• Journal of Engineering Education Research
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• v.14 no.4
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• pp.39-47
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• 2011

This paper deals with nanoethics as a sort of extension of engineering ethics utilizing various books, articles, and reports concerning historical, social, and ethical aspects of nanotechnology. After a brief examination on the place and development process of nanotechnology, ethical issues on nanotechnology are analysed including safety problem, impact on environment, violating privacy, social inequity, military use, and human enhancement. The basic principles on nanoethics are proposed such as promotion of public understanding, construction of participatory governance, contribution to sustainable development, commitment to precautionary principle, and compliance with research integrity. Lastly, integrated method in nanoethics education is illustrated putting lecture model, investigation model and discussion model together. This paper can provide the contents available for nanoethics education, and make a basis for the sound development of nanotechnology.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2013.08a
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• pp.235-235
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• 2013

공정의 단순함과 낮은 전력을 사용하여 구동이 가능한 장점을 가진 무기물 나노입자를 포함한 무기물/유기물 나노복합체를 사용한 비휘발성 메모리의 전기적 성질에 대한 연구가 많이 진행되고 있다. 다양한 나노입자를 포함한 고분자 박막에 대한 연구는 많이 진행되었지만, InP/CdSe 코어쉘 나노입자가 고분자 박막에 분산되어 있는 나노복합체를 사용하여 제작한 비휘발성 메모리 소자의 전기적 성질과 소자의 안전성에 대한 연구는 미흡하다. 본 연구에서는 고분자 박막 안에 분산되어 있는 InP/CdSe 코어쉘 나노입자를 사용한 메모리 소자를 제작하여 전기적 성질과 소자의 안정성에 대한 관찰을 하였다. 화학적으로 세척된 indium-tin-oxide (ITO)가 코팅된 유리 기판 위에 InP/CdSe 코어쉘 나노입자와 절연성 고분자가 혼합된 용액을 스핀코팅 방법으로 도포하여 박막을 형성하여 활성층으로 사용하였다. 형성된 박막 위에 Al 상부 전극을 고진공에서 열 증착 방식을 이용하여 ITO/InP/CdSe 코어쉘 나노입자가 분산된 절연성 고분자층/Al 구조를 갖는 메모리 소자를 제작하였다. 제작된 소자의 전류-전압 특성을 측정한 결과 동일 전압에서 전도도가 좋은 상태 (low resistance states; LRS)와 좋지 않은 상태 (high resistance states; HRS)인 두개의 상태가 존재하는 걸 확인하였다. LRS 또는 HRS 변화를 일으키는 일정 전압을 가하기 전까지는 각각의 LRS 또는 HRS를 계속 유지하여 비휘발성 메모리 소자로서의 활용 가능성을 보여주었다. LRS 또는 HRS의 안정성을 확인하기 위해 LRS 또는 HRS의 스트레스 실험으로 관측하였다. 제작된 메모리 소자의 실험 결과를 바탕으로 전하수송 메커니즘을 설명하였다.

• Composites Research
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.32-39
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• 2024

Solid-state hydrogen storage is gaining prominence as a crucial subject in advancing the hydrogen-based economy and innovating energy storage technology. This storage method shows superior characteristics in terms of safety, storage, and operational efficiency compared to existing methods such as compression and liquefied hydrogen storage. In this study, we aim to evaluate the solid hydrogen storage performance on the nanotube surface by various structural design factors. This is accomplished through molecular dynamics simulations (MD) with the aim of uncovering the underlying ism. The simulation incorporates diverse carbon nanotubes (CNTs) - encompassing various diameters, multi-walled structures (MWNT), single-walled structures (SWNT), and boron-nitrogen nanotubes (BNNT). Analyzing the storage and effective release of hydrogen under different conditions via the radial density function (RDF) revealed that a reduction in radius and the implementation of a double-wall configuration contribute to heightened solid hydrogen storage. While the hydrogen storage capacity of boron-nitrogen nanotubes falls short of that of carbon nanotubes, they notably surpass carbon nanotubes in terms of effective hydrogen storage capacity.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.9-14
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• 2008

A Nano particle is a small particle with at least one dimension less than 100 nm Nanoparticle is currently used in an area cf intense scientific research, due to a wide variety cf potential applications in biomedical, optical, and electronic fields. In order to know the biological effect of the nine Nano particles on fertilized egg of Crassostrea gigas experiments were performed Development rates of control (free Nano particles) C. gigas to a particular larval stage (D-shape) was 78%. Development rate of C gigas to a parcicular larval stage (D-shape) after 24 hours exposure to 0.05ppm of AGZ020, Nano silver, P-25 and SnO were 22%, 52%, 58% and 76%, respectively. However, all fertilized eggs were destructed within 8 hours afters exposure to 20ppm of respective particles. On the other hand, All fertilized eggs were not affected after 24 hours respective exposure to 0.05ppm of In, Sb, Sn, Zn, and Ag-$TiO_2$ particles. However, development rates of C. gigas after 24 hours exposure to 20ppm of In, Sb, Sn, Zn, Ag-$TiO_2$ were 57%, 60%, 50%, 65%, and 64% respectively.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.18 no.5
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• pp.468-474
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• 2012

