Abstract: Airplane tire tread (2), having an axial width L, comprises a middle part (3) having an axial width LC at least equal to 50% and at most equal to 80% of L and composed of a middle rubber composition, and two lateral parts (41, 42), positioned axially on either side of the middle part (3), each having an axial width (LS1, LS2) between 10% and 25% of L and each composed of a lateral rubber composition. The middle rubber composition comprises at least 50 phr of a first diene elastomer, a reinforcing filler and a crosslinking system, which first diene elastomer comprises ethylene units and diene units comprising a carbon-carbon double bond, which units are distributed randomly within the first diene elastomer, the ethylene units representing at least 50 mol % of all the monomer units of the first diene elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a formamide compound, the method uses carbon dioxide, hydrogen and an amine compound as raw materials and a transition metal complex as a catalyst, and the reaction is carried out in an organic solvent or in the absence of a solvent to form a formamide compound. The method of the present invention is an effective method of chemical utilization of carbon dioxide, which has the advantages of high reaction efficiency, a good selectivity, mild conditions, economic and environmental protection, being simple and convenient to operate and the like, and has a good popularization and application prospect.

Abstract: Methods of depositing a metal selectively onto a metal surface relative to a dielectric surface are described. Methods include reducing a metal oxide surface to a metal surface and protecting a dielectric surface to minimize deposition thereon and exposing the substrate to a metal precursor and an alcohol to deposit a film.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to a compound, comprising a transition metal complex having the formula ?-[M(x,y)-L1(w,v)-L2(t,u)-L3]p+An?mZ?p_m. In an embodiment of the present disclosure ? may be A. In another embodiment ? may be ?. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, M is a transition metal. In a related embodiment, p is an integer corresponding to the oxidation state of M. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, each of x, y, w, v, t, and u independently comprise R. In other embodiments, each of x, y, w, v, t, and u independently comprise S. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, each of L1, L2, and L3 independently is a ligand comprising a substituted diamine. In some embodiments, An? comprises a lipophilic anion, where m is from 1 to 3, and where Z? comprises an optional second anion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to intermediate compounds for the preparation of hydrido-tricyano-borate anions, their preparation and their uses.

Abstract: A method of ?-hydride elimination and subsequent 2,1-insertion from a transient nickel(II) acrylate hydride intermediate (Structure I). Also addressed is treatment of (dppe)Ni(CH(CH3)CO2BArf3) with a nitrogen containing base to produce a diphosphine nickel(0) ?2-acryl borate adduct.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are catalyst compositions containing boron-bridged, cyclopentadienyl-fluorenyl metallocene compounds with an alkenyl substituent. These catalyst compositions can be used for the polymerization of olefins. For example, ethylene copolymers produced using these catalyst compositions can be characterized by a combination of a flat or a conventional comonomer distribution and low levels of long chain branching.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are catalyst compositions containing boron bridged, bis-indenyl metallocene compounds with an alkenyl substituent. These catalyst compositions can be used for the polymerization of olefins. For example, ethylene copolymers produced using these catalyst compositions can be characterized by a density less than 0.92 g/cm3 and a melt index greater than 25 g/10 min.

Abstract: A method of regenerating an acidic catalyst is described. A borane compound is contacted with an acidic catalyst that contains conjunct polymer, which releases the conjunct polymer from the acidic catalyst. The acidic catalyst can then be re-activated with acid. The conjunct polymer can be separated from the borane compound, and the borane compound can be recycled.

Abstract: Antimony, germanium and tellurium precursors useful for CVD/ALD of corresponding metal-containing thin films are described, along with compositions including such precursors, methods of making such precursors, and films and microelectronic device products manufactured using such precursors, as well as corresponding manufacturing methods. The precursors of the invention are useful for forming germanium-antimony-tellurium (GST) films and microelectronic device products, such as phase change memory devices, including such films.

Abstract: The invention relates to gold(I) complexes having a planar-trigonal coordination geometry and multivalent ligands for use in an optoelectronic device, in particular in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and in light-emitting electrochemical cells (LEECs).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are catalyst compositions containing boron bridged, bis-indenyl metallocene compounds with an alkenyl substituent. These catalyst compositions can be used for the polymerization of olefins. For example, ethylene copolymers produced using these catalyst compositions can be characterized by a density less than 0.92 g/cm3 and a melt index greater than 25 g/10 min.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are catalyst compositions containing boron-bridged, cyclopentadienyl-fluorenyl metallocene compounds with an alkenyl substituent. These catalyst compositions can be used for the polymerization of olefins. For example, ethylene copolymers produced using these catalyst compositions can be characterized by a combination of a flat or a conventional comonomer distribution and low levels of long chain branching.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are catalyst compositions containing boron bridged, cyclopentadienyl-indenyl metallocene compounds with an alkenyl substituent. These catalyst compositions can be used for the polymerization of olefins. For example, ethylene homopolymers produced using these catalyst compositions can be characterized by a density less than 0.97 g/cm3 and a melt index greater than 50 g/10 min.

