Abstract: A contacting-type conductivity sensor includes an electrically-insulative plastic body and a plurality of electrodes. The plurality of conductive electrodes is disposed in the plastic body. Each electrode is constructed of plastic and fused with the electrically-insulative plastic body. A method of manufacturing the conductivity sensor is provided along with a single-use bioreactor employing the sensor.

Abstract: A resin material can be prevented from flowing to a front end and a rear end of an inner terminal during an insert molding. Under a state that a hollow and tubular main body part (11c) of an inner terminal (11) formed by covering one of two end parts of a rectangular piece with the other is held by metal molds (14), (15) and (16), the resin material is injected.

Abstract: A method of processing a porous article includes distributing a blended material that includes an electrically conductive material and a binder into a cavity of a mold that is at a temperature below a curing temperature of the binder. The electrically conductive material is formed from particles of the electrically conductive material that have a size distribution such that 10 vol % of the particles are less than 12 micrometers in diameter, 50 vol % of the particles are less than 27 micrometers in diameter, and 90 vol % of the particles are less than 53 micrometers. The blended material is compressed within the cavity under a molding pressure, and the mold is heated to a curing temperature of the binder to form a molded article.

Abstract: There are provided a ceramic composition for a piezoelectric actuator allowing for low-temperature sintering and a method of manufacturing the same, and a piezoelectric actuator. A Cuo powder and an MnO powder as an sintring additive are added to a PZT-PZN piezoelectric ceramic powder to allow low-temperature sintering at a temperature of 950° C. or lower, and the usage of high-priced palladium (Pd) used as materials for high-temperature inner electrodes is decreased due to lowering of the sintering temperature, and thereby to achieve cost reduction.

Abstract: A multilayer thermoplastic container for storing and transporting liquid contents, especially combustible or explosive contents, is made of at least three superimposed layers and includes at least one layer for discharging an electric charge. The innermost layer of the container in contact with the liquid content is made of virgin material and a second integrated inner layer which is covered by the innermost virgin material layer is electrically conductive as a result of incorporated additives, e.g. conductive carbon black and is covered on the outside by another electrically non-conductive layer. Electric charge carriers that accumulate on the surface of the thin inner layer due to the friction with the content are “suctioned through” large areas of the inner, electrically non-conductive layer by the second, electrically conductive layer and discharged.

Abstract: Multilayer structure comprising at least one couple (L1-L2) of adjacent layers (L1) and (L2), wherein: the layer (L1) comprises at least one polymer composition (C1) comprising: (i) at least one semi-aromatic polyamide, and (ii) at least one impact modifier (I1); the layer (L2) comprises at least one polymer composition (C2) comprising: (i) at least one un-functionalized polyolefin (PO2); (ii) at least one functionalized polyolefin (FPO2), the functionalized polyolefin comprising functional groups chosen from carboxylic groups, their esters, their anhydrides and their salts. Process for manufacturing such multilayer structure, which comprises co-extruding or co-blowmolding polymer compositions (C1) and (C2) so as to obtain one couple (L1-L2) of adjacent layers (L1) and (L2). Shaped article comprising such multilayer structure and process for manufacturing the shaped article.

Abstract: An electrode structure has a layer of at least two interdigitated materials, a first material being an electrically conductive material and a second material being an ionically conductive material, the materials residing co-planarly on a membrane in fluid form, at least one of the interdigitated materials forming a feature having an aspect ratio greater than one.

Abstract: Capacitors containing novel electrodes and electrolytes are described. One electrode composition comprises an oxide of Mn and Fe in a Mn:Fe molar ratio of 3:1 to 5:1. Another electrode composition comprises an oxide comprising Ni, Co, and Fe; wherein the Ni and Co are present in a Ni/Co molar ratio in the range of 0.5 to 2 and a Fe and Ni are present in a Ni/Fe molar ratio in the range of 1.0 to 10. The resulting capacitors can be characterized by superior properties. Methods of forming the electrodes from gels are also described. An electrolyte comprising a Li salt in a carbonate solution, wherein the carbonate solution comprises 10-30% ethylene carbonate and 70-90% propylene carbonate is also described.

Abstract: Electrically conductive compositions and composites, and methods of making the same are disclosed herein. An exemplary electrically conductive composite includes a polymer and a filler comprising a porous particle at least partially coated with metal. Additional fillers may be added, including metal particles such as acicular copper. Also disclosed are articles including the polymers and fillers and methods for their manufacture, where such articles may include an interconnect, circuit board, semiconductor, radio frequency identification tag, printed circuit, flexible circuit, tape, film, adhesive, gasket, sealant, ink, or paste.

