Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an antibacterial photocatalytic ceramic that comprises: making available amorphous Ti; making available a biomimetic material or a biomaterial based on calcium phosphate; functionalizing said biomimetic material or said biomaterial based on calcium phosphate, with said amorphous Ti, obtaining a functionalized and oriented composite; adding said functionalized composite to a ceramic mixture, and/or applying said functionalized composite on a ceramic semi-finished product, where ceramic semi-finished product means the ceramic material before baking; applying said functionalized composite on a ceramic semi-finished product; baking at a temperature between 600 and 1400° C., preferably between 900 and 1300° C., for a time that varies from 20 to 500 minutes, obtaining an antibacterial photocatalytic ceramic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of granules comprising surface-reacted calcium carbonate, as well as to the granules obtained thereby and their use.

Abstract: An ink of the formula: 60-80% by weight BaTiO3 particles coated with SiO2; 5-50% by weight high dielectric constant glass; 0.1-5% by weight surfactant; 5-25% by weight solvent; and 5-25% weight organic vehicle. Also a dielectric made by: heating particles of BaTiO3 for a special heating cycle, under a mixture of 70-96% by volume N2 and 4-30% by volume H2 gas; depositing a film of SiO2 over the particles; mechanically separating the particles; forming them into a layer; and heating at 850-900° C. for less than 5 minutes and allowing the layer to cool to ambient temperature in N2 atmosphere.

Abstract: A talc agglomerate composition may include agglomerated talc particles and an agglomerization agent, and may have a conductivity of from about 1 to about 50 ?S/cm. A method for making a talc agglomerate composition may include agglomerating talc particles by combining a talc feed material including talc particles and an agglomerization agent to form a talc agglomerate composition. The talc agglomerate composition may have a d10 greater than a d10 of the talc feed material including talc particles. A talc composition may include talc particles having a conductivity greater than 8.1 ?S/cm and a viscosity in oil of less than 140 KU.

Abstract: A polymer composition that comprises an aromatic polyester, a laser activatable additive, and a mineral filler is provided. The mineral filler has a median size of about 35 micrometers or less and the laser activatable additive has a mean size of about 1000 nanometers or less.

Abstract: A radiation-emitting component includes a radiation source; a transparent material disposed in the beam path of the component and including a polymer material and filler particles, wherein the filler particles include an inorganic filler material and a phosphonic acid derivative or phosphoric acid derivative attached to a surface thereof and through which the filler particles are crosslinked with the polymer material.

Abstract: An environmental protective coating (EPC) for protecting a surface subjected to high temperature environments of more than 3000 degree F. The coating includes a dense platelet lamellar microstructure with a self-sealing, compliant binder material for holding the platelets together. The platelets may be formed from materials that are resistant to high temperatures and impermeable, such as ceramics. The lamellar microstructure creates a tortuous path for oxygen to reach the surface. The binder material may have free internal volume to increase the strain capability between the platelets and absorb increased volume during operation. The binder may be formed from a material that is softer and has a lower temperature capability than the platelets to provide the system with the required compliance and sealing capability. The binder may have sufficient glass content and glass-forming content for initial and long-term sealing purposes.

Abstract: The bone graft system comprises a solid inorganic component, which is bone graft material, and a hydrogel. The hydrogel contains >2 ppm of silicon ions, calculated as parts by weight of Si per million of the aqueous component of the hydrogel. Preferably, the solid inorganic component comprises hydroxyapatite or a silicon-containing hydroxyapatite, and may be a silicon-containing hydroxyapatite having a Ca/P ratio in the range 2.05 to 2.55 and a Ca/(P+Si) molar ratio less than 1.66. Bone healing is promoted by delivery of silicon ion release from the hydrogel and by the solid inorganic component stimulating cell behavior.

