• Membrane and Water Treatment
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.417-429
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• 2019

Poly Sulfone nanofibers were electrospun to fabricate membranes of different characteristics. To fabricate the fiber mats, polymer concentration, flowrate, and current density were determined as the most influencing factors affecting the overall performance of the membranes and studied through Response Surface Methodology. The Box-Behnken Design method (three factors at three levels) was used to design, analyze, and optimize the parameters to achieve the best possible performance of the electrospun membranes in forward osmosis process. Also, internal concentration polarization that characterizes the efficiency of the forward osmosis membranes was determined to better assess the overall performance of the fabricated electrospun membranes. Water flux to reverse salt flux was considered as the main response to assess the performance of the membranes. As confirmed experimentally, best membrane performance with the minimal structural parameter value could be achieved when predicted optimal values were used to fabricate the membranes through electrospinning process.

• 한국해양바이오학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.31-40
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• 2014

The production of astaxanthin in the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis has been investigated using a sequential methodology based on the application of two types of statistical designs. The employed preliminary experiment was a fractional factorial design $2^6$ in which the factors studied were: excessive irradiance and nitrate starvation, phosphate deficiency, acetate supplementation, salt stress, and elevated temperature. The experimental results indicate that the amount of astaxanthin accumulation in the cells can be enhanced by excessive irradiance and nitrate starvation whereas the other factors tested did not yield any enhancement. In the subsequent experiment, a central composite design was applied with four variables, light intensity, nitrate, phosphate, and acetate, at five levels each. The optimal conditions for the highest astaxanthin production were found to be $1040{\mu}E/(m^2{\cdot}s)$ light intensity, 0.04 g/L nitrate, 0.31 g/L phosphate, 0.05 g/L acetate concentration.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제32권7호
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• pp.892-901
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• 2022

The rising demand for carotenoids can be met by microbial biosynthesis as a promising alternative to chemical synthesis and plant extraction. Several species of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) specifically produce C₃₀ carotenoids and offer the added probiotic benefit of improved gut health and protection against chronic conditions. In this study, the recently characterized Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum KCCP11226^T produced the rare C₃₀ carotenoid, 4,4'-diaponeurosporene, and its yield was optimized for industrial production. The one-factor-at-a-time (OFAT) method was used to screen carbon and nitrogen sources, while the abiotic stresses of temperature, pH, and salinity, were evaluated for their effects on 4,4'-diaponeurosporene production. Lactose and beef extract were ideal for optimal carotenoid production at 25℃ incubation in pH 7.0 medium with no salt. The main factors influencing 4,4'-diaponeurosporene yields, namely lactose level, beef extract concentration and initial pH, were enhanced using the Box-Behnken design under response surface methodology (RSM). Compared to commercial MRS medium, there was a 3.3-fold increase in carotenoid production in the optimized conditions of 15% lactose, 8.3% beef extract and initial pH of 6.9, producing a 4,4'-diaponeurosporene concentration of 0.033 A₄₇₀/ml. To substantiate upscaling for industrial application, the optimal aeration rate in a 5 L fermentor was 0.3 vvm. This resulted in a further 3.8-fold increase in 4,4'-diaponeurosporene production, with a concentration of 0.042 A₄₇₀/ml, compared to the flask-scale cultivation in commercial MRS medium. The present work confirms the optimization and scale-up feasibility of enhanced 4,4'-diaponeurosporene production by L. plantarum subsp. plantarum KCCP11226^T.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.197-203
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• 2014

Various parameters such as solvent selection, concentration, solid/liquid ratio, soaking time, temperature, stationary, shaking conditions, and repeated extractions were investigated in order to determine the optimum extraction conditions of ${\beta}$-glucosidase from bagasse fermented by mixed culture of Aspergillus niger NRC 7A and Aspergillus oryzae NRRL 447. Among various solvents tested, non ionic detergents gave the best results than the inorganic or organic salt solutions and distilled water. The optimum conditions for extraction of ${\beta}$-glucosidase were 30 min soaking time at $40^{\circ}C$ under shaking condition at 150 rpm, with solid/liquid ratio 1:15 (w/v), which yielded $2882.74{\pm}95.52U/g$ fermented culture (g fc) of enzyme activity. With repeated washes under the above optimum conditions, the results showed that enzyme extracted in the $1^{st}$ and $2^{nd}$ washes represents about 90% of the total activity.

• Mass Spectrometry Letters
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.8-13
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• 2017

Analysis of quinidine for fish tissues using single drop microextraction (SDME) coupled with atmospheric pressure matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (AP-MALDI-MS) are reported. Optimization conditions; such as extraction solvent, extraction time, pH of the aqueous solution, salt additions (NaCl), stirring rate, matrix type and concentration are investigated. Linear dynamic range (${\mu}M$), limit of detection, relative recovery%, and enrichment factor are 0.08-9.2, 0.05, $94.8{\pm}3.1-98.5{\pm}3.3%$, $4.34{\pm}0.28-4.40{\pm}0.30$, respectively. SDME-AP-MALDI-MS shows good intraday and interday reproducibility.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.111-115
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• 1991

