Magnetism and Mechanical Property of Fe-Pd-Rh Alloys

Yin-Chih Lin,Hwa-Teng Lee 한국자기학회 2008 한국자기학회 학술연구발표회 논문개요집 Vol.- No.-

Microstructure and Magnetic Property of Ferromagnetic Fe-Pd-Rh Alloys

Yin-Chih Lin,Hwa-Teng Lee 한국물리학회 2008 THE JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Vol.52 No.5

This study shows the appearance of an intermediate martensitic structure between the fcc → L10 martensitic transformation in aged Fe-30Pd-4Rh alloys. The intermediate phase (L1m) has a monoclinic structure with lattice parameters of a = 3.193 A, b = 3.684 A, c = 3.141 A and β = 92.042˚, as confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction. The crystal orientation between L1m and L10 can be demonstrated as [101]L10//[100]L1m. This observation suggests that the observed intermediate L1m monoclinic phase may be an adaptive martensite. The magnetization (M) versus magnetic field (H) M-H curve measured at temperatures of 50, 200 and 350 K of the alloys, which were first solution-treated (ST) and then thermally aged at 450 ℃ for 100 hours, revealed an abrupt drop at the saturation remanence (Mr). This result indicates that two phases exist in the aged alloys and that the saturation remanences of these two phases differ. The two phases, i.e., the adaptive L1m monoclinic phase and the ordered L10 martensitic structure, were conrmed by TEM and X-ray studies. This study shows the appearance of an intermediate martensitic structure between the fcc → L10 martensitic transformation in aged Fe-30Pd-4Rh alloys. The intermediate phase (L1m) has a monoclinic structure with lattice parameters of a = 3.193 A, b = 3.684 A, c = 3.141 A and β = 92.042˚, as confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction. The crystal orientation between L1m and L10 can be demonstrated as [101]L10//[100]L1m. This observation suggests that the observed intermediate L1m monoclinic phase may be an adaptive martensite. The magnetization (M) versus magnetic field (H) M-H curve measured at temperatures of 50, 200 and 350 K of the alloys, which were first solution-treated (ST) and then thermally aged at 450 ℃ for 100 hours, revealed an abrupt drop at the saturation remanence (Mr). This result indicates that two phases exist in the aged alloys and that the saturation remanences of these two phases differ. The two phases, i.e., the adaptive L1m monoclinic phase and the ordered L10 martensitic structure, were conrmed by TEM and X-ray studies.

The Immunotyping Distribution of Serum Monoclonal Paraprotein and Environmental Impact on Multiple Myeloma (MM) and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance (MGUS) in Taiwan: A Medical Center-Based Experience

Chang, Chih-Chun,Su, Ming-Jang,Lee, Shu-Jene,Tsai, Yu-Hui,Kuo, Lin-Yin,Lin, I-Hsin,Huang, Hui-Ling,Yen, Tzung-Hai,Chu, Fang-Yeh Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2016 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.17 No.1

Background: Whether ambient exposure to environmental pollutants leads to hematopoietic malignancies such as multiple myeloma (MM) remains to be ascertained. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the immunotyping distribution of serum monoclonal paraprotein and the environmental influence on MM and monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance (MGUS) in the Taiwanese population. Materials and Methods: Serum protein electrophoresis with immunosubtraction by the capillary zone electrophoresis method was performed as primary screening for MM and MGUS. Clinical, pathological, and residence data of patients were also obtained. Results: From August, 2013 to June, 2015, a total of 327 patients underwent serum protein electrophoresis with immunosubtraction. Among these, 281 demonstrated no remarkable findings or non-malignant oligoclonal gammopathy, 23 were detected to have MGUS, 18 were identified as MM, and a further 5 were found as other malignancies. The most frequent immunotyping distribution of serum monoclonal paraprotein was IgG kappa (54.3%, n=25), followed by IgA lambda (15.2%, n=7) and IgG lambda (10.9%, n=5) in subjects with gammopathy. Additionally, it was shown that the elderly (OR: 4.61, 95% CI: 1.88-11.30, P<0.01) and males (OR: 2.04, 95% CI: 1.04-4.02, P=0.04) had significantly higher risk of developing MM and MGUS. There was no obvious impact of environmental factors on the health risk of MM and MGUS evolution (OR: 0.77, 95% CI: 0.40-1.50, P=0.49). Conclusions: The most frequent immunotyping distribution of serum monoclonal paraprotein included IgG kappa, IgA lambda and IgG lambda in MM and MGUS in the Taiwanese population. The elderly and male subjects are at significantly higher risk of MM and MGUS development, but there was no obvious impact of environmental factors on risk.

Electromagnetic Modeling of OLEDs and Its Applications to Advanced OLEDs

Wu, Chung-Chih,Lin, Chun-Liang,Cho, Ting-Yi,Yang, Chih-Jen,Lu, Yin-Jui The Korean Infomation Display Society 2006 Journal of information display Vol.7 No.4

The optical structures and rigorous electromagnetic modeling of OLEDs will be discussed of first and then their applications in analyses and designs of various advanced OLED structures, e.g. microcavity OLEDs, tandem OLEDs and top-emitting OLEDs etc., will be reported.

