Abstract: An intermediate transfer member that includes a crosslinked poly(ether ether ketone) polymer, an optional conductive component, an optional polymer, and an optional release additive.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method, which can comprise fabricating a system. The system can comprise a light amplification element and a charge transport element. Each of the light amplification element and a charge transport element can comprise one or more of a graphene layer, graphene oxide, graphene nano platelets, functionalized graphene, graphene/superconductor composite, tubular shaped nano carbon, semiconductor powder, thin film, nano wire, and nano rod.

Abstract: A material consisting essentially of a vinyl thermoplastic polymer, un-functionalized carbon nanotubes and hydroxylated carbon nanotubes dissolved in a solvent. Un-functionalized carbon nanotube concentrations up to 30 wt % and hydroxylated carbon nanotube concentrations up to 40 wt % can be used with even small concentrations of each (less than 2 wt %) useful in producing enhanced conductivity properties of formed thin films.

Abstract: A polymer composite composed of a polymerized mixture of functionalized carbon nanotubes and monomer which chemically reacts with the functionalized nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes are functionalized by reacting with oxidizing or other chemical media through chemical reactions or physical adsorption. The reacted surface carbons of the nanotubes are further functionalized with chemical moieties that react with the surface carbons and selected monomers. The functionalized nanotubes are first dispersed in an appropriate medium such as water, alcohol or a liquefied monomer and then the mixture is polymerized. The polymerization results in polymer chains of increasing weight bound to the surface carbons of the nanotubes. The composite may consists of some polymer chains imbedded in the composite without attachment to the nanotubes.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system comprising a hybrid composite. The hybrid composite can comprise tubular carbon and graphene produced via pyrolysis of a milled solid carbon source under an unoxidizing environment. When analyzed via X-ray diffraction, the hybrid composite can generate peaks at two theta values of approximately 26.5 degrees, approximately 42.5 degrees, and/or approximately 54.5 degrees.

Abstract: Disclosed is a single-walled carbon nanotube dispersion liquid containing a single-walled carbon nanotube, a fullerene and a solvent.

Abstract: An electrically conductive thermoplastic composition is prepared by melt blending a polymer and a masterbatch of carbon nanotubes in wax having a melting point of about 45 to about 150° C. The masterbatch of carbon nanotubes in wax is more easily prepared than a conventional carbon nanotube masterbatch in high molecular weight polymer. Use of the masterbatch of carbon nanotubes in wax also improves the melt flow properties of the electrically conductive thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: The present application is directed to dielectric isolators for use in aircraft fuel systems to control lightning induced current and allow dissipation of electrostatic charge. The dielectric isolators are configured to have a high enough impedance to limit lightning currents to low levels, but low enough impedance to allow electrostatic charge to dissipate without allowing buildup. Although the dielectric isolators may develop a potential difference across the dielectric length due to the effects of lightning currents and its inherent impedance, they are configured to withstand these induced voltages without dielectric breakdown or performance degradation. In one embodiment, the dielectric isolator includes a tube constructed of a composition including a thermoplastic organic polymer (e.g., PEEK) and carbon nanotubes, and a pair of fittings attached to opposing ends of the tube.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the fabrication CNT dispersions using polysaccharides, especially hemicelluloses, and most advantageously xylan. The present invention also provides methods to isolate, and purify hemicelluloses from plant materials. The present invention provides methods and compositions for the coating of solid surfaces using CNT dispersions. One currently preferred method coating of a surface is electrospraying the CNT dispersion. The present invention provides electrically conducting materials that can replace conducting plastics, graphite, and even some metals as electrical conductors. In one embodiment the present materials can be used as stealth coatings. In another embodiment the present materials can provide shield against high frequency electromagnetic radiation, while being permeable to low frequency magnetic field.

Abstract: A corona shield material (22) for producing a corona shield protective layer (16, 17) for an electric machine (1). The corona shield material (22) contains an initially flowable matrix material (22) which can be cured in a curing reaction to form a solid. The corona shield material (22) further contains a photosensitive initiator (24) which can be transformed by electromagnetic radiation (25) into a reactive state triggering the curing reaction. The corona shield material (22) further contains at least one electrically conductive filler (25) in particulate form.

Abstract: A conductive agent having a nonzero surface charge, a positive electrode slurry composition of a lithium secondary battery, including the conductive agent, and a lithium secondary battery including the conductive agent.

