Abstract: The embodiments provide a process and an apparatus for easily producing a transparent electrode of low resistance and of high transparency. The process comprises: coating a hydrophobic polymer film with a dispersion of metal nanowires, press-bonding an electroconductive substrate directly onto the metal nanowires on the polymer film, and peeling and transferring the metal nanowires from the polymer film onto the conductive substrate. The embodiments also relates to an apparatus for the process.

Abstract: The modified graphene includes a structure represented by the following formula (I), wherein the modified graphene has a ratio (g/d) of an intensity “g” of a G band to an intensity “d” of a D band of 1.0 or more in a Raman spectroscopy spectrum thereof: Gr1-Ar1-X1-(Y1)n1??(I) in the formula (I), Gr1 represents a single-layer graphene or a multilayer graphene, Ar1 represents an arylene group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, X1 represents a single bond, a linear, branched, or cyclic alkylene group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or a group obtained by substituting at least one carbon atom in a linear, branched, or cyclic alkylene group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms with at least one structure selected from the group consisting of —O—, —NH—, —CO—, —COO—, —CONH—, and an arylene group.

Abstract: A method for fabricating carbon nanoparticle polymer matrix composites includes the steps of: providing a nanoparticle mixture that includes carbon nanoparticles (CNPs), mixing the nanoparticle mixture and a plastic substrate into a homogenous (CNP)/polymer mixture having an interconnected network of carbon nanoparticles (CNPs); and irradiating the (CNP)/polymer mixture with electromagnetic radiation controlled to form a polymer composite and uniformly consolidate and/or interfacially bond the carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) into the polymer matrix.

Abstract: There is provided a conductive film, a production method thereof, and a display apparatus. The conductive film comprises: nanometal as a filling material; and oxidized nanocellulose as a matrix material. The nanometal/oxidized nanocellulose composite conductive film may be used in flexible display.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds which are suitable for use in electronic devices, and to electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, containing said compounds.

Abstract: A process for making microwave-irradiated nanocomposites comprising graphene nanoplatelets dispersed in a polymer matrix, showing improved structural and electrical properties, is provided. The nanocomposites may be made using a solution casting technique, and may have a bilayer structure comprising a graphene-enriched layer in contact with a polymer-enriched layer. The nanocomposite may be used as a shielding material on electrical devices to decrease electromagnetic interference.

Abstract: The conductive composition of the present embodiment contains metal nanoparticles having an average particle diameter of 30 nm to 600 nm, metal particles having an average particle diameter larger than that of the metal nanoparticles, a thermosetting resin having an oxirane ring in a molecule, a curing agent, and a cellulose resin. Then, the specific resistance of the conductor formed by applying and calcining the conductive composition on the substrate is preferably 5.0×10?6 ?·cm or less, and the conductor does not peel from the substrate when a tape having an adhesive force of 3.9 N/10 mm to 39 N/10 mm is pressed against the conductor and peeled off.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a copper nano-ink includes: a step of preparing a copper nanoparticle aqueous dispersion liquid including copper nanoparticles and anions; and a step of storing the copper nanoparticle aqueous dispersion liquid at 5° C. or less after the step of preparing, wherein in the step of storing, a copper ion concentration of the copper nanoparticle aqueous dispersion liquid is controlled to be greater than or equal to 0.1 g/L and less than or equal to 1.0 g/L and an anion concentration is controlled to be greater than or equal to 0.5 g/L and less than or equal to 8.0 g/L.

Abstract: A conductive paste, for forming an electrode of a solar cell, includes (A) a conductive component, (B) an epoxy resin, (C) an imidazole and (D) a solvent. An amount of (C) the imidazole in the conductive paste is 0.1 to 1.0% by weight based on 100% by weight of the conductive paste excluding (D) the solvent.

Abstract: A solution containing a diketone compound having an alkoxy group, a dialkylzinc represented by general formula (1) and/or a partial hydrolysate of the dialkylzinc, and a solvent is described. A method for producing a zinc oxide thin film involves applying the dialkylzinc solution or a solution containing a dialkylzinc partial hydrolysate to a base material. ZnR102??(1) In the formula, R10 is a C1-6 linear or branched alkyl group. The solution containing dialkylzinc or dialkylzinc partial hydrolysate can be handled in air, making it possible to form a transparent thin film having high adhesiveness to a substrate even with film formation in air.

