Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent, hot-embossable, biaxially oriented polyester film having a base layer (B), an amorphous outer layer (A) with a coating on this outer layer (A), and a crystalline outer layer (c). The invention further relates to the use of such film and to a process for its production.

Abstract: The present invention related to an improved structure of an optically transparent element that can be used in optical scanners, supermarket scanners, lenses for eyeglasses, etc. The application of oxynitride PECVD films provide good hardness and optical transparency. Such films displaying these physical properties are extremely useful as a scratch resistant coatings in lenses and systems in which an article contacts a transparent surface, such as in scanners and in environments in which intermittent, environmental contact occurs such as in displays for computers and suchlike and in liquid crystal displays, touch displays and compact disks.

Abstract: Drawn multi-filament polyethylene yarns and articles thereof having unique signatures in dynamic mechanical analysis reflective of unique microstructures, and having superior ballistic resistant properties.

Abstract: A multi-layer monofilament consisting of multiple layers that are extruded simultaneously in a single process step, having a first layer made from plastic A, a second layer, which is bonded directly to the first layer, made from plastic b, and a third layer, which is bonded directly to the second layer, made from plastic C, plastic B being a bonding agent between the two plastics A and C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high strength material and a high strength molded article including 65 to 100 wt. % of cellulose microfibrils; and products comprising these. The material, which is lightweight and has a very high strength, can be used for various purposes and can be produced by recycling wastepaper, used cloth and the like. Furthermore, by appropriately selecting the type and/or amount of binder, the material comprising microfibrils as a main component can be decomposed by microbes or the like after being dumped as waste, and is thus friendly to the global environment.

Abstract: The present invention is an infra red (IR)-blocking coating and a process for applying the IR-blocking coating onto the surface of a polymer. The process comprises the steps of dispersing an IR-blocking material in a mixture of solvent comprising a dissolved polymer and using standard printing processes to coat at least a portion of the surface of a bulk polymer, preferably a sheet or film. The present invention also provides safety glass laminates whose polymer interlayers have improved adhesion to glass in addition to light blocking properties.

Abstract: The invention provides a semiconductor nanoparticle comprising a semiconductor nanoparticle core on the surface of which electron-releasing groups are arranged, the semiconductor nanoparticle having a fluorescent property and water-solubility. The invention also provides a water-soluble semiconductor nanoparticle with an excellent fluorescent property that can be easily prepared by adding a surface-treating material for providing a semiconductor nanoparticle with one or more kinds of electron-releasing groups, and arranging the electron-releasing groups on the surface of the semiconductor nanoparticle core.

Abstract: A novel electroconductive zinc oxide powder which comprises zinc oxide and, being present as a solid solution formed with the zinc oxide, 0.01 to 10 mass % relative to the zinc oxide of at least one element selected from the group consisting of IIIB Group elements, IVB Group elements and Fe, has an average primary particle diameter of 0.03 ?m or less as calculated from its specific surface area, a bulk density of 0.20 g/ml or less and a volume resistivity of 1010 ?·cm or less; and a method useful for producing the electroconductive zinc oxide powder. The zinc oxide powder exhibits distinguished dispersibility when incorporated into a rubber, a resin or the like as an electroconductivity imparting agent, and thus can provide a material having a reduced electric resistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an amino resin composite particle in which an inorganic compound is fixed (firmly adhered) on a surface of an amino resin particle, for example, an amino resin composite particle, in which a child particle made of the inorganic compound is fixed on a mother particle made of the amino resin particle, and a method of easily and inexpensively producing the amino resin composite particle. After an amino compound such as benzoguanamine is reacted with formaldehyde, so as to prepare a reaction mixture containing an amino resin precursor to be the mother particle, an emulsion of the reaction mixture and an aqueous solution of an emulsifier, and an aqueous dispersion of the inorganic compound, such as silica powder, to be the child particle are mixed with a shear force application, so as to emulsify them to have an emulsion thereof. The emulsion is hardened by adding a catalyst.

Abstract: There is provided a photofunctional laminated article being excellent in various photofunctionalities, particularly an intensity of light emission, light emitting efficiency and further fluorescence life and light amplifying property. The photofunctional laminated article comprises the transparent substrate (L0), the photofunctional layer (L1) comprising the fluorine-containing polymer (A) and the rare earth metal compound (B) and being formed on the substrate (L0) and the low refractive index layer (L2) formed on the photofunctional layer (L1), and when refractive indices of each layer are assumed to be n(L0), n(L1) and n(L2), the following equation: n(L0)?n(L1)>n(L2) is satisfied.

