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Preparation of $Bi_2Te_3$ Thermoelectric Materials by Co-precipitation Method (공침법을 이용한 $Bi_2Te_3$ 열전재료의 제조)

  • Kim, Dong-Hwan;Im, Hee-Joong;Je, Koo-Chul;Kang, Young-Jin;Ahn, Jeung-Sun;Tadaoki Mitani;Nam, Tae-Hyun;Shim, Young-Jae
    • Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2003.03a
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    • pp.167-167
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    • 2003
  • 현대 산업이 발전함에 따라 전자부품의 초소형화, 고성능화가 요구되어지고 있으며, 이러한 점에 부응하기 위하여 Pottier 효과를 이용하여 국부냉각이 가능한 열전재료에 대한 많은 연구가 이루어지고 있다. 열전재료에는 사용온도 영역에 따라 여러 종류가 있지만, Bi-Te계 열전재료는 상온영역에서 가장 성능지수(Z=$\alpha$$^2$$\sigma$/$textsc{k}$, $\alpha$는 Seebeck 계수, $\sigma$는 전기전도도, $textsc{k}$는 열전도도)가 높아 각종 냉각소자로서 사용되어 지고 있다. 하지만, 초소형 전자부품의 국부냉각을 위해서는 성능지수의 향상, 특히, 저온 영역에서의 성능지수의 향상이 요구되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 Bi-Te계 열전재료의 성능지수를 향상시키기 위하여, 열전도도의 저하에 의한 성능지수의 향상을 연구목적으로 하였다 열전도도는 전자에 의한 열전도도(K$_{e}$)와 phonon에 의한 열전도도(K$_{p}$)로 이루어지며, 전기전도도에 큰 영향을 미치지 않는 결정립 사이즈영역에서 결정립의 크기를 미세화 하면, 결정입계에서의 phonon의 산란이 증가하여 phonon에 의한 열전도도를 저하시킴으로서 성능지수의 향상이 기대된다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 나노사이즈 분말의 제조에 많이 이용되며 입자크기의 조절이 용이한 공침법을 이용하여 Bi-Te계 열전재료 분말을 제조하고 열전재료에의 적용가능성을 검토하였다.

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The Effect of Industrial Health Education on Workers' Health Status : focusing on Small and Medium Industries (산업장 보건교육과 근로자 건강상태에 관한 연구 -일부 중소규모 산업장을 중심으로-)

  • 송현종;이명선
    • Korean Journal of Health Education and Promotion
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.1-21
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    • 1998
  • The industrial health education is the most fundamental and active area in the industrial health. It has become increasingly recognized as an important component of preventive occupational health programs and is an essential service for improvement of productivity and employee's health. Evaluating the worker's health status is a part of the occupational health promotion policy and is very important to know the efficiency of the occupational health service. In this point, the purpose of this study was to clarify the effect of the industrial health education on worker's health status. This study included a survey of 625 workers at 28 factories in Puchon area form August Z7 to September 30, 1996. The research was carried out through the analysis of the self-administered questionnaires and health examination records. The results were as follows: 1. For demographic characteristics, 66.5% of the respondents were male. The most prevalent age group was 30 - 39years group(30.4%). Those who graduated from high school were 43.5%. The workers whose monthly income ranged from 600,000 to 100,000 won were 40.3%. As for the marital status, 69.4% of the respondents were married. 2. For occupational characteristics, 37.9% of the workers had worked 2 to 5 years in the factories, 69.4% of the respondents worked at the assembly line and the staffs were 27.0%. T26.4% of the respondents worked at hazardous workplace and 71.8% of the workers worked 9 to 10 hours a day. Those who worked during the night were 56.0%. Those who felt much for them workload were 29.9% and were dissatisfied with their working environment and job were 33.6%, 19.1%. 3. The 39.4% of the respondents received the industrial health education and most of them received on the safety and only few on family health. 70.7% out of those who had industrial health education reported it helped their health management.

