Abstract: A method of manufacturing a non-fired type electrode comprising the steps of: (a) applying a conductive paste on a substrate, the conductive paste comprising; (i) 100 parts by weight of a conductive powder; (ii) an organic boron compound comprising an amine borate, a boronic acid, a boronic acid ester, a trimer of the boronic acid or a mixture thereof, wherein the boron element of the organic boron compound is 0.03 to 1.4 parts by weight; and (iii) 20 to 150 parts by weight of an organic vehicle; and (b) heating the applied conductive paste at 100 to 300° C.

Abstract: An aluminum paste composition is provided, which comprises: (a) an aluminum powder, (b) a glass grit, (c) a binder, and (d) a dispersing agent. A solar cell element is further provided, which includes an electrode or wire formed by coating the aluminum paste composition on a silicon semiconductor substrate and drying and sintering it. The dispersing agent contained in the aluminum paste composition of the present invention has good moisture resistance and is capable of effectively addressing the warping problem of a solar cell and improving the adhesion between the backside aluminum paste and the silver paste of the solar cell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an electrostatic discharge protection material for improving connectivity between conductive particles dispersed in a resin matrix and evenly distributing the conductive particles in the resin material, and an electrostatic discharge protection device using the same. The electrostatic discharge protection material includes a resin matrix; needle-shaped conductive particles dispersed in the resin matrix; and dispersion particles dispersed in the resin matrix, wherein the dispersion particles are located between the needle-shaped conductive particles.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at clathrate (Type I) allotropes of silicon, germanium and tin. In method form, the present disclosure is directed at methods for forming clathrate allotropes of silicon, germanium or tin which methods lead to the formation of empty cage structures suitable for use as electrodes in rechargeable type batteries.

Abstract: Thick film conductive inks for electronic devices, methods for making electronic devices using thick film conductive inks, and electronic devices fabricated by such methods are provided herein. In one example, a thick film conductive ink includes an organic portion and an inorganic portion. The inorganic portion is dispersed in the organic portion to define a paste. The inorganic portion includes metallic copper powder, cupric oxide, and elemental boron. The thick film conductive ink includes substantially no glass.

Abstract: In order to provide an electro-conductive paste bringing no increase of the contact resistance for forming an electrode of a solar cell device, the electro-conductive paste is characterized by containing an electro-conductive particle, an organic binder, a solvent, a glass frit, and an organic compound including alkaline earth metal, a metal with a low melting point or a compound affiliated with a metal with a low melting point.

Abstract: A metal fine particle for a conductive metal paste includes a protective agent covering a surface of the metal fine particle. An amount of heat generated per unit mass (g) of the metal fine particle is not less than 500 J at a temperature of an external heat source temperature in a range of 200° C. to 300° C. when being calcined by the external heat source. The protective agent includes at least one selected from the group consisting of dipropylamine, dibutylamine, triethylamine, tripropylamine, tributylamine, butanethiol, pentanethiol, hexanethiol, heptanethiol, octanethiol, nonanethiol, decanethiol, undecanethiol and dodecanethiol. The content of the protective agent is in a range of 0.1 to 20% by mass with respect to the mass of the metal fine particle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electroconductive thick film paste composition comprising electrically conductive Ag, a second electrically conductive metal selected from the group consisting of Ni, Al and mixtures thereof and a Pb-free bismuth-tellurium-oxide all dispersed in an organic medium. The present invention is further directed to an electrode formed from the thick film paste composition and a semiconductor device and, in particular, a solar cell comprising such an electrode.

Abstract: An anisotropic conductive adhesive for anisotropic conductive connection of an electronic component to a wiring board under no pressure or a low pressure is prepared by dispersing conductive particles in a binder resin composition. A metal flake powder having a major axis of 10 to 40 ?m, a thickness of 0.5 to 2 ?m, and an aspect ratio of 5 to 50, is used as the conductive particles, the minor axis of the metal flake power being, in a length, 10 to 50% of the major axis. The amount of the conductive particles contained in the anisotropic conductive adhesive is 5 to 35 mass %.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrically conductive paste for a front electrode of a solar cell and a preparation method thereof. The electrically conductive paste is composed of a corrosion binder, a metallic powder and an organic carrier. The corrosion binder is one or more glass-free Pb—Te based crystalline compounds having a fixed melting temperature in a range of 440° C. to 760° C. During a sintering process of the electrically conductive paste for forming an electrode, the corrosion binder is converted into a liquid for easily corroding and penetrating an antireflective insulating layer on a front side of the solar cell, so that a good ohmic contact is formed. At the same time, the electrically conductive metallic powder is wetted, and the combination of the metallic powder is promoted. As a result, a high-conductivity front electrode of a crystalline silicon solar cell is formed.

