• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.179-186
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• 2006

$TiO_2$를 나노튜브(nanotube)와 나노입자(nanoparticle)의 두 가지 형태로 제조하여 닥터 브레이드 방법과 $450^{\circ}C$에서의 소결 공정을 통하여 다공성막으로 제조하였다. 이 다공성막을 작용물질로 사용하여 염료감응형 태양전지를 제조하고 그 특성을 조사하였다. $TiO_2$ 나노입자는 수소화 티탄염 나노튜브를 $180^{\circ}C$에서 24시간 동안 가수열분해 처리함으로써 합성하였다. 이 $TiO_2$ 나노입자를 다공성막으로 사용하여 제작한 염료감응형 태양전지의 에너지 효율(${\eta}$)은 8.07％이며, 개방전압(open-circuit potential, $V_{OC}$), 단락전류(short-circuit current, $I_{SC}$)와 fill factor(FF) 값은 각각 0.81 V, $18.29mV/cm^2$와 66.95％이었다. 나노튜브 $TiO_2$를 제조할 경우에는 NaOH 용액의 농도를 3M과 5M로 변화시켰다. 그 결과 3M NaOH 용액에서 합성된 나노튜브 $TiO_2$를 다공성막으로 사용하여 제작된 염료감응형 태양전지의 에너지 효율(${\eta}$)은 6.19％이었으며, $V_{OC}$, $IV_{SC}$와 FF 값은 각각 0.77 V, $12.41mV/cm^2$와 64.49％이었다. 반면에 5 M NaOH에서는 전자이동성이 좋지 않아 효율이 4.09％로 감소하였다. 본 연구 결과 가수열분해법에 의해 제조한 $TiO_2$ 나노입자로 제조한 염료감응형 태양전지의 효율이 가장 높았다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제27권11호
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• pp.967-974
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• 2018

In this study, we evaluated the photocatalytic oxidation efficiency of aromatic volatile hydrocarbons by using $WO_3$-doped $TiO_2$ nanotubes (WTNTs) under visible-light irradiation. One-dimensional WTNTs were synthesized by ultrasonic-assisted hydrothermal method and impregnation. XRD analysis revealed successful incorporation of $WO_3$ into $TiO_2$ nanotube (TNT) structures. UV-Vis spectra exhibited that the synthesized WTNT samples can be activated under visible light irradiation. FE-SEM and TEM images showed the one-dimensional structure of the prepared TNTs and WTNTs. The photocatalytic oxidation efficiencies of toluene, ethylbenzene, and o-xylene were higher using WTNT samples than undoped TNT. These results were explained based on the charge separation ability, adsorption capability, and light absorption of the sample photocatalysts. Among the different light sources, light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) are more highly energy-efficient than 8-W daylight used for the photocatalytic oxidation of toluene, ethylbenzene, and o-xylene, though the photocatalytic oxidation efficiency is higher for 8-W daylight.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.333-336
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• 2012

The study to give electrical conductivity by dispersing carbon nanotubes (CNT) into silicon nitride ($Si_3N_4$) ceramics has been carried out in recent years. However, the density and the strength of $Si_3N_4$ ceramics were degraded and CNTs disappeared after firing at high temperatures because CNTs prevent $Si_3N_4$ from densification and there is a possibility that CNTs react with $Si_3N_4$ or $SiO_2$. In order to suppress the reaction and the disappearance of CNTs, lower temperature densification is needed. In this study, $HfO_2$ and $TiO_2$ was added to $Si_3N_4-Y_2O_3-Al_2O_3$-AlN system to fabricate CNT-dispersed $Si_3N_4$ ceramics at lower temperatures. $HfO_2$ promotes the densification of $Si_3N_4$ and prevents CNT from disappearance. As a result, the sample by adding $HfO_2$ and $TiO_2$ fired at lower temperatures showed higher electrical conductivity and higher bending strength. It was also shown that the mechanical and electrical properties depended on the quantity of the added CNTs.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.71-82
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• 2013

A simple chemical precipitation technique is reported for the synthesis of a hybrid nanostructure of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) and titania ($TiO_2$) nanocrystals of average size 5 nm, which may be useful as a prominent photocatalytic material with improved functionality. The synthesized hybrid structure has been characterized by transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX), powder X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy. It is clearly revealed that nearly monodispersed titania nanocrystals (anatase phase) of average size 5 nm decorate the surfaces of SWCNT bundles. The UV-vis absorption study shows a blue shift of 16 nm in the absorbance peak position of the composite material compared to the unmodified SWCNTs. The photoluminescence study shows a violet-blue emission in the range of 325-500 nm with a peak emission at 400 nm. The low temperature electrical transport property of the synthesized nanomaterial has been studied between 77-300 K. The DC conductivity shows semiconductor-like characteristics with conductivity increasing sharply with temperature in the range of 175-300 K. Such nanocomposites may find wide applications as improved photocatalyst due to transfer of photo-ejected electrons from $TiO_2$ to SWCNT, thus reducing recombination, with the SWCNT scaffold providing a firm and better positioning of the catalytic material.

