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RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MAGNETIC PARTICLE SUSPENSIONS

  • Kwon, T.M.;Choi, H.J.;Jhon, M.S.
    • Journal of the Korean Magnetics Society
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    • v.5 no.5
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    • pp.667-671
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    • 1995
  • The viscometric technique is used to study the effects of microstructure on the viscosity (viscosity vs. concentration or shear rate) of magnetic particle suspensions. In this characterization, measurement of suspension viscosity is used to obtain the dependence of viscous energy dissipation on microstructural state of dispersions. Microstructural shape effects which are related to particle orientation are then indirectly obtained. Empirical formulas from mean field theory and the Mooney equation, which are applicable at high concentration of magnetic particles, are used to relate viscosity to particle concentration. The validity and physical meaning of these equations are discussed.

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Physicochemical Characteristics and Physiological Functions of ${\beta}-Glucans$ in Barley and Oats (보리, 귀리 ${\beta}-Glucan$의 이화학적 특성과 생리적 기능)

  • Lee, Young-Tack
    • KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE
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    • v.41 no.spc1
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    • pp.10-24
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    • 1996
  • [ ($1{\to}3$) ], ($1{\to}4$)-${\beta}$-D-glucans(${\beta}-glucans$) are a major component of the cell walls of grasses as a component of the cereal endosperm and aleurone cell walls. Although ${\beta}-glucans$ exist in all cereals, their concentration is highest in oats and barley. Genetic and environmental differences are found in total ${\beta}-glucan$ content. Both oats and barley ${\beta}-glucans$ have cholesterol-lowering effects. This suggests possible use as food additives. Structural characterization of ${\beta}-glucan$ is important because structure can influence physical and physiological properties. In this review, ${\beta}-glucans$ of barley and oats are discussed in details including structure, chemical and physical properties, and nutritional implications. The use of barley and oat products as well as ${\beta}-glucan$ as a food additive continues to increase. This can provide an additional market for barley and oats, thus increasing the value of the crops.

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Characterization of denaturation and renaturation of DNA for DNA hybridization

  • Wang, Xiaofang;Lim, Hyun Jeong;Son, Ahjeong
    • Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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    • v.29
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    • pp.7.1-7.8
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    • 2014
  • Objectives The present study was designed to systematically characterize the denaturation and the renaturation of double stranded DNA (dsDNA), which is suitable for DNA hybridization. Methods A series of physical and chemical denaturation methods were implemented on well-defined 86-bp dsDNA fragment. The degree of each denaturation was measured and the most suitable denaturation method was determined. DNA renaturation tendency was also investigated for the suggested denaturation method. Results Heating, beads mill, and sonication bath did not show any denaturation for 30 minutes. However probe sonication fully denatured DNA in 5 minutes. 1 mol/L sodium hydroxide (alkaline treatment) and 60% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) treatment fully denatured DNA in 2-5 minutes. Conclusions Among all the physical methods applied, the direct probe sonication was the most effective way to denature the DNA fragments. Among chemical methods, 60% DMSO was the most adequate denaturation method since it does not cause full renaturation during DNA hybridization.

Synthesis and Characterization of Physical Properties of Titania Nanoparticle for Electronic Paper (전자종이용 티타니아 나노입자의 합성 및 물성 평가)

  • Hong, Sung-Jei;Han, Jeong-in
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.18 no.10
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    • pp.929-935
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    • 2005
  • In this paper, synthetic conditions of titania nanparticle was investigated to enhance its uniformity of the particle size as a child particle on organic mother particle of liquid powder type electronic paper. The physical properties are very important to improve the uniformity of electrical charging properties Concentration of titania raw material ($C_9H_{19}NO_4Ti$) in the ethanol solvent, pH, and concentration of the solution in the D.I. water were selected as parameters. As a result, ultrafine and well crystallized titania nanoparticle with good uniformity could be synthesized as the concentration of the $C_9H_{19}NO_4Ti$ in the ethanol solvent, pH of the solution, and the amount of the D.I. water were increased. Using the optimized conditions, the titania nanparoticle with uniformly ultrafime size of 10 nm could be synthesized.

