Abstract: A method for forming a thin film structure may include providing a TiN member, forming a MoO2 thin film on the TiN member by using a first ALD (atomic layer deposition) process using ozone (O3) as a reactant, and forming a TiO2 thin film having a rutile crystal structure on the MoO2 thin film by using a second ALD process. The MoO2 thin film may have a thickness of about 10 nm or less. A TiO2 element layer may be further formed between the TiN member and the MoO2 thin film. The TiO2 element layer may have a nanodot array shape or a continuous layer structure. The TiO2 thin film may have a dielectric constant of 100 or more. The method of manufacturing a capacitor may further include forming a conductive material layer on the TiO2 thin film.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a fuse configured to be programmed in response to a laser, a protective layer formed under the fuse and overlapping with a portion of the fuse, and a heat emission portion coupled with the protective layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound useful for inhibiting neurotoxicity caused by beta amyloid. The pharmaceutical composition of the present disclosure contains 1,3,5,7-tetrakis(aminomethyl)adamantane, an analogous compound thereof or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. The inventors have studied methods for reducing the toxicity of beta amyloid oligomers based on the formation mechanism of dodecamers in consideration of the fact that especially the dodecamers from among the beta amyloid oligomers exhibit a significant activity as a toxin for synapses and neurons in cranial nerve diseases. The inventors have confirmed that the disclosed compound can induce structural epitope deformation of the dodecamer and thereby reduce toxicity of the beta amyloid oligomers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for chemically attaching carboxyl, alcohol, amine or amide groups to the surface of nanodiamond (ND) in a liquid phase. Also disclosed herein are a functional ND compound obtained by the method and use thereof. The method includes treating synthetic ND with a size of 1 nm-1OO nm with sonication and a strong acid to provide ND-(COOH)n. The ND-(COOH)n compound is used as a starting material to provide ND compounds having alcohol, amine or amide groups attached to the surfaces thereof. The surface-functionalized ND compounds are characterized by using an X-ray diffractometer, FTIR, AFM, particle size analyzer and zeta sizer. The ND compounds show functionalities as well as high solubility to provide stable ND solutions in a liquid phase. Therefore, the ND compounds may be used as diamond coating agents. The powder of the ND compounds may be used as materials for producing composites of polymers, plastics, synthetic fibers, ceramics, etc.