Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for forming a magnetic pigment pattern on an article. The apparatus includes: a magnetic pattern mold having nonmagnetic pattern grooves engraved in a predetermined pattern and providing predetermined magnetic field lines on a pattern-forming object surface of an article by generating magnetism in areas outside the nonmagnetic pattern grooves; and a spray unit spraying an adhesive resin composite containing a ferromagnetic pigment onto the pattern-forming object surface of the article. A predetermined magnetic pigment pattern is formed while the magnetic pigment of the adhesive resin composite that is applied to the pattern-forming object surface of the article is rearranged along magnetic field lines generated by the magnetic pattern mold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-component host material and an organic electroluminescent device comprising the same. By comprising a specific combination of the multi-component host compounds, the organic electroluminescent device according to the present invention can provide high luminous efficiency and excellent lifespan characteristics.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for forming a magnetic pigment pattern on an article. The apparatus includes: a magnetic pattern mold having nonmagnetic pattern grooves engraved in a predetermined pattern and providing predetermined magnetic field lines on a pattern-forming object surface of an article by generating magnetism in areas outside the nonmagnetic pattern grooves; and a spray unit spraying an adhesive resin composite containing a ferromagnetic pigment onto the pattern-forming object surface of the article. A predetermined magnetic pigment pattern is formed while the magnetic pigment of the adhesive resin composite that is applied to the pattern-forming object surface of the article is rearranged along magnetic field lines generated by the magnetic pattern mold.

Abstract: There is provided an anhydrous dyeing system for yarn, including: a transfer printer which repeatedly sprays dye ink on a surface of a transfer sheet a plurality of times to laminate and apply ink layers; a dyeing jig which is in a drum form having a plurality of microholes formed in an outer circumferential surface thereof to penetrate inside and outside; a process chamber into which the dyeing jig is put; a heating member for heating the yarn wound on the dyeing jig, by supplying heat to the inside of the process chamber; and a vacuum-generating member which is in communication with an internal space of the dyeing jig and vacuum-evacuates the air in the internal space of the dyeing jig to thereby form a vacuum pressure inside the dyeing jig.

Abstract: An anhydrous fiber-dyeing apparatus using vacuum transfer, includes: a hollow drum in which a plurality of fine holes are formed to penetrate therethrough, and a fiber to be dyed are wound around an outer surface thereof; a transfer film covering the outer surface of the fiber wound around the drum and having an inner side surface coated with a dye; heating means heating the fiber wound around the drum; and a vacuum means suctioning air through an inner space of the drum to form a vacuum pressure through the fine holes of the drum.

Abstract: A three-dimensional out sole having a pattern having improved quality and durability has a dye permeated into the surface of the outsole. A depth to which the dye penetrating the micropores is 0.08 mm to 0.12 mm. The dye is permeated into the microspores through vacuum suction. The dye is digitally printed on a thermoplastic sheet. The thermoplastic sheet on which the dye is printed is heated to be softened with flexibility. The softened sheet having flexibility is closely attached to a surface of the shoe outsole having the three-dimensional shape through vacuum adsorption and then is permeated therein.

Abstract: A lithium ion electrochemical cell having an electrolyte with reduced carbonate content is described. The reduced carbonate electrolyte minimizes electrolyte out-gassing when the cell is exposed to temperatures above 100° C. The preferred electrolyte comprises a primary solvent of ?-butyrolactone and a secondary solvent comprising an aliphatic or halogen constituent. A most preferred electrolyte consists essentially of ?-butyrolactone as a primary solvent, fluorotoluene as a secondary solvent, and an electrolyte additive formulation of vinylene carbonate, fluorinated ethylene carbonate, and polyvinyl pyridine-co-styrene. An alkali metal salt is added to the solvent admixture.

Abstract: An electrolyte comprising an organic solvent, a lithium salt, and a polymer additive comprised of repeating vinyl units joined to one or more heterocyclic amine moieties is described. The heterocyclic amine contains five to ten ring atoms, inclusive. An electrochemical cell is also disclosed. The preferred cell comprises a negative electrode which intercalates with lithium, a positive electrode comprising an electrode active material which intercalates with lithium, and the electrolyte of the present invention activating the negative and the positive electrodes.

Abstract: A lithium ion electrochemical cell having an electrolyte with reduced carbonate content is described. The reduced carbonate electrolyte minimizes electrolyte out-gassing when the cell is exposed to temperatures above 100° C. The preferred electrolyte comprises a primary solvent of ?-butyrolactone and a secondary solvent comprising an aliphatic or halogen constituent. A most preferred electrolyte consists essentially of ?-butyrolactone as a primary solvent, fluorotoluene as a secondary solvent, and an electrolyte additive formulation of vinylene carbonate, fluorinated ethylene carbonate, and polyvinyl pyridine-co-styrene. An alkali metal salt is added to the solvent admixture.

Abstract: An electrolyte comprising an organic solvent, a lithium salt, and a polymer additive comprised of repeating vinyl units joined to one or more heterocyclic amine moieties is described. The heterocyclic amine contains five to ten ring atoms, inclusive. An electrochemical cell is also disclosed. The preferred cell comprises a negative electrode which intercalates with lithium, a positive electrode comprising an electrode active material which intercalates with lithium, and the electrolyte of the present invention activating the negative and the positive electrodes.

