Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (100) for working up a hydrogen- and methane-comprising stream (1.1), which comprises the following components: (i) at least one heat exchanger (KS1) for cooling a stream (1.1) to be worked up; (ii) at least one separation unit (A, A1, A2, A2?) for purifying the stream (3) to be worked up to give a stream (5) rich in hydrogen and methane; (iii) at least one cooling unit (KS2) for cooling the stream (5) rich in hydrogen and methane; and (iv) at least one cryogenic gas separation unit (KS3) for separating the stream (6) rich in hydrogen and methane into at least one hydrogen-rich stream (7) and at least one methane-rich stream (8, 9). The invention further relates to a process for working up a stream of material.

Abstract: A roof frame assembly for a recreational comprises a rail extending along an axis. The rail is configured to support a roof of the recreational vehicle on a wall frame of the recreational vehicle. A plurality of beams extend transversely to the rail and are spaced from each other along the axis. The beams are configured to support the roof of the recreational vehicle. A plurality of mounting blocks are spaced from each other along the axis with the mounting blocks disposed between and engaged to the rail and the beams. The mounting blocks support the beams on the rail and are formed of a polymeric material. Each mounting block includes a rail attachment configured to engage the rail and a beam attachment configured to engage one of the beams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to membrane electrode assemblies comprising (i) at least two electrochemically active electrodes, (ii) said electrodes being separated by at least one polymer electrolyte membrane or electrolyte matrices, (iii) said electrodes having a catalyst layer being in contact with the above-mentioned polymer electrolyte membrane or matrices, (iv) said catalyst layer at the cathode comprising a polymer comprising the recurring units of the general formula (I) as ionomeric material and fuel cells with increased performance.

Abstract: The invention is directed to lignocellulosic materials having a core and two outer layers, containing in the core A) lignocellulose particles; B) expanded plastics particles having a bulk density in the range from 10 to 150 kg/m3, C) one or more binders selected from the group consisting of aminoplast resin, phenoplast resin, and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups, and D) optionally additives and in the outer layers E) lignocellulose particles, F) one or more binders selected from the group consisting of aminoplast resin, phenol-formaldehyde resin, and organic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups, and where the lignocellulose particles of the outer layers E comprise at least 25% by weight of lignocellulosic chips and the expanded plastics particles B are present in nonuniform distribution in the core.

Abstract: Process for preparing cyclometallated transition metal-carbene complexes comprising at least one carbene ligand, which comprises reacting a ligand precursor with a base, an auxiliary reagent and a metal complex comprising at least one metal M1 (route A) or reacting the ligand precursor with a basic auxiliary reagent and a metal complex comprising at least one metal M1 (route B). The present invention further relates to the use of an auxiliary reagent selected from among salts comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ag, Hg, Sb, Mg, B and Al together with a base in a process for preparing cyclometallated metal complexes.

Abstract: A process for removing acid gases from a hydrocarbonaceous fluid stream or an oxygen-comprising fluid stream in which the fluid stream is contacted with an aqueous solution which is essentially free from inorganic basic salts and comprises (i) at least one amine and (ii) at least one metal salt of an aminocarboxylic acid and/or an aminosulfonic acid. Conjoint use of the aminocarboxylic and/or aminosulfonic salt reduces the coabsorption of hydrocarbons or oxygen without significantly impairing the absorption rate at which acid gases are absorbed, without significantly reducing the absorption capacity of the solution for acid gases, and without significantly increasing the energy demand required for regeneration.

Abstract: A coating composition comprises a high molecular weight polycarbodiimide. The high molecular weight polycarbodiimide is produced via a method. A method of preparing the coating composition and a method of forming a coating on a substrate with the coating composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 6-chlorodibenzo[d,f][1,3,2]dioxaphosphepin (I) which comprises reacting 2,2?-dihydroxybiphenyl with PCl3 in the presence of a catalytic amount of an acid salt of a nitrogen base, wherein the reaction is carried out in the absence of external organic solvents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and their use as organic semiconductor in organic devices, like diodes, organic field effect transistors and/or a solar cells. The compounds of the formula I have excellent solubility in organic solvents. High efficiency of energy conversion, excellent field-effect mobility, good on/off current ratios and/or excellent stability can be observed, when said compounds are used in semiconductor devices or organic photovoltaic (PV) devices (solar cells).

