Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte and to a method for the electrolytic deposition of silver-rich silver-palladium alloys which to a minor degree also include selenium and/or tellurium. The electrolyte of the invention allows uniform deposition of such an alloy on conductive surfaces across a wide range of current densities.

Abstract: The invention relates to cathode materials for Li-ion batteries having a size dependent compositions. The lithium metal oxide powder has a general formula LiaNixCoyMnzM?mO2±eAf, with 0.9<a<1.1, 0.2?x?0.9, 0<y?0.4, 0<z?0.7, 0?m?0.35, e<0.02, 0?f?0.05 and 0.9<(x+y+z+m+f)<1.1; M? consisting of either one or more elements from the group Al, Mg, Ti, Cr, V, Fe and Ga; A consisting of either one or more elements from the group F, C, Cl, S, Zr, Ba, Y, Ca, B, Sn, Sb, Na and Zn. The powder has a particle size distribution defining a D10 and a D90; wherein either x1?x2?0.005; or z2?z1?0.005; or both x1?x2?0.005 and z2?z1?0.005; x1 and z1 being the values of x and z of particles having a particle size D90; and x2 and z2 being the values of x and z of particles having a particle size D10.

Abstract: The invention relates to An active material for a rechargeable lithium ion battery, comprising metal (M) based particles and a silicon oxide SiOx with 0<x<2, wherein said SiOx is an intimate mixture of amorphous silicon (Si) and crystalline silicon dioxide (SiO2); wherein the metal (M) is preferably selected from the group consisting of Si, Sn, In, Al, Fe and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to cathode materials for Li-ion batteries in the quaternary phase diagram Li[Li1/3Mn2/3]O2—LiMn1/2Ni1/2O2—LiNiO2—LiCoO2, and having a high nickel content. Also a method to manufacture these materials is disclosed. The cathode material has a general formula Lia ((Niz(Ni1/2Mn1/2)yCox)1?kAk)2?aO2, wherein x+y+z=1, 0.1?x?0.4, 0.36?z?0.50, A is a dopant, 0?k?0.1, and 0.95?a?1.05, and having a soluble base content (SBC) within 10% of the equilibrium soluble base content.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte, wherein: —the electrolyte comprises a SEI film-forming agent, and—the negative electrode comprises a micrometric Si based active material, a polymeric binder material and a conductive agent, wherein at least part of the surface of the Si based active material consists of Si—OCO—R groups, Si being part of the active material, and R being the polymeric chain of the binder material.

Abstract: A vacuum deposition process suitable for coating discrete articles with a zinc-rich, fully alloyed layer is described. In a process step of contacting the article with metallic Zn vapor, the temperature of the article is equal to or higher than the dew point of the Zn vapor. The process results in a coating having a uniform thickness, even on less accessible surfaces. Additionally, the roughness of the steel substrate is essentially preserved. By properly engineering the surface of the substrate, coated articles can be obtained having a roughness providing for optimal paint adhesion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the cost-effective and environmentally friendly production of alkyl indium sesquichloride in high yield and with high selectivity and purity. The alkyl indium sesquichloride produced according to the invention is particularly suitable, also as a result of the high purity and yield, for the production, on demand, of indium-containing precursors in high yield and with high selectivity and purity. As a result of the high purity, the indium-containing precursors that can be produced are particularly suitable for metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) or metal organic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE). The novel method according to the invention is characterized by the improved execution of the method, in particular a rapid process control. Owing to targeted and extensive use of raw materials that are cost-effective and have a low environmental impact, the method is also suitable for use on an industrial scale.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cathode active material and a method to produce the same at low cost. The cathode powder comprises modified LiCoO2, and possibly a second phase which is LiM?O2 where M? is Mn, Ni, Co with a stoichiometric ratio Ni:Mn?1. The modified LiCoO2 is Ni and Mn bearing and has regions of low and high manganese content, where regions with high manganese content are located in islands on the surface. The cathode material has high cycling stability, a very high rate performance and good high temperature storage properties.

