• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.84-91
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• 2016

The transport and deposition of corrosion products in pressurized water nuclear reactor (PWR) steam generators have led to corrosion (SCC, denting etc.) problems. Lancing, mechanical cleaning and chemical cleaning have been used to reduce these problems. The methods of lancing and mechanical cleaning have limitations in removing corrosion products due to the structure of steam generator tubes. But high temperature chemical cleaning (HTCC) with EDTA is the most effective method to remove corrosion products regardless of the structure. However, EDTA in chemical cleaning aqueous solution and chemical cleaning environments affects the integrity of materials used in steam generators. The nuclear power plants have to perform the pre-test (also called as qualification test (QT)) that confirms the effect on the integrity of materials after HTCC. This is one of the series studies that assess the effect, and this study determines the effects of 20 % EDTA aqueous solution on defective tubes in high temperature chemical cleaning environments. The depth and magnitude of defects in steam generator (SG) tubes were measured by eddy current test (ECT) signals. Surface analysis and magnitude of defects were performed by using SEM/EDS. Corrosion rate was assessed by weight loss of specimens. The ECT signals (potential and depth %) of defective tubes increased marginally. But the lengths of defects, oxides on the surface and weights of specimens did not change. The average corrosion rate of standard corrosion specimens was negligible. But the surfaces on specimens showed traces of etching. The depth of etching showed a range on the nanometer. After comprehensive evaluation of all the results, it is concluded that 20 % EDTA aqueous solution in high temperature chemical cleaning environments does not have a negative effect on defective tubes.

• 폴리머
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.471-477
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• 2006

이온성 고분자-금속 복합체(ionic polymer metal composite, IPMC)는 낮은 구동 전압에서도 비교적 빠른 응답 속도를 갖는 전기활성고분자(electro active polymer, EAP) 재료이다. IPMC는 인간의 근육과 유사한 인성 및 변형 특성을 나타내므로 최근 인공근육용 구동체 개발을 위한 많은 연구들이 진행되어 왔으며, 또한 우주항공, 센서 및 펌프 등의 다양한 분야에서 적용가능성이 조사되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 액상 내피온을 이용하여 용액 캐스팅 방법으로 다양한 두께의 내피온 막을 제조하는 방법을 도입하였다. IPMC 제조방법은 Oguro가 제안한 방법을 기초로 하여 도금온도를 변화시켜 무전해 도금법을 이용하여 내피온 내부로의 1차 전극을 형성시켰으며, 형성된 1차 전극의 안정성과 표면전기저항을 낮추기 위하여 이온빔보조증착법(ion beam assisted deposition, IBAD)을 도입하여 금과 이리듐을 1차 전극표면 위에 증착하여 2차 전극을 형성시켰다. 1, 2차 무전해 도금한 IPMC와 2차 IBAD 코팅한 IPMC 전극의 표면과 단면 형상을 SEM으로 관찰하였으며, 전압을 인가할 때 IPMC 내부의 수분증발 및 이온전도도의 변화를 조사하였다. 또한 다양한 두께의 IPMC를 제조하여 두께변화에 따른 변위와 구동력을 측정하였다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2013년도 제44회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.105-106
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• 2013

Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) is classified into the propagating surface plasmon (PSP) excited on flat metal surfaces and the local surface plasmon (LSP) excited by metalnanoparticles. It is known that fluorescence signals are enhanced by these two SPR-fields.On the other hand, fluorescence is quenched by the energy transfer to metal (FRET). Bothphenomena are controlled by the distance between dyes and metals, and the degree offluorescence enhancement is determined by the correlation. In this study, we determined thecondition to achieve the maximum fluorescence enhancement by adjusting the distance of ametal nanoparticle 2D sheet and a quantum dots 2D sheet by the use of $SiO_2$ spacer layers. The 2D sheets consisting of myristate-capped Ag nanoparticles (AgMy nanosheets) wereprepared at the air-water interface and transferred onto hydrophobized gold thin films basedon the Langmuir-Schaefer (LS) method [1]. The $SiO_2$ sputtered films with different thickness (0~100 nm) were deposited on the AgMy nanosheet as an insulator. TOPO-cappedCdSe/CdZnS/ZnS quantum dots (QDs, ${\lambda}Ex=638nm$) [2] were also transferred onto the $SiO_2$ films by the LS method. The layered structure is schematically shown in Fig. 1. The result of fluorescence measurement is shown in Fig. 2. Without the $SiO_2$ layer, the fluorescence intensity of the layered QD film was lower than that of the original QDs layer, i.e., the quenching by FRET was predominant. When the $SiO_2$ thickness was increased, the fluorescence intensity of the layered QD film was higher than that of the original QDs layer, i.e., the SPR enhancement was predominant. The fluorescence intensity was maximal at the $SiO_2$ thickness of 20 nm, particularly when the LSPR absorption wavelength (${\lambda}=480nm$) was utilized for the excitation. This plasmonic nanosheet can be integrated intogreen or bio-devices as the creation point ofenhanced LSPR field.

