Ultra-Thin Si<Subscript>1−<Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis></Subscript>Ge<Subscript><Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis></Subscript> Dislocation Blocking Layers for Ge/Strained Si CMOS Devices

We demonstrate ultra-thin (<150 nm) Si_1−x Ge _x dislocation blocking layers on Si substrates used for the fabrication of tensile-strained Si N channel metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) and Ge P channel metal oxide semiconductor (PMOS) devices. These layers were grown using ultra high vacuum chemical vapor deposition (UHVCVD). The Ge mole fraction was varied in rapid, but distinct steps during the epitaxial layer growth. This results in several Si_1−x Ge _x interfaces in the epitaxially grown material with significant strain fields at these interfaces. The strain fields enable a dislocation blocking mechanism at the Si_1−x Ge _x interfaces on which we were able to deposit very smooth, atomically flat, tensile-strained Si and relaxed Ge layers for the fabrication of high mobility N and P channel metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) devices, respectively. Both N and P channel metal oxide semiconductor field effect transister (MOSFETs) were successfully fabricated using high-k dielectric and metal gates on these layers, demonstrating that this technique of using ultra-thin dislocation blocking layers might be ideal for incorporating high mobility channel materials in a conventional CMOS process.     

Modeling and simulation of temperature drift for ISFET-based pH sensor and its compensation through machine learning techniques

The paper presents modeling and simulation of ion-sensitive field-effect transistor (ISFET)-based pH sensor with temperature-dependent behavioral macromodel and proposes to compensate the temperature drift in the sensor using intelligent machine learning (ML) models. The macromodel is built using SPICE by introducing electrochemical parameters in a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) model to simulate ISFET characteristics. We account for the temperature dependence of electrochemical and semiconductor parameters in our macromodel to increase its robustness. The macromodel is then exported as a subcircuit element, which is used to design the readout interface circuit. A simple constant-voltage, constant-current (CVCC) topology is utilized to generate the data for temperature drift in ISFET pH sensor, which is used to train and test state-of-the-art ML-based regression models in order to compensate the drift behavior. The experimental results demonstrate that the random forest (RF) technique achieves the best performance with very high correlation and low error rate. Corresponding curves for output signal using the trained models show highly temperature-independent characteristics when tested for pH 2, 4, 7, 10, and 12, and we obtained a root mean squared error (RMS) variation of ΔpH ≤ 0.024 over a temperature range of 15°C to 55°C in comparison with ΔpH ≤ 1.346 for uncompensated output signal. This work establishes the framework for integration of ML techniques for drift compensation of ISFET chemical sensor to improve its performance.     

不同热处理态2024铝合金的腐蚀行为

分别在3.5%NaCl溶液、3.5%NaCl＋1.0%H2O2溶液和pH=12的3.5%NaCl溶液中进行动电位极化实验,研究2024 Al-Cu-Mg合金在不同热处理状态下的腐蚀行为。极化曲线表明,随着合金时效时间的延长,合金的腐蚀电位向负方向移动;向NaCl溶液中添加H2O2会使腐蚀电位正移;在pH=12的3.5%NaCl溶液中的极化曲线表现出明显的钝化现象。腐蚀试样表面表现为常见的腐蚀特征,但也有扩大的点蚀、晶间腐蚀现象出现。循环动电位极化曲线显示有宽的循环极化滞后环,不同的腐蚀模式表明合金的点蚀生长对合金的热处理状态敏感。通过显微组织分析,探讨了不同热处理状态下合金在不同NaCl溶液中的腐蚀机理。     

Theoretical and Experimental Insight into the Mechanism for Spontaneous Vertical Growth of ReS2 Nanosheets

Rhenium disulfide (ReS₂) differs fundamentally from other group‐VI transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) due to its low structural symmetry, which results in its optical and electrical anisotropy. Although vertical growth is observed in some TMDs under special growth conditions, vertical growth in ReS₂ is very different in that it is highly spontaneous and substrate‐independent. In this study, the mechanism that underpins the thermodynamically favorable vertical growth mode of ReS₂ is uncovered. It is found that the governing mechanism for ReS₂ growth involves two distinct stages. In the first stage, ReS₂ grows parallel to the growth substrate, consistent with conventional TMD growth. However, subsequent vertical growth is nucleated at points on the lattice where Re atoms are “pinched” together. At such sites, an additional Re atom binds with the cluster of pinched Re atoms, leaving an under‐coordinated S atom protruding out of the ReS₂ plane. This under‐coordinated S is “reactive” and binds to free Re and S atoms, initiating growth in a direction perpendicular to the ReS₂ surface. The utility of such vertical ReS₂ arrays in applications where high surface‐to‐volume ratio and electric‐field enhancement are essential, such as surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy, field emission, and solar‐based disinfection of bacteria, is demonstrated.     

