Abstract: Method for manufacturing porous products consisting essentially of titanium suboxide(s) of general formula TiOx, the value of x being between 1.6 and 1.9, the method including a) mixing the raw materials including at least one source of titanium dioxide, a reducing agent comprising carbon, b) forming the product, c) optionally, in particular when organic products are used during step a), thermal treatment under air or an oxidizing atmosphere, d) sintering, for example at a temperature above 1150° C. but not exceeding 1430° C., under a neutral or reducing atmosphere, in which the source of titanium dioxide consists of at least 55 wt % of anatase.

Abstract: A fabric heating element including an electrically conductive, non-woven fiber layer having a plurality of conductive fibers collectively having an average length of less than 12 mm. The fabric heating element also including at least two conductive strips electrically connected to the fiber layer over a predetermined length, positioned adjacent opposite ends of the fiber layer, and configured to be electrically connected to a power source.

Abstract: In this invention, processes which can be used to achieve stable doped carbon nanotubes are disclosed. Preferred CNT structures and morphologies for achieving maximum doping effects are also described. Dopant formulations and methods for achieving doping of a broad distribution of tube types are also described.

Abstract: High quality, catalyst-free boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) that are long, flexible, have few wall molecules and few defects in the crystalline structure, can be efficiently produced by a process driven primarily by Direct Induction. Secondary Direct Induction coils, Direct Current heaters, lasers, and electric arcs can provide additional heating to tailor the processes and enhance the quality of the BNNTs while reducing impurities. Heating the initial boron feed stock to temperatures causing it to act as an electrical conductor can be achieved by including refractory metals in the initial boron feed stock, and providing additional heat via lasers or electric arcs. Direct Induction processes may be energy efficient and sustainable for indefinite period of time. Careful heat and gas flow profile management may be used to enhance production of high quality BNNT at significant production rates.

Abstract: The present invention regards a device intrinsically designed to resonate, suitable for RF power transfer, particularly usable for the production of plasma and electrically connectable downstream of a radio frequency power supply with fixed or variable frequency, comprising at least one inductive element (Lp), which can be powered, during use, by such at least one power supply; at least one capacitive element (Cp) electrically connected at the terminals of such at least one inductive element (Lp); such at least one device having a resonance angular frequency equal to: ?o=1/?LpCp. The capacitive element (Cp) and the inductive element (Lp) have values such that, at resonance state, they provide an equivalent impedance, measured at the terminals of such device, substantially of resistive type and much greater than the value of the parasitic impedance upstream of such terminals of such device, such that the effect of such parasitic impedance is, during use, substantially negligible.

Abstract: Provided is a secondary battery, specifically, a secondary battery having excellent stability and improved output characteristic and low temperature characteristic by including a cathode active material in which at least one of metals forming the cathode active material has a concentration gradient in an entire region from a central portion up to a surface portion; and a conductive material mixture in which carbon nanotube is mixed with carbon black at an appropriate ratio, the carbon black being a spherical nanoparticle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for transferring carbon nanotubes on a hydrogel scaffold. Carbon nanotubes are formed on a substrate and directly transferred onto a hydrogel surface. Carbon nanotubes transferred according to the present disclosure can be used in tissue engineering applications and electrode coating applications.

Abstract: A method for preparing a three-dimensional graphene structure, and an energy storage device are provided, the method including forming a graphene precursor by heating a carbohydrate and a gas generator, forming a graphene structure having a cavity therein by carbonizing the graphene precursor, and forming nanopores in the graphene structure, wherein the nanopores pass through an outer surface and an inner surface of the graphene structure, and are connected with the cavity.

Abstract: Electrolytes for use in electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs; often referred as supercapacitors or ultracapacitors) are disclosed. In one example, the electrolyte comprises viologen in both the anolyte and the catholyte (with bromide). In another example, the electrolyte comprises viologen (in the anolyte) and tetraalkylammonium with bromide (in the catholyte), wherein the tetraalkylammonium is used to achieve solid complexation of bromine in the activated carbon of the cathode. In a third example, a zinc bromine/tetraalkylammonium supercapacitor/battery hybrid is disclosed. Also disclosed is a corrosion resistant bipolar pouch cell that can be used with the electrolyte embodiments described herein.

