Abstract: An oleaginous yeast strain of the species Trichosporon oleaginosus, deposited on May 28, 2020 at Leibniz-Institut DSMZ, deposit number DSM 33530 can be used in the production of lipids by fermentation and was obtained by mutagenesis and subsequent selection from the oleaginous yeast strain of the species Trichosporon oleaginosus DSM 32508. The strain DSM 33530 is characterized by high thermotolerance, such as to allow the fermentation temperature to be increased compared to conventional processes and still guarantee the vital functions of the microorganism during fermentation itself.

Abstract: Non-aromatic fluoroalkenyl heterocyclic compounds having general formula (I), agronomic compositions containing said compounds having formula (I) and their use for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops, are described.

Abstract: The present invention related to theophylline derivatives having general formula (I) agronomic compositions containing said compounds having formula (I) and analogous compounds having formula (XVI) and their use for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops. These compounds advantageously prove to be both effective against parasites and free of phytotoxicity.

Abstract: Fluoroalkenyl heterocyclic compounds having Formula (I) are described together with agronomic compositions containing said compounds having formula (I) and their use for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops.

Abstract: A method for concentrating, in order to favour the subsequent extraction process of intracellular lipids, a cell suspension containing a biomass of oleaginous yeasts fermented in fermentation broth under conditions that allow the intracellular accumulation of lipids, where the biomass contains significant quantities of mucilaginous material. The method includes: a) cultivating the oleaginous yeasts in a fermentation broth to obtain a cell suspension containing the mucilaginous biomass; b) subjecting the cell suspension obtained from a) to heat treatment, at a temperature between 95° C. and 120° C. and to acid treatment, to obtain a treated cell suspension containing the mucilaginous biomass containing intact oleaginous yeast cells; and c) concentrating the treated cell suspension obtained from b), by removing at least part of the fermentation broth to obtain a concentrated cell suspension.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an oleaginous yeast variant of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum characterized by higher biomass yields and intra-cellular lipid accumulation useful for the production of bio-fuels higher, in determined conditions, with respect to the wild type strain of the same species. Furthermore, the invention concerns a method through which said oleaginous yeast variant of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum was obtained. The invention further concerns the lipid production by means of said variant strain of oleaginous yeast of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an oleaginous yeast variant of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum characterized by higher biomass yields and intra-cellular lipid accumulation useful for the production of bio-fuels higher, in determined conditions, with respect to the wild type strain of the same species. Furthermore, the invention concerns a method through which said oleaginous yeast variant of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum was obtained. The invention further concerns the lipid production by means of said variant strain of oleaginous yeast of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an oleaginous yeast variant of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum characterized by higher biomass yields and intra-cellular lipid accumulation useful for the production of bio-fuels higher, in determined conditions, with respect to the wild type strain of the same species. Furthermore, the invention concerns a method through which said oleaginous yeast variant of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum was obtained. The invention further concerns the lipid production by means of said variant strain of oleaginous yeast of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum.

Abstract: A foam twin-sheet formed air filled gasket is provided. The foam sheets need not be covered with one or more layers of air impermeable materials before, during or after the twin-sheet forming process. Methods for manufacturing the air filled gaskets are also disclosed.

Abstract: A foam twin-sheet formed air filled gasket is provided. The foam sheets need not be covered with one or more layers of air impermeable materials before, during or after the twin-sheet forming process. Methods for manufacturing the air filled gaskets are also disclosed.

Abstract: A duct is shaped and sized for connectability to a vent (or vent adaptor). The duct has an end portion with a flared section separated from a tapered flap section by a lip. The flaps are foldable inwardly at the lip upon engagement with the vent, and airflow through the duct presses the folded flaps against the vent for additional securement of the connection between same. Additional securement and stability may be provided by an adhesive retaining a tapered flap section to a flared section following inward folding of the tapered flap section.

