• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.793-797
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• 2014

To develop a methodology for absolute determination of the surface areal density of functional groups on organic and bio thin films, medium energy ion scattering (MEIS) spectroscopy was utilized to provide references for calibration of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) or Fourier transformation-infrared (FT-IR) intensities. By using the MEIS, XPS, and FT-IR techniques, we were able to analyze the organic thin film of a Ru dye compound ($C_{58}H_{86}O_8N_8S_2Ru$), which consists of one Ru atom and various stoichiometric functional groups. From the MEIS analysis, the absolute surface areal density of Ru atoms (or Ru dye molecules) was determined. The surface areal densities of stoichiometric functional groups in the Ru dye compound were used as references for the calibration of XPS and FT-IR intensities for each functional group. The complementary use of MEIS, XPS, and FT-IR to determine the absolute surface areal density of functional groups on organic and bio thin films will be useful for more reliable development of applications based on organic thin films in areas such as flexible displays, solar cells, organic sensors, biomaterials, and biochips.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.573-578
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• 2006

Three different, polymer-platinum conjugates (hydrogels, microparticles, and nanoparticles) were synthesized by complexation of cis-dichlorodiammineplatinum(II) (cisplatin) with partially succinylated glycol chitbsan (PSGC). Succinic anhydride was used as a linker to introduce cisplatin to glycol chitosan (GC). Succinylation of GC was investigated systematically as a function of the molar ratio of succinic anhydride to glucosamine, the methanol content in the reaction media, and the reaction temperature. By controlling the reaction conditions, water-soluble, partially water-soluble, and hydrogel-forming PSGCs were synthesized, and then conjugated with cisplatin. The complexation of cisplatin with water-soluble PSGC via a ligand exchange reaction of platinum from chloride to the carboxylates induced the formation of nano-sized aggregates in aqueous media. The hydrodynamic diameters of PSGC/cisplatin complex nano-aggregates, as determined by light scattering, were 180-300 nm and the critical aggregation concentrations (CACs), as determined by a fluorescence technique using pyrene as a probe, were $20-30{\mu}g/mL$. The conjugation of cisplatin with partially water-soluble PSGC, i.e., borderline between water-soluble and water-insoluble PSGC, produced micro-sized particles $<500{\mu}m$. Cisplatin-complexed PSGC hydrogels were prepared from water-insoluble PSGCs. All of the cisplatin-incorporated, polymer matrices released platinum in a sustained manner without any significant initial burst, suggesting that they may all be useful as slow release systems for cisplatin. The release rate of platinum increased with the morphology changes from hydrogel through microparticle to nanoparticle systems.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.255-260
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• 2007

Bone marrow (BM) derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are pluripotent cells which can differentiate into osteogenic, adipogenic and other lineages. In spite of the broad interest, the information about the changes in BM cell composition, in particularly about the variation of MSC number and their properties in relation to the age of the donor is still controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the age associated changes in variations of BM cell composition, phenotype and differentiation capacities of MSC using a rat model. Cell populations were characterized by flow cytometry using light scattering parameters, DNA content and a set of monoclonal antibodies. Single cell analysis was performed by conventional fluorescent microscopy. In vitro culture of MSC was established and their phenotype and capability for in vitro differentiation into osteogenic and adipogenic cells was shown. Age related changes in tibiae and femurs, amount of BM tissue, BM cell composition, proportions of separated MSC and yield of MSC in 2 weeks of in vitro culture were found. At the same time, neither change in phenotype no in differentiation capacities of MSC was registered. Age-related changes of the number of MSC should be taken into account whenever MSC are intended to be used for investigations.

• 대한디지털의료영상학회논문지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.177-183
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• 2011