Abstract: A graphene/organic solvent dispersion liquid is in a stably dispersed state and also unlikely to cause electrolysis of water. A graphene/organic solvent dispersion liquid is also provided including graphene dispersed in an organic solvent and having a value of (W2?W1)/G in the range of 0.005 or more and 0.05 or less, wherein W1 and W2 are the water fractions measured at 130° C. and 250° C., respectively, by the Karl Fischer's method and G is the solid fraction of the graphene.

Abstract: A new class of thermoelectric and energy conversion apparatus, that enhances the efficiency of converting one form of energy to another using a wide range of energy conversion materials. The new method of stimulating greater electrical conversion using polymers and thermoelectric composite materials that have unique properties similar to commercial superconductors. The invention entails processes that create and interconnect the superconducting polymer layers through an assembly lowering internal resistance, impeding phonon conduction and stimulating increase in electron flow through the device with increased electrical power. The invention includes the use of dopants that are mixed with a polymer solution to build superconducting polymer connections between the thermoelectric device layers.

Abstract: A power storage device with high output is provided, in which the specific surface area is increased while keeping the easy-to-handle particle size of its active material. The power storage device includes a positive electrode including a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode active material layer, a negative electrode including a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode active material layer, and an electrolyte. The negative electrode active material layer includes a negative electrode active material which is a particle in which a plurality of slices of graphite is overlapped with each other with a gap therebetween. It is preferable that the grain diameter of the particle be 1 ?m to 50 ?m. Further, it is preferable that the electrolyte be in contact with the gap between the slices of graphite.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to multiphase dispersions and nanocomposites comprised of a continuous matrix or binder and an endohedrally impregnated cellular carbon filler. These nanocomposites may exhibit superior mechanical, electrical, thermal, or other properties, and may be used in a variety of products, including hierarchical fiber-reinforced composites with nanocomposite matrices.

Abstract: A multilayer capacitor includes a body including an internal electrode alternately disposed with a dielectric layer; and an external electrode disposed on the body and connected to the internal electrode. The dielectric layer includes a plurality of grains and grain boundaries disposed between adjacent grains, and the grain boundaries include a plurality of graphene platelets.

Abstract: A superabrasive cutter and a method of making the superabrasive cutter are disclosed. The superabrasive cutter may comprise a plurality of polycrystalline superabrasive particles and about 0.01% to about 4% by weight of the superabrasive particles of a dopant as evaluated prior to a high pressure/high temperature process. The dopant may be immiscible with a catalyst for forming the polycrystalline superabrasive particles.

Abstract: A rapid, scalable methodology for graphene dispersion and concentration with a polymer-organic solvent medium, as can be utilized without centrifugation, to enhance graphene concentration.

Abstract: An electrically conductive paint/caulk is disclosed that may be applied by spraying, rolling, and/or brushing using conventional techniques/may be dispensed from a tube. The electrically conductive paint/caulk has a plurality of metal-coated fibers precision chopped to short lengths, optionally a plurality of conductive filament structures having a high-aspect ratio, and a polymer base. The metal-coated fibers and optional conductive filament structures are dispersed uniformly within the polymer base to create a complex electron transport system facilitating conductivity sufficient for a full range of electromagnetic properties including electrostatic dissipation, electrostatic discharge, and shielding. The complex electron transport system created facilitates the full range of electromagnetic properties with lower loadings of conductors, reduces viscosity, and the additional unloaded portion of paint/caulk receives other multifunctional additives.

Abstract: A porous graphene material with 1 to 200 graphene layers, wherein: at least one monolayer graphene is included; pores with the size of 70 nm to 200 nm are scattered over the surface of the material and the number of pores is 10 to 500 per ?m2; an oxygen concentration is below 0.8 atomic %; and the ratio of the peak height (ID) of D band in a Raman scattering spectrum of the material to that of the peak height (IG) of G band at 1,570 to 1,596 cm?1 in the spectrum (ID/IG) is between 1 and 1.35. The porous graphene material is suitable for conductive additives for electrodes of Lithium ion battery.

