• Journal of the Korean Dietetic Association
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.105-111
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• 1996

The trial was conducted to assess the impact of consulting through telephone on body weight reduction among 18 obese adult women. The degree of obesity, food intake pattern, and life style were examined through phone calls. Subjects visited our clinic and their body fat percentages were measured using impedance fat meter (model SIF-891), and were recommended and recorded to have a low calory diet with changes in the food habit and behavior. The study results are as follows: 1. There is a positive relationship between food habit, lifestyle, obese degree, and fat percentage. 2. 8-10kg and 5kg reductions in the body weight were observed among 14 subjects and 2 subjects, respectively. However, 2 subjects maintained their body weights. 3. The body reduction curve looked like a stairway (type) with low slope and was related with food intake amount. 4. It was possible to have the adequate protein intake only through the vegetable diet. 5. 15 out of 18 subjects were on the prescribed low calory diets for 3 days. Therefore, there is a time limitation to follow the diet treatment. 6. A body weight reduction altered dietary intake of foods which were rich in sweet taste, and the favorite foods were chocolate and candy.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.274-281
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• 2017

This paper describes the simple fabrication of an electrode modified with electrochemically reduced graphene oxide (ERGO) for the simultaneous electrocatalytic detection of dopamine (DA), ascorbic acid (AA), and uric acid (UA). ERGO was formed on a glassy carbon (GC) electrode by the reduction of graphene oxide (GO) using linear sweep voltammetry. The ERGO/GC electrode was formed by subjecting a GO solution ($1mg\;mL^{-1}$ in 0.25 M NaCl) to a linear scan from 0 V to -1.4 V at a scan rate of $20mVs^{-1}$. The ERGO/GC electrode was characterized by Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, contact angle measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and cyclic voltammetry. The electrochemical performance of the ERGO/GC electrode with respect to the detection of DA, AA, and UA in 0.1 M PBS (pH 7.4) was investigated by differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and amperometry. The ERGO/GC electrode exhibited three well-separated voltammetric peaks and increased oxidation currents during the DPV measurements, thus allowing for the simultaneous and individual detection of DA, AA, and UA. The detection limits for DA, AA, and UA were found to be 0.46, 77, and $0.31{\mu}M$ respectively, using the amperometric i-t curve technique, with the S/N ratio being 3.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.54-59
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• 2018

The effect of external DC electric field on atmospheric corrosion behavior of zinc under a thin electrolyte layer (TEL) was investigated by measuring open circuit potential (OCP), cathodic polarization curve, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Results of OCP vs. time curves indicated that the application of external DC electric field resulted in a negative shift of OCP of zinc. Results of cathodic polarization curves measurement and EIS measurement showed that the reduction current of oxygen increased while charge transfer resistance ($R_{ct}$) decreased under the external DC electric field. Variation of OCP negative shift, reduction current of oxygen, and $R_{ct}$ increase with increasing of external DC electric field strength as well as the effect of external DC electric field on double-layer structure in the electrode/electrolyte interface and ions distribution in thin electrolyte layer were analyzed. All results showed that the external DC electric field could accelerate the corrosion of zinc under a thin electrolyte layer.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2016.02a
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• pp.91.2-91.2
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• 2016

