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Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery including: an electrode assembly; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate covering an opening of the case; an electrode terminal on the cap plate; and a lead tab connecting the electrode assembly to the electrode terminal, and including a fuse, the fuse including a plurality of sub-fuses defined along a width of the lead tab by a plurality of through holes formed in the lead tab.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including an anode, a cathode, and a separator therebetween; a case accommodating the electrode assembly, the case having an opening; a cap plate coupled to the opening of the case, the cap plate having a discharge hole; and a vent plate coupled to the discharge hole, wherein the vent plate includes a main notch part corresponding to the discharge hole, and a sub-notch part separated from the main notch part.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode on either side of a separator, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, a cap plate sealing the case and electrically connected to the second electrode, a first terminal electrically connected to the first electrode and located with a terminal hole of the cap plate, and a second terminal directly connected to the cap plate, wherein the second terminal includes a spacing part spaced from the cap plate and configured to be connected to a bus bar, and a connection part connected to the spacing part through a round part and connected to the cap plate, wherein a curvature radius of an outer surface of the round part is less than a first thickness of the connection part.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery having a decreased size by including a membrane of an external short-circuit part in a cap plate is provided. The rechargeable battery includes a case having an electrode assembly accommodated therein, a cap plate closing an opening of the case, first and second electrode terminals extending through the cap plate and electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, and an external short-circuit part coupled to an outer portion of the case for electrically disconnecting or short-circuiting the first and second electrode terminals from or to each other. The external short-circuit part includes a membrane coupled to an inner surface of the cap plate and electrically coupled to the second electrode terminal, and a connection plate electrically coupled to the first electrode terminal and spaced from the membrane. The membrane extends around an outer circumference of a short-circuit hole in the cap plate to cover the short-circuit hole.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode; an electrode terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly; a case that receives the electrode assembly; a cap plate at an opening of the case that closes and seals the case, the cap plate having a vent hole to discharge an internal pressure of the case and having a vent plate that closes and seals the vent hole; and a short circuit member having one end electrically coupled to the electrode assembly and another end that extends along a direction toward the vent hole at the inside of the case. At least a portion of the short circuit member is modified to be drawn outside of the vent hole when the internal pressure is discharged.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND MODULE THEREOF

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly having electrodes located on either side of a separator; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate sealing the case; a lead tab that is connected to each of the electrodes; and a terminal that is connected to a respective lead tab and protrudes from the case through a terminal hole, wherein the terminal comprises a different material than the lead tab, and wherein an insulating portion is located between the terminal and the cap plate. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:an electrode assembly comprising electrodes located on either side of a separator;a case housing the electrode assembly;a cap plate sealing the case;a lead tab that is connected to each of the electrodes; anda terminal that is connected to a respective lead tab and protrudes from the case through a terminal hole, wherein the terminal comprises a different material than the lead tab, and wherein an insulating portion is located between the terminal and the cap plate.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the electrodes comprise a negative electrode and a positive electrode claim 1 ,wherein the lead tab comprises a negative electrode tab that is connected to the negative electrode and a positive electrode tab that is connected to the positive electrode, andwherein the terminal comprises a negative terminal that is integrally connected to the negative electrode tab and a positive terminal that is integrally connected to the positive electrode tab.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein in the negative electrode claim 2 , a current collector comprises copper claim 2 , andwherein the negative electrode tab and the negative terminal comprise a clad metal comprising bonded copper and aluminum.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein in the positive electrode claim 2 , a current collector comprises aluminum claim 2 , andwherein the positive electrode tab and the positive terminal are integral with each other and ...

Substrate with crystallized silicon film and manufacturing method thereof

The present invention relates to a substrate with a crystallized silicon film and manufacturing method thereof, wherein the substrate with the crystallized silicon film comprises: a substrate, which is a polymer substrate; and a crystallized silicon film, which is formed on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the crystallized silicon film comprises a plurality of silicon crystals with column structures, and the crystallinity of the crystallized silicon film is higher than 90%.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

Disclosed is a rechargeable battery including a case, an electrode assembly accommodated in the case, a first terminal unit electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, and a first current collector including a first portion coupled with the electrode assembly, a second portion coupled with the first terminal unit, and a connection unit coupling the first portion and the second portion and having a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the first portion. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:a case;an electrode assembly accommodated within the case; anda current collector having a first portion, a second portion, and a connection unit between the first portion and the second portion, the first portion being coupled with the electrode assembly, the second portion being coupled with a first battery terminal unit,wherein a thickness of the connection unit is greater than a thickness of the first portion of the current collector.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the connection unit comprises:a body coupling the first portion with the second portion, anda reinforcement member, wherein a thickness of the reinforcement member is greater than a thickness of the first portion of the current collector.3. The rechargeable battery according to claim 2 , wherein the reinforcement member is configured to be coupled to the body along substantially planar surfaces of the body.4. The rechargeable battery according to claim 2 , wherein the reinforcement member comprises at least a first reinforcement member extending from a first side of the body.5. The rechargeable battery of claim 4 , wherein the first reinforcement member is configured to be folded over and coupled to a first planar surface of the body.6. The rechargeable battery of claim 5 , wherein the reinforcement member further comprises a second reinforcement member extending from a second side of the body opposite to the first side claim 5 , wherein the second reinforcement member is configured to ...

Method for fabricating photoelectric conversion material

A photoelectric conversion material is disclosed in the present invention and comprises at least a cone material. The cone material is composed of an isomer and comprises a plurality of grains. The sizes of the grains are arranged from smaller ones to larger ones along a direction. In the meantime, a method for fabricating the above photoelectric conversion material is also disclosed here. The method comprises the following steps. First, a precursor is provided. The precursor comprises at least a cone material and the cone material is a multilayer structured material, such as sodium titanate and potassium titanate, formed by stacking first materials and second materials. And then, the precursor is annealed to let the second materials leave from the cone material, and the cone material becomes the above photoelectric conversion material with a plurality of grains.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode; an electrode terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly; a case that receives the electrode assembly; a cap plate at an opening of the case, the cap plate closing and sealing the case and having a vent hole configured to discharge an internal pressure of the case; and a vent module including a vent portion, the vent portion including a buffer portion configured to buffer an impact that is transferred to the vent hole, and a fracture portion that closes and seals the vent hole, wherein the fracture portion is configured to be fractured by the internal pressure.

Rechargeable battery and rechargeable battery module using the same

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode; a case receiving the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case and defining a terminal hole; a first electrode terminal at the cap plate; a second electrode terminal at the cap plate; a first current collecting tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly to the first electrode terminal; and a second current collecting tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly to the second electrode terminal, wherein at least one of the first electrode terminal or the second electrode terminal protrudes outside the cap plate as a rivet terminal.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery including at least one electrode assembly that performs charging and discharging; a case receiving the electrode assembly; a cap assembly coupled to the case and including at least one terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly; a lead tab electrically connecting the terminal and the electrode assembly; and a supporting member between the lead tab and the case, wherein the lead tab includes at least one coupling bar attached to the electrode assembly, and the supporting member includes a supporting protrusion coupled to one surface of the coupling bar and a base supported by an inner surface of the case.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes: a case; an electrode assembly housed in the case and including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode, the first electrode having a coated portion coated with a first active material and an uncoated portion absent the first active material; a safety assembly including a first electric conductive plate and a first supporting protrusion extending from the first electric conductive plate and physically coupled to the uncoated portion; a current collecting tab electrically coupling the electrode assembly with the terminal and physically coupled to the uncoated portion; and a first auxiliary plate physically coupled to the uncoated portion at a surface of the uncoated portion opposite to where the first supporting protrusion is physically coupled to the uncoated portion.

Rechargeable battery

An exemplary embodiment provides a rechargeable battery including a case including an internal space and an opening and a cap plate coupled to the case to cover the opening. The cap plate may include a first portion having a first thickness, and a second portion continuously disposed along an edge of the cap plate and having a second thickness that is thicker than the first thickness.

Forward osmosis membrane having high chemical resistance

A forward osmosis membrane having a high chemical resistance includes a backing layer, a selective layer, and a hydrophilic support layer sandwiched between the backing layer and the selective layer. The hydrophilic support layer includes a plurality of nanostructures, each of which includes a carbon nanotube and a hydrophilic film coated around the carbon nanotube, and has an outer layer defined by the hydrophilic films of the nanostructures to prevent the selective layer from penetrating into the hydrophilic support layer.

Synthesis method for tuning shape, exposed crystal face and size of titanium dioxide

The present invention relates to a method for tuning shape, exposed crystal face and size of titanium dioxide by using inorganic salts and changing pH value of the reaction environment. The present invention changes the shape of titanium dioxide crystal and the exposed face thereof by adding different inorganic salts during the reaction to utilize different alkali metal ions of the inorganic salts and also can change the size of titanium dioxide crystal by tuning different pH value in the reaction. By this synthesis method, the shape and size of titanium dioxide can be tuned for different applications, such as photocatalysis, dye-sensitized solar cells, photolysis of water and other optoelectronic components or materials, to achieve their optimal efficiencies.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery that simplifies a structure that implements an external short circuit and that reduces a production cost is provided. The rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly that is formed by spiral-winding a first electrode and a second electrode that are disposed at respective surfaces of a separator interposed therebetween; a case that houses the electrode assembly; a cap plate that closes and seals an opening of the case; a first electrode terminal that is connected to the first electrode and that is installed in an insulation state in the cap plate; a second electrode terminal that is connected to the second electrode and that is electrically connected to the cap plate; and a vent plate that is installed in a vent hole of the cap plate and that is short-circuited with the first electrode terminal when the vent hole is opened.

Rechargeable battery

Disclosed is a rechargeable battery including a case, an electrode assembly accommodated in the case, a first terminal unit electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, and a first current collector including a first portion coupled with the electrode assembly, a second portion coupled with the first terminal unit, and a connection unit coupling the first portion and the second portion and having a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the first portion.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly, a case housing the electrode assembly, a cap plate coupled to the case, a first electrode terminal on the cap plate, and a first lead tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly and the first electrode terminal, wherein the first lead tab has a cell fuse and a heat dissipating member coupled to the first lead tab and spaced from the cell fuse. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:an electrode assembly;a case housing the electrode assembly;a cap plate coupled to the case;a first electrode terminal on the cap plate; anda first lead tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly and the first electrode terminal, wherein the first lead tab has a cell fuse; anda heat dissipating member coupled to the first lead tab and spaced from the cell fuse.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the first lead tab further comprises a first connection member coupled to the first electrode terminal and a second connection member coupled to the electrode assembly claim 1 , wherein the heat dissipating member is on the second connection member.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the heat dissipating member is a block located between the electrode assembly and the second connection member.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the heat dissipating member is welded or soldered to the second connection member.5. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the heat dissipating member comprises a plurality of fins.6. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the heat dissipating member comprises a protrusion in an opening of the first lead tab to couple the heat dissipating member to the first lead tab.7. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the heat dissipating member comprises a block and a thermally conductive plate coupled to the block.8. The rechargeable battery of claim 7 , wherein the thermally conductive plate is between the block and the first lead tab.976. The ...

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly in a battery case, the electrode assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator, a cap plate connected to the battery case, the cap plate including a short member configured to deform and electrically connect the positive and negative electrodes, and a current collecting portion including at least one fuse, the at least one fuse being electrically connected to one of the negative and positive electrodes of the electrode assembly.

Rechargeable battery and rechargeable battery module

A rechargeable battery including: an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate sealing an opening of the case; a first sub-terminal including a first portion and a second portion integrally formed with the first portion, the first portion being arranged at one end of the cap plate and the second portion being arranged at an outer surface of the case; and a second sub-terminal including a third portion and a fourth portion integrally formed with the third portion, the third portion being arranged at another end of the cap plate and the fourth portion being arranged at another outer surface of the case.

Current collecting plate and secondary battery including current collecting plate

A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and separators which are wound together, current collecting plates attached to the electrode assembly, a case configured to accommodate the electrode assembly and the current collecting plates, and a cap configured to cover an opening of the case and electrically connect to the current collecting plates. Each of the current collecting plates includes a current collecting part and a welding part. The current collecting parts electrically connect to the electrode assembly. The welding part is welded to the electrode assembly and the current collecting part.

