A method of forming a surface texture includes arranging a flexible mask (610, 920) with a pattern over a surface (621) of a component (620); and performing electrochemical etching on the surface (621) of the component (620) to form a surface texture on the surface (621) according to the pattern of the flexible mask.

A method of depositing reagent on an electrochemical test sensor adapted to determine information relating to an analyte includes providing a base and forming an electrode pattern on the base. The method further includes depositing the reagent on at least the electrode pattern using a reagent-dispensing system. The reagent-dispensing system applies mechanical force to the reagent in the reagent-dispensing system to assist in providing a wet reagent droplet on at least the electrode pattern.

A fiber-containing polymer film contains a host polymer and fibrous substances. The fiber-containing polymer film has an orientation area where the fibrous substances are oriented in a direction substantially parallel to a main surface of the fiber-containing polymer film and in substantially the same direction.

A polyester film containing a polyester support having a terminal carboxylic acid value of from 3 to 20 eq/ton and IV of from 0.65 to 0.9 dL/g, and a conductive layer having a surface specific resistance of from 10.sup.6 to 10.sup.14Ω per square with an in-plane distribution of from 0.1 to 20% exhibits an improvement in withstand voltage.

Provided herein is a method for forming a transparent electrode film, the method comprising forming an electrode pattern by printing an electrode pattern on a release film using a metal ink composition; forming an insulating layer by applying a curable resin on the release film on which the electrode pattern has been formed; forming a substrate layer by laminating a substrate on the insulating layer; removing the release film; and forming a conductive layer by applying a conductive material on the electrode pattern from which the release film has been removed.

A droplet measurement system (DMS) is used in concern with an industrial printer used to fabricate a thin film layer of a flat panel electronic device. A clear tape serves as a printing substrate to receive droplets from hundreds of nozzles simultaneously, while an optics system photographs the deposited droplets through the tape (i.e., through a side opposite the printhead). This permits immediate image analysis of deposited droplets, for parameters such as per-nozzle volume, landing position and other characteristics, without having to substantially reposition the DMS or printhead. The tape can then be advanced and used for a new measurement. By providing such a high degree of concurrency, the described system permits rapid measurement and update of droplet parameters for printers that use hundreds or thousands of nozzles, to provide a real-time understanding of per-nozzle expected droplet parameters, in a manner that can be factored into print planning.

In accordance with the present disclosure, a method for fabricating a symmetrical solid oxide fuel cell is described. The method includes synthesizing a composition comprising perovskite and applying the composition on an electrolyte support to form both an anode and a cathode.

In accordance with the present disclosure, a method for fabricating a symmetrical solid oxide fuel cell is described. The method includes synthesizing a composition comprising perovskite and applying the composition on an electrolyte support to form both an anode and a cathode.

Disclosed are a fire retardant thermoplastic resin composition suitable for preparing an electric wire, etc. by enhancing extrudability of a resin composition without hindering fire retardancy of the resin composition, and an electric wire comprising the same. The fire retardant thermoplastic resin composition comprises a matrix resin that comprises 20 to 35% by weight of a poly arylene ether resin, 20 to 35% by weight of a vinyl aromatic resin and 5 to 20% by weight of an olefin-based resin comprising a rubber ingredient, 1 to 10% by weight of a room-temperature liquid-type fire retardant, and 8 to 20% by weight of an ancillary fire retardant, based on 100% by weight of a mixture of a poly arylene ether resin, a vinyl aromatic resin, an olefin-based resin, a room-temperature liquid-type fire retardant and an ancillary fire retardant.

The invention provides processes for the manufacture of conductive transparent films and electronic or optoelectronic devices comprising same.