• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.195-202
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• 2002

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, involves the destabilization of the normal balance between the degradation and the synthesis of articular cartilage and subchondral bone within a joint. As articular cartilage degrades over time, its smooth surface roughens and bone-against-bone contact ensues, producing the inflammation response symptomatic of this 'wear and tear' disease. Although a variety of genetic, developmental, metabolic, and traumatic factors may initiate the development of osteoarthritis, its symptoms (joint pain, stiffness, and curtailed function) typically evolve slowly, and patients experience periods of relative calm alternation with episodes of inflammation and pain. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease of unknown etiology characterized by chronic synovitis and cartilage destruction, affect 1% of the total population. Cartilage is a specialized connective tissue in which the chondrocytes occupy only 5% of the volume. Cartilage is particularly rich in extracellular matrix, with matrix making up 90% of the dry weight of the tissue chondrocytes have cell processes that extend a short distance into the matrix, but do not touch other cells thus in cartilage, cell-matrix interactions are essential for the maintenance of the extracellular matrix. In this study, subtractive hybridization method was utilized to detect genes differentially expressed in chondrocytes treated with methylprednisolone. We have isolated 57 genes that expressed differentially in the chondreocytes by methylprednisolone. 13 clones of them were analyzed with sequencing and their homologies were searched. 8 cDNAS included KIAA 0368, upregulated during skeletal muscle growth 5 (usmg 5), ribosomal protein S 18 (RPS 18), skeletal muscle ryanodine receptor, radial spoke protein 3 (RSP 3), ribosomal protein QM, ribosomal protein L37a (RPL37A), cytochrome coxidase subunit VIII (COX8).

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제5권6호
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• pp.627-632
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• 1995

고출력 IC회로의 방열재료 및 전기접점재료로 이용되고 있는 W-Cu복합재료를 기계적합금화법으로 제조하였다. 기계적합금화한 분말을 300MPa로 폭 16mm, 높이 4mm의 원반형으로 제조하였다. 소결은 120$0^{\circ}C$에서 140$0^{\circ}C$까지 수소분위기에서 행하였다. 이렇게 제조된 시편의 절단된 면을 연마하여 SEM으로 관찰하였다. 균질한 W-Cu복합재료를 10시간 기계적합금화를 행한 후에 얻을 수 있었고, 133$0^{\circ}C$에서 1시간 소결한 시편의 경우 거의 99%에 가까운 치밀한 조직을 얻을 수 있었다. 또한 기계적합금화시간이 증가함에 따라서 Fe의 혼입은 직선적으로 증가하였으며, 이로 인한 금속간화합물상의 형성은 W입자 성장을 방해하고 경도를 증가시켰다.

• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.249-256
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• 2016

Porous $Al_2O_3$ hollow fiber membranes were successfully prepared by dry-wet spinning/sintering method. The SEM image shows that the $Al_2O_3$ hollow fiber membrane consists mostly of sponge pore structure. The contact angle and the breakthrough pressure were $126^{\circ}$ and 1.91 bar, respectively. This results indicate that the $Al_2O_3$ hollow fiber membranes were successfully modified to hydrophobic surface. The hydrophobic modified $Al_2O_3$ hollow fiber membranes were assembled into a membrane contactor system to separate $CO_2$ from a model gas mixture of the flue gas at elevated gas velocity. The $CO_2$ absorption flux was enhanced when the gas velocity increased from $1{\times}10^{-3}$ to $6{\times}10^{-3}$ m/s. Whereas the $CO_2$ absorption flux was decreased with the number of hollow fiber membrane of a module because of the concentration polarization. Furthermore, we developed an lab-scale $Al_2O_3$ hollow fiber membrane contactor modules and their system (i.e., $CO_2$ absorption using the $Al_2O_3$ membrane and monoethanolamine (MEA)) that could dispose of over $0.02Nm^3/h$ mixture gas (15% $CO_2$) with the removal efficiency higher than 95%. The results can be useful in a field of the membrane contactor for $CO_2$ separation, helping to design and extend a equipment.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.93-103
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• 2022

