Publications by authors named "Shih-Lun Liu"

Research Background: The fungus , which grows on tree, has many medicinal uses. However, its cultivation using the traditional method of growing on the tree is costly and time-consuming. A possible alternative method of cultivating is to use Hayata tree, as it contains α-terpineol, which stimulates the synthesis of triterpenoids.

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In this study, a controlled atmosphere (CA) treatment was used in the submerged (SM) and solid-state (SS) fermentation of to determine the optimal conditions. The goal was to accelerate the artificial fermentation to obtain as an ingredient for dietary supplements. The results indicated that when CA treatment was used, the SM and SS fermentation of yielded polysaccharide and betulinic acid contents 2-2.

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The sensory qualities of Taiwanese teas are evaluated by the experts from the Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES) at tea competitions held annually. The prices of Taiwanese teas are also influenced by the results of these tea competitions. However, a tea winning an award and having a high sensory quality and price does not mean that it is liked by Taiwanese consumers.

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The surfactants used for emulsion is one of the best techniques for microencapsulation of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) since it is economical. The biosurfactants have many advantages such as lower toxicity, higher biodegradability. In this study, microcapsules were prepared via spray drying using Bifidobacterium adolescentis species cultured in soy milk extract with biosurfactant prepared using Alcaligenes piechaudii CC-ESB2 to improve their powder properties.

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The market size of varied carbonated teas and bottled ready-to-drink tea products in Taiwan has surpassed that of traditional Taiwan tea with hot infusion. The consumption behavior of Taiwanese consumers for new and varied types of cold infusion tea products has also differed from that of traditional hot infusion ones. More kinds of Taiwan tea with different fermentation levels are gradually being used as raw materials for various cold infusion tea products.

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This study led in the pioneering technique incubated in a bioreactor with the forced air injection system. The purpose of this study was to establish the optimal incubation conditions for this technique. The results showed that the speed at which Inonotus obliquus was incubated with the forced air injection system was superior to that with a normal bioreactor.

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An X-ray interference-monochromator combining a Fabry-Perot resonator (FPR) and a double-crystal monochromator (DCM) is proposed and realized for obtaining single-mode X-rays with 3.45 meV energy resolution. The monochromator is based on the generation of cavity interference fringes from a FPR and single-mode selection of the transmission spectrum by a DCM of a nearly backward symmetric reflection geometry.

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