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Analytical Applications of Nanomaterials in Monitoring Biological and Chemical Contaminants in Food

  • Lim, Min-Cheol;Kim, Young-Rok
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.26 no.9
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    • pp.1505-1516
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    • 2016
  • The detection of food pathogens is an important aspect of food safety. A range of detection systems and new analytical materials have been developed to achieve fast, sensitive, and accurate monitoring of target pathogens. In this review, we summarize the characteristics of selected nanomaterials and their applications in food, and place focus on the monitoring of biological and chemical contaminants in food. The unique optical and electrical properties of nanomaterials, such as gold nanoparticles, nanorods, quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, graphenes, nanopores, and polydiacetylene nanovesicles, are closely associated with their dimensions, which are comparable in scale to those of targeted biomolecules. Furthermore, their optical and electrical properties are highly dependent on local environments, which make them promising materials for sensor development. The specificity and selectivity of analytical nanomaterials for target contaminants can be achieved by combining them with various biological entities, such as antibodies, oligonucleotides, aptamers, membrane proteins, and biological ligands. Examples of nanomaterial-based analytical systems are presented together with their limitations and associated developmental issues.

Nanotechnology Meet Immunology: Nanomaterials for Enhanced Immunity

  • Im, Yong-Taek
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2013.08a
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    • pp.92.2-92.2
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    • 2013
  • The design and chemical synthesis of multifunctional nanomaterials have been providing potential applications in biomedical fields such as molecular imaging and drug delivery. Recently, bio-derived and/or synthetic nanostructured materials capable of modulating the immune system have been also issues of interest in immunology-related nanomedicine fields. In this talk, the recent research results on the development of nanostructured materials for enhanced immunity would be presented. I will introduce the chemical strategy for the combination of nanostructured materials and bioactive compounds to improve both anti-cancer immunity and vaccine delivery efficiency.

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Analysis of Post Cleaning Solution After Wet Cleaning of Shadow Mask Used in OLED Process (OLED공정에서 사용되는 섀도마스크의 습식 세정 후 세정표면 및 세정용액 분석에 관한 연구)

  • Cui, Yinhua;Pyo, Sung Gyu
    • Journal of the Microelectronics and Packaging Society
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.7-10
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    • 2016
  • The post cleaning method for clean the shadow mask using in OLED (organic light emitting diode) emitter layer is always reforming. The cleaning solution and analysis method of shadow mask is still lack and not optimized. We use the simple and useful analytical method to determine the quantity and quality of organic and inorganic residue on surface of shadow mask. Finally analyze the cleaning solution using Raman spectroscopy efficiently.

Using nanotechnology for improving the mechanical behavior of spherical impactor in sport problem via complex networks

  • Bo Jin Cheng;Peng Cheng;Lijun Wang
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.49 no.1
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    • pp.31-45
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    • 2023
  • The network theory studies interconnection between discrete objects to find about the behavior of a collection of objects. Also, nanomaterials are a collection of discrete atoms interconnected together to perform a specific task of mechanical or/and electrical type. Therefore, it is reasonable to use the network theory in the study of behavior of super-molecule in sport nano-scale. In the current study, we aim to examine vibrational behavior of spherical nanostructured composite with different geometrical and materials properties. In this regard, a specific shear deformation displacement theory, classical elasticity theory and analytical solution to find the natural frequency of the spherical nano-composite sport structure equipment. The analytical results are validated by comparison to finite element (FE). Further, a detail comprehensive results of frequency variations are presented in terms of different parameters. It is revealed that the current methodology provides accurate results in comparison to FE results. On the other hand, different geometrical and weight fraction have influential role in determining frequency of the structure.

Effects of shrinkage in composite steel-concrete beam subjected to fire

  • Nacer Rahal;Abdelaziz Souici;Houda Beghdad;Mohamed Tehami;Dris Djaffari;Mohamed Sadoun;Khaled Benmahdi
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.50 no.4
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    • pp.375-382
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    • 2024
  • The network theory studies interconnection between discrete objects to find about the behavior of a collection of objects. Also, nanomaterials are a collection of discrete atoms interconnected together to perform a specific task of mechanical or/and electrical type. Therefore, it is reasonable to use the network theory in the study of behavior of super-molecule in nano-scale. In the current study, we aim to examine vibrational behavior of spherical nanostructured composite with different geometrical and materials properties. In this regard, a specific shear deformation displacement theory, classical elasticity theory and analytical solution to find the natural frequency of the spherical nano-composite structure. The analytical results are validated by comparison to finite element (FE). Further, a detail comprehensive results of frequency variations are presented in terms of different parameters. It is revealed that the current methodology provides accurate results in comparison to FE results. On the other hand, different geometrical and weight fraction have influential role in determining frequency of the structure.

