• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.30 no.5
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• pp.1140-1145
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• 1998

Low density polyethylene (LDPE) films incorporated with 1% antimicrobial agents of Rheum palmatum extract, Coptis chinensis extract, and Ag-substituted inorganic zirconium matrix, were applied to modified atmosphere packaging of 200 g fresh strawberries. Plain LDPE film package, PVC wrap and perforative pinhole package of the film impregnated with 1% Rheum palmatum extract were also constructed for comparative purpose. All the packages were stored for 13 days at $5^{\circ}C$ and measured in package atmosphere, microbial count and quality attributes of the strawberry fruits. The antimicrobial LDPE films retarded the growth in total aerobic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria and yeast on the fruits, and resulted in significantly lower decay. The degrees of reduced microbial growth and fruit decay in the antimicrobial film packages were more pronounced, when applied by hermetical sealing to produce the modified atmospheres of low $O_2$ (<4.0%) and $CO_2$ concentrations with $6.3{\sim}9.0%$. The hermetically sealed packages of antimicrobial LDPE films also showed better retention of fruit firmness and did not give any negative effect on the physical and chemical qualities of strawberries.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.44 no.5
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• pp.559-567
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• 2012

The storage quality of ready-to-eat Campbell table grapes which were packaged under modified atmospheres was investigated in order to examine the effect of high $O_2$ and $CO_2$ on the fruit. Fresh table grapes with 10-15 berries were packed into polypropylene (PP) trays and were top-sealed with polythylene terephthalate/PP film. The initial gas compositions inside the packages were air, 20% $O_2$/10% $CO_2$/70% $N_2$, and 40% $O_2$/60% $N_2$. Sealed packages with low density polyethylene film bags and perforated PP trays were also used as a further treatment and control, respectively. The quality attributes were assessed during storage at $5^{\circ}C$ for 28 days. Fruit packaged in high $CO_2$ concentration showed the lowest viable cell counts of inherent microorganisms among all samples, although they suffered from severe off-flavors. High levels of $O_2$ significantly lowered flesh weight loss and maintained the flavor of grape. In an overall sensory aspect, the high $O_2$ and $CO_2$ packages exhibited greater scores than the air and control at the end of the storage period. Other quality attributes showed no significant differences among treatments. Results suggest that packaging with an appropriate combination of high $O_2$ and $CO_2$ can be used as an effective processing treatment for improvement of the storability of ready-to-eat table grapes.

• Membrane Journal
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.107-119
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• 2002

Carbon-silica ($C-SiO_2$) membranes can be easily prepared by the pyrolysis of two-phase copolymers containing an aromatic imide block and a siloxane block and remarkably high permselectivities of $He/N_2, O_2/N_2,$ and $CO_2/N_2$. The pyrolysis of the imide-siloxane block copolymers was carried out at different final temperatures, $600^{\circ}C, 800^{\circ}C,$ and $1000^{\circ}C$ under an inert atmosphere, and is the first reported case of the precursors being used for the preparation of carbon membrane. The polymeric precursors were synthesized in a wide range of siloxane content and different final morphology, and the pyrolozed membranes were tested with a high vacuum time-lag method at $25^{\circ}C$ and 76cmHg of feed pressure. In experiments with He, $CO_2, O_2 \;and \;N_2$, the membranes were found to have good $O_2/N_2$ selectivity up to 32.2 and $O_2$ permeability on the order of $10-8/cm^2(STP)cm/cm^2seccmHg.$.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2010.11a
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• pp.597-600
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• 2010

Cold flow injection test was conducted to investigate the characteristics of cryogenic liquid nitrogen jet at sub to supercritical condition. Single jet injector element was installed in high pressure chamber to investigate the effect of ambient pressure around the jet, injector geometry and flow conditions. Experimental results showed obvious differences between jet characteristics under subcritical and supercritical condition. Effect of injector inlet shape also was investigated.

• Transactions of the KSME C: Technology and Education
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.105-111
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• 2014

Generally the lower part of the Earth's atmosphere, which is 20km above the ground, is called "air." The composition of this area is almost consistent consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases. Air density refers to the mass per unit volume of earth atmosphere. Though air is made of the mixed gases in a constant composition, the water vapor is one of the very changeable components. The density of moist air is lower than the dry one at the same temperature and pressure. As the density varies according to the pressure and temperature, this paper attempts to explore the main factors in the air quantity calculation by examining first the density calculation process according to the air property, and second the relation between the actual and standard air flow.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.200-210
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality changes and contamination of microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, mold and yeast in cherry tomatoes during storage at different temperatures, gas composition and periods(7 and 14 days). This study determined pH, color change and the growth pattern of microorganisms in cherry tomato during storage at $5^{\circ}C$, $10^{\circ}C$ and $15^{\circ}C$. According to the results, pH level was a little raised with storage period. On average, $L^*$, $a^*$ and $b^*$ value of cherry tomato were irregular value of increase and decrease of all gas packaging with storage period. In regard of the types of microorganism, aerobic count plate, coliform count, mold and yeast were detected when cherry tomatoes were stored at $5^{\circ}C$, $10^{\circ}C$ and $15^{\circ}C$ during storage for 14 days. Equally, all microorganisms of cherry tomato were irregular with storage period and complex gas packaging. However, this study determined that packaging with a higher $CO_2$ concentration than $O_2$ concentration can reduce growth of microorganism. These studies can be used as primary data for determining the optimal complex gas to storage enlargement.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Industrial Safety Conference
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• 1999.06a
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• pp.83-86
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• 1999

