Abstract: The present specification relates to a polarizer protective film including a photocurable resin including a multifunctional acrylate-based monomer and an acrylate-based oligomer having an elongation of 5% to 200%; and a dye or a pigment having a maximum absorption wavelength of 580 nm to 610 nm, and a polarizing plate and a liquid crystal display device including the same.

Abstract: Provided herein is a pigmented aqueous basecoat material including a hydroxy-functional polyether-based reaction product that is prepared by a urethane group-forming reaction of: (a) at least one component including isocyanate groups that is prepared by the urethane group-forming reaction of at least one organic diisocyanate (a1) with at least one polyether (a2) of the general structural formula (I). R is a C3 to C6 alkylene radical, and n is selected accordingly such that a polyether (b) possesses a number-average molecular weight of 500 to 5000 g/mol, the components (a1) and (a2) being used in a molar ratio of 1.8/1.7 to 3.0/1.0, and the resulting component (a) having an isocyanate content of 0.5 to 10.0% with (b) at least one organic polyol.

Abstract: Process for fabrication of all-solid-state thin film batteries, said batteries comprising a film of anode materials, a film of solid electrolyte materials and a film of cathode materials, in which: each of these three films is deposited using an electrophoresis process, the anode film and the cathode film are each deposited on a conducting substrate, preferably a thin metal sheet or band, or a metalized insulating sheet or band or film, said conducting substrates or their conducting elements being useable as battery current collectors, the electrolyte film is deposited on the anode and/or cathode film, and in which said process also comprises at least one step in which said sheets or bands are stacked so as to form at least one battery with a “collector/anode/electrolyte/cathode/collector” type of stacked structure.

Abstract: A coating method for a clad steel in which stainless sheets are combined on adjacent surfaces of an aluminum sheet may include preparing the clad steel, preparing a coating solution in which an epoxy resin and titanium dioxide (TiO2) powder are combined in an acrylic resin, etching the clad steel to improve adhesion property between the coating solution and the clad steel, heating the clad steel, and performing electrodeposition by immersing the clad steel in the coating solution.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a refractive index in a model-free manner are disclosed. The method includes: emitting a light to a surface plasmon generation layer that includes a nanoslot antenna and is disposed adjacent to a sample, to convert the light into surface plasmon; measuring a transmission of the sample from the light that is emitted onto the surface plasmon generation layer and passes through the sample; repeating the measuring the transmission while changing a length of the nanoslot antenna; and determining, based on a machine learning scheme, a restoration refractive index of the sample that is close to a graph of transmissions measured while changing the length of the nanoslot antenna from a library including a refractive index, a length of the nanoslot antenna, and a transmission at a specific wavelength.

Abstract: A ceramic electronic component that includes a ceramic element, and a coating film and external electrodes on a surface of the ceramic element. The coating film includes cationic elements from a constituent element of the ceramic element, which are ionized and deposited from the ceramic element, and a resin. The surface of the coating film is recessed relative to a surface of wrapping parts of the external electrodes on the surface of the ceramic element.

Abstract: A chain component which has a simple surface treatment structure and in which satisfactory wear resistance is maintained for a long term; and a chain which employs this chain component so that a satisfactory wear elongation resistance is maintained are provided. A roller chain serving as an industrial chain for power transmission is constructed such that a pair of outer plates linked by two pins and a pair of inner plates linked together by two bushes onto each of which a roller is fit are alternately linked together in a plurality in a state that each pin is loosely fit in each bush. A chromium nitride layer is formed on the outer side of the steel-based substrate of the pin. The chromium nitride layer contains iron at a content higher than 0 mass % and lower than or equal to 55 mass %.

Abstract: A method of preparing inorganic and/or organic surfaces includes organized micro- or nanostructures using colloidal particles in an electric field, to the micro- or nanostructured surfaces obtained by application of this method, as well as to the various applications of these structured surfaces, notably in the field of photonics, catalysis, magnetic storage or biosensors.

Abstract: A double-structure coated object includes an outer plate portion configured to produce a target color by stacking a coating film of a first paint and a coating film of a second paint, and an inner plate portion on which a coating film of the second paint is formed. When the coating film is formed on the inner plate portion, and then the first paint and the second paint are sequentially applied to the outer plate portion, paint dust on the inner plate portion is prevented from causing viewers to feel something different about color. To achieve this, the ratio (1BC)/(1BC+2BC) of the spectral reflectance (1BC) of the color of the coating film made of the first paint to the spectral reflectance (1BC+2BC) of the target color is configured to fall within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A polycrystalline superhard material comprises a sintered mass of superhard grains having a mean superhard grain contiguity of at least 62 percent and at most 92 percent. There is also disclosed a method of making such a polycrystalline superhard material. The method comprises providing a precursor body comprising superhard grains and interstices between the superhard grains, and introducing additive particles into the interstices to form a pre-sinter body. The pre-sinter body is submitted to a temperature and pressure at which superhard material is thermodynamically stable, sintering it and forming polycrystalline superhard material.

