Abstract: 2D heterostructures comprising Bi2Se3/MoS2, Bi2Se3/MoSe2, Bi2Se3/WS2, Bi2Se3/MoSe2. 2xS2x, or mixtures thereof in which oxygen is intercalated between the layers at selected positions provide high density storage devices, sensors, and display devices. The properties of the 2D heterostructures can be configured utilizing abeam of electromagnetic waves or particles in an oxygen controlled atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a graphene ink composition including charged chemically modified graphene, a graphene flake, a binder and a solvent, wherein an absolute value of the zeta potential of the charged chemically modified graphene is 25 mV or more.

Abstract: Provided is a sulfur-carbon material composite body which, when used for an electrode of a secondary battery, is unlikely to degrade cycle characteristics at the time of charging and discharging of the secondary battery. Disclosed is a sulfur-carbon material composite body including a first carbon material having a graphene layered structure; a spacer at least partially disposed between graphene layers of the first carbon material or at an end of the first carbon material; and sulfur or a sulfur-containing compound at least partially disposed between the graphene layers of the first carbon material or at the end of the first carbon material.

Abstract: A fullerene-metal nanocomposite is described that comprises a metal nanoparticle bonded to a functionalized fullerene compound. A useful method of making a fullerene-metal nanocomposite is also described. The method consists essentially of the steps of mixing a solution of metal salt or metal ion with a functionalized fullerene compound, and purifying the fullerene-metal nanocomposite from the solution. Also described are antimicrobial surfaces, comprising a substrate surface and a coating on the substrate surface comprising a fullerene-metal nanocomposite that includes a metal nanoparticle bonded to a functionalized fullerene compound.

Abstract: Graphene compositions used for neuronal repair and treatments, and, in particular neuronal scaffold-water soluble graphene for treatment of severed spinal cords and other neuronal repairs. The neuronal scaffold-water soluble graphene can be PEGylated GNR used in combination with a fusogen agent, such as PEG600.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transfer-free method for producing a graphene thin film, which may form a high-quality graphene layer having excellent crystallinity on a substrate without a transfer process, and to a method of fabricating a device using the transfer-free method. More specifically, the present invention relates to a transfer-free method for producing a graphene thin film and a method for fabricating a device using the transfer-free method, the methods including the steps of: (A) forming a titanium buffer layer on a target substrate; and (B) growing a graphene thin film on the titanium buffer layer, wherein process are performed in an oxygen-free atmosphere throughout the steps (A) to (B).

Abstract: A system and a method of continuously separating submicron thickness laminar solid particles from a solid suspension, segregating the suspension into a submicron thickness particle fraction suspension and a residual particle fraction suspension, the method comprising the steps of; providing a continuous centrifuge apparatus; providing a suspension of submicron thickness laminar solid particles in a solid suspension; wherein the solid suspension comprises the submicron thickness solid particles in a liquid continuous phase; separating the solid suspension in the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to recycling of polymer matrix composite. In particular, the invention relates to a process for separating reinforcement material from polymer matrix composite comprising the reinforcement material within a thermoset polymer matrix.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to the manufacture of functional composites (electrical conductors, thermal conductors, etc.) produced from coated powders.

Abstract: A method of producing graphene sheets comprising the steps of, (a) forming a carbonaceous powder by electrochemical erosion of a graphite electrode in a molten salt comprising hydrogen ions, (b) recovering the resulting carbonaceous powder from the molten salt liquid, and (c) thermally treating the carbonaceous powder by heating the carbonaceous powder in a non-oxidising atmosphere to produce a thermally treated powder comprising graphene sheets.

Abstract: A process for producing a solid graphene foam composed of multiple pores and pore walls The process comprises: (a) preparing a graphene dispersion having a graphene material dispersed in a liquid medium, which contains an optional blowing agent; (b) dispensing and depositing the graphene dispersion onto a supporting substrate to form a wet layer of graphene material having a preferred orientation; (c) partially or completely removing the liquid medium from the wet layer of graphene material to form a dried layer of graphene material having a content of non-carbon elements no less than 5% by weight (including blowing agent weight); and (d) heat treating the layer of graphene material at a first heat treatment temperature from 80° C. to 3,200° C. at a desired heating rate sufficient to induce volatile gas molecules from the non-carbon elements or to activate the blowing agent for producing the graphene foam having a density from 0.01 to 1.7 g/cm3 or a specific surface area from 50 to 3,000 m2/g.