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Optical Properties of Ocean Water and Marine Primary Production -A Study on the Oligotrophic Zone in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic Ocean- (해수의 광학적 성질과 해양기초생산 -동열대 대서양 Oligotrophic zone을 중심으로-)

  • YOON Hong-Joo;RYU Cheong-Ro;KIM Ki-Tae;KIM Hyeon-Ju
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.174-182
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    • 1995
  • Using the optical data from the EUMELI 3 and 4 missions, the optical properties are discussed in relation to primary production in the oligotrophic zone of the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The depth of euphotic layer $(Z_{eu})$, the total accumulated concentration of pigment $(C_{TOT})$ and the concentration of pigment (C) are 88m, $12.4mgm^{-2}\;and\;0.14mgm^{-3}$, respectively for the EUMELI 3 mission and 101.7m, $10.0mgm^{-2}\;and\;0.10mgm^{-3}$, respectively for the EUMELI 4 mission. The concentration of pigment is higher in autumn (EUMELI 3) than in spring (EUMELI 4). This indicates that the concentration of photosynthetic pigment has a close correlation with vertical attenuation coefficient $(K(\lambda))$ that changes seasonally in the euphotic layer. While the spectral distributions of downward Irradiance$(E_d)$ for the wave length of 470nm increase with depth, those of upward irradiance $(E_u)$ for the wave length range between 410nm and 490nm are constant, because the study area is covered with the blue and clear oceanic deep waters. The vertical attenuation coefficients of downward irradiance $(K_d)$ and upward irradiance $(K_u)$ have low values between 0.02 and $0.06m^{-1}$ due to the low absorption and scattering by the photosynthetic pigment of phytoplankton. Therefore this zone has the characteristics of the case 1 waters with low concentrations of photosynthetic pigment, and can be classifed into IB.

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The Environmental Factors Affecting the Distribution and Activity of Bacteria in the Estuary of Naktong River (낙동강 하구의 세균분포와 활성에 미치는 환경요인)

  • 안태영;조기성;하영칠
    • Korean Journal of Microbiology
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    • v.29 no.5
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    • pp.329-338
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    • 1991
  • From July 1985 to December 1986, 28 variables of phycal-chemical factors, bacteria and heterotrophic activity were investigated 17 times at 3 stations in the estuary of Naktong River and the influences of environmental factors to bacterial population and heterotrophic activity were analyzed through multiple regression. The results of multiple regression were as follows. At station 1, total bacteria and heterotrophic bacteria(Z-25) could explain 57% of the variation of maximum uptake velocity for glucose and 54% of turnover time for glucose was explained by total coliform bacteria and MBOD, Sixty four percent of the variation of Kt+SN was accounted for salinity, MBOD-N and inorganic phosphate. Turnover rate for acetate was also accounted for the change of MBOD-P by 56%. At station 2 maximum uptake velocity for glucose depends on MBOD-N by 81%; turnover time on bacteria by 50%; Kt+Sn on avilable nutrient by 61%. More than 50% of maximum uptake velocity and turnover time for glucose were influenced by bacteria and that of Kt+Sn by the change of nutrient in the surface water of station 3. In the bottom water of station 3, the change of maximumuptake velocity, turnover time and Kt+Sn for glucose was controlled by total bacteria and available nutrient, bacteria, the change of nutrient salts respectively. On the whole, more than 50% of maximum uptake velocity and turnover time for glucose could be due to the change in the number of bacetria and the value of Kt+Sn was affected by the change of nutrient salts. Turnover rate for acetate was controlled by available phosphate at station 1 and by bacteria at station 2 and 3, which showed a distinct difference between the environmental factors which govern the rate of glucose and acetate uptake in the Naktong esturine ecosystem. And bacterial communities were controlled by available nutrients at station 1, by nutrient salts and salinity at station 2 and in the surface water of station 3 and by salinity in the bottom water of station 3.

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Microstructure and Thermal Insulation Properties of Ultra-Thin Thermal Insulating Substrate Containing 2-D Porous Layer (2차원 기공층을 포함하는 초박형 단열기판의 미세구조 및 단열 특성)

  • Yoo, Chang Min;Lee, Chang Hyun;Shin, Hyo Soon;Yeo, Dong Hun;Kim, Sung Hoon
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.30 no.11
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    • pp.683-687
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    • 2017
  • We investigated the structure of an ultra-thin insulating board with low thermal conductivity along z-axis, which was based on the idea of void layers created during the glass infiltration process for the zero-shrinkage low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) technology. An alumina and four glass powders were chosen and prepared as green sheets by the tape casting method. After comparison of the four glass powders, bismuth glass was selected for the experiment. Since there is no notable reactivity between alumina and bismuth glass, alumina was selected as the supporting additive in glass layers. With 2.5 vol% of alumina powder, glass green sheets were prepared and stacked alternately with alumina green sheet to form the 'alumina/glass (including alumina additive)/alumina' structure. The stacked green sheets were sintered into an insulating substrate. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the additive alumina formed supporting bridges in void layers. The depth and number of the stacking layers were varied to examine the insulating property. The lowest thermal conductivity obtained was 0.23 W/mK with a $500-{\mu}m-thick$ substrate.

