Abstract: A thermal management assembly is described comprising a first thermal pathway comprising a first expandable material disposed between a first electrochemical cell and a first heat exchange member; and a second thermal pathway comprising a second expandable material disposed between a second electrochemical cell and a second heat exchange member. The first and second expandable material independently comprise intumescent particles dispersed in an organic binder and the first and second expandable materials expand at a first expansion temperature range and a second expansion temperature range respectively. Also described are methods of using of a thermal management assembly and methods of making a thermal management assembly.

Abstract: This application provides a vehicle searching method and apparatus, and an electronic device. The method may include: receiving parking location information of a vehicle, where the parking location information includes parking space number information of a parking location of the vehicle; and receiving a first instruction, and controlling display of the parking location of the vehicle according to the first instruction, where the parking location includes a parking space number indicated by the parking space number information. This application may be applied to a vehicle searching field of an intelligent vehicle or an electric vehicle, and helps improve vehicle searching efficiency and accuracy of a user, to improve user experience.

Abstract: A pilot valve seat for use in a damping valve in a shock absorber, comprising a pilot valve spool, a pilot valve seat, and a pilot spring disposed between the pilot valve spool and the pilot valve seat; the pilot valve spool and the pilot valve seat are connected with the housing; the pilot valve seat is provided with an oil inlet chamber for guiding the oil in the main valve chamber of the damping valve to the pilot chamber; the oil inlet chamber includes a radial oil inlet hole for oil inlet and a radial oil outlet hole for oil outlet; the pilot valve spool is provided with an adjusting cylinder matched with the oil inlet chamber, and the adjusting cylinder can move axially to control the flow rate of the oil inlet chamber and realize the pressure control in the pilot chamber.

Abstract: An internal damping valve for shock absorbers, comprising a main valve member, a valve housing, a valve sleeve and a main valve seat, the valve sleeve is connected with the valve housing, the main valve member is arranged in the valve sleeve, and the main valve seat is arranged at an end of the main valve member; the main valve member comprises a first channel, a second channel and a third channel; The third channel runs through the main spool, allowing fluid to enter the third channel from both directions. The fluid then passes through the third channel into a second oil flow path, subsequently flowing to the feedback chamber of the main spool. This reduces the eccentricity of the main spool caused by radial fluid entering unidirectionally, helping to maintain the relative balance of the main spool and improving the responsiveness and operational stability of the damping valve.

Abstract: Articles are described comprising a first substrate and a second substrate. At least one adhesive layer is disposed between the first and second substrates. The article further comprises a multilayer film within at least a portion of the adhesive layer(s). Also described is a method of disassembly comprising providing an adhesively bonded article as described herein; and separating the first substrate from the second substrate by delaminating the (e.g. multilayer) film. In other embodiments, adhesive articles (e.g. tape) are described comprising a (e.g. multilayer) film and methods of making adhesively bonded articles that comprise a (e.g. multilayer) film. Also described are methods of reworking, repairing, repurposing, or recycling an article, and articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a packaging sheet for a power battery of a new energy vehicle, a power battery assembly of a new energy vehicle, and a method for disassembling the power battery assembly of a new energy vehicle. The packaging sheet comprises a functional layer, the functional layer comprises a thermoplastic polymer, and the thermoplastic polymer has a glass transition temperature in a range of 40° C. to 67° C. and a number-average molecular weight in a range of 10000 to 23000. According to the present invention, the packaging sheet for packaging a power battery of a new energy vehicle is simple in structure and easy to disassemble, and the obtained power battery assembly of a new energy vehicle is simple in structure, light in weight and high in battery volume ratio, and in particular, can be disassembled through a very simple process, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of updating and repairing new energy vehicle power batteries for electric vehicles.