Abstract: A conductive paste for screen application has a mixture of copper flake having a mean diameter between 1.0-8.0 micrometers and copper nanoparticles having a mean diameter from 10 nm to 100 nm, wherein the ratio of the copper flake to the nanoparticles is between 2:1 and 5:1 by weight; and a resin comprising about half of a polymer having a molecular weight in excess of 10,000 and one or more solvents.

Abstract: A conductive paste for screen application to a substrate has a mixture of copper particles having a mean diameter between 1.0-5.0 micrometers and polymer-coated copper nanoparticles having a mean diameter from 10 nm to 100 nm. The ratio of the copper particles to the nanoparticles is between 2:1 and 5:1 by weight. The paste has a resin comprising a binder portion and a solvent portion, wherein the binder portion is about half of the resin by weight, and a plasticizer having a boiling point above about 200 degrees C., wherein the plasticizer is from 1-3% of the paste, by weight.

Abstract: The conductive polymer solution of the present invention contains a ?-conjugated conductive polymer, polyanions and a solvent, at least one of specific metal ions, silver halide, conductive carbon black and conductive metal oxide particles, and a reducing agent and/or neutralizing agent as necessary. The conductive polymer solution of the present invention can be used a conductive coating film having both superior transparency and being suitable for use a transparent electrode of a touch panel electrode sheet. In addition, the conductive coating film of the present invention has superior transparency that enables it to be used as a transparent electrode of a touch panel electrode sheet.

Abstract: A solar cell is discussed. The solar cell includes a base substrate containing first impurities of a first conductive type and having a textured surface, an emitter layer that is positioned at the textured surface of the base substrate and contains second impurities of a second conductive type different from the first conductive type, and a front electrode electrically connected to the emitter layer. The front electrode collects carriers generated in the base substrate or the emitter layer. At least a portion of the front electrode transmits incident light from the outside.

Abstract: An adhesive material comprising at least one adhesive polymeric resin, at least one low aspect ratio metal-coated additive, and at least one high aspect ratio metal-coated additive. There is additionally provided an adhesive material comprising at least one adhesive polymeric resin, and one of either; a) low aspect ratio metal-coated additives present in the range 0.2 wt. % to 30 wt. % of the adhesive material; or b) discrete high aspect ratio metal-coated additives present in the range 0.2 wt. % to 25 wt. % of the adhesive material.

Abstract: There are provided a conductive paste for external electrodes and a multilayer ceramic electronic component using the same. The conductive paste includes a conductive metal powder including conductive metal particles; and a conductive amorphous metal powder including amorphous metal particles having a(Si, B)-b(Li, K)-c(V, Mn) in which a+b+c=100, 20?a?60, 10?b?40, and 2?c?25 are satisfied.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein is a formulation for packaging an electronic device and assemblies made therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed is a paste composition for printing including conductive powders, a binder, a dispersing agent, and a solvent. The dispersing agent includes a block copolymer of polyethylene oxide (PEO)-polypropylene oxide (PPO)-polyethylene oxide (PEO), or a block copolymer of polypropylene oxide (PPO)-polyethylene oxide (PEO)-polypropylene oxide (PPO).

Abstract: The present invention describes a solventless ligand exchange using a siloxane polymer having a binding ligand that displaces the binding ligand on a quantum dot material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dispersing agent to be used for dispersing metal particles, comprising a structural unit originating from a compound represented by a general formula of wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group with a carbon number equal to or greater than 1 and equal to or less than 9, a phenyl group, a bicyclopentenyl group, or a nonylphenyl group, x is 2 or 3, and n is equal to or greater than 1, and a structural unit that has an ionic group, wherein a number average molecular weight of the compound represented by general formula (I) is equal to or less than 10000.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a natural, non-toxic, environmentally friendly, “green” mineral based composition that produces ions and emits far infrared heat and the composition comprises tourmaline microcrystals and at least one activating element.