Abstract: A lithium transition metal oxide powder for use in a rechargeable battery is disclosed, where the surface of the primary particles of said powder is coated with a first inner and a second outer layer, the second outer layer comprising a fluorine-containing polymer, and the first inner layer consisting of a reaction product of the fluorine-containing polymer and the primary particle surface. An example of this reaction product is LiF, where the lithium originates from the primary particles surface. Also as an example, the fluorine-containing polymer is either one of PVDF, PVDF-HFP or PTFE.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cathode active material and a method to produce the same at low cost. The cathode powder comprises modified doped LiCoO2 carrying a secondary phase having either one of space groups Fm-3m or Fd-3mS. The modified LiCoO2 is Ni and Mn bearing and has regions of low and high manganese content, where regions with high manganese content are located in islands on the surface. The cathode material has high cycling stability, a very high rate performance and good high temperature storage properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the preparation of ruthenium catalyst (PCy3)2Cl2Ru(phenylindenylidene) (Umicore catalyst “M1”). The method comprises a one-step reaction reacting the precursor compound (PPh3)2Cl2Ru(3-phenylindenylidene) with PCy3 in a cyclic ether solvent (preferably THF) in concentrations in the range of 0.2 to 0.6 mol catalyst/l while simultaneously precipitating the product from the reaction mixture. A cyclic ether solvate product with high crystallinity and high purity is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for inexpensive and environmentally benign preparation of trialkylgallium compounds of the general formula: R3Ga in high yield and selectivity, where R is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Trialkylgallium is prepared according to the invention via the intermediate stage alkylgallium dichloride (RGaCl2) or dialkylgallium chloride/alkylgallium dichloride mixture (R2GaCl/RGaCl2). The RGaCl2 obtained or the R2GaCl/RGaCl2 mixture also forms part of the subject-matter of the present invention. The novel process of the present invention is notable for improved process management. The process intentionally makes substantial use of inexpensive starting materials and reagents of low environmental impact and so is also useful for the industrial scale.

Abstract: The invention relates to a negative electrode powder for a lithium-ion rechargeable battery comprising a mixture comprising carbon and SiOx, with 0<x<1, wherein the SiOx consists of a nanometric composite of crystalline SiO2 and amorphous Si. The method for preparing the powder comprises the steps of providing an aqueous solution comprising an anti-agglomeration agent, dispersing a silicon comprising organic compound in the aqueous solution, hydrothermally treating the aqueous solution at a temperature between 90 and 180° C. for a period of 0.5 to 24 h, preferably between 110 and 140° C. for a period of 0.5 to 4 h, thereby forming a suspension of SiO2 and Si in the aqueous solution, evaporating the solution, thereby obtaining a slurry, subjecting the slurry to a coking process whereby a solid residue is formed, calcining the solid residue at a temperature between 500 and 1300° C., preferably between 600 and 1000° C., in a non-oxidizing atmosphere.

Abstract: A particulate precursor compound for manufacturing an aluminum doped lithium transition metal (M)-oxide powder usable as an active positive electrode material in lithium-ion batteries includes a transition metal (M)-hydroxide or (M)-oxyhydroxide core and a non-amorphous aluminum oxide coating layer covering the core. By providing an aluminum dry-coating process where the particulate precursor core compound is mixed with alumina powder in one or more procedures, higher doping levels of aluminum compared to the known prior art may be achieved. The crystal structure of the alumina is maintained during the coating procedures and the core of each mixed transition metal precursor particle is surrounded by a coating layer containing crystalline alumina nano particles. The aluminum concentration in the particulate precursor decreases as the size of the core increases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a selective process for performing the Hartwig-Buchwald coupling of biphenyl derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to new metal complexes having N-aminoamidinate ligands, more particularly metal complexes having N,N?-bis(dimethylamino)acetamidinate, N,N?-bis(dimethylamino)formamidinate, N-dimethylaminoacetamidinate or N-dimethylamino-N?-isopropyl-acetamidinate ligands as well as to their preparation and use. The metal complexes are characterized by a five-membered chelate ring. The metal complexes are formed with the metals from the main groups of the PTE, but also with transition-group elements such as tantalum (Ta), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu) or zinc (Zn), and also with precious metals such as palladium (Pd). The complexes of the invention find use as precursors for the preparation of functional layers by means of gas-phase thin-film processes such as CVD, MO-CVD and ALD. Additionally they may be used as catalysts for olefin hydroamination and for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diesel particle filter which has a coating active in oxidation catalysis and which is characterized in that said diesel particle filter comprises a material zone which removes platinum traces contained in the exhaust-gas flow, and to the use of said diesel particle filter in the purification of exhaust gases of diesel engines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for the preparation of ruthenium catalyst (PCy3)2CI2Ru(phenylindenylidene) (Umicore catalyst “M1”). The method comprises a one-step reaction reacting the precursor compound (PPh3)2CI2Ru(3-phenylindenylidene) with PCy3 in a cyclic ether solvent (preferably THF) in concentrations in the range of 0.2 to 0.6 mol catalyst/I while simultaneously precipitating the product from the reaction mixture. A cyclic ether solvate product with high crystallinity and high purity is obtained.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide an oxidation catalyst for exhaust gas purification having high durability and a method for producing the catalyst. The purpose is achieved by an oxidation catalyst for exhaust gas purification containing a refractory inorganic oxide, and a catalyst component and a metal component, which are supported on the refractory inorganic oxide, wherein the catalyst component is platinum, or platinum and palladium, and the metal component is one or more selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium.