Abstract: A process for producing a titanium-containing silicon oxide catalyst satisfying the following conditions, which comprises the following steps: (1): an average pore diameter of 10 ? or more, (2): a pore diameter of 90% or more of the total pore volume of 5 to 200 ?, (3): a specific pore volume of 0.2 cm3/g or more, and (4): a quaternary ammonium ion represented by the following general formula (I) is used as the template and then the template is removed by solvent extraction, [NR1R2R3R4]+??(I) (wherein, R1 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon group having 2 to 36 carbon atoms, and R2 to R4 represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms); first step: a step for obtaining a solid containing a catalyst component and a template by mixing and stirring a silica source, a titanium source and a template in liquid phase, second step: a step of drying the solid obtained in the first step under a condition of a temperature of 120° C.

Abstract: A titanium-containing silicon oxide molded catalyst satisfying all of the following conditions (1) to (4): (1) an average pore diameter is 10 ? or more, (2) 90% or more of the whole pore volume have pore diameters of 5 to 200 ?, (3) a specific pore volume is 0.2 cm3/g or more, and (4) it is obtained by using as a template a quaternary ammonium ion of the following general formula (I) or an amine of the following general formula (II), then, removing the template. [NR1R2R3R4]+??(I) (in the formula (I), R1 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon group having 2 to 36 carbon atoms, and R2 to R4 represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.) NR5R6R7??(II) (in the formula (II), R5 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon group having 2 to 36 carbon atoms, and R6 and R7 represent hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.).

Abstract: A solvent separator includes an introduction member which introduces a mixture including chlorine containing organic solvent and water; a separation unit including a separation member made of a water-repellent and/or lipophilic porous material, which carries out the separation of the mixture; a water drainage member through which water separated by the separation unit is discharged; and a solvent drainage member through which the chlorine containing organic solvent separated by the separation unit is discharged. Also, a method and a device for treating waste liquid are provided by which chlorine containing organic solvent present in waste liquid is selectively separated, decomposed by a photocatalyst, and converted into a harmless substrate.

Abstract: A disposable brush which is formed of a non-woven fabric or of a pulp of molding. The disposable brush includes a base and a number of projections formed on a first side of the base by allowing portions of the base to project therefrom.

Abstract: A fast and highly practical photoinduced switching liquid crystal device is provided.

Abstract: A process for producing a specific titanium-containing silicon oxide catalyst having a specific average pore diameter, a specific a pore diameter distribution and a specific pore volume per unit weight, which comprises the following first to second steps:

Abstract: A process for producing a titanium-containing silicon oxide catalyst satisfying the following conditions, which comprises the following steps:

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer tube comprising, in its radial direction from the outside inwards: a first layer of vulcanized elastomer forming the outer layer, a second layer of EVOH or of an EVOH-based blend, a third layer of a blend of a polyamide (A) and a polyolefin (B) having a polyamide matrix, optionally, an inner layer of vulcanized elastomer, the layers being successive and adhering to one another in their respective contact region. It is also possible to place a tie layer between the first and second layers, and likewise between the optional inner layer and the third layer. The tube of the invention may also include a reinforcing layer of the textile type, for example made of polyester or of metal wires, the said layer being placed between the first and second layers. This reinforcing layer may be between the tie layer and the EVOH layer or between the tie layer and the outer layer or else the tie may be placed in the interstices of the reinforcing layer.

Abstract: A process for producing propylene oxide, which comprises steps described below, wherein the concentration of water in a solution containing isopropylbenzene hydroperoxide to be supplied to the epoxidation step is 1% by weight or less: oxidation step; a step in which isopropylbenzene is oxidized to obtain isopropylbenzene hydroperoxide, epoxidation step; a step in which isopropylbenzene hydroperoxide obtained in the oxidation step is reacted with propylene to obtain propylene oxide and cumyl alcohol, and hydrogenolysis step; a step in which cumyl alcohol obtained in the epoxidation step is subjected to hydrogenolysis to obtain isopropylbenzene, and said isopropylbenzene is recycled to the oxidation step as a raw material for the oxidation step.