Abstract: A micromechanical moisture-sensor device and a corresponding manufacturing method. The micromechanical moisture-sensor device is equipped with a first electrode device situated on the substrate; a second electrode device situated on the substrate; an electrical insulation device situated between the first electrode device and the second electrode device which includes a first area, which is in contact with the first electrode device and the second electrode device, and which includes a second area, which is exposed by the first electrode device and the second electrode device; a moisture-sensitive functional layer, which is applied across the first electrode device and the second electrode device and the second area of the insulation device lying between them in such a way that it forms a moisture-sensitive resistive electrical shunt at least in some areas between the first electrode device and the second electrode device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gelled aqueous polymer composition for forming, by means of drying then pyrolysis, a monolithic porous carbon, to a pyrolysed carbonated composition produced by the drying, followed by the pyrolysis, of said gelled composition, to a porous carbon electrode for a supercapacitor comprising said pyrolysed composition, and to methods for producing said respectively gelled and pyrolysed compositions. A gelled composition according to the invention, produced from the polycondensation of polyhydroxybenzene(s) and hexymethylenetetramine, is such that the hexymethylenetetramine comprised therein represents a mass fraction of between 7% and 15% inclusive. Said gelled composition is produced by a) polycondensation in an aqueous solvent of the polyhydroxybenzene(s) and hexymethylenetetramine, followed by b) gelling by heating of said polycondensate.

Abstract: Disclosed are UV-protective compositions comprising swelled polymer matrix macroparticles comprising a thermoplastic polymer swelled with at least one swelling agent, and a plurality of nanoparticles of an inorganic UV-protective agent comprising at least one solid inorganic crystal and a dispersant associated with the crystal, wherein the inorganic nanoparticles are dispersed and embedded in the swelled polymer matrix macroparticles. Method of preparation and uses of such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A power storage device having high capacitance is provided. A power storage device with excellent cycle characteristics is provided. A power storage device with high charge and discharge efficiency is provided. A power storage device including a negative electrode with low resistance is provided. A negative electrode for the power storage device includes a current collector and an active material layer including a plurality of active material particles over the current collector. The active material particle is silicon, and the size of the silicon particle is greater than or equal to 0.001 ?m and less than or equal to 7 ?m.

Abstract: A rapid, scalable methodology for graphene dispersion and concentration with a polymer-organic solvent medium, as can be utilized without centrifugation, to enhance graphene concentration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilizers for thiol-ene compositions and to radiation curable thiol-ene compositions based thereon. Such radiation curable compositions can advantageously be used in inks, overprint varnishes, coatings, adhesives, for the making of 3D objects and for the making of solder resist and gel nails.

Abstract: To provide graphene oxide that has high dispersibility and is easily reduced. To provide graphene with high electron conductivity. To provide a storage battery electrode including an active material layer with high electric conductivity and a manufacturing method thereof. To provide a storage battery with increased discharge capacity. A method for manufacturing a storage battery electrode that is to be provided includes a step of dispersing graphene oxide into a solution containing alcohol or acid, a step of heating the graphene oxide dispersed into the solution, and a step or reducing the graphene oxide.

Abstract: An alkali-metal dispenser to dispense highly pure rubidium in a high-vacuum environment while not negatively impacting the high-vacuum pressure level. The alkali-metal dispenser is operable in various vapor-deposition applications or to provide a highly pure elemental-alkali metal in cold-atom magneto-optical traps.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of manufacturing a fuser member. The method includes mixing a high load fluoropolymer/carbon nanotube composition in a high shear mixer. The method includes mixing the high load fluoropolymer/carbon nanotube composition in the high shear mixer for 3 or more times. A fluoropolymer is added to the high load fluoropolymer/carbon nanotube composition to form a low load fluoropolymer/carbon nanotube composition. The low load fluoropolymer/carbon nanotube composition is mixed in a rubber compounding mixer for 3 or more times. The low load fluoropolymer/carbon nanotube composition is coated on a fuser substrate, cured and polished.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an active material suitable for the production of an electrode, in particular an electrode for a Li—S battery. The active material according to the invention comprises carbon nanofillers homogeneously dispersed in the substance of a sulphur material, the active material being obtainable according to a method involving melting in the presence of intense mechanical energy. The quantity of carbon nanofillers in the active material represents 1 to 25% by weight with respect to the total weight of the active material. The active material according to the invention allows an improvement in the electronic conductivity of the formulation of the electrode. Another aspect of the invention is the use of the active material in an electrode, in particular in a Li—S battery cathode.

