Abstract: A method for generating, from initial content data, output content data for provision to one or more receivers, wherein the initial content data is encoded according to a coding scheme, wherein for a quantity of data encoded according to the coding scheme, the coding scheme provides a mechanism for including in the quantity of encoded data additional data such that a decoder for the coding scheme, upon decoding the quantity of encoded data, does not use the additional data to generate decoded data, the method comprising: selecting one or more portions of the initial content data; for each selected portion, generating a data construct that comprises a plurality of data structures, each data structure comprising data, including a version of the selected portion, that is encrypted using a corresponding encryption process different from each encryption process used to encrypt data in the other data structures, wherein the data construct is arranged such that using a decryption process that corresponds to the encr

Abstract: A method for generating, from initial content data, output content data for provision to one or more receivers, wherein the initial content data is encoded according to a coding scheme, wherein for a quantity of data encoded according to the coding scheme, the coding scheme provides a mechanism for including in the quantity of encoded data additional data such that a decoder for the coding scheme, upon decoding the quantity of encoded data, does not use the additional data to generate decoded data, the method comprising: selecting one or more portions of the initial content data; for each selected portion, generating a data construct that comprises a plurality of data structures, each data structure comprising data, including a version of the selected portion, that is encrypted using a corresponding encryption process different from each encryption process used to encrypt data in the other data structures, wherein the data construct is arranged such that using a decryption process that corresponds to the encr

Abstract: An extrusion polymerization process is described in which the polymerization of vinylic monomers, in particular acrylic monomers, is carried out in bulk in an extruder. The polymerization reaction is catalysed by a catalyst composition comprising an initiator, e.g. a ureido substituted silane, and a co-catalyst which is a salt providing a source of anions, e.g. fluoride ions.

Abstract: A catalyst for addition polymerization comprising(a) an (initiator) first component comprising a plurality of atoms M as hereinafter defined, each in a moiety of formula (I):MX(Y.sub.n)Z.sub.p (I)whereinM is Si, Ge or Snn is 0 or an integer, and p is an integer such that (n+p)=3;X is a diradical ##STR1## bound via Q to M whereQ is N, P, As or P(=T)G.D where T is O or S and G and D are each independently a bond, O or S,R.sup.1 is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, or, when Q is P, M(Y.sub.n)Z.sub.p as herein defined,R.sup.2 is optionally substituted hydrocarbadiyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are hydrocarbatriyl,all such R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 being inert in the conditions of the process of the present invention; andR.sup.2 being linked directly or indirectly to any group as defined for X, or an organic radical comprising further moieties of formula (I), or one or more M(Y.sub.

Abstract: A catalyst for addition polymerization comprising:(a) an (initiator) first component of Formula (I):MX(Y.sub.n)Z.sub.p (I)whereinM is Si, Ge or Sn;n is O or an integer, and p is an integer such that (n+p)=3;X is a radical ##STR1## where Q and Q.sup.1 are each independently N, P or As;Q.sup.2 is O, S, NR or PR where R is C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.1 is H or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together are optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbadiyl;all such R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 being inert in the process conditions of the present invention;Y is A or OA where A is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl inert in the process conditions of the present invention, or trialkylsilylalkyl; andZ is independently any group as definedd for Y, or an organic polymer radical comprising further MXY.sub.n moieties; orp is 2 andZ.sub.2 is a group Z.sup.1 .sub.2 of the formula --OSiR.sup.5 R.sup.8 O-- where R.sup.5, R.sup.

Abstract: A catalyst for addition polymerisation comprising(a) an (initiator) first component of formula (I):M(X.sub.m)(Y.sub.n)Zp (I)whereinM is Si, Ge or Snm and p are each an integer and n is 0 or an integer such that (m+n+p)=4;X is QR.sup.1 R2.sup.2 where Q is N, P, As or P(=T)G.D where T is O or S and G and D are each independently a bond, O or S and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently optionally substituted hydrocarbyl or together are optionally substituted hydrocarbadiyl which are inert in the process conditions of the present invention, or, when Q is P(=T)G.D as hereinbefore defined, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently M(Y.sub.n)Z.sub.p as hereinbefore defined.Y is independently any group as defined for X, or any group selected from a group OA where A is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl inert in the process conditions of the present invention, or trialkylsilylalkyl;Z is independently any group as defined for Y, or an organic polymer radical comprising further M(Y.sub.n)Z.sub.

Abstract: A polymerization process which comprises contacting at least one polar acrylic type or maleimide monomer under polymerization conditions with (i) a tetracoordinate organosilicon, organotin or organogermanium initiator having at leasst one initiating site and (ii) a co-catalyst which is a complex obtained by the interaction of a source of fluoride, bifluoride, cyanide or azide ions or a Lewis acid with a complexing agent.

Abstract: A polymerization process which comprises contacting at least one polar acrylic type or maleimide monomer under polymerization conditions with (i) a tetracoordinate organosilicon, organotin or organogermanium initiator having at least one initiating site, (ii) a co-catalyst which is a source of fluoride, bifluoride, cyanide or azide ions or a Lewis acid, and (iii) from 0.1 to 10% by weight, based on the weight of monomer, of acetonitrile.