Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the production of trialkylindium (InR3), wherein the production takes place in a reaction mixture that contains at least one alkylindium halide, a trialkylaluminum (AlR3), a carboxylate, and a solvent, wherein R is chosen independently of one another from C1-C4 alkyl, and X is chosen independently of one another from Cl, Br, and I.

Abstract: Method for storing and/or transporting GaCl3 involving the step of adding an aluminium compounds of the formula R3-xAlClx, wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl group with 1-8 carbon atoms and x is 0 or 1, to said GaCl3 in an Al/Ga molar ratio of at least 0.2, thereby forming a liquid formulation, followed by introducing said liquid formulation in a container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal-organic framework composition, as well as constructs and methods thereof. In one particular example, the composition provides a platform having an emission signal in the deep red to near-infrared (NIR) region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the cost-effective and environmentally friendly production of alkyl indium sesquichloride in high yield and with high selectivity and purity. The alkyl indium sesquichloride produced according to the invention is particularly suitable, also as a result of the high purity and yield, for the production, on demand, of indium-containing precursors in high yield and with high selectivity and purity. As a result of the high purity, the indium-containing precursors that can be produced are particularly suitable for metal organic chemical vapour deposition (MOCVD) or metal organic vapour phase epitaxy (MOVPE). The novel method according to the invention is characterised by the improved execution of the method, in particular a rapid process control. Owing to targeted and extensive use of raw materials that are cost-effective and have a low environmental impact, the method is also suitable for use on an industrial scale.

Abstract: A method of treating oil and gas streams comprising H2S and a carbon oxide, the method including the step of treating the oil and gas stream with an amine solution having an alkanolamine and a quaternary ammonium salt, wherein the amine solution selectively removes the H2S over the carbon oxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for inexpensive and environmentally benign preparation of trialkylgallium compounds of the general formula: R3Ga in high yield and selectivity, where R is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Trialkylgallium is prepared according to the invention via the intermediate stage alkylgallium dichloride (RGaCl2) or dialkylgallium chloride/alkylgallium dichloride mixture (R2GaCl/RGaCl2). The RGaCl2 obtained or the R2GaCl/RGaCl2 mixture also forms part of the subject-matter of the present invention. The novel process of the present invention is notable for improved process management. The process intentionally makes substantial use of inexpensive starting materials and reagents of low environmental impact and so is also useful for the industrial scale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an electrocatalytic frustrated Lewis pair system in either an energy generation device such as a fuel cell or an energy storage device such as a battery or capacitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the cost-effective and environmentally friendly production of alkyl indium sesquichloride in high yield and with high selectivity and purity. The alkyl indium sesquichloride produced according to the invention is particularly suitable, also as a result of the high purity and yield, for the production, on demand, of indium-containing precursors in high yield and with high selectivity and purity. As a result of the high purity, the indium-containing precursors that can be produced are particularly suitable for metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) or metal organic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE). The novel method according to the invention is characterized by the improved execution of the method, in particular a rapid process control. Owing to targeted and extensive use of raw materials that are cost-effective and have a low environmental impact, the method is also suitable for use on an industrial scale.

Abstract: A metal organic framework comprising zinc (II) ions and second metal ions, such as iron (II) ions, cobalt (II) ions, and copper (II) ions as nodes or clusters and coordinated 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid struts or linkers between them forming a porous coordination network in the form of polyhedral crystals that are isostructural to HKUST-1. Transmetallation processes for producing the metal organic frameworks, as well as methods for applications of the metal organic frameworks as catalysts, specifically catalysts for the oxidation of cyclic hydrocarbons, such as toluene, cyclohexane, and methylcyclohexane.

Abstract: Methods for preparing core/shell nanocrystals are provided, using mismatched shell precursors and an electron transfer agent to control the nucleation and growth phases of particle formation. One method includes forming a reaction mixture comprising a plurality of nanocrystals, a first shell precursor, a second shell precursor, a weak electron transfer agent, and optionally a solvent, wherein, the first shell precursor and the second shell precursor have different oxidation states; and heating the reaction mixture to a temperature high enough to induce formation of the shell on each of the plurality of nanocrystals.

Abstract: Metal organic framework compositions can have a face centered cubic structure.

