Abstract: Conventional ion rechargeable batteries having an electrode layer on an electrolyte layer suffer from an impurity layer formed at the interface, degrading performance. Conventional batteries with no such impurity layer have a problem of weak interface bonding. In the present invention, in a baking process step after an electrode layer is laminated on an electrolyte layer, materials for an electrode layer and an electrolyte layer are selected such that an intermediate layer formed of a reaction product contributing to charging and discharging reactions is formed at the interface of the electrode layer and the electrolyte layer. In addition, a paste that an active material is mixed with a conductive material at a predetermined mixing ratio is used to form a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer. Reductions in electrode resistance and interface resistance and improvement of charging and discharging cycle characteristics are made possible.

Abstract: This is to provide an all solid state secondary battery which can be produced by an industrially employable method capable of mass-production and has excellent secondary battery characteristics.

Abstract: This is to provide an all solid state secondary battery which can be produced by an industrially employable method capable of mass-production and has excellent secondary battery characteristics.

Abstract: The invention provides a secondary battery that has good adhesion between a thin substrate and an active material, is thinner and lighter in weight, has flexibility, and has excellent charge/discharge characteristics, and a method of manufacturing the secondary battery. The secondary battery includes a cell having, in order, a positive electrode active material layer, an electrolyte layer, and a negative electrode active material layer, or a cell having, in order, a negative electrode active material layer, an electrolyte layer, and a positive electrode active material layer, wherein the cell is formed on a conductive thin substrate having a surface roughness RMS of 0.8 ?m or less.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thin-film solid secondary cell (1) wherein a positive electrode collector layer (20), a positive electrode active material layer (30), a solid electrolyte layer (40), a negative electrode active material layer (50) and a negative electrode collector layer (20) are arranged on a substrate (10). The positive electrode active material layer (30) is a thin film composed of a metal oxide containing a transition metal and lithium, while the negative electrode active material layer (50) is a thin film composed of a semiconductor, a metal, an alloy or a metal oxide other than vanadium oxide. At least layers other than collector layers (20) are amorphous thin films. The substance constituting the solid electrolyte layer (40) is lithium phosphate (Li3PO4) or lithium phosphate added with nitrogen (LIPON).

Abstract: Tanks of a first heat exchanger have plane sections perpendicular to bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. Tanks of a second heat exchanger with circular cross sections have bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. The axes of the tube insertion holes of the first and second heat exchangers are held in parallel with each other. The second heat exchanger is in contact with the plane sections of the first heat exchanger tank.

Abstract: To provide novel devices constituting light detection systems with a simple configuration, a low maintenance cost, a reduced size and weight, and high reliability by integrating light detection components and power supplies. A photosensitive solid-state thin-film lithium-ion secondary cell including a photosensitive negative-electrode active material layer as a component, wherein extraneous light can be constantly detected by utilizing a change in open-circuit voltage of the cell caused when the extraneous light is incident on the photosensitive negative-electrode active material layer. Lithium ions can be readily received and emitted and light in a broad wavelength range over a near-infrared light range, the entire visible light range, and a near-ultraviolet light range can be detected by utilizing a porous silicon layer having a controlled porosity as the negative-electrode active material layer.

Abstract: Tanks of a first heat exchanger have plane sections perpendicular to bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. Tanks of a second heat exchanger with circular cross sections have bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. The axes of the tube insertion holes of the first and second heat exchangers are held in parallel with each other. The second heat exchanger is in contact with the plane sections of the first heat exchanger tank.

Abstract: Tanks of a first heat exchanger have plane sections perpendicular to bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. Tanks of a second heat exchanger with circular cross sections have bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. The axes of the tube insertion holes of the first and second heat exchangers are held in parallel with each other. The second heat exchanger is in contact with the plane sections of the first heat exchanger tank.

Abstract: To provide novel devices constituting light detection systems with a simple configuration, a low maintenance cost, a reduced size and weight, and high reliability by integrating light detection components and power supplies. A photosensitive solid-state thin-film lithium-ion secondary cell including a photosensitive negative-electrode active material layer as a component, wherein extraneous light can be constantly detected by utilizing a change in open-circuit voltage of the cell caused when the extraneous light is incident on the photosensitive negative-electrode active material layer. Lithium ions can be readily received and emitted and light in a broad wavelength range over a near-infrared light range, the entire visible light range, and a near-ultraviolet light range can be detected by utilizing a porous silicon layer having a controlled porosity as the negative-electrode active material layer.

Abstract: Tanks of a first heat exchanger have plane sections perpendicular to bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. Tanks of a second heat exchanger with circular cross sections have bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. The axes of the tube insertion holes of the first and second heat exchangers are held in parallel with each other. The second heat exchanger is in contact with the plane sections of the first heat exchanger tank.

Abstract: Tanks of a first heat exchanger have plane sections perpendicular to bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. Tanks of a second heat exchanger with circular cross sections have bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. The axes of the tube insertion holes of the first and second heat exchangers are held in parallel with each other. The second heat exchanger is in contact with the plane sections of the first heat exchanger tank.

Abstract: Tanks of a first heat exchanger have plane sections perpendicular to bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. Tanks of a second heat exchanger with circular cross sections have bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. The axes of the tube insertion holes of the first and second heat exchangers are held in parallel with each other. The second heat exchanger is in contact with the plane sections of the first heat exchanger tank.

Abstract: Tanks of a first heat exchanger have plane sections perpendicular to bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. Tanks of a second heat exchanger with circular cross sections have bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. The axes of the tube insertion holes of the first and second heat exchangers are held in parallel with each other. The second heat exchanger is in contact with the plane sections of the first heat exchanger tank.

Abstract: Tanks of a first heat exchanger have plane sections perpendicular to bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. Tanks of a second heat exchanger with circular cross sections have bottoms having a plurality of tube insertion holes formed therein. The axes of the tube insertion holes of the first and second heat exchangers are held in parallel with each other. The second heat exchanger is in contact with the plane sections of the first heat exchanger tank.

Abstract: An electrophotographic apparatus includes a photoconductive drum capable of rotating at least two rotations during a series of copying processes, a first charging device for charging the surface of the drum in a negative polarity, a first exposing device, a development device having a magnetic brush unit, and a second charging device for transferring image. A second exposing device is provided to expose the entire surface of the photoconductive drum together with the residual toner after the image transfer process during the second rotation of the photoconductive drum. A third charging device is provided to supply positive charges to the surface of the drum and the residual toner after the second exposure. The residual toner is removed from the photoconductive drum by the above described magnetic brush unit charged in the same negative polarity with that of the first charging device and the image transfer device.