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High aspect ratio wrinkled patterns on polymers by glancing angle deposition

  • Ko, Tae-Jun;Ahmed, Sk. Faruque;Lee, Kwang-Ryeol;Oh, Kyu-Hwan;Moon, Myoung-Woon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2011.02a
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    • pp.335-335
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    • 2011
  • Instability of a thin film attached to a compliant substrate often leads to emergence of exquisite wrinkle patterns with length scales that depend on the system geometry and applied stresses. However, the patterns that are created using the current techniques in polymer surface engineering, generally have low aspect ratio of undulation amplitude to wavelength, thus, limiting their application. Here, we present a novel and effective method that enables us to create wrinkles with a desired wavelength and high aspect ratio of amplitude over wavelength as large as to 2.5:1. First, we create buckle patterns with high aspect ratio of amplitude to wavelength by deposition of an amorphous carbon film on a surface of a soft polymer poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS). Amorphous carbon films are used as a protective layer in structural systems and biomedical components, due to their low friction coefficient, strong wear resistance against, and high elastic modulus and hardness. The deposited carbon layer is generally under high residual compressive stresses (~1 GPa), making it susceptible to buckle delamination on a hard substrate (e.g. silicon or glass) and to wrinkle on a flexible or soft substrate. Then, we employ glancing angle deposition (GLAD) for deposition of a high aspect ratio patterns with amorphous carbon coating on a PDMS surface. Using this method, pattern amplitudes of several nm to submicron size can be achieved by varying the carbon deposition time, allowing us to harness patterned polymers substrates for variety of application. Specifically, we demonstrate a potential application of the high aspect wrinkles for changing the surface structures with low surface energy materials of amorphous carbon coatings, increasing the water wettability.

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Scientific Conservation Treatment and Restoration of the Monument for Jo Heon and the Soldiers in Chilbaeguichong (Chilbaeguichong Jungbongjoheonseonsaengilgunsunuibi) (칠백의총 중봉조헌선생일군순의비의 과학적 보존처리와 복원)

  • Lee, Joo-Wan;Lee, Myeong-Seong;Choi, Yong-Seok;Oh, Jeong-Hyeon;Kim, Jae-Hwan;Kim, Sa-Dug
    • Journal of Conservation Science
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    • v.26 no.2
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    • pp.191-201
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    • 2010
  • This study was focused on conservation treatment and restoration of the monument for Jo Heon and the Soldiers in Chilbaeguichong. The monument has been ruined by bombing in the era of Japanese colonial(1940) and restored in 1971. Nevertheless, it still showed serious problems such as loss of original form, structural instability, and unnatural appearance. In order to improve its conservation state, the stele basement which was lost by bombing was restored and combined with body and top stones. The broken part of the top stone was also restored with new material through provenance interpretation.

The Effects of Job Characteristics and Organizational Characteristics on Social Welfare Worker's Turnover Intention (직무 및 조직특성이 사회복지사의 이직의도에 미치는 영향)

  • Hyun, Kang-Gil;Hong, Son-Jae
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.17 no.9
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    • pp.171-179
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    • 2012
  • The purpose of this study is to investigate what affect social welfare workers' want of career change. The structural equation modeling(AMOS 16.0) was used to examine if job characteristics and organizational characteristics have direct affect on turnover intention or the indirect affect of organizational commitment. A survey was conducted on the social welfare workers of private social agencies in the capital area and 256 of 297 questionnaires that showed clear intentions on turnover were scrutinized. According to the analysis, job autonomy(job characteristics) and fairness in promotion (organization characteristics) influences organizational commitment. Job demand, job instability, wage level, and organizational commitment have and effect on turnover intention. The results of this study suggest that in order to reduce the turnover intention among social welfare workers, empowerment, systematic organization of tasks and active communication should be reinforced.

