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Analysis the optimal damper angle for a furnace to reduce the energy cost and CO2 emission

Jou C.-J.G., Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology, TW

Optimal values for conducting a full-scale plant operation are usually obtained based on experience without the support of theoretical quantitative analyses. In this research, the Grey Relational Analysis method is implemented to develop a model [...]

Metal-doped Photocatalysts to Reduce Carbon Dioxide in Ethanolamine Solution for Methane Production

Wu H-Y, Wu J.C.S., Bai H., Wu H-Y, Wu J.C.S., National Chiao Tung University, TW

Photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) to form valuable energy source of methane in the ethanolamine (MEA) solution is investigated in this study. The TiO2 photocatalysts were prepared by doping with nano-sized metals (Fe, Zn, [...]

Simultaneous Desulfurization and Particulate Removal with ZnO Dispersed Ceramic Filters at High Temperatures

Wang H.P., National Cheng Kung University, TW

Flue gas cleaning at high temperatures can increase thermal efficiency with more importantly to simplify processes and lower cost. The main objective of this work was to investigate the feasibility of simultaneous desulfurization and particulate [...]

Copper nanowires on Recycled Conducting Glass for DSSC Electrodes

Liao C-Y, National Cheng Kung University, TW

A simple method for recovery of ITO glass from thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) wastes for dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) electrodes has been developed. The ITO glass separated from the color filter and [...]

Functionalized Self-Assembling Peptides for Immediate Hemostasis and Accelerative Liver Tissue Regeneration

Cheng T.Y., Wu H.C., Chang W.H., Huang M.Y., Lee C.H., Wang T.-W., Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, TW

Traumatic injury or surgery may trigger extensive bleeding. However, conventional hemostatic methods have limited efficacy and may cause surrounding tissue damage. In this study, we use self-assembling peptides (SAPs) and specifically extend fragments of functional [...]

Mn-Zn Ferrite and Photosensitizer Co-Loaded Cancer Theranostic Agent for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy

Lai P.S., Lai S.M., Yang M.-D., Tung M.-J., Lai P.S., Lai S.M., National Chung Hsing University, TW

Developing a nanodevice with simultaneous cancer imaging and therapy is one of the promising approaches for cancer treatments. In this report, a multifunctional cancer theranostic system based on magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agent and photosensitizer [...]

Hyaluronan-modified Magnetic Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles for Hyperthermia

Wu H.C., Hsieh S.-Y., Wang T.-W., Tatung University, TW

The success of tumor therapy is determined by the efficiency with which the killing of tumor cells is achieved under conditions of no or only slight damage to the normal tissues. Because of its high [...]

Clusters of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Efficient Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Lai P.S., Lai S.M., Lai P.S., Lai S.M., National Chung Hsing University, TW

Recently, self-assembling clusters of metal nanoparticles have been extensively investigated in various fields. To prepare these clusters, various ionic surfactants, have been employed as stabilizers or emulsifiers to form water-dispersed spherical clusters. However, these ionic [...]

Study on the novel drug vehicle with multimodal imaging function

Wu P.J., Liu T.Y., Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang-Ming University of Taiwan (ROC), TW

Recently, in order to combine diagnosis with therapy in a single box, drug delivery systems (DDSs) associating with imaging functions were developed to improve the efficacy of diseases detection, delivery of therapeutic agents, and the [...]

A sensing properties study on miniature Au/SnO2 gas sensor for hydrogen sulfide detection

Chang B-W, Ding S-J, Chen R.L.C., Hungkuang University, TW

The purpose of this study was to investigate the sensing properties for self-developed hydrogen sulfide gas sensor. In different temperature treatment and Au nano-particles doping ration, the sensitivity and selectivity of Au/SnO2 gas sensor were [...]