Abstract: The present invention discloses functionalized nanoparticles comprising on the surface a covalently bound radical of the formula (I) wherein the nanoparticles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, and wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. These functionalized nanoparticles are for example useful as stabilizers and/or compatibilizers in organic materials, or as photoinitiators in pre-polymeric or pre-crosslinking formulations, or as reinforcer of coatings and improver of scratch resistance in coating compositions for surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rechargeable electrochemical zinc-oxygen cells comprising A) at least one anode comprising metallic zinc, B) at least one gas diffusion electrode comprising (B1) at least one cathode active material, and (B2) optionally at least one solid medium through which gas can diffuse, and C) an aqueous electrolyte comprising boric acid. The present invention further relates to uses of the inventive rechargeable electrochemical zinc-oxygen cells, to zinc-air batteries comprising the inventive rechargeable electrochemical zinc-oxygen cells, and to the use of an aqueous electrolyte comprising boric acid for production or for operation of rechargeable electrochemical zinc-oxygen cells.

Abstract: The present invention discloses functionalized nanoparticles comprising on the surface a covalently bound radical of the formula (I) wherein the nanoparticles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, and wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. These functionalized nanoparticles are for example useful as stabilizers and/or compatibilizers in organic materials, or as photoinitiators in pre-polymeric or pre-crosslinking formulations, or as reinforcer of coatings and improver of scratch resistance in coating compositions for surfaces.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing on the surface of a substrate a superhydrophilic layer containing at least one metal oxide which method comprises calcining at elevated temperatures a cross-linked precursor film in which film the metal oxide is evenly distributed and immobilized. The precursor film is prepared by sequentially applying to the surface of the substrate a polyamine or other cationic polymer, a suspension of metal oxide and then a suitable cross linking agent. The superhydrophilic layer can be applied as a coating to a variety of substrates including metal, glass and ceramic and provides excellent dirt resistance, scratch resistance and antifogging effect. Multi-layer systems are also available using the inventive process.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the use of functionalized particles as electrophoretic displaying particles, wherein the functionalized particles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 particles comprising, covalently bound to an oxygen atom on the surface, a radical of formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 are independently of each other hydrogen, particle surface-O—, or a substituent, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, B is the direct bond or a bridge member, and D is the residue of an organic chromophore.

Abstract: A process for modifying the surface of an inorganic or organic substrate with strongly adherent nanoparticles is described, providing to the surface modified substrate durable effects like hydrophobicity, hydrophilicity, electrical conductivity, magnetic properties, flame retardance, color, adhesion, roughness, scratch resistance, UV-absorbance, antimicrobial properties, antifouling properties, antiprotein properties, antistatic properties, antifog properties, release properties. In this process, an optional first step a) a low-temperature plasma, ozonization, high energy irradiation, corona discharge or a flame is caused to act on the inorganic or organic substrate, and in a second step b) one or more defined nanoparticles or mixtures of defined nanoparticles with monomers, containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated group, or solutions, suspensions or emulsions of the afore-mentioned substances, are applied, preferably at normal pressure, to the inorganic or organic substrate.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the use of functionalized particles as electrophoretic displaying particles, wherein the functionalized particles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 particles comprising, covalently bound to an oxygen atom on the surface, a radical of formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 are independently of each other hydrogen, particle surface-O—, or a substituent, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, B is the direct bond or a bridge member, and D is the residue of an organic chromophore.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the thermal treatment of metal coated particles, to the particles obtainable by the process and to their use for the manufacture of printable electronics, or for EMI shielding.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing on the surface of a substrate a superhydrophilic layer containing at least one metal oxide which method comprises calcining at elevated temperatures a cross-linked precursor film in which film the metal oxide is evenly distributed and immobilized. The precursor film is prepared by sequentially applying to the surface of the substrate a polyamine or other cationic polymer, a suspension of metal oxide and then a suitable cross linking agent. The superhydrophilic layer can be applied as a coating to a variety of substrates including metal, glass and ceramic and provides excellent dirt resistance, scratch resistance and antifogging effect. Multi-layer systems are also available using the inventive process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for dyeing of keratin-containing fibers comprising treating the fibers with at least one functionalized particle comprising on the surface an organic chromophore which is bound via a bridge member, wherein the particles are based on SiO2, Al2O3 or mixtures thereof, and the functionalized particles carry a positive charge.

Abstract: The present invention discloses functionalized nanoparticles comprising on the surface a covalently bound radical of formula (1), wherein the nanoparticles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, R1 and R2 are independently of each other hydrogen, nanoparticle surface-O—, or a substituent, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, and Y is a radical of formula —B1-D1 (2a), wherein B1 is the direct bond or a bridge member, and D1 is a radical of a cationic dye, a radical of a phthalocyanine dye which carries no water-solubilizing group, or a radical of a fluorescent dye selected from the group consisting of coumarins, benzocoumarins, xanthenes, benzo[a]xanthenes, benzo[b]xanthenes, benzo[c]xanthenes, phenoxazines, benzo[a]phenoxazines, benzo[b]phenoxazines, benzo[c]phenoxazines, napthalimides, naphtholactams, azlactones, methines, oxazines, thiazines, diketopyrrolopyrroles, quinacridones, benzoxanthenes, thio-epindolines, lactamimides, diphenylmaleimides, acetoacetamides, imidazothiazines, benzanthrones, p

Abstract: The present invention discloses functionalized nanoparticles comprising on the surface a covalently bound radical of the formula (I) wherein the nanoparticles are SiO2, Al2O3 or mixed SiO2 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, and wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1. These functionalized nanoparticles are for example useful as stabilizers and/or compatibilizers in organic materials, or as photoinitiators in pre-polymeric or pre-crosslinking formulations, or as reinforcer of coatings and improver of scratch resistance in coating compositions for surfaces.