Abstract: Coating bath compositions and processes useful in depositing organic polymeric coatings on metal substrates at low voltages are provided, the baths comprising one or more dispersed organic film forming polymers; and an etchant; wherein the principle film forming polymer is stabilized in the bath by the presence of anionic surfactant, but can be readily anodically deposited under low voltage. The invention also relates to processes of depositing a coating and metal substrates coated using the baths and processes of the invention.

Abstract: Electrochemical nitridation of metals and the produced metals are disclosed. An exemplary method of electrochemical nitridation of metals comprises providing an electrochemical solution at low temperature. The method also comprises providing a three-electrode potentiostat system. The method also comprises stabilizing the three-electrode potentiostat system at open circuit potential. The method also comprises applying a cathodic potential to a metal.

Abstract: A multi-layer paint film satisfies paint film performance, such as water resistance, impact resistance and the like, required of an automobile paint film and which has excellent paint film appearance is obtained. The method comprises coating an aqueous first base paint (A) over an electrodeposited cured paint film to form a first base paint film, and then coating an aqueous second base paint (B) over the first base paint film without carrying out preliminary drying by heating after forming the first base paint film to form a second base paint film, preliminary drying by heating is carried out after forming the second base paint film, coating a single-liquid type clear paint (C) over the second base paint film to form a clear coat paint film. These three paint film layers are heated and cured at the same time.

Abstract: Process for fabrication of all-solid-state thin film batteries, said batteries comprising a film of anode materials (anode film), a film of solid electrolyte materials (electrolyte film) and a film of cathode materials (cathode film) in electrical contact with a cathode collector, characterized in that: a first electrode film (cathode or anode) is deposited by electrophoresis on a conducting substrate or a substrate with at least one conducting zone, said substrate or said at least one conducting zone possibly being used as a collector of said electrode current (anode or cathode current) of the micro-battery, the electrolyte film is deposited by electrophoresis on said first electrode film, a second electrode film (anode or cathode) is deposited on the electrolyte film either by electrophoresis or by a vacuum deposition process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide electrochromic devices and materials and processes for forming such electrochromic devices and materials. In one embodiment, an electrochromic device contains a lower transparent conductor layer disposed on a substrate, wherein an upper surface of the lower transparent conductor layer has a surface roughness of greater than 50 nm and a primary electrochromic layer having planarizing properties is disposed on the lower transparent conductor layer. The upper surface of the primary electrochromic layer has a surface roughness less than the surface roughness of upper surface of the lower transparent conductor layer, such as about 50 nm or less.

Abstract: An electrically conductive composite is disclosed that includes a dielectric material having a first side and a second side, conductive particles within the dielectric material layer, and a discontinuous layer of a conductive material on a first side of the dielectric layer. The conductive particles are aligned to form a plurality of conductive paths from the first side to the second side of the dielectric material, and each of the conductive paths is formed of at least a plurality of conductive particles. The discontinuous layer includes a plurality of non-mutually connected portions that cover portions of, but not all of, the first side of the dielectric material such that exposed portions of the underlying first side of the dielectric material remain exposed through the discontinuous layer, yet the discontinuous layer facilitates the electronic coupling together of a plurality of the conductive paths from the first side to the second side of the dielectric material.

Abstract: A method for coating metallic surfaces with aqueous compositions, wherein a silane-based aqueous composition containing at least one silane and/or a related silicon-containing compound and optionally additional components is treated further, for example, at temperatures above 70° C., in a pretreatment step without drying the coating, by using at least one aqueous rinse step after this pretreatment step and then performing an electrodeposition coating, in which at least one surfactant is added at least in the last rinse step of the aqueous rinse steps. Coated metallic surfaces are also described.

Abstract: A composite insulating layer and a manufacturing method thereof. The composite insulating layer includes a socket substrate, a connection layer disposed on the socket substrate, a conductive metal layer disposed on the connection layer, an insulating metal layer disposed on the conductive metal layer, an insulating ceramic layer disposed on the insulating metal layer, and a electrodeposition layer disposed on the insulating ceramic layer. The composite insulating layer of the present invention can avoid the electromagnetic interference generated from the pins of the CPU and increase the stability of the CPU.

