Objective Chlorination is often used to disinfect recreational water in large amusement parks;however,the health hazards of chlorination disinfection by-products(DBPs)to occupational populations are unknown.This study...Objective Chlorination is often used to disinfect recreational water in large amusement parks;however,the health hazards of chlorination disinfection by-products(DBPs)to occupational populations are unknown.This study aimed to assess the exposure status of chlorinated DBPs in recreational water and the health risks to employees of large amusement parks.Methods Exposure parameters of employees of three large amusement parks in Shanghai were investigated using a questionnaire.Seven typical chlorinated DBPs in recreational water and spray samples were quantified by gas chromatography,and the health risks to amusement park employees exposed to chlorinated DBPs were evaluated according to the WHO's risk assessment framework.Results Trichloroacetic acid,dibromochloromethane,bromodichloromethane,and dichloroacetic acid were detected predominantly in recreational water.The carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of the five DBPs did not exceed the risk thresholds.In addition,the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of mixed exposure to DBPs were within the acceptable risk limits.Conclusion Typical DBPs were widely detected in recreational water collected from three large amusement parks in Shanghai;however,the health risks of DBPs and their mixtures were within acceptable limits.展开更多
Here,p-type polysilicon films are fabricated by ex-situ doping method with ammonium tetraborate tetrahydrate(ATT)as the boron source,named ATT-pPoly.The effects of ATT on the properties of polysilicon films are compre...Here,p-type polysilicon films are fabricated by ex-situ doping method with ammonium tetraborate tetrahydrate(ATT)as the boron source,named ATT-pPoly.The effects of ATT on the properties of polysilicon films are comprehensively analyzed.The Raman spectra reveal that the ATT-pPoly film is composed of grain boundary and crystalline regions.The preferred orientation is the(111)direction.The grain size increases from 16−23 nm to 21−47 nm,by~70%on average.Comparing with other reported films,Hall measurements reveal that the ATT-pPoly film has a higher carrier concentration(>10^(20)cm^(−3))and higher carrier mobility(>30 cm2/(V·s)).The superior properties of the ATT-pPoly film are attributed to the heavy doping and improved grain size.Heavy doping property is proved by the mean sheet resistance(Rsheet,m)and distribution profile.The R_(sheet,m)decreases by more than 30%,and it can be further decreased by 90%if the annealing temperature or duration is increased.The boron concentration of ATT-pPoly film annealed at 950℃ for 45 min is~3×10^(20)cm^(−3),and the distribution is nearly the same,except near the surface.Besides,the standard deviation coefficient(σ)of Rsheet,m is less than 5.0%,which verifies the excellent uniformity of ATT-pPoly film.展开更多
Ensuring the health and safety of drinking water is crucial for both nations and their citizens.Since the 20th century,the disinfection of drinking water,effectively controlling pathogens in water sources,has become o...Ensuring the health and safety of drinking water is crucial for both nations and their citizens.Since the 20th century,the disinfection of drinking water,effectively controlling pathogens in water sources,has become one of the significant advances in public health.However,the disinfectants used in the process,such as chlorine and chlorine dioxide,react with natural organic matter in the water to produce disinfection by-products(DBPs).Most of these DBPs contain chlorine,and if the source water contains bromine or iodine,brominated or iodinated DBPs,collectively referred to as Halogenated disinfection byproducts(X-DBPs),are formed.Numerous studies have found that X-DBPs pose potential risks to human health and the environment,leading to widespread concern.Mass spectrometry has become an important means of discovering new types of X-DBPs.This paper focuses on the study of methods for analyzing X-DBPs in drinking water using mass spectrometry.展开更多
Polysilicon ohmic contacts to n-type 4H-SiC have been fabricated. TLM (transfer length method) test patterns with polysilicon structure are formed on n-wells created by phosphorus ion (P^+) implantation into a Si...Polysilicon ohmic contacts to n-type 4H-SiC have been fabricated. TLM (transfer length method) test patterns with polysilicon structure are formed on n-wells created by phosphorus ion (P^+) implantation into a Si-faced p-type 4H-SiC epilayer. The polysilicon is deposited using low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) and doped by phosphorous ions implantation followed by diffusion to obtain a sheet resistance of 22Ω/□. The specific contact resistance pc of n^+ polysilicon contact to n-type 4H-SiC as low as 3.82 × 10^-5Ω· cm^2 is achieved. The result for sheet resistance Rsh of the phosphorous ion implanted layers in SiC is about 4.9kΩ/□. The mechanisms for n^+ polysilicon ohmic contact to n-type SiC are discussed.展开更多