This study intends to investigate patients' exact exposure doses by comparatively measuring ESD (Entrance Surface Dose) with the DAP meter, which excludes scattered rays, and ESD with the Xi multifunction meter, which includes scattered rays, by posture changes for Esophagography test and UGI test. The materialwere examined through Sonialvision-SafireII SPEC overtube system. ESD was measured by using the DAP meter, and as a tool to measure ESD including scattered rays on the plane of incidence of human phantom, the Xi multifunction meter was used. The average fluoroscopic time of Esophagography test was 4.192 minutes and the average number of images was 47.7, while the average fluoroscopic time of UGI test was 6.881 minutes and the average number of images was 37.8. The ratios of the incident dose of DAP meter and the ESD of Xi meter were calculated bydividing the fluoroscopic time and the number of images by each posture change. As for Esophagography test, the dose increased by 21.6~55.5% in the fluoroscopic test and by 4.8~24.7% in the spot test. In the front spot test, however, the does increased by as little as 5.3%. As for UGI test, the dose increased by 21.1~49.5% in the fluoroscopic test and by 10.1~34.9% in the spot test. It is expected that measuring doses in consideration of scattered rays by posture changes will be an important index in evaluating and managing patients' exact exposure doses for each test above. Furthermore, it is judged that this sort of study is inevitable and desirable to reduce patients' exposure doses after all.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.22-40
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• 2022

The goal of this study was to estimate the possible scattering distance of deicer from the highway and the impact range of deicer on soil quality in terms of plant growth. Among the major elements (Ca²⁺, Cl^- and Na⁺) of deicer, Ca²⁺and Cl^- are usually applied as fertilizer to soil. Therefore both elements (Ca²⁺and Cl^-) were not appropriate for a tracer of deicer at the agricultural area. In this study, SAR (sodium adsorption ratio) of soil was proposed as an alternative tracer to confirm the distribution of the deicer around the highway areas. Because deicer is the main anthropogenic source of Na⁺ around the highway areas and does harm to the physical properties of soil and plant growth through the destruction of soil aggregate, SAR would be an recommendable tracer to access the distribution of deicer as well as adverse effect on soil quality at highway areas. The influence range of deicer based on SAR of soil was estimated to be less than 20 m distance from the highway even though the possible flying distance of deicer was found to be more than 100 m from the highway. However the deicer seriously deposited within 10 m from the highway.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.115-128
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• 2012

본 연구는 확산체의 확산계수 측정결과를 바탕으로 확산체의 설치가 홀 내부 음장분포에 미치는 영향에 대하여 알아보았다. 오케스트라쉘이 설치된 600석 규모의 축소모형 홀을 측정대상으로 이용하였다. 잔향실법 흡음률 측정을 통해 1: 25 축소모형의 벽체와 객석부 재료 (관객 및 의자)가 선정되었고, 만석 시 잔향시간을 기준으로 컴퓨터 시뮬레이션과 대응되도록 제작하였다. 다양한 확산체 부착위치에 따른 물리적 음장의 변화를 측정하기 위해 반구 확산체를 측벽, 발코니전면, 천장 등 부위별로 7가지 조합을 만들어, 확산체 유/무에 따른 음향지표의 변화를 측정하였다. 사용된 음향지표는 잔향시간 (RT), 초기감쇠시간 (EDT), 명료도 (C80), 중심시간 (Ts), 음압레벨 (G)과 더불어 임펄스리스펀스의 자기상관함수 (ACF)로부터 도출되는 Temporal diffusion (TD)을 이용하였다. 실험결과, 확산체 설치에 따라 흠음력과 확산면적이 증가하였고, 이에 따라 평균 RT, 평균 EDT, 평균 G는 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 또한 확산체 설치로 인해 초기반사음의 방향전환이 활발하게 발생했고, 평균 TD은 측정 케이스에 따라 6.05에서 6.30의 값을 보였다. 확산체 설치에 가장 민감한 지표는 RT (R = 0.94)로 나타났고, TD와 EDT의 상관관계 (R = 0.73)가 높은 것으로 나타났다. 확산체 설치부위의 영향은 각 음향지표의 변화양상을 통해 논의되었다.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.324-330
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• 2018

