Abstract: An anode catalyst material has a chemical formula of FeaNibMcNdOe, wherein M is Mo, W, Sn, Si, Nb, V, Cr, Ta or a combination thereof. a+b+c+d+e=1, a>0, b>0, c>0, d?0, and e?0. The anode catalyst material can be used in a water electrolysis device for hydrogen evolution, which includes an anode and a cathode disposed in an alkaline aqueous solution, and the anode includes the described anode catalyst material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing catalyst material is provided, which includes putting an M? target and an M? target into a nitrogen-containing atmosphere, in which M? is Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, or Zn, and M? is Nb, Ta, or a combination thereof. Powers are provided to the M? target and the M? target, respectively. Providing ions to bombard the M? target and the M? target to sputtering deposit M?aM?bN2 on a substrate, wherein 0.7?a?1.7, 0.3?b?1.3, and a+b=2, wherein M?aM?bN2 is a cubic crystal system.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing nitride catalyst is provided, which includes putting a Ru target and an M target into a nitrogen-containing atmosphere, in which M is Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, or Zn. The method also includes providing powers to the Ru target and the M target, respectively. The method also includes providing ions to bombard the Ru target and the M target for depositing MxRuyN2 on a substrate by sputtering, wherein 0<x<1.3, 0.7<y<2, and x+y=2, wherein MxRuyZ2 is cubic crystal system or amorphous.

Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly includes an anode having a first catalyst layer on a first gas-liquid diffusion layer, a cathode having a second catalyst layer on a second gas-liquid diffusion layer, and an anionic exchange membrane between the first catalyst layer of the anode and the second catalyst layer of the cathode. The first catalyst layer has a chemical structure of M?aM?bN2 or M?cM?dCe, wherein M? is Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, or Zn, M? is Nb, Ta, or a combination thereof, 0.7?a?1.7, 0.3?b?1.3, a+b=2, 0.24?c?1.7, 0.3?d?1.76, and 0.38?e?3.61, wherein M?aM?bN2 is a cubic crystal system and M?cM?d Ce is a cubic crystal system or amorphous.

Abstract: A method for hydrogen evolution by electrolysis includes soaking a membrane electrode assembly into an alkaline aqueous solution. The membrane electrode assembly includes an anode having a first catalyst layer on a first gas-liquid diffusion layer, a cathode having a second catalyst layer on a second gas-liquid diffusion layer, and a cationic exchange membrane between the first catalyst layer of the anode and the second catalyst layer of the cathode. The first catalyst layer, the second catalyst layer, or both of the above has a chemical structure of MxRuyN2, wherein M is Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, or Zn, 0<x<1.3, 0.7<y<2, and x+y=2, wherein MxRuyN2 is cubic crystal system or amorphous. The method also applies a voltage to the anode and the cathode for electrolysis of the alkaline aqueous solution, thereby producing hydrogen at the cathode and producing oxygen at the anode.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing nitride catalyst is provided, which includes putting a Ru target and an M target into a nitrogen-containing atmosphere, in which M is Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, or Zn. The method also includes providing powers to the Ru target and the M target, respectively. The method also includes providing ions to bombard the Ru target and the M target for depositing MxRuyN2 on a substrate by sputtering, wherein 0<x<1.3, 0.7<y<2, and x+y=2, wherein MxRuyZ2 is cubic crystal system or amorphous.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing nitride catalyst is provided, which includes putting a Ru target and an M target into a nitrogen-containing atmosphere, in which M is Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, or Zn. The method also includes providing powers to the Ru target and the M target, respectively. The method also includes providing ions to bombard the Ru target and the M target for depositing MxRuyN2 on a substrate by sputtering, wherein 0<x<1.3, 0.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing catalyst material is provided, which includes putting an M? target and an M? target into a nitrogen-containing atmosphere, in which M? is Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, or Zn, and M? is Nb, Ta, or a combination thereof. Powers are provided to the M? target and the M? target, respectively. Providing ions to bombard the M? target and the M? target to sputtering deposit M?aM?bN2 on a substrate, wherein 0.7?a?1.7, 0.3?b?1.3, and a+b=2, wherein M?aM?bN2 is a cubic crystal system.

Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly includes an anode having a first catalyst layer on a first gas-liquid diffusion layer, a cathode having a second catalyst layer on a second gas-liquid diffusion layer, and an anionic exchange membrane between the first catalyst layer of the anode and the second catalyst layer of the cathode. The first catalyst layer has a chemical structure of M?aM?bN2 or M?cM?dCe, wherein M? is Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, or Zn, M? is Nb, Ta, or a combination thereof, 0.7?a?1.7, 0.3?b?1.3, a+b=2, 0.24?c?1.7, 0.3?d?1.76, and 0.38?e?3.61, wherein M?aM?bN2 is a cubic crystal system and M?cM?d Ce is a cubic crystal system or amorphous.

