Abstract: Methods and systems for engineering a nanostructure are provided. An exemplary method includes creating at least one cytosine-cytosine and/or thymine-thymine mismatch in at least one oligonucleotide sequence, placing a metal ion into the mismatch of the oligonucleotide sequence to form an electronically functionalized nanostructure, and inducing self-assembly of the oligonucleotide sequence into a defined structure.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a substrate, a display, and a protective film. The substrate includes a bending area between a first area and a second area and is bent about a bending axis. The display is over an upper surface of the substrate in the first area. The protective film is over a lower surface of the substrate. The protective film includes a first protective film base over the lower surface of the substrate and corresponding to at least a part of the first area, and a first adhesive layer between the substrate and the first protective film base. The first protective film base includes a first thick portion having a first thickness and a first thin portion having a second thickness less than the first thickness and is closer to the bending area than the first thick portion.

Abstract: In an organic electroluminescence (EL) display panel including: a substrate that is flexible and is made of a resin material; a plurality of light-emitting elements that are disposed on the substrate and are spaced away from one another; and a plurality of wire units that are disposed on the substrate and establish electrical connection between the plurality of light-emitting elements, a first region of the substrate that is below the light-emitting elements has greater stiffness than a second region of the substrate that is a remainder of the substrate.

Abstract: A flexible display panel has an active region and a peripheral region surrounding the active region. The flexible display panel includes a barrier layer, a flexible layer, a display device array and a driving IC. The barrier layer has a first opening. The flexible layer is disposed on the barrier layer, and filled into the first opening of the barrier layer. The display device array is disposed on the flexible layer and located in the active region. The driving IC is disposed on the flexible layer, electrically connected to the display device array and corresponding to the first opening of the barrier layer.

Abstract: [Problem] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel optical functional material in which silver nanoparticles are used. [Solution] According to the present invention, a ternary composite formed by mixing silver nanoparticles, an organic semiconductor, and a clay in a liquid phase is provided. The organic semiconductor is preferably an organic charge-transfer complex, and more preferably a charge-transfer boron polymer. The clay is a layered silicate mineral, and preferably smectite. The present invention also provides an antibacterial agent, a photoelectric converter, and a photosensitive pointing device using the ternary composite.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting device including a first electrode; a second electrode facing the first electrode; an emission layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, the emission layer including a first compound and a second compound; a hole transport region between the first electrode and the emission layer; and an electron transport region, the electron transport region including a buffer layer between the emission layer and the second electrode, the buffer layer including a third compound, and an electron transport layer between the buffer layer and the second electrode, the electron transport layer including a fourth compound, wherein, in the emission layer, the first compound is a phosphorescent host and the second compound is a phosphorescent dopant, wherein the first compound and the third compound are different from each other, wherein the first compound and the third compound each independently include both an electron transport group and a hole transport group.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a color filter substrate used in an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) or liquid crystal (LC) display structure for improving a contrast ratio and light output. The color filter substrate includes a substrate; a color filter layer comprising a plurality of pixel units; and a reflective metallic matrix comprising a plurality of reflective metallic matrix elements surrounding each pixel unit.

Abstract: A deposition nozzle is provided that includes offset deposition apertures disposed between exhaust apertures on either side of the deposition apertures. The provided nozzle arrangements allow for deposition of material with a deposition profile suitable for use in devices such as OLEDs.

Abstract: Provided is an electrochemical luminescent cell 10 having a luminescent layer 12 and electrodes 13, 14 provided on each surface of the luminescent layer 12. The luminescent layer 12 comprises an organic polymeric luminescent material and a combination of at least two organic salts. In particular, the luminescent layer preferably comprises a combination of at least two types of ionic liquids represented by formula (1) (wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each represent an optionally-substituted alkyl group, alkoxy alkyl group, trialkylsilylalkyl group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, aryl group or heterocylic group. R1, R2, R3 and R4 may be the same or different. M represents N or P. X? represents an anion.

Abstract: Objects of the present invention are to provide: a light-emitting element having a long lifetime and good emission efficiency and drive voltage. One embodiment of the invention is a light-emitting element including, between an anode and a cathode, at least a stack structure in which a first layer, a second layer, and a light-emitting layer are provided in order from the anode side. The first layer includes a first organic compound and an electron-accepting compound. The second layer includes a second organic compound having a HOMO level differing from the HOMO level of the first organic compound by from ?0.2 eV to +0.2 eV. The light-emitting layer includes a third organic compound having a HOMO level differing from the HOMO level of the second organic compound by from ?0.2 eV to +0.2 eV and a light-emitting substance having a hole-trapping property with respect to the third organic compound.

