Abstract: Set forth herein are processes for making lithium-stuffed garnet oxides (e.g., Li7La3Zr2O12, also known as LLZO) that have passivated surfaces comprising a fluorinate and/or an oxyfluorinate species. These surfaces resist the formation of oxides, carbonates, hydroxides, peroxides, and organics that spontaneously form on LLZO surfaces under ambient conditions. Also set forth herein are new materials made by these processes.

Abstract: Set forth herein are processes for making lithium-stuffed garnet oxides (e.g., Li7La3Zr2O12, also known as LLZO) that have passivated surfaces comprising a fluorinate and/or an oxyfluorinate species. These surfaces resist the formation of oxides, carbonates, hydroxides, peroxides, and organics that spontaneously form on LLZO surfaces under ambient conditions. Also set forth herein are new materials made by these processes.

Abstract: Described are vapor deposition methods for depositing molybdenum materials onto a substrate by the use of bis(alkyl-arene) molybdenum, also referred to herein as (alkyl-arene)2Mo, for example bis(ethyl-benzene) molybdenum ((EtBz)2Mo), as a precursor for such deposition, as well as structures that contain the deposited material.

Abstract: A method of detecting acetone in a gas sample, comprising, at an operation temperature of 50° C. or less, exposing the gas sample to a gas sensor comprising an electrode and a sensing material deposited on the electrode, wherein the sensing material comprises tungsten bronze, and a level of the acetone in the gas sample is detected by a change in resistivity of the sensing material.

Abstract: To provide a separator for all-solid-state batteries, which is configured to achieve both increased tensile strength and excellent ion conductivity, a method for producing the same, and an all-solid-state battery comprising the separator for all-solid-state batteries. Disclosed is a separator for all-solid-state batteries, the separator comprising a first solid electrolyte layer comprising a solid electrolyte and a hydrogenated rubber-based resin where a content of the hydrogenated rubber-based resin in the first solid electrolyte layer is 15% by volume or more and 30% by volume or less, and the separator optionally further comprising, on at least one surface of the first solid electrolyte layer, a second solid electrolyte layer comprising a solid electrolyte and a hydrogenated rubber-based resin where a content of the hydrogenated rubber-based resin in the second solid electrolyte layer is 0.1% by volume or more and less than 15% by volume.

Abstract: A method of producing a solid electrolyte having a high ionic conductivity, which adopts a liquid-phase method and suppresses the generation of hydrogen sulfide, wherein a raw material inclusion containing a lithium element, a sulfur element, a phosphorus element, and a halogen element is mixed with a complexing agent containing a compound having at least two tertiary amino groups; and an electrolyte precursor constituted of a lithium element, a sulfur element, a phosphorus element, a halogen element, and a complexing agent containing a compound having at least two tertiary amino groups.

Abstract: A Li-ion battery cell, among other materials, components, and techniques, is provided that includes ion-permeable anode and cathode electrodes, an electrolyte ionically coupling the anode and the cathode, a separator electrically separating the anode and the cathode, and a sacrificial, high-capacity Li composition for providing Li to at least one of the electrodes.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a cutting insert including a base member, a first face, a second face, a cutting edge, and a nose portion. The base member includes a coating layer on at least a part thereof. The first face has corner portions. The second face is adjacent to the first face. The cutting edge is on at least a part of the ridgeline portion of the first face and the second face, and includes first and second cutting edges. The first cutting edge is on the coating layer and has a C chamfered surface with a first width of 5 ?m to 30 ?m in the front view of the first face and a chamfer angle of 35° to 50°. The nose portion is at the corner portions between the first cutting edge and the second cutting edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a novel cathode employing a monoclinic sulfur phase that enables a single plateau lithium-sulfur reaction in, for example, a carbonate electrolyte system. The cathode is applicable to a variety of other types of anodes. The method produces a cathode suitable for use in an electrode of a cell or battery by depositing monoclinic phase sulfur via vapor deposition onto a substrate in a sealed vapor deposition apparatus.

