Abstract: A method for establishing a wastewater bioreactor environment including the step of introducing a modified polydimethylsiloxane fiber to a bioreactor tank of a membrane-aerated bioreactor.

Abstract: A hydrosilylation reaction catalyst prepared from: a catalyst precursor comprising a transition metal compound, excluding platinum, belonging to group 8-10 of the periodic table, e.g., iron acetate, cobalt acetate, nickel acetate, etc.; and a ligand comprising an isocyanide compound such as t-butyl isocyanide. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst has excellent handling and storage properties. As a result of using this catalyst, a hydrosilylation reaction can be promoted under gentle conditions.

Abstract: A hydrosilylation reaction catalyst prepared from: a catalyst precursor comprising a transition metal compound, excluding platinum, belonging to group 8-10 of the periodic table, e.g., iron acetate, cobalt acetate, nickel acetate, etc.; and a ligand comprising a carbine compound such as 1,3-dimesitylimidazol-2-ylidene, etc.. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst has excellent handling and storage properties. As a result of using this catalyst, a hydrosilylation reaction can be promoted under gentle conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cobalt complexes containing pyridine di-imine ligands and chelating alkenyl-modified silyl ligands, and their use as hydrosilylation and/or dehydrogenative silylation and crosslinking catalysts. The cobalt complexes also exhibit adequate air stability for handling and manipulation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cobalt complexes containing terpyridine ligands and chelating alkene-modified silyl ligands, and their use as hydrosilylation and/or dehydrogenative silylation and crosslinking catalysts. The cobalt complexes also exhibit adequate air stability for handling and manipulation.

Abstract: Coated articles comprising a decorative metal substrate and a transparent cured coating thereon containing inorganic particles in which the concentration of particles in the exposed surface region of the cured coating is greater than the bulk region of the coating. Preferably, the transparent coating is applied by electrodeposition.

Abstract: A hydrosilylation method is provided. In this hydrosilylation method, silylation of the carbon atom other than the terminal carbon atom and generation of the by-product isomer by internal migration of the double bond are suppressed without sacrificing the hydrosilylation reactivity, even if an olefin compound having tertiary amine atom which can be a catalyst poison was used. In the hydrosilylation, an olefin compound having carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, and a compound having hydrogensilyl group are reacted in the presence of an acid amide compound, a nitrile compound and an aromatic hydroxyl compound, or an organoamine salt compound, by using catalytic action of platinum and/or its complex compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cobalt complexes containing terdentate pyridine di-imine ligands and their use as efficient and selective dehydrogenative silylation, hydrosilylation, and crosslinking catalysts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the targeted reorganization of polydimethylsiloxanes over sulphonic acid-containing cation exchange resins which have water contents of 8 to 25% by weight, and polydimethylsiloxanes thus prepared and the use thereof.

Abstract: A co-modified organopolysiloxane having a viscosity at 25° C. of not more than 1,500 mPa·s, a group that has a siloxane dendron structure, a hydrophilic group, and expressed by the following general formula (1): R1aR2bL1cQdSiO(4-a-b-c-d)/2 (1). The invention also relates to a powder treatment agent, a powder in oil dispersion, an external use preparation (particularly a cosmetic composition) composition comprising the co-modified organopolysiloxane. In said general formula (1), R1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group or a hydrogen atom; R2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having from 6 to 30 carbons; L1 is a silylalkyl group having a siloxane dendron structure; and Q is a hydrophilic segment.

Abstract: A liquid organopolysiloxane having fluidity at least 100° C., a silicon-bonded glycerin derivative group, and a crosslinked structure comprising a carbon-silicon bond at the crosslinking portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the selective synthesis of mono-hydrosilylated derivatives of polyunsaturated compounds, such as trivinylcyclohexane using non-precious metal based pyridinediimine and terpyridine complex as selective hydrosilylation catalysts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cobalt complexes containing terdentate pyridine di-imine ligands and their use as efficient, reusable, and selective dehydrogenative silylation, crosslinking, and tandem dehydrogenative silylation-hydrogenation catalysts.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition ? capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition is capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition is capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition ? capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable, of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition is capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition is capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluorescent dye-silane hybrid resin manufactured by polycondensing an alkoxysilane bonded with a fluorescent dye with an organo-silane. More particularly, the present invention provides a fluorescent dye-siloxane hybrid resin that is manufactured by reacting a fluorescent dye having one or more functional groups with an alkoxysilane having an organic functional group to form an alkoxysilane bonded with the fluorescent dye and then polycondensing the alkoxysilane bonded with a fluorescent dye with an organo-silanediol and an organo-alkoxysilane having a thermocurable or ultraviolet-curable functional group without water. The fluorescent dye-silane hybrid resin has excellent thermostability, photostability, fluorescence characteristics, and processibility.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and (B) an aliphatically unsaturated compound having an average, per molecule, of one or more aliphatically unsaturated organic groups capable of undergoing hydrosilylation reaction. The composition is capable of reacting via hydrosilylation reaction to form a reaction product, such as a silane, a gum, a gel, a rubber, or a resin. Ingredient (A) contains a metal-ligand complex that can be prepared by a method including reacting a metal precursor and a ligand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for continuously producing silanes and/or organopolysiloxanes by hydrosilylation, in which at least one compound (A) containing at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond is reacted with at least one compound (B) comprising at least one Si—H functionality, wherein the reaction is carried out in a reaction mixing pump.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the targeted reorganization of polydimethylsiloxanes over sulphonic acid-containing cation exchange resins which have water contents of 8 to 25% by weight, and polydimethylsiloxanes thus prepared and the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to emulsifiers comprising glycerin-modified organopolysiloxanes and to their use for the preparation of extraordinarily stable emulsions and dispersions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cobalt complexes containing terdentate pyridine di-imine ligands and their use as efficient and selective dehydrogenative silylation and crosslinking catalysts.