Abstract: An electroactive composition includes an anodic material; a poly(arylene oxide); and stabilized lithium metal particles; where the stabilized lithium metal particles have a size less than about 200 ?m in diameter, are coated with a lithium salt, are present in an amount of about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt %, and are dispersed throughout the composition. Lithium secondary batteries including the electroactive composition along with methods of making the electroactive composition are also discussed.

Abstract: A composition for forming an electrode. The composition includes a metal fluoride compound doped with a dopant. The addition of the dopant: (i) improves the bulk conductivity of the composition as compared to the undoped metal fluoride compound; (ii) changes the bandgap of the composition as compared to the undoped metal fluoride compound; or (iii) induces the formation of a conductive metallic network. A method of making the composition is included.

Abstract: Compositions containing tin nanoparticles and electrically conductive particles are described herein. The tin nanoparticles can have a size below about 25 nm so as to make the compositions fusable at temperatures below that of bulk tin (m.p.=232° C.). Particularly, when the tin nanoparticles are less than about 10 nm in size, the compositions can have a fusion temperature of less than about 200° C. The compositions can contain a whisker suppressant to inhibit or substantially minimize the formation of tin whiskers after tin nanoparticle fusion. In some embodiments, the compositions contain tin nanoparticles, electrically conductive particles comprising copper particles, and a whisker suppressant comprising nickel particles. Methods for using the present compositions are also described herein. The present compositions can be used as a lead solder replacement that allows rework to be performed.

Abstract: A conductive article includes a metal nanoparticle composition formed on a substrate. The metal nanoparticle composition includes silver nanoparticles and a polymer having both carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid groups. The weight ratio of the polymer to silver is 0.0005 to 0.04.

Abstract: A method of making a conductive article includes depositing on a substrate a metal nanoparticle composition having water, silver nanoparticles dispersed in the water and a water-soluble polymer having both carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid groups. The weight percentage of silver in the composition is greater than 10%. The metal nanoparticle composition is dried. The dried metal nanoparticle composition is converted to improve the electrical conductivity of the dried metal nanoparticle composition.

Abstract: A metal nanoparticle composition includes water and a water-soluble polymer having both carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid groups. Silver nanoparticles are dispersed in the water and the weight ratio of the polymer to silver is from 0.008 to 0.1.

Abstract: The paste composition for forming a back electrode of solar cell 10 provided by the present invention contains, as solids, an aluminum powder, a glass powder and a composite powder composed of a particulate composite of a metal oxide with a silicon-containing organic or inorganic compound. This composite powder is contained in an amount of at least 0.01 mass % but less than 0.45 mass % given 100 mass % as the total of the composite powder, the aluminum powder and the glass powder.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, metal nanoparticle dispersion includes organic solvent, and metal-containing particles dispersed in the organic solvent. The metal-containing particles include first metal nanoparticles and second metal nanoparticles. Each of the first metal nanoparticles has a high-molecular compound on at least part of a surface thereof. Each of the second metal nanoparticles has a low-molecular compound on at least part of a surface thereof. A total amount of the low-molecular compound on all of the second nanoparticles includes an amount of a primary amine as the low-molecular compound.

Abstract: In an anisotropic conductive adhesive containing a conductive particle, the conductive particle includes a resin particle that is provided with a cavity formed therein and a conductive layer surrounding a surface of the resin particle. The cavity is formed by mixing the resin particle with a reactant and partially removing the reactant from the resin particle. Thus, the conductive particle may readily absorb an external pressure, thereby providing an improved malleability to the conductive particle.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition set comprising: a conductor layer-forming composition comprising a dispersing medium and inorganic particles comprising a metallic oxide; and a conductive adhesive composition comprising a binder and conductive particles having a number average particle size of from 1 nm to 3000 nm.

Abstract: Ink is manufactured by mixing unoxidized metallic particles to a binder. The ink is printed on an object and hardened for forming a conductor. The process is performed in an inert atmosphere or in vacuum for maintaining the electrical conductivity of the conductor.

