• Journal of the Korean Physical Society
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• 제73권10호
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• pp.1596-1602
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• 2018

We suggest that the dark matter in the universe has quantum entanglement if the dark matter is a Bose-Einstein condensation of ultra-light scalar particles. In this theory, any two regions of a galaxy are quantum entangled due to the quantum nature of the condensate. We calculate the entanglement entropy of a typical galactic halo, which turns out to be at least O(ln(M/m)), where M is the mass of the halo and m is the mass of a dark matter particle. The entanglement can be inferred from the rotation curves of the galaxy or the interference patterns of the dark matter density.

• 한국연초학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.51-58
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• 2005

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of cigarette filter on in vitro cytotoxicity of cigarette mainstream smoke from the cigarette. In this work, we used 3 types of cigarettes included non-filtered 2R4F cigarette, cellulose acetate-filtered 2R4F cigarette, and carbon dual-filtered 2R4F cigarette which was made from original 2R4F by replacing with an acetate filter containing carbon. The cytotoxicity of both the cigarette smoke condensate (CSC), which was collected in Cambridge filter pad, and the gas/vapor phase (GVP), which was bubbled through in phosphate-buffered saline in a gas-washing bottle, was determined using a neutral red uptake assay with CHO-K1 cells. With regard to cytotoxicity when calculated on an equal puff basis, the cytotoxicity of CSC from the filtered cigarettes was lower than that of the non filtered cigarette. Also, $EC_{50}$ vlaue of GVP from carbon filter cigarette was 40.9 puff/L, indicating the cytotoxicity to be $20\%$ lower than that of the CA filter cigarette. The cytotoxicity of the GVP was correlated to the several vapor phase components (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acetone, acrolein, crotonaldehyde and MEK). In conclusion, carbon filter, which significantly reduced the amount of carbonyl compounds in mainstream cigarette smoke, results in significant reductions in the cytotoxicity potential of the smoke.

• 한국연초학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.109-116
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• 2008

Mutagenicity of cigarette smoke is one of the major health concerns related to smoking. Reduction of the components comprising mutagenic activity in cigarette mainstream smoke can be expected to bring about reduced risk of smoking. The purpose of this study is to isolate mutagenic compounds and to investigate the relative contribution to allover mutagenicity of smoke to find clues for the effective elimination of the components. Cigarette smoke condensate (CSC) was obtained from total particulate matter (TPM) of mainstream smoke, and several fractions fractionated from CSC were made by combination of cation exchange chromatograph and reverse-phase chromatography. The mutagenic activity of these fractions was assessed using Salmonella mutagenicity assay with S. typimurium TA98 strain in the presence of metabolic activation system (S-9). The fractions isolated by cation exchange and reverse-phase column showed relatively high mutagenic activity. The basic and hydrophilic fraction 9 showed approximately 33% of mutagenic activity of CSC and its specific activity was 2,459 revertants/mg TPM. These results suggest that hydrophilic cation exchanger and/or other adsorbents possessing similar properties may be used to remove the mutagenic compounds from mainstream smoke.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.380-387
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• 2011

This study was carried out to investigate the inhibitory effect of Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (ADR) extract on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) induced by cigarette smoke condensate (CSC) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in mice. COPD was induced by intratracheal instillation of LPS and CSC 5 times for 12 days; this increased airway hyperresoponsiveness (AHR) and inflammatory cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). ADR extract was administered orally at a dose of 50 and 200 mg/kg. The concentration of imperatorin, a major component of ADR and therefore used as a measure of quality control, was $0.098%{\pm}0.018%$. Treatment of the mice with ADR extract (50 and 200 mg/kg) alleviated AHR and reduced inflammatory cell counts. Treatment with cyclosporin A (CSA; 10 mg/kg) also modulated AHR and reduced inflammatory cells effectively. Compared with CSA treatment, treatment with ADR (50 mg/kg) extract reduced neutrophil and $CD4^+/CD3^+$ cell counts by 22.67% and 44.92%, respectively. In addition, compared with CSA treatment, treatment ADR 200 mg/kg reduced neutrophils, $CD4^+/CD3^+$ cells and $CD8^+/CD3^+$ cells, by 32.10%, 83.17% and 82.11%, respectively. These results indicate that ADR extract may have an inhibitory effect on COPD induced by LPS and CSC in mice.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권8호
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• pp.3112-3118
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• 2010

