• Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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• v.34 no.6
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• pp.283-288
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• 2023

We investigate the optical and electrical properties of silver nanofilms deposited on transparent substrates such as quartz, sapphire, and slide glass treated with (3-mercaptopropyl) trimethoxysilane (MPTMS). The effect of MPTMS treatment on physical properties is studied through scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, UV-visible transmission, and current-voltage measurements. The SEM images show morphology change of the silver nanofilm, and the UV-visible transmission spectra reveal that the localized surface-plasmon resonance effect is reduced due to the morphology change. These results imply that the uniformity of silver nanofilm is improved by MPTMS treatment for various transparent substrates, resulting in a 100-fold decrease in the electrical resistance of the silver nanofilm.

• Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.172-178
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• 2007

Mica (muscovite) powders were synthesized by hydrothermal method (horizontal turning method). The hydrothermal conditions for the synthesis of mica were prepared by the ratio of $K_2O : Al(OH)_3 : SiO_2$ = 1 : 3 : 3 mol% as the starting materials with KOH (8 mol%) solution as the hydrothermal solvent and reaction temperature at $260^{\circ}C$ for 72hrs. The synthetic powder used for preparation of nano silver coated mica by vertical hydrothermal treatment. The hydrothermal conditions for the treated as nano silver coating were prepared by the synthetic powder as raw materials, triple distilled water ($0.5{\ell}$) solution as the hydrothermal solvent with nano silver sol (1,000 ppm) as the material of nano silver coating and reaction temperature at $160{\sim}260^{\circ}C$ for 72 hrs. After hydrothermal treatment, structural, judgment of nano silver coating and character of nano silver coated mica were examined by XRD, SEM, TEM-EDX and shake plask method.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.58 no.4
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• pp.275-281
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• 2020

Purpose: Development of a latent antimicrobial soft liner is strongly needed to overcome a possible inflammation related with its dimensional degrade or surface roughness. Modified tissue conditioner (TC) containing chitosan-doped silver nanoparticles (ChSN) complexes were synthesized and assessed for their characterizations. Materials and methods: ChSN were preliminarily synthesized from silver nitrate (AgNO₃), sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) as a reducing agent and chitosan biopolymer as a capping agent. Ultraviolet-visible and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were conducted to confirm the stable reduction of nanoparticles with chitosan. Modified TC blended with ChSN by 0 (control), 1.0, 3.0 and 5.0 % mass fraction were mechanically tested by ultimate tensile strength (UTS), silver ion elution and color stability (n=7). Results: At 24 hour and 7 day storage periods, UTS values were not significant (P>.05) as compared with pristine TC (control) and silver ion was detected with the dose-dependent values of ChSN incorporated. Color stability of TC were influenced by ChSN add, with the higher doses, the significantly greater color changes (P<.05). Conclusion: A stable synthesized ChSN was acquired and modified TC loading ChSN was characterized as silver ion releasing without detrimental physical property. For its clinical application, antimicrobial test, color control and multifactor investigations are still required.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2012.02a
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• pp.565-565
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• 2012

그래핀(Graphene) 기반의 전계효과 트랜지스터(Field effect transistor) 응용에 있어, 가장 핵심적인 도전과제중 하나는 에너지 밴드갭(Energy bandgap)을 갖는 그래핀 채널의 제작이다. 그래핀은 에너지 밴드갭이 존재하지 않는 반금속(semi metal)의 특성을 지니고 있어, 그 본래의 물리적 특성을 지니고서는 소자구현에 어려움이 있다. 그러나 폭이 수~수십 나노미터인 그래핀 나노리본(Graphene nanoribbon)의 경우 양자구속효과(Quantum confinement effect)에 의하여 에너지 밴드갭이 형성되며, 갭의 크기는 리본의 폭에 반비례한다는 연구결과가 보고된 바 있다. 이러한 이유에서, 효과적이며 실현가능한 그래핀 나노리본의 제작은 필수적이다. 본 연구에서는 은 나노 와이어(Ag nanowire)를 기반으로 한 그래핀 나노리본의 합성을 연구하였다. 은 나노와이어를 열화학 기상증착법(Thermal chemical vapor deposition)을 이용, 아세틸렌(Acetylene, C2H2) 가스를 탄소공급원으로 하여 그래핀을 나노와이어 표면에 합성하였다. 합성과정에서 구조에 영향을 미치는 요인인 합성온도와 가스의 비율, 압력 등을 조절하여 최적화된 합성조건을 확립하였다. 합성된 나노리본의 특성을 라만분광법(Raman spectroscopy)과 주사전자 현미경(Scanning electron microscopy), 투과전자현미경(Transmission electron microscopy), 원자힘 현미경(Atomic force microscopy)를 통하여 분석하였다.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2008.05a
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• pp.18.1-18.1
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• 2008