Abstract: A display device including a first substrate including a display area that displays an image and a peripheral area, in which no image is displayed, surrounding the display area. The display device further includes a plurality of pixels disposed in the display area. The display device additionally includes a first metal layer disposed above the first substrate in the peripheral area, and the first metal layer including a plurality of openings. The display device further includes a sealant disposed above the first metal layer, and surrounding the plurality of pixels. The display device additionally includes a plurality of second metal layers disposed above the first substrate and below the first metal layer in the peripheral area, and respectively overlapping the openings of the first metal layer. A part of the sealant is disposed in the plurality of openings.

Abstract: A sealed structure with high sealing capability, in which a pair of substrates is attached to each other with a glass layer is provided. The sealed structure has a first and second substrates, a first surface of the first substrate facing a first surface of the second substrate, and the glass layer which is in contact with the first and second substrates, defines a space between the first and second substrates, and is provided along the periphery of the first surface of the first substrate. The first substrate has a corner portion. The area of the first surface of the first substrate is smaller than or equal to that of the first surface of the second substrate. In at least one of respective welded regions between the glass layer and the first or second substrate, the width of the corner portion is larger than that of the side portion.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a substrate, a display unit on a first surface of the substrate, and a protection film on a second surface, opposite the first surface, of the substrate. The protection film includes a first adhesive layer having a first surface that faces the second surface of the substrate; a protection film base having a first surface that faces a second surface, opposite the first surface, of the first adhesive layer; and a light blocking layer having a first surface that faces a second surface, opposite the first surface of the protection film base.

Abstract: A display device has both an array layer and a terminal part formed on a bendable substrate. An optical sheet is disposed to cover the array layer, and an overcoat is formed to cover the terminal part. The side surface of the optical sheet is inclined at an inclination angle with respect to the main surface of the substrate. The overcoat is in contact with the side surface of the optical sheet.

Abstract: A display device and a method of manufacturing the same, the display device including a substrate; a display panel on the substrate; a first film on the display panel; and a first pattern arranged along edges of the first film, the first pattern including a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that is different from the CTE of a material of the first film.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a packaging method, a display panel, and a display device. The packaging method includes forming a glass adhesive on a packaging area of an OLED array substrate or on a packaging cover plate, aligning the packaging cover plate with the OLED array substrate, and applying, from a side of the packaging cover plate facing away from the OLED array substrate a laser to the glass adhesive, to sinter the glass adhesive, wherein the packaging method further includes forming a barrier layer on the packaging cover plate, the barrier layer being configured to block the laser from irradiating an OLED device on the OLED array substrate when the laser irradiates the glass adhesive.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an organic light-emitting diode device (OLED) structure for compensating blue light emission. The OLED structure in a substrate with a thin-film transistor layer, the substrate being substantially transparent; and a first electrode layer on the substrate, the alit electrode being substantially transparent; a first light-emitting layer on the first electrode layer with one or more light-emitting portions for emitting light for compensating blue light. The OLED structure also includes a charge generation layer (CGL) with a reflective portion, the CGL on the first light-emitting layer, the reflective portion having a transmission rate for light emitted by the first light-emitting layer; a second light-emitting layer on the CGL with one or more light-emitting portions for emitting the blue light; and a second electrode layer with a reflectivity on the second light-emitting layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a light scattering layer and an organic light-emitting diode are provided. The manufacturing method includes: depositing a material having a low refractive index value in hole structures of a mask on a base; removing the mask, and forming a plurality of raised structures on the base; depositing a material having a high refractive index value between the raised structures to form a planarization layer, thereby manufacturing a light scattering layer constituted by the raised structures and the planarization layer on the base. The manufacturing method has the advantages of being simple to prepare, low-cost, etc.

Abstract: A substrate (100) is a light-transmitting substrate. A light-emitting unit (140) includes a first electrode (110), an organic layer (120), and a second electrode (130). In addition, a light-emitting device (10) includes a first region (102), a second region (104), and a third region (106). The first region (102) is a region overlapping a second electrode (130). In a case where the second electrode (130) has light shielding characteristics, the first region (102) is a region through which light does not pass. The second region (104) is a region including an insulating film (150) among regions between a plurality of light-emitting units (140). The third region (106) is a region which does not include the insulating film (150) among the regions between a plurality of light-emitting units (140). A width of the second region (104) is smaller than a width of the third region (106).

Abstract: The described technology relates to an organic light emitting diode including: a first electrode; a second electrode overlapping the first electrode; an organic emission layer between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a capping layer on the second electrode, wherein the capping layer has an absorption rate of 0.25 or more for light having a wavelength of 405 nm, thereby preventing degradation of the organic emission layer by blocking the light of the harmful wavelength region and providing the organic light emitting diode in which a blue emission efficiency is not deteriorated.

