Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising at least a cerium and zirconium based mixed oxide comprising zirconium, cerium, lanthanum and optionally at least one rare earth other than cerium and lanthanum; said mixed oxide exhibiting a high thermal resistance and are in particular capable of maintaining a large specific surface area even in a high temperature environment. Also disclosed is a process for the synthesis of such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to cerium based core-shell particles having a core of cerium oxide optionally doped with at least one metal (M) and a shell consisting of a plurality of nanoparticles of cerium oxide optionally doped with at least one metal (M?), which can be the same or different from metal (M), formed on the surface of the core particle. The invention also relates to dispersions thereof in a liquid medium, to a process for producing the same and to the use of these particles and dispersions in polishing applications such as chemical mechanical polishing.

Abstract: A modified silica comprising organic molecules absorbed on the surface of a precipitated silica is provided. The modified silica is particularly suitable for use as filler in elastomeric mixtures as it provides improvement in the processing of the silica/elastomer mixtures. A process for preparing the precipitated silica is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to cerium based core-shell particles having a core of cerium oxide optionally doped with at least one metal (M) and a shell consisting of a plurality of nanoparticles of cerium oxide optionally doped with at least one metal (M?), which can be the same or different from metal (M), formed on the surface of the core particle. The invention also relates to dispersions thereof in a liquid medium, to a process for producing the same and to the use of these particles and dispersions in polishing applications such as chemical mechanical polishing.

Abstract: Suspensions of silica particles in organic liquids are disclosed as well as a method for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to cerium based core-shell particles having a core of cerium oxide optionally doped with at least one metal (M) and a shell consisting of a plurality of nanoparticles of cerium oxide optionally doped with at least one metal (M?), which can be the same or different from metal (M), formed on the surface of the core particle. The invention also relates to dispersions thereof in a liquid medium, to a process for producing the same and to the use of these particles and dispersions in polishing applications such as chemical mechanical polishing.

Abstract: Suspensions of silica particles in organic liquids are disclosed as well as a method for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixed oxide composition based on zirconium and cerium, to the process for preparing it and to its use in the field of catalysis. The mixed oxide is characterized by a high specific surface area and a specific porosity after calcination at 1100° C.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for treatment of at least one surface of a substrate at least partially made of aluminum and/or an aluminum alloy, including at least a step of contacting the surface with an acidic aqueous composition (A) including one or more metal compounds (M) selected from the group of titanium compounds, zirconium compounds, and hafnium compounds and one or more linear polymers (P) containing (m1) hydroxyethyl- and/or hydroxypropyl-(meth)acrylate, (m2) vinylphosphonic acid, and (m3) (meth)acrylic acid in form of their polymerized monomeric units, the one or more linear polymers (P) being included in the acidic aqueous composition (A) in an amount of 50 to 5000 ppm. Also described herein is an acidic aqueous composition (A), a master batch to produce the acidic aqueous composition (A), a method of using the acidic aqueous composition (A) for treating surfaces, and substrates comprising the treated surfaces.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising at least a cerium- and zirconium-based mixed oxide comprising zirconium, cerium, lanthanum and optionally at least one rare earth other than cerium and lanthanum, obtained by an advantageous process; the mixed oxide exhibiting a high thermal resistance and are in particular capable of maintaining a large specific surface area even in use in a high temperature environment. Also provided are a process for the synthesis of the compositions, a catalytic system, and a process for treatment of exhaust gasses.

Abstract: A chemically modified precipitated silica characterised by the presence of methyl moieties chemically bound to the silica and a process for its manufacture.

Abstract: A modified phosphor is described comprising phosphor particles and at least one amphiphilic agent. Compositions comprising the modified phosphor and at least one polymer are also described.