Abstract: A printable, coated, biaxially oriented film is provided that includes a polypropylene base film having a first and a second side, and a urethane coating on the first side. The coating has been applied to the base film between a machine direction orientation and a transverse direction orientation of a two step tentering operation. A method for manufacturing the film is also provided which includes the steps of forming a base film of a substantially uniform film layer of polypropylene, uniaxially orienting the base film by machine direction stretching, applying a coating of urethane to a first side of the uniaxially oriented base film, and biaxially orienting the coated film by stretching the film transversely to the machine direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, methods for the production of these compositions, and use of these compositions with medical devices, such as catheters, and implants. The compositions of the present invention advantageously provide varying release kinetics for the active ions in the compositions due to the different water solubilities of the ions, allowing antimicrobial release profiles to be tailored for a given application and providing for sustained antimicrobial activity over time. More particularly, the invention relates to polymer compositions containing colloids comprised of salts of one or more oligodynamic metal, such as silver. The process of the invention includes mixing a solution of one or more oligodynamic metal salts with a polymer solution or dispersion and precipitating a colloid of the salts by addition of other salts to the solution which react with some or all of the first metal salts.

Abstract: A gas barrier film, a display substrate and a display using the gas barrier film. The gas barrier film includes a base material film having a deflection temperature under load of 150° C. or above, and at least a gas barrier layer and a smoothing layer in that order, or a smoothing layer and a gas barrier layer in that order provided on the base material film. Preferably, the base material film is polyethylene naphthalate, the gas barrier layer is formed of an inorganic oxide, an inorganic oxynitride, an inorganic oxycarbide, or an inorganic oxycarbonitride, and the smoothing layer formed of a cardo polymer, sol-gel, or a material containing an acryl structure.

Abstract: Structural components that are subject to high stresses, especially caused by wear, can be protected by coating them with a hard material. For metal-cutting tools it is for example known that their wear resistance can be improved by coating them with a hard material. Different thermal expansion coefficients of the substrate material and the coating material and different layer materials in a multilayer coating may produce great stresses. The stress increases as the thickness of the coating increases, thereby increasing the danger of the coating chipping off. In order to solve this problem, the invention proposes an intermediate layer (5) to be interposed between at least two layers (4, 9) of the coating (3), said intermediate layer mainly or exclusively consisting of a material component (6, 8) of an element of the fourth to eighth subgroup of the fourth and fifth period of the periodic system.

Abstract: A protected article has a substrate and a protective structure overlying a surface of the substrate. The protective structure includes a protective layer overlying the surface of the substrate and having an aluminum content greater than that of the substrate, and a bond-coat layer of a bond-coat-layer metal. The bond-coat-layer metal has a bond-coat initial composition having at least about 60 percent by weight platinum, rhodium, palladium, or combinations thereof. There may be a diffusion-barrier layer between the surface of the substrate and the protective layer, and there may be a ceramic thermal barrier coating overlying the bond-coat layer.

Abstract: The invention has an object of obtaining a low-profile electrolytic copper foil made by electrolytic copper foil manufacturing using a cathode drum such that the surface roughness on the rough surface side (the opposite side to the lustrous surface) is low. In particular, the invention has an object of obtaining an electrolytic copper foil that can be finely patterned and have an excellent elongation and tensile strength at normal and high temperatures. This object is attained by using a copper electrolytic solution containing, as additives, an organosulfur compound, and an amine compound having a specific skeleton represented by undermentioned general formula (1) obtained by additively reacting an amine compound and a compound having one or more epoxy groups in a molecule thereof to an addition reaction.

Abstract: An organometallic complex that increases an energy band gap between HOMO and triplet MLCT states, and enables highly efficient phospholuminescence and can be used for an organic electroluminescent device. The organometallic complex, which is suitably used for forming an organic layer of the organic electroluminescent device, provides a luminescence maximum emission in the wavelength range of 400-650 nm, and induces white electroluminescence when combined with green or red luminescent materials.

