Abstract: An isolated bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 deposited under the DSMZ Accession No. DSM 34213 is provided; a probiotic composition including an Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 and optionally, one or more additional probiotic organisms that enhance the probiotic activity of the Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 is also provided; and a method for preventing or treating chronic kidney disease in a subject in need thereof including: administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of the probiotic composition including an isolated bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3, and optionally, one or more additional probiotic organisms that enhance the probiotic activity of the Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 is further provided.

Abstract: A drill bit structure of a self-tapping screw is rotated clockwise to screw with a workpiece or is rotated counterclockwise to remove from the workpiece, and the self-tapping screw contains: a head, a shank, and a drill bit. The head is configured to connect with a tool. The shank integrally extends from the head. A conical face has a tip, two arcuate grooves, and two first cutting edges. Each of the first cutting edges is formed on a connection portion of each arcuate groove and the conical face. The drill bit includes two third cutting edges, and each third cutting edge is adjacent to the tip, shapes of the two first cutting edges correspond to shapes of the two third cutting edges respectively, and heights of the two first cutting edges are not less than the conical face. Each first cutting edge has a reinforcement portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 deposited at Food Industry Research and Development Institute, Taiwan, under accession number BCRC 911035. The present invention also relates to a probiotic composition comprising an isolated bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3 deposited at Food Industry Research and Development Institute, Taiwan, under accession number BCRC 911035, and optionally, one or more additional probiotic organisms that enhance the probiotic activity of the Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum MFM 30-3. The present invention further relates to a method for preventing or treating chronic kidney disease in a subject in need thereof comprising: administering to said subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of the probiotic composition comprising an isolated bacterial strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition and a metal-ion battery employing the same are provided. The electrolyte composition includes a metal salt of Formula (I), an ionic liquid, and an additive MiXj??Formula (I), wherein M can be lithium ion, sodium ion, potassium ion, beryllium ion, magnesium ion, calcium ion, scandium ion, yttrium ion, titanium ion, zirconium ion, hafnium ion, vanadium ion, niobium ion, tantalum ion, chromium ion, molybdenum ion, tungsten ion, manganese ion, technetium ion, rhenium ion, iron ion, ruthenium, osmium ion, cobalt ion, rhodium ion, iridium ion, nickel ion, palladium ion, platinum ion, copper ion, silver ion, gold ion, zinc ion, cadmium ion, mercuric ion, indium ion, thallium ion, tin ion, lead ions, arsenic ions, antimony ions, bismuth ion, gallium ion, or aluminum ion; X? can be F?, Cl?, Br?, I?, BF4, PF6?, [(CF3SO2)2N]?, CF3SO3?, NO3?, CH3CO2?, SO42?, C2O42?, or [B(C2O4)2]?; and i is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6; and j is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition and a metal-ion battery employing the same are provided. The electrolyte composition includes a metal chloride, an imidazolium salt of Formula (I), an alkali halide, and an oxalate-containing borate wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently C1-8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C1-8 alkoxy, C2-8 alkoxyalkyl, or C1-8 fluoroalkyl; and X? is F?, Cl?, Br?, or I?. The metal chloride is aluminum chloride, iron chloride, zinc chloride, copper chloride, manganese chloride, chromium chloride, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A drill bit structure of a self-tapping screw is rotated clockwise to screw with a workpiece or is rotated counterclockwise to remove from the workpiece, and the self-tapping screw contains: a head, a shank, and a drill bit. The head is configured to connect with a tool. The shank integrally extends from the head. A conical face has a tip, two arcuate grooves, and two first cutting edges. Each of the first cutting edges is formed on a connection portion of each arcuate groove and the conical face. The screw bit includes two third cutting edges, and each third cutting edge is adjacent to the tip, shapes of the two first cutting edges correspond to shapes of the two third cutting edges respectively, and heights of the two first cutting edges are not less than the conical face. Each first cutting edge has a reinforcement portion.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition and a metal-ion battery employing the same are provided. The electrolyte composition includes a metal salt of Formula (I), an ionic liquid, and an additive MiXj??Formula (I), wherein M can be lithium ion, sodium ion, potassium ion, beryllium ion, magnesium ion, calcium ion, scandium ion, yttrium ion, titanium ion, zirconium ion, hafnium ion, vanadium ion, niobium ion, tantalum ion, chromium ion, molybdenum ion, tungsten ion, manganese ion, technetium ion, rhenium ion, iron ion, ruthenium, osmium ion, cobalt ion, rhodium ion, iridium ion, nickel ion, palladium ion, platinum ion, copper ion, silver ion, gold ion, zinc ion, cadmium ion, mercuric ion, indium ion, thallium ion, tin ion, lead ions, arsenic ions, antimony ions, bismuth ion, gallium ion, or aluminum ion; X? can be F?, Cl?, Br?, I?, BF4, PF6?, [(CF3SO2)2N]?, CF3SO3?, NO3?, CH3CO2?, SO42?, C2O42?, or [B(C2O4)2]?; and i is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6; and j is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition and a metal-ion battery employing the same are provided. The electrolyte composition includes a metal chloride, an imidazolium salt of Formula (I), an alkali halide, and an oxalate-containing borate wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently C1-8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C1-8 alkoxy, C2-8 alkoxyalkyl, or C1-8 fluoroalkyl; and X? is F?, Cl?, Br?, or I?. The metal chloride is aluminum chloride, iron chloride, zinc chloride, copper chloride, manganese chloride, chromium chloride, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds of formula (I) and (II), each of which may serve as a reagent to deliver nitric oxide (NO) and a therapeutic agent to treat NO-associated diseases. Also disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of formula (I) or (II), a composite material comprising the compound of formula (I) or (II), and the uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds of formula (I) and (II), each of which may serve as a reagent to deliver nitric oxide (NO) and a therapeutic agent to treat NO-associated diseases. Also disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of formula (I) or (II), a composite material comprising the compound of formula (I) or (II), and the uses thereof.

