Abstract: The present invention generally relates to electrolytes for use in various electrochemical devices. In some cases, the electrolytes are relatively safe to use; for example, the electrolytes may be resistant to overheating, catching on fire, burning, exploding, etc. In some embodiments, such electrolytes may be useful for certain types of high-voltage cathode materials. In some cases, the electrolytes may include ion dissociation compounds that can dissociate tight ion pairs. Non-limiting examples of ion dissociation compounds include trialkyl phosphates, sulfones, or the like. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to devices including such electrolytes, methods of making or using such electrolytes, kits including such electrolytes, or the like.

Abstract: A process for treating aged oil by electron beam irradiation is disclosed, comprising the following steps: step 1, homogenizing the aged oil and then feeding the aged oil into a distributor; step 2, forming a liquid layer having a certain thickness on the distributor; step 3, installing and debugging an electron beam irradiation device on the distributor; step 4, installing and debugging a phased-array microwave emitter on the distributor after installing and debugging the electron beam irradiation device; step 5, turning on the electron beam irradiation device and the phased-array microwave emitter; and step 6, dividing the treated aged oil and then allowing the aged oil after dividing to enter an oil pool and a water pool for standing. Oil flows out from an upper layer of the oil pool, a lower layer of the oil pool flows back to an aged oil storage pool.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a laminate, the laminate including a dielectric layer having a first surface and a second surface opposed to the first surface, and a conductive layer forming a circuit element overlying the first surface of the dielectric layer. The apparatus further includes a magnetic layer over the conductive layer. A first edge surface of the magnetic layer is coplanar with a first edge surface of the laminate, and a second edge surface of the magnetic layer is coplanar with a second edge surface of the laminate.

Abstract: A method for preparing an electrode material includes: a) producing a microspherical precursor by way of co-precipitation; b) forming an intermediate product by calcining the precursor with a stoichiometric amount of sodium carbonate, lithium carbonate and a structural stabilizer; and c) performing an ion exchange process to the intermediate product under molten LiNO3/LiCl to form a lumpy residue. An electrode for lithium-ion battery includes an electrode material having a general formula of Li[Li1/3(TMxAly)]O2, and lithium-ion battery comprising an electrode such as a cathode having the above electrode material are also addressed.

Abstract: The present application discloses a cerebral perfusion state classification apparatus and method, a device, and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring, by a transceiving module, cervical blood flow data from an ultrasound data collecting device; determining, by a processor, cerebral perfusion data corresponding to the cervical blood flow data based on the cervical blood flow data and a mapping relationship between the cervical blood flow data and the cerebral perfusion data, and classifying cerebral perfusion states of a plurality of brain regions based on blood perfusion characteristics of the plurality of brain regions in the cerebral perfusion data.

Abstract: The present application relates to a novel benzoazepine compound, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present application also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present application relates to use of the compound and the composition in the prevention or treatment of diseases related to arginine vasopressin V1a receptor, arginine vasopressin V1b receptor, arginine vasopressin V2 receptor, sympathetic nervous system or renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. The present application also provides a method for preventing and/or treating arginine vasopressin-related diseases.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor on insulator (SOI) substrate, a first electrically conductive structure, and a second electrically conductive structure. The SOI substrate includes a base substrate, a buried insulation layer disposed on the base substrate, a semiconductor layer disposed on the buried insulation layer, and a trap rich layer disposed between the buried insulation layer and the base substrate. At least a part of the first electrically conductive structure and at least a part of the second electrically conductive structure are disposed in the trap rich layer. A part of the trap rich layer is disposed between the first electrically conductive structure and the second electrically conductive structure. The first electrically conductive structure, the second electrically conductive structure, and the trap rich layer disposed between the first electrically conductive structure and the second electrically conductive structure are at least a portion of an anti-fuse structure.

Abstract: A voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), including: at least one second upper voltage rail; at least one second lower voltage rail; a ring of N cascaded inverters, wherein the set of N cascaded inverters are coupled between the at least one second upper voltage rail and the at least one second lower voltage rail; at least one first frequency band select circuit coupled between first upper voltage rail and the at least one second upper voltage rail; at least one second frequency band select circuit coupled between the at least one second lower voltage rail and first lower voltage rail; at least one first VCO frequency control circuit coupled between the first upper voltage rail and the at least one second upper voltage rail; and at least one second VCO frequency control circuit coupled between the at least one second lower voltage rail and the first lower voltage rail.

Abstract: In some examples a semiconductor chip package includes a conductive terminal. In addition, the semiconductor chip package includes a die pad including a top side and a recess extending into the top side. The die pad is downset relative to the conductive terminal. Further, the semiconductor ship package includes a semiconductor die positioned within the recess, wherein the semiconductor die has an outer perimeter, and a solder fillet engaged within the recess and with the outer perimeter of the semiconductor die. Still further, the semiconductor chip package includes a wire bond coupled to the semiconductor die and the conductive terminal, and a mold compound covering the conductive terminal, the wire bond, the die pad, and the semiconductor die.

