Abstract: The present invention involves synthesizing conducting polymer nanofibers by mixing an oxidant solution with a monomer solution, which includes a monomer and an oligomer of the monomer that is used as an initiator. The oxidant solution includes an oxidizing agent, or oxidant, such as ferric chloride to oxidize the monomer, the oligomer, or both, and begin polymerization. By including an initiator in the form of the oligomer, which may have a lower oxidation potential than the monomer, the rate of polymerization is accelerated, resulting in the nanofibrous morphology. Therefore, the conducting polymer nanofibers may be synthesized without the use of surfactants, hard templates, or seeds, resulting in a simplified and accelerated polymerization process, which enhances homogenous nucleation of the conducting polymer nanofibers.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for making a composite material is provided. The composite is able to be formed by mixing a binder and a physical property enhancing material to form a mixer. The binder is able to be pitch, such as mesophase pitch. The physical property enhancing material is able to be fiber glass. The mixer is able to be processed through a lamination process, stabilization/cross-link process, and carbonization. The composite material is able to be applied in the field of electronic components and green technology, such as a substrate of a photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: In a manufacturing process of a positive electrode active material for a power storage device, which includes a lithium silicate compound represented by a general formula Li2MSiO4, heat treatment is performed at a high temperature on a mixture material, grinding treatment is performed, a carbon-based material is added, and then heat treatment is performed again. Therefore, the reactivity between the substances contained in the mixture material is enhanced, favorable crystallinity can be obtained, and further microparticulation of the grain size of crystal which is grown larger by the high temperature treatment and crystallinity recovery are achieved; and at the same time, carbon can be supported on the surfaces of particles of the crystallized mixture material. Accordingly, a positive electrode active material for a power storage device, in which electron conductivity is improved, can be manufactured.

Abstract: A tin oxide particle having at least two diffraction peaks at 2? (deg) of 9±1° and 28±1° in XRD measurement by Cu/K? radiation. The tin oxide particle preferably shows diffraction peaks at 2? (deg) of 19±1°, 48±1°, and 59±1°. The tin oxide particle preferably has electroconductivity. The tin oxide particle is preferably produced by mixing an aqueous solution containing tin (II) and a hydroxyl-containing organic compound in a heated condition with an alkali.

Abstract: A paste for solar cell electrodes and a solar cell using the same, the paste including a conductive powder; glass frit; an organic vehicle; and metal oxide particles, the metal oxide particles having a nanometer scale particle size distribution having an average particle diameter (D50) of about 15 nm to about 50 nm and a micron scale particle size distribution having an average particle diameter (D50) of about 0.1 ?m to about 2 ?m.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a titanium dioxide (TiO2) sol is provided. The apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store an organic solvent mixture containing an aqueous titanium dioxide sol and a dispersing stabilizer, a separation unit connected to and installed at the storage unit and configured to separate the organic solvent mixture into titanium dioxide particles and an organic solvent mixture containing water and the dispersing stabilizer, a circulating solution transfer path connected and installed between the separation unit and storage unit and configured to transfer the titanium dioxide particles separated by the separation unit to the storage unit, and a discharge unit connected to and installed at one side of the separation unit and configured to discharge an organic solvent mixture containing the water and dispersing stabilizer separated by the separation unit.

Abstract: Provided are a composition for an oxide semiconductor, a method of preparing the composition, methods of forming an oxide semiconductor thin film and an electronic device using the composition. The composition for an oxide semiconductor includes a tin compound, a zinc compound, and a low electronegativity metal compound containing a metal with an electronegativity lower than zinc.

Abstract: An organic electrolytic solution includes a lithium salt; an organic solvent containing a high dielectric constant solvent and/or a low boiling point solvent; and a glycidyl ether compound represented by Formula 1: where, n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and A are described in the detailed description. In conventional organic electrolytic solutions, irreversible capacity is increased due to decomposition of a polar solvent. A lithium battery employing the organic electrolytic solution has excellent charge/discharge characteristics by inhibiting cracks of a negative electrode active material which occur during charging and discharging of the battery. Therefore, the lithium battery can have high stability, reliability and charge/discharge efficiency.

