• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.423-428
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• 2021

Here, we report the development of a new and low-cost core-shell structure for lithium-ion battery anodes using silicon waste sludge and the Ti-ion complex. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the raw waste silicon sludge powder to be pure silicon without other metal impurities and the particle size distribution is measured to be from 200 nm to 3 ㎛ by dynamic light scattering (DLS). As a result of pulverization by a planetary mill, the size of the single crystal according to the Scherrer formula is calculated to be 12.1 nm, but the average particle size of the agglomerate is measured to be 123.6 nm. A Si/TiO₂ core-shell structure is formed using simple Ti complex ions, and the ratio of TiO₂ peaks increased with an increase in the amount of Ti ions. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations revealed that TiO₂ coating on Si nanoparticles results in a Si-TiO₂ core-shell structure. This result is expected to improve the stability and cycle of lithium-ion batteries as anodes.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.389-395
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• 2021

Oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) steel has excellent high-temperature properties, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance, and is expected to be applicable in various fields. Recently, various studies on mechanical alloying (MA) have been conducted for the dispersion of oxide particles in ODS steel with a high number density. In this study, ODS steel is manufactured by introducing a complex milling process in which planetary ball milling, cryogenic ball milling, and drum ball milling are sequentially performed, and the microstructure and high-temperature mechanical properties of the ODS steel are investigated. The microstructure observation revealed that the structure is stretched in the extrusion direction, even after the heat treatment. In addition, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis confirmed the presence of oxide particles in the range of 5 to 10 nm. As a result of the room-temperature and high-temperature compression tests, the yield strengths were measured as 1430, 1388, 418, and 163 MPa at 25, 500, 700, and 900℃, respectively. Based on these results, the correlation between the microstructure and mechanical properties of ODS steel manufactured using the composite milling process is also discussed.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.112-120
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• 2011

The out-of-phase thermo-mechanical fatigue (OP TMF) in a <001> oriented single crystal nickel-based superalloy CMSX-4 has been studied. OP TMF life was less than a half of low cycle fatigue(LCF) life in spite of a small hysteresis loop area of OP TMF compared to that of LCF. The failure was caused by the initiation of a crack at the oxide-layered surface followed by its planar growth along the <100> ${\gamma}$ channel in both LCF and OP TMF. However, deformation twins appeared near the major crack of OP TMF. The multiple groups of parallel twin plates on {111} planes provided a preferential path for crack propagation, which caused a significant decrease in OP TMF life. Additionally, the analysis on the surface crack morphology revealed that the tensile strain at the minimum temperature of OP TMF was found to accelerate the crack propagation.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권7호
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• pp.895-908
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• 2023

Disposal of waste containing heavy metals into the environment is a major threat to human health and can result in toxic or chronic poisoning in aquatic life. In the current study, metal-resistant Raoultella ornithinolytica was isolated from metal-contaminated samples collected from the Tanjaro River, located southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. R. ornithinolytica was identified by partial amplification of 16S rRNA. The uptake potency of heavy metals was assessed using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and indicated that R. ornithinolytica removed 67, 89, 63.4, 55.6, 56.5, 65, and 61.9% of Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni, Zn, Co, and Fe, respectively. These removal rates were influenced by temperature, pH, and contact time; at 35℃ and pH 5 with a change in the incubation time, the reduction rate improved from 89 to 95% for Pb, from 36.4 to 45% for Cu, and from 55.6 to 64% for Ni. Gene analysis indicated that R. ornithinolytica contained pbrT, chrB, nccA, iroN, and czcA genes, but the pcoD gene was absent. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) images showed evidence of metal ion binding on the cell wall surface with different rates of binding. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) detected different mechanisms for metal particle localization; cell surface adsorption was the main mechanism for Pb, Zn, and Co uptake, while Cd, Ni, and Fe were accumulated inside the cell. The current study describes, for the first time, the isolation of R. ornithinolytica from metal-contaminated water, which can be used as an eco-friendly biological expedient for the remediation and detoxification of metals from contaminated environments.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.507-519
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• 2023

Postsurgical infections are caused by implant-related pathogenic microorganisms that lead to graft rejection. Hence, an intrinsically antibacterial material is required to produce a biocompatible biomaterial with osteogenic properties that could address this major issue. Hence, this current research aims to make strontium-doped hydroxyapatite nanorods (SrHANRs) via an ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA)-enable microwave mediated method using Anodontia alba seashells for biomedical applications. This investigation also perceives that EDTA acts as a soft template to accomplish Sr-doping and mesoporous structures in pure hydroxyapatite nanorods (HANRs). The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis reveals the crystalline and mesoporous structures, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) indicates the surface area of all the samples, including pure HANRs and doped HANRs. In addition, the biocidal ability was tested using various implant-related infectious bacteria pathogens, and it was discovered that Sr-doped HANRs have excellent biocidal properties. Furthermore, toxicity evaluation using zebrafish reports the non-toxic nature of the produced HANRs. Incorporating Sr²⁺ ions into the HAp lattice would enhance biocompatibility, biocidal activity, and osteoconductive properties. As a result, the biocompatible HANRs materials synthesized with Sr-dopants may be effective in bone regeneration and antibacterial in-built implant applications.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.417-424
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• 2024