Abstract: Red phosphorescene compounds and organic electro-luminescence device using the same are disclosed. In an organic electroluminescence device including an anode, a hole injecting layer, a hole transport layer, a light emitting layer, an electron transport layer, an electron injecting layer, and a cathode serially deposited on one another, the organic electroluminescence device may use a compound as a dopant of the light emitting layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a ceramic composite having a ceramic substrate and a ceramic layer disposed on the top surface of the substrate. The layer contains a multiplicity of nano-sized or micron-sized stalagmites, a multiplicity of nano-sized or micron-sized stalactites, a multiplicity of nano-sized or micron-sized columns, or a combination thereof. The invention also relates to a composition for and a method of making the ceramic composite.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium having a soft magnetic underlayer structure that includes two soft underlayers is presented. A thick first soft underlayer, disposed on the medium substrate, is made of material which provides a low magnitude of magnetization saturation (Bsat) and high permeability. The first soft underlayer can be formed by plating or high-rate sputtering. The second soft underlayer, which has a lesser thickness than the first soft underlayer, is made of a material which provides a relatively high magnitude of Bsat and low permeability. The second soft underlayer can be formed by low-rate sputtering. The first soft under layer can be isolated from other layers in the medium by an exchange isolation layer. The second soft underlayer can be exchange coupled to a radial exchange pin layer disposed on the exchange isolation layer.

Abstract: A system and method for providing electrical power to an equipment rack using a fuel cell is disclosed. The system discloses: an equipment rack; an electrical device located within the rack; a fuel cell, located within the rack, for generating electrical power; and an electrical bus coupling the electrical power generated by the fuel cell to the electrical device. The method discloses: generating electrical power with a fuel cell located in an equipment rack; transmitting the electrical power from the fuel cell to an electrical device located in the equipment rack over an electrical bus; and adjusting the electrical power generated by the fuel cell in response to electrical power consumed by the electrical device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cell voltage measuring device for a fuel cell comprising: a contact region provided on or in a separator forming the fuel cell; and a terminal contacting the separator at the contact region to measure cell voltage of the fuel cell, wherein the contact region is defined by a groove formed in the outer periphery of the separator, and wherein, in a state in which the terminal is inserted into the groove and contacts the separator, the entire area of the cross-section of the terminal perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof at a contact point is disposed in the groove. Accordingly, contact between the terminal and the separator can be preferably retained.

Abstract: An aspect of the invention for achieving the aforementioned objects relates to a fuel cell including at least one unit cell. The unit cell includes a first separator which is disposed on one side of an MEA, and which includes a first concave groove which constitutes a first gas passage, and a first convex rib whose rear surface constitutes a first refrigerant passage, and on which a first gas cross groove is formed; and a second separator which is disposed on the other side of the MEA, and which includes a second concave groove which constitutes a second gas passage, and a second convex rib whose rear surface constitutes a second refrigerant passage, and on which a second gas cross groove is formed.

Abstract: A fluid regulating microvalve assembly for use to control fluid flow to a fluid consuming electrode, such as an oxygen reduction electrode, in an electrochemical cell. The microvalve assembly includes a stationary valve body having an aperture and a microactuator movable from a first position where the microvalve body aperture is closed to fluid flow to at least a second position where fluid is able to pass through the microvalve body aperture. The fluid regulating microvalve assembly can utilize cell potential or a separate source to open and close the microvalve. The fluid regulating microvalve assembly can be located outside the cell housing or inside the cell housing, for example between one or more fluid inlet apertures and the fluid consuming electrode. The invention includes a method of making a multilayer microvalve assembly, particularly one for use in a fluid depolarized battery, using a printing process to deposit at least one of the layers.

Abstract: A decrease in voltage in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising stack of unit cells caused by the temperature difference between the cells located at the ends and the other cells due to a differential in heat dissipation from end plates is prevented by controlling the cooling temperature of the cells closest to the end plates of the fuel cell without affecting the output voltage of the cells in the middle by not including a coolant flow channel in the conductive separator plate between at least one of the end plates and the unit cell located closest to the one of the end plates.

Abstract: An electric motive power system for a motor vehicle including a fuel cell having at least one set of two electrodes each provided with an electrode input and output, an electrolytic membrane being located between the two electrodes. The electrolytic membrane includes proton conductive charges distributed in the thickness of the membrane in accordance with a concentration gradient, to concentrate the water in liquid form produced by the fuel cell on one of the electrodes, and wherein the water in liquid form thus concentrated is evacuated from the fuel cell through a single electrode output.

Abstract: A fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly, a fuel storage reservoir, an air supply unit, a temperature regulator, and a particulates blocking device. The particulates blocking device includes an multi-layer air filtering unit communicated with the air supply unit for blocking unwanted particulates from the air supplied by the air supply unit. The air filtering unit includes a particle filter layer having a plurality of porous gratings formed thereon for allowing molecules which are smaller than a size of the gratings to pass therethrough, and a molecular filler layer having a plurality of filler grains chemically bound together for absorbing a predetermined kinds of molecules so as to block the molecules from entering into the membrane electrode assembly.

Abstract: Electrode catalyst slurry and a tubular conductive layer with leading wire are adhered on the inner and outside surface of a tubular proton membrane to be heated and pressed, where the leading wire of the tubular conductive layer and a conductive coating are formed into a whole without electroplating while avoiding the characteristic change of the electrode catalyst; and where the leading wire is led along the surface of the membrane with the characteristics of avoiding jamming the spindle space and of no side floss.

Abstract: A fuel cell and method for manufacturing the fuel cell are described herein. Basically, the fuel cell is formed from an electrode/electrolyte structure including an array of anode electrodes and cathode electrodes disposed on opposing sides of an electrolyte sheet, the anode and cathode electrodes being electrically connected in series, parallel, or a combination thereof by electrical conductors that traverse via holes in the electrolyte sheet. Several different embodiments of electrical conductors which have a specific composition and/or a specific geometry are described herein.

Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell module comprises a hollow support member and a plurality of fuel cells spaced apart longitudinally on one surface of the hollow support member. A plurality of interconnectors electrically connect the fuel cells in electrical series. Each fuel cell comprises a first electrode, an electrolyte and a second electrode. The first electrode of each of the fuel cells are electrically connected to the second electrode of adjacent fuel cells by a plurality of interconnectors spaced apart laterally with respect to the hollow support member. A laterally extending end of the first electrode of the said adjacent fuel cell has a plurality of recesses spaced apart laterally with respect to the hollow support member. Each of the interconnectors is positioned in a respective one of the plurality of recesses in the laterally extending end of the first electrode of the said adjacent fuel cell.

Abstract: A highly efficient fuel cell is provided that can be reduced in size and provide a large electromotive force and that comprises an electrolyte/electrode joined member comprising a fuel electrode, an oxidizer electrode, and an electrolyte membrane provided between the electrodes, wherein a plurality of spacers are provided at least on a surface on the oxidizer electrode side of the electrolyte/electrode joined member.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides an ion-conducting membrane comprising an ion-conducting region and a non-ion-conducting region. The ion-conducting region is formed by a plurality of ion-conducting passageways that extend through the membrane. The passageways are filled with ion-conducting material and may be surrounded by non-ion conducting material. The membrane may comprise a substrate of non-ion-conducting material that is penetrated by openings, each opening providing a corresponding one of the passageways.

Abstract: A bipolar plate for an electrochemical cell having a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer is disclosed. The first layer has a first plurality of through channels oriented in a first direction. The second layer has a second plurality of through channels oriented in a second different direction. The third layer is disposed between and bonded to the first and second layers. The third layer has a first set of header channels in fluid communication with the first plurality of channels, and a second set of header channels in fluid communication with the second plurality of channels. A first inlet port and a first outlet port are in fluid communication with the first set of header channels, and a second inlet port and a second outlet port are in fluid communication with the second set of header channels. The bonded third layer prevents fluid communication between the first plurality of channels and the second plurality of channels.

Abstract: A catalyst support material useful in a membrane electrode assembly is presented. The support catalyst material is elongate electrically anisotropic particles of flexible graphite, and the membrane electrode assembly includes a pair of electrodes, an ion exchange membrane having opposed surfaces positioned between the electrodes and a catalyst material on the inventive support, at least a portion of an opposed surface of the ion exchange membrane being adjacent the catalyst which is supported on the elongate electrically anisotropic particles of flexible graphite sheet.

