Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte solution is provided. An organic solvent in the non-aqueous electrolyte includes at least one fluorine-containing cyclic carbonate and at least one fluorine-containing ether. The at least one fluorine-containing cyclic carbonate and the at least one fluorine-containing ether have a volume ratio of 1:9˜9:1. A lithium metal secondary battery and a lithium ion secondary battery including the non-aqueous electrolyte solution are also provided.

Abstract: A preparation method of a positive electrode material of a lithium battery is provided, including mixing a compound containing at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group or a derivative thereof and a Ni-rich oxide of lithium and transition metal to react. The compound containing at least one ethylenically-unsaturated group and one carbonyl group are selected from a group consisting of a maleimide-based compound, an acrylate-based compound, a methacrylate-based compound, an acrylamide-based compound, a vinylamide-based compound, and a combination thereof. The Ni-rich oxide of lithium and transition metal is represented by formula I, LiNixMyO2 ??Formula I wherein x+y=1, 1>x?0.5, and M is at least one transition metal element except Ni.

Abstract: A far-infrared (FIR) emitter includes at least one far-infrared source for generating a far-infrared beam, a filter unit for filtering a wavelength range of the far-infrared beam, and a beam-expanding unit for expanding the far-infrared beam. The FIR emitter can generate a FIR light of a specific wavelength range to cover an expanded projection area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing a drawing force in a forming process of a photocurable material by adding a radical scavenger capable of terminating free radical polymerization into a substrate for carrying the photocurable material. The method comprises: providing a mold release composition at least comprising a radical scavenger and a molding agent; and forming a mold release film from the mold release composition by curing forming or by combining with an upper surface of a plate, thereby preparing the substrate. In this way, during the light curing reaction of the photocurable material by irradiation with a light source, the radical scavenger in the upper surface of the substrate contacting with the photocurable material can react with free radicals in the photocurable material, such that the photocurable material forms an uncured layer for which light curing does not occur on the upper surface of the substrate.

Abstract: In a noncontact self-injection-locked sensor, a self-injection-locked oscillating integrated antenna is designed to radiate a signal to a subject and be injection-locked by a reflect signal reflected from the subject. Owing to the reflect signal is phase-modulated by vital signs of the subject, a demodulator is provided to demodulate an injection-locked signal of the self-injection-locked oscillating integrated antenna to obtain a vital signal of the subject.

Abstract: A silicon compound, a preparation method thereof, and a lithium battery are provided. The silicon compound is represented by the following Chemical formula 1: (R1)4-n—Si-(L-A)n??[Chemical formula 1] In Chemical formula 1, each substituent is defined the same as in the specification.

Abstract: A production method of low dimensional nano-material comprises steps of: introducing a layered material; adding an intercalating agent into the layered material; and exfoliating the layered material by ball-milling to form the low dimensional material. Mechanochemical approaches for low dimensional nano-material like graphene quantum dots synthesis offer a promise of new reaction pathways, and greener and more efficient syntheses, making them potential approaches for low cost production.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a primary battery and an electrode assembly thereof. The electrode assembly includes a separator, a positive electrode, and a negative electrode current collector. The separator has a positive electrode side and a negative electrode side opposite to each other. The positive electrode is located at the positive electrode side of the separator, and the positive electrode includes a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode material. The negative electrode current collector is located at the negative electrode side of the separator. The electrode assembly does not include a negative electrode material before charging or activation.

Abstract: A method for forming cement-based cementitious material includes: pouring a cement paste into a mold; applying an electrical current to the cement paste to perform an electro-osmotic reaction; and transferring the reacted cement paste into a water tank for curing, thereby obtaining a functionally graded cement-based cementitious material. A pair of electrodes is placed in the mold and connected to an external power source. The compressive strength of the functionally graded cement-based cementitious material in the middle is lower than that at either of both ends.

Abstract: A diamond blade includes a base and a thin film metallic glass. The base includes a plurality of diamond particles, and the plurality of diamond particles protrude from a surface of the base. The thin film metallic glass is formed on the surface of the base, and the plurality of diamond particles are exposed on the thin film metallic glass.

Abstract: A light supply method is provided. The light supply method includes: providing a first driving signal in a first time interval by a driver and providing a first time-varying light by a light source module in response to the first driving signal; providing a second driving signal in a second time interval after the first time interval by the driver and providing a first fixed light by the light source module in response to the second driving signal; and providing a third driving signal by the driver in a third time interval after the second time interval and providing a second time-varying light by the light source module in response to the third driving signal.

