• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2011년도 춘계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.93.2-93.2
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• 2011

In this work, graphite nanofibers (GNFs) were prepared for using catalyst supports in fuel cells. The GNFs were chemically activated to obtain high surface area and small pore diameter with different potassium hydroxide (KOH) amounts, i.e., 0, 1, 3, 4, and 5 g as an activating agent. And then Pt-Ru was deposited onto activated GNFs (A-GNFs) by chemical reduction method. The characteristics of Pt-Ru catalysts deposited onto A-GNFs were determined by specific surface area and pore size analyzer, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and inductive coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS). The electrochemical properties of Pt-Ru/A-GNFs catalysts were also analyzed by cyclic voltammetry (CV) experiments. From the results, the A-GNFs carbon supports activated with 4 g of KOH (A4g-GNFs) showed that the highest specific surface areas. In addition, the A4g-GNFs led to uniform dispersion of Pt-Ru onto A4g-GNFs, resulting in the enhancement of electrochemical activity of Pt-Ru catalysts.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.253-259
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• 2010

We are consistently being exposed to nanomaterials in direct and/or indirect route as they are used in almost all the sectors in our life. Nations across the worlds are now trying to put global regulation policy on nanomaterials. Sometimes, they are reported to be more toxic than the corresponding ion and micromaterials. Therefore, safety research of nanoparticles has huge implications on a national economics. In this study, we evaluated and analyzed the research trend of ecotoxicity of nanoparticles in soil environment. Test species include terrestrial plants, earthworms, and soil nematode. Soil enzyme activities were also discussed. We found that the results of nanotoxicity studies were affected by many factors such as physicochemical properties, size, dispersion method and test medium of nanoparticle, which should be considered when conducting toxicity researches. In particular, more researches on the effect of physicochemical properties and fate of nanoparticles on toxicity effect should be conducted consistently.

• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.29-36
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• 2015

The purpose of this research is to find out the collection property of nanoparticle in diffusion filter to know particle size dispersion of nanomaterial using inertial force and principle of Brownian diffusion motion. We used inertial filters which are two different type and diffusion filters made by various kinds of Wiremesh and the different pieces of filter to compare with particle size distribution using NaCl particles. Finally, We made a conclusion as follows : (1) the bigger available charging volume is and the larger specific surface area of inertial filter is, the better collection efficiency is. (2) The higher wire-mesh number of filter is, the more collection efficiency of small particle is increasing because the wire of the higher Wiremesh number filter is thinner and denser. (3) The more pieces of wire-mesh filter, the more collection efficiency is increasing because it makes the residence time longer.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제15권12호
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• pp.809-813
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• 2005

A copper matrix composite reinforced by turbulent in-situ $TiB_2$ nanoparticle was Prepared by reactions of boron ana titanium. The microstructure, mechanical and electrical properties of the as-drawn composites were investigated. The results showed that the formed $TiB_2$ particles, which had a size of about from 50 to 200nm, exhibited a homogeneous dispersion in the copper matrix. Due to their reinforcement, the hardness and Young's modulus of $Cu-TiB_2$ composites were enhanced with increasing the cooling rate. Moreover, the electrical conductivity of the composites were improved with increasing the cooling rate.

• Composites Research
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.232-238
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 탄소 나노복합재료 수지의 분산도를 평가하기 위해 전기저항 측정방법을 활용한 평가 예측 연구를 시도하였다. 탄소 나노복합재료 수지을 탄소섬유 토우에 떨어뜨려 탄소섬유의 배열 변화에 따른 전기저항 변화도를 이용하여 분산도를 평가하였다. 분산도가 균일한 탄소 나노복합재료 수지의 상태는 섬유 토우의 배열을 변화시키더라도, 섬유들 사이에 CNT의 영향으로 전기적 접촉면을 생성시켜 비교적 낮은 전기저항 변화도를 나타낸다. 그러나 불균일한 나노입자 분산상태의 수지는 탄소섬유 토우의 필터링 현상에 나노입자와 에폭시가 분리되었다. 탄소섬유의 전기저항 변화도는 크게 변화되며, 이러한 전기저항 변화도의 크기차이를 이용하여 분산도를 분석할 수 있었다. 나노복합재료 수지 적용 섬유강화 복합재료의 ILSS 측정 결과와 전기저항 측정법을 이용한 분산도 평가 결과간의 상관관계를 비교하였다. 균일한 분산도 상태의 나노복합수지를 이용한 경우가 섬유강화 복합재료화 하였을 경우 우수한 계면 특성을 확인하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.772-779
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• 2016