Abstract: Novel silicone compounds containing a siloxane moiety and at least one terpenyl moiety, such as limonenyl or valencenyl, and methods for their synthesis, are provided. The novel compounds are appropriate for incorporation into cosmetic formulations due to their low aroma, resistance to deterioration, and favorable solubility properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the targeted reorganization of polydimethylsiloxanes over sulphonic acid-containing cation exchange resins which have water contents of 8 to 25% by weight, and polydimethylsiloxanes thus prepared and the use thereof.

Abstract: Novel fluorescent compounds having a specific structure are provided. They have improved solubility in organic solvents and compatibility even with low polar resins, especially silicone resins. Using the compounds, transparency fluorescent resin compositions are formulated. Since the fluorescent compound is a single compound, it can be purified to a high purity and has a high fluorescence efficiency.

Abstract: An ionic compound capable of providing a cured material having superior antibacterial property and oxygen permeability, and a composition containing the ionic compound, and a cured material, a hydro gel and an ophthalmic lens which have long-term sustainable antibacterial property and superior oxygen permeability. The ionic compound is represented by the following formula (1): In formula (1), P represents a polymerizable functional group. Q+ represents a cationic group: Z represents an n-valent siloxanyl group in which the total atomic weight of a group of constituent atoms is no less than 70 and no greater than 1,000; Xm? represents an m-valent anion; and n is an integer of 1 to 10, where provided that n is no less than 2, a plurality of P3 and Q+3 are each independently as defined above.

Abstract: A modified polyhedral polysiloxane obtained by hydrosilylation of an alkenyl group-containing polyhedral polysiloxane compound (a), a hydrosilyl group-containing compound (b), and a cyclic olefin compound (c) having one carbon-carbon double bond in its molecule.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a liquid-form modified product of polyhedral polysiloxane which is excellent in moldability and transparency, and a composition produced using the modified product. In addition, the present invention can provide an easy-to-handle modified product and composition. The present invention provides a modified product of polyhedral polysiloxane which is obtainable by modifying a polyhedral polysiloxane compound (a) with a compound (b), and a composition containing the modified product. The polyhedral polysiloxane compound (a) has an alkenyl group and/or a hydrosilyl group, and the compound (b) has a hydrosilyl group and/or an alkenyl group each capable of hydrosilylation with the component (a).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing carbene by means of deprotonation of a precursor salt using a strong base. A purpose of the invention is to enhance the synthesis of carbenes, i.e. to simplify same, to make said synthesis more economical and to obtain a liquid or solid, stable and pure form consitituting a catalytic system that is easy to store and use and that has a higher efficiency, higher yield and higher selectivity than carbene catalysts of the prior art. In order to do so, the method comprises deprotonation in a solvent including an alcohol. The invention also relates to an alcohol-containing solution and carbene, and to a solid that can be obtained from the solution, e.g. by means of sublimation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of manganese, iron, cobalt, or nickel complexes containing tridentate pyridine di-imine ligands as hydrosilylation catalysts. These complexes are effective for efficiently catalyzing hydrosilylation reactions, as well as offering improved selectivity and yield over existing catalyst systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic for hair in which smooth combability without a frictional sensation during cleansing and applying to hair, namely during wetting, the aforementioned effects are not lost by a rinsing operation, smooth combability during and after drying the hair is exhibited, a moisturizing feeling on touch is exhibited without stickiness, and a flexible styling sensation is provided to the hair. A co-modified organopolysiloxane having both a specified hydrophilic group and a siloxane dendron structure-containing group is blended in a cosmetic for hair as an essential component.

Abstract: Various apparatuses, systems and methods involve high mobility materials. In accordance with one or more example embodiments, a material includes a conjugated molecule and a side chain bonded to the conjugated molecule. The side chain includes at least one of a siloxane-terminated unit and a derivative of a siloxane-terminated unit that enhance solubility of the conjugated molecule. Further, the side chain facilitates a ?-stacking distance between the conjugated molecules when stacked (e.g.

