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20090197255 | Determining a predisposition to cancer - The present invention relates to methods and kits for determining a predisposition for developing cancer, e.g., prostate and/or breast cancer, due to a germline mutation of a NBS1 gene. The present invention also relates to surveillance protocols for developing cancer, e.g., prostate and/or breast cancer, due to germline mutation of a NBS1 gene. | 08-06-2009 |
20110105342 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING REDUCED PREDISPOSITION TO CANCER BASED ON GENETIC PROFILE - The invention provide methods for early detection of a reduced risk of developing cancer, which comprises detecting the absence of a series of genetic polymorphisms associated with a predisposition of developing cancer, including the polymorphisms of the genes BRCA1, BRCA2, CARD15 (NOD2), CHEK2, CDKN2A (P16), CYP1B1, FGFR2 (KGFR2), MAP3K1 (MEKK1), p53 (TP53), TNRC9, XPD (ERCC2) and the genetic marker Rs6983267, in a biological sample from the analyzed subject, wherein the absence of the genetic polymorphisms is indicative of significantly decreased risk of developing, at least, breast cancer. | 05-05-2011 |
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20090075141 | HYBRID MEMBRANES, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF HYBRID MEMBRANES AND FUEL CELLS USING SUCH HYBRID MEMBRANES - The invention relates to hybrid membranes that are composed of an organic polymer and an inorganic polymer, a method for producing hybrid membranes, and the use of said hybrid membranes in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. The inventive hybrid membranes comprise at least one alkaline organic polymer and at least one inorganic polymer. Said polymers are blended together at a molecular level. The inorganic polymer is formed from at least one precursor monomer when the membrane is produced. The disclosed membranes are characterized in that the same are provided with high absorptivity for doping agents, have a high degree of mechanical and thermal stability in both an undoped and doped state, and feature permanently high proton conductivity. | 03-19-2009 |
20110091788 | GAS DIFFUSION ELECTRODES COMPRISING FUNCTIONALISED NANOPARTICLES - The invention relates to a gas diffusion electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cells having a working temperature of up to 250° C., comprising a plurality of gas-permeable electroconductive layers having at least one gas diffusion layer and one catalyst layer. The catalyst layer contains particles of an average particle diameter in the nanometer range, said particles containing ionogenic groups. The invention also relates to the production of said gas diffusion electrode and to the use of same in high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. | 04-21-2011 |
20130122399 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE WITH FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLES - The present invention relates to a polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cells, comprising a polymer matrix of at least one basic polymer and one or more doping agents, wherein particles containing ionogenic groups and having a mean particle diameter in the nanometer range are embedded in the polymer matrix and the particles containing ionogenic groups are distributed homogeneously in the polymer matrix in a concentration of less than 50% relative to the weight of the polymer matrix, as well as to the production and use of same, especially in high-temperature fuel cells. | 05-16-2013 |
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20100068593 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE WITH FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPARTICLES - The present invention relates to a polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cells, comprising a polymer matrix of at least one basic polymer and one or more doping agents, wherein particles containing ionogenic groups and having a mean particle diameter in the nanometer range are embedded in the polymer matrix and the particles containing ionogenic groups are distributed homogeneously in the polymer matrix in a concentration of less than 50% relative to the weight of the polymer matrix, as well as to the production and use of same, especially in high-temperature fuel cells. | 03-18-2010 |
20110262835 | POLYMER ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE BASED ON POLYAZOLE - Proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane based on a polyazole salt of an inorganic or organic acid which is doped with an acid as electrolyte, wherein the polyazole salt of the organic or inorganic acid has a lower solubility in the acid used as electrolyte than the polyazole salt of the acid used as electrolyte, a process for producing the inventive proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane, a membrane-electrode assembly comprising at least two electrochemically active electrodes which are separated by a polymer electrolyte membrane, wherein the polymer electrolyte membrane is a proton-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane according to the invention, and a fuel cell comprising at least one membrane-electrode assembly according to the invention. | 10-27-2011 |
20110311901 | MECHANICALLY STABILIZED POLYAZOLES - A process for preparing mechanically stabilized polyazoles, comprising the following steps:
| 12-22-2011 |
20120141908 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL CELLS WITH IMPROVED LIFETIME - The present invention relates to a membrane electrode assembly comprising at least two electrochemically active electrodes separated by at least one polymer electrolyte membrane, the aforementioned polymer electrolyte membrane having fibrous reinforcing elements which at least partly penetrate the polymer electrolyte membrane, wherein at least some of the fibrous reinforcing elements have functional groups which have a covalent chemical bond between the fibers and the polymer of the polymer electrolyte membrane. | 06-07-2012 |
20120156588 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND FUEL CELLS WITH IMPROVED LIFETIME - The present invention relates to a membrane electrode assembly comprising at least two electrochemically active electrodes which are separated by at least one polymer electrolyte membrane, the aforementioned polymer electrolyte membrane having at least one reinforcement, wherein the reinforcement comprises at least one film which has holes through which the polymer electrolyte membrane is in contact with both electrochemically active electrodes. | 06-21-2012 |
