• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.99.1-99.1
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• 2012

The thin-film photovoltaic absorbers (CdTe and $Cu(In,Ga)Se_2$) can achieve solar conversion efficiencies of up to 20% and are now commercially available, but the presence of toxic (Cd,Se) and expensive elemental components (In, Te) is a real issue as the demand for photovoltaics rapidly increases. To overcome these limitations, there has been substantial interest in developing viable alternative materials, such as $Cu_2ZnSnS_4$ (CZTS) is an emerging solar absorber that is structurally similar to CIGS, but contains only earth abundant, non-toxic elements and has a near optimal direct band gap energy of 1.4 - 1.6 eV and a large absorption coefficient of ~104 $cm^{-1}$. The CZTS absorber layers are grown and investigated by various fabrication methods, such as thermal evaporation, e-beam evaporation with a post sulfurization, sputtering, non-vacuum sol-gel, pulsed laser, spray-pyrolysis method and electrodeposition technique. In the present work, we report an alternative aqueous chemical approach based on chemical bath deposition (CBD) method for large area deposition of CZTS thin films. Samples produced by our method were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, absorbance and photoluminescence. The results show that this inexpensive and relatively benign process produces thin films of CZTS exhibiting uniform composition, kesterite crystal structure, and some factors like triethanolamine, ammonia, temperature which strongly affect on the morphology of CZTS film.

• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.14-22
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• 2009

In vitro cytotoxicity of 23 alkyl phenols (APs) on human cervical cancer cell lines (HeLa) was determined using the lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) cytotoxicity assay. Two different sets of descriptors were used to construct the calibration model based on Genetic Algorithm-Multiple Linear Regression (GA-MLR) based on the experimental data. A statistically robust Structure-Activity Relationships (QSAR) model was achieved ($R^2$=95.05%, $Q^2_{LOO}$=91.23%, F=72.02 and SE= 0.046) using three Dragon descriptors based on Me (0D-Constitutional descriptor), BELp8 (2D-Burden eigenvalue descriptor) and HATS8p (3D-GETAWAY descriptor). However, external validation could not fully prove its validity of the selected QSAR in characterization of the cytotoxicity of APs towards HeLa cells. Nevertheless, the cytotoxicity profiles showed a finding that 4-n-octylphenol (4-NOP), 4-tert-octyl-phenol (4-TOP), 4-n-nonylphenol (4-NNP) had a more potent cytotoxic effect than other APs tested, inferring that increased length and molecular bulkiness of the substituent had important influence on the LDH cytotoxicity.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.33-37
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• 2019

In this paper, we compared the performance of $Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)_2$ (CIGSSe) thin film solar cell with CdS buffer layer deposited by irradiating 365 nm UV light with 8 W power in Chemcial Bath Deposition (CBD) process. The effects of UV light irradiation on the thin film deposition mechanism during CBD-CdS thin film deposition were investigated through chemical and electro-optical studies. If the UV light is irradiated during the solution process, the hydrolysis of Thiourea is promoted even during the same time, thereby inhibiting the formation of the intermediate products developed in the reaction pathway and decreasing the pH of the solution. As a result, it is suggested that the efficiency of the CdS/CIGSSe solar cell is increased because the ratio of the S element in the CdS thin film increases and the proportion of the O element decreases. This is a very simple and effective approach to control the S/O ratio of the CdS thin film by the CBD process without artificially controlling the process temperature, solution pH or concentration.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2011.08a
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• pp.70-70
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• 2011

The prospects of current and coming solar-photovoltaic (PV) technologies are envisioned, arguing this solar-electricity source is beyond a tipping point in the complex worldwide energy outlook. Truly, a revolution in both the technological advancements of solar PV and the deployment of this energy technology is underway; PV is no longer an outlier. The birth of modern photovoltaics (PV) traces only to the mid-1950s, with the Bell Telephone Laboratories' development of an efficient, single-crystal Si solar cell. Since then, Si has dominated the technology and the markets, from space through terrestrial applications. Recently, some significant shift toward technology diversity have taken place. Some focus of this presentation will be directed toward PV R&D and technology advances, with indications of the limitations and relative strengths of crystalline (Si and GaAs) and thin-film (a-Si:H, Si, Cu(In,Ga)(Se,S)2, CdTe). Recent advances, contributions, industry growth, and technological pathways for transformational now and near-term technologies (Si and primarily thin films) and status and forecasts for next-generation PV (nanotechnologies and non-conventional and "new-physics" approaches) are evaluated. The need for R&D accelerating the now and imminent (evolutionary) technologies balanced with work in mid-term (disruptive) approaches is highlighted. Moreover, technology progress and ownership for next generation solar PV mandates a balanced investment in research on longer-term (the revolution needs revolutionary approaches to sustain itself) technologies (quantum dots, multi-multijunctions, intermediate-band concepts, nanotubes, bio-inspired, thermophotonics, ${\ldots}$ and solar hydrogen) having high-risk, but extremely high performance and cost returns for our next generations of energy consumers. This presentation provides insights to the reasons for PV technology emergence, how these technologies have to be developed (an appreciation of the history of solar PV)-and where we can expect to be by this mid-21st century.

• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.282-287
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• 2013

Hydrogen production from water using solar energy is attractive way to obtain clean energy resource. Among the various solar-to-hydrogen production techniques, a combination of a photovoltaic and an electrolytic cell is one of the most promising techniques in term of stability and efficiency. In this study, we show successful fabrication of precursor solution processed CIGS thin film solar cells which can generate high voltage. In addition, CIGS thin film solar cell modules producing over 2V of open circuit voltage were fabricated by connecting three single cells in series, which are applicable to water electrolysis. The operating current and voltage during water electrolysis was measured to be 4.23mA and 1.59V, respectively, and solar to hydrogen efficiency was estimated to be 3.9%.

• The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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• v.4 no.2
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• pp.137-148
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• 2009

Objective : To evaluate the effect of Muscular Acupuncture and Muscle Energy technique on Frozen Shoulder. Methods : The authors observed the patient by Visual Analogue Scale for pain, Range of Motion, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. Conclusions : 1. Visual Analogue Scale for patient's shoulder pain was significantly decreased. 2. Shoulder Pain and Disability Index was also significantly decreased. 3. Shoulder Movement was significantly improved, so the patient recovered her own normal Range of Motion. 4. Muscular Acupuncture and Muscle Energy Technique can be used as effective treatments on Frozen Shoulder.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2010.08a
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• pp.204-204
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 Glass 기판 위에 우수한 광 투과도를 갖는 ZnO 기반의 Thin Film Transistor (TFT)를 제작하였으며, 이에 대한 전기적 및 광학적 특성을 분석하였다. 소자 구조의 제작은 Maskless Aligner를 이용한 Optical lithograph법을 이용하였다. 채널층은 ZnO로 하였고 Source/Drain 영역은 GaZnO로 하여 전체구조가 ZnO 기반의 homogeneity를 유지하게 하였다. 이때 Gate 절연막은 Bi1.5Zn1Nb1.5O7와 SiO2 두가지 종류로 하여 각각의 특성을 비교하였다. 본연구에서 TFT구조의 각 층은 모두 r. f. 마그네트론 스퍼터법으로 증착하였다. 제작된 TFT들은 채널층 및 절연막 형성 등에 관여된 세부적 실험변수의 변화에 관계없이 약 75% 이상의 우수한 광투과도 특성을 보였다. 전기적 특성 평가에서, 제작된 TFT들은 전반적으로 비교적 낮은 문턱전압과 높은 이동도를 보였다. 하지만, 트랜지스터의 전기적 전송 특성의 주요 인자들인 채널-이동도, 스위칭, 누설 및 이력 등은 ZnO 채널층 혹은 Bi1.5Zn1Nb1.5O7 절연막 형성 시 주입되는 O2 가스의 분압에 의존하는 것이 관측되었다. 이를 통하여 트랜지스터의 각 세부 영역의 구조 및 형성 조건이 트랜지스터의 전기적 특성에 미치는 영향과 상관관계에 대하여 논의한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2014.02a
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• pp.333.2-333.2
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• 2014

