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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187502 | Spin-coatable liquid for formation of high purity nanotube films Certain spin-coatable liquids and application techniques are described, which can be used to form nanotube films or fabrics of controlled properties. A spin-coatable liquid for formation of a nanotube film includes a liquid medium containing a controlled concentrati... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8178006 | Fiber aggregate and fabricating method of the same A fiber aggregate contains fine carbon fibers and fine boron nitride fibers. Desirably the boron nitride fibers form an outer layer portion of the fiber aggregate and the fine carbon fibers form a core portion of the fiber aggregate. Desirably the fine carbon fibers... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8173048 | Composition for circuit connection film and circuit connection film using the same A composition for a circuit connection film and a circuit connection film using the same, the composition including a binder resin including an acrylate modified urethane resin, a carboxyl modified acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, and an acrylic copolymer, the acryli... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8163205 | Durable transparent conductors on polymeric substrates A method of preparing a transparent conductor for application on a polymeric substrate is described. The method includes introducing a functional group onto a surface of the conductor to form a modified conductor, and mixing the modified conductor with a dispersant ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147722 | Spin-coatable liquid for formation of high purity nanotube films Certain spin-coatable liquids and application techniques are described, which can be used to form nanotube films or fabrics of controlled properties. A spin-coatable liquid for formation of a nanotube film includes a liquid medium containing a controlled concentrati... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8137591 | Catalyst for preparing carbon nanotube comprising multi-component support materials containing amorphous silicon particles and the bulk scale preparation of carbon nanotube using the same The present invention relates to a catalyst composition for preparing carbon nanotube containing multi-component support materials of amorphous Si, Mg and Al as well as a bulk scale preparation process for preparing carbon nanotube using said catalyst composition. M... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8119032 | Gas-phase functionalization of surfaces including carbon-based surfaces The invention provides methods functionalizing a planar surface of a graphene layer, a graphite surface, or microelectronic structure. The graphene layer, graphite surface, or planar microelectronic structure surface is exposed to at least one vapor including at lea... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8110125 | Separation of carbon nanotubes in density gradients The separation of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), by chirality and/or diameter, using centrifugation of compositions of SWNTs in and surface active components in density gradient media. ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8084167 | Nanocomposite for fuel cell, method of preparing the nanocomposite, and fuel cell including the nanocomposite Provided is a nanocomposite for the catalyst layer of a fuel cell electrode including: a carbon nanofiber; and metal catalyst particles uniformly applied to the surface of the carbon nanofiber, wherein the carbon nanofiber has a surface oxygen content of at least 0.... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8080179 | Dispersion comprising thin particles having a skeleton consisting of carbons, electroconductive coating film, electroconductive composite material, and a process for producing them The invention provides a dispersion capable of producing an electroconductive coating film and an electroconductive composite material comprising thin particles having a skeleton consisting of carbons, which can, without any problem in film manufacturability, attain... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075805 | Method for producing conductive masterbatch The present invention relates to a method for producing a conductive masterbatch containing a polyamide resin and a carbonaceous filler. The present invention provides a method for producing a conductive masterbatch which can suppress an increase in resin temperatur... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8062556 | Nanocomposite material for the anode of a lithium cell The subject of the invention is an anode material of the silicon-carbon composite type, for a lithium cell, having a high mass capacity and good cycling stability. This material is obtained by a preparation method comprising the steps consisting of: ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8038908 | Carbon nanotube assembly and process for producing the same An aggregate of carbon nanotubes satisfying all of the following requirements (1) to (3): (1) the volume resistivity is from 1×10−5 Ω·cm to 5×10−3 Ω·cm; (2) at least 50 out of 100 carbon nanotubes are double-walled carbo... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8012376 | Method for preparing carbon material for electrode of electrochemical devices A method for preparing a carbon material for an electrode is provided that comprises a step for activating a mixture of a carbonous main material and a conductive additive. ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8003014 | Dielectric isolators The present application is directed to dielectric isolators for use in aircraft fuel systems to control lightning induced current and allow dissipation of electrostatic charge. The dielectric isolators are configured to have a high enough impedance to limit lightnin... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8003015 | Composite positive electrode material for lithium ion battery and battery using the same The present invention provides a composite positive electrode material for a lithium ion battery, which is particularly excellent in high-rate discharge characteristics in a battery, and also provides a slurry, positive electrode and battery using the composite posi... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7972536 | Electrically conductive, optically transparent polymer/carbon nanotube composites The present invention is directed to the effective dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into polymer matrices. The nanocomposites are prepared using polymer matrices and exhibit a unique combination of properties, most notably, high retention of optical transparenc... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7968011 | Conductive ink A conductive ink comprising 10 to 75 wt % of at least one solvent comprising ≦20 wt % water; 0 to 50 wt % of at least one radiation curable material having a Mn in the range of from 50 to 10,000 g/mol; 5 to 70 wt % of at least one polyurethane having a Mw in the r... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7938987 | Organized carbon and non-carbon assembly and methods of making This invention relates generally to organized assemblies of carbon and non-carbon compounds and methods of making such organized structures. In preferred embodiments, the organized structures of the instant invention take the form of nanorods or their aggregate form... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7935275 | Resin moldings and conductive resin composition A shaped resin article comprising a polyamide (A) (comprising at least two different polyamide components), a polyphenylene ether (B) and a partially hydrogenated block copolymer (C) (obtained by partially hydrogenating a block copolymer comprising an aromatic vinyl... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931827 | Mixture and method for imprinting textiles The invention relates to a mixture and a method for imprinting textiles. The mixture used for the imprinting of textiles, includes: A) at least one pigment; B) at least one dispersing agent on the basis of oxalkylated linear or branched alk... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7919013 | Thermoplastic moulding compositions with high stiffness Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 40 to 96.2% by weight of a semiaromatic polyamide, B) from 2 to 30% by weight of an impact-modifying polymer which comprises functional groups, | 04/05/2011 |
