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Thulium and ytterbium-doped titania thin films deposited by MOCVD
In this study we synthesized thin films of titanium oxide doped with thulium
and/or ytterbium to modify the incident spectrum on the solar cells. This could
be achieved either by photoluminescence up-converting devices, or
down-converting devices. As down-converter thin films our work deals with
thulium and ytterbium-doped titanium dioxide. Thulium and ytterbium will act as
sensitizer and emitter, respectively. The rare-earth doped thin films are
deposited by aerosol-assisted MOCVD using organo-metallic precursors such as
titanium dioxide acetylacetonate, thulium and ytterbium
tetramethylheptanedionate solved in different solvents. These films have been
deposited on silicon substrates under different deposition conditions
(temperature and dopant concentrations for example). Adherent films have been
obtained for deposition temperatures ranging from 300{\deg}C to 600{\deg}C. The
deposition rate varies from 0.1 to 1 \mu m/h. The anatase phase is obtained at
substrate temperature above 400{\deg}C. Further annealing is required to
exhibit luminescence and eliminate organic remnants of the precursors. The
physicochemical and luminescent properties of the deposited films were analyzed
versus the different deposition parameters and annealing conditions. We showed
that absorbed light in the near-UV blue range is re-emitted by the ytterbium at
980 nm and by a thulium band around 800 nm.Comment: 4 pages, 6 figures, proceedin
Expert consensus on monitoring antimicrobial stewardship in French nursing homes using assessed reimbursement database indicators
Objectives Monitoring the appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions with indicators based on reimbursement data is required to guide antibiotic stewardship (AMS) interventions in nursing homes (NHs). Quantity metrics (QMs) monitor the volume of prescriptions while proxy indicators (PIs) reflect the appropriateness of antibiotic use. Our objectives were: (i) to provide a relevant consensual set of indicators to be used in French NHs; and (ii) to assess the feasibility of their implementation at the national and local scale. Methods Nine French professional organizations implicated in AMS in NHs were asked to nominate at least one member to create a national expert panel of 20 physicians. Twenty-one recently published QMs and 11 PIs were assessed by the expert panel. Indicators were evaluated using a RAND-modified Delphi procedure comprising two online surveys and a videoconference meeting. Indicators were kept in the final list if >70% of stakeholders validated their relevance for estimating the volume (QMs) and appropriateness (PIs) of prescriptions. Results Of the 21 QM indicators submitted to the panel, 14 were selected, describing the consumption of antibiotics overall (nâ=â3), broad-spectrum (nâ=â6) and second-line antibiotics (nâ=â2). The three remaining QMs evaluated the route of administration (nâ=â1) and urine culture prescriptions (nâ=â2). Ten PIs (six modified, two rejected, one new) were selected to assess the appropriateness of prescriptions for urinary tract infections (nâ=â2), seasonal variations in prescriptions (nâ=â2), repeated prescriptions of fluoroquinolones (nâ=â1), cephalosporinsâ route of administration (nâ=â1), duration of treatment (nâ=â1), rate of second-line antibiotics (nâ=â1), co-prescriptions with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nâ=â1), and flu vaccine coverage (nâ=â1). The panel was in favour of using these indicators for regional and facility level AMS programmes (91%), feedback to NH prescribers (82%), benchmarking by health authorities (55%) and public reporting at the facility level (9%). Conclusions This consensual list of indicators, covering a wide range of frequent clinical situations, may be used as part of the French national AMS strategy for monitoring antibiotic prescriptions in NHs at the national and local levels. Regional AMS networks might manage this selected list to guide personalized action plans with concrete objectives of reducing the quantity and improving the quality of antibiotic prescriptions
A Short Review on Copper Calcium Titanate (CCTO) Electroceramic: Synthesis, Dielectric Properties, Film Deposition, and Sensing Application
Deposition conditions for the growth of textured ZnO thin films by aerosol CVD process
The crystalline orientation of ZnO thin films deposited by an aerosol CVD process is studied with regard to the experimental conditions. The quality of the C-axis oriented growth depended on the substrate temperature, on the deposition rate and also on the hygrometric degree of the carrier gas. The quality of the gold sublayer influenced also the quality of the ZnO textured growth. Under a dry gas mixture N2-O2 at 495°C and with a deposition rate of 35Ă
/mn, the texture ratio was less than -3.5 and the misorientation Ï002 was less than 1.6°
ELECTROREFLECTANCE AND BAND STRUCTURE OF ZnSiAs2-xPx ALLOYS
We verify the Vegard law for ZnSiAs2-xPx solid solution. We follow by electroreflectance the Î15 â Î1 transitions in the entire range of composition and give the direct threshold Î1 â Î6 = 3.42 eV for ZnSiP2. From the quasicubic model we obtain the crystal field and the spin-orbit splitting which are compared with theory
ELECTROREFLECTANCE AND BAND STRUCTURE OF ZnSiAs2-xPx ALLOYS
L'Ă©tude de la solution solide ZnSiAs2-xPx montre que la variation des paramĂštres a et c en fonction de la composition suit la loi de VĂ©gard. L'Ă©tude de cette solution solide par Ă©lectrorĂ©flectance, Ă tempĂ©rature ambiante, a permis d'Ă©tablir l'Ă©volution des transitions directes en fonction de la composition et de dĂ©terminer le gap de ZnSiP2 : Î1 â Î6 = 3,42 eV. Les valeurs expĂ©rimentales du champ cristallin et de l'Ă©clatement spin-orbite obtenues Ă partir du modĂšle quasi cubique sont en bon accord avec les valeurs thĂ©oriques.We verify the Vegard law for ZnSiAs2-xPx solid solution. We follow by electroreflectance the Î15 â Î1 transitions in the entire range of composition and give the direct threshold Î1 â Î6 = 3.42 eV for ZnSiP2. From the quasicubic model we obtain the crystal field and the spin-orbit splitting which are compared with theory
Elaboration par le procédé pyrosol de couches minces texturées de ZnO pour la réalisation de microcapteurs
The crystalline orientation of ZnO thin films deposited by an aerosol CVD process is studied with regard to the experimental conditions. The quality of the -axis oriented growth depended on the substrate temperature, on the deposition rate and also on the hygrometric degree of the carrier gas. The quality of the gold sublayer influenced also the quality of the ZnO textured growth. Under a dry gas mixture N-O at 495 C and with a deposition rate of 35Â Ă
/mn, the texture ratio was less than -3.5 and the misorientation of the 002 line was less than 1.6.L'orientation cristalline de couches minces de ZnO Ă©laborĂ©es par le procĂ©dĂ© pyrosol est Ă©tudiĂ©e en fonction des conditions de dĂ©pĂŽt. La qualitĂ© de la texture selon l'axe dĂ©pend de la tempĂ©rature du substrat, de la vitesse de dĂ©pĂŽt, du degrĂ© d'hygromĂ©trie du gaz vecteur et Ă©galement de la qualitĂ© de la sous-couche chrome/or. Pour des dĂ©pĂŽts rĂ©alisĂ©s avec un mĂ©lange pur et sec d'azote et d'oxygĂšne Ă 495 C et pour une vitesse de dĂ©pĂŽt de 35 Ă
/mn, le rapport de texture est inférieur à -3,5 et la désorientation de la raie 002 est inférieure à 1,6
Investigation of the growth of transparent conductive oxide and ZnO nanowires for dye sensitized solar cells
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