Abstract: A car body repair system and a method thereof are provided. The system includes a scan apparatus, a processor and an adjustment mechanism. The scan apparatus scan a car body to obtain current surface curve information related to a deformed three-dimension surface of the car body that is damaged. The processor obtains the current surface curve information and initial surface curve information related to an original three-dimension surface of the car body that has not been damaged. The processor compares the current surface curve information and the initial surface curve information to obtain deformation information. The adjustment mechanism adjusts the surface of the car body according to the deformation information to recover the car body to an initial state corresponding to the initial surface curve information. Accordingly, the repair efficiency is improved, and a high standard degree of repair is achieved.

Abstract: An oligomer and a lithium battery are provided. The oligomer is obtained by a reaction of epoxy acrylate and barbituric acid. The lithium battery includes an anode, a cathode, a separator, an electrolyte solution and a packaging structure, wherein the cathode includes the oligomer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved pharmaceutical management system and methods implemented by the system for sorting and identifying a medicine via its label and/or package. The method comprises steps of: (1) receiving a plurality of raw images of a package of a medication; (b) juxtaposing two of the plurality of raw images to produce a combined image, in which the two raw images are different from each other; (c) processing the combined image to produce a reference image; and (d) establishing the medication library with the aid of the reference image. The system comprises an image capturing device, an image processor, and a machine learning processor. The image processor is programmed with instructions to execute the method for producing a combined image.

Abstract: A catalyst layer material and a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) having same are provided. The catalyst layer material used for a fuel cell has a catalyst support and a catalyst distributed on the catalyst support. The catalyst support has TiWMXNYOZ, wherein Ti is titanium; M is one metal element selected from a group consisting of group IB metals, group IIA metals, group IIB metals, group VB metals, group VIB metals, group VIIB metals and group VIIIB metals; N is an non-metal element selected from a group consisting of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur; O is oxygen; 0<W?1; 0<X?0.5; 0<Y?0.2; 1.5?Z?2.0. By applying a non-carbon catalyst support doped with metal cations and anions to the membrane electrode assembly, stability and performance of the fuel cell can be effectively enhanced.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medical needle used for performing a piercing or insertion operation on an object repetitively, the medical needle comprising a needle body and a metallic glass material layer formed on a surface of the needle body, the metallic glass material layer comprising an alloy consisting of aluminum, zirconium, copper and tantalum. With the presence of the metallic glass material layer covering the needle body, the medical needle may maintain its sharpness after having performed multiple piercing or insertion operations to enhance durability, minimize the increase of maximum piercing or insertion force resulted from piercing or insertion operations, and decrease injury to the object caused by piercing or insertion operations.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a high entropy alloy (HEA) coating is provided. The manufacturing method of the HEA coating includes: melting a HEA material, wherein the HEA material comprises at least four metal elements, and the at least four elements are contained in the HEA material with substantially the same content; performing a gas atomization process on the molten HEA material to form HEA powders; and performing a plasma spray process to heat the HEA powders, and spray the heated HEA powders onto a target substrate.

Abstract: An oligomer-polymer and a lithium battery are provided. The oligomer-polymer is obtained by a polymerization of a polymerizable compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group and at least one active hydrogen group in the same molecule. The lithium battery includes an anode, a cathode, a separator, an electrolyte solution and a package structure, wherein the cathode includes the oligomer-polymer.

Abstract: A oligomer and a lithium battery are provided. The oligomer is obtained by a polymerization reaction of a compound containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated group and a nucleophile compound. The compound containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated group is selected from a group consisting of a maleimide-based compound, an acrylate ester-based compound, a methacrylate ester-based compound, an acrylamide-based compound, a vinylamide-based compound and a combination thereof. The nucleophile compound is selected from a group consisting of monomaleimide, trithiocyanuric acid, hydantoin, hydantoin derivative, thiohydantoin, thiohydantoin derivative and a combination thereof.

Abstract: A timbre-selectable human voice playback system and a timbre-selectable human voice playback method thereof are provided. The timbre-selectable human voice playback system includes a speaker, a storage and a processing apparatus. The storage saves a text database. The processing apparatus is connected to the speaker and the storage. The processing apparatus obtains real human voice signals, converts the text of the text database into original synthetic human voice signals with the text-to-speech technology, and transforms the original synthetic voice signals into timbre-specific human voice signals with a timbre transformation model. The timbre-transformation model is trained with the real human voice signals collected from a specific person. Then, the processing apparatus plays the transformed human voice signals with the speaker. Accordingly, a user can listen to his favorite voice timbre and the transformed voice signal carrying selected content anytime and anywhere.