Abstract: A separator for use in an electrochemical cell, such as a cell used in a secondary Li-ion battery and a method of manufacturing such a separator. The separator includes a polymeric or aramidic membrane with an inorganic material in the form of one or more metal phosphates applied in the form of a coating to at least a portion of the polymeric or aramidic membrane. The separator is positioned between the cathode and the anode, such that the separator separates the anode and a portion of the electrolyte from the cathode and the remaining portion of the electrolyte; wherein the separator is permeable to the reversible flow of ions there through.

Abstract: A method for preparing titanium dioxide that includes the steps of providing at least one titanium precursor: providing one or more potassium precursors: mixing the at least one titanium precursor with the one or more potassium precursors to form a mixture: wherein the mixture has a potassium to titanium (K/Ti) molar ratio of 2.0/4.0<K/Ti<2.0/2.4; sintering the mixture at a temperature in the range of 750° C. to 900° C. for a predetermined time to form a powder: soaking the heated powder in an acidic solution: collecting and drying the acid-soaked powder: and treating the collected powder thermally at a temperature in the range of 300° C. to 500° C. for a predetermined time to form the TiO2. The titanium oxide formed has a monoclinic crystal structure. TiO2(B), as its major crystal phase with a mass percentage that is >50% of the overall mas of the TiO2.

Abstract: A data fusion method, apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium to park a vehicle, the method comprising; using a weather classification model to obtain a weather condition probability based on weather information of a current location of a vehicle and an extracted video clip of the current environment, and obtaining a corresponding weather impact factor based on the weather condition probability. Finally, determining the fusion area where the visual image data and the radar point cloud data are to be fused based on the length of the body of the vehicle, the weather condition probability and the weather impact factor to generate a parking scene image.

Abstract: A data fusion method, apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium to park a vehicle, the method comprising; using a weather classification model to obtain a weather condition probability based on weather information of a current location of a vehicle and an extracted video clip of the current environment, and obtaining a corresponding weather impact factor based on the weather condition probability. Finally, determining the fusion area where the visual image data and the radar point cloud data are to be fused based on the length of the body of the vehicle, the weather condition probability and the weather impact factor to generate a parking scene image.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cooling system and a charging pile. The cooling system includes at least one fan configured to draw airflow from the radial outside during operation and discharge the drawn airflow in the axial direction. At least one radiator, each radiator of the at least one radiator being disposed to circumferentially surround a corresponding fan of the at least one fan. The radiator includes a curved section that at least partially follows the contour of the corresponding fan and includes a plurality of radiator fins arranged in a stacked manner relative to one another along the axial direction. A gap is formed between at least one pair of adjacent radiator fins in the height direction perpendicular to the circumferential direction and the axial direction, the gap allowing airflow to flow from the circumferential outside of the radiator toward the circumferential inside of the radiator.

Abstract: A method, a device and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for video encryption and encryption key hiding, the method first detecting whether a captured video frame contains sensitive information, and if the video frame is detected to contain sensitive information, encrypting the region containing the sensitive information and embedding the encryption key in the video frame, and simultaneously embedding the position information of the embedded encryption key in the audio data as a watermark.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide an energy storage device that can include a cathode, an anode, and a solid polymer electrolyte. The solid polymer electrolyte can include polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and bis(trifluoro-methanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI). A mass content of the LiTFSI can be greater than a mass content of the PVDF. The solid polymer electrolyte can have a structural composition based on forming the solid polymer electrolyte using a solution comprising a solid content, comprising the PVDF and LiTFSI, and one or more solvents for dissolving the solid content, the solid content being approximately 0.19 or greater of the solution.

Abstract: A method, a device and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for video encryption and encryption key hiding, the method first detecting whether a captured video frame contains sensitive information, and if the video frame is detected to contain sensitive information, encrypting the region containing the sensitive information and embedding the encryption key in the video frame, and simultaneously embedding the position information of the embedded encryption key in the audio data as a watermark.