Abstract: A conductive paste includes a conductive powder, a metallic glass, and an organic vehicle. The metallic glass includes a first element, a second element having a higher absolute value of Gibbs free energy of oxide formation than the first element, and a third element having an absolute value of Gibbs free energy of oxide formation of about 1000 kJ/mol or less at a baking temperature and a eutectic temperature with the conductive powder of less than about 1000° C. An electronic device and a solar cell may include an electrode formed using the conductive paste.

Abstract: There is a composition comprising 1 to 17.5 wt. % ionomer composition comprising hydrocarbon ionomer and 50 to 99 wt. % carbon-sulfur composite made from carbon powder having a surface area of about 50 to 4,000 square meters per gram and a pore volume of about 0.5 to 6 cubic centimeters per gram. The composite has 5 to 95 wt. % sulfur compound. There is also a layering comprising a plurality of coatings. Respective coatings in the plurality of coatings comprise respective compositions. The respective coatings comprise at least one ionomer composition comprising hydrocarbon ionomer and at least one carbon-sulfur composite of carbon powder and sulfur compound. There are also electrodes comprising the composition or layering and methods of using such in cells.

Abstract: Methods of recoating a developing member such as the doctor blade, developing member bar or a developing sleeve, of an electro-photographic image forming apparatus, such as a laser printer toner cartridge, methods of re-using the original components by re-coating them, to cut the cost of using new aftermarket parts and to reduce waste, which methods include close quality control and “tailoring” of formulations to a specific developing system, thus achieving better print quality in terms of density, page yield, and uniformity for the repaired or remanufactured toner cartridge.

Abstract: It is possible to form a secondary cell having excellent charge-discharge cycle properties and to improve dispersibility of the active substance and the auxiliary conductor and pliability and close adhesion of the electrodes by using a composition for forming a secondary cell electrode that comprises at least one of an electrode active substance (A) and a carbon material (B) that serves as an auxiliary conductor, a water-soluble additive (C) that is a water-soluble additive formed from carbon atoms, oxygen atoms, and hydrogen atoms and that has 2 to 20 oxygen atoms per 1 molecule, and water (D).

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a dispersion of nanoparticles in a liquid medium. The liquid medium is suitably water-based and further includes an ionic liquid-based stabilizer in the liquid medium to stabilize the dispersion of nanoparticles therein. The stabilizer can be polymeric or monomeric and generally includes a moiety with at least one quaternary ammonium cation from a corresponding ionic liquid. The dispersion suitably can be formed by shearing or otherwise mixing a mixture/combination of its components. The dispersions can be used to form nanoparticle composite films upon drying or otherwise removing the liquid medium carrier, with the stabilizer providing a nanoparticle binder in the composite film. The films can be formed on essentially any desired substrate and can impart improved electrical conductivity and/or thermal conductivity properties to the substrate.

Abstract: An electrically conductive polymer linked to conductive nanoparticle is provided. The conductive polymer can include conductive monomers and one or more monomers in the conductive polymer can be linked to a conductive nanoparticle and can include a polymerizable moiety so that it can be incorporated into a polymer chain. The electrically conductive monomer can include a 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene as a conductive monomer. The electrically conductive polymer having the conductive nanoparticle can be prepared into an electrically conductive layer or film for use in electronic devices.

Abstract: Photovoltaic cells comprising an active layer comprising, as p-type material, conjugated polymers such as polythiophene and regioregular polythiophene, and as n-type material at least one fullerene derivative. The fullerene derivative can be C60, C70, or C84. The fullerene also can be functionalized with indene groups. Improved efficiency can be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a carbon fiber that can be suitably used as a transparent conductive material for forming transparent flexible conductive films and the like, more particularly, to a method for producing a carbon fiber having an outermost surface composed of edges of graphenes, and to a carbon fiber produced by the production method. The production method comprises a step of pre-baking a fiber of an organic compound so as to contain remaining hydrogen, and a step of putting the pre-baked fiber of the organic compound in a closed vessel made of a heat resistant material and subjecting the pre-baked fiber together with the vessel to hot isostatic pressing treatment using a compressed gas atmosphere, wherein a maximum ultimate temperature in the hot isostatic pressing treatment is 1000 to 2000° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal nanobelt and a method of manufacturing the same, and a conductive ink composition and a conductive film including the same. The metal nanobelt can be easily manufactured at a normal temperature and pressure without requiring the application of high temperature and pressure, and also can be used to form a conductive film or conductive pattern that exhibits excellent conductivity if the conductive ink composition including the same is printed onto a substrate before a heat treatment or a drying process is carried out at low temperature. Therefore, the metal nanobelt and the conductive ink composition may be applied very appropriately for the formation of conductive patterns or conductive films for semiconductor devices, displays, solar cells in environments requiring low temperature heating. The metal nanobelt has a length of 500 nm or more, a length/width ratio of 10 or more, and a width/thickness ratio of 3 or more.

