Abstract: The present invention relates to phenol-free phosphites and preparation thereof. The phenol-free phosphites are obtained by reacting biphenol, and phosphorous derivatives with higher aliphatic alcohol via condensation and trans-esterification. The phenol-free phosphites of the present invention can be used as a heat stabilizer for resin so as to enhance the heat resistance of the resin during processing at high temperatures.

Abstract: A method of fabricating visible light absorbed TiO2/CNT photocatalysts and photocatalytic filters is disclosed, in which the method of fabricating the photocatalysts comprises steps: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a plurality of carbon nanotubes on the substrate; (c) providing a titanium source and an oxygen source; and (d) forming at least one titanium dioxide layer on the carbon nanotubes. The filter of the present invention comprises: a substrate, a plurality of carbon nanotubes, and a titanium dioxide layer. The plurality of carbon nanotubes form on the surface of the substrate, one end of each carbon nanotube connects to the substrate, and the titanium dioxide layer covers the surface of the carbon nanotubes. The filter of the present invention is a visible light absorbed filtering net, the titanium dioxide layer formed on the CNTs has high uniformity and therefore the photodegradation efficiency of the filter is an improvement.

Abstract: An LED device includes a substrate, a plurality of LEDs, a first light pervious layer, a reflective plate, and a plurality of phosphor particles contained in the first light pervious layer. The LEDs are electrically mounted on the substrate and configured for emitting light of a first wavelength. The reflective plate is mounted on the substrate for directing the light of the first wavelength to transmit through the first light pervious layer. The phosphor particles are configured for converting the light of the first wavelength into light of a second wavelength. A distribution of the phosphor particles in the first light pervious layer gradually decreases from a center to a periphery thereof.

Abstract: A process for the clean-up of a crude syngas stream having widely varying composition and particulate load. The process includes quenching the crude syngas stream with a liquid stream to cool the syngas stream and remove particulates, tars and heavier hydrocarbon compounds. The process further includes co-scrubbing the syngas stream to remove both HCl and NH3 from the syngas stream, removing particulate matter from the syngas stream, and removing sulfur from the syngas stream. A syngas treatment system is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a series of low-copy number plasmids comprising restriction endonuclease recognition sites useful for cloning at least three different genes or operons, each flanked by a terminator sequence, the plasmids containing variants of glucose isomerase promoters for varying levels of protein expression. The materials and methods are useful for genetic engineering in microorganisms, especially where multiple genetic insertions are sought.

Abstract: A micro electric generator is disclosed, which comprises: at least one electrically conductive fiber, and at least one piezoelectric ceramic layer covering on the surface of that at least one electrically conductive fiber. When a mechanical force is applied to deform the electrically conductive fiber covered with the piezoelectric ceramic layer, electric energy is generated. Also, a method of fabricating the said micro electric generator and an electric generating device are disclosed.

Abstract: A street lamp system includes an illumination device, a display unit and a control module. The display unit is configured for displaying oncoming traffic information. The control module is communicatively coupled to the illumination device and the display unit, for sending a first signal to the display unit for displaying the traffic information, and sending a second signal to the illumination device to increase illumination brightness of the illumination device.

Abstract: A solid state light emitting device includes a laminated substrate structure (120), an LED chip (30), a transparent capsulation material (50) and an electric component (40). The laminated substrate structure includes a first substrate (10) and a second substrate (20) attached to each other by a sintering process. The first substrate has a mounting surface (100) and a receiving through hole (11) defined in the mounting surface thereof. The LED chip is mounted on the mounting surface of the first substrate. The transparent capsulation material envelops the LED chip therein. The electric component is received in the receiving hole and mounted on the second substrate. The electric component is located below the mounting surface of the first substrate.

Abstract: A method of surface treatment and surface treated article provided by the same are disclosed. The method of surface treatment of the present invention comprises: providing a substrate; and forming a ceramic layer on a surface of the substrate by atomic layer deposition (ALD), wherein the ceramic layer has a thickness of 1 nm to 1000 nm. The method of surface treatment of the present invention utilizes an atomic layer deposition (ALD) method to form a ceramic layer on a surface of the substrate, in which the formed ceramic layer has excellent uniformity and is randomly and entirely coated on the surface of the substrate. Therefore, the substrate surface treated by the method of the present invention is able to have a color the same as or different to that of the surface of the substrate and simultaneously prevent oxidation/tarnish occurring.

Abstract: A piezoelectronic device and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The piezoelectronic device of the present invention comprises: a plurality of carbon nanotubes; at least one piezoceramic layer covering the plurality of carbon nanotubes; and a supporting material for supporting the carbon nanotubes and disposed between the carbon nanotubes, the supporting layer being coated with at least one piezoceramic layer, wherein the plurality of carbon nanotubes is arranged in a comb-shape. The piezoelectronic device of the present invention is advantageous in having excellent elasticity (durability) and excellent piezoelectronical property. The induced current obtained from the piezoelectronic device of the present invention is about 1.5 ?A or above as well as induced voltage being over 1V when the size of the piezoelectronic block is 2.5 mm×1 mm×1 mm (length×width×height).

Abstract: A piezoelectronic device and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The piezoelectronic device of the present invention comprises: a plurality of carbon nanotubes; at least one piezoceramic layer covering the plurality of carbon nanotubes; and a supporting material for supporting the carbon nanotubes and disposed between the carbon nanotubes, the supporting layer being coated with at least one piezoceramic layer, wherein the plurality of carbon nanotubes is arranged in a comb-shape. The piezoelectronic device of the present invention is advantageous in having excellent elasticity (durability) and excellent piezoelectronical property. The induced current obtained from the piezoelectronic device of the present invention is about 1.5 ?A or above as well as induced voltage being over 1V when the size of the piezoelectronic block is 2.5 mm×1 mm×1 mm (length×width×height).