Abstract: A medical electrical lead includes a conductive polymer conductor fabricated from a conductor-filled polyisobutylene urethane, urea or urethane/urea copolymer.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an electrode for batteries which enables a battery to provide high output power when it is incorporated in the battery, a battery comprising the electrode, and a method for producing the electrode. Disclosed is an electrode for batteries, comprising an inorganic solid electrolyte, an electrode active material and a polymer compound dispersed in the inorganic solid electrolyte.

Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of thermoelectric materials, which embodiments may have improved figure of merit. In one exemplary embodiment, a thermoelectric material generally includes bismuth telluride nanoparticles, which may be undoped or doped with at least one or more of silver, antimony, tin, and/or a combination thereof. The bismuth telluride nanoparticles may be dispersed in a matrix material comprising particulate bismuth telluride. Methods for making undoped and doped bismuth telluride nanoparticles are also disclosed, which may include a solvothermal method for making bismuth telluride nanoparticles having a size ranging from 1 to 200 nanometers.

Abstract: The structured body intended for use for an anode (1) in fuel cells, includes a structure formed by macro-pores and an electrode material. The macro-pores form communicating spaces which are produced by using pore forming materials. The electrode material includes skeleton-like or net-like connected structures of particles which are connected by sintering and which form two reticular systems which interengage: a first reticular system made of ceramic material and a second reticular system which contains metals to effect an electrical conductivity. The electrode material has the properties so that, with a multiple change between oxidizing and reducing conditions, substantially no major property changes occur in the ceramic reticular system, and an oxidization or reduction of the metals occurs in the second reticular system.

Abstract: An in-mould molding touch module includes a plastic film, a touch circuit and a molding rind. The plastic film includes an inner surface and an outer surface for handling and touching. At least one region of the inner surface and a corresponding region of the outer surface define a touch area. The touch circuit is arranged on the inner surface in the touch area. The molding rind is integrated on the inner surface by an in-mould injecting mode to contain the touch circuit for forming a one-piece body. In addition, the invention also provides a method for manufacturing an in-mould molding touch module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyester matrix powder comprising a polybutylene terephthalate, a homogeneously dispersed carbon nanotube powder, a dispersant and a chain extender; to a conductive masterbatch with homogeneous and smooth surface; to a process for the preparation of the conductive masterbatch; to a conductive monofilament prepared from the conductive masterbatch; to a process for the preparation of the conductive monofilament; and to a fabric article prepared from the monofilament. The present invention is characterized in the preparation of carbon nanotube-containing fiber materials with higher conductivity and the improvement of the spinning property of the conductive masterbatches to avoid blocking and yarn breakage during the spinning process.

Abstract: The invention provides a piezoelectric polymer material comprising a helical chiral polymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 50,000 to 1,000,000 and optical activity, the piezoelectric polymer material having: crystallinity as obtained by a DSC method of from 20% to 80%; a transmission haze with respect to visible light of 50% or less; and a product of the crystallinity and a standardized molecular orientation MORc, which is measured with a microwave transmission-type molecular orientation meter at a reference thickness of 50 ?m, of from 40 to 700.

Abstract: Application of a thermally and/or electrically conductive compound to fill a thermal and/or EMI shielding gap between a first and a second surface. A supply of a fluent, form-stable compound is provided as an admixture of a cured polymer gel component, and a particulate filler component. An amount of the compound is dispensed from a nozzle, screen, stencil, or other orifice under an applied pressure onto one of the surfaces which, when opposed, form the gap, or into the gap formed between the surfaces. The gap is at least partially filled by at least a portion of the dispensed compound.

Abstract: While releasing property between a resin layer and an imprinting mold is given by using a metal thin film layer, a method for manufacturing a substrate advantageous for forming a conductive layer by plating and a substrate manufactured by the method are provided. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for manufacturing a substrate by imprinting, the method comprising: laminating a metal thin film layer on top of a resin layer; pressurizing the resin layer and the metal thin film layer by an imprinting mold which comprises a side having a pattern in correspondence with a wiring pattern; curing a resin which forms the resin layer; and removing the imprinting mold from the resin layer and the metal thin film layer, may be presented.

