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p-Type Doping of GaSb by Beryllium Grown on GaAs (001) Substrate by Molecular Beam Epitaxy

  • Benyahia, Djalal;Kubiszyn, Lkasz;Michalczewski, Krystian;Keblwski, Artur;Martyniuk, Piotr;Piotrowski, Jozef;Rogalski, Antoni
    • JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.695-701
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    • 2016
  • Be-doped GaSb layers were grown on highly mismatched semi-insulating GaAs substrate (001) with $2^{\circ}$ offcut towards <110> at low growth temperature, by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). The influence of Be doping on the crystallographic quality, surface morphology, and electrical properties, was assessed by X-ray diffraction, Nomarski microscopy, and Hall effect measurements, respectively. Be impurities are well behaved acceptors with hole concentrations as high as $9{\times}10^{17}cm^{-3}$. In addition, the reduction of GaSb lattice parameter with Be doping was studied.

Preparation of Energetic Metal Particles and Their Stabilization (에너제틱 금속입자 제조 및 안정화 기술)

  • Lee, Hye Moon;Kim, Kyung Tae;Yang, Sangsun;Yu, Ji-Hun;Kim, Yong-Jin
    • Particle and aerosol research
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.173-185
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    • 2013
  • Oxidations of metal generate large quantity of thermal and light energies but no toxic pollutants, so that metals with high calorific values, such as beryllium, boron, aluminum, magnesium, and lithium, are possible to be used as clean fuels instead of fossil fuels. However, they are so explosive due to very high oxidation rates that they should be stabilized by their surface passivation with oxides, organics and inorganics. For reasonable use of energetic metal particles as solid fuel, therefore, some detail information, such as thermal properties, preparation and passivation methods, and application area, of the energetic metals is introduced in this manuscript.

Determination of Tungsten Target Parameters for Transmission X-ray Tube: A Simulation Study Using Geant4

  • Nasseri, Mohammad M.
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.48 no.3
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    • pp.795-798
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    • 2016
  • Transmission X-ray tubes based on carbon nanotube have attracted significant attention recently. In most of these tubes, tungsten is used as the target material. In this article, the well-known simulator Geant4 was used to obtain some of the tungsten target parameters. The optimal thickness for maximum production of usable X-rays when the target is exposed to electron beams of different energies was obtained. The linear variation of optimal thickness of the target for different electron energies was also obtained. The data obtained in this study can be used to design X-ray tubes. A beryllium window was considered for the X-ray tube. The X-ray energy spectra at the moment of production and after passing through the target and window for different electron energies in the 30-110 keV range were also obtained. The results obtained show that with a specific thickness, the target material itself can act as filter, which enables generation of X-rays with a limited energy.

Highly Efficient Simple-Structure Red Phosphorescent OLEDs with an Extremely Low Doping Technology

  • Jeon, Woo-Sik;Park, Tae-Jin;Kwon, Jang-Hyuk
    • Journal of Information Display
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.87-91
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    • 2009
  • Highly efficient red phosphorescent OLEDs (PHOLEDs) with a simple, organic, triple-layer structure was developed using the narrow-bandgap fluorescent host material bis(10-hydroxybenzo[h] quinolinato)beryllium complex (Bebq2) and the deep-red dopant tris(1-phenylisoquinoline)iridium (Ir(piq)3). The maximum current and power efficiency values of 12.71 cd/A and 16.02 lm/W, respectively, with an extremely low doping technology of 1%, are demonstrated herein. The results reveal a practical, cost-saving host dopant system for the fabrication of highly efficient PHOLEDs involving the simple structure presented herein, with a reduction of expensive Ir dopants.