Secondary battery

A secondary battery including an electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including electrode plates and a separator interposed between the electrode plates, at least one of the electrode plates including a coated part, the coated part including a metallic plate having an active material coated thereon, and an uncoated part, the uncoated part including a metallic plate without active material coated thereon, the uncoated part including a folding line in the uncoated part, and a folding part with an end portion folded with respect to the folding line; and a current collector electrically contacting the folding part.

Rechargeable battery having an external terminal and module thereof

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly having electrodes located on either side of a separator; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate sealing the case; a lead tab that is connected to each of the electrodes; and a terminal that is connected to a respective lead tab and protrudes from the case through a terminal hole, wherein the terminal comprises a different material than the lead tab, and wherein an insulating portion is located between the terminal and the cap plate.

One-dimensional titanium nanostructure and method for fabricating the same

A one-dimensional titanium nanostructure and a method for fabricating the same are provided. A titanium metal reacts with titanium tetrachloride to form the one-dimensional titanium nanostructure on a heat-resistant substrate in a CVD method and under a reaction condition of a reaction temperature of 300-900° C., a deposition temperature of 200-850° C., a flow rate of the carrier gas of 0.1-50 sccm and a reaction time of 5-60 hours. The titanium nanostructure includes titanium nanowires, titanium nanobelts, flower-shaped titanium nanowires, titanium nanorods, titanium nanotubes, and titanium-titanium dioxide core-shell structures. The titanium nanostructure can be densely and uniformly grown on the heat-resistant substrate. The present invention neither uses a template nor uses the complicated photolithographic process, solution preparation process, and mixing-coating process. Therefore, the process scale-up, cost down, and the simplified production process are achieved.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTRUSION

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a first terminal electrically coupled to the first electrode, and a second terminal electrically coupled to the second electrode; a cap plate combined to the case and having a short-circuit hole formed therein; a membrane fixed to the cap plate and arranged in the short-circuit hole, the membrane being deformable to short-circuit the first electrode and the second electrode; and a short-circuit protrusion electrically coupled to the second electrode and arranged above the membrane to protrude theretoward, the short-circuit protrusion being arranged toward a side from a center of the short-circuit hole. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode;a case accommodating the electrode assembly;a first terminal electrically coupled to the first electrode, and a second terminal electrically coupled to the second electrode;a cap plate combined to the case and having a short-circuit hole formed therein;a membrane fixed to the cap plate and arranged in the short-circuit hole, the membrane being deformable to short-circuit the first electrode and the second electrode; anda short-circuit protrusion electrically coupled to the second electrode and arranged above the membrane to protrude theretoward, wherein the short-circuit protrusion is arranged toward a side from a center of the short-circuit hole.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the short-circuit protrusion is disposed above the short-circuit hole.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the short-circuit protrusion is arranged to be shifted from the center of the short-circuit hole and to be adjacent to a connection terminal that is inserted into the second terminal.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the short-circuit protrusion is elongated in an arc shape.5. The ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an electrode assembly having a positive electrode and a negative electrode, a case for housing the electrode assembly, and a terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly and protruding to an outside of the case. An internal pressure of the case is lower than an atmospheric pressure. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:an electrode assembly comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode;a case housing the electrode assembly; anda terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly and protruding to an outside of the case,wherein an internal pressure of the case is lower than an atmospheric pressure.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein a difference between the internal pressure of the case and the atmospheric pressure is greater than about 45 kPa.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the electrode assembly has a curved outer surface claim 1 , and the curved outer surface is concave toward an inside of the electrode assembly in a thickness direction of the electrode assembly.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein a distance between the positive electrode and the negative electrode at a center part in a height direction of the electrode assembly is less than distances between the positive electrode and the negative electrode at both ends in the height direction of the electrode assembly.5. The rechargeable battery of claim 4 , wherein a distance between the positive electrode and the negative electrode is gradually reduced as a center part of the electrode assembly is approached from the both ends in the height direction of the electrode assembly.6. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein an outer side of the electrode assembly at a center part in a height direction of the electrode assembly is separated from a tangent line in the height direction from a surface near a top end of the electrode assembly to a ...

Rechargeable battery having short-circuit protrusion

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a first terminal electrically coupled to the first electrode, and a second terminal electrically coupled to the second electrode; a cap plate combined to the case and having a short-circuit hole formed therein; a membrane fixed to the cap plate and arranged in the short-circuit hole, the membrane being deformable to short-circuit the first electrode and the second electrode; and a short-circuit protrusion electrically coupled to the second electrode and arranged above the membrane to protrude theretoward, the short-circuit protrusion being arranged toward a side from a center of the short-circuit hole.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MODULE USING THE SAME

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode; a case receiving the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case and defining a terminal hole; a first electrode terminal at the cap plate; a second electrode terminal at the cap plate; a first current collecting tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly to the first electrode terminal; and a second current collecting tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly to the second electrode terminal, wherein at least one of the first electrode terminal or the second electrode terminal protrudes outside the cap plate as a rivet terminal. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode and a second electrode;a case receiving the electrode assembly;a cap plate coupled to the case and defining a terminal hole;a first electrode terminal at the cap plate;a second electrode terminal at the cap plate;a first current collecting tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly to the first electrode terminal; anda second current collecting tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly to the second electrode terminal,wherein at least one of the first electrode terminal or the second electrode terminal protrudes outside the cap plate as a rivet terminal.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the first electrode terminal passes through the terminal hole claim 1 , and comprises a first end electrically connected to the first current collecting tab claim 1 , and a second end that protrudes outside the cap plate as the rivet terminal claim 1 , andwherein the second electrode terminal is electrically connected to the cap plate, and is located at an exterior of the cap plate.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the first electrode terminal comprises an extension portion having a first end electrically connected to the first current collecting tab inside the case claim 2 , and a second end ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes: a case accommodating an electrode assembly; a cap plate closing and sealing an opening of the case; an electrode terminal including a rivet terminal being coupled to the electrode assembly and extending through a terminal opening in the cap plate, and a plate terminal being at an outer surface of the cap plate and coupled to the rivet terminal; and an insulating member electrically insulating the electrode terminal from the cap plate, the insulating member including a first insulator and a second insulator. The first insulator being between the cap plate and the plate terminal at an outer periphery of the rivet terminal, and the second insulator being coupled to the first insulator at an outer periphery of the first insulator and between the cap plate and the plate terminal. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:a case accommodating an electrode assembly;a cap plate closing and sealing an opening of the case;an electrode terminal comprising a rivet terminal and a plate terminal, the rivet terminal being coupled to the electrode assembly and extending through a terminal opening in the cap plate, and the plate terminal being at an outer surface of the cap plate and coupled to the rivet terminal; andan insulating member electrically insulating the electrode terminal from the cap plate, the insulating member comprising a first insulator and a second insulator, the first insulator being between the cap plate and the plate terminal at an outer periphery of the rivet terminal, and the second insulator being coupled to the first insulator at an outer periphery thereof and being between the cap plate and the plate terminal.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the first insulator accommodates the rivet terminal via an opening corresponding to the terminal opening and comprises a first hook at one side thereof claim 1 , andwherein the second insulator comprises a second hook, and the second hook is coupled to the first hook.3. The ...

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ONE-DIMENSIONAL TITANIUM NANOSTRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME

A one-dimensional titanium nanostructure and a method for fabricating the same are provided. A titanium metal reacts with titanium tetrachloride to form the one-dimensional titanium nanostructure on a heat-resistant substrate in a CVD method and under a reaction condition of a reaction temperature of 300-900° C., a deposition temperature of 200-850° C., a flow rate of the carrier gas of 0.1-50 sccm and a reaction time of 5-60 hours. The titanium nanostructure includes titanium nanowires, titanium nanobelts, flower-shaped titanium nanowires, titanium nanorods, titanium nanotubes, and titanium-titanium dioxide core-shell structures. The titanium nanostructure can be densely and uniformly grown on the heat-resistant substrate. The present invention neither uses a template nor uses the complicated photolithographic process, solution preparation process, and mixing-coating process. Therefore, the process scale-up, cost down, and the simplified production process are achieved. 1. A method for fabricating a one-dimensional titanium nanostructure , comprising steps:placing a heat-resistant substrate and a titanium metal in a CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) reaction chamber; andusing a carrier gas to transport titanium tetrachloride into said CVD reaction chamber, undertaking a reaction of said titanium metal and said titanium tetrachloride to generate titanium subchloride, and letting said titanium subchloride thermolyze to form a one-dimensional titanium nanostructure on said heat-resistant substrate, under a reaction condition of a reaction temperature of 500-900° C., a deposition temperature of 500-850° C., a flow rate of a carrier gas of 0.1-10 sccm and a reaction time of 8-30 hours,wherein said heat-resistant substrate is made of graphite, and said carrier gas is nitrogen, and wherein said one-dimensional titanium nanostructure is a titanium nanowire having a diameter of 20-50 nm and a length of 2-50 μm, and wherein said titanium nanowire is a monocrystalline titanium ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode wound together and a case housing the electrode assembly, wherein the electrode assembly has an inner surface and an outer surface having a concave portion.

Method for fabricating a conductive paste

The present invention provides a method for fabricating a conductive paste comprising the following steps: (a) preparing an organic medium and a mixed powder, wherein the organic medium contains an organic solvent, a resin and a first anionic surfactant, and the mixed powder contains a carbide and a doped-polyaniline, wherein the doped-polyaniline is produced by co-doping a polyaniline with a second anionic surfactant in an acid; and (b) mixing the organic medium and the mixed powder to obtain the conductive paste, which has a significantly improved conductivity.

Substrate with crystallized silicon film and manufacturing method thereof

The present invention relates to a substrate with a crystallized silicon film and manufacturing method thereof, wherein the substrate with the crystallized silicon film comprises: a substrate, which is a polymer substrate; and a crystallized silicon film, which is formed on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the crystallized silicon film comprises a plurality of silicon crystals with column structures, and the crystallinity of the crystallized silicon film is higher than 90%.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery having a decreased size by including a membrane of an external short-circuit part in a cap plate is provided. The rechargeable battery includes a case having an electrode assembly accommodated therein, a cap plate closing an opening of the case, first and second electrode terminals extending through the cap plate and electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, and an external short-circuit part coupled to an outer portion of the case for electrically disconnecting or short-circuiting the first and second electrode terminals from or to each other. The external short-circuit part includes a membrane coupled to an inner surface of the cap plate and electrically coupled to the second electrode terminal, and a connection plate electrically coupled to the first electrode terminal and spaced from the membrane. The membrane extends around an outer circumference of a short-circuit hole in the cap plate to cover the short-circuit hole. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:a case having an electrode assembly accommodated therein;a cap plate closing an opening of the case;first and second electrode terminals extending through the cap plate and electrically coupled to the electrode assembly; andan external short-circuit part coupled to an outer portion of the case for electrically disconnecting or short-circuiting the first and second electrode terminals from or to each other,wherein the external short-circuit part comprises:a membrane coupled to an inner surface of the cap plate and electrically coupled to the second electrode terminal, the membraneextending around an outer circumference of a short-circuit hole in the cap plate to cover the short-circuit hole; anda connection plate electrically coupled to the first electrode terminal and spaced from the membrane.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein:the cap plateincludes a first step extending around an outer circumference of the short-circuit hole, the first step having aninner diameter ...

