Abstract: Embodiments of a high-permittivity, low-leakage energy storage device, such as a capacitor, and methods of making the energy storage device are disclosed. The disclosed device includes electrically conductive first and second electrodes, and a sterically constrained dielectric film disposed between the first and second electrodes. The sterically constrained dielectric film comprises a plurality of polymeric molecules, and at least some of the polymeric molecules are bound to the first electrode. The disclosed device may include an insulative layer between the first electrode and the dielectric film and/or between the second electrode and the dielectric film.

Abstract: Non-invasive drug delivery systems useful for the absorption of therapeutically active agents through the epithelial membrane are described. The non-invasive drug delivery system delivers a therapeutic active agent with an ionizable, or ionized, metal, transition metal or metal-containing vehicle. The non-invasive drug delivery system may also have a pH adjustable vehicle which facilitates the absorption of the therapeutic agents by altering the pH of the non-invasive drug delivery system at the site of administration. Also disclosed is a method for the pH “sweeping” of the administered therapeutic active agent to provide a consistent and reproducible absorption of the active agent. Certain formulations utilize low doses of active agents without altering the active agents from their current or previous form.