Abstract: A flexible supercapacitor and a preparation method thereof are provided. The flexible supercapacitor includes a polymer-based solid electrolyte layer, two active layers respectively disposed on opposite surfaces of the polymer-based solid electrolyte layer, and two electron conducting layers disposed on outer exposed surfaces of the two active layers.

Abstract: A power adaptation apparatus for a wireless communication channel includes a power ratio compensator. The power ratio compensator is capable of receiving a channel quality indicator and compensating a power ratio parameter according to the channel quality indicator, wherein the power ratio parameter defines a relation between power of the wireless communication channel and power of another wireless communication channel, and is referenced for setting the power of the wireless communication channel.

Abstract: Polymer-based solid electrolytes and preparation methods thereof are provided. The polymer-based solid electrolyte comprises a polymer, an electrolyte, and a solvent. The polymer of the solid electrolyte can be polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or sulfonated polyetheretherketone (SPEEK). The electrolyte is a lithium salt.

Abstract: Electrochemical methods for manufacturing a zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) thin film include preparing an electrodeposition solution and forming the zinc ferrite thin film on a conductive substrate under suitable conditions. The electrodeposition solution includes about 10?2 M to about 10?1 M zinc nitrate aqueous solution and about 10?3 M to about 10?2 M ferric nitrate aqueous solution.

Abstract: An electrochemical method for manufacturing a lithium phosphate (Li3PO4) thin film includes preparing an electroplating solution and forming the lithium phosphate thin film on a conductive substrate under suitable conditions. The electroplating bath includes about 10?2M to about 10?1M lithium ion and about 10?2 M to about 1 M monohydrogen phosphate ion (HPO42?) or dihydrogen phosphate ion (H2PO4?).

Abstract: Electrochemical methods for manufacturing a zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) thin film include preparing an electrodeposition solution and forming the zinc ferrite thin film on a conductive substrate under suitable conditions. The electrodeposition solution includes about 10?2 M to about 10?1 M zinc nitrate aqueous solution and about 10?3 M to about 10?2 M ferric nitrate aqueous solution.

Abstract: A method for decreasing resistivity of an electrolyte for an electric double-layer capacitor is provided. In this method, an aqueous electrolyte solution comprising LiNO3 and LiOH in a molar ratio of 1:9 to 9:1 is prepared first, and then purged with nitrogen or oxygen. An electric double-layer capacitor having the gas-purging aqueous electrolyte solution above is also provided.

Abstract: An electrochemical method for manufacturing a lithium phosphate (Li3PO4) thin film includes preparing an electroplating solution and forming the lithium phosphate thin film on a conductive substrate under suitable conditions. The electroplating bath includes about 10?2 M to about 10?1 M lithium ion and about 10?2 M to about 1 M monohydrogen phosphate ion (HPO42?) or dihydrogen phosphate ion (H2PO4?).

Abstract: A mobile apparatus and method of timing synchronization. The mobile apparatus comprises a timing synchronization controller, a frame detector, a decoder, and a clock generator. The timing synchronization controller determines a number of times of the mobile station clock switching from a first clock speed to a second clock speed, and compares the number of times of the mobile station clock switching the clock speed with a predetermined number of clock speed switch. The frame detector, coupled to the timing synchronization controller, receives a control channel block when the number of times of clock speed switch reaches the predetermined number of clock speed switch. The decoder, coupled to the frame detector, decodes the control channel block to compute a timing error between the base station clock and the mobile station clock. The clock generator, coupled to the decoder, receives the timing error to compensate for the mobile station clock.

Abstract: A fullerene derivative for electron acceptor is disclosed. Introducing a benzylalkyl group into the fullerene derivative can increase the affinity of the fullerene derivative with electron donors, and introducing an alkyl group into the fullerene derivative can increase the solubility of the fullerene derivative with an organic solvent. In addition, an organic thin-film solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same are further disclosed. An annealing process can be employed to improve the crystallization and to reduce the phase separation state of a photoactive layer that is formed by the fullerene derivative and the electron acceptor. Thereby, the fullerene derivative is facilitated to enhance the solar energy to electricity conversion efficiency of the resultant organic thin-film solar cell.

