• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.305-311
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• 2011

We introduced a novel sustainable slow-releasing agrochemical formulation, a biopolymer bound to silica, for controlling plant diseases. The formulation was obtained through the following process. Curdlan, sodium silicate ($Na_2SiO_3$) and isopropyl alcohol were dissolved in DDW (Deionized-distilled water). The resultant solution was then irradiated using a $^{60}Co$ ${\gamma}$-irradiator (150 TBq of capacity; ACEL, Canada) at KAERI. The resultant solution was treated with phosphorous acid ($H_3PO_3$). Finally, we obtained a novel biopolymer-silica microsized formulation containing phosphorous acid ($H_3PO_3$) from the solution. The morphology of the complex was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). SEM and TEM images revealed that the curdlan-silica formulation has a particle size ranging from 1 to $3{\mu}m$ with high stability. We also detected that $H_3PO_3$ was distributed within the formulation through energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis. $H_3PO_3$ was sustain-released from the formulation in water. Based on our results, it seems effectively that one or two applications of the formulation during a cropping season will assist in controlling various plant diseases.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.257-261
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• 2000

두토막눈썹참갯지렁이의 피부계는 바깥쪽으로 부터 큐티클층, 상피층, 진피층으로 구성된다. 큐티클층은 외분비공을 가지며, 표면은 epicuticular projections로 덮여있다. 큐티클층과 상피층의 지지세포 사이에서는 반접착반이 관찰된다. 상피층에서는 지지세포와 선세포들이 관찰된다. 지지세포는 불규칙한 형태이며, 이들 세포의 핵은 뚜렷하고 크며, $1{\~}2$개의 인을 가진다. 세포질에서는 잘 발달된 당김세사와 다수의 미토콘드리아, 조면소포체, 유리리보좀 그리고 전자밀도가 아주 높은 소수의 색소과립들이 관찰된다. 선세포는 AB-PAS에 청색으로 반응하였으며, 투과전자현미경 관찰 결과 ${\alpha}, {\beta}, {\gamma}$의 세 종류로 구분할 수 있다. 첫 번째 종류인 ${\alpha} type$은 난형으로 뚜렷한 핵을 가지며, 세포질에서는 잘 발달된 당김세사와 막으로 싸인 직경 $0.8{\~}~l.5 {\mu}m$크기의 분비과립들이 세포질 한쪽에 밀집되어 있는 것을 관찰할 수 있다. 두 번째 종류인 ${\beta} type$은 세포의 형태가 불규칙하며, 커다란 공포를 가지며, 직경 $0.5{\~}~0.8 {\mu}m$크기의 분비과립들이 세포질 전체에 분포한다. 세 번째 종류인 ${\gamma} type$은 세포의 형태가 불규칙하며, 잘 발달된 소포체와 골지체 그리고 직경 $0.2{\~}~0.3 {\mu}m$ 크기의 분비과립을 가지며, 이들의 전자밀도는 선세포들의 분비과립 가운데 가장 높다.

• 천문학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.125-128
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• 2005

In this paper, we argue that the gigahertz peaked spectrum (GPS) quasars are special blazars, blazars in dense and dusty gas enviornment. The ROSAT detection rate of GPS quasars is similar to that of flat spectrum radio quasars (FSRQs), suggesting that the relativistic jets in GPS quasars are oriented at small angle to the line of sight. Due to strong inverse Compton scattering off infrared photons from dense and dusty nuclear interstellar media in GPS quasars, most of them may have significant soft gamma-ray and X-ray emission, which is consistent with ASCA X-ray observations. Because Compton cooling in GPS quasars is stronger than that in FSRQs, synchrotron emission in GPS quasars may less dominate over thermal emission of the accretion disk and hot dust, hence most GPS quasars show low optical polarization and small variability, consistent with observations. We suggest that it is the significant radio emission of electron/positron pairs produced by the interaction of gamma-rays with the dense gas and dust grains in GPS quasars that makes GPS quasars show steep radio spectra, low radio polarization, and relatively faint VLBI/VLBA cores. Whether GPS quasars are special blazars can be tested by gamma-ray observations with GLAST in the near future, with the detection rate of GPS quasars being similar to that of FSRQs.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.51-51
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• 1990

