Abstract: Electrochemical systems providing reversible operation of high specific energy or gravimetric energy, and high energy density or volumetric energy battery chemistries, methods of operating such systems, processes providing high energy densities and high power densities, and architectures for the successful implementation of such systems, methods and processes. A number of interconnected electrochemical reactors can be assembled to create a battery. By presenting fluidic reactants via pumping, injection and/or other circulation technologies that enable high specific energy, high utilization of reactants, and efficient thermal control, the operation of the electrochemical reactor/battery can be optimized. In a flow battery system and method for handling molten alkali metal and hydroxide species, the volume of the reactants is maximized over inactive components and thus increase energy density.

Abstract: Described herein are solid-state electrochemical cells incorporating a solid-state electrolyte and aluminum as an anode active material. The use of aluminum as an anode active material can drive an increase in energy density and specific energy as compared to cells using conventional lithium-ion anode materials (e.g., graphite). Pairing an aluminum anode with a solid-state electrolyte can further provide for improved safety in secondary cells as compared to cells using lithium metal anodes for less complex manufacturing compared to cells using liquid electrolytes or wet processed anode materials.

Abstract: Electrochemical systems providing reversible operation of high specific energy or gravimetric energy, and high energy density or volumetric energy battery chemistries, methods of operating such systems, processes providing high energy densities and high power densities, and architectures for the successful implementation of such systems, methods and processes. A number of interconnected electrochemical reactors can be assembled to create a battery. By presenting fluidic reactants via pumping, injection and/or other circulation technologies that enable high specific energy, high utilization of reactants, and efficient thermal control, the operation of the electrochemical reactor/battery can be optimized. In a flow battery system and method for handling molten alkali metal and hydroxide species, the volume of the reactants is maximized over inactive components and thus increase energy density.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides an electrode for use with a solid state battery. The electrode can comprise a composite metal. The composite metal can comprise lithium (Li) and a mechanically soft filler.

Abstract: Described are composites having at least one layer, the at least one layer including an alloy of Al and at least another component or at least one layer including a first and second pluralities of particles. The first plurality of particles may be selected from at least one of Al particles and Al alloy particles. The second plurality of particles may be selected from at least one of metal particles and non-metal particles, wherein the metal particles are selected from at least one of zinc, silicon, bismuth, copper, germanium, indium, antimony, tin, magnesium, or combinations thereof, and the non-metal particles are selected from at least one of carbon, lithium titanium oxide, titania, MoO, MoS2, Co2O4, MnO2, Fe2O3, Fc3O4, FeS, CuO, or combinations thereof. The composites may be used as both current collectors and active material.

Abstract: Described are substrates including a layer of an aluminum alloy with a conductive coating, also referred to as a protective overlayer. The conductive coating can prevent certain material from coming into contact with the aluminum alloy layer while allowing transmission of electrons to the aluminum alloy. The substrates may be used, for example, in electronics applications, such as current collectors or electrodes for batteries, electrochemical cells, capacitors, supercapacitors, or the like.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are implemented in connection with rechargeable batteries. One such device includes a cathode that has lithiated sulfur. The device also includes a porous structure having pores containing the lithium-sulfide particles introduced during a manufacturing stage thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating reproduction of arbitrary colors in a workflow by identifying color reproduction processes in the workflow and characterizing the color reproduction processes by determining a statistical variance (e.g., as characterized by a probability density function). Systems and methods are provided for simulating possible output colors for a color reproduction process that involve identifying a desired color for reproduction and determining possible output colors for the color reproduction process based on a predetermined statistical variance.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are implemented in connection with rechargeable batteries. One such device includes a cathode that has lithiated sulfur. The device also includes a porous structure having pores containing the lithium-sulfide particles introduced during a manufacturing stage thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating reproduction of arbitrary colors in a workflow by identifying color reproduction processes in the workflow and characterizing the color reproduction processes by determining a statistical variance (e.g., as characterized by a probability density function). Systems and methods are provided for simulating possible output colors for a color reproduction process that involve identifying a desired color for reproduction and determining possible output colors for the color reproduction process based on a predetermined statistical variance.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are implemented in connection with rechargeable batteries. One such device includes a cathode that has lithiated sulfur. The device also includes a porous structure having pores containing the lithium-sulfide particles introduced during a manufacturing stage thereof.

Abstract: The toilet training stool has an elevated platform and a pair of sidewalls. The platform is elevated from the ground and curves from one end to other that may define a U-shaped recess that is dimensioned for abutting the base of any toilet. The platform acts as both a step that allows the user to reach the toilet and a resting place for the user's feet as they sit upon the toilet, preventing the user from having to dangle his or her feet in the air. Each sidewall is connected to one of the ends of the platform and is positioned substantially normal to the platform, providing an enclose-type structure for the user while sitting on the toilet. At the upper end of each sidewall, a handle-type structure is dimensioned to provide added safety and support for the user.