• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권9호
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• pp.3383-3387
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• 2023

A new dyed polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film dosimeter based on 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MMT) tetrazolium dye is proposed in this study for measuring high gamma radiation dose. Gamma cell irradiator that contains Co-60 gamma-ray source was used to expose the novel MMT-PVA films to different doses up to 25 kGy. The changed in optical property of irradiated and unirradiated films were characterized by UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The results show that the dose sensitive and the linear range of irradiated films were increased considerably with increase of MMT concentration from 1 to 5 mM. The dose response of dyed PVA film changed substantially with changing relative humidity (12-74%) as well as irradiation temperature (10-40 ℃). The absorbance of the unirradiated films does not change up to 10 days in dark while a significant increase in their absorbance was reported for similar films under fluorescent light. The irradiated dosimeters that kept in dark showed a perfect stability for 54 days. It was found that no obvious impact of dose rate on the irradiated MMT-PVA film dosimeters.

• Advances in Computational Design
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.113-131
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• 2023

The use of fibers has been commonly considered in engineered cementitious composites, but their behavior with coarse aggregate in concrete has not been studied significantly, which is needed to meet structural performance objectives for design, such as ductility. This research analyzes the behavior of fiber-reinforced concrete with coarse aggregate with 0.62%, 1.23%, and 2% PVA (Polyvinyl-alcohol) content, varying the maximum aggregate size. Tensile (direct and indirect) and compressive concrete tests were performed. The PVA fiber addition in coarse aggregate concrete increased the ductility in compression, especially for the fiber with a larger aspect ratio, with a minor impact on strength. In addition, the tensile tests showed that the PVA fiber increased the tensile strength of concrete with coarse aggregate and, more significantly, improved the ductility. A selected mixture was used to build short and slender reinforced concrete beams to assess the behavior of structural members. PVA fiber addition in short beams changed the failure mode from shear to flexure, increasing the deflection capacity. On the other hand, the slender beam tests revealed negligible impact with the use of PVA.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제87권4호
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• pp.333-346
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• 2023

This paper presents findings from an experimental study that was focused on evaluating the use of Forta-Ferro (FF) and Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) fibers on the response of moderate and special ductility beams under load cycles. For this reason, eight full-scale specimens, identical in geometry, were subjected to gradual cyclic loading. The specimens included two plain concrete beams with medium and special ductility, three beams with medium ductility and stirrup spacing of one-quarter the effective depth (d/4) and three beams with special ductility, and stirrup spacing of one-half the effective depth (d/2), strengthened with FF and PVA fibers separately. The use of fibers was aimed at reducing the amount of shear reinforcement in flexural members. Here, the variation of parameters including the maximum strength, ultimate strength, stiffness, ductility, damage index, energy dissipation, and equivalent damping was studied. Utilizing FF and PVA fibers improved the performance in beams with moderate ductility when compared to those beams with special ductility. Therefore, in special ductility beams, fibers can be used instead of crossties and in moderate ductility beams, fibers can be added to reduce the ratio of shear reinforcement. Furthermore, increasing the stirrup spacing in the moderate ductility beams from d/4 to d/2 and adding 0.6% FF or 1.5% PVA fibers resulted in behavior similar to those of the moderate ductility beam.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.1-20
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• 2023

This study presents the experimental results performed to evaluate the effects of Polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA) and Polypropylene (PP) fibers on the fresh and residual mechanical properties of the hybrid fiber reinforced SCC before and after the exposure of 250℃, 500℃ and 750℃ temperatures. The compressive and splitting tensile strength, modulus of rupture (MOR), ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) as well as toughness and weight loss were investigated at different temperatures. PVA and PP fibers were added into SCC mixtures having only macro steel fiber and also having binary hybridization of both macro and micro steel fiber. The results showed that the use of micro steel fiber replaced by macro steel fiber improved the fresh and hardened properties compared to the use of only macro steel fiber. Moreover, it was emphasized that PVA or PP enhanced the residual flexural performance of SCC, generally, while it negatively influenced the workability, weight loss, UPV and the residual strengths with regards to the use of single steel fiber and binary steel fiber hybridization. Compared to the effect of synthetic fibers, PP had slightly more positive effect in the view of workability while PVA enhanced the residual mechanical properties more.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.721-730
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• 2002

본 연구는 파 종자의 발아력을 증진시킬 수 있는 생장조절제 최적 처리조건을 구명하며, 파 종자 펠렛용으로 적합한 접착제 및 피복재료를 선발하기 위해 수행되었다. 식물생장조절제 종자처리는 발아율을 증진시키지는 못했다. 그러나 50% 발아에 소요되는 일수($T_{50}$)와 MDG는 단축되어 조기발아 하였다. 생장조절제 최적 처리조건은 500$\mu$M의 $GA_3$로 1일간 처리였다. 생장조절제 처리에 의한 발아촉진 효과는 발아적온보다는 저온인 $15^{\circ}C$에서 뚜렷하였다. 종자 펠렛의 접착제 종류 및 농도에 따라 발아율에는 큰 차이가 없었으나 발아속도는 대조구 종자에 비해 약 0.3~0.5일 지연 되었다. 종자 펠렛용 접착제의 농도가 증가하면 발아율이 약간 감소하였는데, 이러한 경향은 Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) 및 Methyl cellulose(MC)에서 뚜렷하였다. 종자 펠렛 접착제 가운데 Polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)와 Polyvinyl pyrrolidone(PVP)에서는 처리농도가 증가하더라도 발아를 크게 억제하지 않아, 파 펠렛종자 제조에 적용될 수 있는 최적 접착제였다. 펠렛 피복재료 중 kaoline, bentonite ＋ kaoline 혼합물질 및 bentonite ＋ CC ＋ DME #300 혼합물질로 펠렛된 종자에서 높은 발아율과 발아세를 보여 파종자의 펠렛에 적합한 피복재료였다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.89-99
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• 1976