Shift of the Brain during Functional Neurosurgery

  • Kim, Suk-Min;Hwang, Hyung-Sik;Salles, Antonio De
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.38 no.5
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    • pp.359-365
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    • 2005
  • Objective : The study investigates the extent of brain shift and its effect on the accuracy of the stereotaxic procedure. Methods : Thirty-five patients underwent 40stereotactic procedures between June 2002 and March 2004. There were 26 males, mean age 59years old. There were 34procedures for Parkinson's disease, 2 for essential tremor, 3 for cerebral palsy, 1 for dystonia. Patients were divided in four groups based on postoperative pneumocephalus : under 5cc [9 procedures], between $5{\sim}10cc$ [13procedures], between $10{\sim}15cc$ [11 procedures] and more than 15cc [7procedures]. The coordinates of the anterior commissure[AC], posterior commissure[PC], and target were defined in pre-and intraoperative magnetic resonance image scans and the amount of air volume was measured with @Target (BrainLab, Heimstetten, Germany]. Results : The mean AC-PC was 26.5mm for patients with less than 5cc, 26.9mm for $5{\sim}10cc$, 25.8mm for $10{\sim}15cc$ and 26.2mm for more than 15cc. The length of AC-PC line and coordinates of AC, PC was also not statistically different, Euclidean distance as well as ${\Delta}x$, ${\Delta}y$, ${\Delta}z$ of AC, PC, and target were also not statistically different among the groups [p>,1]. There was a variance in target of $0.7{\sim}7.6mm$, Euclidean distance of 2.5mm, related to electrophysiology but not to brain-shift. Conclusion : The amount of air accumulated in the intracranial space and compressing the cortical surface has no effect on the localization of subcortical stereotactic target and landmarks.

A Study on the Oxidation of Sintered $\beta-Sialon$from Coal Fly-Ash (석탄회로부터 제조된 $\beta-Sialon$의 고온산화반응)

  • Kil Dae-Sup;Kim Won-Baek;Lee Jae-Chun;Jang Hee-Dong
    • Resources Recycling
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.29-35
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    • 2003
  • $\beta$-Sialon is synthesized by carbo-thermal reduction and nitriding (CTRN) method, using the Fly ash from power plant. $\beta$-Siaion is synthesized at $1,450^{\circ}C$ for 10 hours, and sintered at $1,550 ^{\circ}C$ for 3 hours in nitrogen atmosphere. The XRD analytical results show that the sintered $\beta$-Sialon contains $SiO_2$ and $FeSi_{x}$ of inter-metallic compound. The sintered $\beta$-Sialon is stable against the oxidation at the temperature of 1,31$0^{\circ}C$ for 20 hours. The weight of the sample increases rapidly by oxidation reaction at $1,360^{\circ}C$. The oxide scale is consisted with mullite phase when it is oxidized at the temperature of $1,360 ^{\circ}C$ for 10 hours.

Diencephalic syndrome: a frequently neglected cause of failure to thrive in infants

