Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for applying coatings in a rarefied gaseous medium. A cold cathode electron gun is used to generate an electron beam, which is directed to a crucible containing initial solid materials in a vacuum chamber, thus generating an initial solid material vapor. Nitrogen reaction gas is bled into the vacuum chamber, and ionization of the nitrogen gas in high frequency discharge. Subsequent interaction of initial material vapor with nitrogen ions and atoms results in generation of solid product heating of the substrate. Condensation of the vapor on the surface of substrate generates a thin film of solid electrode or electrolyte. The resulting rate of deposition of thin film of vitreous solid electrolyte and LiPon solid electrolyte is substantially higher than can be achieved with a magnetron sputtering process.

Abstract: A method of non-destructive testing for quality control of powdered materials having dielectric properties based on the use of electromagnetic capacitance techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of gas detonation deposition (gas detonation explosion) applying coatings, especially layers of materials for electrochemical devices for use as electrodes in electrochemical energy generation and storage devices such as batteries, supercapacitors, photovoltaic cells, and the like. In the method of the gas detonation deposition the powders of the materials, which are deposited, are subjected to detonation with the explosion products flow. As a result, the powder particles gain a high kinetic energy and are deposited on a substrate, forming a high quality coating.

Abstract: Method and related device intended for rapid non-destructive testing of powdered materials with low electric conductivity such as cement and cement-based compositions through determination of their electrical properties. The invention involves an electromagnetic method, including an electronic circuit for generating an electric field in a capacitance probe that is inserted into the powder to be tested. Electrical properties of powdered materials are determined on the basis of a set of the values for a set of parameters including quality factor (Q-factor), capacitance, dissipation factor, and dielectric permeability of the material. These parameter values can be related to such characteristics as moisture content, particle size, and material composition. The method and device can indicate the differences between the samples with various quantities of unwanted components or reaction products, and the extent of sample ageing.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for applying coatings in a rarefied gaseous medium. A cold cathode electron gun is used to generate an electron beam, which is directed to a crucible containing initial solid materials in a vacuum chamber, thus generating an initial solid material vapor. Nitrogen reaction gas is bled into the vacuum chamber, and ionization of the nitrogen gas in high frequency discharge. Subsequent interaction of initial material vapor with nitrogen ions and atoms results in generation of solid product heating of the substrate. Condensation of the vapor on the surface of substrate generates a thin film of solid electrode or electrolyte. The resulting rate of deposition of thin film of vitreous solid electrolyte and LiPon solid electrolyte is substantially higher than can be achieved with a magnetron sputtering process.