Abstract: A paste sealant capable of shortening sealing and molding cycles in spite of containing an aqueous medium and a sealing method of using the sealant are provided. The paste sealant for molding and sealing a device comprises a copolyamide-series resin and an aqueous medium. The copolyamide-series resin may be a crystalline resin. The copolyamide-series resin may have a melting point or softening point of 75 to 160° C. The copolyamide-series resin may be a multiple copolymer, e.g., a binary or ternary copolymer. Further, the copolyamide-series resin may contain a unit derived from a long-chain component having a C8-16alkylene group (at least one component selected from the group consisting of a C9-17lactam and an aminoC9-17alkanecarboxylic acid). The paste sealant may further contain a thickener [e.g., a (meth)acrylic polymer].

Abstract: There are provided a conductive paste for internal electrodes, a multilayer ceramic electronic component including the same, and a method of manufacturing the same. The conductive paste for internal electrodes including: a nickel (Ni) powder; a nickel oxide (NiO) powder having a content of 5.0 to 15.0 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the nickel powder; and an organic vehicle.

Abstract: Functional groups on the outermost surface of an amorphous hydrocarbon film are substituted. The amorphous hydrocarbon film is formed on a silicon substrate Sub, which is coated with a low-k film. A heat treatment is performed on the amorphous hydrocarbon film in a non-silane gas atmosphere. Next, a heat treatment is performed on the amorphous hydrocarbon film in a silane gas atmosphere immediately after the heat treatment in a non-silane gas atmosphere. After the heat treatment, a film, such as a hard mask, is formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coatings comprising electrically conductive polymers and esters of gallic acid and sugars, their production and use, and dispersions for the production of such coatings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a conducting network for storing gas such as hydrogen, carbon dioxide, or the like, and a method for preparing the same, and particularly, a conducting network composite including: dopant-doped polyaniline nanofiber supporter; and a polypyrrole layer laminated on the supporter, and a method for preparing the same. According to the present invention, a novel conducting network composite suitable for being used as an energy storage material for various purposes may be provided by a simple and economical method, and since a polyaniline nanofiber having the entangled structure may function as an excellent supporter for forming a network composite material and a thickness of the polypyrrole layer may be easily adjusted, the nanocomposite for being used in various fields may be simply and economically prepared.

Abstract: A surface of an electronic device includes a reduced friction surface that comprises a glass beaded film. The glass beaded film includes glass beads disposed in a polymer layer or in an adhesive layer, where a portion of the glass beads protrude from a surface of the polymer or adhesive layer. The reduced friction surface is disposed over at least a portion of the surface of the electronic device.

Abstract: Provided are a method and device for marking an article for security, tracking or authentication. The method includes depositing a solution comprising a nucleic acid marker onto at least a portion of the article. The nucleic acid marker may be activated, for example, by adding a functional group to the nucleic acid marker. The activation of the nucleic acid marker may be performed by exposure to alkaline conditions. The method is well suited for marking fibers and textiles, as well as many other items.

Abstract: In a method for producing a vehicle heater (10), a main body (12) of the vehicle heater (10) is equipped with a non-intrinsically safe heat conductor layer (14), and a sensor device (16, 18, 20) for detecting exceedances of a temperature threshold value. To form the sensor device (16, 18, 20) a sensor layer (16) is sprayed on without the main body (12) being exposed to temperatures normal for baking processes. A vehicle heater (10) is equipped with a main body (12) carrying a non-intrinsically safe heat conductor layer (14), and with a sensor device (16, 18, 20) allocated to the heat conductor layer (14) and provided to detect the exceedance of a temperature threshold value. The sensor device (16, 18, 20) comprises a sprayed-on sensor layer (16) produced without the main body (12) assuming temperatures that are normal for baking processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode for a secondary battery including an electrode current collector, an electrode active material combination layer formed on one or both sides of the electrode current collector, and a polyurethane-based coating layer formed on the electrode active material combination layer, and a lithium secondary battery including the same.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a device with a planar electrode structure, the method comprising: (a) forming a microfluidic channel on a substrate; (b) applying a primer layer to at least part of the microfluidic channel, (c) applying a conductive liquid to the microfluidic channel, the conductive liquid comprising electrically conductive particles dispersed in a carrier medium, the carrier medium including a solvent; (d) allowing the conductive liquid to flow throughout the microfluidic channel by capillary action to form the planar electrode structure; and (e) evaporating the solvent from the carrier medium, is described. Devices obtainable using the method and their applications are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a new charge roller particularly but not exclusively for charging a photoconductive element in a liquid electro-photograph (LEP) image-forming apparatus. The charge roller includes a cured composition of an aromatic diisocyanate, a polycarbonate polyester polyol, a matte agent, a surface energy modifier, and a conductive agent.