Abstract: A process for producing a ringlike oxidic shaped body by mechanically compacting a pulverulent aggregate introduced into the fill chamber of a die, wherein the outer face of the resulting compact corresponds to that of a frustocone.

Abstract: In a process for preparing an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, a) a transition metal-alkene complex is reacted with CO2 to give a metallalactone, b) the metallalactone is reacted with a base to give an adduct of the alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of the ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid with the transition metal complex, and c) the adduct is reacted with an alkene to release the alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of the ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and regenerate the transition metal-alkene complex. The base is selected from alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxides and alkali metal or alkaline earth metal superbases. The alkene is, for example, ethene. The transition metal complex comprises, for example, nickel and a bidentate P,P, P,N, P,O or P,carbene ligand, such as 1,2-bis(di-tert-butylphosphino)ethane.

Abstract: The invention relates to flame retardant compositions that contain mixtures of melamine polyphosphates with layered silicates added to the polymer substrates, particularly polyamides.

Abstract: An extruded air cooled blown film having a) a total thickness of 5 to 500 ?m, b) a mono-layer structure or 2 to 9 coextruded layers, c) at least one layer L containing a polymer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene homopolymers, polypropylene random copolymers, hetero-phasic polypropylene block copolymers, or any mixtures thereof, said polymer having a melt flow rate, according to ASTM D-1238, of 0.1 to 10 dg/min at 230° C. and 2.16 kg, said layer L further containing 0.001 to 2%, relative to the weight of the polymer, of a particular nucleating agent, and optionally d) a Modulus according to EN ISO 527 enhanced by at least 10% versus a reference film without the nucleating agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for the dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons which is based on iron oxide and additionally comprises at least one potassium compound, at least one cerium compound, from 0.7 to 10% by weight of at least one manganese compound, calculated as MnO2, and from 10 to 200 ppm of at least one titanium compound, calculated as TiO2, and also to a process for the production thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for the catalytic dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons using the catalyst of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to spherical beads comprising at least one metal and/or semimetal oxide, having a mean diameter in the range from 10 to 120 ?m, a BET surface area in the range from 400 to 800 m2/g and a pore volume in the range from 0.3 to 3.0 cm3/g, wherein the diameter of a given bead at any one point of said bead deviates by less than 10% from the average diameter of said bead and the surface of said bead is substantially smooth, and also to a process for producing these spherical beads, to a particulate catalyst comprising the spherical beads and to the use of the spherical beads as catalysts or catalyst carriers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing the milk and/or meat quantity of silage-fed animals comprising the steps: a) treating plants and/or propagules and/or sites where the plants are growing or are to grow with at least one strobilurin compound b) producing silage from the plants treated according to step a) c) feeding the milk and/or meat producing animals with the silage produced according to step b) made from the plants treated according to step a). Furthermore, the present invention relates to silage for feeding animals, produced from plants treated with at least one strobilurin compound prior to producing said silage. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of at least one strobilurin compound to increase the milk quantity of silage-fed milk-producing animals. Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of at least one strobilurin compound to increase the meat quantity of silage-fed meat-producing animals.

Abstract: An oxygen-scavenging mixture comprising the components (I) a nano-sized oxidizable metal component wherein the average particle size of the metal is 1 to 1000 nm and wherein the metal is unsupported or supported by a carrier material, (II) an electrolyte component, and (III) a non-electrolytic, acidifying component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing water-absorbing polymer fibers, especially micro-or nanofibers, by electrospinning process and to fibers obtainable by this process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the radical polymerization or copolymerization of ethylene at high pressures using a hydroxylamine ester as radical initiator. The hydroxylamine esters according to the invention are suitable initiators for the high pressure polymerization of ethylene leading to high molecular weight polyethylenes with narrow molecular weight distributions (Poyldispersity Index PD=1,2?4.5).

Abstract: A process for preparing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), which comprises a) feeding solutions (hereinafter called starting solution) comprising one or more saccharides and an organic solvent having a boiling point greater than 200° C. (at standard pressure) (called high boiler for short) and water, ?and a solvent having a boiling point greater than 60° C. and less than 200° C. (at standard pressure, called low boiler for short) to a reaction vessel, b) effecting a conversion of hexose to HMF in the reaction vessel in the presence of water vapor with simultaneous distillative removal of the HMF and c) obtaining, as the distillate, an aqueous, HMF-comprising solution (hereinafter called distillate).