Abstract: A control device for a power conversion device according to an embodiment includes a drive control unit outputting a control signal based on a drive quantity command value, a drive quantity adjustment unit calculating the drive quantity command value based on a torque command for the motor, an estimated value of a stator magnetic flux of the motor, and a reference value of the stator magnetic flux of the motor, a magnetic flux observer calculating the estimated value of the stator magnetic flux of the motor, and a current observer smoothing the estimated value of the stator magnetic flux on the basis of time history data of the calculated estimated value of the stator magnetic flux, and calculating an estimated value of a current flowing through a stator winding of the motor.

Abstract: A composition including a first compound represented by Formula 1 and a second compound represented by Formula 2: Ar1-(L1)a1-Ar2??Formula 1 Ar11-(L11)a11-Ar12??Formula 2 wherein Ar1, Ar2, Ar11, Ar12, L1, L11, a1, and a11 are the same as described in the specification.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalyst compounds and the synthesis and applications useful in olefin metathesis reactions. The catalyst compounds of the invention are represented by the formula (I): wherein M is a Group 8 metal; X1 and X2 are anionic ligands; L1 and L2 are neutral two electron donor ligands. The present invention also relates to an easy applicable catalyst synthesis and the application in different olefin metathesis processes, e.g. Reaction Injection Molding (RIM), process to make ?-olefins from fatty acid ester, e.g. methyl oleate.

Abstract: A novel nickel particulate form is provided that efficiently forms a zero-valent nickel complex with a phosphorus-containing ligands in an organic liquid to form a hydrocyanation catalyst. Particles in the nickel particulate form comprise nickel crystallites. For example, the nickel particulate form can have a BET Specific Surface Area of at least about 1 m2/gm; an average crystallite size less than about 20-25 nm, the nickel particulate form can have at least 10% of the crystallites in the nickel form can have can have a diameter (C10) of less than about 10 nm, and/or there are on average at least about 1015 surface crystallites per gram nickel. A ratio of BET SSA to C50 for the nickel particulate form can be at least about 0.1×109 m/gm and preferably at least about 0.4×109 m/gm. Methods of preparation and use are also provided.

Abstract: Bisphosphites having an outer naphthyl-phenyl unit and a central 2,3?-biphenol unit and their preparation are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a primer composition, to a method for producing the same and to the use of said primer composition.

Abstract: Monophosphites having an unsymmetric biaryl structure and metal complexes thereof are provided. The metal complex compositions are useful as hydroformylation catalysts. The metals of the complex include Rh, Ru, Co and Ir. A method of hydroformylation using the metal complex or the metal complex components is also provided.

Abstract: Novel monophosphite compounds having an ether group, and a process for preparing these compounds, which are especially suitable for use as ligands in hydroformylation reactions.

Abstract: A process for forming a catalyst from a catalytic metal precursor, a chelating bisphosphite and a bulky monophosphite, with a slightly greater than stoichiometric amount of chelating bisphosphite relative to catalytic metal under a CO partial pressure at least 25 psig.

Abstract: A process is described for preparing 3-pentenenitrile, characterized by the following process steps: (a) isomerizing a reactant stream which comprises 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile over at least one dissolved or dispersed isomerization catalyst to give a stream 1 which comprises the at least one isomerization catalyst, 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile, 3-pentenenitrile and (Z)-2-methyl-2-butenenitrile, (b) distilling stream 1 to obtain a stream 2 as the top product which comprises 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile, 3-pentenenitrile and (Z)-2-methyl-2-butenenitrile, and a stream 3 as the bottom product which comprises the at least one isomerization catalyst, (c) distilling stream 2 to obtain a stream 4 as the top product which, compared to stream 2, is enriched in (Z)-2-methyl-2-butenenitrile, based on the sum of all pentenenitriles in stream 2, and a stream 5 as the bottom product which, compared to stream 2, is enriched in 3-pentenenitrile and 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile, based on the sum of all pentenenitriles in stream 2, (d) dis

Abstract: The invention describes a novel type of nickel-based complex and its preparation method. The invention also concerns the use of said complex in a process for the transformation of olefins.

Abstract: A mixture containing a monophosphite ligand is useful for the catalysis of a hydroformylation reaction.

Abstract: A novel monophosphite ligand having a tert-butyloxycarbonyl group is useful as a ligand in hydroformylation of an olefin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for recovering diphosphite-containing compounds from mixtures comprising organic mononitriles and organic dinitriles, using liquid-liquid extraction. Also disclosed are pre-treatments to enhance extractability of the diphosphite-containing compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for recovering diphosphite-containing compounds from mixtures comprising organic mononitriles and organic dinitriles, using liquid-liquid extraction. Also disclosed are treatments to enhance extractability of the diphosphite-containing compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel ruthenium compounds of formula (Ia) and (Ib): wherein R1 and the moiety are defined herein. Also disclosed is a process for using these novel ruthenium compounds as catalysts for asymmetric hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation of ketones with high reactivities and excellent selectivities.

