Abstract: An anode for an energy storage device is provided that includes a current collector having an electrically conductive layer, a plurality of lithium storage filamentary structures in contact with the electrically conductive layer. For each lithium storage filamentary structure of the plurality of lithium storage filamentary structures, there is a first supplemental layer overlaying at least a portion of the respective filamentary structure, the first supplemental layer including silicon nitride or a first metal compound. There is further a second supplemental layer overlaying at least a portion of the first supplemental layer, the second supplemental layer having a composition different from the first supplemental layer and comprising silicon nitride or a second metal compound.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent and/or antimicrobial agent provided in a localized area of the container formed by a two shot molding, insert molding or two shot injection stretch blow molding process, said metal ion sequestering agent provided for the removing and/or inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A method for making a web having a metal-ion sequestering agent and treating a liquid using the web. The method of making the web includes electrostatically providing at least one metal-ion sequestering agent and/or antimicrobial agent. The web can be used to tread a liquid by placing the web into a tank and subjecting the liquid to the web.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent and antimicrobial agent for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting growth of microbes in a liquid having a pH equal to or greater than about 2.5 by using a filter bed assembly or filter for filtering the liquid having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing designated metal ion from the liquid. The liquid is passed through the filter bed or filter for a sufficient time so as to substantially reduce the designated metal ion from the liquid.

Abstract: A fluid filter assembly and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the filter assembly having an filter having a metal-ion sequestering agent for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article comprising first areas of electrically conductive material and second areas of electrically conductive material raised relative to the first areas and substantially electrically isolated from the first areas, said conductive materials exhibiting a resistivity that averages less than 800 ohm/square.

Abstract: The invention provides a light diffuser comprising a macro diffusion efficiency variation wherein at least part of the diffuser is colored. The invention also provides light diffuser comprising a macro diffusion efficiency variation wherein at least part of the diffuser is colored for rear projection displays, back-lighted imaging media, and a liquid crystal display component and device. The invention further provides a process for preparing such a diffuser.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article comprising first areas of electrically conductive material and second areas of electrically conductive material raised relative to the first areas and substantially electrically isolated from the first areas, said conductive materials exhibiting a resistivity that averages less than 800 ohm/square.

Abstract: An imaging material comprising a support having disposed thereon: a) at least one image-formning layer, and b) at least one transparent electrically conductive antistatic layer that comprises electronically conductive polymer particles, a neutral-charge conductivity enhancer, and a polymeric binder comprising gelatin or gelatin derivatives.

Abstract: The invention provides a light diffuser comprising a macro diffusion efficiency variation wherein at least part of the diffuser is colored. The invention also provides light diffuser comprising a macro diffusion efficiency variation wherein at least part of the diffuser is colored for rear projection displays, back-lighted imaging media, and a liquid crystal display component and device. The invention further provides a process for preparing such a diffuser.

Abstract: A composition for forming an electrically conductive antistatic layer comprises: electronically conductive polymer particles; a neutral-charge conductivity enhancer; and a hydrophilic polymeric binder.

Abstract: An imaging material comprising a support having disposed thereon: a) at least one image-forming layer, and b) at least one transparent electrically conductive antistatic layer that comprises electronically conductive polymer particles, a neutral-charge conductivity enhancer, and a hydrophilic polymeric binder.

Abstract: A protective and decorative, stretchable, thermoplastic sheet material for bonding by thermoforming to automobile body panels and other articles which comprises a polyester carrier film coated with an aqueous polyurethane paint composition. To aid in the adhesion of the paint, the carrier film is coated with a tie coat composition comprising a self-crosslinking, aqueous polyurethane dispersion.

Abstract: An electrostatographic method and apparatus for developing an electrostatic latent image on an imaging surface, comprises a charging doner member which is preferably a rotatably mounted roll closely spaced from the imaging surface at one portion and having a housing means to be filled with toner positioned adjacent the doner member at another portion together with a web screen located in the housing and adapted to contact the donor member on the portion of its surface opposite the imaging member; the donor member having a surface comprising an active polymer having a basic amine moiety whereby when the donor roll is rotated the rubbing contact between the toner, the screen means and the donor member produces negatively charged toner particles. In a preferred embodiment the active polymer having a basic amine moiety is selected from poly(2-vinylpyridine), poly(4-vinylpyridine), polyvinylpyrolidone, poly (dimethyl aminoethyl methacrylate) and the toner includes a minor amount of fumed silica additive.