Abstract: A novel rheology modifier which comprises a quaternary ammonium containing polyamide for use in aqueous paint, and that can provide excellent pigment suspension and rheological properties to the aqueous based coating without being affected by pH fluctuation.

Abstract: A communication device includes a determination module for determining a first traffic threshold and a second traffic threshold, wherein the first traffic threshold is greater than the second traffic threshold; a comparison module, coupled to the determination module, for comparing a current traffic, the first traffic threshold and the second traffic threshold to generate a comparison result; and an adjustment module, coupled to the comparison module, for adjusting a first bus bandwidth to a second bus bandwidth according to the comparison result.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for the preparation, manufacture and therapeutic use of viral vectors, such as adeno-associated virus (AAV) particles having viral genomes encoding one or more antibodies or antibody fragments or antibody-like polypeptides, for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases and/or disorders.

Abstract: A source driver includes a first output pad, a second output pad, a first charge-sharing path, a second charge-sharing path, a first charge-sharing switch, a second charge-sharing switch and a test circuit. A first terminal and a second terminal of the first charge-sharing switch are respectively coupled to the first output pad and the first charge-sharing path. A first terminal and a second terminal of the second charge-sharing switch are respectively coupled to the second output pad and the second charge-sharing path. The test circuit is coupled to the first charge-sharing path and the second charge-sharing path. The test circuit performs a test for the first output pad and the second output pad via the first charge-sharing path, the second charge-sharing path, the first charge-sharing switch and the second charge-sharing switch in a test period.

Abstract: An output stage circuit of a voltage regulator includes a first output transistor, a first voltage generator and a first stack transistor. The first stack transistor is coupled between the first output transistor and an output terminal of the voltage regulator, and includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a third terminal. The first terminal is coupled to the output terminal of the voltage regulator. The second terminal is coupled to the first output transistor. The third terminal is coupled to the first voltage generator.

Abstract: An output stage circuit of a voltage regulator includes a first output transistor, a first voltage generator and a first stack transistor. The first stack transistor is coupled between the first output transistor and an output terminal of the voltage regulator, and includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a third terminal. The first terminal is coupled to the output terminal of the voltage regulator. The second terminal is coupled to the first output transistor. The third terminal is coupled to the first voltage generator.

Abstract: A source driver includes a first output pad, a second output pad, a first charge-sharing path, a second charge-sharing path, a first charge-sharing switch, a second charge-sharing switch and a test circuit. A first terminal and a second terminal of the first charge-sharing switch are respectively coupled to the first output pad and the first charge-sharing path. A first terminal and a second terminal of the second charge-sharing switch are respectively coupled to the second output pad and the second charge-sharing path. The test circuit is coupled to the first charge-sharing path and the second charge-sharing path. The test circuit performs a test for the first output pad and the second output pad via the first charge-sharing path, the second charge-sharing path, the first charge-sharing switch and the second charge-sharing switch in a test period.

Abstract: A Raman detecting chip for thin layer chromatography and a method for separating and detecting an analyte are provided. The Raman detecting chip for thin layer chromatography includes a silicon substrate. The silicon substrate includes a first portion, a second portion and a plurality of silicon nanowires disposed on the first portion, wherein each silicon nanowire has a top surface and a sidewall. A metal layer covers the top surface and at least a part of the sidewall of the silicon nanowire, wherein the silicon nanowire has a length L from 5 ?m to 15 ?m. The ratio between the length L1 of the side wall covered by the metal layer and the length L of the silicon nanowire is from 0.2 to 0.8.

Abstract: A graphite composite conductive bar material and a method for producing graphene using the same are provided. The graphite composite conductive bar material is fabricated via mixing graphite powder more than 50% by weight with a polymeric material. The graphite composite conductive bar is used in a plasma electrochemical exfoliation process as a cathode and contacts with the surface of the electrolytic solution, whereby the bar material is exfoliated to obtain a less defective graphene. Therefore, the present invention can improve product yield and reduce production cost. In addition, a solid-state nitrogen-containing precursor may be added to the graphite composite conductive bar material for producing nitrogen-doped graphene. In the nitrogen-doped graphene produced by the present invention, the amount of doped nitrogen is increased and tunable compared to the former invention, and the level of oxidization is decreased.

Abstract: A tapered optical needle includes a tapered light-transmissive needle and a surface plasmon wave transport layer. The tapered light-transmissive needle has a first tip, a bottom, and a curved surface connecting the first tip and the bottom. The surface plasmon wave transport layer is disposed on the curved surface and covers the first tip, wherein the surface plasmon wave transport layer has a curved slit structure. The curved slit structure includes a plurality of curved portions arranged from the first tip to an edge of the bottom and located between the first tip and the edge of the bottom, and extending directions of the curved portions are different to a direction from the first tip to the edge of the bottom.