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode wound together and a case housing the electrode assembly, wherein the electrode assembly has an inner surface and an outer surface having a concave portion.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery having a current collector plates that a have a stable and reliable connection to an uncoated portion of one of the anode and the cathode of the electrode assembly. The rechargeable battery includes the electrode assembly, a case, a cap assembly, and the current collecting plates. The electrode assembly includes the anode, the cathode, and a separator arranged between the anode and the cathode. The case houses the electrode assembly. The cap assembly closes and seals the case and includes an electrode terminal. The current collecting plates connect the electrode assembly and the cap assembly and each include a plurality of current collecting protrusions that extend into the electrode assembly. The current collecting protrusions of one current collector plate are arranged among the current collecting protrusions of another current collecting plate, and the uncoated region of one of the anode and the cathode is arranged among these current collecting protrusions.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery configured to stably and easily interrupt a current includes: an electrode assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; a case containing the electrode assembly therein and having a first opening at one end thereof; and a first plate coupled to the case and sealing the first opening, the first plate electrically connected to the electrode assembly, wherein the first plate includes a wrinkle portion configured to deform for disconnecting the first plate from the electrode assembly when an internal pressure of the case is greater than a reference pressure.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly having first and second electrodes at respective surfaces of a separator; a case that houses the electrode assembly; a cap plate that closes and seals an opening of the case and that is electrically connected to the second electrode; a first electrode terminal that is electrically connected to the first electrode and that is provided at an outer side of the cap plate through a terminal hole in the cap plate; and a second electrode terminal that is directly connected to an outer surface of the cap plate, wherein the second electrode terminal includes a separation portion that is spaced apart from the cap plate; and a support that is connected to the separation portion, the support being supported on the cap plate and including a coupling portion, and wherein the coupling portion is coupled with a corresponding portion of the cap plate.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly in a battery case, the electrode assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator, a cap plate connected to the battery case, the cap plate including a short member configured to deform and electrically connect the positive and negative electrodes, and a current collecting portion including at least one fuse, the at least one fuse being electrically connected to one of the negative and positive electrodes of the electrode assembly.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes a cap plate which closes and seals an opening of a case. The cap plate includes a welded portion, an adhesive portion, and a separated portion. The welded portion is welded to the opening of the case. The adhesive portion is recessed in the welded portion by a thickness of the case, and is thicker than the welded portion to protrude inward. A lateral surface contacts an inner surface of the opening. The separated portion is connected to the adhesive portion, is further recessed in a thickness direction of the case, and is separated from the inner surface of the opening.

Rechargeable battery

A battery includes a plurality of electrode assemblies, each having an electrode and an electrode uncoated region, such that the plurality of electrode assemblies together present a plurality of electrodes and electrode uncoated regions, an electrode terminal, and a current collecting member electrically connecting the electrode terminal and the plurality of electrodes of the electrode assemblies, the current collecting member including a terminal connection portion, and side plates, extending from lateral sides of the terminal connection portion, a plurality of current collecting plates, each current collecting plate contacting the electrode uncoated region of a respective one of the plurality of electrode assemblies, a plurality of supporting portions, each supporting portion connecting certain adjacent ones of the current collecting plates together, each of the side plates being coupled with at least one of the current collecting plates.

Photoelectric conversion material

A photoelectric conversion material is disclosed in the present invention and comprises at least a cone material. The cone material is composed of an isomer and comprises a plurality of grains. The sizes of the grains are arranged from smaller ones to larger ones along a direction. In the meantime, a method for fabricating the above photoelectric conversion material is also disclosed here. The method comprises the following steps. First, a precursor is provided. The precursor comprises at least a cone material and the cone material is a multilayer structured material, such as sodium titanate and potassium titanate, formed by stacking first materials and second materials. And then, the precursor is annealed to let the second materials leave from the cone material, and the cone material becomes the above photoelectric conversion material with a plurality of grains.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including first and second electrodes, a case in which the electrode assembly is accommodated, a cap plate combined to an opening of the case, the cap plate including a first terminal hole and a second terminal hole, a first electrode terminal passing through the first terminal hole of the cap plate and a second electrode terminal passing through the second terminal hole of the cap plate, and a lead tab connecting the electrode assembly to the second electrode terminal. The second electrode terminal includes a press-fit portion protruding therefrom, the press-fit portion being press-fitted to the second terminal hole of the cap plate.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including an anode, a cathode, and a separator therebetween; a case accommodating the electrode assembly, the case having an opening; a cap plate coupled to the opening of the case, the cap plate having a discharge hole; and a vent plate coupled to the discharge hole, wherein the vent plate includes a main notch part corresponding to the discharge hole, and a sub-notch part separated from the main notch part.

Nanocarbon materials and process for producing the same

In a process for producing nanocarbon materials, a metal reducing agent and a carbon source are subjected to a chemical reduction reaction under an atmosphere which will not interfere with the reaction and at a temperature preferably lower than 1000° C., such that a nanocarbon material having a graphite-like structure is formed therefrom. Optionally, an additive, e.g. a fullerene compound, or a porous substrate such as zeolite powder, may be used during the production of the nanocarbon material.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a rechargeable battery with an external short-circuit part having an advantage of preventing foreign materials and moisture from the outside from permeating as well as discharging internal pressure when a membrane is inversely deformed. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:a case accommodating an electrode assembly;a cap plate sealing an opening of the case;a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal, each extending through the cap plate and electrically connected to the electrode assembly; andan external short-circuit part electrically separating or short-circuiting the first and second electrode terminals outside of the electrode assembly, wherein a membrane sealing a short-circuit hole formed in the cap plate;', 'a connection plate electrically connected to the first electrode terminal and disposed at one side of the membrane to be spaced apart therefrom;', 'an insulator combined to a through-hole of the connection plate and having an outlet for discharging internal pressure when the membrane is inversely deformed; and', 'a cap combined to the insulator such that it enables the discharging of the internal pressure and prevents permeation of foreign materials into the outlet., 'the external short-circuit part comprises2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the connection plate comprises:a plate portion connected to the first electrode terminal; anda cylindrical portion disposed in the short-circuit hole while protruding toward the membrane from the plate portion and being spaced apart from an inner surface of the short-circuit hole,wherein the through-hole is formed at a bottom of the cylindrical portion.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the insulator comprises an inner insulating portion in the cylindrical portion claim 2 , and an outer insulating portion on an outer surface of the cylindrical portion such that it is connected to the inner insulating portion.4. The ...

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery having a current collector plates that a have a stable and reliable connection to an uncoated portion of one of the anode and the cathode of the electrode assembly. The rechargeable battery includes the electrode assembly, a case, a cap assembly, and the current collecting plates. The electrode assembly includes the anode, the cathode, and a separator arranged between the anode and the cathode. The case houses the electrode assembly. The cap assembly closes and seals the case and includes an electrode terminal. The current collecting plates connect the electrode assembly and the cap assembly and each include a plurality of current collecting protrusions that extend into the electrode assembly. The current collecting protrusions of one current collector plate are arranged among the current collecting protrusions of another current collecting plate, and the uncoated region of one of the anode and the cathode is arranged among these current collecting protrusions.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MODULE

A rechargeable battery including: an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate sealing an opening of the case; a first sub-terminal including a first portion and a second portion integrally formed with the first portion, the first portion being arranged at one end of the cap plate and the second portion being arranged at an outer surface of the case; and a second sub-terminal including a third portion and a fourth portion integrally formed with the third portion, the third portion being arranged at another end of the cap plate and the fourth portion being arranged at another outer surface of the case. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode;a case accommodating the electrode assembly;a cap plate sealing an opening of the case;a first sub-terminal comprising a first portion and a second portion integrally formed with the first portion, the first portion being arranged at one end of the cap plate and the second portion being arranged at an outer surface of the case; anda second sub-terminal comprising a third portion and a fourth portion integrally formed with the third portion, the third portion being arranged at another end of the cap plate and the fourth portion being arranged at another outer surface of the case.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , whereina second terminal extends through and protrudes from the cap plate, the second terminal being electrically connected to the second electrode, andthe third portion has an opening therein, the second terminal extending into the opening.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , whereinthe fourth portion and the second terminal are respectively arranged on surfaces which are perpendicular to each other.4. The rechargeable ...

Chemical vapor deposition for titanium metal thin film

In-situ prepared TiCl2 and TiCl3 precursors to form titanium metal thin film by chemical vapor deposition at 350~800° C. Due to the low decomposition temperature of TiCl2 and TiCl3, titanium metal thin films were obtained at very low temperature with the by-product, TiCl4, which could be reused to prepare TiCl2 and TiCl3.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HAVING TOP INSULATING MEMBER

A rechargeable battery includes a case accommodating an electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case and having a short-circuit hole; a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal extending through the cap plate and electrically connected to the electrode assembly; a membrane fixed to the cap plate in the short-circuit hole and configured to electrically connect the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal to cause a short circuit; a connection plate electrically connected to the first electrode terminal and spaced from a side of a short-circuit member; a top insulating member located between the connection plate and the cap plate; and a fixing member fixed to the cap plate and supporting the top insulating member. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:a case accommodating an electrode assembly;a cap plate coupled to the case and having a short-circuit hole;a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal extending through the cap plate and electrically connected to the electrode assembly;a membrane fixed to the cap plate in the short-circuit hole and configured to electrically connect the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal to cause a short circuit;a connection plate electrically connected to the first electrode terminal and spaced from a side of a short-circuit member;a top insulating member located between the connection plate and the cap plate; anda fixing member fixed to the cap plate and supporting the top insulating member.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the fixing member includes a protrusion protruding from the cap plate.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the fixing member includes a column unit and a head unit having a transverse cross-section that is larger than a transverse cross-section of the column unit.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein a thread groove is formed in the cap plate and the fixing member is screwed to the thread groove.5. ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including a positive electrode and a negative electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled with the case; and a vent member welded to the cap plate, the vent member including a notch thereon, wherein a welded unit, by which the vent member and the cap plate are welded together, is separately formed toward a center of the cap plate in a thickness direction from an outer side of the cap plate so as to be spaced apart from the outer side of the cap plate. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:an electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including a positive electrode and a negative electrode;a case accommodating the electrode assembly;a cap plate coupled with the case; anda vent member welded to the cap plate, the vent member including a notch thereon,wherein a welded unit, by which the vent member and the cap plate are welded together, is separately formed toward a center of the cap plate in a thickness direction from an outer side of the cap plate so as to be spaced apart from the outer side of the cap plate.21111111. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when a thickness of the cap plate is t and a distance between the welded unit and the cap plate outer side is h claim 1 , t and h satisfy the relation: 0.1t≦h≦0.5t.3. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the outer side of the cap plate is a top side or a bottom side of the cap plate.4. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the cap plate includes an exhaust hole therein, andthe vent member is in the exhaust hole.5. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 4 , wherein:the exhaust hole includes a first step protruding therein at an upper part of the exhaust hole, andthe welded unit is on the first step.6. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 5 , wherein:the exhaust hole includes a second step at a lower part of the first step, the ...