Abstract: Recombinant host cells are provided. The cell genome contains heterologous gene expression cassettes capable of being expressed in the host cell, where the gene expression cassettes encode a nucleic acid sequence encompassing at least 80% of the full-length sequence of the mamAB operon, the mamGDFC operon, and the tmms6 operon of a magnetotactic alphaproteobacterium, respectively. The cells may further comprise gene expression cassettes capable of being expressed in the host cell, where the gene expression cassettes encode a nucleic acid sequence encompassing at least 80% of the full-length sequence of the mamXY operon and/or the feoABI operon of a magnetotactic alphaproteobacterium; where the recombinant host cell, upon expression of the gene expression cassettes in their entirety, is capable of producing magnetic nanoparticles. Preferably, the recombinant host cell is derived from Rhodospirillum rubrum. Methods of producing these recombinant host cells by genetic transposition are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid formulations which can be produced by dissolving at least one indium alkoxide compound which can be prepared by reacting an indium trihalide InX3 where X=F, Cl, Br, I with a secondary amine of the formula R?2NH where R?=alkyl in a molar ratio of from 8:1 to 20:1 to the indium trihalide in the presence of an alcohol of the generic formula ROH where R=alkyl in at least one solvent, a process for producing them, their use for producing indium oxide-containing or (semi)conducting layers and processes for producing indium oxide-containing layers which use the formulation of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing trialkylmetal compounds of the general formula R3M (where M=metal of group IIIA of the Periodic Table of the Elements (PTE), preferably gallium or indium, and R=C1-C5-alkyl, preferably methyl or ethyl). The process is based on the reaction of metal trichloride (MeCl3) with alkylaluminium sesquichloride (R3Al2Cl3) in the presence of at least one alkali metal halide as auxiliary base. The reaction mixture is heated to a temperature above 120° C. and the trialkylmetal compound is separated off from the reaction mixture via a separator, with partially alkylated products being at the same time recirculated to the reaction mixture. In a further step, the reaction mixture is heated to a maximum of 350° C. and the remaining alkylated and partially alkylated products are separated off. The products obtained in this way can optionally be recycled in the process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to halogenated indium oxo alkoxides of the generic formula In7O2(OH)(OR)12X4(ROH)x where R=C1-C15-alkyl, C1-C15-alkenyl, C1-C15-alkynyl, C1-C15-alkoxyalkyl, C6-C15-aryl- or C7-C15-alkoxyaryl, X?F, Cl, Br, I and x=0 to 10, to processes for preparation thereof and to use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the cost-effective and environmentally friendly production of alkyl indium sesquichloride in high yield and with high selectivity and purity. The alkyl indium sesquichloride produced according to the invention is particularly suitable, also as a result of the high purity and yield, for the production, on demand, of indium-containing precursors in high yield and with high selectivity and purity. As a result of the high purity, the indium-containing precursors that can be produced are particularly suitable for metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) or metal organic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE). The novel method according to the invention is characterized by the improved execution of the method, in particular a rapid process control. Owing to targeted and extensive use of raw materials that are cost-effective and have a low environmental impact, the method is also suitable for use on an industrial scale.

Abstract: The invention provides complexes in which ligands (e.g., calixarene-related compounds) are coordinated to a metal colloid, e.g. a gold colloid. In exemplary embodiments, two or more ligands complexed to the metal colloid are larger than the metal colloid, thus providing an accessible metal center. The complexes can be immobilized on a substrate. The complexes of the invention are useful as tunable and highly robust isolated metal colloids that find use in binding of molecules and catalysis of chemical reactions.

Abstract: The invention relates to new metal complexes having N-aminoamidinate ligands, more particularly metal complexes having N,N?-bis(dimethylamino)acetamidinate, N,N?-bis(dimethylamino)formamidinate, N-dimethylaminoacetamidinate or N-dimethylamino-N?-isopropyl-acetamidinate ligands as well as to their preparation and use. The metal complexes are characterized by a five-membered chelate ring. The metal complexes are formed with the metals from the main groups of the PTE, but also with transition-group elements such as tantalum (Ta), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu) or zinc (Zn), and also with precious metals such as palladium (Pd). The complexes of the invention find use as precursors for the preparation of functional layers by means of gas-phase thin-film processes such as CVD, MO-CVD and ALD. Additionally they may be used as catalysts for olefin hydroamination and for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: Metal organic framework compostions can have a face centered cubic structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing trialkylgallium compounds of the general formula R3Ga. The process is based on the reaction of gallium trichloride (GaCh), optionally in a mixture with partially alkylated products, with an alkylaluminium compound of the type RaAICIb (where R?C1-C5-alkyl, a=1, 2 or 3, b=0, 1 or 2 and a+b=3) in the presence of at least two alkali metal halides (e.g. NaCI and KCI) as auxiliary base. Preference is given to using alkylaluminium sesquichloride (R3AI2CI3) or trialkylaluminium (R3AI). The reaction mixture is heated to a temperature in the range from 120° C. to 250° C. and the trialkylgallium compound formed is separated off via a separator which is operated at a temperature which is more than 30° C. below the boiling point of the most volatile partially alkylated product. Complete alkylation is achieved here and partially alkylated products are recirculated to the reaction mixture. In a further step, the reaction mixture can be heated to a maximum of 350° C.

