Abstract: The present invention relates to 3D cell cultures, which contains hepatic cells and are infected by a pathogen, methods for preparing such cell cultures and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a polymer dispersion comprising first conductive polymer particles having a positive Z-potential and second conductive polymer particles having a negative Z-potential, a method of forming the polymer dispersion, a method of making a capacitor comprising the polymer dispersion and a capacitor comprising the polymer dispersion.

Abstract: An improved dispersion, which is particularly suitable for use in forming a hybrid capacitor, and improved method for forming a hybrid capacitor, and an improved capacitor is provided. The method comprises forming a dispersion comprising a conductive polymer, a dispersing agent, a monomer of the conductive polymer and a molar excess of anionic counterion per mole of conductive polymer and monomer. The dispersion is homogenized to form a homogenized dispersion. A capacitor is formed comprising a conductive layer formed from the homogenized dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a polymer dispersion comprising first conductive polymer particles having a positive Z-potential and second conductive polymer particles having a negative Z-potential, a method of forming the polymer dispersion, a method of making a capacitor comprising the polymer dispersion and a capacitor comprising the polymer dispersion.

Abstract: Provided is a capacitor, and more preferably a hybrid capacitor, and a method of making the capacitor. The capacitor comprises an anode, with a dielectric on the anode, and a cathode with a barrier layer on the cathode. A separator, conductive polymer, liquid electrolyte and stabilizer are between the anode and cathode.

Abstract: An improved capacitor is provided. The capacitor comprises a working element wherein the working element comprises an anode comprising a first dielectric on the anode, a cathode and a conductive separator between the first dielectric and cathode. The conductive separator comprises a separator and a first conductive polymer wherein the first conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the separator. A second conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the first conductive polymer and wherein the first conductive polymer has a higher conductivity than the second conductive polymer. An anode lead is in electrical contact with the anode and a cathode lead is in electrical contact with the cathode.

Abstract: Provided is a capacitor, and more preferably a hybrid capacitor, and a method of making the capacitor. The capacitor comprises an anode, with a dielectric on the anode, and a cathode with a barrier layer on the cathode.

Abstract: An improved capacitor is provided. The capacitor comprises a working element wherein the working element comprises an anode comprising a first dielectric on the anode, a cathode and a conductive separator between the first dielectric and cathode. The conductive separator comprises a separator and a first conductive polymer wherein the first conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the separator. A second conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the first conductive polymer and wherein the first conductive polymer has a higher conductivity than the second conductive polymer. An anode lead is in electrical contact with the anode and a cathode lead is in electrical contact with the cathode.

Abstract: An improved capacitor is provided. The capacitor comprises a working element wherein the working element comprises an anode comprising a first dielectric on the anode, a cathode and a conductive separator between the first dielectric and cathode. The conductive separator comprises a separator and a first conductive polymer wherein the first conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the separator. A second conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the first conductive polymer and wherein the first conductive polymer has a higher conductivity than the second conductive polymer. An anode lead is in electrical contact with the anode and a cathode lead is in electrical contact with the cathode.

Abstract: An improved capacitor is provided. The capacitor comprises a working element wherein the working element comprises an anode comprising a first dielectric on the anode, a cathode and a conductive separator between the first dielectric and cathode. The conductive separator comprises a separator and a first conductive polymer wherein the first conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the separator. A second conductive polymer at least partially encapsulates the first conductive polymer and wherein the first conductive polymer has a higher conductivity than the second conductive polymer. An anode lead is in electrical contact with the anode and a cathode lead is in electrical contact with the cathode.

Abstract: An assembly (15) for pretreating at least one object (5) intended to be printed with at least one ink, the assembly including a frame (34), and at least one pretreatment unit (36) suitable for applying, on a surface (7) of the object, at least one ink adhesion promoter, and obtaining a coated surface (7). The assembly comprises a wiping unit (38) suitable for wiping the coated surface (7) in order to obtain an at least partially wiped surface, the object being in a wiping position in which it is situated across from the wiping unit.

Abstract: A machine for printing an object includes: a chassis, at least four inkjet printing heads respectively suitable for orienting jets of ink toward the object in at least four printing directions, and a system for maintaining and moving printing heads fastened on the chassis and suitable for moving the printing heads between a number of positions relative to the chassis. The system is suitable so that, in each of the number of positions, the printing directions are separate from one another and pass through a same central axis (C). The central axes correspond to the number of positions respectively situated at a number of distances (D) from the chassis.

Abstract: A printing machine including a calibration bezel. The calibration bezel includes a central opening coaxial to the axis of rotation of the core such that an object to be printed passes through the central opening before being printed by the printing station. The calibration bezel includes moving elements movable between a tightened position in which the central opening is small, and a loose position in which the central opening is large, and means for moving the movable moving elements between the positions so that the calibration bezel is in the tightened position when an object is transferred from the transport means to the printing station at least until the central opening is crossed by one end of the object and in the loose position when an object is transferred from the transport means to the printing station.

Abstract: A machine for printing an object includes: a chassis, at least four inkjet printing heads respectively suitable for orienting jets of ink toward the object in at least four printing directions, and a system for maintaining and moving printing heads fastened on the chassis and suitable for moving the printing heads between a number of positions relative to the chassis. The system is suitable so that, in each of the number of positions, the printing directions are separate from one another and pass through a same central axis (C). The central axes correspond to the number of positions respectively situated at a number of distances (D) from the chassis.

Abstract: A printing machine including a calibration bezel. The calibration bezel includes a central opening coaxial to the axis of rotation of the core such that an object to be printed passes through the central opening before being printed by the printing station. The calibration bezel includes moving elements movable between a tightened position in which the central opening is small, and a loose position in which the central opening is large, and means for moving the movable moving elements between the positions so that the calibration bezel is in the tightened position when an object is transferred from the transport means to the printing station at least until the central opening is crossed by one end of the object and in the loose position when an object is transferred from the transport means to the printing station.