수용액에서 질산 은과 Trisodium Citrate(TSC)을 반응시켜 은 나노입자를 제조하였다. 은 나노입자의 크기와 모양은 주사 전자 현미경(SEM)을 사용하여 조사하였다. 은 나노입자의 합성실험은 질산 은 수용액의 농도, TSC의 첨가량, 용제, 계면활성제, 초음파 파쇄, 분산제를 변수로 하여 수행하였다. 질산 은의 농도를 높이거나 TSC의 농도를 증가시킬수록 입자의 크기가 커지거나 응집되는 결과를 확인할 수 있었다. 주사 전자 현미경(SEM) 분석 자료로부터 합성된 은 나노입자는 좁은 영역의 입자 크기 분포를 가진 구형 또는 구형에 가까운 것을 확인하였다. 용제를 첨가하여 분산을 시도하였는데, 소수성 용제는 분산성에 영향을 미치지 않았고 친수성 용제는 분산성을 향상시켜 주었다. 계면활성제(HPMC)를 첨가하면 은 나노입자의 크기가 50-100 nm로 커지며, 모양은 불균일하고 부분적인 응집이 발생하였다. 은 나노입자의 분산성은 분산제 첨가 후에 3 시간 이상의 초음파 파쇄에 의해 크게 향상되었다. 분산제의 첨가에 의해 완전한 분산이 일어났으며, 은 나노입자의 크기는 BYK-182(30-40 nm) < BYK-192(42-78 nm) < BYK-142 (51-113 nm)순으로 나타났다. 0.002 M 질산 은 용액에 2-4wt%의 TSC를 첨가하였을 때 38.45-46.28 nm의 은 나노입자가 합성되었다.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.217-222
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• 2009

This paper presents a novel single-step method to prepare the Ag nanometallic particle dispersed fluid (nanofluid) by electrical explosion of wire in liquid, deionized water (DI water). X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) were used to investigate the characteristics of the Ag nanofluids. Zeta potential was also used to measure the dispersion properties of the as-prepared Ag nanofluid. Pure Ag phase was detected in the nanofluids using water. FE-SEM analysis shows that the size of the particles formed in DI water was about 88 nm and Zeta potential value was about -43.68 without any physical and chemical treatments. Thermal conductivity of the as-prepared Ag particle dispersed nanofluid shows much higher value than that of pure DI water.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.89-94
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• 2005

The micron or nano-sized lysozyme as a model protein drug was prepared using solution enhanced dispersion by supercritical fluid (SEDS) process at various conditions (e.g., solvent, temperature and pressure) to investigate the feasibility of pulmonary protein drug delivery. The lysozyme particles prepared were characterized by laser diffraction particle size analyzer, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD). The biological activity of lysozyme particles after/before SEDS process was also examined. Lysozyme was precipitated as spherical particles. The precipitated particles consisted of 100 - 200 nm particles. Particle size showed the precipitates to be agglomerates with primary particles of size $1\;-\;5 \;{\mu}m$. The biological activity varied between 38 and 98% depending on the experimental conditions. There was no significant difference between untreated lysozyme and lysozyme after SEDS process in PXRD analysis. Therefore, the SEDS process could be a novel method to prepare micron or nano-sized lysozyme particles, with minimal loss of biological activity, for the pulmonary delivery of protein drug.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.340-347
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• 2005

Silver nanoparticles were synthesized by chemical reduction method from aqueous silver nitrate solution ana hydrazine as a reduction agent. The morphology, particle size and shape were dependent on the mixing method, reaction temperature and time, molar ratio of hydrazine and silver nitrate, the kind of surfactant, and the addition of surfactant. The stability of the colloidal silver was achieved by the adsorption of surfactant molecules onto the particle. Silver nanoparticles have a characteristic absorption maximum at 430 nm under UV irradiation. It was found that the colloid was nanometer m size and formed very stable dispersion of silver. The Ag nanoparticles obtained showed the spherical shape with the size range of 10-30 nm.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.125-135
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• 1996

Solid lipid nanoparticles(SLN) are particulate systems for parenteral drug administration and suitable for controlled release. SLN were prepared by homogenization process. Dispersion at increased temperature (molten lipid) was performed to yield SLN loaded with lipophilic drugs. Tetracaine base, lidocaine base, prednisolone, methyltestosterone and ethinylestradiol were used as model drugs to access the loading capacity and to study the release behavior. To investigate production parameters(lipids, surfactant concentration, homogenizing rpm) in the formation of SLN, particle size was performed by laser diffraction analysis. The mean particle size of SLN with stearic acid or trilaurin was below 1 micron. By decreasing the particle size and increasing the surfactant concentration, the release rate was increased especially in the case of highly lipophilic drug loaded SLN. Methyltestosterone or ethinylestradiol loaded SLN showed a distinctly prolonged release over a few days.