• 대한치과재료학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.243-256
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 생체활성 타이타늄 차폐막의 제조에 필요한 기초적인 자료를 얻기 위해서 타이타늄 박판의 양극산화처리와 석회화 순환처리의 조건 및 이들 표면처리가 표면특성과 생체활성도에 미치는 영향에 대하여 조사하였다. $30{\times}20{\times}0.08mm$의 타이타늄 판을 준비한 다음 $HNO_3:HF:H_2O$를 12 : 7 : 81 로 혼합한 용액에서 10 초 동안 산세처리 후 사용하였다. 타이타늄 차폐막의 비표면적을 증가시키기 위해서 나노튜브 $TiO_2$층을 형성한 후, 하이드록시아파타이트의 석출에 따른 생체활성도를 개선하기 위해서 석회화 순환처리를 하였다. 표면처리된 표면특성을 평가하기 위해서, 부식에 대한 저항성시험, 젖음성 검사, 유사체액 침적시험을 실시하였다. 양극산화처리로 형성된 나노튜브들은 상대적으로 큰 직경의 튜브들과 작은 직경의 튜브들로 구성되어 있었으며, 내부는 비어있고 외벽은 서로 결합되어 있는 구조를 보였다. 연속적으로 시행된 석회화 순환처리로 나노튜브층에 하이드록시아파타이트 석출물이 침투되어 결합이 일어났으며, 순환처리 회수가 증가함에 따라서 HAp 의 석출량이 비례적으로 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 결론적으로, 타이타늄 차폐막의 표면에 나노튜브 $TiO_2$ 층을 형성한 후 석회화 순환처리를 하여서 HAp 의 석출을 유도하는 것은 생체활성도 개선에 크게 기여할 수 있다는 것을 확인하였다.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.257-264
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• 2017

Film of new Ti-15Zr-5Nb alloy formed during galvanic anodizing in orthophosphoric acid solution was characterized by optical microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and Raman micro-spectroscopy. Its anticorrosive properties were determined by electrochemical techniques. The film had a layer with nanotube-like porosity with diameters in 500-1000 nm range. The nano layer contained significant amounts of P and O as well as alloying element. Additionally, Raman micro-spectroscopy identified oxygen as oxygen ion in $TiO_2$ anatase and phosphorous as $P_2O_7{^{4-}}$ ion in phosphotitanate compound. All potentiodynamic polarization curves in artificial Carter-Brugirard saliva with pH values (pH= 3.96, 7.84, and 9.11) depending on the addition of 0.05M NaF revealed nobler behavior of anodized alloy and higher polarization resistance indicating the film is thicker and more compact nanolayer. Lower corrosion rates of the anodized alloy reduced toxicity due to less released ions into saliva. Bigger curvature radii in Nyquist plot and higher phase angle in Bode plot for the anodized alloy ascertain a thicker, more protective, insulating nanolayer existing on the anodized alloy. Additionally, ESI results indicate anodized film consists of an inner, compact, barrier, layer and an outer, less protective, porous layer.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.110-115
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• 2011

The effect of $TiO_2$ nanotube (TNT) and nanoparticle (TNP) composite photoelectrode and the role of TNT to enhance the photo conversion efficiency in dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) have investigated in this study. Results demonstrated that the increase of the TNT content (1-15 %) into the electron collecting TNP film increases the open-circuit potential ($V_{oc}$) and short circuit current density ($J_{sc}$). Based on the impedance analysis, the increased $V_{oc}$ was attributed to the suppressed recombination between electrode and electrolyte or dye. Photochemical analysis revealed that the increased Jsc with the increased TNT content was due to the scattering effect and the reduced electron diffusion path of TNT. The highest $J_{sc}$ (12.6 mA/$cm^2$), Voc (711 mV) and conversion efficiency (5.9%) were obtained in the composite photoelectrode with 15% TNT. However, $J_{sc}$ and $V_{oc}$ was decreased for the case of 20% TNT, which results from the significant reduction of adsorbed dye amount and the poor attachment of the film on the fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO). Therefore, application of this composite photoelectrode is expected to be a promising approach to improve the energy conversion efficiency of DSSC.

