Abstract: Provided herein is a process for the preparation of an apoptosis-inducing agent, and chemical intermediates thereof. Also provided herein are novel chemical intermediates related to the process provided herein.

Abstract: A foam product comprising an expanded foam body having cells defined therein and blowing agent held within the cells, wherein at least 5% by weight of the foam body is formed from at least one component from a renewable source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a coating in which: a substrate is provided; and the substrate is provided with a coating, in particular by means of atmospheric plasma spraying, with a plasma torch having a torch nozzle being used, by means of which torch a plasma jet is generated from a supplied process gas, and with a supplied spraying material being applied to the substrate by means of the plasma jet in order to obtain the coating, wherein the torch nozzle is characterized by a nozzle diameter or a minimum nozzle diameter in the range of 4 mm to 8 mm, in particular 5 mm to 8 mm, preferably 5 mm to 7 mm, and wherein the process gas stream is at least 40 slpm. The invention further relates to a component comprising a substrate and a coating.

Abstract: Vacuum insulation panels, methods for manufacture thereof, and applications thereof are described. The vacuum insulation panels comprise a porous insulating core encapsulated in an envelope to which a vacuum is applied. The envelope is coated with a waterproof coating layer which increases the robustness of the vacuum insulation panel.

Abstract: Vacuum insulation panels, methods for manufacture thereof, and applications thereof are described. The vacuum insulation panels comprise a porous insulating core encapsulated in an envelope to which a vacuum is applied. The envelope is coated with a waterproof coating layer which increases the robustness of the vacuum insulation panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum insulating panel (VIP). The VIP comprises an insulating core (2) having upper (3) and lower surfaces (4) and at least one substantially planar reinforcing member (5) arranged on the upper (3) or lower surface (4) of the core (2). The reinforcing member (5) is porous and substantially rigid. The VIP further comprises a barrier envelope, optionally in the form of a barrier film (6), arranged to envelop the insulating core (2) and the planar member (5). The present invention also relates to methods of manufacturing a vacuum insulating panel (VIP).

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a vacuum insulation panel (VIP) comprising the steps of: providing a porous insulating core having an upper surface and a lower surface and sides; providing at least one metal foil having a thickness of at least 4 microns which extends across substantially the entire upper surface or entire lower surface of the core so that the foil does not form a thermal bridge between the upper surface and lower surface of the core; providing an envelope having an inside surface and an outside surface, wherein the envelope is arranged to: (i) envelop the core and the metal foil, with the metal foil between the envelope and the core, and (ii) to maintain an applied vacuum within the envelope; applying a vacuum to the envelope; attaching the metal foil to an inside surface of the envelope after the vacuum has been applied. The invention also relates to a VIP thus formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum insulating panel (VIP). The VIP comprises an insulating core (2) having upper (3) and lower surfaces (4) and at least one substantially planar reinforcing member (5) arranged on the upper (3) or lower surface (4) of the core (2). The reinforcing member (5) is porous and substantially rigid. The VIP further comprises a barrier envelope, optionally in the form of a barrier film (6), arranged to envelop the insulating core (2) and the planar member (5). The present invention also relates to methods of manufacturing a vacuum insulating panel (VIP).