Abstract: Electrically conductive synthetic fiber and fibrous substrate (e.g. synthetic leather) are disclosed. The electrically conductive polymeric fiber and polymeric fibrous substrate are made electrically conductive by the use of an electrically conductive polymer disposed on the fibers and in contact with inorganic desiccant particles located at the surface of the fibers. The new material finds utility as an electrode for devices and as a resistive heating element, and as a pathway to efficient thermoelectrics.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sheet-form electrode for a secondary battery, comprising a current collector; an electrode active material layer formed on one surface of the current collector; a conductive layer formed on the electrode active material layer and comprising a conductive material and a binder; and a first porous supporting layer formed on the conductive layer. The sheet-form electrode for a secondary battery according to the present disclosure has supporting layers on at least one surfaces thereof to exhibit surprisingly improved flexibility and prevent the release of the electrode active material layer from a current collector even if intense external forces are applied to the electrode, thereby preventing the decrease of battery capacity and improving the cycle life characteristic of the battery.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a touch panel structure, a method for forming the same and a touch device comprising the same. A touch panel structure of the present invention comprises a substrate, a color layer, and a shielding layer. The shielding layer is disposed on a surface of the color layer which is opposite to the substrate. The shielding layer has at least one hollow area, and the color layer has a transmittance of more than 1%. With the present invention, the logo and function key icons and their surrounding area on a touch device share a same color layer of the same material. Therefore, the visual color difference perceived by the user is eliminated.

Abstract: Articles and methods for forming ceramic/polymer composite structures for electrode protection in electrochemical cells, including rechargeable lithium batteries, are presented.

Abstract: Electrical insulating resin comprising A) isohexidediol diglycidyl ether, B) a hardener, C) an optional filler, D) further optional additives. The isohexidediol diglycidyl ether is preferably an isosorbide diglycidyl ether, isomannide diglycidyl ether or isoidide diglycidyl ether.

Abstract: A method for depositing particles onto a substrate, or a running substrate, including: (a) making a compact film of particles floating on a carrier liquid provided in a transfer area having an outlet of particles laid out facing the substrate; (b) depositing a substance on the compact film of particles, in the transfer area; (c) transferring, through the outlet of particles and onto the substrate, the compact film of particles coated with the substance; and then (d) removing the substance to carry away with the substance the particles of the film which adhere to the substance, to generate at least one recessed area within the film deposited on the substrate.

Abstract: Provided are a method of forming an oxide thin film using hydrogen peroxide, and a method of fabricating an oxide thin film transistor using hydrogen peroxide. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods of forming an oxide film, including: mixing hydrogen peroxide with a precursor solution in which a precursor material is dissolved in a solvent; applying the precursor solution mixed with the hydrogen peroxide to a substrate; heat treating the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device comprising a glass, glass ceramic, or ceramic sheet having a thickness less than about 0.4 mm and wherein a minimum strength of the inorganic substrate is greater than about 500 MPa. Also disclosed is a method of making an electronic device including drawing a viscous inorganic material to form an inorganic ribbon having opposing as-formed edges along a length of the ribbon, separating the ribbon to form a substrate sheet of inorganic material comprising two as-formed edges and forming a device element on the inorganic substrate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming lithium-ion batteries and battery cell components, and more specifically, to a system and method for fabricating such batteries and battery cell components using deposition processes that form three-dimensional porous structures are provided. One method comprises texturing a conductive substrate by calendering the conductive substrate between opposing wire mesh structures, forming a first layer of cathodically active material having a first porosity on the surface of the textured conductive substrate, and forming a second layer of cathodically active material having a second porosity on the first layer, wherein the second porosity is greater than the first porosity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oxide coated semiconductor nanocrystal population and a method of synthesizing the oxide coated semiconductor nanocrystal population. The method includes coating a semiconductor nanocrystal population with a species capable of being oxidized to create a coated semiconductor nanocrystal population. The method further includes exposing the coated semiconductor nanocrystal population to oxygen to create the oxide coated semiconductor nanocrystal population. Further disclosed herein is a consolidated material and a method of consolidating a material from the oxide coated semiconductor nanocrystal population.

