Abstract: Disclosed are systems for producing an amino resin composition associated with a digital asset, methods for producing an amino resin composition associated with a digital asset, apparatuses for generating a digital asset, computer-implemented methods for generating a chemical pass-port, computer program elements for generating a digital asset, uses of an amino resin composition associated with a digital asset, uses of a digital asset, products produced from the amino resin composition and associated with a digital asset, a digital asset including one or more de-central identifier(s) and data related to the environmental impact data, apparatuses for producing a product associated with the digital asset and methods for producing a product associated with the digital asset.

Abstract: A system for producing an in-situ foam, which comprises the components from 50 to 98% by weight of one or more inorganic fillers A), from 1 to 48% by weight of one or more water-soluble, cationic polymers B), from 0.5 to 48% by weight of one or more surfactants C), from 0.01 to 5% by weight of one or more crosslinkers D) which are capable of reacting with the polymers B), from 0 to 20% by weight of one or more additives E), where the percentages by weight of the components A) to E) are based on the nonaqueous fraction and the sum of A) to E) is 100% by weight, process for producing an in-situ foam using the components of the system and foaming by means of a gas or a gas mixture and use for thermal insulation and filling of hollow spaces and hollow bodies.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the manufacture of methyl mercaptan using recycled dimethyl sulfide. In particular, the invention relates to a process for the continuous production of methyl mercaptan via the catalytic conversion of dimethyl sulfide using a non-promoted Al2O3 catalyst at low temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing (4S)-4-(4-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-ethoxy-2,8-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide of the formula (I) and recovering (4S)-4-(4-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-ethoxy-2,8-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide of the formula (I) proceeding from (4R)-4-(4-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-ethoxy-2,8-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide of the formula ent-(I)

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved method for coating wood-based materials, which comprises treating the surface of a wood-based material with 0.05 to 50 g/m2, preferably 0.1 to 20 g/m2, more preferably 0.3 to 10 g/m2 of a surface-active substance, preferably as 0.1 to 60 wt %, preferably 0.5 to 50 wt %, more preferably 1 to 40 wt %, more particularly 2.5 to 30 wt % solutions, more particularly a solution of a surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing (4S)-4-(4-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-ethoxy-2,8-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide of the formula (I) and recovering (4S)-4-(4-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-ethoxy-2,8-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide of the formula (I) proceeding from (4R)-4-(4-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-ethoxy-2,8-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide of the formula ent-(I)

Abstract: A system for producing an in-situ foam, which comprises the components from 50 to 98% by weight of one or more inorganic fillers A), from 1 to 48% by weight of one or more water-soluble, cationic polymers B), from 0.5 to 48% by weight of one or more surfactants C), from 0.01 to 5% by weight of one or more crosslinkers D) which are capable of reacting with the polymers B), from 0 to 20% by weight of one or more additives E), where the percentages by weight of the components A) to E) are based on the nonaqueous fraction and the sum of A) to E) is 100% by weight, process for producing an in-situ foam using the components of the system and foaming by means of a gas or a gas mixture and use for thermal insulation and filling of hollow spaces and hollow bodies.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the manufacture of methyl mercaptan using recycled dimethyl sulfide. In particular, the invention relates to a process for the continuous production of methyl mercaptan via the catalytic conversion of dimethyl sulfide using a non-promoted Al2O3 catalyst at low temperatures.

Abstract: A process for upgrading a solid carbonaceous material includes heating the solid carbonaceous material in the presence of a catalyst under partial pyrolysis conditions and obtaining an upgraded solid carbonaceous product, a gaseous product, and a spent catalyst.

Abstract: A system for producing an in-situ foam, which comprises the components from 50 to 98% by weight of one or more inorganic fillers A), from 1 to 48% by weight of one or more water-soluble, cationic polymers B), from 0.5 to 48% by weight of one or more surfactants C), from 0.01 to 5% by weight of one or more crosslinkers D) which are capable of reacting with the polymers B), from 0 to 20% by weight of one or more additives E), where the percentages by weight of the components A) to E) are based on the nonaqueous fraction and the sum of A) to E) is 100% by weight, process for producing an in-situ foam using the components of the system and foaming by means of a gas or a gas mixture and use for thermal insulation and filling of hollow spaces and hollow bodies.

