• 한국재료학회지
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• 제31권7호
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• pp.375-381
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• 2021

Chitosan powder is synthesized by a deasetylation process of chitin, obtained from processing of dried shrimp shell powder. Subsequently, chitosan (CS) membranes filled by montmorillonite (MMT) particles and phosphotungstic acid are prepared, and characterized by FT-IR and SEM. The morphology, obtained by SEM for the composite membrane, showed that MMT filler is successfully incorporated and relatively well dispersed in the chitosan polymer matrix. Water and methanol uptake for the CS/MMT composite membranes decrease with increasing MMT loadings, but IEC value increases. In all prepared CS/MMT composite membranes, the CS membrane filled by 5 wt% MMT particles exhibits the best proton conductivity, while that with 10 wt% MMT loading exhibits the lowest methanol permeability; these values are 2.67 mS·cm^-1 and 3.40 × 10^-7 cm²·s^-1, respectively. The best membrane selectivity is shown in the CS/MMT10 composite membrane; this shows that 10 wt% filled MMT is the optimum loading to improve the performance of the chitosan composite membrane. These characteristics make the developed chitosan composite membranes a promising electrolyte for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) application.

• 정보과학회 논문지
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• 제41권10호
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• pp.792-798
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• 2014

R-tree는 공간 데이터베이스 분야에서 가장 널리 쓰이는 색인 구조이며 다양한 변형된 기법들이 제안되었다. 이 기법들 중 Hilbert R-tree는 공간 채움 곡선인 Hilbert 곡선을 이용해서 대용량의 데이터를 고비용의 분할 과정 없이 R-tree를 구성하는 기법이다. 하지만 기존의 CPU기반의 Hilbert R-tree는 대용량의 데이터를 처리할 때는 순차적인 접근으로 발생되는 고비용의 전처리 비용과 느린 구축시간으로 실제 응용에 적용되기에는 한계가 있다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 GPU를 이용해서 데이터의 Hilbert 매핑을 병렬화 하고 이를 통해서 최종적으로 GPU의 메모리에 Hilbert R-tree의 벌크로딩을 고속화하는 기법을 제안한다. GPU기반의 Hilbert R-tree는 inversed-cell 기법과 트리구조 패킹의 병렬화 기법을 통해서 벌크로딩의 성능을 향상시켰다. 실험 결과에서는 기존의 CPU 기반의 벌크로딩에 비해 최대 45배의 성능향상을 보여주었다.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.415-419
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• 2017

In recent years there have been large increases in the hydraulic loading rates used to design dissolved air flotation (DAF) facilities for drinking water applications. High rate DAF processes are now available at loading rates of 20 to $40m^3/m^2{\cdot}h$. This research evaluated dissolved air flotation as a separation method for algae and organic compounds from water treatment plants. During the service period of 2016. 5. to 2017. 6., DAF pilot plants ($500m^3/day$) process has shown a constantly sound performance for the treatment of raw water, yielding a significantly low level of turbidity (DAF treated water, 0.21~1.56 NTU). As a result of analyzing the algae cell counts in the influent source, it was expressed at 100-120 cells/mL. In DAF treated water, the removal efficient of alge cell counts was found to be upto 90%. The stable turbidity and algae removal were confirmed by operating the high rate DAF process under the condition of the surface loading rate of $30m^3/m^2{\cdot}hr$.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.102-110
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• 2006

Background: Dendritic cells (DC) are professional antigen-presenting cells in the immune system and can induce T cell response against virus infections, microbial pathogens, and tumors. Therefore, immunization using DC loaded with tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) is a powerful method of inducing anti-tumor immunity. For induction of effective anti-tumor immunity, antigens should be efficiently introduced into DC and presented on MHC class I molecules at high levels to activate antigen-specific $CD8^+$ T cells. We have been exploring methods for loading exogenous antigens into APC with high efficiency of Ag presentation. In this study, we tested the effect of the cationic liposome (Lipofectin) for transferring and loading exogenous model antigen (OVA protein) into BM-DC. Methods: Bone marrow-derived DC (EM-DC) were incubated with OVA-Lipofectin complexes and then co-cultured with B3Z cells. B3Z activation, which is expressed as the amount of ${\beta}$-galactosidase induced by TCR stimulation, was determined by an enzymatic assay using ${\beta}$-gal assay system. C57BL/6 mice were immunized with OVA-pulsed DC to monitor the in vivo vaccination effect. After vaccination, mice were inoculated with EG7-OVA tumor cells. Results: BM-DC pulsed with OVA-Lipofectin complexes showed more efficient presentation of OVA-peptide on MHC class I molecules than soluble OVA-pulsed DC. OVA-Lipofectin complexes-pulsed DC pretreated with an inhibitor of MHC class I-mediated antigen presentation, brefeldin A, showed reduced ability in presenting OVA peptide on their surface MHC class I molecules. Finally, immunization of OVA-Lipofectin complexes-pulsed DC protected mice against subsequent tumor challenge. Conclusion: Our data provide evidence that antigen-loading into DC using Lipofectin can promote MHC class I- restricted antigen presentation. Therefore, antigen-loading into DC using Lipofectin can be one of several useful tools for achieving efficient induction of antigen-specific immunity in DC-based immunotherapy.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.22-28
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• 2019

