Abstract: A near-optimal scheduling system for considering processing-time variations and real-time data streaming includes a data parser module, a publish subscribe mechanism module, a processing time prediction module and a scheduling optimization module. In the processing time prediction module, an orthogonal greedy algorithm and a recurrent neural network are used to extract key features and then predict varying operation processing time. By formulating the scheduling problem in an integer programming form, an ordinal-optimization (OO) embedded decomposition and coordination method is established in the scheduling optimization module to provide dynamic and near-optimal schedules in a computationally efficient manner. Moreover, a publish subscribe mechanism is developed in the publish subscribe mechanism module by using subscribe and publish methods to realize real-time needs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a negative electrode active material modified by zwitterionic polymer, which comprises a negative electrode active powder and a nano-scaled layer of zwitterionic polymer coated on the negative electrode active powder. Besides, the present invention also relates to the preparation method and applications of the above-mentioned negative electrode active material. The replacement of the negative electrode active material used in conventional cells with the negative electrode active material modified by zwitterionic polymer of the present invention benefits ion insertion and extraction, reduces irreversible reaction and prolongs cycle life of cells, thereby enhancing overall effectiveness of cells.

Abstract: A lithium battery cell capable of exhausting a gas includes a battery cell with an opening for discharging the gas, and an exhaust structure combined to the battery cell and having a tube sleeve, a stop portion and a plug. The tube sleeve is installed to the opening of the battery cell; the stop portion is disposed at an end of the tube sleeve and has an exhaust end communicated with the tube sleeve and the outside; the plug is installed into the tube sleeve to block a side opening of the tube sleeve, blocked by the stop portion to prevent it from separating from the tube sleeve, and pushed by the gas to release its connection with the tube sleeve; and a gap is formed between the plug and the tube sleeve to allow the gas to flow through and exit from the exhaust vent to the outside.

Abstract: A lithium battery cell capable of exhausting a gas includes a battery cell with an opening for discharging the gas, and an exhaust structure combined to the battery cell and having a tube sleeve, a stop portion and a plug. The tube sleeve is installed to the opening of the battery cell; the stop portion is disposed at an end of the tube sleeve and has an exhaust end communicated with the tube sleeve and the outside; the plug is installed into the tube sleeve to block a side opening of the tube sleeve, blocked by the stop portion to prevent it from separating from the tube sleeve, and pushed by the gas to release its connection with the tube sleeve; and a gap is formed between the plug and the tube sleeve to allow the gas to flow through and exit from the exhaust vent to the outside.

Abstract: A WPU(PEG)-WPU(PTMG)-PEO triple-polymer based composite electrolyte is disclosed. The electrolyte includes a thin composite film and an anhydrous liquid electrolyte within the thin film. The thin film is composed of WPU(PTMG) serving as a support, PEO serving as an adsorbent of the liquid electrolytes, and WPU(PEG) serving as a compatibility promoter. On the other hand, the anhydrous liquid electrolyte is used for ionic conduction. The resulting thin film electrolyte has a good conductivity (up to 10.sup.-2 .about.10.sup.-3 S/cm at room temperature), especially within a compositional range of 0.about.75 wt. % WPU(PEG), 0.about.45 wt. % WPU(PTMG), and 20.about.95 wt. % PEO. A WPU(PEG)-WPU(PTMG)-PEO based composite electrolyte is adapted to be used in lithium ion batteries, lithium batteries, and electrochromic devices.

Abstract: A process for producing a WPU-PEO based composite electrolyte is disclosed. The process includes steps of a) providing a polyurethane material as a matrix material; b) dispersing the matrix material in a first solvent and mixing PEO in the same solvent to form a dispersion solution; c) drying the dispersion solution to form a thin composite film of WPU-PEO as a matrix of the polymeric electrolyte; and d) adding a component of an anhydrous liquid electrolyte into the matrix to form the WPU-PEO based composite electrolyte. The fabricated thin film electrolyte has a good conductivity (up to 10.sup.-2 .about.10.sup.-3 S/cm at room temperature) and can be suitably used in cells, e.g. lithium ion batteries, lithium batteries, and electrochromic devices. The feasibility of the use of a mixture of various WPU, cross-linked WPU, and WPU based composite electrolytes in lithium ion batteries, lithium batteries, and electrochromic devices is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a process for producing a polyurethane-based polymeric electrolyte including steps of: a) providing a polyurethane material as a matrix material; b) dispersing the matrix material in a first solvent to form a dispersion solution; c) drying the dispersion solution to form a thin film of polyurethane as a matrix of the polymeric electrolyte; and d) adding a component of an organic electrolyte into the matrix to form the polyurethane-based polymeric electrolyte. The present invention is also related to a polyurethane-based polymeric electrolyte including a thin film of a polyurethane serving as a matrix of the polymeric electrolyte; and an organic electrolyte arranged in the matrix for ionic conduction. The fabricated thin film electrolyte has satisfactory conductivity and can be suitably used in cells.