Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer having an ethylene content of at most 1.0 wt % based on the propylene-ethylene copolymer, wherein the amount of propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer is at least 98 wt %, for example at least 98.5 wt %, preferably at least 99 wt %, more preferably at least 99.5, for example at least 99.75 wt % based on the polypropylene composition, wherein the polypropylene composition has a melt flow rate in the range of 0.70 to 2.4 dg/min as measured according to IS01 133 (2.16 kg/230° C.), an Mw/Mn in the range from 7.0 to 13.0, wherein Mw stands for the weight average molecular weight and Mn stands for the number average weight, an Mz/Mn is in the range from 20 to 50, wherein Mz stands for the z-average molecular weight and wherein Mw, Mn and Mz are measured according to ASTM D6474-12.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the polymerization of olefin monomers in the presence of a catalyst system, using a tubular pre-polymerization reactor, wherein the tubular pre-polymerization reactor has a length L and the flow of a catalyst system is introduced in the tubular pre-polymerization reactor in the middle (30-70% of L) or the end (70-95% of L) of the tubular pre-polymerization reactor.

Abstract: The application relates to a series of 2-imino-6-methylhexahydropyrimidin-4-one derivatives and 3-imino-5-methyl-1,2,4-thiadiazinane 1,1-dioxide derivatives of formula (I), substituted by an arylaminophenyl or heteroarylaminophenyl moiety. The compounds are potent inhibitors of the growth and propagation of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite in human blood and thus useful as pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: A series of 2-imino-6-methylhexahydropyrimidin-4-one derivatives, and analogues thereof, substituted in the 6-position by an arylcarbonylaminophenyl or heteroarylcarbonylaminophenyl moiety, being potent inhibitors of the growth and propagation of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite in human blood, are beneficial as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: A catalyst for olefin polymerization containing at least one metal complex comprising at least one —SF5 group attached to a ligand bound to the metal. The invention further relates to catalyst, a process for making polyolefins and dispersions of UHMWPE.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer having an ethylene content of at most (1.0) wt % based on the propylene-ethylene copolymer, wherein the amount of propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer is at least (98) wt %, for example at least (98.5) wt %, preferably at least (99) wt %, more preferably at least (99.5), for example at least (99.75) wt % based on the polypropylene composition, wherein the polypropylene composition has a melt flow rate in the range of (0.10) to less than (0.70) dg/min as measured according to ISO1133 (2.16 kg/230° C.), an Mw/Mn in the range from (7.0) to (13.0), wherein Mw stands for the weight average molecular weight and Mn stands for the number average weight, an Mz/Mn is in the range from (20) to (50), wherein Mz stands for the z-average molecular weight and wherein Mw, Mn and Mz are measured according to ASTM (D6474-12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the polymerization of a polyolefin, preferably polypropylene, in a polymerization reactor by contacting one or more olefins, preferably propylene, with a catalyst system in said reactor while stirring, said catalyst system comprising: * a procatalyst comprising 1) a magnesium-containing support, 2) titanium, 3) a phthalate-free internal electron donor; and 4) optionally an activator; wherein said procatalyst is obtained by the following process: i) contacting a compound R4, MgX42—, with an alkoxy- or aryloxy-containing silane compound to give a first intermediate reaction product, being a solid Mg(OR1)xX12-x, R4 is the same as R1 being a linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbyl group independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxycarbonyl or alkylaryl groups, and one or more combinations thereof; wherein said hydrocarbyl group may be substituted or unsubstituted, may contain one or more heteroatoms and preferably has between 1 and 20 carbon atoms;

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a procatalyst for polymerization of olefins, said process comprising contacting a magnesium-containing support with a halogen-containing titanium compound, an internal electron donor being a substituted 1,2-phenylene aromatic diester compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the continuous production of a polyolefin, preferably polypropylene, in a horizontal stirred bed polymerization reactor by contacting one or more olefins, preferably propylene, with a catalyst system while stirring, said catalyst system comprising: * a procatalyst comprising i) titanium; ii) a magnesium-containing support, preferably a magnesium chloride-containing support, and iii) an internal electron donor; * optionally an external electron donor; and * a co-catalyst, being a alkyl aluminum catalyst having formula AlXnR3-n, wherein each X is independently a halide or a hydride and wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, preferably 0, and wherein R is an C1-C12 alkyl group, preferably ethyl, wherein the molar ratio of aluminum (Al) from the co-catalyst to titanium (Ti) from the procatalyst (Al/Ti) is at least 75. The present invention also relates to polyolefin prepared using said process and a shaped article comprising said polyolefin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivering power to a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes an apparatus for delivering power to a hybrid vehicle, the hybrid vehicle including a powertrain having a power take-off coupling, the powertrain including an engine and a transmission. The apparatus includes an electric motor operable to generate a torque, the motor being coupled to transmit a starting torque through the power take-off of the powertrain for starting the engine.