Abstract: Nickel(II) compositions for use in manufacturing nickel metal (Ni(0)) compositions, and specifically to methods of making basic nickel carbonates used to produce nickel metal compositions are disclosed. By varying the molar ratios of carbonates and bicarbonates to nickel salts, the methods provide basic nickel carbonates that produce superior nickel metal-containing solids that are well-suited to forming nickel-ligand complexes with phosphorus-containing ligands. The phosphorus-containing ligands can be monodentate or bidentate phosphorus-containing ligands.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for recovering diphosphite-containing compounds from mixtures comprising organic mononitriles and organic dinitriles, using liquid-liquid extraction. Also disclosed are treatments to enhance extractability of the diphosphite-containing compounds.

Abstract: Described herein are organometallic or inorganic complexes with high extreme ultraviolet (EUV) optical density (OD) and high mass density for use in thin films. These thin films are used as high resolution, low line edge roughness (LER) EUV photoresists. The complexes may also be included in nanoparticle form for use in photoresists.

Abstract: Phosphenium compounds with the general formula I: in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are identical or different and represent a linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl radical, which can optionally be substituted, or R1 and R2 and/or R3 and R4 are bonded to one another with the formation of a ring, R5 and R6 stand for a saturated or unsaturated and linear or branched alkyl group, alkenyl group or aryl group, which can have suitable substituents, even heteroatoms as substituents, or a heteroatom-comprising hydrocarbon group, which can have suitable substituents, and the R5 and R6 radicals can form a ring which can be 4- to 20-membered, saturated or unsaturated and alicyclic or heteroalicyclic and can exhibit suitable substituents, X? represents an anion, a process for the preparation thereof, and also the use of these compounds in metal complexes which can be used as catalysts in organic synthesis, are claimed.

Abstract: These disclosures relate to preparing nickel metal (Ni(0)) suited for use in catalyst systems, such as nickel complexes with phosphorus-containing ligands, useful to catalyze the hydrocyanation of ethylenically unsaturated compounds. The methods described herein can include use of steam during reduction of nickel.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a composition and method of treating and preventing infection of pathogenic microorganisms and endopyhtic microorganisms in a plant through the use of phosphite compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for recovering diphosphite-containing compounds from mixtures comprising organic mononitriles and organic dinitriles, using liquid-liquid extraction. Also disclosed are treatments to enhance extractability of the diphosphite-containing compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for recovering diphosphite-containing compounds from mixtures comprising organic mononitriles and organic dinitriles, using liquid-liquid extraction. Also disclosed are pre-treatments to enhance extractability of the diphosphite-containing compounds.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is a plurality of products and the use thereof as a catalytically active composition in a method for producing aldehydes.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making chiral phosphorus ligands including chiral phosphines, chiral phosphine oxides, phosphonamides, and aminophosphines. The chiral phosphorus ligands prepared by the methods of the invention are useful as components of chiral catalysts, e.g., transition metal complexes.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a composition and method of treating and preventing infection of pathogenic microorganisms and endopyhtic microorganisms in a plant through the use of phosphite compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystalline non-solvated form of 6,6?-[[3,3?,5,5?-tetrakis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-[1,1?-biphenyl]-2,2?-diyl]bis(oxy)]bis-dibenzo[d,f][1,3,2]-dioxaphosphepine (compound I) and toluene-solvates and acetone-solvates thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for separating and partially returning transition metals and/or catalytically effective complex compounds thereof from a reaction mixture by combining one at least one-stage membrane separation and an adsorption, wherein a current comprising a catalyst, comprising a transition metal, is divided over at least one one-stage membrane separation step in a transition metal enriched retentate stream that resupplies the reaction mixture and a transition metal depleted permeate stream and the transition metal depleted permeate stream is further supplied to an adsorption step. The invention further relates to a method for producing tridecanals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of surface functionalised nanoparticles, such as the production of semiconductor quantum dot nanoparticles incorporating surface-bound functional groups which increase the ease with which the dots can be employed in applications, such as incorporation into solvents, inks, polymers, glasses, metals, electronic materials and devices, bio-molecules and cells. The method comprises reacting first and second nanoparticle precursor species in the presence of a nanoparticle surface binding ligand X—Y—Z wherein X is a nanoparticle surface binding group, Y is a linker group, and Z is a functional group, in which Y comprises a polyethyleneglycol group and/or Z comprises an aliphatic group incorporating a terminal unsaturated group, said reaction being effected under conditions permitting binding of said surface binding ligand to the growing nanoparticles to produce said surface functionalised nanoparticles.