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery that reduces a production cost by reducing a number of processes of a case is provided. The rechargeable battery includes: a case that houses an electrode assembly; a cap plate that is coupled to an opening of the case; and an electrode terminal that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly to be provided in the cap plate, wherein the cap plate has an inclined portion at a side surface of an outer edge and a modified groove at a corner of an outer surface and is coupled to the opening with the inclined portion while the modified groove becomes narrow.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly including a negative electrode and a positive electrode; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to an opening of the case; a negative terminal and a positive terminal penetrating the cap plate and connected to the negative electrode and the positive electrode, respectively; an external short-circuit unit separately provided between the negative terminal and the cap plate and configured to short-circuit the negative terminal on the cap plate; and a thermistor for connecting the positive terminal and the cap plate, wherein the thermistor is configured to have reduced resistance when its temperature is increased.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery including: an electrode assembly; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate covering an opening of the case; an electrode terminal on the cap plate; and a lead tab connecting the electrode assembly to the electrode terminal, and including a fuse, the fuse including a plurality of sub-fuses defined along a width of the lead tab by a plurality of through holes formed in the lead tab. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:an electrode assembly;a case accommodating the electrode assembly;a cap plate covering an opening of the case;an electrode terminal on the cap plate; anda lead tab connecting the electrode assembly to the electrode terminal, and comprising a fuse, the fuse comprising a plurality of sub-fuses defined along a width of the lead tab by a plurality of through holes formed in the lead tab.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the fuse has a second thickness that is less than a first thickness of a surrounding portion of the lead tab.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the lead tab comprises an inclined surface extending on at least one side of the fuse in a lengthwise direction intersecting the width claim 2 , and the inclined surface connects from a surface of the surrounding portion of the lead tab to a surface of the fuse.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the inclined surface is on one surface of the lead tab in a thickness direction.5. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the through holes have a same hole width claim 3 , and the sub-fuses have a same line width.6. The rechargeable battery of claim 5 , wherein the sub-fuses are concentrated on one side of the lead tab in a thickness direction.7. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the inclined surface is on both sides of the lead tab in a thickness direction.8. The rechargeable battery of claim 7 , wherein the sub-fuses are arranged at a center of a thickness of the lead tab.9. The rechargeable battery of ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including first and second electrodes; a case in which the electrode assembly is accommodated; a cap plate combined to the case; an electrode terminal provided in the cap plate and including first and second electrode terminals; and a lead tab including first and second current collecting tabs for electrically connecting the electrode assembly to the electrode terminal, wherein the second current collecting tab includes an electrode connecting portion that is connected to the electrode assembly, and a terminal connecting portion that is bent from the electrode connecting portion and electrically coupled to the cap plate. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:an electrode assembly including first and second electrodes;a case in which the electrode assembly is accommodated;a cap plate combined to the case;an electrode terminal provided in the cap plate and including first and second electrode terminals; anda lead tab including first and second current collecting tabs for electrically connecting the electrode assembly to the electrode terminal, wherein the second current collecting tab includes an electrode connecting portion that is connected to the electrode assembly, and a terminal connecting portion that is bent from the electrode connecting portion and electrically coupled to the cap plate.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the terminal connecting portion is welded to the cap plate.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein a protrusion portion is formed in the cap plate claim 2 , and wherein an insertion portion is formed in the terminal connecting portion and is within the protrusion portion.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the protrusion portion includes: a first protrusion protruding from a surface of the cap plate facing the electrode assembly; and a pair of second protrusions protruding toward the electrode assembly at lateral sides of the first protrusion with the first ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a positive electrode and a negative electrode, a case having a space accommodating the electrode assembly and including a support at a corner inside the case, and a cap plate coupled to an opening of the case and supported by the support. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:an electrode assembly comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode;a case having a space accommodating the electrode assembly, and comprising a support at a corner inside the case; anda cap plate coupled to an opening of the case and supported by the support.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the support protrudes from the corner of the case.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the support protrudes inwardly from the corner of the case.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein an upper end of the support is positioned to be spaced apart from the opening of the case and is in contact with a lower surface of the cap plate.5. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the support extends along a height direction of the corner.6. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the case has two front surfaces facing each other and two lateral surfaces connecting lateral ends of the front surfaces claim 1 , non-step portions are at inner sides of the front surfaces and the lateral surfaces and a step portion is at the corner positioned between the non-step portions.7. The rechargeable battery of claim 6 , wherein the corner has a thickness greater than that of the front surfaces and the lateral surfaces.8. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the corner has an arc shape and a curvature of the inner surface of the support facing the interior of the case is greater than that of the outer surface of the corner.9. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the corner has an arc shape claim 1 , and the inner surface of the support facing the interior of the case is planar.10. The ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A battery including: a case having a case region extendable along a first direction; an electrode assembly housed within the case and including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode, the first electrode including a first uncoated region at a first end of the electrode assembly, and the second electrode including a second uncoated region at a second end of the electrode assembly, the second end facing oppositely away from the first end, and the first uncoated region being spatially separated from the second uncoated region along the first direction; and a terminal electrically coupled to at least one of the first uncoated region or the second uncoated region, the case region being between the first uncoated region and the second uncoated region along the first direction.

Process for producing aquafuel by using carbon fiber bundle electrodes

The invention concerns a process for producing aquafuel by replacing conventional inflexible carbon bars with thin, flexible and tough carbon fiber bundles as consumptive electrodes which thereby can be sustainedly fed and can produce aquafuel continuously. Such carbon fiber bundle electrodes can be prepared by pultrusion, and electrodes may be further carbonized or graphitized in order to increase the conductivity and gas productivity thereof.

Current collecting plate and secondary battery including current collecting plate

A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and separators which are wound together, current collecting plates attached to the electrode assembly, a case configured to accommodate the electrode assembly and the current collecting plates, and a cap configured to cover an opening of the case and electrically connect to the current collecting plates. Each of the current collecting plates includes a current collecting part and a welding part. The current collecting parts electrically connect to the electrode assembly. The welding part is welded to the electrode assembly and the current collecting part.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly, a case housing the electrode assembly, a cap plate coupled to the case, a first electrode terminal on the cap plate, and a first lead tab electrically connecting the electrode assembly and the first electrode terminal, wherein the first lead tab has a cell fuse and a heat dissipating member coupled to the first lead tab and spaced from the cell fuse.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode; an electrode terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly; a case that receives the electrode assembly; a cap plate at an opening of the case that closes and seals the case, the cap plate having a vent hole to discharge an internal pressure of the case and having a vent plate that closes and seals the vent hole; and a short circuit member having one end electrically coupled to the electrode assembly and another end that extends along a direction toward the vent hole at the inside of the case. At least a portion of the short circuit member is modified to be drawn outside of the vent hole when the internal pressure is discharged. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode;an electrode terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly;a case that receives the electrode assembly;a cap plate at an opening of the case that closes and seals the case, the cap plate having a vent hole to discharge an internal pressure of the case and having a vent plate that closes and seals the vent hole; anda short circuit member having one end electrically coupled to the electrode assembly and another end that extends along a direction toward the vent hole at the inside of the case,wherein at least a portion of the short circuit member is modified to be drawn outside of the vent hole when the internal pressure is discharged.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the short circuit member comprises a flexible material that contacts a surface of the cap plate by passing through the vent hole when the internal pressure is discharged.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the short circuit member comprises a conductive material that electrically contacts an outer surface of the case when the vent hole is opened.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the short circuit member is at ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery configured to stably and easily interrupt a current includes: an electrode assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; a case containing the electrode assembly therein and having a first opening at one end thereof; and a first plate coupled to the case and sealing the first opening, the first plate electrically connected to the electrode assembly, wherein the first plate includes a wrinkle portion configured to deform for disconnecting the first plate from the electrode assembly when an internal pressure of the case is greater than a reference pressure.

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME

A photoelectric conversion material is disclosed in the present invention and comprises at least a cone material. The cone material is composed of an isomer and comprises a plurality of grains. The sizes of the grains are arranged from smaller ones to larger ones along a direction. In the meantime, a method for fabricating the above photoelectric conversion material is also disclosed here. The method comprises the following steps. First, a precursor is provided. The precursor comprises at least a cone material and the cone material is a multilayer structured material, such as sodium titanate and potassium titanate, formed by stacking first materials and second materials. And then, the precursor is annealed to let the second materials leave from the cone material, and the cone material becomes the above photoelectric conversion material with a plurality of grains.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode on either side of a separator, a case accommodating the electrode assembly, a cap plate sealing the case and electrically connected to the second electrode, a first terminal electrically connected to the first electrode and located with a terminal hole of the cap plate, and a second terminal directly connected to the cap plate, wherein the second terminal includes a spacing part spaced from the cap plate and configured to be connected to a bus bar, and a connection part connected to the spacing part through a round part and connected to the cap plate, wherein a curvature radius of an outer surface of the round part is less than a first thickness of the connection part.

Rechargeable Battery

A rechargeable battery includes: a case; an electrode assembly housed in the case and including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode, the first electrode having a coated portion coated with a first active material and an uncoated portion absent the first active material; a safety assembly including a first electric conductive plate and a first supporting protrusion extending from the first electric conductive plate and physically coupled to the uncoated portion; a current collecting tab electrically coupling the electrode assembly with the terminal and physically coupled to the uncoated portion; and a first auxiliary plate physically coupled to the uncoated portion at a surface of the uncoated portion opposite to where the first supporting protrusion is physically coupled to the uncoated portion.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including a positive electrode and a negative electrode; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled with the case; and a vent member welded to the cap plate, the vent member including a notch thereon, wherein a welded unit, by which the vent member and the cap plate are welded together, is separately formed toward a center of the cap plate in a thickness direction from an outer side of the cap plate so as to be spaced apart from the outer side of the cap plate.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly including a negative electrode and a positive electrode; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to an opening of the case; a negative terminal and a positive terminal penetrating the cap plate and connected to the negative electrode and the positive electrode, respectively; an external short-circuit unit separately provided between the negative terminal and the cap plate and configured to short-circuit the negative terminal on the cap plate; and a thermistor for connecting the positive terminal and the cap plate, wherein the thermistor is configured to have reduced resistance when its temperature is increased.

Secondary battery module

A secondary battery module including a plurality of unit batteries that each include a cap plate and a case connected to either one of a positive electrode and a negative electrode of an electrode assembly and an electrode terminal connected to the other of the positive electrode and negative electrode, wherein the electrode terminal protrudes outside of a unit battery by passing through the cap plate covering the case, and a connector having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end fits on the electrode terminal of one of the unit batteries and is screw-engaged to the electrode terminal by a nut and the second end is connected to the case of another adjacent unit battery.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate closing and sealing an opening of the case; an electrode terminal at an outside of the cap plate with respect to the case, extending through an opening in the cap plate, and electrically connected to the electrode assembly; and an insulating member between the electrode terminal and the cap plate. The electrode terminal includes: a first plate terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly; a second plate terminal spaced from the first plate terminal; and a fuse connecting the first plate terminal and the second plate terminal and being at least partially surrounded by the insulating member.

Rechargeable battery and module thereof

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate sealing an opening of the case; an electrode terminal that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extends through a terminal hole of the cap plate and is oriented outside of the cap plate; and an insulating member that electrically insulates the cap plate and the electrode terminal while supporting the electrode terminal at an outer surface of the cap plate.

Rechargeable battery

An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a rechargeable battery with an external short-circuit part having an advantage of preventing foreign materials and moisture from the outside from permeating as well as discharging internal pressure when a membrane is inversely deformed. A rechargeable battery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a case for accommodating an electrode assembly; a cap plate for sealing an opening of the case; a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal provided to penetrate the cap plate so as to be electrically connected to the electrode assembly; and an external short-circuit part electrically separating or short-circuiting the first and second electrode terminals outside of the electrode assembly. The external short-circuit part includes a membrane for sealing a short-circuit hole formed in the cap plate.

SUN PROTECTION COMPOSITION AND APPLICATION THE SAME

Provided is a sun protection composition including a UV absorber and a plurality of porous titanium dioxide microspheres. The UV absorber absorbs light of at least one of UVA radiation and UVB radiation. The particle size of the porous titanium dioxide microspheres is 100 nm to 300 nm, and the porous titanium dioxide microspheres can scatter light in a wavelength range between 200 nm and 400 nm. A cosmetic and a fabric containing the sun protection composition can also scatter light in a wavelength range between 200 nm and 400 nm, such that the UV protection capability of the cosmetic and the fabric is enhanced. 1. A sun protection composition , comprising:a UV absorber absorbing a light of at least one of UVA radiation and UVB radiation; anda plurality of porous titanium dioxide microspheres having a particle size of 100 nm to 300 nm, and the porous titanium dioxide microspheres scatter a light in a wavelength range between 200 nm and 400 nm.2. The sun protection composition of claim 1 , wherein based on 100 wt % of the sun protection composition claim 1 , a content of the porous titanium dioxide microspheres is 1 wt % to 15 wt % and a content of the UV absorber is less than 15 wt %.3. The sun protection composition of claim 1 , wherein the UV absorber comprises: a component (A) claim 1 , a component (B) claim 1 , or a combination thereof claim 1 , wherein:the component (A) comprises: avobenzone, oxybenzone, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, or a combination thereof; andthe component (B) comprises: octyl methoxycinnamate, octocrylene, salicylate, or a combination thereof.4. The sun protection composition of claim 3 , wherein based on 100 wt % of the UV absorber claim 3 , a content of the component (A) is less than 15 wt % and a content of the component (B) is less than 15 wt %.5. The sun protection composition of claim 1 , wherein a ratio of a long diameter and a short diameter of every porous titanium dioxide microsphere is between 0.5 and 1.5.6. The sun ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode; an electrode terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly; a case that receives the electrode assembly; a cap plate at an opening of the case, the cap plate closing and sealing the case and having a vent hole configured to discharge an internal pressure of the case; and a vent module including a vent portion, the vent portion including a buffer portion configured to buffer an impact that is transferred to the vent hole, and a fracture portion that closes and seals the vent hole, wherein the fracture portion is configured to be fractured by the internal pressure. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode;an electrode terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly;a case that receives the electrode assembly;a cap plate at an opening of the case, the cap plate closing and sealing the case and having a vent hole configured to discharge an internal pressure of the case; and a buffer portion configured to buffer an impact that is transferred to the vent hole, and', 'a fracture portion that closes and seals the vent hole, wherein the fracture portion is configured to be fractured by the internal pressure., 'a vent module comprising a vent portion, the vent portion comprising2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the vent module comprises a fixing portion fixed at an inner wall surface of the vent hole claim 1 , and connected to the vent portion.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the inner wall surface of the vent hole has an insertion groove that receives the fixing portion.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the fixing portion is welded to the vent hole.5. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the fracture portion and the buffer portion alternate with each other.6. The rechargeable battery of claim 5 , wherein the vent portion comprises ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate closing and sealing an opening of the case; an electrode terminal at an outside of the cap plate with respect to the case, extending through an opening in the cap plate, and electrically connected to the electrode assembly; and an insulating member between the electrode terminal and the cap plate. The electrode terminal includes: a first plate terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly; a second plate terminal spaced from the first plate terminal; and a fuse connecting the first plate terminal and the second plate terminal and being at least partially surrounded by the insulating member. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:an electrode assembly;a case housing the electrode assembly;a cap plate closing and sealing an opening of the case;an electrode terminal at an outside of the cap plate with respect to the case, extending through an opening in the cap plate, and electrically connected to the electrode assembly; andan insulating member between the electrode terminal and the cap plate, a first plate terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly;', 'a second plate terminal spaced from the first plate terminal; and', 'a fuse connecting the first plate terminal and the second plate terminal,, 'wherein the electrode terminal compriseswherein the fuse is at least partially surrounded by the insulating member.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the insulating member comprises:a first receiving portion configured to accommodate the first plate terminal;a second receiving portion configured to accommodate the second plate terminal; anda cell barrier portion between the first receiving portion and the second receiving portion and at least partially surrounding the fuse.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 2 , wherein the cell barrier portion has a concave groove configured to support the fuse claim 2 , and side surfaces of the ...

