Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to compositions and methods involving coated substrates for liquid electrophotographic printing. Generally, a coated substrate for liquid electrophotographic printing can comprise a polyethylene- or polypropylene-based substrate and a coating adhered to the substrate, the coating comprising a water-based aliphatic polyurethane polymer.

Abstract: A molded, decorative article having a fiber-reinforced geo-composite wall with a thickness of between 4-10 mm and a method of manufacturing the same, the fiber-reinforced geo-composite wall comprising, before curing, predominately 45-55 by weight % mineral-based type III clinker, 24-28 by weight % water, and 8-9 by weight % hydration control agent, the combination of clinker, water, and hydration control agent forming a basic water-reactive rapid-setting cementious binder, the hydration control agent controlling curing time of the water-reactive rapid-setting cementious binder, 1-2 by weight % combination of micro-fibers and macro-fibers dispersed evenly within the cementious binder, the micro-fibers being 3-6 mm and the macro-fibers being 7-25 mm in length, 0.03-0.10 by weight % combination of rheology modifier, polymer modifier, and moisture retention agent, 0-0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard coating film including a hard coating layer comprising: a crosslinked product of (a) a polyrotaxane compound including a macrocycle to which a lactone-based compound is bonded, wherein a (meth)acrylate-based compound is introduced at the end of the lactone-based compound at a ratio of 40 mol % to 70 mol %, a linear molecule penetrating the macrocycle, and blocking groups arranged at both ends of the linear molecule and preventing the macrocycle from escaping; and (b) a binder resin.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a device capable of having an easy production process and achieving a long lifetime. A device comprising a substrate, two or more electrodes facing each other disposed on the substrate and a positive hole injection transport layer disposed between two electrodes among the two or more electrodes, wherein the positive hole injection transport layer contains a transition metal compound-containing nanoparticle comprising a transition metal compound containing one or more kinds selected from the group consisting of a transition metal carbide oxide, transition metal nitride oxide and transition metal sulfide oxide, wherein a protecting agent having a linking group and a hydrophobic organic group is connected to the transition metal compound by the linking group.

Abstract: An activatable adhesive that is formulated to readily absorb energy from a given radiation source, an activatable adhesive label that incorporates such an activatable adhesive, a system for activating such labels, and related methods and uses are described. The activatable adhesive includes a plasticizer, a tackifier, and an adhesive base polymer that includes butyl acrylate, styrene, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, and acrylic acid.

Abstract: An abrasive particle having an irregular surface, wherein the surface roughness of the particle is less than about 0.95. A method for producing abrasive particles having a unique surface morphology including providing a plurality of abrasive particles; providing a plurality of metal particles; mixing the abrasive particles and the metal particles to form a mixture; compressing the mixture to form a compressed mixture; heating the compressed mixture; and recovering modified abrasive particles.

Abstract: A metal suboxide having a specific surface area of greater than or equal to about 1.5 m2/g is prepared by preparing a metal suboxide precursor, and heat-treating the metal suboxide precursor.

Abstract: A method produces activated carbon, suitable in particular for use in double-layer condensers. The method includes a) producing a mixture of a preferably pulverulent carbon material, a base and a hydrophilic polymer chemically inert to the base, b) pressing the mixture produced in step a) to form a pressing and c) activating the pressed body produced in step b).

Abstract: One aspect of an indium tin oxide powder has a specific surface area of 55 m2/g or more, wherein a color tone is from bright yellow to a color of persimmons or a half-width in the peak of (222) plane is 0.6° or less on an X-ray diffraction chart. Another aspect of the indium tin oxide powder has a modified surface, wherein a specific surface area is 40 m2/g or more, a half-width in the peak of (222) plane is 0.6° or less on an X-ray diffraction chart, and a color tone is navy blue (L is 30 or less in a Lab colorimetric system). A method for producing the indium tin oxide powder includes: coprecipitating an indium tin hydroxide by using a tin (Sn2+) compound under conditions in which pH is 4.0 to 9.3, and a temperature of a liquid is 5° C. or higher; and drying and calcining the indium tin hydroxide.

