Abstract: Described are anionic N-substituted fluorinated sulfonamide surfactants, and use thereof in cleaning and in acid etch solutions. The cleaning and etch solutions are used with a wide variety of substrates, for example, in the cleaning and etching of silicon oxide-containing substrates.

Abstract: Films, such as optical films that comprise a microstructured surface are described. The microstructures comprise the reaction product of a polymerizable resin composition comprising certain polyalkyl nitrogen or phosphorus onium fluoroalkyl sulfonyl salts as an antistatic agent. Also described is a polymerizable resin comprising at least one di(meth)acrylate monomer comprising at least two aromatic rings, a reactive diluent; and the polyalkyl nitrogen or phosphorus onium fluoroalkyl sulfonyl salts as an antistatic agent antistatic agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyoxyalkylene ammonium imide or methide salts and their use as antistatic agents. Another embodiment provides articles comprising these salts, and processes for making and using these salts.

Abstract: The present invention is an electrolyte membrane comprising an acid and a basic polymer, where the acid is a low-volatile acid that is fluorinated and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric, and where the basic polymer is protonated by the acid and is stable to hydrolysis.

Abstract: Described are anionic N-substituted fluorinated sulfonamide surfactants, and use thereof in cleaning and in acid etch solutions. The cleaning and etch solutions are used with a wide variety of substrates, for example, in the cleaning and etching of silicon oxide-containing substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is an electrolyte membrane comprising an acid and a basic polymer, where the acid is a low-volatile acid that is fluorinated and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric, and where the basic polymer is protonated by the acid and is stable to hydrolysis.

Abstract: Described are anionic N-substituted fluorinated sulfonamide surfactants, and use thereof in cleaning and in acid etch solutions. The cleaning and etch solutions are used with a wide variety of substrates, for example, in the cleaning and etching of silicon oxide-containing substrates.

Abstract: Methods of making a fluorinated sulfonate ester include combining a perfluoroalkanesulfonyl halide and a fluorinated alcohol in water in the presence of hydroxide ion, and recovering at least a portion of the resultant fluorinated sulfonate ester.

Abstract: Provided is an optically clear display-grade adhesive comprising (a) a crosslinked acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, (b) an organic-soluble and dissociable salt, and optionally (c) a non-hydrophilic plasticizer, wherein the adhesive is electrostatically dissipative transmissive to visible light with low haze. Also provided are with methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Provide are fluorinated cyclic and acyclic carbonate solvent compositions such as various fluorine substituted 1,3-dioxolane-2-one compounds and fluorine substituted 1,3-dioxane-2-one compounds, which are useful as electrolyte solvents for lithium ion batteries.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyoxyalkylene ammonium imide or methide salts and their use as antistatic agents. Another embodiment provides articles comprising these salts, and processes for making and using these salts.

Abstract: A nonflammable electrolyte composition comprises: a homogenous solvent mixture and a lithium salt dissolved therein. The homogenous solvent mixture comprises a cyclic carbonate and a highly fluorinated compound selected from the group consisting of highly fluorinated acyclic carbonates, CF3CFHCF2OCH3, and combinations thereof. If the electrolyte composition has flammable constituents, they are present in a combined amount of less than 5 percent by weight. Lithium-containing electrochemical cells that include the electrolyte composition, and battery packs and devices including the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lithium ion battery pack charging system comprises a lithium ion battery pack having positive and negative terminals and comprising a plurality of lithium ion cells connected in series and in electrical communication with the positive and negative terminals. Each of the plurality of lithium ion cells comprises an anode, a cathode, and electrolyte composition comprising a redox shuttle and a lithium salt at least partially dissolved in solvent. A charger in electrical communication with the positive and negative terminals is capable of charging the lithium ion battery pack at a first charge rate and a second lesser charge rate. The system further comprises a charger controller capable of monitoring input data and switching the charger from the first rate to the second changes based on the input data. A device comprising the lithium ion battery pack charging system is also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of making a fluorinated sulfonate ester include combining a perfluoroalkanesulfonyl halide and a fluorinated alcohol in water in the presence of hydroxide ion, and recovering at least a portion of the resultant fluorinated sulfonate ester.

Abstract: An electrolyte membrane is formed by an acidic polymer and a low-volatility acid that is fluorinated, substantially free of basic groups, and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric.

Abstract: Overcharge protection is provided for rechargeable electrochemical lithium-ion cells. The electrolyte in the provided cells contains a cyclable redox shuttle molecule that can operate in cells with high voltage cathode materials.

Abstract: A rechargeable lithium-ion cell contains a positive electrode, negative electrode, charge-carrying electrolyte containing charge carrying medium and lithium salt, and an N-substituted or C-substituted phenothiazine compound dissolved in or dissolvable in the electrolyte. The substituted phenothiazine compound has an oxidation potential above the positive electrode recharged potential and serves as a cyclable redox chemical shuttle providing cell overcharge protection.

Abstract: Provided is a rechargeable lithium-ion cell that contains a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a charge-carrying electrolyte containing a charge carrying medium and a lithium salt, and a triphenylamine compound dissolved in or dissolvable in the electrolyte. The triphenylamine compound has an oxidation potential above the positive electrode recharged potential and serves as a cyclable redox chemical shuttle providing cell overcharge protection. Also provided are methods for manufacturing a rechargeable lithium-ion cell.

Abstract: A coatable composition that comprises water, a film-forming organic polymer, and a leveling agent comprising an anionic species represented by the formula wherein Rf represents a perfluoroalkyl group having from 4 to 6 carbon atoms, and R represents H or an alkyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for heat transfer that includes a device and a mechanism for transferring heat to or from the device, comprising using a heat transfer fluid, wherein the heat transfer fluid includes a hydrofluorocarbonate. Also provided is a method for transferring heat that includes providing a device and using the heat transfer fluid that includes a hydrofluorocarbonate to transfer heat to or from the device.