Abstract: A charge director material for charging a liquid toner, the charge director material comprising (a) nanoparticles of a simple salt and (b) a sulfosuccinate salt of the general formula MAn, wherein M is a metal, n is the valence of M, and A is an ion of the general formula (I) [R1—O—C(O)CH2CH(SO3?)C(O)—O—R2],??(I) wherein each of R1 and R2 is an alkyl group; said charge director material being substantially free of acids of the general formula (I), wherein one or both of R1 and R2 is hydrogen, and if only one of them is hydrogen, the other is an alkyl group,

Abstract: The invention relates to glass compositions useful in conductive pastes for silicon semiconductor devices and photovoltaic cells. The thick film conductor compositions include one or more electrically functional powders and one or more glass frits dispersed in an organic medium. The thick film compositions may also include one or more additive(s). Exemplary additives may include metals, metal oxides or any compounds that can generate these metal oxides during firing.

Abstract: 7-ethynyl-2,4,9-trithiaadamantane and related methods are presented. Manufacturing 7-ethynyl-2,4,9-trithiaadamantane includes the steps of: (1) reducing alkyl 2,4,9-trithiaadamantane-7-carboxylate to produce 7-hydroxymethyl-2,4,9-trithiaadamantane; (2) oxidizing 7-hydroxymethyl-2,4,9-trithiaadamantane to produces 7-carbonyl-2,4,9-trithiaadamantane; and (3) reacting 7-carbonyl-2,4,9-trithiaadamantane with Ohira-Bestmann reagent to produces 7-ethynyl-2,4,9-trithiaadamantane. Molecular wires having 2,4,9-trithiaadamantane surface anchors are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for electrodes that enables a firing process in air at a temperature of 600° C. or less and does not cause an increase in absolute resistance and a substantial variation of the resistance even when the composition is repeatedly subjected to the firing process. The composition for electrodes comprises: about 5 to about 95% by weight of aluminum powder, the aluminum powder having a particle size distribution of about 2.0 or less as expressed by the following Equation (1) and having D50 in the range of about 0.1 ?m?D50?about 20 ?m; about 3 to about 60% by weight of an organic binder; and the balance of a solvent: Particle size distribution=(D90?D10)/D50??(1) wherein D10, D50, and D90 represent particle diameters at 10%, 50% and 90% points on an accumulation curve of a particle size distribution when the total weight is 100%. An electrode and a PDP fabricated using the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a method for efficiently producing an anatase-type titanium oxide sol in an extremely advantageous dispersion state. The method comprises mixing a titanium alkoxide, an organic acid, and a quaternary ammonium hydroxide with water in a molar ratio of the organic acid of 0.4 to 4.0 relative to 1 mol of a titanium atom of the titanium alkoxide and in a molar ratio of the quaternary ammonium hydroxide of 0.8 to 1.9 relative to 1 mol of the organic acid to prepare an aqueous mixed solution having a concentration in terms of TiO2 of 0.5 to 10% by mass; heating the aqueous mixed solution to 50 to 100° C. to remove an alcohol; and subjecting the resulting titanium-containing aqueous solution to a hydrothermal treatment at 110 to 170° C.