Abstract: Hyperbranched polycarbonates having stabilizing groups, prepared by reaction of (a) at least one compound having at least three alcoholic hydroxyl groups per molecule with (b) at least one reagent of the general formula I (c) and at least one reagent of the general formula X3-(A1)m-X4, where the variables are defined as follows: X1, X2 are identical or different and are selected from among halogen, C1-C10-alkoxy, C6-C10-aryloxy and O—C(?O)-halogen, X3 is a functional group selected from among OH, SH, NH2, NH—C1-C4-alkyl, isocyanate, epoxy, COOH, COOR12, C(?O)—O—C(?O), C(?O)—Cl, R12 is C1-C4-alkyl or C6-C10-aryl, A1 is a spacer or a single bond, m is zero or one. X4 is a group selected from among phenol groups, benzophenones, aromatic amines and nitrogen-comprising heterocycles, in each case substituted or unsubstituted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of a particle based element, in particular a particle board or fiber board, wherein particles (2) are dispersed in a dispersing section (5) to form a particle mass (15), and a modification substance (13) is provided modifying the properties of the particle mass (15), such that particles (2) with accordingly modified properties are arranged in at least one predetermined region of the particle mass (15). The modification substance (13) is injected into the particles (2) before the particles (2) form the particle mass (15), wherein the modification substance (13) is injected into the particles (2) in an injection direction, which is inclined with respect to the flow direction (200) of the particle stream at the injection location. The invention further relates to an apparatus (1) for the production of a particle based element, a particle based element, and a further method for the production of a particle based element.

Abstract: Apparatus for hydrogen chloride electrolysis, comprising a cathode that has a layer of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes having functional groups containing nitrogen.

Abstract: Process for the reduction of oxygen in aqueous chlorine- and/or chloride-containing solutions in the presence of a catalyst comprising nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: Expandable, thermoplastic polymer bead material composed of a multiphase polymer mixture which comprises blowing agent and has at least one continuous phase of a thermoplastic polymer, where at least two different disperse phases P1 and P2 are present, disperse in the continuous phase, and also to processes for its production, and to use for the production of elastic molded foams.

Abstract: Thermoplastic particle foams which have cells having a mean cell size in the range from 20 to 500 ?m and in which the cell membranes have a nanocellular or fibrous structure having pore or fiber diameters below 1500 nm, and also processes for producing them.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 69% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester B) from 30 to 79% by weight of an aluminum oxide C) from 0.01 to 10% by weight of an organic or inorganic acid or mixture of these D) from 0 to 10% by weight of D1) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polycarbonate with an OH number of from 1 to 600 mg KOH/g of polycarbonate (to DIN 53240, part 2), or D2) at least one highly branched or hyperbranched polyester of AxBy type, where x is at least 1.1 and y is at least 2.1, or a mixture of these E) from 0 to 50% by weight of other additives, where the entirety of the percentages by weight of components A) to E) gives 100%.

Abstract: Coated polyoxymethylene moldings comprising at least one polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymer A), and also, if appropriate, further additives B), which has been coated on the surface with at least one binder C) and one formaldehyde scavenger D), wherein the binder C) used comprises a polyalkylene oxide C1 or a polyvinyl ester C2 or a graft polymer C3 composed of C1 and C2 or a mixture of these, and the formaldehyde scavenger D) used comprises at least one hydrazide compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coated polyoxymethylene moldings, comprising at least one polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymer A), and also, if appropriate, further additives B), which has been coated on the surface with at least one binder C) and one formaldehyde scavenger D), wherein the binder C) used comprises a polyalkylene oxide C1 or a polyvinyl ester C2 or a graft polymer C3 composed of C1 and C2 or a mixture of these, and the formaldehyde scavenger D) used comprises at least one lysine compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for electrochemical reduction of oxygen in alkaline media, a catalyst comprising nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (NCNTs) having nanoparticles located on their surface being used.