Method for manufacturing silicon carbide thin film

A method for manufacturing a silicon carbide thin film comprises steps of: (a) utilizing a mechanical pump to remove gases in a chamber such that the pressure in the chamber is reduced to a base pressure; (b) utilizing a microwave generator to generate microwaves at 1200 W to 1400 W so as to form microwave plasma inside the chamber; and (c) introducing into the chamber a silicon-based compound containing chlorine atoms that serve as a precursor, during the time that the temperature of a substrate disposed in the chamber is stable at 400° C. to 500° C., in which the temperature of the substrate is risen by the microwave plasma without heating the substrate additionally, so as to form a film of cubic silicon carbide on the substrate. In the present invention, the SiC thin film has good crystallinity and is manufactured by using MPECVD in a low temperature process.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery, including an electrode assembly for performing charging and discharging operations; a case in which the electrode assembly is placed; a cap plate for closing and sealing an opening of the case; an electrode terminal provided outside of the cap plate through a terminal hole of the cap plate, the electrode terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly; and an insulating member for electrically insulating the electrode terminal from the cap plate, the electrode terminal including a rivet terminal in the terminal hole and a plate terminal connected to the rivet terminal outside of the cap plate, and the insulating member including a first insulator at an external circumference of the rivet terminal outside of the terminal hole and a second insulator between the cap plate and the plate terminal at an external circumference of the first insulator.

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes: a case accommodating an electrode assembly; a cap plate closing and sealing an opening of the case; an electrode terminal including a rivet terminal being coupled to the electrode assembly and extending through a terminal opening in the cap plate, and a plate terminal being at an outer surface of the cap plate and coupled to the rivet terminal; and an insulating member electrically insulating the electrode terminal from the cap plate, the insulating member including a first insulator and a second insulator. The first insulator being between the cap plate and the plate terminal at an outer periphery of the rivet terminal, and the second insulator being coupled to the first insulator at an outer periphery of the first insulator and between the cap plate and the plate terminal.

Sun protection material and sun protection composition containing the same

Provided is a sun protection material including a plurality of polystyrene microspheres and a plurality of refractive layers. The polystyrene microspheres have a particle size of 150 nm to 300 nm. Surfaces of the polystyrene microspheres are at least partially covered by the refractive layers. The sun protection material can scatter a light in a wavelength range between 250 nm and 400 nm. A sun protection composition containing the sun protection material also may scatter a light of a wavelength range between 250 nm and 400 nm, such that the UV protection of the sun protection composition is enhanced.

INFRARED RADIATION BLOCKING MATERIAL AND COATING USING THE SAME

Provided is an infrared radiation blocking material including a plurality of microspheres. The particle size of each of the microspheres is 1000 nm to 2600 nm. The microspheres have a light transmittance of at least 50% within the light wavelength range of 400 nm to 700 nm and have a blocking rate of greater than 40% within the light wavelength range of 700 nm to 1500 nm. 1. An infrared radiation blocking material , comprising:a plurality of microspheres, wherein a particle size of each of the microspheres is 1000 nm to 2600 nm, the microspheres have a light transmittance of at least 50% within a light wavelength range of 400 nm to 700 nm and have a blocking rate of greater than 40% within a light wavelength range of 700 nm to 1500 nm.2. The infrared radiation blocking material of claim 1 , wherein a material of the microspheres comprises titanium dioxide claim 1 , zinc oxide claim 1 , silicon oxide claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The infrared radiation blocking material of claim 1 , wherein the microspheres are solid microspheres.4. The infrared radiation blocking material of claim 1 , wherein a ratio of a long radius and a short radius of each of the microspheres is between 1.00 and 1.10.5. The infrared radiation blocking material of claim 1 , wherein a difference of any two diameters of the microspheres is less than or equal to 143 nm.6. The infrared radiation blocking material of claim 1 , wherein a difference of any two diameters of the microspheres is between 6 nm and 143 nm.7. The infrared radiation blocking material of claim 1 , wherein a standard deviation of a particle size distribution of the microspheres is less than 43 nm.8. A coating comprising the infrared radiation blocking material of claim 1 , wherein the coating covers a surface of a substrate or is mixed in the substrate.9. The coating of claim 8 , wherein the substrate comprises glass claim 8 , wall claim 8 , fabric claim 8 , or a combination thereof. This application claims the priority ...

Rechargeable battery having an extendable case region

A battery including: a case having a case region extendable along a first direction; an electrode assembly housed within the case and including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a separator between the first electrode and the second electrode, the first electrode including a first uncoated region at a first end of the electrode assembly, and the second electrode including a second uncoated region at a second end of the electrode assembly, the second end facing oppositely away from the first end, and the first uncoated region being spatially separated from the second uncoated region along the first direction; and a terminal electrically coupled to at least one of the first uncoated region or the second uncoated region, the case region being between the first uncoated region and the second uncoated region along the first direction.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND MODULE THEREOF

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate sealing an opening of the case; an electrode terminal that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extends through a terminal hole of the cap plate and is oriented outside of the cap plate; and an insulating member that electrically insulates the cap plate and the electrode terminal while supporting the electrode terminal at an outer surface of the cap plate. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:an electrode assembly;a case housing the electrode assembly;a cap plate sealing an opening of the case;an electrode terminal that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extends through a terminal hole of the cap plate and is oriented on an exterior of the cap plate; andan insulating member that electrically insulates the cap plate and the electrode terminal from each other while supporting the electrode terminal at an exterior surface of the cap plate.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the insulating member is insert injection molded to be integrally provided between the electrode terminal and an exterior surface of the cap plate claim 1 , between the electrode terminal and the terminal hole claim 1 , and between the electrode terminal and an interior surface of the cap plate.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the electrode terminal comprises:a current collecting portion that is connected to the electrode assembly;a pillar portion that is connected to the current collecting portion and is located at the terminal hole; anda plane portion that is connected to the pillar portion and extends in a direction away from the terminal hole.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the plane portion faces and is spaced from an outer surface of the cap plate at either side of a width direction of the cap plate.5. The rechargeable battery of claim 4 , wherein the insulating member comprises:a first insulating portion ...

Secondary battery

A secondary battery including an electrode assembly, the electrode assembly including electrode plates and a separator interposed between the electrode plates, at least one of the electrode plates including a coated part, the coated part including a metallic plate having an active material coated thereon, and an uncoated part, the uncoated part including a metallic plate without active material coated thereon, the uncoated part including a folding line in the uncoated part, and a folding part with an end portion folded with respect to the folding line; and a current collector electrically contacting the folding part.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery including at least one electrode assembly that performs charging and discharging; a case receiving the electrode assembly; a cap assembly coupled to the case and including at least one terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly; a lead tab electrically connecting the terminal and the electrode assembly; and a supporting member between the lead tab and the case, wherein the lead tab includes at least one coupling bar attached to the electrode assembly, and the supporting member includes a supporting protrusion coupled to one surface of the coupling bar and a base supported by an inner surface of the case. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:at least one electrode assembly that performs charging and discharging;a case receiving the electrode assembly;a cap assembly coupled to the case and including at least one terminal electrically connected to the electrode assembly;a lead tab electrically connecting the terminal and the electrode assembly; anda supporting member between the lead tab and the case,wherein:the lead tab includes at least one coupling bar attached to the electrode assembly, andthe supporting member includes a supporting protrusion coupled to one surface of the coupling bar and a base supported by an inner surface of the case.2. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe supporting member further includes a supporting jaw, the supporting jaw extending around one surface of the coupling bar.3. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 2 , wherein:the rechargeable battery includes a plurality of electrode assemblies,the lead tab includes a plurality of coupling bars attached to each electrode assembly,the supporting member includes a plurality of supporting protrusions, andthe supporting jaw protrudes from the supporting protrusion.4. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the supporting member includes a side end supporting plate protruding from side ends of the base, andthe ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A battery includes a plurality of electrode assemblies, each having an electrode and an electrode uncoated region, such that the plurality of electrode assemblies together present a plurality of electrodes and electrode uncoated regions, an electrode terminal, and a current collecting member electrically connecting the electrode terminal and the plurality of electrodes of the electrode assemblies, the current collecting member including a terminal connection portion, and side plates, extending from lateral sides of the terminal connection portion, a plurality of current collecting plates, each current collecting plate contacting the electrode uncoated region of a respective one of the plurality of electrode assemblies, a plurality of supporting portions, each supporting portion connecting certain adjacent ones of the current collecting plates together, each of the side plates being coupled with at least one of the current collecting plates. 1. A battery , comprising:a plurality of electrode assemblies, each having an electrode and an electrode uncoated region, such that the plurality of electrode assemblies together present a plurality of electrodes and electrode uncoated regions;an electrode terminal; and a terminal connection portion, and', 'side plates, extending from lateral sides of the terminal connection portion;', 'a plurality of current collecting plates, each current collecting plate contacting the electrode uncoated region of a respective one of the plurality of electrode assemblies;', 'a plurality of supporting portions, each supporting portion connecting certain adjacent ones of the current collecting plates together,', 'each of the side plates being coupled with at least one of the current collecting plates., 'a current collecting member electrically connecting the electrode terminal and the plurality of electrodes of the electrode assemblies, the current collecting member including2. The battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the side plates ...