RF 스퍼터링 방법을 이용하여 제작된 IGZO 박막 트랜지스터 및 단막을 제조하여 UV처리 유무에 따른 전기적 특성을 평가하였다. IGZO 박막 트랜지스터는 Bottom gate 구조로 제조되었으며 UV처리 이후 전계효과 이동도, 문턱전압 이하 기울기 값등 모든 전기적 특성이 개선된 것을 확인 하였다. 이후 UV처리에 따른 소자의 전기적 특성 개선에 대한 원인을 분석하기위해 물리적, 전기적, 광학적 분석을 실시하였다. XRD분석을 통해 UV처리 유무에 따른 IGZO박막의 물리적 구조 변화를 관찰했지만 IGZO박막은 UV처리 유무에 상관없이 물리적 구조를 갖지 않는 비정질 상태를 보였다. IGZO 박막 트랜지스터의 문턱전압 이하의 기울기 값과을 통하여 반도체 내부에 존재하는 결함의 양을 계산한 결과 UV를 조사하였을 때 결함의 양이 감소하는 결과를 얻었으며 이 결과는 SE를 통해 밴드갭 이하 결함부분을 측정하였을 때와 같은 결과였다. 또한 UV처리 전에는 shallow level defect, deep level defect등의 넓은 준위에서 결함이 발견된 반면 UV처리 이후에는 deep level defect준위는 없어지고 shallow level defect준위 역시 급격하게 감소한 것을 볼 수 있었다. 결과적으로 IGZO 박막의 경우 UV처리를 함에 따라 결함의 양이 감소하여 IGZO박막 트랜지스터의 전계 효과 이동도를 증가 시킬 뿐 아니라 문턱전압 이하 기울기 값을 감소시키는 원인으로 작용하게 된다는 결과를 도출하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2011.08a
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• pp.252-252
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• 2011

최근 주목받고 있는 amorphous gallium-indium-zinc-oxide (a-GIZO) thin film transistors (TFTs)는 수소가 첨가된 비정질 실리콘 TFT에 비해 높은 이동도와 뛰어난 전기적, 광학적 특성에 의해 큰 주목을 받고 있다. 또한 넓은 밴드갭을 가지므로 가시광 영역에서 투명한 특성을 보이고, 플라스틱 기판 위에서 구부러지는 성질에 의해 플랫 패널 디스플레이나 능동 유기 발광소자 (AM-OLED), 투명 디스플레이에 응용되고 있다. 뿐만 아니라, 일반적인 Poly-Si TFT는 자체적으로 가지는 결정성에 의해 대면적화 시 균일성이 좋지 못하지만 GIZO는 비정질상 이기 때문에 백플레인의 대면적화에 유리하다는 장점이 있다. 이러한 TFT를 제작하기 전, 전기적 특성에 대한 정보를 얻거나 예측하는 것이 중요한데, 이에 따라 고안된 구조가 바로 metal point contact FET (pseudo FET)이다. pseudo FET은 소스/드레인 전극을 따로 증착할 필요 없이 채널을 증착한 후, 프로브 탐침을 채널의 표면에 적당한 압력으로 접촉시켜 전하를 공급하는 소스와 드레인처럼 동작시킬 수 있다. 따라서 소스/드레인을 증착하거나 lithography와 같은 추가적인 공정을 요구하지 않아 소자의 특성을 보다 간단하고 수월하게 분석할 수 있다는 장점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 p-type 기판위에 100nm의 oxidation SiO2를 게이트 절연막으로 사용하는 a-GIZO pseudo FET를 제작하였다. 소자 제작 후, 열처리 온도에 따른 전기적 특성을 분석하였고, 열처리 조건은 30분간 N2 분위기에서 실시하였다. 열처리 후 전기적 특성 분성 결과, 450oC에서 가장 낮은 subthreshold swing 값과 게이트 전압의 더블 스윕 후 문턱 전압의 변화가 거의 없음을 확인하였다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.51-55
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• 1991

There is a variety of therapeutic modality for herniated nucleus pulposus. Recently the low level laser has come into use for treatment for it. We treated two patients suffered from herniated nucleus pulposus of the central type of $L_{3,4}$ level, with He-Ne, $CO_2$ and Ga Al As laser simultaneously daily under hospitalization. In order to determine the efficacy of treatment, we used the "visual analogue scale" and its improvement rate. The results were as follows; Case I complained of gait disturbance, and hypoesthesia on the lateral side of the left lower leg, as and as low back pain. At the 15th day after treatment, VAS improvement rate was 40%, and the gait disturbance and hypoesthesia were markedly improved. 35th days after tratement, VAS improvement rate was 80%. Case II complained only of low back pain. At the 15th day after treatment, the VAS improvement rate was 68%, and at 20 days after treatment it was 84%. We sugsest that, using the low level laser for treatment of herniated nucleus pulposus increased the cartilage entrophism, and inhibitory effects of the inflammatory materials such as acid glycosaminoglycan by its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.