Abstract: A pulsed control vibratory particle hopper includes a particle hopper, a vibrating tray, a mechanical vibrator, and a controller. The particle hopper includes a hopper outlet, and the vibrating tray receives particles from the hopper outlet. The mechanical vibrator is mechanically connected to the vibrating tray to generate a baseline vibration, as well as a periodic vibration amplitude spike or pulse. The controller is in communication with the mechanical vibrator to control the mechanical vibrator and generate the periodic vibration amplitude spike with a duration Tp, a maximum amplitude Ap, and a frequency Fp. The pulse duration, pulse amplitude, and pulse frequency are determined based on the size or a type of the material being dispensed from the particle hopper.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices processing feed material utilizing a microwave plasma apparatus comprising a powder ingress preventor (PIP). In some embodiments, the microwave plasma apparatus comprises a core plasma tube and a liner; and a ring structure comprising: a bearing surface, the bearing surface contacting an interior diameter of the core plasma tube; and an opening, the opening contacting an outer diameter of the liner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices processing feed material utilizing a microwave plasma apparatus comprising a powder ingress preventor (PIP). In some embodiments, the microwave plasma apparatus comprises a core plasma tube and a liner; and a ring structure comprising: a bearing surface, the bearing surface contacting an interior diameter of the core plasma tube; and an opening, the opening contacting an outer diameter of the liner.

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems and devices which utilize multiple microwave plasmas can be used to increase the efficiency of traditional single microwave plasma systems. Disclosed herein is a microwave plasma apparatus for processing materials which includes a reaction chamber, a plurality of microwave plasma applicators in communication with the reaction chamber, one or more microwave radiation sources, at least one waveguide for guiding microwave radiation from the one or more microwave radiations sources to multiple plasma applicators, and a material feeding system in communication with the reaction chamber.

Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems and devices which utilize multiple microwave plasmas can be used to increase the efficiency of traditional single microwave plasma systems. Disclosed herein is a microwave plasma apparatus for processing materials which includes a reaction chamber, a plurality of microwave plasma applicators in communication with the reaction chamber, one or more microwave radiation sources, at least one waveguide for guiding microwave radiation from the one or more microwave radiations sources to multiple plasma applicators, and a material feeding system in communication with the reaction chamber.

Abstract: Processes and materials are provided for use in Si-based anodes that can improve or extend the cycle life of a battery while also lowering production costs. A composite material design is provided as a porous silicon-graphene-carbon (SiGC) composite particle that is a composed of submicron silicon wrapped with graphene, particulate, flexible conductive additives, and an outer conductive shell or coating made for the purpose of acting as anode material in an electrochemical cell (battery).

Abstract: A reciprocating press is configured to press articles while moving in synchronicity with a conveyor belt carrying the articles. The press is driven through a rack and pinion system. The press can be used for pressing any type of article, including, but without limitation, pieces of dough for forming tortillas.

Abstract: A reciprocating press is configured to press articles while moving in synchronicity with a conveyor belt carrying the articles. The press is driven through a rack and pinion system. The press can be used for pressing any type of article, including, but without limitation, pieces of dough for forming tortillas.

Abstract: A reciprocating press is configured to press articles while moving in synchronicity with a conveyor belt carrying the articles. The press is driven through a rack and pinion system. The press can be used for pressing any type of article, including, but without limitation, pieces of dough for forming tortillas.