Abstract: A method of making a cathode active material includes contacting a mixed metal composition with water to form a first solution. The mixed metal composition includes nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum, or a combination thereof, and greater than 0 to 2 weight percent, based on the total weight of the mixed metal composition, of a compound comprising Cu, Fe, Mg, Na, Ca, Zn, F, Si, Li, or a combination thereof. A salt of nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum, or a combination thereof is added to the first solution to provide a second solution, which can be further combined with a basic solution to provide a precipitate. The precipitate can be combined with a lithium compound and treated to provide the cathode active material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite material for shielding electromagnetic radiation in the GHz range, comprising a matrix material and metal fibers, wherein the metal fibers contain at least one of the elements selected from the group consisting of copper, silver, gold, nickel, palladium, platinum, cobalt, iron, chromium, vanadium, titanium, aluminum, silicon, lithium, combinations of the foregoing and alloys containing one or more of the foregoing. Moreover, the present invention relates to a shielding against electromagnetic radiation comprising said composite material and to an electronic device comprising at least one component which is shielded against electromagnetic radiation with said shielding.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component includes: a preparation step of preparing an electrode-forming body for electronic components; and an electrode forming step of forming an electrode on an outer surface of the electrode-forming body for electronic components, wherein in the electrode forming step, a conductive resin layer is formed on the electrode-forming body for electronic components by using a conductive resin composition containing a silicone resin. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing an electronic component having high moisture resistance. Alternatively, it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing an electronic component having reduced restrictions on design and manufacturing and high manufacturing efficiency, in addition to high moisture resistance.

Abstract: Graphene-modified polymeric foam materials are provided that are amenable to conventional foams to yield articles with superior properties relative to like articles absent the graphene cell modifier. Graphene-based cell modifiers are incorporated in the polymer before or during the foaming process to not only improve the mechanical, thermal, electrical, fire retardant, or barrier properties of the polymer matrix itself, but also help modify the size, density, and morphology of cells in the foam, thereby tailoring the properties of the final foam articles. The graphene-modified polymeric foam materials may be utilized for the manufacturing of articles for mechanical, thermal, noise reduction, or sound absorption applications. The graphene-modified foams and articles made thereof have the advantages higher mechanical strength, better thermal stability, and better sound absorption properties as compared to the conventional polymeric foams such as materials made by copolymer polyol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aromatic compounds suitable for use in electronic devices, and to electronic devices, especially organic electroluminescent devices, comprising these compounds.

Abstract: An active light-emitting layer composition including a thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) molecule with TADF properties as a host material and a luminescent molecule with circularly polarized (CP) properties as a dopant. Also, a light-emitting device, such as an organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), including the active light-emitting layer made of this composition.

Abstract: Provided is a material for use in a hydrogen storage structure, a hydrogen storage single tube, and a material composition for a hydrogen storage structure used for the preparation of the material for use in the hydrogen storage structure and the hydrogen storage single tube. The hydrogen storage single tube is provided with a honeycomb-shaped high pressure hydrogen storage structure with a micron-sized pore diameter and is lightweight. A hydrogen storage structure having a pore diameter of 150 ?m and a pipe wall thickness of 35 ?m has an ultimate pressure of >200 MPa, a Rockwell hardness of 86-89, a high temperature resistance of >1900° C., a low temperature resistance of <?260° C., low thermal conductivity, high temperature thermal insulation, and strong acid and alkali resistance. In a high density hydrogen work atmosphere and a complicated dynamic environment, the high pressure hydrogen storage structure is very stable.

Abstract: An improved process for forming a lithium metal phosphate cathode material is provided. The process comprises reacting a metal source, a phosphate containing acid such as phosphoric acid, and an organic acid in solvent to form a metal phosphate. A lithium source is added to the solvent and a precipitate is allowed to form. The precipitate is dried and calcined thereby forming lithium iron phosphate cathode material wherein the lithium iron phosphate cathode material comprises up to 3 wt % carbon.