The Preparation of $Bebq_2$ Thin Films and Their Electroluminescent Characteristics (($Bebq_2$박막의 제작 및 전기발광 특성)

  • Kwon, Oh-Kwan;Kim, Young-Kwan;Ha, Yun-Kyoung;Sohn, Byoung-Chung
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.41-44
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    • 1999
  • Recently, high luminance and efficiency were realize in organic thin film electroluminescence (EL) cells with multilayer structures including an emitting layer (EML), hole transporting layer (HTL), and an electron transporting layer (ETL). In this study, Bis(10-hydroxybenzo[h]quinolinato)beryllium (Bebq2) was synthesized. PL and EL characteristics of their thin film were investigated by fabricating the devices having a structure of ITO/PVK/Bebq2/Al, ITO/PVK dispersed with TPD/Bebq2/Al. The EL color of these device was greenish and the wavelength of their EL peaks was located, respectly, at 495nm, and 492.5nm.

Effects of surfactants on the Fluorescence of Beryllium-Morin Complex

  • Kim, Kang-Jin;Kim, Bok-Hee;Lee, Beom-Gyu;Park, Joon-Woo
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.106-108
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    • 1988
  • The effects of surfactants, CTAB, SDS, and TX-100, on the fluorescence emission intensity of Be-morin complex was studied in terms of pH, temperature, added electrolyte, and concentration of surfactants. The ionic surfactants decreased the fluorescence intensity of the complex. However, the addition of TX-100 caused a substantial increase in the fluorescence intensity without spectral shift, by which means the detection limit of Be was obtained to be 0.3 ppb. Optimum pH for Be determination was near 9.6 and the fluorescence intensity showed a continuous decline with the increase of temperature. Nitrate ion lowered the fluorescence intensity considerably. Mechanism of the interference remains to be elucidated.

Turn-off time improvement by fast neutron irradiation on pnp Si Bipolar Junction Transistor

  • Ahn, Sung Ho;Sun, Gwang Min;Baek, Hani
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.54 no.2
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    • pp.501-506
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    • 2022
  • Long turn-off time limits high frequency operation of Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs). Turn-off time decreases with increases in the recombination rate of minority carriers at switching transients. Fast neutron irradiation on a Si BJT incurs lattice damages owing to the displacement of silicon atoms. The lattice damages increase the recombination rate of injected holes with electrons, and decrease the hole lifetime in the base region of pnp Si BJT. Fast neutrons generated from a beryllium target with 30 MeV protons by an MC-50 cyclotron were irradiated onto pnp Si BJTs in experiment. The experimental results show that the turn-off time, including the storage time and fall time, decreases with increases in fast neutron fluence. Additionally, it is confirmed that the base current increases, and the collector current and base-to-collector current amplification ratio decrease due to fast neutron irradiation.

Occupational Lung Diseases: Spectrum of Common Imaging Manifestations

  • Alexander W. Matyga;Lydia Chelala;Jonathan H. Chung
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • v.24 no.8
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    • pp.795-806
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    • 2023
  • Occupational lung diseases (OLD) are a group of preventable conditions caused by noxious inhalation exposure in the workplace. Workers in various industries are at a higher risk of developing OLD. Despite regulations contributing to a decreased incidence, OLD remain among the most frequently diagnosed work-related conditions, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality. A multidisciplinary discussion (MDD) is necessary for a timely diagnosis. Imaging, particularly computed tomography, plays a central role in diagnosing OLD and excluding other inhalational lung diseases. OLD can be broadly classified into fibrotic and non-fibrotic forms. Imaging reflects variable degrees of inflammation and fibrosis involving the airways, parenchyma, and pleura. Common manifestations include classical pneumoconioses, chronic granulomatous diseases (CGD), and small and large airway diseases. Imaging is influenced by the type of inciting exposure. The findings of airway disease may be subtle or solely uncovered upon expiration. High-resolution chest CT, including expiratory-phase imaging, should be performed in all patients with suspected OLD. Radiologists should familiarize themselves with these imaging features to improve diagnostic accuracy.