Currently, biofibers are used as a reinforcement in polymer composites for structural elements and construction materials instead of the synthetic fibers which cause environmental problems and are expensive. One of the chemicals with a pH close to neutral that can be potentially used as a modified fiber material is sodium chloride (NaCl). Therefore, this study aims to investigate the characteristics of a composite board made from NaCl-treated kenaf fiber. A completely randomized design method was used with consideration of two factors: the content of NaCl in the treatment solution (1 wt%, 3 wt%, and 5 wt%) and the duration of immersion of fibers in the solution (1 h, 2 h, and 3 h). The NaCl treatment was conducted by soaking the fibers in the solution for different durations. The fibers were then rinsed with water until the pH of the water reached 7 and subsequently dried inside an oven at 80℃ for 6 h. Kenaf fiber and epoxy were mixed manually with the total loading of 20 wt% based on the dry weight of the fiber. Physical and mechanical properties of the fibers were then evaluated based on JIS A 5908 particleboard standards. The results showed that increasing NaCl content in the fiber treatment solution can increase the physical and mechanical properties of the composite board. The properties of fibers treated with 5 wt% NaCl for 3 h were superior with a modulus of elasticity of 2.085 GPa, modulus of rupture of 19.77 MPa, internal bonding of 1.8 MPa, thickness swelling of 3%, and water absorption of 10.9%. The contact angle of untreated kenaf fibers was 104°, which increased to 80° and 73° on treatment with 1 wt% and 5 wt% NaCl for 3 h, respectively.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.73-82
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• 2024

Objectives: The unsafe use of pesticides in agriculture represents a major hazard to human health. This study was conducted to investigate the association between pesticide exposure and health symptoms among chili farmers in northeast Thailand. Methods: This cross-sectional analytic study included 141 chili farmers in Sakon Nakhon Province, in northeast Thailand. Data regarding health symptoms were gathered using a self-report questionnaire. A medical technician tested blood cholinesterase activity using an erythrocyte method, and an occupational medicine specialist at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand reviewed the results. Associations between personal characteristics, pesticide exposure factors, and health symptoms were analyzed using multiple logistic regression. Results: Of the 141 chili farmers studied, 66.7% experienced pesticide poisoning, as indicated by below-normal cholinesterase levels. Fatigue was the most frequently reported symptom associated with pesticide exposure, affecting 37.6% of participants. This was followed by nausea and vomiting (31.9%), dizziness (14.9%), and dry throat (14.9%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that several factors were significantly associated with adverse symptoms: amount of work experience, volume of pesticides used, use of chemical pesticides, use of leaking containers during spraying, direct pesticide exposure while working, contact with pesticide-soaked clothing, consumption of food and drinks in the fields, and blood cholinesterase level indicating risk. Conclusions: This study suggests potential health risks for chili farmers stemming from exposure to and contamination by pesticides used in agricultural practices. To mitigate these risks, it is essential to supply personal protective equipment and to implement educational programs aimed at improving protective behaviors among farmers.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.31-38
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 실리콘 웨이퍼의 고속 직접접합 공정을 위하여 상압 플라즈마와 함께 에어로젤 형태의 초순수 분사를 이용하여 표면처리 활성화 및 결함이 없는 실리콘 직접접합 공정을 개발하였다. 플라즈마 공정의 다양한 인자, 즉 $N_2$ 가스의 유량, CDA(clean dry air)의 유량, 플라즈마 헤드와 기판 간의 간격, 플라즈마의 인가전압이 플라즈마 활성화, 즉 친수화 처리에 미치는 영향을 접촉각 측정을 통하여 관찰하였다. 또한 열처리 온도 및 열처리 시간이 접합 강도에 미치는 영향을 연구하였으며, 접합 강도의 측정은 crack opening 방법을 이용하였다. 접합 강도가 제일 높은 최적의 열처리 조건은 $400^{\circ}C$의 열처리 온도 및 2 시간의 열처리 시간이었다. 플라즈마 스캔 속도 및 스캔 횟수를 실험계획법을 이용하여 최적화한 결과, 스캔 속도는 30 mm/sec, 스캔 횟수는 4 회에서 최적의 접합 강도를 나타내고 있었다. 열처리 조건과 플라즈마 활성화 조건을 최적화 한 후 직접접합을 하여 적외선투과현미경 등을 이용하여 관찰한 결과, 접합된 웨이퍼에서 접합 공정으로 인한 공극이나 결함은 관찰되지 않았다. 접합된 웨이퍼의 접합 강도는 평균 $2.3J/m^2$의 접합 강도를 나타내고 있었다.