The resistivity instability of the boron-doped polysilicon resistors being a line resistance element of ICs is within the range of several kΩ's,especially when our running the underneath metal interconnects.Polys...The resistivity instability of the boron-doped polysilicon resistors being a line resistance element of ICs is within the range of several kΩ's,especially when our running the underneath metal interconnects.Polysilicon resistors have been fabricated under various processing conditions as well as some electrical and crystallographic characteristics have been obtained.It is shown the resistivity instability mainly results from the variational carrier mobility.By analyzing the Seto's model,the barrier height and trapped charge density are observed reducing under the Al over layer.Therefore,the resistance instability is also caused by both the charge trapping/detrapping occurring at polysilicon grain boundaries and the resultant variation in the potential barrier height.The formation of high-stability polysilicon resistors in the range of several kΩ's has been decided by compensating the ion implantation,which makes the charge trapping/detrapping at the grain boundary less susceptible to the hydrogen annealing.展开更多
The emission microscopy (EMMI) test is proposed as an effective method to control the polysilicon over-etching time of advanced CMOS processing combined with a novel test structure, named a poly-edge structure. From...The emission microscopy (EMMI) test is proposed as an effective method to control the polysilicon over-etching time of advanced CMOS processing combined with a novel test structure, named a poly-edge structure. From the values of the breakdown voltage (Vbd) of MOS capacitors (poly-edge structure) ,it was observed that,with for the initial polysilicon etching-time, almost all capacitors in one wafer failed under the initial failure model. With the increase of polysilicon over-etching time, the number of the initial failure capacitors decreased. Finally, no initial failure capacitors were observed after the polysilicon over-etching time was increased by 30s. The breakdown samples with the initial failure model and intrinsic failure model underwent EMMI tests. The EMMI test results show that the initial failure of capacitors with poly-edge structures was due to the bridging effect between the silicon substrate and the polysilicon gate caused by the residual polysilicon in the ditch between the shallow-trench isolation region and the active area, which will short the polysilicon gate with silicon substrate after the silicide process.展开更多
Every year,the State of Qatar generates about 400,000 tons of steel slag and another 500,000 tons of gravel as a result of steel manufacturing and washing sand,respectively.The two materials(by-products)are not fully ...Every year,the State of Qatar generates about 400,000 tons of steel slag and another 500,000 tons of gravel as a result of steel manufacturing and washing sand,respectively.The two materials(by-products)are not fully utilized to their best market values.At the same time,infrastructural renewal will take place in Qatar over the next ten years,and there will be a greater demand for aggregates and other construction materials as the country suffers from the availability of good aggregates.This paper presents results obtained on the use of steel slag,gravel and gabbro(control)in HMAC(hot mix asphalt concrete)paving mixtures and road bases and sub-bases.Tests were conducted in accordance with QCS-2010(Qatar Construction Specifications)and results were compared with QCS requirements for aggregates used in these applications.Based on the data obtained in this work,steel slag and gravel aggregates have a promising potential to be used in HMAC paving mixtures on Qatar’s roads,whether in asphalt base and asphalt wearing courses or as unbound aggregates in the base and sub-base pavement structure.展开更多
基金funded by the Foundation of State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Health Impact Assessment of Emerging Contaminants(Grant No.SEPKL-EHIAEC-202210)the Foundation of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission(Grant No.202240327)the Key Discipline Project of the Three-year Action Plan for Strengthening Public Health System Construction in Shanghai(2023-2025)(Grant No.GWVI-11.1-38)。
文摘Objective Chlorination is often used to disinfect recreational water in large amusement parks;however,the health hazards of chlorination disinfection by-products(DBPs)to occupational populations are unknown.This study aimed to assess the exposure status of chlorinated DBPs in recreational water and the health risks to employees of large amusement parks.Methods Exposure parameters of employees of three large amusement parks in Shanghai were investigated using a questionnaire.Seven typical chlorinated DBPs in recreational water and spray samples were quantified by gas chromatography,and the health risks to amusement park employees exposed to chlorinated DBPs were evaluated according to the WHO's risk assessment framework.Results Trichloroacetic acid,dibromochloromethane,bromodichloromethane,and dichloroacetic acid were detected predominantly in recreational water.The carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of the five DBPs did not exceed the risk thresholds.In addition,the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks of mixed exposure to DBPs were within the acceptable risk limits.Conclusion Typical DBPs were widely detected in recreational water collected from three large amusement parks in Shanghai;however,the health risks of DBPs and their mixtures were within acceptable limits.
基金support given by the Natural Science Foundation of Nantong(Grant NO.JC2023065)the Research Program of Nantong Institute of Technology(Grant NO.2023XK(B)07).
