• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.182-190
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• 2008

본 증례에서는 자기강화 흡수성 고정판을 사용하여 하악골 골절을 정복하였다. 하악각 부위와 정중부, 부정중부, 하악지 부위의 골절이 발생하여 직경 2.0mm의 4-hole plate와 직경 2.4mm의 6-hole plate를 1개 혹은 2개를 사용하였다. 발생한 합병증에는 4명의 환자에 있어서 감각저하 이외에는 어떠한 합병증도 관찰되지 않았다. 본 연구의 추적 조사 기간이 너무 짧고 환자 수가 너무 적어 생체 흡수성 고정판을 사용한 골절 정복의 장기간의 효과를 결정할 수 없지만 하악골 골절의 초기 골 치유를 가능하게 하는 적절한 견고성과 안정성을 보여주었다.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.100-109
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• 2015

Environmental problems from petroleum-based plastic wastes have been rapidly increasing in recent years. The alternative solution is focus on the development of environmental friendly plastic derived from renewable resource. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable polymer synthesized from biomass having potential to replace the petroleum-based non-degradable polymers utilizations. PLA can be synthesized by two methods: (1) ring-opening of lactide intermediate and (2) direct polycondensation of lactic acid processes. The latter process has advantages on high yields and high purity of polymer products, materials handling and ease of process treatments. The polymerization process of PLA synthesis has been widely studied in a laboratory scale. However, the mass scale production using direct polycondensation of lactic acid has not been reported. We have investigated the kinetics and scale-up process of direct polycondensation method to produce PLA in a pilot scale. The order of reaction is 2 and activation energy of lactic acid to lactic acid oligomers is 61.58 kJ/mol. The pre-polymer was further polymerized in a solid state polymerization (SSP) process. The synthesized PLA from both the laboratory and pilot scales show the comparable properties such as melting temperature and molecular weight. The appearance of synthesized PLA is yellow-white solid powder.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제24권8호
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• pp.1037-1043
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• 2015

Since single-use disposable plastic usage has steadily been increasing, recent trends in polymeric research point to increasing demand for eco-friend materials which reduce plastic waste. A huge amount of non-degradable polypropylene (PP)-based pots for seedling culture are discarded for transplantation. The purpose of this study is to investigate an eco-friendly biodegradable material as a possible substitute for PP pot. The blend of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) was used because of its good mechanical and flexible properties as well as biodegradation. After landfill, various properties of the blend pot were investigated by UTM, SEM, NMR and TGA. The results showed the tensile strength of the blend film rapidly decreased after 5 weeks of landfill due to degradation. From NMR data after landfill, the composition of PLA in the blend was decreased. These results indicate that the biodegradation of the blend preferentially occurs in PLA component. To investigate the effect of holes in pot bottom and side on root growth, a plant in the pot was grown. Some roots came out through holes as landfill period increases. These results indicate that the eco-friendly pot can be directly planted without the removal of pot.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제42권2호
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• pp.186-193
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• 2015

Background Polyurethane coating of breast implants has been shown to reduce capsular contracture in short-term follow-up studies. This 30-year study is the longest examination of the use of polyurethane-coated implants and their correlation with capsular contracture. Methods This study evaluates the senior surgeon's (F.D.P.) experience with the use of polyurethane-coated implants in aesthetic breast augmentation in 382 patients over 30 years. Follow-up evaluations were conducted for six months after surgery. After the six-month follow-up period, 76 patients returned for reoperation. The gross findings, histology, and associated capsular contracture were noted at the time of explantation. Results No patient during the six-month follow-up period demonstrated capsular contracture. For those who underwent reoperation for capsular contracture, Baker II/III contractures were noted nine to 10 years after surgery and Baker IV contractures were noted 12 to 21 years after surgery. None of the explanted implants had macroscopic evidence of polyurethane, which was only found during the first five years after surgery. The microscopic presence of polyurethane was noted in all capsules up to 30 years after the original operation. Conclusions An inverse correlation was found between the amount of polyurethane coating on the implant and the occurrence of capsular contracture. Increasingly severe capsular contracture was associated with a decreased amount of polyurethane coating on the surface of the implants. No contracture occurred in patients whose implants showed incomplete biodegradation of polyurethane, as indicated by the visible presence of polyurethane coating. We recommend research to find a non-toxic, non-biodegradable synthetic material as an alternative to polyurethane.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.96-101
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• 2011