Abstract: A property prediction system is provided. An input portion, a processing portion, an arithmetic portion, and an output portion are included; the input portion has a function of supplying the structure of a light-emitting device or the properties of the light-emitting device; the processing portion has a function of generating a learning data set or data that is used for property prediction and a function of quantifying the molecular structure of an organic compound; the arithmetic portion has a function of performing supervised learning on the basis of the learning data set and a function of making an inference of the properties of the light-emitting device from the data on the basis of the learning result of the supervised learning; and the output portion has a function of providing the result of the inference. Thus, the properties of the light-emitting device including a layer containing an organic compound are predicted.

Abstract: The present application relates to an electrically conductive asphalt mastic (ECAM) composition that includes an asphalt binder, a mineral filler, and a plurality of conductive carbon microfibers, between 3 and 12 mm in length, which are the sole source of electrical conductivity in the ECAM composition where the conductive carbon microfibers and the mineral filler are dispersed in the asphalt binder, and wherein said conductive carbon microfibers are present in the ECAM composition in an amount of less than 2.00% of total volume of the ECAM composition. The application further relates to an electrically conductive asphalt concrete (ECAC) composition that includes an asphalt binder, a mineral filler, an aggregate, and a plurality of conductive carbon microfibers, where the conductive carbon microfibers are the sole source of electrical conductivity in the electrically conductive asphalt concrete composition.

Abstract: An organic optoelectronic device comprises a first electrode, a first carrier transport layer, an active layer, a second carrier transport layer and a second electrode. The first electrode is a transparent electrode. The active layer includes a low band gap small molecule material which includes a structure of Formula I: Wherein, o, m, n, p, x and y are independently selected from any integer from 0 to 2. Ar0, Ar1 and A2 are electron-donating groups. A0 is a heteroatom-containing tricyclic structure with or without substituents, and the heteroatom comprises at least one of S, N, Si, and Se. A1 is an electron withdrawing group with or without substituents, and the structure of the electron-withdrawing group comprises at least one of S, N, Si, Se, C?O, —CN, SO2. The organic optoelectronic device of the present invention has good external quantum efficiency and dark current performance.

Abstract: A composite comprising a polymeric matrix and EM absorbers dispersed within the polymeric matrix. Each EM absorber comprises a ceramic particle having a surface, and a magnetic coating on at least a portion of the surface of the ceramic particle. The EM absorbers function as dielectric and magnetic absorbers in the 1-100 GHz frequency range. The composite can be used as an electromagnetic shielding article to mitigate electromagnetic interference in, for example, high speed, high frequency (HSHF) consumer electronics.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a conductive silver aluminum paste, a preparation method, an electrode, and an N-type Topcon battery. The conductive silver aluminum paste comprises silver powder, metal powder containing aluminum element, powder containing silicon or boron element, glass powder, and organic carrier; wherein, when defining the total weight of the conductive silver aluminum paste as 100%, the weight percentage content of each component is: silver powder 80.0%-90.0%, metal powder containing aluminum element 0.5%-3.0%; powder containing silicon or boron element 0.1%-1.0%; glass powder 1.5%-6.0%; organic carrier 7.0%-15.0%. The present invention meets requirements for electrode materials of current development of N-type Topcon batteries well, and has advantages of low contact resistances, high open circuit voltages, high photoelectric conversion efficiency, and high output power.

