• Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture
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• v.41 no.5
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• pp.1-8
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• 2013

In order to evaluate 2 extensive green roof systems(Sedum Box Roof System and Roof-rainwater Utilization System) for urban greening and select ground-cover plants, which can adapt well to the drought tolerance in an extensive green roof system on 12 species. This study was carried out in order to suggest an experimental base in assessment of the Green Roof-rainwater Utilization System and selecting the drought resistance of plants. Adopting the natural drought method, this paper studies the drought resistance of 12 kinds of ground cover plants. The drought-resistance of ground cover plants subjected to dry processing time were evaluated using relative water content on leaves, relative electric conductivity and chlorophyll content in 12 kinds of plants, and the relation between soil water content under drought stress. Drought resistance of the plants were subject to rooftop drought resistance treatments. The result showed that with the increase of stress time, the relative water content and chlorophyll content on leaves were in a downward trend while the relative electric conductivity was in an upward trend. Among the 12 species of ground cover plants, excluding Pulsatilla koreana, Ainsliaea acerifolia was selected for rooftop plants because they showed resistance to drought strongly and took adaptive ability. These results showed that drought tolerance of plants in Roof-rainwater Utilization System were stronger than the Sedum Box Roof System. Therefore, the Roof-rainwater Utilization System is good for plants. It helps them adapt well to the drought tolerance in rooftops and can be used for urban greening.

• Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.341-346
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• 1999

In general cases, compared with glass electrode, FET type electrolyte sensors have many advantages. But the drift, memory effect and the poor reproducibility of the FET type electrolyte sensor cause the decrease of the reliability in the measurement system. To improve the reliability, an ion-measuring system using FET type electrolyte sensor array with 8 sensors has been developed. Developed system employed the electronic switchs to connect a signal detecting circuit with 8 sensor array and the system can measure ion concentration of 4 different type electrolyte($H^+$, $Na^+$, $K^+$, $Ca^{2+}$). The signal processing algorithm with insertion sorting method was adopted to enhance the reliability. We measured 3 different ion($H^+$, $Na^+$, $K^+$) to evaluate the performance of developed system. The results show that the designed signal processing algorithm can reduce the error range in comparison with a simple arithmetic mean and the developed system has a good reliability over the previous single channel sensor system.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2015.11a
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• pp.272-273
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• 2015

DLC는 고경도, 화학적 안정성 및 고내식성, 내마모성 및 낮은 마찰계수로 인하여 여러 산업분야의 표면처리기술로 적용되고 있다. 하지만 DLC의 절연특성은 전기 산업 분야에 적용 한계가 있다. 이번 연구에서는 DLC를 연료전지 중 PEMFC(고체산화물 연료전지)의 금속 분리판 표면처리에 적용시키고자 하였으며, 높은 전도성과 고내식성의 Me-DLC박막 제작을 목표로 하였다. Cr을 Buffer layer로 하고 Cr과 DLC를 동시에 증착한 Cr-DLC 박막을 제작하였다. Cr-DLC코팅의 기계적 특성을 확인하기 위하여 나노인덴터를 이용하여 경도 및 탄성률을 측정하였으며, ball-on disk를 이용하여 마찰계수를 확인하였다. 각 샘플들의 전기전도성을 확인하기 위하여 4-point probe system을 이용하여 측정하였으며, 부식 저항 특성을 확인하기 위하여 1mole $H_2SO_4$ + 2 ppm HF 분위기의 전해질 내에서 동전위 분극시험을 통한 내식성 테스트를 하였으며, XPS를 통하여 Cr-DLC박막내의 구조적 특성을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.64-71
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• 2017

The study was performed on the effects of crop load of pear (Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai) trees on shoot growth, reserved nutrients, and fruit production for two years, as well as regrowth of cuttings treated with various cold temperatures in 2012 and 2013. Crop load adjustments included three levels of fruiting; 54 (60%), 90 (100%), and 126 fruits per tree (140%). As increasing crop load from 60% to 140%, water sprout growth decreased, and one-year old shoot resulted in declined concentrations of total carbon, macro-nutrients, and free sugar. The 140% of crop load greatly increased fruit yield of approximately 35 tons per ha in both 2011 and 2012 but slightly reduced weight, size, and soluble solid contents in fruit. However, 140% of crop load increased annual production income to approximately over 10 million won compared to the 60% and 100% of crop load. Germination rates in the cuttings did not rapidly decrease up to $-20^{\circ}C$ in a growth chamber condition. The 140% of crop load decreased germination rates less than 70% of cuttings grown under $-30^{\circ}C$. Amounts of electrolyte leakage in the cuttings under various cold temperatures were not significantly different among the adjustment of crop load.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2015.11a
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• pp.239-239
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• 2015

