Abstract: An oyster peptide with an effect of improving sexual function and a preparation method thereof are provided, the oyster peptide at least includes peptide segments RI, IR and VR in its composition. Based on a mass of the oyster peptide, a content of the RI is ?3.60 mg/100 g, a content of the IR is ?7.60 mg/100 g, and a content of the VR is ?6.50 mg/100 g.

Abstract: A Lactobacillus paracasei and uses thereof. The Lactobacillus paracasei has a deposit number of CGMCC No. 14813. The Lactobacillus paracasei can be used for increasing the amount of an organic acid in a raw material. The Lactobacillus paracasei can be used for fermenting the raw material, where the raw material can be selected from at least one of fruits, which can increase the content of the organic acid in a fermented product.

Abstract: A selenium-chelating pea oligopeptide, a preparation method thereof and use thereof. After the selenium-chelating pea oligopeptide is subjected to digestion treatment in at least one of following three ways, a change rate of selenium content not more than 3% with respect to the selenium content before the digestion treatment: hydrolyzing for 4 hours by a pepsin at a pH value of 2 and a temperature of 37° C.; hydrolyzing for 6 hours by a trypsin at a pH value of 7.5 and a temperature of 37° C.; maintaining the temperature constant at 37° C., firstly hydrolyzing for 4 hours by the pepsin at a pH value of 2, and then continuing to hydrolyze for 6 hours by a trypsin at a pH value of 6.8. The preparation method thereof includes mixing and reacting an aqueous solution of pea oligopeptide and sodium selenite, and then being subjected to alcohol precipitation and drying.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for dispensing a lubricant are provided, in which, for example, the apparatus includes a chamber having an inlet through which the lubricant is received and an outlet through which the lubricant is ejected. The apparatus also includes a piston movably positioned in the chamber to take lubricant into the chamber and eject it therefrom. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to take a measurement of a condition related to a force applied to the piston to move the piston in the chamber. The apparatus additionally includes a controller coupled with the sensor so as to receive data related to the measurement from the sensor. The controller is configured to determine, using the measurement, an amount of lubricant ejected by the piston.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for dispensing a lubricant are provided, in which, for example, the apparatus includes a chamber having an inlet through which the lubricant is received and an outlet through which the lubricant is ejected. The apparatus also includes a piston movably positioned in the chamber to take lubricant into the chamber and eject it therefrom. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to take a measurement of a condition related to a force applied to the piston to move the piston in the chamber. The apparatus additionally includes a controller coupled with the sensor so as to receive data related to the measurement from the sensor.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems to produce sodium carbonate (soda ash). The methods and systems provided herein modify a Solvay process by integrating it with an electrochemical process to produce a less carbon dioxide intensive Solvay process and an environmentally friendly sodium carbonate product.

Abstract: Provided are methods for sequestering carbon dioxide from a synthesis gas to provide a gaseous and an aqueous product. A recovery method and system for combusting the gaseous product and utilizing the aqueous product is provided. Methods and systems are described for utilizing the aqueous product in an electrochemical or a precipitation reaction. Compositions of sequestered carbon dioxide are provided.

Abstract: Provided are methods for sequestering carbon dioxide. A recovery method and system for recovering a gaseous component is provided. Methods and systems may utilize one or more absorbing solutions in two or more absorbing zones. Methods for reducing the volume of an absorbing system are described. Methods for adjusting the composition of sequestered carbon dioxide are provided.

Abstract: A wireless image transmitting apparatus includes an image processing unit, a wireless bridging module, and a wireless local area network module. The wireless bridging module includes a network switch and a network port. The network switch is in signal communication with the network port and the image processing unit. The WLAN module is in signal communication with the network switch. The WLAN module uses a first type of packet and a first band to transmit a signal from the image processing unit and uses a second type of packet and a second band to transmit a signal from the network port. A method for transmitting data in a wireless image transmitting apparatus is also disclosed.