Abstract: A light emitting diode according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a first electrode; a second electrode overlapping the first electrode; an emission layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a capping layer disposed on the second electrode, wherein the capping layer satisfies Equation 1 below. n*k(?=405 nm)?0.8.??Equation 1 In Equation 1, n*k (?=405 nm) represents an optical value that is a product of a refractive index and an absorption coefficient in a 405 nanometer wavelength.

Abstract: Methods and systems for emitting light from electrically biased graphene are provided. An exemplary method of generating a light emission from graphene includes suspending a graphene membrane using at least one mechanical clamp and providing a current to the graphene membrane to establish a source-drain bias voltage along the graphene membrane.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method for producing an organic light-emitting component is provided. The method includes forming an electrically active region and applying an adhesion-medium layer on or above the electrically active region. The adhesion-medium layer includes a magnetic material distributed in an adhesion medium. The magnetic material is embedded as particles in the adhesion medium. The method furthermore includes applying an alternating magnetic field to the adhesion-medium layer such that the adhesion medium forms at least one adhesive connection, wherein an adhesive connection is formed between the adhesion medium and the electrically active region. The adhesion-medium layer is formed in such a way, and/or the alternating magnetic field is configured in such a way that the adhesion-medium layer has a lateral structuring after the adhesive connection has been formed.

Abstract: A battery compartment for a device has a single cavity that is segmented into discrete slots, each slot associated with projections that secure and immobilize any batteries inserted into the compartment. Each slot is sized to receive a different size of battery, and the slots are positioned relative to one another to prevent batteries of different sizes from being inserted into the compartment. A shelf may be integrated within the slot(s), and the shelf may include a channel or a multi-planar yet unitary contact member to establish a single point of electrical connection between the battery compartment and the device.

Abstract: A battery locking mechanism applied in an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a casing. The casing defines a receiving portion to receive the battery and the battery locking mechanism. The battery locking mechanism includes a first latching element, a second latching element, a first elastic member and a second elastic member. The first elastic member connects the first latching element to the casing and the second elastic member connects the second latching element to the cover. When the first latching element is latched with the second latching element in a relaxed state, the battery is locked. The second latching element can be moved away from the first latching element by a fingertip until the second latching element loses contact with the first latching element, thus unlocking the battery compartment. An electronic device using the locking mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: An energy storage component (ESC) enclosure is provided. The ESC enclosure includes a plurality of ESC modules. Each ESC module includes at least one side portion having a plurality of side fastening mechanisms configured to be coupled to an adjacent ESC module, wherein the plurality of ESC modules is coupled together via the plurality of side fastening mechanisms to form an ESC enclosure. The ESC enclosure further includes a plurality of shelving kits, each shelving kit mounted to one of the ESC modules. The ESC enclosure further includes a roof that is coupled to the plurality of ESC modules, and a plurality of panels coupled to the plurality of ESC modules about a perimeter of the ESC enclosure to form a shared air space within the ESC enclosure.

Abstract: Provided is a cartridge frame which is inserted between a plurality of unit battery cells stacked in the fabrication of a modularized battery and a battery module having the same. The cartridge frame according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes an inter-cell separation plate with a planar shape inserted between adjacent unit battery cells to separate the adjacent unit battery cells, and a sidewall part extending in a direction perpendicular to the planar surface of the inter-cell separation plate at an edge other than an edge of a direction in which an electrode terminal of the battery cell is drawn, among edges of the inter-cell separation plate, wherein for at least a portion of the sidewall part, an inner sidewall coming into contact with a side surface of the unit battery cell is made from metal, and an outer sidewall facing the inner sidewall is made from plastic.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes a cylindrical can; an electrode assembly accommodated in the cylindrical can with an electrolyte; a cap assembly sealing the cylindrical can, a top-end height of the cap assembly being equal to or less than a top-end height of the cylindrical can; and an insulation layer on a surface of the cap assembly that is exposed to the outside of the cylindrical can.

Abstract: A battery separator has performance enhancing additives or coatings, fillers with increased friability, increased ionic diffusion, decreased tortuosity, increased wettability, reduced oil content, reduced thickness, decreased electrical resistance, and/or increased porosity. The separator in a battery reduces the water loss, lowers acid stratification, lowers the voltage drop, and/or increases the CCA.

