Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a nano metal wire, including: putting a metal precursor solution in a core pipe of a needle; putting a polymer solution in a shell pipe of the needle, wherein the shell pipe surrounds the core pipe; applying a voltage to the needle while simultaneously jetting the metal precursor solution and the polymer solution to form a nano line on a collector, wherein the nano line includes a metal precursor wire surrounded by a polymer tube; chemically reducing the metal precursor wire of the nano line to form a nano line of metal wire surrounded by the polymer tube; and washing out the polymer tube by a solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing silver nanowire. The method includes: providing a first solution and a second solution; mixing the first solution and the second solution to obtain a third solution including a plurality of silver nanowires; and performing a purification procedure on the third solution to obtain the silver nanowires. Particularly, the first solution includes a capping agent dispersed in a first alcohol solvent, and the second solution includes a silver salt and a metal precursor dispersed in a second alcohol solvent, wherein the metal precursor has a formula: MXn or MXn.m(H2O) wherein M is Cu2+, Sn4+, or Ni2+, X is Cl?, Br?, I?, SCN?, SO42?, NO3?, or C2O42?, n is 1-4, m is 1-6, and M has a valence equal to the absolute value of the product of n and a valence of X.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting free radical is provided. The method includes administering to a subject an effective amount of an herbal composition including Polygonum cuspidatum and/or Viola yedoensis. The herbal composition is suitable for mammalian subjects. The Polygonum cuspidatum is selected from fresh Polygonum cuspidatum herbage, and the Viola yedoensis is selected from fresh Viola yedoensis herbage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a nano metal wire, including: putting a metal precursor solution in a core pipe of a needle; putting a polymer solution in a shell pipe of the needle, wherein the shell pipe surrounds the core pipe; applying a voltage to the needle while simultaneously jetting the metal precursor solution and the polymer solution to form a nano line on a collector, wherein the nano line includes a metal precursor wire surrounded by a polymer tube; chemically reducing the metal precursor wire of the nano line to form a nano line of metal wire surrounded by the polymer tube; and washing out the polymer tube by a solvent.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus is disclosed. The cooling apparatus includes a carrier and a flat-plate type cooling conduit. The flat-plate type cooling conduit is made of a high thermal conductive material and disposed on or in the carrier. The flat-plate type cooling conduit includes a conduit portion and a flat plate portion. The conduit portion has a conducting hole for conducting a coolant, and the flat plate portion is adhered to the carrier for allowing the coolant to perform heat exchange through a large contact area between the flat plate portion and the carrier. In addition, a cooling source gel can be used to perform heat exchange with the coolant in the conducting hole in order to improve the heat exchange efficiency of the cooling apparatus, and to effectively reduce the temperature of the carrier.

Abstract: An activated carbon fiber for fabricating a supercapacitor electrode and its precursor material are provided. The precursor material of the activated carbon fiber includes polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and a polymer having formula (I): wherein R1 is cyano, phenyl, acetate, or methoxycarbonyl, R2 is ?R3 is C1-7 alkyl, X is chlorine, bromine, tetrafluoroborate (BF4), hexafluorophosphate (PF6), or NH(SO2CH3)2, and m/n is 1-99/99-1.

Abstract: A method of preparing an aliphatic copolyester by mixing a first compound defined by the equation: and a catalyst, and adding a second compound defined by and a lactide, wherein the second compound and the lactide have a total weight less than the first compound, wherein a is 10-230, b, d and e have a ratio of 10-35:10-35:80-30, c is 1-4, and f is 1-10. The method further adds the second compound and the lactide, wherein the second compound and the lactide have a total weight less than the first compound, the second compound and the lactide in the prior mixing step. The method further adds the second compound and the lactide, wherein the second compound and the lactide have a total weight less than the first compound, the second compound and the lactide in of the prior mixing steps.

Abstract: A water-vapor permeable film. The film includes 90˜99 wt % polyurethane (PU) and 1˜10 wt % polyethylene (PE). The invention also provides a textile including the film.

Abstract: The invention relates to the herbal extract having anti-viral activity. More specifically, it relates to the herbal extract produced by extracting the comminuted Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (privet fruit), Rhizoma Polygonati (sealwort), Herba Agrimoniae (agrimonia), Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae (steamed glutinous rehmannia) or the mixture thereof, with a low polar solvent, and to the method for in vitro antagonizing virus by contacting the herbal extract with viruses.