Abstract: A composition adapted for use in the manufacture of an organic light-emissive device by passing the composition through one or more openings under pressure to deposit the composition, the composition comprising: a semi-conductive organic host material; a luminescent metal complex; and a first solvent, wherein the first solvent has a structure: where X, X? independently comprise O, S or N and R, R? independently comprise an aromatic or aliphatic group.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a precursor solution for forming a biaxially oriented buffer layer through low-temperature heat treatment, by which a highly oriented buffer layer can be formed even when the precursor solution is heat-treated at a low temperature of 1000° C. or lower at the time of forming a buffer layer through a wet chemical method. The precursor solution is prepared by adding a carboxylate or an alkoxide of bismuth, boron, lead, gallium, or the like, which is a metal salt for forming an oxide having a low melting point of 1200° C. or lower after pyrolysis in an oxygen atmosphere, to a precursor solution for forming a buffer layer through a wet chemical method.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for forming a thick oxide superconductor film, the oxide being an RE-BA-Cu based oxide, wherein RE is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Nd, Sm, Gd, Eu, Yb, Pr, and Ho. The composition contains an RE salt of a keto acid having 4 to 8 carbon atoms as an RE component, barium trifluoroacetate as a Ba component, at least one copper salt selected from the group consisting of a copper salt of a branched saturated aliphatic carboxylic acid having 6 to 16 carbon atoms and a copper salt of an alicyclic carboxylic acid having 6 to 16 carbon atoms as a Cu component, and an organic solvent dissolving these metal salt components. In the composition, the RE to Ba to Cu molar ratio is 1:1.3 to 2.2:2.4 to 3.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plurality of glass-crystalline particles, wherein at least a portion of the glass-crystalline particles comprise a glass component and a crystalline component, and wherein the crystalline component comprises one or more metal oxides wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of: Zn, Ca, Sr, Mg, Ba, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Insulating liquid. The liquid includes an ester liquid and an additive to the ester liquid having a lower ionization potential than the ionization potential of the ester liquid. In one aspect, conductive nanoparticles are also added.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass-crystalline particle including a glass component and a crystalline component, wherein the crystalline component includes one or more metal oxides, wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of: Zn, Ca, Sr, Mg, Ba, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of glass-crystalline particles comprising a glass component and a crystalline component comprising the steps of: a) providing a precursor solution comprising a solvent, a glass component composition, and a crystalline component composition; b) forming an aerosol comprising finely divided droplets of the precursor solution, wherein the droplet concentration which is below the concentration where collisions and subsequent coalescence of the droplets results in a 10% reduction in droplet concentration; c) heating the aerosol wherein, upon heating, glass-crystalline particles are formed, wherein the glass-crystalline particles comprise a glass component and a crystalline component, and wherein the crystalline component comprises one or more metal oxides; and d) isolating the glass-crystalline particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite material for a light-emitting element including a high molecular compound having an arylamine skeleton and an inorganic compound showing an electron accepting property to the high molecular compound. The absorption spectrum of the composite material is different from absorption spectra of the high molecular compound and the inorganic compound which each form the composite material. In other words, a composite material having an absorption peak in a wavelength which is seen in the absorption spectra of neither the high molecular compound nor the inorganic compound forming the composite material is superior in carrier transporting and injecting properties and a favorable material. In addition, the composite material can be formed by a wet method such as a sol-gel method, it can be apply to the increase of substrate size easily in a manufacturing process and advantageous industrially.

Abstract: Disclosed are a titanium dioxide nano ink having such a strong dispersibility as to be applicable by inkjet printing and having adequate viscosity without requiring printing several times, and a titanium dioxide nano particle modified by a surface stabilizer included therein. Inkjet printing of the titanium dioxide nano ink enables printing of a minute electrode. In addition, efficiency of a solar cell may be maximized since occurrence of pattern cracking is minimized.