Abstract: A mixed oxide, a catalytic composition, a catalytic wall-flow monolith, the use of the mixed oxide and the process of the preparation of the mixed oxide. The mixed oxide comprises zirconium, cerium, lanthanum and optionally at least one rare earth element other than cerium and other than lanthanum. The catalytic composition and the wall-flow monolith comprise the particles of the mixed oxide. The use of the mixed oxide is in the preparation of a coating on a filter. The process of preparation of the mixed oxide consists jet milling. The mixed oxide is a compromise between a calibrated size and a low viscosity when in the form of an aqueous slurry while retaining a high specific surface area and a high pore volume.

Abstract: A precipitated silica having large particle size for use in tire applications. In particular, a precipitated silica characterised by a CTAB surface area SCTAB equal to or greater than 160 m2/g; a median particle size d50, measured by centrifugal sedimentation, such that ? "\[LeftBracketingBar]" d ? 50 ? ? "\[LeftBracketingBar]" > 25000 / ? "\[LeftBracketingBar]" S C ? T ? A ? B ? "\[RightBracketingBar]" ( I ) wherein |d50| represents the numerical value of the median particle size d50 measured by centrifugal sedimentation and expressed in nm and |SCTAB| represents the numerical value of the CTAB surface area SCTAB expressed in m2/g; and an aluminium content not exceeding 4500 ppm.

Abstract: A precipitated silica suitable for use in lead-acid battery separators having a good balance between mechanical properties and electrical resistivity. In particular, a precipitated silica characterised by a DOA oil absorption equal to or greater than 200 mL/100 g; a median aggregate size D50M equal to or lower than 8.7 ?m and equal to or greater than a parameter A whose value, expressed in microns, is calculated from equation (1): A=23.3?0.076×|DOA|, wherein |DOA| represents the numerical value of the DOA oil absorption expressed in mL/100 g.

Abstract: A precipitated silica is provided having high compatibility with stannous and fluoride ions and good balance of abrasion properties. A precipitated silica characterised by a CTAB surface area SCTAB comprised between 5 and 50 m2/g; an abrasion value Hm between 3.5 and 14.0 ?m; and a stannous ion compatibility of at least 40%.

Abstract: A precipitated silica for use in tire applications. In particular, a precipitated silica characterised by a CTAB surface area SCTAB greater than 140 m2/g; a width of the aggregate size distribution Ld, measured by centrifugal sedimentation, of at least 1.2; a pH of less than 5.5; and a carbon content of less than 1500 ppm.

Abstract: Precipitated silica having large median particle size for use as reinforcing filler in elastomeric compositions as well as its method of manufacture. In particular, a precipitated silica characterised by a CTAB surface area SCTAB in the range from 70 to 350 m2/g; an amount WM of at least one metal M selected from elements of groups 3, 4 and 5 of at least 0.1 mol %; and a median particle size d50, measured by centrifugal sedimentation, such that: |d50|?183×|RION|×|WM|?0.67×|SCTAB|+233 (I) wherein |d50| represents the numerical value of median particle size d50 measured by centrifugal sedimentation and expressed in nm; |RION|, the numerical value of the ionic radius of metal M expressed in nm; |SCTAB|, the numerical value of the CTAB surface area SCTAB expressed in m2/g; and |WM|, the numerical value of the percentage molar amount of the metal WM.

Abstract: A precipitated silica having large particle size for use in tire applications. In particular, a precipitated silica characterised by a CTAB surface area SCTAB equal to or greater than 160 m2/g; a median particle size d50, measured by centrifugal sedimentation, such that |d50|>25000/|SCTAB|??(I) wherein |d50| represents the numerical value of the median particle size d50 measured by centrifugal sedimentation and expressed in nm and |SCTAB| represents the numerical value of the CTAB surface area SCTAB expressed in m2/g; and an aluminium content not exceeding 4500 ppm.

Abstract: A precipitated silica for use in tire applications. In particular, a precipitated silica characterised by a CTAB surface area SCTAB greater than 140 m2/g; a width of the aggregate size distribution Ld, measured by centrifugal sedimentation, of at least 1.2; a pH of less than 5.5; and a carbon content of less than 1500 ppm.