• 멤브레인
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2020

막 생물 반응기(MBR)에서, 활성화 된 슬러지는 생물학적 성분을 분해하고 막 공정은 이 부유 물질인 박테리아를 분리시킨다. 그러나 MBR에서의 주요 문제는 '막 오염'이다. 이 리뷰에서는 '막 오염'을 극복하기 위하여 제시된 '복합막'을 논의하고 있다. '복합막'은 탄소 또는 비탄소 재료 포함하는 막으로 분류할 수 있다. 이 복합막의 친수성은 그래핀, 산화그래핀(GO) 및 탄소 나노 튜브 또는 그들의 변형 된 부분을 깨끗한 막에 도입시킬 때 향상된다. 이산화규소(SiO₂) 또는 이산화티타늄(TiO₂)과 같은 무기 물질 또한 막의 물 흐름을 증가시키기 위해 복합막 형성에 통합된다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2007년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.42-42
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• 2007

티타네이트 나노튜브는 10 nm 이내의 내경과 0.74nm 정도의 크기를 갖는 층상 구조를 이루고 있어 높은 비표면적을 이용한 수소의 물리적 흡착뿐만 아니라 Ti-H 결합에 의한 화학적 흡착이 동시에 가능하다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 전이금속 원소 중 Ni을 첨가한 티타네이트 나노튜브를 합성하고 수소저장특성을 평가하고자 하였다. 티타네이트 나노튜브는 저온균일침전법으로 제조된 침상형의 $TiO_2$ 분말을 출발원료로 염화니켈을 $TiO_2$의 질량 비로 1~5wt% 첨가하고 10 M의 NaOH 수용액에서 일정시간 혼합한 후 $150^{\circ}C$에서 24시간 수열합성하였다. 합성된 분말의 입자형상 및 결정상은 전자현미경과 X-선 회절 시험을 이용하여 분석하였고, 입자의 비표면적은 액체질소흡착법을 이용하여 측정하였다. 전자현미경 관찰결과 이온교환 전후의 입자형상은 큰 변화가 없었던 반면 이온교환 후 입자의 비표면적이 30% 이상 증가함을 확인하였다. 특히 Ni의 도핑량이 증가함에 토라 입자의 비표면적도 함께 증가하였으며, 전자현미경 관찰결과 더욱 미세한 나노튜브가 형성됨을 확인할 수 있었다. P-C-T를 이용하여 측정한 순수한 티타네이트 나노튜브의 수소저장량이 20기압에서 1.2 wt% 정도로 측정된 반면 Ni이 5 wt% 첨가된 티타네이트 나노튜브의 경우 같은 압력에서 1.6 wt%를 나타내었다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제51권5호
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• pp.352-363
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• 2021

Purpose: Some systemic conditions, especially diabetes mellitus (DM), adversely affect dental implant success. This study aimed to investigate the effects of ibuprofen-loaded TiO₂ nanotube (ILTN) dental implants in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits. Methods: Twenty-six New Zealand white rabbits were treated with alloxan monohydrate to induce DM. At 2 weeks following DM induction, 3 types of implants (sandblasted, large-grit, and acid-etched [SLA], ILTN, and machined) were placed into the proximal tibia in the 10 rabbits that survived following DM induction. Each type of implant was fitted randomly in 1 of the holes (round-robin method). The animals were administered alizarin (at 3 weeks) and calcein (at 6 weeks) as fluorescent bone markers, and were sacrificed at 8 weeks for radiographic and histomorphometric analyses. Results: TiO₂ nanotube arrays of ~70 nm in diameter and ~17 ㎛ in thickness were obtained, and ibuprofen was loaded into the TiO₂ nanotube arrays. A total of 26 rabbits were treated with alloxan monohydrate and only 10 rabbits survived. The 10 surviving rabbits showed a blood glucose level of 300 mg/dL or higher, and the implants were placed in these diabetic rabbits. The implant stability quotient (ISQ) and bone-to-implant contact (BIC) values were significantly higher in the ILTN group (ISQ: 61.8, BIC: 41.3%) and SLA group (ISQ: 62.6, BIC: 46.3%) than in the machined group (ISQ: 53.4, BIC: 20.2%), but the difference in the BIC percentage between the SLA and ILTN groups was not statistically significant (P=0.628). However, the bone area percentage was significantly higher in the ILTN group (78.0%) than in the SLA group (52.1%; P=0.000). Conclusions: The: ILTN dental implants showed better stability (ISQ) and BIC than the machined implants; however, these values were similar to the commercially used SLA implants in the 2-week diabetic rabbit model.