반도체 및 디스플레이 등과 같은 전자산업분야에 플라즈마를 이용한 생산공정이 폭넓게 활용됨에 따라서 공정 결과를 예측하고 조절할 수 있는 플라즈마 변수 측정 및 진단기술의 중요성은 더욱 증가되고 있다. 플라즈마 진단을 위해 가장 많이 사용되고 있는 량뮤어 탐침(Langmuir Probe)은 수십 볼트(V)의 전압을 탐침에 인가하여 들어오는 전류(I)를 측정한 I-V curve의 해석을 바탕으로 플라즈마 변수들(전자밀도, 전자온도, 플라즈마 전위, ${\cdots}$)을 측정하는 방법으로 탐침에 인가한 전압으로 인하여 플라즈마가 영향을 받고 이로인하여 공정 결과에 변화를 줄 수 있다. 또한, 증착공정과 같이 공정과정 중에 탐침의 증착으로 인해 탐침으로 들어와야하는 전자 및 이온의 양이 감소하여 측정에 오차가 발생할 수 있어 공정 플라즈마 진단에 적합하지 않다. 따라서 공정 플라즈마의 정확한 측정을 위해서는 플라즈마에 대한 영향을 최소화하고 증착으로 인하여 탐침이 오염 되는 환경에서도 플라즈마 변수를 정확히 측정할 수 있는 진단 장치가 요구된다. 마이크로웨이브를 이용한 진단장치들은 1 mW 이하의 매우 작은 파워를 사용하기 때문에 플라즈마에 영향을 최소화하여 보다 정확한 플라즈마 진단이 가능하다. 또, 유전체 투과특성이 있는 마이크로웨이브를 이용하기 때문에 탐침이 유전체로 증착되었다 하더라도 측정에는 문제가 없어 공정 플라즈마 진단에 용이하다. 이런 장점들로 인하여 헤어핀 탐침(Hairpin probe), 컷오프 탐침(cutoff probe), 임피던스 탐침(Impedance probe) 등과 같이 마이크로웨이브를 이용하여 다양한 형태의 진단 장치들이 개발되었다. 본 발표에서는 마이크로웨이브를 이용한 다양한 형태의 진단 장치들을 소개하고 각각이 가지는 장단점을 정리하여 각 진단장치들이 측정이 적합한 영역을 소개할 예정이다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2015.08a
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• pp.258.2-258.2
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• 2015

염료감응형 태양전지(Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells; DSSC)는 공정비용과 재료가 저렴하여 차세대 태양전지로 각광받고 있다. 특히 투명한 재료를 사용하므로 flexible한 기판을 이용하여 그 적용범위가 넓다. DSSC는 상부전극인 FTO와 전해질의 접촉으로 인해 일부 FTO의 전자가 외부로 나가지 못하고 산화환원 반응에 의해 도로 전해질로 들어갈 확률이 있다. 이로 인해 효율 감소문제를 야기 할 수 있다. 이를 해결하기 위해 FTO위에 여러 물질들을 증착하거나 코팅 등의 많은 연구가 이루어져 왔다. ZnO를 DSSC로 적용한 연구는 많이 이루어졌지만 대부분 공정이 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)으로 진행 되어왔다. 본 연구에서는 FTO위에 ZnO를 진공 공정에 비해 저렴하고 간단한 spin-coating으로 blocking layer를 형성하였다. 그 후 염료에서 여기 된 전자를 FTO로 전달해 주는 역할을 하는 TiO2를 doctor blade방법으로 형성하였다. ZnO는 TiO2하고 전도대와 가전자대의 에너지 준위 차이가 거의 없고, ZnO의 전자 이동도가 TiO2보다 높기 때문에 FTO로 전자를 큰 저항 없이 전달 할 수 있다. 또한 투과율이 좋아 염료까지의 빛의 투과성도 뛰어나다. ZnO blocking layer를 형성하여 FTO에서 전해질로의 전자이동을 막아주는 역할을 하여 DSSC의 performance 향상을 확인하였다. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope(FE-SEM)을 통해 FTO/ZnO/TiO2의 계면 및 두께를 확인하였고. DSSC의 특성 분석을 위해 I-V curve, Power conversion efficiency, Impedance spectroscopy를 측정 하였다.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.1-8
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• 2011

In this paper, dual-feed circularly polarized microstrip patch antenna for GPS L1, GPS L2, GLONASS L1 signal was fabricated by using stacked patch. It was fed by dual coaxial probe on the patch at 50ohm impedance, and was simulated to resonate at GPS L1, GPS L2, GLONASS L1. To realize characteristics of right hand circular polarization using dual-feed stacked patch antenna and hybrid coupler for $90^{\circ}$ phase difference. Output of hybrid coupler was contacted input of Low Noise Amplifier(LNA). The LNA using dual band pass filter was designed and fabricated. The measured results of the implemented antenna is VSWR < 1.5 : 1 and the gain of 32dB(Zenith) over at GPS L1, L2, GLONASS L1.