Abstract: A paste for solar cell electrodes includes a conductive powder, a glass frit, the glass frit including a crystallized glass frit, and an organic vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conductive metal paste, available for fabrication of a metal fine particle sintered product layer, which has excellent adhesion to a surface of an underlying substrate such as a glass substrate and also has good conductivity. The conductive metal paste according to the present invention contains, per 100 parts by mass of the metal fine particles whose average particle size is 1 to 100 nm, 10 to 60 parts by mass in total of one or more compounds which are used in a coating molecular layer on a surface of a metal fine particle and which have a group capable of coordinate bonding to a metal element contained in the metal fine particles via a lone pair held by a nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur atom, and also contains one or more metal compounds which are reduced by heating up to 250° C. or higher to be able to precipitate a metal atom such that a total amount of metals contained in the metal compound is within a range from 0.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to lithium-ion batteries, and more specifically, to a method of fabricating such batteries using thin-film deposition processes. In one embodiment In one embodiment, a method of forming a film on a substrate is provided. The method comprises combining a lithium-containing precursor, an iron containing precursor, and an organic solvent to form a deposition mixture, optionally exposing the deposition mixture to vibrational energy, applying microwave energy to the deposition mixture to heat the deposition mixture, optionally exposing the heated deposition mixture to vibrational energy, and depositing the heated deposition mixture on a substrate to form a film comprising lithium containing nanocrystals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a charge-transporting material comprising a heteropoly acid compound such as phosphomolybdic acid as a charge-transporting substance. Also disclosed is a charge-transporting varnish comprising the charge-transporting material and an organic solvent, wherein the charge-transporting substance is dissolved in the organic solvent. It becomes possible to provide a charge-transporting material which comprises a substance having high solubility in an organic solvent, charge-transporting properties, and an ability to oxidize hole transport materials, and a charge-transporting varnish comprising the charge-transporting material.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming a nanocomposite solution, and a nanocomposite photovoltaic device. In the method, a metal oxide nanorod solution is prepared and a nanoparticle solution is prepared. The metal oxide nanorod solution and the nanoparticle solution are mixed to form a nanocomposite solution.

Abstract: It is aimed at providing: a coating liquid for nickel film formation suitable for forming a nickel film combinedly possessing an excellent electroconductivity and an excellent film-forming ability (surface flatness), by a coating method, particularly inkjet printing; a nickel film obtained by using the nickel film formation coating liquid; and a production method of such a nickel film. A coating liquid for nickel film formation comprises: nickel formate; and an amine based solvent having a boiling point within a range between 180° C. inclusive and 300° C. exclusive, as a main solvent, thereby allowing obtainment of a coating liquid for nickel film formation suitable for inkjet printing; and there can be obtained a uniform and flat nickel film having a low resistance and being excellent in film strength (adhesion force), by coating the nickel film formation coating liquid onto a substrate; drying the coated coating liquid; and subsequently calcining the dried coating liquid at a temperature of 200° C.

Abstract: [Description] A method for producing a metallic carbon nanotube, by which a dispersion with a high concentration can be obtained. Specifically disclosed is a method for producing a metallic carbon nanotube, which comprises a fullerene addition step wherein fullerenes are added into a carbon nanotube-containing solution in which metallic carbon nanotubes and semiconductive carbon nanotubes are mixed, and a taking-out step wherein carbon nanotubes dispersed by the added fullerenes are taken out.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of detecting a bioelectrical signal from a subject. The method includes the steps of applying a composite material to a subject wherein the composite material includes a polymeric material and a polar material that is substantially dispersed within the polymeric material; coupling monitoring equipment to the second side of the composite material; permitting the polar material within the polymeric material to respond to the bioelectrical signal within the subject; and detecting a responsive electrical signal from the composite material that is representative of the bioelectrical signal. The polar material exhibits molecular compatibility with the polymeric material such that the polar material neither blooms to a surface of the polymeric material nor crystallizes within the polymeric material, and the composite material has a first side for contacting the subject and a second side.

Abstract: Copper-containing nanoparticles with excellent oxidation resistance is provided. The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing copper-containing nanoparticles including obtaining copper-containing nanoparticles that contain an organic component by heat treating an organic copper compound at a temperature equal to or higher than a decomposition initiation temperature of the compound and lower than a complete decomposition temperature of the compound in a non-oxidative atmosphere in the presence of an organic material containing a 1,2-alkanediol having 5 or more carbon atoms and/or a derivative thereof.

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 fluorescent lamp including a phosphor layer including (Y1-x-yGdx)AlO3:EU3+y, wherein 0.4?x?0.7 and 0?y?0.1, and at least one of each of a green and blue emitting phosphor. The resulting lamp will exhibit a white light having a color rendering index of preferably 90 or higher with a correlated color temperature of from 2500 to 10000 Kelvin. The use of (Y1-x-yGdx)AlO3:Eu3+y in phosphor blends of lamps results in high CRI light sources with increased stability and acceptable lumen maintenance over, the course of the lamp life.