Abstract: A composition that is useful in land surface applications is produced from ash resulting from burning at least one of lignocellulosic filter cake and lignocellulosic syrup co-products of a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process for production of ethanol. The composition can be applied to surfaces such as fields, roads, and landfills as a stabilizer and/or fertilizer. Burning of material to produce the ash provides thermal energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an aqueous calcium carbonate containing suspension, a suspension comprising a calcium carbonate containing material obtainable by said method as well as a calcium carbonate containing material obtainable by drying said suspension and to the use of the suspension or calcium carbonate containing material in paper, paper coating, plastic and/or paint applications and to the use of the suspension for stabilizing the rheology of a sodium silicate and/or sodium hydroxide containing coating formulations for paper applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new mineral matter particle hydrophobization agent and to its various uses for the surface treatment of mineral matter particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an economic process for preparing surface-reacted calcium carbonate. The present invention further relates to a surface-reacted calcium carbonate having an increased specific BET surface area, and the use of a process for adjusting the specific BET surface area.

Abstract: Described herein is a dental filler material having a core made of a core material and a shell made of a shell material, where the shell material coats or covers at least a portion of the core.

Abstract: [Problems to be Solved] To provide fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder enabling to improve acid resistance of dental glass ionomor cement and a production method thereof. [Solution] A lanthanum compound eluted in the presence of polycarboxylic acid and water exists only in a surface layer of a fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder. An amount of the fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder is preferably 1 to 5% by weight in terms of oxide. The fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder is produced by mixing an aqueous solution of a lanthanum compound and a fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder not containing lanthanum, and heating them. The aqueous solution of lanthanum compound is an aqueous solution of a water solvable lanthanum compound, preferably an aqueous solution of lanthanum nitrite and/or an aqueous solution of lanthanum chloride.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel flameproof agent stabiliser combination for thermoplastic and duroplastic polymers, containing, as component A 25 - 97.7 wt % of a dialkylphosphinic acid salt of formula (I) and/or a diphosphinic acid salt of formula (II) and/or polymers thereof, wherein R1, R2 are the same or different and represent C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched and/or aryl; R3 represents C1-C10-alkylene, linear or branched, C6-C10-arylene, C7-C20-alkylarylene or C7-C20-arylalkylene; M represents Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base; m represents 1-4; n represents 1-4; x represents 1-4, as component B 2-45 wt. % of a monoalkylphosphinic acid salt of general formula (Ill), wherein R4 represents C1-C6-alkyl, linear or branched; M represents Mg, Ca, Al, Sb, Sn, Ge, Ti, Zn, Fe, Zr, Ce, Bi, Sr, Mn, Li, Na, K and/or a protonated nitrogen base; representing, as component C 0.3 - 30 wt.

Abstract: A matrix material composed of polymer, preferably of thermoplastic polymer, or coating material. The matrix material includes 0.01 to 50% by weight of an additive for foaming of the matrix material which can be triggered by irradiation with laser light or IR light. The additive includes at least the following constituents: a) at least one absorber material which, embedded or dissolved in the matrix material, absorbs laser light or IR light and brings about local heating in the matrix material at the site of irradiation with laser light or IR light, and b) at least one blowing agent which, when heated due to the irradiation with laser light or IR light to temperatures above 50° C., forms a gas which foams the matrix material by decomposition, chemical conversion or reaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biocompatible injectable filler composition comprising calcium phosphate particles having a porosity of about 10% to about 90%, a BET surface area of about 1 m2/g to about 100 m2/g, and a mean particle size of about 1 micron to about 30 microns, a thermoreversible hydrophilic gelling agent, a carrier comprising water and an optional persistence enhancer and/or volumizing agent, and methods of its use to restore tissue volume and/or to smooth out tissue defects as in soft tissue or deep tissue augmentation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a granulated resin additive composition which comprises an aromatic metal phosphate salt and a phenolic antioxidant and, when blended in a resin, allows the resulting resin composition to have excellent mechanical strengths and transparency. The granulated resin additive composition is characterized by comprising a phosphate salt compound represented by the Formula (I): (wherein, R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C8 alkyl group which is optionally branched; X represents a direct bond or a C1 to C4 alkylidene group; M represents an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or aluminum; n represents an integer of 1 to 3; and m represents 0 or 1), a phenolic antioxidant and a fatty acid calcium salt, in which granulated resin additive composition the content of the fatty acid calcium salt is 1 to 6 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the granulated resin additive composition.

