• Computers and Concrete
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.469-482
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• 2010

This paper investigates the concrete permeability through a numerical and statistical approach. Concrete is considered as a random heterogeneous composite of three phases: aggregates, interfacial transition zones (ITZ) and matrix. The paper begins with some classical bound and estimate theories applied to concrete permeability and the influence of ITZ on these bound and estimate values is discussed. Numerical samples for permeability analysis are established through random aggregate structure (RAS) scheme, each numerical sample containing randomly distributed aggregates coated with ITZ and dispersed in a homogeneous matrix. The volumetric fraction of aggregates is fixed and the size distribution of aggregates observes Fuller's curve. Then finite element method is used to solve the steady permeation problem on 2D numerical samples and the overall permeability is deduced from flux-pressure relation. The impact of ITZ on overall permeability is analyzed in terms of ITZ width and contrast ratio between ITZ and matrix permeabilities. Hereafter, 3680 samples are generated for 23 sample sizes and 4 contrast ratios, and statistical analysis is performed on the permeability dispersion in terms of sample size and ITZ characteristics. By sample theory, the size of representative volume element (RVE) for permeability is then quantified considering sample realization number and expected error. Concluding remarks are provided for the impact of ITZ on concrete permeability and its statistical characteristics.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2013

In this paper, we investigated the etching characteristics of the TaN thin films and the surface reaction of TaN thin films after etching process. The etching characteristics of the TaN thin films were carried out using inductively coupled plasma (ICP). The etch rate and the selectivity of TaN to $SiO_2$ and TaN to PR were measured by varying the gas mixing ratio, RF power, DC-bias voltage, and process pressure in CF-based plasma. The surface reaction of TaN thin films were determined by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.23-27
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• 2012

The color of a natural diamond that contains nitrogen impurities can be enhanced by a high pressure high temperature (HPHT) treatment. Type IaAB diamond samples containing nitrogen impurities were executed by HPHT process of 5.6 Gpa, 10 min by varying the annealing temperature at 1600, 1650, and $1700^{\circ}C$. Property characterization was carried out using an optical microscope, FT-IR spectrometer, low-temperature PL spectrometer, and micro Raman spectrometer. By observing optical micrographs, it can be seen that diamond sample began to alter its color to vivid yellow at $1700^{\circ}C$. In the FT-IR spectrum, there were no Type changes of the diamond samples. However, amber centers leading to brown colors lessened after $1700^{\circ}C$ annealing. In the PL spectrum, all the H4 centers became extinct, while there were no changes of yellow color center H3 before or after treatment. In the Raman spectrum, no graphite spots were detected. Consequently, diamond color enhancement can be done by higher than $1700^{\circ}C$ HPHT annealing at 5.6 GPa-10 min.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.877-883
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• 2019

Superconducting multi-spoke cavities are outstanding alternative choice for acceleration of heavy ions in medium velocity regimes. Based on the scheme of China ADS, several researches on the superconducting double-spoke cavities were done and two prototype cavities have been developed. In this paper, the RF design, the mechanical design and fabrication considerations of the bare cavity will be described in detail. After Buffered Chemical Polishing and High Pressure Rinsing, one of the prototype cavities was installed into the Vertical Test Stand for high gradient RF testing at 4.2 K. The measurement results of the quality factor as a function of the accelerating field and the maximum surface field will be presented. An accelerating gradient of more than 15 MV/m is achieved during the test, with maximum surface electric field of 58 MV/m, and maximum surface magnetic field of 117 mT.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.1213-1224
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• 2024