Abstract: A catalyst contains a metal complex compound represented by the following general formula (I). In the formula (I), M is a metal ion such as ruthenium, L1 is a cyclic or acyclic, neutral or minus 1-valent unsaturated hydrocarbon group of 1 to 30 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, L2 and L3 are each independently chlorine or the like, and L4 is a compound bonded to M through phosphorus or arsenic and represented by the following general formula (IIa) or (IIb). In the formulas (IIa) and (IIb), E is phosphorus or arsenic, Y1 is oxygen or sulfur, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, an aryl group or the like, and H is a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: A phosphorescent four-coordinated platinum (II) complex represented by formula (C) is disclosed: where Y represents N or P; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R9, R10, R11, and R12 are the same or different, and independently represent hydrogen, or a substituted or unsubstituted organic group; and represents or

Abstract: The present invention discloses a phosphor material for organic optoelectronic devices. The phosphor is a complex comprising a metal (Ir or Pt) and an aryl-modified beta-diketone ligand. The complexes of this invention are useful to function as an emitter in the emissive layer of an organic light emitting diode, even as the complex is the main component of this layer.

Abstract: Phosphenium compounds with the general formula I: in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are identical or different and represent a linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl radical, which can optionally be substituted, or R1 and R2 and/or R3 and R4 are bonded to one another with the formation of a ring, R5 and R6 stand for a saturated or unsaturated and linear or branched alkyl group, alkenyl group or aryl group, which can have suitable substituents, even heteroatoms as substituents, or a heteroatom-comprising hydrocarbon group, which can have suitable substituents, and the R5 and R6 radicals can form a ring which can be 4- to 20-membered, saturated or unsaturated and alicyclic or heteroalicyclic and can exhibit suitable substituents, X? represents an anion, a process for the preparation thereof, and also the use of these compounds in metal complexes which can be used as catalysts in organic synthesis, are claimed.

Abstract: The molecular structures of metal-salen complexes which exerts pharmacological effects are clarified and the metal-salen complexes having such molecular structures and their derivatives are provided. A metal-salen complex compound is characterized in that a metal atom part in each of multiple molecules of the metal-salen complex or its derivative is multimerized via water.

Abstract: Lithium-cobalt-containing molecular precursor compounds, compositions and processes for making cathodes for lithium ion batteries. The molecular precursor compounds are soluble and provide processes to make stoichiometric cathode materials with solution-based processes. The cathode material can be, for example, a lithium cobalt oxide, a lithium cobalt phosphate, or a lithium cobalt silicate. Cathodes can be made as bulk material in a solid form or in solution, or in various forms including thin films.

Abstract: Highly luminescent nanostructures, particularly highly luminescent quantum dots, are provided. The nanostructures have high photoluminescence quantum yields and in certain embodiments emit light at particular wavelengths and have a narrow size distribution. The nanostructures can comprise ligands, including C5-C8 carboxylic acid ligands employed during shell formation and/or dicarboxylic or polycarboxylic acid ligands provided after synthesis. Processes for producing such highly luminescent nanostructures are also provided, including methods for enriching nanostructure cores with indium and techniques for shell synthesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a nickel complex including nickel and at least one phosphorus-containing ligand by reacting at least a portion of a nickel metal with at least one phosphorus-containing ligand. The nickel metal is prepared from a nickel composition including nickel(II).

Abstract: Nickel(II) compositions for use in manufacturing nickel metal (Ni(0)) compositions, and specifically to methods of making basic nickel carbonates used to produce nickel metal compositions are disclosed. By varying the molar ratios of carbonates and bicarbonates to nickel salts, the methods provide basic nickel carbonates that produce superior nickel metal-containing solids that are well-suited to forming nickel-ligand complexes with phosphorus-containing ligands. The phosphorus-containing ligands can be monodentate or bidentate phosphorus-containing ligands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new types of material mixtures composed of at least two substances, one serving as a matrix material and the other being an emission material capable of emission and containing at least one element of atomic number greater than 20, and for their use in organic electronic components such as electroluminescent elements and displays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystalline non-solvated form of 6,6?-[[3,3?,5,5?-tetrakis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-[1,1?-biphenyl]-2,2?-diyl]bis(oxy)]bis-dibenzo[d,f][1,3,2]-dioxaphosphepine (compound I) and toluene-solvates and acetone-solvates thereof.