Abstract: A polymer solid electrolyte includes a crosslinked polymer or copolymer with a heterogenous or disordered polymer network synthesized from one or more crosslinkers, wherein at least one crosslinker has three or more polymerizable or crosslinkable terminals. In another embodiment, the crosslinked polymer or copolymer has a polymer network with topological defects. In one embodiment, the crosslinked polymer is not over-crosslinked. An electrochemical device with the crosslinked polymer or copolymer as electrolyte exhibits an improved electrochemical and safety performance In certain embodiment, the crosslinkers include a) tri-acrylates, and tetra-acrylates; b) modified tri-acrylates and tetra-acrylates; c) silanes and siloxanes; and d) triazinane-triones.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to various electrodes suitable for electrochemical devices such as batteries, capacitors, sensors, condensers, electrochromic elements, photoelectric conversion elements, etc. Some embodiments are generally directed to electrode materials surrounded by electrolyte, e.g., filling in porous spaces within the electrode. For example, one aspect is generally directed to an electrochemical device comprising an electrode comprising particles. Some or all of the particles may be surrounded by an electrolyte, such as a solid electrolyte. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to devices including such electrodes, methods of making or using such electrodes, kits including such electrodes, or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are various polymer solid electrolyte materials suitable for various electrochemical devices and methods for making or using the same. The polymer solid electrolyte comprises a crosslinked polymer from a polymer. Certain embodiments are generally directed to solid electrolytes having relatively high ionic conductivity and/or other mechanical or electrical properties, e.g., tensile strength or decomposition potential. Certain aspects include a polymer, a plasticizer, and an electrolyte salt. In some cases, the polymer for synthesizing the crosslinked polymer may exhibit certain structures such as: where R1 can be one of the following groups: where n is an integer between 1 and 10000, m is an integer between 1 and 5000, and R2 to R6 can each independently be one: selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, phenyl, benzyl, acryl, epoxy ethyl, isocyanate, cyclic carbonate, lactone, lactam, and vinyl; and * indicates a point of attachment.

Abstract: Disclosed are a sustained-release pharmaceutical formulation of a fused tricyclic ?-amino acid derivative and a preparation method therefor. The fused tricyclic ?-amino acid derivative is a compound represented by formula (I) or a stereoisomer, a solvate, a prodrug, a metabolite, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a eutectic crystal thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrochemical cell having a polymer solid electrolyte comprising a polymer localized on surface of an electrode. In one aspect, the localized polymer physically decreases or prevents exposure of freshly cracked electrode to a flammable solvent under extreme conditions, thus leading to an improved safety profile of the cell. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a polymer solid electrolyte comprising a polymer localized on surface of an electrode. Methods for preparing the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: An amplifier has a first amplifying circuit configured to receive a voltage input and to output an amplified current, a second amplifying circuit configured to receive the amplified current and to output an amplified voltage, the second amplifying circuit comprising a pair of feedback resistive elements, each feedback resistive element being coupled to a gate and drain of a corresponding transistor in a pair of output transistors in the second amplifying circuit, and a feedback circuit configured to provide a negative feedback loop between an input and an output of the pair of output transistors, the feedback circuit including a first transconductance amplification circuit and a first equalizing circuit.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to various polymer solid electrolyte materials suitable for various electrochemical devices and methods for making or using the same. Certain embodiments of the invention are generally directed to solid electrolytes having relatively high ionic conductivity and/or other mechanical or electrical properties, e.g., tensile strength or decomposition potential. Certain aspects include a polymer, a plasticizer, and an electrolyte salt. In some cases, the polymer may exhibit certain structures such as: where R1 can be one of the following groups: where n is an integer between 1 and 10000, m is a integer between 1 and 5000, and R2 to R6 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, phenyl, benzyl, acryl, epoxy ethyl, isocyanate, cyclic carbonate, lactone, lactam, and vinyl; and * indicates a point of attachment.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to electrolytes for use in various electrochemical devices. In some cases, the electrolytes are relatively safe to use; for example, the electrolytes may be resistant to overheating, catching on fire, burning, exploding, etc. In some embodiments, such electrolytes may be useful for certain types of high-voltage cathode materials. In some cases, the electrolytes may include ion dissociation compounds that can dissociate tight ion pairs. Non-limiting examples of ion dissociation compounds include trialkyl phosphates, sulfones, or the like. Other aspects of the invention are generally directed to devices including such electrolytes, methods of making or using such electrolytes, kits including such electrolytes, or the like.

Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical composition of a peptide amide compound (compound A). The present invention further relates to a method for preparing an oral pharmaceutical composition, and the use of the oral pharmaceutical composition in preparing a drug for treating diseases or conditions related to the ?-opioid receptor.

Abstract: An electrolyte includes an ionic liquid and an electrolyte salt dispersed in the ionic liquid. The ionic liquid includes organic nitrogen cations and charge-delocalized organic anions. The electrolyte salt is selected from alkali metal salt and/or alkaline earth metal salt.

Abstract: A composition for forming an artificial sold electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer includes a polymer, an artificial SEI forming salt, and a solvent. The polymer and the artificial SEI forming salt are dispersed in the solvent.