• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.165-172
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• 2010

Titania is widely used as an effective photocatalyst for the photodegradation of environmental pollutants in air. In this study, novel N-doped $ZrO_2/TiO_2$ photocatalysts were synthesized via sol-gel method and characterized by UV-Vis spectrophotometer, transmission electron microscope, and X-ray diffractometer. N-doped $ZrO_2/TiO_2$ photocatalysts were nano-sized with an average particle size of about 20 nm. The XRD pattern of N-doped $ZrO_2/TiO_2$ photocatalysts showed both anatase and rutile phases. The photocatalytic activity of N-doped $ZrO_2/TiO_2$ photocatalysts was evaluated by degradation of NO under UV and visible light irradiation at various parameters such as amount of photocatalyst, concentration of NO, and intensity of light. The photocatalytic activity of N-doped $ZrO_2/TiO_2$ photocatalysts was effective for the enhancement of the degradation of NO and higher than that of $TiO_2$ photocatlysts under UV and visible light irradiation.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.366-372
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• 2003

The production of microbiologically enriched cultures that degrade cis- 1,2-dichloroethylene(DCE) under anaerobic conditions was investigated. Among 80 environmental samples, 19 displayed significant degradation of $10{\mu}M$ cis-DCE during 1 month of anaerobic incubation, and one sediment sample collected at a landfill area (Nanji-do, Seoul, Korea) showed the greatest degradation ($94\%$). When this sediment culture was subcultured repeatedly, the ability to degrade cis-DCE gradually decreased. However, under Fe(III)-reducing conditions, cis-DCE degradation by the subculture was found to be maintained effectively. In the Fe(III)-reducing subculture, vinyl chloride (VC) was also degraded at the same extent as cis-DCE No accumulation of VC during the cis-DCE degradation was observed. Thus, Fe(III)-reducing microbes might be involved in the anaerobic degradation of the chlorinated ethenes. However, the subcultures established with Fe(III) could function even in the absence of Fe(III), showing that the degradation of cis-DCE and VC was not directly coupled with the Fe(III) reduction. Consequently, the two series of enrichment cultures could not be obtained that degrade both cis-DCE and VC in the presence or absence of Fe(III). Considering the lack of VC accumulation, both cultures reported herein may involve interesting mechanism(s) for the microbial remediation of environments contaminated with chlorinated ethenes. A number of fermentative reducers (microbes) which are known to reduce Fe(III) during their anaerobic growth are potential candidates involved in cir-DCE degradation in the presence and absence of Fe(III).

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.137-146
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• 2014

Objectives: Feasibility of electrochemical oxidation of the aqueous non-biodegradable wastewater such as cationic dye Rhodamine B (RhB) has been investigated in an electrochemical reactor with solid polymer electrolyte (SPE). Methods: Nafion 117 cationic exchange membrane as SPE has been used. Anode/Nafion/cathode sandwiches were constructed by sandwiching Nafion between two dimensionally stable anodes (JP202 electrode). Experiments were conducted to examine the effects of applied current (0.5~2.0 A), supporting electrolyte type (0.2 N NaCl, $Na_2SO_4$, and 1.0 g/L NaCl), initial RhB concentration (2.5~30.0 mg/L) on RhB and COD degradation and $UV_{254}$ absorbance. Results: Experimental results showed that an increase of applied current in electrolysis reaction with solid polymer electrolyte has resulted in the increase of RhB and $UV_{254}$ degradation. Performance for RhB degradation by electrolyte type was best with NaCl 0.2 N followed by SPE, and $Na_2SO_4$. However, the decrease of $UV_{254}$ absorbance of RhB was different from RhB degradation: SPE > NaCl 0.2 N > $Na_2SO_4$. RhB and $UV_{254}$ absorbance decreased linearly with time regardless of the initial concentration. The initial RhB and COD degradation in electrolysis reaction using SPE showed a pseudo-first order kinetics and rate constants were 0.0617 ($R^2=0.9843$) and 0.0216 ($R^2=0.9776$), respectively. Conclusions: Degradation of RhB in the electrochemical reactor with SPE can be achieved applying electrochemical oxidation. Supporting electrolyte has no positive effect on the final $UV_{254}$ absorbance and COD degradation. Mineralization of COD may take a relatively longer time than that of the RhB degradation.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.133-137
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• 1990

담수토양중(湛水土壤中)에 있어서 IBP의 분해(分解)에 미치는 각종(各種) 토양환경조건(土壤環境條件)의 영향(影響)에 대하여 연구검토(硏究檢討)하였다. IBP는 비담수조건(非湛水條件)에서 보다 담수조건(湛水條件)에서 느리게 분해(分解)되었다. 분해속도(分解速度)는 토양종류(土壤種類)에 따라 크게 변화(變化)되었으며, 유기물함양(有機物含量)이 높은 토양(土壤)에서보다 낮은 토양(土壤)에서 빨랐다. IBP는 저온(低溫)에서보다 고온(高溫)의 토양(土壤)에서, 고농도(高濃度)에서보다 저농도(低濃度) 첨가(添加)에서 빨리 분해(分解)되었다. 토양중(土壤中) 분해속도(分解速度)는 볏짚첨가에 의하여 현저히 저하(低下)되었으나, 복합비료(複合肥料)나 타농약(他農藥) fenitrothion과 butachlor의 첨가(添加)에 의하여는 영향(影響)을 받지 않았다. 토양중(土壤中) IBP는 호기적(好氣的) 미생물(微生物)에 의하여 분해(分解)되는 것으로 추정(推定)되었다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.297-303
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• 2019