Abstract: A method for electrochemically producing a tin/lithium oxide composite thin film includes forming the tin/lithium oxide composite thin film on a conductive substrate in a solution under suitable conditions. The solution includes about 10?3 M to about 10?2 M lithium nitrate and about 10?4 M to about 10?3 M stannic chloride or stannous chloride.

Abstract: A solar cell comprises a substrate, a titanium oxide sputtering layer, at least one titanium oxide porous layer, a counter electrode and an electrolyte. The titanium oxide sputtering layer is sputtered on the substrate. The titanium oxide porous layer comprises a stack of titanium dioxide particles on the titanium oxide sputtering layer. The counter electrode is arranged on the titanium oxide porous layer. The electrolyte is filled between the counter electrode and the substrate.

Abstract: Electrochemical methods for manufacturing a zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) thin film include preparing an electrodeposition solution and forming the zinc ferrite thin film on a conductive substrate under suitable conditions. The electrodeposition solution includes about 10?2 M to about 10?1 M zinc nitrate aqueous solution and about 10?3 M to about 10?2 M ferric nitrate aqueous solution.

Abstract: A dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC), anode thereof, and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The anode has a titanium dioxide layer mixed with a desired ratio of carbon black nanoparticles to increase the conductivity of the anode. Thereby, the conversion efficiency of the solar energy to electricity for the DSSC is effectively improved.

Abstract: An electrochemical method for manufacturing a lithium phosphate (Li3PO4) thin film includes preparing an electroplating solution and forming the lithium phosphate thin film on a conductive substrate under suitable conditions. The electroplating bath includes about 10?2 M to about 10?1 M lithium ion and about 10?2 M to about 1 M monohydrogen phosphate ion (HPO42?) or dihydrogen phosphate ion (H2PO4?).

Abstract: A dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC), photo-sensitized anode electrode thereof, and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed, which includes the photo-sensitized anode electrode having a titanium dioxide layer coated by a protonized food dye layer that is an environmentally friendly photosensitizer instead of prior dyes. Therefore, the resultant DSSC can be recycled for reducing environmental pollution.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus and method of timing synchronization. The mobile apparatus comprises a timing synchronization controller, a frame detector, a decoder, and a clock generator. The timing synchronization controller determines a number of times of the mobile station clock switching from a first clock speed to a second clock speed, and compares the number of times of the mobile station clock switching the clock speed with a predetermined number of clock speed switch. The frame detector, coupled to the timing synchronization controller, receives a control channel block when the number of times of clock speed switch reaches the predetermined number of clock speed switch. The decoder, coupled to the frame detector, decodes the control channel block to compute a timing error between the base station clock and the mobile station clock. The clock generator, coupled to the decoder, receives the timing error to compensate for the mobile station clock.

Abstract: A method for forming photoelectric conversion substrate is provided. First, a conductive substrate is fixed onto a base in a vacuum chamber having a TiO2 target therein. After that, the vacuum chamber is heated so that the temperature therein is kept between 70˜100° C. Then, a plasma gas consisting of argon and oxygen is filled into the vacuum chamber. The filling pressure of the plasma gas is in the range of 1˜10 Pa and the flow ratio of argon to oxygen thereof is in the range of 9:1˜7:1. Finally, an anatase TiO2 layer is formed on the conductive substrate by sputtering. A method for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell is also disclosed in the specification.

Abstract: A solar cell includes a pair of electrodes, an electrolyte and a titanium dioxide layer. The electrolyte is positioned between the electrodes. The titanium dioxide layer is positioned between one of the electrodes and the electrolyte. Furthermore, the titanium dioxide layer has a rough surface opposite the electrolyte, and a range of ratios of oxygen ions to titanium ions is about 2˜1.9 in the titanium dioxide layer.