The performance degradation of micro light-emitting diodes(micro-LEDs)is closely associated with the deterioration of sidewall passivation layers under prolonged electrical bias.We investigate reliability improvements...The performance degradation of micro light-emitting diodes(micro-LEDs)is closely associated with the deterioration of sidewall passivation layers under prolonged electrical bias.We investigate reliability improvements in 20μm×20μm InGaN/GaN blue micro-LEDs by suppressing the formation of an unstable interfacial layer during sidewall passivation.SiO_(2)is deposited on the etched mesa sidewalls using either Sputtering or plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition(PECVD).Comparative analysis reveals that PECVD-passivated devices experience more severe performance degradation,primarily due to the increased leakage current.After 100 h of accelerated aging,external quantum efficiency decreases by 44%in PECVD-passivated samples,whereas Sputter-passivated devices exhibit only an11%reduction.This discrepancy is attributed to the formation of a thicker and chemically unstable gallium oxynitride(Ga-O_(X)-N_(1-X))interfacial layer at the SiO_(2)∕GaN-based interface,which facilitates the generation of sidewall defects.Suppressing the formation of this interlayer enhances the crystallinity and structural stability of the passivation layer,thereby mitigating the activation of point defects.Notably,Sputter deposition is more effective in minimizing the formation of Ga-O-N interlayer.These findings emphasize the critical role of achieving low-defect-density sidewall passivation to improve the reliability of micro-LEDs for next-generation high-resolution display applications.展开更多
BACKGROUND People suffering from chronic mental illness are sensitive to stressful stimuli,lack coping skills,and have low self-esteem due to problems such as social situations.They also experience depression,isolatio...BACKGROUND People suffering from chronic mental illness are sensitive to stressful stimuli,lack coping skills,and have low self-esteem due to problems such as social situations.They also experience depression,isolation,fear,and frustration.Due to cognitive dysfunction,people suffering from chronic mental illness have inadequate cognitive processes that lead to distorted thinking.AIM To confirm the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation therapy in improving cognitive function and alleviating behavioral and psychological symptoms in patients with chronic mental illness,and to identify the cognitive function that had the main effect.METHODS The quality of the studies was evaluated using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews criteria,and data published from 2011 to December 2022 were searched using PubMed,Cochrane,RISS,KISS,and DBpia.The keywords used in the search were“mental illness,”“cognitive rehabilitation,”“cognition,”and“mental.”A meta-analysis was conducted on the 12 selected papers.RESULTS The level of evidence for the 12 documents was that of a randomized experimental study.Intervention types in cognitive rehabilitation can be divided into cognitive behavior,cognitive training,cognitive rehabilitation,and computerized cognitive programs.Most of the studies were on schizophrenia,and the measurement areas were cognitive functions(e.g.,concentration,memory,and executive function)as well as depression,sociability,and quality of life.As a result of the meta-analysis of each variable,the effect size for cognitive rehabilitation treatment was in the following order:Sociability,memory,concentration,executive function,quality of life,and depression.Particularly,sociability and memory exhibited significant effects.CONCLUSION Cognitive rehabilitation aids cognitive function and sociability in patients with chronic mental illness and can be used as evidence for cognitive rehabilitation in mental health and occupational therapy.展开更多
All-solid-state batteries offer an attractive option for developing safe lithium-ion batteries.Among the various solid-state electrolyte candidates for their applications,sulfide solid electrolytes are the most suitab...All-solid-state batteries offer an attractive option for developing safe lithium-ion batteries.Among the various solid-state electrolyte candidates for their applications,sulfide solid electrolytes are the most suitable owing to their high ionic conductivity and facile processability.However,their performance is extensively lower compared with those of conventional liquid electrolyte-based batteries mainly because of interfacial reactions between the solid electrolytes and high capacity cathodes.Moreover,the kinetic evolution reaction in the composite cathode of all-solid-state lithium batteries has not been actively discussed.Here,electrochemical analyses were performed to investigate the differences between the organic liquid electrolyte-based battery and all-solid-state battery systems.Combined with electrochemical analyses and synchrotron-based in situ and ex situ X-ray analyses,it was confirmed that inhomogeneous reactions were due to physical contact.Loosely contacted and/or isolated active material particles account for the inhomogeneously charged regions,which further intensify the inhomogeneous reactions during extended cycles,thereby increasing the polarization of the system.This study highlighted the benefits of electrochemo-mechanical integrity for securing a smooth conduction pathway and the development of a reliable homogeneous reaction system for the success of solid-state batteries.展开更多
