Abstract: Rechargeable lithium batteries are described comprising an airtight container, electrodes immersed in an electrolytic solution and spaced apart by means of one or more separators, electrical contacts connected to the electrodes and a means for sorbing harmful substances formed of a multilayer polymeric sheet comprised of an inner layer of a polymeric material containing particles of one or more getter materials for the sorption of the harmful substances, and at least one external protective layer of a polymeric material impermeable to the electrolyte, wherein all the polymeric materials are permeable to the harmful substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing thin-film photovoltaic panels by the use of a sealing means composed by a polymeric tri-layer comprising a composite getter system composed of a polymer with a low H2O transmission, having dispersed in its inside a H2O sorption material, and two outer polymeric layers with the composite getter system therebetween, as well as to a polymeric tri-layer for the manufacturing of photovoltaic panels.

Abstract: An improved carbon dioxide composite getter having a CO2-permeable envelope containing powders of two active materials (11, 11?, 11?, 12, 12?, 12?) and sealed systems employing such improved carbon dioxide composite getter are described.

Abstract: A getter device containing a combination of getter materials is described. The device has a mixture of cerium oxide, copper oxide and metallic palladium for the removal of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in vacuum applications, particularly suitable to be used in vacuum insulation applications. This combination of getter materials is preferably added to powders of other getter materials such as alkali metals hydroxides and desiccant materials that are effective for maintaining the vacuum in thermal insulation systems.

Abstract: An improved carbon dioxide composite getter having a CO2-permeable envelope containing powders of two active materials (11, 11?, 11?, 12, 12?, 12?) and sealed systems employing such improved carbon dioxide composite getter are described.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a composite getter for thin-film photovoltaic panels which is made with a polymer having low H2O transmission containing one or more alkaline earth metal oxide, to a photovoltaic panel containing such composite getter and to a method for the manufacturing of photovoltaic panels.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a composite getter for thin-film photovoltaic panels which is made with a polymer having low H2O transmission containing one or more alkaline earth metal oxide, to a photovoltaic panel containing such composite getter and to a method for the manufacturing of photovoltaic panels.

Abstract: A getter device containing a combination of getter materials is described. The device has a mixture of cerium oxide, copper oxide and metallic palladium for the removal of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in vacuum applications, particularly suitable to be used in vacuum insulation applications. This combination of getter materials is preferably added to powders of other getter materials such as alkali metals hydroxides and desiccant materials that are effective for maintaining the vacuum in thermal insulation systems.

Abstract: Rechargeable lithium batteries are described comprising an airtight container, electrodes immersed in an electrolytic solution and spaced apart by means of one or more separators, electrical contacts connected to the electrodes and a means for sorbing harmful substances formed of a multilayer polymeric sheet comprised of an inner layer of a polymeric material containing particles of one or more getter materials for the sorption of the harmful substances, and at least one external protective layer of a polymeric material impermeable to the electrolyte, wherein all the polymeric materials are permeable to the harmful substances.

Abstract: Rechargeable lithium batteries are described comprising an airtight container, electrodes immersed in an electrolytic solution and spaced apart by means of one or more separators, electrical contacts connected to the electrodes and a means for sorbing harmful substances formed of a multilayer polymeric sheet (10) comprised of an inner layer (12) of a polymeric material containing particles (11) of one or more getter materials for the sorption of the harmful substances, and at least one external protective layer (13) of a polymeric material impermeable to the electrolyte, wherein all the polymeric materials are permeable to the harmful substances.

Abstract: Rechargeable lithium batteries are described, comprising an airtight container, electrodes immersed in an electrolytic solution and spaced apart by means of one or more separators, electrical contacts connected to the electrodes and means (10) for sorbing harmful substances, the means comprising a polymeric housing (11, 12) being permeable to said harmful substances but impermeable to the electrolyte and containing one or more getter materials (14) for the sorption of said harmful substances.

Abstract: A getter system (20) is provided for the sorption of organic molecules on the inside of active systems (30) for the transdermal release of drugs. The getter system is suitable to avoid the corrosion of electrical parts of these systems, caused by these organic molecules in the presence of water.

Abstract: Metal getter systems for use in electronic devices are provided. The getter systems taught herein include compartmentalized, metal getter systems for use in electrolytic environments present within electrolytic devices, such as electrolytic capacitors, without the problem of getter passivation. Such systems (50) can include a composite getter system (10) inserted into a central portion of an electrolytic capacitor (50) having a container (51), electrodes (52), and electrical contacts (54,54?).

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor is provided having an airtight casing, electrodes immersed in an electrolytic solution, electrical contacts connected to the electrodes, and a means (10, 43) for sorption of harmful substances. The means for sorption of harmful substances includes a polymeric housing (11, 12) permeable to the harmful substances but impermeable to the electrolytic solution and contain one or more getter materials (14, 45) for sorption of the harmful substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing thin-film photovoltaic panels by the use of a sealing means composed by a polymeric tri-layer comprising a composite getter system composed of a polymer with a low H2O transmission, having dispersed in its inside a H2O sorption material, and two outer polymeric layers with the composite getter system therebetween, as well as to a polymeric tri-layer for the manufacturing of photovoltaic panels.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed comprising mercury, titanium, copper and one or more of tin, chromium and silicon, useful for the release of mercury in applications requiring the same, in particular in fluorescent lamps. A process for the preparation of these compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing thin-film photovoltaic panels by the use of a sealing means composed by a polymeric tie layer comprising getter system composed of a polymer with low H2O transmission having dispersed in its inside H2O sorption material, and two outer polymeric layers with the composite getter system therebetween, as well as to polymeric tri-layer for the manufacturing of photovoltaic panels.

Abstract: Non-evaporable getter alloys, such as Y 75%-Mn 15%-Al 10%, are provided and can be activated at relatively low temperatures and have good properties in sorbing a wide variety of gases, particularly hydrogen.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a composite getter for thin-film photovoltaic panels which is made with a polymer having low H2O transmission containing one or more alkaline earth metal oxide, to a photovoltaic panel containing such a composite getter and to a method for the manufacturing of photovoltaic panels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing thin-film photovoltaic panels by the use of a sealing means composed by a polymeric tri-layer comprising a composite getter system composed of a polymer with a low H2O transmission, having dispersed in its inside a H2O sorption material, and two outer polymeric layers with the composite getter system therebetween, as well as to a polymeric tri-layer for the manufacturing of photovoltaic panels.