Abstract: Cls ruthenium complexes that can be used as catalysts are described. The complexes are generally square pyramidal in nature, having two anionic ligands X adjacent to each other. The complexes can be used as catalysts, for example in olefin metathesis reactions. Corresponding trans ruthenium complexes are also described, together with cationic complexes where one or both of the anionic ligands X are replaced by a non-co-ordinating anionic ligand.

Abstract: As described herein, nickel treated with sulfur provides a surprisingly effective source of nickel atoms for generating nickel-phosphorus-containing ligand complexes useful as hydrocyanation catalysts.

Abstract: A novel nickel particulate form is provided that efficiently forms a zero-valent nickel complex with a phosphorus-containing ligands in an organic liquid to form a hydrocyanation catalyst. Particles in the nickel particulate form comprise nickel crystallites. For example, the nickel particulate form can have a BET Specific Surface Area of at least about 1 m2/gm; an average crystallite size less than about 20-25 nm, the nickel particulate form can have at least 10% of the crystallites in the nickel form can have can have a diameter (C10) of less than about 10 nm, and/or there are on average at least about 1015 surface crystallites per gram nickel. A ratio of BET SSA to C50 for the nickel particulate form can be at least about 0.1×109 m/gm and preferably at least about 0.4×109 m/gm. Methods of preparation and use are also provided.

Abstract: These disclosures relate to preparing nickel metal (Ni(0)) suited for use in catalyst systems, such as nickel complexes with phosphorus-containing ligands, useful to catalyze the hydrocyanation of ethylenically unsaturated compounds. The methods described herein can include use of steam during reduction of nickel.

Abstract: A catalyst contains a metal complex compound represented by the following general formula (I). In the formula (I), M is a metal ion such as ruthenium, L1 is a cyclic or acyclic, neutral or minus 1-valent unsaturated hydrocarbon group of 1 to 30 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, L2 and L3 are each independently chlorine or the like, and L4 is a compound bonded to M through phosphorus or arsenic and represented by the following general formula (IIa) or (IIb). In the formulas (IIa) and (IIb), E is phosphorus or arsenic, Y1 is oxygen or sulfur, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are each independently a hydrogen atom, an aryl group or the like, and H is a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for forming reflecting layer having organic silver complexes, and method for preparing reflecting layer using the same. More specifically, it relates to compositions for forming reflecting layer including silver complexes that have distinct structures and the method for preparing reflecting layer, where primary coating is applied to promote the adhesive force to materials such as plastic, ceramic, metal, etc. and then a high-reflecting layer is formed by using the silver coating fluid, followed by transparent coating for protection.

Abstract: A method for preparing a ruthenium carbene complex precursor includes reacting a ruthenium refinery salt with a hydrogen halide to form a ruthenium intermediate, and reacting the ruthenium intermediate with an L-type ligand to form the ruthenium carbene complex precursor. A method for preparing a ruthenium vinylcarbene complex includes converting a ruthenium carbene complex precursor into a ruthenium hydrido halide complex, and reacting the ruthenium hydrido halide complex with a propargyl halide to form the ruthenium vinylcarbene complex. A method for preparing a ruthenium carbene complex includes converting a ruthenium carbene complex precursor into a ruthenium carbene complex having a structure (PR1R2R3)2Cl2Ru?CH—R4, wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are alike or different, and wherein covalent bonds may optionally exist between two or more of R1, R2, and R3 and/or two of R1, R2, and R3 taken together may optionally form a ring with phosphorous.

Abstract: The present invention provides a series of phosphorescent transition metal complexes having a facially arranged, carbon-phosphorus-carbon (C^P^C) tridentate chelate, alone with one monoanionic bidentate chromophoric chelate (either C^N or A^N) and one arbitrary charge neutral chelate (L), or with one charge neutral bidentate chromophoric chelate (N^N) and one arbitrary anionic ligand (X); all of them can be used to generate high efficiency photo-induced phosphorescence at room temperature, as well as bright electroluminescence upon employment of these materials in the fabrication of organic light-emitting devices.

Abstract: This invention provides a semiconductor having a functionalized surface that is resistant to oxidation and that includes a plurality of atoms of a Group III element bonded to organic groups. The functionalized surface has less than or equal to about 1 atom of the Group III element bonded to an oxygen atom per every 1,000 atoms of the Group III element bonded to the organic groups, as determined using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. This invention also provides a method of functionalizing the surface and includes the step of halogenating at least one of the plurality of atoms of the Group III element to form halogenated Group III element atoms. The method also includes the step of reacting at least one of the halogenated Group III element atoms with a Grignard reagent to form a bond between the at least one Group III element atom and the organic groups.