The design of coffer dam utilized P.R.D. method (P.R.D. 공법을 활용한 가물막이 설계)

  • Park, Chal-Sook;Lee, Kyu-Tak;Yum, Kyung-Taek;Kim, Yoon-Ku;Kang, Bong-Gwon;Lee, Jae-Weon;Lim, Seok-San;Jeong, Ji-Yearl
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2008.10a
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    • pp.869-887
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    • 2008
  • Coffer dam for tunnel type spillway in inflow section of Dae-am dam was originally planned as 2 lines sheet piles with Water Zet method. But, the result of pilot test was caused of some problems that vibration during installation of pile could pollute water and water leakage could the lower part. So, sheet piles was not satisfactory for faculty of coffer dam. Structural instability of sheet pile system need to reinforcement. Characteristic of Dae-am dam was small reservoir capacity but wide drainage area, of which it was judgment that security of leakage and stability was difficult during excavation of inlet part. So, we consider that water curtain method utilized with in site pouring concrete pile method was designed at weir part of spillway. We were known about basement rock that geological boring was carried out in weir part. After taking a deep consideration, PRD method was accepted as a new method. Concrete pile by PRD was installed to below country rock. CJM method was carried out with PRD. After making concrete wall using Top-down method, earth anchors were installed for supporting it. According to the result of numerical analysis, as water level rises, wall is stable.

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The Effect of Zn/Sn Different Raito of InZnSnO Thin Films Prepared by RF Magnetron Sputtering (RF 마그네트론 스퍼터를 사용하여 증착한 IZTO 박막의 Zn/Sn 비율에 따른 효과)

  • Kim, Ki Hwan;Putri, Maryane;Koo, Chang Young;Lee, Jung-A;Kim, Jeong-Joo;Lee, Hee Young
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.26 no.8
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    • pp.591-596
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    • 2013
  • Indium Zinc Tin Oxide (IZTO) thin films were developed as an alternative to Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) thin films. ITO material which has been acknowledged with its low resistivity and optical transparency of 85-90% has been used as major transparent conducting oxide (TCO) materials. However, due to the limited source, high price, and instability problems at high temperature of indium, many researches has been focused on indium-saving TCO materials. Mason Group of Northwestern University was reported to expand the solubility limit up to 40% by co-doping with 1:1 ratio of $Zn^{+2}$ and $Sn^{+4}$ ions. In this study, the properties of IZTO thin films corresponding to Zn/Sn different ratio were investigated. In addition, the effect of substrate temperature variable to the structural, optical and electrical properties of IZTO thin films was investigated.

Life Firing Test of 1 N-class Monopropellant Thruster Development Model -Part I: Environmental Test and Steady State Performance (1 N급 단일추진제 추력기 개발모델의 장기수명 연소시험 -Part I: 환경시험 및 연속모드 성능 특성)

  • Won, Su-Hee;Kim, Su-Kyum;Jun, Hyoung-Yoll;Lee, Jun-Hui;Park, Su-Hyang;Lee, Jae-Won
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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    • v.18 no.6
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    • pp.59-67
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    • 2014
  • Acceptance level random vibration and life firing test for development model of 1 N-class monopropellant thruster have been performed. From the results of random vibration, the natural frequency of the dual thurst module composed of 1 N-class development model thrusters was higher than the part level requirement(>100 Hz) and the structural robustness was verified. Thrust decrease of steady sate was below 7% and thrust instability was within ${\pm}5%$ in the life firing test using over 20 kg propellant throughput. The computerized tomography for catalyst bed showed a less than 7% of catalyst loss and it revealed the design appropriateness of the current thruster development model.

Crack effect on the elastic buckling behavior of axially and eccentrically loaded columns

  • Zhou, L.;Huang, Y.
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.169-184
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    • 2006
  • A close form solution of the maximum deflection for cracked columns with rectangular cross-sections was developed and thus the elastic buckling behavior and ultimate bearing capacity were studied analytically. First, taking into account the effect of the crack in the potential energy of elastic systems, a trigonometric series solution for the elastic deflection equation of an arbitrary crack position was derived by use of the Rayleigh-Ritz energy method and an analytical expression of the maximum deflection was obtained. By comparison with the rotational spring model (Okamura et al. 1969) and the equivalent stiffness method (Sinha et al. 2002), the advantages of the present solution are that there are few assumed conditions and the effect of axial compression on crack closure was considered. Second, based on the above solutions, the equilibrium paths of the elastic buckling were analytically described for cracked columns subjected to both axial and eccentric compressive load. Finally, as examples, the influence of crack depth, load eccentricity and column slenderness on the elastic buckling behavior was investigated in the case of a rectangular column with a single-edge crack. The relationship of the load capacity of the column with respect to crack depth and eccentricity or slenderness was also illustrated. The analytical and numerical results from the examples show that there are three kinds of collapse mechanisms for the various states of cracking, eccentricity and slenderness. These are the bifurcation for axial compression, the limit point instability for the condition of the deeper crack and lighter eccentricity and the fracture for higher eccentricity. As a result, the conception of critical transition eccentricity $(e/h)_c$, from limit-point buckling to fracture failure, was proposed and the critical values of $(e/h)_c$ were numerically determined for various eccentricities, crack depths and slenderness.