Abstract: Provided are a pressure-sensitive adhesive treatment liquid, which can easily remove various kinds of pressure-sensitive adhesives, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive treatment method by which the various kinds of pressure-sensitive adhesives are easily removed. For example, when a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape including a base material and a pressure-sensitive adhesive is used as a treatment object, there are provided a pressure-sensitive adhesive treatment liquid, which can easily separate the base material and various kinds of pressure-sensitive adhesives from each other, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive treatment method by which the base material and the various kinds of pressure-sensitive adhesives are easily separated from each other. A pressure-sensitive adhesive treatment liquid according to an embodiment of the present invention is a treatment liquid for a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and includes a liquid having a Hansen solubility parameter value of 31 or less, and an alkaline compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a preparation method of tungsten-doped cobalt tetraoxide and use thereof. The preparation method includes the following steps: dissolving a tungsten-containing compound and a molybdenum-containing compound in an alkali liquid to obtain a mixed solution; concurrently feeding the mixed solution, a cobalt salt solution, and a complexing agent into a base solution to allow a reaction to obtain a precipitate; roasting the precipitate in an oxygen-containing atmosphere to obtain a roasted material; and soaking the roasted material in a sodium sulfide solution to obtain the tungsten-doped cobalt tetraoxide. In the present disclosure, tungsten is doped, and tungsten has a large atomic radius, which stabilizes an internal structure of the material, expands the ion channel, and improves the cycling performance of the material; and molybdenum is removed through a soaking process, which provides atomic vacancies to further improve a specific capacity of the material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component includes: a preparation step of preparing an electrode-forming body for electronic components; and an electrode forming step of forming an electrode on an outer surface of the electrode-forming body for electronic components, wherein in the electrode forming step, a conductive resin layer is formed on the electrode-forming body for electronic components by using a conductive resin composition containing a metal powder, a resin binder, and an organic solvent, wherein 20.0% by mass or more of the metal powder is a flaky metal powder, and 70.0% by mass or more of the resin binder is a silicone resin. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing an electronic component having reduced restrictions on design and manufacturing and high manufacturing efficiency, in addition to high moisture resistance.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions include: a thermoplastic polymer component including a polyester; and from greater than 0.10 wt % to about 1.95 wt % of a carbon nanotube (CNT) fdler. A 6 in×8 in×? in molded sample of the composition has a percent Absorbed Power measured in Transmission mode of at least 60% when observed at a 77 GHz frequency according to a Free Space method. In some aspects the polyester includes polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Further aspects include articles (e.g., a radar sensor, a camera, an electronic control unit, etc.) including a molded part including a microwave absorbing material (absorber). The article may have at least two openings to allow the transmission of microwave radiation between a transmitting antenna and a receiving antenna located in/on the printed circuit board of the sensor.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic component includes: a preparation step of preparing an electrode-forming body for electronic components; and an electrode forming step of forming an electrode on an outer surface of the electrode-forming body for electronic components, wherein in the electrode forming step, a conductive resin layer is formed on the electrode-forming body for electronic components by using a conductive resin composition containing a silicone resin. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing an electronic component having high moisture resistance. Alternatively, it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing an electronic component having reduced restrictions on design and manufacturing and high manufacturing efficiency, in addition to high moisture resistance.

Abstract: A moldable interconnect device for providing an electrical connection between two or more opposing arrays of contacts for establishing an electrical circuit. The moldable interconnect device having an insulting substrate and an array of conductive elements held in the insulating substrate, the conductive elements are made of an elastomeric conductive composite. The composite having a polymeric matrix comprising a crosslinked polymer. The polymer having a curing agent for catalyzing crosslinking of the polymer matrix and conductive metal particles and non-conductive compressible rubber particles dispersed with the polymer matrix. The non-conductive compressible rubber particles having a greater compressibility than the elastomeric conductive composite that is the same as the elastomeric conductive composite but free of non-conductive compressible rubber particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrically conductive adhesive composition including: a conductive powder (A) and a curable component (B) which has a content of 20 5 parts by mass or more when an amount of the conductive powder (A) is 100 parts by mass; and a phosphoric acid-containing curable component (C) having a general formula of formula (1) or (2), and having a molecular weight within a range of 150 to 1000, in which the phosphoric acid-containing curable component (C) has a content of 0.01 parts by mass or more and 5 parts by mass or less when a total amount of the conductive powder (A) and the 10 curable component (B) is 100 parts by mass.