• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.375-393
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• 2021

Percutaneous osteoplasty (POP) is defined as the injection of bone cement into various painful bony lesions, refractory to conventional therapy, as an extended technique of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP). POP can be applied to benign osteochondral lesions and malignant metastatic lesions throughout the whole skeleton, whereas PVP is restricted to the vertebral body. Common spinal metastases occur in the thoracic (70%), lumbosacral (20%), and cervical (10%) vertebrae, in order of frequency. Extraspinal metastases into the ribs, scapulae, sternum, and humeral head commonly originate from lung and breast cancers; extraspinal metastases into the pelvis and femoral head come from prostate, urinary bladder, colon, and uterine cervical cancers. Pain is aggravated in the dependent (or weight bearing) position, or during movement (or respiration). The tenderness and imaging diagnosis should match. The supposed mechanism of pain relief in POP is the augmentation of damaged bones, thermal and chemical ablation of the nociceptive nerves, and local inhibition of tumor invasion. Adjacent (facet) joint injections may be needed prior to POP (PVP). The length and thickness of the applied needle should be chosen according to the targeted bone. Bone cement is also selected by its osteoconduction, osteoinduction, and osteogenesis. Needle route should be chosen as a shortcut to reach the target bony lesions, without damage to the nerves and vessels. POP is a promising minimally invasive procedure for immediate pain relief. This review provides a technical survey for POPs in painful bony lesions.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.104-114
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• 2019

Energy is an essential driving force for modern society. In particular, electricity has become the standard source of power for almost every aspect of life. Electric power runs lights, televisions, cell phones, laptops, etc. However, it has become apparent that the current methods of producing this most valuable commodity combustion of fossil fuels are of limited supply and has become detrimental for the Earth's environment. It is also self-evident, given the fact that these resources are non-renewable, that these sources of energy will eventually run out. One of the most promising alternatives to the burning of fossil fuel in the production of electric power is the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell. The PEM fuel cell is environmentally friendly and achieves much higher efficiencies than a combustion engine. Water management is an important issue of PEM fuel cell operation. Water is the product of the electrochemical reactions inside fuel cell. If liquid water accumulation becomes excessive in a fuel cell, water columns will clog the gas flow channel. This condition is referred to as flooding. A number of researchers have examined the water removal methods in order to improve the performance. In this paper, a new water removal method that investigates the use of vibro-acoustic methods is presented. Piezo-actuators are devices to generate the flexural wave and are attached at end of a cathode bipolar plate. The "flexural wave" is used to impart energy to resting droplets and thus cause movement of the droplets in the direction of the traveling wave.

• 공업화학
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.324-330
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• 2019

Petal-like nickel cobaltite ($NiCo_2O_4$)/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composites with different $rGO-to-NiCo_2O_4$ weight ratios were synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method and subsequent thermal treatment. In the $NiCo_2O_4/rGO$ composite, the $NiCo_2O_4$ 3-dimensional nanomaterials contributed to the improvement of electrochemical properties of the final composite material by preventing the restacking of the rGO sheet and securing ion movement passages. The composite structure was examined by field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The FE-SEM and TEM images showed that petal-like $NiCo_2O_4$ was supported on the rGO surface. Cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used for the electrochemical analysis of composites. Among the prepared composites, $0.075g\;rGO/NiCo_2O_4$ composite showed the highest specific capacitance of $1,755Fg^{-1}$ at a current density of $2Ag^{-1}$. The cycle performance and rate capability of the composite material were higher than those of using the single $NiCo_2O_4$ material. These nano-structured composites could be regarded as valuable electrode materials for supercapacitors that require superior performance.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.300-311
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• 2021

Background: So far there is no confidence in the basics of acupoint/meridian phenomena, specifically in spatial and temporal electrical manifestations in the skin. Methods: Using the skin electrodynamic introscopy, the skin areas of 32 × 64 mm² were monitored for spectral electrical impedance landscape with spatial resolution of 1 mm, at 2 kHz and 1 MHz frequencies. The detailed baseline and 2D test-induced 2 kHz-impedance phase dynamics and the 4-parameter time plots of dozens of individual points in the St32-34 regions were examined in a healthy participant and a patient with mild gastritis. Non-thermal stimuli were used: (1) (for the sick subject), microwaves and ultraviolet radiation applied alternately from opposite directions of the meridian; and (2) (for the healthy one) microwaves to St17, and cathodic/anodic stimulation of the outermost St45, alternately. Results: In both cases, the following phenomena have been observed: emergence of in-phase and/or antiphase coherent structures, exceeding the acupoint conditional size of 1 cm; collective movement along the meridian; reversible with a reversed stimulus; counter-directional dynamics of both whole structures and adjacent points; local abnormalities in sensitivity and dynamics of the 1 MHz and 2 kHz parameters indicating existence of different waveguide paths. Conclusion: It is assumed that these findings necessitate reconsideration of some basic methodological issues regarding neurogenic/acupuncture points as spatial and temporal phenomena; this requires development of an appropriate approach for identifying the acuzones patterns. These findings may be used for developing new approaches to personalized/controlled therapy/treatment.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.1107-1119
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• 2020

