Abstract: An additive for a battery electrolyte, including at least one of compounds represented by structural formulae in the present application text. The additive for a battery electrolyte provided in the present application can form low-impedance protective films on electrode surfaces, suppress side reactions between the electrodes and the electrolyte, reduce interface impedances, consider both high and low temperature performances, and improve an overall output performance of the lithium ion battery.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting contaminated tube lumens are described herein. One system includes an ultraviolet light source and a sterile fluid reservoir fluidly coupled to a liquid light guide. The system is configured to allow simultaneous access and propagation of ultraviolet light and fluid in a tube having a lumen to be cleaned and disinfected. The light guide can be moved inside the tube and simultaneously emit ultraviolet light through its walls and at its distal end into the interior of the contaminated tube. A flush of sterile fluid from an open end of the liquid light guide removes debris and micro-organism detached from the inner surface during light exposure. The sterile fluid can be a high refractive index ionic solution promoting light propagation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning and disinfecting contaminated tube lumens are described herein. One system includes an ultraviolet light source and a sterile fluid reservoir fluidly coupled to a liquid light guide. The system is configured to allow simultaneous access and propagation of ultraviolet light and fluid in a tube having a lumen to be cleaned and disinfected. The light guide can be moved inside the tube and simultaneously emit ultraviolet light through its walls and at its distal end into the interior of the contaminated tube. A flush of sterile fluid from an open end of the liquid light guide removes debris and micro-organism detached from the inner surface during light exposure. The sterile fluid can be a high refractive index ionic solution promoting light propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct Monolena cultivar named ‘MIDNIGHT GLORY’ characterized by its medium plant size and year round growth. Plants have long-lasting qualities as an indoor ornamental plant. Foliage is decorative and uniquely colored greyed-purple and dark yellow-green.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘PUNTA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 35 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 40 to 60 cm length and about 4 to 6 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are orange-red in color (closest to RHS 34A), head inflorescence, measuring about 11 cm in height and about 14 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea plant named ‘HAPPYYELLOW’ characterized as a funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering) and 35 cm in diameter; bipinnate spike inflorescence, measuring about 40 cm in height and about 25 cm in diameter, and yellow (closest to RHS 7A) in color; and linear-lanceolate foliage, measuring about 25 cm in length and about 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm in width, and green (RHS 137A) in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct Dionea cultivar named ‘FLEXX’ characterized by its small plant size, measuring about 3 to 10 cm high at maturity. Plants are well-filled in and full, producing a large quantity of long-lasting traps having a unique red-purple interior color.

Abstract: A new and distinct Neoregelia cultivar named ‘BLUZH’ characterized by its low and spreading rosette, plant size measuring about 45 cm in diameter; glossy green-colored lower leaves overlain with red colored (closest to RHS 66C) uppermost leaves and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘FROOZEN’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 40-50 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 40 to 50 cm length and about 2-3 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are white in color (closest to RHS 159D), compound inflorescence, measuring about 15 cm in height and about 20 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘REDTIX’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 50 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 25 to 45 cm length and about 4.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 42A), head inflorescence, measuring about 10 cm in height when flowering commences to about 15 cm in height at maturity, and about 12 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘NEXTARA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 55 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green colored foliage (measuring about 40 to 60 cm in length and about 3.0 to 4.5 cm in width). Superior floral bract production; bracts are red-purple in color (closest to RHS 59A), compound inflorescence, measuring about 20 cm in height, and about 25 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: Provided are a positive electrode material for lithium ion batteries and a process for preparing the same. The positive electrode material for lithium ion batteries comprises a composite positive electrode material consists of LiCoO2 and an auxiliary positive electrode material, the general formula of the auxiliary positive electrode material is LiCo1-x-yNixMnyO2, wherein 0<x<0.9, 0<y<0.9, 0<x+y<0.9, and the LiCoO2 is a modified LiCoO2 coated with an Al2O3 film. The overcharge performance of the batteries can be significantly increased and the use amount of the overcharge additive can be reduced by using the positive electrode material so as to its improve the cycle performance of the batteries and improve the anti-overcharge safety in the special applications and the charging conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘ROYALE’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 20-25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 25 to 35 cm length and about 3 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are orange-red in color (closest to RHS33A), singular head inflorescence, measuring about 9 cm in height and about 15 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Medinilla sp. plant named ‘ROYAL PEARLZ’, characterized by an erect shrub plant, measuring about 30 cm in total height (when first flowering) and about 45-70 cm in diameter; green colored leaves measuring about 15-20 cm in length and about 10-20 cm in width; pendulous panicle, measuring about 36 cm in length and about 15 cm in diameter, with red-purple (RHS 72C) flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct Medinilla hybrid plant named ‘AROSA’, characterized by an erect shrub plant, measuring about 30 cm in total height (when first flowering) and about 40 cm in diameter; green colored leaves, measuring about 13-18 cm in length and bout 7 cm in width; pendulous panicle, measuring about 20 cm in length and about 10 cm in diameter, with red-purple (RHS 65D) flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct Medinilla cultivar named ‘ROYAL GLOW’ is disclosed, characterized by a solid growth habit, erect plant habit, measuring about 35 cm in height; green colored leaves, and pendulous panicles with red-purple (RHS 63B) colored flowers. The new variety is a Medinilla, normally produced as an ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid plant named ‘CHIC’ characterized by A solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 45 cm in height, green color foliage (measuring about 35 to 45 cm length and about 3.5 cm in width) and superior floral bract production. Bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 42A), compound inflorescence, measuring about 20 cm in height and about 20 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit. The new variety is a Guzmania, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea plant named ‘BRIGHT DAY’ characterized as a funnel form rosette plant, measuring about 38 cm in height (when flowering) and 45 cm in diameter, producing compound, red in color (RHS 45B), bipinnate spike inflorescence, measuring about 20 cm in height and about 18 cm in diameter, about 7 branches, and yellow-green foliage, measuring about 25-30 cm in length and about 3.5 cm to 4.5 cm in width.

Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea cultivar named ‘SHADE’ is disclosed, characterized by a compound, orange-red bipinnate spike inflorescence and light green foliage. The new variety is a Vriesea, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea plant named ‘FLARE’ characterized as a funnel form rosette plant, measuring about 34 cm in height (when flowering) and 40 cm in diameter, producing compound, orange-red in color, bipinnate spike inflorescence, measuring about 25 cm in length and about 12 cm in width, and about 6 to 7 branches, and yellow-green foliage, measuring about 26 cm in length and about 3.5 cm in width.