Abstract: A process for forming a lithium-metal-oxygen film on a lithium SSE. A metal-ligand complex is exposed to the SSE such as for 30-600 seconds in a chemical vapor transfer reactor at a temperature of 200-350° C.

Abstract: A process for converting plastic feedstock into a lubricant on an industrial scale can include a reactor having a filter integrated therein to allow for separation and recovery of catalyst so it can be washed and reused in subsequent conversion processes. Such recycling of the catalyst can allow for an industrial scale conversion process.

Abstract: Reusable filters for personal protective equipment (PPE) may prevent shortages of PPE and save fabrication time, resources, and money. Disclosed is a method and system for fabrication of nanofiber filter media for PPE. The method includes positioning a substrate to receive nanofibers thereon, providing a voltage gradient in a region of the substrate, and electrospinning nanofibers onto the substrate. The methods and associated systems allow autoclaving of the filter medium at temperatures of up to 300 degrees for sanitizing the filter medium. Additionally, the methods and associated system allow for the inclusion of an anti-pathogen agent in the nanofiber filter media.

Abstract: A nanofibrous catalyst for in the electrolyzer and methods of making the catalyst. The catalysts are composed of highly porous transition metal carbonitrides, metal oxides or perovskites derived from the metal-organic frameworks and integrated into a 3D porous nano-network electrode architecture. The catalysts are low-cost, highly active toward OER, with excellent conductivity yet resistant to the oxidation under high potential operable under both acidic and alkaline environments.

Abstract: A method for modifying argyrodite-type material. The argyrodite-type material is exposed to a fluorine precursor. The argyrodite-type material may have a carbonate coating that has formed, such as due to exposure to air, with such carbonate coating at least partially removed by exposure to the fluorine precursor. The argyrodite-type material may further be doped by fluorine after exposure to the precursor. Further, the argyrodite-type material may have a capping layer formed thereon.

Abstract: A method can include providing two or more parts. The two or more parts can include a first part and a second part. The method can include disposing a source material between the first part and the second part. The method can include joining and densifying the first part and the second part by reacting a liquid with the source material.

Abstract: A method for coating of lithium ion electrode materials via atomic layer deposition. The coated materials may be integrated in part as a dopant in the electrode itself via heat treatment forming a doped lithium electrode.

Abstract: A catalyst for selective hexane and/or butene formation from ethylene. The catalyst is formed by grafting Cr or Mn to an inorganic support. The grafted metal site is reduced, forming a catalyst that is selective for selective trimerization of ethylene to hexene and/or butene.

Abstract: A cathode for a multilayer solid-state electrochemical cell is described herein. The cathode comprises nanofibers of a cathode active material; particles of the cathode active material; and nanofibers of a cubic phase lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (c-LLZO); all of which are dispersed in a polymeric matrix. Electrochemical cells comprising a solid-state electrolyte and the cathodes comprising the nanofibers of c-LLZO are also described herein.

Abstract: A process and system for creating a lithium ion anolyte from lithium alloys. Metal and lithium alloys are processed to remove the metal with lithium from the alloy remaining. A lithium ion anolyte formed may be used in a process to form lithium metal. Alternatively, a process and system for recovering lithium from sources such as lithium alloys and lithium metal oxides and other feedstock such as recycled batteries into a thin lithium metal film via electrodeposition in an organic electrolyte contacting both anode (holder for lithium source) and cathode (substrate for lithium deposition) in a single-compartment electrolysis cell.

Abstract: Qubit devices require fast operation, long coherence, and large scalability to be viable for implementation in quantum computing systems. A qubit platform device having long coherence, scalability, and fast operation includes a substrate, or trap region, configured to structurally support solid neon thereon. A trap electrode is configured to provide a trap voltage to the trap region and which creates a confining electrical field to a confining region adjacent to the trap region. The confining region being a region of space to confine an electron therein, confining the electron against the solid neon. First and second sets of guard electrodes are configured to provide variable electric potentials to first and second guard regions to allow for trapping and manipulation of a single electron in the confining region.

Abstract: A shredder for minimizing aggregation of whole batteries can include a shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a latitudinal axis. The shredder can include a plurality of teeth disposed on knives which fit on said shaft at an angle to the latitudinal axis selected from 0 degrees and 45 degrees. The teeth can have a first proximal end integrally molded to the shaft and a second free distal end.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte comprising a salt, a non-aqueous solvent, and a compound of Formula (I) or Formula (II) or Formula (III) or Formula (IV) or Formula (V):

Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes an anode comprising silicon and an electrolyte comprising a linear carbonate and vinylene carbonate in a concentration of about 11 wt. % to about 80 wt. % based on the weight of the electrolyte. The electrolyte is free of saturated cyclic carbonates conventionally used in lithium-ion batteries.

Abstract: Substantially defect-free layered lithium nickel oxide materials of Formula (I): Li(1?x)(Ni(1?y)My)(1+x)O2 and Formula (II): LiaNibMc O2 are provided herein, wherein M is one or more metal selected from the group consisting of Co, Mn, Al, Mg, Ti, B, Zr, Nb, and Mo; 0?x?0.05; and 0?y?0.1, 0.97?a?1.03; 0.9?b?1; 0?c?0.1; and 0.97?(b+c)?1.03; and the material has a layered structure with no more than about 1.2 percent disorder between lithium and transition metal (TM) layers, as determined by structural refinement calculations on x-ray diffraction (XRD) data, compared to an ideal layered LiNiO2 structure. The materials can be formed by heating Ni(OH)2 or NiO with lithium hydroxide at a temperature in the range of about 650 to 680° C.

Abstract: Inorganic compounds having the formula LiMP2Q6, where M is Ga, In, Bi, Sb, As, Al, or a combination thereof, and Q is S and/or Se, are provided. Methods and devices for detecting incident neutrons and alpha-particles using the compounds are also provided. For thermal neutron detection applications, the compounds can be enriched with lithium-6 isotope (6Li) to enhance their neutron detecting capabilities.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flexure mechanism that includes a plurality of thin material structures, each thin material structure including a weak-link portion and a separable constraint portion. The separable constraint portion is linked to the weak-link portion and configured to stabilize the weak-link portion. Additionally, the plurality of thin material structures are stacked and secured together to form a laminar structure.

Abstract: Provided herein are depolymerizable thermally activated delayed fluorescence polymers with exceptional light-emitting properties and programmable depolymerization under specific stressors.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for fabricating x-ray focusing optics, the method comprising supplying a first cathode forming a first channel, inserting a substrate within the channel; and charging the first cathode to sputter first cathode material to a surface defining the substrate, thereby forming a first zone film onto the surface. Also provided is a monolithic X-ray diffraction lens having sub 10 nanometer resolutions, the lens comprising a substrate overlaid with discrete regions of metal, the regions integrally molded with the substrate.

Abstract: A method of upcycling polymers to useful hydrocarbon materials. A catalyst with nanoparticles on a substrate selectively docks and cleaves longer hydrocarbon chains over shorter hydrocarbon chains. The catalyst includes metal nanoparticles in an order array on a substrate.