• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.57 no.1
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• pp.111-117
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• 2019

This study proposed the fabrication and deposition of high purity crystalline $core-TiO_2/shell-Al_2O_3$ nanoparticles. Morphological properties of $core-TiO_2$ and coated $shell-Al_2O_3$ were confirmed by transmission electron microscope (TEM) and transmission electron microscope - energy dispersive spectroscopy (TEM-EDS). The electrical properties of the prepared $core-TiO_2/shell-Al_2O_3$ nanoparticles were evaluated by applying them to a working electrode of a Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC). The particle size, growth rate and the main crystal structure of $core-TiO_2$ were analyzed through dynamic light scattering system (DLS), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The $core-TiO_2$, which has a particle size of 17.1 nm, a thin film thickness of $20.1{\mu}m$ and a main crystal structure of anatase, shows higher electrical efficiency than the conventional paste-based dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC). In addition, the energy conversion efficiency (6.28%) of the dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) using the $core-TiO_2/shell-Al_2O_3$ nanoparticles selectively controlled to the working electrode is 26.1% higher than the energy conversion efficiency (4.99%) of the dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) using the conventional paste method.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.187-190
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• 2012

Background: High incidence of gallbladder cancer (GBC) is reported from North India, with elevated concentrations of heavy metals in water and soil. This Indo-Japan collaborative study compared presence of heavy metals in gallbladder tissues. Methods: Heavy metal concentrations were estimated in Indian GBC and cholecystitis tissues and compared with Japanese GBC and cholecystitis tissues. Spectrophotometry was done for 13 Indian gallbladder tissues (8 GBC, 5 cholecystitis) and 9 Japanese (5 GBC, 4 cholecystitis). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) thin foil element analysis was done in 10 Indian samples (6 GBC, 4 cholecystitis). Results: Chromium, lead, arsenic and zinc were significantly high in Indian GBC compared with Japanese GBC. Chromium, lead and arsenic were significantly high in the Indian cholecystitis tissues compared to the Japanese. TEM of Indian tissues demonstrated electron dense deposits in GBC. Conclusion: Heavy metals-chromium, lead, arsenic and zinc are potential carcinogens in Indian GBC from endemic areas. This preliminary study links presence of heavy metals in gallbladder cancer tissues in endemic areas.

• Membrane Journal
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• v.24 no.6
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• pp.448-452
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• 2014

Nanocomposite membrane to show facilitated olefin transport was prepared for enhanced separation performance. Addtion of halogen molecules into PVP/AgNPs/ TCNQ nanocomposite membrane was expected to further polarize the surface of AgNPs for enhancing the separation performance. The formation of AgNPs and presence of iodine was confirmed by TEM and EDS analysis, respectively. The separation performance for propylene/propane mixture was compared with that of PVP/AgNPs/TCNQ nanocomposite membrane. The long-term stability of membrane was investigated with time.

• Applied Microscopy
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.77-79
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• 1978

Al-Si junctions were made by vacuum deposition of aluminium on to silicon wafers and examined by TEM. The uneven interfaces of the junctions are formed due to the surface tension of the molten solution resulting in preferential dissolution of silicon in aluminium at some areas. These undesirable uneven interfaces affect the junction shape and so the over-all characteristics of the devices.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.363-364
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• 2013

• The Korean Journal of Ceramics
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• v.2 no.3
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• pp.157-161
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• 1996

Cry structures of $Na_xWO_3$ (0.5$\leq$x$\leq$1.0) were investigated. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies indicate that there is an ordering of sodium ions when x=0.75. The direction of ordering is [110] and the wavelength of ordering is twice of the interplanar distance of (110) plane. It has been confirmed that a superlattice containing eight $Na_{0.75}WO_3$ is the unit cell of ordered structure. In this unit cell, Na sites at (000) and ($\frac{2}{1}\frac{2}{1}\frac{2}{1}$) are vacant. The ordered phase was preserved after the annealing at $600^{\circ}C$ in the air. In reduced $Na_xWO_3$ with x=0.5 and 1.0, extra phases were found with the partially ordered perovskite phase. After annealing at $600^{\circ}C$, theses phases transformed to the phases found in calcined specimens.