Abstract: A biodegradable biomass article for use in construction includes a cellulose biomass. The cellulose biomass includes an alkaline crystalline substance. An adhesive layer covers an outer surface of the biomass, and a sealing layer covers the adhesive layer. A method for manufacturing the biodegradable biomass article includes drying a cellulose biomass, and mixing the biomass with water into a slurry. The slurry is heated, and strained after the step of heating, resulting in a residual paste. The residual paste is compressed to form a biomass mat. The biomass mat is heated, and an adhesive layer is applied which covers the biomass mat. A sealing layer is applied over the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A multilayer protective film comprising a first layer, a second layer and a PSA layer. The first layer at least comprises a polyester-based polyurethane, a polycarbonate-based polyurethane or a combination or blend of both. The second layer at least comprises a polycaprolactone-based thermoplastic polyurethane. The PSA layer comprises a pressure sensitive adhesive. One major surface of the first layer is bonded to one major surface of the second layer, and the PSA layer is bonded to an opposite major surface of the second layer such that the second layer is sandwiched between the first layer and the PSA layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a coated jewelry article or a coated component of a jewelry article, comprising a jewelry article or a component of a jewelry article, a first metallic coating, and a second metallic coating.

Abstract: Inelastic film structures including at least one layer incorporating a combination of a first polymeric component that is at least one polymer incorporating propylene-derived units and a second polymeric component that is a thermoplastic polymer, for example, a polymer incorporating a polyolefin, are provided. The combination of the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component incorporates from about 40 wt. % to about 98 wt. % of the at least one polymer incorporating propylene-derived units and from about 2 wt. % to about 60 wt. % of the at least one polymer incorporating a polyolefin. The film structures are found to have properties making the structures useful for inclusion in a variety of applications. In certain embodiments, the film structures may exhibit optical clarity, tack, sealability, toughness, softness, and machinability properties superior to conventional polypropylene films and other conventional polyolefin films.

Abstract: Reinforced wood flooring according to one embodiment includes: a surface layer having a plurality of wood sheets and a resin-impregnated paper sheet interposed between the wood sheets, in which each of the wood sheets has a predetermined thickness and a plate shape, and the wood sheets and the resin-impregnated paper sheets are bonded together into a unitary body through hot-pressing; an adhesive layer formed beneath the surface layer to serve as an adhesive; and a plywood arranged beneath the adhesive layer and attached to a lower side of the surface layer by the adhesive lay.

Abstract: The present invention provides plain printing paper comprising a paper substrate containing, as main components, cellulose pulp and calcium carbonate as a filler, and an optional cationic resin and a multivalent cation salt attached onto the paper substrate, wherein the total amount of the cationic resin and the multivalent cation salt attached on both surfaces of the paper substrate is 1.0 g/m2 to 5.0 g/m2, both inclusive, and the mass ratio of the cationic resin to the multivalent cation salt is 0:100 to 90:10, both inclusive.

Abstract: There are provided a surface coating material for a molten zinc bath member with improved zinc corrosion resistance, a production method thereof, and a molten zinc bath member. The surface coating material comprises WC powder particles and a binder metal. The binder metal comprises Co and a metal element electrochemically nobler than Co and constitutes an alloy structure having a single phase.

Abstract: The present invention provides a galvanized metal reinforcing tensile member for use in mechanically stabilized earth structures and a method for delaying an onset of corrosion of the tensile member. The tensile member includes a structurally compromised region in a portion of the tensile member and a corrosion protective coating on at least the structurally compromised region, the coating of a thickness and composition to delay an onset of corrosion at the structurally compromised region to correspond to at least that of a remainder of the tensile member.

Abstract: A composite metal ingot, comprising at least two layers of differing alloy composition, wherein pairs of adjacent layers consisting of a first alloy and a second alloy are formed by applying the second alloy in a molten state to the surface of the first alloy while the surface of the first alloy is at a temperature between solidus and liquidus temperatures of the first alloy to form an interface there between, wherein the second alloy is a high or medium strength heat treatable aluminum alloy, and further wherein one or more alloy components from the second alloy are present within grain boundaries of the first alloy adjacent said interface.