Background: This research main objective was to evaluate a proliposomes (PLs) formulation for the enhancement of oral bioavailability of ginsenosides, using ginsenoside Rg3 (Rg3) as a marker. Methods: A novel PLs formulation was prepared using a modified evaporation-on-matrix method. Soy phosphatidylcholine, Rg3-enriched extract, poloxamer 188 (Lutrol® F 68) and sorbitol were mixed and dissolved using a aqueous ethanolic solution, followed by the removal of ethanol and lyophilization. The characterization of Rg3-PLs formulations was performed by powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and in vitro release. The enhancement of oral bioavailability was investigated and analyzed by noncompartmental parameters after oral administration of the formulations. Results: PXRD of Rg3-PLs indicated that Rg3 was transformed from crystalline into its amorphous form during the preparation process. The Rg3-encapsulated liposomes with vesicular-shaped morphology were generated after the reconstitution by gentle hand-shaking in water; they had a mean diameter of approximately 350 nm, a negative zeta potential (- 28.6 mV) and a high entrapment efficiency (97.3%). The results of the in vitro release study exhibited that significantly more amount of Rg3 was released from the PLs formulation in comparison with that from the suspension of Rg3-enriched extract (control group). The pharmacokinetic parameters after oral administration of PLs formulation in rats showed an approximately 11.8-fold increase in the bioavailability of Rg3, compared to that of the control group. Conclusion: The developed PLs formulation could be a favorable delivery system to improve the oral bioavailability of ginsenosides, including Rg3.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.774-782
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• 2024

This study aimed to elucidate the anti-colon cancer mechanism of ginsenoside Rg1 in vitro and in vivo. Cell viability rate was detected using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) tetrazolium assay. The inhibitory effect of ginsenoside Rg1 against CT26 cell proliferation gradually increased with increasing concentration. The in vivo experiments also demonstrated an antitumor effect. The monodansylcadaverine (MDC), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and expression of autophagy marker proteins confirmed that ginsenoside Rg1 induced autophagy in vitro. Ginsenoside Rg1 induced autophagy death of CT26 cells, but this effect could be diminished by autophagy inhibitor (3-methyladenine, 3-MA). Additionally, in a xenograft model, immunohistochemical analysis of tumor tissues showed that the LC3 and Beclin-1 proteins were highly expressed in the tumors from the ginsenoside Rg1-treated nude mice, confirming that ginsenoside Rg1 also induced autophagy in vivo. Furthermoer, both in vivo and in vitro, the protein expressions of p-Akt, p-mTOR, and p-p70S6K were inhibited by ginsenoside Rg1, which was verified by Akt inhibitors. These results indicated that the mechanism of ginsenoside Rg1 against colon cancer was associated with autophagy through inhibition of the Akt/mTOR/p70S6K signaling pathway.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.23-33
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• 2007