Abstract: There is provided a rubber composition in which an antistatic agent is uniformly dispersed and the rubber composition has antistatic ability, coefficient of friction, and wear resistance. A rubber composition includes 7 parts by mass or more of a polyether/polyolefin block copolymer resin with respect to 100 parts by mass of a rubber component, and the total amount or a part of a rubber component is mixed with a polyether/polyolefin block copolymer resin at a temperature that is equal to or higher than a melting point of the polyether/polyolefin block copolymer resin.

Abstract: Separation of rhenium disulfide nanomaterials and related fluid density gradient media.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a carbon nanotube dispersion including entangled-type carbon nanotubes, a dispersion medium, and partially hydrogenated nitrile rubber having a residual double bond (RDB) value of 0.5% by weight to 40% by weight calculated according to the following Mathematical Formula 1, wherein dispersed particle diameters of the carbon nanotubes have particle size distribution D50 of 2 ?m to 5 ?m, a method for preparing the same, and methods for preparing electrode slurry and an electrode using the same.

Abstract: An electrode and a method of manufacturing an electrode for a flowing electrolyte battery enable improved robustness and reduced manufacturing costs of bipolar electrodes for flowing electrolyte batteries. The electrode includes a polymer sheet having a first side and a second side; a graphite layer on the first side; and an activated carbon layer on the second side.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of porous layer comprises: drying a mixed solution containing conductive carbon powder and water-repellent resin powder by a spray-drying method, so as to produce a powdery substance including the conductive carbon powder coated with the water-repellent resin powder; and producing the porous layer from the powdery substance. Water-vapor permeability of the porous layer measured in conformity with the Japanese Industrial Standard ES-Z-0208 is 10000 to 25000 g/m2·24 h under conditions of temperature of 40° C. and relative humidity of 90% RH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a graphene oxide reduced material dispersed at a high concentration by a cation-? interaction and to a method for manufacturing same, and more particularly to a method for manufacturing a graphene oxide reduced material dispersed in a high concentration by a cation-? interaction comprising: a first step of synthesizing graphite oxide flakes in a powder state from graphite flakes in a powder state; a second step of forming a graphene oxide dispersion solution by dispersing the graphite oxide flakes of the first step into a solvent; a third step of preparing a cation reaction graphene oxide dispersion solution through the interaction of a cation and a ?-structure in an sp2 region by positioning the cation at the center of an arrangement of carbon atoms connected by sp2 bonding in two dimensions in the dispersion solution formed in the second step; and a fourth step of preparing a cation reaction graphene oxide reduced material by reducing the cation reaction graphene oxide dispe

Abstract: The present invention relates to a poly(arylene ether) resin composition and a cable coated with the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a poly(arylene ether) resin composition, including 20 to 40% by weight of a poly(arylene ether) resin, 15 to 35% by weight of a low-molecular weight styrene-based block copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of 90,000 g/mol or less, 10 to 30% by weight of a high-molecular weight styrene-based block copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of 95,000 g/mol or more, 1 to 20% by weight of a flame retardant, and 0 to 20% by weight of an additive. In accordance with the present invention, a poly(arylene ether) resin composition having superior flame retardancy, tensile strength, flexibility, extrusion processability, elongation, and appearance characteristics and a cable coated with the same are provided.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for an electrically driven vehicle includes an electric motor that is configured to accelerate the vehicle, the electric motor has a rotor, which is arranged inside a stator having stator windings and is arranged on a rotor shaft. The drive arrangement also includes a drive shaft coupled to a drive wheel of the vehicle, and a shaft coupling that transmits torque output by the rotor shaft such that said torque is conducted to the drive shaft, wherein the shaft coupling has a torque receiving element that receives the torque output by the electric motor, and a torque output element that is mechanically coupled to the torque receiving element and outputs the torque in a direction of the drive shaft. An electrically insulating grease is arranged between the torque receiving element and the torque output element.

Abstract: An embodiment disclosed herein includes a monolithic graphite electrode. The electrode has a main body having a length of more than 3050 mm. Another embodiment disclosed herein includes an electrode column comprising a plurality of monolithic graphite electrodes. The column has a length of more than 3050 mm of electrode per joint. A further embodiment discussed herein is the practice of increasing the length of the electrode to minimize the occurrence of an electrode joint in the electrode column for a given length. This practice will improve efficiencies for both electrode manufacturers as well as electric arc furnace operators.