Abstract: A layer included in an electroluminescent element is required to be thickened to optimize light extraction efficiency of the electroluminescent element and to prevent short-circuit between electrodes. However, in a conventional element material, desired light extraction efficiency cannot be accomplished since drive voltage rises or power consumption is increased as the element material is thickened. A composite is formed by mixing a conjugated molecule having low ionization potential and a substance having an electron-accepting property to the conjugated molecule. A composite layer included in an element is formed using the composite as an element material. The composite layer is arranged between a first electrode and a light emitting layer or between a second electrode and a light emitting layer. The composite layer has high conductivity; therefore, drive voltage does not rise even if a film thickness is increased.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device excellent in light emission efficiency and driving voltage, having electrodes composed of an anode and a cathode, a first organic layer arranged in contact with or adjacent to the anode between the electrodes and containing a hole transporting polymer compound and a second organic layer arranged in contact with the first organic layer between the first organic layer and the cathode and containing an electron transporting polymer compound, wherein the hole transporting polymer compound and the electron transporting polymer compound are regulated by specific parameters, at least one of the first organic layer and the second organic layer contains a light emitting material regulated by specific parameters, and light of specific color is emitted from the first organic layer or from the first organic layer or the second organic layer.

Abstract: An organic material including a hydrophilic polymer and an organic moiety having a hydroxyl substituted C6-C14 aromatic functional group, the organic moiety binding to an end or a side of the hydrophilic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (1) and (2) The invention further relates to a process to produce the compound. The invention additionally relates and an electronic device containing the compound of the formula (1) or (2). The electronic device can be an organic electroluminescence devices, particularly a blue emitting device, in which compounds are used as host materials or dopants in the emitting layer and/or as hole transport materials and/or as electron transport materials.

Abstract: Provided are an organic electroluminescence device, which shows high luminous efficiency, is free of any pixel defect, and has a long lifetime, and a material for an organic electroluminescence device for realizing the device. The material for an organic electroluminescence device is a compound having a n-conjugated heteroacene skeleton crosslinked with a carbon atom, nitrogen atom, oxygen atom, or sulfur atom. The organic electroluminescence device has one or more organic thin film layers including a light emitting layer between a cathode and an anode, and at least one layer of the organic thin film layers contains the material for an organic electroluminescence device.

Abstract: There is provided an organic compound having excellent characteristics, including excellent electron-injecting/transporting performance, hole blocking ability, and high stability in the thin-film state, for use as material of an organic electroluminescent device having high efficiency and high durability. There is also provided a high-efficient and high-durable organic electroluminescent device using the compound. The compound is represented by general formula (1) having a substituted anthracene ring structure and a pyridoindole ring structure. The organic electroluminescent device includes a pair of electrodes, and one or more organic layers sandwiched between the pair of electrodes, and the compound is used as a constituent material of at least one organic layer.

Abstract: A heterocyclic compound represented by Formula 1 or Formula 2 below, an organic light-emitting device including the heterocyclic compound, and a flat display device including the organic light-emitting device: wherein Ar1 to Ar16, and R1 to R4 are defined as in the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds represented by Formula 1, wherein R1, Ar1, X, Ar2, Ar3, and Het are described herein. Compositions and light-emitting devices related thereto are also disclosed.

Abstract: A substrate for suspension comprises a metallic substrate, an insulating layer formed on the metallic substrate, a conductor layer formed on the insulating layer, and a cover layer covering the conductor layer. The insulating layer and the cover layer are formed from different materials, whose coefficients of hygroscopic expansion are in the range between 3×10?6/% RH and 30×10?6/% RH. The difference between the coefficients of hygroscopic expansion of the two materials is 5×10?6/% RH or less.

Abstract: A cap assembly of a cylindrical rechargeable battery includes an integrated gasket obtained by integrating a first gasket covering a top cap, a PTC element, and a safety vent and a second gasket covering a CID. The rechargeable battery including the cap assembly has the advantages of increasing a contact area between a safety vent and a gasket by integrating the existing dual-gasket structure to thereby increase a sealing effect, increasing a short circuit reactivity of the CID by freely changing the gasket structure according to the diameter of the current interrupting member to thereby improve stability, simplify components, and reduce a production unit cost.

Abstract: A battery pack including: a core pack including a plurality of unit cells; a frame accommodating the core pack; and a cover covering the core pack, the cover including a bead corresponding to the unit cells, and including a metal.

