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Full-Text Articles in Chemistry
Letter From The Editor
International Journal of Nuclear Security
No abstract provided.
Nuclear Power: Black Sky Liability Or Black Sky Asset?, Sherrell R. Greene
Nuclear Power: Black Sky Liability Or Black Sky Asset?, Sherrell R. Greene
International Journal of Nuclear Security
Ready access to abundant electricity is a key enabler of modern life. During the past decade the vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure sectors in the U.S. to a variety of natural hazards and man-made threats has become increasingly apparent. The electrical infrastructure (the “Grid”) is the foundation for all other critical civil infrastructures upon which our society depends. Therefore, protection of the Grid is an energy security, homeland security, and national security issue of highest importance. Geomagnetic disturbances (GMD) induced by solar coronal mass ejections (CMEs), electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks, and cyber attacks are three events having the potential to plunge …
Modern Advancements In Post-Detonation Nuclear Forensic Analysis, S. Adam Stratz, Jonathan A. Gill, John D. Auxier Ii, Howard L. Hall
Modern Advancements In Post-Detonation Nuclear Forensic Analysis, S. Adam Stratz, Jonathan A. Gill, John D. Auxier Ii, Howard L. Hall
International Journal of Nuclear Security
Deterring nuclear terrorism is a critical national asset to support the preclusion of non-state actors from initiating a nuclear attack on the United States. Successful attribution of a detonated nuclear weapon allows for timely responsive measures that prove essential in the period following a nuclear event. In conjunction with intelligence and law enforcement evidence, the technical nuclear forensics (TNF) post-detonation community supports this mission through the development and advancement of expertise to characterize weapon debris through a rapid, accurate, and detailed approach. Though the TNF field is young, numerous strides have been made in recent years toward a more robust …
Evaluation Of Covert Plutonium Production From Unconventional Uranium Sources, Ondrej Chvala, Steven Skutnik, Tyrone Christopher Harris, Emily Anne Frame
Evaluation Of Covert Plutonium Production From Unconventional Uranium Sources, Ondrej Chvala, Steven Skutnik, Tyrone Christopher Harris, Emily Anne Frame
International Journal of Nuclear Security
The potential for a relatively non-advanced nation to covertly acquire a significant quantity of weapons-grade plutonium using a gas-cooled, natural uranium-fueled reactor based on relatively primitive early published designed is evaluated in this article. The economic and technical issues that would influence the design decisions of a covert 239Pu production program are considered.
Several unconventional uranium acquisition approaches were explored. Methods for extracting uranium from enrichment tails, seawater, and coal ash sources were considered. The evaluation indicated that uranium extraction from coal ash or insitu leaching from underground deposits could be performed in economical manner that might be difficult …
Student Competition Cover
International Journal of Nuclear Security
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Addressing The Tunnel Threat At Nuclear Facilities: A Case Study, Md. Mobasher Ahmed
Addressing The Tunnel Threat At Nuclear Facilities: A Case Study, Md. Mobasher Ahmed
International Journal of Nuclear Security
No abstract provided.
Improving Nuclear Safety, Security, And Nonproliferation In Northeast Asia Through Multinational Approach, Viet Phuong Nguyen
Improving Nuclear Safety, Security, And Nonproliferation In Northeast Asia Through Multinational Approach, Viet Phuong Nguyen
International Journal of Nuclear Security
No abstract provided.
Prospects For Cooperation On Tackling Nuclear And Radiological Terrorism In South Asia: India–Pakistan Nuclear Detection Architecture, Muhammad Umer Khan
Prospects For Cooperation On Tackling Nuclear And Radiological Terrorism In South Asia: India–Pakistan Nuclear Detection Architecture, Muhammad Umer Khan
International Journal of Nuclear Security
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Janus Realized: The Use Of Social Media As A Means Of Transparency Nuclear Communication To The Public, Frances Bachstein
Janus Realized: The Use Of Social Media As A Means Of Transparency Nuclear Communication To The Public, Frances Bachstein
International Journal of Nuclear Security
No abstract provided.
Legal And Regulatory Framework Of Nuclear Security In Indonesia, Dahlia Cakrawati Sinaga
Legal And Regulatory Framework Of Nuclear Security In Indonesia, Dahlia Cakrawati Sinaga
International Journal of Nuclear Security
Nuclear security is one of the most important topics for regulatory purposes in Indonesia. Nuclear security measures exist to prevent, detect, and respond to unauthorized removal of radioactive material and the sabotage of nuclear and radiation facilities. Indonesia participates in bilateral and multilateral cooperation and international events such as the Nuclear Security Summit. Indonesia has also ratified several international instruments related to nuclear security. Based on commitment to international events and ratification, Indonesia has developed nuclear security infrastructures by strengthening legislation and regulation, enhancing building capacity, and strengthening equipment and facilities. Badan Pengawas Tenaga Nuklir (BAPETEN) is Indonesia’s nuclear energy …
Modified Fault Tree Method For Vulnerability Analysis Of Nuclear Medicine Facility Security System Case Study: Radiotherapy Facility, Sardjito General Hospital, Haryono Budi Santosa
Modified Fault Tree Method For Vulnerability Analysis Of Nuclear Medicine Facility Security System Case Study: Radiotherapy Facility, Sardjito General Hospital, Haryono Budi Santosa
International Journal of Nuclear Security
Assessing the vulnerability of physical protection systems (PPS) in nuclear medicine facilities is needed to prevent a security incident that could lead to the malicious use of nuclear material. Theft and sabotage of nuclear materials is becoming globally recognized. The current methods of assessing vulnerability tend to be oriented toward complex nuclear security; consequently, it is excessive to use such methods in simple facilities (i.e., radiotherapy facilities in hospitals).