Abstract: A method of fabricating visible light absorbed TiO2/CNT photocatalysts and photocatalytic filters is disclosed, in which the method of fabricating the photocatalysts comprises steps: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a plurality of carbon nanotubes on the substrate; (c) providing a titanium source and an oxygen source; and (d) forming at least one titanium dioxide layer on the carbon nanotubes. The filter of the present invention comprises: a substrate, a plurality of carbon nanotubes, and a titanium dioxide layer. The plurality of carbon nanotubes form on the surface of the substrate, one end of each carbon nanotube connects to the substrate, and the titanium dioxide layer covers the surface of the carbon nanotubes. The filter of the present invention is a visible light absorbed filtering net, the titanium dioxide layer formed on the CNTs has high uniformity and therefore the photodegradation efficiency of the filter is an improvement.

Abstract: An LED includes a substrate having a substantially flat substrate surface, a plurality of electrodes extending through the substrate, an LED chip configured for emitting light, a first and a second coplanar reflective layers formed on the surface, and a light pervious encapsulation member mounted on the substrate surface. The light pervious encapsulation member covers the LED chip and the first reflective layer and a portion of the second reflective layer. The LED chip is mounted on the substrate surface and electrically connected with the electrodes. The first reflective layer and the second reflective layer are configured for reflecting the light emitted from the LED chip.

Abstract: A piezoelectronic device and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The piezoelectronic device of the present invention comprises: a plurality of carbon nanotubes; at least one piezoceramic layer covering the plurality of carbon nanotubes; and a supporting material for supporting the carbon nanotubes and disposed between the carbon nanotubes, the supporting layer being coated with at least one piezoceramic layer, wherein the plurality of carbon nanotubes is arranged in a comb-shape. The piezoelectronic device of the present invention is advantageous in having excellent elasticity (durability) and excellent piezoelectronical property. The induced current obtained from the piezoelectronic device of the present invention is about 1.5 ?A or above as well as induced voltage being over 1V when the size of the piezoelectronic block is 2.5 mm×1 mm×1 mm (length×width×height).

Abstract: A light source module of light emitting diode includes a substrate having circuits, a light-converted component, and several of light emitting diodes. The light-converted component includes a transparent substrate and a fluorescence material layer positioned on the transparent substrate. The fluorescence material layer is divided into a central region and several of surrounding regions surrounding the central region. The central region has a greatest concentration of fluorescence material. The concentration of fluorescence material in the surrounding regions decreases from the center to the outer periphery of the fluorescence material layer. The light emitting diodes form an array and are positioned on the substrate between the substrate and the fluorescence material layer. Each of the light emitting diodes is electrically connected to the circuits.

Abstract: An exemplary light emitting diode includes a substrate, a LED chip, a first heat conductor, and a second heat conductor. The substrate comprises a first surface and an opposite second surface. The LED chip is positioned on the first surface of the substrate and it has a first electrode and a second electrode. The first heat conductor is attached to the second surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the first electrode of the LED chip. The second heat conductor is extending through the first heat conductor and insulated from the second heat conductor, and electrically connected to the second electrode of the LED chip.

Abstract: An LED based light source assembly (10) comprises a circuit board (11), a plurality of LEDs (13), a heat sink (15) and a plurality of fasteners (17). The circuit board comprises a first surface (12) and a second surface (14) opposite to the first surface. The first surface is provided with electrical conductive traces (118). The plurality of LEDs are arranged on the first surface of the circuit board and electrically connecting with the electrical wires of the circuit board. The heat sink thermally contacts the second surface of the circuit board. The plurality of fasteners each comprise a first end (172) and a second end (174) opposite to the first end. The first end of each of the fasteners abuts on the first surface of the circuit board. The second end of each of the fasteners extends through the circuit board to be secured to the heat sink.

Abstract: An exemplary illuminating device includes a light source container, a light source and a drying chamber. The light source container includes a receiving room. The light source is received in the receiving room. The drying chamber has desiccant received therein and communicates with the receiving room. The desiccant is configured for absorbing moisture in the illuminating device, therefore, drying the illuminating device.

Abstract: An illuminating device (1) includes a light source module (10) and a power source module (30). The light source module includes a base (11), a plurality of LEDs (12) and a plurality of electrode contacts (13, 14) located on the base. The LEDs is electrically connected to the electrode contacts. The power source module includes an enclosure (31) defining a light source chamber (311) therein and a plurality of electrical terminals (33, 34) received in the light source chamber. The light source module is detachably inserted into the light source chamber of the power source module, and the electrode contacts abut against the corresponding electrical terminals respectively.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a reflector, a light source, and a lens unit. The reflector has an open side, and a reflective surface that extends from a periphery of the open side and that defines a compartment. The light source is disposed in the compartment and emits light toward the reflective surface. The reflective surface reflects the light from the light source towards the open side. The lens unit is disposed to close the open side and permits passage of the light reflected by the reflective surface therethrough. The lens unit includes a central lens portion, and first and second side lens portions respectively disposed on two sides of the central lens portion. The central lens portion and the first and second side lens portions are Fresnel lenses, and are configured to redirect the light passing therethrough to result in rectangularly-distributed illumination outwardly of the lighting apparatus.