Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging structure of an energy storage device. At least one unit cell of capacitor is stacked and packaged into the energy storage device. The unit cell is a sandwich structure comprising a solid-state polymer electrolyte between two modified carbonaceous electrodes. An assembly of at least one unit cell of capacitor can be packaged by metallic cases to form a coin cell type or screw type of the packaging structure, packaged with a plastic case by compression molding or injection molding, or packaged by a plastic bag or an aluminum-foil bag and sealed by heat sealing or vacuum heat sealing. Manufacture processes for traditional capacitor modules, such as drilling, welding, screwing, and making scaffolds, are not required. Although the packaging process is simpler and less expensive, the packaged energy storage device can perform better than traditional capacitor modules.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing Helicobacter pylori infection in a subject includes the step(s) of: administering to the subject a composition. The composition has a carbonaceous material and an active particle. The active particle is coated on the carbonaceous material and made of a material selected from the group consisting of silver, gold, aluminum, zinc, copper, and titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A method for treating urinary system disorders comprising: a pharmaceutical composition comprising a carbon material and a water-containing carrier, the pharmaceutical composition comprising a carbon material in an amount from 0.001 mgs to 100 mgs, both of the carbon material and the water-containing carrier constitute a pharmaceutically acceptable water-containing carrier carrying the carbon material, and the carbon material having a diameter falling within a range from 2 nm to 2 mm; Then instilled this pharmaceutical composition into the bladder for adsorb LPS of bacteria, aqueous vehicle in a volume of from 50 mL to 700 mL. After adsorb, discharging the LPS together with urine out of cystitis patients. This method is capable of reducing symptoms of cystitis by contacting the carbon material with a bladder or related tissues of the bladder in an animal body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tampon structure, the tampon structure comprise at least one absorbent carbonaceous base with at least two precious metals, an absorber, a surface layer, and a rope. The copper ions and silver ions can be released by the at least two precious metals in aqueous solution to reach the health effects of the female vagina.

Abstract: Disclosed is a super capacitor and method of manufacture thereof. This invention relates to a solid state super capacitor comprising a solid state polymer electrolyte and a modified carbonaceous electrode. Said modified carbonaceous electrode comprises a conductive carbonaceous material covered with active ingredients. Said modified carbonaceous electrode and said solid state polymer electrolyte are layered on top of each other to form a sandwich-like structure. Said super capacitor performs much better than known super capacitor comprising liquid or gel-form electrolytes. Said super capacitor has higher conductivity, therefore can be manufactured without a current collector. Since said super capacitor contains solid state polymer electrolyte, the method of manufacturing said super capacitor is more environmentally friendly and has a higher safety level.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating urinary system disorders includes a carbon material carried by a water-containing carrier and having a carbon content over 60 percentage by weight (wt %), such that both of the carbon material and the water-containing carrier constitute a pharmaceutically acceptable water-containing carrier carrying the carbon material, and the carbon material falls within a range of 0.1 mg/ml to 500 mg/ml per unit dose and has a diameter from 2 nm to 2 mm, such that the pharmaceutical composition is capable of reducing symptoms of cystitis by contacting the carbon material with a bladder or related tissues of the bladder in an animal body.

Abstract: A carbon fabric of high conductivity and high density is formed of oxidized fibers of polypropylene. The oxidized fibers have a carbon content at least 50 wt %, an oxygen content at least 4 wt %, and a limiting oxygen index at least 35%. The carbon fabric is made by preparing a raw fabric obtained from oxidized fibers of polypropylene by weaving and then carbonizing the raw fabric.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal-carrying carbonaceous material is provided. The method comprises immersing a carbonaceous material in a metal-containing aqueous solution under vacuum, with stirring, and/or in the presence of a polar solvent, and then thermally treating the immersed carbonaceous material at a temperature ranging from 120° C. up to a temperature not higher than the melting point of the involved metal under vacuum or in the presence of a protective gas. According to the method, the metal can be effectively carried on a carbonaceous material so as to enhance the applicability of the metal-carrying carbonaceous material.

Abstract: A metallic material coated with a carbon film is provided. The coated metallic material comprises a metal substrate and a carbon film, wherein the carbon film includes an amorphous phase and a graphite-like phase, and in some embodiments an extra diffusion layer onto the metal substrate underneath the carbon film. The carbon film can be a single layer comprising of two carbon phases, amorphous carbon as the matrix and embedded graphite-like granules. The carbon film can also be multilayers with alternate amorphous carbon film and graphite-like carbon film.

Abstract: A porous carbonized substrate and its preparation method and uses are provided. The porous carbonized substrate has an oxygen content ranging from about 1 wt % to about 13 wt % and a nitrogen content ranging from about 2 wt % to about 16 wt %, based on the total weight of the substrate. The porous carbonized substrate can be prepared by a method comprising the following steps: providing a fiber substrate containing one or more oxidized fibers, one or more polyamide fibers or a mixture thereof; and thermally treating the fiber substrate under an inert gas atmosphere, wherein the thermally treating step comprises putting the fiber substrate in the inert gas atmosphere and increasing the temperature of the inert gas atmosphere to an elevated temperature ranging from about 700° C. to about 2000° C. with a rate of from about 50° C./minute to about 300° C./minute. The porous carbonized substrate is used as a gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell.