Characterization and Application of DLC Films Produced by New Combined PVD-CVD Technique

  • Chekan, N.M.;Kim, S.W.;Akula, I.P.;Jhee, T.G.
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Heat Treatment
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.75-82
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    • 2010
  • A new advanced combined PVD/CVD technique of DLC film deposition has been developed. Deposition of a DLC film was carried out using a pulsed carbon arc discharge in vapor hydrocarbon atmosphere. The arc plasma enhancing CVD process promotes dramatic increase in the deposition rate and decrease of compressive stress as well as improvement of film thickness uniformity compared to that obtained with a single PVD pulsed arc process. The optical spectroscopy investigation reveals great increase in radiating components of $C_2$ Swan system molecular bands due to acetylene molecules decomposition. AFM, Raman spectroscopy, XPS and nano-indentation were used to characterize DLC films. The method ensures obtaining a new superhard DLC nano-material for deposition of protective coatings onto various industrial products including those used in medicine.

Characterization of seasonal variation according to the quality of cement (계절변화에 따른 시멘트 품질 특성 분석)

  • Park, Hee-Gon;Lee, Ji-Hwan;Seo, Il;Lee, Jin-Woo;Kim, Woo-Jae;Lee, Jae-Sam
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2012.05a
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    • pp.211-212
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    • 2012
  • Over the years, the recovery of the domestic construction market, which does not appear on the reverse, but rather due to a surge of construction materials cost of the construction sector is experiencing greater difficulties. Cement raw materials in the manufacturing process, if some of the waste recycling, cites quality control for products and measures for the thorough management is needed. In this study, three companies of the past four years in the production of cement against doejin physical performance test results conducted yearly and seasonal trends by analyzing changes in the years to review the cement for cement to utilize as a basis for management points is.

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Synthesis, Structural Characterization, and Catalytic Activity of Flower Like ZnO Nanostructures

  • Ramachandran, K.;Kumar, G. Gnana;Kim, Ae Rhan;Yoo, Dong Jin
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.35 no.4
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    • pp.1091-1097
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    • 2014
  • Tageteserecta flower like zinc oxide nanostructures composed of hexagonal nanorods were synthesized via sonochemical method at room temperature. The synthesized nanomaterials exhibited wurtzite hexagonal phase structure with the single crystalline nature. The diameter of the individual nanorods that constitute the flower shaped zinc oxide structures is in the range of 120-160 nm. The sonication time effectively determined the morphological properties of the prepared materials. The catalytic activity of prepared zinc oxide nanostructures towards N-formylation reactions were evaluated without any surface modification and the nanostructures exhibited good reaction yield with the prompt recyclability behavior.

Physical Properties and Release Characterization of Sustained Release Lyogel Ointment (서방출성 리오겔 연고의 물리적성질과 방출특성)

  • Kim, Mi-Ok;Shin, Young-Hee;Kim, Dae-Duk;Lee, Chi-Ho
    • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.51-57
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    • 1998
  • Tetracycline lyogel ointment consisting of hydroxy ethyl cellulose(HEC) in glycerin and Eudragit RS 100 in triacetin were prepared and then release characteristic were investigated. The physical properties of lyogel ointment such as viscosity, particle size and microscopic structures were also evaluated. The microscopic structures showed that lyogel particles containing drug were dispersed in the triactin solution. The release rate of drug from lyogel ointment as a function of HEC was not changed. However the release rate was significantly decresed when the amount of Eudragit RS 100 and triacetin in lyogel ointment was increased. The viscosity and weight fraction in external phase of lyogel ointment influenced the release rate. The current studies suggest that the release rate of drug can be controlled by changing of lyogel ointment compositions.

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DNA and DNA-CTMA composite thin films embedded with carboxyl group-modified multi-walled carbon nanotubes

  • Dugasani, Sreekantha Reddy;Gnapareddy, Bramaramba;Kesama, Mallikarjuna Reddy;Ha, Tai Hwan;Park, Sung Ha
    • Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
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    • v.68
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    • pp.79-86
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    • 2018
  • Although the intrinsic characteristics of DNA molecules and carbon nanotubes (CNT) are well known, fabrication methods and physical characteristics of CNT-embedded DNA thin films are rarely investigated. We report the construction and characterization of carboxyl (-COOH) group-modified multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT-COOH)-embedded DNA and cetyltrimethyl-ammonium chloride-modified DNA (DNA-CTMA) composite thin films. Here, we examine the structural, compositional, chemical, spectroscopic, and electrical characteristics of DNA and DNA-CTMA thin films consisting of various concentrations of MWCNT-COOH. The MWCNT-COOH-embedded DNA and DNA-CTMA composite thin films may offer a platform for developing novel optoelectronics, energy harvesting, and sensing applications in physical, chemical, and biological sciences.