The Contribution of Cr and Ni to hydrogen absorption energy in Fe-Cr-Ni austenitic systems; A First-principles study

Moriyama, Junichiro*; Takakuwa, Osamu*; Yamaguchi, Masatake; Ogawa, Yuhei*; Tsuzaki, Kaneaki*

Computational Materials Science, 232, p.112650_1 - 112650_11, 2024/01

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2023.112650

The present study focuses on a novel hydrogen-improved strength-ductility balance in some practical Fe-Cr-Ni-based austenitic alloys, which directly depends on the solute hydrogen content. The hydrogen absorption energy of the Fe-Cr-Ni model alloys with the face-centered cubic structure was examined using first-principles calculations to verify the contribution of Cr and Ni substitutions from Fe to the hydrogen solubility in the alloys. The Cr substitution substantially reduced the hydrogen absorption energy compared to the Ni substitution, whereby the increased Cr/Ni ratio exerts higher hydrogen solubility. The propensity in the calculations coincided with the experimental results obtained previously in the practical alloys with various Cr / Ni ratios.

Valence-band electronic structure evolution of graphene oxide upon thermal annealing for optoelectronics

Yamaguchi, Hisato*; Ogawa, Shuichi*; Watanabe, Daiki*; Hozumi, Hideaki*; Gao, Y.*; Eda, Goki*; Mattevi, C.*; Fujita, Takeshi*; Yoshigoe, Akitaka; Ishizuka, Shinji*; et al.

Physica Status Solidi (A), 213(9), p.2380 - 2386, 2016/09

https://doi.org/10.1002/pssa.201532855

We report valence-band electronic structure evolution of graphene oxide (GO) upon its thermal reduction. The degree of oxygen functionalization was controlled by annealing temperature, and an electronic structure evolution was monitored using real-time ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy. We observed a drastic increase in the density of states around the Fermi level upon thermal annealing at 600C. The result indicates that while there is an apparent bandgap for GO prior to a thermal reduction, the gap closes after an annealing around that temperature. This trend of bandgap closure was correlated with the electrical, chemical, and structural properties to determine a set of GO material properties that is optimal for optoelectronics. The results revealed that annealing at a temperature of 500C leads to the desired properties, demonstrated by a uniform and an order of magnitude enhanced photocurrent map of an individual GO sheet compared to an as-synthesized counterpart.

Development of instrumentation and control systems for the ITER diagnostic systems in JADA

Yamamoto, Tsuyoshi; Hashimoto, Yasunori*; Kitazawa, Sin-iti; Yatsuka, Eiichi; Hatae, Takaki; Sugie, Tatsuo; Ogawa, Hiroaki; Takeuchi, Masaki; Kawano, Yasunori; Itami, Kiyoshi

Fusion Engineering and Design, 96-97, p.1012 - 1016, 2015/10

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fusengdes.2015.06.119

Japan Domestic Agency (JADA) is responsible for six diagnostic systems in the ITER project. We have successfully developed an instrumentation and control (I&C) system for the diagnostic systems. The I&C system manages internal operations for measurement such as health checks of sensors, configuration of measurement parameters, and consistency checks between measurement parameters. We developed a conversion tool to convert operational flowcharts to EPICS records. The sequencing management function coordinates the execution of operation steps by monitoring changes in the record values. It was designed so that the relationship between the records and steps is determined automatically according to the flowcharts as much as possible. We validated the performance of the I&C system for the thermocouple measurement system, and are continuing the development of even more complex I&C systems for other JADA diagnostic systems.

Numerical simulation of thermohydraulic characteristics of dross ejection process in laser steel cutting

Sugihara, Kenta; Nakamura, Yasuyuki; Ogawa, Takemitsu; Muramatsu, Toshiharu

Proceedings of 20th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering and the ASME 2012 Power Conference (ICONE-20 & POWER 2012) (DVD-ROM), 7 Pages, 2012/07

Numerical simulation code, based on multi-phase thermohydraulics, has been being developed with a goal of a control and prediction for the laser cutting process. A thermohydraulic numerical simulation of the laser steel cutting was carried out to confirm an assist gas and sweep velocity effect to the cutting performance. The performance was evaluated, based on temperature profile and cutting front formation. Simulation results were as follows. If there was no effect of dross ejection by assist gas, a laser light was absorbed into molten steel stagnated in the kerf. Therefore, there was less laser heat input to a solid surface directly. Then, heat transport to the back side of steel plate got delayed. In the case of faster sweep velocity, delay of heat conduction and failure cut were confirmed at behind the cut starting position of the steel plate. Failure cut at the position was observed in our experiments. From these results, it was concluded that the thermohydraulics in the kerf takes important role for not only dross ejection but also promotion of heat input at solid surface.

Development in fabrication structures for the ITER toroidal field coils

Iguchi, Masahide; Chida, Yutaka; Nakajima, Hideo; Ogawa, Tsuyoshi*; Katayama, Yoshinori*; Ogata, Hiroshige*; Minemura, Toshiyuki*; Miyabe, Keisuke*; Tokai, Daisuke*; Niimi, Kenichiro*

Teion Kogaku, 47(3), p.193 - 199, 2012/03

https://doi.org/10.2221/jcsj.47.193

Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has conducted qualification and rationalization activities in Japan in order to rationalize manufacturing procedure of ITER Toroidal Field (TF) coil structures. The activities included qualification of structural materials and qualification of welding procedure according to Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) code constituted for fusion devices, demonstration of the manufacturing method and procedures through full-scale segments of TF coil structure. From results of these activities, JAEA confirmed applicability of JSME code to actual series TF coil structures as quality control method hence the quality of structural materials and weld joints of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) were satisfied ITER requirement. In addition, JAEA obtained knowledge of welding deformation of actual TF coil structures. This paper describes results of these qualification and development activities for TF coil structure.