Polyvinyl Chloride 섬유에 Acrylic acid (AA)를 방사선을 이용하여 Graft 중합 반응시킬 때 Homopolymer의 방지제인 Ferrous, Ferric, Cupric salt을 첨가시켰다. 방사선 선원으로서는 Co-60의 ${\gamma}$-선 또는 Van de Graaff 가속기를 사용하였으며 조사방법으로는 상호조사법을 이용하였다. Graft 중합반응과 Homopolymerization은 반응계에 첨가시킨 Cation에 의해서 영향을 받았으며 그 효율은 $Cu^{2+}$>$Fe^{2+}$>$Fe^{3+}$의 순서였다. Graft 중합반응속도는 방사선 선량율이 $8.5\times10^3$부터 $1.4\times10^{5}$rad/hr 사이에서 선량율의 0.76중에 비례하였고, Craft 중합반응에 대한 활성화 에너지는 $25^{\circ}$부터 $75^{\circ}C$ 사이에서 6.1 Kcal/mole이었다. 이 때 중합반응 용액은 AA-$H_2O$-$(CH_2Cl)_2$로서 Homopolymer inhibitor의 농도는 $4\times10^{-3}$ mole/1이었다. Graft율은 총선량과 선량율이 클 때 증가하였거나 또는 Polymer 팽윤제인 Ethylene dichloride가 monomer 혼합용액과 포화되었을 때 증가되었다. Acrylic acid가 Craft된 Polyvinyl Chloride 섬유는 흡습율, 열수축성, 용융성이 크게 증진되었고 Tensile properties는 original과 별차이를 나타내지 않았다.

• 멤브레인
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.324-332
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• 2009

본 연구는 정밀여과용 Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) 평막의 화학약품 수용액 내에서 경과시간에 따른 내화학성을 측정하기 위하여 실시하였다. 화학약품으로는 막 세정에 주로 사용되는 유효염소 0.5 wt% NaClO 수용액과 산성인 HCl 1 wt%, pH 4 수용액 그리고 알카리인 NaOH 4 wt%, pH 10 수용액을 사용하였다. 이상의 수용액중에 CPVC 분리막을 1일, 3, 5, 10일 동안 5, 25, $50^{\circ}C$에서 침지시킨 후, 각각의 인장강도와 파단시 신장율을 측정하여 내구성을 평가하였다. 막 세정시 주로 사용되는 유효염소 0.5 wt% NaClO 수용액의 경우 $5^{\circ}C$ 조건에서는 인장강도 변화는 5% 이내이지만 25, $50^{\circ}C$에서는 17%까지 감소하였다. CPVC 분리막의 내화학성은 산성인 HCl 1 wt%와 pH 4 수용액에서 우수하였으나 NaOH 4 wt% 수용액에 대해서 가장 취약한 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Rhinology
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.86-90
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• 2018

Background and Objectives: Although polyvinyl acetate ($Merocel^{(R)}$) has been widely used as a packing material after septoplasty, removable nasal packing can increase patient discomfort, local pain, and pressure. Furthermore, the removal of nasal packing has been described as the most uncomfortable and distressing feature associated with septoplasty. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of polyvinyl acetate with carboxymethyl cellulose sheet ($Rhinocel^{(R)}$) nasal packing on patient subjective symptoms, degree of bleeding, hemostasis, and wound healing following septoplasty. Subjects and Method: Forty patients with nasal septum deviation requiring septoplasty were included. Following surgery, one nasal cavity was packed with $Rhinocel^{(R)}$ and the other one with $Merocel^{(R)}$. Patient subjective symptoms while the packing was in situ, hemostatic properties, pain on removal, degree of bleeding on removal, duration of hemostasis after removal, postoperative wound healing, and the cost of the pack were evaluated. Results: Although the two types of packing materials were equally effective in controlling postoperative bleeding after septoplasty, $Rhinocel^{(R)}$ was significantly more comfortable while in situ and less painful on removal than $Merocel^{(R)}$, which was associated with significantly more bleeding on removal and so more time was needed to control hemorrhage. There was no significant difference in postoperative wound healing or pack cost. Conclusion: The use of $Rhinocel^{(R)}$ after septoplasty has less discomfort, greater patient satisfaction, and less bleeding on removal with no adverse reactions compared to $Merocel^{(R)}$ packing. Therefore, $Rhinocel^{(R)}$ may be a useful packing material after septoplasty.

• 한국미생물생명공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국미생물생명공학회 2004년도 Annual Meeting BioExibition International Symposium
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• pp.209-211
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• 2004

• 한국유변학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국유변학회 2002년도 추계학술발표회 논문집
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• pp.113-116
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• 2002