Abstract: This invention relates to molecular catalysts and chemical reactions utilizing the same, and particularly to catalysts and catalytic methods for reduction of molecular nitrogen. The molecular catalytic platform provided herein is capable of the facile reduction of molecular nitrogen under useful conditions such as room temperature or less and atmospheric pressure or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for converting carbon dioxide or bicarbonates into formic acid derivatives, i.e. formate salts, formate esters, and formamides, using molecular hydrogen and a catalytic system comprising a cobalt complex of cobalt salt and at least one tripodal, tetradentate ligand. The catalyst complex can be used as a homogeneous catalyst. The invention further relates to the cobalt complexes per se.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel diamine compound represented by the general formula (1), a ruthenium-diamine complex, an iridium-diamine complex, and a rhodium-diamine complex having the diamine compound as a ligand. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for selectively producing optically active compounds by using any of these complexes as a catalyst. wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Y, and Z are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: A metal precursor and a method comprising decomposing a metal precursor on an integrated circuit device; and forming a metal from the metal precursor, wherein the metal precursor is selected from the group consisting of (i) a Co2(CO)6(R1C?CR2), wherein R1 and R2 are individually selected from a straight or branched monovalent hydrocarbon group have one to six carbon atoms that may be interrupted and substituted; (ii) a mononuclear cobalt carbonyl nitrosyl; (iii) a cobalt carbonyl bonded to one of a boron, indium, germanium and tin moiety; (iv) a cobalt carbonyl bonded to a mononuclear or binuclear allyl; and (v) a cobalt (II) complex comprising nitrogen-based supporting ligands.

Abstract: Provided is a ruthenium complex that is represented by general formula (1*) and is useful as an asymmetric reduction catalyst. (In the formula, * is an asymmetric carbon atom; R1 is an arenesulfonyl group, and the like; R2 and R3 are a phenyl group, and the like; R10 through R14 are selected from a hydrogen atom, C1-10 alkyl group, and the like, but R10 through R14 are not simultaneously hydrogen atoms; X is a halogen atom and the like; j and k are each either 0 or 1; and j+k is 0 or 2.

Abstract: Provided is a ruthenium complex that is represented by general formula (1*) and is useful as an asymmetric reduction catalyst. (In the formula, * is an asymmetric carbon atom; R1 is an arenesulfonyl group, and the like; R2 and R3 are a phenyl group, and the like; R10 through R14 are selected from a hydrogen atom, C1-10 alkyl group, and the like, but R10 through R14 are not simultaneously hydrogen atoms; X is a halogen atom and the like; j and k are each either 0 or 1; and j+k is 0 or 2.

Abstract: A solid ionic electrolyte having an organic plastic crystal solvent (e.g. succinonitrile) doped with lithium bioxalato borate salt (LiBOB) may be used in an electrochemical device. Electrochemical devices are disclosed having a cathode, an anode, and a solid ionic electrolyte having a neutral organic plastic crystal solvent doped with LiBOB alone or in combination with another lithium salt. Such devices have a stable electrolyte interface over a broad potential window combined with high energy density delivery capacity and, in one example, the favorable properties of a neutral organic plastic crystal matrix such as succinonitrile.

Abstract: The present invention describes a solventless ligand exchange using a siloxane polymer having a binding ligand that displaces the binding ligand on a quantum dot material.

Abstract: Boron carbide polymers prepared from orthocarborane icosahedra cross-linked with a moiety A wherein A is selected from the group consisting of benzene, pyridine. 1, 4-diaminobenzene and mixtures thereof give positive magnetoresistance effects of 30%-80% at room temperature. The novel polymers may be doped with transitional metals to improve electronic and spin performance. These polymers may be deposited by any of a variety of techniques, and may be used in a wide variety of devices including magnetic tunnel junctions, spin-memristors and non-local spin valves.

Abstract: A nanostructure and method for assembly thereof are disclosed. An exemplary nanostructure includes a photocatalytic nanoparticle; a first tier of metal nanoparticles, each metal nanoparticle of the first tier being linked about the photocatalytic nanoparticle; and a second tier of metal nanoparticles, each metal nanoparticle of the second tier being linked to one of the metal nanoparticles of the first tier and located a distance from the photocatalytic nanoparticle greater than a distance between a metal nanoparticle of the first tier and the photocatalytic nanoparticle.

