• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.531-544
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• 2009

This paper is intended to provide key issues and current research outcomes on accelerator-based Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). Accelerator-based neutron sources are efficient to provide epithermal neutron beams for BNCT; hence, much research, worldwide, has focused on the development of components crucial for its realization: neutron-producing targets and cooling equipment, beam-shaping assemblies, and treatment planning systems. Proton beams of 2.5 MeV incident on lithium target results in high yield of neutrons at relatively low energies. Cooling equipment based on submerged jet impingement and micro-channels provide for viable heat removal options. Insofar as beam-shaping assemblies are concerned, moderators containing fluorine or magnesium have the best performance in terms of neutron accumulation in the epithermal energy range during the slowing-down from the high energies. NCT_Plan and SERA systems, which are popular dose distribution analysis tools for BNCT, contain all the required features (i.e., image reconstruction, dose calculations, etc.). However, detailed studies of these systems remain to be done for accurate dose evaluation. Advanced research centered on accelerator-based BNCT is active in Korea as evidenced by the latest research at Hanyang University. There, a new target system and a beam-shaping assembly have been constructed. The performance of these components has been evaluated through comparisons of experimental measurements with simulations. In addition, a new patient-specific treatment planning system, BTPS, has been developed to calculate the deposited dose and radiation flux in human tissue. It is based on MCNPX, and it facilitates BNCT efficient planning based via a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI).

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.66-70
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• 2019

소수성 폴리프로필렌 섬유의 표면을 상압 플라즈마 공정을 이용하여 표면처리하였다. 친수성으로 개질된 섬유를 수용성 폴리비닐프롤리돈 (poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone, PVP) 코팅액에 딥코팅하여 PVP 막을 형성하였다. 섬유 표면에 코팅된 PVP 막은 15 kGy 선량의 전자 빔 조사를 통해 가교되어, 폴리프로필렌 섬유의 표면이 PVP 하이드로젤로 균일하게 코팅된 것을 확인하였다. PVP 하이드로젤 코팅막의 두께는 코팅액의 농도를 조절하여 제어할 수 있었다. 단계적인 표면처리, PVP 코팅, 그리고 하이드로젤 막의 형성에 따른 특성은 접촉각, 전자현미경, 광학현미경 등을 통해 분석되었다.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.25-31
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• 2011

본 연구의 목표는 전자빔공정을 통한 1,4-dioxane 처리의 최적화를 이루기 위해 실험계획법을 적용하는 것이다. 주요 인자를 1,4-dioxane removal efficiencies(%), TOC removal efficiencies(%)로 반응표면분석법(RSM) 중 중심합성실험법을 이용하여 수학적으로 표시하였다. 1,4-dioxane의 농도를 "$x_1$", Irradiation intensity를 "$x_2$"로 지정하였다. 1,4-dioxane 농도와 removal efficiencies(%)의 코드화된 회귀방정식은 $y=71.00-10.85x_1+20.67x_2+{1.53x_1}^2-{7.92x_2}^2-1.23x_1x_2$, 1,4-dioxane 농도와 TOC Removal efficiencies(%)의 코드화된 회귀방정식은 $y=44.48-13.25x_1+9.54x_2+{5.43x_1}^2-{1.35x_2}^2+4.45x_1x_2$로 나타났다. 모델 예측식의 $R^2$(Adj.)가 90%이상으로 실험적인 관찰결과 잘 맞는 것으로 나타났다. 마지막으로 조류 Pseudokirchneriella Subcapitata를 이용하여 전자빔에 의한 1,4-dioxane에 대한 독성평가를 실시한 결과 전자빔 조사선량의 증가에 따라 생물학적 방해영향이 저감되었다.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.454-460
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• 2016

Double-layered Al-Mg films have been deposited by using an e-beam deposition method on a cold-rolled steel sheet(CR), which the structure of the film was Al/Mg/CR. The micro-structure, alloy phase, and corrosion resistance of the Al-Mg coated CR were investigated before and after heat treatment at $400^{\circ}C$ for 2, 3, and 10 min in a nitrogen atmosphere. Total thickness of Al-Mg films was fixed at $3{\mu}m$ and the thickness ratio of Al and Mg layers(Al:Mg) has been changed from 5:1 to 1:5. The cross-sectional morphology of the films, which had the thickness ratio of 2:1(Al:Mg), 1:1, and 1:2, was changed after heat treatment from columnar to featureless structure. The x-ray diffraction data for as-deposited films showed only pure Al and Mg peaks. Al-Mg alloy peaks such as $Al_3Mg_2$ and $Al_{12}Mg_{17}$ phase appeared after the heat treatment. The Al-Mg coating with the thickness ratio of 1:1(Al:Mg) showed the best corrosion resistance of up to 500 hours by salt spray test.

• 공업화학
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.319-324
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 피치계 탄소섬유의 표면처리를 위하여 탄소섬유를 산에 담지하여 전자선을 조사하고 각 처리 조건에 따른 탄소섬유의 표면 변화를 평가하였다. 산 담지용액은 질산과 과산화수소를 사용하였으며 전자선 조사량은 200, 400 kGy로 하였다. 과산화수소 담지보다 질산 담지가 탄소섬유 표면에 더 많은 산소관능기를 도입시켰으며, 질소관능기도 탄소섬유 표면에 도입되었다. 또한 전자선 조사량이 증가하면 탄소섬유에 도입되는 산소관능기가 증가하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이는 과산화수소보다 질산이 전자선 조사에 의한 산화성 물질의 형성이 용이하고, 전자선 조사 에너지가 클수록 산화성 물질이 더 많이 형성되기 때문이다. 또한 질산 용액에서 전자선 조사에 의하여 생성되는 $NO_2$ 라디칼이 C-OH 관능기를 C=O 관능기로 산화시키는 반응이 주로 일어나므로 질산 담지 시 C=O 관능기의 생성이 유리한 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.163-171
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• 2020