• Journal of Hydrogen and New Energy
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• v.24 no.6
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• pp.480-486
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• 2013

In this study, tubular SOFC unit cell with advanced anode current collector was fabricated to improve the cell performance. First, we prepared two types of single cells having the same manufacture processes such as the same electrolyte, electrode coating condition and sintering processes. And then to compare the developed single cell performance with conventional cells, we changed the anode current collecting methods. From the impedance analysis and I-V curve analysis, the cell performance of advanced cell is much higher than that of conventional cell.

• Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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• v.16 no.5
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• pp.377-383
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• 2007

We describe the fabrication and characterization of a doubly clamped multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWNT). The device was assembled by an application of electric field in solution. The MWNT was clamped on end of metal trench electrodes in solution and deposited with additional platinum (Pt) on edge of electrode for firmly suspending the MWNT by focused ion beam (FIB). The MWNTs range of diameter and length were 100 to 150 nm and 1.5 to $2{\mu}m$, respectively. Electrical characteristics of fabricated devices were measured by I-V curve and impedance analysis. The mechanical deformation was observed by resistivity in high air pressure. Resonant frequency around 6.8 MHz was detected and resistivity was linearly varied according to the magnitude of air pressure. This device could have potential applications in nanoelectronics and various sensors.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2011.08a
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• pp.142-142
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• 2011

Microwave diagnostics method for plasma science and engineering is vigorous research area for its good characteristics such as high sensitivity, reliability, and broad measurement spectrum from low density plasma to high density. We investigate mechanism of microwave probes (hairpin, impedance and absorbtionf probe) and apply it for interpretation of full transmitted spectrum of cutoff probe. Mechanism of the spectrum having same key roles of I-V curve of Langmuir probe is not exactly revealed yet in spite of its importance. This study elucidates physics behind it using a circuit model and E/M wave simulation. Circuit model reveals exact cut-off peak frequency taking account of a collision frequency and a plasma frequency and it enable precise diagnostics of plasma densty from low pressure to high pressre. Cut-off like peaks have been obstacle for choosing cut-off peak is analyzed by E/M simulation and one of cutoff like peaks made by probe holder used for acquire plasma density with cutoff peak applying the hairpin relation. Furthermore, phase difference method for plasma density is conducted. This method uses a single microwave frequency source and it is low-priced.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• v.7 no.5
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• pp.243-251
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• 2008

Magnesium alloys become popular research topic in last decade due to its light weight and relatively high strength-to-weight ratio in the energy aspiration age. Almost all structure materials are supposed to suspend stress. Magnesium is quite sensitive to corrosive environment, and also sensitive to environmental assisted cracking. However, so far we have the limited knowledge about the environmental sensitive cracking of magnesium alloys. The corrosion fatigue (CF) test was conducted. Many factors' effects, like grain size, texture, heat treatment, loading frequency, stress ratio, strain rate, chemical composition of environment, pH value, relative humidity were investigated. The results showed that all these factors had obvious influence on the crack initiation and propagation. Especially the dependence of CF life on pH value and frequency is quite different to the other traditional structural metallic materials. In order to interpret the results, the electrochemistry tests by polarization dynamic curve and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were conducted with and without stress. The corrosion of magnesium alloys was also studied by in-situ observation in environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM). The corrosion rate changed with the wetting time during the initial corrosion process. The pre-charging of hydrogen caused crack initiated at $\beta$ phase, and with the increase of wetting time the crack propagated, implying that hydrogen produced by corrosion reaction participated in the process.