Abstract: The present invention provides a dispersion, which contains nano-sized zinc oxide particles, a coating preparation containing the dispersion, a process for the production of the dispersion, and a coating preparation containing the dispersion, and a use of the coating preparation.

Abstract: A number of materials with the composition Li1+xNi?Mn?Co?M??O2?zFz (M?=Mg,Zn,Al,Ga,B,Zr,Ti) for use with rechargeable batteries, wherein x is between about 0 and 0.3, ? is between about 0.2 and 0.6, ? is between about 0.2 and 0.6, ? is between about 0 and 0.3, ? is between about 0 and 0.15, and z is between about 0 and 0.2. Adding the above metal and fluorine dopants affects capacity, impedance, and stability of the layered oxide structure during electrochemical cycling. Another aspect of the invention includes materials with the composition Li1+xNi?Co?Mn?M??OyFz (M?=Mg,Zn,Al,Ga,B,Zr,Ti), where the x is between 0 and 0.2, the ? between 0 and 1, the ? between 0 and 1, the ? between 0 and 2, the ? between about 0 and about 0.2, the y is between 2 and 4, and the z is between 0 and 0.5.

Abstract: The photocatalyst based on a composite WO3—SiC/TiO2 semiconductor and subjected to radiation whose wavelength is at least partly less than 400 nm gives1 photocatalytic oxidation of volatile organic compounds and leads to their total mineralisation into CO2 and H2O. The process for the photocatalytic purification of industrial, agricultural or domestic gaseous effluent may be conducted at room pressure and temperature. Its conversion rate is high and stable.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of conductive paste comprising arranging process (S20 to S23) of ceramics particles, arranging process (S10 to S14) of wetted metal particles, forming process (S30) of slurry wherein metal particles and ceramics particles are mixed and dispersion treatment process (S32) by applying collision to the slurry. The arranging process of wetted metal particles comprises, a process (S12) of adding solvent, compatible with organic component in conductive paste and incompatible with water, to undried water washed metal particles, a process (S18) of adding surfactant, a process (S14) of separating water from the metal particles and a process (S15) of adding acetone or the other second solvent.

Abstract: A novel phosphor material which can be manufactured without utilizing a fault formation process which is difficult to be controlled. The phosphor material has a eutectic structure formed of a base material that is a semiconductor formed of a Group 2 element and a Group 6 element, a semiconductor formed of a Group 3 element and a Group 5 element, or a ternary phosphor formed of an alkaline earth metal, a Group 3 element, and a Group 6 element, and a solid solution material including a transition metal. The phosphor material is suited for an EL element because of less variation of characteristic since defect formation process in which stress is applied externally to form a defect inside of a phosphor material is not needed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of stable suspensions of metal oxide nanoparticles, in which uncharged metal oxide nanoparticles are first treated with a non-ionic surfactant in a polar organic solvent under certain conditions, and the suspension obtained is then treated with a charging solution. The suspensions of the invention can be used for preparation of high quality metal oxide films by electrophoresis deposition (EPD).

Abstract: A terminal composition for an electrical component has an organic material and an electrically conductive material. The organic material has a thermosetting plastic and an organic additive. The terminal is formed on at low temperature, so the terminal maintains its ductility and mechanical cushioning property. Furthermore, a cost of the terminal composition, especially the thermosetting plastic is inexpensive, so a cost of the electrical component will be reduced.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for growth of uniform multi-component single crystals is provided. The single crystal material has at least three elements and has a diameter of at least 50 mm, a dislocation density of less than 100 cm?1 and a radial compositional variation of less than 1%.

Abstract: In a process for manufacturing doped semiconductor single crystal comprises solidifying in a crucible, the amount of dopant is added into the semiconductor melt after the beginning of the crystal growth onto the seed crystal, or after at least partial solidification of the semiconductor single crystal in a conical or tapered portion of the crucible. Dopant may be partially added in advance into the crucible, with the remainder added into the semiconductor melt as described. Type III-V semiconductor single crystals or wafers having a diameter of at least about 100 mm, can be prepared having an electrical conductivity of at least about 250 Siemens/cm, and/or an electric resistivity of at most about 4×10?3 ?cm, and/or a significantly improved ratio of hall mobility to charge carrier concentration.

