Abstract: A mediator-type photocell system is provided. The mediator-type photocell system includes a galvanic cell having a galvanic cell anode and a galvanic cell cathode; and a light capturing portion, including a light capturing cathode corresponding to the galvanic cell anode; and a light capturing anode electrically connected to the light capturing cathode via a conductive element, and corresponding to the galvanic cell cathode, wherein the galvanic cell cathode and the light capturing anode have a first mediator therebetween, the galvanic cell anode and the light capturing cathode have a second mediator therebetween, an oxide is generated to be provided to the galvanic cell cathode when the first mediator is illuminated, and a reducing substance is generated to be provided to the galvanic cell anode when the second mediator is illuminated.

Abstract: A ceramic material, methods for adsorbing and converting carbon dioxide are provided. The ceramic material is represented by a chemical formula M1xM2yOz, wherein M1 is selected from a group consisting of Nd, Sm, Gd, Yb, Sc, Y, La, Ac, Al, Ga, In, Tl, V, Nb, Ta, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Ca, Sr, Na, Li and K; M2 is selected from a group consisting of Ce, Zn, Ti, Zr and Si; O represents oxygen atom; x<0.5, y>0.5, x+y=1.0, z<2.0; and the ceramic material has an adsorption capacity of not less than 20 ?mol/g for CO2 at 50° C.

Abstract: A homogeneously-structured catalyst/enzyme composite structure formed by electrophoresis deposition (EPD) method. Catalyst and enzyme are simultaneously deposited onto the electrode surface by the EPD method, so as to form a film of catalyst/enzyme composite thereon. The film of catalyst/enzyme composite includes enzyme for catalyzing the biochemical reaction, and catalyst for increasing the rate of the electrochemical reaction, which are homogeneously mixed and forms a stable and three-dimensional structure. Also, this homogeneously-structured catalyst/enzyme composite is applicable as a working electrode of the bioreceptor in a mini-biosensor.

Abstract: A lithium-ion battery and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The lithium-ion battery includes an anode, a cathode, a separator, and an electrolyte solution. The cathode is disposed opposite to the anode. The separator is disposed between the anode and the cathode, where an accommodating region is defined by the anode, the cathode and the separator. The electrolyte solution disposed within the accommodating region includes an organic solvent, a lithium salt and an additive. The additive includes a sulfonyl-containing species, and the content thereof is 0.1 to 5 wt % based on the total weight of the electrolyte solution. The whole-cell potential of the lithium-ion battery is 4.5 V or above. In the lithium-ion battery and the method for fabricating the same of the invention, the sulfonyl-containing species serves as the additive, so that the battery is capable of being operated under a condition of high-voltage charge and discharge.

Abstract: A catalyst layer material, a method for fabricating the same, and a fuel cell are provided. The catalyst layer material utilized for the fuel cell includes a catalyst support and a catalyst distributed on the catalyst support. The catalyst support contains TixM1-xO2, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of a Group IB metal, a Group IIA metal, a Group IIB metal, a Group IIIA, a Group VB metal, a Group VIB metal, a Group VIIB metal and a Group VIIIB metal, and 0<X?0.9. By applying the non-carbonaceous catalyst support containing high conductivity metal elements to the fuel cell, stability and performance of the cell can be effectively enhanced.

Abstract: An electrode of an electrochemical cell and a method for fabricating the same is provided. The electrode is prepared by depositing ionomers to the catalyst layer of an electronic conductive layer, e.g. catalysts-coated carbon cloths. The ionomers are controllably deposited into the catalyst layer by applying a voltage. As a result, ionic conduction is enhanced and the reaction area of the three-phase-boundary region is increased.

Abstract: A fluid separation apparatus suitable for separating a mixed fluid with different properties and capable of separating a complex fluid mixture efficiently is provided. The fluid separation apparatus includes a sampling entrance, a first separation column, a second separation column, a bypass line, a detector and a guide multi-channel valve. A mixed fluid flows into the first separation column via the sampling entrance. The second separation column is connected to the first separation column in series and connected to the bypass line in parallel. The detector is connected to the second separation column and the bypass line. The guide multi-channel valve has different modes to control a flow-through status and a closed status between the first separation column and the second separation column, between the first separation column and the bypass line, between the second separation column and the detector, and between the bypass line and the detector.

Abstract: A catalytic liquid fuel is described, including a liquid fuel added with at least one kind of catalytic ion or its salt to improve the oxidation activity thereof. The liquid fuel includes at least an organic liquid fuel or a reducing agent or their mixture. The oxidation activity of the fuel can be enhanced by adding an extremely low concentration of the catalytic ion or it salt. The catalytic liquid fuel also can overcome problems like low oxidation activity, surface poisoning and fading of catalysts.