Abstract: A system, a packaged component and a method for making a packaged component are disclosed. In an embodiment a system comprises a component carrier, a component disposed on the component carrier and an insulating layer disposed on an electrically conductive surface of at least one of the component carrier or the component, wherein the insulating layer comprises a polymer and an inorganic material comprising a dielectric strength of equal or greater than 15 ac-kv/mm and a thermal conductivity of equal or greater than 15 W/m*K.

Abstract: Carbon nanotube-based electrode materials for rechargeable batteries have a vastly increased power density and charging rate compared to conventional lithium ion batteries. The electrodes are based on a carbon nanotube scaffold that is coated with a thin layer of electrochemically active material in the form of nanoparticles. Alternating layers of carbon nanotubes and electrochemically active nanoparticles further increases the power density of the batteries. Rechargeable batteries made with the electrodes have a 100 to 10000 times increased power density compared to conventional lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and a charging rate increased by up to 100 times.

Abstract: Methods to manufacture a three-dimensional battery are disclosed and claimed. A structural layer may be provided. A plurality of electrodes may be fabricated, each electrode protruding from the structural layer. A porous dielectric material may be deposited on the plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: Methods for forming three-layer thin-film battery (TFB) structures by sequential electrophoretic deposition (EPD) on a single conductive substrate. The TFBs may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. The sequential EPD includes EPD of a first battery electrode followed by EPD of a porous separator on the first electrode and by EPD of a second battery electrode on the porous separator. In some embodiments of a Li or Li-ion TFB, the separator includes a Li ion conducting solid. In some embodiments of a Li or Li-ion TFB, the separator includes an inorganic porous solid rendered ionically conductive by impregnation with a liquid or polymer. In some embodiments, the TFBs are coated and sealed with an EPDd PEEK layer.

Abstract: A vehicle door hinge that is positioned between a vehicle main body and a vehicle door and connects the same to each other in order to connect the vehicle door to the vehicle main body so as to be openable and closable may include a female bracket that is securely attached to one of the vehicle main body and the vehicle door, a male bracket that is securely attached to the other of the vehicle main body and the vehicle door, a rotation shaft member that is secured to the female bracket and supports the male bracket to be rotatable relative to the female bracket.

Abstract: A working electrode includes a conducting layer, a carbon nanotube layer electrophoretically deposited on the conducting layer; and a gold nanoparticle layer sputter-deposited on the carbon nanotube layer. A sensor chip having the working electrode and a method of fabricating the working electrode are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method for forming a coating film on a metallic substrate by a multistage energization method at no less than two stages using an electrodeposition bath which comprises a water-based film-forming agent comprising zirconium compound and, as the base resin, an amino group-containing modified epoxy resin which is obtained through reaction of an epoxy resin with an amino group-containing compound, said epoxy resin having been obtained through reaction of a diepoxide compound, a bisphenol epoxy resin and bisphenols; whereby coated articles excelling in corrosion resistance are offered.

Abstract: A product includes: a part including at least one component characterized as an energetic material, where the at least one component is at least partially characterized by physical characteristics of being deposited by an electrophoretic deposition process. A method includes: providing a plurality of particles of an energetic material suspended in a dispersion liquid to an EPD chamber or configuration; applying a voltage difference across a first pair of electrodes to generate a first electric field in the EPD chamber; and depositing at least some of the particles of the energetic material on at least one surface of a substrate, the substrate being one of the electrodes or being coupled to one of the electrodes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method to manufacture an electrode. The metal oxide of different sizes (or metal oxide secondary particle of similar size) is formed on a transparent substrate by electrophoresis deposition. Subsequently, the metal oxide layer is compressed and dipped in dye to complete an electrode applied in a solar cell. Furthermore, the step of dipping the metal oxide in dye can be earlier than the electrophoresis deposition, thereby reducing the dipping period and dipping temperature.

Abstract: This invention teaches a method of coating a vehicle wheel to increase wear resistance which, in its preferred embodiment, includes the steps of providing a vehicle wheel and applying a wear resistant coating between/intermediate a primer and a topcoat. The wear resistant coating is applied to at least the tire bead flange of the vehicle wheel but may be applied to any area of the wheel. It is advantageously comprised of a MIL-P-53022B Type II lead and chromate free, corrosion inhibiting epoxy primer with an addition of 3% polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and is formulated in such a manner so as to allow “wet on wet” application over a cured MIL-P-53084 primer. This application method improves adhesion through surface to surface covalent reaction between the polymerization of polyurethane top coat and the polymerization of intermediate epoxy polyamide wear resistant coating.