• 한국위험물학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.18-26
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• 2014

We analyzed the demand of competent authorities requiring adequate technical information for initial investigation of chemical accidents. Reflecting technical reports on chemical accident response by environmental agencies in the U.S. and Canada, we presented information on environmental diffusion and toxic effects available for the first chemical accident response. Hydrogen fluoride may have the risk potential to corrode metals and cause serious burns and eye damages. In case of inhalation or intake, it could have severe health effects. The substance itself is inflammable, but once heated, it decomposes producing corrosive and toxic fume. In case of contact with water, it can produce toxic, corrosive, flammable or explosive gases and its solution, a strong acid, may react fiercely with a base. In case of hydrogen fluoride leak, the preventive measures are to decrease steam generation in exposed sites, prevent the transfer of vapor cloud and promptly respond using inflammable substances including calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, ground limestone, dried soil, dry sand, vermiculite, fly ash and powder cement. The method for fire fighting is to suppress fire with manless hose stanchions or monitor nozzles by wearing the whole body protective clothing equipped with over-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus from distance. In case of transport accident accompanied with fire, evacuation distance is 1,600m radius. In cae of fire, fire suppression needs to be performed using dry chemicals, CO₂, water spray, water fog, and alcohol-resistance foam, etc. The major symptoms by exposure route are dyspnoea, bronchitis, chemical pneumonia and pulmonary edema for respiration, skin laceration, dermatitis, burn, frostbite and erythema for eyes, and nausea, diarrhea, stomachache, and tissue destruction for digestive organs. In atmosphere, its persistency is low, and its bioaccumulation in aquatic organism is also low.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.763-770
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• 1997

The air abrasive technique is a non-mechanical method by which teeth are treated before restoration and stains and calculi are removed from tooth surfaces using the kinetic energy of small particles. The air abrasive technique in dentistry was first introduced in the 1950's with as instrument called 'Airdent'. But, as the main restorative materials of the period were amalgam and gold, and the instrument's inability to control the flow of particles caused the particles to be spread throughout the clinics, widespread use was not possible. In the 1990's, as these techincal problems were solved and more interest in new restorative materials rose in an effort to preserve sound tooth structure, new developements took place in instruments related to the air abrasive technique. The air abrasive technique produces less pressure, vibration and heat that might cause patient discomfort and facilitates the preservation of sound tooth structure. It also reduces the need for anesthesia and is less harmful to the pulp. Other advantages include increase in dentin bonding strength of composite resin, lower possibility of saliva contamination and maintenance of a dry field. But there is not direct contact between the nozzle and the tooth, the operator cannot use his or her tactile sense and must rely solely upon visual input. Other disadvantages are: the tooth preparation depends on the operator's ability; alpha-alumina particles, after bouncing off the tooth surface, cause damage to dental mirrors; the equipment is expensive and takes up a certain amount of space in the clinic. The author conducted case report using the air abrasive technique on patient visiting the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Seoul National University Dental Hospital and arrived at the following conclusions. 1. The tooth preparation capability of different air abrasive devices varied widely among manufacturers. 2. It was more effective in treating early caries lesions and stains compared to lesions where caries had already progressed to produce soft dentin. 3. The cold stream and noise caused by the evacuation system was a major cause of discomfort to pediatric patients. 4. As there is no direct contact with tooth surface when using the air abrasive technique for tooth preparation, considerable experience and skill is required for proper tooth preparation.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.178-185
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• 2007