Abstract: Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeting compounds are described. Uses of the compounds for imaging, therapy, cell sorting, and tumor mapping are also described.

Abstract: A method of continuously manufacturing organometallic compounds is provided where two or more reactants are conveyed to a reactor having a laminar flow contacting zone, a heat transfer zone, and a mixing zone having a turbulence-promoting device; and causing the reactants to form the organometallic compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds particularly asymmetric urea compounds which are labeled with one or more radioisotopes and which are suitable for imaging or therapeutic treatment of tissues, organs, or tumors which express NAALADase and/or PSMA. In another embodiment, the invention relates to methods of imaging tissues, organs, or tumors using radiolabeled compounds of the invention, particularly tissues, organs, or tumors which express NAALADase and/or PSMA to which the compounds of the invention have an affinity.

Abstract: Metal organic framework compostions can have a face centered cubic structure.

Abstract: A method of continuously manufacturing an organometallic compound is provided where two or more reactants are conveyed to a contacting zone of a reactor in a manner so as to maintain a laminar flow of the reactants; and causing the reactants to form the organometallic compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal organic framework comprising of a metal ion (M) and an organic ligand wherein more than one hydroxy ligand are present about the metal ion. Also provided is a method for synthesising the metal-organic frameworks and their application in areas including scrubbing exhaust gas streams of acidic gases, scrubbing natural gas of acidic gases by separation or sequestration and separating C2Ha or other VOC gases from other gas mixtures.

Abstract: A method of purifying crude organometallic compounds using a stripping column and a gas stream is provided. This method removes relatively more volatile impurities as compared to the organometallic compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an (amide amino alkane) metal compound represented by the formula (1): wherein M represents a metal atom; R1 represents a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 and R3 may be the same as, or different from each other, and each independently represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or R2 and R3 may form a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered ring together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound; Z represents a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms (a part of which may optionally form a ring); and n represents a number of the ligands, which is equal to the valence of the metal (M), and represents an integer of from 1 to 3; with the proviso that the metal compounds in which M is Li (Lithium), Be (Beryllium), Ge (Germanium) or Nd (Neodymium) are excluded; the metal compounds in which M is Mg (Magnesium) and R1 is methyl group are excluded; the metal compounds in which M i

Abstract: Tridentate pincer ligand supported metal complexes are formed where the complex is a trianionic pincer ligand supported metal-alkylidyne complex or a tetra-anionic pincer-ligand supported metallacycloalkylene complex formed by addition of an alkyne to the trianionic pincer ligand supported metal-alkylidyne complex. The tridentate pincer ligand supported metal complex that includes a group 5-7 transition metal and an OCO trianionic pincer ligand or an alkyne adduct thereof and methods of preparing the complexes are disclosed. The use of the tridentate pincer ligand supported metal complex for the polymerization of alkynes is disclosed, where high molecular weight poly(alkyne)s can be formed in high yield. The poly(alkyne) can be a macrocyclic polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing trialkylmetal compounds of the general formula R3M (where M=metal of group IIIA of the Periodic Table of the Elements (PTE), preferably gallium or indium, and R?C1-C5-alkyl, preferably methyl or ethyl). The process is based on the reaction of metal trichloride (MeCl3) with alkylaluminium sesquichloride (R3Al2Cl3) in the presence of at least one alkali metal halide as auxiliary base. The reaction mixture is heated to a temperature above 120° C. and the trialkylmetal compound is separated off from the reaction mixture via a separator, with partially alkylated products being at the same time recirculated to the reaction mixture. In a further step, the reaction mixture is heated to a maximum of 350° C. and the remaining alkylated and partially alkylated products are separated off. The products obtained in this way can optionally be recycled in the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing trialkylgallium compounds of the general formula R3Ga. The process is based on the reaction of gallium trichloride (GaCh), optionally in a mixture with partially alkylated products, with an alkylaluminium compound of the type RaAlClb (where R?C1-C5-alkyl, a=1, 2 or 3, b=0, 1 or 2 and a+b=3) in the presence of at least two alkali metal halides (e.g. NaCl and KCl) as auxiliary base. Preference is given to using alkylaluminium sesquichloride (R3Al2Cl3) or trialkylaluminium (R3Al). The reaction mixture is heated to a temperature in the range from 120° C. to 250° C. and the trialkylgallium compound formed is separated off via a separator which is operated at a temperature which is more than 30° C. below the boiling point of the most volatile partially alkylated product. Complete alkylation is achieved here and partially alkylated products are recirculated to the reaction mixture. In a further step, the reaction mixture can be heated to a maximum of 350° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paramagnetic polynuclear metal complex having enhanced self-relaxation rate and thermodynamic stability, and more particularly, to a synthetic method of a novel DTPA-bis-amide-histidine ligand and DTPA-bis-amide-aspartic acid ligand, a novel gadolinium complex ([Gd(L)H2O]) using the ligand, and a paramagnetic polynuclear metal complex using the gadolinium complex. The paramagnetic polynuclear metal complex is able to fix three or more metals (one gadolinium and two metal ions), thereby providing more excellent self-relaxation rate than the commercially available contrast agents. Thus, it can be widely applied to an MRI contrast agent because of meeting the high self-relaxation rate required as a contrast agent of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel organometallic compound functioning usefully as a chain transfer agent and the like in polymerization reaction of a double-bond containing compound. The present invention provides an organometallic compound represented by the following general formula (1) and a production method thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for the production of various metal salts of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid including those where the metal cation is selected from the group consisting of silver (I), sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, manganese (II), iron (II), cobalt (II), nickel (II), copper (I), copper (II), zinc, yttrium, and cadmium. The methods utilize a solvent system that comprises acetic acid or water or a mixture of both. The invention also encompasses the various metal salts of 5-sulfoisophthalic acid.

