Abstract: Provided are a conductive substrate which can be produced from inexpensive materials at a lower temperature than those for conventional substrates, and a process for producing the conductive substrate. The conductive substrate comprises a substrate (1) and a conductive pattern (5) provided on the substrate (1), wherein the conductive pattern (5), except on a surface and in a vicinity thereof on a side opposite to the substrate side, entirely has a structure comprising a binder (2) and fine aluminum grains (3) dispersed therein, and on the surface and in the vicinity a surface metal aluminum layer (4) is formed in which the fine aluminum grains (3) are spread with a roller to form a conductive junction connecting the fine aluminum grains to each other.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a water vapor barrier film having good flexibility, good moisture resistance, and high mechanical strength. A further object of the present invention is to provide a dispersion for water vapor barrier films which is intended to be used to produce the water vapor barrier film, a method for producing the water vapor barrier film, a solar cell back sheet incorporating the water vapor barrier film, and a solar cell incorporating the water vapor barrier film or the solar cell back sheet. The present invention provided a water vapor barrier film containing: phyllosilicate mineral; and a synthetic resin, wherein the phyllosilicate mineral includes a non-swelling clay mineral and a swelling clay mineral, the phyllosilicate mineral is present in an amount of not less than 30% by weight and not more than 90% by weight of the total weight of the water vapor barrier film, and the water vapor barrier film has a water vapor permeability, measured at 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a non-combustible film having excellent flexibility, excellent moisture resistance, and high mechanical strength. The present invention also aims to provide a dispersion liquid for non-combustible films which is used in production of the non-combustible film, a method for producing a non-combustible film using the above dispersion, and a solar cell back sheet and a flexible board each of which is formed from the above non-combustible film. The present invention further aims to provide a solar cell including the solar cell back sheet. The non-combustible film of the present invention includes a water-insoluble inorganic compound and a heat-resistant synthetic resin, the water-insoluble inorganic compound constituting from 30% by weight to 90% by weight inclusive of the total weight of the non-combustible film, the film exhibiting a flammability of VTM-0 in the UL-94 VTM test.

Abstract: To provide a malt fermented beverage having refreshing finish, namely clear taste while ensuring robust feel by making use proportion of malt in starting materials high. Provided is a malt fermented beverage which includes an alcohol-containing material obtained by fermentation using wheat or barley as a part of starting material, serving as a component A; and an alcohol-containing distillate obtained by distilling an alcohol-containing material at least partly made of wheat/barley, serving as a component B; and is produced by adding the component B to the component A. Preferably, the component A is beer, and the component B is mugi shochu.

Abstract: A conductive pattern forming film provides a pattern formed on a film substrate having flexibility by pressurizing, under heating, a conductive paste in which powder or fine particles of metal or semiconductor are dispersed and filled. A conductive pattern forming apparatus comprises a sample installation table having a flat placement surface, and a driving body for pressure application which is placed in a manner facing the placement surface and movable, wherein the driving body for pressure application is equipped with a support which is constituted by a flat metal panel having metal spheres along its bottom face.

Abstract: Provided are a conductive substrate which can be produced from inexpensive materials at a lower temperature than those for conventional substrates, and a process for producing the conductive substrate. The conductive substrate comprises a substrate (1) and a conductive pattern (5) provided on the substrate (1), wherein the conductive pattern (5), except on a surface and in a vicinity thereof on a side opposite to the substrate side, entirely has a structure comprising a binder (2) and fine aluminum grains (3) dispersed therein, and on the surface and in the vicinity a surface metal aluminum layer (4) is formed in which the fine aluminum grains (3) are spread with a roller to form a conductive junction connecting the fine aluminum grains to each other.

Abstract: The present invention forms a conductive pattern using a simple process on a general plastic substrate having flexibility, and also provides a conductive pattern forming film that allows for easy formation of a conductive pattern using an apparatus that performs a simple process of oriented pressurization at low temperature, as well as a method for forming conductive pattern and a conductive pattern forming apparatus for the same. The conductive pattern forming film provides a pattern formed on a film substrate having flexibility by pressurizing, under heating, a conductive paste in which powder or fine particles of metal or semiconductor are dispersed and filled.