Abstract: This invention relates to, among other items, benzoxaborole compounds and their use for treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: Novel group 6 organometallic compounds are obtained by reaction of at least one boron compound comprising at least one hydroxy, sulfhydryl or amino function with at least one compound of a group 6 transition metal. These compounds are used in a catalytic composition utilized in an olefin metathesis method.

Abstract: Novel group 6 organometallic compounds, supported on anions by means of at least one covalent metal-oxygen bond, are obtained by reaction of at least one borate or aluminate comprising at least one hydroxy group with at least one compound of a group 6 transition metal. These compounds are used in a catalytic composition utilized in an olefin metathesis method.

Abstract: Provided is a ruthenium complex that is represented by general formula (1*) and is useful as an asymmetric reduction catalyst. (In the formula, * is an asymmetric carbon atom; R1 is an arenesulfonyl group, and the like; R2 and R3 are a phenyl group, and the like; R10 through R14 are selected from a hydrogen atom, C1-10 alkyl group, and the like, but R10 through R14 are not simultaneously hydrogen atoms; X is a halogen atom and the like; j and k are each either 0 or 1; and j+k is 0 or 2.

Abstract: Novel metal complexes useful in the area of agriculture, notably as agents for treating metal deficiency. The novel metal complexes comprise at least one metal selected from the metal trace elements essential for the development of plants, at least one first ligand selected from the lignosulfonates, and derivatives thereof, and at least one second ligand selected from the multidentate organic ligands.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel metal bis(malonato)borate monomers and polymers formed by polymerizing the monomers. The monomers and the polymers have conductive properties, making them particularly useful in applications requiring materials with conductive properties. When the metal is lithium, the polymers are particularly well suited for use in lithium ion batteries.

Abstract: A borate moiety-contained linker and a bio-sensing element containing the same are disclosed. The borate moiety-contained linker can be used to modify a sensing molecule and connect the sensing molecule to a substrate to form the bio-sensing element.

Abstract: Novel organic compounds comprising ligands containing a boron-nitrogen heterocycle are provided. In particular, the compound is a metal complex comprising a ligand containing an azaborine. The compounds may be used in organic light emitting devices to provide devices having improved photophysical and electronic properties.

Abstract: A luminescent material includes a transition metal complex which comprises any one of Ir, Os, and Pt as a central metal; and at least one of a carbene ligand and a silylene ligand. The carbene ligand includes a boron atom in a skeleton thereof. The carbene ligand is neutral or monoanionic. The carbene ligand is monodentate, bidentate, or tridentate. The silylene ligand includes a boron atom in a skeleton thereof. The silylene ligand is neutral or monoanionic. The silylene ligand is monodentate, bidentate, or tridentate.

Abstract: A luminescent material includes transition metal complex comprising a ligand in which an electron density of a p orbital of a highest occupied molecular orbital level is higher than 0.239 and lower than 0.711 when the electron density is calculated according to quantum chemical calculation (Gaussian09/DFT/RB3LYP/6-31G), the p orbital being in the outermost shell of an element coordinated to the metal.

Abstract: Mechanosynthesis trajectories are described which are approximately coaxial, and are shown to be useful in a wide range of mechanosynthesis reactions regardless of the nature of the tip or the feedstock being transferred.

Abstract: Methods and systems for building three-dimensional workpieces are described using a plurality of mechanosynthetic reactions. These methods may employ engineered reliability in reactions and process conditions and may use simulated or otherwise vetted reaction sequences, to allow workpieces requiring many reactions to be built with acceptable reliability. These many reactions may be the repetition of one or a small number of reactions, or many diverse reactions, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Processes are described for manufacturing atomically-precise tips using one or more tips in one or more mechanosynthetic reactions to create one or more atomically-precise tips. The processes may employ a variety of feedstock, binding any of a wide range of atoms to a workpiece to build the one or more atomically-precise tips. The processes result in atomically-precise mechanosynthesis tips with a wide variety of possible tip structures using a wide range of feedstock binding elements. Characteristics of such tips that may be used when designing new embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Novel group 4 organometallic compounds, supported on anions by means of at least one covalent metal-oxygen bond, are obtained by reaction of at least one borate or aluminum comprising at least one hydroxy group with at least one group 4 transition metal compound. These compounds are used in a catalytic composition implemented in an olefin oligomerization or polymerization method.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of preparing a catalyst for the production of polyethylene terephthalate and for the production of high molecular weight PET comprising: a) reacting boric acid and a zinc salt in a solvent comprising at least one glycol selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and butylene glycol thereby forming a precipitate; and b) isolating the precipitate. In addition, the use of the catalyst for the production of polyethylene terephthalate and for the production of high molecular weight PET is disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a catalyst for asymmetric reduction, which can be produced by a convenient and safe production method, has a strong catalytic activity, and has excellent stereoselectivity. The present invention relates to a ruthenium complex represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 represents an alkyl group or the like; Y represents a hydrogen atom; X represents a halogen atom or the like; j and k each represent 0 or 1; R2 and R3 each represent an alkyl group or the like; R11 to R19 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like; Z represents oxygen or sulfur; n1 represents 1 or 2; and n2 represents an integer from 1 to 3, a method for producing the ruthenium complex, a catalyst for asymmetric reduction formed from the ruthenium complex, and methods for selectively producing an optically active alcohol and an optically active amine using the catalyst for asymmetric reduction.

