Abstract: An MOFs composite electrode material for supercapacitors includes: a Ni-BSC matrix, and a PEDOT coating layer coated on the Ni-BTC matrix, wherein a molar ratio of EDOT to Ni-BTC is 1:(1-4) based on a molar amount of EDOT monomer. A method for preparing the MOFs composite electrode material includes steps of: using nickel nitrate hexahydrate and benzenetricarboxylic acid as raw materials to synthesize Ni-BTC by a hydrothermal method; and using a liquid phase method to grow PEDOT on a surface of the Ni-BTC. An MOFs composite electrode slurry and a working electrode for the supercapacitors including the above MOFs composite electrode material or a MOFs composite electrode material prepared by the above method are also provided. The MOFs composite electrode material provided by the present invention combines advantages of Ni-BTC and PEDOT.

Abstract: This invention relates to particulate electroactive materials comprising a plurality of composite particles, wherein the composite particles comprise: (a) a porous carbon framework including micropores and optional mesopores having a total volume of at least 0.7 cm3/g and up to 2 cm3/g, wherein at least half of the total micropore and mesopore volume is in the form of pores having a diameter of no more than 1.5 nm; and (b) silicon located within the micropores and optional mesopores of the porous carbon framework in a defined amount relative to the total volume of the micropores and optional mesopores.

Abstract: This invention relates to particulate electroactive materials comprising a plurality of composite particles, wherein the composite particles comprise: (a) a porous carbon framework including micropores and optional mesopores having a combined total volume of at least 0.7 cm3/g, wherein at least half of the micropore/mesopore volume is in the form of pores having a diameter of no more than 1.5 nm; and (b) an electroactive material located within the micropores and/or mesopores of the porous carbon framework. The D90 particle diameter of the composite particles is no more than 10 nm.

Abstract: A composite film having a high dielectric permittivity engineered particles dispersed in a high breakdown strength polymer material to achieve high energy density.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a range of halide organic salts and their use in a cathode of an electrical cell and in batteries. Elemental halides have attracted intense interest as promising electrodes for energy storage. However, they suffer from a number of inherent physicochemical drawbacks, including the volatility of iodine, the corrosiveness of liquid bromine. The salts of the present invention may serve as a cathode matched with a zinc anode avoiding these issues.

Abstract: In an n-type 4H-SiC single crystal substrate of the present disclosure, the concentration of the element N as a donor and the concentration of the element B as an acceptor are both 3×1018/cm3 or more, and a threading dislocation density is less than 4,000/cm2.

Abstract: Nanostructures formed of metal nanostrands, and methods of forming the nanostrands, are described. These nanostructures can be used as a flexible or non-flexible, transparent or non-transparent conductive films or electronic circuit for various different applications. An example metal nanostrand can include: a first nanoplate joined laterally to a second nanoplate. Each of the nanoplates can have a top surface, a bottom surface and one or more side surfaces laterally extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. A (111) crystallographic plane can be arranged at each of the top surface and the bottom surface.

Abstract: A semiconductor device that can be highly integrated is provided. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor layer, a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, a third insulating layer, and a first conductive layer. The third insulating layer is positioned over the semiconductor layer and includes a first opening over the semiconductor layer. The first conductive layer is positioned over the semiconductor layer, the first insulating layer is positioned between the first conductive layer and the semiconductor layer, and the second insulating layer is provided in a position that is in contact with a side surface of the first opening, the semiconductor layer, and the first insulating layer.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns electrically conducting poly(pyrazoles). The concept of oligomerizing and polymerizing substituted aminopyrazole derivatives combined with a monomer activation procedure involving base-mediated conversion of the protonated pyrazole ring nitrogen to amine salt was developed. This disclosure concerns the specific chemistries needed for the synthesis of a pyrazole monomer used in the polymer synthesis. The procedure used for blending the novel polypyrazoles with other compounds needed for construction of solar cells for testing was developed. This disclosure concerns the concept of using these types of heteroatom-rich, electron-deficient oligomers or polymers as n-dopable or p-dopable electron acceptors in photovoltaic cells. This disclosure concerns synthesizing the starting monomer compounds and polypyrazoles.