Abstract: A carbon film laminate 1 having a porous substrate 6 formed of a plurality of particles and a carbon film 2 provided on a surface of the porous substrate 6, wherein the porous substrate 6 includes a surface layer 3 which is in contact with the carbon film 2 and which is formed of particles 3a having a mean particle size of 0.01 to 0.11 ?m, and a porous body 5 formed of particles having a mean particle size differing from that of the particles 3a forming the surface layer 3. The invention provides a carbon film laminate which does not generate cracks and pinholes of the carbon film and which is suitable for producing thin film thereof.

Abstract: A permselective membrane type reactor 100 comprises: a cylindrical reaction tube 1 having a gas inlet 11 at one end and a gas outlet 12 at the other end, a cylindrical, bottomed, separation tube 2 inserted into the reaction tube 1, which is made of a porous material and has a permselective membrane 3 at the surface, and a catalyst layer 4 provided between the reaction tube 1 and the separation tube 2, for promotion of chemical reaction. The reactor 100 further comprises, at a location apart from the permselective membrane 3, an oxygen-containing gas feeding section 20 which extends in the gas-flowing direction of the reaction tube 1 and feeds an oxygen-containing gas from multiple positions to the catalyst layer 4 in the gas-flowing direction.

Abstract: To provide a malt fermented beverage having refreshing finish, namely clear taste while ensuring robust feel by making use proportion of malt in starting materials high. Provided is a malt fermented beverage which includes an alcohol-containing material obtained by fermentation using wheat/barley as a part of starting material, serving as a component A; and an alcohol-containing distillate obtained by distilling an alcohol-containing material at least partly made of wheat/barley, serving as a component B; and is produced by adding the component B to the component A. Preferably, the component A is beer, and the component B is mugi shochu.

Abstract: A carbon film laminate 1 having a porous substrate 6 formed of a plurality of particles and a carbon film 2 provided on a surface of the porous substrate 6, wherein the porous substrate 6 includes a surface layer 3 which is in contact with the carbon film 2 and which is formed of particles 3a having a mean particle size of 0.01 to 0.11 ?m, and a porous body 5 formed of particles having a mean particle size differing from that of the particles 3a forming the surface layer 3. The invention provides a carbon film laminate which does not generate cracks and pinholes of the carbon film and which is suitable for producing thin film thereof.

Abstract: A thin-film transistor includes a substrate (10), a gate electrode (20) provided on a portion of the substrate, an insulation layer (30) arranged to cover the gate electrode and the substrate, a source or drain (40) provided on the insulation layer in a region corresponding to a region of the gate electrode, a semiconductor layer (50) arranged to cover the source or drain (40) and the insulation layer, a drain or source (60) provided on the semiconductor in a portion of a region corresponding to a region of the source or drain (40) that overlaps with the gate electrode, and a channel (70) formed between the source or drain (40) and the drain or source (60) and having a length defined by a film thickness of the semiconductor layer (50).

Abstract: An indium electrode film (2) is formed closely adhering to one face of an organic semiconductor film (1) made of copper phthalocyanine while a gold electrode film (3) is formed on the other face. A voltage is applied to the organic semiconductor film (1) so that the indium electrode (2) side is biased positively. By applying a voltage so that the electrode (2) side is charged positively and irradiating with a light having a wavelength absorbable by the organic semiconductor film (1) the phenomenon of photocurrent multiplication arises at the interface of the organic semiconductor film (1) and the electrode (2). When put under an oxygen or moisture atmosphere in the above state, this gas sensor can detect oxygen or moisture depending on a change in photocurrent due to the multiplication.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor is equipped with an output shaft (2), a cylinder (4) arranged around the output shaft and receiving a plurality of pistons (6) expanding with the fluid pressure, a diagonal plate (7) that contacts the plurality of the expanding pistons (6), thereby to exert rotational force to the cylinder (4), a brake disc (21) disposed outside the cylinder (4) to rotate together therewith, a motor casing (11, 12) receiving the cylinder (4) and the brake disc (21), a brake driving device (25) that presses an outer periphery of the brake disc (21) on an inner peripheral surface of the motor casing (11, 12) to brake the brake disc. A first chamber (14) and a second chamber (15) are defined in the motor casing (11, 12) by the brake disc (21) and a communicating passage (30) formed bypassing the brake disc (21) communicates the first chamber 814) with the second chamber (15).

