Abstract: A fuel cell includes a cell structure, an oxidizing agent flow path, a fuel flow path, and an anode-side current collector. The cell structure includes a cathode, an anode, and a solid electrolyte layer disposed between the cathode and the anode. The oxidizing agent flow path is formed adjacent to the cathode and away from the solid electrolyte layer. The oxidizing agent flow path is a flow path for supplying a gas that contains an oxidizing agent to the cathode. The fuel flow path is formed adjacent to the anode and away from the solid electrolyte layer. The fuel flow path is a flow path for supplying a fuel gas that contains water vapor and a hydrocarbon to the anode. The anode-side current collector is disposed adjacent to the anode and away from the solid electrolyte layer. The anode-side current collector is in contact with the anode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a corrosion inhibition coating, comprising: a base comprising a silicate matrix, wherein aluminum, an aluminum alloy, or a combination thereof, is present within the silicate matrix; and an inhibitor comprising: zinc molybdate, cerium citrate, magnesium metasilicate, a metal phosphate silicate, or a combination thereof, wherein a curing temperature of the corrosion inhibition coating is about 20° C. to about 190° C., preferably about 20° C. to about 120° C. Also disclosed is a substrate coated with the corrosion inhibition coating, wherein the substrate is a peened part.

Abstract: An electrically conductive component, which can be used in motor vehicles, may include a surface having a layered covering. The layered covering may be a melted and cured product of coating with a powder composition. Further, the layered covering may have a layer thickness of greater than 150 ?m, and the layered covering may be a single-layer covering. The layered covering may also include a pore-like layer structure. The pore-like layer structure of the layered covering may be responsible for an at-least-15% reduction in density of the layered covering relative to a density of the layered covering without the pore-like layer structure.

Abstract: Provided is copper paste for joining including metal particles, and a dispersion medium. The metal particles include sub-micro copper particles having a volume-average particle size of 0.12 ?m to 0.8 ?m, and flake-shaped micro copper particles having a maximum particle size of 1 ?m to 20 ?m, and an aspect ratio of 4 or greater, and the amount of the micro copper particles contained, which are included in the metal particles and have a maximum particle size of 1 ?m to 20 ?m and an aspect ratio of less than 2, is 50% by mass or less on the basis of a total amount of the flake-shaped micro copper particles.

Abstract: Antimicrobial films are disclosed herein. The antimicrobial films are configured for application to surfaces, particularly to surfaces with which humans and animals come into contact. The antimicrobial films include a substrate layer and an antimicrobial layer. The substrate layer is generally a polymer, such as polyethylene. The antimicrobial layer is generally a composition of an antimicrobially-active ingredient dispersed in a dispersant. Typical dispersants include aqueous-based or solvent-based components (e.g., inks, primers, or varnishes). Antimicrobial films, as described herein, may be affixed to surfaces using an adhesive. Alternatively, the antimicrobial films may be applied to a surface using a heat-shrink process.

Abstract: A thermally controllable energy generation system comprising an insulated, thermally-enhanced generator with a power circuit for conveying power. The thermally enhanced generator and its available voltage is controlled by a circuit which changes the ambient temperature of the generator through the use of a heating element and heating circuit. A controller circuit is in communication with the temperature sensor, the control circuit, the heating circuit and the power circuit. The thermally enhanced generator includes at least one cell, which comprises a layer of electron-rich donor material in contact with a layer of hole-rich acceptor material, sandwiched between an anode and a cathode. One of the layers is a stabilized mixture of carbon and an ionic material (carbon matrix) and the other layer is a stabilized oxide mixed with an ionic material (oxide matrix).

Abstract: A silver powder for silver clay, wherein a main component is Ag, and an amount of P is controlled to be 100 ppm or less.

Abstract: Various embodiments of surface-modified devices, components, and associated methods of manufacturing are described herein. In one embodiment, an implantable device suitable for being implanted in a patient includes an implantable material having a utile shape and a surface and a modification material deposited on at least a portion of the surface of the implantable material. The modification material has a release rate in an implantation environment in the patient. The modification material at the release rate is effective as bactericidal without being cytotoxic to the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating a new silver coating/nanoparticle scaffold that significantly enhances the luminescence of near-field fluorophores via the metal enhanced fluorescence phenomenon. The silver coating/nanoparticle scaffold can be used for numerous applications in metal-enhanced fluorescence.