Abstract: An article is disclosed comprising a network-like pattern of conductive traces formed of at least partially joined nanoparticles that define randomly-shaped cells that are generally transparent to light and contain a transparent filler material. In a preferred embodiment, the filler material is conductive such as a metal oxide or a conductive polymer. In another preferred embodiment, the filler material is an adhesive that is can be used to transfer the network from one substrate to another. A preferred method of forming the article is also disclosed wherein an emulsion containing the nanoparticles in the solvent phase and the filler material in the water phase is coated onto a substrate. The emulsion is dried and the nanoparticles self-assemble to form the traces and the filler material is deposited in the cells. An electroluminescent device is also disclosed wherein the article of the invention forms a transparent electrode in the device.

Abstract: Inks for the formation of transparent conductive films are described that comprise an aqueous or alcohol based solvent, carbon nanotubes as well as suitable dopants. Suitable dopants generally comprise halogenated ionic dopants. In some embodiment, the inks comprise sulfonated dispersants that can effectively provide additional doping to improve electrical conductivity as well as stabilize the inks with respect to settling and/or improve the fluid properties of the inks for certain processing approaches. The inks can be processed into films with desirable levels of electrical conductivity and optical transparency.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to methods of forming a solution of single-walled carbon nanotube polyelectrolytes in a liquid crystalline phase. In some embodiments, such methods comprise: (a) providing single-walled carbon nanotube polyelectrolytes; and (b) mixing the single-walled polyelectrolytes with a polar aprotic solvent to form a mixture, where the mixing results in the formation of single-walled carbon nanotubes in the liquid crystalline phase. In some embodiments, the polar aprotic solvent comprises crown ether. In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to a method of making single-walled carbon nanotube fibers. Further embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to a method of making a single walled carbon nanotube composite. In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to an article comprising neat aligned carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: An electrode active material has, as a main component, a mixture of an organic compound containing a rubeanic acid and cyanomethanesulfonylamide. The rubeanic acid is represented by the following general formula: In the formula, n indicates an integer between 1 and 20, and R1-R4 indicate hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms, or a prescribed substituent group such as a hydroxide group, a 1-3C alkyl group, an amino group, a phenyl group, a cyclohexyl group, or a sulfo group.

Abstract: An electrode active material has, as a main component, a mixture of an organic compound containing a rubeanic acid and oxamide. The rubeanic acid is represented by the following general formula: In the formula, n indicates an integer between 1 and 20, and R1-R4 indicate hydrogen atoms, halogen atoms, or a prescribed substituent group such as a hydroxide group, a 1-3C alkyl group, an amino group, a phenyl group, a cyclohexyl group, or a sulfo group.

Abstract: Photovoltaic cells comprising an active layer comprising, as p-type material, conjugated polymers such as polythiophene and regioregular polythiophene, and as n-type material at least one fullerene derivative. The fullerene derivative can be C60, C70, or C84. The fullerene also can be functionalized with indene groups. Improved efficiency can be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite of carbon nanotubes and of graphenes in agglomerated solid form comprising: a) carbon nanotubes, the content of which represents from 0.1% to 50% by weight, preferably from 10% to 40% by weight relative to the total weight of the composite; b) graphenes, the content of which represents from 0.1% to 20% by weight, preferably from 1% to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composite; and c) a polymer composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and/or one elastomer. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing said composite, its use for the manufacture of a composite product, and also to the various applications of the composite product.

Abstract: The present invention involves the interaction of radiation with functionalized carbon nanotubes that have been incorporated into various host materials, particularly polymeric ones. The present invention is directed to chemistries, methods, and apparatuses which exploit this type of radiation interaction, and to the materials which result from such interactions. The present invention is also directed toward the time dependent behavior of functionalized carbon nanotubes in such composite systems.

Abstract: A method of making a mechanically robust, electrically conductive ultralow-density carbon nanotube-based aerogel, including the steps of dispersing nanotubes in an aqueous media or other media to form a suspension, adding reactants and catalyst to the suspension to create a reaction mixture, curing the reaction mixture to form a wet gel, drying the wet gel to produce a dry gel, and pyrolyzing the dry gel to produce the mechanically robust, electrically conductive ultralow-density carbon nanotube-based aerogel. The aerogel is mechanically robust, electrically conductive, and ultralow-density, and is made of a porous carbon material having 5 to 95% by weight carbon nanotubes and 5 to 95% carbon binder.