Abstract: Fabrication methods for nano-scale chalcopyritic powders and polymeric thin-film solar cells are presented. The fabrication method for nano-scale chalcopyritic powders includes providing a solution consisting of group IB, IIIA, VIA elements on the chemistry periodic table or combinations thereof. The solution is heated by a microwave generator. The solution is washed and filtered by a washing agent. The solution is subsequently dried, thereby acquiring nano-scale chalcopyritic powders.

Abstract: A homogeneously-structured catalyst/enzyme composite structure formed by electrophoresis deposition (EPD) method. Catalyst and enzyme are simultaneously deposited onto the electrode surface by the EPD method, so as to form a film of catalyst/enzyme composite thereon. The film of catalyst/enzyme composite includes enzyme for catalyzing the biochemical reaction, and catalyst for increasing the rate of the electrochemical reaction, which are homogeneously mixed and forms a stable and three-dimensional structure. Also, this homogeneously-structured catalyst/enzyme composite is applicable as a working electrode of the bioreceptor in a mini-biosensor.

Abstract: A photoelectric electrode capable of absorbing light energy is provided. The photoelectric electrode at least includes a conductive substrate, one or more semiconductor particle-containing film with a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) skeleton.

Abstract: A fluid separation apparatus suitable for separating a mixed fluid with different properties and capable of separating a complex fluid mixture efficiently is provided. The fluid separation apparatus includes a sampling entrance, a first separation column, a second separation column, a bypass line, a detector and a guide multi-channel valve. A mixed fluid flows into the first separation column via the sampling entrance. The second separation column is connected to the first separation column in series and connected to the bypass line in parallel. The detector is connected to the second separation column and the bypass line. The guide multi-channel valve has different modes to control a flow-through status and a closed status between the first separation column and the second separation column, between the first separation column and the bypass line, between the second separation column and the detector, and between the bypass line and the detector.

Abstract: An electrode of an electrochemical cell and a method for fabricating the same is provided. The electrode is prepared by depositing ionomers to the catalyst layer of an electronic conductive layer, e.g. catalysts-coated carbon cloths. The ionomers are controllably deposited into the catalyst layer by applying a voltage. As a result, ionic conduction is enhanced and the reaction area of the three-phase-boundary region is increased.

Abstract: A composite catalyst for an electrode is described, including platinum for dehydrogenation, an element E for water dissociation, and a material MOx for stabilization of the element E, wherein x ranges from 0 to 3.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an IBIIIAVIA-group amorphous compound used for thin-film solar cells is provided. A mixture solution including elements of Group IB, IIIA, VIA or combinations thereof is provided. The mixture solution is heated and filtered. IBIIIAVIA-group amorphous powders are acquired after drying the heated and filtered mixture solution.

Abstract: Fabrication methods for nano-scale chalcopyritic powders and polymeric thin-film solar cells are presented. The fabrication method for nano-scale chalcopyritic powders includes providing a solution consisting of group IB, IIIA, VIA elements on the chemistry periodic table or combinations thereof. The solution is heated by a microwave generator. The solution is washed and filtered by a washing agent. The solution is subsequently dried, thereby acquiring nano-scale chalcopyritic powders.

Abstract: A carbon nanotubes-like material is disclosed. The carbon nanotubes-like material comprises bacterial cellulose carbonized under an oxygen-free atmosphere. Also disclosed is a cathode material containing bacterial cellulose and LiFePO4, an anode material containing carbonized bacterial cellulose, a separator membrane containing aldehyde-treated bacterial cellulose, and a lithium battery containing a component comprising bacterial cellulose.

Abstract: A method for preparing an electrode material for battery is provided. The method includes the following steps: firstly, providing a reaction precursor having a crystal structure, in which the reaction precursor represents as NaxMyM?zO2, and M and M? are not the same metal; next, dispersing the reaction precursor in a solvent, and adding a lithium (Li) salt therein, so as to form a mixed solution; and then, performing a microwave heating treatment on the mixed solution, in which Li+ in the Li salt are ion exchanged with Na+ in the reaction precursor, so as to form LixMyM?zO2 as the electrode material.

Abstract: A photoelectric electrode capable of absorbing light energy is provided. The photoelectric electrode at least includes a conductive substrate, one or more semiconductor particle-containing film with a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) skeleton.

Abstract: A catalytic liquid fuel is described, including a liquid fuel added with at least one kind of catalytic ion or its salt to improve the oxidation activity thereof. The liquid fuel includes at least an organic liquid fuel or a reducing agent or their mixture. The oxidation activity of the fuel can be enhanced by adding an extremely low concentration of the catalytic ion or it salt. The catalytic liquid fuel also can overcome problems like low oxidation activity, surface poisoning and fading of catalysts.