Abstract: Disclosed are transparent conductive pigments of flake-form substrates coated with a conductive layer, where the number-weighted mean particle area F50 of the transparent conductive pigments is greater than or equal to 150 ?m2, and processes for the production of the pigments, and the use thereof.

Abstract: A composite anode active material including a transition metal; an intermetallic compound which includes the transition metal as one component and is capable of alloy formation with lithium; and carbon, where both the transition metal and the intermetallic compound have crystallinity, and the transition metal exists in a phase structurally separated from the intermetallic compound capable of alloy formation with lithium, where a content of the transition metal elements as both a metal and a component of the intermetallic compound may be less than 45 wt % based on the total weight of the transition metal and the intermetallic compound capable of alloy formation with lithium. The composite anode active material is a composite anode active material having a new structure, and includes a crystalline intermetallic compound, a crystalline transition metal, and carbon. In addition, an anode and lithium battery prepared using the composite anode active material have excellent charge-discharge characteristics.

Abstract: A device for conducting protons at a temperature below 550° C. includes a LAMOX ceramic body characterized by an alpha crystalline structure.

Abstract: A dielectric layer composition includes a ceramic material, a binder, a solvent, and an additive, the additive being a selenium oxide additive or two or more of a selenium oxide, a vanadium oxide, a molybdenum oxide, and/or a cerium oxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture and a method for imprinting textiles. The mixture used for the imprinting of textiles, includes: A) at least one pigment, B) at least one dispersing agent on the basis of oxalkylated linear or branched alkanes, fatty acids or fatty alcohols, and/or alkyl sulfates or alkyl sulfonates, and/or polyelectrolytes, and/or alkylated, and/or arylated glycosides; C) at least one water-soluble or water-dilutable, radiation-hardenable binding agent with a molecular weight above 2000 g/mol and at least two polymerizable groups for each binding agent molecule, which are cross-linked to the binding agent molecule by at least one urethane group or urea group; D) water.

Abstract: Metal-polyaniline (PANI) composites are provided together with a process of preparing such composites by an electrodeless process. The metal of the composite can have nanoscale structural features and the composites can be used in applications such as catalysis for hydrogenation reactions and for analytical detection methods employing SERS.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is multilayered sheet comprising a core layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an IR absorbing additive; wherein the IR absorbing additive is a metal oxide; and a first cap layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an electromagnetic radiation absorbing additive; wherein a surface of the first cap layer is disposed upon and in intimate contact with a surface of the core layer. Disclosed herein too is a method for manufacturing a multilayered sheet comprising melt blending a composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an IR absorbing additive to produce a core layer; melt blending a composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an ultraviolet radiation absorber to produce a first cap layer; combining the core layer with the first cap layer in such a manner that the cap layer is disposed upon and in intimate contact with a surface of the core layer.

Abstract: In a positive electrode of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery, at least one metal oxide selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, alumina, zinc oxide, chromium oxide, lithium oxide, nickel oxide, copper oxide and iron oxide is dispersed between particles of an active substance for the positive electrode, whereby a discharge capacity or a discharge-recharge capacity of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery is improved.

Abstract: A low cost and scalable processes for producing nanostructured LiFexM1-xPO4 and nanostructured LiFexM1-xPO4/C composite powders, where 1?x?0.1 and M is a metal cation, such as Mn, Co, Ni, and V. Electronics made of either nanostructured LiFexM1-xPO4 powders or nanostructured LiFexM1-xPO4/C composite powders exhibit good electrochemical properties. The electronic conductivity of nanostructured LiFexM1-xPO4 powders is enhanced by intimately mixing them with ultrafine carbon particles. Thus, the use of nanostructured LiFexM1-xPO4/C composite powders will lead to high power density, low cost and environmentally friendly rechargeable Li-ion batteries.