Preparation and evaluation of Re-labeled antibody (A7) for radioimmunotherapy with rhenium(I) tricarbonyl core as a chelate site

Ogawa, Kazuma*; Kawashima, Hidekazu*; Kinuya, Seigo*; Shiba, Kazuhiro*; Onoguchi, Masahisa*; Kimura, Hiroyuki*; Hashimoto, Kazuyuki; Odani, Akira*; Saji, Hideo*

Annals of Nuclear Medicine, 23(10), p.843 - 848, 2009/12

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12149-009-0319-4

Rhenium is one of the most valuable elements for internal radiotherapy because Re have favorable physical characteristics. However, there are problems when proteins such as antibodies are used as carriers of Re. Labeling methods require the complicated processes. Therefore, we planned the preparation by a simple method and evaluation of a stable Re-labeled antibody. For this purpose, we selected Re(I) tricarbonyl complex as a chelating site. A7 was used as a model protein. Re-labeled A7 was prepared by directly reacting a Re(I) tricarbonyl precursor with A7. Re-(CO)-A7 were prepared with radiochemical yields of 23-28%. After purification, Re-(CO)-A7 showed a radiochemical purity of over 95%. In biodistribution experiments, Re-labeled A7 showed high uptakes in the tumor.

Therapeutic effects of a Re-complex-conjugated bisphosphonate for the palliation of metastatic bone pain in an animal model

Ogawa, Kazuma*; Mukai, Takahiro*; Asano, Daigo*; Kawashima, Hidekazu*; Kinuya, Seigo*; Shiba, Kazuhiro*; Hashimoto, Kazuyuki; Mori, Hirofumi*; Saji, Hideo*

Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 48(1), p.122 - 127, 2007/01

We developed a highly stable rhenium-186 (Re)-MAG3 complex-conjugated bisphosphonate, (Re-MAG3-HBP), for the treatment of painful bone metastases. This agent showed a superior biodistribution as a bone-seeking agent in normal mice when compared with Re-HEDP. In this study, we evaluated the therapeutic effects of Re-MAG3-HBP using an animal model of bone metastasis. In the rats treated with Re-HEDP, tumor growth was comparable to that in untreated rats. In contrast, when Re-MAG3-HBP was administered, tumor growth was significantly inhibited. Allodynia induced by bone metastasis was attenuated by treatment with Re-MAG3-HBP or Re-HEDP, but Re-MAG3-HBP tended to be more effective. These results indicate that Re-MAG3-HBP could be useful as a therapeutic agent for the palliation of metastatic bone pain.

Feasibility Study on Commercialization of Fast Breeder Reactor Cycle Systems Interim Report of Phase II; Technical Study Report for Reactor Plant Systems

Konomura, Mamoru; Ogawa, Takashi; Okano, Yasushi; Yamaguchi, Hiroyuki; Murakami, Tsutomu; Takaki, Naoyuki; Nishiguchi, Youhei; Sugino, Kazuteru; Naganuma, Masayuki; Hishida, Masahiko; et al.

JNC TN9400 2004-035, 2071 Pages, 2004/06

JNC-TN9400-2004-035.pdf:76.42MB

The attractive concepts for Sodium-, lead-bismuth-, helium- and water-cooled FBRs have been created through using typical plant features and employing advanced technologies. Efforts on evaluating technological prospects of feasibility have been paid for these concepts. Also, it was comfirmed if these concepts satisfy design requierments of capability and performance presumed in the feasibilty study on commertialization of Fast Breeder Reactor Systems. As results, it was concluded that the selection of sodium-cooled reactor was most rational for practical use of FBR technologies in 2015.

Twin spot fiber laser TIG hybrid welding for cover plate welding of ITER TF coil

Ogawa, Tsuyoshi*; Asai, Satoru*; Makino, Yoshinobu*; Shiihara, Katsunori*; Senda, Ikuo*; Okuno, Kiyoshi; Koizumi, Norikiyo; Matsui, Kunihiro

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Preparation of Re-labeled antibody (A7) by a simple method using rhenium(I) tricarbonyl complex

Ogawa, Kazuma*; Kawashima, Hidekazu*; Kinuya, Seigo*; Yoshimoto, Mitsuyoshi*; Shiba, Kazuhiro*; Kimura, Hiroyuki*; Hashimoto, Kazuyuki; Mori, Hirofumi*; Saji, Hideo*

no journal, , 

Re is one of the most useful radionuclides for internal radiotherapy. However, there is a problem when protein such as antibody is used as a carrier of Re. The labeling method using bifunctional chelating agents require the conjugation of Re-complex to protein after radiolabeling with the bifunctional chelating agent. Then, we planned the preparation of a stable Re-labeled protein by a simple method. A7 monoclonal antibody was labeled by reacting Re(I) tricarbonyl precursor with A7 directly. Re labeled A7 was prepared with radiochemical yield of 23%. After purification, Re labeled A7 showed radiochemical purity over 98%. After 24 hours of incubation, about 93% of Re-A7 remained intact, which indicates Re-A7 is stable in vitro. In biodistribution experiment, 11.2% of the injected dose/g of Re-A7 accumulated in the tumor at 24 hours postinjection, and tumor to blood ratio was over 1.0 at the same time.