Abstract: An encapsulation method for a flip chip that includes electroforming metal on an electrode surface of a flip chip and a surface of an encapsulation substrate simultaneously. The encapsulation method specifically includes setting an encapsulation substrate around a flip chip; plating a metal conducting film on an electrode surface of the flip chip and a surface of the encapsulation substrate; coating a photoresist on a surface of the metal conducting film; aligning and photoetching an electrode structure on a photoetching plate and an electrode structure of the flip chip, and covering an insulating part between electrodes with the photoresist; taking the metal conducting film as the electrode, electroforming metal inside the photoresist structural model; and removing the photoresist covering the insulating part and removing the metal conducting film. The encapsulation method adopts electroforming and photoetching technology, and thus the process is simplified and the production efficiency is improved.

Abstract: A method for etching a substrate includes performing, in a plasma chamber, a first etch of a substrate material using a plasma etch process. The first etch forms features to a first depth in the material. Following the first etch, the method includes performing, in the plasma chamber without removing the substrate from the chamber, an atomic layer passivation (ALP) process to deposit a conformal film of passivation over the mask and the features formed during the first etch. The ALP process uses a vapor from a liquid precursor to form passivation over the features and the mask. The method further includes performing, in the plasma chamber, a second etch of the material using the plasma etch process. The conformal film of passivation is configured to protect the mask and sidewalls of the features during the second etch. A plasma processing system also is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry skin conductance electrode for contacting the skin of a user. In order to provide a dry skin conductance electrode for long-term measurements which does not cause problems to the user while still providing a good signal level, the electrode comprises a material made of a noble metal doped with at least one dopant selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium and beryllium. The present invention also relates to a skin conductance sensor, a wristband and an emotional event detection system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional copper sulfide composition and a functional fiber prepared therefrom, and more particularly, a functional copper sulfide composition comprising a copper salt, a metal salt, a reducing agent, a sulfur compound, a catalyst, a poly amine, an alkali compound and a pH adjusting agent; and a functional fiber prepared by treating the composition with a fiber.

Abstract: A wafer is rinsed with a solvent. The wafer has an increased hydrophobicity as a result of being rinsed with the solvent. A metal-containing material is formed over the wafer after the wafer has been rinsed with the solvent. One or more lithography processes are performed at least in part using the metal-containing material. The metal-containing material is removed during or after the performing of the one or more lithography processes. The increased hydrophobicity of the wafer facilitates a removal of the metal-containing material.

Abstract: Composite structures including an ion-conducting material and a polymeric material (e.g., a separator) to protect electrodes are generally described. The ion-conducting material may be in the form of a layer that is bonded to a polymeric separator. The ion-conducting material may comprise a lithium oxysulfide having a lithium-ion conductivity of at least at least 10?6 S/cm.

Abstract: A method for producing an electrode laminate having a current collector layer, an active material layer and a solid electrolyte layer includes applying an active material slurry onto a surface of the current collector to form an active material slurry layer, and applying an electrolyte slurry onto a surface of the active material slurry layer to form an electrolyte slurry layer. The active material slurry contains butyl butyrate and heptane, the electrolyte slurry contains butyl butyrate or contains butyl butyrate and heptane, and the mass % concentration of heptane in a dispersion medium in the active material slurry layer is higher than the mass % concentration of heptane in a dispersion medium in the electrolyte slurry.

Abstract: A composition for forming a silica layer, a silica layer, and an electronic device, the composition including a silicon-containing polymer; and a solvent, wherein a 1H-NMR spectrum of the silicon-containing polymer satisfies Equations 1 and 2: B/A=0.2 to 0.4??[Equation 1] (A+B)/C=4.8 to 12.0.

Abstract: A charging member which has high charging ability and prevents generation of abnormal discharge is provided. The charging member includes a support and a surface layer. The surface layer contains a polymetalloxane having a specific structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermally curable adhesives that are suitable for use as electrically conductive materials in the fabrication of electronic devices, integrated circuits, semiconductor devices, passive components, solar cells, solar modules, and/or light emitting diodes. The thermally curable adhesives comprise at least one thermosetting resin, electrically conductive particles having an average particle size of 1 ?m to 50 ?m, and at least one metal precursor, wherein the metal precursor decomposes substantially to the corresponding metal during the thermal curing of the thermally curable adhesive.