Both cigarette and e-cigarette use cause respiratory tract damage and related health outcomes,and potentially increase the risk of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)-related symptoms[1].Since the COVID-19 pandemic,loc...Both cigarette and e-cigarette use cause respiratory tract damage and related health outcomes,and potentially increase the risk of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)-related symptoms[1].Since the COVID-19 pandemic,local and central governments have legally mandated wearing masks indoors and outdoors[2].展开更多
Piezoelectric materials are highly desirable for wearable electronics and energy harvesting.Piezoelectric PVDF/ZnO com-posite nanofibers are particularly desirable for their nontoxicity,breathability,and flexibility.H...Piezoelectric materials are highly desirable for wearable electronics and energy harvesting.Piezoelectric PVDF/ZnO com-posite nanofibers are particularly desirable for their nontoxicity,breathability,and flexibility.Here,we investigated three methods of fabricating PVDF and ZnO composite nanofibers aimed at optimum piezoelectric responses.It was found,(1)adding ZnO nanorod as fillers within the PVDF nanofiber did not improve piezoelectric response due to the fact that the process made the material more dielectric;(2)ZnO nanorods on the PVDF surface increased the power output due to the combined effects of piezoelectricity of ZnO nanorods as well as the triboelectric response of the increased surface roughness;(3)electrospraying pre-synthesized ZnO nanorods on PVDF nanofibers resulted in the highest piezoelectric response due to the combined effect of the greater piezoelectricity of aligned ZnO nanorods and PVDF nanofibers,and larger triboelectric response from increased surface roughness.展开更多
Colloidal crystallization serves as one of the most economic and scalable production methods for photonic crystals.However,insufficient optical performance,nonuniformity and low reproducibility remain challenges for a...Colloidal crystallization serves as one of the most economic and scalable production methods for photonic crystals.However,insufficient optical performance,nonuniformity and low reproducibility remain challenges for advanced high-value applications.In this study,we optimally formulate a photocurable dispersion of silica particles and apply shear flow to unify the orientation of the colloidal crystals,ensuring high optical performance and uniformity.The silica particles experience strong repulsion at ultrahigh volume fractions of 50%but demonstrate low mobility,leading to polycrystalline structures.Applying shear flow to the dispersions allows the silica particles to rearrange into larger crystalline domains with a unidirectional orientation along the flow.This shear-induced structural change produces absolute reflectivity at the stopband as high as 90%and a high transparency of 90%at off-resonant wavelengths with minimal diffusive scattering.Furthermore,the strong interparticle repulsion ensures a uniform volume fraction of particles throughout the dispersion,reducing deviations in the optical properties.We intricately micropattern the photocurable dispersions using photolithography.Additionally,the photonic films and patterns can be stacked to form multiple layers,displaying mixed structural colors and multiple reflectance peaks without sacrificing reflectivity.These superior photonic materials hold promise for various optical applications,including optical components and anticounterfeiting patches.展开更多
基金supported by the Samsung Research Funding&Incubation Center of Samsung Electronics under Project No.SRFC-MA2402-05supported by the KENTECH Center for Shared Research Facilities。
文摘The performance degradation of micro light-emitting diodes(micro-LEDs)is closely associated with the deterioration of sidewall passivation layers under prolonged electrical bias.We investigate reliability improvements in 20μm×20μm InGaN/GaN blue micro-LEDs by suppressing the formation of an unstable interfacial layer during sidewall passivation.SiO_(2)is deposited on the etched mesa sidewalls using either Sputtering or plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition(PECVD).Comparative analysis reveals that PECVD-passivated devices experience more severe performance degradation,primarily due to the increased leakage current.After 100 h of accelerated aging,external quantum efficiency decreases by 44%in PECVD-passivated samples,whereas Sputter-passivated devices exhibit only an11%reduction.This discrepancy is attributed to the formation of a thicker and chemically unstable gallium oxynitride(Ga-O_(X)-N_(1-X))interfacial layer at the SiO_(2)∕GaN-based interface,which facilitates the generation of sidewall defects.Suppressing the formation of this interlayer enhances the crystallinity and structural stability of the passivation layer,thereby mitigating the activation of point defects.Notably,Sputter deposition is more effective in minimizing the formation of Ga-O-N interlayer.These findings emphasize the critical role of achieving low-defect-density sidewall passivation to improve the reliability of micro-LEDs for next-generation high-resolution display applications.
