Abstract: The present invention is an isolated Bacillus subtilis WG6-14 (NRRL Accession No. B-30954). The present invention is also related to a composition containing the isolated Bacillus subtilis WG6-14 (NRRL Accession No. B-30954) and a carrier. The present invention is also related to a method for preparing the composition containing Bacillus subtilis WG6-14. The present invention is also related to a method of protecting plants against plant pathogens or enhancing plants growing.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package includes a die mounted on a substrate, an integrated heat spreader set above the die, and an array of carbon nanotubes mounted between the die and the integrated heat spreader. The integrated heat spreader is fixed on the substrate, and includes an inner face. The array of carbon nanotubes is formed on the inner face of the integrated heat spreader. Top and bottom ends of the carbon nanotubes perpendicularly contact the integrated heat spreader and the die respectively. Each carbon nanotube can be capsulated in a nanometer-scale metal having a high heat conduction coefficient.

Abstract: A topography analyzing system (10) for analyzing a topographic microstructure is provided. The topography analyzing system includes a three-dimensionally adjustable platform (12), a loading platform (13), a microscopic viewing device (14), a topography measuring device (11), and a mirror (15). The adjustable platform is adapted for adjusting the spatial positions of itself and what is loaded thereon. The loading platform is disposed on the adjustable platform and is adapted for having a workpiece (17) to be evaluated loaded thereon. The topography measuring device is aside/adjacent the adjustable platform. The topography measuring device includes a probe extending to and overhanging the workpiece for detecting topography of the workpiece. The mirror is secured at an adjustable angle relative to the three-dimensional adjustable platform and is adapted for forming a mirror image of the probe and a selected measuring area of the workpiece.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for preparing a biocontrol formulation by the following steps. A Streptomyces bacterium is selected simultaneously with superior sporulation ability, chitinase activity and antagonistic effectiveness against plant fungal pathogens by culturing with fungal pathogens, wherein the selected Streptomyces bacterium is cultured on a chitin-limited plate to assess the ability of sporulation and chitinase activity, and the Streptomyces bacterium with superior sporulation ability is the strain with producing powder-like and maturity form spore chains. Spores from the selected bacterium is collected. The obtained spores are taken as a seed inoculum. Then the seed inoculum is cultured to directly yield a broth medium containing at least 109 viable spores/ml which the spores contained in the broth medium are well suspended. The biocontrol formulation is obtained. The present invention further provided a biocontrol formulation containing a high concentration of Streptomyces spp. spores.

Abstract: A locating device for measuring distances between dots of a light guide plate includes a sheet having a plurality of reference points marked thereon. The plurality of reference points is configured for locating of the dots during measuring, and a distribution density of the reference points is lower than a distribution of the dots. A preferred method for using a locating device to measure distances between dots of a light guide plate includes the steps of: providing the locating device having a plurality of reference points marked thereon, the plurality of reference points being configured for locating of the dots, a distribution density of the reference points being lower than a distribution density of the dots; attaching the locating device to a surface of the light guide plate that is opposite to the dots; and gauging distances between the dots using a microscope.

Abstract: An exemplary thermal shock tester including a main body (11) and a temperature adjuster, the main body including a lid (112) and defining a test area (114); the temperature adjuster including a heater (15) and a cooler, wherein the heater and the cooler is respectively configured for increasing and decreasing the temperature in the test area. An exemplary thermal shock testing method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a UV curable paint composition, a method for using the same and a coating composition made from the same. According to one embodiment, the paint composition includes a silicone modified aliphatic acrylated oligomer having fluorine substituted side chains in an amount by weight from 5% to 25%; an alkyl acrylate monomer in an amount by weight from 5% to 25%; a photoinitiator in an amount by weight from 0.1% to 5%; a plurality of pigment particles in an amount by weight from 0.1% to 5%; a nano-silver solution in a amount by weight from 0.1% to 5%; with remainder being solvent.

Abstract: An apparatus (20) for making nanopowder includes a reaction chamber (22), a first sprayer (25, 27), a second sprayer (26, 28) and a centrifuge (24). The reaction chamber includes a top portion (224); a bottom portion (227) opposite to the top portion; a peripheral sidewall (220, 223) interconnecting the top portion and the bottom portion; an inlet (222) formed in the top portion configured for introducing a solvent; and an outlet (229) formed in the bottom portion. The first sprayer is formed on the peripheral sidewall of the reaction chamber configured for spraying a first reactant into the reaction chamber. The second sprayer is formed in at least one of the top and bottom portions of the reaction chamber configured for spraying a second reactant into the reaction chamber. The centrifuge is connected with the outlet of the reaction chamber.

Abstract: A nanopowders synthesis apparatus includes a reaction chamber; a first sprayer communicated with the reaction chamber and configured for spraying a first reactant into the reaction chamber along a first direction; and a second sprayer communicated with the reaction chamber and configured for spraying a second reactant into the reaction chamber along a second direction. A nanopowders synthesis method is also provided.

