Abstract: A method of amplifying interfacial capacitance in an electrochemical storage device may comprise applying a voltage to a porous metal electrode of an electrochemical storage device, the electrochemical storage device comprising the porous metal electrode; an electrolyte forming an interface with a surface of the porous metal electrode, the electrolyte comprising an ionic liquid and a redox active metal ion; and a counter electrode in electrical communication with the porous metal electrode. At the voltage applied, the electrochemical storage device exhibits an increased capacitance as compared to the electrochemical storage device at the voltage applied but absent the redox active metal ion. Also provided are the electrochemical storage devices.

Abstract: Provided are diamondoid salts, electrolytes comprising the diamondoid salts, and electrochemical devices incorporating the diamondoid salts or electrolytes. In embodiments, an electrolyte for an electrochemical device comprises a metallic salt and a diamondoid salt, the diamondoid salt comprising a diamondoid-functionalized cationic core and a counter anion, the diamondoid-functionalized cationic core comprising a cationic core and a diamondoid group covalently bound to the cationic core.

Abstract: Disclosed is a boot construction utilizing both exotic and non-exotic leathers in a multi-part vamp. This construction provides increased durability, more efficient material utilization, and aesthetic appeal. More specifically, the vamp includes a forward toe portion constructed primarily from an exotic leather and a rearward saddle portion constructed from a non-exotic leather. The saddle portion further includes a cutout that exposes an underlying portion of another leather material.