Abstract: An apparatus, comprising two conductive surfaces or layers and a nanostructure assembly bonded to the two conductive surfaces or layers to create electrical or thermal connections between the two conductive surfaces or layers, and a method of making same.

Abstract: A solid state supercapacitor and a method for manufacturing the same is provided, the solid state supercapacitor including two nanowire electrodes with their surface full of nanowire bundle and a dielectric material filled in a space between the two nanowire bundle electrodes and the nanowire bundle, wherein the nanowire bundle includes many nanowires to increase the surface area of electrodes; since the two nanowire bundle electrodes include the nanowire bundle, the surface area thereof is large; a dielectric layer is the original material of the dielectric material, directly reacted, deposited and cured in the space between the two nanowire bundle electrodes without causing pollutions due to additional processing; therefore, the dielectric layer is of high purity and density and has high permittivity to achieve the greatest permittivity of the dielectric material. As a result, the energy capacity of unit volume of the capacitor is effectively increased.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an object having a conductive line includes the following steps. A hardening layer and a conductive line layer are formed in an in-mold roller (IMR) material in sequence. The conductive line layer is formed on a non-conductive substrate by an IMR process. A carrier sheet is then separated to expose the hardening layer. A connecting piece is formed on the hardening layer. The connecting piece runs through the hardening layer by a connection process, and the connecting piece is electrically connected to the conductive line layer. Therefore, an object structure having the conductive line is formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for purifying silicon using directional solidification. The apparatus can be used more than once for the directional solidification of silicon without failure. The apparatus and method of the present invention can be used to make silicon crystals for use in solar cells.

Abstract: A primary support member defining a general shape of the steering wheel. A rigid over-molding layer generally encasing said primary support member. An electrically resistive layer disposed on said over-molding layer for being energized to create a heat source on the steering wheel. A first electrically conductive strip applied to said electrically resistive layer defining a positive electrical connection to said electrically resistive layer. A second electrically conductive strip applied to said electrically resistive layer defining a negative electrical connection to said electrically resistive layer. A dielectric layer encasing said electrically resistive layer and said first and second electrically conductive strips for insulation. A finishing cover layer applied over said dielectric layer generally encasing said dielectric layer.

Abstract: Provided are lithium batteries utilizing electrode coatings directly on nanoporous separators, the batteries comprising (a) a separator/cathode assembly, (b) a separator/anode assembly, and (c) an electrolyte, where the batteries comprise alternating layers of the separator/cathode assembly and the separator/anode assembly. Preferably, a portion of the separator/cathode assembly is not in contact with the separator/anode assembly and a portion of the separator/anode assembly is not in contact with the separator/cathode assembly, and electrically conductive edge connections are made through these portions. Also provided are methods of preparing such lithium batteries.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a stylus pen configured to select one of plural pieces of content installed in advance in a communication terminal. Examples of the method comprise preparing a protective cap of a conductive fiber material by sequentially stacking nickel, copper and nickel on both sides of a polyester fiber by deposition coating, placing the protective cap on a mold, applying a bonding agent to an internal surface of the protective cap, and injecting a non-conductive liquid onto the internal upper portion of the protective cap.

Abstract: A system for applying radiofrequency energy to tissue comprising a probe, an energy-delivery surface, and an energy source. The energy-delivery surface is elastomeric with an electrically conductive knit component. The energy-delivery surface can be expanded within an interior of a patient's body to engage tissue and energy delivered from the source through the expanded surface.

Abstract: A process for producing a positive electrode material for a secondary cell, by melting a material containing from 5 to 40 mol % of A2O, wherein A is at least one of Li and Na, from 40 to 70 mol % of MO, wherein M is at least one of Fe, Mn, Co, and Ni, and from 15 to 40 mol % of P2O5, to obtain a molten material; cooling the molten material, to obtain a solidified material; mixing and pulverizing the solidified material with an organic compound, a carbon powder, or both; and heating the pulverized material to precipitate a crystal containing an olivine-type AMPO4 and to bind the organic compound, the carbon powder, a reaction product, or a mixture thereof to the crystal surface, wherein the melting and the heating are carried out under an inert or reducing condition.

Abstract: A conductive thermoset material is provided that provides shielding against electromagnetic radiation. The conductive thermoset material includes an intermixed conductive material dispersed essentially throughout. An antisettling additive is present in the conductive thermoset material to support dispersion, optionally, homogenous dispersion of the conductive material in the resin. The conductive thermoset material is formable into one or more articles. The articles may be transportable and resistant to significant conductivity changes by contact with other surfaces.

