Abstract: Novel fluorescent compounds that can be used for labelling tumour tissue, and the method for labelling tumour tissue the novel fluorescent compounds. Also, the application of the tumour tissue labelled with the novel fluorescent compounds as a monitoring tool, a diagnostic tool, or a tool for assisting with cancer surgery.

Abstract: The method for producing a multilayer covering film includes having a pressure sensitive adhesive layer protected by a liner with a system for controlling adhesion. The method includes a step of forming the adhesion-controlling system, which includes an operation for selectively positioning a polymeric, non-adhesive material composition in microcavities provided on one face of the liner. The invention also relates to a multilayer film produced using this production method and a method for applying this multilayer film.

Abstract: The method for producing a multilayer covering film includes having a pressure sensitive adhesive layer protected by a liner with a system for controlling adhesion. The method includes a step of forming the adhesion-controlling system, which includes an operation for selectively positioning a polymeric, non-adhesive material composition in microcavities provided on one face of the liner. The invention also relates to a multilayer film produced using this production method and a method for applying this multilayer film.

Abstract: Labels are disclosed capable of forming a covalent or non-covalent bond with a target molecule, particularly a biological molecule. The structure of these labels may consist of a dye covalently bound by one or more carbons on its chemical structure to one or more [FUNC] group(s), and optionally one or more [SOL] group(s). The structure of these labels allow selection of dyes from a wide variety of different excitation and emission wavelengths and allow easy functionalization of the dye without appreciably altering its spectral characteristics or its solubility characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to labels capable of forming a covalent or non-covalent bond with a target molecule, consisting of a dye to which there is bonded in a covalent manner by one or more carbons of its chemical structure: one or more [FUNC] group(s), and optionally one or more [SOL] group(s), said label having the general formula: [DYE] representing the dye; [FUNC] each independently representing an —X-A-Z group, in which: X is chosen from the group consisting of an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom, an NR1R2 group, R1 and R2 each being independently of each other a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched C1-C30, preferably C1-C18 and more preferentially C1-C5 alkyl group; A is chosen from the group consisting of an alkylene group or an alkylene-arylene group; Z is a reactive chemical function; [SOL] each independently representing an —X?-A?-Z? group, in which: X? is chosen from the group consisting of an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom, an NR1R2 group, R1 and R2 each being independently of each o

Abstract: The present invention relates to labels capable of forming a covalent or non-covalent bond with a target molecule, consisting of a dye to which there is bonded in a covalent manner by one or more carbons of its chemical structure: one or more [FUNC] group(s), and optionally one or more [SOL] group(s), said label having the general formula: [DYE] representing the dye; [FUNC] each independently representing an -X-A-Z group, in which: X is chosen from the group consisting of an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom, an NR1R2 group, R1 and R2 each being independently of each other a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched C1-C30, preferably C1-C18 and more preferentially C1-C5 alkyl group; A is chosen from the group consisting of an alkylene group or an alkylene-arylene group; Z is a reactive chemical function; [SOL] each independently representing an -X?-A?-Z? group, in which: X? is chosen from the group consisting of an oxygen atom, a sulphur atom, an NR1R2 group, R1 and R2 each being independently of ea

Abstract: The invention concerns the recovery of Pu (IV) by using crown compounds.According to the invention, the aqueous solution containing the plutonium (IV) is placed in contact with at least one crown compound, for example DCH 18C6, dissolved in an organic diluting agent, such as benzonitrile. In the case where the solution only contains traces of Pu, it is possible to use a crown compound secured to a solid phase, such as silica.The aqueous solution is a concentrated solution of fission products, an effluent originating from an irradiated nuclear fuel reprocessing installation or a concentrated solution of plutonium with americium.

Abstract: The invention concerns the recovery of Pu (IV) by using crown compounds.According to the invention, the aqueous solution containing the plutonium (IV) is placed in contact with at least one crown compound, for example DCH 18C6, dissolved in an organic diluting agent, such as benzonitrile. In the case where the solution only contains traces of Pu, it is possible to use a crown compound secured to a solid phase, such as silica.The aqueous solution is a concentrated solution of fission products, an effluent originating from an irradiated nuclear fuel reprocessing installation or a concentrated solution of plutonium with americium.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of thioether ligands in accordance with the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which can be the same or different, represent alkyl radicals, R.sup.3 is an alkyl radical and A represents a divalent radical chosen from among the radicals of formula:--(CH.sub.2).sub.m ----(CH.sub.2).sub.n --X--(CH.sub.2).sub.p -- ##STR2## in which m is equal to 0 or is an integer from 1 to 6, n and p are integers between 1 and 6 and X represents O or S, for recovering the palladium present in a nitric aqueous solution (A.sub.0) for dissolving irradiated nuclear fuel elements.For example, it is possible to use the ligand of formula (I) with A representing CH.sub.2 --S--CH.sub.2 and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 representing C.sub.10 H.sub.21.

Abstract: A method for separating plutonium from uranium and from fission products with the aid of crown ether compounds comprising contacting an aqueous solution A0 containing Pu, U and fission products with an organic solvent O0 containing at least one crown ether compound to obtain an organic solution O1 containing Pu and U; extracting U from the organic solution O1 with an aqueous solution A4 such as water or nitric acid to obtain an aqueous solution A5 containing U and an organic solution O3 containing mainly of Pu and recovering Pu from the organic solution using an aqueous solution A6 such as sulfuric acid.

Abstract: A method for separating the isomers of a crown ether compound and making it possible to recover in particular the pure cis-syn-cis isomer from DCH 18C6 includes:a) dissolving in an organic solvent a mixture of the isomers of said crown compound including the cis-anti-cis isomer and the cis-syn-cis isomer,b) adding uranyl nitrate to the solution obtained in stage a) in sufficient quantities so that virtually all of the isomers, except the cis-syn-cis isomer, are precipitated in the form of complexes with the uranyl nitrate,c) separating the formed precipitate,d) recovering the cis-syn-cis isomer from the solution, ande) recovering the cis-anti-cis isomer from the precipitate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a damper mechanism for upright piano, comprising a damper felt mounted on a damper wood, and in which the damper wood is equipped with a guide stem directionally adjusted perpendicularly to the plane of the strings and guided to move reciprocally in a bore of a block fixed on a support independent of the mechanism controlling the hammers. Members are interposed between the key and the damper guide stem for reciprocally moving the latter in response to the movement of the key.