Abstract: A cell self-assembly array chip comprises a first substrate, a second substrate and a plurality of spacer elements. The first substrate, the spacer elements and the second substrate are stacked to be one in turn, wherein the spacer elements are annularly arranged at interval and disposed on the second substrate, so as to define a cell self-assembly region and at least one drawing channel. Furthermore, because the liquid portion of cell suspension horizontally and radially passed the drawing channel outward and the radially outward pulling force generated by the evaporation effect of the liquid portion, so as to cause the cells are arranged by the cell self-assembly array to the cell self-assembly region. The present invention further provides a manufacturing method of a cell self-assembly array chip to solve the conventional problems which is difficult to culture living cells and not easy to apply optical observation.

Abstract: A multi-head probe suitable for an atomic force microscopy (AFM) comprises a tip base, a single cantilever beam and at least two tips. The tip base has a tip end, which is ground to form a surface. The cantilever beam is connected to the tip base and for supporting the tip base. The at least two tips are disposed on the surface.

Abstract: The invention discloses a preparation method of nano-scale platinum (Pt) using an open-loop reduction system. The preparation method comprises the steps of: utilizing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as a catalyst support; mixing platinum salt with a reducing agent and deionized water to form a precursor solution in a flask; heating the precursor solution in the flask at a predetermined temperature range to reduce nano-scale platinum nanoparticles on the carbon nanotubes by the process of water evaporation; allowing the water vapor to flow through a connection tube to a condenser; filling a cooling substance into the condenser via the first opening and draining the cooling substance from the condenser via the second opening to lower the temperature of the water vapor in the inner tube by the cooling substance and condense the water vapor into liquid water, which is collected with a beaker placed under the condenser.

Abstract: A multi-dimensional data registration integrated circuit is configured for driving array-arrangement devices. The array-arrangement devices comprise a plurality of first hierarchy sets, each which comprises a plurality of second hierarchy sets. The multi-dimensional data registration integrated circuit comprises a first hierarchy address selection circuit, a second hierarchy address selection circuit and a data supply circuit. The first hierarchy address selection circuit scans the first hierarchy sets, and selects a unit of the first hierarchy sets to activate it. The second hierarchy address selection circuit scans the second hierarchy sets. The data supply circuit writes a plurality of data into each designated unit of the second hierarchy sets according to the scanning sequence of the second hierarchy address selection circuit.

Abstract: A single molecule detection platform is disclosed. The single molecule detection platform comprises a light-transmissive substrate, a plurality of spherical particles and a thin film. The surface of the light-transmissive substrate is etched to form a plurality of cone-shaped structures. Each spherical particle is disposed on top of each cone-shaped structure. The sizes of the plurality of spherical particles are suitable to allow only a single protein to be attached to each spherical particle. The thin film is deposited on the surface of the plurality of cone-shaped structures and acts as a reflective layer of one-dimensional waveguide. The plurality of spherical particles is not covered by the thin film.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method, a PCR droplet device and a PCR droplet device array. The steps of the method comprise that a liquid comprising an analyzer is dropped on the heating coil disposed on the droplet device to form a droplet, then dropping a hydrophobic solution to prevent the droplet from evaporating. When an electric current or a voltage is supplied through at least one conducting wire to heat the heating coil, the inside of the droplet can generate buoyancy to drive the analyzer to move to the top of the inside of the droplet. Subsequently, the analyzer is moved to a periphery of the inside of the droplet so as to form a thermal cycle. Therefore the template is amplified by recycling the thermal cycle.

Abstract: A lens device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided, wherein the lens device includes a transparent substrate, a metal layer, a hydrophobic layer and an aspherical lens. The metal layer is formed on the transparent substrate, and the hydrophobic layer is formed on the metal layer. The metal layer has a first opening, such that an area of the transparent substrate corresponding to the first opening is not covered by the metal layer. The hydrophobic layer has a second opening connected to the first opening, and the second opening is larger than the first opening, such that a portion of the metal layer adjacent to a peripheral edge of the first opening is not covered by the hydrophobic layer. The aspherical lens is formed on the area of the transparent substrate and contacts the portion of the metal layer.

Abstract: A micro-droplet ejection apparatus includes a substrate, a droplet-ejecting layer, and a plurality of bubble generators. A liquid storage space is formed between the substrate and the droplet-ejecting layer. The liquid storage space has no spacer connecting the substrate and the droplet-ejecting layer. That is, the liquid storage space has no individual chambers. The droplet-ejecting layer has a plurality of through holes arranged in an array, and each through hole is used as a nozzle for pushing out ink. The plurality of bubble generators is disposed above the substrate, and corresponds to and is disposed under the through holes. The bubble generators on two sides of a designated bubble generator generate at least one limit bubble, limiting the growth of a main bubble generated by the designated bubble generator.

Abstract: A heatable droplet device is used to embody real-time detection by means of the device's temperature control and surface treated and trimmed. A temperature causing internal stability disturbed is immediately detected with a designed sensor while affecting a specific area.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to the electrochemical fabrication of multilayer mesoscale or microscale structures which are formed using at least one conductive structural material, at least one conductive sacrificial material, and at least one dielectric material. In some embodiments the dielectric material is a UV-curable photopolymer. In other embodiments, electrochemically fabricated structures are formed on dielectric substrates.