The green alga, Dunaliella salina under fed-batch cultivation produced 51.12 mg of hydrocarbon per liter with maintaining 0.313 (g dry wt/l). About 20% of hydrocarbon production yield based on dry biomass was obtained from both batch and fed-batch processes. Optimum culture conditions of light intensity, pH and salt concentration were obtained as 0.0080 (kJ/$cm^2$/h), 8.0 and 1.4 (g of NaCl/l), respectively by response surface analysis. The production of hydrocarbons in D. salina was closely correlated to cell growth. Fed-batch cultivation produced more hydrocarbons and maintained better cell growth than a batch process.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.79-84
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 Corynebacterium glutamicum I 균주에 salt tolerance를 도입하여 L-lysine 생산량을 증가시키고자 하였다. I 균주를 이용하여 mutagenesis를 수행한 후 모균주가 생장하는 못하는 9%의 NaCl이 포함된 배지에서 빠르게 생장하는 C14-49-3-15-7-3-20 균주를 선별하였다. flask 배양으로 L-lysine 생산을 조사한 결과 모균주 I의 경우 L-lysine 농도가 53.3 g/L, 수율이 51.6%인 반면 변이주 C14-49-3-15-7-3-20의 경우에는 L-lysine 농도 61.2 g/L, 수율 61.0%로 나타났다. 그리고 5 L 발효조에서 유가식 배양법으로 배양하여 L-lysine 생산량을 조사하였다. 그 결과 모균주는 113.0 g/L의 L-lysine을 생산하였고 수율은 41.8%이었다. 하지만 변이주의 경우에는 $33^{\circ}C$로 유지하여 배양한 후 PCV가 7.5%가 되는 시점에 배양 온도를 $35^{\circ}C$로 올려주고 배양하였을 때 L-lysine 생산량이 130.6 g/L, 수율이 48.6%로 모균주보다 많은 양의 L-lysine을 생산하였다. L-lysine 생산과 균주의 생장에 대한 osmotic pressure의 영향을 조사하기 위해 변이주 C14-49-3-15-7-3-20을 고농도의 NaCl과 당이 포함되어 있는 배지에 각각 배양하여 균체 생장 및 L-lysine 생산량을 조사하였다. 그 결과 모균주는 균체 생장이 느리고 생산량도 낮은 반면 변이주 C14-49-3-15-7-3-20의 경우에는 균체 생장 정도가 높고 생산량도 모균주보다 높았다. 그리고 2%의 NaCl이 포함되어 있는 배지에 osmoprotectant 를 첨가하였을 경우 모균주는 균체 생장 및 L-lysine 생산량이 높아졌다. 하지만 C14-49-3-15-7-3-20 균주의 경우에는 proline의 영향을 받지 않았다. 이러한 결과로 Corynebacterium glutamicum 균주에 salt tolerance를 도입하면 L-lysine 생산성을 크게 향상시킬 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.314-319
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• 2003

가지의 수출 경쟁력 향상을 위한 한 방안으로 수출용 가지품종인 축양품종을 염가공품으로 개발하기 위하여 염절임 공정을 최적화하였다. 염절임 시간, 절임온도, 염농도를 독립변수로 하고 절임 후 수분함량, 염도, 표면과 내부의 색도 등을 종속변수로 하여, 중심합성계획법으로 실험을 설계하여 최적조건을 얻고자 하였다. 수립된 이차회귀모형으로 예측식을 수립할 수 있었으며 특히 수분함량이나 염도, 표면과 내부의 L과 b 값에 대하여 높은 적합도를 보여 최적조건을 수립하기 위한 제한 변수로 선정하였다. 염농도를 중심점(30%)에서 고정시켜서 얻은 절임시간과 온도는 각각 5.5-6.5일과 13-17$^{\circ}C$였으며, 이때의 종속변수의 제한 요건으로는 수분함량 84%이하, 염도 14%이하 표면 L 값 10-20, b값 0 이하, 내부 L 값은 70-75, b 값이 16-18이었다.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.353-360
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• 2019

To optimize the fermentation period of lightly salted Oiji, 3% salt was added to cucumbers that were fermented at $27{\pm}1^{\circ}C$ for 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 days, after which their physical properties (moisture content, salinity, pH, acidity, hardness) and sensory characteristics (acceptance test, difference test) were evaluated. The moisture content was highest at day 6. Hardness slowly increased as fermentation time increased, but not significantly. The pH was highest after 3 days of fermentation, and tended to decrease as fermentation time increased, with the largest drop occurring between 4 and 5 days, and the lowest pH occurring between 6 and 7 days. Acidity was lowest after day 3 of fermentation and highest after day 7. Acidity tended to increase as fermentation period lengthened. The L-value tended to decrease as salt concentration increased. The a-value declined from day 3 to day 5, then increased significantly by day 7. The b-value was highest after 7 days, with a tendency to increase as the fermentation progressed. Acceptance test results were highest for taste and overall acceptance after 5 days of fermentation. The difference test showed that the optimal lightly salted Oiji fermentation period was approximately 5 days. These results indicate that lightly salted Oiji fermented for 5 days produced the highest acceptance.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.913-922
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• 2016

본 연구는 절단 절임배추의 미생물학적 안전성과 품질확보를 위해 maltodextrin(MD)과 grape seed extract(GSE)를 첨가한 새로운 절임 조건을 개발하고자 수행되었다. 반응 표면분석법을 이용하여 분석한 결과, 10.09~10.32% NaCl, 9.45~10.00% MD와 234~300 ppm GSE를 병합한 절임염수와 5.68~5.94 hr의 절임시간이 절단 배추의 최적 절임 조건으로 나타났다. 이 절임 조건하에서 절단 배추의 총호기성 세균과 효모 및 곰팡이 수는 3.33과 1.45 log CFU/g까지 각각 감소한 반면 관능적 품질인 맛, 조직감과 종합적 기호도는 6점 이상의 높은 점수를 유지하였다. 또한 이 절임조건은 절임 중 적절한 배추의 중량감소율인 15~23%와 절임배추의 최적 염도인 1.5~2.0%를 만족하는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 본 연구결과, MD와 GSE가 첨가된 절임염수는 배추의 위해미생물 감소뿐만 아니라 품질유지에 효과를 보여줌으로써 김치 제조를 위한 배추의 절임공정에 활용할 수 있는 가능성을 제시하였다.