Abstract: A foam duct is provided. Among other applications, it may be used in automotive HVAC systems. The method of making this duct reduces material waste and provides an unexpectedly reliable joint in a duct at a sharp or rounded corner. In place, the airflow further supports the joint. In the method, a first portion of a hollow pre-duct is joined with a second portion of a hollow pre-duct by bending the portions at a cut-out positioned between the portions. The bending is complete when the portions form a mechanical connection, which may be signaled by tactile or audible feedback.

Abstract: New heterocyclic trifluoroalkenyl compounds having formula (I): Het-S(O)n—(CH2)m—CF?CF2?? (I) agronomic compositions containing them and their use for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops, are described.

Abstract: A method for concentrating, in order to favour the subsequent extraction process of intracellular lipids, a cell suspension containing a biomass of oleaginous yeasts fermented in fermentation broth under conditions that allow the intracellular accumulation of lipids, where the biomass contains significant quantities of mucilaginous material. The method includes: a) cultivating the oleaginous yeasts in a fermentation broth to obtain a cell suspension containing the mucilaginous biomass; b) subjecting the cell suspension obtained from a) to heat treatment, at a temperature between 95° C. and 120° C. and to acid treatment, to obtain a treated cell suspension containing the mucilaginous biomass containing intact oleaginous yeast cells; and c) concentrating the treated cell suspension obtained from b), by removing at least part of the fermentation broth to obtain a concentrated cell suspension.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an oleaginous yeast variant of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum characterized by higher biomass yields and intra- cellular lipid accumulation useful for the production of bio-fuels higher, in determined conditions, with respect to the wild type strain of the same species. Furthermore, the invention concerns a method through which said oleaginous yeast variant of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum was obtained. The invention further concerns the lipid production by means of said variant strain of oleaginous yeast of the species Rhodosporidium azoricum.

Abstract: A stackable water shield comprising a body portion having a width and length and thickness, said body having a wet surface, said body further having a channel formed between inwardly angled walls in a portion of the body, said channel having a width and a depth sufficient to accept a sufficient amount of glue, said glue amount not extending to the wet surface of the water shield, said water shields stackable without interposing a glue protective barrier such as a release sheet between said stacked water shields.

Abstract: A foam duct is provided. Among other applications, it may be used in automotive HVAC systems. The method of making this duct reduces material waste and provides an unexpectedly reliable joint in a duct at a sharp or rounded corner. In place, the airflow further supports the joint. In the method, a first portion of a hollow pre-duct is joined with a second portion of a hollow pre-duct by bending the portions at a cut-out positioned between the portions. The bending is complete when the portions form a mechanical connection, which may be signaled by tactile or audible feedback.

Abstract: Integrated process for the production of bio-oil from sludge coming from a wastewater purification plant comprising the following steps: (a) sending wastewater to said purification plant obtaining sludge; (b) subjecting the sludge obtained in said step (a) to liquefaction, obtaining a mixture Including an oily phase consisting of bio-oil, a solid phase and an aqueous phase; (c) sending the aqueous phase obtained in said step (b) to said purification plant. The bio-oil (or “bio-crude”) thus obtained can be advantageously used in the production of bio-fuels which can be used as such, or in a mixture with other automotive fuels. Otherwise, said bio-oil (or “bio-crude”) can be used as such (bio-fuel), or in a mixture with fossil fuels (combustible oil, coal, etc.), for the generation of electric energy or heat.

Abstract: A stackable water shield comprising a body portion having a width and length and thickness, said body having a wet surface, said body further having a channel formed between inwardly angled walls in a portion of the body, said channel having a width and a depth sufficient to accept a sufficient amount of glue, said glue amount not extending to the wet surface of the water shield, said water shields stackable without interposing a glue protective barrier such as a release sheet between said stacked water shields.

Abstract: A duct is shaped and sized for connectability to a vent (or vent adaptor). The duct has an end portion with a flared section separated from a tapered flap section by a lip. The flaps are foldable inwardly at the lip upon engagement with the vent, and airflow through the duct presses the folded flaps against the vent for additional securement of the connection between same. Additional securement and stability may be provided by an adhesive retaining a tapered flap section to a flared section following inward folding of the tapered flap section.