Abstract: The present technology generally relates to a pesticide-containing soil disinfestation material comprising: a polymer composite material; a coating material coating at least a portion of the polymer composite material; and non-volatile pesticides. The non-volatile pesticides are released in an amount to provide a concentration of between about 500 grams/hectare and about 5000 grams pesticides per hectare of soil.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayer film capable of releasing an active ingredient, for example a pesticide. The film has a bottom or internal layer composed in part of a water-soluble polymer fraction containing the active ingredient, and a top or external layer. The bottom or internal layer may have a water-insoluble fraction in addition to the water-soluble polymer fraction. Relative proportions of the water-soluble polymer fraction and of the water-insoluble fraction provide a pre-determined time of release of the active ingredient when the multilayer film is exposed to humidity and/or moist conditions. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making the multilayer film and to uses of the film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for the infiltration of plants in a continuous or quasi-continuous operation mode. The system and method of the present invention combine mechanical (automatic and manual) movable and manipulable units and/or containers with vacuum infiltration chambers to enable large-scale infiltration of plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing organically modified sheet silicates in high purity. The process of the invention uses ion exchange resins for this purpose.

Abstract: Methods of protecting a crop from weed infestation, controlling weed growth, reducing fumigant dosage in crop protection, and reducing the growth of weeds by applying a polymer composite material with or without a biocide to soil, a crop, a vegetable, a weed, or combinations thereof are provided. In an aspect, the disclosure provides for a polymer composite material including a base polymer coated with: (1) a first barrier layer; (2) a second layer with our without a biocide; and (3) a third protective layer.

Abstract: Polymer composite material with barrier functionality, in particular for the use in fumigation methods, comprising at least one base polymer compound and at least one barrier functional layer, wherein the barrier functional layer comprises at least one binder that is cross-linkable and after cross-linking capable of water absorbing and gel-forming.

Abstract: Polymer composite material with biocide functionality, preferably for the use in agriculture, comprising at least one base polymer compound and at least one biocide active ingredient, wherein the biocide active ingredient is an organic biocide that can be emitted from the polymer composite material by diffusion and/or osmosis and method of its production.

Abstract: Methods of protecting a crop from weed infestation, controlling weed growth, reducing fumigant dosage in crop protection, and reducing the growth of weeds by applying a polymer composite material with or without a biocide to soil, a crop, a vegetable, a weed, or combinations thereof are provided. In an aspect, the disclosure provides for a polymer composite material including a base polymer coated with: (1) a first barrier layer; (2) a second layer with our without a biocide; and (3) a third protective layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for the infiltration of plants in a continuous or quasi-continuous operation mode. The system and method of the present invention combine mechanical (automatic and manual) movable and manipulable units and/or containers with vacuum infiltration chambers to enable large-scale infiltration of plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer molding compositions rendered antibacterial, antiprotozoic, or antimycotic by using partially neutralized active ingredients, to processes for their production, and to their use in moldings, in particular in medical items.

Abstract: Polymer composite material with biocide functionality, preferably for the use in agriculture, comprising at least one base polymer compound and at least one biocide active ingredient, wherein the biocide active ingredient is an organic biocide that can be emitted from the polymer composite material by diffusion and/or osmosis and method of its production.

Abstract: Polymer composite material with barrier functionality, in particular for the use in fumigation methods, comprising at least one base polymer compound and at least one barrier functional layer, wherein the barrier functional layer comprises at least one binder that is cross-linkable and after cross-linking capable of water absorbing and gel-forming.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising silicone elastomers and antimicrobially active substances in homogeneous distribution, a process for their production and their use in medical articles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage medium comprising a storage layer of a photoaddressable polymer (PAP), a method for storing data in a storage layer of a photoaddressable polymer as well as to uses of a storage medium.

Abstract: An automotive glazing panel is provided by a polycarbonate substrate having a coating system including an inner layer blocking IR and overlying coating material blocking UV radiation and providing a scratch resistant outer coating layer.

Abstract: The invention provides moulded items made from thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), in particular medical articles such as central venous catheters which contain a homogeneous distribution of antibiotic substances, a process for the preparation thereof and preparation of the active substance-containing TPUs.

Abstract: The invention relates to aromatic copolyesters comprising antimicrobially active substances in homogeneous distribution, processes for their preparation and their use in medical articles.

Abstract: An automotive glazing panel is provided by a polycarbonate substrate having a coating system including an inner layer blocking IR and overlying coating material blocking UV radiation and providing a scratch resistant outer coating layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to block copolymers which are predominantly based on vinylcyclohexane and to a process for producing them. The block copolymers can be processed to form mouldings by extrusion or injection moulding. The mouldings which result therefrom are distinguished by their high resistance to thermal deformation, good mechanical properties, high transparency in the visible and near UV range, and by their particularly low birefringence and water absorption.

Abstract: The invention relates to insecticidal formulations based on polymers, to processes for their preparation and to their use for controlling insects encountered indoors. These novel formulations are characterized in that they contain at least one type of insecticide which is incorporated into an appropriate polymer. The formulations are capable of emitting the insecticide at a certain temperature in a controlled manner without changing their form and macroscopic appearance.