• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.269-274
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• 2013

ACF and ZnO modified $TiO_2$ composite materials (ZnO-ACF/$TiO_2$) were prepared by a sol-gel method. The composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis. A methyl orange (MO) solution under visible light irradiation was used to determine the photocatalytic activity. The degradation of the MO was determined using UV spectrophotometers. An increase in the photocatalytic activity was observed and attributed to an increase of the photo-absorption effect by the ZnO and the cooperative effect of the ACF.

• Journal of Life Science
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2000

To understand the effects of the fraction from Chrysanthemum coronarium L. (CC), we prepared five different types of samples, denoted here as CCMM, CCMH, CCMEA, CCMB and CCMA. We studied the effects of these samples on the phase transition of liposomal membranes by high-sensitivity differential scanning calorimetry (nano-DSC). We used dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) bilayers which make most stable liposomes among the other phosphatidylcholines. When the samples were added to the bilayers, the phase transition temperatures of DPPC liposomes incorporated with CCMH and CCMEA were decreased by 1.5 and 2^{\circ}C$, while the other three fractions showed less tendencies. The CCMH and CCMEA fractions markedly affected the thermotropic properties of DPPC liposomes, broadened and shifted the thermograms of DSC. It also significantly reduced the size of cooperative unit of the transition. In all cases, there was no change in enthalpy of transition within the concentration range of the CC fractions studied. We concluded that the incorporation of the CCMH and CCMEA into DPPC liposomes was preferentially located in the hydrophobic core of DPPC bilayers compared to the other three fractions CCMM, CCMB and CCMA. These results suggest that certain substances in CCMH and CCMEA fractions might have biologically significant effects on the fluidity of biological membrane.

• Mycobiology
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.173-182
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• 2021

Recently, Cryptococcus pseudolongus has been reported as a new pathogen of shiitake (Lentinula edodes). However, its pathological properties are not much known. To further understand its impact on the mushroom, we investigated the pathogen's interactions with the mycelium of shiitake, histopathological properties, host range, and sensitivity to diverse antifungal agents. The strain C. pseudolongus DUCC 4014 inhibited the mycelial growth of L. edodes strain (cultivar Sanjo 701ho) and caused browning in the mycelia confronted with the yeast on PDA. Spray inoculation of the yeast caused an abnormal browning symptom on the cap and/or gills of three shiitake cultivars grown on sawdust media in vinyl bags. Scanning electron microscopic images of the abnormally browned parts of shiitake fruit body illustrated that mushroom tissues were loosed and dispersed in the middle and edge of the cap and the arrangement of basidiospores borne on basidia in the gills was disturbed compared to those of normal shiitake fruit body. Spray inoculation also led to developing abnormal browning on the harvested fruit body, indicating C. pseudolongus could be a problem during mushroom storage. But the yeast was not able to induce abnormal browning on mushrooms of Pleurotus ferulae, Pleurotus fostreatus, and Agaricus bisporus. But it induced browning only on button mushroom (A. bisporus) when they were inoculated after wounding. Tests with 16 kinds of fungicides revealed that the cell growth of C. pseudolongus could be inhibited by benzalkonium chloride at MIC 7 ㎍/ml and benomyl at MIC 3 ㎍/ml.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.381-391
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• 2022

Two-photon-polymerization additive-manufacturing systems feature high resolution and precision. However, there are few reports on specific methods and possible problems concerning the use of small lasers to independently build such platforms. In this paper, a femtosecond-laser two-photon-polymerization additive-manufacturing system containing an optical unit, control unit, monitoring unit, and testing unit is built using a miniature femtosecond laser, with a detailed building process and corresponding control software that is developed independently. This system has integrated functions of light-spot detection, interface searching, micro-/nanomanufacturing, and performance testing. In addition, possible problems in the processes of platform establishment, resin preparation, and actual polymerization for two-photon-polymerization additive manufacturing are explained specifically, and the causes of these problems analyzed. Moreover, the impacts of different power levels and scanning speeds on the degree of polymerization are compared, and the influence of the magnification of the object lens on the linewidth is analyzed in detail. A qualitative analysis model is established, and the concepts of the threshold broadening and focus narrowing effects are proposed, with their influences and cooperative relation discussed. Besides, a linear structure with micrometer accuracy is manufactured at the millimeter scale.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.301-306
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• 2022

