or optionally further containing vinyl ester or unsaturated carboxylic acid ester and (C) the propylene/?-olefin copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition having gas-barrier properties, comprising: a water-soluble polymer (X), a metal alkoxide and/or a hydrolysis condensate thereof (C) and an esterification catalyst (E), wherein said water-soluble polymer (X) contains at least one of (i) a mixture of a water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl groups (A) and a water-soluble polymer having carboxyl groups (B), and (ii) a water-soluble polymer having a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group (AB) and said component (C) is contained in an amount of not less than 460 parts by weight and not more than 2,700 parts by weight, and said component (E) is contained in an amount of not less than 0.01 part by weight and not more than 100 parts by weight, relative to 100 parts by weight of said water-soluble polymer (X).