The Constraint for Oxidation of Ascorbic Acid (Ascorbic Acid의 산화억제)

  • 이강연;한창규;조춘구
    • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.67-86
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    • 1999
  • Ascorbic acid which has various physiological benefits as the functional substance is easily oxidized and destroyed by the structural instability. Liposome encapsulated pure ascorbic acid was prepared for the sake of the constraint of oxidation. The influence of cholestrol or $\beta$-sitosterol on the stabilization of liposome was investigated. Butylated hydroxytoluene(BHT), tertiary butylhydroquinone(TBHQ), $\alpha$ -glycosyl rutin and natural concentrated tocopherol were used for constraint of oxidation of ascorbic acid. The presence of cholesterol or $\beta$-sitosterol decreased oxidation of ascorbic acid. That results were thought that cholesterol or $\beta$-sitosterol so increased rigidity of bilayer that the leakage of vitamin C decreased. As a result the oxidation and degradation of vitamin C were constrained. At 0.3w/w% cholesterol content the most stable liposome was formulated. The whole antioxidant that used at the research constrained oxidation of ascorbic acid. The antioxidation for ascorbic acid increased in order of tertiary butylhydroquinone, $\alpha$-glycosyl rutin, butylated hydroxytoluene and natural concentrated tocopherol. But u -glycosyl rutin is preferable to tertiary butylhydroquinone which was the most effective in antioxidation as the antioxidant of ascorbic acid which was utilized in cosmetics and pharmacy.

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Mitochondrial Efficiency-Dependent Viability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Mutants Carrying Individual Electron Transport Chain Component Deletions

  • Kwon, Young-Yon;Choi, Kyung-Mi;Cho, ChangYeon;Lee, Cheol-Koo
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • v.38 no.12
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    • pp.1054-1063
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    • 2015
  • Mitochondria play a crucial role in eukaryotic cells; the mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC) generates adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which serves as an energy source for numerous critical cellular activities. However, the ETC also generates deleterious reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a natural byproduct of oxidative phosphorylation. ROS are considered the major cause of aging because they damage proteins, lipids, and DNA by oxidation. We analyzed the chronological life span, growth phenotype, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and intracellular ATP and mitochondrial superoxide levels of 33 single ETC component-deleted strains during the chronological aging process. Among the ETC mutant strains, 14 ($sdh1{\Delta}$, $sdh2{\Delta}$, $sdh4{\Delta}$, $cor1{\Delta}$, $cyt1{\Delta}$, $qcr7{\Delta}$, $qcr8{\Delta}$, $rip1{\Delta}$, $cox6{\Delta}$, $cox7{\Delta}$, $cox9{\Delta}$, $atp4{\Delta}$, $atp7{\Delta}$, and $atp17{\Delta}$) showed a significantly shorter life span. The deleted genes encode important elements of the ETC components succinate dehydrogenase (complex II) and cytochrome c oxidase (complex IV), and some of the deletions lead to structural instability of the membrane-$F_1F_0$-ATP synthase due to mutations in the stator stalk (complex V). These short-lived strains generated higher superoxide levels and produced lower ATP levels without alteration of MMP. In summary, ETC mutations decreased the life span of yeast due to impaired mitochondrial efficiency.

A Study on the Deteriorations Mechanism of Timeworn Buildings in Seoul (대도시 지역의 노후 건축물의 노후 성상에 관한 연구)

  • Kwon, Ki-Hyuk;Lee, Kyoung-Yong;Yang, Hee-Suk
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation
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    • v.2 no.4 s.7
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    • pp.87-95
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    • 2002
  • Because of the gravitation of population toward large cities, a number of buildings have been constructed since 1970's. They have been rapidly deteriorated as time passed by. Therefore the purpose of this paper is to present basic data on private buildings managed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and to analyse deterioration factors of them as well as interrelation. And then, the results of this paper can be used to establish the policy of managing timeworn buildings. Through this study timeworn masonry buildings occupy the major part of timeworn buildings, which have almost structural instability, especially individual residence. Both structure type and building type have an interrelation with the deterioration grade. The structure grade have an interrelation with occupancy class more than structure type.