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Novel Silica Nanotubes Using a Library of Carbohydrate Gel Assemblies as Templates for Sol-Gel Transcription in Binary Systems

  • Jung, Jong-Hwa;Lee, Shim-Sung;Shinkai, Seiji;Iwaura, Rika;Shimizu, Toshimi
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.25 no.1
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    • pp.63-68
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    • 2004
  • Sugar-based gelator p-dodecanoyl-aminophenyl- ${\beta}$-D-aldopyranosides (1-3) have been shown to self-assemble in the presence of p-aminophenyl aldopyranosides. The hydrogel 1+4 showed the double-helical structure with 3-25 nm outer diameters, which is quite different from that of 1. The gel 2+5 revealed twisted ribbon structure with 30-50 nm in widths and a few micrometers of length whereas the gel 3+4 revealed the single and the bundled fiber structures. The difference in these gel supramolecular structures has successfully been transcribed into silica structures by sol-gel polymerization of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), resulting in the doublehelical, the twisted-ribbon, the single and the multiple (lotus-shaped) hollow fiber structures. These results indicate that novel silica structures can be created by transcription of various superstructures formed in binary gels through the hydrogen-bonding interaction, and the amino group of the p-aminophenyl aldopyranosides acts as an efficient driving force to create novel silica nanotubes. Furthermore, electron energy-loss spectroscopy (ELLS) provided strong evidence for the inner hollow structure of the double-helical silica nanotube. This is a novel and successful example that a variety of new silica structures can be created using a library of carbohydrate gel fibers as their templates.

Service Life Prediction of Rubber Bushing for Tracked Vehicles

  • Woo, Chang-Su;Kang, In-Sug;Lee, Kang-Suk
    • Elastomers and Composites
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    • v.55 no.2
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    • pp.81-87
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    • 2020
  • Service life prediction and evaluation of rubber components is the foundational technology necessary for securing the safety and reliability of the product and to ensure an optimum design. Even though the domestic industry has recognized the importance thereof, technology for a systematic design and analysis of the same has not yet been established. In order to develop this technology, identifying the fatigue damage parameters that affect service life is imperative. Most anti-vibration rubber components had been damaged by repeated load and aging. Hence, the evaluation of the fatigue characteristics is indispensable. Therefore, in this paper, we propose a method that can predict the service life of rubber components relatively accurately in a short period of time. This method works even in the initial designing stage. We followed the service life prediction procedure of the proposed rubber components. The weak part of the rubber and the maximum strain were analyzed using finite element analysis of the rubber bushing for the tracked vehicles. In order to predict the service life of the rubber components that were in storage for a certain period of time, the fatigue test was performed on the three-dimensional dumbbell specimen, based on the results obtained by the rubber material acceleration test. The service life formula of the rubber bushing for tracked vehicles was derived using both finite element analysis and the fatigue test. The service life of the rubber bushing for tracked vehicles was estimated to be about 1.7 million cycles at room temperature (initial stage) and about 400,000 cycles when kept in storage for 3 years. Through this paper, the service life for various rubber parts is expected be predicted and evaluated. This will contribute to improving the durability and reliability of rubber components.

The Status of Research of Quantum dot Using 4P Analysis -Focusing on the application and convergence field of quantum technology (4P 분석을 통한 양자점 기술개발 현황 분석 -양자점 기술의 응용 및 융합 분야를 중심으로)

  • Heo, Na-Young;Ko, Young-Joo
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.49-55
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    • 2015
  • Quantum dot technology can be complementary application of the bulk material, and that a wide range of applications that can take advantage of the characteristic convergence technology. With the development of quantum dot technology, it is important to analyze Marketability of quantum technology, business opportunity. In this study, patents, papers, market, analysis of the project will be to investigate the quantum information research trends. Research results are expected to be used as a basis for research and development path setting and strategic planning of the quantum dot. In particular, this study found the performance of quantum dot research through patents and papers analyzed. In addition, fast-growing field, the field to lead the commercialization were derived. Compared to the advanced research and national research was to diagnose the domestic research into quantum dots.

Optimization of SWCNT-Coated Fabric Sensors for Human Joint Motion Sensing

  • Cho, Hyun-Seung;Park, Seon-Hyung;Yang, Jin-Hee;Park, Su-Youn;Han, Bo-Ram;Kim, Jin-Sun;Lee, Hae-Dong;Lee, Kang-Hwi;Lee, Jeong-Whan;Kang, Bok-Ku;Chon, Chang-Soo;Kim, Han-Sung;Lee, Joo-Hyeon
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.13 no.5
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    • pp.2059-2066
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    • 2018
  • This study explored the feasibility of utilizing an SWCNT-coated fabric sensor for the development of a wearable motion sensing device. The extent of variation in electric resistance of the sensor material was evaluated by varying the fiber composition of the SWCNT-coated base fabrics, attachment methods, number of layers, and sensor width and length. 32 sensors were fabricated by employing different combinations of these variables. Using a custom-built experimental jig, the amount of voltage change in a fabric sensor as a function of the length was measured as the fabric sensors underwent loading-unloading test with induced strains of 30 %, 40 %, and 50 % at a frequency of 0.5 Hz. First-step analysis revealed the following: characteristics of the strain-voltage curves of the fabric sensors confirmed that 14 out of 32 sensors were evaluated as more suitable for measuring human joint movement, as they yield stable resistance values under tension-release conditions; furthermore, significantly stable resistance values were observed at each level of strain. Secondly, we analyzed the averaged maximum, minimum, and standard deviations at various strain levels. From this analysis, it was determined that the two-layer sensor structure and welding attachment method contributed to the improvement of sensing accuracy.