Abstract: A separator for an electrochemical device which includes a nonwoven fabric base material and an inorganic particle layer is provided. The nonwoven fabric base material includes a synthetic resin fiber with an average fiber diameter of 1 to 20 ?m. The inorganic particle layer includes an inorganic particle layer A that contains magnesium hydroxide with an average particle size of 2.0 to 4.0 ?m, and an inorganic particle layer B that contains magnesium hydroxide with an average particle size of not less than 0.5 ?m and less than 2.0 ?m. The inorganic particle layer A and the inorganic particle layer B are stacked in this order on a surface of the nonwoven fabric base material. Alternatively, the inorganic particle layer A is disposed on a surface of the nonwoven fabric base material and the inorganic particle layer B is disposed on the other surface of the nonwoven fabric base material.

Abstract: Provided are a separator for a lithium secondary battery in which an entire thickness of the separator and a ratio of a heat-resistant layer included in the separator satisfy specific ranges, respectively, and a battery including the same. The separator has significantly excellent heat resistance and mechanical strength, and it is possible to manufacture a high capacity and high output battery using the separator, thereby making it possible to significantly improve safety even in the high capacity and the high output battery.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of casting ribs on substrate, said method comprising acts of, mounting applicator comprising plurality of nozzles and polymer filled into the applicator, placing the substrate below the nozzles of the applicator, applying pressure onto the melt polymer to cast plurality of polymer ribs of predetermined shape on the substrate, and cooling the substrate casted with ribs.

Abstract: A wiring module is for attachment to a power storage element group in which multiple power storage elements are arranged in a line. The wiring module includes an insulating protector having an electrical wire holding portion that holds electrical wires that detect the state of the power storage elements, and a bending member that is provided at a position connected to the electrical wire holding portion, and has a hinge that is bent in a direction that intersects the electrical wire holding portion. The electrical wires are fixed to the bending member. The bending member has a locked portion that is locked to the insulating protector in a state of being bent by the hinge.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cylindrical battery including an electrode assembly (jelly roll) including a positive electrode, a separator, and a negative electrode, a cylindrical container including a receiving part for receiving the electrode assembly together with an electrolytic solution, a cap assembly mounted to an open upper end of the cylindrical container, a safety vent mounted in the cap assembly, and a pressurization part located between the safety vent and the receiving part, the pressurization part communicating with the receiving part, the pressurization part being configured to apply a predetermined pressure, which is generated by gas, to the receiving part, wherein the positive electrode includes a lithium composite transition metal oxide represented by Formula 1 in the specification as a positive electrode active material.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to a power factor adjustor comprising: a power factor measurement unit configured to measure the power factor on an input line to a load and generate a power factor correction signal based on the measured power factor; and a power factor adjustment unit connected to the power factor measurement unit comprising: a fixed capacitor connected in series to a first switching device; and an adjustable element having a variable capacitance connected in parallel to the fixed capacitor and in series to a second switching device, wherein the overall capacitance of the power factor adjustment unit is adjusted by adjusting the capacitance of the adjustable element or by toggling the first and second switching devices in response to the power factor correction signal.

Abstract: Improved anodes and cells are provided, which enable fast charging rates with enhanced safety due to much reduced probability of metallization of lithium on the anode, preventing dendrite growth and related risks of fire or explosion. Anodes and/or electrolytes have buffering zones for partly reducing and gradually introducing lithium ions into the anode for lithiation, to prevent lithium ion accumulation at the anode electrolyte interface and consequent metallization and dendrite growth. Various anode active materials and combinations, modifications through nanoparticles and a range of coatings which implement the improved anodes are provided.

Abstract: Improved anodes and cells are provided, which enable fast charging rates with enhanced safety due to much reduced probability of metallization of lithium on the anode, preventing dendrite growth and related risks of fire or explosion. Anodes and/or electrolytes have buffering zones for partly reducing and gradually introducing lithium ions into the anode for lithiation, to prevent lithium ion accumulation at the anode electrolyte interface and consequent metallization and dendrite growth. Various anode active materials and combinations, modifications through nanoparticles and a range of coatings which implement the improved anodes are provided.

Abstract: Provided is a precursor of transition metal oxide represented by chemical formula 1 below.

