Abstract: A method is provided to synthesize nanocomposites containing intercalated FeF2— or Fe2O3-nanoparticles in a graphitic carbon matrix by reaction of a volatile iron compound with a graphite fluoride (CFx) or a graphite oxide (COx). Additionally provided is a nanocomposite material containing intercalated FeF2— or Fe2O3-nanoparticles in a graphitic carbon matrix and its use as an electrochemically active material in particular for use in electrochemical storage cells.

Abstract: A cathode material for fluoride-based conversion electrodes includes a matrix of graphite nanocarbon containing a dispersion of alkali metal ions, fluoride ions and metal nanoparticles with maximum particle sizes of 20 nm. Further there is provides a method for such cathode material that includes heating a metal and an organic compound during a single thermal treatment step until the organic compound is decomposed; and adding an alkali metal fluoride either before or after the thermal treatment step to the organic compound. Finally, there is provided a method of making an alkali metal ion battery, that includes utilizing the aforesaid cathode material for a fluoride-based conversion electrode in the battery.

Abstract: An electronic component includes a first and a second electrode. A layer of nanoparticles is disposed between the first and second electrodes. The layer of nanoparticles includes an electrically conducting compound of a metal and an element of Main Group VI of the Periodic Table. A dimension of a majority of the nanoparticles ranges from 0.1 to 10 times a screening length of the electrically conductive compound. A dielectric layer has at least one common interface with at least a part of the nanoparticles.

Abstract: A method for producing an element including a substrate having a plurality of nanocylinders deposited thereon includes providing the substrate. The substrate is covered with a nanoporous Al2O3 membrane so as to provide a covered substrate. The covered substrate is alternately vapor-deposited, at a vapor-deposition temperatures from 250° C. to 400° C., with atoms of a magnetic element and atoms of a non-magnetic element so as to provide the plurality of nanocylinders. Each nanocylinder includes at least four superposed layers including, alternatively, the atoms of the magnetic element and the atoms of the non-magnetic element. The nanoporous Al2O3 membrane is then removed so that the nanocylinders remain on the substrate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for marking a location in a medical image, including: providing a first marker within a first medical image, which shows an object, at a first location, determining a second location, which corresponds to the first location, within a second medical image showing the same object, marking the second location with a second marker, which is different to the first marker, and presenting the first medical image, the first marker, the second medical image and the second marker.

Abstract: A cathode material for fluoride-based conversion electrodes includes a matrix of graphite nanocarbon containing a dispersion of alkali metal ions, fluoride ions and metal nanoparticles with maximum particle sizes of 20 nm. Further there is provides a method for such cathode material that includes heating a metal and an organic compound during a single thermal treatment step until the organic compound is decomposed; and adding an alkali metal fluoride either before or after the thermal treatment step to the organic compound. Finally, there is provided a method of making an alkali metal ion battery, that includes utilizing the aforesaid cathode material for a fluoride-based conversion electrode in the battery.

Abstract: An electronic component includes a first and a second electrode. A layer of nanoparticles is disposed between the first and second electrodes. The layer of nanoparticles includes an electrically conducting compound of a metal and an element of Main Group VI of the Periodic Table. A dimension of a majority of the nanoparticles ranges from 0.1 to 10 times a screening length of the electrically conductive compound. A dielectric layer has at least one common interface with at least a part of the nanoparticles.

Abstract: A method for producing an element including a substrate having a plurality of nanocylinders deposited thereon includes providing the substrate. The substrate is covered with a nanoporous Al2O3 membrane so as to provide a covered substrate. The covered substrate is alternately vapor-deposited, at a vapor-deposition temperatures from 250° C. to 400° C., with atoms of a magnetic element and atoms of a non-magnetic element so as to provide the plurality of nanocylinders. Each nanocylinder includes at least four superposed layers including, alternatively, the atoms of the magnetic element and the atoms of the non-magnetic element. The nanoporous Al2O3 membrane is then removed so that the nanocylinders remain on the substrate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for marking a location in a medical image, including: providing a first marker within a first medical image, which shows an object, at a first location, determining a second location, which corresponds to the first location, within a second medical image showing the same object, marking the second location with a second marker, which is different to the first marker, and presenting the first medical image, the first marker, the second medical image and the second marker.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for generating a template for arranging at least one object at least one place, wherein the at least one object is characterized by at least one feature, wherein the methods and apparatus facilitate: providing at least one initial object, arranging the at least one initial object at the at least one place, and generating the template by assigning to the at least one place the at least one feature of the at least one initial object, which has been arranged at the least one place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-modified nanoscale zinc oxide, where the surface modification involves coating with an oligo- or polyethylene glycol acid. This surface-modified zinc oxide is characterized in that it forms stable dispersions in a liquid medium. In addition, the present invention relates to a process for the production of surface-modified zinc oxide, and also to a process for the production of nanoscale zinc oxide dispersions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for segmentation of a digital image being represented by picture element data for the purposes of visualization, segmentation and quantification, such as determining the volume of a segment. The method comprises the steps of performing a watershed transformation of the digital image by applying a watershed transformation method on the picture element data to provide one or more basins and post-processing by processing the picture element data belonging to at least one of the basins, where post-processing is one or a combination of the following steps: (i) gray-scale based segmentation, (ii) visualization using a transfer function, or (iii) volumetry using histogram analysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-modified nanoscale zinc oxide, where the surface modification involves coating with an oligo- or polyethylene glycol acid. This surface-modified zinc oxide is characterized in that it forms stable dispersions in a liquid medium. In addition, the present invention relates to a process for the production of surface-modified zinc oxide, and also to a process for the production of nanoscale zinc oxide dispersions.