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.125-131
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• 2017

We report organically functionalized Ag nanoparticles spontaneously form two-dimensional (2D) novel superstructures at the air-water interface. Analysis of the superstructures suggests that the 2D assembly of Ag nanoparticles originates from a subtle interplay between characteristic inter-particle interactions that can be readily controlled by changing the sizes of nanoparticle metal core and surfactants. Such structures have potential uses in nanostructured functional materials, catalysis, and device applications.

• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.54 no.3
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• pp.310-316
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• 2010

Nanoparticle with antimicrobial property has been applied to various fields. This study added silver/platinum nanoparticles to HEMA (2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate), NVP (N-vinyl pyrrolidone) and MMA (methylmethacrylate) in various concentrations and copolymerized by heating at $70^{\circ}C$ for 40 minutes, $80^{\circ}C$ for 40 minutes, and finally, $100^{\circ}C$ for 40 minutes. The particle size of used nano silver and platinum was 10 ~ 20 nm respectively. Using the polymer produced through the copolymerization process, the authors have produced a contact lens and measured the physical characteristics which showed water content of 34.29 ~ 39.00%, refractive index of 1.422 ~ 1.430, visible transmittance of 78.8 ~ 92.5% and tensile strength of 0.149 ~ 0.179 kgf. The ophthalmic lens material produced using silver/platinum nanoparticles satisfied the basic physical properties required for contact lens application.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.41 no.9
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• pp.670-676
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• 2004

The synthesis of highly concentrated silver nano sol assisted by polymeric dispersant (polyelectrolytes) for inkjet method was studied. The silver nano sol was prepared with AgNO$_3$, polyelectrolytes (HS5468cf ; polyacrylic ammonium salt), and reducing agent. The polyelectrolytes play an important role in formation of complex composed of Ag$\^$+/ion and carboxyl group (COO$\^$-/), result in preparation of highly dispersed silver nano particles. The optimization of added amount of polyelectrolytes, and concentration of silver nano sol was studied. The silver nanoparticles were evaluated by XRD, particle size/zeta potential analyzer and FE-TEM. The silver nanoparticles with the range of 10 nm in diameter were produced. The concentration of batch-synthesized silver nano sol was possible up to 40 wt%.

• Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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• v.29 no.5
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• pp.215-219
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• 2018

In this paper we show that the localized surface-plasmon resonance of Ag nanoparticles produced by laser dewetting can be effectively utilized for improving the photocurrent and efficiency of a dye-sensitized $TiO_2$ solar cell. An Ag thin film deposited on a conducting glass substrate was dewetted into nanoparticles by a pulsed laser. A dye-sensitized $TiO_2$ solar cell fabricated on this substrate containing the Ag nanoparticles exhibited improved photovoltaic performance, compared to a reference cell. This is attributed to the increased light trapping that arises from the localized surface-plasmon resonance of the dewetted Ag nanoparticles.

• Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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• v.25 no.5
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• pp.212-217
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• 2015

Ships and marine structures have a lot of problems in their high maintenance and operating cost by biofouling. A biofouling occurrs by the adhesion of marine microorganism, algae and bacteria. In this study, the aim is to prevent or to reduce the biofouling phenomena through silver nano-particle coating on artificial light-weight aggregates and geopolymer. The antibacterial activity on them is tested according to ASTM E2149-2013a. The test results showed, it is estimated that silver nano-particles removed 99.99 % of bacteria. Specimens were set up in the sea side of field test area in Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) and have been observed for five months. The anti-biofouling effect and difference in weight change rate have been detected two months later after the installation. Because silver nanoparticles inhibit bacterial growth and kill the cells by destroying bacterial membranes, silver nano-particle coating on artificial lightweight aggregates is a well-suited and eco-friendly method for preventing biofouling in the sea up to 5 months.