The fault tree analysis is a method to assess vulnerability for a simple nuclear facility. The method’s primary events (i.e., basic events and undeveloped events) are able to accommodate fault causes …
Nuclear Security Culture And Batan’S Assessment: Batan’S Experience, Anhar R. Antariksawan
Nuclear Security Culture And Batan’S Assessment: Batan’S Experience, Anhar R. Antariksawan
International Journal of Nuclear Security
Organizations should increase safety to minimize the harmful effects of nuclear materials. Additionally, organizations should take measures to protect security culture within the organization itself. This paper covers the National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia’s (BATAN’s) promotion of nuclear security culture and self- assessment projects, which is based on the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) methodology.
From The Editor’S Desk
International Journal of Nuclear Security
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Nuclear Security Risk Analysis: An Insider-Outsider Collusion Scenario, Mohammad A. Hawila, Sunil S. Chirayath
Nuclear Security Risk Analysis: An Insider-Outsider Collusion Scenario, Mohammad A. Hawila, Sunil S. Chirayath
International Journal of Nuclear Security
This study analyses the vulnerability of the physical protection system (PPS) deployed at a hypothetical facility. The PPS is designed to prevent and eliminate threats to nuclear materials and facilities. The analysis considers possible outsider and insider threats. A modified adversary sequence diagram (ASD) evaluates threat pathways to test an insider-outsider collusion case. The ASD also measures the probability of adversary interruption by demonstrating the methodology for a typical nuclear facility.
Opportunities And Challenges In Developing Nuclear Security In Africa, James Larkin Mfr
Opportunities And Challenges In Developing Nuclear Security In Africa, James Larkin Mfr
International Journal of Nuclear Security
Those involved in nuclear security recognize that regions of significant instability in Africa have an impact on the safety and security of the continent's nuclear material and un-enriched uranium; however, some countries outside of continental Africa have taken counterproductive approaches to this issue. Despite challenges, the nuclear security community continues to develop and apply appropriate levels of nuclear security where needed. The community also takes every opportunity to make significant contributions to the global discourse on nuclear security culture.
Synthesis, Reactivity, And Nmr Trends Of Early Transition Metal Compounds, Tabitha Marie Cook
Synthesis, Reactivity, And Nmr Trends Of Early Transition Metal Compounds, Tabitha Marie Cook
Doctoral Dissertations
This dissertation focuses of three different subjects. The first is the synthesis and characterization of heptacoordinate amidinate compounds. Heptacoordinate compounds are not common, but their structures have been studied. Group 4 amidinate compounds have been used as precursors in the CVD/ ALD processes. Ancillary ligands, such as amidinates, have been used to reduce air-sensitivity of complexes. Reactions of these complexes with water have been used to make metal oxide thin films.
In the first study, the complexes Zr[MeC(NiPr)2]3Cl [zirconium trisamidinate chloride], Hf[MeC(NiPr)2]3Cl [hafnium trisamidinate chloride], Zr[MeC(NiPr) …
The Effect Of Illumination On The Conformation And Thermodynamics Of Conjugated Polymers, Brian Frank Morgan
The Effect Of Illumination On The Conformation And Thermodynamics Of Conjugated Polymers, Brian Frank Morgan
Doctoral Dissertations
This dissertation explores the effects which illumination has on the structure and conformation of conjugated polymers, both in solution and the bulk. Conjugated polymers are an important class of optoelectronic polymeric materials which make up the active layer of key organic electronic devices such as organic photovoltaics, transistors, and light emitting diodes. Considering the strong link between polymer chain structure and device efficiency in these materials, a comprehensive understanding of certain experimental conditions which may influence this conformation and thusly alter the functionality of the devices predicated upon them is of vital importance.