Abstract: A conductive pattern forming ink for forming a conductive pattern on a substrate by a droplet discharge method includes: metal particles; an aqueous dispersion medium in which the metal particles are dispersed; galactitol; and a polyglycerol compound having a polyglycerol skeleton. In the ink, H shown in the following formula (I) is 0.10 to 0.

Abstract: A conductive pattern forming ink for forming a conductive pattern on a substrate by a droplet discharge method includes: metal particles; an aqueous dispersion medium in which the metal particles are dispersed; inositol; and a polyglycerol compound having a polyglycerol skeleton. In the ink, H shown in the following formula (I) is 0.050 to 0.

Abstract: To provide a composition with which a metal film can be directly produced from a high-valent metal compound, a method for producing a metal film, and a method for producing a metal powder. Using a composition for production of a metal film of copper, silver or indium, which comprises a high-valent compound of copper, silver or indium, a linear, branched or cyclic C1-18 alcohol and a Group VIII metal catalyst, a coating film is formed, followed by reduction by heating to produce a metal film of copper, silver or indium. Further, using metal particles of silver, copper of indium having a surface layer comprising a high-valent compound of copper, silver or indium, instead of the high-valent compound of copper, silver or indium, a metal film of copper, silver or indium is produced in the same manner as above.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transparent inorganic oxide dispersion which makes it possible to improve the refractive index and mechanical characteristics and to maintain transparency by modifying the surface of inorganic oxide particles with a surface modifier having one or more reactive functional groups; and an inorganic oxide particle-containing resin composition in which the transparent inorganic oxide dispersion and a resin are compositely integrated by the polymerization reaction, a composition for sealing a light emitting element, a light emitting element, and a method for producing an inorganic oxide particle-containing resin composition; and a hard coat film which has high transparency and makes it possible to improve a refractive index and tenacity, an optical functional film, an optical lens and an optical component.

Abstract: Methods for forming a film on a substrate in a semiconductor manufacturing process. A reaction chamber a substrate in the chamber are provided. A ruthenium based precursor, which includes ruthenium tetroxide dissolved in a mixture of at least two non-flammable fluorinated solvents, is provided and a ruthenium containing film is produced on the substrate.

Abstract: A device capable of having an easy production process and achieving a long lifetime. The device has a substrate, two or more electrodes facing each other disposed on the substrate and a positive hole injection transport layer disposed between two electrodes among the two or more electrodes. The positive hole injection transport layer has a transition metal-containing nanoparticle containing at least a transition metal compound including a transition metal oxide, a transition metal and a protecting agent, or at least the transition metal compound including the transition metal oxide, and the protecting agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particles which have been modified by a modifier and a dispersion medium comprising the modified particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to zinc-containing glass compositions useful in conductive pastes for silicon semiconductor devices and photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: A paste for solar cell electrodes includes conductive particles, a glass frit, an organic vehicle, and lead oxide. The lead oxide may be added in an amount of about 0.05 to about 1.5 wt % with respect to a total weight of the paste.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass compositions useful in conductive pastes for silicon semiconductor devices and photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: A method of forming a photovoltaic cell conductor that comprises steps of, applying on a semiconductor substrate a thick film conductive composition comprising inorganic powders comprising electrically conductive powder, first glass frit and second glass frit, and organic medium, wherein total PbO in the glass frits is 80.5 to 83.5 wt % based on the total weight of the first glass frit and the second glass frit, and firing the thick film conductive composition applied on the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: An aluminum paste comprising particulate aluminum, an organic vehicle and glass frit selected from (i) lead-free glass frits with a softening point temperature in the range of 550 to 611° C. and containing 11 to 33 wt.-% of SiO2, >0 to 7 wt.-% of Al2O3 and 2 to 10 wt.-% of B2O3 and (ii) lead-containing glass frits with a softening point temperature in the range of 571 to 636° C. and containing 53 to 57 wt.-% of PbO, 25 to 29 wt.-% of SiO2, 2 to 6 wt.-% of Al2O3 and 6 to 9 wt.-% of B2O3, useful in the production of aluminum back electrodes of PERC silicon solar cells.

