Abstract: This invention provides a fine particle composite comprising fine particles of a sulfide or sulfide complex comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum (Mo), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru), and rhenium (Re) and conductive fine particles via a step of preparing a solvent mixture from a compound containing conductive carbon powder, at least one compound containing an element selected from among molybdenum (Mo), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (R), and rhenium (Re), and sulfur (S) and a step of conducting a hydrothermal or solvothermal reaction at a pressure and temperature that convert the solvent mixture into a supercritical or subcritical water or solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust gas purifying catalyst in which grain growth of a noble metal particle supported on a support is suppressed. Also disclosed is a production process for producing an exhaust gas purifying catalyst. The exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises a crystalline metal oxide support and a noble metal particle supported on the support, wherein the noble metal particle is epitaxially grown on the support, and wherein the noble metal particle is dispersed and supported on the outer and inner surfaces of the support. The process for producing an exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises masking, in a solution, at least a part of the surface of a crystalline metal oxide support by a masking agent, introducing the support into a noble metal-containing solution containing a noble metal, and drying and firing the support and the noble metal-containing solution to support the noble metal on the support.

Abstract: An exhaust gas control apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes: a NOx purification catalyst arranged in an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine; a degradation degree estimating unit estimating a degradation degree of the NOx purification catalyst; and an air-fuel ratio control unit adjusting an air-fuel ratio of exhaust gas flowing into the NOx purification catalyst, wherein, until the estimated degradation degree of the NOx purification catalyst reaches a predetermined degradation degree, the air-fuel ratio control unit adjusts the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas to a rich air-fuel ratio, and, when the estimated degradation degree of the NOx purification catalyst exceeds the predetermined degradation degree, the air-fuel ratio control unit changes the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas from the rich air-fuel ratio to a lean air-fuel ratio so that the NOx purification catalyst is regenerated.

Abstract: This invention provides a fine particle composite comprising fine powder of a sulfide or sulfide complex comprising a given element. The fine particle composite is obtained by a method for producing a fine particle composite comprising fine powder of a sulfide or sulfide complex comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum (Mo), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru), and rhenium (Re). Such method comprises steps of: preparing a solvent mixture from at least one compound containing an element selected from among molybdenum (Mo), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru), rhenium (Re), and sulfur (S); and subjecting the solvent mixture to a hydrothermal or solvothermal reaction. The resulting fine particle composite comprises fine particles of a sulfide or sulfide complex comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum (Mo), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru), and rhenium (Re).

Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust gas purifying catalyst in which grain growth of a noble metal particle supported on a support is suppressed. Also, disclosed is a production process of an exhaust gas purifying catalyst, by which the above exhaust gas purifying catalyst can be produced. The exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises a crystalline metal oxide support and a noble metal particle supported on the support, wherein the noble metal particle is epitaxially grown on the support, and wherein the noble metal particle is dispersed and supported on the outer and inner surfaces of the support. The process for producing an exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises masking, in a solution, at least a part of the surface of a crystalline metal oxide support by a masking agent, introducing the support into a noble metal-containing solution containing a noble metal, and drying and firing the support and the noble metal-containing solution to support the noble metal on the support.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust gas purifying catalyst in which grain growth of a noble metal particle supported on a support is suppressed. Also disclosed is a production process for producing an exhaust gas purifying catalyst. The exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises a crystalline metal oxide support and a noble metal particle supported on the support, wherein the noble metal particle is epitaxially grown on the support, and wherein the noble metal particle is dispersed and supported on the outer and inner surfaces of the support. The process for producing an exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises masking, in a solution, at least a part of the surface of a crystalline metal oxide support by a masking agent, introducing the support into a noble metal-containing solution containing a noble metal, and drying and firing the support and the noble metal-containing solution to support the noble metal on the support.