Abstract: A fused filler and method for manufacturing the same are provided. The fused filler comprises about 50 wt % to about 60 wt % SiO2, about 10 wt % to about 20 wt % Al2O3, about 20 wt % to about 30 wt % B2O3 and about 1 wt % to about 5 wt % oxides of IA/IIA metals. The fused filler can be used in a resin composition for preparing prepregs and printed circuit boards.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a low thermal expansion filler for low thermal expansion glasses which has a low coefficient of thermal expansion and exhibits superior flowability in a molten state, and a glass composition containing the same. It has been found that a low thermal expansion filler composed of a hexagonal zirconium phosphate powder where a specific particle size of 0.8 ?m to 50 ?m is 95% or more on a volume basis has excellent low thermal expansion property and excellent flowability, and a glass composition containing the filler has been accomplished.

Abstract: Composite inorganic particles and compositions containing silica particles are disclosed. Methods of making silica particles and methods of using composite inorganic particles are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present application is directed to methods of manufacturing calcium phosphate particles. In particular, the method is directed at eliminating the requirement for a sintering step in the manufacturing process. The method involves the atomization and combustion of one or more antecedent compositions containing calcium precursors, phosphorus precursors and hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a concentrate composition suitable for melt blending of nano particle size additives into polymers or polymer blends, said composition comprising a waxy matrix carrier material having an melting point of at least 40° C., in an amount of 10 to 99.9 wt. %, based on the weight of the composition and metal or metaloxide primary nanoparticles having a particle size substantially between 1 and 500 nm, wherein the metal oxide nano particles are zinc oxide or silver oxide.

Abstract: The invention concerns a new synthetic mineral matter containing carbonate, the decomposition of which reduces the rate of fossil fuel carbon dioxide emission. It also concerns its manufacture in batches, or in a batch-continuous manner, or in a continuous manner, together with its uses in the pharmaceutical field, the field of human or animal foodstuffs, or again the papermaking field with, notably, manufacture of paper, filler or coating, or again every other paper surface treatment, together with the fields of water-based or non-water-based paints, together with the field of plastics, such as that of breathable polyethylene films, or again the field of printing inks.

Abstract: A ceramic powder of non-agglomerated non-aggregated phase-pure hydroxyapatite having a controllable morphology. Also presented is a film of phasepure crystalline hydroxyapatite grains having a controllable morphology. Methods for preparing the same are also provided.

Abstract: The present application is directed to methods of manufacturing calcium phosphate particles. In particular, the method is directed at eliminating the requirement for a sintering step in the manufacturing process. The method involves the atomisation and combustion of one or more antecedent compositions containing calcium precursors, phosphorus precursors and hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a pigment comprising a surface-reacted precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), the process comprising the steps of a) providing at least one precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC)-comprising pigment; b) providing H3O+ ions; c) providing at least one anion being capable of forming water-insoluble calcium salts, said anion being solubilised in an aqueous medium; d) contacting said PCC-comprising pigment, with said H3O+ ions and with said solubilised anions in an aqueous medium to form a slurry of surface-reacted PCC-comprising pigment, wherein said surface-reacted PCC comprises an insoluble, at least partially crystalline calcium salt of said anion formed on the surface of the PCC; wherein excess solubilised calcium ions are provided during step d). The present invention further relates to a slurry of surface-reacted PCC comprising pigment obtained by this process, its use as well as the surface-reacted PCC contained in the slurry.

Abstract: The present invention provides an environmentally pollution-free, anti-corrosive pigment composition which is free of any heavy metal such as lead and/or chromium, which is free of zinc and/or water-soluble ions and which is excellent in the anti-corrosive effect. The anti-corrosive pigment composition comprises condensed calcium phosphate prepared by firing a mixture which comprises a calcium-containing component and a phosphorus-containing component and in which the molar ratio (Ca/P=m) of calcium to phosphorus present in these components falls within the following range: 0.50<m<1.00, at a temperature ranging from 180 to 350° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gallium-doped phosphocalcic compound of formula (I): Ca(10.5-1.5x)Gax(PO4)7??(I) wherein 0<x<1 and the salts, hydrates and mixtures thereof. The invention further relates to a solid state process and a process in solution for the manufacture of such compounds and the use thereof for the preparation of a biomaterial, in particular a self-setting calcium-phosphate cement (CPC).