Abstract: A quencher for a flow cell battery is described. The quencher utilizes a quench solution formed from FeCl2 in a dilute HCl solution in order to quench chlorine emissions from the flow cell battery. A quench sensor is further described. The quench sensor monitors the concentration level of FeCl2 in the quench solution and may also monitor the level of the quench solution in the quencher.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a bare cell and a protection circuit assembly electrically connected to the bare cell. The protection circuit assembly includes a protection circuit board on which a protection module, a PTC thermistor, an external connection terminal, a first connection terminal and a second connection terminal are mounted. A first lead plate and a second lead plate are in contact with the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal, respectively. The protection circuit board defines opposite lateral edges and a first groove in each of the opposite lateral edges, and the first lead plate is exposed through the first groove.

Abstract: A square lithium secondary battery includes a wound body in which a collective sheet in which a positive electrode sheet and a negative electrode sheet overlap each other with a first separator interposed therebetween is wound while a second separator is put inside the collective sheet. An active material mixture layer on one or both surfaces of at least one of the positive electrode sheet and the negative electrode sheet includes a region with a plurality of openings and a region with no opening. At least a bent portion of the collective sheet is covered with the region with the plurality of openings.

Abstract: A battery unit that prevents an expansion of a battery cell, and that can prevent an increase in size of the battery unit or an increase in the number of components. The battery unit includes a box-like battery case that accommodates therein a battery module having a generally rectangular solid shape and including plural sheet-like battery cells stacked flat in a vertical direction of a vehicle body. The battery unit includes: a bottomed box-like casing body that forms a part of the battery case and into which the battery module is accommodated from above the vehicle body; and a fixing plate that abuts on a top surface of the battery module. The battery module is fixed to the casing body with pressure being applied to the battery module from above the vehicle body, by fastening the fixing plate to the casing body.

Abstract: A battery module is described. The battery module includes a plurality of cooling fins having an inlet section, a center section, and an outlet section, the inlet and outlet sections extending from opposite ends of the center section at an angle from a plane defined by the center section, the cooling fins having at least one cooling channel extending from an inlet of the inlet section through the center section to an outlet of the outlet section; and a plurality of battery cells positioned in the center section between the plurality of cooling fins. A method of cooling a battery module is also described.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a redox flow battery and a redox flow battery including the electrolyte, the electrolyte including a metal-ligand coordination compound as a cation and an anion containing at least four atoms linked to each other by a straight chain in a certain direction.

Abstract: A battery module with microencapsulated phase change materials as an automotive thermal management system. In one form, the microencapsulated phase change material is in the form of a foam made of a core encased in a generally polymer-based shell. In a more particular form, the foamed material may be tailored to go through isothermal phase change at more than one temperature, such as a relatively cold temperature and a relatively high temperature. A thermal management system based on the use of such microencapsulated phase change material includes heating and cooling capabilities for conditions expected to be encountered under both high-temperature and low-temperature vehicular operating conditions. Methods of controlling the temperature in battery modules are also described.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack including: a cell pack including at least one unit cell; a protection circuit module including a printed circuit board including a protection circuit of the cell pack; a connection member inserted in a through hole of the printed circuit board and electrically connected to the printed circuit board; and a connection tab electrically connected to the cell pack inserted into and electrically connected to the connection member.

Abstract: An electrochemical device having a liquid electrolyte which includes a protic solvent, an anode electrode disposed in contact with the liquid electrolyte, and a cathode electrode disposed in contact with the liquid electrolyte. A membrane which interrupts the transport of ions between the electrodes at a predetermined temperature is disposed in the liquid electrolyte between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. In this way, electrochemical devices such as batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, and sensors, which may overheat during use and cause a fire or explosion, are precluded from overheating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a separator comprising a porous substrate; and a porous coating layer formed on at least one surface of the porous substrate and comprising a mixture of first inorganic particles coated with a coupling agent on the surface thereof, second inorganic particles coated with a coupling agent on the surface thereof and a binder polymer, the first inorganic particles having an average diameter of 1 to 10 ?m and the second inorganic particles having an average diameter of 50 to 500 nm. In accordance with the present invention, a separator having a porous coating layer comprising two kinds of inorganic particles which are coated with a coupling agent is manufactured to minimize a mechanochemical reaction, thereby inhibiting the production of unnecessary substances, and to easily introduce functional particles.