Abstract: Different solvents for a dampening fluid are disclosed. The solvent is a volatile hydrofluoroether liquid or a volatile silicone liquid. Such liquids have a lower heat of vaporization, a lower surface tension, and better kinematic viscosity compared to water, which is the conventional solvent used in dampening fluids. The dampening fluids, which are relatively nonpolar, can be used in a combination with polar inks to form a new type of digital lithographic printing system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for continuously producing silanes and/or organopolysiloxanes by hydrosilylation, in which at least one compound (A) containing at least one carbon-carbon multiple bond is reacted with at least one compound (B) comprising at least one Si—H functionality, wherein the reaction is carried out in a reaction mixing pump.

Abstract: Siloxane-based coatings for providing writable-erasable surfaces are provided. The coatings have many desirable characteristics and advantages over known coatings for writable-erasable surfaces. For example, the coatings cure rapidly under ambient conditions, have low VOC emissions upon curing, and have reduced tendency to form ghost images, even after prolonged normal use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drainage aid composition and its use in pulp washing process. More particulary, this invention relates to drainage aid composition of silicone polyethers prepared via zinc catalized dehydrogenative coupling of alcohol terminated polyethers with silicone oligomers and polymers comprising of at least one silicon bonded hydrogen. The compostion of this invention exhibit excellent drainage properties.

Abstract: A novel organopolysiloxane having a hydrophilic group, which can be produced easily and is not susceptible to two-phase separation, sedimentation of unreacted materials or the like after production, while being chemically stable and excellently practical, is disclosed. A method for producing the organopolysiloxane; and uses of the organopolysiloxane are also disclosed. The organopolysiloxane is a co-modified organopolysiloxane which has a group having a siloxane dendron structure and a hydrophilic group.

Abstract: Organosiloxanes containing ester derivatives of ascorbic acid are disclosed having the formula (RiSiO)11Ro-Ii)Si—X-A wherein R is an alkyl group containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, n is 1 to 3 inclusive, X is a divalent organic linking group, A is an ester derivative of ascorbic acid. A method of making an organosiloxane containing ester derivatives of ascorbic acid and the products prepared according to the method arc also taught. The compounds and compositions of the present disclosure are useful to affect tissue lightening when applied topically to keratinaceous tissue.

Abstract: Novel silicone compounds containing a siloxane moiety and at least one terpenyl moiety, such as limonenyl or valencenyl, and methods for their synthesis, are provided. The novel compounds are appropriate for incorporation into cosmetic formulations due to their low aroma, resistance to deterioration, and favorable solubility properties.

Abstract: To provide a method for manufacturing a purified product of an alkyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane that is practically odorless and compatible with other cosmetic raw materials. The manufacturing method comprises the steps of: [A] synthesizing an alkyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane by subjecting a hydrosilyl-containing polydimethylsiloxane and an C2-C30 ?-olefin to a hydrosilation reaction, and [B] subjecting the crude alkyl-modified polydimethylsiloxane obtained in Step [A] to a treatment of rendering it odorless by a hydrogenation reaction in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst in an organic solvent (c) that is essentially free of active hydrogen atoms and has a boiling point equal to or greater than 70° C.

Abstract: Fine mesoporous silica particles are provided by which not only the functions of low reflectance (Low-n), low dielectric constant (Low-k) and low thermal conductivity but also improved strength of a molded article are achieved. The fine mesoporous silica particles are manufactured by a process including a surfactant composite fine silica particle preparation step and a mesoporous particle formation step. In the silica fine particle preparation step, a surfactant, water, an alkali and a hydrophobic part-containing additive including a hydrophobic part for increasing the volume of micelles are mixed with a silica source to thereby prepare surfactant composite fine silica particles. In the mesoporous particle formation step, the mixture is mixed with an acid and an organosilicon compound to thereby remove the surfactant and hydrophobic part-containing additive from the surfactant composite fine silica particles and provide the surface of each silica fine particle with an organic functional group.

Abstract: A hydrosilylation method is provided. In this hydrosilylation method, silylation of the carbon atom other than the terminal carbon atom and generation of the by-product isomer by internal migration of the double bond are suppressed without sacrificing the hydrosilylation reactivity, even if an olefin compound having tertiary amine atom which can be a catalyst poison was used. In the hydrosilylation, an olefin compound having carbon-carbon unsaturated bond, and a compound having hydrogensilyl group are reacted in the presence of an acid amide compound, a nitrile compound and an aromatic hydroxyl compound, or an organoamine salt compound, by using catalytic action of platinum and/or its complex compound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are manganese, iron, cobalt, or nickel complexes containing 2,8-bis(imino)quinoline ligands and their use as catalysts or catalysts precursors for hydrosilylation reactions.