• 한국광물학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.365-372
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• 2008

스텔러라이트(stellerite)는 제올라이트 광물군에 속하는데 국내에서 이 광물의 산출은 매우 적으며 이에 관한 광물학적인 연구는 전무한 상황이다. 경북 청도군 유천화강암에서 산출하는 스텔러라이트는 길이 $3{\sim}4\;mm$, 폭 $1{\sim}2\;mm$의 등립질, 자형이 특징이며 약간 납작한 주상형태가 가장 흔하다. 결정의 집합체는 무작위방향이나 방사상으로 밀집하는 조직이 특징적이다. 스텔러라이트 결정은 c축을 따라 발달하는데 010면이 가장 넓고 길게 발달한다. 주사전자현미경(SEM)에 의한 미세조직관찰 결과에 따르면 스텔러라이트는 풍화작용이나 탈유리질화와 같은 변질작용을 겪었다. 스텔러라이트는 $161^{\circ}C$에서 가장 큰 탈수반응이 일어나고, $467^{\circ}C$에서의 탈수산기작용이 일어나며 그 이후에는 구조가 파괴된다. 스텔러라이트는 과냉각이 작은 환경에서 비교적 짧은 기간 동안에 잔류용액의 조성비가 비교적 일정하게 유지되는 환경에서 형성되었다.

• Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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• 제17권E3호
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• pp.91-99
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• 2001

Plasma reactor was used to generate a high potential difference between two surfaces of concentric pyrex tubes by electrical current. The annular gap of the reactor was calculated by trial and error from the breakdown voltage equation and set at 0.45 cm. The overall objective of this research was to know the effects of the frequency, humidity, and residence time on the formation of nitrogen oxides in a plasma reactor. The primary voltage varied from 50 to 90 volts and the frequency was varied in increments of 10 Hz from 60 to 650 Hz at the primary voltage of 90. The increase in the secondary voltage was not linear but exponential at high frequencies. At a maximum concentration of about 745 ppm, the frequency and secondary voltage was 600 Hz and 4,200 volts, respectively. All tests for the effects of humidity on NO$_{x}$ production were performed at the optimal setting of 90 colts and 600 Hz frequency. Since the NO$_{x}$ production was not an one dimensional phenomenon, competing reactions were assumed to occur in the discharge chamber. The sharp peak concentration of 1,810 ppm was observed at 38% of relative humidity, The enhanced production was choked off, and the production rate rapidly dropped to 3 ppm at above 40% of relative humidity. It is assumed that the corona attacks the most vulnerable molecules in the reaction chamber before attacking other more lightly bonded molecules, possibly at humidities above 38% and the optimized 90 volt setting. Thus, there was not enough energy left after attacking all water molecules to decompose an appreciable amount of $N_2$. If nitrogen breakdown does not occur, then oxides of nitrogen are not likely to be produced.ced.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2007

An oil-in-water solvent evaporation method was used to prepare the cyclosporin A (CyA)-loaded nanoparticles varying in poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) polymer (RG 502H, RG 503H) and the amount of additive ethyl myristate (EM) or chitosan (CS). The particles were characterized for drug loading and entrapment efficiency by HPLC, surface morphology by scanning electron microscopy, particle size by dynamic light scattering and surface charge by Zetapotential. The results showed drug loadings ranging from 10.9% to 15.8% with high encapsulation efficiency (82.0-97.8%). SEM and DLS studies showed discrete and spherical particles with smooth surfaces and mean size ranging 257.6-721.7 nm. The additive EM or CS did not change the mean sizes of the nanoparticles, whereas by the coating effect of CS, the Zetapotential values of the CS-added nanoparticles were moved to the more positive direction as the amount of CS was increased. From the pharmacokinetic analysis, the nanoparticles formulations showed the higher bioavailability and MRT than $Neoral^{\circledR}$ While little adding effect of EM or CS was detected in pharmacokinetic profile when RG 503H was used as polymer carrier, more noticeable different pharmacokinetic behaviors could be observed in case of RC 502H. EM incorporation was found to elevate the $K_{el}$, whereas CS coating resulted in the decrease of F and $K_{el}$, which seems to be due to the function of CS as a barrier and a mucoadhesive coating.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.604-613
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• 1999