Abstract: Transparent conductors and methods of forming same are provided. A transparent conductor can include a nanostructure layer and a low sheet resistance grid disposed on a transfer film surface having an acceptable level of surface roughness. The presence of the low sheet resistance grid lowers the sheet resistance of the transparent conductor to an acceptable level. After release of the transparent conductor from the transfer film, the surface roughness of the transparent conductor will be at least comparable to the surface roughness of the transfer film.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of preparing a MgB2 superconducting wire and the MgB2 superconducting wire prepared thereby. The method comprising rolling a raw powder by using a powder rolling method. According to the method of the present invention has an effect of increasing an effective area where superconducting current can flow by improvement of the connectivity of a MgB2 superconducting powder and achievement of high density through a powder rolling process, and maintaining an uniform current value even in a large length because of the improvement of the connectivity.

Abstract: A method of forming an item with electromagnetic interference shielding, the method including the steps of: inserting a first polymer into a first compounding extruder, wherein the first compounding extruder provides a first melted charge; inserting the first melted charge into a second compounding extruder, wherein the second compounding extruder introduces a plurality of conductive fibers into the first melted charge and wherein the second compounding extruder provides a second melted charge comprising the first melted charge and a plurality of conductive fibers; depositing the second melted charge onto a least one die of a compression mold; and closing the compression mold about the second melted charge in order to form the item.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sensor-enabled geosynthetic material for use in geosynthetic structures and geosyntapes, a method of making the sensor-enabled geosynthetic material and the geosyntapes, and a method of measuring geometric strains of a geosynthetic product made from the sensor-enabled geosynthetic material. The sensor-enabled geosynthetic material includes a polymeric material and an electrically conductive filler. The polymeric material and an electrically conductive filler are combined to provide a sensor-enabled geosynthetic material. The sensor-enabled geosynthetic material having a predetermined concentration of the electrically conductive filler so as to provide the sensor-enabled geosynthetic material with an electrical conductivity and a strain sensitivity within the percolation region or slightly above it.

Abstract: To provide a process whereby an ultrafine fiber of a fluorinated ion exchange resin can be produced easily at low cost, and a method whereby a catalyst layer having a high gas diffusion property can be produced easily at low cost.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing an anode material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having battery characteristics equivalent to those of a conventional product by simpler production steps than those of a conventional method. A thermally-polymerized petroleum based or coal based pitch is cooled to the softening point or below so that the pitch is solidified to obtain a solidified pitch. The solidified pitch is ground to form a fine pitch powder having an average particle size (median size) of 60 ?m or smaller. Then, the fine pitch powder is compression molded at a pressure of 20 to 100 MPa or 0.1 to 6 MN/m to form a porous compression molded pitch. The porous compression molded pitch is subjected to infusibilization treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an electrically conducting article comprising the following steps: a step for mixing via a dry route a powder comprising at least one thermosetting resin comprising at least two epoxide groups, a hardener compound powder for said resin and an electrically conducting filler powder; a step for thermocompression of the mixture of powders obtained in the previous step in a mold with a shape adapted to the article and at an effective temperature for obtaining cross-linking of the resin, at the end of which the electrically conducting article is obtained.

Abstract: During the cooking of a composite component (1) including layers (2) of fibers (3) embedded into a matrix, a superficial pressure is exerted, wherein this superficial pressure generates a deformation that causes local contacts of fibers (3) of at least two layers (2) without damaging these fibers (3).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor is disclosed. A mold is providing having an interior defining a planar capillary space. A measure of precursor is placed in fluid communication with the capillary space. The precursor is then melted, and the melted precursor is allowed to flow into the capillary space. The melted precursor is then allowed to cool to form a semiconductor.

Abstract: Practices are described for preparing fine-grain, stress-tolerant, brittle, doped semiconductor thermoelectric elements better suited to withstand thermal and mechanical loads without cracking or fracture. Preparation entails net shape powder processing of substantially isotropic thermoelectric compounds such as skutterudites under conditions which promote reduction of the largest grain sizes in a grain size distribution. Nearly three-fold improvements in fracture strength over conventionally-processed thermoelectric elements are observed. The net shape powder processing is adapted for the ready incorporation of the net shape thermoelectric elements into a thermoelectric device.