| 7906043 | Electrically conductive, optically transparent polymer/carbon nanotube composites and process for preparation thereof The present invention is directed to the effective dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into polymer matrices. The nanocomposites are prepared using polymer matrices and exhibit a unique combination of properties, most notably, high retention of optical transparenc... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7879260 | Additive for anode material for lithium secondary battery, anode material for lithium secondary battery, anode and lithium secondary battery using the anode material for lithium secondary battery An object of the invention is to provide such an additive for a lithium secondary battery that improves the battery capacity and the initial efficiency of the lithium secondary battery. In the invention, a fullerene derivative having a group having a formula ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7854861 | Well formation Composition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are produced into inks that are dispensable via ink jet deposition processes or others. The CNT ink is dispensed into wells formed in a cathode structure. The inks include carbon nanotubes, binding materials, and possibly other... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7799246 | Method for synthesis of carbon nanotubes The present invention relates to a process for preparing CNTs by bringing a carbon source into contact with a multivalent metal and/or metal-oxide-based catalyst deposited on an inorganic substrate having a BET specific surface area of greater than 50 m2/... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7780875 | Composite materials containing carbon nanoparticles The present invention relates to a process of producing composite materials by a sol/gel-process, comprising carbon nanoparticles and organic polymer material. The invention further relates to composite materials, which are manufactured with the use of said sol/gel ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7758776 | Rapid manufacturing of carbon nanotube composite structures A system for fabricating a free form structure of a composite material including carbon nanotubes. The system includes a discharge assembly and a composite formation device operatively linked with the discharge assembly. The discharge assembly dispenses a fusing age... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7736542 | Electron-emitting material, manufacturing method therefor and electron-emitting element and image displaying device employing same In the present invention an electron-emitting material is provided wherein the field emission initiation voltage or work function is smaller than that of conventional materials. That is, the present invention relates to an electron-emitting sheet material which is a... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7708909 | Self orienting micro plates of thermally conducting material as component in thermal paste or adhesive The present invention relates generally to thermally-conductive pastes for use with integrated circuits, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to self-orienting microplates of graphite. ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7658869 | Applicator liquid containing ethyl lactate for preparation of nanotube films Certain applicator liquids and application techniques are described, which can be used to form nanotube films or fabrics of controlled properties. An applicator liquid for preparation of a nanotube film or fabric includes a controlled concentration of nanotubes disp... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7622059 | Method for synthesis of carbon nanotubes The invention relates to a method for synthesis of carbon nanotubes of the highest carbon purity by the process of vapour phase chemical deposition. The nanotubes produced can be used to advantage in all know applications of carbon nanotubes. ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7588699 | Electrically conductive, optically transparent polymer/carbon nanotube composites and process for preparation thereof The present invention is directed to the effective dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into polymer matrices. The nanocomposites are prepared using polymer matrices and exhibit a unique combination of properties, most notably, high retention of optical transparenc... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7585434 | Carbonaceous material for forming electrically conductive material and use thereof (1) A carbonaceous material for forming an electrically conductive composition, comprising a vapor grown carbon fiber, each fiber filament of the carbon fiber having an outer diameter of 2 to 500 nm and an aspect ratio of 10 to 15,000, or the carbon fiber containing... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7556746 | Method of making an applicator liquid for electronics fabrication process Certain spin-coatable liquids and application techniques are described, which can be used to form nanotube films or fabrics of controlled properties. A method of making an applicator liquid containing nanotubes for use in an electronics fabrication process includes ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7547403 | Electroconductive resin composition To provide a resin material excellent in electric conductivity and judiciously usable in the manufacture of fuel cell separators and so forth. An electroconductive resin composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of a liquid-crystalline polymer (A) and 200 to 5... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7531114 | Composition in gel form comprising carbon nanotube and ionic liquid and method for production thereof Disclosed is a novel technology, by which carbon nanotubes can be easily worked without degrading the characteristic properties thereof. A gel composition including a carbon nanotube and an ionic liquid is produced by pulverizing, in the presence of the ionic liquid... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7504051 | Applicator liquid for use in electronic manufacturing processes Certain spin-coatable liquids and application techniques are described, which can be used to form nanotube films or fabrics of controlled properties. A spin-coatable liquid containing nanotubes for use in an electronics fabrication process includes a solvent contain... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7473382 | Seal molding material for cell electrolytic solution A seal molding material for cell electrolytic solution, which comprises an EPDM composition comprising a peroxide-crosslinkable EPDM and an organic peroxide, the seal molding material being for use at the electrode site of a nickel-hydrogen cell, wherein the EPDM co... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7419720 | Conductive plastic molding material, the use thereof and moulded bodies produced therefrom The present invention relates to a plastics molding composition based on polyarylene sulfide and/or on liquid-crystalline plastic, where the molding composition comprises carbon black and graphite and/or metal powder, the carbon black has a specific surface area of ... | 09/02/2008 |