Purpose: In treatment of facial bone fracture, occurred in children, we generally use wires, miniplate, absorbable plate or their combination. These foreign bodies can be palpable, and sometimes may cause infections, and need reoperation for removing. When bone fragments are multiple, small or thin, they are hard to handle and make accurate reduction of all fragments. In these cases, a biodegradable tissue adhesive, Histoacryl$^{(R)}$ (n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate), can be used as fixation technique for small, multiple, and thin fracture fragments. Methods: 3 years old and 6 years old children, who has comminuted fracture on frontal sinus, we used Histoacryl$^{(R)}$ for fixation of multiple bone fragments. After approaching by coronal incision, we pulled out all bone fragments and reconstructed bone fragments by Histoacryl$^{(R)}$ and fixed those on frontal sinus by absorbable plates. Results: Photographs and 3-dimensional CT obtained preoperatively and postoperatively. And we compared them each other in terms of accuracy of reconstructed bony contour. We could reconstruct almost all bone fragments easily along 3-dimensional structure and get excellent aesthetic results. There was no complication such as infection. Conclusion: In treatment of comminuted facial bone fracture, occurred in children, Histoacryl$^{(R)}$ is an excellent method for accurate reconstruction in small and thin bone fragments which cannot be fixed by wire, miniplate or absorbable plate without complication.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.421-426
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• 2016

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable and renewable polymer, which represents a valuable alternative to plastic packaging films, often associated with environmental problems. In this study, we tested the suitability of PLA as a biodegradable packaging film and assessed the antimicrobial activity of lemongrass oil (LO), incorporated into the PLA film in different concentrations. To obtain the optimal physical properties for PLA films, tensile strength, elongation at break, and water vapor permeability were measured under different preparation conditions. In addition, the antimicrobial activity of the LO contained in the PLA film against Listeria monocytogenes was investigated by disc diffusion and viable cell count. Among all concentrations tested, 2% LO was the most suitable in terms of antimicrobial activity and physical properties of the PLA film. Based on these results, we used the PLA film containing 2% LO to pack pork sausages; after 12 d of storage at 4℃, the population of inoculated L. monocytogenes in the sausage samples wrapped with the PLA film containing 2% LO was reduced by 1.47 Log CFU/g compared with the control samples. Our data indicate that PLA films containing 2% LO represent a valuable means for antimicrobial sausage packaging.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.338-347
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• 2021

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are a family of microbial polyesters that are used as biodegradable plastics in replacement of conventional plastics for various applications. However, the high production cost is the barrier for PHA market expansion. This study aimed to utilize food waste as low-cost feedstock to produce poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) by Haloferax mediterranei. The effects of acetate (Ac), propionate (Pr), butyrate (Bu), and the short-chain carboxylates derived from food waste were examined on the microbial growth and PHBV production. Results showed that a mixture of carboxylates provided a 55% higher PHBV yield than glucose. The food-waste-derived nutrients achieved the yields of 0.41 to 0.54 g PHBV/g Ac from initial loadings of 450 mg/l to 1,800 mg/l Ac of total carboxylates. And the consumption of individual carboxylate varied between different compositions of the carbon source. The present study demonstrates the potential of using food waste as feedstock to produce PHBV by Haloferax mediterranei, which can provide economic benefits to the current PHA industry. Meanwhile, it will also help promote organic waste reduction in landfills and waste management in general.