Abstract: An exhaust gas control apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes: a NOx purification catalyst arranged in an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine; a degradation degree estimating unit estimating a degradation degree of the NOx purification catalyst; and an air-fuel ratio control unit adjusting an air-fuel ratio of exhaust gas flowing into the NOx purification catalyst, wherein, until the estimated degradation degree of the NOx purification catalyst reaches a predetermined degradation degree, the air-fuel ratio control unit adjusts the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas to a rich air-fuel ratio, and, when the estimated degradation degree of the NOx purification catalyst exceeds the predetermined degradation degree, the air-fuel ratio control unit changes the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas from the rich air-fuel ratio to a lean air-fuel ratio so that the NOx purification catalyst is regenerated.

Abstract: A synthetic grinding stone used for the polishing of a silicon wafer is composed of a structure containing cerium oxide fine particles as abrasive grains, a resin as a binder, a salt as a filler and a nano diamond as an additive. This synthetic grinding stone is characterized in that the purity of the cerium oxide is not less than 60% by weight, the content of the salt as a filler is not less than 1% but not more than 20%, the volume content of the nano diamond as an additive is not less than 0.1% but less than 20% relative to the total volume of the structure, and the porosity as the volume fraction relative to the total volume of the structure is less than 30%.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust gas purifying catalyst in which grain growth of a noble metal particle supported on a support is suppressed. Also, disclosed is a production process of an exhaust gas purifying catalyst, by which the above exhaust gas purifying catalyst can be produced. The exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises a crystalline metal oxide support and a noble metal particle supported on the support, wherein the noble metal particle is epitaxially grown on the support, and wherein the noble metal particle is dispersed and supported on the outer and inner surfaces of the support. The process for producing an exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises masking, in a solution, at least a part of the surface of a crystalline metal oxide support by a masking agent, introducing the support into a noble metal-containing solution containing a noble metal, and drying and firing the support and the noble metal-containing solution to support the noble metal on the support.

Abstract: This invention provides a fine particle composite comprising fine powder of a sulfide or sulfide complex comprising a given element. The fine particle composite is obtained by a method for producing a fine particle composite comprising fine powder of a sulfide or sulfide complex comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum (Mo), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru), and rhenium (Re). Such method comprises steps of: preparing a solvent mixture from at least one compound containing an element selected from among molybdenum (Mo), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru), rhenium (Re), and sulfur (S); and subjecting the solvent mixture to a hydrothermal or solvothermal reaction. The resulting fine particle composite comprises fine particles of a sulfide or sulfide complex comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum (Mo), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru), and rhenium (Re).

Abstract: This invention provides a fine particle composite comprising fine particles of a sulfide or sulfide complex comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum (Mo), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru), and rhenium (Re) and conductive fine particles via a step of preparing a solvent mixture from a compound containing conductive carbon powder, at least one compound containing an element selected from among molybdenum (Mo), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (R), and rhenium (Re), and sulfur (S) and a step of conducting a hydrothermal or solvothermal reaction at a pressure and temperature that convert the solvent mixture into a supercritical or subcritical water or solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a synthetic grinding stone used for polishing of silicon wafer, which is composed of a structure comprising cerium oxide fine particles as abrasive grain, a resin as a binder, a salt as a filler and a nano diamond as an additive. This synthetic grinding stone is characterized in that the purity of the cerium oxide is not less than 60% by weight, the content of the salt as a filler is not less than 1% but not more than 20%, the volume content of the nano diamond as an additive is not less than 0.1% but less than 20% relative to the total volume of the structure, and the porosity as the volume fraction relative to the total volume of the structure is less than 30%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel spicamycin derivative represented by the formula (I) or a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R represents an alkenyl having a given number of carbon atoms, a haloalkyl having a given number of carbon atoms, CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n CH(OH)-- or CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.n-1 CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 -- (wherein n denotes an integer of 9-13), an alkyl with a certain group and a given number of carbon atoms, ##STR2## (wherein a denotes 2, and b denotes an integer of 10-15), CH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.c SO.sub.2 O(CH.sub.2).sub.d --, ##STR3## (wherein c denotes an integer of 0-3 and d denotes an integer of 10-15), (CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si(CH.sub.2).sub.10 --,(CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si--C.tbd.C--(CH.sub.2).sub.8 --, ##STR4## (wherein X represents O or S), and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are different from each other and each represents H or OH, which exhibits an excellent antitumor effect and has a high therapeutic index.