Abstract: Rechargeable lithium battery cell having a housing, a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte containing a conductive salt, wherein the electrolyte is based on SO2 and the positive electrode contains an active material in the composition LixM?yM?z(XO4)aFb, wherein M? is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of the elements Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn, M? is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of the metals of the groups II A, III A, IV A, V A, VI A, IB, IIB, IIIB, IVB, VB, VIB and VIIIB, X is selected from the group consisting of the elements P, Si and S, x is greater than 0, y is greater than 0, z is greater than or equal to 0, a is greater than 0 and b is greater than or equal to 0.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for preparing polyanilines by oxidative polymerization of aniline in an aqueous acid medium, comprising at least one synthesis step carried out in the presence of a) a monomer with formula (An) RmRo—C6H3—NHR? in which Ro, Rm and R? independently of each other, represent H or a linear or branched alkyl, alkoxy, alkylcarboxy or alkylsulfonic group, containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, b) an acid, c) an oxidizing agent and d) a salt, characterized in that the acid is formic acid. The PANI deposited and dried on a support provides films with 80% of crystalline phase, having a strong alignment of ?-? interactions parallel to the surface. The PANI and the films obtained may be used as semiconductors and/or conductors.

Abstract: A cation exchange membrane which shows suppressed deterioration of the strength of the membrane in the upper portion of an electrolytic cell when the membrane is employed in the electrolytic cell and used for a long term, which can perform electrolysis with good production efficiency, and which can be produced simply with low cost; its production process and; such an electrolytic cell; are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides composite electrodes that comprise a titanium metal filler and a polymeric material. Advantageously the composite electrodes of the present invention do not suffer from the problems of carbon degradation, are thermally stable, are easily shaped, which demonstrate high power densities and which are relatively inexpensive to produce.

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: A method of manufacturing an image drum includes fixing a control circuit board inside the drum body so that a plurality of terminals of the control circuit board are located in the slot formed longitudinally on the drum body, forming an insulation layer to the entire external surface of the drum body, forming connection parts by removing parts of the insulation layer where the terminals of the control circuit board are formed, forming electrode forming grooves including the insulation layer as a base on the external surface of the drum body comprising the connection parts thereon, and forming a plurality of ring electrodes to be connected to respective terminals among the plurality of the terminals, respectively, through the connection parts.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of a composition which can be cured below 40° C., a method of coating fiber/polymer composites, the preparation of curable compositions, and a modular system for preparing said compositions.

Abstract: Cable layer comprising a propylene polymer composition comprising (a) a polypropylene (A) (b) an elastomeric copolymer (E) comprising units derived from propylene and ethylene and/or C4 to C20 ?-olefin and (c) a polar ethylene polymer (C) wherein the cable layer and/or the propylene polymer composition has a gel content of equal or more than 0.20 wt.-%.

Abstract: The method for fabricating a nickel-cermet electrode comprises the steps of formation of a mixture comprising an organic nickel salt in solid state and at least one ceramic material in solid state at ambient temperature, followed by shaping of the mixture and heat treatment of the shaped mixture, preferably under reducing conditions, to form the nickel-cermet electrode. The organic nickel salt is chosen from a nickel acetate, a nickel carbonate and a nickel tartrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an encapsulated package for a magnetic device on a substrate. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a magnetic core on the substrate and placing a shielding structure over the magnetic core to create a chamber thereabout. The method also includes depositing an encapsulant about a portion of the magnetic core within the chamber. The shielding structure limits the encapsulant entering the chamber.

Abstract: The manufacture of a submillimetric grid includes the production of a mask having submillimetric openings, referred to as a network mask, on the main face, from a solution of colloidal nanoparticles with a given glass transition temperature Tg, the drying of the masking layer at a temperature below the Tg; the formation of the electroconductive grid from the network mask including in this order: deposition of at least one electroconductive material, referred to as grid material, having an electricity resistivity of less than 10?5 ohm.cm; removal of the masking layer, revealing the mother grid; optional deposition, by electrodeposition, of an electroconductive material, referred to as overgrid material, the surface subjacent to the mother grid then being dielectric; a detachment, of the mother grid or the overgrid, of a thickness of at least 500 nm. The invention also relates to the detached grid.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a reel including a substantially cylindrical hub, around an outer peripheral surface of which a recording tape is wound, and flanges provided at end portions of the hub, includes entering a pelletized resin material and a fibrous conductive material whose length is longer than a pellet length of the resin material into a molding machine to mold the hub and the flanges, thereby providing conductivity to the hub and the flanges.