최근 경수로형 원전 2차 계통의 건전성 유지를 위해 수처리제를 암모니아에서 에탄올아민으로 전환하였으나, 적용 후 복수 및 저압급수가열기 영역에서의 pH가 감소하므로 본 연구에서는 최적의 pH 제어제로 사용 할 수 있는 아민을 조사하였다. 대체아민 조사 결과 최적 조건을 만족시키는 단일 아민은 존재하지 않았다. 암모니아는 상대휘발도가 높아 증기에 많이 분포되어 증기 응축수인 복수에서 pH가 높으며, 상대휘발도가 낮은 에탄올아민은 습증기 영역의 pH를 높여 유체가속부식을 억제하므로 증기발생기 철 슬러지 유입을 감소하는데 효과적인 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 복수 및 저압급수계통에서 pH가 높은 암모니아와 습증기영역의 유체가속부식 측면에서 특성이 우수한 에탄올아민(ETA)을 혼합 주입하는 복합아민을 선택하면 2차 계통 재질의 손실을 최소화하여 증기발생기 건전성을 확보할 수 있을 것이다.

• 에너지공학
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.26-33
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• 2019

ATLAS와 LSTF 장치에서 수행된 저온관(CL) 파단 13% 및 17% IBLOCA 대응실험들을 비교하고 특히, 핵심 관심 인자인 노심 첨두피복온도(PCT)에 대하여 비교 검토하고 아울러 주요 열수력 현상에 대하여 토론하였다. 비교.검토에서 두 건의 CL 파단 IBLOCA 대응실험들은 PCT 거동에 있어서 꽤 큰 차이를 보이고 있는 것을 확인하였는데 이는 두 장치의 척도 차이로 인한 왜곡현상을 벗어나는 경향을 보이고 있다는 점에서 두 장치의 원자로냉각재계통에 대한 자세한 설계 비교를 수행하였다. 이에 두 장치 사이에 핵연료조정판(FAP) 설계에 있어서 차이가 있다는 점을 확인하였다. 이에 따라 IBLOCA 사고시 Reflux 응축수의 노심 유입에 중요한 역할을 하는 CCFL 관련 무차원직경 값에서도 두 장치에서 매우 다른 차이를 보이고 있다는 점에서 CL 파단 IBLOCA 대응실험에서의 PCT 거동의 현격한 차이를 설명할 수 있는 원인일 수 있는 인자라는 것을 발견하였다. 향후 관련 설계 차잇점을 근거로 더 자세한 검토와 분석을 통해 관련 현상을 이해할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.404-413
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• 2019

Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) is an important cause of mortality in workers exposed to hazardous dust, such as crystalline silica or coal, and COPD is related to inflammation and oxidative stress in the lung. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of oxidative stress and inflammation to COPD in retired workers exposed to mineral dust. Methods: The levels of malondialdehyde(MDA) in EBC as biomarkers for oxidative stress and C-reactive protein(CRP) and lactate dehydrogenase(LD) as biomarkers for inflammation were measured in 107 male subjects(63 pneumoconiosis and 42 COPD subjects). Results: Mean levels of EBC MDA(2.03 nmol/L vs. 4.65 nmol/L, p=0.010) and serum LD(170.3 U/L vs. 185.9 U/L, p=0.022) were significantly higher in subjects with COPD, but mean levels of serum CRP(p=0.469) did not show a statistical difference between the study groups. Level of EBC MDA was negatively correlated with ${%}FEV_1$ predicted(r=-0.279, p=0.004) and ${%}FEV_1/FVC$ ratio(r=-0.397, p<0.001). Conclusions: These results suggest that EBC is a useful biological matrix for investigation of respiratory oxidative stress. High levels of EBC MDA and serum LD are related to COPD in retired workers exposed to mineral dust.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.673-689
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• 2023

To realize the traceability of sustainable textile products, this study presents a low-carbon process through energy savings in the textile material manufacturing process. Traceability is becoming an important element of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), which confirms the eco-friendliness of textile products as well as supply chain information. Textile products with complex manufacturing processes require traceability of each step of the process to calculate carbon emissions and power usage. Additionally, an understanding of the characteristics of the product planning-manufacturing-distribution process and an overall understanding of carbon emissions sources are required. Energy use in the textile material manufacturing stage produces the largest amount of carbon dioxide, and the amount of carbon emitted from processes such as dyeing, weaving and knitting can be calculated. Energy saving methods include efficiency improvement and energy recycling, and carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced through waste heat recovery, sensor-based smart systems, and replacement of old facilities. In the dyeing process, which uses a considerable amount of heat energy, LNG, steam can be saved by using "heat exchangers," "condensate management traps," and "tenter exhaust fan controllers." In weaving and knitting processes, which use a considerable amount of electrical energy, about 10- 20% of energy can be saved by using old compressors and motors.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.181-189
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• 2024