This study analyzed a subject's body reaction and subjective sensation when wearing a gait-assistive rehabilitation robot. The research method measured skin and clothing surface temperatures for 'seating-standing' and 'walking in place' exercises after wearing a gait-assistive rehabilitation robot. In addition, subjective sensation and satisfaction were evaluated on a 7-point Likert scale. The study results showed that the average skin temperature during exercise while wearing the gait-assistive rehabilitation robot was within a comfortable range. However, during the 'seating-standing' exercise, the skin temperature was slightly lowered. Additionally, the clothing surface temperature tended to be lower than the pre-exercise temperature after all exercises. The subjective sensation evaluation results showed that the wear comfort of the waist part was low during mobility/activity. In addition, an overall improvement in the wear comfort of the robot is necessary. The short-time movement of wearing and walking in the gait-assistive rehabilitation robot did not interfere with the thermal comfort of the body. However, the robot needs to be ergonomically improved in consideration of the long wearing time along with improved material that to satisfy overall wearing comfort.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.193-198
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• 2022

최근 코로나19를 예방하기 위해 마스크 착용 유무와 체온을 확인하는 곳이 많아졌다. 그러나 이러한 것은 사람이 수동으로 측정하거나 한 명씩 기계 앞에서 측정하는 방식이 대부분이므로 측정 방식에 따라 결과가 달라지고 인력 낭비가 발생한다. 또한 기계는 일반적으로 최고 온도만을 측정하므로 발열의 기준 또한 신뢰할 수 없다. 입구에 사람이 몰려 병목이 발생할 수 있으며 측정 장소는 대부분 입구 하나이므로 확진자의 동선 추적시에도 불편하다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 발열자와 마스크 미착용자를 카메라, 열화상 카메라, Haar Cascade 및 결괏값 선별 알고리즘을 활용하여 자동으로 분류하고 실시간으로 알려 전염병 확산을 억제하는 방법에 대해 제안하고자 한다.

• 암석학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.335-365
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• 2012

한반도 동남부의 주단층으로 구분된 지질블록별 백악기-고제3기 화강암체의 피션트랙(FT) 열연대학적 기록은 차별적인 냉각사와 후기 지열사를 입증한다. 대부분 화강암체에는 관입후 단조로운 냉각패턴(J 자-형)이 그대로 보존되어 있으며, 일부 백악기 암체는 $300^{\circ}C$ 등온선의 리셋 후 재냉각된 복잡한 패턴(N 자-형)을 기록한다. 각 암체의 온도구간별 차별적 냉각속도는 상대적 암체규모, 모암종류에 따른 초기 열손실, 후기화성활동 존재와 근접성 등에 따라 설명된다. 큰 규모의 저반상 암체의 경우에도 단일 암체 내에서 위치에 따라 각 등온선별 냉각연대는 대체로 부합된다. 양산단층을 가로질러 양쪽에 인접한 두 암체의 유사한 냉각연대는 그들이 거대한 수평변위 이전의 동시대 관입체임을 입증한다. 양산/동래단층 등 주단층대를 따라 국지적으로 기록된 후기 지열상승 범위는 인회석 부분안정영역($70-125^{\circ}C$)에 달했으며 $200^{\circ}C$에는 미치지 못하였다. 양산-울산단층 교차점의 파쇄대 내 강한 변질증거는 FT 스핀연대(31Ma)가 전기 올리고세에 단층교차점을 포함한 포항-감포블록의 구조적 침강에 따른 $290^{\circ}C$ 이상의 지온상승에 의한 리셋 후 재냉각연대임을 지시하며, 한편 일치된 FT 저콘 및 인회석연대(24Ma)는 올리고세 말기에 동일 지역의 급작스런 구조적 융기에 관련된 $200-105^{\circ}C$ 등온선의 급작스런 냉각을 암시한다. $300-200-100^{\circ}C$ 등온선별 냉각연대가 울산단층 동쪽(포항-감포블록)에서 서쪽보다 현저하게 낮은 경향(FT 스핀 및 K-Ar 흑운모=19%; FT 저콘=20%; FT 인회석=27%)은 훨씬 뒤에 관입한 고제3기 암체의 늦은 냉각시점 때문이며, 후기 지열영향으로 부분감소된 인회석연대가 반영되었기 때문이다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.379-384
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• 2013