Abstract: The loss of sulfur cathode material as a result of polysulfide dissolution causes significant capacity fading in rechargeable lithium/sulfur cells. Embodiments of the invention use a chemical approach to immobilize sulfur and lithium polysulfides via the reactive functional groups on graphene oxide. This approach obtains a uniform and thin (˜tens of nanometers) sulfur coating on graphene oxide sheets by a chemical reaction-deposition strategy and a subsequent low temperature thermal treatment process. Strong interaction between graphene oxide and sulfur or polysulfides demonstrate lithium/sulfur cells with a high reversible capacity of 950-1400 mAh g?1, and stable cycling for more than 50 deep cycles at 0.1 C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a facile and cost effective method of producing metal-doped nano silicon powder or graphene-doped metal-doped silicon nano powder having a particle size smaller than 100 nm. The method comprises: (a) preparing a silicon precursor/metal precursor/graphene nano composite; (b) mixing the silicon precursor/metal precursor/graphene nano composite with a desired quantity of magnesium; (c) converting the silicon precursor to form a mixture of graphene-doped silicon and a reaction by-product through a thermal and/or chemical reduction reaction; and (d) removing the reaction by-product from the mixture to obtain graphene-doped metal-doped silicon nano powder.

Abstract: Improved anodes and cells are provided, which enable fast charging rates with enhanced safety due to much reduced probability of metallization of lithium on the anode, preventing dendrite growth and related risks of fire or explosion. Anodes and/or electrolytes have buffering zones for partly reducing and gradually introducing lithium ions into the anode for lithiation, to prevent lithium ion accumulation at the anode electrolyte interface and consequent metallization and dendrite growth. Various anode active materials and combinations, modifications through nanoparticles and a range of coatings which implement the improved anodes are provided.

Abstract: Improved anodes and cells are provided, which enable fast charging rates with enhanced safety due to much reduced probability of metallization of lithium on the anode, preventing dendrite growth and related risks of fire or explosion. Anodes and/or electrolytes have buffering zones for partly reducing and gradually introducing lithium ions into the anode for lithiation, to prevent lithium ion accumulation at the anode electrolyte interface and consequent metallization and dendrite growth. Various anode active materials and combinations, modifications through nanoparticles and a range of coatings which implement the improved anodes are provided.

Abstract: An alkaline electrochemical cell, preferably a zinc/air cell which includes a container; a negative electrode, a positive electrode, wherein said negative electrode and said positive electrode are disposed within the container, a separator located between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, and an alkaline electrolyte, wherein the negative electrode comprises zinc, and a branched chain fluorosurfactant. The fluorosurfactant is preferably a sulfotricarballylate surfactant with multiple fluorinated end groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a positive active material and a method for producing same and, more specifically, to a positive active material comprising LiAlO2 at the surface thereof as a result of reacting an Al compound with residual lithium and to a method for producing same.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cathode material for a lithium ion cell comprises: generating a lithium nickel composite oxide material in a manufacturing process, wherein the manufacturing process results in residual lithium being present in the lithium nickel composite oxide material; washing the lithium nickel composite oxide material to remove at least part of the residual lithium, wherein the washing provides the lithium nickel composite oxide material with a moisture content; and drying the lithium nickel composite oxide material to remove at least part of the moisture content, the drying performed in an environment of substantially only an inert gas or air essentially free of carbon dioxide.

Abstract: An electrode having a planar electrode body with a plurality of hexagonally shaped through-holes formed therein. The planar electrode body is configured for use in a polar, protic, or aprotic solvent of a Hydro-Pyroelectrodynamic (“H-PED”) energy storage device. The electrode may be constructed using a method that includes applying a layer of graphene to an outer surface of the planar electrode body, and annealing the outer surface of the planar electrode body after the layer of graphene has been applied thereto.

Abstract: Nanoporous-carbon grown via pulsed laser deposition can be used as an electrically conductive anode host material for Mg2+ intercalation in rechargeable magnesium batteries. Nanoporous carbon has high surface area, and an open, accessible pore structure tunable via mass density that can improve diffusion. A preferred nanoporous carbon mass density of about 0.5 g/cm3 does not mechanically degrade with successive insertion/de-insertion cycles and provides an average interplanar spacing between graphene sheet fragments of greater than about 4.8 ?, large enough for reversible intercalation of partially-solvated Mg2+.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode material of formula LiMnxCo1-xBO3, where 0<x<1, and to a method of preparing the same comprising independently preparing a manganese borate and a cobalt borate and then simultaneously thermally treating them under an inert atmosphere, in the presence of a precursor of lithium and of boric acid.

Abstract: Provided are an electrode capable of maintaining electrical conductivity during elongation and shrinkage, a method for manufacturing the same, and electrochemical device including the same.

Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprising: a positive electrode including a positive electrode active material layer containing a lithium iron manganese phosphate composite having an olivine structure; and a negative electrode including a negative electrode active material layer containing a titanium-containing metal oxide composite, wherein an atomic concentration of manganese is 1 atm % or more and 15 atm % or less in a region from a surface to a depth D of the negative electrode active material layer and the depth D is more than 0 nm and 10 nm or less.