Abstract: Reduction/oxidation reagents have been found to be effective to chemically cure a sparse metal nanowire film into a fused metal nanostructured network through evidently a ripening type process. The resulting fused network can provide desirable low sheet resistances while maintaining good optical transparency. The transparent conductive films can be effectively applied as a single conductive ink or through sequential forming of a metal nanowire film with the subsequent addition of a fusing agent. The fused metal nanowire films can be effectively patterned, and the patterned films can be useful in devices, such as touch sensors.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a resistor paste comprising steps of: (a) preparing a basic resistor paste comprising, (i) a conductive powder, (ii) a first glass frit, and (iii) a first organic medium; and (b) preparing a glass paste as a TCR driver comprising, (iv) a second glass frit comprising manganese oxide, and (v) a second organic medium, (c) adding the glass paste to the basic resistor paste to obtain a resistor paste with a desired TCR.

Abstract: A composition for manufacturing an electrode of a solar cell, comprising metal nanoparticles dispersed in a dispersive medium, wherein the metal nanoparticles contain silver nanoparticles of 75 weight % or more, the metal nanoparticles are chemically modified by a protective agent having a main chain of organic molecule comprising a carbon backbone of carbon number of 1 to 3, and the metal nanoparticles contains 70% or more in number-average of metal nanoparticles having a primary grain size within a range of 10 to 50 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of screen printing an electrically conductive feature on a substrate, the electrically conductive feature including metallic anisotropic nanostructures, and a coating solution therefore.

Abstract: A conductive paste for a photovoltaic cell and a method for producing the photovoltaic cell are disclosed. The conductive paste includes a silver powder, glass frit and a sintering inhibitor that suppresses sintering of the silver powder. The sintering inhibitor contains at least one substance selected from aluminum oxide, silicon oxide and silicon carbide. The method includes forming a first anti-reflective layer on a first region of a main surface of a semiconductor substrate; forming a second anti-reflection layer on a second region of the main surface which is different from the first region; coating the electrically conductive paste onto the second anti-reflective layer on the second anti-reflection layer; and forming a surface electrode in the second region by reacting the second anti-reflection layer with the electrically conductive paste at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A process for producing a transparent conductive film, comprising (a) providing a graphene oxide gel; (b) dispersing metal nanowires in the graphene oxide gel to form a suspension; (c) dispensing and depositing the suspension onto a substrate; and (d) removing the liquid medium to form the film. The film is composed of metal nanowires and graphene oxide with a metal nanowire-to-graphene oxide weight ratio from 1/99 to 99/1, wherein the metal nanowires contain no surface-borne metal oxide or metal compound and the film exhibits an optical transparence no less than 80% and sheet resistance no higher than 300 ohm/square. This film can be used as a transparent conductive electrode in an electro-optic device, such as a photovoltaic or solar cell, light-emitting diode, photo-detector, touch screen, electro-wetting display, liquid crystal display, plasma display, LED display, a TV screen, a computer screen, or a mobile phone screen.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a conductive adhesive containing a one-dimensional (1D) conductive nanomaterial is revealed. The method produces a conductive adhesive by mixing the 1D conductive nanomaterial with water-based or solvent-based resin solution. The conductive adhesive has good industrial applications, not influenced by industrial adaptability and environmental adaptability. The conductive adhesive obtained also has better conductivity. Moreover, the amount of the 1D conductive nanomaterial used in the present invention is less than the amount of conductive nanoparticles used and the cost is reduced effectively.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrically conductive composition comprising (i) an electrically conductive metal, (ii) a component selected from the group consisting of Li2RuO3, ion-exchanged Li2RuO3 and mixtures thereof, and (iii) a glass frit all dispersed in an organic medium. The present invention is further directed to an electrode formed from the composition and a semiconductor device and, in particular, a solar cell comprising such an electrode. The electrodes provide good adhesion and good electrical performance.

Abstract: A conductive paste material containing a SiO2-B2O3—ZnO—RO—R2O type lead-free low-melting-point glass that contains, by wt %, 2 to 10% of SiO2, 18 to 30% of B2O3, 0 to 10% of Al2O3, 0 to 25% of ZnO, 20-50% of RO where RO represents one or more of MgO, CaO, SrO, and BaO, and 10 to 17% of R2O where R2O represents one or more of Li2O, Na2O, and K2O.

Abstract: A flexible conductive material and a cable using the same, being resistant to one million times or more of dynamic driving and particularly suitable for wiring robots or automobiles. An average crystal grain size of crystal grains 20 forming a metal texture of a base material is 2 ?m or less, in which the crystal grains 20 being 1 ?tm or less are included at least 20% or more in a cross sectional ratio. Also, it is preferable to include 0.1 mass % to 20 mass % of nanoparticles 22.