Abstract: Spicamycin derivative represented by the formula (I) or a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R represents specific diverse substituents, for example, a linear alkadienyl having from 11 to 13 carbon atoms, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 respectively represent H or OH. Examples of specific compounds are 6-[4'-N-(N'-trans,trans 2,4-tridecadienoylglycyl)spicaminyl-amino]purine, and 6-[4'-N-(N'-trans,trans-2,4 dodecadienyoly glycyl) spicaminyl-amino]purine. Comopunds according to this invention are useful as a pharmaceutical for inhibition of a tumor, for example, human colon cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel anthracycline compound of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each a hydroxyl group or a hydrogen atom and satisfy the condition that, when R.sup.2 is a hydroxyl group, R.sup.1 is a hydroxyl group or a hydrogen atom, whereas, when R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, or an acid addition salt thereof.These compounds can be contained as active ingredients in antitumor agents, whereby good results are attainable.

Abstract: Mycotrienin-related compounds called the T-23-X, -XI, -XII, -XIII and -XIV. These compounds are isolated and characterized by structural formula and other identifying data. They are useful in the treatment of tumors.

Abstract: An anthracycline compound, Arugomycin, having the physicochemical properties set forth below is produced by aerobically cultivating an Arugomycin-producing Streptomyces strain in a suitable culture medium, and recovering from the culture the anthracycline compound, Arugomycin.(1) Color and form:Orange powder(2) Melting point:207.degree. to 213.degree. C. (decomposed)(3) Specific rotatory power:[.alpha.].sub.D.sup.25 =+112.degree.(C: 0.1, chloroform:methanol=9:1)(4) Elementary analysis (%):______________________________________ C H O N ______________________________________ Found 56.2 6.9 35.1 1.8 Calcd. 56.7 6.7 34.9 1.7 ______________________________________(5) Ultraviolet and visible absorption spectrum: as shown in FIG. 1. ______________________________________ .lambda..sub.max (E.sup.1% .sub.1cm) ______________________________________ CH.sub.3 OH 235(363), 258(167), 292(61), 476(104) 0.1N HCl + CH.sub.3 OH 235(387), 258(159), 292(61), 468(110) 0.1N NaOH + CH.sub.

Abstract: Mycotrienin-related compounds called the T-23-VIII and T-23-IX substances. These substances are isolated and characterized by structural formula and other identifying data. These substances are useful in the treatment of tumors.

Abstract: An antibiotic, Spicamycin, having the physicochemical properties set forth below is produced by aerobically cultivating a Spicamycin-producing Streptomyces strain in a suitable culture medium, and recovering from the culture the antibiotic, Spicamycin.(1) Color and properties: Weakly acidic white powder(2) Melting point: 215.degree. to 220.degree. C. (decomposed)(3) Specific rotatory power: [.alpha.].sub.D.sup.25 =+15.degree. (C: 0.15, in methanol)(4) Elementary analysis (Found): C: 57.4%, H: 8.3%; N: 15.7%, O: 18.6%(5) Ultraviolet absorption spectrum (maximum):______________________________________ CH.sub.3 OH 264 nm (E.sub.1cm.sup.1% 257) 0.01N NaOH + CH.sub.3 OH 272 nm (E.sub.1cm.sup.1% 226) 0.01N HCl + CH.sub.3 OH 273 nm (E.sub.1cm.sup.1% 258) ______________________________________(6) Infrared absorption spectrum (as measured by the potassium bromide method): As shown in FIG. 2.(7) Solubility in Solvent: Soluble in basic water, dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, and n-butanol.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a microbiological process for the preparation of mycotrien-related compounds.The compounds are isolated and characterized by structural formula and other identifying data.The compounds are useful in the treatment of tumors.