This study explored the possibility of forming a coating layer containing alginic acid on the surface of a magnesium alloy to be used as a biomaterial. We formed a coating layer on the surface of a magnesium alloy using a plasma electrolytic oxidation process in an electrolytic solution with different amounts of alginic acid (0 g/L ~ 8 g/L). The surface morphology of all samples was observed, and craters and nodules typical of the PEO process were formed. The cross-sectional shape of the samples confirmed that the thickness of the coating layer became thicker as the alginic acid concentration increased. It was confirmed that the thickness and hardness of the sample significantly increase with increasing alginic acid concentration. The porosity of the surface and cross section tended to decrease as the alginic acid concentration increased. The XRD patterns of all samples revealed the formation of MgO, Mg₂SiO₄, and MgF₂ complex phases. Polarization tests were conducted in a Stimulate Body Fluid solution similar to the body's plasma. We found that a high amount of alginic acid concentration in the electrolyte improved the degree of corrosion resistance of the coating layer.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.91-104
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• 2022

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the effect of combination treatment of Traditional Korean medicine (TKM) and chemotherapy on a ovarian cancer with lung metastasis patient. Methods: One ovarian cancer with lung metastasis patient was treated by TKM in conjunction with Carboplatin/paclitaxel since Feb. 2020. Repeat cycle every 3 weeks for 6 times. The patient has been treated with TKM at the same time. To evaluate the patient, symptoms were measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) and tumor size was measured by scanning with Computed Tomography (CT). Blood tests including cancer biomarker were conducted during treatment. Adverse events were evaluated by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Event (NCI-CTCAE), version 5.0. Results: After treatment with Carboplatin/paclitaxel and TKM during 2 months, the size of the ovarian cancer was decreased(Partial Response, PR), size and malignant pleural effusion at right lung disappeared. And no evidence of newly developed metastatic lesions. After 2 months, the tumor response was stable disease while improving the performance and other symptoms. Conclusions: This case provides us conjunctive treatment with Conventional and Eastern medicine may have substantial benefit for patients with end-stage ovarian cancer.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.902-907
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• 2023

To understand the eutectic reaction mechanism and the relocation behavior of the core debris is indispensable for the safety assessment of core disruptive accidents (CDAs) in sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFRs). This paper addresses reaction products and their distribution of the eutectic melting/solidifying reaction of boron carbide (B₄C) and stainless-steel (SS). The influence of the existence of carbon on the B₄C-SS eutectic reaction was investigated by comparing the iron boride (FeB)-SS reaction by Raman spectroscopy with Multivariate Curve Resolution (MCR) analysis. The scanning electron microscopy with dispersive X-ray spectrometer was also used to investigate the elemental information of the pure metals such as Cr, Ni, and Fe. In the B₄C-SS samples, a new layer was formed between B₄C/SS interface, and the layer was confirmed that the formed layer corresponded to amorphous carbon (graphite) or FeB or Fe₂B. In contrast, a new layer was not clearly formed between FeB and SS interface in the FeB-SS samples. All samples observed the Cr-rich domain and Fe and Ni-rich domain after the reaction. These domains might be formed during the solidifying process.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.646-650
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• 2001

