Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing partially reacted silicon for the control of the lithium intercalation capacity, for use in lithium batteries, wherein a first silicon layer is deposited on a substrate, the first silicon layer subsequently being subjected to rapid thermal processing. The invention also relates to an anode thereby produced. The problem addressed by the present invention of specifying a method that allows control of the capacity of ion intercalation into functional layers for battery production is solved in that a layer of silicon, metal and/or another material is applied as a diffusion barrier, which is subjected to subsequent rapid thermal processing, and partially reacted silicon is formed. (The structure of the diffusion barrier makes the diffusion barrier permeable to lithium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for stabilizing copper-rich silicide phases, in which method a silicon layer structure is applied to a carrier substrate. The problem addressed by the present invention of, in particular, specifying a method by means of which the properties of phase separation and microstructure formation can be varied in a controlled way, while at the same time the process should be able to be carried out as simply, quickly and efficiently as possible, is solved by means of a method for stabilizing copper-rich silicide phases, in which method a silicon layer structure is applied to a carrier substrate, a layer of the silicon layer structure being applied from a mixture of at least one metal and silicon, which mixture is subsequently subjected to short-term tempering, wherein, by the setting of process parameters, such as a pulse duration in the range of 0.01 to 100 ms and/or a pulse energy amount in the range of 0.

Abstract: A method for producing a silicon anode for lithium batteries, wherein an active layer made of silicon is deposited onto a substrate, preferably copper, said active layer then being subjected to a rapid annealing process. The aim of the invention is to provide a method with which the stress in the deposited layers for producing a silicon anode for lithium batteries can be minimized and which can be easily integrated into an existing production process. This is achieved in that a substrate surface is structured by means of a process prior to applying the active layer, the substrate surface is modified in an unstructured state by means of a process, or the active layer is structured during the production thereof by means of photolithography and a subsequent physical deposition process, preferably sputtering or vapor deposition, and an annealing process, preferably a rapid annealing process, so as to form segments.

Abstract: A header for electronic components is provided. The header has a base with at least two electrical feedthroughs each having a feedthrough pin extending through the base and being electrically isolated to the base within the feedthrough. The further includes at least one pedestal connected to the base and two submounts. Each submount includes a carrier with a structured conductor plating that has at least two conductor traces with one of the conductor traces of each submount being electrically connected to one of the feedthrough pins. The submounts are equally formed but mounted in different orientations.

Abstract: A conductor track arrangement for high-frequency signals is provided. The arrangement has a carrier and a layered signal conductor arranged on the carrier. The layered signal conductor is delimited by a first end, a second end, an inner edge, and an outer edge. The layered signal conductor changes direction in a deflection area and has a minimum width in the deflection area. At least one of the inner and outer edges has a curvature in the deflection area. The deflection area is between the first and second ends.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a silicon anode for lithium batteries, in which a silicon layer is deposited on a substrate, preferably copper, and is then subjected to short-term tempering. The object of the present invention is to provide a method which allows control of the proportions of silicon relative to silicide and metal, in which method a compromise should be found between the maximum proportion of pure silicon which must be available as active material for the intercalation of lithium, with at the same time a sufficient number of inactive regions to achieve stability and good electrical conductivity, and with a sufficient anode layer thickness with a high silicon content for a high capacitance. According to the invention, said object is achieved in a first approach by repeating the deposition of the silicon layer and the subsequent short-term tempering at least once.

Abstract: The present invention provides a moisture-generating device (10) for generating a moisture-enriched air flow or gas flow, said device comprising: a housing (H) having an outflow region (3), in at least sections of which a gas flow or air flow can be generated, and having a lateral inlet region (EB), and having a mixing region (MB) which extends inside the housing (H); a water injector (WI) which is located in the lateral inlet region (EB) and by means of which atomized water can be introduced into the mixing region (MB) at the specific angle, wherein, in the mixing region (MB), the gas or air can be mixed with the atomized water; a humidifying grid (BG) which is located in the mixing region (MB) and to which the water injector (WI) is aligned; and a flow generator (SZ) which is located in the housing (H) between the mixing region (MB) and the outflow region (3) and by means of which the air flow or gas flow comprising the atomized water can be delivered to the outflow region (3) and can be generated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a moisture-generating device (10) for generating a moisture-enriched air flow or gas flow, said device comprising: a housing (H) having a main extension direction (HR) and an inflow region (2) and an outflow region (3), and having a lateral inlet region (EB) which extends at a specified angle to the main extension direction (HR), and having a mixing region (MB), a water injector (WI) which is located in the lateral inlet region (EB) and by means of which atomized water can be introduced into the mixing region (MB) at the specified angle with or counter to the main extension direction (HR); a separator grid (SG) which is located in the mixing region (MB); and a homogenizing region (HB), which adjoins the mixing region (MB) in the main extension direction (HR), and wherein a degree of moisture of at least regions of the gas or air flow in the homogenizing region (HB) can be homogenized.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising at least an amine-based antimicrobial and an alkanolamine are disclosed. The disclosed compositions may be free of quaternary ammonium compounds. The disclosed compositions have antimicrobial properties and rapid efficacy against yeast and bacteria.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a silicon electrode as an anode for a lithium-ion battery in which a silicon layer structure is applied to a carrier substrate. The problem addressed by the invention of specifying a method which is suitable for introducing additional lithium into the silicon electrode as an anode, in particular to compensate for initial losses during battery use and which is suitable for industrial use, is solved in that the silicon electrode is subjected to pre-lithiation in which lithium is introduced into the silicon layer structure through a process, in that a protective layer is applied and in that the introduced lithium is subjected, in a regulated and diffusion-controlled manner, through subsequent rapid annealing using a targeted application of energy, to a reaction with the silicon layer structure to produce lithium silicide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the adhesive strength of active layers in lithium batteries, in which a silicon layer is deposited on a substrate, preferably made of copper, and subsequently subjected to rapid annealing.

Abstract: A header for an electronic component including a base body, a thermoelectric cooler, a carrier and first and second conductor track arrangements. The thermoelectric cooler is thermally attached to the base body. The carrier is coupled to the thermoelectric cooler and is cooled thereby. The first and second conductor track arrangements each have a signal conductor, at least one grounding conductor and an end. The second conductor track arrangement is on the carrier and connected to the electronic component. The first and second conductor track arrangements are separated by a gap that is bridged by bonding wire connections electrically connecting the first and second signal conductors and electrically connecting the two grounding conductors, the ends facing each other across the gap, at least one of the ends having a capacitive structural feature that increases the capacitance of the first and/or the second conductor track arrangement.

Abstract: A wheel of a vehicle has a rim, a hub section and at least two spokes which connect the hub section to the rim. At least one spoke intermediate space between the spokes is at least partially covered by a covering element mounted on the wheel from the outside of the wheel. The covering element is held in the installed position by a fastening device. The fastening device is mounted from the inside of the wheel and is connected to a wheel flange arranged in the inside of the wheel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystalline form of the compound (S)-3-{4-[5-(2-cyclopentyl-6-methoxy-pyridin-4-yl)-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-3-yl]-2-ethyl-6-methyl-phenoxy}-propane-1,2-diol.