• Korean Journal of Materials Research
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• v.24 no.10
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• pp.515-519
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• 2014

The aim of this paper is to consider the effect of annealing on the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of electroplated Invar Fe-Ni alloy. The CTE of the as-electroplated alloy is lower than those of alloys annealed at $400^{\circ}C$ and $800^{\circ}C$. XRD peaks become sharper as the as-electroplated alloy is annealed, which means the grain growth. The average grain sizes of as-electroplated and as-annealed alloys at $400^{\circ}C$ and $800^{\circ}C$ are 10 nm, 70 nm, and $2{\mu}m$, respectively, as determined by TEM and EBSD analyses. The CTE variation for the various grain sizes after annealing may come from the magnetostriction effect, which generates strain due to changes in the magnetization state of the alloys. The thermal expansion coefficient is considered to be affected by nano grain size in electroplated Fe-Ni Invar alloys. As grain size decreases, ferromagnetic forces might change to paramagnetic forces. The effect of lattice vibration damping of nano grain boundaries could lead to the decrease of CTE.

• Journal of Korean Society of Water and Wastewater
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.455-461
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• 2005

This study was designed to investigate the fundamental aspects of a possible recovery of phosphorus strategy from wastewater by using the zirconium mesoporous structured materials as a new type of ion exchangers. Zirconium mesoporous structure material was synthesized by hydro-thermal synthesis. The synthesized zirconium mesoporous structure was examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Transmission electron micrograph (TEM). From the results of XRD and TEM, it was found out that hexagonal mesoporous structure, pore size was about $47{\AA}$, was synthesized. Experimental results showed that the complex of zirconium sulfate tetrahydrate and surfactant micelles had very high ability for capture of phosphorus. The amount of phosphate ions exchanged into the solid was as great as 3.4mmol/g-ZS. And the ion exchange reaction was occurred between $PO_4{^{3-}}$ and $SO_4{^{2-}}$ and also between $PO_4{^{3-}}$ and $OH^-$. Therefore, it is possible to get the higher removal efficiency than other ion exchange media and adsorbent.

• Korean Journal of Materials Research
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• v.7 no.11
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• pp.964-968
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• 1997

Si(001)기판 위에 형성시킨 Zr-silicide의 전기적, 물리적 특성에 관한 연구를 하였다. Zr 박막은 전자빔 증착기를 사용하여 증착하였으며, 50$0^{\circ}C$ 열처리하여 Zr-silicide를 형성시켰다. 각 온도에서 열처리된 Zr-silicide시편의 상형성, 전기적 특성, 화학적 조성, 표면 및 계면 형상을 XRD, four-point probe, AES, TEM과 HRTEM으로 분석하였다. 분석 결과 $600^{\circ}C$부터 Zr과 Si기판의 계면에서 C49 ZrSi$_{2}$의 생성이 관찰되었다. Zr-Silicide박막의 비저항은 C49 ZrSi$_{2}$의 형성에 영향을 받는 것으로 관찰되었으며, 50$0^{\circ}C$ 열처리 후에는 184.3 $\mu$Ω-cm로 낮아졌으며, C49 ZrSi$_{2}$가 박막에 완전히 형성된 80$0^{\circ}C$ 열처리 후에는 32$\mu$Ω-cm의 낮은 저항을 나타내었다. 형성된 C49 ZrSi$_{2}$박막은 균질한 화학적 조성을 하고 있음을 AES 분석으로 확인하였다. Zr-silicide의 표면 및 계면의 형상을 TEM과 HRTEM으로 관찰하였으며, $600^{\circ}C$ 열처리 후에 계면에서 ZrSi$_{2}$의 상형성이 시작되는 것을 관찰하였다. 80$0^{\circ}C$ 열처리 후에도 계면과 표면형상은 비교적 균질한 형상이 유지되었음이 관찰되었으며, 이는 C49 ZrSi$_{2}$가 높은 온도에서도 잘 응집되지 않으며 고온 안정성을 가지는 재료임이 관찰되었다.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.46 no.3
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• pp.242-248
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• 2009

Forsterite is a crystalline magnesium silicate with chemical formula $Mg_2SiO_4$, which has extremely low electrical conductivity that makes it an ideal substrate material for electronics. In this study, forsterite precursors were synthesized with magnesium silicate gels from the mixture of magnesium nitrate solution and various sodium silicate solution by the geopolymer technique. Precursors and heattreated powders were characterized by thermogravimetrical differential thermal analyzer(TG-DTA), X-ray diffractometer(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), Si magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance(MAS-NMR), transmission electron microscopy(TEM). As the result of analysis about the crystallization behavior by DTA, the synthesized precursors were crystallized in the temperature range of $700^{\circ}C$ to $900^{\circ}C$. The XRD results showed that the gel composition began to crystallize at various temperature. Also, it was found that the sodium orthosilicate based precursors(named as 'FO') began to crystallize at above $550^{\circ}C$. The FO peaks were much stronger than sodium silicate solution based precursors(named as 'FW'), sodium metasilicate based precursors(named as 'FM') at $800^{\circ}C$. TEM investigation revealed that the 100nm particle sized sample was obtained from FO by heating up to $800^{\circ}C$.