Abstract: A method including depositing a powder on a substrate to form a first layer thereon, wherein the layer includes a Pt group metal, Si and reactive element selected from the group consisting of Hf, Y, La, Ce, Zr, and combinations thereof. Deposited on the first layer is a second layer including Al to form a coating with a ?-Ni+???Ni3Al phase constitution. In preferred embodiments, the second layer is deposited with an organo halocarbon activator.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to the electrochemical fabrication of multilayer mesoscale or microscale structures which are formed using at least one conductive structural material, at least one conductive sacrificial material, and at least one dielectric material. In some embodiments the dielectric material is a UV-curable photopolymer. In other embodiments, electrochemically fabricated structures are formed on dielectric substrates.

Abstract: In general, the present invention provides coating systems and processes for applying a selected coating system on a metallic substrate. The coating system includes two or more coating layers. A first layer comprises a MCrAl(Y,Hf)-type coating. The MCrAl(Y,Hf) coating is overlaid with a second coating composition that includes a metallic composition different from the MCrAl(Y,Hf) coating composition and includes one or more of: a platinum, silicon containing composition; a platinum, silicon, aluminum containing composition; a platinum, silicon, chromium containing composition; an aluminum, silicon containing composition; and an aluminum, silicon, chromium containing composition; each optionally combined with one or more of chromium, hafnium, lanthanum, manganese, yttrium and mixtures of these metals. Additionally the platinum in the metallic compositions can be exchanged in whole or in part by another noble metal.

Abstract: The invention provides novel a hybrid slip casting-Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD) process which can be used to produce arbitrary shape geometries with controlled materials properties. The invention provides processes for the fabrication of Functionally Graded Materials (FGM) by a controlled Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD).

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrochromic device that includes a first electrode and a second electrode facing each other, an electrochromic layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, and an electrolyte between the first electrode and the second electrode and being in contact with the electrochromic layer. The electrochromic layer may include a plurality of oxide semiconductor particles, a metal oxide on the surface of the oxide semiconductor particles, and an electrochromic material. An energy bandgap of the oxide semiconductor particles is in a range of about 3 eV to about 5 eV and an energy bandgap of the metal oxide is in a range of about 3 eV to about 5 eV, and a difference of conduction band energy levels of the oxide semiconductor particles and the metal oxide is about 0.5 eV or less. A method of manufacturing the electrochromic device may also be provided.

Abstract: Mixed-metal automotive vehicle bodies-in-white comprising ferrous metal surfaces, zinc surfaces, aluminum alloy surfaces, and magnesium alloy surfaces are cleaned and immersed in an aqueous bath comprising an adhesion promoter and an aqueous electrocoat bath (the adhesion promoter may be in the electrocoat bath. The adhesion promoter, which may be a cerium salt, is selected to react with each metal in the body surfaces to form an oxide layer that provides corrosion resistance for the surface and adherence for the deposited polymeric paint coating. The body is cathodic in the electrocoat deposition.

Abstract: A ceramic, metal, or cermet according to one embodiment includes a first layer having a gradient in composition, microstructure and/or density in an x-y plane oriented parallel to a plane of deposition of the first layer. A ceramic according to another embodiment includes a plurality of layers comprising particles of a non-cubic material, wherein each layer is characterized by the particles of the non-cubic material being aligned in a common direction. Additional products and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided in part herein are methods for preparing coated support materials and medical implants. Also provided in part herein are coated support materials and medical implants. Provided also in part herein are methods for treating injuries using coated support materials and medical implants.

Abstract: A microfluidically-controlled transmission mode nanoscal surface plasmonics sensor device comprises one or more arrays of aligned nanochannels in fluid communication with inflowing and outflowing fluid handling manifolds that control the flow of fluid through the array(s). Fluid comprising a sample for analysis is moved from an inlet manifold, through the nanochannel array, and out through an exit manifold. The fluid may also contain a reagent used to modify the interior surfaces of the nanochannels, and/or a reagent required for the detection of an analyte.

