Abstract: A method for preparing a microbattery includes: placing a micromachined thin metal-based interdigital electrode into a nickel sulfate and ammonium sulfate solution with a certain concentration; rapidly constructing a three-dimensional porous structure on the surface of the interdigital microelectrode by a bubble-templated electrodeposition method; then, mixing 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene and manganese acetate with a certain constructing concentration; a manganese dioxide/3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene polymer thin film by a cyclic voltammetry deposition method; combining an obtained interdigital microelectrode cathode with a zinc interdigital anode; and then, coating the surface of the assembled electrode with a manganese sulfate/zinc sulfate/xanthan gum gel electrolyte, and conducting packaging to obtain the microbattery.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrode for electrolysis which includes a metal base layer, and a coating layer containing a ruthenium oxide, a cerium oxide, and a nickel oxide, wherein the coating layer is formed on at least one surface of the base layer. The electrode for electrolysis of the present disclosure is characterized by exhibiting excellent durability and improved overvoltage.

Abstract: A method of operating a finishing system includes providing a plurality of stations along a frame in a process direction, each station configured to receive and treat a load. A latent coating material is suspended in a liquid provided in an immersion station. A power supply generates electrical charge to the frame and the liquid. A hoist moves along the process direction and into register with the immersion station, the hoist including an electrically conductive lifting chain and an electrically conductive sprocket meshed with the lifting chain. The power supply and the sprocket are electrically communicated through the hoist. The load is connected to the lifting chain and immersed in the liquid. A path of conduction is established between the sprocket and the load solely through the lifting chain. Electrophoretic deposition of the coating material onto the load is driven through the electrical charge generated by the power supply.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an analyte sensor comprising a substrate, at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode and at least one protective layer covering the at least one second electrode. The present invention further relates to a process for manufacturing the inventive analyte sensor as well as to an analyte sensor system comprising an analyte sensor according to the present invention and an electronics unit. The analyte sensor according to the present invention may mainly be used for conducting analyte measurements in a body fluid of a user.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an analyte sensor comprising a substrate, at least one working electrode, at least one second electrode and a membrane, wherein the membrane is located on top of the second electrode, and the second electrode has at least one first silver layer and at least one second silver layer which at least partially overlap with one another and have different compositions. The sensor includes at least one exposed area of the first silver layer disposed on the exterior of the sensor to provide for direct contact with body fluid when implanted. The disclosure further relates to a process for manufacturing an analyte sensor.

Abstract: A cathode electrode for a gas diffusion electrolytic flow cell that produces a carbon dioxide reduction product by reducing carbon dioxide, wherein the cathode electrode comprises a catalyst layer having a metal complex catalyst, a carbon material and an alkali metal salt, and a gas diffusion layer disposed on the catalyst layer.

Abstract: An apparatus including an integrated reference electrode and a fluid dispenser is described. The reference electrode includes a body and a tip. The fluid dispenser at least partially surrounds the tip of the reference electrode and includes an inlet, a chamber, and an outlet. The fluid dispenser is configured to receive a fluid sample from the inlet to the chamber and form a droplet of the fluid sample through the outlet so that the droplet is in fluidic contact with the tip of the reference electrode and associated with a known potential determined by the reference electrode.

Abstract: A cell lysis system (1) comprises a driver apparatus (2) and a cell lysis device (3) which are releasably attachable to one another. The cell lysis device (3) comprises an ultrasonic transducer (12) and a sonication chamber (11). The driver apparatus (2) drives the ultrasonic transducer (12) to output ultrasonic waves to lyse cells in a sample container (22) which is carried by the cell lysis device (3).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an analyte sensor comprising a substrate, at least one working electrode, at least one second electrode and a membrane, wherein the membrane is located on top of the second electrode, and the second electrode has at least one first silver layer and at least one second silver layer which partially overlap with one another and have the same composition. The first and second silver layers intersect with one another to form a + or a T shape design. The sensor includes at least one exposed area of the first silver layer disposed on the exterior of the sensor to provide for direct contact with body fluid when implanted. The disclosure further relates to a process for manufacturing an analyte sensor.

Abstract: A sensor element (100) including: a detection element portion (300) provided with at least one cell (130, 140) having a solid electrolyte (105, 109) and a pair of electrodes (104, 106, 108, 110) disposed on the solid electrolyte; a measurement chamber (107c) faced by one of the electrodes; and a diffusion resistance portion (115) through which a gas to be measured is introduced from outside into the measurement chamber. A porous protection layer (21) is in direct contact with the diffusion resistance portion and covers the diffusion resistance portion. The porous protection layer contains ceramic particles which serve as a backbone, and has pores formed in gaps between the ceramic particles. A diameter ratio R represented by (an average diameter D1 (nm) of the pores/a particle diameter D2 (nm) at which an accumulated number of the ceramic particles accounts for 50%) is not greater than 100.

