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Biology
John D. Boice, Sarah S. Cohen, Michael T. Mumma, Heidi Chen, Ashley P. Golden, Harold L. Beck, John E. Till
Summary: This study tracked the survival status of 114,270 nuclear weapons test participants for up to 65 years. The results showed that most atomic veterans were enlisted men who served in the Navy at the PPG and were born before 1930. The study found no statistically significant radiation associations with mortality among the participants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Paul Takyi-Aninakwa, Shunli Wang, Hongying Zhang, Emmanuel Appiah, Etse Dablu Bobobee, Carlos Fernandez
Summary: This paper proposes a strong tracking adaptive fading-extended Kalman filter method based on the second-order resistor-capacitor equivalent circuit model for accurate estimation of the state of charge of lithium-ion batteries. Experimental results show that the proposed method outperforms the traditional extended Kalman filter in terms of accuracy and robustness under different working conditions and ambient temperatures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Roya Boodaghi Malidarre, Iskender Akkurt, Parisa Boodaghi Malidarreh, Seher Arslankaya
Summary: This paper studies the radiation shielding, structural, and mechanical features of Hydroxyapatite (HAP) bio-composites. By inserting materials such as TiO2 and CeO2, the performance of these bio-composites can be improved. Artificial Neural Network predicts the behavior of the system, and FLUKA Monte Carlo Code extracts photon and electron spatial maps.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
S. Arivazhagan, K. A. Naseer, K. A. Mahmoud, K. V. Arun Kumar, N. K. Libeesh, M. Sayyed, Mohammed S. Alqahtani, El Sayed Yousef, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker
Summary: This study validates the radiation shielding properties of limestone, charnockite, and gneiss rock through remote sensing techniques, reflecting laboratory-based reflectance spectra and Monte Carlo simulation. The results show significant correlations between reflectance spectra and oxides, and reveal the order of radiation shielding effectiveness of the three rock types.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Ae Rhan Kim, Mohanraj Vinothkannan, Kyu Ha Lee, Ji Young Chu, Byung-Hyun Park, Myung-Kwan Han, Dong Jin Yoo
Summary: The study prepared a series of composite membranes by doping different proportions of S-An-TiO2, revealing that 15wt% S-An-TiO2 significantly enhanced the performance of the composite membrane. Under continuous 60°C and 20% relative humidity conditions, the 1.5 wt% SDBC/S-An-TiO2 composite membrane exhibited high current output, power output, and durability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Z. Y. Khattari, M. S. Al-Buriahi
Summary: This study investigated the mechanical and radiation shielding properties of BaO-ZnO-La2O3-Al2O3-B2O3-SiO2 glasses. The results showed that increasing the [ZnO]/[B2O3]+[SiO2] ratio improved the mechanical properties and micro hardness of the glass. The mass attenuation coefficient (MAC) was calculated and compared with Monte Carlo simulations, and other shielding parameters were determined. One glass composition was determined to have the most promising characteristics for radiation shielding applications. The elastic moduli and shielding properties were discussed based on the glassy networks.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biology
Ashley P. Golden, Elizabeth D. Ellis, Sarah S. Cohen, Michael T. Mumma, Richard W. Leggett, Phillip W. Wallace, David Girardi, Janice P. Watkins, Roy E. Shore, John D. Boice
Summary: This study conducted dose-response analysis on the causes of death among early uranium processing workers and found a positive correlation between radiation dose and kidney cancer, and a negative correlation with lung cancer. Additionally, dust measurements were associated with lung diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Pedro H. Camargos, Pedro H. J. dos Santos, Igor R. dos Santos, Gabriel S. Ribeiro, Ricardo E. Caetano
Summary: This article discusses various lithium-ion battery technologies, including nickel cobalt aluminum, nickel manganese cobalt, lithium iron phosphate, and lithium titanate. It also compares niobium batteries, indicating niobium as a promising metal for use in lithium-ion batteries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Argyris Panagopoulos
Summary: High-pressure reverse osmosis (HPRO) is a promising technology for desalination and valorization of brine effluents. By adjusting the recovery rate, feed brine temperature, and pressure, energy consumption can be reduced and permeate flow rate and concentration can be increased.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biology
John D. Boice, Brian Quinn, Isaf Al-Nabulsi, Armin Ansari, Paul K. Blake, Steve R. Blattnig, Emily A. Caffrey, Sarah S. Cohen, Ashley P. Golden, Kathryn D. Held, Derek W. Jokisch, Richard W. Leggett, Michael T. Mumma, Caleigh Samuels, John E. Till, Sergei Y. Tolmachev, R. Craig Yoder, Joey Y. Zhou, Lawrence T. Dauer
Summary: Epidemiological studies of radiation-exposed populations are crucial for establishing human safety standards and shaping public health policies. The Million Person Study (MPS) focuses on examining health effects following chronic radiation exposure and has provided some insights into the potential risks associated with low-level exposure. Future collaborations and the establishment of a National Center for Radiation Epidemiology and Biology are envisioned for a more comprehensive evaluation of radiation effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Mudasser Husain, Nasir Rahman, Rajwali Khan, Syed Zulfiqar, Shaukat Ali Khattak, Saima Naz Khan, Mohammad Sohail, Anwar Iqbal, Ali H. Reshak, Aurangzeb Khan
Summary: This study presents the physical properties of fluoroperovskite NaQF3 (Q = Ag, Pb, Rh, Ru) compounds using first-principle calculations. The compounds were found to be structurally stable, with elastic, anisotropic, and ductile properties. Electronic band structures revealed that NaAgF3 and NaRuF3 exhibit 100% spin polarization at the Fermi level, indicating a half-metallic behavior, while NaPbF3 shows metallic behavior. The predicted outcomes from these electronic and magnetic properties suggest potential applications in electronic and magnetic technology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Nuclear Science & Technology
G. Caruso, S. Ciattaglia, B. Colling, L. Di Pace, D. N. Dongiovanni, M. D'Onorio, M. Garcia, X. Z. Jin, J. Johnston, D. Leichtle, T. Pinna, M. T. Porfiri, W. Raskob, N. Taylor, N. Terranova, R. Vale
Summary: The EUROfusion Safety and Environmental Work Package aims to advance the safety studies for the future EU DEMO reactor. A Generic Site Safety Report (GSSR) has been prepared, and safety studies support the maturation of the DEMO design through collaboration with other work packages. The GSSR focuses on safety and environmental issues.
FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Abdullah Alhebshi, Ebrahim Sharaf Aldeen, Rubiat Sadia Mim, Beenish Tahir, Muhammad Tahir
Summary: The review comprehensively discusses recent advancements in semiconductors and their characteristics for the photoreduction of CO2. Major semiconductors like TiO2, BiVO4, CdS, g-C3N4, ZnO, and MoS2-based composites are analyzed based on their limitations. The role of doping, structural defects, sensitization, and the developments in photocatalytic reactors are also systematically discussed in relation to carbon dioxide photocatalysis for renewable fuel production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Nuclear Science & Technology
Kai-Xuan Huang, Zhi-Jun Li, Zhen Qian, Jiang Zhu, Hao-Yuan Li, Yu-Mei Zhang, Sheng-Sen Sun, Zheng-Yun You
Summary: This study presents a method for automatically transforming detector descriptions from GDML to 3D modeling in Unity. The method has been successfully applied in the BESIII experiment and has potential applications in event displays, data monitoring, and virtual reality.
NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES
(2022)
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Nuclear Science & Technology
Tat Nghia Nguyen, Roberto Ponciroli, Paul Bruck, Thomas C. Esselman, Joseph A. Rigatti, Richard B. Vilim
Summary: This paper presents a physics-based approach for system-level fault diagnosis in thermal-hydraulic systems in nuclear power plants. By utilizing virtual sensors and physics information, the fault diagnosis capability is improved with constrained solutions. The effectiveness of the approach is demonstrated through practical tests and simulated fault events.
ANNALS OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Raja Rafidah Raja Sulaiman, Wai Yin Wong, Kee Shyuan Loh
Summary: AEMWE utilizes low-cost transition metals as electrocatalysts, showing potential in water electrolysis. Proper understanding of reaction mechanisms and careful optimization of catalyst materials are crucial for enhancing water splitting efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Ghazanfar Nazir, Adeela Rehman, Sajjad Hussain, Muhammad Ikram, Soo-Jin Park
Summary: In this study, novel N, S-co-doped hierarchically porous carbonaceous materials (NS-AC) were designed through carbonization and KOH activation of banana-peel waste. The synthesized NS-AC samples exhibited high specific surface area, total pore volume, and moderate nitrogen and sulfur contents. When used as electrode materials, these carbons demonstrated efficient rate capability and capacitance retention. Additionally, the as-prepared symmetric supercapacitor (NS-AC/NS-AC) exhibited remarkable energy density and capacitance retention, surpassing the performance of carbon materials from biomass sources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Long Zhou, Si-Min Wang, De-Qing Fang, Yu-Gang Ma
Summary: Rare isotope beam facilities have provided unique data for studying nuclides far from the beta-stability line. Two-proton (2p) radioactivity, a rare decay mode in highly proton-rich isotopes, has attracted significant research attention. This review presents recent experimental and theoretical progress on 2p decay, including innovations in measuring nucleon-nucleon correlations and developments in connecting structural aspects with decay properties.
NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Biology
John D. Boice, Sarah S. Cohen, Michael T. Mumma, Ashley P. Golden, Sara C. Howard, David J. Girardi, Elizabeth Dupree Ellis, Michael B. Bellamy, Lawrence T. Dauer, Caleigh Samuels, Keith F. Eckerman, Richard W. Leggett
Summary: The study analyzed the mortality experience of 26,328 workers first employed at Los Alamos National Laboratory between 1943 and 1980, with majority being hired before 1960. Most workers had a college degree, and a significant percentage were female, white, and Hispanic. The study found little evidence of radiation increasing the risk of lung cancer or leukemia, but esophageal cancer was associated with radiation and plutonium intakes were linked to an increase in bone cancer. Non-radiation related health issues were also observed among Hispanic workers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shizong Wang, Jianlong Wang, Chuanhong Chen, Shijun He, Jun Hu, Youxue Zhang
Summary: This study successfully applied electron beam technology to the treatment of actual dyeing wastewater, indicating that it can be used as an advanced treatment process to effectively improve the removal efficiency of COD and color.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2022)