Abstract: A white organic electroluminescent element for an organic electroluminescent display and a display using the white organic electroluminescent are provided. The organic electroluminescent display comprises a white organic electroluminescent element and a color filter. The white organic electroluminescent element comprises an anode, a cathode, a capping layer, and an organic layer. The capping layer is disposed on the cathode. The organic layer is disposed between the anode and the cathode, and comprises a blue light emitting layer. The thickness of the organic layer is X+120N nm, wherein 85?X?125, and N=0, 1, or 2. The white organic electroluminescent element is configured to emit a white light. The color filter is configured to convert the white light to a first color beam, with the first color beam being either red, blue, or green.

Abstract: An energy storage device is provided. In one embodiment, the energy storage device includes an energy storage chamber containing an electrolyte, a flexible package packaging the energy storage chamber, a set of electrodes contacting with the electrolyte and extending from the interior of the energy storage chamber to the exterior of the flexible package for electrical connection, a first pipe extending from the interior of the energy storage chamber to the exterior of the flexible package, and a second pipe extending from the interior of the energy storage chamber to the exterior of the flexible package, and the electrolyte is conducted to the interior of the energy storage chamber through the first pipe, and the electrolyte and gas produced inside the energy storage chamber are exhausted through the second pipe. A system and a fabricating method are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective material, which includes an acidic material and an absorbent additive. An alkaline electrolyte will be neutralized by the acidic material, and water produced from the neutralization reaction of the acidic material and the alkaline electrolyte will be absorbed by the absorbent additive. In addition, the present invention also discloses an energy storage module using the same.

Abstract: An organic electro-luminescent device including a substrate, a plurality of organic electro-luminescent units and a reflective electrode layer is provided. The organic electro-luminescent units are stacked on the substrate, and the reflective electrode layer is disposed between the adjacent organic electro-luminescent units. As mentioned above, the organic electro-luminescent device can provide double-sided display function.

Abstract: A white organic electroluminescent element for an organic electroluminescent display and a display using the white organic electroluminescent are provided. The organic electroluminescent display comprises a white organic electroluminescent element and a color filter. The white organic electroluminescent element comprises an anode, a cathode, a capping layer, and an organic layer. The capping layer is disposed on the cathode. The organic layer is disposed between the anode and the cathode, and comprises a blue light emitting layer. The thickness of the organic layer is X+120N nm, wherein 85?X?125, and N=0, 1, or 2. The white organic electroluminescent element is configured to emit a white light. The color filter is configured to convert the white light to a first color beam, with the first color beam being either red, blue, or green.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescence device has at least one anode disposed on a substrate, at least one hole injection structure including at least one first material layer and at least one second material layer disposed on the anode, at least one organic luminescence layer disposed on the hole injection structure, and an electron source layer disposed on the organic luminescence layer. The first material layer includes a mixture of at least one first conductive material and at least one organic material, and the second material layer includes at least one second conductive material.