Abstract: A charge collection tape includes a foil substrate and an adhesive layer laminated on the foil substrate. The foil substrate is constructed of an aluminum base foil having a conductive metal coating overlying and in direct contact with a non-oxidized surface of the aluminum base foil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for spatially resolving the enlargement and fine adjustment of precious metal nanoparticles according to size on a substrate surface and to the nanoparticle arrangements and nanostructured substrate surfaces thereby produced and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A self-shielding welding electrode and a method of making the same are provided. The self-shielding welding electrode contains rare earth aluminide in either the flux or the electrode portion of the electrode. The self-shielding welding electrode contains at least about 0.5% by weight of the flux of rare earth aluminide.

Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to anodic films and methods for forming anodic films. The methods described can be used to form anodic films that have a white appearance. Methods involve positioning reflective particles on or within a substrate prior to or during an anodizing process. The reflective particles are positioned within the metal oxide of the resultant anodic film but substantially outside the pores of the anodic film. The reflective particles scatter incident light giving the resultant anodic film a white appearance.

Abstract: A method of coating a composite material and an associated coated composite structure are disclosed to provide increased wear resistance and surface protection. The edge of the composite material may be coated so as to provide protection for the edge. A method of coating a composite material includes applying an adhesion promotion layer to the composite material. The adhesion promotion layer includes a binder paint and a plurality of metal particles within the binder paint. The metal particles may be irregularly shaped. The method also includes applying a thermal spray coating to the adhesion promotion layer. The thermal spray coating may include a twin wire arc bond coating on the adhesion promotion layer and a high velocity oxygen fuel spray coating on the twin wire arc bond coating.

Abstract: An electroconductive paste that includes an inorganic filler which contains a spherical Cu powder of 3 ?m or less in average particle size; a flat Cu powder of 3 or more in aspect ratio and 10 ?m or more in average particle size; glass frit; and a spherical inorganic powder of 30 ?m or more in average particle size, the spherical inorganic powder including an inorganic material that is not melted in a heat treatment step for baking. The spherical inorganic powder is contained in a proportion of 10 to 35 parts by volume with respect to 100 parts by volume of a mixture of the spherical Cu powder and the flat Cu powder. In addition, the proportion of the flat Cu powder falls within the range of 10 to 50% by volume with respect to the total amount of the spherical Cu powder and flat Cu powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layer material comprising a metal or metal alloy substrate, the metal or alloy substrate being coated with an intermediate layer comprising at least one ceramic or crystalline, or partially crystalline, structure, including a metal or a metal alloy, said intermediate layer being coated with a layer of calcium phosphate having a cellular nanometric structure, and uses thereof. The present invention relates to the method for preparing such a material by autocatalytic deposition of a layer of calcium phosphate comprising a cellular nanometric surface structure.

Abstract: Metal coated molded polymer articles are described made from a polyoxymethylene polymer. In accordance with the present disclosure, the molded articles are produced from a polymer composition containing a functionalized polyoxymethylene polymer combined with a metal pigment. The functionalized polyoxymethylene polymer may comprise a polyoxymethylene polymer that has a significant amount of hydroxyl groups present in the terminal positions. The terminal positions can be on the end of the polymer chain or on the side of the polymer chain. In one embodiment, the metal coating is applied to the molded article using an electrolytic plating process. Electrolytic coatings applied to substrates made in accordance with the present disclosure have displayed excellent peel strengths.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing a multi-phase particulate. The method includes: (1) blending together (a) a dispersed phase component of a metal, a metal oxide, an organometallic compound, salts thereof, and/or mixtures thereof, and (b) a bulk phase component of an inorganic material different from the dispersed phase component to form an admixture; and (2) dry-milling and/or compressing the admixture for a time and at a pressure sufficient to disperse the dispersed phase component in and bind the dispersed phase component to the bulk phase component, thereby forming a multi-phase particulate. Coating compositions including the multi-phase particulate also are provided.

