• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.14-21
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• 2003

Thin films of ZrO$_2$ and TiO$_2$ were deposited on Si(100) substrates using RF magnetron sputtering technique. To study an influence of the sputtering parameters, systematic experiments were carried out in this work. XRD data show that the $ZrO_2$ films were mainly grown in the [111] orientation at the annealing temperature between 800 and $1000^{\circ}C$ while the crystal growth direction was changed to be [012] at above $1000^{\circ}C$. FT-IR spectra show that the oxygen stretching peaks become strong due to $SiO_2$ layer formation between film layers and silicon surface after annealing, and proved that a diffusion caused by either oxygen atoms of $ZrO_2$ layers or air into the interface during annealing. Different crystal growth directions were observed with the various deposition parameters such as annealing temperature, RF power magnitude, and added $O_2$ amounts. The growth rate of $TiO_2$ thin films was increased with RF power magnitude up to 150 watt, and was then decreased due to a sputtering effect. The maximum growth rate observed at 150 watt was 1500 nm/hr. Highly oriented, crack-free, stoichiometric polycrystalline $TiO_2$<110> thin film with Rutile phase was obtained after annealing at $1000^{\circ}C$ for 1 hour.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.80-84
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• 2015

We suggest new emitter formation method using solid-phase epitaxy (SPE); solid-phase epitaxy emitter (SEE). This method expect simplification and cost reduction of process compared with furnace process (POCl3 or BBr3). The solid-phase epitaxy emitter (SEE) deposited a-Si:H layer by radio-frequency plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (RF-PECVD) on substrate (c-Si), then thin layer growth solid-phase epitaxy (SPE) using rapid thermal process (RTP). This is possible in various emitter profile formation through dopant gas ($PH_3$) control at deposited a-Si:H layer. We fabricated solar cell to apply solid-phase epitaxy emitter (SEE). Its performance have an effect on crystallinity of phase transition layer (a-Si to c-Si). We confirmed crystallinity of this with a-Si:H layer thickness and annealing temperature by using raman spectroscopy, spectroscopic ellipsometry and transmission electron microscope. The crystallinity is excellent as the thickness of a-Si layer is thin (~50 nm) and annealing temperature is high (<$900^{\circ}C$). We fabricated a 16.7% solid-phase epitaxy emitter (SEE) cell. We anticipate its performance improvement applying thin tunnel oxide (<2nm).

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.95-106
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• 2012

It has been revealed that multiple cohorts of tertiary follicles develop during some animal estrous cycle and the human menstrual cycle. To reach developmental competence, oocytes need the support of somatic cells. During embryogenesis, the primordial germ cells appear, travel to the gonadal rudiments, and form follicles. The female germ cells develop within the somatic cells of the ovary, granulosa cells, and theca cells. How the oocyte and follicle cells support each other has been seriously studied. The latest technologies in genes and proteins and genetic engineering have allowed us to collect a great deal of information about folliculogenesis. For example, a few web pages (http://www.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov; http://mrg.genetics.washington.edu) provide access to databases of genomes, sequences of transcriptomes, and various tools for analyzing and discovering genes important in ovarian development. Formation of the antrum (tertiary follicle) is the final phase of folliculogenesis and the transition from intraovarian to extraovian regulation. This final step coordinates with the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. On the other hand, currently, follicle physiology is under intense investigation, as little is known about how to overcome women's ovarian problems or how to develop competent oocytes from in vitro follicle culture or transplantation. In this review, some of the known roles of hormones and some of the genes involved in tertiary follicle growth and the general characteristics of tertiary follicles are summarized. In addition, in vitro culture of tertiary follicles is also discussed as a study model and an assisted reproductive technology model.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.594-602
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• 2021