Abstract: A composite circuit protection device includes a polymer positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) component, a voltage-dependent resistor, a first conductive lead and a second conductive lead. The PPTC component is formed with a hole and includes a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) polymeric layer, and first and second electrode layers respectively disposed on two opposite surfaces of the PTC polymeric layer. The hole is formed in the PTC polymeric layer. The voltage-dependent resistor is connected to the second electrode layer of the PPTC component. The first and second conductive leads are respectively bonded to the first electrode layer of the PPTC component and the voltage-dependent resistor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metallic bipolar plate for use in an electrochemical cell, wherein the bipolar plate comprises an electrically conductive graphene-like coating. The graphene-like coating has a layer thickness between 10 nm and 1 ?m. Chemical synthesis is initially carried out to produce the graphene-like coating according to the invention comprising one or more at least partially reduced graphene oxide layers. Proceeding from graphite powder, a graphite oxide powder is initially produced, which is subsequently converted into a stable graphene oxide (GO) suspension by way of ultrasonic dispersion. By depositing this suspension on a metallic carrier substrate (bipolar plate), thin graphene oxide layers can then be applied and subsequently be reduced to obtain at least partially reduced graphene oxide (rGO), which is referred to as graphene-like. This coating advantageously has sufficient stability and the necessary electrical conductivity for use in an electrochemical cell.

Abstract: A composite electrode prepared from silicon-graphene material and conductive polymer binder poly (1-pyrenebutyl methacrylate-co-methacrylic acid) for use in lithium-ion batteries.

Abstract: An integral battery temperature control system monitors and heats a battery to enable operation in cold environments and utilizes a heating device coupled to one of the terminals of the battery to heat the terminal and thereby heat the electrode coupled thereto. The heated electrode is within the battery housing and internally heats the battery. A temperature sensor measures the temperature of the opposing terminal and a controller will terminate heating when the measured temperature of the opposing terminal rises above an upper threshold temperature value. The heating device be coupled with or be part of a discharge circuit, wherein electrical current from the battery is used to heat the battery. A discharge circuit is part of a battery unit monitoring module that balances the voltage of a plurality of battery units. The heating device may include a resistor or a transistor of the discharge circuit.

Abstract: Electrochemical indicators are configured to indicate a variable such as time and/or a temperature excursion. In some embodiments, the electrochemical indicators comprise an anode layer and a cathode layer which contact an electrolyte to activate each indicator. In some embodiments, the electrochemical indicator comprises an electrically isolated RFID chip and an RFID antenna which are placed in electrical communication in response to the external variable. The completed RFID tag may then be read by an RFID reader. A completed RFID tag may also be incorporated within the electrochemical indicators comprising an anode layer and a cathode layer and where the RFID tag is unshielded and becomes readable as the indicator expires.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to large scale synthesis of thinned graphite and in particular, few layers of graphene sheets and graphene-graphite composites. In some embodiments, a method for producing thinned crystalline graphite from precursor crystalline graphite using wet ball milling processes is disclosed herein. The method includes transferring crystalline graphite into a ball milling vessel that includes a grinding media. A first and a second solvent are transferred into the ball milling vessel and the ball milling vessel is rotated to cause the shearing of layers of the crystalline graphite to produce thinned crystalline graphite.