Abstract: A battery accommodation casing includes a casing member having an approximate flat shape to house a laminate-sheathed cell therein in a sealing manner, a recess having a hollow shape in cross section and formed on a surface of the casing member, and a gas release mechanism located on a wall of the recess and releasing gas to outside, the gas being emitted from the laminate-sheathed cell within the casing member in an abnormal situation. Therefore, even where the casing member itself is somewhat deformed by the gas, the gas release mechanism can release the gas to outside, thus improving reliability in an abnormal situation.

Abstract: A battery includes an air electrode and an air access passageway that is closed by a non-liquid valve actuable by differential pressure to provide an opening therein to admit air to the battery.

Abstract: An electric storage battery and method of manufacture thereof characterized by a feedthrough pin which is internally directly physically and electrically connected to an inner end of a positive electrode substrate. A C-shaped mandrel extends around the pin and substrate end enabling the pin/mandrel to be used during the manufacturing process as an arbor to facilitate winding layers of a spiral jellyroll electrode assembly. The pin additionally extends from the battery case and in the final product constitutes one of the battery terminals with the battery case comprising the other terminal. Active material is removed from both sides of the outer end of the negative electrode in the jellyroll to allow room for adhesive tape to secure the jellyroll. The electrolyte is injected through the open end of the case after the endcap is welded to the negative electrode but before sealing the endcap to the case. The electrolyte is preferably injected through the C-shaped mandrel to facilitate and speed filling.

Abstract: A cylindrical alkaline storage battery has a conductive cylindrical case whose outside diameter lies in a range from 13.5 mm to 14.5 mm, and an electrode assembly contained, together with an alkaline electrolyte, in the case. The electrode assembly is formed by spirally winding a belt-like negative plate and a belt-like positive plate with a separator intervened therebetween. The negative plate forms the outermost portion of the electrode assembly which contacts the inner wall of the case. The volume energy density of the battery lies in a range from 340 Wh/l to 450 Wh/l. The ratio of the volume of the positive plate to the characteristic volume of the case is in a range from 48% to 60%.

Abstract: A sealed cell with a film outer casing body having a flat electrode body is prevented from short circuiting damage due to impacts. The flat electrode body has first and second electrodes and a separator therebetween, which are wound into a flat shape having first and second flat side surface R portions. The first electrode is the outermost surface of the electrode body. An insulation film is provided between the outermost portion of the first electrode and a portion of the second electrode immediately inside the outermost portion, and between the portion of the second electrode and another portion of the first electrode immediately inside the portion of the second electrode.

Abstract: A battery holder (210) for mounting a button-type battery (200) on a printed circuit board (220) is provided. The battery holder comprises a resilient electrode plate (212), a ring (214) and a battery cap (216). The resilient electrode plate is soldered to positive contacts (222) of the printed circuit board. A positive electrode of the battery is put on and electrically connects with the resilient electrode plate to thereby connect electrically with the positive contacts on the printed circuit board. The ring is soldered to negative contacts (224) of the printed circuit board and surrounds the resilient electrode plate. The battery is accommodated within the ring. The battery cap is fixed and electrically connected to the ring and covers the battery. The battery cap also electrically contacts with a negative electrode (202) on a top of the battery. The negative electrode and positive electrode of the battery are separated by an insulation (206).

Abstract: A prismatic lithium secondary battery includes: a prismatic battery can having a bottom, a side wall, and an open top; an electrode assembly; a non-aqueous electrolyte; and a sealing plate covering the open top of the battery can that accommodates the electrode assembly and the non-aqueous electrolyte. The electrode assembly includes: a positive electrode; a negative electrode; and a porous heat-resistant layer and a separator that are interposed between the positive and negative electrodes. The side wall of the battery can has two rectangular main flat portions that are opposed to each other, and the thickness A of the porous heat-resistant layer and the thickness B of each of the main flat portions of the side wall satisfy the relation: 0.003?A/B?0.05.