Abstract: A dye discharge composition exhibiting extended shelf life and/or pot life and high suitability for inkjet printing on dyed substrates, is disclosed. The composition comprises a reducing agent such as, for example, a sulfur-based reducing agent, and a chelating agent, such as a sodium salt of a polyamino carboxylic acid chelating agent. Use of the dye discharge composition in combination with a translucent colored composition and an optional opaque underbase composition, for forming an image on a dyed substrate is also disclosed. Processes for inkjet printing of an image on a dyed surface using the dye discharge composition, kits for use in such processes or an ink formulation containing same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-hydroxylic-solvent soluble silver complex has a reducible silver ion complexed with an ?-oxy carboxylate and a primary alkylamine. This non-hydroxylic-solvent soluble silver complex can be represented by the following formula (I): (Ag+)a(L)b(P)c?? (I) wherein L represents the ?-oxy carboxylate; P represents the primary alkylamine; a is 1 or 2; b is 1 or 2; and c is 1, 2, 3, or 4, provided that when a is 1, b is 1, and when a is 2, b is 2. Such complexes can be incorporated into photosensitive compositions that are then used to provide photosensitive thin films or photosensitive thin film patterns. The reducible silver ions can be quickly and efficiently reduced to electrically-conductive silver metal upon exposure to UV-visible radiation in various methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture containing a gold thiolate, a rhodium(III) compound, and a solvent that contains at least one OH group, in which the mixture has a ratio V=(a)/(b)?2.2; (a) is the fraction of solvent and (b) is the gold fraction of the gold thiolate, each relative to the total weight of the mixture.

Abstract: A semiconductor interconnect structure having a first electrically conductive structure having a plurality of bottom portions; a dielectric capping layer, at least a portion of the dielectric capping layer being in contact with a first bottom portion of the plurality of bottom portions; and a second electrically conductive structure in electrical contact with a second bottom portion of the plurality of bottom portions. A method of forming the interconnect structure is also provided.

Abstract: The present application relates to atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for producing metal phosphates such as titanium phosphate, aluminum phosphate and lithium phosphate, as well as to ALD processes for depositing lithium silicates.

Abstract: In a micro-channel plate, an electron emission film and an ion barrier film formed on a substrate are integrally formed by the same film formation step. In this structure, the electron emission film and the ion barrier film are made as continuous and firm films and the ion barrier film can be made thinner. Since the ion barrier film is formed on the back side of an organic film, the organic film is exposed during removal of the organic film. This prevents the organic film from remaining and thus suppresses degradation of performance of the ion barrier film due to the residual organic film, so as to suppress ion feedback from the micro-channel plate and achieve a sufficient improvement in life characteristics of an image intensifier.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to spin-on compositions containing at least one metal oxide dicarboxylate and an organic solvent into which the metal oxide dicarboxylate is soluble or colloidally stable. The dicarboxylate is capable of decomposing during heat treatment to give a cured metal oxide film. The present disclosure also relates to method of using the spin-on compositions.

Abstract: A bit-patterned media (BPM) magnetic recording disk has a cobalt (Co) alloy recording layer (RL), a ruthenium (Ru) containing underlayer (UL), and a noble metal film (NMF) as an interlayer between the RL and the UL. The RL is preferably oxide-free and is a Co alloy, like a CoPtCr alloy, with a hexagonal-close-packed (hcp) crystalline structure with its c-axis oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane of the RL. The NMF is an element from the Pt group (Pt, Pd, Rh, Ir) and Au, or an alloy of two or more of these elements, and has a thickness less than 3.0 nm, preferably between 0.3 and 1.0 nm. The NMF does not interrupt the epitaxial growth of the RL and has little to no effect on the distribution of the RL c-axis orientation. The NMF increases the coercivity (Hc) and perpendicular magnetic anisotropy constant (Ku) of the RL.

Abstract: The disclosed composite copper particle includes a core particle including copper, and a coating layer including a copper-tin alloy and formed on the surface of the core particle, the composite copper particle having a particle diameter at 50% cumulative volume in the particle size distribution of 0.1 to 10.0 ?m. The alloy is preferably CuSn. The ratio of tin to the the composite copper particle is preferably 3.0 to 12.0 mass %. The composite copper particle is suitably obtained by a method including a step of mixing a reducing agent for tin and an aqueous slurry containing a tin source compound and core particles which include copper, to form a coating layer including a copper-tin alloy on a surface of the core particles.

Abstract: An anode active material for a lithium secondary battery, the anode active material including a metal silicide core, a silicon shell disposed on the core, and a metal nitride disposed on a surface of the silicon shell opposite the core.