To maximize the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in the electrolysis of water, nano-grade $IrO_2$ powder with a low specific surface was prepared as a catalyst for a solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) system, and a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) was prepared with a catalyst loading as low as $2mg\;cm^{-2}$ or less. The $IrO_2$ catalyst was composed of heterogeneous particles with particle sizes ranging from 20 to 70 nm, having a specific surface area of $3.8m^2g^{-1}$. The anode catalyst layer of about $5{\mu}m$ thickness was coated on the membrane (Nafion 117) for the MEA by the decal method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) confirmed strong adhesion at the interface between the membrane and the catalyst electrode. Although the loading of the $IrO_2$ catalyst was as low as $1.1-1.7mg\;cm^{-2}$, the SPE cell delivered a voltage of 1.88-1.93 V at a current density of $1A\;cm^{-2}$ and operating temperature of $80^{\circ}C$. That is, it was observed that the over-potential of the cell for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) decreased with increasing $IrO_2$ catalyst loading. The electrochemical stability of the MEA was investigated in the electrolysis of water at a current density of $1A\;cm^{-2}$ for a short time. A voltage of ~2.0 V was maintained without any remarkable deterioration of the MEA characteristics.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.191-198
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• 2001

Objective : This study was conducted to examine the effect of vitrification on the survival and in vitro development of mice 1-cell zygotes. Method: Effects of exposure to vitrification solution and vitrification, with different concentrations of the cryoprotectant solution, were examined. The 1-cell zygotes were also subjected to a slow freezing-thawing method to compare with vitrification method. Solution composed of ethylene glycol (6.0 M, 5.0 M, 4.0 M) and sucrose (1.0 M) were used as cryopropectant. The experiments employed the method loading the embryos on electron microscope grids. Results: I. The effects of exposure in vitrification solution. 1-cell zygotes were non-toxic at all concentrations of the vitrification solution showing the survival rate between 88.1% and 97.5%. Development into 2-cell was more successful in the higher concentrations of the vitrification solution. Therefore, higher concentrations of the vitirification solution do not seem to cause any problems in vitrification procedure. II. The effects of vitrification method. 1-cell zygotes showed the survival rate between 78.8% and 92.4%. The lowest and the highest survival rate was observed in the 6.0 M and 4.0 M vitrification solution, respectively. 2-cell development rates varied from 77.6% to 91.3%. Blastocyst development rate was shown highest in 5.0 M and the lowest in 4.0 M solution. Therefore, the highest 2-cell and blastocyst development rate was observed in 5.0 M solution. III. Comparison of vitrification and slow freezing-thawing method on 1-cell zygotes. This experiment showed that 1-cell zygotes had the highest survival and development rates in 5.0 M vitrification solution. Vitrified group of 1-cell zygotes, in the 5.0 M vitrification solution, were compared with the group processed in slow freezing-thawing method. The development rate into 2-cell and blastocyst as well as the survival rate were higher in the vitrified group than in the slowly freezed group. Conclusion: 1. The results demonstrate that the best cryoprotectant is a 5.0 M vitrification solution for 1-cell zygotes. 2. Vitrification method significantly increases the survival rate of the 1-cell zygote and its development into 2-cell and blastocyst. Equilibration and exposure time during the vitrification was remarkerbly short in this experiment. Total time, from the exposure to vitirification solution to storage in the liquid nitrogen, was taken only 90 seconds. In contrast, the slow freezing-thawing method have taken more than four hours. Taken together, we presume that the overall time used for the procedure contributes to the results as an important parameter. 3. The loading of 1-cell zygotes on the EM grid is technically more simple and takes less time than the straw or cryo vial method.