Abstract: An analyte sensor for the continuous or semi-continuous monitoring of physiological parameters and a method for making the analyte sensor are disclosed. The analyte sensor includes a crosslinked, hydrophilic copolymer sensing layer in contact with a surface of an electrode, where the sensing layer includes methacrylate-derived backbone chains having covalent bonds to an analyte sensing component. The method includes combining the precursor components of the sensing layer, depositing the combined mixture on a surface of an electrode, and curing the deposited mixture.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an inorganic oxide powder suitable for forming an inorganic oxide porous membrane, which is superior in lithium ion conductivity and has insulation performance, on at least one surface of a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a separator which constitute a lithium ion secondary battery. The present invention relates to an inorganic oxide powder for use in forming an inorganic oxide porous membrane having insulation performance on at least one surface of a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a separator which constitute a lithium ion secondary battery, wherein the powder has 1) an oxide purity of 90% by weight or higher; 2) an average particle diameter of 1 ?m or less; and 3) an average three-dimensional particle unevenness of 3.0 or higher.

Abstract: A color filter substrate is disclosed. The color filter substrate includes a first substrate, a first conductive film layer formed on the first substrate, and an RGB color blocking layer formed on the first conductive film layer, where a first via hole is disposed in the RGB color blocking layer. The color filter substrate also includes a first insulating layer formed on the RGB color blocking layer, where a second via hole is disposed in the first insulating layer, and a second conductive film layer formed on the first insulating layer, where the first conductive film layer is electrically connected to the second conductive film layer through the first via hole and the second via hole.

Abstract: Antimicrobial devices such as molded components can include surfaces which have a microbial field disruptive hyper-conductive layer covered by a dielectric surface layer, to continuously disinfect said surfaces. Also, the present invention relates to generally antimicrobial dressings and more particularly to dermal dressings and bandages providing antiseptic disinfection, comprising typical modern dressings and bandages stratified in close proximity to microbial field disruptive hyper-conductive elements or alloys which deactivate microbes by disrupting the electric field generated by and used by the microbes, and isolated the wound or surgical site tissue from said conductors with a layer or layers of dielectric film.

Abstract: Amorphous silicon anode electrodes and devices for a rechargeable batteries having enhanced structural stabilities are provided. An amorphous silicon anode can include an electrically conductive substrate and an electrode layer deposited onto the substrate, where the electrode layer is comprised of one or more amorphous silicon structures, and the amorphous silicon structures have at least one dimension that is less than or equal to about 500 nm.

Abstract: A conductive member includes a substrate, conductive layers that are provided on both surfaces of the substrate, and contain a conductive fiber having an average minor axis length of 150 nm or less and a matrix, and intermediate layers that are provided between the substrate and the conductive layers, and contain a compound having a functional group capable of interacting with the conductive fiber, and, when surface resistance values of the two conductive layers are represented by A and B respectively, and an A value is equal to or greater than a B value, A/B is in a range of 1.0 to 1.2.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a display device may include forming a plurality of plastic films on a carrier substrate using a mask member. The plastic films may be spaced from each other and may include a first plastic film. The method may further include forming a display unit that includes a plurality of pixels on each of the plastic films, wherein a first display unit may be formed on the first plastic film. The method may further include separating the carrier substrate from the plastic films to obtain a plurality of display devices that includes the display device. The display device may include the first plastic film and the first display unit.

Abstract: Electrodes, energy storage devices using such electrodes, and associated methods are disclosed. In an example, an electrode for use in an energy storage device can comprise porous silicon having a plurality of channels and a surface, the plurality of channels opening to the surface; and a structural material deposited within the channels; wherein the structural material provides structural stability to the electrode during use.

Abstract: An analyte sensor for the continuous or semi-continuous monitoring of physiological parameters and a method for making the analyte sensor are disclosed. The analyte sensor includes a crosslinked copolymer network in contact with a surface of an electrode. The copolymer network has voids formed by the removal of a porogen, and an analyte sensing component is immobilized within the network. The method involves forming a solution of the precursors of the copolymer, depositing the mixture on a surface of an electrode, and curing the deposited mixture to provide the analyte sensor.