20120184702 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a process for producing composite materials which consist essentially of
| 07-19-2012 |
20120231365 | METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY STABILIZING NITROGEN-CONTAINING POLYMERS - A method for the production of mechanically stabilized polyazole polymers, comprising the following steps: a) providing a membrane comprising i.) polyazoles with at least one amino group in a repeating unit except the ones obtainable by reacting aromatic and/or heteroaromatic diaminocarboxylic acids, ii.) at least one strong acid and iii.) at least one stabilizing reagent, the total content of stabilizing reagents in the membrane being within the range of from 0.01 to 30% by weight, b) performing the stabilization reaction in the membrane, immediately or in a subsequent processing step of the membrane, c) if appropriate, additionally doping the membrane obtained in accordance with step b) with a strong acid or concentrating the present strong acid further by removal of present water, wherein the stabilizing agent comprises at least one oxazine-based compound. The polyazole polymer membranes thus obtainable are in particular characterized by a high conductivity and a very good mechanical stability. Therefore, they are in particular suited for applications in fuel cells. | 09-13-2012 |
20120251884 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS COMPRISING ION EXCHANGERS - The present invention relates to electrochemical cells comprising
| 10-04-2012 |
20120252909 | METHOD FOR MECHANICAL STABILIZATION OF NITROGEN-CONTAINING POLYMERS - The invention relates to a process for preparing mechanically stabilized polyazole polymers. The process includes the steps of: a) producing a film comprising polyazoles with at least one amino group in a repeat unit, b) treating the film from step a) with a solution comprising (i) at least one acid and (ii) at least one stabilizing reagent, and c) performing the stabilization reaction in the membrane obtained in step directly or in a subsequent membrane processing step by heating to a temperature greater than 60° C. The stabilizing reagent contains at least one compound which has at least one aldehyde group and at least one hydroxyl group; or at least one hemiacetal group; or at least one acetal group. These polyazole polymer membranes have a high conductivity and a good mechanical stability and are suitable for applications in fuel cells. | 10-04-2012 |
20120264030 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES AND FUEL CELLS WITH LONG LIFETIME - The present invention relates to improved membrane electrode assemblies and fuel cells with long lifetime, comprising two electrochemically active electrodes separated by a polymer electrolyte membrane based on polyoxazoles. | 10-18-2012 |
20120289654 | MECHANICALLY STABILIZED POLYAZOLES COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE POLYVINYL ALCOHOL - A process for preparing mechanically stabilized polyazoles, comprising the following steps:
| 11-15-2012 |
20120298926 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS, PRODUCTION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTRICAL CELLS - The present invention relates to composite materials comprising a reaction product of (A) at least one organic polymer, (B) sulfur, (C) carbon in a polymorph which comprises at least 60% sp | 11-29-2012 |
20120315511 | ELECTRODE MATERIALS FOR ELECTRICAL CELLS - The present invention relates to electrode materials for charged electrical cells, comprising at least one polymer comprising polysulfide bridges, and carbon in a polymorph comprising at least 60% sp | 12-13-2012 |
20130040183 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - The present invention relates to electrochemical cells comprising
| 02-14-2013 |
20130149588 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS COMPRISING CHELATE LIGANDS - The present invention relates to electrochemical cells comprising
| 06-13-2013 |
20130149589 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS COMPRISING A NITROGEN-CONTAINING POLYMER - The present invention relates to electrochemical cells comprising
| 06-13-2013 |
20130189550 | COMPOSITE, ITS PRODUCTION AND ITS USE IN SEPARATORS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - The present invention relates to a novel composite which comprises at least one base body composed of nonwoven as component (A), at least one nanocomposite as component (B), at least one polyether or at least one polyether-comprising radical as component (C) and optionally a lithium salt as component (D). | 07-25-2013 |
20130224631 | SEPARATORS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS COMPRISING POLYMER PARTICLES - The present invention relates to separators for electrochemical cells comprising | 08-29-2013 |
20130244097 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS, PRODUCTION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF IN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - A composite material suitable for an inexpensive cathode material for a lithium-sulfur cell. The composite material is obtained by thermally treating a mixture, wherein the mixture comprises: (A) a fluorinated polymer and (B) carbon in a polymorph containing at least 60% sp | 09-19-2013 |
20130273435 | LAYER SYSTEM FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - A layer system for electrochemical cells comprising at least one fibrous nonwoven fabric (A) formed by fibers of one or more organic polymers or mixtures of organic polymers (A1) wherein
| 10-17-2013 |
20140004432 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES AND FUEL CELLS WITH LONG LIFETIME | 01-02-2014 |
20140017411 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a process for producing composite materials formed from
| 01-16-2014 |
20140050992 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR LITHIUM-SULFUR BATTERIES - The present invention relates to sulfur-carbon composite materials comprising | 02-20-2014 |
20140094561 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a process for producing a composite material composed of at least one inorganic or organometallic phase and one organic polymer phase with aromatic or heteroaromatic structural units, wherein homo- or copolymerization of the monomers of the formula I is performed in the presence of a base selected from organic nitrogen bases and inorganic or organic oxo bases and fluoride salts. | 04-03-2014 |