Functional Nanostructures and Sensors for CBRN Defence and Environmental Safety and Security (NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security)

Preface
Foreword
Contents
Chapter 1: Printing Technologies for Integration of Electronic Devices and Sensors
	1.1 Conventional and Electrolyte Gated Devices
	1.2 Room/Low Temperature Devices
	1.3 Inkjet-Printed Passive Electrodes
	1.4 Vertical Field Effect Transistor (vFET)
	1.5 Scanning Probe Lithography
	1.6 Ring Oscillators Based on EGFETs with In2O3 Channel
	1.7 Electrochemical Energy Storage for Printed Electronics
	1.8 Inkjet Printing of Dielectric Ceramic/Polymer Composite Thick Films
	1.9 Integration of Printed Electronic Components on Foil Substrates
	1.10 Intra-Layer Integration
	1.11 Mechanical and Electrical Integrity of Flexible Electronics
	1.12 Reliability of Hybrid Integrated Microelectronic Devices on Foil Substrates
	1.13 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 2: Development of Policy and Strategy of the Nanomaterials for Environmental Safety/Security by Radioactive/Nuclear Ag...
	2.1 Introduction
		2.1.1 CBRN as Conventional Threat Agents and Ammunitions Used as Assault by Terrorism Groups
	2.2 Defense of Critical Infrastructure Elements a Target by Assault of Terrorism Groups
	2.3 Applications of Nanotechnology by Regional Projects for New Science Developments in Albania
	2.4 New Developments to Deactivate the Liquid RAD/NUC Agents Realized by Experiments in Lab Scale
	2.5 Theoretical Part of the Study for Treatment of LLW that Contain 226Ra by Precipitation Method
		2.5.1 Phosphoric Treatment
		2.5.2 Metal Powder and Clay Mixed for Treatment of Low Level Liquid Waste
		2.5.3 Ion - Exchange Method
	2.6 Experimental Part, of Low Level Waste Treatment, Contain 226Ra by Precipitation Process
	2.7 Results and Conclusions
	References
Chapter 3: BORON10 Isotope Based Neutron Radiation Semiconductor Sensors
	3.1 Introduction
	3.2 Results and Discussion
	3.3 Conclusions
	References
Chapter 4: Transmission of Two Measuring Signals by an Invariant Property of Three Wire Communication Lines
	4.1 Introduction
	4.2 Foundation of the Transmission of Signals over a Line
	4.3 Easily Testable System of the Transmission of Two Signals
	4.4 Example
	4.5 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 5: IR-Sensors and Detectors of Irradiation Based on Metal Folis
	5.1 Introduction
	5.2 Decontamination and Control of Postoffice Message
	5.3 Method Sensitivity Estimation
	5.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 6: Magnetoelectric Effect Driven by Reversible Surface Chemistry and Bulk Ion-Exchange
	6.1 Introduction
	6.2 Experimental
	6.3 Results and Discussion
	6.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 7: Antiferromagnetic-to-Ferromagnetic Transition in FeRh Thin Films with Strain Induced Nanostructure
	7.1 Introduction
	7.2 Experimental
	7.3 Results and Discussion
	7.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 8: Thermally and Stress Induced Phase Transformations and Reversibility in Shape Memory Alloys
	8.1 Introduction
	8.2 Experimental
	8.3 Results and Discussion
	8.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 9: The Toxic Effect of Trifluralin on Soil Microorganisms in the Presence of Fe0/PVP Nanoparticles
	9.1 Introduction
	9.2 Experimental
		9.2.1 Synthesis of Fe0/PVP nanoparticles
		9.2.2 Methods
			9.2.2.1 Test Culture
			9.2.2.2 Agar Plug Diffusion Method
	9.3 Results and Discussion
	9.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 10: Management of Ransomware Detection and Prevention in Multilevel Environmental Monitoring Information System
	10.1 Introduction
	10.2 General Principles of Ransomware
	10.3 Ransomware Detection
	10.4 Ransomware Prevention
	10.5 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 11: Organization of Assistance to Victims of a Thermal Trauma During the Pre-hospital and Hospital Stages in the Event...
	11.1 Introduction
	11.2 Research Materials and Methods
	11.3 Results and Discussion
	11.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 12: Frequency Transducers of Gas Concentration Based on Transistor Structures with Negative Differential Resistance
	12.1 Introduction
	12.2 Theoretical and Experimental Research of Frequency Gas Concentration Transducers
	12.3 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 13: Chemical and Biological Defense in the South-Eastern European Countries
	13.1 Introduction
	13.2 Experimental
	13.3 Results and Discussion
	13.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 14: Smart Surface with Ferromagnetic Properties for Eco- and Bioanalytics
	14.1 Introduction
	14.2 Magnetism
	14.3 Obtaining Materials with Magnetic Properties and Their Modifications
	14.4 Application for Analysis
	14.5 Summary
	References
Chapter 15: Planning for Groundwater Protection: Monitoring Systems & Data Requirements
	15.1 Introduction
	15.2 EU Groundwater Protection & Management Policies & Environmental Data Management
	15.3 Groundwater Monitoring for Protection & Management
	15.4 Conceptual Modeling for Groundwater Protection & Management
	15.5 Conclusions
	References
Chapter 16: The Synergy Between Cyber and Nuclear Security. Case Study of Moldova
	16.1 Introduction
	16.2 Current Status of Cyber Security in Republic of Moldova
	16.3 Minimum Requirements on Cyber Security for Public Authorities
	16.4 Conclusions
	References
Chapter 17: Microbially-Mediated Decontamination of CBRN Agents on Land and Infrastructure Using Biocementation
	17.1 Introduction
	17.2 Experimental
	17.3 Results and Discussion
	17.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 18: Point-Contact Sensors as an Innovative Tool in Defense Against Chemical Agents, Environment and Health Risks: A Re...
	18.1 Introduction
	18.2 Yanson Point-Contact Spectroscopy: General Correlations Essential for Point-Contact Gas-Sensitive Effect and Sensor Opera...
	18.3 Architecture of Point-Contact Sensors
		18.3.1 Point Homocontacts and Heterocontacts
		18.3.2 Elements of the Technology for Producing Point-Contact Sensors
	18.4 New Methods in Sensor Research and Development Based on Point-Contact Sensors
		18.4.1 Point-Contact Sensor Spectral Analysis of Complex Gas Mixtures
		18.4.2 Selective Analysis of Gaseous and Liquid Media Through Conductance Registration in Dynamic Regime
	18.5 Prospects for Application of Point-Contact Sensors for Security, Environment and Health Issues
	18.6 Conclusions
	References
Chapter 19: New Method of Optical Spectroscopy for Environmental Protection and Safety
	19.1 Introduction
	19.2 Object Under Study
	19.3 Experimental Results
	19.4 Conclusion
	References
Chapter 20: Smart and Connected Sensors Network for Water Contamination Monitoring and Situational Awareness
	20.1 Introduction
	20.2 Background Work
	20.3 Current Methodology
	20.4 Current and Future Work - Multi-sensor UAV Sensor Platform
		20.4.1 Hyperspectral Imaging
		20.4.2 Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
	20.5 Conclusion and Recommendations
	References
Chapter 21: Processing of Superconducting and Thermoelectric Bulk Materials Via Laser Technologies
	21.1 Introduction
	21.2 Samples Preparation and Processing
	21.3 Superconductors Characterization
	21.4 Thermoelectrics Characterization
	21.5 Future Prospects
	21.6 Conclusions
	References
Index