Abstract: A DDR type zeolite membrane formed on a substrate includes silica as a main component. The DDR type zeolite membrane separates at least one type of a gas component from a mixed gas containing at least two types of gases selected from a group consisting of carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen (H2), oxygen (O2), nitrogen (N2), methane (CH4), normal butane (n-C4H10), isobutane (i-C4H10), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), ethane (C2H6), ethylene (C2H4), propane (C3H8), propylene (C3H6), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen monoxide (NO). Each single gas permeance at room temperature and 100° C. are different, respectively, in order to separate at least one selected gas component from the mixed gas.

Abstract: A hydraulic motor is equipped with an output shaft (2), a cylinder (4) arranged around the output shaft and receiving a plurality of pistons (6) expanding with the fluid pressure, a diagonal plate (7) that contacts the plurality of the expanding pistons (6), thereby to exert rotational force to the cylinder (4), a brake disc (21) disposed outside the cylinder (4) to rotate together therewith, a motor casing (11, 12) receiving the cylinder (4) and the brake disc (21), a brake driving device (25) that presses an outer periphery of the brake disc (21) on an inner peripheral surface of the motor casing (11, 12) to brake the brake disc. A first chamber (14) and a second chamber (15) are defined in the motor casing (11, 12) by the brake disc (21) and a communicating passage (30) formed bypassing the brake disc (21) communicates the first chamber 814) with the second chamber (15).

Abstract: A DDR type zeolite membrane formed on a substrate includes silica as a main component. The DDR type zeolite membrane separates at least one type of a gas component from a mixed gas containing at least two types of gases selected from a group consisting of carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen (H2), oxygen (O2), nitrogen (N2), methane (CH4), normal butane (n-C4H10), isobutane (i-C4H10), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), ethane (C2H6), ethylene (C2H4), propane (C3H8), propylene (C3H6), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen monoxide (NO). Each single gas permeance at room temperature and 100° C. are different, respectively, in order to separate at least one selected gas component from the mixed gas.

Abstract: This invention provides a DDR type zeolite membrane, characterized in that it is formed as a membrane on a substrate and its main component is silica, and that each single gas permeance at room temperature and 100° C. are different, respectively among at least two types of gases selected from a group consisting of carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen (H2), oxygen (O2), nitrogen (N2), methane (CH4), normal butane (n-C4H10), isobutane (i-C4H10), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), ethane (C2H6), ethylene (C2H4), propane (C3H8), propylene (C3H6), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen monoxide (NO).

Abstract: Powder of a simple substance or a combination of a plurality of carbides of metals belonging to the IVa, Va and Via families in the Periodic Table is mixed with a ferrous-family metal powder or non-ferrous metal powder having the same composition as the treatment target (2) as a simple substance or a combination of a plurality of metals, and this is compressed and molded, and incompletely sintered to form an electrode (12) serving as a discharge processing electrode; and said device is provided with a switching unit which alters electrical conditions at the time when the base member of the treatment target (2) is directly subjected to a discharging surface treatment and the electrical conditions at the time when a coating film (13) that has been formed is subjected to a discharging surface treatment according to the characteristics of the treatment target material.

Abstract: A thin-film transistor includes a substrate (10), a gate electrode (20) provided on a portion of the substrate, an insulation layer (30) arranged to cover the gate electrode and the substrate, a source or drain (40) provided on the insulation layer in a region corresponding to a region of the gate electrode, a semiconductor layer (50) arranged to cover the source or drain (40) and the insulation layer, a drain or source (60) provided on the semiconductor in a portion of a region corresponding to a region of the source or drain (40) that overlaps with the gate electrode, and a channel (70) formed between the source or drain (40) and the drain or source (60) and having a length defined by a film thickness of the semiconductor layer (50).