Abstract: A method for making graphene-based highly dense but porous carbon material with a high degree of hardness includes forming a sol by dispersing a graphene-based component in a solvent; preparing a graphene-based gel by reacting the sol in a reacting container at a temperature of about 20° C. to about 500° C. for about 0.1 hours to about 100 hours; and drying the gel at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. to obtain a material. A graphene-based porous carbon material and applications thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device may comprise a chassis, a tongue, and a gasket. The chassis may enclose electronic components, and may define a receptacle. The tongue may extend through the receptacle, and may comprise at least one electrical contact. The gasket may surround the tongue and be located inside the receptacle. The gasket may be non-porous and compressible. A first side of the gasket may be in continuous contact with the tongue. A second side of the gasket may be in continuous contact with the chassis.

Abstract: A method for making an organic light emitting diode includes providing a carbon nanotube composite structure including a polymer and a plurality of first carbon nanotubes dispersed in the polymer. The polymer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a partial surface of the plurality of first carbon nanotubes is exposed from the second surface of the polymer. An organic light emitting layer is formed on the second surface. A hole transport layer is formed on a surface of the organic light emitting layer away from the carbon nanotube composite structure. An anode electrode is formed on a surface of the hole transport layer away from the organic light emitting layer. A cathode electrode is formed on the first surface.

Abstract: A transparent electrode on at least one surface of a transparent substrate may include graphene doped with a p-dopant. The transparent electrode may be efficiently applied to a variety of display devices or solar cells.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes contacting a phosphotriester and a halogen salt in a polar solvent. In another embodiment, a method for dealkylating tributylphosphate includes contacting tributylphosphate and a halogen salt in a polar solvent.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing isolated graphene sheets from a supply of coke or coal powder containing therein domains of hexagonal carbon atoms and/or hexagonal carbon atomic interlayers. The process comprises: (a) subjecting the supply of coke or coal powder to a supercritical fluid at a first temperature and a first pressure for a first period of time in a pressure vessel and then (b) rapidly depressurizing the supercritical fluid at a fluid release rate sufficient for effecting exfoliation and separation of the coke or coal powder to produce isolated graphene sheets, wherein the coke or coal powder is selected from petroleum coke, coal-derived coke, meso-phase coke, synthetic coke, leonardite, anthracite, lignite coal, bituminous coal, or natural coal mineral powder, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for receiving, from an accelerometer, angle information of a device. A calibration position is measured based upon the angle information of the device when the device is at rest. A current position is constantly measured based upon the angle information of the device. A current pressure is calculated based upon the current position and the calibration position. The current pressure can be used to augment an audio signal and/or used to augment an audio instruction.

Abstract: A method for making thin film transistor includes: providing a gate electrode and forming an insulating layer on the gate electrode; providing a carbon nanotube film comprising a plurality of metallic carbon nanotubes and a plurality of semiconducting carbon nanotubes; laying the carbon nanotube film on a surface of the insulating layer, and placing the carbon nanotube film under a scanning electron microscope to take photo of the carbon nanotube film to distinguish the plurality of metallic carbon nanotubes and the plurality of semiconducting carbon nanotubes; removing the metallic carbon nanotubes, and forming a source electrode and a drain electrode on a surface of the semiconducting layer.

Abstract: A hydroxylated-fullerene-containing solution in which a hydroxylated fullerene is evenly nano-dispersed in a solvent removable at low temperature in a subsequent step is provided. The hydroxylated-fullerene-containing solution includes a continuous phase including a mixed solvent consisting essentially of tetrahydrofuran and water or including melted phenol, and at least one of a hydroxylated fullerene and a hydroxylated fullerene derivative that is dispersed as a dispersed phase in the continuous phase, wherein the number-standard average particle diameter of particles in the dispersed phase is 50 nm or less. This solution is applied onto a surface of a resin molding, and then tetrahydrofuran and water, as the mixed solvent, are removed to form a hydroxylated fullerene layer on the surface of the resin molding. Alternatively, this solution is mingled with a resin, and then the mixed solvent is removed to produce a hydroxylated-fullerene-containing resin composition.

Abstract: A prepreg containing a carbon fiber [A] and a thermosetting resin [B], and in addition, satisfying at least one of the following (1) and (2). (1) a thermoplastic resin particle or fiber [C] and a conductive particle or fiber [D] are contained, and weight ratio expressed by [compounding amount of [C] (parts by weight)]/[compounding amount of [D] (parts by weight)] is 1 to 1000. (2) a conductive particle or fiber of which thermoplastic resin nucleus or core is coated with a conductive substance [E] is contained.