文摘Here,p-type polysilicon films are fabricated by ex-situ doping method with ammonium tetraborate tetrahydrate(ATT)as the boron source,named ATT-pPoly.The effects of ATT on the properties of polysilicon films are comprehensively analyzed.The Raman spectra reveal that the ATT-pPoly film is composed of grain boundary and crystalline regions.The preferred orientation is the(111)direction.The grain size increases from 16−23 nm to 21−47 nm,by~70%on average.Comparing with other reported films,Hall measurements reveal that the ATT-pPoly film has a higher carrier concentration(>10^(20)cm^(−3))and higher carrier mobility(>30 cm2/(V·s)).The superior properties of the ATT-pPoly film are attributed to the heavy doping and improved grain size.Heavy doping property is proved by the mean sheet resistance(Rsheet,m)and distribution profile.The R_(sheet,m)decreases by more than 30%,and it can be further decreased by 90%if the annealing temperature or duration is increased.The boron concentration of ATT-pPoly film annealed at 950℃ for 45 min is~3×10^(20)cm^(−3),and the distribution is nearly the same,except near the surface.Besides,the standard deviation coefficient(σ)of Rsheet,m is less than 5.0%,which verifies the excellent uniformity of ATT-pPoly film.
文摘Ensuring the health and safety of drinking water is crucial for both nations and their citizens.Since the 20th century,the disinfection of drinking water,effectively controlling pathogens in water sources,has become one of the significant advances in public health.However,the disinfectants used in the process,such as chlorine and chlorine dioxide,react with natural organic matter in the water to produce disinfection by-products(DBPs).Most of these DBPs contain chlorine,and if the source water contains bromine or iodine,brominated or iodinated DBPs,collectively referred to as Halogenated disinfection byproducts(X-DBPs),are formed.Numerous studies have found that X-DBPs pose potential risks to human health and the environment,leading to widespread concern.Mass spectrometry has become an important means of discovering new types of X-DBPs.This paper focuses on the study of methods for analyzing X-DBPs in drinking water using mass spectrometry.
文摘Polysilicon ohmic contacts to n-type 4H-SiC have been fabricated. TLM (transfer length method) test patterns with polysilicon structure are formed on n-wells created by phosphorus ion (P^+) implantation into a Si-faced p-type 4H-SiC epilayer. The polysilicon is deposited using low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) and doped by phosphorous ions implantation followed by diffusion to obtain a sheet resistance of 22Ω/□. The specific contact resistance pc of n^+ polysilicon contact to n-type 4H-SiC as low as 3.82 × 10^-5Ω· cm^2 is achieved. The result for sheet resistance Rsh of the phosphorous ion implanted layers in SiC is about 4.9kΩ/□. The mechanisms for n^+ polysilicon ohmic contact to n-type SiC are discussed.
文摘The resistivity instability of the boron-doped polysilicon resistors being a line resistance element of ICs is within the range of several kΩ's,especially when our running the underneath metal interconnects.Polysilicon resistors have been fabricated under various processing conditions as well as some electrical and crystallographic characteristics have been obtained.It is shown the resistivity instability mainly results from the variational carrier mobility.By analyzing the Seto's model,the barrier height and trapped charge density are observed reducing under the Al over layer.Therefore,the resistance instability is also caused by both the charge trapping/detrapping occurring at polysilicon grain boundaries and the resultant variation in the potential barrier height.The formation of high-stability polysilicon resistors in the range of several kΩ's has been decided by compensating the ion implantation,which makes the charge trapping/detrapping at the grain boundary less susceptible to the hydrogen annealing.
文摘The emission microscopy (EMMI) test is proposed as an effective method to control the polysilicon over-etching time of advanced CMOS processing combined with a novel test structure, named a poly-edge structure. From the values of the breakdown voltage (Vbd) of MOS capacitors (poly-edge structure) ,it was observed that,with for the initial polysilicon etching-time, almost all capacitors in one wafer failed under the initial failure model. With the increase of polysilicon over-etching time, the number of the initial failure capacitors decreased. Finally, no initial failure capacitors were observed after the polysilicon over-etching time was increased by 30s. The breakdown samples with the initial failure model and intrinsic failure model underwent EMMI tests. The EMMI test results show that the initial failure of capacitors with poly-edge structures was due to the bridging effect between the silicon substrate and the polysilicon gate caused by the residual polysilicon in the ditch between the shallow-trench isolation region and the active area, which will short the polysilicon gate with silicon substrate after the silicide process.
文摘Every year,the State of Qatar generates about 400,000 tons of steel slag and another 500,000 tons of gravel as a result of steel manufacturing and washing sand,respectively.The two materials(by-products)are not fully utilized to their best market values.At the same time,infrastructural renewal will take place in Qatar over the next ten years,and there will be a greater demand for aggregates and other construction materials as the country suffers from the availability of good aggregates.This paper presents results obtained on the use of steel slag,gravel and gabbro(control)in HMAC(hot mix asphalt concrete)paving mixtures and road bases and sub-bases.Tests were conducted in accordance with QCS-2010(Qatar Construction Specifications)and results were compared with QCS requirements for aggregates used in these applications.Based on the data obtained in this work,steel slag and gravel aggregates have a promising potential to be used in HMAC paving mixtures on Qatar’s roads,whether in asphalt base and asphalt wearing courses or as unbound aggregates in the base and sub-base pavement structure.