The liquid lead-bismuth cooled fast reactor has been in a single-phase, low-pressure, and high-temperature state for a long time during operation. Considering the requirement of calculation efficiency for long-term transient accident calculation, based on a homogeneous hydrodynamic model, one-dimensional heat conduction model, coolant flow and heat transfer model, neutron kinetics model, coolant and material properties model, this study used the fully implicit difference scheme algorithm of the convection-diffusion term to solve the basic conservation equation, to develop the transient analysis program NUSOL-LMR 2.0 for the lead-bismuth fast reactor system. The steady-state and typical design basis accidents (including reactivity introduction, loss of flow caused by main pump idling, excessive cooling, and plant power outage accidents) for the ABR have been analyzed. The results are compared with the international system analysis software ATHENA. The results indicate that the developed program can stably, accurately, and efficiently predict the transient accident response and safety characteristics of the lead-bismuth fast reactor system.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권11호
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• pp.1783-1791
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 발아기간 및 고압처리 시간에 따른 항산화 성분 및 항산화 활성을 조사함으로써 발아벼의 항산화 활성에 미치는 고압처리공정의 효과에 대해 연구하였다. 발아기간은 6일까지로 하였고, 기간별로 발아된 벼는 30 MPa의 압력 하에서 24시간 및 48시간 동안 처리하였다. 총 폴리페놀함량은 48시간 고압처리를 실시한 6일차 발아벼가 5.15 mg/g으로 고압처리를 실시하지 않은 6일차 발아벼의 1.11에 비하여 증가하였으며, 15종의 페놀산 중 gallic acid 외 6종의 페놀산과 총 페놀산함량이 발아기간 및 고압처리 시간이 증가함에 따라 유의적으로 증가하였다. ABTS 라디칼 소거능과 DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 대조구의 경우 발아 4일차에서 최대 값을 나타내었으며, 고압처리 24시간 처리구와 48시간 처리구 모두 대조구에 비해 높았다. 환원력과 이온킬레이팅 효과는 총 폴리페놀, 페놀산 함량과 유사하게 발아기간 및 고압처리시간이 증가함에 따라 증가하였다. 본 연구결과 발아와 가압을 병행처리 하였을 때 일반벼 및 발아벼에 비해 항산화 성분 및 항산화 활성이 증가함을 알 수 있었으며, 발아벼의 기능성을 증대시키기 위하여 고압처리공정의 적용이 효과적이라고 판단된다.

• 청정기술
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.41-49
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• 2018

$25^{\circ}C$에서 $CO_2$ 흡착을 위한 작업용량과 $CO_2/CO$ 선택계수를 현저하게 향상시키기 위하여 서로 다른 전하와 이온반경을 갖는 $Na^+$, $N^+$, $Ca^{2+}$와 $Cu^{2+}$로 이온교환된 Y 제올라이트들이 연구되었다. 매우 소량인 0.012% $Ca^{2+}$로 이온교환된 NaY는 7회의 반복적인 $CO_2$ 흡착/탈착 싸이클 동안에도 완전히 가역적이었으므로 기존에 보고된 것들과는 달리 표면에 카보네이트는 생성되지 않는 것으로 생각된다. 4 bar 이상에서 2.00% CaY, 1.60% CuY와 1.87% LiY 모두 NaY와 매우 유사한 $CO_2$ 흡착성능을 보였다할지라도 그보다 낮은 압력에서는 이들의 흡착능은 감소하였고 그 정도는 금속이온들의 종류에 의존하였다. 0.5 ~ 2.5 bar에서 $CO_2$ 흡착성능은 NaY > 1.60% CuY > 2.00% CaY > 1.87% LiY의 순으로 나타났는데, 이들 모두 동일한 faujasite 골격과 약 2.6의 Si/Al 비율을 가지므로 골격, 골격조성, 유효세공크기와 채널구조에 있어서 차이는 없기 때문에 약한 루이스산의 특성을 갖는 $CO_2$의 구별되는 흡착거동은 이온교환에 따른 국부염기도와 흡착 포텐셜 에너지의 변화 때문일 것이다. $CO_2$ 흡착과는 다른 경향성이 CO 흡착에서 나타났고 이는 보다 약한 사극자 상호작용 때문이다. 0.012 ~ 5.23% Ca 함량을 갖는 Y 제올라이트에 $CO_2$와 CO 흡착 시 Ca 함량에 따른 현저한 의존성이 존재하였는데 0.05% 이하에서 $CO_2$ 흡착능은 증가한 반면에 그 이상에서는 감소하였다. 이러한 경향에도 불구하고 Ca 함량의 증가와 함께 작업용량과 $CO_2/CO$ 선택계수는 현저히 증가하였고, 5.23% CaY의 경우 작업용량은 $2.37mmol\;g^{-1}$, 선택계수는 4.37이었는데 본 연구에서 얻어진 작업용량은 문헌에 보고된 벤치마크와 유사한 수준이었다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.607-616
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• 2018