Abstract: Disclosed are a charge sensitive amplifier capable of minimizing a variation in a signal voltage of an output signal by applying a bias direct current to a gate of a feedback transistor, and a radiation sensor including the same. According to the charge sensitive amplifier and the radiation sensor including the same, it is possible to minimize a variation in a signal voltage of a charge sensitive amplifier output signal by applying a current, which is formed by mirroring a current bias circuit designed to be insensitive to PVT variations, to a gate of a feedback transistor. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce a variation in charging time and enable high-speed sensing by charging the signal voltage to the level of a common voltage VCOM by using a constant current supplied through a bandgap reference (BGR) circuit.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include configuring an initial tile with a plurality of portions, placing the initial tile at a location of the integrated circuit, and overlaying a clock mesh placement at the location. One or more of the plurality of portions of the initial tile that overlap with the clock mesh placement are determined, and the initial tile is modified, based on the determining the one or more of the plurality of portions, to generate a final tile. A design of the integrated circuit is finalized for fabrication based on using the final tile at the location, the final tile representing a plate of a metal insulator metal capacitor (MIMCAP).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides high-grade ethanol production systems and methods that increase energy efficiency as compared to typical systems and methods by minimizing undesired acetal formation. The provided ethanol production method may include a low boilers removal distillation column and/or a stripper column constructed to simultaneously remove at least a portion of the acetaldehyde and at least a portion of the acetal from a feed stream in the presence of water. In some aspects, a low boilers removal process may be followed by a water removal process, which may be followed by a high boilers removal process. Acidity (e.g., carbon dioxide) may also be removed from a feed stream prior to or during the low boilers removal process. By minimizing acetal production, the provided method minimizes the amount of energy that is required to remove acetal when producing high-grade ethanol.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include configuring an initial tile with a plurality of portions, placing the initial tile at a location of the integrated circuit, and overlaying a clock mesh placement at the location. One or more of the plurality of portions of the initial tile that overlap with the clock mesh placement are determined, and the initial tile is modified, based on the determining the one or more of the plurality of portions, to generate a final tile. A design of the integrated circuit is finalized for fabrication based on using the final tile at the location, the final tile representing a plate of a metal insulator metal capacitor (MIMCAP).

Abstract: Techniques for performing unequal sampling are provided. In one technique, multiple scores generated by a prediction model are identified, each score corresponding to a different entity of multiple entities. Multiple buckets are determined, each bucket corresponding to a different range of scores. Each entity is assigned to a bucket based on the score corresponding to the entity. A probability distribution function is generated based on the scores and a number of scores belonging to each bucket. For each entity, a probability of sampling the entity is determined based on the probability distribution function and a score corresponding to the entity. A subset of the entities are sampled based on the probability determined for each entity.

Abstract: The invention provides a composite-coated nano-tin negative electrode material, which comprises a tin-based nanomaterial, a nano-copper layer coated on the surface of the tin-based nanomaterial and a conductive protective layer coated on the surface of the nano-copper layer. The nano-copper layer can inhibit the volume expansion of nano-tin, keep the nano-tin material from cracking, avoid direct contact between nano-tin and electrolyte to form stable SEI and increase the conductivity of the electrode. Coating a conductive layer on the surface of the nano-copper layer can effectively inhibit the oxidation of nano-copper, thus improving its electrochemical performance. The composite-coated nano-tin negative electrode material according to the invention is used as a negative electrode material of a lithium-ion battery, has excellent electrochemical performance, and has potential application prospects in portable mobile devices and electric vehicles.

Abstract: This invention relates to a double layer composite-coated nano-silicon negative electrode material, and its preparation methods and use, the negative electrode material comprising: a silicon-based nanoparticle, a copper layer coated on the surface of the silicon-based nanoparticle, and a conductive protective layer coated on the surface of the copper layer. Nano-copper has superplastic ductility and conductivity, and the prior art has proved that lithium ions can penetrate nano-copper; therefore, the copper coating layer has effects of inhibiting the volume expansion of the silicon-based nanoparticle and keeping the silicon-based nanoparticle from cracking so that direct contact between the silicon-based nanoparticle and an electrolyte is effectively avoided and a stable SEI is formed, and increasing the conductivity of the electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides high-grade ethanol production systems and methods that increase energy efficiency as compared to typical systems and methods by minimizing undesired acetal formation. The provided ethanol production method may include a low boilers removal distillation column and/or a stripper column constructed to simultaneously remove at least a portion of the acetaldehyde and at least a portion of the acetal from a feed stream in the presence of water. In some aspects, a low boilers removal process may be followed by a water removal process, which may be followed by a high boilers removal process. Acidity (e.g., carbon dioxide) may also be removed from a feed stream prior to or during the low boilers removal process. By minimizing acetal production, the provided method minimizes the amount of energy that is required to remove acetal when producing high-grade ethanol.