Abstract: Processes for producing fine LiFePO4/C and nanostructured LiFexM1?xPO4/C composite powders, where 1?x?0.1 and M is a metal cation. Electrodes made of either nanostructured LiFexM1?xPO4 powders or nanostructured LiFexM1?xPO4/C composite powders exhibit excellent electrochemical properties. That will provide high power density, low cost and environmentally friendly rechargeable Li-ion batteries.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a black electrode by performing sintering at a temperature in the range of 500-600° C. after applying a lead-free black conductive composition to a substrate. The aforementioned black electrode comprises a binder comprising a crystallized glass component. The aforementioned black conductive composition comprises conductive particles of black RuO2, lead-free black ruthenium-based polyoxide, and mixtures thereof in an amount of 4-30 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, a lead-free non-conductive black oxide in an amount of 0-30 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, and a lead-free bismuth-based glass binder in an amount of 10-50 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modified electroconductive polymer material, which comprises a metal filled in a space between the chains of an electroconductive polymer. The metal is oxidized (partially formed as a hydroxide) through a chemical reaction between three substances consisting of the metal, a cation radical/dication, and absorbed water. The metal has a work function less than that of the electroconductive polymer. The contact between the metal and the electroconductive polymer is kept in the state of coexistence between three substances consisting of the metal, the cation radical/dication and the absorbed water. This allows an electroconductive polymer material to have enhanced durability against oxidation/reduction, and controlled conductivity.

Abstract: A nanoparticle thin film is described. An article includes a substrate and the nanoparticle thin film that includes nanoparticles having an average size from 5 nm to 50 nm, at least one electroactive chemical, and at least one organic binder material. The electroactive chemical binds to the surface of the nanoparticles. Also described are dispersions and coating compositions.

Abstract: This invention is directed to black conductive compositions, black electrodes made from such compositions and methods of forming such electrodes. In particular, the invention is directed to a single layer bus electrode.

Abstract: A plasma display panel includes a bus electrode that is fabricated using a bus electrode forming composition that includes a black pigment, a conductive material, an organic binder, a photopolymerization initiator, and a cross-linking agent. The black pigment is present in an amount of 25 to 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of a conductive material.

Abstract: Provided herein are electroactive agglomerated particles, which comprise nanoparticles of a first electroactive material and nanoparticles of a second electroactive materials, and processes of preparation thereof.

Abstract: A transparent conductive film containing conductive particles constituted by first conductive particles having a particle size of at least 20 nm and second conductive particles having a particle size of less than 20 nm, and a binder resin; wherein R2/R1 is 0.05 to 0.5, where R1 is an average particle size of the first conductive particles, and R2 is an average particle size of the second conductive particles.

Abstract: Safe and economical electrochemically active nanocomposites based on metal fluoride compounds useful in rechargeable battery cell electrodes. When incorporated as the active electrode material in lithium battery cell systems, the nanocomposites enable high, stable specific capacities.

Abstract: In a PTC thermistor comprising at least a pair of electrodes disposed so as to face each other and a thermistor element disposed between the electrodes and having a positive resistance-temperature characteristic, the thermistor element is a molded body constituted by a high molecular matrix, a low molecular organic compound, and conductive particles having electric conductivity, the molecular weight of the high molecular matrix is between 10,000 and 400,000, the molecular weight of the low molecular organic compound is between 100 and 3,000, and the high molecular matrix is an olefin-type high molecular compound having a melting start temperature of between 85 and 95° C.

Abstract: Process for preparing nanocrystalline lithium titanate spinels by reacting lithium hydroxide and a titanium alkoxide at elevated temperature in a reaction mixture which forms water of reaction.

Abstract: A paste composition for forming an electrically conductive layer on a p-type silicon semiconductor substrate comprises aluminum powder, an organic vehicle and powder of at least one inorganic compound selected from a group consisting of an oxide-based inorganic compound and a non-oxide-based inorganic compound. The oxide-based inorganic compound has a thermal expansion coefficient smaller than the thermal expansion coefficient of aluminum and a melting temperature, a softening temperature and a decomposition temperature each higher than the melting point of aluminum. The non-oxide-based inorganic compound has a thermal expansion coefficient smaller than the thermal expansion coefficient of aluminum and at least one of a melting temperature, a softening temperature or a decomposition temperature higher than the melting point of aluminum.