Abstract: A display panel and a display equipment. The display panel has a bending area and flattening areas located on two sides of the bending area in a length direction of the display panel, and includes: a display structure layer; a first insulating layer located on a side of the display structure layer, the first insulating layer includes a first organic layer and a first inorganic layer that are stacked, the first inorganic layer includes a first body part and at least one first filling parts, structural stiffness of the first filling part is less than that of the first body part, and the first filling part is located in the bending area; and a touch layer located on a side of the first insulating layer away from the encapsulation layer.

Abstract: A method for preparing high nickel lithiated metal oxides that includes selecting one or more nickel precursors; at least one non-corrosive lithium salt; and a plurality of metal oxide or hydroxide precursors. The metal precursors and lithium salts are mixed together to form a mixture comprising: LixNiyMzN(1?y?z)O(2?a)Fa??(F-1) wherein x=1.0-1.1, 0.80?y?0.90, 0.03<z?0.15, and 0?a?0.05; M is Co or Fe; and N is Al, Mn, Fe, Ca, Mg, Ti, Cr, Nb, Mo, W, B, or a mixture thereof provided N may be Fe when M is Co. The mixture is subjected to sintering (1st step) in air at ?750° C. to form a powder. The powder is subjected to a 2nd sintering step in O2 at ?750° C. to form the high nickel lithiated metal oxides.

Abstract: A method for preparing titanium dioxide that includes the steps of providing at least one titanium precursor: providing one or more potassium precursors: mixing the at least one titanium precursor with the one or more potassium precursors to form a mixture: wherein the mixture has a potassium to titanium (K/Ti) molar ratio of 2.0/4.0<K/Ti<2.0/2.4; sintering the mixture at a temperature in the range of 750° C. to 900° C. for a predetermined time to form a powder: soaking the heated powder in an acidic solution: collecting and drying the acid-soaked powder: and treating the collected powder thermally at a temperature in the range of 300° C. to 500° C. for a predetermined time to form the TiO2. The titanium oxide formed has a monoclinic crystal structure. TiO2(B), as its major crystal phase with a mass percentage that is >50% of the overall mas of the TiO2.

Abstract: A cell for use in an electrochemical cell having positive and negative electrodes. The positive electrode includes a current collector and a pre-lithiated active cathode material formed of one or more of Li1+xMn2O4, Li1+xNi0.5Mn1.5O4, Li1+xNiO2, Li1+xCoO2, Li1+xNiaCobMncAlO2, wherein x is in the range of 0.1 to 1.0; a+b+c+d=1; a?0.5; 0<b?0.3; 0?c?0.3; and 0?d?0.05. The negative electrode includes a current collector and an active anode material that is a mixture of at least carbon and a silicon material. The silicon material is silicon metal, SiOy, or a mixture or composite thereof with y ranging between 0?y<2. The carbon is graphite, soft carbon, or hard carbon. The cell has a positive electrode exhibiting a 1st cycle Coulombic efficiency (CEcathode) and a negative electrode exhibiting a 1st cycle Coulombic Efficiency (CEanode), such that CEcathode<CEanode.

Abstract: A method, a device and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for video encryption and encryption key hiding, the method first detecting whether a captured video frame contains sensitive information, and if the video frame is detected to contain sensitive information, encrypting the region containing the sensitive information and embedding the encryption key in the video frame, and simultaneously embedding the position information of the embedded encryption key in the audio data as a watermark.

Abstract: A process of preparing a pre-lithiated lithium manganese-based oxide product for use as a cathode active material in an energy storage device. The process includes mixing together a lithium manganese-based oxide having a spinel crystal structure. a lithium salt, and KOH to form a mixture. This mixture is exposed to a temperature within the range of 226° C. to 450° C. in the presence of a reducing agent to form the pre-lithiated lithium manganese-based oxide product. The reducing agent comprises NH3 and the amount of lithium salt and KOH present in the mixture are in a ratio that results in at least a portion of the lithium salt being in a liquid state at the selected temperature. The KOH is removed from the pre-lithiated lithium manganese-based oxide product and the resulting product collected. An energy storage device using the pre-lithiated lithium manganese-based oxide product as a cathode active material is also provided.