In order to produce size-controllable Ag nanoparticles and a nanomesh-patterned Si substrate, we introduce a rapid thermal annealing(RTA) method and a metal assisted chemical etching(MCE) process. Ag nanoparticles were self-organized from a thin Ag film on a Si substrate through the RTA process. The mean diameter of the nanoparticles was modulated by changing the thickness of the Ag film. Furthermore, we controlled the surface energy of the Si substrate by changing the Ar or $H_2$ ambient gas during the RTA process, and the modified surface energy was evaluated through water contact angle test. A smaller mean diameter of Ag nanoparticles was obtained under $H_2$ gas at RTA, compared to that under Ar, from the same thickness of Ag thin film. This result was observed by SEM and summarized by statistical analysis. The mechanism of this result was determined by the surface energy change caused by the chemical reaction between the Si substrate and $H_2$. The change of the surface energy affected on uniformity in the MCE process using Ag nanoparticles as catalyst. The nanoparticles formed under ambient Ar, having high surface energy, randomly moved in the lateral direction on the substrate even though the etching solution consisting of 10 % HF and 0.12 % $H_2O_2$ was cooled down to $-20^{\circ}C$ to minimize thermal energy, which could act as the driving force of movement. On the other hand, the nanoparticles thermally treated under ambient $H_2$ had low surface energy as the surface of the Si substrate reacted with $H_2$. That's why the Ag nanoparticles could keep their pattern and vertically etch the Si substrate during MCE.

• 한국결정학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.21-29
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• 1998

현재까지 알려진 마이크로 레이저 호스트용 물질 중에서 가장 우수한 물리적 특성을 갖고 잇는 LaSc3(BO3)4를 융액 인상법 조건하에서 단결정으로 육성시킬 수 있는 최적 성장조건을 규명하고자 하였다. 우선 LaSc3(B(3)4의 융융특성을 규명하기 위해 DTA에 의해 La(BO3)-Sc(BO3)계의 상평형도를 작성한 결과, 이 2성분계에서 LaSc3(BO3)4는 유일한 중간상(Intermediate phase)이었으며, 용융 전에 1495 ±2℃에서 Sc(BO3)와 융액으로 분리되는 비조화 분해반응(peritectic reaction)을 나타내었다 : LaSc3(BO3)4=Sc(BO3)+melt 히타 및 도가니의 상호관계와 단열 혹은 보온상태를 적절히 조절함으로써, 성장로의 열구조를 단결정 성장에 적합하게 하기 위해 열전대를 애프터히타 최상부로부터 융체 내부까지 상승 또는 하강시키면서 4개의 열 구조에 대해 온도분포와 온도구배를 측정 및 산출하였으며, 장단점을 비교하여 최적 성장조건을 확립하였다. LaSc3(BO3)4는 부조화 용융특성이 있으므로 화학양론적 조성에 La(BO3)를 다소 추가하여 특성 성분의 융액을 만들고, 인상속도를 0.7mm/hr이하, 회전속도는 7-10rpm의 환원조건 하에서 단결정을 성장시킬 수 있었다. 또한 결정성장때, Ir 및 백금 도가니를 사용할 수 있으나, 도가니의 수명은 가열/용융/냉각 주기가 최대 8-10회이다. 실험 결과 배플판 직경 등의 애프터 히타의 구조를 변화시킴으로써, 도가니 상부의 온도를 50-100℃ 증가시키는 것이 가능하였으며, 수직 및 수평적 온도구배는 배플판의 직경에 정비례하여 증감하였고, 특히 수평적 온도구배는 열구조에 의한 의존성이 크다는 것이 확인되었다.

• 예술인문사회 융합 멀티미디어 논문지
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• 제8권10호
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• pp.63-70
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• 2018

영상을 이용한 생체 신호 측정 기술이 발전하고 있으며, 특히 생명 유지를 위한 호흡 신호 측정기술 연구가 지속적으로 진행되고 있다. 기존 기술은 사람의 몸에서 방출하는 열을 측정하는 열화상 카메라를 통하여 호흡 신호를 측정하였다. 또한, 실시간으로 사람의 흉부 움직임을 분석하여 호흡률을 측정하는 연구도 진행되었다. 하지만, 적외선 열화상 영상을 이용하여 영상 처리를 하는 것은 외부 환경 요인으로 인해 호흡 기관의 탐색이 어려울 수 있으며, 이에 따라 호흡률 측정의 정확도가 떨어지는 문제들이 발생했다. 본 연구에서는 호흡 기관의 영역 탐색을 강화하기 위해 가시광 및 적외선 열화상 카메라를 이용하여 영상을 취득하였다. 그리고 두 영상을 기반으로 얼굴 인식, 영상 정합 등의 과정을 통해 호흡 기관 영역의 특징을 추출한다. 추출한 특징 값을 통계학적 분류 방법 중 하나인 k-최근접 이웃 분류기를 통해 호흡 신호의 패턴을 분류한다. 분류한 패턴의 특성에 따라 호흡률을 계산하며, 측정한 호흡률의 성능을 확인하기 위해 실제 호흡률과 비교 과정을 통해 분석함으로써, 호흡률 측정의 가능성을 확인하였다.