Abstract: There are provided a conductive paste composition, a multilayer ceramic capacitor using the same, and a manufacturing method thereof. The conductive paste composition includes a conductive metal powder; a ceramic powder; and a resin, wherein the conductive paste composition has a theoretical density of 6 g/cm3 or higher and a relative density of 95% or more.

Abstract: Formulations and methods of making solar cell contacts and cells therewith are disclosed. The invention provides a photovoltaic cell comprising a front contact, a back contact, and a rear contact. The back contact comprises, prior to firing, a passivating layer onto which is applied a paste, comprising aluminum, a glass component, wherein the aluminum paste comprises, aluminum, another optional metal, a glass component, and a vehicle. The back contact comprises, prior to firing, a passivating layer onto which is applied an aluminum paste, wherein the aluminum paste comprises aluminum, a glass component, and a vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a copper thick film paste composition paste comprising copper powder, a Pb-free, Bi-free and Cd-free borosilicate glass frit, a component selected from the group consisting of ruthenium-based powder, copper oxide powder and mixtures thereof and an organic vehicle. The invention also provides methods of using the copper thick film paste composition to make a copper conductor on a substrate. Typical substrates are selected from the group consisting of aluminum nitride, aluminum oxide and silicon nitride.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a) a polymer-metal blend comprising at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive and at least one metal component melting in the temperature range from 50° C. to 400° C., and b) at least one fibrous, electrically conductive filler, the filler being present at least partly in the form of a bound fiber network with the metal component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a conductive or semi-conductive element, comprising providing a dispersion of an anisotropic particulate hybrid material in a continuous phase, which hybrid material comprises (a) anisotropic particles, and (b) a conductive or semi-conductive material or a precursor for a conductive or semi-conductive material; applying the dispersion to a surface of a substrate; and forming the conductive or semi-conductive element from the dispersion applied to the surface. Further the invention relates to materials useful for use in a method of the invention and an electronic device obtainable by a method according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conductive paste characterized by a crystal-based corrosion binder being combined with a glass frit and mixed with a metallic powder and an organic carrier. Methods for preparing each components of the conductive paste are disclosed including several embodiments of prepare Pb—Te—O-based crystal corrosion binder characterized by melting temperatures in a range of 440° C. to 760° C. and substantially free of any glass softening transition upon increasing temperature. Method for preparing the conductive paste includes mixture of the components and a grinding process to ensure all particle sizes in a range of 0.1 to 5.0 microns. Method of applying the conductive paste for the formation of a front electrode of a semiconductor device is presented to illustrate the effectiveness of the crystal-based corrosion binder in transforming the conductive paste to a metallic electrode with good ohmic contact with semiconductor surface.

Abstract: An object is to provide a copper particulate dispersion which is suited to discharge in the form of droplets. The copper particulate dispersion includes copper particulates, at least one kind of a dispersion vehicle containing the copper particulates, and at least one kind of dispersant which allows the copper particulates to disperse in the dispersion vehicle. The copper particulates have a center particle diameter of 1 nm or more and less than 100 nm. The dispersion vehicle is a polar dispersion vehicle having a boiling point within a range from 150° C. to 250° C. Whereby, when the copper particulate dispersion is discharged in the form of droplets, clogging at the discharge portion caused by drying of the dispersion vehicle is prevented and the viscosity is low for its high boiling point, and thus the copper particulate dispersion is suited to discharge in the form of droplets.

Abstract: An anisotropic conductive adhesive for anisotropic conductive connection of an electronic component to a wiring board under no pressure or a low pressure is prepared by dispersing conductive particles in a binder resin composition. A metal flake powder having a major axis of 10 to 40 ?m, a thickness of 0.5 to 2 ?m, and an aspect ratio of 5 to 50, is used as the conductive particles. The amount of the conductive particles contained in the anisotropic conductive adhesive is 5 to 35 mass %. This anisotropic conductive adhesive is supplied to a connection terminal of a wiring board, and a connection terminal of an electronic component is preliminarily connected to a connection terminal of a substrate while arranging the anisotropic conductive adhesive therebetween. Then, the electronic component is heated without applying a pressure or while applying a low pressure to the electronic component to connect the substrate with the electronic component.