Abstract: An electrolyte comprising an organic solvent, a lithium salt, and a polymer additive comprised of repeating vinyl units joined to one or more heterocyclic amine moieties is described. The heterocyclic amine contains five to ten ring atoms, inclusive. An electrochemical cell is also disclosed. The preferred cell comprises a negative electrode which intercalates with lithium, a positive electrode comprising an electrode active material which intercalates with lithium, and the electrolyte of the present invention activating the negative and the positive electrodes.

Abstract: An electrolyte comprising an organic solvent, a lithium salt, and a polymer additive comprised of repeating vinyl units joined to one or more heterocyclic amine moieties is described. The heterocyclic amine contains five to ten ring atoms, inclusive. An electrochemical cell is also disclosed. The preferred cell comprises a negative electrode which intercalates with lithium, a positive electrode comprising an electrode active material which intercalates with lithium, and the electrolyte of the present invention activating the negative and the positive electrodes.

Abstract: Organic lithium salts suitable for use in electrolytes for primary or secondary rechargeable batteries include de-localized bulky anions over Lewis acid fragments, typically BF3, and organic moieties. The organic moieties may be, for example, anions derived from fused nitrogen heterocycles (e.g. benzeneimidate, benzitriazolate and the like); multi carboxylates (e.g. oxalate, 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate and the like), and pyromellitic diimidate. The organic lithium salts of the invention have the general formula: Liq[Org(MXn)m], in which Org represents the organic moieties and MXn represents an organic or inorganic boron, aluminum or phosphorous containing Lewis acid.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition, a lithium battery using the electrolyte composition, and a method of manufacturing the lithium battery are provided. The electrolyte composition contains: a lithium salt; an organic solvent containing 15-50% by weight of propylene carbonate based on the total weight of the electrolyte composition; a nitrogen-containing compound; and cyclohexylbenzene. The lithium battery manufactured using the electrolyte composition has improved stability even when overcharged and improved cycle characteristics.

Abstract: Organic lithium salts suitable for use in electrolytes for primary or secondary rechargeable batteries include de-localized bulky anions over Lewis acid fragments, typically BF3, and organic moieties. The organic moieties may be, for example, anions derived from fused nitrogen heterocycles (e.g. benzeneimidate, benzitriazolate and the like); multi carboxylates (e.g. oxalate, 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylate and the like), and pyromellitic diimidate. The organic lithium salts of the invention have the general formula: Liq[Org(MXn)m], in which Org represents the organic moieties and MXn represents an organic or inorganic boron, aluminum or phosphorous containing Lewis acid.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition, a lithium battery using the electrolyte composition, and a method of manufacturing the lithium battery are provided. The electrolyte composition contains: a lithium salt; an organic solvent containing 15-50% by weight of propylene carbonate based on the total weight of the electrolyte composition; a nitrogen-containing compound; and cyclohexylbenzene. The lithium battery manufactured using the electrolyte composition has improved stability even when overcharged and improved cycle characteristics.

Abstract: Ionic gel polymer electrolytes for rechargeable polymer batteries preferably are formed by dissolving a gelling agent into organic liquid electrolytes, and then gelling the precursor in situ at elevated temperature after pouring it into a battery case that contains a cathode, an anode and a separator. The gel polymer electrolytes exhibit excellent ionic conductivity of up to about 10?2 S/cm and voltage stability for lithium rechargeable batteries. Most preferably, the gel polymer electrolyte is the reaction product of (A) a heterocyclic amine-group containing material (preferably a vinvlpyridine), and (B) halide or epoxy-group containing polymers, copolymers, oligomers or monomers that are capable of reacting with nitrogen-containing compounds, such as polymers, copolymers, oligomers or monomers containing alkylene halides or halomethyl group substituted aromatic units or at least one epoxy unit.

Abstract: An electrode active material forming composition, a separator forming composition and a manufacturing method of a lithium secondary battery using the compositions are provided.

Abstract: Lithium-ion electrochemical cells include an anode, a cathode and a separator between the anode and cathode, wherein at least one of the anode, cathode and separator includes a polysiloxane coating thereon. Most preferably, the polysiloxane coating is the polymerized reaction product of dimethyl siloxane and tetra(trimethylsiloxy) silane), and is present on the surface in an amount between about 0.05 to about 0.17 mg/cm2. After being coated with the polysiloxane adhesive, the electrodes and separator can easily be attached one to another at ambient temperature by application of pressure using a hand roller or with a laminator, and then subsequently formed into a spiral or stacked structure for placement in a battery cell case.

Abstract: A composition for forming polymer electrolyte and a lithium secondary battery employing the polymer electrolyte prepared using the composition are provided. The composition for forming polymer solid electrolyte having a polymer resin, a plasticizer, a filler and a solvent, wherein the filler is synthetic zeolite having an affinity for an organic solvent or moisture. Therefore, the mechanical strength and ionic conductivity can be improved by adding synthetic zeolite as a filler when forming polymer electrolyte. Also, use of such polymer electrolyte makes it possible to prepare lithium secondary batteries having good high-current discharge characteristics and excellent discharge capacity characteristics even under repeated charge/discharge conditions.