펜타실 구조와 유사한 제올라이트형 결정성 보로실리케이드를 수증기 쪼임법으로 제조하였다. 실제 여러 종류의 서로 다른 붕소화합물 원료를 사용하여 만든 다양한 조성의 Na2O.SiO2.B2O3.TBA2O 겔을 건조시켜 얻은 무정형 분말을 수열합성 분위기에서 수증기를 쪼임으로써 펜타실 구조를 갖는 보로실리케이트 제올라이트를 합성하였다. 이때 MFI와 MEL 구조가 90:10의 비율을 혼합되어 있는 새로운 중간구조 물질이 얻어 졌다. 본 연구로부터, 젖어 있는 반응성 고체상 물질이 수증기와 높은 pH 분위기에서 결정화가 이루어짐을 확인하였다. X-선 회절법으로 분석한 결과 생성물은 우수한 결정성을 가질뿐만 아니라 독특한 촉매적 성질을 보일것으로 예상되는 구조를 갖는다. 또한 반전중심을 갖는 MFI 구조의 펜타실 층이 규칙적으로 쌓이는 모양을 보이지만 이는 MEL 구조의 거울상 층으로 이루어진 결함에 의해 방해된다. 생성물은 77 K 질소흡착법에 의하면 미세기공 부피가 0.160 cc/g 로서 순수한 MFI 구조 물질이 갖는 0.119 cc/g 보다 더 크며, 비교적 넓은 비표면적(~600 m2/g)을 보인다. 적외선 스펙트럼에서는 900.75 cm-1에서 흡수띠를 보이는데, 이는 붕소가 결정성 실리케이트의 사면체 구조내에 위치함을 뜻한다.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2008

목적: 본 연구에서는 건안에 착용되어 지속적으로 건조한 상태에 노출되거나 관리 부주의로 건조한 상태가 되었던 소프트콘택트렌즈(soft contact lens, SCL)에 발생되는 렌즈의 형태 및 렌즈 착용시의 누액 안정성에 나타나는 변 화를 알아보고자 하였다. 방법: 함수율과 두께, 재질이 상이한 소프트콘택트렌즈들을 각각 인위적으로 2회 또는 4회 건조시키고 다시 수화시킨 후 렌즈 전체직경 및 곡률반경을 측정하였다. 또한, 소프트콘택트렌즈 착용시의 눈물파 괴시간(tear film break-up time, TBUT)의 변화를 측정하였다. 결과: 건조과정에 의하여 함수율 70% 소프트콘택트 렌즈와 59% 소프트콘택트렌즈 모두에서 전체직경의 감소가 나타났으며, 함수율 59% 소프트콘택트렌즈의 전체직경의 변화 정도가 더 컸다. 함수율 59%의 소프트콘택트렌즈는 건조횟수가 증가함에 따라 곡률반경이 증가하였다. 그러나, 함수율 70%의 소프트콘택트렌즈는 2회 건조시에는 곡률반경에 변화가 없었으며, 4회 건조시에는 곡률반경이 크게 증가하였다. -1.00 D 소프트콘택트렌즈는 -9.00 D 소프트콘택트렌즈 보다 직경의 감소 정도가 더 컸다. 또한, -1.00 D 소프트콘택트렌즈는 건조횟수가 증가하면 곡률반경의 증가정도가 커지는 반면, -9.00 D 소프트콘택트렌즈는 2회 건조시나 4회 건조시에 곡률반경의 차이가 없었다. 실리콘 하이드로겔 렌즈 재질인 lotrafilcon B의 직경 및 곡률반경 변화는 HEMA와 N-vinyl pyrrolidone의 공중합체인 hilafilcon B보다 더 적었다. 렌즈를 착용하였을 때의 TBUT는 건조되었던 소프트콘택트렌즈를 착용시 감소하였다. 결론: 소프트콘택트렌즈가 건조되었을 때 수화 과정을 거치더라도 렌즈의 전체직경 및 곡률반경이 변하였으며, 렌즈 착용시의 TBUT가 감소하였으며, 이러한 변화는 건조 되었던 소프트콘택트렌즈를 착용하였을 때의 착용감 저하의 주요 원인으로 작용할 것이다. 건조로 인한 소프트콘택 트렌즈의 형태 변화 및 TBUT 변화는 함수율, 두께, 재질에 따라 상이하였다.