Abstract: An anticorrosive pigment composition containing neither any heavy metal harmful to the environment nor zinc, which may be harmful to the environment. The composition is a product of the reaction of (a) aluminum dihydrogen tripolyphosphate, (b) a calcium compound selected among oxides, hydroxides, and carbonates, and (c) a magnesium compound selected among oxides, hydroxides, and carbonates. The composition exerts no adverse influence on the storage stability of water-based anticorrosive coating materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigment granules which contain inorganic filter aids and a process for the production thereof and their use for colouring lime- and/or cement-bound building materials, asphalt, paints, finishes, paper or plastics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cement material comprising a powder of a calcium salt having inositol phosphate and/or a salt thereof adsorbed on its surface, wherein the powder has a specific surface area of 60 to 120 m2/g. Also disclosed is a process for producing a cement material, comprising the steps of: mixing a solution containing a calcium ion and adjusted to an alkaline pH value with a solution containing a phosphate ion to produce a precipitate; aging the system containing the precipitate to produce a powder of the calcium salt: collecting and drying the powder of the calcium salt; and immersing the dried powder of the calcium salt in a solution of inositol phosphate and/or a salt thereof to cause the adsorption of the inositol phosphate and/or the salt thereof onto the surface of the powder of the calcium salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds on apatite basis, having the general formula M5 (A04)3X wherein X is situated in the hexagonal channels of the apatite structure and includes Cu-atoms, processes for the preparation thereof as well as applications of these compounds. The compounds presented herein are particularly useful as pigments.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an anticorrosive coating composition which uses a pollution-free (heavy metal-free) rust preventive pigment and exhibits anticorrosive performances equal or superior to those of lead compounds or chromic acid compounds even if the pigment is blended in various binder resins and also to provide an anticorrosive coating composition having excellent storage stability. The present invention relates to an anticorrosive coating composition comprising a binder resin and a pollution-free (heavy metal-free) rust preventive pigment containing a condensed calcium phosphate produced by baking a single substance or mixture of a calcium component and a phosphorous component in the following atomic ratio (Ca/P=m): 0.50<m<1.00, at 180 to 350° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pigment and a coating composition comprising such a pigment, wherein it is contemplated that a coating composition containing such pigment is capable of inhibiting corrosion of a substrate to which it is applied. In one embodiment, the pigment comprises a filler having calcium borate, calcium molybdate, and calcium phosphate deposited on the surface of the filler. In an exemplary embodiment, the filler is calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Chromium-free, low-zinc, corrosion-inhibiting pigment mixture (A) comprising (a1) 30% to 60% by weight of at least one calcium hydrogen phosphate pigment, (a2) 15% to 45% by weight of at least one amorphous, calcium-modified silicon dioxide, (a3) 5% to 25% by weight of at least one calcium borosilicate pigment, and (a4) 1% to 15% by weight of at least one zinc salt of an organic nitro compound with the proviso that the zinc content of (A) does not exceed 10% by weight; process for preparing it, and its use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pigment and a coating composition comprising such a pigment, wherein it is contemplated that a coating composition containing such pigment is capable of inhibiting corrosion of a substrate to which it is applied. In one embodiment, the pigment comprises a filler having calcium borate, calcium molybdate, and calcium phosphate deposited on the surface of the filler. In an exemplary embodiment, the filler is calcium carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention provides an environmentally pollution-free, anti-corrosive pigment composition which is free of any heavy metal such as lead and/or chromium, which is free of zinc and/or water-soluble ions and which is excellent in the anti-corrosive effect. The anti-corrosive pigment composition comprises condensed calcium phosphate prepared by firing a mixture which comprises a calcium-containing component and a phosphorus-containing component and in which the molar ratio (Ca/P=m) of calcium to phosphorus present in these components falls within the following range: 0.50<m<1.00, at a temperature ranging from 180 to 350?.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds on apatite basis, having the general formula M5 (AO4)3X wherein X is situated in the hexagonal channels of the apatite structure and includes Cu-atoms, processes for the preparation thereof as well as applications of these compounds. The compounds presented herein are particularly useful as pigments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nanoparticles for the preparation of water-based dispersion adhesives, and especially the use of finely divided barium sulfate therein. The nanoparticles can be used with or without chemical modification. Adhesives of this kind feature improved properties, examples being improved cohesion in conjunction with comparable adhesion and higher heat resistance. Preference is given to dispersion adhesives based on polyacrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pigment and a coating composition comprising such a pigment, wherein it is contemplated that a coating composition containing such pigment is capable of inhibiting corrosion of a substrate to which it is applied. In one embodiment, the pigment comprises a filler having calcium borate, calcium molybdate, and calcium phosphate deposited on the surface of the filler. In an exemplary embodiment, the filler is calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are dry aggregated calcium carbonates, comprising calcium carbonate and at least one inorganic binder, wherein the dry aggregated calcium carbonate has a median aggregate particle size (D50) of at least 5 ?m. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such dry aggregated calcium carbonates. Products, such as paints, and methods of making products containing such aggregated calcium carbonate are further disclosed.