Abstract: The present application is generally directed to energy storage materials such as activated carbon comprising enhanced particle packing properties and devices containing the same. The energy storage materials find utility in any number of devices, for example, in electric double layer capacitance devices and batteries. Methods for making the energy storage materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: A carbon particle dispersion having good dispersibility and dispersion stability, and a method for preparing same. The dispersion has, at least, carbon particles, a fibrous polysaccharide having carboxyl groups, and a dispersion medium. The method for preparing a dispersion includes the steps, in this order, of dispersing a polysaccharide having carboxyl groups in a dispersion medium to prepare a preparation solution containing fibrous polysaccharide and the dispersion medium, and dispersing carbon particles in the preparation solution to prepare a dispersion containing the fibrous polysaccharide, the carbon particles and the dispersion medium.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a nanocomposite using expanded graphite. The method is characterized in that monomers are formed into a polymer between the plate-shaped layers of the expanded graphite, and the polymer is intercalated therebetween, so that the plate-shaped layers of the expanded graphite are completely exfoliated or are formed into graphene, with the result that the expanded graphite is completely dispersed in a polymer matrix. The nanocomposite manufactured by this method has excellent electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity because the expanded graphite is uniformly dispersed in this nanocomposite.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer member that includes a polyimide, a conductive component, and a carboxylic acid functionalized fluoro component.

Abstract: Described herein are conductive aqueous-based adhesive compositions that comprise (a) an aqueous-based adhesive and (b) carbon black, graphite, or a combination thereof. The aqueous-based adhesive compositions are particularly effective at preventing the buildup of static charge and at reducing electrostatic discharge events. In certain aspects, the aqueous-based adhesive compositions can be mixed with propellants and applied to substrates using an aerosol delivery system. The aqueous-based adhesive compositions described herein can readily be adhered to any substrate such as, for example, floors, walls, ceilings, and the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aqueous based electrically conductive ink, which is essentially solvent free and includes a nano-scale conducting material; a binding agent; and an enzyme. In one embodiment, the ink includes at least one of a mediator, a cross-linking agent and a substrate as well. In one further embodiment, the present disclosure provides electrically conductive ink including a single walled, carboxylic acid functionalized carbon nanotube; 1-Ethyl-3-[3-dimethylaminopropyl]carbodiimide hydrochloride and N-hydroxy succinimide (NHS) ester; polyethyleneimine; an aqueous buffer; and glucose oxidase.

Abstract: Functionalized carbon nanotubes and dispersions containing functionalized carbon nanotubes are provided. Exemplary functionalized carbon nanotubes include optionally substituted indene-based moieties. Methods of making functionalized carbon nanotubes and dispersions containing functionalized carbon nanotubes are provided. Methods of making conductive carbon nanotube dispersions, including films, are provided. Such methods include heating carbon nanotubes in a solvent in the absence of externally applied energy, to obtain an adduct that includes the solvent moiety bound to the carbon nanotube. Where the solvent includes an indene-based compound, the carbon nanotube thus prepared includes optionally indene-based moieties bound to the carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chemically functionalized submicron graphitic fibril having a diameter or thickness less than 1 ?m, wherein the fibril is free of continuous thermal carbon overcoat, free of continuous hollow core, and free of catalyst. The fibril is obtained by splitting a micron-scaled carbon fiber or graphite fiber along the fiber axis direction. These functionalized graphitic fibrils exhibit exceptionally high electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, high elastic modulus, high strength and good interfacial bonding with a matrix resin in a composite. The present invention also provides several products that contain submicron graphitic fibrils: (a) paper, thin-film, mat, and web products; (b) rubber or tire products; (c) energy conversion or storage devices, such as fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, and supercapacitors; (d) adhesives, inks, coatings, paints, lubricants, and grease products; (e) heavy metal ion scavenger; (f) absorbent (e.g.

Abstract: There is provided a curable composition which can give a cured product having excellent physical properties and is particularly useful as a material for the separator of a fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell. The electrically conducting curable resin composition of the present invention comprises (A) a hydrocarbon compound having a plurality of carbon-carbon double bonds, (B) an elastomer excluding the component (A), and (C) a carbonaceous material.