본 연구는 세포막의 유동성이 막의 항상성(homeostasis)을 유지하는 가장 기본적이며 중요한 성질이라는 점을 감안하여, 용매별로 분획한 식품의 추출물을 첨가함으로써 인지질 이중층(liposome)의 물리.화학적 성질에 미치는 막 유동성(membrane fluidity)의 변화를 열시차 열량 분석법(differential scanning calorimeter, DSC)에 의해 측정하였다. 즉 식탁의 애용식품인 당근의 용매별 분획물이 인지질 liposome에 미치는 막의 유동성에 미치는 증가효과를 본 결과, DPPC liposome에 당근의 용매별 분획물을 첨가했을 때, 일반적으로 첨가하지 않은 경우보다 첨가 농도의 증가에 따라 의존적으로 초기 상전이온도가 낮아졌고 흡열고선의 모양이 넓어졌으며 그로 인하여 협동단위($\Delta$$H_{VH}$ $\Delta$H㎈)값이 감소됨을 확인하였다. 이와 같은 현상은 일정농도의 당근분획물의 첨가가 DPPC liposome의 막유동성을 증가시킨 결과로 생각되어진다. 그리고 각 용매별 당근분획물의 유동성효과를 각각 비교해본 결과, DCSMH와 DCSMEA의 분획물첨가가 DCSMB와 DCSMA에 비해 DPPC liposome의 초기 상전이온도 및 협동단위를 더욱더 감소시켜 막유동성에 더 많은 영향을 주는 것을 확인하였다. 이와 같은 현상은 DCSMH와 DCSMEA의 분획물이 DCSMB와 DCSMA분획물의 경우보다 hydrophobicity가 더 크므로 인해 DPPC 인지질막 이중층의 acylchain쪽으로 더 깊숙히 용해하여 침투되므로서 생긴 현상이라 하겠다. 즉 당근분획물의 막유동성 증가작용은 세포막에서 일어나는 대사물, 약물, 이온 등의 운반 및 영양물의 교환, 흡수 등 생체막의 주요기능에 영향을 미치는 효과가 있는 것으로 사료되며, 앞으로 막유동성을 증가시키는 구체적 생리활성물질의 추구가 기대되어진다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.91-96
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• 2012

AC and ZnS modified $TiO_2$ composites (AC/ZnS/$TiO_2$) were prepared using a sol-gel method. The composite obtained was characterized by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area measurements, X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis, and according to the UV-vis absorption spectra (UV-vis). XRD patterns of the composites showed that the AC/ZnS/$TiO_2$ composites contain a typical single and clear anatase phase. The surface properties as observed by SEM present the characterization of the texture of the AC/ZnS/$TiO_2$ composites, showing a homogenous composition in the particles showing the micro-surface structures and morphology of the composites. The EDX spectra of the elemental identification showed the presence of C and Ti with Zn and S peaks for the AC/ZnS/$TiO_2$ composite. UV-vis patterns of the composites showed that these composites had greater photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation. A rhodamine B (Rh.B) solution under visible light irradiation was used to determine the photocatalytic activity. The degradation of Rh.B was determined using UV/Vis spectrophotometry. An increase in the photocatalytic activity was observed. From the photocatalytic results, the excellent activity of the Y-fullerene/$TiO_2$ composites for the degradation of methylene blue under visible irradiation could be attributed to an increase in the photo-absorption effect caused by the ZnS and to the cooperative effect of the AC.

• 한국위성정보통신학회논문지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2015

최근 제한된 주파수 자원의 효율적인 사용을 위한 인지 무선 기술(CR)이 많은 관심을 받고 있다. CR 기술에서 가장 중요한 부분은 인가 사용자의 통신을 보호 하는 것이다. 따라서 비인가 사용자는 자신이 현재 사용 중인 주파수 대역은 물론 인가 사용자가 나타났을 시에 스위칭 해야 할 후보 채널의 주기적인 센싱도 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 CR 환경에서 인가 사용자를 보호하기 위한 방법으로 비인가 사용자로 하여금 각 노드의 남은 에너지와 센싱 존 이웃이라는 개념을 이용하여 협력적인 채널 센싱을 하도록 제안한다. 채널 센싱은 현재 사용하고 있는 채널을 센싱하는 인밴드센싱과 인가 사용자가 나타났을 경우 스위칭 해야할 후보 채널을 센싱하는 아웃밴드 센싱으로 수행된다. 모의 실험을 통해 제안된 방법이 센싱을 수행하는 노드의 수를 줄임으로 인해 센싱에 필요한 많은 에너지가 절약되고, 남은 노드들의 에너지가 균일해 짐으로써 네트워크의 수명이 길어지는 것을 확인할 수 있다.