Abstract: A coated probe is provided. The probe includes a probe body and a cladding layer. The probe body has a terminal. The cladding layer covers the surface of the terminal of the probe body, wherein the cladding layer includes a carbon nano-material layer, and the carbon nano-material layer includes a carbon nano-material.

Abstract: A method for producing a lithium electrode for a lithium-ion battery includes: a) provision of a basic body including an active material having in particular metallic lithium, a lithium alloy, and/or a lithium intercalation material; b) treatment of the basic body with a treatment composition in a wet-chemical process for the formation of a lithium-ion-conducting protective layer, with a reaction of the active material with at least one component of the treatment composition; and c) an optional treatment of the electrode at increased temperature and/or in a vacuum.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrode active material by reacting a metal fluoride and a reactant. The method includes a coating step and a comparatively low temperature annealing step. Also included is the electrode formed following the method.

Abstract: Provided herein is a microwave device using a magnetic material nano wire array and a manufacturing method thereof, the device including a template having a nano hole array filled with a metal magnetic material.

Abstract: A conductive composition that comprises a branched metal carboxylate and one or more solvents. The solvents may be an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. In embodiments, the branched metal carboxylate is a silver carboxylate. The conductive composition may be used in forming conductive features on a substrate, including by inkjet printing, screen printing or offset printing.

Abstract: Systems and methods of flexographically printing a pattern comprising a plurality of lines or a first antenna loop array on a first side of a substrate, wherein printing the first antenna loop array comprises using an ink and at least one flexomaster. The ink comprises an acrylic monomer resin and a catalyst which may be an organometallic acelate or oxolate at a concentration from 1 wt %-20 wt %. The substrate may have one pattern on one surface of the substrate or may be printed as a double-sided substrate with at least one pattern on each side of the substrate. The ink is cured to dissociated the catalyst in the ink prior to electroless plating, this may be done using one curing process on each side, using one curing process in total, or by performing a partial cure on a first pattern and then curing the second pattern.

Abstract: A three-dimensional article having spray-applied ink and a spray application process for three-dimensional articles are disclosed. The article includes a substrate and conductive ink spray-applied to a non-planar region of the substrate. The conductive ink on the non-planar region is at least a portion of a power trace, an antenna, a resistive heater, a conductive lead, a sensor, a functional electrical device, or a combination thereof. The process includes spray-applying conductive ink, ablating the conductive ink, photo-sintering the conductive ink, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nonaqueous secondary battery (100) comprising a positive electrode (155) having a positive current collector (151) made of a metal, and a positive electrode active material (153) composed of a lithium-metal complex oxide. The surface of the positive electrode active material (153) is coated with a lithium salt (158) having an average thickness of 20-50 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dispersible binary and ternary metal chalcogenide nanoparticle compositions that are substantially free of organic stabilizing agents. These nanoparticle compositions can be used as precursor inks for the preparation of copper zinc tin chalcogenides and copper indium gallium chalcogenides. In addition, this invention provides processes for manufacturing coated substrates and thin films of copper zinc tin chalcogenide and copper indium gallium chalcogenide. This invention also provides process for manufacturing photovoltaic cells incorporating such thin films.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides for a solid-state battery, and methods of fabricating embodiments of the solid-state battery. Embodiments of the present disclosure may include an electrode for a solid-state battery, the electrode including: a current collector region including a conductive, lithium electroactive material; and a plurality of nanowires contacting the current collector region.

Abstract: Provided are an anode active material for lithium ion rechargeable batteries and an anode, which are capable, when used in a lithium ion rechargeable battery, of providing excellent charge/discharge capacity and cycle characteristics, and also high rate performance, as well as a lithium ion rechargeable battery using the same. The anode active material contains particles having a crystal phase represented by RAx, wherein R is at least one element selected from the group consisting of rare earth elements including Sc and Y but excluding La, A is Si and/or Ge, and x satisfies 1.0?x?2.0, and a crystal phase consisting of A. The material is thus useful as an anode material for lithium ion rechargeable batteries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode for the lithium iron phosphate battery and the manufacturing method thereof, and more particularly, to a coated electrode for the lithium iron phosphate with a smooth surface and without de-powder phenomenon and the manufacturing method thereof. The electrode provided in the present invention uses an arabic gum modified by adding silicone-based gel into the arabic gum. The lithium iron phosphate active material and the conductive agent in a certain ratio are added into the aforesaid modified arabic gums, after the mixing process, a liquid slurry with a certain viscosity is formed. Then, the liquid slurry is coated uniformly onto a positive current collector of aluminum foil or mesh, and followed by the process like drying, calendaring, cutting and etc. to form positive electrode plate. The electrode in the present invention has the characteristics of smooth surface and no de-powder phenomenon.