Abstract: A method of analyzing ergonomics includes calculating a three-dimensional skeletal model. The method further includes scoring the three-dimensional skeletal model. The method further includes storing the score with the skeletal identifier.

Abstract: A series of 2-imino-6-methyltetrahydropyrimidin-4(1H)-one derivatives, substituted in the 6-position by a phenyl moiety which in turn is meta-substituted by an optionally substituted unsaturated fused bicyclic ring system containing at least one nitrogen atom, being selective inhibitors of plasmepsin V activity, are beneficial as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a terpolymer containing propylene, ethylene and 1-hexene wherein the polypropylene composition (i) has a content of ethylene derived units of at least 1.5 wt %; (ii) has a content of 1-hexene derived units of at least 1.5 wt %; (iii) has a melt flow rate of 0.10 to 0.70 g/10 min determined by ISO 1133-1:2011 (230° C., 2.16 kg); and (iv) has a ratio of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to numeric average molecular (Mn) weight of the terpolymer of 7.0 to 20.0, wherein Mw and Mn are measured according to ASTM D6474-12.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a terpolymer composition comprising (A) a first terpolymer fraction containing propylene, ethylene and 1-hexene, wherein the first terpolymer fraction has a melt flow rate of 0.005 to 0.20 dg/min determined by ISO 1133-1:2011 (230° C., 2.16 kg) and (B) a second terpolymer fraction containing propylene, ethylene and 1-hexene, wherein the second terpolymer fraction has a melt flow rate of 0.30 to 70 dg/min determined by ISO 1133-1:2011 (230° C., 2.16 kg), wherein the first terpolymer fraction is prepared using a first set of reaction conditions, the second terpolymer fraction is prepared using a second set of reaction conditions and the first and second set of reaction conditions are different, wherein the polypropylene composition (i) has a melt flow rate of 0.10 to 0.70 dg/min determined by ISO 1133-1:2011 (230° C., 2.16 kg), (ii) has a content of ethylene derived units in the range from 1.6 to 3.

Abstract: A lubricant comprising 2,5-(bishydroxymethyl) tetryhydrofuran dialkanoates This invention relates to a lubricant comprising a THF ester of the formula (I) as defined below. This invention further relates to a use of the THF ester as lubricant; and to a method for reducing friction between moving surfaces comprising the step of contacting the surfaces with the lubricant or with the THF ester.

Abstract: The application relates to a series of 2-imino-6-methylhexahydropyrimidin-4-one derivatives and 3-imino-5-methyl-1,2,4-thiadiazinane 1,1-dioxide derivatives of formula (I), substituted by an arylaminophenyl or heteroarylaminophenyl moiety. The compounds are potent inhibitors of the growth and propagation of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite in human blood and thus useful as pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: A sample vessel assembly to carry out a sorption analysis in a container provided with a cooling liquid. The sample vessel assembly includes a sample vessel configured to be suspended within the container. The sample vessel has a sample holding region at a sample end of the vessel to hold a sample to be analyzed. A wick is disposed on the sample vessel and surrounds the sample holding region. The wick extends from the sample holding region to project toward a bottom of the container and draw the cooling liquid over the sample holding region when the sample vessel is disposed in an analysis position in the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer having an ethylene content of at most 1.0 wt % based on the propylene-ethylene copolymer, wherein the amount of propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer is at least 98 wt %, for example at least 98.5 wt %, preferably at least 99 wt %, more preferably at least 99.5, for example at least 99.75 wt % based on the polypropylene composition, wherein the polypropylene composition has a melt flow rate in the range of 0.70 to 2.4 dg/min as measured according to IS01 133 (2.16 kg/230° C.), an Mw/Mn in the range from 7.0 to 13.0, wherein Mw stands for the weight average molecular weight and Mn stands for the number average weight, an Mz/Mn is in the range from 20 to 50, wherein Mz stands for the z-average molecular weight and wherein Mw, Mn and Mz are measured according to ASTM D6474-12.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for characterizing a ply of fiber having a thermoplastic veil. One method includes acquiring an image of a fiber material comprising strands of fiber and further comprising a veil of filaments of thermoplastic, subdividing the image into slices, determining an amount of melted filaments depicted within each of the slices, and determining an amount of unmelted filaments depicted within each of the slices.