Abstract: The following disclosure relates to a microporous polyolefin composite film having excellent heat resistance and thermal stability, and a method for manufacturing the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a microporous polyolefin composite film capable of improving stability and reliability of a battery by heat sealing an edge of a microporous film provided with a coating layer that includes a polymer binder and inorganic particles, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to negative active materials for rechargeable lithium batteries, manufacturing methods thereof, and rechargeable lithium batteries including the negative active materials. A negative active material for a rechargeable lithium battery includes a core including a material capable of carrying out reversible oxidation and reduction reactions and a coating layer formed on the core. The coating layer has a reticular structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a cable-type secondary battery comprising an electrode that extends longitudinally in a parallel arrangement and that includes a current collector having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape and an active material layer formed on the current collector, and the electrode is formed by putting an electrode slurry including an active material, a polymer binder, and a solvent into an extruder, by extrusion-coating the electrode slurry on the current collector while continuously providing the current collector to the extruder, and by drying the current collector coated with the electrode slurry to form an active material layer.

Abstract: Provided is an active material-coating apparatus for a secondary battery and methods of operating the same. The active material-coating apparatus includes a tank having an active material, a pump coupled to the tank such that the active material is routed through the pump, a temperature control unit coupled to the pump and configured to control heating or cooling of a temperature of the active material routed through the pump. The temperature control unit may include a control unit configured to control a temperature of the temperature control unit. The active material-coating apparatus may further include a coating unit coupled to the temperature control unit, and a reel including a current collector, the reel being configured to route the current collector through the coating unit such that the current collector is coated with the active material routed through the temperature control unit and ejected from the coating unit.

Abstract: Provided is a technique for effectively producing a lithium-ion secondary battery which exhibits a stable cell performance, and has a high degree of freedom of choice of its shape, an improved output density and a reduced size, at a reduced cost. A lithium-ion secondary battery having a laminar body wherein a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer are laminated on respective opposite surfaces of a solid electrolyte layer is produced by: forming a first vapor-deposited polymer film while introducing a positive electrode active substance into the first vapor-deposited polymer film, to form the positive electrode layer; forming a second vapor-deposited polymer film while introducing a negative electrode active substance into the second vapor-deposited polymer film, to form the negative electrode layer; and forming a third vapor-deposited polymer film while introducing a lithium-ion conductivity rendering substance into the third vapor-deposited polymer film, to form the solid electrolyte layer.

Abstract: With intent to increase the number of sample spots separated through two-dimensional electrophoresis and to enhance the intensity in detection of the spots, a two-dimensional electrophoresis kit includes a first medium 7 for first dimensional electrophoresis, a second medium 8 for second dimensional electrophoresis, and a casing 20 that contains at least the first medium 7 and the second medium 8, wherein the first medium 7 is formed by supplying, to the casing 20, a first solution containing a sample on which the first dimensional electrophoresis is to be performed, and the first medium 7 and the second medium 8 are contained close to each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sheet-form electrode for a secondary battery, comprising a current collector; an electrode active material layer formed on one surface of the current collector; a porous organic-inorganic layer formed on the electrode active material layer and comprising inorganic particles and a polymer binder; and a first porous supporting layer formed on the porous organic-inorganic layer. The sheet-form electrode for a secondary battery according to the present disclosure has supporting layers on at least one surfaces thereof to exhibit surprisingly improved flexibility and prevent the release of the electrode active material layer from a current collector even if intense external forces are applied to the electrode, thereby preventing the decrease of battery capacity and improving the cycle life characteristic of the battery.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes: an electrode including an active material layer; and an electrolyte layer provided on the active material layer, wherein area density of the active material layer is equal to or larger than about 40 milligrams per square centimeter, the electrolyte layer includes a polymer compound and an electrolytic solution, and by surface observation of the electrolyte layer, (A) circular regions are not observed, or (B) one or more circular regions are observed, and an average diameter of the circular regions is equal to or less than about 1.3 millimeters.

Abstract: Hybrid radical energy storage devices, such as batteries or electrochemical devices, and methods of use and making are disclosed. Also described herein are electrodes and electrolytes useful in energy storage devices, for example, radical polymer cathode materials and electrolytes for use in organic radical batteries.