산업이 고도로 발달함에 따라 인류는 여러 가지 재해에 직면하게 되며, 재해의 규모나 종류도 다양하게 변화하고 있다. 그 중에서 가장 대표적인 화재나 폭발에 의한 재해는 규모가 클 뿐 아니라 모든 산업현장이나 공정에서 폭 넓게 발생하고 있다. 고체 형태의 가연성 물질의 경우에 입자의 크기, 입도 분포, 분해온도, 입자의 형태, 화학 조성, 가연성액체나 기체와의 혼합 등 여러 가지 복잡한 변수에 의해 연소 위험성이 변화한다. (중략)

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2011.11a
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• pp.121.2-121.2
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• 2011

석탄가스화복합발전과 연계하여 사용할 수 있는 $CO_2$분리법으로 연소 전 탈탄소화는 연료가 연소되기 전에 $CO_2$를 회수하는 방법으로 현재 여러가지 분리법이 사용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 가스 하이드레이트의 다양한 응용 분야 중 이산화탄소 격리분야에서 합성가스로부터 $CO_2$롤 효과적으로 분리/회수하기 위하여 가스 고형화법에 관한 연구를 진행하였다. 가스 하이드레이트 형성과정에서의 반응 특성을 살펴보기 위하여 순수계와 촉진제 첨가계(TBAB, TBAF, THF)에 대하여 반응시간에 따른 가스소모량 및 기상의 $CO_2$ 조성 변화를 측정하였다. 그 결과 하이드레이트 상에 고농도의 $CO_2$가 포집되는 것을 확인 할 수 있었다. 순수계와 THF 첨가계의 경우 가스 소모량이 다른 계에 비하여 높게 나타났다. 이는 순수계의 경우 구조-I의 큰 동공과 작은 동공에 모두 기체가 점유되기 때문이며, THF 첨가계의 경우 구조-II의 큰 동공에만 기체가 점유되지만 THF의 첨가로 인해 전환율이 증가되기 때문이다. 반면, TBAF와 TBAB 첨가계의 경우에는 상재적으로 낮은 가스 소모량을 보였다. 기체 소모량이 큰 경우 최종 기상의 $CO_2$ 조성이 낮게 나타났다. 그리고 모든 실험조건에서 1시간 이내에 하이드레이트 형성반응이 종결되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 촉진제 첨가에 의한 하이드레이트의 구조적인 변화를 확인하기 위하여 Raman 분광법과 $^1H$-NMR을 이용하여 혼합가스 하이드레이트를 분석하였다. 본 실험으로 얻어진 결과는 가스 고형화법을 이용한 합성가스 분리 공정 설계 및 개발에 중요한 기초자료가 될 것으로 사료된다.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.16-22
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• 2003

This study was conducted to find out effective MA (Modified Atmosphere) gas compositions on the oyster mushroom through statistical analysis of the respiration rate and MA storage for the various packaging materials. Under the various gas compositions, the oxygen consumption rate of oyster mushroom was from 28.9 to 161.4mgO$_2$/kg$.$hr and the carbon dioxide evolution rate was from 53.4 to 166.9 mgCO$_2$/kg$.$hr at 20$^{\circ}C$. The estimated MA condition of oyster mushroom were 2.5∼4.5%O$_2$and 11.5∼l3%CO$_2$by the RSREG(Response Surface Regression). The gas compositions of MA packaging are following that 0.03mm LDPE were 1.6∼3.0%O$_2$and 3.9∼5.3%CO$_2$,0.05mm LDPE were 1.2∼1.3%O$_2$and 9.0∼11.1%CO$_2$and Nylon+PE were 0.9∼1.2%O$_2$and 33.5∼39.6%CO$_2$. The weight loss increased at 0.03mm LDPE but has the lowest value at Nylon+PE. The hardness of pileus and stipe was decreased with storage periods. The $\Delta$E-value increased with storage period and seriously changed in early storage period at 12 and 20$^{\circ}C$. In the 0.05mm LDPE, the gas compositions of packaging were similar to estimated gas compositions from the RSREG and the storage quality was superior to the other packaging materials in weight loss, hardness, and color difference at 4, 12 and 20 $^{\circ}C$.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.45 no.2
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• pp.191-198
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• 2013

The storage quality of fresh Sulhyang strawberries packaged under modified atmospheres was investigated to examine the effect of high $O_2$ on the fruit. Fresh strawberries were packed into PP trays and top-sealed with PET/PP film. Initial gas compositions inside the packages were varied with air, 40% $O_2$/60% $N_2$, 60% $O_2$/40% $N_2$, and 80% $O_2$/20% $N_2$. Sealed packages in PE film bags with air and perforated PP trays were also used as another treatment and control, respectively. Quality attributes and viable cell counts of pathogenic bacteria were assessed during storage at $5^{\circ}C$ for 12 days. High $O_2$ concentration showed no significant effects on the physicochemical and microbial qualities of strawberries. Fruit packaged in PE film bags with 6-15% $O_2$ and 7-9% $CO_2$ during storage had the lowest viable cell counts of inherent microorganisms among the treatment samples. Growth of pathogenic bacteria was suppressed in perforated packages where molds occurred frequently. In an overall sensory aspect, the PE film packages exhibited higher scores than the others at the end of storage period. The experimental results suggested that gas-permeable film packaging with an appropriate combination of $O_2$ and $CO_2$ rather than gas-barrier tray packaging with an initially high $O_2$ concentration would be suitable for improving the storability of strawberries.