Abstract: An efficient and passive micro fuel cell includes an anode plate, a reaction plate, a cathode plate and a condensation plate. The anode plate draws a dilute solution of methanol from a fuel tank to delivery to a series of upper oxidation reaction room through micro-channels by thermal capillarity. The condensation plate separates carbon dioxide and vapor from each other. Meanwhile, the methanol solution is delivered to a plurality of lower oxidation reaction rooms. Protons pass through the inner walls of the reaction holes and a porous membrane layer and arrive in the lower reduction reaction rooms. The lower reduction reaction rooms and the lower oxidation reaction rooms have reaction holes whose inner walls have carbon nanotubes and catalysts. A plurality of upper reduction reaction rooms delivers oxygen for the reduction reaction and drains the reduced water at the same time.

Abstract: A tank for an immersion lithography apparatus provided. The tank has a container with a bottom plate and side plates connected to each, wherein the side plates surround and connect all edges of the bottom plate. The container is filled in at least a liquid having a refractive index thereof from about 1.4 to about 1.8. A platform is located in the container and immersed in the liquid. The platform has an axle fastened on a side thereof parallel to the bottom plate, wherein the axle passes through a bearing hole penetrated through one of the side plates. A roller disposed outside the container connects to the axle to rotate the axle, and furthermore, to incline the platform accordingly.

Abstract: A tank for an immersion lithography apparatus provided. The tank has a container with a bottom plate and side plates connected to each, wherein the side plates surround and connect all edges of the bottom plate. The container is filled in at least a liquid having a refractive index thereof from about 1.4 to about 1.8. A platform is located in the container and immersed in the liquid. The platform has an axle fastened on a side thereof parallel to the bottom plate, wherein the axle passes through a bearing hole penetrated through one of the side plates. A roller disposed outside the container connects to the axle to rotate the axle, and furthermore, to incline the platform accordingly.

Abstract: The present invention discloses micro-stamp array supported on a substrate comprising a plurality of micro-stamp sticks. Each of the micro-stamp sticks includes a micro-stamp-stick head having a channel opened through a central portion in each of the micro-stamp sticks. Each of the micro-stamp-stick heads is attached to a tapered guide tube surrounded by tapered guide-tube walls wherein the tapered guide tube is in hydraulic communication with the micro-stamp-head channel. The micro-stamp array further includes a filler chip that includes a filler reservoirs disposing on top of the tapered guide tubes, each of the filler reservoirs having a refill channel opened to the tapered guide tube for refilling the tapered guide tube and the channels.

Abstract: A set of nano/micro structured objects capable of interlocking with each other comprises a first part and a second part. A plurality of protrusions arranged in a matrix are disposed on a surface of a base plate of the first part. A plurality of microcavities arranged in a matrix are formed on a corresponding surface of the second part. The cross-sectional areas of a portion of each of the protrusions and microcavities decrease toward the base plate. A plurality of nano-scaled needle-shaped objects are formed on an outer sidewall of each of the protrusions or on an inner sidewall of each of the microcavities. When the two parts are combined, each of the protrusions is inserted into one of the microcavities, and the needle object of the protrusion bunts an inner sidewall of the microcavity, or the needle object of the microcavities bunts an outer sidewall of the protrusion.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electrode structure capable of separately delivering gas and fluid which is applied to a passive fuel cell. The electrode structure includes an electrode portion and a water removal plate, and the electrode portion is adjacent to the water removal plate. The water removal plate includes a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, a plurality of gas passages passing from the first surface to the second surface, and a plurality of liquor passages disposed on the first surface. The surfaces of the gas passages are treated with hydrophobic treatment, and the surfaces of the liquor passages are treated with hydrophilic treatment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method, a PCR droplet device and a PCR droplet device array. The steps of the method comprise that a liquid comprising an analyzer is dropped on the heating coil disposed on the droplet device to form a droplet, then dropping a hydrophobic solution to prevent the droplet from evaporating. When an electric current or a voltage is supplied through at least one conducting wire to heat the heating coil, the inside of the droplet can generate buoyancy to drive the analyzer to move to the top of the inside of the droplet. Subsequently, the analyzer is moved to a periphery of the inside of the droplet so as to form a thermal cycle. Therefore the template is amplified by recycling the thermal cycle.

Abstract: An immunodetection probe comprises a needle structure having a compartment and configured to be inserted into an organic tissue, a dialysis membrane configured to isolate the compartment from the organic tissue, a detection device having a detection portion and a plurality of receptors, a first optical fiber coupled to the needle structure, and a pair of tubes connected to the compartment. The plurality of receptors are disposed on an end surface of the detection portion for conjugating a target antibody, wherein the detection portion is disposed in the compartment. The first optical fiber is configured to introduce light incident on photo-induced molecules adjacent to the end surface of the detection portion so as to cause a change in the pH level of the solution adjacent to the end surface of the detection portion. The pair of tubes is configured to transport the solution containing the photo-induced molecules into the compartment.

Abstract: A single molecule detection platform is disclosed. The single molecule detection platform comprises a light-transmissive substrate, a plurality of spherical particles and a thin film. The surface of the light-transmissive substrate is etched to form a plurality of cone-shaped structures. Each spherical particle is disposed on top of each cone-shaped structure. The sizes of the plurality of spherical particles are suitable to allow only a single protein to be attached to each spherical particle. The thin film is deposited on the surface of the plurality of cone-shaped structures and acts as a reflective layer of one-dimensional waveguide. The plurality of spherical particles is not covered by the thin film.

Abstract: A portable optical detection chip comprises a substrate, a plurality of avalanche-type photosensitive device modules and a plurality of plane mirrors. The plurality of avalanche-type photosensitive device modules are formed on the substrate, and each of them comprises a plurality of avalanche-type photosensitive devices and a plurality of lenses. Each of the lenses is stacked on one of the avalanche-type photosensitive devices. The plurality of plane mirrors are disposed between the avalanche-type photosensitive device modules. That is, the avalanche-type photosensitive device modules are separated from each other by the plane mirrors.