Abstract: The present invention is particularly directed to graphenic dispersion and slurry compositions and the production and uses thereof, where these compositions exhibit one or more of the hallmark strength, thermal or electrical properties of “pure” graphene while at the same time being optimized in terms of solubility or other properties necessary for compatibility with one or more end processes. In specific embodiments, a composition of matter includes a graphenic mixture and at least one species of polymerized product of benzyl alcohol, and a method of making such composition of matter comprises sonicating the graphenic mixture in heated benzyl alcohol. In a further specific embodiment, a composition of matter is formed by sonicating a graphenic mixture in heated benzyl alcohol, wherein the resulting composition exhibits a binder functionality in the absence of exogenous binder.

Abstract: Provided are a carbon electrode particularly suitable to be used as a negative electrode of an energy storing apparatus and the like and a method for manufacturing the same by forming the carbon electrode by heat-treating a natural carbon material such as a natural fiber sheet including a natural fiber or cellulose sheet including a natural cellulose fiber which is a natural material other than a petroleum-based material or a petroleum-based synthetic material to reduce manufacturing cost, shorten a manufacturing process, minimize discharge of a hazardous substance, and uniformly maintain storage capacitance even in repeated charging and discharging when being applied to the energy storing apparatus. The carbon electrode includes any one of an alkaline metal particle and an alkaline earth metal particle having an average particle size of less than 100 nm which is formed on a surface in a process of carbonizing a natural carbon material.

Abstract: A conductive thin film, a transparent electrode, and methods of producing the same are provided. A method for preparing a conductive thin film may involve forming a layer of reduced graphene oxide and carbon nanotube on a substrate using a reducing agent containing a halogen atom.

Abstract: Method of making a graphene-ionic liquid composite. The composite can be used to make elec-trodes for energy storage devices, such as batteries and supercapacitors. Dis-closed and claimed herein is method of making a graphene-ionic liquid com-posite, comprising combining a graphene source with at least one ionic liquid and heating the combination at a temperature of at least about 130 ° C.

Abstract: A device including a composition formed by oxidation of graphene oxide to form holey graphene oxide having defects therein and reduction of the holey graphene oxide. A composition includes graphene oxide sheets including holes therein formed by oxidation to form a network of interconnected graphene oxide nanoribbons.

Abstract: A production method of a porous layer material for forming a porous layer includes the steps of obtaining particles that contain carbon and a water-repellent resin by spray drying a mixed solution that includes the carbon and the water-repellent resin, producing a paste that includes the particles, and extruding or rolling the paste to obtain the porous layer material in a sheet-like form.

Abstract: A method including combining an aniline monomer, an oxidant, water and an organic solvent; subjecting the combination to acoustic mixing to form an emulsion; and recovering a polyaniliine from the combination. A method including combining a aniline monomer, an oxidant, water and an organic solvent; forming a polyaniline by acoustic mixing the combination; and recovering the polyaniliine from the combination. A method including forming a combination of an aniline monomer, an oxidant, water and an organic solvent in the absence of an emulsifier; acoustic mixing the combination for a time period to form a polyaniline; and recovering a polyaniliine from the combination.

Abstract: A carbon electrode of an embodiment includes: a graphene having a graphene skeleton, carbon atoms in the graphene skeleton being partially substituted by a nitrogen atom, wherein the graphene contains an oxygen atom, and the carbon electrode is doped with a cation.

Abstract: Two-dimensional nanomaterials are produced in a process comprising the steps of (a) providing (a1) a mixture comprising graphene oxide particles, water and at least one cationic surfactant and/or nonionic surfactant or (a2) a mixture comprising graphene particles, at least one solvent useful for solution exfoliation of graphite and at least one cationic surfactant and/or nonionic surfactant, (b) adding at least one sol precursor compound to the mixture from step (a), (c) reacting the mixture from step (b) in a sol/gel process to form gel from the at least one sol precursor compound on the graphene oxide particles or, respectively, the graphene particles, (d) removing the at least one surfactant, and (e) optionally heating the gel-coated graphene oxide particles for at least 1 min to at least 500° C. under inert gas atmosphere to reduce the graphene oxide to graphene.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a system and process effective to coat a substance with graphene. A system may include a first container including graphene oxide and water and a second container including a reducing agent and the substance. A third container may be operative relationship with the first container and the second container. A processor may be in communication with the first, second and third containers. The processor may be configured to control the third container to receive the graphene oxide and water from the first container and to control the third container to receive the reducing agent and the substance from the second container. The processor may be configured to control the third container to mix the graphene oxide, water, reducing agent, and substance under sufficient reaction conditions to produce sufficient graphene to coat the substance with graphene to produce a graphene coated substance.