Abstract: A durable housing with a soft surface device (100) includes a substrate (10), an electrophoresis coating (20) formed on a surface of the substrate, an intermediate coating (30) formed on the electrophoresis coating, and a top coating (40) formed on the intermediate coating and configured for protecting the intermediate coating. The electrophoresis coating is made of a first resin paint. The intermediate coating is made of a second resin paint containing an isocyanate polymer and/or reaction products of the isocyanate polymer with hydroxyl groups. The top coating is made of a third resin paint an isocyanate polymer cross-linked to the second resin paint of the intermediate coating.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus relating to three-dimensional battery structures and methods of manufacturing them are disclosed and claimed. In certain embodiments, a three-dimensional battery comprises a battery enclosure, and a first structural layer within the battery enclosure, where the first structural layer has a first surface, and a first plurality of conductive protrusions extend from the first surface. A first plurality of electrodes is located within the battery enclosure, where the first plurality of electrodes includes a plurality of cathodes and a plurality of anodes, and wherein the first plurality of electrodes includes a second plurality of electrodes selected from the first plurality of electrodes, each of the second plurality of electrodes being in contact with the outer surface of one of said first plurality of conductive protrusions. Some embodiments relate to processes of manufacturing energy storage devices with or without the use of a backbone structure or layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method to manufacture an electrode. The metal oxide of different sizes (or metal oxide secondary particle of similar size) is formed on a transparent substrate by electrophoresis deposition. Subsequently, the metal oxide layer is compressed and dipped in dye to complete an electrode applied in a solar cell. Furthermore, the step of dipping the metal oxide in dye can be earlier than the electrophoresis deposition, thereby reducing the dipping period and dipping temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for forming on a metal substrate a surface treating film excelling in corrosion resistance and stability of film-forming agent, by applying a film-forming agent thereto by a multistage electrification system comprising at least two stages.

Abstract: A process for arranging a powder layer comprising a powder on a substrate surface of a substrate. A substrate having a substrate surface is provided, and a mixture comprising the powder and an adhesion promoter is applied on the substrate surface. The adhesion promoter is removed and the powder layer is fixed on the substrate surface.

Abstract: Processes for forming a coating on electroconductive flat blanks having two major surfaces and sheared edges are provided. Also provided is a process for forming a multi-composite coating on a pre-sheared, electroconductive, flat blank having two major surfaces and sheared edges. Methods for forming and coating metal blanks are also provided. The present invention further provides a pre-sheared, flat electroconductive blank having two major surfaces and coated with a multi-layer composite coating composition on one major surface. The present invention also provides a method for coating a continuous metal strip, optionally, thereafter forming a coated blank therefrom, and, optionally, applying a second coating to the blank.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide particles or coatings for splitting water, which are largely protected from corrosive damage. To this end, the particles or the coating consist(s) of a nucleus or a sub-layer and a shell or top layer, the nucleus or the sub-layer forming a reactive unit and consisting of a material which, on input of energy from sunlight, releases electrons capable of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen, and the shell or top layer forming a protective unit capable of keeping the cleavage products away from the surface of the reactive unit and simultaneously having conductive fractions. Surprisingly, it has been found that corrosive damage to the reactive particles is (largely) prevented by the targeted separation of the reaction particles and the cleavage products over the kinetic range of the released electrons.

Abstract: A process for electrophoretically coating an electrically conductive substrate involves providing an electrically conductive substrate that is to be electrophoretically coated, pretreating the substrate surface to increase its asperity, and applying an electrophoretic coating composition to the treated substrate surface. The process allows the use of conventional electrophoretic coating compositions and/or processing equipment to achieve thicker coatings and/or to develop electrically conductive electrophoretically coated surfaces employing conventional electrophoretic coating compositions, processing parameters and/or equipment.

Abstract: Methods are provided for making bipolar electrochemical devices, such as batteries, using electrophoresis. A bipolar device is assembled by applying a field that creates a physical separation between two active electrode materials, without requiring insertion of a discrete separator film or electrolyte layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for forming on a metal substrate a surface treating film excelling in corrosion resistance and stability of film-forming agent, by applying a film-forming agent by a multistage electrification system comprising at least two stages.

Abstract: A durable housing with a soft surface device (100) includes a substrate (10), an electrophoresis coating (20) formed on a surface of the substrate, an intermediate coating (30) formed on the electrophoresis coating, and a top coating (40) formed on the intermediate coating and configured for protecting the intermediate coating. The electrophoresis coating is made of a first resin paint. The intermediate coating is made of a second resin paint containing an isocyanate polymer and/or reaction products of the isocyanate polymer with hydroxyl groups. The top coating is made of a third resin paint an isocyanate polymer cross-linked to the second resin paint of the intermediate coating.

Abstract: Methods for electrophoretic deposition of molds for casting processes are provided. Electrophoresis is used to deposit very fine particles on a template from a slurry comprising an ionic dispersion agent. The resulting green shell is then dried and sintered to form a mold.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a ferroelectric film includes the steps of causing, in a solution containing sol-gel raw materials, hydrolysis and polycondensation to the sol-gel raw materials to form a liquid containing particulate gels dispersed therein, and forming a ferroelectric film by a migration electrodeposition method, using the liquid containing particulate gels, through electrodepositing the particulate gels on an electrode.