Abstract: Interpenetrating organic and inorganic networks with a maximum dimension of 100 mn are produced by: (1) mixing aqueous solutions or dispersions of organic polymers capable of forming polymer networks in aqueous phase, polymer precursors or the mixtures thereof and silicon dioxide components; (2) changing the pH value and/or thermally treating the aqueous solution or dispersion in order to form a gel made of interpenetrating organic and silica gel networks and (3) drying the gel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved procedure for the chromatographic purification of insulins wherein a pressure-stable organic polymeric chromatography material is used as a stationary phase, and the mobile phase contains at least one water-miscible organic solvent and at least one buffer substance and the pH is from about 7 to about 11.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for the post-purification in particular of pyrolysis gases for preparing pure formaldehyde, hemiformal being pyrolyzed in an evaporator, the resulting formaldehyde vapor being passed through a condensed liquid component collected in the bottom area of the evaporator, the condensed liquid component being passed out as a falling film situated on the inner wall through a cooled outlet tube disposed in the bottom area of the evaporator and the formaldehyde vapor being passed through the cooled outlet tube in cocurrent and the liquid component and the formaldehyde being taken off separately at the outlet tube end remote from the evaporator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing aerogels and to an apparatus for carrying out the method. The aerogels are produced semi-continuously by per se known methods in that, following gel formation, the lyogel is transferred to a mobile container for at least two further procedural steps, the container comprising inlets and outlets and in that for these procedural steps, the container is moved to appropriate stations for the supply and discharge of materials, at which stations it is connected to feed and discharge means and in that the procedural steps are carried out there. An apparatus for carrying out the method comprises a container with a container top part and container bottom part, an encircling seal and a bag adapted to be placed into the container, the bag being connected along the opening and at least partially to thickening elements, container top and bottom parts being connected along their periphery in gastight fashion to corresponding parts of a retaining device.

Abstract: A process for the post-purification in particular of pyrolysis gases for preparing pure formaldehyde, hemiformal being pyrolyzed in an evaporator, the resulting formaldehyde vapor being passed through a condensed liquid component collected in the bottom area of the evaporator, the condensed liquid component being passed out as a falling film situated on the inner wall through a cooled outlet tube disposed in the bottom area of the evaporator and the formaldehyde vapor being passed through the cooled outlet tube in cocurrent and the liquid component and the formaldehyde being taken off separately at the outlet tube end remote from the evaporator.

Abstract: A sealing profile for use in automobile door openings, having a profile body and a covering element secured to the profile body. The covering element is made of two layers, a lower layer facing the profile body and comprising an unfoamed thermoplastic elastomer, and an upper layer facing away from the profile body and comprising a water foamed thermoplastic elastomer. The sealing profile can be used to seal the door of the automobile against the interior roof of the automobile in an attractive an economical manner.

Abstract: Interpenetrating organic and inorganic networks with a maximum dimension of 100 nm are produced by: (1) mixing aqueous solutions or dispersions of organic polymers capable of forming polymer networks in aqueous phase, polymer precursors or the mixtures thereof and silicon dioxide components; (2) changing the pH value and/or thermally treating the aqueous solution or dispersion in order to form a gel made of interpenetrating organic and silica gel networks and (3) drying the gel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a profile, especially a profiled joint, preferably for use in openings such a doors and windows, preferably in motor vehicles, comprising a base body (1) and a covering element (2) made of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) fixed on said base body. Said profile can be economically produced and exhibits appropriate characteristics for use in motor vehicles as a result of the TPE covering element used.

Abstract: High-temperature resistant sulfonated aromatic polyether ketone cation exchangers and sulfonated poly(phenylene sulfide) cation exchangers are revealed as catalysts for various reactions at reaction temperatures above 150° C. The invention relates to the use of sulfonated aromatic polyether ketone cation exchangers and sulfonated poly(phenylene sulfide) cation exchangers as catalysts for such reactions. The preferred reaction is esterification to make octyl palmitate.

Abstract: Abstract A process for purifying formaldehyde in which the formaldehyde is scrubbed with alcohol in an absorption unit and in the course of this reacted virtually completely to form the hemiformal and is simultaneously separated off from gaseous impurities in a first purification step. In a desorption unit, the residual impurities are then converted into a gaseous state and separated off from the liquid hemiformal, whereupon the purified hemiformal is thermally cleaved into alcohol and formaldehyde in a pyrolysis unit. The formaldehyde thus prepared is suitable, for example, for preparing oligomers, polymers, dyestuffs and fertilizers, as well as for the treatment of seeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluidized-bed scrubber containing fluidizing bodies for purifying gases and to processes for its operation. The invention enables the fluidized-bed scrubber to be dimensioned, and the processes to be carried out, in such a manner that the number of fluidizing bodies is minimized and as much energy as possible is saved, without this decreasing the purifying efficiency.

Abstract: A railroad railway for rail-mounted vehicles capable of high speed travel includes a track grating formed of rails and ties with the ties partially embedded in a poured-in-place steel reinforced concrete slab. The concrete slab is mounted on a continuous concrete substructure with a separating layer arranged between the slab and substructure. A single layer of steel reinforcement is located in the concrete slab spaced below the ties. The slab is dimensioned so that it serves only for plate-like stiffening of the track grating without any appreciable inherent bending resistance. The slab is secured against longitudinal and transverse displacement of the substructure, while the substructure is dimensioned to absorb bending moments developed in the longitudinal direction of the rails. The concrete slab is divided in the longitudinal direction by transversely extending expansion joints whereby sections of the slab can be replaced if damage occurs.