Abstract: Peroxo-carbonates derived from molten alkali and/or Group II metal salts, particularly carbonate salts are used as catalysts in oxidation and epoxidation reactions. Transition metal compounds may be included to improve the selectivity of the reactions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reversible hydrogen storage, to a material for reversible hydrogen storage and to the use of the material for reversible hydrogen storage.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods to treat liver cancer and related disorders in human or veterinary individuals. Primary liver cancers, including those metastatic to other parts of the body, as well as many cancers metastatic to the liver, can be treated. The treatments comprise the administration of pharmaceutically acceptable gallium compositions, including gallium maltolate. Routes of administration include, without limitation, oral, intravenous, intratumoral, and in association with chemoembolization.

Abstract: The invention relates to new metal complexes having N-aminoamidinate ligands, more particularly metal complexes having N,N?-bis(dimethylamino)acetamidinate, N,N?-bis(dimethylamino)formamidinate, N-dimethylaminoacetamidinate or N-dimethylamino-N?-isopropyl-acetamidinate ligands as well as to their preparation and use. The metal complexes are characterized by a five-membered chelate ring. The metal complexes are formed with the metals from the main groups of the PTE, but also with transition-group elements such as tantalum (Ta), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu) or zinc (Zn), and also with precious metals such as palladium (Pd). The complexes of the invention find use as precursors for the preparation of functional layers by means of gas-phase thin-film processes such as CVD, MO-CVD and ALD. Additionally they may be used as catalysts for olefin hydroamination and for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: Disclosed are a metallocene complex represented by the general formula (I), (II) or (III), and a polymerization catalyst composition containing such a metallocene complex. In the formulae (I), (II) and (III), M represents a lanthanoid element, scandium or yttrium; CpR independently represents an unsubstituted or substituted indenyl; CpR? represents an unsubstituted or substituted cyclopentadienyl, indenyl or fluorenyl; Ra-Rf independently represents a hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms; X and X? respectively represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkoxide group, a thiolate group, an amide group, a silyl group or a hydrocarbon group having 1-20 carbon atoms; L represents a neutral Lewis base; w represents an integer of 0-3; and [B]? represents a non-coordinating anion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel hybrid organic-inorganic material containing an inorganic network of metal centers based on the element gallium, connected to each other by organic bridges, to the preparation and to the use thereof. The invention also relates to an intermediate solid obtained during the synthesis of said hybrid organic-inorganic material.

Abstract: A method of preparing Group XIII selenide nanoparticles comprises reacting a Group XIII ion source with a selenol compound. The nanoparticles have an MxSey semiconductor core (where M is In or Ga) and an organic capping ligand attached to the core via a carbon-selenium bond. The selenol provides a source of selenium for incorporation into the semiconductor core and also provides the organic capping ligand. The nanoparticles are particularly suitable for solution-based methods of preparing semiconductor films.