삼성, LG전자 등 다양한 사업부의 White Anodizing구현기술의 Need는 항상 존재하고 있으며, 특히 White와 Black Color의 콤비네이션으로 친환경 이미지 강조 및 핸드폰의 고급화에 필연적인 메탈화로 작년부터 White Anodizing의 수요요청이 쇄도하고 있다. 그러나 현행 공업용 Anodizing 기술(황산법)은 봉공처리 전 착색공정에서 Red, Blue, Black 등 염료분자와 달리 염료 분자가 비교적 큰 White 염료는 Anodizing으로 성장된 다공성피막 내부로 들어가지 못해 국내 Anodizing전문기업 뿐만아니라 일본 기업 및 연구소 등에서도 무수한 시도를 하고 있지만 현재까지는 완벽한 White Anodizing구현기술이 전무한 상태이다. 이에 당사는 알루미늄합금을 White의 안료나 염료가 아닌 알칼리전해액의 Pulse전류인가 PEO(Plasma electrolytic oxidation)처리 공정에 의거 White Anodizing기술을 개발하고자 하였다. 알칼리 전해질에 의한 Anodizing 처리기술로 White와 유사한 색상을 구현하고 있으나, 수요자가 요구하는 White Anodizing으로 제품을 양산하는데 어려움이 있어 기존 Anodizing 처리 대신 Pulse전류인가 PEO처리기술로 White Color를 구현하여 수요요청이 쇄도한 국내외 기업체에 공급하고자 한다. 본 기술은 알카리 전해액을 사용하므로 친환경적이며, 다공성 피막으로 인한 우수한 도장 밀착성, 실링처리에 의한 내식성 향상, PEO 피막의 우수한 경도 및 내마모성 등을 나타내며, 알루미늄뿐만 아니라 마그네슘합금, 티타늄 등에도 공히 적용이 가능하며, White Anodizing의 특화된 기술로 표면처리기술 우위 선점 및 원가절감 등이 가능하다. 당사는 알루미늄 아노다이징 전문 기업으로서 내식성 목적의 연질 아노다이징 처리 및 고내마모성을 목적으로 하는 자동차 부품 및 기계 부품용 경질 아노다이징 처리를 주로 수행하고 있다. 본 발표에서는 당사의 표면처리 기술 및 알루미늄의 아노다이징에 대한 소개를 하고자 한다.

• Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.110-116
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• 2011

Ru black was used for cathode catalyst in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell which showed low performance at the initial test. However, it was observed that the performance of Ru black cathode was dramatically enhanced after certain kind of experiment compared with initial one. It might be due to an electrochemical treatment in which a voltage was applied to the Ru cathode for constant period time. When a constant potential of 0.1 V was applied to Ru cathode for 30 min, the fuel cell performance of Ru cathode showed the best results. In order to investigate the effect of electrochemical treatment on the performance enhancement, the characteristics of electrochemically treated Ru black was compared with that of Ru black which was reduced under $H_2$ atmosphere. From XRD results, it was turned out that Ru black was not completely converted to metallic Ru by electrochemical treatment, but it is sufficient to be one of reasons for the performance enhancement. According to the results of CO stripping voltammetry, it was observed that some Ru was removed from Ru electrode by electrochemical treatment which might have a bad effect on the fuel cell performance. The removal of some Ru from as-received Ru black by electrochemical treatment is also another reason for the enhancement of fuel cell performance.

• Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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• v.108 no.4
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• pp.484-492
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• 2019

The aim of the present study was to compare the cold tolerance of seven different types of trees growing in southern Korea to select evergreen broad-leaved trees that can be used as street trees in large land areas experiencing climate change. The trees compared were the thorn tree, Cinnamomum camphora, Camellia japonica, Machilus thunbergii, Dendropanax morbifera, Daphniphyllum macropodum Miq., Quercus glauca Thunb., and Raphiolepis indica. When the trees were subjected to low temperature treatment, their electrolyte elution volume values appeared to increase with the decreases in the treatment temperature. The analysis of the cold tolerance of each type of tree was based on the estimated temperatures in the following order: C. japonica (-11.586℃) > R. indica (-9.348℃) > Q. glauca (-8.719℃) > M. thunbergii (-8.090℃) > D. macropodum (-7.409℃) > D. morbifera (-7.085℃) > C. camphora (-6.995℃). The relative cold tolerance difference found in the seven tree species was more than 5℃, as evaluated previously. In the Lauraceae family, the difference in cold tolerance was more than 2℃, even in the same species. The analysis showed that trees with excellent cold tolerance included Q. glauca Thunb., C. japonica, R. indica, and the thorn tree. This knowledge is required for the evaluation of the possibility of the survival of trees under cold temperature conditions in cities.

• Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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• v.17 no.4
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• pp.319-324
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• 2008

The sweet pepper (paprika) is one of the most important exported vegetable crops in Korea. This study evaluated the storability of sweet pepper fruits between 2 cultivars with different maturities under different storage conditions. The sweet peppers ('Special' and 'Fiesta') were grown in a rockwool hydroponic system, and harvested two different maturities: half-maturity and full-maturity levels. The sweet pepper fruits were stored in MA(non-ventilated) and non-MA(ventilated) conditions at 4 and $9^{\circ}C$ for 20 days. The storability of sweet pepper fruit was the highest in $4^{\circ}C$ MA conditions that remained 5% carbon dioxide and 10% oxygen during the storage. The ethylene concentration in MA condition showed $2{\sim}8{\mu}l/l$ regardless of storage temperatures, cultivars and maturities. The fruits packaged with non-ventilated film, showed lower weight loss, and higher firmness, and there was no different about decay ratio compared to the fruits packed ventilated film. The coloration of semi-matured fruit that colored 50% before storage progressed faster in non-ventilated packaging condition at $9^{\circ}C$, but their color did not changed as same as level of full-matured fruit. The electrolyte leakages and respiratory rate that estimated degree of chilling injury was highest in non-MA(ventilated) conditions of 'Special' full matured fruit placed at room temperature for 3 days following storage at $4^{\circ}C$ for 20 days. It may be suggested that sweet pepper fruit packed sealed (non-ventilated) film and stored at non-chilling temperature can be maintained better quality for long term storage.

• Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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• 2004.03b
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• pp.684-691
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• 2004

Various researches have been undertaken to develope a method of enhancing consolidation. This study investigated the effect of ultrasound on consolidation through a series of laboratory experiments. The tests were conducted using a specially designed and fabricated equipments which can apply ultrasonic energy on a soil sample at consolidation test. Specimens were prepared using a centrifuge facility, and test conditions included ultrasonic power and treatment time. The results of the study show that the effect of ultrasonic energy on consolidation is significant. The degree of significance varies with the test conditions. It could be concluded that the study showed potential application of ultrasound to enhance consolidation.

• Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.227-232
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• 2011

The processing techniques are need to use the non-marketable paprika fruit because paprika that is difficult crop for cultivation and produced easily non-marketable fruits, such as physiological disorder fruit, malformed fruit, and small size fruit. This study was carried out to investigate the proper active modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) condition for enhancing the storability of fresh-cut paprika fruit. The fresh-cut paprika (cv 'Score', seminis) put into $7cm{\times}0.7cm$ size and packed them in 20 g bags. The active MAP and vacuum treated paprika fruits were packaged with LLDPE/Nylon, EVOH, Tie film, and injected partial pressures of $CO_2$ and $O_2$, and $N_2$ in the packages immediately after sealing to treat active MAP. The ratio of $CO_2$, $O_2$, and $N_2$ of active MAP conditions were 0 : 20 : 80 (air), 5 : 5 : 90, 30 : 10 : 60, 10 : 70 : 20 and vacuum treatment did not contain any gas. The passive packaging treated paprika packaged with $40{\mu}m$ ceramic film. After 7 days of storage at $9^{\circ}C$, the fresh weight decreased less than 2% in all treatments, and showed lower in 5 : 5 : 90 ($CO_2:O_2:N_2$) active-MAP treatment and higher in vacuum treatment than other treatments. The $CO_2$ and $O_2$ concentration in packages did not change remarkably in active-MA treatments except 30 : 10 : 60 active-MAP treatment that showed sharply decreased $O_2$, concentration and increased $CO_2$ concentration at $1^{st}$ day of storage at $9^{\circ}C$. The ethylene concentration in package was the highest in 30 : 10 : 60 active-MAP treatment and the lowest in the passive MAP treatment that packaged with gas permeable film during $9^{\circ}C$ storage for 7 days. The 30 : 10 : 60 active-MAP treatments were not proper condition to storage fresh-cut paprika. The visual quality was maintained higher in 0 : 20 : 80 (air), 5 : 5 : 90, and 10 : 70 : 20 active MAP treatments and passive MAP treatment than others and the firmness, off-odor, and electrolyte leakage was investigated at 7th day of storage at $9^{\circ}C$. The 5 : 5 : 90 and 10 : 70 : 20 active-MAP treatment showed higher firmness and lower off-odor than other treatments after $7^{th}$ day of storage at $9^{\circ}C$. In addition, the electrolyte leakage was reduced less than 20% at 0 : 20 : 80 (air), 5 : 5 : 90, 10 : 70 : 20, and passive MA treatments. Therefore, 10 : 70 : 20 ($CO_2:O_2:N_2$) and 0 : 20 : 80 (air) might be recommended for proper active MAP conditions.