Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula (I): whereinR1, R2, m, n, p, Q, X, Y, W, and “A” are as described herein. The present invention also relates to a process for preparation of a compound of Formula (I). Also disclosed is a thermal-storage device comprising one or more compounds of Formula (I) and a method of storing energy.

Abstract: Composite electrodes and their methods of manufacture are disclosed. In one embodiment, an electrode may include a first layer including first particles, a second layer including conductive nanowires, and a third layer comprising second particles. The second layer may be disposed between and in electrical contact with the first layer and the third layer. The composite electrode may be substantially transparent in some embodiments.

Abstract: Methods for forming porous or nanoporous semiconductor materials are described. The methods allow for the formation of arrays pores or nanopores in semiconductor materials with advantageous pore size, spacing, pore volume, material thickness, and other aspects. Porous and nanoporous materials also are provided.

Abstract: A major challenge in the development of anion exchange membranes for fuel cells is the design and synthesis of highly stable (chemically and mechanically) and conducting membranes. Membranes that can endure highly alkaline environments while rapidly transporting hydroxides are desired. A design for using cross-linked polymer membranes is disclosed to produce ionic highways along charge delocalized pyrazolium and homoconjugated triptycenes. The ionic highway membranes show improved performance in key parameters. Specifically, a conductivity of 111.6 mS cm?1 at 80° C. was obtained with a low 7.9% water uptake and 0.91 mmol g?1 ion exchange capacity. In contrast to existing materials, these systems have higher conductivities at reduced hydration and ionic exchange capacities, emphasizing the role of the highway. The membranes retain more than 75% of initial conductivity after 30 days of alkaline stability test.

Abstract: Membranes comprising graphene oxide sheets and associated filter media and methods are provided. In some embodiments, a membrane may comprise graphene oxide sheets that have undergone one or more chemical treatments. The chemical treatment(s) may impart beneficial properties to the membrane, such as a relatively small d-spacing, compatibility with a broad range of environments, physical stability, and charge neutrality. For example, the graphene oxide sheets may undergo one or more chemical treatments that form chemical linkages between at least a portion of the graphene oxide sheets in the membrane. Such chemical linkages may impart a small d-spacing, broad compatibility, and/or allow relatively thick membranes to be formed. In certain embodiments, the graphene oxide sheets may undergo one or more chemical treatment that imparts relative charge neutrality to the membrane by altering the ionizability of certain functional groups.

Abstract: Methods for forming nanoporous semiconductor materials are described. The methods allow for the formation of micron-scale arrays of sub-10nm nanopores in semiconductor materials with narrow size distributions and aspect ratios of over 400:1.

Abstract: A polymer consisting of small functional molecules can be integrated into solar thermal fuels in the solid-state for solar energy harvesting and storage. In certain embodiments, a solar energy storage device can include one or more layers of photoswitchable moieties associated with a polymer. Such solar thermal fuel polymers can be used to enable deposition from low concentration solutions, resulting in uniform and large-area thin-films. This approach enables conformal deposition on a variety of conducting substrates that can be either flat or structured and control over film growth via electrodeposition conditions and results in highly uniform and large-area thin films.

Abstract: A solar thermal fuel can include a plurality of photoswitchable moieties associated with a nanomaterial. The plurality of photoswitchable moieties can be densely arranged on the nanomaterial, such that adjacent photoswitchable moieties interact with one another. The solar thermal fuel can provide high volumetric energy density.

Abstract: A light emitting device can include a light source, a first electrode, a second electrode, a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer, and an emitter layer between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer. A method of controllably generating light can comprise two states: An ON state, wherein an emitter layer of a device (which includes a photoluminescent pixel) is illuminated with a light source in the absence of an electric field, and the emitter layer generates light through photoluminescence; and an OFF state, wherein an emitter layer of a device (which includes a photoluminescent pixel) is illuminated with a light source in the presence of a static or time-varying electric field, and the electric field or induced current results in quenching of the emitter photoluminescence.

