Abstract: Methods for producing nanocrystals comprising metallic materials utilizing an inverse micelle solvothermal process are disclosed. Nanocrystals comprising well-ordered, single-crystalline germanium (Ge) materials with predeterminable morphologies in relatively high purity are produced by suspending a Ge salt material comprising a metal ion in a non-aqueous inverse micelle solvent comprising at least one surfactant, and introducing a reducing agent to the non-aqueous inverse micelle solvent to reduce a plurality of metal ions to form a ordered single-crystalline Ge nanocrystal.

Abstract: A roof cover of an open top container, includes: a frame; a front cover plate having a first end fixed to the frame, and an opposite second end extending over the top end rail, the front cover plate further being formed with openings corresponding to front rain gutters; a front water-blocking plate provided at an edge of each of the openings; a rear cover plate having a first end fixed to a rear end of the frame and an opposite second end extending over the door header; and a roof panel spreading over the frame and overlapping the front and rear cover plates. The roof cover which is easy to manufacture endues the current open top container a suitable protection against theft and watertightness.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for synthesis of IV–VI nanostructures, and thermoelectric compositions formed of such structures. In one aspect, the method includes forming a solution of a Group IV reagent, a Group VI reagent and a surfactant. A reducing agent can be added to the solution, and the resultant solution can be maintained at an elevated temperature, e.g., in a range of about 20° C. to about 360° C., for a duration sufficient for generating nanoparticles as binary alloys of the IV–VI elements.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to binary or higher order semiconductor nanoparticles doped with a metallic element, and thermoelectric compositions incorporating such nanoparticles. In one aspect, the present invention provides a thermoelectric composition comprising a plurality of nanoparticles each of which includes an alloy matrix formed of a Group IV element and Group VI element and a metallic dopant distributed within the matrix.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for synthesis of IV-VI nanostructures, and thermoelectric compositions formed of such structures. In one aspect, the method includes forming a solution of a Group IV reagent, a Group VI reagent and a surfactant. A reducing agent can be added to the solution, and the resultant solution can be maintained at an elevated temperature, e.g., in a range of about 20° C. to about 360° C., for a duration sufficient for generating nanoparticles as binary alloys of the IV-VI elements.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein A is R3, OR3, SR3, and NR3R4; and R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined. The compounds of the invention are reversible inhibitors of acyl-CoA dehydrogenase, and are useful in treating disorders such as diabetes, heart diseases (including angina and congestive heart failure), and peripheral vascular disease in patients suffering from these diseases or conditions resulting thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I 1