Abstract: A nano-twinned Cu—Ni alloy layer is provided, wherein more than 50% in volume of the nano-twinned Cu—Ni alloy layer comprises plural twinned grains, the plural twinned grains comprise plural columnar twinned grains, and a Ni content in the nano-twinned Cu—Ni alloy layer is in a range from 0.05 at % to 20 at %. In addition, a method for manufacturing the aforesaid nano-twinned Cu—Ni alloy layer is also provided.

Abstract: A thermoplastic vulcanizate is provided. The thermoplastic vulcanizate includes: (A) about 100 parts by weight of a styrene copolymer rubber; (B) about 40-90 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer; (C) about 5-15 parts by weight of an interfacial compatible resin; and (D) about 0.2-3 parts by weight of a cross-linking formulation, wherein the content of component (A) is greater than the content of component (B). Component (A) is dispersed in component (B) in the form of particles with a particle size of about 0.5-10 ?m.

Abstract: An impact-resistant polystyrene resin includes a continuous phase and a plurality of particles dispersed in the continuous phase. The average particle size of the particles is about 0.1 to 4.0 ?m, and the average distance between the particles is about 0.3 to 5.0 ?m. The impact-resistant polystyrene resin is made from a polystyrene composition including a polystyrene plastic, a styrene block copolymer, a processing aid, and an antioxidant.

Abstract: A thermoplastic vulcanizate and a method for preparing the same are provided. The thermoplastic vulcanizate includes a thermoplastic, a cross-linked rubber particle, and a compatibilizer, wherein the cross-linked rubber particle is dispersed in the thermoplastic serving as a continuous phase, wherein the cross-linked rubber particle is a product of a composition via a cross-linking reaction. The composition includes an ethylene copolymer and a cross-linking agent, wherein the weight ratio of the thermoplastic to the ethylene copolymer is 3:17 to 1:1.

Abstract: An impact-resistant polystyrene resin includes a continuous phase and a plurality of particles dispersed in the continuous phase. The average particle size of the particles is about 0.1 to 4.0 µm, and the average distance between the particles is about 0.3 to 5.0 µm. The impact-resistant polystyrene resin is made from a polystyrene composition including a polystyrene plastic, a styrene block copolymer, a processing aid, and an antioxidant.

Abstract: A biodegradable polyester and a method for preparing a biodegradable polyester are provided. The biodegradable polyester is a product of a reactant (A) and a reactant (B) via polycondensation. The reactant (A) is a product of a reactant (C) and a reactant (D) via an esterification reaction. The reactant (B) is at least one epoxy resin with a secondary hydroxyl functional group. The reactant (C) is at least one diol, and the reactant (D) is at least one dicarboxylic acid, at least one acid anhydride, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A biodegradable material and a method for preparing a biodegradable material are provided. The biodegradable material includes a continuous phase and a dispersed phase. The continuous phase includes a polyester, and the dispersed phase includes a modified saccharide oligomer. In particular, the weight ratio of the modified saccharide oligomer to the polyester is from 3:97 to 30:70. The dispersed phase has a maximum diameter of 100 nm to 900 nm.

Abstract: An auto-contrast enhancement system includes a human visual system (HVS)-based local difference (LD) histogram unit configured to build a LD histogram with respect to intensity values; a histogram classifier configured to categorize histograms of input images based on distribution properties; and a histogram equalization (HE) unit configured to process the input image according to a result of the HVS-based LD histogram unit and the enhancement level determined in the histogram classifier.

Abstract: An auto-contrast enhancement system includes a human visual system (HVS)-based local difference (LD) histogram unit configured to build a LD histogram with respect to intensity values; a histogram classifier configured to categorize histograms of input images based on distribution properties; and a histogram equalization (HE) unit configured to process the input image according to a result of the HVS-based LD histogram unit and the enhancement level determined in the histogram classifier.