Abstract: An electrode for an electrochemical element with an organic electrolyte includes a polymeric material containing or composed of subunits according to general formulae (I) and/or (II): wherein n is an integer ?2, Y represents an amide group (—NH—CO— or —CO—NH—), an ester group (—O—CO— or —CO—O—) or a urethane group (—NH—CO—O— or —O—CO—NH—), R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently represent H, alkyl (preferably —CH3, —C2H5), Alkoxy-(preferably —OCH3, —OC2H5), -halogen or —CN, Ar1 and Ar4 independently represent a bridging aryl group, Ar2 and Ar3 independently represent a non-bridging aryl group, and R5 is a bridging alkyl, alkene or aryl group, wherein Ar1 and Ar4 in structures (I) and (II) independently represent a bridging aryl group.

Abstract: An electrode for an electrochemical element with an organic electrolyte includes a polymeric material containing or composed of subunits according to general formulae (I) and/or (II): wherein n is an integer >2, Y represents an amide group (—NH—CO— or —CO—NH—), an ester group (—O—CO— or —CO—O—) or a urethane group (—NH—CO—O— or —O—CO—NH—), R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently represent H, alkyl (preferably —CH3, —C2H5), Alkoxy-(preferably —OCH3, —OC2H5), -halogen or —CN, Ar1 and Ar4 independently represent a bridging aryl group, Are and Ara independently represent a non-bridging aryl group, and R5 is a bridging alkyl, alkene or aryl group, wherein Ar1 and Ar4 in structures (I) and (II) independently represent a bridging aryl group.

Abstract: Method for producing a cross-linked elastomer in which a mixture is produced comprising at least one latex and at least one starter component for initiating the cross-linking reaction or a latex that bears at least one starter component or starter group, in particular in liquid phase. A photoinitiator is used as a starter component, which photoinitiator, through irradiation with electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet (UV light) and/or visible spectral range forms a reactive species. The latex mixture is irradiated with UV light and/or visible light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polymeric material with enhanced hydrophilicity for medical use comprising a biocompatible polyester material selected from the group consisting of poly(hydroxyalkanoate)s, poly(lactic acid)s, poly(glycolic acid)s, poly(caprolactone)s and copolymers and blends thereof, wherein the biocompatible polyester material is crosslinked with a functionalized poly(alkylene oxide) having at least two functional groups independently selected from the group consisting of azido-formate and alkanoyl azide. The novel polymeric material with enhanced hydrophilicity is useful as a biocompatible material in a variety of medical applications, including medical implants, bioresorbable implants, tissue engineering, and controlled release.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polymeric material with enhanced hydrophilicity for medical use comprising a biocompatible polyester material selected from the group consisting of poly(hydroxyalkanoate)s, poly(lactic acid)s, poly(glycolic acid)s, poly(caprolactone)s and copolymers and blends thereof, wherein the biocompatible polyester material is crosslinked with a functionalized poly(alkylene oxide) having at least two functional groups independently selected from the group consisting of azido-formate and alkanoyl azide. The novel polymeric material with enhanced hydrophilicity is useful as a biocompatible material in a variety of medical applications, including medical implants, bioresorbable implants, tissue engineering, and controlled release.

Abstract: A composite material includes at least two components, wherein at least one component is present in the form of nanoparticles, which consist of at least three metals and at least one non-metal and the diameter of which is less than one micrometre, preferably less than 200 nm. The novel composite material is particularly well suited for the production of photoactive layers.

Abstract: Norbornene-based biocidal polymers having primary, secondary or tertiary amine or phosphine end groups, the parent monomers, processes for preparing the monomers and polymers, and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, polymerizable by ring-opening metathesis, which contain (a) at least one monomer and/or oligomer which is polymerizable by ring-opening metathesis polymerization, (b) at least one filler and (c) at least one initiator for the ring-opening metathesis polymerization. The compositions are characterized in that the initiator is chemically or physically bound to the filler.

Abstract: A method for producing photoactive layers, and components, such as solar cells, including the layers. According to the invention, the photoactive layers are produced by forming a non-semiconducting layer from precursor material including at least one metal compound and a salt-like and/or organic reactant on a substrate by printing or blade coating, the layer being exposed to temperatures of less than 300° C., wherein a semiconducting, photoactive layer is formed from the non-semiconducting layer by thermal conversion of the precursor material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a layer containing inorganic semiconductor particles. According to the invention, the layer containing inorganic semiconductor particles is formed in situ from metal salts and/or metal compounds and a salt-type or organic reactant within a semiconducting organic matrix. The layers containing inorganic semiconductor particles and produced according to the invention enable a simple and cost-effective production process for photovoltaic elements, such as solar cells or photodetectors.

Abstract: In a device for lifting a tongue rail (3) of a switch during switching of the tongue rail (3), including a roller holder (8) for rollers or rolls (14), which is arranged laterally outside a slide chair within the surface of a sleeper (18) facing the rails (3,5), the roller holder (8) is connected with a flange (9) carrying a stop bar (11) for fixation to the rib plate (1), and the stop bar (11) laterally bears against an edge of the rib plate (1) in the position connected with the rib plate (1).

Abstract: Norbornene-based biocidal polymers having primary, secondary or tertiary amine or phosphine end groups, the parent monomers, processes for preparing the monomers and polymers, and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a cross-linked elastomer in which a mixture is produced comprising at least one latex and at least one starter component for initiating the cross-linking reaction or a latex that bears at least one starter component or starter group, in particular in liquid phase. A photoinitiator is used as a starter component, which photoinitiator, through irradiation with electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet (UV light) and/or visible spectral range forms a reactive species. The latex mixture is irradiated with UV light and/or visible light.

Abstract: In a roller device (6,7) for a movable point of frog (1), including a sliding strip (18) and at least one roller (11) and at least one roller bearing (12) fixed to a stationary part of the switch, the roller(s) (11) is/are mounted on an arm (19) of a double-armed lever (10). The pivot bearing (12) of the lever (10) is arranged in a support (13) connected with a stationary part of the switch, wherein the arm (18) facing away from the roller(s) (11), of the double-armed lever (10) is pivotable against a spring (19) with adjustable spring power.

Abstract: In a roller device (6, 7) for a movable point of frog (1), including a sliding strip (18) and at least one roller (11) and at least one roller bearing (12) fixed to a stationary part of the switch, the roller(s) (11) is/are mounted on an arm (19) of a double-armed lever (10). The pivot bearing (12) of the lever (10) is arranged in a support (13) connected with a stationary part of the switch, wherein the arm (18) facing away from the roller(s) (11), of the double-armed lever (10) is pivotable against a spring (19) with adjustable spring power.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, polymerizable by ring-opening metathesis, which contain (a) at least one monomer and/or oligomer which is polymerizable by ring-opening metathesis polymerization, (b) at least one filler and (c) at least one initiator for the ring-opening metathesis polymerization. The compositions are characterized in that the initiator is chemically or physically bound to the filler.

Abstract: A functionalized and polymerizable polymer is described which is obtainable by ring-opening metathesis polymerization and is suitable in particular as a dental material and especially as a constituent of dental adhesives owing to an adhesion-boosting effect.

Abstract: A functionalized and polymerizable polymer is described which is obtainable by ring-opening metathesis polymerization and is suitable in particular as a dental material and especially as a constituent of dental adhesives owing to an adhesion-boosting effect.