Abstract: This invention provides a nano-structured anode composition for a lithium metal cell. The composition comprises: (a) an integrated structure of electrically conductive nanometer-scaled filaments that are interconnected to form a porous network of electron-conducting paths comprising interconnected pores, wherein the nano-filaments have a transverse dimension less than 500 nm; and (b) micron- or nanometer-scaled particles of lithium, a lithium alloy, or a lithium-containing compound wherein at least one of the particles is surface-passivated or stabilized and the weight fraction of these particles is between 1% and 99% based on the total weight of these particles and the integrated structure together. Also provided is a lithium metal cell or battery, or lithium-air cell or battery, comprising such an anode. The battery exhibits an exceptionally high specific capacity, an excellent reversible capacity, and a long cycle life.

Abstract: Fullerene-capped Group IV nanoparticles, materials and devices made from the nanoparticles, and methods for making the nanoparticles are provided. The fullerene-capped Group IV nanoparticles have enhanced electron transporting properties and are well-suited for use in photovoltaic, electronics, and solid-state lighting applications.

Abstract: A substantially lead-free thick-film resistor paste composition is disclosed including a resistor composition dispersed in an organic vehicle. The resistor composition includes (a) RuO2 conductive material; (b) an ?-oxide selected from CuO, Na2O, K2O, Li2O and combinations thereof (c) a borosilicate glass composition having: (i) B2O3, (ii) SiO2, (iii) a ?-oxide selected from BaO, CaO, ZnO, SrO, MgO and combinations thereof, and optionally including any of (iv) P2O5, (v) ZrO2 and (vi) Al2O3. The CuO ?-oxide and TiO2, Ta2O5, Nb2O5 ?-oxide(s) and combinations thereof are present in the paste composition either separately, or in the borosilicate glass composition, or both. The Na2O, K2O, Li2O ?-oxide(s) and combinations thereof are present in the borosilicate glass composition. TCR values in the range of +/?100 ppm/° C. and R values of 100 ohms to 10 mega-ohms per square are obtained by resistors made from the paste composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a coating solution for the formation of a dielectric thin film and a method for the formation of a dielectric thin film using the coating solution. The coating solution comprises a titanium alkoxide, a ?-diketone or its derivative, and a benzoic acid derivative having an electron donating group. The method comprises spin coating the coating solution on a substrate to form a thin film and drying the thin film at a low temperature to crystallize the thin film. The titanium-containing coating solution is highly stable. In addition, the coating solution enables formation of a thin film, regardless of the kind of substrates, and can be used to form dielectric thin films in an in-line mode in the production processes of PCBs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the following formula 1: wherein, each of R1˜R13 independently represents —H, —F, —Cl, —Br, —I, —OH, —SH, —COOH, —PO3H2, —NH2, —NO2, —O(CH2CH2O)nH (wherein, n is an integer of 1˜5), C1˜C12 alkyl group, C1˜C12 aminoalkyl group, C1˜C12 hydroxyalkyl group, C1˜C12 haloalkyl group, C2˜C12 alkenyl group, C1˜C12 alkoxy group, C1˜C12 alkylamino group, C1˜C12 dialkylamino group, C6˜C18 aryl group, C6˜C18 aminoaryl group, C6˜C18 hydroxyaryl group, C6˜C18 haloaryl group, C7˜C18 benzyl group, C7˜C18 aminobenzyl group, C7˜C18 hydroxybenzyl group, C7˜C18 halobenzyl group, or nitrile group (—CN); and at least one of R4˜R13 is nitrile group (—CN). A non-aqueous electrolyte comprising: (i) a lithium salt, (ii) a solvent, and (iii) a compound represented by formula 1; and a secondary battery comprising the non-aqueous electrolyte are also disclosed.