• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.191-198
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• 2014

산성기를 도입한 폴리우레탄에 나노산화아연을 첨가하여 열가소성 폴리우레탄 탄성체를 합성하였으며, 합성된 폴리우레탄 탄성체의 기계적물성, 열적특성, 접촉각, 그립특성을 평가하였다. 그리고 산화아연의 함량과 입자 크기가 폴리우레탄 탄성체에 미치는 영향에 대해서 연구하였다. 나노산화아연을 도입한 경우 이온결합이 형성되어 산성기에 의한 수소결합과 동시에 작용하기 때문에 인장강도, 마모 등 기계적 물성 및 그립특성이 향상되는 것이 확인되었다. 폴리우레탄내의 산화아연 함량에 따른 물성평가 결과 나노산화아연 함량이 증가할수록 이온결합 도입에 의한 친수성이 커져서 wet slip이 지속적으로 상승되었으며, 기계적 물성은 산화아연에 의한 이온화율 50%까지 향상되다가 그 이후에는 감소되는 현상을 나타내었다.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.13-20
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• 2015

The self-cleaning properties of nano-zinc oxide on cotton fabrics have been investigated. The cotton fabric has been prepared by pad-dry method. The nano-zinc oxide was encapsulated in the polystyrene particle by mini-emulsion process prior used. The loading amount of zinc oxide particles into the mini-emulsion were various from 1% wt to 40%wt. The particles sizes of ZnO-encapsulated polystyrene mini-emulsion were determined using dynamic light scattering. It was showed that the particle size of the mini-emulsion was in the range of 124-205 nm. The topography and morphology of ZnO-encapsulated polystyrene which coated on cotton fabrics was observed using scanning electron microscopy. The crystal structure of ZnO-coated on cotton fabrics was explored by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activities of zinc oxide were present through the self-cleaning properties. The presents of the zinc oxide on cotton fabrics significantly showed the improving of the self-cleaning properties under UV radiation.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2021

전 세계적으로 자외선 차단제의 유효성 및 안전성에 대한 관심이 증가함에 따라 새로운 무기 자외선 차단제 개발에 대한 연구도 활기를 띄고 있다. 본 연구에서는 최근에 이슈화된 나노물질규제에 대응 가능한 나노 사이즈가 아닌 non-nano 막대형 산화아연을 합성하였고, 이를 세틸알코올로 표면처리한 막대형 산화아연분체를 개발하여 물리적 특성을 조사하였으며 자외선 차단제로서의 응용가능성을 평가하였다. 실험 결과, non-nano인 막대형 산화아연 분체를 적용한 선크림의 자외선 차단 효능과 백탁 정도는 40 nm 크기의 산화아연과 비슷한 결과를 나타냈으며, 막대형 산화아연 분산액을 사용한 선크림은 자외선 차단효능이 현저히 증가함을 확인하였다. 따라서 본 연구를 통해 개발된 막대형 산화아연 분체는 non-nano (200 nm)임에도 불구하고 투명성(백탁 개선), 자외선 차단 효능 그리고 사용감 측면에서 우수한 자외선 차단제로서 응용 가능성이 있음을 시사하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.109-114
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• 2014

Objectives: Recurrent caries was partly ascribed to lack of antibacterial properties in composite resin. Silver and zinc nanoparticles are considered to be broad-spectrum antibacterial agents. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of composite resins containing 1% silver and zinc-oxide nanoparticles on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus. Materials and Methods: Ninety discoid tablets containing 0%, 1% nano-silver and 1% nano zinc-oxide particles were prepared from flowable composite resin (n = 30). The antibacterial properties of composite resin discs were evaluated by direct contact test. Diluted solutions of Streptococcus mutans (PTCC 1683) and Lactobacillus (PTCC 1643) were prepared. 0.01 mL of each bacterial species was separately placed on the discs. The discs were transferred to liquid culture media and were incubated at $37^{\circ}C$ for 8 hr. 0.01 mL of each solution was cultured on blood agar and the colonies were counted. Data was analyzed with Kruskall-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: Composites containing nano zinc-oxide particles or silver nanoparticles exhibited higher antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The effect of zinc-oxide on Streptococcus mutans was significantly higher than that of silver (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences in the antibacterial activity against Lactobacillus between composites containing silver nanoparticles and those containing zinc-oxide nanoparticles. Conclusions: Composite resins containing silver or zinc-oxide nanoparticles exhibited antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.359-365
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• 2007