Abstract: A microcapsule is disposed in a self-healing coating having zinc powder particles dispersed therein. The microcapsule includes at least a silane coupling agent encapsulated within a volume defined by a metallic or polymeric shell that is rupturable responsive to formation of a fissure in the self-healing coating.

Abstract: A method of forming an interconnect joint includes providing a first metal layer (210, 310), providing a film (220, 320) including metal particles (221, 321) and organic molecules (222, 322), placing the film over the first metal layer, placing a second metal layer (230, 330) over the film, and sintering the metal particles such that the organic molecules degrade and the first metal layer and the second metal layer are joined together.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wiring material for forming wiring on a substrate by causing coalescence of conductive particles through heating, and including a binder layer and a wiring layer. The binder layer contains metal particles and having a binder function to be adhered to the substrate; and the wiring layer contains metal particles and laminated on the binder layer. The metal particles of the binder layer and the metal particles of the wiring layer are in contact with each other. With this arrangement, it is possible to provide a wiring material allowing use of a larger variety of materials, while also ensuring low resistance of wiring and improvement of adhesion between the wiring and the substrate.

Abstract: A metallic microcapsule containing a polymeric microcapsule having one or more polymeric precursors encapsulated therein; and a metallic shell enclosing a volume containing the polymeric microcapsule is disclosed. Also disclosed is a self-healing coating composition comprising (a) a film-forming binder; and (b) metallic microcapsules, the metallic microcapsules being the same or different and containing a polymeric microcapsule containing one or more polymeric precursors encapsulated therein; and a metallic shell enclosing a volume containing the polymeric microcapsule.

Abstract: A welding material, to be used for welding a base metal made of an austenitic alloy comprising C?2.0%, Si?4.0%, Mn: 0.01 to 3.0%, P: more than 0.03% to not more 0.3%, S?0.03%, Cr: 12 to 35%, Ni: 6 to 80%, sol. Al: 0.001 to 1% and N?0.3%, with the balance being Fe and impurities to a base metal made of another austenitic alloy, which comprises C: more than 0.3% to 3.0%, Si?4.0%, Mn?3.0%, P?0.03%, S?0.03%, Cr: more than 22% to 55%, Ni: more than 30% to not more than 70%, sol. Al: 0.001 to 1% and N?0.3%, with the balance being Fe and impurities can suppress the weld solidification cracking which occurs in an austenitic alloy having a high P content and showing fully austenitic solidification. Therefore, the said welding material can be widely used in such fields where a welding fabrication is required. The said welding material may contain a specific amount or amounts of one or more elements selected from Cu, Mo, W, V, Nb, Ti, Ta, Zr, Hf, Co, B, Ca, Mg and REM.

Abstract: This invention provides novel nanofiber enhanced surface area substrates and structures comprising such substrates for use in various medical devices, as well as methods and uses for such substrates and medical devices. In one particular embodiment, methods for enhancing cellular functions on a surface of a medical device implant are disclosed which generally comprise providing a medical device implant comprising a plurality of nanofibers (e.g., nanowires) thereon and exposing the medical device implant to cells such as osteoblasts.