Method of producing anode material and the anode materials thereof

The present invention provides a method of producing anode material, and the steps are as follows: TiO 2 and NaOH are in the hydrothermal reaction to generate a fibered precursor; acid pickling the fibered precursor to generate a fibered sodium hydroxo titanate (H 2 Ti 3 O 7 .5H 2 O); disposing the fibered sodium hydroxo titanate on a membrane to dry, and thus to generate a flexible sodium hydroxo titanate membrane; and the flexible sodium hydroxotitanate membrane is reacted with NH 3 flow to generate a titanium oxynitride membrane.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROBUST ESTIMATION OF NON-UNIFORM MOTION BLUR

A method and apparatus for robust estimation of a non-uniform motion blur that may reduce an amount of the non-uniform motion blur information, that is, a number of homographies by estimating non-uniform motion blur information about a blur in a predetermined area, thereby reducing an amount of time needed to remove the non-uniform motion blur, and may improve accuracy and stability of the non-uniform motion blur information by estimating homographies for an input image while increasing a number of the homographies, iteratively. 1. A method of estimating a non-uniform motion blur , the method comprising:receiving an input image comprising a non-uniform motion blur;estimating non-uniform motion blur information about a blur, included in the non-uniform motion blur, in a predetermined area of the received input image; andobtaining a latent image by removing the non-uniform motion blur from the received input image, based on the estimated non-uniform motion blur information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the estimating of the non-uniform motion blur information comprises:estimating homographies for the received input image; andestimating the non-uniform motion blur information by matching the estimated homographies to the blur in the predetermined area of the received input image.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the estimating of the non-uniform motion blur information comprises estimating at least two homographies for the received input image and a homography between the at least two homographies claim 2 , iteratively.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the estimating of the non-uniform motion blur information further comprises progressively increasing a number of the estimated homographies when a reduction of the error value with respect to a homography set including the estimated homographies is greater than or equal to a predetermined reference value.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:normalizing weights for the estimated homographies, using the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEBLURRING NON-UNIFORM MOTION BLUR IN LARGE SCALE INPUT IMAGE BASED ON TILE UNIT

Provided is a method and apparatus for deblurring a non-uniform motion blur in an input image, that may restore a clearer image by dividing a large scale input image into tiles corresponding to partial areas, selecting, among the divided tiles, an optimal tile for a partial area most suitable for estimating non-uniform motion blur information, and effectively removing an artifact in an outer portion of a tile through padding of each tile. 1. A method of deblurring an input image , the method comprising:selecting a single tile from a plurality of tiles of the input image;estimating non-uniform motion blur information of the selected tile by performing image registration;obtaining a latent image for each of the plurality of tiles, by deblurring a non-uniform motion blur based on the estimated non-uniform motion blur information of the single tile; andrestoring the input image using the obtained latent image.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the selecting of the single tile comprises:generating a gradient histogram for each of the plurality of tiles based on a direction of edge pixels, included in each of the plurality of tiles, the edge pixels being classified based on a quantity of the edge pixels and a gradient direction of the edge pixels; andselecting the single tile using the generated gradient histogram.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the generating of the gradient histogram comprises:generating a gradient map for each of the plurality of tiles;determining edge pixels based on a gradient magnitude of the gradient map;classifying the determined edge pixels based on the gradient direction; andgenerating the gradient histogram for each of the plurality of tiles based on the classified edge pixels.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the selecting comprises:verifying a number of edge pixels included in each gradient direction, with respect to each of the plurality of tiles, using the generated gradient histogram; andselecting the single tile based on the verified ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEBLURRING NON-UNIFORM MOTION BLUR USING MULTI-FRAME INCLUDING BLURRED IMAGE AND NOISE IMAGE

A method and apparatus for deblurring a non-uniform motion blur using a multi-frame including a blurred image and a noise image is provided. The apparatus may provide a clearer image by estimating non-uniform motion blur information of the blurred image using the multi-frame, and performing estimation of the non-uniform motion blur information and obtaining of a latent image iteratively, thereby improving accuracy for estimating the non-uniform motion blur information, and reducing a processing time. 1. A method of deblurring a non-uniform motion blur , the method comprising:receiving a multi-frame comprising a blurred image including a non-uniform motion blur and a noise image in which a blur is absent;performing image brightness registration with respect to the blurred image and the noise image using histogram matching for correcting a difference in exposure times;estimating non-uniform motion blur information of a blurred image generated by performing the image brightness registration; andobtaining a latent image by deblurring the non-uniform motion blur in the multi-frame, based on the estimated non-uniform motion blur image.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the performing of the image brightness registration comprises:removing noise from the noise image; andperforming image brightness registration with respect to the blurred image and the noise image from which the noise has been removed.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:performing the estimating of the non-uniform motion blur information and the obtaining of the latent image, iteratively.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the performing of the estimating iteratively comprises performing the estimating of the non-uniform motion blur information and the obtaining of the latent image claim 3 , iteratively claim 3 , while changing a resolution of the blurred image generated by performing the image brightness registration.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:estimating the non-uniform motion ...

METHOD FOR FABRICATING ONE-DIMENSIONAL METALLIC NANOSTRUCTURES

A method for fabricating one-dimensional metallic nanostructures comprises steps: sputtering a conductive film on a flexible substrate to form a conductive substrate; placing the conductive substrate in an electrolytic solution, and undertaking electrochemical deposition to form one-dimensional metallic nanostructures corresponding to the conductive film on the conductive substrate. The method fabricates high-surface-area one-dimensional metallic nanostructures on a flexible substrate, exempted from the high price of the photolithographic method, the complicated process of the hard template method, the varied characteristic and non-uniform coating of the seed-mediated growth method. 1. A method for fabricating one-dimensional metallic nanostructures , comprising steps:providing a flexible substrate;sputtering a conductive film on said flexible substrate to form a conductive substrate; andplacing said conductive substrate in an electrolytic solution, and undertaking electrochemical deposition to form one-dimensional metallic nanostructures corresponding to said conductive film on said conductive substrate.2. The method for fabricating one-dimensional metallic nanostructures according to claim 1 , wherein said one-dimensional metallic nanostructures are gold nanowires claim 1 , silver nanowires claim 1 , copper nanowires claim 1 , or platinum nanowires.3. The method for fabricating one-dimensional metallic nanostructures according to claim 1 , wherein said step of sputtering said conductive film further comprises steps:sputtering a metal contact layer; andsputtering a metal layer on said metal contact layer to form said conductive film.4. The method for fabricating one-dimensional metallic nanostructures according to claim 3 , wherein said metal contact layer is made of titanium or chromium claim 3 , and wherein said metal layer is made of gold claim 3 , platinum claim 3 , silver or copper.5. The method for fabricating one-dimensional metallic nanostructures according ...

SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES HAVING WARPAGE COMPENSATION

A semiconductor package can include a substrate body having a first surface and a second surface. A semiconductor chip can be mounted on the first surface and a plurality of electrode pads can be on the second surface and selectively formed to have progressively smaller or larger sizes extending from a central region of the substrate body toward an outer edge of the substrate body based on a reflow soldering process warpage profile for the semiconductor package. 1. A stacked semiconductor package comprising:a first semiconductor package comprising a substrate body, a semiconductor chip mounted on an upper surface of the substrate body, and first electrode pads formed outside the semiconductor chip on the upper surface of the substrate body;first external contact electrodes respectively formed on the first electrode pads; anda second semiconductor package that comprises second electrode pads respectively electrically connected to the first external contact electrodes and is stacked on the first semiconductor package via the first external contact electrodes,wherein heights of the first external contact electrodes are determined to be different from each other according to a warpage direction of at least one of the first and second semiconductor packages in a soldering temperature range near a melting point of the first external contact electrodes in a heat treatment process for forming the first external contact electrodes.2. The stacked semiconductor package of claim 1 , wherein at least one selected from the group consisting of sizes of the second electrode pads and volumes of the first external contact electrodes are determined to be different from each other according to the warpage direction of at least one of the first and second semiconductor packages in the soldering temperature range.3. The stacked semiconductor package of claim 2 , wherein sizes of the first electrode pads are determined to be different from each other according to at least one selected ...

SUBSTRATE WITH CRYSTALLIZED SILICON FILM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a substrate with a crystallized silicon film and manufacturing method thereof, wherein the substrate with the crystallized silicon film comprises: a substrate, which is a polymer substrate; and a crystallized silicon film, which is formed on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the crystallized silicon film comprises a plurality of silicon crystals with column structures, and the crystallinity of the crystallized silicon film is higher than 90%.

Synthesis method for tuning shape, exposed crystal face and size of titanium dioxide

The present invention relates to a method for tuning shape, exposed crystal face and size of titanium dioxide by using inorganic salts and changing pH value of the reaction environment. The present invention changes the shape of titanium dioxide crystal and the exposed face thereof by adding different inorganic salts during the reaction to utilize different alkali metal ions of the inorganic salts and also can change the size of titanium dioxide crystal by tuning different pH value in the reaction. By this synthesis method, the shape and size of titanium dioxide can be tuned for different applications, such as photocatalysis, dye-sensitized solar cells, photolysis of water and other optoelectronic components or materials, to achieve their optimal efficiencies.

Method for fabricating photoelectric conversion material

A photoelectric conversion material is disclosed in the present invention and comprises at least a cone material. The cone material is composed of an isomer and comprises a plurality of grains. The sizes of the grains are arranged from smaller ones to larger ones along a direction. In the meantime, a method for fabricating the above photoelectric conversion material is also disclosed here. The method comprises the following steps. First, a precursor is provided. The precursor comprises at least a cone material and the cone material is a multilayer structured material, such as sodium titanate and potassium titanate, formed by stacking first materials and second materials. And then, the precursor is annealed to let the second materials leave from the cone material, and the cone material becomes the above photoelectric conversion material with a plurality of grains.

METHOD FOR FABRICATING A CONDUCTIVE PASTE

The present invention provides a method for fabricating a conductive paste comprising the following steps: (a) preparing an organic medium and a mixed powder, wherein the organic medium contains an organic solvent, a resin and a first anionic surfactant, and the mixed powder contains a carbide and a doped-polyaniline, wherein the doped-polyaniline is produced by co-doping a polyaniline with a second anionic surfactant in an acid; and (b) mixing the organic medium and the mixed powder to obtain the conductive paste, which has a significantly improved conductivity. 1. A method for fabricating a conductive paste comprising:(a) preparing an organic medium and a mixed powder, wherein the organic medium contains an organic solvent, a resin and a first anionic surfactant, and the mixed powder contains a carbide and a doped-polyaniline, wherein the doped-polyaniline is produced by co-doping a polyaniline with a second anionic surfactant in an acid; and(b) mixing the organic medium and the mixed powder to obtain the conductive paste.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent comprises a glycol ether-based solvent and an ester-based solvent.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first anionic surfactant in the step (a) is a C-Cfatty acid salt claim 1 , a sulfuric ether salt substituted with C-Calcohol claim 1 , or an alkyl sulfonate.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the organic medium further comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a thixotropic agent claim 1 , a thickening agent and an antifoaming agent.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step (a) further comprises heating the organic medium at 40° C. to 90° C. after forming the organic medium.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the carbide is at least one selected from the group consisting of carbon black claim 1 , carbon fibers claim 1 , graphite claim 1 , nano-graphite flakes claim 1 , graphene claim 1 , and carbon nanotubes.7. The ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

An exemplary embodiment provides a rechargeable battery including a case including an internal space and an opening and a cap plate coupled to the case to cover the opening. The cap plate may include a first portion having a first thickness, and a second portion continuously disposed along an edge of the cap plate and having a second thickness that is thicker than the first thickness. 1. A rechargeable battery comprising:a case including an internal space and an opening; anda cap plate coupled to the case to cover the opening, a first portion having a first thickness; and', 'a second portion continuously disposed along an edge of the cap plate and having a second thickness that is thicker than the first thickness., 'wherein the cap plate comprises2. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second portion has a first barrier that protrudes toward the internal space of the case from a first surface of the cap plate.3. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second portion includes:a first barrier protruding toward the internal space from a first surface of the cap plate; anda second barrier protruding from a second surface of the cap plate which is opposite the first surface of the cap plate and faces an outside of the case.4. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a circumferential surface of the first barrier coincides with a circumferential surface of the cap plate.5. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a circumferential surface of the first barrier does not coincide with a circumferential surface of the cap plate.6. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 3 , wherein a circumferential surface of the first barrier and a circumferential surface of the second barrier coincide with a circumferential surface of the cap plate.7. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 3 , wherein a circumferential surface of the first barrier and a circumferential surface of the second barrier do ...

ONE-DIMENSIONAL TITANIUM NANOSTRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME

A one-dimensional titanium nanostructure and a method for fabricating the same are provided. A titanium metal reacts with titanium tetrachloride to form the one-dimensional titanium nanostructure on a heat-resistant substrate in a CVD method and under a reaction condition of a reaction temperature of 300-900° C., a deposition temperature of 200-850° C., a flow rate of the carrier gas of 0.1-50 sccm and a reaction time of 5-60 hours. The titanium nanostructure includes titanium nanowires, titanium nanobelts, flower-shaped titanium nanowires, titanium nanorods, titanium nanotubes, and titanium-titanium dioxide core-shell structures. The titanium nanostructure can be densely and uniformly grown on the heat-resistant substrate. The present invention neither uses a template nor uses the complicated photolithographic process, solution preparation process, and mixing-coating process. Therefore, the process scale-up, cost down, and the simplified production process are achieved. 1. A method for fabricating a one-dimensional titanium nanostructure , comprising steps:placing a heat-resistant substrate and a titanium metal in a CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) reaction chamber; andusing a carrier gas to transport titanium tetrachloride into said CVD reaction chamber, undertaking a reaction of said titanium metal and said titanium tetrachloride to generate titanium subchloride, and letting said titanium subchloride thermolyze to form a one-dimensional titanium nanostructure on said heat-resistant substrate, under a reaction condition of a reaction temperature of 300-900° C., a deposition temperature of 200-850° C., a flow rate of a carrier gas of 0.1-50 sccm and a reaction time of 5-60 hours.2. The method for fabricating a one-dimensional titanium nanostructure according to claim 1 , wherein said heat-resistant substrate is made of graphite claim 1 , and said carrier gas is nitrogen claim 1 , and wherein said titanium metal reacts with said titanium tetrachloride at a reaction ...