文摘BACKGROUND People suffering from chronic mental illness are sensitive to stressful stimuli,lack coping skills,and have low self-esteem due to problems such as social situations.They also experience depression,isolation,fear,and frustration.Due to cognitive dysfunction,people suffering from chronic mental illness have inadequate cognitive processes that lead to distorted thinking.AIM To confirm the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation therapy in improving cognitive function and alleviating behavioral and psychological symptoms in patients with chronic mental illness,and to identify the cognitive function that had the main effect.METHODS The quality of the studies was evaluated using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews criteria,and data published from 2011 to December 2022 were searched using PubMed,Cochrane,RISS,KISS,and DBpia.The keywords used in the search were“mental illness,”“cognitive rehabilitation,”“cognition,”and“mental.”A meta-analysis was conducted on the 12 selected papers.RESULTS The level of evidence for the 12 documents was that of a randomized experimental study.Intervention types in cognitive rehabilitation can be divided into cognitive behavior,cognitive training,cognitive rehabilitation,and computerized cognitive programs.Most of the studies were on schizophrenia,and the measurement areas were cognitive functions(e.g.,concentration,memory,and executive function)as well as depression,sociability,and quality of life.As a result of the meta-analysis of each variable,the effect size for cognitive rehabilitation treatment was in the following order:Sociability,memory,concentration,executive function,quality of life,and depression.Particularly,sociability and memory exhibited significant effects.CONCLUSION Cognitive rehabilitation aids cognitive function and sociability in patients with chronic mental illness and can be used as evidence for cognitive rehabilitation in mental health and occupational therapy.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(No.NRF-2021M3H4A1A02045953 and No.NRF-2021R1C1C2007797)。
文摘All-solid-state batteries offer an attractive option for developing safe lithium-ion batteries.Among the various solid-state electrolyte candidates for their applications,sulfide solid electrolytes are the most suitable owing to their high ionic conductivity and facile processability.However,their performance is extensively lower compared with those of conventional liquid electrolyte-based batteries mainly because of interfacial reactions between the solid electrolytes and high capacity cathodes.Moreover,the kinetic evolution reaction in the composite cathode of all-solid-state lithium batteries has not been actively discussed.Here,electrochemical analyses were performed to investigate the differences between the organic liquid electrolyte-based battery and all-solid-state battery systems.Combined with electrochemical analyses and synchrotron-based in situ and ex situ X-ray analyses,it was confirmed that inhomogeneous reactions were due to physical contact.Loosely contacted and/or isolated active material particles account for the inhomogeneously charged regions,which further intensify the inhomogeneous reactions during extended cycles,thereby increasing the polarization of the system.This study highlighted the benefits of electrochemo-mechanical integrity for securing a smooth conduction pathway and the development of a reliable homogeneous reaction system for the success of solid-state batteries.
基金the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute(KHIDI)funded by the Ministry of Health&Welfare,Republic of Korea(grant number:HV22C0233)+2 种基金the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)(MSITRS-2023-00248157)a grant(21153MFDS601)from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in 2023
文摘Both cigarette and e-cigarette use cause respiratory tract damage and related health outcomes,and potentially increase the risk of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)-related symptoms[1].Since the COVID-19 pandemic,local and central governments have legally mandated wearing masks indoors and outdoors[2].
基金the Cornell Center for Materials Research Shared Facilities which are supported through the NSF MRSEC program(DMR-1719875).
文摘Piezoelectric materials are highly desirable for wearable electronics and energy harvesting.Piezoelectric PVDF/ZnO com-posite nanofibers are particularly desirable for their nontoxicity,breathability,and flexibility.Here,we investigated three methods of fabricating PVDF and ZnO composite nanofibers aimed at optimum piezoelectric responses.It was found,(1)adding ZnO nanorod as fillers within the PVDF nanofiber did not improve piezoelectric response due to the fact that the process made the material more dielectric;(2)ZnO nanorods on the PVDF surface increased the power output due to the combined effects of piezoelectricity of ZnO nanorods as well as the triboelectric response of the increased surface roughness;(3)electrospraying pre-synthesized ZnO nanorods on PVDF nanofibers resulted in the highest piezoelectric response due to the combined effect of the greater piezoelectricity of aligned ZnO nanorods and PVDF nanofibers,and larger triboelectric response from increased surface roughness.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF-2022M3C1A3081312).
文摘Colloidal crystallization serves as one of the most economic and scalable production methods for photonic crystals.However,insufficient optical performance,nonuniformity and low reproducibility remain challenges for advanced high-value applications.In this study,we optimally formulate a photocurable dispersion of silica particles and apply shear flow to unify the orientation of the colloidal crystals,ensuring high optical performance and uniformity.The silica particles experience strong repulsion at ultrahigh volume fractions of 50%but demonstrate low mobility,leading to polycrystalline structures.Applying shear flow to the dispersions allows the silica particles to rearrange into larger crystalline domains with a unidirectional orientation along the flow.This shear-induced structural change produces absolute reflectivity at the stopband as high as 90%and a high transparency of 90%at off-resonant wavelengths with minimal diffusive scattering.Furthermore,the strong interparticle repulsion ensures a uniform volume fraction of particles throughout the dispersion,reducing deviations in the optical properties.We intricately micropattern the photocurable dispersions using photolithography.Additionally,the photonic films and patterns can be stacked to form multiple layers,displaying mixed structural colors and multiple reflectance peaks without sacrificing reflectivity.These superior photonic materials hold promise for various optical applications,including optical components and anticounterfeiting patches.