Abstract: The photocatalytic apatite composition and its production method are disclosed. The photocatalytic apatite comprises a photocatalytic apatite having incorporated into the apatite crystal structure thereof a metal oxide having a photocatalytic action, such as titanium oxide, and a metal ion having an antimicrobial property, such as a silver ion or a copper ion. The photocatalyst apatite composition is capable of maintaining excellent decomposition and adsorption properties for various organic materials such as VOCs or specific adsorbing substances such as a virus for a long time and, at the same time, expressing an excellent antimicrobial property in a dark place as well as under daylight.

Abstract: A new and useful method of simultaneously producing and granulating composite materials for simultaneous internal delivery of high amounts of calcium and phosphate to a subject (person or animal) is provided. Such a method entails the dropwise addition of concentrated phosphoric acid within a specified amount of water into a vessel containing a powdered material of lime and/or calcium carbonate, with the lime and/or calcium carbonate present in an excessive amount of the phosphoric acid, with subsequent, mixing, drying, milling, and sieving to provide the correct target particle size range for the resultant granulated materials. Such specifically produced granulated calcium carbonate/dicalcium phosphate materials exhibit very high available calcium levels, very high available phosphate levels, excellent flow characteristics, and very high capability for compression into tablets. Products including such particularly produced composite materials are also encompassed within this invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photocatalyst which is excellent in absorbability to organic materials and the like and is inexpensive, a method for manufacturing the photocatalyst at low cost with simple procedures, and molded articles using the photocatalyst. The photocatalyst of the present invention contains at least a porous body containing a calcium hydroxy apatite having photocatalytic activity. The method for manufacturing a photocatalyst of the present invention is a method for manufacturing the photocatalyst of the present invention, and includes doping a metal atom necessary for obtaining photocatalytic activity in an apatite contained in a bone. The molded articles are formed by using the photocatalyst of the present invention.

Abstract: Alloys of tricalcium phosphate and metal oxide such as TiO2 and SiO2 (ACP) are disclosed as well as method for making these alloys. Method for making these alloys include the steps of milling amorphous tricalcium phosphate and at least one metal oxide together in, for example, a ball mill operated under ambient conditions. Various aspects also relate to treating disease or damage to tissues such as enamel, dentine or bone by contacting tissue with these alloys. As well as formulations for oral care such as tooth pastes, mouth washes, tooth whiteners, and like that comprise ACP. Still another aspect is amorphous tricalcium phosphates that have antimicrobial activity. Various aspects disclosure methods for manufacturing these materials and for using them in various formulations and preparations such as dentifrices, mouth washes and rinses, teeth whiteners, gels, drenches, ointments, slaves, pastes, soaks, sprays, glues, cements, foodstuffs, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paint and/or a coating composition including anti-corrosive pigment comprises a metal salt comprising a metal cation and an anion and a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide where the molar ratio of the total metal to the anion is in the range of 1:4 to 1:120.

Abstract: Disclosed are a silicon- and magnesium-containing porous hydroxyapatite, and a preparation method thereof which comprises the steps of performing a hydrothermal treatment of a natural coral and performing a solvothermal treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paint and/or a coating composition including anti-corrosive pigment comprises a metal salt comprising a metal cation and an anion and a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide where the molar ratio of the total metal to the anion is in the range of 1:4 to 1:120.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder mixture for resorbable calcium phosphate biocements, which mixture consists of 40-99% by volume of powder having a particle size of 0.