눈물샘은 주위환경으로부터 눈의 표면을 보호해주는 눈물막(tear film)을 구성하는 데 중요한 작용을 한다. 포유동물의 종에 따라 눈물샘의 구조와 구성요소는 차이가 있다. 포유류의 눈물샘에는 크게 두 가지 종류 즉, 위눈물샘 (superior lacrimal gland)과 아래눈물샘 (inferior lacrimal gland)으로 나눌 수 있다. 위눈물샘은 사람, 토끼, 개, 말, 낙타, 소등에 있는데, 안구의 위쪽에 위치하며, 아래눈물샘은 설치류, 토끼, 식충류 등에 존재하며, 안구의 아래쪽에 위치하고 있다. 토끼는 두 종류의 눈물샘 즉, 위눈물샘과 아래눈물샘을 모두 갖고 있는 데, 본 실험에서는 아래 눈물샘의 전자현미경적 구조를 관찰하였다. 토끼의 아래 눈물샘을 광학현미경으로 관찰한 일반구조는, 눈물샘은 전체적으로 피막에 싸여있었고, 샘실질은 결합조직에 의해 소엽으로 나뉘어지고, 소엽에는 분비부, 소엽속관 및 소엽사이관이 있다. 샘포세포는 아주 좁은 속공간을 가지고 있으며, 사이관(intercalated duct)은 샘포와 소엽속관을 연결한다. 소엽속관은 단층의 입방상피로 구성되어 있으며, 배출관인 소엽사이관이 결합조직 안에 잘 발달되어 있다. 눈물샘의 미세구조는 눈물샘 샘포세포는 피라밋형으로, 세포사이는 잘 발달된 연접복합체로 연접하였으며, 좁은 꼭대기 부분은 약간의 미세융모들이 샘의 내강쪽으로 향해 있다. 세포들의 가쪽면 사이에는 세포사이세관이 형성되었고, 그 속에도 상당수의 미세융모들이 관찰된다. 눈물샘분비세포는 세 종류로서 장액세포(serous cell), 장점액세포(seromucous cell)와 점액세포(mucous cell)로 이루어졌다. 장액세포는 샘포의 바닥 쪽에 많고, 세포질에는 전형적인 골지복합체와 전자밀도가 높은 분비과립이 있으며, 둥글둥글한 소포상의 과립형질내세망이 특징적인 구조이다. 한편 장점액세포는 전형적인 납작한 과립형질내세망이 조밀하고, 리보소체도 많아서 매우 어둡게 보이며, 분비과립에는 전자밀도가 높은 장액분비과립, 미세먼지같은 중등도의 전자밀도를 지닌 과립, 전자밀도가 낮으며 가끔은 융합되는 점액 분비과립을 갖고 있다. 점액세포의 과립세포질세망은 세포질전체에 퍼져 있으며, 관모양의 사립체들이 드물게 관찰된다. 점액세포에서는 세 가지 종류의 분비과립 즉, 전자밀도가 낮은 분비과립, 전자밀도가 비교적 높으며 빈도가 낮은 과립과 중간정도의 전자밀도를 가진 과립이 있으며, 전자밀도가 낮은 과립은 서로 융합된 모습을 보이기도 한다. 과립세포질세망은 주로 세포의 바닥부분에 위치하며, 골지복합체는 세포의 중간부분인 핵상부에 주로 위치한다. 점액세포의 가쪽벽에는 세포사이공간이 있어 가쪽주름(lateral fold)과 내강에 미세융모를 지닌 세포사이세관(intercellular canaliculi)이 관찰된다. 분비관을 구성하고 있는 세포들에는 세포질이 어두운 세포와 밝은 세포가 있었으며, 세포질내에는 전자밀도가 높은 분비과립이 관찰되었다. 전체적인 특징은 눈물샘분비세포 중 장액세포의 것과 비슷하였으나, 과립의 크기는 작았다. 분비관을 구성하는 세포들 사이에도 연접복합체가 매우 잘 발달되어 있었다. 샘포에서 사이관으로 이행되는 곳에서도 샘포세포와 사이관세포 사이에서도 연접복합체가 관찰되었다. 분비관세포의 분비과립 가운데는 중심부분에 전자밀도가 더 높은 중심을 가진 다른 모양의 과립이 관찰되기도 하였다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.289-293
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• 2010

Silicon quantum dots (Si QDs) in a superlattice for high efficiency tandem solar cells were fabricated by magnetron rf sputtering and their characteristics were investigated. SiC/$Si_{1-x}C_x$ superlattices were deposited by co-sputtering of Si and C targets and annealed at $1000^{\circ}C$ for 20 minutes in a nitrogen atmosphere. The Si QDs in Si-rich layers were verified by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction. The size of the QDs was observed to be 3-6 nm through high resolution TEM. Some crystal Si and -SiC peaks were clearly observed in the grazing incident X-ray diffractogram. Raman spectroscopy in the annealed sample showed a sharp peak at $516\;cm^{-1}$ which is an indication of Si QDs. Based on the Raman shift the size of the QD was estimated to be 4-6 nm. The volume fraction of Si crystals was calculated to be about 33%. The change of the FT-IR absorption spectrum from a Gaussian shape to a Lorentzian shape also confirmed the phase transition from an amorphous phase before annealing to a crystalline phase after annealing. The optical absorption coefficient also decreased, but the optical band gap increased from 1.5 eV to 2.1 eV after annealing. Therefore, it is expected that the optical energy gap of the QDs can be controlled with growth and annealing conditions.

• 분석과학
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.42-50
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• 2013

이 논문은 센서 및 연료전지에 사용할 수 있는 $Pt-Ru@TiO_2-H$ 나노구조체촉매의 제조 및 전기화학적 촉매의 특성에 대한 것이다. 이 $Pt-Ru@TiO_2-H$ 나노구조체촉매는 주형제인 폴리스틸렌볼(PSB)을 제조하고, 이 주형제의 표면에 졸-겔 반응을 통해 $TiO_2$를 코팅한 후, $Pt^{4+}$와 $Ru^{3+}$의 환원에 의해 제조하였다. 제조된, $Pt-Ru@TiO_2-H$ 나노구조체촉매는 전자투과현미경(TEM), X-선 회절(XRD)와 원소분석에 의해 특성평가 하였고, $Pt-Ru@TiO_2-H$의 전기화학적 촉매특성은 에탄올, 메탄올, 도파민, 아스크로브 산, 프로말린과 글루코오즈의 산화-환원 능력에 의해 평가 하였다. 이 $Pt-Ru@TiO_2-H$ 나노구조체촉매는 바이오분자에 대해 전기화학적촉매 특성을 나타내어, 연료전지 전극 또는 비효소바이오센서에 사용 될 것으로 기대된다.