Purpose: In this study, the accuracies of electron Monte Carlo (eMC) calculation algorithms were evaluated to determine whether electron beams were modeled by optional air profiles (APs) designed for each applicator size. Methods: Electron beams with the energies of 6, 9, 12, and 16 MeV for VitalBeam (Varian Medical System, Palo Alto, CA, USA) and 6, 9, 12, 16, and 20 MeV for Clinac iX (Varian Medical System) were used. Optional APs were measured at the source-to-detector distance of 95 cm with jaw openings appropriate for each machine, electron beam energy, and applicator size. The measured optional APs were postprocessed and converted into the w2CAD format. Then, the electron beams were modeled and calculated with and without optional APs. Measured profiles, percentage depth doses, penumbras with respect to each machine, and energy were compared to calculated dose distributions. Results: For VitalBeam, the profile differences between the measurement and calculation were reduced by 0.35%, 0.15%, 0.14%, and 0.38% at 6, 9, 12, and 16 MeV, respectively, when the beams were modeled with APs. For Clinac iX, the differences were decreased by 0.16%, -0.31%, 0.94%, 0.42%, and 0.74%, at 6, 9, 12, 16, and 20 MeV, respectively, with the insertion of APs. Of note, no significant improvements in penumbra and percentage depth dose were observed, although the beam models were configured with APs. Conclusions: The accuracy of the eMC calculation can be improved in profiles when electron beams are modeled with optional APs.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.724-730
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• 2006

A study on the electron beam(E-Beam) decompositions of volatile organic compounds(VOCs) under background gases(helium, nitrogen, oxygen, air) has been carried out. Hexane selected as aliphatic VOCs was irradiated with electron beam using a batch reactor in the dose range of $0{\sim}10kGy$ and at ambient temperature. The concentrations of Hexane were 140 ppmC, 300 ppmC and 600 ppmC, respectively. Irradiation treatment efficiency of Hexane was evaluated by the GC/FID, GC/MSD, and the by-products were analyzed by $CO/CO_2\;and\;O_3$ analyzers. In different concentration, the maximum degrees of Hexane decomposition at 10 kGy were 96.4%(140 ppmC), 88.3%(300 ppmC), and 49.9%(600 ppmC). It was found that the decomposition efficiency of Hexane was higher than that of toluene at the same conditions(140 ppmC). In addition, the formation of acetone, benzene, 2-hexanone, and 3-hexanone were observed after the treatment of Hexane.

• 열처리공학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2010

The enhancement of adhesion for Cr film on polycarbonate (PC) substrate with electron irradiation treatment was considered. The electron treatment changes the contact angle of the PC substrates. As increase the electron energy from 300 eV to 900 eV, the contact angle decreases from $90^{\circ}$ to $60^{\circ}C$. It is supposed that electron treatment changes the chemical property of PC substrate into hydrophilic one. The micro surface roughness was also affected by electron treatment. The PC substrates irradiated with intense electron beam of 900 eV show the rougher surface than those of other PC substrates. Cr thin films deposited on the PC substrate treated with electron irradiation at 900 eV show the higher adhesion than that of the Cr thin film deposited untreated bare PC substrates.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.155-165
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• 2021

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate changes of the alveolar bone and interdental bone septum of the mandibular incisors through cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) after orthodontic treatment of mandibular dental crowding without dental extraction. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 64 CBCT images(32 pre-treatment and 32 post-treatment) from 32 adult patients with class I malocclusion and an average age of 23.0±3.9 years. The width and height of the alveolar bone and interdental septum, the distance between the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and the facial and lingual bone crests, and the inclination of the mandibular incisors were measured. Results: The distance between the CEJ and the marginal bone crest on the facial side increased significantly (P<0.05). An increased distance between the CEJ and the bone crest on the facial and lingual sides showed a correlation with the irregularity index (P<0.05); however, no significant association was observed with increasing mandibular incisor inclination (P>0.05). The change in the distance between the CEJ and the marginal bone crest on the facial side was correlated significantly with bone septum height(P<0.05). Conclusion: Bone dehiscence developed during the treatment of crowding without extraction only on the incisors' facial side. Increasing proclination of the mandibular incisor was not correlated with bone dehiscence. The degree of dental crowding assessed through the irregularity index was associated with the risk of developing bone dehiscence. The interdental septum reflected facial marginal bone loss in the mandibular incisors.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.16.1-16.10
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• 2024

Objectives: This cross-sectional study evaluated the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) and the technical quality of root canal fillings in an adult Kuwaiti subpopulation using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Materials and Methods: Two experienced examiners analyzed 250 CBCT images obtained from Kuwaiti patients aged 15-65 years who attended government dental specialist clinics between January 2019 and September 2020. The assessment followed the radiographic scoring criteria proposed by De Moor for periapical status and the technical quality of root canal filling. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used for statistical analysis, with significance level set at p < 0.05. Results: Among the 2,762 examined teeth, 191 (6.91%) exhibited radiographic signs of AP, and 176 (6.37%) had undergone root canal filling. AP prevalence in root canal-treated teeth was 32.38%, with a significant difference between males and females. Most of the endodontically treated teeth exhibited adequate root canal filling (71.5%). Conclusions: The study demonstrated a comparable prevalence of AP and satisfactory execution of root canal treatment compared to similar studies in different countries.