• 펄프종이기술
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.36-42
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• 1997

비건조 화학펄프의 세포벽공 속으로 충전제의 충전을 요체로 하는 소위 섬유벽 충전기술은 제지 공정의 충전공정을 개선하는데 기여해 왔다. 섬유 세포벽 충전기술이라 함은 펄프섬유의 세포벽공에 두가지 이상의 수용성 염의 이온용액을 1차와 2차로 차례로 흡착시켜 충전제를 침착시키는 기술이다. 즉 이들 두 이온 용액의 세포벽 내에서의 화학반응에 의해 세포벽 세포벽공내에서 물에 부용의 침전을 유발케하는 공정이다. 비록 이 섬유 세포벽 충전기술이 제지공정상 비건조 화학펄프에 적용하도록 고안되었지만, 본 연 구에서는 폐지의 재활용을 위해 폐지에 이 충전기술을 시도하였다. 그 결과 무게비율로 폐지섬유의 약 5-6%와 4-5%의 CaCO$_3$와 SrCO$_3$가 각각 충전되었다. 비건조 화학펄프의 그들 값이 17-18% 와 16-18%를 나타내는 결과와 비교하여 매우 낮은 값이긴 하지만, 여전히 주목할 만한 결과로 간주되었다. 또한 이 세포벽 충전기술은 실험결과 재래의 충전방식보다 광학적 성질, 물리적 성질 및 강도적 성질이 훨씬 우수함을 보여 주었다.

• Composites Research
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.56-63
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 화석에너지 고갈과 환경문제로 인해 새로운 신재생에너지로 주목 받고 있는 태양전지를 대표적인 경량재료인 복합재료에 적용하기 위해 적절한 태양전지 접착 방법에 대한 연구를 진행하였다. 사용된 태양전지는 후면전극 태양전지로 에너지변환 실험실 효율이 약 24.2%인 태양전지를 사용하였다. 하지만, 실리콘계열 태양전지는 재료의 특성상 깨지기 쉽기 때문에 일반적으로 사용되고 있는 동시경화 접착법 대신 접착제를 이용한 이차 접착법을 사용하였다. 접착재료는 태양전지의 충진재 및 접착제로 사용되고 있는 EVA film 과 프리프레그의 수지인 Resin film, 그리고 탄성 접착제를 이용하여 실험을 진행 하였으며, 태양전지가 접착된 복합재료 시험편에 기계적 하중을 부가하여 접착제 종류별 태양전지의 성능변화를 측정하였다. 또한, 기계적 하중 하에서 실시간으로 태양전지의 성능을 평가할 수 있는 측정장치를 설계하여 접착재료별 파단 시점과 특성을 비교 평가 하였다. 파단면분석을 통해 태양전지 효율 감소원인을 분석하여 고찰하였다. 실험결과 태양전지의 접착방법에 따라서 태양전지의 효율이 크게 영향을 받는다는 것을 파악하였다. 또한, 탄성접착제를 사용한 접착 방법이 가장 높은 태양전지 효율 성능을 보여주고 있음을 확인하였다.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2007년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.157-160
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• 2007

The catalyst layer of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell is a mixture of polymer, carbon, and platinum. The characteristics of the catalyst layer play critical role in determining the performance of the PEM fuel cell. This research investigates the role of catalyst layer composition using a Central Composite Design (CCD) experiment with two factors which are Nafion content and carbon loading while the platinum catalyst surface area is held constant. For each catalyst layer composition， polarization curves are measured to evaluate cell performance at common operating conditions, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) are then applied to investigate the cause of the observed variations in performance. The results show that both Nafion and carbon content significantly affect MEA performance. The ohmic resistance and active catalyst area of the cell do not correlate with catalyst layer composition, and observed variations in the cell resistance and active catalyst area produced changes in performance that were not significant relative to compositions of catalyst layers.

• 한국공작기계학회논문집
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.75-80
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• 2004

Feasibility of the small capacity fuel cell powered vehicle is carried out for system design with loading characteristics. The major design concepts which include battery, driving motor, and fuel cell module are analyzed and discussed for the future development. A load characteristics program is developed in order to calculate the traction power of fuel cell vehicle according to the driving courses specified. Further, the small capacity fuel cell vehicle is analyzed to determine the capacity of stack as a function of the velocity for an appropriate power required.