  • Kim, Ahlee;Moon, Jin Soo;Yang, Hye Ran;Chang, Ju Young;Ko, Jae Sung;Seo, Jeong Kee
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • v.58 no.1
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    • pp.28-32
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: Diencephalic syndrome is an uncommon cause of failure to thrive in early childhood that is associated with central nervous system neoplasms in the hypothalamic-optic chiasmatic region. It is characterized by complex signs and symptoms related to hypothalamic dysfunction; such nonspecific clinical features may delay diagnosis of the brain tumor. In this study, we analyzed a series of cases in order to define characteristic features of diencephalic syndrome. Methods: We performed a retrospective study of 8 patients with diencephalic syndrome (age, 5-38 months). All cases had presented to Seoul National University Children's Hospital between 1995 and 2013, with the chief complaint of poor weight gain. Results: Diencephalic syndrome with central nervous system (CNS) neoplasm was identified in 8 patients. The mean age at which symptoms were noted was $18{\pm}10.5$ months, and diagnosis after symptom onset was made at the mean age of $11{\pm}9.7$ months. The mean z score was $-3.15{\pm}1.14$ for weight, $-0.12{\pm}1.05$ for height, $1.01{\pm}1.58$ for head circumference, and $-1.76{\pm}1.97$ for weight-for-height. Clinical features included failure to thrive (n=8), hydrocephalus (n=5), recurrent vomiting (n=5), strabismus (n=2), developmental delay (n=2), hyperactivity (n=1), nystagmus (n=1), and diarrhea (n=1). On follow-up evaluation, 3 patients showed improvement and remained in stable remission, 2 patients were still receiving chemotherapy, and 3 patients were discharged for palliative care. Conclusion: Diencephalic syndrome is a rare cause of failure to thrive, and diagnosis is frequently delayed. Thus, it is important to consider the possibility of a CNS neoplasm as a cause of failure to thrive and to ensure early diagnosis.

Cow's Milk-Related Symptom Score in Presumed Healthy Polish Infants Aged 0-6 Months

  • Bigorajska, Karolina;Filipiak, Zuzanna;Winiarska, Paulina;Adamiec, Anita;Trent, Bogumila;Vandenplas, Yvan;Ruszczynski, Marek;Szajewska, Hania
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.154-162
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: The Cow's Milk-related Symptom Score (CoMiSSTM), which considers crying, regurgitation, stools, skin and respiratory symptoms, was developed as an awareness tool for evaluating cow's milk-related symptoms. The scoring ranges from 0 to 33. A score ≥12 was proposed as being likely cow's milk-related and suggestive of allergy to cow's milk. This study aimed to determine the age-related CoMiSSTM values in presumed healthy infants in Poland. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in well-child clinics in two locations. Parents of the presumed healthy infants aged ≤6 months were approached during a routine checkup/vaccination visit. The exclusion criteria were as follows: presence of acute or chronic diseases, preterm delivery, treatment with therapeutic formula, and use of any food supplements (except vitamins) or medications. Results: Data from 226 infants were obtained (median age [Q1-Q3], 4 months [3-4]). The overall median (Q1-Q3) and mean (standard deviation) CoMiSSTM values were 4 (2-7) and 4.7 (3.5), respectively. The 95th percentile was 11. Scores on some, albeit not all, components of the CoMiSSTM significantly differed between age groups (crying, stools) or feeding type groups (stools and skin symptoms). Eleven children (4.9%) scored ≥12. Conclusion: This study adds to earlier age-related CoMiSSTM data by providing CoMiSSTM values in presumed healthy infants in Poland.

Study on Airborne Particulate Matter ($PM_{10}$) Monitoring in Urban and Rural Area by Using Gent SFU Sampler and Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (중성자 방사화분석법과 Gent SFU 샘플러를 이용한 도시의 농촌지역의 대기분지($PM_{10}$)관측 연구)

  • 정용삼;문종화;김선하;박광원;강상훈
    • Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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    • v.16 no.5
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    • pp.453-467
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    • 2000
  • The aim of this research is to collect and characterize fine particles (FPM:$\leq$2.5${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$) and coarse particles (CPM: 2.5~10${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$) using a low volume air sampler provided by the IAEA, at urban (Taejon) and rural area(Wonju) for a period of about two years(April 1996 to May 1998) and to promote a use of nuclear analytical techniques for air pollution studies. For the collection of airborne particulate matter (PM(sub)10), the Gent stacked filter unit sampler and polycarbonate membrane filters were employed. The concentration of trace elements in collected APM samples were determined byu instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis. For validation of the analytical data, internal quality control were implemented by using both the comparison of the analytical results of standard reference materials(NIST SRM 1648) and interlaboratory comparison for proficiency test (NAT-3). The standard uncertainty was less than 15% and Z-score of two samples were within $\pm$1. The monitoring of (PM(sub)10) mass concentration and elemental concentrations were carried out weekly. The average mass concentration of (PM(sub)10) in urban and rural areas were 59.2$\pm$36.5$\mu\textrm{g}$/㎥ and 41.4$\pm$23.7$\mu\textrm{g}$/㎥, respectively. To investigate the emission source, the enrichment factors were calculated for the fine and coarse particle fractions at two sites, respectively and these values were classified for anthropogenic and soil origin elements.

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