Abstract: Solid battery components are provided. A block copolymeric electrolyte is non-crosslinked and non-glassy through the entire range of typical battery service temperatures, that is, through the entire range of at least from about 0° C. to about 70° C. The chains of which the copolymer is made each include at least one ionically-conductive block and at least one second block immiscible with the ionically-conductive block. The chains form an amorphous association and are arranged in an ordered nanostructure including a continuous matrix of amorphous ionically-conductive domains and amorphous second domains that are immiscible with the ionically-conductive domains. A compound is provided that has a formula of LixMyNzO2. M and N are each metal atoms or a main group elements, and x, y and z are each numbers from about 0 to about 1. y and z are chosen such that a formal charge on the MyNportion of the compound is (4?x). In certain embodiments, these compounds are used in the cathodes of rechargeable batteries.

Abstract: The present invention provides a powdered lithium transition metal oxide useful as a major component for cathode active material of rechargeable lithium batteries, comprising a lithium transition metal oxide particle, a doped interface layer formed near the surface of the particle, and a thermodynamically and mechanically stable outer layer, and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: A non-stick coating includes fluoropolymer and electrically conductive mica. The coating may be used on rollers in printing machines to help dissipate static electricity.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to thermally-conductive pastes for use with integrated circuits, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to self-orienting microplates of graphite.

Abstract: Methods for producing an electrode active material precursor, comprising: a) producing a mixture comprising particles of lithium hydrogen phosphate, having a first average particle size, and a metal hydroxide, having a second average particle size; and b) grinding said mixture in a jet mill for a period of time suitable to produce a generally homogeneous mixture of particles having a third average size smaller than said first average size. The precursor may be used as a starting material for making electrode active materials for use in a battery, comprising lithium, a transition metal, and phosphate or a similar anion.

Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkaline ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type.

Abstract: A plasma sprayed TiO2 coating is used to remove effluents produced during an electrical charging step using a corona charging device. The plasma spray allows for the application of TiO2 ceramic to an aluminum dicorotron housing. Plasma spray also increases the electrical conductivity of the TiO2 (which is necessary for the dicorotron operation). Plasma sprayed coatings are also porous which aids in the capture and reduction of effluents.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an oxygen reduction electrode having excellent oxygen reduction catalysis ability. In a method of manufacturing a manganese oxide nanostructure having excellent oxygen reduction catalysis ability and composed of secondary particles which are aggregations of primary particles of manganese oxide, a target plate made of manganese oxide is irradiated with laser light to desorb the component substance of the target plate, and the desorbed substance is deposited on a substrate facing substantially parallel to the aforementioned target plate.

Abstract: An electrode is steeped in a solution of Mg and B and a negative voltage is applied to the electrode so as to precipitate superconductive MgB2 on the electrode. Superconductive MgB2 is easily manufactured in various forms and at low costs without any special device.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a thin ceramic and/or metallic solid-state composition consisting of three phases: a material (A), a material (B) and pores. The concentration of each phase varies continuously from one face of the article to the other in a continuous and controlled gradient. The porous matrix of material (A) has a porosity gradient of 0% to about 80%, the pores being completely or partly filled with material (B). The concentration of material (B) in the article therefore varies from 80% to 0% of small thicknesses.

Abstract: A composite body produced by a reactive infiltration process that possesses high mechanical strength, high hardness and high stiffness has applications in such diverse industries as precision equipment and ballistic armor. Specifically, the composite material features a boron carbide filler or reinforcement phase, and a silicon component with a porous mass having a carbonaceous component. Potential deleterious reaction of the boron carbide with silicon during infiltration is suppressed by alloying or dissolving boron into the silicon prior to contact of the silicon infiltrant with the boron carbide. In a preferred embodiment of the invention related specifically to armor, good ballistic performance can be advanced by loading the porous mass or preform to be infiltrated to a high degree with one or more hard fillers such as boron carbide, and by limiting the size of the largest particles making up the mass.