The NLRP3 (nucleotide-binding domain, leucine-rich repeat family pyrin domain containing 3) inflammasome plays an important role in the initiation of inflammatory responses, through the recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns and tumor progression, including tumor growth and metastasis. In this study, we examined the effects of defective NLRP3 on the growth, migration, and invasiveness of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) SK-Hep1 cell. First, HCC SK-Hep1 cells were transfected with human NLRP3 targeting LentiCRISPRv2 vector using the CRISPR-Cas9 system, and NLRP3 deficiency was confirmed by RT-qPCR and western blotting. NLRP3 deficient SK-Hep1 cells showed delayed cell growth and decreased protein expression of PI3K, p-AKT, and pNF-κB when compared to NLRP3 complete SK-Hep1 cells. In addition, NLRP3 deficiency arrested the cell cycle at G1 phase through an increase in p21 and a reduction in CDK6. NLRP3 deficient SK-Hep1 cells also showed significantly delayed cell migration, invasion, and wound healing. The expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition signaling molecules, such as N-cadherin and MMP-9, was found to be dramatically decreased in NLRP3 deficient SK-Hep1 cells compared to NLRP3 complete SK-Hep1 cells.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2013년도 제44회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.162-162
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• 2013

Magnetic properties of 3d transition metals were determined by exchange interaction between magnetic ions that was characterized by the exchange integral. Bulk Mn material is one of transition metals that have been well known as an anti-ferromagnetic material due to an anti-parallel spin with negative exchange integral. Here we report on the MBE growth of Mn on $BaTiO_3$ (001) substrate and induced ferromagnetism. The bcc ${\alpha}$-Mn single crystal film has been grown on $BaTiO_3$ (100) substrate. The XRD and Raman results indicated that the structural phase transitions of $BaTiO_3$ substrate induced a lattice distortion at the interface. Consequently, the grown Mn film exhibits ferromagnetism with strong saturation magnetization of 495 emu/$cm^3$ at 320 K. The electrical resistivity of the Mn film strongly depended on the crystal structure of $BaTiO_3$ substrate.

• ALGAE
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.191-203
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• 2018

Fragilariopsis cylindrus is one of the most successful psychrophiles in the Southern Ocean. To investigate the molecular mechanism of biomineralization in this species, we attempted to synchronize F. cylindrus growth, since new cell wall formation is tightly coupled to the cell division process. Nutrient limitation analysis showed that F. cylindrus cultures rapidly stopped growing when deprived of silicate or light, while growth continued to a certain extent in the absence of nitrate. Flow cytometry analysis indicated that deprivation of either silicate or light could effectively arrest the cell cycle of this diatom species at the G1 phase, suggesting that synchrony can be established using either factor. Fluorescence labeling of new cell walls was faintly detectable as early as approximately 6 h after silicon repletion or light irradiation, and labeling was markedly intensified by 18 h. It is revealed that the synthesis of girdle bands begins before valve synthesis in this species, with active valve synthesis occurring during the G2 / M phase. Expression profiling revealed that selective member(s) of the F. cylindrus SIT genes (FcSIT) respond to silicate and light, with a different set of genes being responsive to each factor. The Si / light double depletion experiments demonstrated that expression of one FcSIT gene is possibly correlated to transition to G2 / M phase of the cell cycle, when the valve is actively formed.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.487-492
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• 2019

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a typical inorganic material that has an excellent photocatalytic property and a high refractive index. It is used in water/air purifiers, solar cells, white pigments, refractory materials, semiconductors, etc.; its demand is continuously increasing. In this study, anatase and rutile phase titanium dioxide is prepared using hydroxyl and carboxyl; the titanium complex and its mechanism are investigated. As a result of analyzing the phase transition characteristics by a heat treatment temperature using a titanium complex having a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group, it is confirmed that the material properties were different from each other and that the anatase and rutile phase contents can be controlled. The titanium complexes prepared in this study show different characteristics from the titania-formation temperatures of the known anatase and rutile phases. It is inferred that this is due to the change of electrostatic adsorption behavior due to the complexing function of the oxygen sharing point, which crystals of the TiO₆ structure share.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.86-91
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• 2005

층상 구조의 유기-무기 페로브스카이트 복합 소재 $(C_nH_{2n+1}NH_3)_2CuC1_4$ (n=6, 8, 10, 12)을 합성하였다. $(C_nH_{2n+1}NH_3)_2CuC1_4$ 화합물에서 긴 사슬의 양성자화된 알킬 암모늄 이온은 기울어진 이중층의 구조로 $CuCl_6$ 팔면체의 구석을 공유하고 있는 페로브스카이트형의 층들 사이에의 삽입되었다. 페로브스카이트 층상 화합물에서의 3개의 고체상을 HT-XRD와 DSC를 사용하여 조사하였다. $(C_nH_{2n+1}NH_3)_2CuC1_4$ 화합물은 단계적인 층간거리의 증가와 함께 고체-고체 상전이 현상을 보여준다 3개의 다른 구조는 긴 사슬의 양성자화된 알킬 암모늄 이온의 형태 변화로 설명하였다.