Abstract: The gene transfection system includes an acoustothermal module and a signal generating module; the acoustothermal module includes a piezoelectric substrate, an acoustothermal chip arranged on the piezoelectric substrate and N sound-absorbing vessels arranged on the acoustothermal chip and used for cultivating recipient cells, and N is an integer greater than or equal to 1; the signal generating module is used to output basic frequency signals; the acoustothermal chip is used to convert the basic frequency signal to an acoustic wave signal, establish a temperature gradient field with the acoustic wave signal, and control the temperature of the recipient cell in the sound-absorbing vessels with the temperature gradient field, so that the pores are opened on the membranes of the recipient cell, and the nucleic acids or other substances can go into the cells through these pores.

Abstract: A sensing platform for continuous water resource monitoring by electrochemical detection and solution parameter correction is provided. The sensing platform employs a solid-state electrolyte three-electrode cell, creating a high ionic strength environment within the solid-state electrolyte membrane, which is in ion exchange equilibria with the sampled solution. This device may be used as a standalone sensor in environments where the water parameters (pH temperature, and ionic strength) are controlled, or in concert with compensation sensors where water parameters are not controlled.

Abstract: Processes are described for the direct or indirect electrochemical alkaliation of an alkali metal deficient electrochemically active material. The processes include an electrolysis step either during the alkaliation of the alkali metal deficient electrochemically active material on an electrode current collector (direct) or during the regeneration of a reducing agent used for the alkaliation of the electrochemically active material (indirect).

Abstract: Pipette tip couplers, pipette tips, coupler and tip combinations, and methods for coupling and decoupling a pipette tip to or from, respectively, a pipette tip coupler mounted on a pipette device, are disclosed. The pipette tip couplers include an elastomeric element and an annular ring shaped raceway. When the pipette tip is mounted on the pipette tip coupler, the annular ring shaped raceway abuts a first portion of the interior surface of the circumscribing sidewall of the pipette tip, and the elastomeric element abuts a second portion of the interior surface of the circumscribing sidewall of the pipette tip.

Abstract: A neutron absorber synthesis system that can synthesize boron carbide that is a raw material for a neutron absorber, by recycling boron (B-10) of a mass number 10 that can absorb boron, particularly neutrons existing in boric acid waste fluid, is provided. The neutron absorber synthesis system includes: a pre-processing unit to which a radioactive waste including boron is supplied from the outside and inflows to the inside and a compound is produced by removing moisture of the radioactive waste by heat treatment by a first heat source; and a boron carbide synthesizing unit to which the compound produced from the radioactive waste is inflowed inside and a boron carbide is synthesized from a raw material containing the compound and carbon by heat treatment by a second heat source.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for fluid sensing system are disclosed. The method can include providing a first portion of a sample fluid in a sensing channel, holding the first portion of the sample fluid in the sensing channel for a first diffusion period, after the first diffusion period, providing a second portion of the sample fluid in the sensing channel, holding the second portion of the sample fluid in the sensing channel for a second diffusion period, and after the second diffusion period, sensing the second portion of the sample fluid in the sensing channel by a sensing element. Providing pulses of sample with intervening diffusion periods can produce more uniform analyte concentration across sensors with less overall volume of sample fluid.

Abstract: Provided is a cationic electrodeposition coating composition having good anti-cratering performance. A cationic electrodeposition coating composition comprising a coating film-forming resin (A), a metal compound (B) containing a trivalent metal element, and a silicone compound (C), wherein a content of the metal compound (B) is 0.03 parts by mass or more and less than 4 parts by mass in terms of a metal element based on 100 parts by mass of a resin solid content of the coating film-forming resin (A), and a content of the silicone compound (C) is 0.005 parts by mass or more and 4.5 parts by mass or less based on 100 parts by mass of the resin solid content of the coating film-forming resin (A).

Abstract: The present invention provides, in part, methods and processes for the production of lithium superoxide (LiO2) which is free of other lithium-oxygen compounds, as well as compositions and electrochemical cells comprising lithium superoxide (e.g., lithium superoxide that is free of other lithium-oxygen compounds).

Abstract: A biochemical sensing system senses interactions between molecular entities and nanopores using a sensor device comprising an array of sensor elements that support the nanopores. A switch arrangement selectively connects detection channels for amplifying sensed electrical signals to respective sensor elements. On the basis of an analysis of the amplified electrical signal output from the detection channels, detection of completion of interactions at sensor elements occurs. In response thereto, the switch arrangement is controlled to connect the detection channel connected to a sensor element at which completion of an interaction has been detected to a further sensor element.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a device for manipulating a substance, the device comprising at least three series of interdigitated electrode pairs, wherein each electrode of each pair is connected to an electrode in an adjacent pair in the respective series by an electrical path, and a dielectric layer disposed on the at least three series of interdigitated electrode pairs, the dielectric layer comprising one or more sub layers. The at least three series of interdigitated electrode pairs are selectively and independently energisable to produce an electric field at a top surface of the dielectric layer so that a substance on the top surface may be manipulated by the electric field.