Abstract: A nanopowders synthesis apparatus includes a reaction chamber, the reaction chamber having a top portion, a bottom portion opposite to the top portion, a sidewall adjoining the top and the bottom portion, and an inlet and an outlet; a first sprayer formed in the sidewall configured for spraying a first reactant into the reaction chamber therefrom; and a second sprayer formed in the bottom portion configured for spraying a second reactant into the reaction chamber therefrom. The inlet formed in the top portion configured for injecting a liquid medium, and the outlet formed in the bottom portion configured for releasing the liquid medium. A nanopowders synthesis method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a gloss paint, the gloss paint includes: a fluoro acryl-silicon resin in an amount by weight from 20% to 60%, pigment particles in an amount by weight from 5% to 40%, an additive in an amount by weight of less than 5%, the remainder being a solvent. The present invention also discloses a method for using the gloss paint to form a gloss paint layer on a surface of an article. In use, the gloss paint of the present invention can obtain a high gloss finish without a top coat. Thus the present gloss paint simplifies the steps and equipments of using the same, and economizes on the cost of the procedure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermosetting paint including a fluorine substituted polymethyl methacrylate-silicon resin with a percentage by weight in the range from 30 to 60, pigment particles dispersed therein with a percentage by weight in the range from 4 to 30 and residual solvent. A molecular structural formula of the fluorine substituted polymethyl methacrylate-silicon resin is as below: wherein “R”, “R2” represents alkyl chains with carbon atomic number of 1 to 4, x represents 1 to 3, and m represents 83 to 277. The present invention also provides methods for making and using the thermosetting paint.

Abstract: A fuel cell includes two flow field plates and a membrane electrode assembly sandwiched therebetween. A plurality of flow channels is formed on surface facing the membrane electrode assembly of the flow field plate. A carbon material layer is formed on the flow field plate and a catalyst layer is formed on the carbon material layer. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the fuel cell. The method includes the steps of: providing two flow field plates respectively having flow channels formed on a surface thereof; forming a carbon material layer on the surface having the flow channels of the flow field plates; depositing a catalyst layer on the carbon material layer; assembling the flow field plates and a membrane electrode assembly to form the fuel cell.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for preparing a antifungal formulation containing a high concentration of spores comprising providing Streptomyces bacteria with sporulation competence; propagating the bacterial strain for obtaining spores under an appropriate condition, collecting the spores, preparing the spores to obtain a small scale of the spore biomass as a seed inoculum, and culturing the seed inoculum at 28 to 37° C., 80 to 250 rpm, 0.25 to 0.75 vvm and pH at 5.0 to 8.0 to obtain a large scale fermentation of the bacteria in a suitable broth medium. The present invention further comprises a antifungal formulation containing Streptomyces spp. comprising a high concentration of spores and a liquid medium for culturing spore biomass of Streptomyces spp.

Abstract: The gas diffusion electrode includes a gas diffusion layer, an intermediate layer formed on the gas diffusion layer, and a catalyst layer formed on the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer has a crystal structure configured to serve as a crystal seed for the formation of the catalyst layer thereon. The method includes the steps of providing a gas diffusion layer; forming a intermediate layer on the gas diffusion layer, the intermediate layer having a crystal structure; and growing a catalyst layer on the intermediate layer by employing the intermediate layer as a crystal seed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bipolar plate (130) for fuel cells. The bipolar plate includes a metal plate (131) and a composite layer (132) formed thereon. The composite layer includes a composition made of a polymer resin and a carbon nanomaterial. The carbon nanomaterial is selected from the group consisting of carbon nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, carbon fibers, carbon nanohorns and carbon fullerenes. The present invention also provides a fuel cell assembly (1000) includes a number of membrane electrode assemblies (110), a number of above-described bipolar plates and a number of gas diffusing layers (120).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane (100) for fuel cells, a method for making the same and a membrane electrode assembly. The membrane (100) includes a polymer base (110) and a metal layer (120) formed on the polymer base. The method for making the membrane includes the steps of providing a polymer base and forming a metal layer on the polymer base. The present invention also provides a membrane-electrode assembly (1000) using the above-described membrane.

Abstract: This invention relates to a heat dissipation assembly for dissipating heat generated by a heat-generating device. The heat dissipation assembly includes a first heat dissipation device, a heat transferring member, a second heat dissipation device, and a fuel cell having a cell base and a fuel cartridge for supplying fuel for the cell base. The first heat dissipation device is configured for absorbing heat from the heat-generating device. The second heat dissipation device is connected to the first heat dissipation device via the heat transferring member, and is configured for absorbing heat absorbed by the first heat dissipation device. The fuel cartridge of the fuel cell is thermally contacted with the second heat dissipation device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a mode for a light guide plate. The method includes the following steps: providing an organic substrate (30) having a main body (31) and a pattern (33) formed on a surface thereof; depositing a Ni film (32) on the pattern; forming a Ni layer (44) on the Ni film by an electroless plating method; removing the organic substrate thereby obtaining a Ni mold preform (60) with a pattern being formed thereon; attaching the Ni mold preform to a mold substrate (70) and obtaining a mold the light guide plate (80). The present invention has the advantages of simple processes and cost effectiveness.

Abstract: A topography analyzing system (10) for analyzing a topographic microstructure is provided. The topography analyzing system includes a three-dimensionally adjustable platform (12), a loading platform (13), a microscopic viewing device (14), a topography measuring device (11), and a mirror (15). The adjustable platform is adapted for adjusting the spatial positions of itself and what is loaded thereon. The loading platform is disposed on the adjustable platform and is adapted for having a workpiece (17) to be evaluated loaded thereon. The topography measuring device is aside/adjacent the adjustable platform. The topography measuring device includes a probe extending to and overhanging the workpiece for detecting topography of the workpiece. The mirror is secured at an adjustable angle relative to the three-dimensional adjustable platform and is adapted for forming a mirror image of the probe and a selected measuring area of the workpiece.