78026S05 New scintillator materials must be synthesized and evaluated for use in detecting and deterring the proliferation of nuclear weapons. However, there are thousands of possible scintillator materials and it is a challenge to determine which of them will have superior properties. This… More

Workers performng deactivation and decommission activities in DOE facilities wear badges to measure exposure to beryllium. Currently, these badges are comprised of an air pump that draws in air to trap particulates on a filter cassette, which is then analyzed for beryllium. An ability to measure… More

The unique properties of beryllium (Be) have lead to many applications, ranging from the aerospace and nuclear industry to manufacturing and electronics. Unfortunately, beryllium is a Class A EPA carcinogen and, when inhaled into the lungs, can cause an incurable and potentially fatal lung disease.… More

Today¿s solid-state lighting (SSL) products fall short of the key price and performance requirements needed to meet the complex demands of the general illumination market. Therefore, this project will develop novel encapsulants for LEDs that have the potential to improve light extraction… More