Abstract: Nano-particles 1 of a metal or the like are dispersed in a liquid fluid 2. Thereby, the reactivity or toxicity of the liquid fluid can be reduced when the liquid fluid has reactivity or toxicity. The flow resistance of the liquid fluid can be raised, and the leakage of the liquid fluid from minute cracks can be reduced. By using the liquid fluid as a heat transfer medium of a heat exchanger, the heat transfer performance equivalent to or higher than the heat transfer performance of the original heat exchanger can be obtained.

Abstract: A low stress conductive film or paste adhesive that comprises a) one or more functional acrylic copolymers or terpolymers; b) epoxy; and c) conductive filler. Additional ingredients, such as adhesion promoters and conductivity enhancers may also be utilized. The conductive film or paste adhesive provides higher adhesion strength than traditional flexible conductive film adhesives and a lower stress between the bonded components than existing high adhesion strength conductive films.

Abstract: Silica-based particles coated with antimony oxide with a low refractive index and having conductivity are provided. The silica-based particles coated with antimony oxide comprise porous or hollow silica-based particles with antimony oxide coated thereon. A refractive index of the silica-based particles coated with antimony oxide is in the range from 1.35 to 1.60 with the volume resistivity value in the range from 10 to 5000 ?/cm and the average particle diameter in the range from 5 to 300 nm, and the thickness of the antimony oxide coating layer is in the range from 0.5 to 30 nm.

Abstract: A method of forming metal nanoparticles using a polymer colloid that includes at least one conductive polymer and at least one polyelectrolyte. Metal ions are reduced in water by the conductive polymer to produce the nanoparticles, which may be then incorporated in the colloidal structure to form a colloid composite. The method can also be used to separate selected metal ions from aqueous solutions.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a positive active material for a lithium secondary battery includes preparing a coating-element-containing organic suspension by adding a coating-element source to an organic solvent, adding water to the suspension to prepare a coating liquid, coating a positive active material with the coating liquid, and drying the coated positive active material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a positive active material for a rechargeable lithium battery, including a lithiated intercalation compound and an additive compound. The additive compound comprises one or more intercalation element-included oxides which have a charging voltage of 4.0 to 4.6V when 5-50% of total intercalation elements of the one or more intercalation element-included oxides are released during charging.

Abstract: A chain antimony oxide fine particle group comprising antimony oxide fine particles which have an average particle diameter of 5 to 50 nm, are connected in the form of a chain and have an average connection number of 2 to 30 and preferably used for forming a hard coating film. The fine particle group can be prepared by a process comprising treating an alkali antimonate aqueous solution with a cation exchange resin to prepare an antimonic acid (gel) dispersion and then treating the dispersion with an anion exchange resin and/or adding a base to the dispersion. Also provided is a substrate with a film comprising a substrate and a hard coating film. The hard coating film includes a chain inorganic oxide fine particle group, in which inorganic oxide fine particles of 2 to 30 on the average are connected in the form of a chain, and a matrix.

Abstract: A conductive sintered compact for fixing electrodes inside an electronic device envelope is provided. The sintered compact is made of a conductive composition calcined. The conductive composition includes at least 10 vol % to 60 vol % of Ag particles, a low melting-point glass containing 10 vol % to 80 vol % of B2O3, 0 vol % to 70 vol % of ceramic particles, and a metal oxide series pigment. The total amount of the ceramic particles and the metal oxide series pigment is at least 10 vol % or more.

Abstract: A resistor paste comprised of a first glass composition substantially not including lead, a second glass composition substantially not including lead of a composition different from the first glass composition, and a conductive material substantially not including lead mixed with an organic vehicle, further including CuO as an additive in addition to the first glass composition and second glass composition.

Abstract: A frequency synthesizer phase locked loop includes a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) providing a variable frequency signal, a reference frequency oscillator providing a reference frequency signal, a phase comparison circuit for comparing the phases of the variable frequency and reference frequency signals and providing an output signal to a loop filter, the output of the loop filter providing a frequency control signal to the VCO. The phase comparison circuit includes a digital phase detector providing an output signal on an output line coupled to a charge pump for providing a first output signal to the loop filter; and an analog phase detector including a sample and hold circuit, and a control circuit responsive to the variable and reference frequency signals for providing a signal for sampling to the sample and hold circuit, the sample and hold circuit providing a second output signal to the loop filter.