Abstract: Camera heads and associated rotating contact assemblies are disclosed. In one embodiment a slip-ring assembly includes a rotating contact assembly including slip rings having a cylindrical ring assembly and a flexible or bendable brush assembly. Brush elements may flexed to remain in contact with corresponding ring assembly electrical contacts. Bush contacts may be coated or have attached contact assemblies to increase hardness and oxide resistance with materials such as palladium nickel, rhodium, or hard gold, though a variety of other materials may be used as a suitable coating.

Abstract: A silver powder, including: an organic substance on a surface of the silver powder, the organic substance containing at least one carboxyl group and at least one hydroxyl group in one molecule of the organic substance, wherein a ratio of (Casson yield value/BET specific surface area) is 500 or less, where the Casson yield value is a Casson yield value of a conductive paste and the BET specific surface area is a BET specific surface area of the silver powder, where the conductive paste has a composition in which the silver powder is 86% by mass, a glass fit is 1% by mass, ethyl cellulose is 0.6% by mass, texanol is 10.5% by mass, and zinc oxide is 1.9% by mass, and the conductive paste is prepared by kneading the composition with a planetary centrifugal stirrer and bubble remover and dispersing with a triple roll mill.

Abstract: A tobacco smoking mixture and/or a cigarette wrapper with high-temperature ammonia-release agents therein are provided, wherein the high-temperature ammonia-release agents are present in an amount effective to reduce the cytotoxicity of gas phase or particulate matter formed during smoking of the cigarette. The high-temperature ammonia-release agents can be formed by heating an aqueous mixture of an iron precursor compound, an ammonia source compound and an acid.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming a conductive polymer composite. The method includes forming a mixture. The mixture includes a first thermoplastic polymer, a second thermoplastic polymer and a plurality of metal particles. The first thermoplastic polymer and the second thermoplastic polymer are immiscible with each other. The plurality of metal particles include at least one metal that is immiscible with both the first thermoplastic polymer and the second thermoplastic polymer. The method includes heating the mixture to a temperature greater than or equal to a melting point of the metal.

Abstract: A carbonaceous material is fabricated by a mixture of carbon powder and a binder. 10% by weight or more and 60% by weight or less of metal powder to the fabricated carbonaceous material is mixed. The mixed carbonaceous material and metal powder are pressurized and formed. A brush base material is fabricated by burning of the pressurized and formed carbonaceous material and metal powder. The fabricated brush base material is impregnated with oil. An impregnation rate of the oil to the mixed carbonaceous material and metal powder may be 0.5% by weight or more, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anode active material including natural graphite and mosaic coke-based artificial graphite, and a lithium secondary battery including the same. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an anode active material including natural graphite and mosaic coke-based artificial graphite is used, when applied to a lithium secondary battery, intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions is more facilitated and conductivity of an electrode is improved even if no or little conductive material is used. Furthermore, the increase in conductivity can lead to not only a further improvement in rate performance of a lithium secondary battery but also a reduction in interfacial resistance.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing a graphene-polyaniline hybrid composite, including oxidatively exfoliating natural graphite flakes to yield a graphene body, functionalizing the surface of a graphene substrate with aniline groups wherein the surface of the graphene body is functionalized with aniline groups via a diazonium reaction, and polymerizing the aniline groups, wherein covalently-grafted polyaniline-graphene nanocomposites are formed by in-situ polymerization of aniline in the presence of aniline-functionalized graphene oxide, an oxidant, and an acid dopant.

Abstract: An insulating composition comprises: about 70-100 parts by volume of a polymeric material, about 5-30 parts by volume of a ceramic filler (2) which is surface-treated by a bifunctional coupling agent in an amount of about 0.1 wt % to about 4 wt % of the ceramic filler; about 0.1-5 parts by volume of a crosslinking agent; about 0-6 parts by volume of conductive powder (3); and about 0-6 parts by volume of ZnO whisker (4). A preparation method for making the insulating composition, an insulating article such as an electrical cable accessory, and a use thereof are provided.