Abstract: A computer system and a method for segmentation of a digital image The invention relates to a method for segmentation of a digital image being represented by picture element data for the purposes of visualization, segmentation and quantification, such as determining the volume of a segment. The method comprises the steps of performing a watershed transformation of the digital image by applying a watershed transformation method on the picture element data to provide one or more basins and post-processing by processing the picture element data belonging to at least one of the basins, where post-processing is one or a combination of the following steps: (i) gray-scale based segmentation, (ii) visualization using a transfer function, or (iii) volumetry using histogram analysis.

Abstract: A method for determining the visual range improves the visual range measurement adopted as a basis, to the end that the measurement of the visual range can take place using one emitter and using one receiver, which are disposed to be stationary. The method permits the determination of the visual range, even though an obstacle is situated within the field of view. A comparison of a measured backscatter signal with a specimen curve permits the determination of the visual range from the intensity curve obtained, without any need, for this purpose, of further information such as, for example, the direction from which the backscatter signal comes.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for reducing the concentration of solvent vapor in the drum of a drycleaning machine upon completion of a cleaning and drying operation, during which articles are cleaned in the drycleaning machine, the drycleaning machine being of the type having a drum, and a solvent recovery system communicating with the drum for recovering solvent from solvent-laden air circulated through the solvent recovery system and the drum during a drying and solvent recovery cycle, the apparatus and method including an arrangement for circulating solvent-laden air from the drum through the solvent recovery system during the drying and recovery cycle, and closing communication between the drum and the solvent recovery system during a post-recovery cycle, subsequent to the drying and recovery cycle, and then circulating solvent-laden air from the drum through an adsorption unit during the post-recovery cycle to reduce the concentration of solvent vapor in the drum to an acceptable level prior to accessing the dru

Abstract: A method for displaying the impending danger due to speed associated with the driving situation of a vehicle and a display appliance for carrying out the method are described. In accordance with the method, a degree of danger is defined and calculated and displayed to the driver of a vehicle and, in fact, independently of whether the vehicle, as following vehicle, is driving too close to a vehicle in front or other obstacle (distance problem) or is driving too fast in fog (visual range problem). The signals necessary for this purpose are obtained from vehicle environment sensors, for example from a distance warning radar or distance recording radar and an infrared visual range measuring system, and are analyzed, together with vehicle condition signals, by a safety computer.

Abstract: Method of making selected phases of nanocrystalline ceramic materials. Various methods of controlling the production of nanocrystalline alpha alumina and titanium oxygen phases are described. Control of the gas atmosphere and use of particular oxidation treatments give rise to the ability to control the particular phases provided in the aluminum/oxygen and titanium/oxygen system.

Abstract: A broaching tool is formed with a slot within which an adjusting member is received. By adjusting the position of the adjusting member within the slot, forces are developed against the sides of the slot to deform the broaching tool thereby to adjust the operating dimensions of cutting teeth arranged on the broaching tool in the vicinity of the slot.

Abstract: An apparatus for the pneumatic discharge of containers which are lined with a foil bag which contains a pulverulent mass comprises a tubular connection to the container having an interior sleeve portion opening into the container and providing a rotatable support for a double walled suction tube. The double walled suction tube has an interior end with a central opening into the container and an annular opening which communicates with the space between the walls and which is supplied with an air for the purpose of breaking up the pulverulent mass at the entrance to the central suction. Additional air is supplied through openings in the sleeve to the space surrounding the suction tube and the sleeve advantageously includes an insert at its inner end forming a nozzle-like divergent sections with a flow of air into the container to support the bag against collapse.