• 한국해양바이오학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.76-85
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• 2022

In this study, a biodegradable packaging film was developed using two marine algae, Gelidium amansii, and Sargassum horneri. The chemical properties and microstructure of the developed film were evaluated using field emission scanning electron microscope, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography-Mass spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. Furthermore, the mechanical properties and toxicity of the film were evaluated using the ISO 1924 and IEC 62321 methods, respectively. The biodegradability of the film was evaluated according to ISO 14855-1:2012 method. The film was primarily made of cellulose and had biodegradability that was about 17 times greater than that of PBS, a representative eco-friendly plastic. Moreover, the mechanical properties improved by approximately 40% compared to the seaweed-based film of the previous study. The virulence test revealed that the content of all of the toxic substances listed in IEC62321 was below the measurement limit. An egg carton that can be used in practice was manufactured in accordance with ISO 534, and its applicability was tested using the biodegradable packaging film prepared.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.224-232
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• 2015

CP 처리의 CBPE 필름의 물리화학적 특성 및 생분해 특성에 대한 영향을 연구하였다. CP 처리는 CBPE 필름의 인장 강도, 신장률, 그리고 광투과도와 같은 물리적 특성에는 영향을 주지 않았으나, air-CP 처리는 CBPE 필름의 유연성, 수분 방벽 특성, 그리고 인쇄적성을 향상시켰다. Air-CP 처리는 저장 중 CBPE 필름 표면의 조도와 O와 N 원소를 포함한 작용기의 양을 증가시켰고, 인쇄적성, 열분해성, 그리고 미생물 분해성을 향상시켰다. 본 연구에서 CP 처리 후 CBPE 필름 표면에서 보여지는 노화 현상을 XPS 결과를 통해 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구는 CP 처리가 CBPE 필름을 비롯하여 다른 생분해성 식품 포장재의 물리적 특성과 생분해성을 향상시킬 수 있는 기술로서 적용될 수 있다는 가능성을 보여주었다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2009

고구마 멀칭재배에서 생분해성 플라스틱 피복재 이용 가능성을 검토하고자 시험을 수행 한 결과 다음과 같다. 1. 필름의 물성은, 생분해성인 PBSA와 PLC + Starch는 일반멀칭재료인 LDPE 에 비하여 인장강도는 $2{\sim}27$% 상승하였으나 신율은 $2{\sim}22$% 낮았고, 인열강도도 $2{\sim}6$%가 낮았다. 2. 피복기간에 따른 인장강도의 변화는 생분해성 필름의 경우 피복 후 $60{\sim}70$%일 동안 급격히 감소하다가 그 후 완만한 감소를 보였고 제조 원료별로는 PLC + Starch가 PBSA에 비하여 변화율이 낮았다. 3. 신율의 변화는 피복 후 $60{\sim}70$%일 동안 매우 급격히 감소하다가 그 후 완만한 감소를 보였다. 제조 원료별로는 PLC + Starch와 PBSA 제품간의 뚜렷한 차이는 보이지 않았으나 15 ${\mu}m$ PBSA의 경우 $60{\sim}70$%일이 지나면서 급격한 물성저하를 보였다. 4. 생분해성 필름에 대한 용출시험에서는 중금속들이 아주 작거나 검출되지 않았고, 국내 환경마크협회가 정하는 생분해성 수지 제품에 대한 유해물질 함량기준을 충족하였다. 5. 멀칭재료간의 윌별 지온차이는, 6월 하순${\sim}$7월 중순에는 PLC + starch > PBSA > LDPE > None 순으로 온도가 높아지는 경향을 보이다가 7월 하순${\sim}$9월 하순에는 LDPE > PLC + starch > PBSA > None 순으로 온도가 높아졌다. 6. 고구마 멀칭재배 후 분해양상은, 생분해성 필름 PBSA(EA, EB, EC)과 PLC + Starch(DD, DE, DF)는 고구마 삽식 후 60일이 지나면서 분해되기 시작하였고, 수확기인 120일이 지나서는 95%이상이 분해되었다. 7. 피복재별 괴근 수량은 PBSA는 3,070 kg/10a, PLC + Starch은 3,093 kg/10a, LDPE는 2,946 kg/10a으로 멀칭재료간에 뚜렷한 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 이상을 종합하여 볼 때 고구마 재배에서 생분해성인 PBSA와 PLC + Starch와 같은 필름을 사용한다면, 필름의 물성, 분해도, 환경친화성, 수확작업의 간편성 등을 고려해볼 때 실제 농업현장에서 이용 가치가 매우 높을 것으로 생각된다.