This study was performed to evaluate the effect of resin and filler type on the fracture toughness of light-activated composites. Experimental composites were prepared using urethane tetramethacrylate(UTMA) and bisphenol glycidylmethacrylate(Bis-GMA) monomers and five different types of silica fillers. Fracture toughness was measured by a single edge V-notched beam(SEVNB) method, which was discussed from ASTM E399-78. Rectangular bars of $2.5{\times}5{\times}26mm$ were prepared with experimental composites and a notch about 2.25mm deep was carved at the center of the long axis of the specimen using a dental diamond disk driven by a dental micro engine. The flexural test was carried out at a crosshead speed of 0.05mm/min and fracture surfaces were observed under scanning electron microscope. The results obtained were summarized as follows: 1. The fracture toughness values of UTMA-based composites were relatively higher than those of Bis-GMA-based composites. 2. The highest fracture toughness value was observed in the UTMA-based composite containing the $1.5{\mu}m$-spherical fillers. 3 Aging in the distilled water at $37^{\circ}C$ for 10 days showed the increase of fracture toughness, which was severer in the Bis-GMA-based composites than those of UTMA-based composites. 4. The AE amplitude occurring during the fracture toughness tests was the highest at the point of macroscopic fracture.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.251-258
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• 2005

지금까지의 대부분의 방수 방식 및 보수 등의 보호마감설계는 외부환경으로부터 콘크리트의 보호차원에서 목표재료성능을 중시 하였으나 시공과정에서 콘크리트바탕자체와의 상응성을 충분히 검토하지 못함으로서 그 요구수명을 다하지 못한 사례가 많다. 따라서 본 연구는 상하수시설 및 항만시설 등과 같은 콘크리트구조물에 있어서 콘크리트를 보호하기 위한 방식피복재의 내구성으로 수밀성, 내화학성 및 내마모성의 평가 결과 방식피복재 A 및 B형 모두 성능이 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 바탕의 건조/습윤 조건, 방식피복재 도포후의 양생조건 및 다양한 온도조건에서 부착성능을 평가한 결과, 모든 경우에 있어서 기준치인 부착강도 $15kgf/cm^2$보다 정도 큰 값을 나타내었다. 또한 현장 적용성 평가로 실구조물 2곳에 대한 시험시공 결과 방식피복재 A 및 B형 모두 기준값 이상으로, 상하수도 및 지하철 시설물과 같은 콘크리트 구조물의 방수 방식 및 보수재료로서 사용이 적합한 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.47-55
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• 1977

우리나라에서는 최근에 고도의 경제성장(經濟成長)으로 인(因)한 국토개발사업(國土開發事業)이 전국토(全國士)에서 시행(施行)되고 있다. 특(特)히 경부고속도로(京釜高速道路)를 비롯한 각종(各種) 고속도로(高速道路)의 건설(建設)과 산업기지(産業基地) 및 택지(宅地) 공장부지(工場敷地)의 조성공사(造成工事) 등으로 자연(自然)비탈면이 많이 파괴(破壞) 훼손(毁損)되었으므로 이를 복구(復舊) 녹화(綠化)하기 위한 녹화공법(綠化工法)으로서 주로 식생공법(植生工法)이 채용되고 있으나 절토(切土)나 성토공사(盛土工事)로 인하여 인위적(人爲的)으로 만들어진 인공(人工) 비탈면의 안정에 미치는 식생(植生)의 영향에 관한 문제가 아직 종합적으로 보고(報告)된 바 있다. 그러므로 본(本) 연구(硏究)에서는 우선 비탈면의 피해형태(被害形態)를 분석(分析)하고, 식생(植生)이 비탈면의 물 수지(收支)에 미치는 영향을 분석(分析)하였으며, 또 식생(植生)이 표면침식방지(表面浸蝕防止) 및 표층붕괴(表層崩壞)에 미치는 영향을 분석(分析)하였다.

• 한국시뮬레이션학회논문지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.97-105
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• 2011

하천에서, 생물막은 녹갈색의 얇은 막의 형태로 돌, 식물, 그리고 기타 구조물의 표면에 부착되어 있다. 생물막은 주로 영양물의 순환, 수질정화, 바닥 침전물 제거, 그리고 먹이사슬내의 에너지 흐름에 매우 중요한 역할을 한다. 본 연구에서, 우리는 유체 흐름 안에서, 독소-생산 종과 독소-민감 종의 복합적 생물막을 전산 모사하는 모델을 개발하였다. 유체 흐름으로는 균일한 흐름과 불 균일한 흐름 두 가지를 고려하였다. 균일한 흐름은 확률 프로세스로 구현되었으며, 불 균일한 흐름은 나비어-스톡스 방정식으로 구현되었다. 모델에서, 독소-생산종과 독소-민감종 간의 상호작용을 고려하기 위해, 종 개체의 번식률과 사망률이 고려되어졌다. 우리는 서로 다른 두 유체 흐름 내에서 전산 모사 되어진 생물막의 구조적 형상에 대해서 간략히 논의 하였다.