Abstract: Metal-clad polymer articles containing structural fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings/layers optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein, are disclosed. The fine-grained and/or amorphous metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, automotive parts and components exposed to thermal cycling although the coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) of the metallic layer and the substrate are mismatched. The interface between the metallic layer and the polymer is suitably pretreated to withstand thermal cycling without failure.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-phase particulate having a dispersed phase component dispersed in and bound to a bulk phase component. The dispersed phase component includes a metal, a metal oxide, an organometallic compound, salts thereof, and/or mixtures thereof, and the bulk phase component includes an inorganic material different from the dispersed phase component. The dispersed phase component is present in an amount ranging from 0.5 to 60 percent by weight based on total combined weight of the dispersed phase component and the bulk phase component. Related methods, compositions and composites also are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anticorrosive agent comprising zinc dust, and a second component, an organic binder and a VOC-free or VOC-compatible solvent. In order to allow the metal workpieces to be coated in a reliable and energy-saving manner at constant quality, the binder comprises silicon dioxide and alkali silicate in a molar ratio of at least 4:1. The invention also relates to a device for mixing and metering solid and liquid components of an anticorrosive agent. Said device comprises means for metering the quantities of the respective components of the anticorrosive agent, a solution tank and a mixing device. An application system for applying the anticorrosive agent to a workpiece comprises a solution tank, feeding means, at least one pressure reducer connected to the solution tank and at least one spraying device connected to the solution tank.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wiring material for forming wiring on a substrate by causing coalescence of conductive particles through heating, and including a binder layer and a wiring layer. The binder layer contains metal particles and having a binder function to be adhered to the substrate; and the wiring layer contains metal particles and laminated on the binder layer. The metal particles of the binder layer and the metal particles of the wiring layer are in contact with each other. With this arrangement, it is possible to provide a wiring material allowing use of a larger variety of materials, while also ensuring low resistance of wiring and improvement of adhesion between the wiring and the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a layer for use in a domestic appliance, based on a sol-gel precursor. This layer can be obtained by screen-printing and comprises an organosilane compound. The layer is obtained from a concentrated pre-polymerized sol-gel precursor. The layer can be used as an insulating layer or as a conductive layer in a heating element. Furthermore, the layer can be used for decorative purposes.

Abstract: Mixtures are provided of lithium salts with reducing agents for lithium evaporation. The mixtures may be particularly used in the manufacture of electroluminescent organic displays. Lithium dispensers based on the use of these mixtures are also provided.

Abstract: An aluminizing composition includes an aluminum-based powder, an inert organic pyrolysable thickener, and a binder selected from the group consisting of colloidal silica, at least one organic resin, and combinations thereof. A method for aluminizing an internal passage of a metal substrate comprises injecting the organic-based aluminizing composition into the internal passage, heat treating the composition under conditions sufficient to remove volatile components from the composition, to cause diffusion of aluminum into surface regions of the internal passage, and to cause decomposition of at least some pyrolysable thickener particles, and burnishing excess material from the internal passage.

Abstract: A soldering agent for use in diffusion soldering processes contains, in a soldering paste, a mixture of at least partially metallic grains of a high-melting metal and a solder metal. In a diffusion soldering process, the solder metal reacts completely with the high-melting metal and metals belonging to parts that are to be joined to one another by the soldering process, to form an intermetallic phase.

Abstract: Electromagnetic wave absorbing materials comprising magnetic alloy particles and an insulating matrix are disclosed. The magnetic alloy particles comprise a transition metal such as Fe and/or Co, and further comprise at least one refractory metal such as Ti, V, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta and W. The magnet alloy particles may further include Ni and/or Al, or other alloying additions which provide the desired absorption characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the magnetic alloy particles comprise an Fe—Cr—Ni—Al alloy. The insulating matrix of the electromagnetic wave absorbing material may comprise a water miscible polysilicate or a refractory cement. The materials may be provided in the form of coatings that are applied to a substrate, such as the hot engine exhaust area of an aircraft. The electromagnetic wave absorbing materials are capable of functioning at very high temperatures for extended periods of time while retaining satisfactory electromagnetic wave absorbing properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conductive adhesive and a packaging structure that can keep moisture-proof reliability even when a multipurpose base metal electrode is used. A conductive adhesive according to the present invention includes first particles having a standard electrode potential that is equal to or higher than a standard electrode potential of silver, and second particles having a standard electrode potential lower than a standard electrode potential of silver. A metal compound coating having a potential higher than that of metal particles as the first particles can be formed on a surface of an electrode having a potential lower than that of the metal particles.