Abstract: One aspect of the present relates to compositions of a pelletized form which are well suited for use as inoculants in the manufacture or casting of molten metals. A further aspect of the invention relates to a method of making such pelletized compositions from waste materials which bear silicon carbide or both silicon carbide and silicon.

Abstract: The present invention provides a carbon nanotube dispersion, in which carbon nanotubes are uniformly dispersed and a satisfactory dispersed state is maintained over a long period of time, and also inherent properties of carbon nanotubes can be exhibited. The carbon nanotube dispersion contains an alcohol solvent (preferably a lower alcohol having about 1 to 4 carbon atoms) and a polyvinyl acetal resin.

Abstract: Novel semiconducting photovoltaic polymers with conjugated units that provide improved solar conversion efficiency that can be used in electro-optical and electric devices. The polymers exhibit increased solar conversion efficiency in solar devices.

Abstract: The present invention describes a chemical vapor-phase deposition for carbon nanotube synthesis in which cement clinker is used as a ceramic matrix for anchoring transition-metal nanoparticles. Using cement clinker as nanoparticle anchoring base of transition metals allows carbon nanotubes to be generated on cement clinker particles and grains, in this way producing a kind of cement that is nanostructured with carbon nanotubes. By this process, the carbon nanotube synthesis and integration to clinker are carried out in just one continuous and large-scale stage. The process described herein can be applied to conventional cement industry whose production may be rated as tons per day. The present invention also proposes—as part of the carbon nanotube synthesis on cement clinker—several enrichment alternatives of cement clinker by using transition metals for producing such nanostructured composite, which may or not be integrated to the conventional cement industry.

Abstract: In order to prepare a highly conductive and highly dispersible graphene powder and to obtain an electrode for a lithium ion battery with excellent performance utilizing the highly conductive and highly dispersible graphene, a graphene powder and a preparation method thereof is provided. The graphene powder comprises a compound having a catechol group adsorbing on the surface of graphene in a weight ratio of 5-50% relative to the grapheme and the element ratio of oxygen to carbon in the graphene powder measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is 0.06 or more and 0.20 or less. The method for producing a graphene powder comprise the step of reducing a graphite oxide with a reducing agent having no catechol group in the presence of a compound having a catechol group.

Abstract: An electron emission source includes nano-sized acicular materials and a cracked portion formed in at least one portion of the electron emission source. The acicular materials are exposed between inner walls of the cracked portion. A method for preparing the electron emission source, a field emission device including the electron emission source, and a composition for forming the electron emission source are also provided in the present invention.

Abstract: Metal-sulfur batteries, such as lithium-sulfur batteries, are prepared using one or more organosulfur species such as organic polysulfides and organic polythiolates as part of the liquid or gel electrolyte solution, as part of the cathode, and/or as part of a functionalized porous polymer providing an intermediate separator element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer composite materials, more particularly relates to composite materials with tailor made surface electrical resistivities in the range of 109 to 10?1 ?/sq. and process of making the same. The process for preparing Fiber Reinforced Polymeric (FRP) Composite, said process comprising acts of homogeneously mixing 1-30% by weight of different electrically conducting fillers in matrix resin system to obtain resin mix; wetting dry preforms using the resin mix; compacting the wetted preforms to obtain green composite; curing the green composite; and post-curing the cured composite to prepare the FRP Composite.

Abstract: Blending an electrically active, anodically coloring, electrochromic polymer with a non-electrochromic, non-electrically conductive binder polymer greatly enhances the performance of the anodically coloring, electrochromic polymer in an electrochromic device over time. In addition to improved physical characteristics of the blend, e.g., film build, durability etc, the coloristic properties, including color space and color strength, of the device comprising the blend are more durable than when using the neat polymer, and in certain instances, the color space and color intensity provided by the blend is superior to that available from the neat polymer.

Abstract: Surface-modified carbon hybrid particles may be characterized by a high surface area and a high mesopore content. Surface-modified carbon hybrid particles may be in agglomerated form. Surface-modified carbon hybrid particles may be used, for example, as conductive additives. Dispersions of such compounds in a liquid medium in the presence of a surfactant may be used, for example, as conductive coatings. Polymer compounds filled with the surface-modified carbon hybrid particles may be formed. Surface-modified carbon hybrid particles may be used, for example, as carbon supports.