Abstract: Nanosized cubic lithium lanthanum zirconate is synthesized by forming a solution including an organic compound and compounds of lithium, lanthanum, and zirconium; drying the solution to yield a solid; and heating the solid in the presence of oxygen to pyrolyze the organic compound to yield a product comprising nanosized cubic lithium lanthanum zirconate.

Abstract: An inhibition corrosion package for use with an acidic composition, where the package comprises a terpene component; a propargyl alcohol or derivative thereof; at least one amphoteric surfactant; and a solvent. Also disclosed are acidic compositions combining the corrosion inhibition package according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention for use in various industrial operations including but not limited to oil and gas operations. Also disclosed are methods of use of such compositions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide semiconductor nanoparticles having high quantum efficiency and also high weather resistance. Semiconductor nanoparticles according to an embodiment of the present invention are semiconductor nanoparticles including at least, In, P, Zn, Se, S and a halogen, wherein the contents of P, Zn, Se, S and the halogen, in terms of molar ratio with respect to In, are as follows: 0.05 to 0.95 for P, 0.50 to 15.00 for Zn, 0.50 to 5.00 for Se, 0.10 to 15.00 for S, and 0.10 to 1.50 for the halogen.

Abstract: There is provided an improved electrochemical energy storage device. The storage device includes using functionalized boron nitride nanoparticles as electroactive materials in the electrodes.

Abstract: An electrically conductive paint is for use at high temperatures. The paint includes conductive particles, such as carbon nanotubes or metal particles, and a silicone base.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibition package for use with an aqueous acid composition, said package comprising: a terpene; a cinnamaldehyde or a derivative thereof; at least one amphoteric surfactant; and a solvent. Also disclosed are compositions comprising said corrosion inhibitor package. Preferably, the corrosion inhibition package meets the environmental requirements for classification as yellow according to the Norwegian North Sea offshore drilling regulatory requirements.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to an acidic ferrate composition and methods of making ferrate. A method of forming ferrate includes treating an iron source with an oxidizer in an aqueous solution having a pH of less than 7 under conditions sufficient to form ferrate.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor composition, which includes i) an aqueous alcohol base fluid, ii) a mixture of at least three polysaccharides selected from carboxymethyl cellulose, gum arabic, pectin, a salt of alginic acid, chitosan, dextran, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and soluble starch, with each polysaccharide that is present in the mixture being present in an amount of 0.05 to 0.5 wt. %, based on a total weight of the corrosion inhibitor composition, iii) silver nanoparticles, and iv) a pineapple leaves extract. A method of inhibiting corrosion of metal during acid cleaning/pickling whereby the metal is treated with an acidic treatment fluid containing an acid and the corrosion inhibitor composition.

Abstract: Provided are a conductive composite structure for an electronic device, a method of preparing the conductive composite structure, an electrode for an electronic device including the conductive composite structure, and an electronic device including the conductive composite structure. The conductive composite structure may contain graphene and an organic composite layer including a conductive polymer having a work function of about 5.3 eV or lower, and has a sheet resistance deviation of about 10% or less.

Abstract: Provided herein is a cesium adsorbent including: a support modified to have a carboxyl group on a surface thereof; and Prussian blue synthesized on the surface of the modified support, wherein the Prussian blue is at least partially chemically bound with the surface of the support. The cesium adsorbent may effectively adsorb cesium, which is a radioactive element released into the water and may be easily prepared using a simple solution process.

Abstract: Provided are a MoSxOy/carbon nanocomposite material, a preparation method therefor and a use thereof. In the MoSxOy/carbon nanocomposite material, 2.5?x?3.1, 0.2?y?0.7, and the mass percent of MoSxOy is 5%-50% based on the total mass of the nanocomposite material. When the MoSxOy/carbon nanocomposite material is used as a catalyst for an electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction, the current density is 150 mA/cm2 or more at an overpotential of 300 mV. The difference between this performance and the performance of a commercial 20% Pt/C catalyst is relatively small, or even equivalent; and this performance is far better than the catalytic performance of an existing MOS2 composite material. The MoSxOy/carbon nanocomposite material also has a good catalytic stability, and after 8,000 catalytic cycles, the current density thereof is only decreased by 3%, thus exhibiting a very good catalytic performance and cycle stability.