Coatings Properties and Efficiency Performance of Cr-DLC Films Deposited by Hybrid Linear Ion Source for Hydraulic Gear Pump (하이브리드 선형이온원에 의한 유압 기어펌프용 Cr-DLC코팅막의 특성과 효율성능)

  • Cha, Sun-Yong;Kim, Wang-Ryeol;Park, Min-Suk;Kwon, Se-Hun;Chung, Won-Sub;Kang, Myung-Chang
    • Journal of Powder Materials
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    • v.17 no.6
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    • pp.456-463
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    • 2010
  • This paper describes the results of the application of Cr-Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films for efficiency improvement through surface modification of spur gear parts in the hydraulic gear pump. Cr-DLC films were successfully deposited on SCM 415 substrates by a hybrid coating process using linear ion source (LIS) and magnetron sputtering method. The characteristics of the films were systematically investigated using FE-SEM, nano-indentation, sliding tester and AFM instrument. The microstructure of Cr-DLC films turned into the dense and fine grains with relatively preferred orientation. The thickness formed in our Cr buffer layer and DLC coating layer were obtained the 487 nm and $1.14\;{\mu}m$. The average friction coefficient of Cr-DLC films considerably decreased to 0.15 for 0.50 of uncoated SCM415 material. The hardness and surface roughness of Cr-DLC films were measured 20 GPa and 10.76 nm, respectively. And then, efficiency tests were performed on the hydraulic gear pump to investigate the efficiency performance of the Cr-DLC coated spur gear. The experimental results show that the volumetric and mechanical efficiency of hydraulic gear pump using the Cr-DLC spur gear were improved up to 2~5% and better efficiency improvement could be attributed to its excellent microstructure, higher hardness, and lower friction coefficient. This conclusion proves the feasibility in the efficiency improvement of hydraulic gear pump for industrial applications.

Development of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) for Total Quality Innovation on Pharmaceutical Processes (의약품 제조공정에서의 전사적 품질혁신을 위한 공정분석기술 개발)

  • Shin, Sang-Mun;Park, Kyung-Jin;Choi, Yong-Sun;Lee, Sang-Kil;Choi, Guang-Jin;Kwon, Byung-Soo;Cho, Byung-Rae
    • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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    • v.37 no.6
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    • pp.329-338
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    • 2007
  • The quality assurance issue of drug products is more important than the general product because it is highly related to the human health and life. In this reason, the regulatory guide lines have continuously been intensified all around the world. In order to achieve effective quality assurance and real-time product release (RTPR) of drug products, process analytical technology (PAT), which can analyze and control a manufacturing process, has been proposed from the United States. With the PAT process, we can obtain significant process features of materials, quality characteristics and product capabilities from a raw material to the final product in the real-time procedure. PAT can also be utilized to process validation using information system that can analyze the risk of drug products through out an entire product life-cycle. In this paper, we first offered a new concept for the off-line process design methods to prepare the improved quality assurance restrictions and a real-time control method by establishing an information system. We also introduced an automatic inspection system by obtaining surrogate variables based on drug product formulations. Finally, we proposed an advanced PAT concept using validation and feedback principles through out the entire life-cycle of drug product manufacturing processes.

Fractured Surface Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Ni-Cr Based Alloys with Mo Content for Dental Applications

  • Kim, Hyun-Soo;Son, Mee-Kyoung;Choe, Han-Cheol
    • Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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    • v.49 no.3
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    • pp.260-264
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    • 2016
  • In this study, fractured surface morphology and mechanical properties of Ni-Cr-Mo alloys with various contents of Mo for dental material use have been evaluated by mechanical test. The alloys used were Ni-13Cr-xMo alloys with Mo contents of 4, 6, 8, and 10 wt.%, prepared by using a vacuum arc-melting furnace. Ni-13Cr-xMo alloys were used for mechanical test without heat treatment. The phase and microstructure of alloys using an X-ray diffraction (XRD) and optical microscopy (OM) were evaluated. To examine the mechanical properties of alloys according to microstructure changes, the tensile test and the hardness test were carried out using tensile tester. To understand the mechanism of Mo addition to Ni-Cr alloy on mechanical property, the morphology and fractured surfaces of alloys were investigated by field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). As a result, 79Ni-13Cr-8Mo alloy was verified that the tensile strength and the hardness were better than others. Varying Mo content, the changes of microstructures of alloys were identified by OM and SEM and that of 79Ni-13Cr-8Mo alloy was proved fabricated well. Microstructures of alloys were changed depending on Mo content ratio. It has been observed that 8% alloy had the most suitable mechanical property for dental alloy.