Abstract: Single-layer or multilayer, biaxially oriented, microporous foil having a shutdown function, which comprises at least one shutdown layer I, which comprises propylene homopolymer and ss-nucleating agent and polyethylene.

Abstract: A battery module is provided that includes a plurality of battery cells. Each battery cell can include a vent. A cover encloses the vents, and an insulation member is located between the plurality of battery cells and the cover. The insulation member can include a bent part that sealably engages the cover. The plurality of battery cells can be arranged in a first direction such that the vent of each battery cell is aligned with the vent of an adjacent battery cell. The cover and the insulating member can extend in the first direction to enclose the vents.

Abstract: A battery matrix provided with a plurality of battery cells; each of the battery cells provided with a positive terminal and a negative terminal. A positive trace grid and a negative trace grid, each provided as a conductive mesh with an array of apertures forming a plurality of alternative conductive paths across each of the positive and negative trace grids. Each of the battery cells coupled at the positive terminal to a positive trace pad of the positive trace grid and at the negative terminal to a negative trace pad of the negative trace grid. Alternatively, an intermediate trace grid may be introduced so that successive rows of the battery cells are coupled electrically in series with one another.

Abstract: A battery pack which can improve welding efficiency of a lead plate by performing welding in a state in which the lead plate is in close contact with a bare cell, and can prevent leakage of an electrolyte by preventing welding failure of the lead plate. The battery pack includes a bare cell having an electrode terminal protruding on a first surface of the bare cell, a circuit module disposed on the first surface of the bare cell, and a first lead plate coupled to one side of the circuit module and connected to the first surface of the bare cell. The first lead plate includes at least one bent portion, and a first notch recess is formed in the at least one bent portion.

Abstract: A pouch type battery, including: an electrode assembly; a pouch accommodating the electrode assembly; a first electrode tab electrically connected to the electrode assembly, the first electrode tab extending outside of the pouch; a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device electrically connected to the first electrode tab, the PTC device being fixed to the pouch by a photocurable adhesive; and a lead plate electrically connected to the PTC device.

Abstract: A secondary battery including: an electrode assembly including a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator interposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate; a can accommodating the electrode assembly and an open end; and a cap assembly to seal the open end of the can. A step difference is formed in an upper end of the can. A supporter settled in the step difference is formed in the cap assembly. A bottom protrusion inserted into the can is formed on a bottom surface of the supporter. Therefore, ignition and explosion are prevented by a short between the electrode plates in accordance with the deformation of the electrode assembly so that the stability of the secondary battery may be improved.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly having a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator located between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; a case housing the electrode assembly, the case having an opening; a cap assembly including a cap plate coupled to the opening of the case and a vent member on the cap plate adapted to discharge a gas from the case; and a separation member located between the electrode assembly and the cap plate to prevent the electrode assembly from significantly moving toward the cap plate.

Abstract: An electrochemical device includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolytic solution, wherein the negative electrode contains a magnesium element, and wherein the nonaqueous electrolytic solution is one obtained after dipping metallic lithium for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A storage battery is provided comprising a positive electrode of lead, a negative electrode of gallium and an aqueous electrolyte containing aluminum sulfate. Upon charging the cell, lead dioxide is formed and aluminum is alloyed with the gallium. During discharge, aluminum goes back into solution and lead dioxide is reduced to lead sulfate.

Abstract: In one aspect, a battery cell including: an electrode assembly, wherein the electrode assembly includes a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator disposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate; electrode tabs connected to the electrode plate and the second electrode plate, and extending from one side of the electrode assembly; a case for sealing the electrode assembly and an electrolyte; and a reinforcing material disposed in at least a region between the electrode assembly and the case, and comprising ceramic material and a polymer gel is provided.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte battery includes a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer provided on a positive electrode collector, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein the positive electrode active material layer contains a polyvinylidene fluoride-containing binder and a nano ceramic particle having a primary particle size of not more than 100 nm; and the binder and the nano ceramic particle are complexed.