Abstract: A system and process for controlling electronic interactions between two or more interactable materials.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate processing apparatus in which after a module is disabled, a substrate is provided to a carry-in module capable of placing the wafers most rapidly in the plurality of unit blocks and the substrates are sequentially transported to the module group by the transportation means to be delivered to the carry-out module according to a providing sequence of the substrate to the carry-in module in each of the plurality of unit blocks. In particular, the substrates are extracted from the carry-out module according to a providing sequence of the substrate to the carry-in module and transported to a rear module or a substrate placing part. Thereafter, the substrates are transported to the rear module from the carry-out module or the substrate placing part according to a predetermined sequence in which the substrate is provided to the carry-in module in a normal state.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrically conductive composition comprising (a) an electrically conductive metal; (b) a Rh-containing component; (c) a Pb—Te—O; and (d) an organic medium; wherein the electrically conductive metal, the Rh-containing compound, and the Pb—Te—O are dispersed in the 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. Also provided is a process for forming such an electrode. The electrodes provide good adhesion and good electrical performance.

Abstract: An object is to increase the conductivity of an electrode including active material particles and the like, which is used for a battery. Two-dimensional carbon including 1 to 10 graphenes is used as a conduction auxiliary agent, instead of a conventionally used conduction auxiliary agent extending only one-dimensionally at most, such as graphite particles, acetylene black, or carbon fibers. A conduction auxiliary agent extending two-dimensionally has higher probability of being in contact with active material particles or other conduction auxiliary agents, so that the conductivity can be improved.

Abstract: A light emitting device has a light emitting element, a package, a lead, and a cover film. The package is arranged to form at least part of an inner peripheral face of a recess portion. The light emitting element is housed in the recess portion. The lead is disposed on a bottom face of the recess portion. The lead is electrically connected to the light emitting element. The cover film is arranged to cover the inner peripheral face of the recess portion. The cover film has light transmissive and electrical insulation. The package includes a base material and a plurality of particles. The base material includes a resin. A coefficient of thermal expansion of the particles is different from a coefficient of thermal expansion of the base material. The particles are disposed at least near the inner peripheral face of the recess portion.

Abstract: A method of treating a rare earth-based magnet is provided that comprises the following. At least one precursor sintered R2Fe14B-type magnet having a body is provided. A paste is provided that comprising particles comprising a rare earth element R? and applied to at least one surface other than a surface of the body and a layer of the particles is formed on the at least one surface providing a source of the rare earth element R?. The precursor sintered R2Fe14B-type magnet is placed adjacent the layer and the rare earth element R? diffused into the precursor sintered R2Fe14B-type magnet from the source, whilst the precursor sintered R2Fe14B-type magnet is adjacent the layer and increasing the content of the R? rare earth element at least at the outer surface of the body. A rare earth-based magnet is produced.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sheet-form electrode for a secondary battery, comprising a current collector; an electrode active material layer formed on one surface of the current collector; and a first porous supporting layer formed on the electrode active material layer. The sheet-form electrode for a secondary battery according to the present disclosure has supporting layers on at least one surface thereof to exhibit surprisingly improved flexibility and prevent the release of the electrode active material layer from a current collector even if intense external forces are applied to the electrode, thereby preventing the decrease of battery capacity and improving the cycle life characteristic of the battery.

Abstract: A description is given of an electronically conductive enamel composition, more particularly for anti-corrosion coatings.

Abstract: A method is used to improve the conductivity of silver disposed on a substrate. This silver is generally in the form of silver metal particles. The silver is treated with an aqueous solution comprising a conductivity enhancing agent to provide treated silver metal particles that are increased in conductivity. The treated silver metal particles are then dried. These two essential steps of treating and drying are repeated in at least one additional treatment cycle, in sequence, using the same or different conductivity enhancing agent, thereby improving the conductivity of the silver metal particles from one treatment cycle to another. This method can be carried out using an apparatus having a series of stations for carrying out each step in each treatment cycle.

Abstract: A housing of an electronic device includes a main body and an antenna formed in the main body. The main body includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface defines a groove therein. The antenna includes an antenna portion received in the groove, and a connecting portion received in the inner surface of the main body. The connecting portion is connected to the antenna portion.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of making are provided for treated mesoporous metal oxide microspheres electrodes. The compositions comprise (a) microspheres with an average diameter between 200 nanometers (nm) and 10 micrometers (?m); (b) mesopores on the surface and interior of the microspheres, wherein the mesopores have an average diameter between 1 nm and 50 nm and the microspheres have a surface area between 50 m2/g and 500 m2/g, and wherein the composition has an electrical conductivity of at least 1×10?7 S/cm at 25° C. and 60 MPa. The methods of making comprise forming a mesoporous metal oxide microsphere composition and treating the mesoporous metal oxide microspheres by at least one method selected from the group consisting of: (i) annealing in a reducing atmosphere, (ii) doping with an aliovalent element, and (iii) coating with a coating composition.