Abstract: A high voltage controller configured to drive a high voltage generator. The high voltage controller includes a voltage select input and a current select input, an actual voltage input and an actual current input. First circuitry is configured to generate an alternating current (AC) drive signal. Second circuitry configured to generate a direct current (DC) drive signal. Closed loop control circuitry is configured to adjust the DC drive signal based on at least one of the voltage select and current select inputs and at least one of the actual voltage and actual current inputs. The first circuitry may include a push-pull circuit. The second circuitry may include a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller. A high voltage generator may be coupled to the AC and DC drive signals. The high voltage generator may include a high voltage transformer having a pair of primary windings and center tap. The AC drive signal may be coupled to the primary windings and the DC drive signal may be coupled to the center tap.

Abstract: N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds of formula (I) wherein A is A1 wherein the variables and the indices are as defined per the description, processes for preparing the compounds I, pesticidal compositions comprising compounds I, use of compounds I for the control of insects, acarids or nematodes, and methods for treating, controlling, preventing or protecting animals against infestation or infection by parasites by use of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isothiazoline compounds of formula I wherein the variables are as defined in the claims or the description, which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes, and to a method for producing them. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to an agricultural and a veterinary composition comprising said compounds.

Abstract: Process for preparing a halogenated precursor of an alkenone, which comprises reacting a carboxylic acid halide with a vinyl ether in a liquid reaction medium using an equipment having at least one surface in contact with the liquid reaction medium, wherein said surface consists of a material selected from glass, polytetrafluoroethylene and nickel based metal alloy.

Abstract: Disclosed are certain fluorinated derivatives of Meldrum's acid as novel compounds, preparation methods for the same, their use in Li ion batteries, Li air batteries and Li sulphur batteries as well as solvent compositions, electrolyte compositions and respective batteries containing them.

Abstract: A high voltage controller configured to drive a high voltage generator. The high voltage controller includes a voltage select input and a current select input, an actual voltage input and an actual current input. First circuitry is configured to generate an alternating current (AC) drive signal. Second circuitry configured to generate a direct current (DC) drive signal. Closed loop control circuitry is configured to adjust the DC drive signal based on at least one of the voltage select and current select inputs and at least one of the actual voltage and actual current inputs. The first circuitry may include a push-pull circuit. The second circuitry may include a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller. A high voltage generator may be coupled to the AC and DC drive signals. The high voltage generator may include a high voltage transformer having a pair of primary windings and center tap. The AC drive signal may be coupled to the primary windings and the DC drive signal may be coupled to the center tap.

Abstract: N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds of formula (I) wherein A is A1 wherein the variables and the indices are as defined per the description, processes for preparing the compounds I, pesticidal compositions comprising compounds I, use of compounds I for the control of insects, acarids or nematodes, and methods for treating, controlling, preventing or protecting animals against infestation or infection by parasites by use of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to imine compounds which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to an agricultural and a veterinary composition comprising said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to imine compounds which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to an agricultural and a veterinary composition comprising said compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted amidine compounds of formula (I), to the enantiomers, diastereomers and salts thereof and to compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to the use of the substituted amidine compounds, of their salts or of compositions comprising them for combating animal pests. Furthermore the invention relates also to methods of applying such substituted amidine compounds. The substituted amidine compounds of the present invention are defined by the following formula I: wherein A1 to A4, B1 to B3, R1 to R3, (R4)p, (R5)q, X and Y are defined as in the description.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of a compound of formula R1OOC—CH(OCH2F)—COOR, (I) or R3HNOC—CH(OCH2F)—CONHR4(II) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 are equal or different from each other and are independently selected from H; an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by at least one halogen atom; an aralkyl group; or an aryl group, comprising reacting a compound of formula R1OOC—CH(OCH2X)—COOR2 (III) or R3HNOC—CH(OCH2X)—CONHR4(IV) wherein X is a leaving group that can be substituted by nucleophilic substitution, and wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 have the same meaning as above, with at least one source of nucleophilic fluorine.

Abstract: Use of TiOF2 as semiconductor in a photoelectric conversion device, in particular in a dye-sensitized solar cell. A photoelectric conversion device, in particular a dye-sensitized solar cell, comprising a semiconductor layer containing at least TiOF2. The TiOF2 is preferably used in the form of nanoparticles. Dyes, method(s) of making them, and their use in photoelectric conversion devices, especially in dye-sensitized solar cells. A dye-sensitized solar cell comprising at least one fluorinated compound as a dye and at least TiOF2 as semiconductor.

Abstract: A process for preparing a halogenated precursor of an alkenone, which comprises reacting a carboxylic acid halide with a vinyl ether in a liquid reaction medium under turbulent conditions and a process for preparing an alkenone, by eliminating hydrogen halide from said precursor to form the alkenone.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of pyrazole-4-carboxamides, in particular, of 3-difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamides which are useful as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The carboxamides are prepared from the corresponding pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid esters and appropriate amine in the presence of a base. The reaction is performed in a reaction medium which is essentially free of water; alternatively, the base is used in an amount equal to or greater than 0.25 equivalents per mole of amine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to imine compounds which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to an agricultural and a veterinary composition comprising said compounds.

Abstract: Esters of 4-fluorosubstituted 3-oxo-alcanoic acids can be prepared by addition reaction of ketene with the respective acid chloride, subsequent esterification and hydrodechlorination. Preferred reaction products are esters of 4,4-difluoro-3-oxo-butanoic acid.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of an ester or the respective free acid of a 1-substituted-3-fluoroalkyl-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid of formula (I), wherein in such formula (I), Y is H, F or an alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by at least one halogen atom, an aralkyl group or an aryl group; R1 is H or an organic residue; R2 is H or an organic residue. Such process comprises submitting a compound of formula (II) to a reduction reaction, wherein in such formula (II), Y is the same as defined for formula (I); X is Cl, Br or I; R1? is H or an organic residue; and R2? is H or an organic residue.

Abstract: N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds of formula (I) wherein A is a group selected from A1 and A2 wherein the variables and the indices are as defined per the description, processes for preparing the compounds I, pesticidal compositions comprising compounds I, use of compounds I for the control of insects, acarids or nematodes, and methods for treating, controlling, preventing or protecting animals against infestation or infection by parasites by use of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds of formula (I), to the enantiomers, diastereomers and salts thereof and to compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to the use of the substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds, of their salts or of compositions comprising them for combating animal pests. Furthermore the invention relates also to methods of applying such substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds. The substituted ketonic isoxazoline compounds of the present invention are defined by the following formula I: wherein A1 to A4, R1 to R3, (R4)p, (R5)q, X and (G)m are defined as in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azoline compounds which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to an agricultural and a veterinary composition comprising said compounds.