Abstract: At least one of an aqueous solution A containing lithium, an aqueous solution B containing iron, manganese, cobalt, or nickel, and an aqueous solution C containing a phosphoric acid includes graphene oxide. The aqueous solution A is dripped into the aqueous solution C, so that a mixed solution E including a precipitate D is prepared. The mixed solution E is dripped into the aqueous solution B, so that a mixed solution G including a precipitate F is prepared. The mixed solution G is subjected to heat treatment in a pressurized atmosphere, so that a mixed solution H is prepared, and the mixed solution H is then filtered. Thus, particles of a compound containing lithium and oxygen which have a small size are obtained.

Abstract: Nanocomposite films comprising carbon nanotubes dispersed throughout a polymer matrix and further comprising at least two surfaces with differing amounts of carbon nanotubes and differing electrical resistivity values are provided. Nanocomposite films comprising a polymer layer, a conductive nanofiller layer, and a polysaccharide layer having antistatic properties are provided. In particular, nanocomposites comprising polyvinyl alcohol as the polymer, graphene as the conductive nanofiller and starch as the polysaccharide are provided. In addition, processes for forming the nanocomposites, methods for characterizing the nanocomposites as well as applications in or on electrical and/or electronic devices are provided.

Abstract: A precursor composition is provided, including a templating component having a block copolymer, a phenolic compound, a cross-linkable aldehyde component, and a graphitizing agent including a polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). The precursor composition is polymerized to form a polymerized carbonization precursor. The polymerized carbonization precursor is carbonized to form a mesoporous carbon material.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a rare-earth magnet includes: manufacturing a first sealing body by filling a graphite container with a magnetic powder to be a rare-earth magnet material and by sealing the graphite container; manufacturing a sintered body by sintering the first sealing body to manufacture a second sealing body in which the sintered body is accommodated; and manufacturing a rare-earth magnet by performing hot plastic working on the second sealing body to give magnetic anisotropy to the sintered body.

Abstract: Novel dispersions of nanoparticles such as carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, boron nanotubes, clay nanotubes, other nanotube species, buckminster fullerenes, graphene, graphene nanoplatelets, elements, oxides, nanoparticles, nanoclusters, nanopowders, nanocrystals, nanoscale molecules, other nanoscale materials, as well as products produced therefrom are described. These dispersions can then be further processed into a wide variety of products including but not limited to composite materials, polymers, resins, epoxies, emulsions, cements, coatings, clays, films, membranes, paper, fibers, inks, paints, pastes, electronics, spintronics, optics, biotechnology materials, electrodes, field emission or other displays, plating, capacitance, ceramics, catalysts, clays, ballistic materials, drug delivery, doping, magnetics, dielectrics, barrier layers, selective ion flow membranes, batteries, fuel cells, solar and other applications.

Abstract: A method of treating lignin-based material is provided, comprising the steps of subjecting lignin separated from lingo-cellulosic raw material to hydrothermal carbonization process at an elevated temperature, where carbonized lignin having increased carbon content is obtained, and stabilizing the obtained carbonized lignin under inert atmosphere at a stabilization temperature higher than the temperature of the hydrothermal carbonization process.

Abstract: To provide a method for forming a storage battery electrode including an active material layer with high density in which the proportion of conductive additive is low and the proportion of the active material is high. To provide a storage battery having a higher capacity per unit volume of an electrode with the use of a storage battery electrode formed by the formation method. A method for forming a storage battery electrode includes the steps of forming a mixture including an active material, graphene oxide, and a binder; providing a mixture over a current collector; and immersing the mixture provided over the current collector in a polar solvent containing a reducer, so that the graphene oxide is reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a SiO2/carbon nanofiber composite on the basis of a nickel/copper catalyst using electrophoretic deposition, and a method for manufacturing a secondary battery using the same as an anode material. The method for manufacturing a SiO2/carbon nanofiber composite on the basis of a nickel/copper catalyst using electrophoretic deposition including: depositing a nickel (Ni) and copper (Cu) catalyst on a carbon fiber textile by electrophoretic deposition using a carbon electrode as an anode and the carbon fiber textile as a cathode; reducing the carbon fiber textile on which the nickel and copper catalyst is deposited; growing carbon nanofiber on the reduced carbon fiber textile to by chemical vapor deposition using an ethylene gas; and coating the grown carbon nanofiber with SiO2.