Abstract: The invention relates to highly luminescent nanostructures with improved blue light absorbance, particularly core/shell nanostructures comprising a ZnSe core and InP and/or ZnS shell layers. The invention also relates to methods of producing such nanostructures.

Abstract: A metal-halogen flow battery system includes an electrolyte composition that includes an aqueous solution including a metal halide, a halogen, a metal plating enhancer and at least one of an anti-dendrite agent, and an anti-corrosion agent.

Abstract: A method (1) of manufacturing an electronic component comprising an electro-ceramic body and conductive terminations is disclosed. The method (1) includes the steps of providing (10) an electro-ceramic body, applying (11) a termination material to the body, applying a passivation material, firing to cure the termination material to provide terminations and plating (15) the terminations. The component is fired (12) before application of the passivation material in a first stage to achieve a porous termination material of sufficient strength for subsequent processing. The passivation material is applied (13) to the porous passivation material and the body after said first stage firing.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable heat sealing apparatus. The portable heat sealing apparatus comprises a body, a heating module, an upper case and a power module. The heating module has an elongated heating element held taut by two elastic elements to ensure a smooth, continuous bond between facing surfaces of a plastic bag.

Abstract: Systems and methods for processing, compressing, and distributing data, such as an audio file, are provided. Single- and multi-channel data streams are transformed into a single signal in a Unified Domain. A high resolution frequency analysis based on phase evolution provides accurate frequency estimates and distinguishes between oscillatory and noise-like signal components. The unified signal components are then prioritized using a Psychoacoustic Model. The prioritized components can be arranged in layers based on the component priorities and compressed (e.g., with a chaotic compression scheme). The least psychoacoustically important layers can be removed to lower the transmission bitrate. Digital rights management tools based, for example, on a unique device identification can be used for secure distribution.

Abstract: The invention is directed, in one embodiment, to systems and methods relating to managing rights associated with digital content.

Abstract: An electrophoresis apparatus comprising: a first electrode in a first electrode zone; a second electrode in a second electrode zone, the first electrode disposed relative to the second electrode so as to be adapted to generate an electric field in an electric field area therebetween upon application of an electric potential between the first and second electrodes; a first membrane disposed in the electric field area; a second membrane disposed between the first electrode zone and the first membrane so as to define a first interstitial volume therebetween; wherein at least one membrane being a barrier capable of controlling substantial bulk movement of liquid under the influence of an electric field; means adapted to provide fluids to the electrode zone and the interstitial volume, wherein one of the fluids contains a sample constituent, and wherein upon application of the electric potential, liquid is caused to move from the sample constituent through at least one membrane to an adjacent electrode zone and at