Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing a printed article wherein a deposit liquid is provided to a substrate together with a carrier liquid. Also provided is a printed article obtained or obtainable by the process of the invention, such as a printed article. The invention further provides an apparatus suitable for carrying out the process of the invention, comprising devices configured to provide a flow of each of the deposit liquid and carrier liquid to a substrate, a flow channel for carrying each of the said liquids and an aperture through which at least the deposit liquid must pass. In some embodiments, the process of the invention is performed using the apparatus of the invention. The invention therefore also provides the use of the apparatus of the invention to perform the process of the invention.

Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods for introducing lubricants, and additives, that are designed to work with environmentally friendly refrigerants into vehicle heat management systems including passenger compartment air conditioning (A/C) systems are disclosed. Methods for charging lubricants and specific additives using environmentally desirable (low GWP) refrigerant or refrigerant blend compositions into an environmentally friendly system, such as a system that uses HFO-1234yf, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are a conductive polymer composite and composition which: improve water volatilization efficiency during film formation by incorporating a novel non-doping fluorinated unit in a dopant polymer; also reduce H+ generation by using the non-doping fluorinated unit in place of an acid unit generating extra acids; have good filterability and film formability; and are capable of forming a film having high transparency and good flatness when the film is formed. The conductive polymer composite is a composite containing: (A) a ?-conjugated polymer; and (B) a dopant polymer which is a copolymer containing a repeating unit “a” shown by the following general formula (1) and at least one repeating unit “b” selected from repeating units shown by the following general formulae (2-1) to (2-7).

Abstract: Provided is a cobalt precursor for preparing a lithium cobalt oxide of a layered structure which is included in a positive electrode active material, wherein the cobalt precursor is cobalt oxyhydroxide (CoM?OOH) doped with, as dopants, magnesium (Mg) and M? different from the magnesium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink composition for an organic light emitting device that can be applied to an inkjet process. When the inkjet process is applied using this, it is possible to form a film having smooth and flat surfaces when dried after forming an ink film.

Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus includes a heat source unit, a utilization unit, and a liquid refrigerant pipe and gas refrigerant pipe. The utilization unit has utilization unit internal pipelines. The liquid refrigerant pipe and the gas refrigerant pipe connect the heat source unit and the utilization unit internal pipelines. A refrigerant circulates through the heat source unit, the utilization unit, the liquid refrigerant pipe, and the gas refrigerant pipe. The refrigerant contains a compound represented by a molecular formula having one or more carbon-carbon unsaturated bonds. A disproportionation inhibitor for reducing a disproportionation reaction of the refrigerant is applied to at least a part of inner surfaces of the liquid refrigerant pipe, the gas refrigerant pipe, and the utilization unit internal pipelines.

Abstract: The sinter-bonding composition contains sinterable particles containing an electroconductive metal. The average particle diameter of the sinterable particles is 2 ?m or less and the proportion of the particles having a particle diameter of 100 nm or less in the sinterable particles is not less than 80% by mass. The sinter-bonding sheet (10) has an adhesive layer made from such a sinter-bonding composition. The dicing tape with a sinter-bonding sheet (X) has such a sinter-bonding sheet (10) and a dicing tape (20). The dicing tape (20) has a lamination structure containing a base material (21) and an adhesive layer (22), and the sinter-bonding sheet (10) is positioned on the adhesive layer (22) of the dicing tape (20).

Abstract: There is provided a conductive adhesive which can suppress erosion of polycarbonate and form a cured product exhibiting excellent conductivity at a low temperature. There is also provided a conductive adhesive which can form a cured product exhibiting excellent adhesive property to plastics (particularly carbonate) at a low temperature. The conductive adhesive according to the present invention is a conductive adhesive which contains the following components (A) to (C) and is liquid at 25° C.: component (A): an alicyclic epoxy resin; component (B): a boron-based thermal cationic initiator; and component (C): a conductive filler.

Abstract: Fabric care compositions that include a graft copolymer, which may include (a) a polyalkylene oxide, such as polyethylene oxide (PEG); (b) N-vinylpyrrolidone (VP); and (c) a vinyl ester, such as vinyl acetate. Methods and uses relating to such compositions and/or graft copolymers.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite material, comprising providing a conductive polymer having a hydrophilic end and adding a metal oxide, such that the metal oxide is connected to the hydrophilic end of the conductive polymer, wherein the metal oxide is obtained by subjecting a metal oxide precursor to a dehydration reaction, a polymerization reaction, a condensation reaction, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is an adhesive film comprising: a first adhesive layer comprising a first adhesive component, a first conductive particle that is a dendritic conductive particle, and a second conductive particle that is a conductive particle other than the first conductive particle, the second conductive particle comprising a nonconductive core body and a conductive layer provided on the core body; and a second adhesive layer comprising a second adhesive component, wherein a volume proportion of the second adhesive component in the second adhesive layer is larger than a volume proportion of the first adhesive component in the first adhesive layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive paste for a solar cell electrode, including a metal powder, a glass frit, an organic binder, a silicone-based additive and a solvent, wherein the silicone-based additive includes trimethylsiloxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane, whereby an electrode formed using the conductive paste can be improved in aspect ratio, that is, line width and line height, thus increasing conductivity, and a solar cell having high power generation efficiency can be provided by enlarging the light-receiving surface through decreasing the line width of the electrode.

Abstract: A semiconductor material includes polythiophene, sulfonic acid, and copper ion. The copper ion is bonded to the sulfonic acid.

Abstract: A positive electrode active material for a sodium secondary battery includes a sodium composite transition metal oxide represented by Formula 1 and having a P3 crystal structure, and a positive electrode and a sodium secondary battery which include the positive electrode active material. Nax[LiaM1-a]O2??[Formula 1] wherein M is at least one transition metal, 0.64?x?0.7, and 0.01?a?0.1.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention is an adhesive film comprising a first adhesive layer comprising a first conductive particle that is a dendritic conductive particle; and a second adhesive layer containing a second conductive particle that is a conductive particle other than the first conductive particle, the second conductive particle comprising a nonconductive core body and a conductive layer provided on the core body.

Abstract: A conductive polymer dispersion of this disclosure includes: a conductive composite containing a n-conjugated conductive polymer and a polyanion; an isocyanurate-based compound; and a dispersion medium for dispersing the conductive composite.

Abstract: Disclosed are examples for printing a one-dimensional (1D) nanomaterial for use in stretchable electronic devices. An ink comprising a nanomaterial solution is dispersed from a pneumatic dispensing system of a printing device. The 1D nanomaterial is printed in a predefined pattern on an underlying substrate positioned on a ground electrode. A voltage is applied between the printing nozzle and the ground electrode to cause the ink to form into a cone during the printing. The substrate can be modified to increase the wettability of the substrate to enhance adhesion of the ink to the substrate.

Abstract: A polymer thick film carbon black composition comprising 6-13 wt % conductive carbon black powder; and 87-94 wt % organic medium comprising thermoplastic polyurethane resin dissolved in an organic solvent may be used to form the resistive element of heaters in applications where significant stretching is required, particularly on substrates that can be highly elongated and, in particular, that can be used in wearable garment applications.

Abstract: A polymer composition that is capable of exhibiting a unique combination of ductility (e.g., tensile elongation at break), impact strength (e.g., Charpy notched impact strength), and dimensional stability is provided. For example, the polymer composition may contain a liquid crystalline polymer in combination with an epoxy-functionalized olefin copolymer and an inorganic particulate material.

Abstract: The electrically conductive composition includes an electrical conductive polymer, a binder resin, and at least one of a cross-linking agent and a plasticizer.