Schottky contacts have attracted widespread attention from both the electronic device industry and researchers since their discovery.The Schottky characteristics make these contacts highly suitable for use in field-ef...Schottky contacts have attracted widespread attention from both the electronic device industry and researchers since their discovery.The Schottky characteristics make these contacts highly suitable for use in field-effect transistors(FETs),photodetectors(PDs),solar cells(SCs),resistive-switching memories(RSMs),thin-film transistors(TFTs),etc.However,how do Schottky contacts affect the device performance?The answer lies simply in the Schottky parameters.This review focuses on the extraction of Schottky parameters,i.e.,the Schottky barrier height(SBH),ideality factor(IF),and series resistance(SR),from the current-voltage(I−V)curve to understand and analyze the characteristics of Schottky devices.First,the current research progress in this field and the principles of Schottky contacts are presented.Second,this article delves into some classic and widely used extraction methods as well as the latest extraction methods,providing an objective evaluation based on their practical effectiveness.Then,several research applications,including studies that require extraction,simple extraction,and delicate extraction,are enumerated to demonstrate the necessity and importance of Schottky parameter analysis.Finally,an outlook and future research prospects are discussed based on recent progress,and a comprehensive summary is given.展开更多
Background: It has been conclusively established that intracranial aneurysms measuring a diameter below 7 mm pose a minimal risk of rupture. Conversely, those exhibiting irregular morphology or featuring the presence ...Background: It has been conclusively established that intracranial aneurysms measuring a diameter below 7 mm pose a minimal risk of rupture. Conversely, those exhibiting irregular morphology or featuring the presence of a sac necessitate a more stringent and rigorous management approach. Objective: The primary aim of this study is to delve into the morphological features of ruptured aneurysms situated in distinct regions of the brain. Furthermore, we endeavor to assess the degree of safety and efficacy associated with stent-assisted embolization as a treatment modality for these ruptured aneurysms. Methods: This retrospective study encompassed a cohort of 467 patients who presented with intracranial ruptured aneurysms and were diagnosed through a combination of computed tomography (CT) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) at Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, spanning from January 2009 to December 2019. The following clinical parameters were meticulously recorded: aneurysm height, width, neck measurements, immediate Raymond grade assessments, and any perioperative complications experienced. Results: Within the study population, the average dimensions of ruptured aneurysms were found to be 4.26 ± 2.10 mm (width), 4.86 ± 2.38 mm (height), and 4.04 ± 1.87 mm (neck). Categorically, the most prevalent types of aneurysms were 170 cases of anterior communicating artery aneurysms (accounting for 36.4%), followed by 161 cases of posterior communicating artery aneurysms (34.5%), 56 cases of middle cerebral artery aneurysms (12.0%), 13 cases of anterior cerebral artery aneurysms (2.8%), 45 cases of paraclinoid aneurysms (9.6%), 6 cases of superior pituitary artery aneurysms (1.3%), 7 cases of anterior choroidal artery aneurysms (1.5%), and 9 cases of vertebrobasilar artery aneurysms (2.0%). Notably, 18 patients (3.9%) presented with ruptured aneurysms coexisting with ascus. Regarding treatment approaches, 228 cases (48.8%) underwent stent-assisted embolization, 234 cases (50.1%) received coils embolization, and 5 cases (1.1%) were treated with the dual-catheter technique. Immediately post-treatment, 422 patients (90.4%) attained a Raymond Class I status, with a procedure-related complication rate of 0.9%. Importantly, no statistically significant differences were observed in the incidence of perioperative complications across the three distinct treatment groups (P = 0.505). Conclusion: The outcomes of this study affirm the safety and efficacy of stent-assisted embolization as a treatment modality for ruptured aneurysms.展开更多
基金financially supported by Guangxi Science and Technology Plan Project(Nos.AD21220150,2023GXNSFBA026216,AD21220056,and 2023JJG170001)the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China(Nos.51802032,52262022,52061009,62174041,and 62361022)the Yunnan Province Major Science and Technology Projects(No.202102AB080008-2).
文摘Schottky contacts have attracted widespread attention from both the electronic device industry and researchers since their discovery.The Schottky characteristics make these contacts highly suitable for use in field-effect transistors(FETs),photodetectors(PDs),solar cells(SCs),resistive-switching memories(RSMs),thin-film transistors(TFTs),etc.However,how do Schottky contacts affect the device performance?The answer lies simply in the Schottky parameters.This review focuses on the extraction of Schottky parameters,i.e.,the Schottky barrier height(SBH),ideality factor(IF),and series resistance(SR),from the current-voltage(I−V)curve to understand and analyze the characteristics of Schottky devices.First,the current research progress in this field and the principles of Schottky contacts are presented.Second,this article delves into some classic and widely used extraction methods as well as the latest extraction methods,providing an objective evaluation based on their practical effectiveness.Then,several research applications,including studies that require extraction,simple extraction,and delicate extraction,are enumerated to demonstrate the necessity and importance of Schottky parameter analysis.Finally,an outlook and future research prospects are discussed based on recent progress,and a comprehensive summary is given.
文摘Background: It has been conclusively established that intracranial aneurysms measuring a diameter below 7 mm pose a minimal risk of rupture. Conversely, those exhibiting irregular morphology or featuring the presence of a sac necessitate a more stringent and rigorous management approach. Objective: The primary aim of this study is to delve into the morphological features of ruptured aneurysms situated in distinct regions of the brain. Furthermore, we endeavor to assess the degree of safety and efficacy associated with stent-assisted embolization as a treatment modality for these ruptured aneurysms. Methods: This retrospective study encompassed a cohort of 467 patients who presented with intracranial ruptured aneurysms and were diagnosed through a combination of computed tomography (CT) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) at Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, spanning from January 2009 to December 2019. The following clinical parameters were meticulously recorded: aneurysm height, width, neck measurements, immediate Raymond grade assessments, and any perioperative complications experienced. Results: Within the study population, the average dimensions of ruptured aneurysms were found to be 4.26 ± 2.10 mm (width), 4.86 ± 2.38 mm (height), and 4.04 ± 1.87 mm (neck). Categorically, the most prevalent types of aneurysms were 170 cases of anterior communicating artery aneurysms (accounting for 36.4%), followed by 161 cases of posterior communicating artery aneurysms (34.5%), 56 cases of middle cerebral artery aneurysms (12.0%), 13 cases of anterior cerebral artery aneurysms (2.8%), 45 cases of paraclinoid aneurysms (9.6%), 6 cases of superior pituitary artery aneurysms (1.3%), 7 cases of anterior choroidal artery aneurysms (1.5%), and 9 cases of vertebrobasilar artery aneurysms (2.0%). Notably, 18 patients (3.9%) presented with ruptured aneurysms coexisting with ascus. Regarding treatment approaches, 228 cases (48.8%) underwent stent-assisted embolization, 234 cases (50.1%) received coils embolization, and 5 cases (1.1%) were treated with the dual-catheter technique. Immediately post-treatment, 422 patients (90.4%) attained a Raymond Class I status, with a procedure-related complication rate of 0.9%. Importantly, no statistically significant differences were observed in the incidence of perioperative complications across the three distinct treatment groups (P = 0.505). Conclusion: The outcomes of this study affirm the safety and efficacy of stent-assisted embolization as a treatment modality for ruptured aneurysms.