Background: Cigarette smoke is generally accepted as a major contributor to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is characterized by emphysematous lesions. In this study, we investigated the protective effects of Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) against cigarette smoke condensate (CSC)-induced emphysema. Methods: Mice were instilled with 50 mg/kg of CSC intranasally once a week for 4 weeks, KRG was administered to the mice once daily for 4 weeks at doses of 100 or 300 mg/kg, and dexamethasone (DEX, positive control) was administered to the mice once daily for 2 weeks at 3 mg/kg. Results: KRG markedly decreased the macrophage population in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and reduced emphysematous lesions in the lung tissues. KRG suppressed CSC-induced apoptosis as revealed by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase deoxyuridine triphosphate nick-end labeling staining and Caspase 3 immunohistochemistry. Additionally, KRG effectively inhibited CSC-mediated activation of Bcl-2-associated X protein/Caspase 3 signaling, followed by the induction of cell survival signaling, including vascular endothelial growth factor/phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B in vivo and in vitro. The DEX group also showed similar improved results in vivo and in vitro. Conclusion: Taken together, KRG effectively inhibits macrophage-mediated emphysema induced by CSC exposure, possibly via the suppression of pro-apoptotic signaling, which results in cell survival pathway activation. These findings suggest that KRG has therapeutic potential for the prevention of emphysema in COPD patients.

• 한국석유지질학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2005

울릉분지의 남쪽에 위치하는 VI-1 광구에서는 돌고래, 고래 구조들에서 총 17개 공이 시추되었다. 탐사 시추공 중에서 대부분의 시추공에서 가스 징후를 보였으며 일부 시추공에서는 가스 및 컨덴세이트가 발견된 바 있다. 특히 고래 5구조에서 발견된 가스와 컨덴세이트는 상업성이 확인되어 생산을 준비하고 있다. 울릉분지의 저류층 구간의 천연가스는 탄화수소 성분을 93% 이상 함유하고 메탄의 함량이 탄화수소의 96% 이하인 습성 가스로 주로 석유나 케로젠의 크랙킹에 의해서 생성된 것으로 해석된다. 고래 1, 돌고래 3, 고래 5, 5-3공의 저류층 가스는 석유생성 단계 후기 내지 습성가스 단계에서 생성되어 이동되었으며, 가스를 생성한 근원암이 서로 다를 가능성을 보인다. 고래 1공과 고래 5공의 저류층 구간의 컨덴세이트에 대한 생물표기화합물 분석결과에 의하면 이들의 근원암에는 육상 기원 유기물이 매우 우세하게 포함된 것으로 나타났으며 호성 기원 유기물의 영향은 미미한 것으로 석유 및 가스의 생성에 영향을 주지는 않았을 것으로 생각된다. 고래 5공에서는 해성 기원 유기물이 일부 포함된 특성을 보여준다. 저류층 가스 분석 견과에서 나타난 바와 같이 고래 1공과 고래 5공 컨덴세이트는 각기 다른 근원암에서 유래했을 가능성을 보인다. 컨덴세이트의 열적 성숙도는 고래 5공의 경우 주 석유생성단계 초기 내지는 중기에 해당하고 고래 1공은 석유생성단계 중기에 해당하는 것으로 나타났다. 시추시료의 생물표기화합물에 의한 열적성숙도 변화경향과 컨덴세이트의 열적성숙도를 비교하여 컨덴세이트의 생성구간을 추정하면 고래 5공에서는 심도 3,000 m 부근으로 생각되며 고래 1 공에서는 3,900 m 구간 부근으로 생각한다. 하지만 고래 5공은 예상 심도까지 시추가 되지 않았으며 고래 1 시추공에서는 공내 붕락이 매우 심하게 일어났기 때문에 시추공 시료에서 탄화수소를 생성한 증거를 포착하기가 매우 어렵다.