DIAMOND-LIKE CARBON FILM AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME

A diamond-like carbon film for improving an efficiency of a field emitting element is disclosed in the present invention. The abovementioned diamond-like carbon film is deposited on a substrate and uses a mixture of graphite fiber and diamond powder as its nucleation layer. Furthermore, a method for fabricating the abovementioned diamond-like carbon film is also disclosed in the present invention and at least comprises the following steps. First, a substrate and a mixing solution composed of graphite fiber and diamond powder are provided. And then, a nucleation layer is formed on the substrate by utilizing the mixing solution. A diamond-like carbon film is finally deposited on the substrate by utilizing the nucleation layer.

FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANE HAVING HIGH CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

A forward osmosis membrane having a high chemical resistance includes a backing layer, a selective layer, and a hydrophilic support layer sandwiched between the backing layer and the selective layer. The hydrophilic support layer includes a plurality of nanostructures, each of which includes a carbon nanotube and a hydrophilic film coated around the carbon nanotube, and has an outer layer defined by the hydrophilic films of the nanostructures to prevent the selective layer from penetrating into the hydrophilic support layer. 2. The forward osmosis membrane according to claim 1 , wherein said hydrophilic support layer has a thickness ranging from 1 μm to 10 μm.3. The forward osmosis membrane according to claim 1 , wherein said hydrophilic film is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polydopamine claim 1 , poly (acrylic acid) claim 1 , polyaniline claim 1 , polycaprolactone claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The forward osmosis membrane according to claim 1 , wherein said selective layer is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polyamide claim 1 , polyamide-imide claim 1 , poly (piperazine amide) claim 1 , and combinations thereof. This application claims priority of Taiwanese Invention Patent Application No. 108147524, filed on Dec. 25, 2019.The disclosure relates to a forward osmosis membrane, and more particularly to a forward osmosis membrane having a high chemical resistance.Reverse osmosis has been widely used in past decades to remove contaminants from water source. Application of an external pressure during reverse osmosis might result in an increased energy consumption. On the contrary, no external pressure is necessary in a forward osmosis process, which utilizes an osmotic pressure gradient formed by a concentration difference of solutes in solution on two sides of a forward osmosis membrane for purifying water. Therefore, in recent years, forward osmosis has received an increased interest in industrial developments ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode at respective surfaces of a separator; a case that houses the electrode assembly; a cap plate that closes and seals an opening of the case and that is electrically connected to the second electrode; a first electrode terminal that is electrically connected to the first electrode and that is provided at an outer side of the cap plate through a terminal hole in the cap plate; and a second electrode terminal that is directly connected to an outer surface of the cap plate, wherein the second electrode terminal includes a separation portion that is spaced apart from the cap plate; and a support that is connected to the separation portion, the support being supported on the cap plate and including a coupling portion, and wherein the coupling portion is coupled with a corresponding portion of the cap plate. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:an electrode assembly having a first electrode and a second electrode at respective surfaces of a separator;a case that houses the electrode assembly;a cap plate that closes and seals an opening of the case and that is electrically connected to the second electrode;a first electrode terminal that is electrically connected to the first electrode and that is provided at an outer side of the cap plate through a terminal hole in the cap plate; anda second electrode terminal that is directly connected to an outer surface of the cap plate, a separation portion that is spaced apart from the cap plate; and', 'a support that is connected to the separation portion, the support being supported on the cap plate and including a coupling portion, and, 'wherein the second electrode terminal includeswherein the coupling portion is coupled with a corresponding portion of the cap plate.2. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the support further includes a flange adjacent to the cap plate claim 1 , the flange being bent from the ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SILICON CARBIDE THIN FILM

A method for manufacturing a silicon carbide thin film comprises steps of: (a) utilizing a mechanical pump to remove gases in a chamber such that the pressure in the chamber is reduced to a bass pressure; (b) utilizing a microwave generator to generate microwaves at 1200W to 1400W so as to form microwave plasma inside the chamber; and (c) introducing into the chamber a silicon-based compound containing chlorine atoms that serve as a precursor, during the time that the temperature of a substrate disposed in the chamber is stable at 400° C. to 500° C., in which the temperature of the substrate is risen by the microwave plasma without heating the substrate additionally, so as to form a film of cubic silicon carbide on the substrate. In the present invention, the SiC thin film has good crystallinity and is manufactured by using MPECVD in a low temperature process. 1. A method for manufacturing a silicon carbide thin film , comprising steps of:(a) utilizing a mechanical pump to remove gases in a chamber such that the pressure in the chamber is reduced to a bass pressure;(b) utilizing a microwave generator to generate microwaves at 1200 W to 1400 W so as to form microwave plasma inside the chamber; and(c) introducing into the chamber a silicon-based compound containing chlorine atoms and/or molecules containing chlorine atoms that serve as a precursor, during the time that the temperature of a substrate disposed in the chamber is stable at 400° C. to 500° C., in which the temperature of the substrate is risen by the microwave plasma without heating the substrate additionally, so as to form a film of cubic silicon carbide on the substrate.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in Step (c) claim 1 , the pressure in the chamber is between 5 and 10 Torr.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein Step (c) comprises:carrying the precursor by using a carrier gas, wherein the flow rate of the carrier gas is between 1 and 10 SCCM.4. The method according to claim 1 , ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery that reduces a production cost by reducing a number of processes of a case is provided. The rechargeable battery includes: a case that houses an electrode assembly; a cap plate that is coupled to an opening of the case; and an electrode terminal that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly to be provided in the cap plate, wherein the cap plate has an inclined portion at a side surface of an outer edge and a modified groove at a corner of an outer surface and is coupled to the opening with the inclined portion while the modified groove becomes narrow. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:a case that houses an electrode assembly;a cap plate that is coupled to an opening of the case; andan electrode terminal that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly to be provided in the cap plate,wherein the cap plate has an inclined portion at a side surface of an outer edge and a modified groove at a corner of an outer surface and is coupled to the opening with the inclined portion so that the modified groove has an inclined inner wall that corresponds to the inclined surface of the cap plate.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the modified groove is provided at four locations of a quadrangle corner of the cap plate.3. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the modified groove forms a greater groove gap at the center of the corner claim 1 , forms a smaller groove gap at both sides claim 1 , and gradually reduces a groove gap while advancing to both sides from the center claim 1 , before coupling.4. The rechargeable battery of claim 3 , wherein the cap plate further comprises a protruding portion corresponding to the groove gap at an outer edge of the modified groove.5. The rechargeable battery of claim 4 , wherein the protruding portion is inserted into an opening of the case so that the modified groove becomes narrow.6. The rechargeable battery of claim 5 , wherein the opening of the case has a corresponding ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery that simplifies a structure that implements an external short circuit and that reduces a production cost is provided. The rechargeable battery includes: an electrode assembly that is formed by spiral-winding a first electrode and a second electrode that are disposed at respective surfaces of a separator interposed therebetween; a case that houses the electrode assembly; a cap plate that closes and seals an opening of the case; a first electrode terminal that is connected to the first electrode and that is installed in an insulation state in the cap plate; a second electrode terminal that is connected to the second electrode and that is electrically connected to the cap plate; and a vent plate that is installed in a vent hole of the cap plate and that is short-circuited with the first electrode terminal when the vent hole is opened. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:an electrode assembly that includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are disposed at respective surfaces of a separator interposed therebetween;a case having an opening and a vent hole that houses the electrode assembly;a cap plate that closes and seals the opening of the case;a first electrode terminal that is connected to the first electrode and that is installed in an insulation state in the cap plate;a second electrode terminal that is connected to the second electrode and that is electrically connected to the cap plate; anda vent plate that is installed in the vent hole of the cap plate and that is short-circuited with the first electrode terminal when the vent hole is opened.2. The rechargeable battery of claim 1 , wherein the cap plate includes a terminal hole wherein the first electrode terminal comprises:a rivet terminal that is connected to the first electrode and extends through the terminal hole and that is installed by interposing a gasket in the terminal hole; anda plate terminal that is disposed by interposing an insulating member at the outside of ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery, including an electrode assembly for performing charging and discharging operations; a case in which the electrode assembly is placed; a cap plate for closing and sealing an opening of the case; an electrode terminal provided outside of the cap plate through a terminal hole of the cap plate, the electrode terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly; and an insulating member for electrically insulating the electrode terminal from the cap plate, the electrode terminal including a rivet terminal in the terminal hole and a plate terminal connected to the rivet terminal outside of the cap plate, and the insulating member including a first insulator at an external circumference of the rivet terminal outside of the terminal hole and a second insulator between the cap plate and the plate terminal at an external circumference of the first insulator. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:an electrode assembly for performing charging and discharging operations;a case in which the electrode assembly is placed;a cap plate for closing and sealing an opening of the case;an electrode terminal provided outside of the cap plate through a terminal hole of the cap plate, the electrode terminal electrically coupled to the electrode assembly; andan insulating member for electrically insulating the electrode terminal from the cap plate,the electrode terminal including a rivet terminal in the terminal hole and a plate terminal connected to the rivet terminal outside of the cap plate, andthe insulating member including a first insulator at an external circumference of the rivet terminal outside of the terminal hole and a second insulator between the cap plate and the plate terminal at an external circumference of the first insulator.2. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a gasket between the rivet terminal and the terminal hole claim 1 , wherein the gasket extends between a flange extending from the rivet terminal and an ...

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes a cap plate which closes and seals an opening of a case. The cap plate includes a welded portion, an adhesive portion, and a separated portion. The welded portion is welded to the opening of the case. The adhesive portion is recessed in the welded portion by a thickness of the case, and is thicker than the welded portion to protrude inward. A lateral surface contacts an inner surface of the opening. The separated portion is connected to the adhesive portion, is further recessed in a thickness direction of the case, and is separated from the inner surface of the opening. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:an electrode assembly to be charged and discharged;a case including the electrode assembly;a cap plate closing and sealing an opening of the case; andan electrode terminal connected to the electrode assembly and provided in a terminal hole of the cap plate, wherein the cap plate includes:a welded portion welded to the opening of the case;an adhesive portion recessed in the welded portion by a thickness of the case, the adhesive portion thicker than the welded portion to protrude inward and having a lateral surface contacting an inner surface of the opening; anda separated portion connected to the adhesive portion, further recessed in a thickness direction of the case, and separated from the inner surface of the opening.2. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the welded portion is on an end portion of the opening and forms a welding line in a lateral direction of the case.3. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the adhesive portion and the separated portion are alternately arranged along a circumference of an inner surface of the cap plate.4. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the adhesive portion is in corner portions where the cap plate has a shape of a rectangle.5. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the adhesive portion is at centers of long ...

Sensing Device and Method of Fabricating the Same

The present invention provides a sensing device. The sensing device at least comprises a substrate, a layer of gold material and a layer of diamond nanowires, in which the layer of gold material is disposed on the substrate and the layer of diamond nanowires is disposed on the layer of gold material. A method of fabricating the abovementioned sensing device is also disclosed in the present invention. 1. A sensing device , at least comprising:a substrate;a layer of gold material disposed on the substrate; anda layer of diamond nanowires disposed on the layer of gold material.2. The sensing device according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a silicon substrate.3. The sensing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a modifying layer disposed on the layer of diamond nanowires for a target factor to be adhered on the sensing device, wherein the target factor is a biotic factor or a chemical factor.4. The sensing device according to claim 3 , wherein the target factor is capable of being Dopamine claim 3 , NADH claim 3 , Urea claim 3 , Nicotine or heavy metal ions.5. The sensing device according to claim 4 , wherein the modifying layer is a samarium (III) hexacyanoferrate (III) (SmHCF) layer when the target factor is the heavy metal ions.6. The sensing device according to claim 5 , wherein the heavy metal ions are capable of being Zn claim 5 , Cd claim 5 , Pb claim 5 , Cu or Hg.7. The sensing device according to claim 5 , wherein the SmHCF layer comprises a plurality of flower-like surface structures.8. The sensing device according to claim 1 , wherein the layer of diamond nanowires comprises a plurality of needle-like surface structures.9. A method of fabricating a sensing device claim 1 , at least comprising the following steps:providing a substrate;forming a layer of gold material on the substrate; andforming a layer of diamond nanowires on the layer of gold material.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the step of forming the layer of diamond ...