2007년 산업안전 보건법의 개정에 따라 우리나라도 유럽 및 일본과 같이 석면의 수입, 유통, 제조를 완전히 금지하였다. 이에 따라 현재의 석면의 문제는 기존에 시공된 석면 건축자재의 안전한 유지관리 및 친환경 해체, 그리고 폐기된 석면 건축자재의 안정적인 최종처리에 있다고 할 수 있다. 과거 우리나라는 매년 10만 톤의 석면을 사용하였으며, 이를 사용한 건축자재는 년간 100만 톤을 초과하였다. 이러한 석면 건축자재가 2006년까지 지속적으로 사용되었고, 이러한 자재는 향후 2044년까지 계속 유지될 것으로 환경부에서 예측한 바 있다. 석면 폐기물의 무해화 처리를 위한 사전 전처리 단계로 설치되어 있는 석면 건축자재에 침투성 경화제를 도포 하고, 해체 철거를 실시하면, 해체단계에서 석면의 비산을 억제하고, 무해화 단계에서 알칼리 공급 작용을 하여 무해화 처리 조건이 개선될 수 있다. 따라서 석면 건축자재에 침투성 경화제가 안정적으로 침투될 수 있어야 한다. 본 연구에서는 sodium silicate를 주성분으로 하는 침투성 경화제와 증류수의 희석 비율에 따른 침투 효과를 비교하고자 하였다. 시험결과 K성분의 침투에 따른 침투 깊이 평가가 가능할 것으로 판단되었으며, 증류수 희석 비율이 높을수록 침투효과는 커지는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통하여 중밀도 수준의 폐석면 건축자재의 무해화를 위한 사전 전처리 방법의 제시가 가능할 것으로 사료되며, 향후 화학적 무해화를 위한 사전 전처리를 효율적으로 하기 위해서는 침투성 경화제와 중류수의 혼합비율의 최적화가 가장 중요한 요소인 것으로 나타났다.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.598-603
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• 2004

Cellulose nitrate (CN) composite membranes, containing cobalt porphyrin (CoP) complexes self-assembled within nanometer-sized rhenium clusters (ReCoP), have been prepared and their oxygen and nitrogen gas perme­abilities were analyzed. The solubility of ReCoP and the characteristics of the corresponding composite membranes were analyzed using a Cahn microbalance, FT-IR spectroscopy, wide-angle X-ray scattering, and differential scanning calorimetry. The nitrogen permeability through the CN composite membranes decreased upon addition of ReCoP and CoP, which implies that the presence of these oxygen carrier complexes affects the structure of the polymer matrix. The oxygen permeability through the composite membranes containing small quantities of ReCoP decreased, but it increased upon increasing the concentration. The oxygen gas transport was affected by the matrix at low ReCoP concentrations, but higher concentrations of ReCoP increased the oxygen permeability as a result of its reversible and specific interactions with oxygen, effectively realizing ReCoP carrier-mediated oxygen transport.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.632-637
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• 2015

Mesoporous $TiO_2$ granules were prepared by spray pyrolysis using nano-sized titania particles which were synthesized by a hydrothermal method, and they were evaluated as the photoanode of dye-sensitized solar cells. To enhance the cell efficiency, nanoparticles within granules were chemically interconnected by adding titanium ethoxide (TEOT) to colloidal spray solution. The resulting titania particles had anatase phase without forming rutile. $TiO_2$ granules obtained showed about 400 nm in size, the specific surface area of $74-77m^2/g$, and average pore size of 13-17 nm. The chemical modification of $TiO_2$ granules by adding TEOT initially to the colloidal spray solution was proved to be an effective way in terms of increasing both the light scattering within photoanode and the lifetimes of photo-excited electrons. Consequently, the light-harvesting efficiency of TEOT-modified granules (${\eta}=6.72%$) was enhanced about 14% higher than primitive nanoparticles.

• 한국전산유체공학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2004

Large eddy simulation is used to investigate the compressible flow over a cavity with high aspect ratio. The sub-grid scale stresses are modeled using the dynamic model. The compressible Navier-Stokes equations are solved with the sixth order accurate compact finite difference scheme in the space and the 4th order Runge-Kutta scheme in the time. The buffer Bone techniques are used for non-reflecting boundary conditions. The results show the shear layer oscillation over the cavity. The votical disturbances, the roll-up of vorticity, and impingement and scattering of vorticity at the downstream cavity edge can be seen in the shear layer. Several peaks for the resonant frequencies are found in the spectra of the vertical velocity at the center-line. The most energetic Peak near the downstream edge is different from that at the center part of the cavity The pressure has its minimum value in the vortex core inside the cavity, and becomes very high at the downstream face of the cavity. The variation of the model coefficient predicted by the dynamic model is quite large between 0 and 0.3. The model coefficient increases in the stream-wise evolution of the shear layer and sharply decreases near the wall due to the wall effect.