본 논문에서는 zinc oxide (ZnO)와 gallium이 도핑 된 zinc oxide (GZO)를 이용하여 radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering 방법에 의해 상온에서 제작된 bottom-gate 박막 트랜지스터의 특성을 평가하고 분석하였다. 게이트 절연층 물질로서 새로운 물질을 사용하지 않고 열적 성장된 $SiO_2$를 사용하여 게이트 누설 전류를 수 pA 수준까지 줄일 수 있었다. ZnO와 GZO 박막의 표면 제곱평균제곱근은 각각 1.07 nm, 1.65 nm로 측정되었다. 그리고 ZnO 박막은 80% 이상, GZO 박막은 75% 이상의 투과도를 가지고 있었고, 박막의 두께에 따라 투과도가 달라졌다. 또한 두 시료 모두 (002) 방위로 잘 정렬된 wurtzite 구조를 가지고 있었다. 제작된 ZnO 박막 트랜지스터는 2.5 V의 문턱 전압, $0.027\;cm^2/(V{\cdot}s)$의 전계효과 이동도, 104의 on/off ratio, 1.7 V/decade의 gate voltage swing 값들을 가지고 있었고, enhancement 모드 특성을 가지고 있었다. 반면에 GZO 박막 트랜지스터의 경우에는 -3.4 V의 문턱 전압, $0.023\;cm^2/(V{\cdot}s)$의 전계효과 이동도, $2{\times}10^4$의 on/off ratio, 3.3 V/decade의 gate voltage swing 값들을 가지고 있었고, depletion 모드 특성을 가지고 있었다. 우리는 기존의 ZnO와 1wt%의 Ga이 도핑된 ZnO를 이용하여 두 가지 모드의 트랜지스터 특성을 보이는 박막 트랜지스터를 성공적으로 제작하고 분석하였다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2015년도 제49회 하계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.236.1-236.1
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• 2015

The surface morphology of front transparent conductive oxide (TCO) films is very important to achieve high current density in amorphous silicon (a-Si) thin film solar cells since it can scatter the light in a better way. In this study, we present the low cost hydrothermal deposited uniform zinc oxide (ZnO) nano-flower structure with various aspect ratios for a-Si thin film solar cells. The ZnO nano-flower structures with various aspect ratios were grown on the RF magnetron sputtered AZO films. The diameters and length of the ZnO nano-flowers was controlled by varying the annealing time. The length of ZnO nano-flowers were varied from 400 nm to $2{\mu}m$ while diameter was kept higher than 200 nm to obtain different aspect ratios. The ZnO nano-flowers with higher surface area as compared to conventional ZnO nano structure are preferred for the better light scattering. The conductivity and crystallinity of ZnO nano-flowers can be enhanced by annealing in hydrogen atmosphere at 350 oC. The vertical aligned ZnO nano-flowers showed higher haze ratio as compared to the commercially available FTO films. We also observed that the scattering in the longer wavelength region was favored for the high aspect ratio of ZnO nano-flowers. Therefore, we proposed low cost and vertically aligned ZnO nano-flowers for the high performance of thin film solar cells.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.3.1-3.13
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• 2023