Clinical Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness of Osteoporosis Screening With Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry

Hsu Chiao-Lin,Wu Pin-Chieh,Yin Chun-Hao,Chen Chung-Hwan,Lee King-Teh,Lin Chih-Lung,Shi Hon-Yi 대한영상의학회 2023 Korean Journal of Radiology Vol.24 No.12

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for osteoporosis screening. Materials and Methods: Eligible patients who had and had not undergone DXA screening were identified from among those aged 50 years or older at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan. Age, sex, screening year (index year), and Charlson comorbidity index of the DXA and non-DXA groups were matched using inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) for propensity score analysis. For cost-effectiveness analysis, a societal perspective, 1-year cycle length, 20-year time horizon, and discount rate of 2% per year for both effectiveness and costs were adopted in the incremental cost-effectiveness (ICER) model. Results: The outcome analysis included 10337 patients (female:male, 63.8%:36.2%) who were screened for osteoporosis in southern Taiwan between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2021. The DXA group had significantly better outcomes than the non-DXA group in terms of fragility fractures (7.6% vs. 12.5%, P < 0.001) and mortality (0.6% vs. 4.3%, P < 0.001). The DXA screening strategy gained an ICER of US$ -2794 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) relative to the non-DXA at the willingness-to-pay threshold of US$ 33004 (Taiwan’s per capita gross domestic product). The ICER after stratifying by ages of 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, and ≥ 80 years were US$ -17815, US$ -26862, US$ -28981, and US$ -34816 per QALY, respectively. Conclusion: Using DXA to screen adults aged 50 years or older for osteoporosis resulted in a reduced incidence of fragility fractures, lower mortality rate, and reduced total costs. Screening for osteoporosis is a cost-saving strategy and its effectiveness increases with age. However, caution is needed when generalizing these cost-effectiveness results to all older populations because the study population consisted mainly of women.

Relationship between the FRAX® score and falls in community-dwelling middle-aged and elderly people

Ling-Chun Ou,Yin-Fan Chang,Chin-Sung Chang,Ting-Hsing Chao,Ruey-Mo Lin,Zih-Jie Sun,Chih-Hsing Wu 대한골다공증학회 2016 Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia Vol.2 No.4

Objectives: Falls is a risk factor for fracture. The FRAX® predicts fractures. Whether the FRAX® is associated with fall in both gender is inconclusive. The aim of our study is to evaluate the association between FRAX scores and falls. Methods: The cross-sectional study set from 2009 to 2010 included 1200 community-dwelling people who were systematically sampled in central Taiwan. The 1200 participants (men: 524; women: 676; ?40 years old) completed questionnaires about socioeconomic status; lifestyle; medical and fall history were completed. FRAX scores with and without bone mineral density (BMD) were calculated by using the Taiwan calculator. Results: A total of 19.8% participants fell down. Binary regression models showed that diabetes mellitus history (OR: 1.61; 95% CI: 1.03e2.52), the FRAX without BMD in a continuous major score (OR: 1.06; 95% CI: 1.03e1.09), continuous hip score (OR: 1.11; 95% CI: 1.05e1.16), categorical major score ? 10% (OR: 1.81; 95% CI: 1.25e2.61), and categorical hip score ? 3% (OR: 1.80; 95% CI: 1.30e2.50) were independent risk factors for falls. FRAX with BMD in a continuous major score (OR: 1.04; 95% CI: 1.02e1.06), continuous hip score (OR: 1.06; 95% CI: 1.02e1.09), categorical major score ? 10% (OR: 1.52; 95% CI: 1.09e2.12), and categorical hip score ? 3% (OR: 1.53; 95% CI: 1.13e2.09) were also independent risk factors. Conclusions: We concluded that FRAX® scores with and without BMD were unanimously correlated with falls in community-dwelling middleaged and elderly males and females.

Magnolol induces apoptosis via caspase-independent pathways in non-small cell lung cancer cells

Tsai, Jong-Rung,Chong, Inn-Wen,Chen, Yung-Hsiang,Hwang, Jhi-Jhu,Yin, Wei-Hsian,Chen, Hsiu-Lin,Chou, Shah-Hwa,Chiu, Chien-Chih,Liu, Po-Len 대한약학회 2014 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.37 No.4

Magnolol, a hydroxylated biphenyl agent isolated from herbal planet Magnolia officinalis, is a component of traditional Asian herbal teas. It has been reported to have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activity. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines (A549, H441 and H520) and normal human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs) were used to evaluate the cytotoxic effect of magnolol. We show that magnolol inhibited cellular proliferation, increased DNA fragmentation, and decreased mitochondrial membrane potential in all NSCLC cells, but had no cytotoxic effect on HBECs. Magnolol triggered the release of pro-apoptotic proteins: Bid, Bax and cytochrome c from mitochondria, but did not activate the caspase-3, -8, and -9, suggesting that magnolol induces apoptosis of NSCLC cell lines via a caspase-independent pathway. The caspase-independent pathway is mediated through the activation of nuclear translocation of apoptosis-inducing factor, endonuclease G and cleaved poly(-ADP-ribose) polymerase, which played important roles in mediating cell death. Furthermore, magnolol inhibited PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 activity, but up-regulated p38 and JNK activity in A549 cell lines. The results of this study provided a basis for understanding and developing magnolol as a novel treatment of NSCLC.