Abstract: [Objective] The objective of the present invention lies in shortening the compost preparation period by a simple method and preventing contamination of underground water.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the elucidation of the global changes in gene expression in prostate tissue isolated from patients exhibiting different clinical states of prostate hyperplasia as compared to normal prostate tissue as well as the identification of individual genes that are differentially expressed in diseased prostate tissue.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the elucidation of the global changes in gene expression in prostate tissue isolated from patients exhibiting different clinical states of prostate hyperplasia as compared to normal prostate tissue as well as the identification of individual genes that are differentially expressed in diseased prostate tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer tube comprising, in its radial direction from the outside inwards:

Abstract: A granular photocatalytic material in the form of pellets or tablet is produced by compressing a photocatalyst mixture containing photocatalytic particles and a filler in air, a vacuum, or an inert gas at a temperature of 0 to 200° C., a pressure of 500 to 6000 kg/cm2, and a pressing time of 0.01 to 60 seconds. An alkali slurry is applied on the surface of the granular photocatalytic material. A method of restoring a function of granular photocatalytic material comprises washing the surface of the granular photocatalytic material with the slurry or an alkali solution of sodium hydroxide An apparatus for decomposing and removing toxic organic matter comprises a means of bringing the granular photocatalytic material into contact with the toxic organic matter in a liquid or air, and a means of irradiating the granular photocatalytic material with light having a wavelength of 400 nm or less.

Abstract: A pet toilet comprising a shallow tray 2, a plate-shaped urine absorbent mat 3 which is put in the tray 2, and a perforated film 4 which has a number of openings H and covers the entire upper surface of the absorbent mat 3 is disclosed. The openings H of the perforated film 4 have a sidewall extending from one side to the other side of the film. The perforated film 4 is fixed at such a position that at least the lower end of the sidewall of the openings H is in contact with the upper surface of the urine absorbent mat 3.

Abstract: A titanium-containing silicon oxide molded catalyst satisfying all of the following conditions (1) to (4):

Abstract: A waste liquid processing method comprising a solvent separation process for separating a chlorine-based organic solvent contained in a waste liquid; a first vaporization process that includes vaporization of the chlorine-based organic solvent remaining in the waste liquid after the solvent separation process; a collection process for collecting substances other than the chlorine-based organic solvent contained in the waste liquid after being vaporized in the first vaporization process; a second vaporization process for vaporizing the chlorine-based organic solvent remaining in the waste liquid after the first vaporization process and the collection process; a photo-oxidative decomposition process where photo-oxidation is used to decompose a chlorine-based organic gas generated in the first vaporization process and in the second vaporization process, and a post-treatment process for carrying out adsorption, absorption, and neutralization of a decomposition product gas generated in the photo-oxidative decompos

Abstract: A process for producing propylene oxide, which comprises steps described below, wherein the concentration of water in a solution containing isopropylbenzene hydroperoxide to be supplied to the epoxidation step is 1% by weight or less:

Abstract: A titanium-containing silicon oxide catalyst satisfying all of the following conditions (1) to (4): (1): an average pore size of 10 Å or more, (2): a pore size of 90% or more of the total pore volume of 5 to 200 Å, (3): a specific pore volume of 0.2 cm3/g or more, and (4): a quarternary ammonium ion represented by the following general formula (I) is used as a template and then said template is removed by solvent extraction operation; [NR1R2R3R4]+  (I) wherein, R1 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon chain having 2 to 36 carbon atoms, and R2 to R4 represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a method for producing said catalyst, and a method for producing propylene oxide by reacting propylene with a hydroperoxide, except for ethylbenzene hydroperoxide, in the presence of said catalyst.

Abstract: An object is to provide a high resolution, wide viewing angle, low power consumption liquid crystal display device which utilizes nematic liquid crystal and which can attain both the memory effect and wide-viewing-angle display characteristic.