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including first and second electrodes, a case in which the electrode assembly is accommodated, a cap plate combined to an opening of the case, the cap plate including a first terminal hole and a second terminal hole, a first electrode terminal passing through the first terminal hole of the cap plate and a second electrode terminal passing through the second terminal hole of the cap plate, and a lead tab connecting the electrode assembly to the second electrode terminal. The second electrode terminal includes a press-fit portion protruding therefrom, the press-fit portion being press-fitted to the second terminal hole of the cap plate.

Substrate with crystallized silicon film and manufacturing method thereof

The present invention relates to a substrate with a crystallized silicon film and manufacturing method thereof, wherein the substrate with the crystallized silicon film comprises: a substrate, which is a polymer substrate; and a crystallized silicon film, which is formed on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the crystallized silicon film comprises a plurality of silicon crystals with column structures, and the crystallinity of the crystallized silicon film is higher than 90%.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode, electrode terminals electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, a case for accommodating the electrode assembly, and a cap plate installed at an opening of the case to seal the case, the cap plate including terminal holes terminal holes. Each of the electrode terminals includes a rivet terminal at a terminal hole of the cap plate, the rivet terminal being electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, a plate terminal outside of the cap plate, the plate terminal being electrically coupled to the rivet terminal, and a lead terminal that is elongated toward a lateral side of the plate terminal. 1. A rechargeable battery , comprising:an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode;electrode terminals electrically coupled to the electrode assembly;a case for accommodating the electrode assembly; and a rivet terminal at a terminal hole of the cap plate, the rivet terminal being electrically coupled to the electrode assembly,', 'a plate terminal outside of the cap plate, the plate terminal being electrically coupled to the rivet terminal, and', 'a lead terminal that is elongated toward a lateral side of the plate terminal., 'a cap plate installed at an opening of the case to seal the case, the cap plate including terminal holes terminal holes, wherein each of the electrode terminals includes2. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lead terminal includes groove-like notches at a connecting portion to which the plate terminal is coupled.3. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the notches are at opposite edges of the lead terminal.4. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lead terminal includes an aluminum material that is elastically deformable.5. The rechargeable battery as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the notches are in a form of polygonal grooves that are inwardly indented ...

Method of forming floating gate, non-volatile memory device using the same, and fabricating method thereof

Provided is a method of forming a floating gate, a non-volatile memory device using the same, and a method of fabricating the non-volatile memory device, in which nano-crystals of nano-size whose density and size can be easily adjusted, are synthesized using micelles so as to be used as the floating gate of the non-volatile memory device. The floating gate is fabricated by forming a tunnel oxide film on the semiconductor substrate, coating a gate formation solution on the tunnel oxide film in which the gate formation solution includes micelle templates into which precursors capable of synthesizing metallic salts in nano-structures formed by a self-assembly method are introduced, and arranging the metallic salts on the tunnel oxide film by removing the micelle templates, to thereby form the floating gate.

Rechargeable battery

Recharcheable battery and module thereof

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly; a case housing the electrode assembly; a cap plate (20) sealing an opening of the case; an electrode terminal (21) that is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and extends through a terminal hole of the cap plate and is oriented outside of the cap plate; and an insulating member (36) that electrically insulates the cap plate (20) and the electrode terminal (21) while supporting the electrode terminal (21) at an outer surface of the cap plate (20), wherein the insulating member (36) defines a heat avoidance space (S1) formed between the cap plate (20) and the electrode terminal (21). The heat avoidance space (S1) is configured to prevent welding heat from deteriorating or melting the insulating member (36), especially when laser welding a busbar to the electrode terminal.

Rechargeable battery

Method and apparatus for robust estimation of non-uniform motion blur

A method and apparatus for robust estimation of a non-uniform motion blur that may reduce an amount of the non-uniform motion blur information, that is, a number of homographies by estimating non-uniform motion blur information about a blur in a predetermined area, thereby reducing an amount of time needed to remove the non-uniform motion blur, and may improve accuracy and stability of the non-uniform motion blur information by estimating homographies for an input image while increasing a number of the homographies, iteratively.

Rechargeable battery having top insulating member

A rechargeable battery includes a case accommodating an electrode assembly; a cap plate coupled to the case and having a short-circuit hole; a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal extending through the cap plate and electrically connected to the electrode assembly; a membrane fixed to the cap plate in the short-circuit hole and configured to electrically connect the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal to cause a short circuit; a connection plate electrically connected to the first electrode terminal and spaced from a side of a short-circuit member; a top insulating member located between the connection plate and the cap plate; and a fixing member fixed to the cap plate and supporting the top insulating member.

Rechargeable battery

Rechargeable battery

Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode, electrode terminals electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, a case for accommodating the electrode assembly, and a cap plate installed at an opening of the case to seal the case, the cap plate including terminal holes. Each of the electrode terminals includes a rivet terminal at a terminal hole of the cap plate, the rivet terminal being electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, a plate terminal outside of the cap plate, the plate terminal being electrically coupled to the rivet terminal, and a lead terminal that is elongated toward a lateral side of the plate terminal.

光電轉換材料及其製備方法

本發明提供一種光電轉換材料，其包含至少一錐體材料，且該錐體材料係由單一種同質異構物所組成並包含複數個晶粒，其中該些晶粒之球徑大小沿一方向由小而大排列。同時，上述光電轉換材料的製備方法亦揭露於本發明中，其至少包含下列步驟：首先提供一前驅物，其中前驅物包含至少一錐體材料，且此錐體材料為由第一材料與第二材料交叉疊合而成之一層狀晶體材料，其晶體結構類似鈦酸鈉、鈦酸鉀等，屬於層狀結構。接著，燒結前驅物以使第二材料脫離上述錐體材料，進而上述錐體材料轉換為包含複數個晶粒之光電轉換材料。

光電轉換材料及其製備方法

陽極材料之製備方法及應用此製備方法所置備出的陽極材料

本發明提供一種陽極材料之製備方法，其步驟包含：將二氧化鈦以及氫氧化鈉進行水熱反應，以得到一纖維狀前驅物；將纖維狀前驅物進行酸洗反應，以得到一纖維狀鈦酸鹽類；將該纖維狀鈦酸鹽類置放於一薄膜上，且進行烘乾反應，以得到一可撓式鈦酸鹽類薄膜；以及將可撓式鈦酸鹽類薄膜置於氨氣流體環境下，且進行化學反應，以得到一氮氧化鈦薄膜。

碳化矽薄膜的製造方法

本發明提供一種碳化矽薄膜的製造方法，其包含步驟：(a)利用機械幫浦將腔體內壓力抽至底壓；(b)利用一微波產生器以1200瓦至1400瓦的功率產生微波，使該腔體內形成微波電漿；(c)在不對置於該腔體內的一基板額外加熱的情況下，待該微波電漿使該基板升溫，而該基板之溫度持穩於400℃至500℃時，將作為前驅物之含氯矽基化合物及/或含氯分子導入該腔體中，以在該基板上沉積形成立方晶系之碳化矽薄膜。本發明以微波電漿化學氣相沉積法能夠在低溫下成長具結晶性的碳化矽薄膜。

一維金屬奈米結構之製造方法

本發明提供一種一維金屬奈米結構之製造方法，係利用濺鍍方式濺鍍一層導電薄膜於一撓性基材上，以形成一導電基材；再將導電基材放置於電鍍溶液內進行電化學沈積，使導電基材上形成對應導電薄膜之一維金屬奈米線結構。因此，本發明的材料製作不需要複雜的微影蝕刻技術流程、及金屬奈米結構粉末混漿塗膜於基材上，即可得到具有高表面積的一維金屬奈米線線結構於撓性基材上。

Sekundärbatterie

Process for preparing PZT nanoparticles

調控二氧化鈦形貌、晶面裸露與大小的合成方法

本發明係有關於一種利用無機鹽類及改變反應環境的酸鹼度以調控二氧化鈦晶體形貌及大小之方法。本發明藉由反應時加入不同的無機鹽類，利用無機鹽中不同的鹼金屬離子以改變二氧化鈦的形貌以及其晶面裸露，並且可在反應中調控不同的酸鹼度以改變二氧化鈦晶體的大小。藉由此合成方法，可因應不同的應用來調控其二氧化鈦的形貌及大小以達到在光催化、染料敏化太陽能電池、光解水等光電元件以及電極材料、塗料等應用最佳化的效能。

Substrate processing apparatus

Provided is an apparatus for processing a substrate, the apparatus including: a chamber having a processing space; a support unit for supporting a substrate in the processing space; a gas supply unit for supplying process gas to the processing space; and a plasma generation unit for generating plasma from the process gas, in which the plasma generation unit includes: an inner coil part including a plurality of inner coils; an outer coil part provided to surround the inner coil part when viewed from above and including a plurality of outer coils; an upper power source for applying power to the inner coil part and the outer coil part, and a ground plate disposed above the inner coil part and the outer coil part and grounding the inner coil part and the outer coil part.

Gas sensing device and detecting system

A gas sensing device includes a substrate, a conductive unit, and a sensing layer. The conductive unit is disposed on the substrate, and includes two electrodes. The sensing layer is disposed on the conductive unit, and is electrically connected with the electrodes. The sensing layer adapted to absorb carbon dioxide includes polyethyleneimine and polyethylene glycol. A detecting system including a testing device, an analyzing device and the aforementioned gas sensing device is also disclosed. The gas sensing device is detachably mounted to and is electrically connected to the testing device. Electrical property of the gas sensing device 100 changes when the gas sensing device 100 absorbs carbon dioxide.

熱水器外殼

【物品用途】;本創作係關於一種熱水器，係用於將水加熱之用。;【創作特點】;本創作之熱水器外殼主要係由一前飾板以及一本體所構成，其主要特點在於前飾板的特殊造型，以及前飾板及本體之組合的整體造型。;如本創作之前視圖以及立體圖所示，本創作之熱水器外殼的前飾板具有以雙曲線為壁面的溝槽，溝槽底部設有鑲板。雙曲線形狀的線條形成了吞天吸地的自然意象，鑲板與雙曲線溝槽的搭配，有如磐石位於瀑布底端的視覺聯想，讓使用者感覺所取用的水包含著生生不息的天地靈氣。;綜上所述，本創作之熱水器外殼具有獨特創意與深度的視覺感受，誠為符合新式樣專利要件的創新設計。

Forward osmosis membrane having low water resistance and excellent mechanical strength

A forward osmosis membrane having a low water resistance and an excellent mechanical strength includes a support unit and a selective layer. The support unit includes a plurality of nanostructures, and has opposite first and second surfaces which are defined by the nanostructures. Each of the nanostructures includes a carbon nanotube and a hydrophilic film coated around the carbon nanotube. The hydrophilic film includes a first hydrophilic polymeric material and a second hydrophilic polymeric material. The second hydrophilic polymeric materials of the nanostructures are cross-linked. The selective layer covers and contacts the first surface of the support unit.

Sensor device and method for making the same

A sensor device is adapted to detect glucose concentration in saliva of an object, and includes a conductive substrate, a polymer layer, and a carbon nanomaterial unit. The polymer layer is disposed on the conductive substrate and is made from conducting polymer. The carbon nanomaterial unit is disposed on the polymer layer and includes at least one carbon-nanotube layer. The saliva of the object is applied on the carbon nanomaterial unit and an enzyme is added to be mixed with the saliva to detect the glucose concentration in the saliva. A method for making the sensor device is also provided.

Rechargeable battery

Gas sensing device and detecting system

A gas sensing device includes a substrate, a conductive unit, and a sensing layer. The conductive unit is disposed on the substrate, and includes two electrodes. The sensing layer is disposed on the conductive unit, and is electrically connected with the electrodes. The sensing layer adapted to absorb carbon dioxide includes polyethyleneimine and polyethylene glycol. A detecting system including a testing device, an analyzing device and the aforementioned gas sensing device is also disclosed. The gas sensing device is detachably mounted to and is electrically connected to the testing device. Electrical property of the gas sensing device 100 changes when the gas sensing device 100 absorbs carbon dioxide.