Abstract: A layered flame retardant system and method is disclosed comprising a first flame retardant stable layer for covering a solid combustible material and a second moisture protecting polyolefin stretch film layer. The polyolefin stretch film layer further compactly affixes the first flame retardant stable layer to the solid combustible material. Some embodiments incorporate a five layer flame retardant polyolefin stretch film with flame retardant additives primarily in the inner layers. Another embodiment incorporates thermal insulating material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermally conductive, elastomeric pads and methods for manufacturing such pads. The methods involve injection-molding a thermally conductive composition comprising about 30 to 60% by volume of an elastomer polymer matrix and about 25 to 60% by volume of a thermally conductive filler material. The resultant pads have heat transfer properties and can be used as a thermal interface to protect heat-generating electronic devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conductive adhesive and a packaging structure that can keep moisture-proof reliability even when a multipurpose base metal electrode is used. A conductive adhesive according to the present invention includes first particles having a standard electrode potential that is equal to or higher than a standard electrode potential of silver, and second particles having a standard electrode potential lower than a standard electrode potential of silver. A metal compound coating having a potential higher than that of metal particles as the first particles can be formed on a surface of an electrode having a potential lower than that of the metal particles.

Abstract: A metallic porous body comprises a metallic framework having a three-dimensional network with a continuous-pore structure formed by linking sub-stantially polyhedral cells. The substantially polyhedral cells have an average cell diameter of about 200 to about 300 &mgr;m and an average window diameter of about 100 to about 200 &mgr;m. The metallic porous body can be obtained by the following method, for instance: First, a plastic porous body is provided that has an average cell diameter of about 200 to about 300 &mgr;m and an average window diameter of about 100 to about 200 &mgr;m. Second, a conductive layer is formed on a surface of the framework of the plastic porous body to produce a conductive porous body having a resistivity of about 1 k&OHgr;·cm or less. Finally, a continuous metal-plated layer is formed on a surface of the conductive layer by electroplating, with the conductive porous body serving as the cathode.

Abstract: A composite metal matrix formed of polycrystalline &agr;-Al2O3 fibers encapsulated within a matrix of substantially pure elemental aluminum, or an alloy elemental aluminum and up to about 2% copper is disclosed. The resulting materials are characterized by their high strength and low weight are particularly well suited for applications in various industries including high voltage power transmission.

Abstract: A conductive paste based on an elastomer of the polyoxypolyolefin type or on a member of the polyolefin family is described, provided with an admixture of conductive particles for the production, in the electronics industry, of a sealing element, of a contact element or of a heat-conduction element. This material is particularly suitable for the production of EMI-RFI gaskets, and, compared with materials known hitherto and based on silicone, has improved performance characteristics and environmental properties.

Abstract: A gas-impermeable elastic membrane including a co-polymeric gas-impermeable film including OH groups, positioned between two layers of a co-polymer containing blocks of polyamides and of polyesters, with a rubber coating on at least one of the two layers, as well as a method of manufacturing the membrane.

Abstract: A highly corrosion resistant steel sheet for fuel tank comprising a lowermost layer of Zn or Zn-based plating layer deposited on each side of the steel sheet; a chemical conversion film deposited on each of the Zn or Zn-based plating layer; a metal powder-containing organic resin film deposited on one of the chemical conversion film, said metal powder-containing organic resin film containing Al and Ni metal powders and an amine modified epoxy resin; and a silica-containing organic resin film deposited on the other chemical conversion film, said silica-containing organic resin film containing at least one resin having at least one functional group selected from hydroxyl group, isocyanate group, carboxyl group, glycidyl group, and amino group; silica; and a lubricant.

Abstract: A magnetic element comprises a granular magnetic film which has ferromagnetic fine particles dispersed in a dielectric matrix and does not display superparamagnetism and further possesses a finite coercive force, and a ferromagnetic film. A granular magnetic film and a ferromagnetic film are stacked or arrayed along one surface of a substrate and constitutes a ferromagnetic tunnel junction film. In the ferromagnetic tunnel junction film, the granular magnetic film functions as a barrier. Of the granular magnetic film and the ferromagnetic film, by varying spin direction of one ferromagnetic film through an external magnetic field, a giant magnetoresistance effect is manifested. Such a magnetic element is characterized in that magnetoresistance change rate is large, saturation magnetic field is small, resistance of the element can be controlled to an appropriate value, performance is small in its variation and stable.