Effect of titanium powder on the bond strength of metal heat treatment (티타늄 파우더가 금속의 열처리 시 결합강도에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Sa-Hak;Kim, Wook-Tae
    • Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.71-79
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    • 2017
  • Purpose: Ni-Cr alloy does not contain Beryllium, causing the metal compound to form oxides in the furnace but by using Titanium as a chemical catalyst the forming of the oxides can be controlled, and by controlling the impurities formed on the metal surface, the possibility of the Ni-Cr alloy bond strength being increased can be analysed. Materials and Methods: Titanium was used as a chemical catalyst in the porcelain for the oxidation of beryllium-free metal (Ni-Cr) alloy. The T1 group, which does not use Titanium power as a chemical catalyst is a reference model for comparison. The T2 group and T3 group used 10 g and 20 g of Titanium power, respectively. They are fabricated to observe the shear bond strength and surface properties. There was no significance when One-way ANOVA analysis/Tukey Honestly Significant Difference Test was conducted for statistical analysis among groups (P > 0.05). Results: Results of measuring the three-point flexural bond strength of the Ni-Cr alloy and thickness of the oxide film. Experiment T3 using 20 g Titanium chemical catalyst: $39.22{\pm}3.41MPa$ and $6.66{\mu}m$, having the highest bond strength and thinness of oxide film. Experiment T2 using 10 g Titanium chemical catalyst: $34.65{\pm}1.39MPa$ and $13.22{\mu}m$. Experiment T1 using no Titanium chemical catalyst: $32.37{\pm}1.91MPa$ and $22.22{\mu}m$. Conclusion: The T2 and T3 experiments using Titanium chemical catalyst showed higher bond strength for the Ni-Cr alloy and lower thickness of oxide film than experiment T1, and the titanium catalyst being able to increase bond strength was observed.

Exposure of Carcinogens in Electronics Industries and Strategy for Control of Carcinogens: Using Work Environment Measurement Database (2013-2017) in Korea (한국 전자산업에서 작업환경측정을 통해 파악된 발암물질들 노출 특성과 발암물질관리 방안: 작업환경측정자료(2013-2017)를 중심으로)

  • Mia, Son;Jaewon, Yun;Yu Seoung, Hwang;Mijin, Park;MinSeo, Choi;Mi-Young, Lee;Domyung, Paek
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.32 no.4
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    • pp.302-324
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    • 2022
  • Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate exposure to occupational carcinogens in the nationwide electronics industries and to establish a strategy for control of occupational carcinogens in South Korea. Methods: We evaluated occupational carcinogens as defined by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) using a nationwide work environment measurement database on the electronics industry in South Korea measured between 2013 and 2017 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Results: The number of occupational carcinogens found in the electronics industry in South Korea were: 20 for IARC Group 1, 14 for Group 2A, and 30 for Group 2B. The occupational carcinogens (Group 1) most frequently exposed were strong-inorganic-acid mists containing sulfuric acid (sulfuric acid), welding fumes, mineral oils (untreated or mildly treated), nickel compounds, silica dust, crystalline substances in the form of quartz or cristobalite, formaldehyde, arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds, chromium (VI) compounds, trichloroethylene, cadmium and cadmium compounds, vinyl chloride, ethylene oxide, wood dust, beryllium and beryllium compounds, 1,3 butadiene, benzene, and others. Among them, the carcinogens (Group 1) exceeding the acceptable standard were trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, and ethylene oxide. The working environment measurement system as regulated by Occupational Safety and Health Act is not properly assessed and managed for occupational carcinogens in South Korea. A component analysis for all materials used should be set up to practically reduce occupational carcinogens. A ban on the use of occupational carcinogens and the development of alternative materials are needed. The occupational carcinogens below the acceptable standards should be carefully examined and a new standard for exposure needs to be established. Conclusions: The Occupational Safety and Health Act should be improved to identify and monitor occupational carcinogens at work sites. A strategy for occupational safety and health systems should be provided to give direction to workers' needs and right to know.