Abstract: A positive electrode film, a positive electrode film sheet, a solid-state battery, an electric apparatus, and applications thereof. The positive electrode film includes a positive electrode active material layer, the positive electrode active material layer including a positive electrode active substance, a positive electrode solid electrolyte, and a conductive agent; where the positive electrode active substance includes an oxide positive electrode active substance, and the conductive agent includes a non-carbon conductive substance, the non-carbon conductive substance including at least one of elemental Se, elemental Te, and a Se/Te composite SexTe1-x, where 0<x<1.

Abstract: Described herein are ink jet ink compositions for continuous inkjet printing comprising a solvent, a cosolvent, a binder resin, and a colorant. Such ink jet ink compositions are resistant to organic solvents, such as alcohols, and are intended for use in industries where such solvents are commonly used, such as electronics, cosmetics, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A processing system includes a processing chamber defining a processing region. A foreline is coupled with the processing chamber and defines a fluid conduit. A plasma trap is provided within an interior of the foreline to charge and trap at least some particles in the fluid conduit. The system further includes a particle detector to collect at least some of the charged particles and measure an electric charge produced by the particles.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a method for forming an electrically conductive feature on a substrate. In one embodiment, the method includes forming a first conductive layer via physical vapor deposition (PVD) in an opening of a substrate. The first conductive layer has a thickness of less than 20 angstroms. The method further includes forming a second conductive layer via PVD on the first conductive layer. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are formed at a temperature of less than 50° C. The method further includes annealing at least a portion of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to metal complex dyes that are free of chromium, are not carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxins. These dyes have good solubility and conductivity in organic solvents, chemical stability, and light stability. The invention also relates to a method of inkjet printing comprising using the ink compositions and ink cartridges.

Abstract: The invention provides a genetically modified non-human animal that comprises in its genome foreign ? and ? T cell receptor variable gene coding fragments, as well as its tissues, embryos, and cells. Also provided are constructs and methods for making said genetically modified non-human animal. Human T cell receptor (TCR) cloning and repertoire analysis are also included. Applications for using said animal in infectious diseases are also provided.

Abstract: This specification discloses non-aqueous solvent, pigmented ink formulations that are suitable for the electronic and aerospace industries and form printed marks that are resistant to smearing and dissolution by organic solvents commonly used in overcoatings in this industry and others. These ink formulations are based on use of an acidic resin with an inherent acid value of at least about 25 mg KOH/g, preferably at least partially neutralized by a quaternary ammonium hydroxide and/or alcohol amine acid neutralizing or modifying agent.

Abstract: This specification discloses non-aqueous solvent, pigmented ink formulations that are suitable for the electronic and aerospace industries and form printed marks that are resistant to smearing and dissolution by organic solvents commonly used in overcoatings in this industry and others. These ink formulations are based on use of an acidic resin with an inherent acid value of at least about 25 mg KOH/g, preferably at least partially neutralized by a quaternary ammonium hydroxide and/or alcohol amine acid neutralizing or modifying agent.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to ink compositions suitable for applications in the printing industry, for example continuous inkjet printing, including ultra-high speed continuous inkjet printing. The ink compositions use volatile organic solvents, a colorant, and one or more binder resins including a resin that is a phenolic resole resin, wherein the ink composition is free of methanol, halogens, halogenated compounds and bisphenol-A. A phenolic resole resin of the ink composition preferably contains less than 0.1% by weight of free formaldehyde. The one or more binder resins including the phenolic resole resin may be present in an amount that is from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the ink composition.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to ink compositions suitable for applications in the printing industry, for example continuous inkjet printing, including ultra-high speed continuous inkjet printing. The ink compositions use volatile organic solvents, a colorant, and one or more binder resins including a resin that is a phenolic resole resin, wherein the ink composition is free of methanol, halogens, halogenated compounds and bisphenol-A. A phenolic resole resin of the ink composition preferably contains less than 0.1% by weight of free formaldehyde. The one or more binder resins including the phenolic resole resin may be present in an amount that is from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the ink composition.

Abstract: Methods and constructs for inserting an intron into a reporter protein coding sequence in a eukaryotic cell and their application of monitoring and reporting genomic modifications are provided. Various related compositions, cells and kits are also provided.

Abstract: A lithium-sulfur electrochemical cell includes a cathode including elemental sulfur; an anode including elemental lithium; and an electrolyte including a salt and a non-polar fluorinated ether solvent. Alternatively, a lithium-sulfur electrochemical cell may include an anode; an electrolyte; and a cathode including a polytetrafluoroethylene-coated carbon paper and sulfur.

Abstract: An ionic liquid that is a salt has a Formula: Such ionic liquids may be used in electrolytes and in electrochemical cells.

Abstract: Methods and constructs for inserting an intron into a reporter protein coding sequence in a eukaryotic cell and their application of monitoring and reporting genomic modifications are provided. Various related compositions, cells and kits are also provided.

Abstract: A process of preparing an E-carbon nanocomposite includes contacting a porous carbon substrate with an E-containing material to form a mixture; and sonicating the mixture to form the E-carbon nanocomposite; where E is S, Se, SexSy, or Te, x is greater than 0; and y is greater than 0.

Abstract: A lithium-sulfur electrochemical cell includes a cathode including elemental sulfur; an anode including elemental lithium; and an electrolyte including a salt and a non-polar fluorinated ether solvent. Alternatively, a lithium-sulfur electrochemical cell may include an anode; an electrolyte; and a cathode including a polytetrafluoroethylene-coated carbon paper and sulfur.

Abstract: A chemical-mechanical polishing composition includes colloidal silica abrasive particles having a chemical compound incorporated therein. The chemical compound may include a nitrogen-containing compound such as an aminosilane or a phosphorus-containing compound. Methods for employing such compositions include applying the composition to a semiconductor substrate to remove at least a portion of at least one of a copper, a copper barrier, and a dielectric layer.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery includes a compound having at least two active sites, R1 and R2; wherein the at least two active sites are interconnected by one or more conjugated moieties; each active site is coordinated to one or more metal ions Ma+ or each active site is configured to coordinate to one or more metal ions; and “a” is 1, 2, or 3.

Abstract: An electrolyte may include compounds of general Formula IVA or IVB. where, R8, R9, R10, and R11 are each independently selected from H, F, Cl, Br, CN, NO2, alkyl, haloalkyl, and alkoxy groups; X and Y are each independently O, S, N, or P; and Z? is a linkage between X and Y, and at least one of R8, R9, R10, and R11 is other than H.

Abstract: A composite material includes a porous organic polymer and an electrochemically active material, wherein the porous organic polymer contains a plurality of pores having a diameter of from about 0.1 nm to about 100 nm, and the electrochemically active material is disposed within the pores.