Abstract: Halogen-doped phosphorous nanoparticles and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The manufacturing method includes a mixing process and a centrifugation or filtration process. The mixing process has the step of mixing a precursor with a reducing agent solution to form a mixed solution, the precursor is a halogen-based phosphide. Then, the mixed solution is centrifuged or filtrated to obtain the halogen-doped phosphorous nanoparticles.

Abstract: Halogen-doped phosphorous nanoparticles and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The manufacturing method includes a mixing process and a centrifugation or filtration process. The mixing process has the step of mixing a precursor with a reducing agent solution to form a mixed solution, the precursor is a halogen-based phosphide. Then, the mixed solution is centrifuged or filtrated to obtain the halogen-doped phosphorous nanoparticles.

Abstract: A method of inducing autophagy in a cell is achieved by contacting the cell with graphene oxide (GO) in an amount effective to induce autophagy in the cell, wherein the cell expresses at least one of TLR-4 (Toll-like receptor 4) and TLR-9 (Toll-like receptor 9). Differences between autophagy triggered by GO and other conventional agonists such as rapamycin have been observed. GO may activate autophagy in some cells that may not be triggered by rapamycin. The cell reveals no apparent apoptosis after treatment of the graphene oxide. A method of activating a Toll-like receptor in a cell is also herein provided.

Abstract: A lithium ion battery using a copper nanowire fabric-based current collector comprises an anode, a cathode and a separation unit. The anode has a first current collector and an active material attached to the first current collector. The first current collector includes a copper nanowire fabric. The copper nanowire fabric is in form of a plate, and the active material is attached to the first current collector. The cathode has a second current collector and a lithium compound attached to the second current collector and releasing or absorbing lithium ions. The separation unit is arranged between the anode and the cathode and includes an electrolyte allowing lithium ions to move between the anode and the cathode. The anode has much less weight and further higher energy density than the conventional anode using copper foil as the first current collector.

Abstract: A method of inducing autophagy in a cell is achieved by contacting the cell with graphene oxide (GO) in an amount effective to induce autophagy in the cell, wherein the cell expresses at least one of TLR-4 (Toll-like receptor 4) and TLR-9 (Toll-like receptor 9). Differences between autophagy triggered by GO and other conventional agonists such as rapamycin have been observed. GO may activate autophagy in some cells that may not be triggered by rapamycin. The cell reveals no apparent apoptosis after treatment of the graphene oxide. A method of method of potentiating an antitumor immune response is also herein provided.

Abstract: A method of inducing autophagy in a cell is achieved by contacting the cell with graphene oxide (GO) in an amount effective to induce autophagy in the cell, wherein the cell expresses at least one of TLR-4 (Toll-like receptor 4) and TLR-9 (Toll-like receptor 9). Differences between autophagy triggered by GO and other conventional agonists such as rapamycin have been observed. GO may activate autophagy in some cells that may not be triggered by rapamycin. The cell reveals no apparent apoptosis after treatment of the graphene oxide. A method of activating a Toll-like receptor in a cell is also herein provided.

Abstract: A method of inducing autophagy in a cell is achieved by contacting the cell with graphene oxide (GO) in an amount effective to induce autophagy in the cell, wherein the cell expresses at least one of TLR-4 (Toll-like receptor 4) and TLR-9 (Toll-like receptor 9). Differences between autophagy triggered by GO and other conventional agonists such as rapamycin have been observed. GO may activate autophagy in some cells that may not be triggered by rapamycin. The cell reveals no apparent apoptosis after treatment of the graphene oxide. A method of activating a Toll-like receptor in a cell is also herein provided.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor nanowire includes the following steps: providing a metal substrate in a reactor; filling the reactor with an inert gas; heating and maintaining the reactor in a reaction temperature, raising the pressure in the reactor to a first predetermined pressure, and then passing a reacting precursor into the reactor; keeping passing the reacting precursor to raising the pressure of the reactor to a second predetermined pressure; and, maintaining the second predetermined pressure for a predetermined duration, so as to form semiconductor nanowires on the metal bulk. Accordingly, the method of the invention is capable of forming semiconductor nanowires on metal substrate, so that the processes for fabricating semiconductor nanowires can be simplified.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for forming granular polynary nano compound, which comprises the steps of (S1) mixing at least two materials, selected from a pre-determined group, to contact it with a aliphatic amine to form a mixture; (S2) inputting a noble gas to the housing that the mixture disposed; (S3) heating the mixture to a first temperature and maintain at the first temperature for a first period; (S4) heating the mixture to the second temperature by a pre-determined heating rate and maintain at the second temperature for a second period; and (S5) precipitating the granular polynary nano compound from the mixture by a pre-determined way.