Abstract: A new crystallized hybrid material with an organic-inorganic matrix, called IHM-2, containing an inorganic network of metal centers based on the element indium that are connected to one another by organic ligands that are formed by the entity 2-aminoterephthalate —O2C—C6H3—N2—CO2— is described. Said material has an X-ray diffraction diagram as given below.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of indium(III) halodialkoxides of the generic formula InX(OR)2 where X=F, Cl, Br, I and R=alkyl radical, alkoxyalkyl radical, in which a composition (A) comprising an indium trihalide InX3, where X=F, Cl, Br and/or I, and at least one alcohol of the generic formula ROH, where R=alkyl radical, alkyloxyalkyl radical, is reacted with a composition (B) comprising at least one secondary amine of the generic formula R?2NH, where R?=alkyl radical, to the indium(III) halodialkoxides which can be prepared by the process and to their use.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for preparing a microsphere comprising a lanthanide metal phosphate complex, a microsphere, a powder comprising a number of the microspheres, a suspension comprising the microsphere or the powder, the use of the microsphere, a method for detecting a tumour, and a therapeutic composition comprising the microsphere, the powder, or the suspension.

Abstract: 3,4-isoprene-based polymer having high isotacticity can be produced by polymerizing an isoprene compound using a complex represented by the general formula (A) and a catalyst activator: wherein R1 and R2 independently represent an alkyl group, a cyclohexyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group; R3 represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, an aliphatic, aromatic or cyclic amino group, a phosphino group, a boryl group, an alkylthio or arylthio group, or an alkoxy or aryloxy group; M represents a rare earth element selected from Sc, Y, and La to Lu with promethium (Pm) excluded; Q1 and Q2 independently represent a monoanionic ligand; L represents a neutral Lewis base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an (amide amino alkane) metal compound represented by the formula (1): wherein M represents a metal atom; R1 represents a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 and R3 may be the same as, or different from each other, and each independently represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or R2 and R3 may form a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered ring together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound; Z represents a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms (a part of which may optionally form a ring); and n represents a number of the ligands, which is equal to the valence of the metal (M), and represents an integer of from 1 to 3; with the proviso that the metal compounds in which M is Li (Lithium), Be (Beryllium), Ge (Germanium) or Nd (Neodymium) are excluded; the metal compounds in which M is Mg (Magnesium) and R1 is methyl group are excluded; the metal compounds in which M i

Abstract: A hybrid porous material including at least a first and a second porous material portion which are chemically bonded to each other and are each a different type of material.

Abstract: Halogen substituted metallocene compounds are described and comprise one or more monocyclic or polycyclic ligands that are pi-bonded to the metal atom and include at least one halogen substituent directly bonded to an sp2 carbon atom at a bondable ring position of the ligand, wherein the or at least one ligand has one or more ring heteroatoms in its cyclic structure. When combined with a suitable activator, these compounds show activity in the polymerization of olefins, such as ethylene and propylene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to halogenated indium oxo alkoxides of the generic formula In6O2X6(OR)6(R?CH(O)COOR?)2(HOR)x(HNR??2)y where X?F, Cl, Br and/or I, R?C1-C15-alkyl, C1-C15-alkenyl, C1-C15-alkynyl, C1-C15-alkoxyalkyl, C6-C15-aryl- and/or C7-C15-alkoxyaryl, R??C1-C15-alkyl, C1-C15-alkenyl, C1-C15-alkynyl, C1-C15-alkoxyalkyl, C6-C15-aryl- and/or C7-C15-alkoxyaryl, R??C1-C15-alkyl, C1-C15-alkenyl, C1-C15-alkynyl, C1-C15-alkoxyalkyl, C6-C15-aryl- and/or C7-C15-alkoxyaryl, R???C1-C15-alkyl, C1-C15-alkenyl, C1-C15-alkynyl, C1-C15-alkoxyalkyl, C6-C15-aryl- and/or C7-C15-alkoxyaryl, x=0 to 10 and y=0 to 10, to processes for preparation thereof and to use thereof.

Abstract: Trialkyl metal compounds, such as trialkyl gallium and indium compounds, are prepared in high yield and high purity by the addition of a trialkyl aluminum compound to a mixture prepared by adding a metal trihalide, e.g., GaCl3 or InCl3, and a halide salt of a monovalent metal to an ionic liquid such as a molten salt of the formula M[AlRnX(4-n)] wherein M is a monovalent metal such as Li, Na, K or Cs, R is an alkyl group X is a halide and n is a number from 1 to 3, typically at temperatures of from 75 to 160° C.