Abstract: A method for hydrogen evolution by electrolysis includes soaking a membrane electrode assembly into an alkaline aqueous solution. The membrane electrode assembly includes an anode having a first catalyst layer on a first gas-liquid diffusion layer, a cathode having a second catalyst layer on a second gas-liquid diffusion layer, and a cationic exchange membrane between the first catalyst layer of the anode and the second catalyst layer of the cathode. The first catalyst layer, the second catalyst layer, or both of the above has a chemical structure of MxRuyN2, wherein M is Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, or Zn, 0<x<1.3, 0.7<y<2, and x+y=2, wherein MxRuyN2 is cubic crystal system or amorphous. The method also applies a voltage to the anode and the cathode for electrolysis of the alkaline aqueous solution, thereby producing hydrogen at the cathode and producing oxygen at the anode.

Abstract: An electrocatalyst is provided. The electrocatalyst includes Pd-containing metal nitride, wherein the metal is Co, Fe, Y, Lu, Sc, Ti, V, Cu, Ni, or a combination thereof. The molar ratio between the metal and Pd is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.8. A fuel cell utilizing the above electrocatalyst is further provided.

Abstract: An electrocatalyst is provided. The electrocatalyst includes Pd-containing metal nitride, wherein the metal is Co, Fe, Y, Lu, Sc, Ti, V, Cu, Ni, or a combination thereof. The molar ratio between the metal and Pd is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.8. A fuel cell utilizing the above electrocatalyst is further provided.

Abstract: A p-type metal oxide semiconductor material is provided, which is composed of AlxGe(1-x)Oy, wherein 0<x?0.6, and 1.0?y?2.0. The p-type metal oxide semiconductor material can be applied in a transistor. The transistor may include a gate electrode, a channel layer separated from the gate electrode by a gate insulation layer, and a source electrode and a drain electrode contacting two sides of the channel layer, wherein the channel layer is the p-type metal oxide semiconductor material.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a thermoelectric composite material including: a thermoelectric matrix including a thermoelectric material; and a plurality of nano-carbon material units located in the thermoelectric matrix and spaced apart from each other, wherein a spacing between two neighboring nano-carbon material unit is about 50 nm to 2 ?m.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a thermoelectric composite material including: a thermoelectric matrix including a thermoelectric material; and a plurality of nano-carbon material units located in the thermoelectric matrix and spaced apart from each other, wherein a spacing between two neighboring nano-carbon material unit is about 50 nm to 2 ?m.

Abstract: A cadmium tin oxide (Cd1?xSnxO) multi-layer laminate is disclosed. The laminate comprises: a substrate; and a layer of Cd1?xSnxO which is not an epitaxial structure; wherein, the composition of Sn/(Cd+Sn) is 1˜20%. The method for producing the Cd1?xSnxO multi-layer laminate is also described here. The method comprises steps of: (a) providing metal or oxide targets for sputtering films of Cd1?xSnxO; and (b) sputtering films of Cd1?xSnxO from the targets onto the substrate; wherein the composition of Sn/(Cd+Sn) is 1˜20%.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for fabricating a conductive pattern on a flexible substrate. A flexible substrate having a conductive layer thereon is provided. A protective ink is screen printed on the conductive layer, wherein a portion of the conductive layer is exposed through the protective ink. The exposed portion of the conductive layer is removed by etching using the protective ink as a mask. The protective ink is then removed, thus providing a conductive pattern with a minimum line width of not greater than 150 ?m. The invention also discloses a composition for the protective ink.

Abstract: A cadmium tin oxide (Cd1-xSnxO) multi-layer laminate is disclosed. The laminate comprises: a substrate; and a layer of Cd1-xSnxO which is not an epitaxial structure; wherein, the composition of Sn/(Cd+Sn) is 1˜20%. The method for producing the Cd1-xSnxO multi-layer laminate is also described here. The method comprises steps of: (a) providing metal or oxide targets for sputtering films of Cd1-xSnxO; and (b) sputtering films of Cd1-xSnxO from the targets onto the substrate; wherein the composition of Sn/(Cd+Sn) is 1˜20%.

Abstract: A triangular combinatorial chemchip and its preparation method are disclosed. Such a triangular combinatorial chemchip is a systematically arrangement of distinct defined regions formed by combinatorially sputtering with masks on the surface of a substrate. This arrangement coordinates compositions or concentrations of different species inside the chip. By using such triangular chemchips, one can quickly and efficiently screen adequate compositions and recipes of sample materials.