Abstract: A product and a process for producing a matrix and a tool for use in abrasive or cutting applications including a base tool structure which may be armed with a plurality of triangular or conically shaped structures 24B consisting of abrasive particles 32 bonded together in a braze metal 38. The structures 24B may be prepared in a manner which provides a selectable rake angle. Rake angles including negative 46, neutral 46' and positive 46" may be produced. The process is accomplished by diffusing magnetizable abrasive particles on a release mechanism which has been placed on a reusable fixture 10 consisting of a plurality of balls 16 secured to a magnetized surface 14. The particles 32 stack to form structures 24 which are then encapsulated in a braze paste 26. The axis of the structures 24 is aligned with the applied magnetic field. The cones are symmetrical if the magnetic field emanates perpendicularly from the magnetized surface.

Abstract: A base metal repair tape includes a first layer formed braze alloy bonded together with fibrillated polytetrafluoroethylene, a second layer formed from powdered base metal comprising oxygen-sensitive superalloy bonded together by fibrillated polytetrafluoroethylene and a third layer comprising a brazing alloy bonded together by fibrillated polytetrafluoroethylene. This is used to repair base metal by placing the first layer on the base metal and brazing the base metal powder so that the brazing alloy melts and diffuses into the base metal powder bonding it to the surface of the article. This permits the braze powder to be bonded to the base metal surface with minimal distance between the base powder particles. The number of alternating layers of base metal and braze alloy can be increased to increase the thickness of the repair. This can also be used to form small intricate parts.

Abstract: The present invention is a brazing composition for brazing a tube made of aluminum or aluminum alloy and a fin made of aluminum or aluminum alloy when manufacturing a heat exchanger such as evaporators, condensers, radiators, etc., comprising a powder of Al--Si--Zn alloy and binder, wherein the content of Zn in the powder of Al--Si--Zn alloy is in a range of 10 to 55 wt %.

Abstract: A laminated structure is obtained by hot isostatic pressing. The structure comprises a first metallic outer layer (produced by powder metallurgy) on one side, a second metallic outer layer on the other side which can form a brittle intermetallic phase and/or a brittle ordered phase with the first side, and a ductile metallic intermediate layer, the layers possessing mutually different coefficients of thermal expansion, whereby the intermediate layer acts as a diffusion barrier against the formation of the aforementioned brittle intermetallic phases or ordered phases. The invention also concerns a manufacturing method for the structure and an application of same as a cathode in a plasma sputtering unit.

Abstract: A metal-core weld wire usable for gas shielded arc welding gapless joints on low carbon and low alloy galvanized and galvanealed steels. The metal-core weld wire includes a low carbon steel sheath surrounding a core composition. In one embodiment, the low carbon steel sheath includes, by total weight of the metal-core weld wire, between approximately 0.01-0.03% C, and the core composition includes, by total weight of the metal-core weld wire, between approximately 0.05-0.20% Ti, between approximately 0.05-1.00% Nb, Fe powder, and Mn to the extent that the metal-core weld wire includes between approximately 0.1-1.0% Mn wherein the metal-core weld wire includes between approximately 0.1-1.0% Si. The core composition is, by total weight of the metal-core weld wire, between approximately 0.001-12.0%. The metal-core weld wire provides, at weld rates up to 150 cm/min, reduced arc ionization potential and spatter, and improved arc stability and shielding.

Abstract: Electrically conductive sheet material preforms useful in bonding of electronic components as well as in the formation of electronic circuits are disclosed. The preforms, which comprise a multiplicity of electrically conductive adhesive members, each being separated from each other by means of a non-electrically conductive adhesive, are particularly useful in the assembly of multi-chip modules and multilayer electronic devices.

Abstract: A hard facing alloy is applied to a surface of a substrate by making a mixture of at least two constituents whose net composition is the desired hard facing alloy composition. The constituents have different solidus temperatures, at least one of which is above a processing temperature of the substrate and another of which is below the processing temperature of the substrate. In one preferred approach, the mixture is prepared by pressing and lightly sintering the constituents in the form of powders, so that the mixture retains its shape and can be attached to the substrate surface. Then the substrate is heated to the processing temperature and maintained for a time sufficient to permit interdiffusion of the several different phases toward a homogeneous hard facing alloy composition uniformly through a major portion of the volume.