Abstract: The present penetration-resistant fabric manufacturing method which prevents yarn breakage during the manufacturing process comprises the steps of: (i) blending a fusible yarn and a support yarn to form a blended yarn; (ii) the blended yarn and an elastomeric yarn are formed into a fabric; (iii) treating the fabric by heating so that the fusible yarn melts and spreads over the fabric; and (iv) cooling the fabric to form a penetration barrier. The present invention prevents yarn breakage during the manufacturing process.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulations including an organic semiconducting compound in a liquid medium, where the liquid medium includes (1) a compound in liquid state that has electronic properties complementary to the electronic structure of the organic semiconducting compound and optionally (2) a solvent or solvent mixture for solubilizing the organic semiconducting compound. The present formulations can be used as inks in the fabrication of organic semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for ultraviolet radiation protection is disclosed which comprises the steps of adding zinc oxide nanoparticles to a solution of 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, adding silicon dioxide to the mixture of zinc oxide nanoparticles and 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, placing a fabric in the mixture of zinc oxide nanoparticles, 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, and silicon dioxide, curing the fabric, and washing the fabric.

Abstract: A paste composition includes a branched metal carboxylate, a solvent in which the branched metal carboxylate is soluble and a gelling agent, wherein the gelling agent is a linear metal carboxylate. The paste solvent may be an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. The paste compositing may be free of polymeric binder. The paste may be used in forming conductive features on a substrate, including by screen printing or offset printing.

Abstract: An embodiment of an inorganic nanocomposite includes a nanoparticle phase and a matrix phase. The nanoparticle phase includes nanoparticles that are arranged in a repeating structure. In an embodiment, the nanoparticles have a spherical or pseudo-spherical shape and are incompatible with hydrazine. In another embodiment, the nanoparticles have neither a spherical nor pseudo-spherical shape. The matrix phase lies between the nanoparticles of the nanoparticle phase. An embodiment of a method of making an inorganic nanocomposite of the present invention includes forming a nanoparticle superlattice on a substrate. The nanoparticle superlattice includes nanoparticles. Each nanoparticle has organic ligands attached to a surface of the nanoparticle. The organic ligands separate adjacent nanoparticles within the nanoparticle superlattice. The method also includes forming a solution that includes an inorganic precursor.

Abstract: In an anisotropic conductive adhesive including a magnetic powder such as nickel-coated resin particles used as conductive particles, the conductive particles are present in an insulating adhesive composition without being aggregated. The magnetic powder used as the conductive particles is at least partially composed of a magnetic material. In this case, demagnetization has been performed on the conductive particles in a powder form that have not been dispersed in the insulating adhesive composition, the conductive particles in a paste obtained by dispersing the conductive particles in the insulating adhesive composition, or the conductive particles in a film formed from the paste, before establishment of an anisotropic conductive connection using the anisotropic conductive adhesive.

Abstract: A conductive reflective film has a silver nanoparticle-sintered film with a surface coating composition containing a hydrolysate of a metal alkoxide wet-coated thereto. The coated film is then fired. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the conductive reflective film comprising the steps of coating a surface coating composition containing a hydrolysate of a metal alkoxide on a silver nanoparticle-sintered film using a wet coating method, and firing the silver nanoparticle-sintered film having the coated film. The conductive reflective film provides improved adhesion properties with respect to a base material while maintaining a high reflectivity and a high conductivity of a silver nanoparticle-sintered film.

Abstract: The present invention is an electroconductive particle for forming an electrode including a precious metal particle including Pt or a Pt alloy and having an average particle diameter of 50 to 150 nm, a first ceramic particle including Al2O3 or ZrO2 dispersed in the precious metal particle and having an average particle diameter of 5 to 50 nm, and a second ceramic particle including Al2O3 or ZrO2 bonded to an outer periphery of the precious metal particle and having an average particle diameter of 5 to 50 nm. The sum of the volume of the first ceramic particle and the volume of the second ceramic particle is preferably 2 to 40 vol % based on the whole electroconductive particle. A metal paste containing the electroconductive particle according to the invention is one from which an electrode film of low resistance and excellent durability can be manufactured and further excellent in adherence and conformability to a substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-strength conductive film having excellent conductivity which can be applied in electronic devices, and which further reduces unevenness in conduction. The conductive film comprises modified fine cellulose having at least a carboxyl group and one type or two or more types of conductive substance. Further, the conductive film is formed by a process involving a step for oxidizing cellulose to prepare modified cellulose, a step for making finer the modified cellulose by dispersing the same in a dispersion medium to prepare modified fine cellulose, a step for mixing the modified fine cellulose and the conductive substance to prepare a dispersion liquid, and a step for drying the dispersion liquid to form a conductive film.

Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for ultraviolet radiation protection, enhanced resistance to degradation, and enhanced resistance to fire is disclosed which comprises the steps of adding zinc oxide nanoparticles to a solution of 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, placing a fabric in the mixture of zinc oxide particles and 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, curing the fabric, and washing the fabric. Other methods of treating a fabric are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a conductive paste for an inner electrode and a multilayer ceramic electronic component having the same. There is provided a conductive paste for an inner electrode, including: a conductive metal powder for manufacturing the inner electrode for multilayer ceramic electronic component; an organic binder including at least one selected from a group consisting of acryl-based resin, butyral-based resin, and a cellulose-based resin to disperse the conductive metal powder; and a solvent including eucalyptol.

Abstract: A method is provided to synthesize nanocomposites containing intercalated FeF2— or Fe2O3— nanoparticles in a graphitic carbon matrix by reaction of a volatile iron compound with a graphite fluoride (CFx) or a graphite oxide (COx). Additionally provided is a nanocomposite material containing intercalated FeF2— or Fe2O3— nanoparticles in a graphitic carbon matrix and its use as an electrochemically active material in particular for use in electrochemical storage cells.

Abstract: A negative electrode active material for an electric device, including an alloy having a composition formula SixZnyAlz, where x++y=100 , 26?x?47, 18?y?44, and 22?z?46 are satisfied.

Abstract: Provided is a production method for a transparent conductive film wherein: a substrate has formed thereon a transparent conductive oxide, a conductive metal body, and a conductive polymer comprised in a transparent composite conductive layer; or else a substrate has formed thereon a transparent conductive oxide layer; a conductive metal body layer, and a conductive polymer layer comprised in a transparent composite conductive layer; or a substrate has formed thereon a transparent conductive oxide layer, and also a conductive metal body and a conductive polymer comprised in an organic-inorganic hybrid layer in a transparent composite conductive layer. Also provided is a transparent conductive film produced by means of the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of general formula (I) Lia-bM1bQ1-cM2cPd-eM3eOx (l), wherein Q has the oxidation state +2 and M1, M2, M3,a, b, c, d, e and x are: Q: Fe, Mn, Co, Ni, M1: Na, K, Rb and/or Cs, M2: Mg, Al, Ca, Ti, Co, Ni, Cr, V, Fe, Mn, wherein Q and M2 are different from each other,M3: Si, S, F a: 0.8-1.9, b: 0-0.3, c: 0-0.9, d: 0.8-1.9, e: 0-0.5, x: 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer which comprises at least one structural unit which contains at least one aldehyde group, and to a process for the preparation of a crosslinkable or crosslinked polymer including a polymer which contains aldehyde groups. The present invention thus also relates to a crosslinkable polymer and a crosslinked polymer which is prepared by the process according to the invention, and to the use of this crosslinked polymer in electronic devices, in particular in organic electroluminescent devices, so-called OLEDs (OLED=organic light emitting device).

Abstract: Fusing nanowire inks are described that can also comprise a hydrophilic polymer binder, such as a cellulose based binder. The fusing nanowire inks can be deposited onto a substrate surface and dried to drive the fusing process. Transparent conductive films can be formed with desirable properties.

Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation is disclosed which comprises the steps of dispensing a suspension of zinc oxide particles treated with an acid polymer into a washing machine during a time in which a fabric is being washed in the washing machine and mixing the treated zinc oxide particles and the fabric for the treated zinc oxide particles to bind to the fabric. Other methods for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed comprising a plurality of conductive particles wherein each conductive particle comprises a plurality of surface-modified nanoparticles that are covalently bonded to the surface of the conductive particle. Compositions are also disclosed wherein the plurality of conductive particles comprising a plurality of surface-modified nanoparticles covalently bonded thereto, are provided in an organic vehicle.

Abstract: A surface protective film includes a self-healing urethane resin and a conductive powder. In the surface protective film, the content of the conductive powder is about 5 vol % or more and about 25 vol % or less relative to the volume of the urethane resin.