Abstract: A process of preparing a Li1+xMn2O4 product (wherein. 0<x?1) for use as a cathode active material in an energy storage device. The process including stirring together LiMn2O4, a lithium (Li) precursor, and an organic compound to form a slurry, wherein the organic compound has at least two hydroxyl (—OH) groups. Placing the slurry into a container that is subsequently sealed, such that the sealed container is configured to generate its' own autogenous pressure. Exposing the slurry in the sealed container to a temperature in the range of about 80° C. to about 250° C. for a period of time that ranges from about 1 hour to about 48 hours to form the Li1+xMn2O4 product. Collecting the Li1+xMn2O4 product from the sealed container. Using the Li1+xMn2O4 product as a cathode active material in an energy storage device.

Abstract: This application relates to a touch panel, a display panel and a display apparatus. The touch panel includes a touch region and a peripheral region arranged around the touch region, the touch panel includes a metal layer and at least two insulation layers stacked along a first direction, at least one of the at least two insulation layers includes an organic material and at least one of the at least two insulation layers includes an inorganic material, the metal layer includes a plurality of touch electrodes and metal wirings connected to the touch electrodes, the touch electrodes are arranged in the touch region, and the metal wirings are arranged in the peripheral region. An orthographic projection along the first direction of at least one of the insulation layers disposed in the peripheral region is smaller in area than the peripheral region along the first direction.

Abstract: A cell for use in an electrochemical cell, that includes a positive electrode having a current collector, a pre-lithiated active cathode material according to the formula F-1 of Li1+xMn2O4, wherein x is in the range of 0.1 to 1.0, and an optional additional active cathode material; a negative electrode having a current collector and an optional carbonaceous material that exhibits a negligible capacity, wherein negligible capacity is defined as being a reversible capacity ratio between the carbonaceous material and the pre-lithiated active cathode material of <0.1.; and a non-flammable organic electrolyte, a polymeric or gel electrolyte, an inorganic electrolyte, or a combination thereof that is configured to conduct lithium ions.

Abstract: A cell for use in an electrochemical cell, that includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, an electrolyte, and a separator in the form of a zeolite-based material comprising one or more naturally occurring or synthetically synthesized zeolites applied directly to at least one of the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The positive electrode configured so that non-reactive metal ions are reversibly extracted there from and inserted therein. The negative electrode configured to reversibly accept and release the non-reactive metal ions. The electrolyte positioned between and in contact with the negative electrode and the positive electrode, such that the electrolyte supports a reversible flow of the non-reactive metal ions between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The separator being configured to electrically isolate the positive electrode from the negative electrode, while being permeable to the reversible flow of the non-reactive metal ions there through.

Abstract: An array substrate, a display panel, and a display device. The array substrate includes a display area, a fan-out area, a bonding area, the fan-out area and the bonding area being arranged at a side of the display area along a first direction, the bonding area being arranged at a side of the fan-out area away from the display area, a substrate, a plurality of signal leads arranged on the substrate and located in the bonding area, and a plurality of pads configured to be electrically connected to a driver integrated circuit. The plurality of pads are stacked on the plurality of signal leads in a one-to-one correspondence and are electrically connected to the plurality of signal leads correspondingly.

Abstract: A process for preparing a coated cathode active material for use in energy storage devices that includes the steps of providing at least one coating material having an average D50 particle size that is in the range of 0.01-1.5 ?m; providing one or more cathode active materials; blending the at least one coating material and the one or more cathode active materials with a plurality of milling beads to form a dry mixture, wherein the milling beads have a bead size ranging from 0.1 mm to 2.0 mm; rotating the dry mixture at a speed that is in the range of 50 rpm to 800 rpm for one or more hours to form the coated cathode active material; and separating the coated cathode active material from the milling beads. The coated cathode active material has an average particle size in the range of 2 ?m to 30 ?m.