Abstract: Disclosed are a charge sensitive amplifier capable of minimizing a variation in a signal voltage of an output signal by applying a bias direct current to a gate of a feedback transistor, and a radiation sensor including the same. According to the charge sensitive amplifier and the radiation sensor including the same, it is possible to minimize a variation in a signal voltage of a charge sensitive amplifier output signal by applying a current, which is formed by mirroring a current bias circuit designed to be insensitive to PVT variations, to a gate of a feedback transistor. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce a variation in charging time and enable high-speed sensing by charging the signal voltage to the level of a common voltage VCOM by using a constant current supplied through a bandgap reference (BGR) circuit.

Abstract: A fire protection article is provided that includes a fire barrier comprising a plurality of non-combustible fibers, and a passive thermal insulator coupled to the fire barrier and comprising a plurality of non-meltable fibers. Optionally, the fire protection article displays a time to break in the 1100° C. Break Strength Test of at least 10 seconds or a minimum tensile strength at 150° C. of at least 5 kPa. Optionally, the fire barrier comprises substantially continuous fibers that are mutually entangled. The fire barrier and passive thermal insulator can be mutually secured using a suitable polymeric binder, such a thermoplastic fluoropolymer binder. The combination of a relatively thin fire barrier with a comparatively thicker passive thermal insulator can provide thermal runaway protection in lithium-ion battery applications, structural integrity and a high degree of thermal insulation in the event of fire exposure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an elastomer composition, comprising, based on the total weight 100 wt. % of the elastomer composition: 1-50 wt. % of a modified ethylene propylene copolymer; 5-60 wt. % of a first silicone resin, the first silicone resin comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of the following: a hydroxyl-terminated silicone resin and an alkoxy-terminated silicone resin; 0.1-15 wt. % of a first crosslinking agent; 0.1-15 wt. % of a catalyst; and 10-85 wt. % of a filler. The elastomer composition provided by the present disclosure at least can be co-crosslinked in low temperature (approximately ?20° C. to 60° C.) conditions. An elastomer prepared from the elastomer composition provided by the present disclosure has good mechanical properties and electrical insulation properties.

Abstract: Techniques for performing unequal sampling are provided. In one technique, multiple scores generated by a prediction model are identified, each score corresponding to a different entity of multiple entities. Multiple buckets are determined, each bucket corresponding to a different range of scores. Each entity is assigned to a bucket based on the score corresponding to the entity. A probability distribution function is generated based on the scores and a number of scores belonging to each bucket. For each entity, a probability of sampling the entity is determined based on the probability distribution function and a score corresponding to the entity. A subset of the entities are sampled based on the probability determined for each entity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a temperature-indicating composite material product and a manufacturing method and application thereof, the temperature-indicating composite material product comprising: a porous film (1), opaque to at least a portion of visible light or opaque to at least a portion of visible light and at least a portion of ultraviolet light; and a colored composite material layer (2) located at the lower surface of the porous film (1), wherein the colored composite material layer (2) comprises a macro-molecular connecting material, a crystalline material and a colorant. Preferably, the macro-molecular connecting material is a crosslinked pressure-sensitive adhesive material, wherein the crystalline material and the colorant are dispersed in the macro-molecular connecting material, and the macro-molecular connecting material is an amorphous material or has a melting point higher than that of the crystalline material.

Abstract: UV curable adhesive compositions are provided that include 1) a UV curable poly(meth)acrylate copolymer containing monomeric units having an epoxy group wherein the poly(meth)acrylate copolymer has a glass transition temperature between ?30° C. and ?10° C., 2) a silsesquioxane polymer having epoxy-containing groups, and 3) a photocatalyst. UV cured adhesive compositions and adhesive tapes containing the cured adhesive compositions are also provided. The cured adhesive compositions are pressure sensitive adhesives.