An aromatic imine group enhances the EL efficiency and carrier transport properties of highly efficient blue emitter for OLEDs

Park, Youngil,Lee, Ji-Hoon,Jung, Dong Hyun,Liu, Su-Hao,Lin, You-Heng,Chen, Li-Yin,Wu, Chung-Chih,Park, Jongwook Royal Society of Chemistry 2010 Journal of materials chemistry Vol.20 No.28

<P>This study not only describes the synthesis and characterization of a novel indenofluorene derivative, 6,6,12,12-tetraethyl-2,8-bis-[1,1′;3′,1′]terphenyl-4′-yl-6,12-dihydro-indeno[1,2-b]fluorine (TP-EIF), for use as an emitting material in blue organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), but also the comparison with 6,6,12,12-tetraethyl-2,8-bis-[1,1′;3′,1′]terphenyl-4′-yl-6,12-dihydro-diindeno[1,2-b;1′,2′-e]pyrazine (TP-EPY). UV-visible and PL spectra showed that the TP-EPY absorption and emission bands were red-shifted with narrow full widths at half maxima (FWHMs) compared to TP-EIF, both in solution and as a film. Density functional theory electronic structure calculations suggested that the spectral differences arose from the electron withdrawing properties of the imine group in the indenopyrazine, which increased conjugation in the core group and decreased conjugation in the side group at the LUMO level. The lower energy of the LUMO in TP-EPY resulted in increased active electron injection in electron-only devices and cyclic voltammetry (CV) measurements. The hole mobilities, which were measured by time of flight (TOF) methods, were 1.8 × 10<SUP>−3</SUP> and 1.1 × 10<SUP>−4</SUP> cm<SUP>2</SUP> V<SUP>−1</SUP> s for TP-EPY and TP-EIF, respectively, which demonstrated that TP-EPY displayed excellent hole transport abilities. The electron mobility was also high in TP-EPY (8.3 × 10<SUP>−5</SUP> cm<SUP>2</SUP> V<SUP>−1</SUP> s). TP-EPY was, therefore, shown to be bipolar, unlike TP-EIF. The electroluminescence (EL) performance of TP-EPY in OLED devices was higher than that of TP-EIF: the luminance efficiencies were 1.72 and 0.76 cd A<SUP>−1</SUP>, and the power efficiencies were 0.65 and 0.27 lm W<SUP>−1</SUP>, for TP-EPY and TP-EIF, respectively. In particular, the FWHMs of the EL spectral bands were 54 nm for TP-EPY and 73 nm for TP-EIF, which demonstrated enhanced emission spectral purity. The external quantum efficiency of TP-EPY was 5.1%, which was more than twice the value for TP-EIF (2.19%).</P> <P>Graphic Abstract</P><P>A new indenofluorene derivative, TP-EIF was synthesized, and its physical properties (optical, thermal, electrochemical, electroluminescent, and charge carrier mobility characteristics) were compared with those of the previously described TP-EPY, which has an imine group in the core structure. <IMG SRC='http://pubs.rsc.org/services/images/RSCpubs.ePlatform.Service.FreeContent.ImageService.svc/ImageService/image/GA?id=c0jm00581a'> </P>

Magnolol induces apoptosis via caspase-independent pathways in non-small cell lung cancer cells

Jong-Rung Tsai,Inn-Wen Chong,Yung-Hsiang Chen,Jhi-Jhu Hwang,Wei-Hsian Yin,Hsiu-Lin Chen,Shah-Hwa Chou,Chien-Chih Chiu,Po-Len Liu 대한약학회 2014 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.37 No.4

Magnolol, a hydroxylated biphenyl agent isolatedfrom herbal planet Magnolia officinalis, is a componentof traditional Asian herbal teas. It has been reported tohave anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-canceractivity. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines(A549, H441 and H520) and normal human bronchialepithelial cells (HBECs) were used to evaluate the cytotoxiceffect of magnolol. We show that magnolol inhibitedcellular proliferation, increased DNA fragmentation, anddecreased mitochondrial membrane potential in all NSCLCcells, but had no cytotoxic effect on HBECs. Magnololtriggered the release of pro-apoptotic proteins: Bid, Bax and cytochrome c from mitochondria, but did not activatethe caspase-3, -8, and -9, suggesting that magnolol inducesapoptosis of NSCLC cell lines via a caspase-independentpathway. The caspase-independent pathway is mediatedthrough the activation of nuclear translocation of apoptosis-inducing factor, endonuclease G and cleaved poly(-ADP-ribose) polymerase, which played important roles inmediating cell death. Furthermore, magnolol inhibitedPI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 activity, but up-regulated p38 andJNK activity in A549 cell lines. The results of this studyprovided a basis for understanding and developing magnololas a novel treatment of NSCLC.