Abstract: A Raman detecting chip for thin layer chromatography and a method for separating and detecting an analyte are provided. The Raman detecting chip for thin layer chromatography includes a silicon substrate. The silicon substrate includes a first portion, a second portion and a plurality of silicon nanowires disposed on the first portion, wherein each silicon nanowire has a top surface and a sidewall. A metal layer covers the top surface and at least a part of the sidewall of the silicon nanowire, wherein the silicon nanowire has a length L from 5 ?m to 15 ?m. The ratio between the length L1 of the side wall covered by the metal layer and the length L of the silicon nanowire is from 0.2 to 0.8.

Abstract: The invention provides a three-dimensional negative refraction structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The three-dimensional negative refraction structure includes at least one metal shell. The at least one metal shell is embedded in a substrate or disposed on the substrate. A shape of the at least one metal shell is a three-dimensional symmetrical shape.

Abstract: A Raman detecting chip for thin layer chromatography and a method for separating and detecting an analyte are provided. The Raman detecting chip for thin layer chromatography includes a silicon substrate. The silicon substrate includes a flat portion and a plurality of silicon nanowires disposed on the flat portion, wherein each silicon nanowire has a top surface and a sidewall. A metal layer covers the top surface and at least a part of the sidewall. The silicon nanowire has a length from 5 ?m to 15 ?m.

Abstract: A tapered optical needle includes a tapered light-transmissive needle and a surface plasmon wave transport layer. The tapered light-transmissive needle has a first tip, a bottom, and a curved surface connecting the first tip and the bottom. The surface plasmon wave transport layer is disposed on the curved surface and covers the first tip, wherein the surface plasmon wave transport layer has a curved slit structure. The curved slit structure includes a plurality of curved portions arranged from the first tip to an edge of the bottom and located between the first tip and the edge of the bottom, and extending directions of the curved portions are different to a direction from the first tip to the edge of the bottom.

Abstract: A Raman detecting chip for thin layer chromatography and a method for separating and detecting an analyte are provided. The Raman detecting chip for thin layer chromatography includes a silicon substrate. The silicon substrate includes a flat portion and a plurality of silicon nanowires disposed on the flat portion, wherein each silicon nanowire has a top surface and a sidewall. A metal layer covers the top surface and at least a part of the sidewall. The silicon nanowire has a length from 5 ?m to 15 ?m.

Abstract: A micro bandpass filter comprises a substrate, a first signal transmission member, a second signal transmission member and a resonator structure. The resonator structure includes a plurality of microstrip lines. The present invention realizes the function of a bandpass filter in a smaller area via curving the first signal transmission member, the second signal transmission member and the resonator structure.

Abstract: A micro bandpass filter comprises a substrate, a first signal transmission member, a second signal transmission member and a resonator structure. The resonator structure includes a plurality of microstrip lines. The present invention realizes the function of a bandpass filter in a smaller area via curving the first signal transmission member, the second signal transmission member and the resonator structure.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an imaging metamaterial, comprising at least one resonant unit with a controllable split structure that comprises at least one gap and at least one segment, wherein the segment is connected by a node or separated by the gap. The present invention also provides a method for preparing an imaging metamaterial. The present invention further provides an imaging apparatus.

Abstract: A transparent conducting electrode using a metamaterial high pass filter includes a substrate and a metal layer. The metal layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate and has a plurality of periodic patterns, wherein the plurality of periodic patterns are interconnected to form a metamaterial structure with subwavelength meshes, and a size of open area of the periodic pattern is smaller than the average wavelength of visible light. The abovementioned transparent conducting electrode using the metamaterial high pass filter has advantages of higher transmittance, conductivity and flexibility and lower process temperature.

Abstract: An electric bath massage brush includes a hand-sized casing, a vibrating device and a control circuit device. The casing defines a massage surface at one side. The vibrating device is disposed within the casing and configured for imparting vibration and motion to the massage surface of the casing. Specifically, the vibrating device is disposed within the casing and includes a motor and an eccentric cam. The eccentric cam is connected to one end of a drive shaft of the motor for vibrating the massage surface upon rotation of the drive shaft. The control circuit device is also disposed within the casing and has a control circuit electrically coupled to the motor of the vibrating device for control the rotation of the drive shaft of the motor.