Abstract: Electrochemical synthesis and electrodeposition of corrosion resistant metal-ionic clay nanocomposite coatings. The coatings comprise a zinc-aluminum based layered double hydroxide nanoplatelets incorporated into a nickel matrix. The coatings can be deposited onto such as a metal surface by way of electrodeposition. Electrodeposition of the corrosive resistant coatings described here have an average platelet size of about 631±43 nm and crystallite size from about 25 nm to about 45 nm.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide appliances and electronic devices and methods implemented in such appliances and electronic devices to improve Demand Response (DR) capabilities and responses while mitigating interrupts to services provided to consumers. Various embodiments improve on DR systems by equipping a variety of electronic devices and appliances with integrated internal energy storage (e.g., battery), control and communication capabilities that enable responding to DR events by splitting power drawn by the devices or appliances between the grid and the integrated internal energy storage. Some embodiments further improve on conventional DR systems by enabling utilities to recharge batteries in electronic devices and appliances when power on the grid exceeds demand, thereby enabling utilities to increase demand when required in order to better balance power demands with power generation. Such may support the grid by increasing or decreasing load on the grid in response to grid frequency.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present methods deposit smooth, semi-bright nickel coatings from a nickel bath at room temperature, with relatively high concentrations (between about 5 and about 10%) of an organic modifier (such as butanol) under acidic conditions and using a modified pulse potential. The methods for electrodepositing nickel coatings result in nickel coatings that have improved internal structure and corrosion resistance.