Current Status of Liquid-cell Transmission Electron Microscopy (액상 투과전자현미경 분석기법 소개 및 최신 연구동향)

  • Hong, Jaeyoung;Chun, Dong Won
    • Ceramist
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.417-428
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    • 2019
  • Even though, nanoscale materials of various shapes and compositions have been synthesized in the liquid, their underlying growth and transformation mechanisms are not well understood due to a lack of analytical methods. The advent of liquid cell for transmission electron microscope (TEM) enables the direct imaging of chemical reactions that occur in liquids with nanometer resolution of the electron microscope (EM). Here, the technical development of liquid cell TEM equipment and their applications to the study of nanomaterials analysis in liquid are discussed. Also new findings discovered through liquid cell TEM studies such as nucleation & growth, coalescence process and transformation are discussed.

Understanding the Structure-Property Relationship in Functional Materials Using 3D Atom Probe Tomography (3차원 원자단층현미경을 활용한 기능성 재료의 구조-특성 관계 해석)

  • Chanwon Jung
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.37 no.5
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    • pp.476-485
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    • 2024
  • Understanding the structure-property relationship in functional materials is crucial as microstructural features such as nano-precipitates, phase boundary, grain boundary segregation, and grain boundary phases play a key role in their functional properties. Atom probe tomography (APT) is an advanced analytical technique that allows for the three-dimensional (3D) mapping of atomic distributions and the precise determination of local chemical compositions in materials. Moreover, it offers sub-nanometer spatial resolution and chemical sensitivity at the tens of parts per million (ppm) level. Owing to its unique capabilities, this technique has been employed to uncover the 3D elemental distributions in a wide range of materials, including alloys, semiconductors, nanomaterials, and even biomaterials. In this paper, various kinds of examples are introduced for elucidating structure-property relationships on functional materials by utilizing the atom probe tomography.

Assessment of Chemical Risks in Moroccan Medical Biology Laboratories in Accordance with the CLP Regulation

  • Mourry, Ghita E.;Alami, Rachid;Elyadini, Adil;Hajjaji, Souad El;kabba, Saad El;Zouhdi, Mimoun
    • Safety and Health at Work
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.193-198
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    • 2020
  • Background: Medical laboratory workers are frequently exposed to a wide range of chemicals. This exposure can have adverse effects on their health. Furthermore, a knowledge lack of the chemical risk increases the likelihood of exposure. The chemical risk assessment reduces the risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals and therefore, guarantees health and safety of the workers. Method: The chemical risk assessment was conducted using a modified INRS method, according to the new CLP Regulation, of 11 unit laboratories in a Moroccan medical laboratory. Observation of each workstation and analysis of safety data sheets are key tools in this study. Results: A total of 144 substances and reagents that could affect the health of the analytical technicians were identified. Among these products, 17% are concerned by the low priority risk score, with 55% concerned by the average priority risk score and 28% concerned by the high priority risk score. This study also enabled to better identify the chemical agents that have restrictive occupational exposure limit value and controls were conducted to this effect. On the basis of the results obtained, several corrective and preventive measures have been proposed and implemented. Conclusion: Risk assessment is essential to ensure the health and safety of workers and to meet regulatory requirements. It enables to identify all the risky manipulations and to adopt appropriate preventive measures. However, it is not a one-time activity but it must be continuous in order to master the changes and thus ensure the best safety of all.

Generalized Two-dimensional (2D) Correlation Spectroscopy: Principle and Its Applications (일반화된 이차원 상관 분광학: 원리 및 응용)

  • Young Mee Jung;Seung Bin Kim
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.47 no.5
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    • pp.447-459
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    • 2003
  • Generalized 2D correlation spectroscopy has been applied extensively to the analysis of spectral data sets obtained during the observation of a system under some external perturbation. It is used in various fields of spectroscopy including IR, Raman, UV, fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) as well as chromatography. 2D hetero-spectral correlation analysis compares two completely different types of spectra obtained for a system under the same perturbation. Because of the wide range of applications of this technique, it has become one of the standard analytical techniques for the analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and so on, and for studies of polymers, biomolecules, nanomaterials, etc. In this paper, we will introduce the principle of generalized 2D correlation spectroscopy and its applications that we have studied.