Background: Absorbable plates are widely used in open reduction and internal fixation surgeries for facial bone fractures. Absorbable plates are made of polyglycolic acid (PGA), polylactic acid (PLA), polydioxane (PDS), or various combinations of these polymers. The degradation patterns of absorbable plates made from different polymers and clinical courses of patients treated with such plates have not been fully identified. This study aimed to confirm the clinical courses of facial bone fracture patients using absorbable plates and compare the degradation patterns of the plates. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted for 47 cases in 46 patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery using absorbable plates to repair facial bone fractures. All surgeries used either PLA/PGA composite-based or poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)/hydroxyapatite (HA) composite-based absorbable plates and screws. Clinical courses were confirmed and comparisons were conducted based on direct observation. Results: There were no naturally occurring foreign body reactions. Post-traumatic inflammatory responses occurred in eight patients (nine cases), in which six recovered naturally with conservative treatment. The absorbable plates were removed from two patients. PLA/PGA compositebased absorbable plates degraded into fragments with non-uniform, sharp surfaces whereas PLLA/HA composite-based absorbable plates degraded into a soft powder. Conclusion: PLA/PGA composite-based and PLLA/HA composite-based absorbable plates showed no naturally occurring foreign body reactions and showed different degradation patterns. The absorbable plate used for facial bone fracture surgery needs to be selected in consideration of its degradation patterns.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권10호
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• pp.1390-1401
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• 2023

In this study, a 12-week feeding experiment was conducted to characterize the effects of exogenous α-amylase on the growth, feed utilization, digestibility, plasma α-amylase activity, feed degradation rate, and fecal particle size of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus). Diet was supplemented with 0 (AA₀; control), 100 (AA₁₀₀), 200 (AA₂₀₀), or 400 (AA₄₀₀) mg/kg of α-amylase, respectively. Fish (273.1 ± 2.3 g) were stocked into 12 tanks (25 fish/1,000-L tank) and 3 tanks were randomly selected for each diet group. As a result, α-amylase was found to have no significant effects (p ≥ 0.05) on the growth, feed utilization parameters, and whole-body proximate compositions. α-Amylase-treated fish exhibited only a significant increase in the apparent digestibility coefficient of carbohydrates compared to the controls. In addition, in vitro analyses revealed that α-amylase dose-dependently increased (p < 0.05) the feed degradation rate, while photographs of the intestinal content after 2, 4, and 8 h of feeding demonstrated an improved degradation rate in the α-amylase-treated groups. Plasma α-amylase content was higher in the AA₂₀₀ and AA₄₀₀ groups, whereas the control group produced significantly larger-sized fecal particles (90% size class) than these two groups. In the intestine, no changes were observed in the expression levels of the immune-related TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-2, immunoglobulin-M, HSP-70, lysozyme, and amylase alpha-2A. However, growth-related genes IGF-1, IGF-2, TGF-β3, and growth hormone genes were upregulated in muscle tissues. Collectively, exogenous α-amylase has positive roles in the modulation of the digestibility coefficient, blood α-amylase concentration, growth-related gene expression, and diet degradation for improved digestion in olive flounder.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.673-682
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• 2001

우수한 심미성 수복재료로서 복합레진은 그 사용 빈도가 증가하고 있다. 이런 증가 추세에도 불구하고 복합레진의 부적절한 마모저항성 때문에 구치부 수복에서의 사용이 제한되어왔다. 이와 관련된 인자로 수복물의 표면하 분해가 고려되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 복합레진의 마모에 미치는 환경적 분해의 효과를 알기 위해 알카리성 용액(0.1N NaOH)에 현재 많이 사용되는 Definite($Degussa-H\ddot{u}ls$ AG, Germany), Prodigy(Kerr, USA), Pyramid(Bisco, USA) 및 Synergy(Coltene, Swiss) 등 4종의 복합레진을 보관하였을 때 각 제품의 분해과정을 평가하고자 하였다. 각 제품 당 3개의 시편을 제작한 후 0.1N NaOH용액에 저장하여 $60^{\circ}C$에서 보관하였다. 2주 후 제거하여 HCl로 중화, 세척 후 $60^{\circ}C$에서 건조하였다. 무게 손실, 분해층 깊이, Si농도 등을 기준으로 분해저항성을 평가하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 무게 손실은 Synergy에서 $1.24{\pm}0.002%$로 가장 높은 값을 보였으나 각 제품간 유의한 차이는 보이지 않았다. 2. 분해층 깊이는 Synergy에서 $107.83{\pm}2.52{\mu}m$로 가장 높은 값을 보였고, Synergy를 제외한 다른 제품에서는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 3. Si 용출량에 있어서는 4가지 제품 모두 차이를 보이지 않았다. 4. 무게 손실과 분해층 깊이 사이에는 높은 상관 관계를 보였다(r=0.6127, p<0.05). 5. 무게 손실과 Si 용출량, 분해층 깊이와 Si 용출량 사이에 상관 관계는 없는 것으로 나타났다. 6. 주사전자현미경 관찰시 NaOH 용액에 보관한 후 레진 기질과 필러 사이의 결합 파괴를 관찰할 수 있었다.

• 한국동물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물학회 1998년도 한국생물과학협회 학술발표대회
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• pp.94-94
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• 1998

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• 한국동물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물학회 2001년도 한국생물과학협회 학술발표대회
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• pp.91-91
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• 2001

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• 한국동물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물학회 1994년도 한국생물과학협회 학술발표대회
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• pp.253.2-253
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• 1994

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