Abstract: The present invention provides an organometal catalyst having a cationic transition metal complex and a borate-based bulky anion, a method for preparing the same, and a method for preparing an oligomer using the same.

Abstract: Methods for electrochemically oxidizing aromatic aldehydes, such as furfural and furfural derivatives, to carboxylic acids in acidic solutions are provided. Also provided are electrochemical cells for carrying out the oxidation reactions. The electrochemical oxidations may be conducted in aqueous media at ambient pressure and mild temperatures.

Abstract: Photoelectrochemical cells for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and/or 2,5-diformylfuran are provided. Also provided are methods of using the cells to carry out the electrochemical and photoelectrochemical oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and/or 2,5-diformylfuran.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention provides a rechargeable battery which makes placement of the electrode assembly in the case during assembly easy. The rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a separator, and a second electrode, a case housing the electrode assembly and having an opening in a plane parallel to a flat side surface of the electrode assembly, the case being electrically connected to the first electrode, a cover closing the opening in the case, and an electrode terminal mounted to a terminal opening in the case and connected to the second electrode, wherein the electrode terminal and the second electrode are insulated from the case.

Abstract: Electrochemical cells and photoelectrochemical cells for the reduction of furfurals are provided. Also provided are methods of using the cells to carry out the reduction reactions. Using the cells and methods, furfurals can be converted into furan alcohols or linear ketones.

Abstract: Electrochemical cells and photoelectrochemical cells for the reduction of furfurals are provided. Also provided are methods of using the cells to carry out the reduction reactions. Using the cells and methods, furfurals can be converted into furan alcohols or linear ketones.

Abstract: A two-component adhesive composition includes: (i) a first part of a (meth)acrylate-based monomer mixture including components (a1) to (a3) below: (a1) an alkyl (meth)acrylate compound, and any one or more of a (meth)acrylate compound having an alkoxysilyl group, and a (meth)acrylate compound having an unsaturated functional group except for an acryloyl group, (a2) 50 to 100 parts by weight of an adhesive reinforcing agent relative to the 100 parts by weight of the (meth)acrylate-based monomer mixture, and (a3) 1 to 10 parts by weight of a filler relative to the 100 parts by weight of the (meth)acrylate-based monomer mixture; and (ii) a second part including components (b1) and (b2) below with a weight ratio of 1:1 to 20:1, where (b1) 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin, and (b2) 50 to 150 parts by weight of an initiator with respect to (b1).

Abstract: An apparatus for combining PCBs may include a pick-up mechanism, a gripping mechanism and a combining mechanism. The pick-up mechanism may pick-up the PCBs connected with each other by a flexible connection member. The gripping mechanism may grip a frame. The combining mechanism may press the flexible connection member using the frame to combine the PCBs with the frame. The process for combining the PCBs with the frame may be automatically performed so that a time for combining the PCBs with the frame is reduced and errors related to the combining process are decreased.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a polybutene oligomer including a step of oligomerizing a polymerization solution including a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent, a nonpolar hydrocarbon solvent and an isobutene monomer in the presence of an organometal catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organometal catalyst having a cationic metal complex and a borate-based bulky anion, where the metal is one or more selected from the group consisting of metals in group 13, a method for preparing the same, and a method for preparing an oligomer or a polymer using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a transition metal complex, including a step of preparing a dispersion including a transition metal salt or alkoxide, and a coordinating solvent; and a step of reacting an organic borate-based compound containing a carbon-based, silyl-based or amine-based cation and a borate-based bulky anion, with the dispersion, wherein the transition metal is one or more selected from the metals in group 7 to group 12.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a butene oligomer including a step of oligomerizing a polymerization solution including a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent, a nonpolar hydrocarbon solvent and an isobutene monomer in the presence of an organometal catalyst.

Abstract: In the present invention, there is provided an adhesive composition which comprises carbon nanotubes and thus, exhibits high adhesive strength due to excellent lap shear strength.

Abstract: Photoelectrochemical cells for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and/or 2,5-diformylfuran are provided. Also provided are methods of using the cells to carry out the electrochemical and photoelectrochemical oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and/or 2,5-diformylfuran.

Abstract: Electrochemical cells for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural are provided. Also provided are methods of using the cells to carry out the oxidation reactions. The electrochemical cells and methods use catalytic copper-based anodes to carry out the electrochemical oxidation reactions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organometal catalyst having a cationic transition metal complex and a borate-based bulky anion, a method for preparing the same, and a method for preparing an oligomer using the same.

Abstract: Electrochemical cells for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural are provided. Also provided are methods of using the cells to carry out the oxidation reactions. The electrochemical cells and methods use catalytic copper-based anodes to carry out the electrochemical oxidation reactions.

Abstract: Electrochemical and photoelectrochemical cells for the oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and/or 2,5-diformylfuran are provided. Also provided are methods of using the cells to carry out the electrochemical and photoelectrochemical oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and/or 2,5-diformylfuran.

Abstract: Electrodialysis cell systems for water deionization is provided. Also provided are methods for using the electrodialysis cell systems. The cells use the forward and reverse reactions of a redox mediator and the combined operations of a deionization cell and an ion-accumulation cell to enable sustainable deionization with a significantly decreased operating voltage, relative to conventional deionization cells. The cells have applications in seawater desalination, water purification, and wastewater treatment.

Abstract: An apparatus for combining PCBs may include a pick-up mechanism, a gripping mechanism and a combining mechanism. The pick-up mechanism may pick-up the PCBs connected with each other by a flexible connection member. The gripping mechanism may grip a frame. The combining mechanism may press the flexible connection member using the frame to combine the PCBs with the frame. The process for combining the PCBs with the frame may be automatically performed so that a time for combining the PCBs with the frame is reduced and errors related to the combining process are decreased.