Abstract: An aliphatic copolyester is provided. The aliphatic copolyester is prepared by polymerization of a first compound having formula I, a second compound having formula II, and a lactide, wherein a is 10-230, b, d and e have a ratio of 10-35:10-35:80-30, c is 1-4, and f is 1-10. The invention also provides a method of preparing the aliphatic copolyester.

Abstract: Free radical polymerization process for preparing polymers with low polydispersity index and polymers obtained thereby. The process includes polymerizing at least one reactive monomer with at least one initiator and at least one ionic liquid (serving as solvent) to obtain polymers having a low polydispersity index of less than 1.5, wherein the reactive monomer is a nitrogen-containing monomer. In addition, the free radical polymerization processes have reaction time within 3 hours.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new tetragon fiber and a method for fabricating the same. The present invention includes: heating a thermoplastic material, extruding it from a tetragon-shaped nozzle, passing it through an airless zone, then cooling and solidifying to form threadlike substances, rolling up then processing the threadlike substances to form fibers with tetragon cross sections. The fabrics of present invention comprises a property of fine air-tightness.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting free radical is provided. The method includes administering to a subject an effective amount of an herbal composition including Polygonum cuspidatum and/or Viola yedoensis. The herbal composition is suitable for mammalian subjects. The Polygonum cuspidatum is selected from fresh Polygonum cuspidatum herbage, and the Viola yedoensis is selected from fresh Viola yedoensis herbage.

Abstract: The invention relates to the herbal extract having anti-viral activity. More specifically, it relates to the herbal extract produced by extracting the comminuted Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (privet fruit), Rhizoma Polygonati (sealwort), Herba Agrimoniae (agrimonia), Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae (steamed glutinous rehmannia) or the mixture thereof, with a low polar solvent, and to the method for in vitro antagonizing virus by contacting the herbal extract with viruses.

Abstract: An activated carbon fiber for fabricating a supercapacitor electrode and its precursor material are provided. The precursor material of the activated carbon fiber includes polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and a polymer having formula (I): wherein R1 is cyano, phenyl, acetate, or methoxycarbonyl, R2 is R3 is C1-7 alkyl, X is chlorine, bromine, tetrafluoroborate (BF4), hexafluorophosphate (PF6), or NH(SO2CH3)2, and m/n is 1-99/99-1.

Abstract: A polypropylene derivative is provided. The polypropylene derivative includes a reactive monomer grafted on polypropylene, with a grafting yield exceeding 5%. A method for preparing the polypropylene derivative is also disclosed. The method includes mixing a reactive monomer, polypropylene and a compatibilizer to prepare a polypropylene derivative grafted with the reactive monomer, with a grafting yield exceeding 5%.

Abstract: A polypropylene derivative is provided. The polypropylene derivative includes a reactive monomer grafted on polypropylene, with a grafting yield exceeding 5%. A method of preparing the polypropylene derivative is also disclosed. The method includes mixing a reactive monomer, polypropylene, and a compatibilizer in a twin screw extruder to prepare a polypropylene derivative with reactive monomers grafted thereon, with a grafting ratio exceeding 5%.

Abstract: A nanofiber and fabrication methods thereof. The method for fabricating the nanofiber includes preparing an electrospinning composition and performing an electrospinning process employing the electrospinning composition. Particularly, the electrospinning composition includes a polymer and an additive as a uniform solution in an organic solvent, wherein the additive renders the electronic characteristic of the polymer.

Abstract: Fibers of square cross sections are presented in the invention. The square fiber leads to higher packing density and results in higher wind resistance in fabrics as compared to the conventional round fibers and other polygonal fibers. Therefore, the square fiber is more suitable for manufacture of the windproof clothing. In addition, the square fibers exhibit higher luster than the round fibers and other polygonal fibers due to the flat and shiny fiber surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to the herbal extract having anti-viral activity. More specifically, it relates to the herbal extract produced bv extracting the comminuted fruit of Fructus Ligustri Lucidi (privet fruit), Rhizoma Polygonati (sealwort) Herba Agrimoniae (agrimonia) Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae (steamed glutinous rehmannia) or the mixture thereof, with a low polar solvent, and to the method for in vitro antagonizing virus by contacting the herbal extract with viruses.