Abstract: To provide a lead wire for narrow space insertion that is easily inserted into an elongated small-diameter pipe or small-diameter tube such as an ultrasonic probe or an electrode catheter. The above-described problem is solved by a lead wire for narrow space insertion including a copper alloy wire having a conductor diameter within a range of 0.015 to 0.18 mm, and an insulating layer provided to an outer periphery of the copper alloy wire. A friction coefficient of an outermost surface layer of the insulating layer is within a range of 0.05 to 0.3, a tensile strength of the lead wire is within a range of 700 to 1,500 MPa, and a conductivity of the copper alloy wire is within a range of 60 to 90% IACS.

Abstract: A sintered oxide contains In element, Y element, and Ga element at respective atomic ratios as defined in formulae (1) to (3) below, 0.80?In/(In+Y+Ga)?0.96??(1), 0.02?Y/(In+Y+Ga)?0.10??(2), and 0.02?Ga/(In+Y+Ga)?0.10??(3), and Al element at an atomic ratio as defined in a formula (4) below, 0.005?Al/(In+Y+Ga+Al)?0.07??(4), where In, Y, Ga, and Al in the formulae represent the number of atoms of the In element, Y element, Ga element, and Al element in the sintered oxide, respectively.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive thick film comprising steps of: (a) applying a fine silver particle dispersion on a substrate, wherein the fine silver particle dispersion comprises, (i) 60 to 95 wt. % of fine silver particles, wherein particle diameter (D50) of the fine silver particles is 50 to 300 nm, (ii) 4.5 to 39 wt. % of a solvent; and (iii) 0.1 to 3 wt. % of a resin, wherein the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the resin is 70 to 300° C., wherein the weight percentages are based on the weight of the fine silver particle dispersion; and (b) heating the applied fine silver particle dispersion at 80 to 1000° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silver particles capable of having a uniform particle distribution, preventing agglomeration of a powder, and significantly improving dispersibility, the silver particles each having pores therein, and to a manufacturing method therefor and, more specifically, to a manufacturing method for silver particles, the method comprising a silver-complex forming step, a silver slurry preparing step, and a silver particle obtaining step, and to silver particles manufactured therefrom.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for bilayer nanomesh techniques for transparent and/or stretchable electrophysiological microelectrodes. The bilayer may include of a metal layer and a low impedance coating both in a nanomesh form. Bilayer nanomesh structures according to some embodiments may provide high transparency, great flexibility, large stretchability, while providing improved electrochemical performance compared with conventional systems. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A notebook computer cooler using a thermoelectric element includes a housing, a base plate, as an top surface of the housing, having a thermal pad made of a thermally conductive material and on which a notebook computer is seated; a thermoelectric pad disposed in the housing such that a cooling surface thereof is in contact with an inner surface of the thermal pad; a fan disposed on a side opposite the cooling surface of the thermoelectric pad; and a plurality of vent holes penetrated through the base plate and a lower surface of the housing. According to the notebook computer cooler using a thermoelectric element, it is possible to provide an excellent cooling function of the notebook computer by efficiently absorbing the heat of the notebook computer through the thermal pad of a conductive material by using the heat absorption function of the thermoelectric element.

Abstract: Process for making an electrode active material for a lithium ion battery, said process comprising the following steps: (a) Contacting a mixture of (A) a precursor of a mixed oxide according to general formula Li1+xTM1?xO2, wherein TM is a combination of two or more transition metals selected from Mn, Co and Ni, optionally in combination with at least one more metal selected from Ba, Al, Ti, Zr, W, Fe, Cr, K, Mo, Nb, Mg, Na and V, and x is in the range of from zero to 0.2, and (B) at least one lithium compound, with (C) Br2, I2, or at least one compound selected from carbon perhalides selected from the bromides and iodides, and interhalogen compounds comprising bromine or iodine, and (b) Subjecting said mixture to heat treatment at a temperature in the range of from 700 to 1000° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor material including a cellulose nanocrystal. Particularly, according to the present disclosure, by attaching an electron withdrawing group to the surface of the cellulose nanocrystal, which is a nonconductor, holes are formed in the doped cellulose nanocrystal, and the cellulose nanocrystal may be used as a semiconductor material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclic diazaboroles, in particular for use as triplet matrix materials in organic electroluminescent devices. The invention further relates to a method for producing the compounds according to the invention, and to electronic devices comprising same.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein W is independently selected from the group consisting of H, F, Cl, Br, and I; X is independently selected from the group consisting of H, F, Cl, Br, and I; Y is independently selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, and I; Z is independently selected from the group consisting of H, F, Cl, Br, and I; n is an integer from 1 to 8; and n? is an integer from 1 to 12.