Abstract: A field effect transistor using a channel layer including a phosphorus-doped graphene and a method of fabricating the same are provided. Further, a phosphorus-doped graphene and a method of producing the same are provided. The field effect transistor includes: a source electrode and a drain electrode formed on a substrate; and a channel layer comprising a phosphorus-doped graphene, the channel layer electrically connected to the source electrode and the drain electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to design and development of carbon nanotubes (CNT) reinforced electrically conducting synthetic foams comprising resin matrix system, carbon nanotubes, hollow glass microspheres and optionally hardener or catalyst for electrical conductivity and related applications especially electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.

Abstract: New methods for preparing carbon nanotube films having enhanced properties are provided. The method broadly provides reacting carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and compounds comprising a polyaromatic moieties in the presence a strong acid. During the reaction process, the polyaromatic moieties noncovalently bond with the carbon nanotubes. Additionally, the functionalizing moieties are further functionalized by the strong acid. This dual functionalization allows the CNTs to be dispersed at concentrations greater than 0.5 g/L in solution without damaging their desirable electronic and physical properties. The resulting solutions are stable on the shelf for months without observable bundling, and can be incorporated into solutions for printing conductive traces by a variety of means, including inkjet, screen, flexographic, gravure printing, or spin and spray coating.

Abstract: An electrically conductive composition capable of making specific volume resistivity control easier, is a carbonaceous material produced by burning plant material including soybean hulls, rapeseed meal, sesame meal, cotton seed meal, cotton hulls, rice hulls, rice bran, soybean chaffs, rice straws, cereal hulls or the like by adjusting any of the carbon content, burning temperature and median diameter. The burned and carbonized plant material is ground and sieved to give a median diameter of approx. 80 ?m or below. The burned plant material is obtained by burning at a temperature of 700° C. or higher.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positive electrode composition for a lithium secondary battery and a secondary lithium battery using the same. The positive electrode composition for a lithium secondary battery includes a positive active material, a binder, and a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1. The above Chemical Formula 1 is the same as defined in the detailed description.

Abstract: Improved methods of fullerene derivative production including use of less solvent, or elimination of solvent, as well as use of shorter reaction times and higher reaction temperatures. Methods useful for production of bis-, tris-, tetra-, penta-, and hexa-fullerene derivatives. Indene is a preferred derivative. The derivatives used in active layers for solar cell applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a reduced graphene oxide doped with a dopant, and a thin layer, a transparent electrode, a display device and a solar cell including the reduced graphene oxide. The reduced graphene oxide doped with a dopant includes an organic dopant and/or an inorganic dopant.

Abstract: A solvent composition comprising an organic solvent; dispersed nanoparticles; and a non-volatile electrolyte is provided. A method of forming a liquid composite composition is provided.

Abstract: Photovoltaic cells comprising an active layer comprising, as p-type material, conjugated polymers such as polythiophene and regioregular polythiophene, and as n-type material at least one fullerene derivative. The fullerene derivative can be C60, C70, or C84. The fullerene also can be functionalized with indene groups. Improved efficiency can be achieved.

Abstract: In the raw coke composition of the invention, as the starting material for a negative electrode material of a lithium ion secondary battery, the ratio of the crystallite size Lc(002) and lattice constant co(002) (Lc(002)/co(002)) on the 002 plane is no greater than 180, and the ratio of the crystallite size La(110) and the lattice constant ao(110) (La(110)/ao(110)) on the 110 plane is no greater than 1500, as determined by X-ray diffraction upon graphitizing in an inert gas atmosphere at a temperature of 2800° C.

Abstract: A printed energy storage device includes a first electrode including zinc, a second electrode including manganese dioxide, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode, the first electrode, second, electrode, and separator printed onto a substrate. The device may include a first current collector and/or a second current collector printed onto the substrate. The energy storage device may include a printed intermediate layer between the separator and the first electrode. The first electrode, and the second electrode may include 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (C2mimBF4). The first electrode and the second electrode may include an electrolyte having zinc tetrafluoroborate (ZnBF4) and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (C2mimBF4). The first electrode, the second electrode, the first current collector, and/or the second current collector can include carbon nanotubes. The separator may include solid microspheres.

Abstract: A method of making a mechanically robust, electrically conductive ultralow-density carbon nanotube-based aerogel, including the steps of dispersing nanotubes in an aqueous media or other media to form a suspension, adding reactants and catalyst to the suspension to create a reaction mixture, curing the reaction mixture to form a wet gel, drying the wet gel to produce a dry gel, and pyrolyzing the dry gel to produce the mechanically robust, electrically conductive ultralow-density carbon nanotube-based aerogel. The aerogel is mechanically robust, electrically conductive, and ultralow-density, and is made of a porous carbon material having 5 to 95% by weight carbon nanotubes and 5 to 95% carbon binder.