Background: Zinc (Zn) is an essential cofactor for physiological homeostasis in the body. Zn oxide (ZnO), an inorganic compound that supplies Zn, exists in various sizes, and its bioavailability may vary depending on the size in vivo. However, comparative studies on the nutritional effects of micro-sized ZnO (M-ZnO) and nano-sized ZnO (N-ZnO) supplementation on Zn deficiency (ZnD) animal models have not been reported. Objectives: This study investigated the nutritional bioavailability of N-ZnO and M-ZnO particles in dietary-induced ZnD mice. Methods: Animals were divided into six experimental groups: normal group, ZnD control group, and four ZnO treatment groups (Nano-Low, Nano-High, Micro-Low, and MicroHigh). After ZnD induction, N-ZnO or M-ZnO was administered orally every day for 4 weeks. Results: ZnD-associated clinical signs almost disappeared 7 days after N-ZnO or M-ZnO administration. Serum Zn concentrations were higher in the Nano-High group than in the ZnD and M-ZnO groups on day 7 of ZnO treatment. In the liver and testis, Nano-Low and Nano-High groups showed significantly higher Zn concentrations than the other groups after 14-day treatment. ZnO supplementation increased Mt-1 mRNA expression in the liver and testis and Mt-2 mRNA expression in the liver. Based on hematoxylin-and-eosin staining results, N-ZnO supplementation alleviated histological damage induced by ZnD in the testis and liver. Conclusions: This study suggested that N-ZnO can be utilized faster than M-ZnO for nutritional restoration at the early stage of ZnD condition and presented Mt-1 as an indicator of Zn status in the serum, liver, and testis.

• 분석과학
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.39-46
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• 2024

Alizarin dye, a persistent and hazardous contaminant in aquatic environments, presents a pressing environmental concern. In the quest for efficient removal methods, adsorption has emerged as a versatile and sustainable approach. This study focuses on the development and application of Zinc Oxide/Nickel Oxide (ZnO/NiO) nano-composites as adsorbents for alizarin dye removal. These semiconducting metal oxide nano-composites exhibit synergistic properties, offering enhanced adsorption capabilities. Key parameters affecting alizarin removal, such as contact time, adsorbent dosage, pH, and temperature, were systematically investigated. Notably, the ZnO/NiO nano-composite demonstrated superior performance, with a maximum alizarin removal percentage of 76.9 % at pH 6. The adsorption process followed a monolayer pattern, as suggested by the Langmuir model. The pseudo-second-order kinetics model provided a good fit to the experimental data. Thermodynamic analysis indicated that the process is endothermic and thermodynamically favorable. These findings underscore the potential of ZnO/NiO nano-composites as effective and sustainable adsorbents for alizarin dye removal, with promising applications in wastewater treatment and environmental remediation.

• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.69-75
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• 2008

Nanosize ZnO particles were prepared by oxidation of zinc vapor and the particle growth was modeled by a coagulation model by assuming that the characteristic time for reaction was much shorter than coagulation time and residence time (${\tau}_{reaction}{\ll}{\tau}_{coagulation}{\ll}{\tau}_{residence}$). Experimental measurement of zinc oxide particles diameter was consistent with the predicted result from the coagulation model. For practical purpose of predicting zinc oxide size in areosol reactor, the constant kernel solution is concluded to be sufficient, Uniqueness of nano-scale property of zinc oxide was confirmed by the higher photocatalytic activity of zinc oxide than nanosize titania particles.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.1027-1031
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• 2011

온실가스 가운데 하나인 이산화탄소를 활용하기 위한 연구의 일환으로 프로필렌옥사이드와 사이클로헥신옥사이드, 그리고 이산화탄소를 원료로 하고 zinc glutarate를 촉매로 하여 여러가지 조성의 삼원공중합체가 합성되었다. 이고분자는 FT-IR, $^1H$-NMR, DSC을 이용하여 분석되었고, 이들의 유리전이온도는 poly(alkylene carbonate)의 두성분의 질량비와 일정한 관계를 가지며 Fox식과 비교적 일치함을 확인하였다.