Abstract: In a flat non-aqueous electrolyte secondary cell comprising an electricity-generating element including at least a cathode, a separator and an anode and a non-aqueous electrolyte in the inside of a cathode case, a plurality of electrode units each consisting of the cathode and the anode opposite to each another via the separator are laminated to form an electrode group, or an electrode unit in a sheet form consisting of the cathode and the anode opposite to each another via the separator is wound to form an electrode group, or a sheet-shape cathode is wrapped with the separator except for a part contacting at inner face of cathode case and a sheet-shaped anode is set on the sheet-shaped cathode in a right angled position each other and then these cathode and anode are bent alternately to form an electrode group, and the total sum of the areas of the opposing cathode and anode in this electrode group is larger than the area of the opening of an insulating gasket in a sealed portion in the cathode case or than

Abstract: An integrated cap assembly of a secondary battery. A cap lamination forms a top portion of the secondary battery and serves as a connection terminal while the secondary battery is charged or discharged. A gasket is molded integrally with the cap lamination in such a manner that a peripheral portion of the cap lamination is inserted in the gasket, the gasket insulating the cap lamination from a can of the secondary battery and sealing a gap between the cap lamination and the can.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for sorption and desorption of molecular gas contained by storage sites of graphite nano-filaments randomly disposed in three-dimensional reticulated aerogel.

Abstract: The present invention provides: an electrode material for a lithium secondary battery containing lithium boron mixed oxide having a monoclinic LiBO2 structure and represented by a chemical formula LiB1-xDxO2-yEy (wherein, D represents a substitution element of boron B, E represents a substitution element of oxygen O, 0<x<0.5, and 0?y<0.1); an electrode structure employing the electrode material; and a lithium secondary battery having the electrode structure. Accordingly, the present invention provides: an electrode material for a lithium secondary battery having a voltage of 3.0 V (vs. Li/Li+) or more, a usable capacity exceeding 200 mAh/g, and a high energy density; an electrode structure employing the electrode material; and a lithium second battery having the electrode structure.

Abstract: Storage performance in a charged state is improved with a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery using gamma-butyrolactone as a solvent. A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a positive electrode (2) containing a positive electrode active material including a lithium-containing transition metal oxide; a negative electrode (1) containing a negative electrode active material capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium; and a non-aqueous electrolyte including a solute and a solvent; wherein the solvent contains 50 volume % or more of gamma-butyrolactone with respect to the total volume of the solvent, and the positive electrode active material contains a phosphate salt M1PO4, where M1 is a metal element capable of having a valency of 3.

Abstract: A graphite particle obtained by assembling or binding together a plurality of flat-shaped particles so that the planes of orientation are not parallel to one another, or a graphite particle in which aspect ratio is 5 or less or specific surface area is 8 m2/g or less or the size of crystallite in the direction of c-axis of the crystal is 500 ? or more and the size of crystallite in the direction of plane is 1,000 ? or less as measured by X ray broad angle diffraction, or a graphite particle in which pore volume of the pores having a size falling in a range of 102 to 106 ? is 0.4 to 2.0 cc/g per weight of graphite particle or pore volume of the pores having a size falling in a range of 1×102 to 2×104 ? is 0.08 to 0.4 cc/a per weight of graphite particle is suitable for production of negative electrode of lithium secondary battery, and a lithium secondary battery obtained therefrom is excellent in rapid charge-discharge characteristics, cycle characteristics, etc.

Abstract: To present a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using iron compound which is inexpensive and abundant in resource, as the active material for the positive electrode. An iron compound with particle size of 1 to 300 nm or less, being composed of substantially spherical primary particles of pore-free matter, is used as the active material for a positive electrode, which is used together with a negative electrode and a nonaqueous electrolyte for composing the battery. By forming the primary particles for composing particles of the iron compound as a pore-free matter, being controlled in a range of 1 to 300 nm, nano effects are brought about, and it is also effective to suppress excessive increase of surface area which may lead to promotion of decomposition of electrolyte, and an excellent discharge capacity is realized stably for a long period.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polysiloxane-based compound and a solid polymer electrolyte composition prepared using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a polysiloxane-based polymer, which promotes easy cross-linking and also enables to control the level of cross-linking according to the concentration of an acryl group by introducing a polyalkyleneoxide group and an acryl group are introduced as side chains to the backbone of methylsiloxane polymer.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel ionic compounds with low melting point whereof the onium type cation having at least a heteroatom such as N, O, S or P bearing the positive charge and whereof the anion includes, wholly or partially, at least an ion imidide such as (FX1O)N?(OX2F) wherein X1 and X2 are identical or different and comprise SO or PF, and their use as solvent in electrochemical devices. Said composition comprises a salt wherein the anionic charge is delocalised, and can be used, inter alia, as electrolyte.