Abstract: Methods for forming porous or nanoporous semiconductor materials are described. The methods allow for the formation of arrays pores or nanopores in semiconductor materials with advantageous pore size, spacing, pore volume, material thickness, and other aspects. Porous and nanoporous materials also are provided.

Abstract: Methods for forming nanoporous semiconductor materials are described. The methods allow for the formation of micron-scale arrays of sub-10nm nanopores in semiconductor materials with narrow size distributions and aspect ratios of over 400:1.

Abstract: A polymer consisting of small functional molecules can be integrated into solar thermal fuels in the solid-state for solar energy harvesting and storage. In certain embodiments, a solar energy storage device can include one or more layers of photoswitchable moieties associated with a polymer. Such solar thermal fuel polymers can be used to enable deposition from low concentration solutions, resulting in uniform and large-area thin-films. This approach enables conformal deposition on a variety of conducting substrates that can be either flat or structured and control over film growth via electrodeposition conditions and results in highly uniform and large-area thin films.

Abstract: Methods for forming nanoporous semiconductor materials are described. The methods allow for the formation of micron-scale arrays of sub-10 nm nanopores in semiconductor materials with narrow size distributions and aspect ratios of over 400:1.

Abstract: The size-dependent band-gap tunability and solution processability of nanocrystals (NCs) make them attractive candidates for optoelectronic applications. One factor that presently limits the device performance of NC thin films is sub-bandgap states, also referred to as trap states. Trap states can be controlled by surface treatment of the nanocrystals.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to porous materials that may be employed in various filtration, purification, and/or separation applications. In some cases, the porous materials may be thin, flexible, and fabricated with control over average pore size and/or the spatial distribution of pores. Such porous materials may be useful in, for example, desalination.

Abstract: Membranes comprising graphene oxide sheets and associated filter media and methods are provided. In some embodiments, a membrane may comprise graphene oxide sheets that have undergone one or more chemical treatments. The chemical treatment(s) may impart beneficial properties to the membrane, such as a relatively small d-spacing, compatibility with a broad range of environments, physical stability, and charge neutrality. For example, the graphene oxide sheets may undergo one or more chemical treatments that form chemical linkages between at least a portion of the graphene oxide sheets in the membrane. Such chemical linkages may impart a small d-spacing, broad compatibility, and/or allow relatively thick membranes to be formed. In certain embodiments, the graphene oxide sheets may undergo one or more chemical treatment that imparts relative charge neutrality to the membrane by altering the ionizability of certain functional groups.

Abstract: Methods for forming nanoporous semiconductor materials are described. The methods allow for the formation of micron-scale arrays of sub-10 nm nanopores in semiconductor materials with narrow size distributions and aspect ratios of over 400:1.

Abstract: A method of improving performance of a photovoltaic device can include modifying a surface energy level of a nanocrystal through ligand exchange. A photovoltaic device can include a layer that includes a nanocrystal with a surface energy modified through ligand exchange.

Abstract: The size-dependent band-gap tunability and solution processability of nanocrystals (NCs) make them attractive candidates for optoelectronic applications. One factor that presently limits the device performance of NC thin films is sub-bandgap states, also referred to as trap states. Trap states can be controlled by surface treatment of the nanocrystals.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making analog and digital electronics which includes a composite including a squishable material doped with conductive particles. A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device has a channel made from the composite, where the channel forms a primary conduction path for the device. Upon applied voltage, capacitive actuators squeeze the composite, causing it to become conductive. The squishable device includes a control electrode, and a composite electrically and mechanically connected to two terminal electrodes. By applying a voltage to the control electrode relative to a first terminal electrode, an electric field is developed between the control electrode and the first terminal electrode. This electric field results in an attractive force between the control electrode and the first terminal electrode, which compresses the composite and enables electric control of the electron conduction from the first terminal electrode through the channel to the second terminal electrode.