Evoq Nano, Inc.

Attostat, Inc.

William H Niedermeyer

This disclosure relates to improved electrode pastes that include a carrier, basic lead sulfate compounds, and ground state metal nanoparticles formed by laser ablation (e.g., spherical-shaped nanoparticles). Improved lead-acid batteries can be made using improved electrode pastes that include a carrier, basic lead sulfate compounds, and ground state metal nanoparticles formed by laser ablation. Methods for manufacturing lead-acid batteries of improved performance include applying an improved electrode paste to a least a portion of the positive and/or negative electrodes, placing the electrodes in a container, and placing an electrolyte in contact with the electrodes. The metal nanoparticles may comprise or consist of gold. The metal nanoparticles may by spherical-shaped and/or coral-shaped.

Nanoparticle-enhanced lead-acid electrode paste and improved lead-acid batteries made therefrom

Disclosed are polymer fibers incorporating metal nanoparticles and medical devices made therefrom. The disclosed polymer fibers can be utilized to form medical devices, including implantable medical devices, with effective antimicrobial properties. The disclosed polymer fibers incorporate metal nanoparticles that function without the release of metal (e.g., silver) ions.

Fiber spinning processes for applying metal nanoparticles to polymer devices

This disclosure relates to compositions and methods for improving the performance of batteries, such as lead-acid batteries, including reviving or rejuvenating a partially or totally dead battery, by adding an amount of nonionic, ground state metal nanoparticles to the electrolyte of the battery, and optionally recharging the battery by applying a voltage. The metal nanoparticles may be gold and coral-shaped and are added to provide a concentration within the electrolyte of 100 ppb to 2 ppm or more (e.g., up to 5 ppm, 10 ppm, 25 ppm, 50 ppm, or 100 ppm). The metal nanoparticles may be added to battery electrode paste applied to the electrodes to enhance newly manufactured or remanufactured batteries.

Nanoparticle compositions and methods for enhancing lead-acid batteries

This disclosure relates to metal nanoparticle compositions and methods for treating respiratory infections associated with cystic fibrosis. An amount of nonionic, ground state metal nanoparticles are administered to a patient via inhalation. The metal nanoparticles have properties that enable effective transport through the viscous mucus layer to the epithelia and surrounding tissues, killing or deactivating infecting microbes at the targeted respiratory tissue and throughout the overlying mucus layer.

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West Jordan, UT, United States of America

William H Niedermeyer