The effect of melatonin on juveniles with cardio fibrosis is poorly understood. We investigated whether HDACs participate in the anti-fibrotic processes regulated by melatonin during hypertrophic remodeling. Abdominal aortic constriction (AAC) was employed in juvenile rats resulting in pressure overload-induced ventricular hypertrophy and melatonin was subsequently decreased via continuous light exposure for 5 weeks after surgery. AAC rats displayed an increased cross-sectional area of myocardial fibers and significantly elevated collagen deposition compared to sham-operated rats, as measured by HE and Masson Trichrome staining. Continuous light exposure following surgery exacerbated the increase in the cross-sectional area of myocardial fibers. The expression of HDAC1, HDAC2, HDAC3, HDAC4 and HDAC6 genes were all significantly enhanced in AAC rats with light exposure relative to the other rats. Moreover, the protein level of $TNF-{\alpha}$ was also upregulated in the AAC light exposure groups when compared with the sham. However, Smad4 protein expression was unchanged in the juveniles' hearts. In contrast, beginning 5 weeks after the operation, the AAC rats were treated with melatonin (10 mg/kg, intraperitoneal injection every evening) or vehicle 4 weeks, and sham rats were given vehicle. The changes in the histological measures of cardio fibrosis and the gene expressions of HDAC1, HDAC2, HDAC3, HDAC4 and HDAC6 were attenuated by melatonin administration. The results reveal that melatonin plays a role in the development of cardio fibrosis and the expression of HDAC1, HDAC2, HDAC3, HDAC4 and HDAC6 in cardiomyocytes.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.431-437
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• 2007

The primary objective of this study was to determine the effects of abalone in reducing blood pressure and increasing anti-coagulant capacity. The serum angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) activities of rats on an abalone-supplemented diet did not significantly differ from the ACE levels of rats on a normal diet, at any time (before the experiment, or 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, and 4 weeks, after commencement of the abalone diet) during the experiment. This result showed that abalone-supplemented diets had no effect on the activity of ACE, which controls blood pressure. To determine if an abalone-containing diet might increase anti-coagulant capacity, both prothrombin (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) levels were measured. The PT levels of control rats remained constant throughout the experiment. In rats fed the abalone-containing diet, PT levels increased with time, and the increase became statistically significant after 2 weeks, when compared to pre-trial PT levels. Control rats showed no significant change in APTT levels over time. The rats fed abalone, however, showed significant differences in APTT levels. Specifically, when pre-trial APTT levels were compared with 4-week levels, and when 1-week levels were compared with 4-week levels, the differences attained statistical significance. These results indicate that an abalone-supplemented diet may inhibit blood coagulation in normal rats. The results of this study prove the inherent health value of abalone, and may encourage investment in the seafood industry. Future studies will explore other possible beneficial effects of abalone, apart from the anti-hypertension and anti-coagulant effects examined above.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.339-349
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• 2020

This study investigates the feasibility of using the results of the UPV (ultrasonic pulse velocity) test to assess the UCS (unconfined compressive strength) of unsaturated soil. A series of laboratory tests was conducted on samples of unsaturated lateritic soils of northern Taiwan. Specifically, the unconfined compressive test was combined with the pressure plate test to obtain the unconfined compressive strength and its matric suction (s) of the samples. Soil samples were first compacted at the designated water content and subsequently subjected to the wetting process for saturation and the following drying process to its target suction using the apparatus developed by the authors. The correlations among the UCS, s and UPV were studied. The test results show that both the UCS and UPV significantly increased with the matric suction regardless of the initial compaction condition, but neither the UCS nor UPV obviously varied when the matric suction was less than the air-entry value. In addition, the UCS approximately linearly increased with increasing UPV. According to the investigation of the test results, simplified methods to estimate the UCS using the UPV or matric suction were established. Furthermore, an empirical formula of the matric suction calculated from the UPV was proposed. From the comparison between the predicted values and the test results, the MAPE values of UCS were 4.52-9.98% and were less than 10%, and the MAPE value of matric suction was 17.3% and in the range of 10-20%. Thus, the established formulas have good forecasting accuracy and may be applied to the stability analysis of the unsaturated soil slope. However, further study is warranted for validation.