Abstract: A carbon fabric of high conductivity and high density is formed of oxidized fibers of polypropylene. The oxidized fibers have a carbon content at least 50 wt %, an oxygen content at least 4 wt %, and a limiting oxygen index at least 35%. The carbon fabric is made by preparing a raw fabric obtained from oxidized fibers of polypropylene by weaving and then carbonizing the raw fabric.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a product of activated carbon fiber supporting silver has the steps of: a) Impregnate activated carbon fibers in a silver acetate solution under a vacuum condition for a predetermined time to deposit silver on surfaces of the activated carbon fibers via a chemical reaction. And then, dry the activated carbon fibers to remove water therein. b) Heat the activated carbon fibers in a stove filled with protective gas to break the silver on the activated carbon fibers into very fine grains, and c) wash the activated carbon fibers to remove redundant sliver from the surfaces of the activated carbon fibers.

Abstract: A carbon fabric of high conductivity and high density is formed of oxidized fibers of polypropylene. The oxidized fibers have a carbon content at least 50 wt %, an oxygen content at least 4 wt %, and a limiting oxygen index at least 35%. The carbon fabric is made by preparing a raw fabric obtained from oxidized fibers of polypropylene by weaving and then carbonizing the raw fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a flexible base layer and an antimicrobial material, wherein the antimicrobial material comprises an activated carbon-carried noble metal, the activated carbon is selected from the group consisting of an activated carbon powder, an activated carbon particle, an activated carbon fiber, and a combination thereof, and the noble metal is selected from the group consisting of silver, gold, palladium, platinum, copper, zinc, and a combination thereof. The invention also relates to an antimicrobial composition for topical use on skin, in which the composition comprises the aforementioned activated carbon-carried noble metal.

Abstract: Strengthened carbonized paper, its preparation method and uses are provided. The carbonized paper comprises a mixed spun fabric containing oxidized fibers and polyamide fibers as the reinforced material. The carbonized paper has good tensile strength and electric conductivity. The carbonized paper can be used as the gas diffusion layer material in the fuel cell for better performance. Moreover, the carbonized paper of the subject invention is useful as the anti-electromagnetic material and reinforced composite material.

Abstract: A process for modifying a carbonized substrate and a modified carbonized substrate obtained therefrom are provided. The process involves the application of a mixture containing a hydrophobic polymer and a carbonaceous material onto a carbonized substrate which is not subjected to a hydrophobic treatment. The subject invention uses a simpler procedure to modify a carbonized substrate to provide a modified carbonized substrate with good conductivity, air permeability, and hydrophobicity. The modified carbonized substrate is suitable for use as the material for the gas diffusion layer of the electrode in fuel cells.

Abstract: A porous carbonized fabric with high efficiency and its preparation method and uses are provided. The carbonized fabric is prepared from a mixed spun fabric containing an oxidized fiber and a polyamide fiber. The carbonized fabric has excellent gas permeability, high porosity, and good electric conductivity. The carbonized fabric can be used as the gas diffusion layer (electrode) material in a fuel cell. The fuel cell can provide a relatively high power density. Moreover, the carbonized fabric is useful as an anti-electromagnetic material and a reinforced composite material.

Abstract: A method of forming a carbon film on a metal substrate at a low temperature has steps of preparing a metal substrate having a softening temperature; forming a catalytic layer having a thickness of greater than 0.01 ?m on the metal substrate, and forming a carbon film on the catalytic layer by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) at a reaction temperature less than the softening temperature of the metal substrate. A carbonaceous material is carried into a CVD reaction area by a carrier gas and is thermally decomposed at a reaction temperature between 300° C. and 1000° C. to form the carbon film having a thickness between 0.1 ?m and 10 ?m on the catalytic layer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal-carrying carbonaceous material is provided. The method comprises immersing a carbonaceous material in a metal-containing aqueous solution under vacuum, with stirring, and/or in the presence of a polar solvent, and then thermally treating the immersed carbonaceous material at a temperature ranging from 120° C. up to a temperature not higher than the melting point of the involved metal under vacuum or in the presence of a protective gas. According to the method, the metal can be effectively carried on a carbonaceous material so as to enhance the applicability of the metal-carrying carbonaceous material.

Abstract: A heat dissipation structure is provided. The heat dissipation structure comprises a carbon substrate and a metal layer which at least partially covers the sidewall of the carbon substrate. The metal layer covering the carbon substrate can not only increase the heat dissipation efficiency of the carbon substrate but can also eliminate the short circuiting of the elements when dust accumulates on them.