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Synthesis and Reactivity of a Mononuclear Manganese(II) Complex Having Pseudo-Seven Coordination Environment

  • Yoon, Jee-Hee;Seo, Mi-Sook;Kim, Young-Mee;Kim, Sung-Jin;Yoon, Sung-Ho;Jang, Ho G.;Nam, Won-Woo
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.679-682
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    • 2009
  • Utilizing a planar five coordinating N3S2 ligand, 2,6-bis(2-methylthiophenyliminomethyl)pyridine, a pseudo 7-coordinated manganese(II) complex with two labile triflate anions in the axial positions was synthesized. The reaction of the manganese(II) complex with an oxidant, iodosylbenzene, produced a metastable high-valent manganese(IV)-oxo species at 0 ${^{\circ}C}$. The high-valent Mn(IV)-oxo intermediate was characterized with a UV-vis spectrophotometer and an electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy. Reactivity studies of the Mn(IV)=O species revealed that the intermediate is capable of oxygenating $PPh_3$ and N-dealkylating N,N-dimethyl-toludine.

Biomimetic Hopping Strategy for Robots

  • Sung, S.H.;Youm, Y.;Chung, W.K.
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.10a
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    • pp.2654-2659
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    • 2003
  • In this paper, we present biomimetic hopping strategy which is more human-like for legged robot through stiffness modulation. Stiffness value is calculated from the motion of body center of gravity. This method enable to reduce impact force on touch-down, adaption on ground stiffness change and height modulation. Simple selected models will be used to validate this method. For general model, singular perturbation is used for control and simulation using stiffness modulation is presented.

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Synthesis of 2-Arylbenzothiazoles Catalyzed by Biomimetic Catalyst, β-Cyclodextrin

  • Londhe, Balaji S.;Pratap, Umesh R.;Mali, Jyotirling R.;Mane, Ramrao A.
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.31 no.8
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    • pp.2329-2332
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    • 2010
  • Cyclocondensation of 2-aminothiophenol and aryl/heteryl aldehydes has been carried using biomimetic catalyst, $\beta$-Cyclodextrin in water and obtained 2-aryl/heteryl benzothiazoles with better to excellent yields. This biomimetic catalyzed route is simple, economic, and environmentally benign.

The Effect of Iron Catalysts on the Formation of Alcohol and Ketone in the Biomimetic Oxidation of Cyclohexane

  • Kim Seong-Bo;Lee Kyu-Wan;Kim, Yong-Joon;Hong Seog-In
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.15 no.6
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    • pp.424-427
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    • 1994
  • Effects of iron compounds in known biomimetic oxidation systems (Gif IV and GoAgg II) have been studied on activity and ketone/alcohol selectivity of cyclohexane oxidation. Both ketone/alcohol ratio and cyclohexane conversion were affected by counter-ion Z of iron compounds Z-Fe. When Z has a more electron withdrawing property, the reactivity is increased and the formation of ketone is favored. From these experimental results, a new mechanism is proposed for the biomimetic oxidation system.

Optimization of Biomimetic Two-level Hierarchical Adhesive System (자연모사 2층 구조 응착시스템의 최적화)

  • Kim, Tae-Wan
    • Tribology and Lubricants
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.129-135
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    • 2010
  • Geckos have a unique ability to cling to ceilings and walls utilizing dry adhesion. Their foot pads are covered by a large number of small hairs (setae) that contain many branches per seta with a lower level of spatulae. Their fibrillar structure is the primary source of high adhesion. In this study, we construct the adhesion design database for biomimetic adhesive system. A simple idealized fibrillar structure consisting of single array of beams is modeled. The fibers are assumed as oriented cylindrical cantilever beams with spherical tip. We consider three necessary conditions; buckling, fracture and sticking of fiber structure, which constrain the allowed geometry. The adhesion analysis is performed for the attachment system in contact with rough surfaces with different s values for different main design variables-fiber radius, aspect ratio and material elastic modulus and so on. The developed adhesion design databases are useful for understanding biological systems and for guiding of fabrication of the biomimetic attachment system.

Application of Biomimetic Surfaces for MEMS Tribology

  • Singh, R.Arvind;Pham, Duc-Cuong;Yoon, Eui-Sung
    • Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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    • 2008.11a
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    • pp.1556-1557
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    • 2008
  • "Biomimetics" is the study and simulation of biological systems with desired properties. In recent times, biomimetic surfaces have emerged as novel solutions for tribological applications in micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). These biomimetic surfaces are attractive for MEMS application as they exhibit low adhesion/friction and wear properties at small-scales. In this paper, we present some of the examples of biomimetic surfaces that have potential application in small-scale devices.

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Enzymatic Properties of Atrazine Chlorohydrolase Entrapped in Biomimetic Silica

  • Ho, Cuong Tu;Kang, Su-Il;Hur, Hor-Gil
    • Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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    • v.51 no.4
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    • pp.143-147
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    • 2008
  • Purified atrazine chlorohydrolase (AtzA) was entrapped in the nanoparticles of biomimetically synthesized silica at the ambient condition within 20 min. Entrapped AtzA in biomimetic silica was less affected by pH change and showed higher thermostability than free enzymes. The entrapped AtzA was also more tolerant against proteolysis, with 80% of the initial activity remaining and retained 82% of the initial activity even after four cycles of usage. These results suggest that entrapment of AtzA in biomimetic silica could be utilized under diverse environmental conditions with the active catalytic performance sustained.

Modeling and Analysis of a Biomimetic Foot Mechanism (생체모방 발 메커니즘의 모델링 및 해석)

  • Seo, Jong-Tae;Yi, Byung-Ju
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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    • v.18 no.5
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    • pp.521-528
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    • 2009
  • In these days, biomimetic apprioach in the design and control of robotic system has drawn much attention. The human-being and mammals possess their own feet. Using the mobility of their feet, they are able to walk in various environments such as plain land, desert, swamp, and so on. Previously developed biped robots and four-legged robots did not employ such adaptable foot. In this work, a biomimetic foot mechanism is investigated through analysis of the foot structure of the human-being. This foot mechanism consists of a toe, an ankle, a heel, and some springs replacing the foot muscles and tendons. Using five toes and springs, this foot can adapt to various environments. A mathematical modeling for this foot mechanism was performed and its characteristics were observed through numerical simulation.

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