The effect of adding sour cherry pulp into yoghurt on the physicochemical properties,phenolic content and antioxidant activity during storage

This study investigated the effect of adding sour cherry pulp into yoghurt on its physicochemical properties, phenolic content, antioxidant activity and sensory characteristics. Sour cherry pulp was added at 0%, 8%, 12% and 16% into the yoghurt, and measures were checked through 14 days cold storage. The increasing sour cherry pulp concentration in yoghurt resulted in increasing pH and whey separation, whereas the values of the other parameters, total solid, fat, protein, ash, titratable acidity and viscosity decreased. During storage, total phenolic contents and antioxidant activity in yoghurts ranged from 20 to 81 μg gallic acid equivalent per mg of sample and from 48% to 86%, respectively.     

热改性废茶叶吸附刚果红性能的研究

采用热改性废茶叶吸附刚果红染料,考察了pH、吸附剂投加量、染料液浓度和温度对热改性废茶叶吸附染料性能的影响。采用SEM和BET研究了热改性茶叶的基本物理化学特性,最后采用伪一阶动力学模型和伪二阶动力学模型拟合了改性废茶叶对刚果红染料的吸附动力学过程,并对其吸附热力学进行分析。结果表明,热改性废茶叶表面出现了形状各异的小孔,其比表面积、总孔容和平均孔径比改性前增加较多;当溶液质量浓度为50 mg/L、pH为4、吸附剂投加量为0.4 g/L、温度为35℃时,染料的吸附率达到最佳,为98.4%,吸附量为123 mg/g;热改性废茶叶对刚果红吸附动力学符合伪二阶动力学模型,吸附过程是由物理吸附和化学吸附共同决定的。热力学分析表明,吸附过程是自发进行的吸热过程。     

Compressor driven metal hydride cooling systems—mathematical model and operating characteristics

A detailed mathematical model of a compressor driven metal hydride (CDMH) cooling system is presented. The model takes into account the transient characteristics of the coupled metal hydride reactors with external fins, reciprocating compressor and conditioned space. The model can be used for predicting the system performance during the initial pull-down as well as the stable cycling periods. Results are obtained for a 1 kW capacity air conditioning system using optimized reactors packed with Zr_0.9Ti_0.1Cr_0.55Fe_1.45 hydride. The COP's obtained are in the range of 1.7–2.2 depending on operating conditions while the specific cooling power obtained is about 600 kJ kg alloy⁻¹ h⁻¹. It is shown that in order to make these systems commercially viable it is important to select suitable materials with fast reaction kinetics. Since, system performance parameters can be predicted more effectively, the model can be used for design of optimized systems.     

A note on calculating cost of two-dimensional warranty policy

We study the derivation of warranty cost under rectangular two-dimensional policy for both repairable as well as non-repairable product. Typically, two approaches are adopted, namely, one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D). We show the difference in results obtained from the formulae under the two approaches through several examples. Merits of the formulae are then analyzed to identify the correct ones.     

Non-Newtonian Fluids in Spout-Fluid Beds: Mass Transfer Coefficient at Low Reynolds Numbers

Following on from the work of Anabtawi et al. (2003) Anabtawi, M. Z., Hilal, N. and Al Muftah, A. E. 2003. Volumetric mass transfer coefficient in non-Newtonian fluids in spouted-fluid beds: Part I. Chem. Eng. Technol., 26: 759–764.  [Google Scholar], this study examined how the volumetric liquid-phase mass transfer coefficient, k _L a, of oxygen in air in three-phase spout-fluid beds was affected by varying the system parameters of bed height, bed diameter, gas velocity, and liquid velocity. The liquid used was 0.1% CMC solution, displaying a pseudo-plastic rheology, with 1.75 mm glass spheres as packing. The values of the Sherwood number were lower than in previous studies (Anabtawi et al., 2003 Anabtawi, M. Z., Hilal, N. and Al Muftah, A. E. 2003. Volumetric mass transfer coefficient in non-Newtonian fluids in spouted-fluid beds: Part I. Chem. Eng. Technol., 26: 759–764.  [Google Scholar]), in the range 9,000–186,000. Gas velocity had a similar effect on k _L a as in a bubble column, with results also giving good agreement with previous work on two-phase and three-phase spouted bed systems. The correlation obtained for the effect of liquid velocity on k _L a compared well with that of Schumpe et al. (1989) Schumpe, A., Deckwer, W. and Nigam, K. D. P. 1989. Gas-liquid mass transfer in three- phase fluidized beds with viscous pseudoplastic liquids. Can. J. Chem. Eng., 67: 873–877. [Crossref] , [Google Scholar]. An increase in the height of packing increased k _L a to the power of 0.319, with an increase in column diameter also causing an increase in k _L a, which is in agreement with the results of Akita and Yoshida (1973) Akita, K. and Yoshida, F. 1973. Gas hold-up and volumetric mass transfer coefficient in bubble columns. Ind. Eng. Chem. Process Des. Dev., 12: 76–80. [Crossref] , [Google Scholar].