In this study, experimental studies were performed for the carbon nanomaterial(CNM) which is catching on as a material for eco-ship. The opposed-flow methane flame was used as a heat source for synthesis of CNM. Ferrocene was used as a catalyst for the synthesis of CNM. These major parameters were $H_2$ mixing rate and sampling positions that synthesize CNMs in opposed-flow diffusion flames. The propensities of CNMs were experimentally determined using SEM and TEM images. The experimental result showed that the amount of CNTs was increased with increasing $H_2$ concentration. It can also be found that the optimal temperature in opposed-flow methane flame for synthesis of CNT was about 1500 K.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.768-773
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• 2014

In this study, experimental and numerical studies for the synthesis of carbon nanotube(CNT) in methane counterflow diffusion flame have been performed. Methane mixed with acetylene($C_2H_2$) was used as a fuel gas and ferrocene was used as a catalyst for synthesis of CNT. The major parameters was $C_2H_2$ mixing rate and mixing rates were 2 %, 6 %, and 10 %. Characteristics of CNT formation on grid were analyzed from SEM images. the chemical reaction mechanism adopted is GRI-MECH 3.0. Numerical results showed that flame temperature and CO mole fraction were increased with increasing acetylene mixing rate. Experimental results showed that the CNT synthesis in 2% acetylene mixture flame better than that of 6% and 10% acetylene mixture flames. It can be considered that 6% and 10% acetylene mixture flames generated the excessive carbon source and then it interrupted the supplement of the carbon source into ferrocene catalyst. It can be found that the supply of appropriate quantity of carbon source can make effect to synthesis of high purity of CNT.

• Safe Food
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• v.3 no.2
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• pp.11-16
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• 2008

• Korean Journal of Environmental Biology
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• v.34 no.3
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• pp.183-192
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• 2016

Silver nanomaterials have been intensively applied in consumer products of diverse industrial sectors because of their strong biocidal properties and reported to be hazardous to aquatic organisms once released in the environment. Nanomaterials including sliver, are known to be different in toxicity according to their physicochemical characteristics such as size, shape, length etc. However studies comparing toxicity among silver nanomaterials with different physicochemical characteristics are very limited. Here, toxicities of silver nanomaterials with different size (50, 100, 150 nm), length (10, $20{\mu}m$), shape (wire, sphere), and coating material (polyvinylpyrrolidone, citrate) using OECD test guidelines were evaluated in aquatic species (zebrafish, daphnia, algae) and compared. On a size property, the smaller of silver nanomaterials, the more toxic to tested organisms. Sphered type of silver nanomaterials was less toxic to organisms than wired type, and shorter nanowires were less toxic than longer ones. Meanwhile the toxic effects of materials coated on silver nanomaterials were slightly different in each tested species, but not statistically significant. To the best of our knowledge, it is first investigation to evaluate and compare ecotoxicity of silver nanomaterials having different physicochemical characteristics using same test species and test guidelines. This study can provide valuable information for human and environmental risk assessment of silver nanomaterials and guide material manufacturers to synthesize silver nanomaterials more safely to human and environment.

• Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.25-30
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• 2024

Considering the difficulties of the manufacturing industry by improving production efficiency in the era of high wages and aging in domestic automation facilities, automation facilities are considered an irreversible trend, but many serious related disasters are occurring due to the problems of increasing automation facilities due to the enlargement of manufacturing processes, line-up, and automation. The purpose of this study is to review the usage conditions and safety measures for industrial robots that are experiencing serious industrial accidents and are expected to continue to increase in facilities among automation facilities at the automation industrial site and propose ways to ensure the fundamental safety of the facilities at all times The suggestions are as follows. The purpose is to prevent safety accidents in advance by applying safety door aids to industrial sites and installing additional safety devices in safety slide door lock systems applied to safety fence doors of new and already installed facilities to detach safety keys and ensure that workers carry them at all times.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.46 no.3
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• pp.347-351
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• 2014

We studied the green synthesis and antibacterial activity of chitosan-silver (Ag) nanocomposite films for application in food packaging. Green synthesis of Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs) was achieved by a chemical reaction involving a mixture of chitosan-silver nitrate ($AgNO_3$) in an autoclave at 0.1 MPa, $121^{\circ}C$, for 15-120 s. The formation of AgNPs in chitosan was confirmed by both UV-Visible spectrophotometry and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and the effects of chitosan-$AgNO_3$ concentration and reaction time on the synthesis of AgNPs in chitosan were examined. The resulting chitosan-Ag composite films were characterized by various analytical techniques and their antibacterial activity was evaluated based on the formation of halo zones around films, indicating inhibition of the growth of Escherichia coli. A fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis showed that free amino groups in chitosan acted as effective reductants and AgNP stabilizers. The composite films exhibited enhanced antibacterial activity with increasing Ag content on the surface of as-prepared composite films.