Abstract: Process for the preparation of a compound with at least one monothiocarbonate group by reacting:—a compound with at least one mercaptoalcohol group and—a dialkylcarbonate, in the presence of a catalyst wherein the catalyst is a salt of a metal selected from group IIIb or IVb of the periodic system.

Abstract: The present application is directed in particular to a power adapter, adapted to be connected on the one hand to a power interface of a cordless power tool and adapted to be connected on the other hand to an energy source, in particular mobile energy source, for electrically power the power tool via the power adapter.

Abstract: CVD Alumina coating has been one of the most important materials for wear resistant application for many years. Recently, texture control in ?-Al2O3 has attracted increasing attention due to the possibility to further improve the anisotropic properties such as thermal conductivity and mechanical properties. The influence of process parameters on textures is complex. In the present application, the influence of nucleation surface condition and H2S on the texture in CVD ?-Al2O3 coatings has been investigated. It has been shown that without the addition of H2S, the crystal orientation in the Al2O3 coatings is primarily dominated by the nucleation surface condition, whereas the effect of reactant composition on texture is minimal. On the other hand, in the presence of H2S during growth, reactant composition also plays an important role in affecting the crystal orientation. This effect is likely due to the strong interaction between the Al2O3 surface and the H2S.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a compound with at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group wherein a) a compound with at least one epoxy group is used as starting material b) the compound is reacted with phosgene or an alkyl chloroformate thus giving an adduct and c) the adduct is reacted with a compound comprising anionic sulfurthus obtaining the comound with at least one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing cyclic carbonates of formula Ia or Ib or mixtures thereof (Ia) (Ib) comprising the process step: a) reacting a propargylic alcohol of formula II (II) with carbon dioxide in the presence of at least one transition metal catalyst TMC1, which comprises a transition metal selected from metals of groups 10, 11 and 12 of the periodic table of the elements according to IUPAC and at least one bulky ligand.

Abstract: Object of the invention is a process for the manufacturing of a polymer with urethane groups, wherein in a first alternative A) a five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate B) a compound with at least two amino groups, selected from primary or secondary amino groups, and C) a compound which at least two functional groups that react with a group —SH or, in case of a carbon-carbon triple bond as functional group that react with a group —SH, a compound with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond are reacted or wherein in a second alternative A) a five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate and D) a compound with at least one primary or secondary amino group and at least one functional group that reacts with a group —SH.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a compound with at least one monothiocarbonate group by reacting:—a compound with at least one mercaptoalcohol group and—a dialkylcarbonate, in the presence of a catalyst wherein the catalyst is a salt of a metal selected from group IIIb or IVb of the periodic system.

Abstract: Process for further use of a water-containing carbon raw material comprising the treatment of the carbon raw material with carbon dioxide or water vapor or a mixture thereof at elevated temperature and the admixing of the thus obtained carbon material with an acid.

Abstract: In one aspect, carrier bodies and associated apparatus are described herein for supporting cutting tools during a CVD process. Carrier bodies and associated apparatus, in some embodiments, can facilitate proper placement and orientation of cutting tools on reactor trays while minimizing contact marks. Briefly, a carrier body comprises a base, a guide element opposite the base, and convex ridges for supporting one or more cutting tools during a chemical vapor deposition coating process.

Abstract: Process for the manufacturing of a polymer with urethane groups, wherein in a first alternative a compound A) with at least two five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate groups and a compound B) with at least two amino groups, selected from primary or secondary amino groups and optionally a compound C) with at least one functional group that reacts with a group —SH are reacted or wherein in a second alternative a compound A) with at least two five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate groups or a mixture of a compound A) with a compound A1) with one five-membered cyclic monothiocarbonate group and a compound B) with at least two amino groups, selected from primary or secondary amino groups or a compound B1) with one amino group selected from primary or secondary amino groups or mixtures of compounds B) and B1) and a compound C) with at least two functional groups that react with a group —SH or in case of a carbon-carbon triple bond as functional group that react with a group —SH, a compound C) with at least one carb

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomachoko’ that is characterized by its inflorescences that are dark red in color and flattened in shape, its vigorous growth habit, its suitability as a cut flower use and as a potted plant, and its upright growing habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomareda’ that is characterized by its flattened mophead type inflorescences with sterile flower sepals that are deep pink to red in color with hints of green, its sturdy and thick textured sterile flower sepals, its good performance as a cut flower and a container plant, and its upright plant habit.

Abstract: Cutting tools are described having coatings which can demonstrate desirable wear resistance and increased cutting lifetimes. A coated cutting tool described herein has a substrate and a coating with a plurality of alternating layers of a first layer of Al2O3 and a second layer of at least one of MeAl2O3 and MeAl2O3/MeO2 composite, wherein Me is Zr, Hf, Ti or a combination thereof. The coating has a superlattice-like structure.

Abstract: A nozzle lifting assembly for an additive manufacturing system includes a base member and a lift member relatively movable with respect thereto, a first nozzle body arranged for being lifted by the lift member and a second nozzle body disposed on the base member. A wedge member is movably arranged relative to the base member and in wedging engagement with the lift member between a first and second wedge position, wherein the first and second wedge position correspond to a lowered position and a lifted position of the first nozzle body with respect to the second nozzle body, respectively.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomafata’ that is characterized by its picotee flowers with creamy white centers and a red-pink margin, its very floriferous blooming habit, its green leaves with a hint of brown, and its suitability as a potted plant.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomazone’ that is characterized by its mophead inflorescence with sterile flower sepals that are pink in color with tints of green, its sterile flower sepals with a firm substance, its upright plant habit, and its suitability for use both as a potted plant and as a cut flower.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomalure’ that is characterized by its leaves that are very dark brown-red in color, its sterile flowers that are picotee colored (yellow and pink) when young and mature to pink, its sterile sepal edges that are crenate, its upright plant habit, and its suitability as a potted plant.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomareda’ that is characterized by its flattened mophead type inflorescences with sterile flower sepals that are deep pink to red in color with hints of green, its sturdy and thick textured sterile flower sepals, its good performance as a cut flower and a container plant, and its upright plant habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomachoko’ that is characterized by its inflorescences that are dark red in color and flattened in shape, its vigorous growth habit, its suitability as a cut flower use and as a potted plant, and its upright growing habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomalega’ that is characterized by its very floriferous blooming habit, its sterile flowers that have sepals with crenate margins, its inflorescences that are pink in color with a touch of green, and its suitability as a potted plant.