Abstract: This invention provides, among other things, polymorphs of the hydrochloride salt of (S)-3-aminomethyl-7-(3-hydroxy-propoxy)-3H-benzo[c][1,2]oxaborol-1-ol.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions of 1,3-disubstituted ferrocenes useful for the modification of electrodes.

Abstract: The invention relates to gold(I) complexes having a planar-trigonal coordination geometry and multivalent ligands for use in an optoelectronic device, in particular in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and in light-emitting electrochemical cells (LEECs).

Abstract: The present invention relates to enantiomerically enriched aminodiphosphine ligands where the chirality is located in the phosphorus atom and their preparation process, to catalysts containing them and their preparation process, as well as their use in asymmetric synthesis.

Abstract: A composition for improving the combustion efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The composition includes a mixture of a hydrocarbon fuel and an organometallic soap selected from among several cerium-containing and ferric compounds. The cerium-containing compound or compounds increase the energy released during combustion of the fuel. The ferric compound or compounds coat an interior wall of a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine to increase the power output of the engine by reducing the accumulation of residues deposited on the interior wall which interfere with the combustion of fuel.

Abstract: A plasma treatment has been used to modify the surface of BNNTs. In one example, the surface of the BNNT has been modified using ammonia plasma to include amine functional groups. Amine functionalization allows BNNTs to be soluble in chloroform, which had not been possible previously. Further functionalization of amine-functionalized BNNTs with thiol-terminated organic molecules has also been demonstrated. Gold nanoparticles have been self-assembled at the surface of both amine- and thiol-functionalized boron nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) in solution. This approach constitutes a basis for the preparation of highly functionalized BNNTs and for their utilization as nanoscale templates for assembly and integration with other nanoscale materials.

Abstract: Compounds, synthesis of, and methods for synthesizing metal alkoxide derivatives; and metal alkoxide derivatives for use as flame retardants are described. Group 13 metal alkoxides having flame retardant properties may be prepared by reacting the periodic table group 13 metalloid or metal trihydroxide with an alcohol.

Abstract: A transition metal ion complex represented by formula (1): wherein M represents a group-IV element of the periodic table, A represents a group-XIV element of the periodic table, D represents a group-XVI element of the periodic table, Cp represents a group having a cyclopentadienyl type anion skeleton, E represents a counter anion, R1-R6 represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, a silyl group substituted with a hydrocarbon, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, an aralkyl oxy group or an amino group substituted with hydrocarbon, and X1 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing a metal catalyst comprising at least one ligand that is coordinated to the metal through at least one phosphorous (P) atom and at least one nitrogen (N) atom, the method comprising reacting a metal pre-cursor complex with an acid ad salt of an aminophosphine, diaminophosphine, aminodiphosphine or diaminodiphosphine, in the presence of a base.

Abstract: Novel cyclic amides containing tin or lead are disclosed. These cyclic amides can be used for atomic layer deposition or chemical vapor deposition of tin or lead as well as their oxides, sulfides, selenides, nitrides, phosphides, carbides, silicides or borides or other compounds. Tin(IV) oxide, SnO2, films were deposited by reaction of a cyclic tin amide vapor and H2O2 or NO2 as oxygen sources. The films have high purity, smoothness, transparency, electrical conductivity, density, and uniform thickness even inside very narrow holes or trenches. Deposition temperatures are low enough for thermally sensitive substrates such as plastics. Suitable applications of these films include displays, light-emitting diodes, solar cells and gas sensors. Doping SnO2 with aluminum was used to reduce its conductivity, making material suitable as the active semiconductor layer in electron multipliers or transparent transistors.