Abstract: An anode composition for a lithium secondary battery is provided. The anode composition comprises an anode active material, a conductive material, and an acrylonitrile-acrylic acid copolymer with a high molecular weight as a binder. The acrylonitrile-acrylic acid copolymer has a molar ratio of acrylonitrile to acrylic acid of 1:0.01-2. Further provided are a method for preparing the anode composition and a lithium secondary battery using the anode composition. The binder has improved resistance to an electrolyte solution due to its enhanced adhesive strength. In addition, the use of the anode composition prevents the active material layer from being peeled off or separated from a current collector during charge and discharge to achieve improved capacity and cycle life characteristics of the battery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin (a) as a binder for binding filler particles to a surface of a separator substrate for a nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. The use of this resin (a) makes it possible to give a separator excellent in heat resistance. The resin (a) is a copolymer including a structural unit (1) derived from vinyl alcohol, and a structural unit (2) derived from a metal salt of acrylic acid.

Abstract: Set forth herein are garnet material compositions, e.g., lithium-stuffed garnets and lithium-stuffed garnets doped with alumina, which are suitable for use as electrolytes and catholytes in solid state battery applications. Also set forth herein are lithium-stuffed garnet thin films having fine grains therein. Disclosed herein are novel and inventive methods of making and using lithium-stuffed garnets as catholytes, electrolytes and/or anolytes for all solid state lithium rechargeable batteries. Also disclosed herein are novel electrochemical devices which incorporate these garnet catholytes, electrolytes and/or anolytes. Also set forth herein are methods for preparing novel structures, including dense thin (<50 um) free standing membranes of an ionically conducting material for use as a catholyte, electrolyte, and, or, anolyte, in an electrochemical device, a battery component (positive or negative electrode materials), or a complete solid state electrochemical energy storage device.

Abstract: A battery electrode for a lithium ion battery that includes an electrically conductive substrate having an electrode layer applied thereto. The electrode layer includes an organic material having high alkalinity, or an organic material which can be dissolved in organic solvents, or an organic material having an imide group(s) and aminoacetal group(s), or an organic material that chelates with or bonds with a metal substrate or that chelates with or bonds with an active material in the electrode layer. The organic material may be guanidine carbonate.

Abstract: A method involving ion milling is demonstrated to fabricate open-nanoshell suspensions and open-nanoshell monolayer structures. Ion milling technology allows the open-nanoshell geometry and upward orientation on substrates to be controlled. Substrates can be fabricated covered with stable and dense open-nanoshell monolayer structures, showing nanoaperture and nanotip geometry with upward orientation, that can be used as substrates for SERS-based biomolecule detection.

Abstract: The invention comprises semifinished products with a structured surface, the semifinished product comprising an oxidized and subsequently re-reduced surface containing at least one refractory metal, and also a process for their production and their use for producing high-capacitance components.

Abstract: An example variable reluctance device includes a load structure connected to an armature through a connecting arm. The armature is positioned between two oppositely oriented core structures. A structural frame secures the core structures in a fixed position, forming gap regions between the core structures and the armature, forming a magnetic circuit. The armature is resiliently centered between the core structures by a spring, such that the gaps and are approximately equal in width when the armature is at rest. The device further includes a magnetic substance within the gaps that is compressed or stretched to allow movement of the armature.

Abstract: Methods for producing nanostructures from copper-based catalysts on porous substrates, particularly silicon nanowires on carbon-based substrates for use as battery active materials, are provided. Related compositions are also described. In addition, novel methods for production of copper-based catalyst particles are provided. Methods for producing nanostructures from catalyst particles that comprise a gold shell and a core that does not include gold are also provided.

Abstract: To provide a conductive particle, which contains a core particle, and a conductive layer formed on a surface of the core particle, where the core particle is formed of a resin, or a metal, or both thereof, and the conductive layer contains a phosphorus-containing hydrophobic group at a surface thereof.