• 환경생물
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.304-314
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• 2005

대청호 남조세균 수화 기작에 대한 이해를 돕고자, 1997년부터 2002년까지 (2000년 제외)의 조사 자료를 바탕으로 남조세균 군집 특성을 해석하고 수화 발달 단계를 3단계로 구분하여 환경요인과의 관련성을 파악하였다. 남조세균 수화의 시작은 6월 하순부터 시작하며, 강과 호소의 중간 성향을 가진 정점 1부터 발생하였다. 대청호의 수화 발생 기간은 댐축 앞 지점인 정점 4를 기준으로 하는 경우, 약 $60\~70$일이었으나, 1999년의 경우는 7월 19일부터 11일로 이례적인 현상이었다. Microcystis aeruginosa은 6월에 출현하기 시작하여 1998년과 2002년은 8월 말에서 9월 초, 1999년과 2001년은 7월 말에 절정을 이루었다. M. aeruginosa의 현존량이 처음 증가하는 시기는 1998년은 6월 22일, 1999년은 6월 28일,2001년은 7월 4일 그리고 2002년은 6월 25일로 모두 표층 수온이 $25^{\circ}C$를 넘는 시기였다. M. aeruginosa의 구성비는 식물플랑크톤 현존량에 대해서는 $68.1\%,$ 남조세균에 대해서는 $74.2\%$, Microcystis속에 대해서는 $88.8\%$이었다. M. aeruginosa의 연도별 남조세균 대비 구성비는 1998년 $30.3\%,$ 1999년 $34.\6%,$ 2001년 $94.4\%,$ 2002년 $42.9\%$이었다. 1998년 Anabaenu spp.는 4월부터 출현하기 시작하여 8월 하순부터 9월 중순까지 정점에 따라 $1.0{\times}10^4\;cells\;mL^{-1}$ 이상으로 분석되었다. Anabaena속은 준비기에 남조세균 수화 추이에 한 축을 담당하고 있었다. 소멸기에서는 Anabaena spp., Oscillatorin spp., Aphanizomenon flos-aquae가 M. aeruginosa의 소멸을 대신하여 현존량이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 남조세균 수화에 미치는 강우의 영향은 시기별로 달라, 준비기의 강우는 남조세균 성장을 돕고, 소멸기의 강우는 남조세균의 소멸을 가속화하는 것으로 해석되었다. 수화기에는 강우의 양이 많을 경우에는 수화 발달을 저해하였으나, 적을 경우에는 그 영향력이 낮았다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.103-109
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• 2020

La₂O₃ 첨가량에 따른 결정상 및 미세구조 변화와 유전특성과의 상관관계에 대해 연구하였다. 고상반응법을 이용해 합성된 0.3 mol% TiO₂ 과잉 BaTiO₃ 분말에 대해 La₂O₃ 첨가량을 다르게 첨가하여 1250℃에서 2시간 동안 소결되었다. 상온에서 측정된 XRD는 La₂O₃ 첨가량이 증가함에 따라 lattice parameter가 변화하였고, 정방정비가 감소하였다. 이는 La³⁺가 Ba²⁺ 자리에 치환되어 정방정상의 불안정성을 높여 입방정상으로 상전이 된 것으로 설명할 수 있다. La₂O₃ 첨가량이 증가할 때, 임계입자성장구동력(Δg_c)이 최대 입자성장구동력 (Δg_max)보다 높아져, 입자크기와 밀도가 감소하였다. 유전상수는 La₂O₃가 증가함에 따라 감소하였는데, 이를 결정상 및 미세구조의 변화에 대한 효과로 분석하였다.