Photoluminescence of ZnGa2O4-xMx:Mn2+ (M=S, Se) Thin Films

  • Yi, Soung-Soo
    • Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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    • v.4 no.6
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    • pp.13-16
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    • 2003
  • Mn-doped $ZnGa_{2}O_{4}$:$Mn^{2+}$ (M=S, Se) thin film phosphors have been grown using a pulsed laser deposition technique under various growth conditions. The structural characterization carr~ed out on a series of $ZnGa_{2}O_{4}$:$Mn^{2+}$ (M=S, Se) films grown on MgO(l00) substrates usmg Zn-rich ceramic targets. Oxygen pressure was varied from 50 to 200 mTorr and Zn/Ga ratio was the function of oxygen pressure. XRD patterns showed that the lattice constants of the $ZnGa_{2}O_{4}$:$Mn^{2+}$ (M=S, Se) thin film decrease with the substitution of sulfur and selenium for the oxygen in the $ZnGa_2O_4$. Measurements of photoluminescence (PL) properties of $ZnGa_{2}O_{4}$:$Mn^{2+}$ (M=S, Se) thin films have indicated that MgO(100) is one of the most promised substrates for the growth of high quality $ZnGa_2O_{4-x}M_{x}$:$Mn^{2+}$ (M=S, Se) thin films. In particular, the incorporation of Sulfur or Selenium into $ZnGa_2O_4$ lattice could induce a remarkable increase in the intensity of PL. The increasing of green emission intensity was observed with $ZnGa_2O_{3.925}Se_{0.075}:$Mn^{2+}$ and $ZnGa_2O_{3.925}S_{0.05}$:$Mn^{2+}$ films, whose brightness was increased by a factor of 3.1 and 1.4 in comparison with that of $ZnGa_{2}O_{4}$:$Mn^{2+}$ films, respectively. These phosphors may promise for application to the flat panel displays.

Surface Coating of SiO2 on TiO2-natural Zeolite Composite Particles and Its Characterization (실리카 코팅된 TiO2-천연 제올라이트 복합입자 제조와 특성평가)

  • Lim, Hyung-Mi;Jung, Ji-Sook;Lee, Dong-Jin;Lee, Seung-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.16 no.11
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    • pp.692-697
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    • 2006
  • Deodorization of natural zeolites have been improved not only for polar but also for non-polar pollutants by sucessive ion exchanges of H and Ag ions starting from Korean natural zeolite with high adsorption capacity. The modified zeolites with $TiO_2$ coating on the surface revealed high deodorization and photocatalytic decomposition effects. Further modification was made with $10{\sim}20nm$ silica nano particles coating on the surface, the resulting composite particles of $SiO_2/TiO_2/modified$ natural zeolite revealed not only comparable deodorization but also better durability and resisatnce to color change compared to the $TiO_2$/modified natural zeolite without much compensation of photocatalytic decomposition effect, when the composite particles were exposed to the polypropylene non-woven fiber coated with organic binder. It is expected for the composite particle prepared here to be used as indoor building materials for indoor air quality control.

Understanding Three-dimensional Printing Technology, Evaluation, and Control of Hazardous Exposure Agents (3D 프린팅 기술의 이해, 유해 인자 노출 평가와 제어)

  • Park, Jihoon;Jeon, Haejoon;Oh, Youngseok;Park, Kyungho;Yoon, Chungsik
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.241-256
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    • 2018
  • Objectives: This study aimed to review the characteristics of three-dimensional printing technology focusing on printing types, materials, and health hazards. We discussed the methodologies for exposure assessment on hazardous substances emitted from 3D printing through article reviews. Methods: Previous researches on 3D printing technology and exposure assessment were collected through a literature review of public reports and research articles reported up to July 2018. We mainly focused on introducing the technologies, printing materials, hazardous emissions during 3D printing, and the methodologies for evaluation. Results: 3D printing technologies can be categorized by laminating type. Fused deposition modeling(FDM) is the most widely used, and most studies have conducted exposure assessment using this type. The printing materials involved were diverse, including plastic polymer, metal, resin, and more. In the FDM types, the most commonly used material was polymers, such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene(ABS) and polylactic acids(PLA). These materials are operated under high-temperature conditions, so high levels of ultrafine particles(mainly nanoparticle size) and chemical compounds such as organic compounds, aldehydes, and toxic gases were identified as being emitted during 3D printing. Conclusions: Personal desktop 3D printers are widely used and expected to be constantly distributed in the future. In particular, hazardous emissions, including nano sized particles and various thermal byproducts, can be released under operation at high temperatures, so it is important to identify the health effects by emissions from 3D printing. Furthermore, appropriate control strategies should be also considered for 3D printing technology.