The first part of this dissertation provides …
Design And Synthesis Of Lipid Probes Used For Membrane Derivatization And Fusion, Stuart Allen Whitehead
Design And Synthesis Of Lipid Probes Used For Membrane Derivatization And Fusion, Stuart Allen Whitehead
Doctoral Dissertations
Lipids control a variety of complex biological processes. Bulk lipids such as phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylserine (PS), and phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) represent the major components of cellular membranes. In addition, unilamellar vesicles composed of lipids (liposomes) are valuable for delivery applications since they can encapsulate and transport drugs and other agents. In order to maximize delivery efficiency and target specific membranes, the ability to trigger and control vesicle-vesicle fusion is desirable. Such approaches generally seek to mimic the membrane fusion machinery present in nature while imparting specificity in the membranes that undergo fusion. The goal of this work is selective drug delivery …
Development Of An F-Element Separation Chemistry Using Solid Electrolytes, Kristian Guy Myhre
Development Of An F-Element Separation Chemistry Using Solid Electrolytes, Kristian Guy Myhre
Doctoral Dissertations
The f‒elements (lanthanides and actinides) have numerous applications and are critically important to many industries, including the energy, security, and medical industries. One of the barriers to increased use and availability of the f‒elements is the difficulty in separating them from each other due to their similar chemistries. This is especially true of the trivalent f‒elements (lanthanides and minor actinides). The development of separation techniques that maximize the differences in the physicochemical properties of the f‒elements is therefore an important area of research. For these reasons, an effort was undertaken to explore the use of solid …
Catalytic Aziridination With A Borate-Containing N-Heterocyclic Tetracarbene Iron Complex, Preeti Pradip Chandrachud
Catalytic Aziridination With A Borate-Containing N-Heterocyclic Tetracarbene Iron Complex, Preeti Pradip Chandrachud
Doctoral Dissertations
Aziridines, the nitrogen analog of epoxides, are an important class of compounds. They are present in many biologically active compounds having antibacterial and antitumor properties. Along with biological significance, it can also be considered as a synthetic tool for various functional group transformations. Being an important functional group we focused on the development of synthetic methodology using alkenes as substrates and organic azides as the nitrene source [C2 (carbon2)+ N1 (nitrogen1) addition reaction].
For the potential use as an aziridination catalyst a macrocyclic N-heterocyclic tetracarbene (NHC) ligand system was developed. First, the neutral NHC ligand was used …
Synthesis And Behavior Of Stimuli-Responsive Shape-Changing Linear Molecular Bottlebrushes, Daniel Mark Henn
Synthesis And Behavior Of Stimuli-Responsive Shape-Changing Linear Molecular Bottlebrushes, Daniel Mark Henn
Doctoral Dissertations
Molecular bottlebrushes are composed of polymer side chains densely grafted to a macromolecular backbone. The main focus of this dissertation work is the synthesis and behavior of linear molecular brushes that can undergo unimolecular size and shape changes in response to environmental stimuli in dilute aqueous solution. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to molecular bottlebrushes and stimuli-responsive polymers.
Chapter 2 presents the development of a robust method for the synthesis of well-defined molecular brushes by a “grafting to” approach using copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition “click” reactions. Well-defined, new azide-containing backbone polymers with different lengths and high degrees of azide functionality were …
Three Body Interactions Of Rare Gas Solids Calculated Within The Einstein Model, Dan D'Andrea
Three Body Interactions Of Rare Gas Solids Calculated Within The Einstein Model, Dan D'Andrea
Masters Theses
Three body interactions can become important in solids at higher pressures and densities as the molecules can come into close contact. At low temperatures, accurate studies of three body interactions in solids require averaging the three-body terms over the molecules' zero point motions. An efficient, but approximate, averaging approach is based on a polynomial approximation of the three-body term. The polynomial approximation can be developed as a function of the symmetry coordinates of a triangle displaced from its average geometry and also as a function of the Cartesian zero point displacements from each atom’s average position. The polynomial approximation approach …
Synthesis And Characterization Of Novel Ligand For Use On Rhodium Paddlewheel Complexes, Gavin J. Rustin
Synthesis And Characterization Of Novel Ligand For Use On Rhodium Paddlewheel Complexes, Gavin J. Rustin
Masters Theses
Dirhodium (II) paddlewheel complexes have proven to be useful catalysts in many transformations including C-H insertions, cyclopropanation, and silane insertion reactions. One deficiency of these catalysts is the inability to modulate the enantioselectivity with reactive diazo compounds. One avenue for potential improvement of paddlewheel complexes is coordinating ligands in the axial site to increase enantioselectivity. The axial site has been occupied by various ligands including Nheterocyclic carbenes, nitrogen compounds, and phosphorous compounds. This work examines compounds that can be used as ligands on dirhodium complexes that have a pendant chain containing a dibenzyl phosphite and dibenzyl phosphate, both of which …
Letter From The Editor - Choe, Kwan Kyoo Choe
Letter From The Editor - Choe, Kwan Kyoo Choe
International Journal of Nuclear Security
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor - Frahi-Amroun, Akila Frahi-Amroun
Letter From The Editor - Frahi-Amroun, Akila Frahi-Amroun
International Journal of Nuclear Security
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor - Hirst, Russel K. Hirst
Letter From The Editor - Hirst, Russel K. Hirst
International Journal of Nuclear Security
No abstract provided.