This study was undertaken to observe the effects of $^{60}Co\;{\gamma}-irradiation$ on the cell of spermatogenic epithelium in the testis of the chicken. 16-week-old chicken were provided as an experimental group and compared with control group. The experimental group was divided into a single irradiation (800, 1000, 1200 rads) and into three partial irradiation group (800/3, 1000/3, 1200/3 rads). The morphological changes of epithelial cell of the testis were observed by means of hematoxyline and eosin stain. Microstructure of spermatocyte and sperm was observed by means of semithin section of electron microscopic specimen. The results obstained are summerized as follows. 1. Spermatogonia and sertoli cells were found to be isolated from the basal membrane of seminiferous tubules as dose of $^{60}Co\;{\gamma}-irradiation$ was increased. 2. Spermatocytes of pachytene stage were seperated from the cytotplasmic process of sertoil cell in case of 1000 rads of $^{60}Co\;{\gamma}-irradiation$. 3. Normal arrangement of the cell of spermatogenic epithelium was found in control group and only the partial irradiation group of 800 rads. Vaculation in the seminiferous was pronounced in case of a single irradiation group of 800 rads, but the irradiation group of 1000 rads and 1200 rads were found to be damaged severely in both a single and a partial dose.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.146-154
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• 2006

Structural modification of corn starch by gamma irradiation was evaluated for under dry conditions at varied intensities from 0 to 40 kGy. Under scanning electron microscopy, the granule shape of corn starch was not significantly affected by the irradiation up to 40 kGy. In addition, X-ray diffraction and melting patterns of the irradiated starches were similar to those of the native starch, indicating that crystalline regions in the starch granules were not changed by irradiation. However, the pattern of gel permeation column chromatography showed a significant increase in partial hydrolysis of gamma irradiated starch samples. The degree of polymerization and the paste viscosity of irradiated starch samples dose-dependently decreased significantly with irradiation, and increased solubility and clarity were observed in the irradiated starch solution. In addition, the degree of retrogradation decreased as irradiation dose increased. Irradiation of corn starch has advantages over the ordinary acid or the enzyme hydrolysis modification methods. It does not affect the granular shape and crystalline phase of starch during hydrolysis, and the process can be carried out in dry state.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.343-348
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• 2003

To elucidate the effect of gamma-irradiation on the physicochemical properties of zein films, the molecular and mechanical properties of the films were examined after irradiation at various irradiation doses. Gamma-irradiation of zein solutions caused the disruption of the ordered structure of the zein molecules, as well as degradation, cross-linking, and aggregation of the polypeptide chains based on an SDS-PAGE study. Gamma-irradiation increased the solubility of zein and decreased the viscosity due to cleavage of the polypeptide chains. Protein solubility of the zein films in urea/2-mercaptoethanol also increased with increasing irradiation doses. Alterations of the zein molecules by irradiation decreased water vapor per-meability by 12% and increased the elongation of zein films. However, mean tensile strength of the zein films was decreased by gamma-irradiation treatment. Measurement of Hunter color values indicated that irradiation caused a destructive effect on yellow pigments, resulting in a significant decrease in Hunter b values. The microstructure as observed by scanning electron microscopy showed that irradiated zein film had a smoother and glossier surface than the non-irradiated films.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.191-195
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• 2003

We investigated the effects of gamma irradiation on the microbiological, chemical and sensory qualities of bulgogi, a traditional Korean meat product. Gamma irradiation reduced the number of coliform bacteria and bacterial colonies counted in Salmonella-Shigella selective agar to a non-detectable level. Thermophillic microorganisms (mainly Bacillus spp.) in bolgogi refrigerated for 20 days were also significantly reduced by 3 log cycles by 2.5 to 7.5 kGy of irradiation, compared to the control. Electron donating ability and shear force of ready-to-cook bulgogi was not significantly affected by gamma irradiation. Irradiation increased the 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) value. The irradiated, raw, ready-to-cook bulgogi had significantly higher scores in color and appearance than those of non-irradiated controls from sensory evaluation. The overall acceptance of cooked bulgogi had higher scores in non-irradiated or 2.5 kGy-irradiated bulgogi than the 5.0- or 7.5-kGy irradiated counterparts. In conclusion, irradiation at 2.5 kGy is recommended as a method to improve shelf-life, safety, and to achieve acceptable quality of ready-to-cook bulgogi without any adverse changes in the sensory characteristics.

• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.26-32
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• 2017

Background: Ionizing radiation is known to be harmful to human health. The shielding of ionizing radiation depends on the attenuation which can be achieved by three main rules, i.e. time, distance and absorbing material. Materials and Methods: The mass attenuation coefficient, linear attenuation coefficient, Half Value Layer (HVL) and Tenth Value Layer (TVL) of X-rays (32 keV, 74 keV) and gamma rays (662 keV) are measured in Barium compounds. Results and Discussion: The measured values agree well with the theory. The effective atomic numbers ($Z_{eff}$) and electron density (Ne) of Barium compounds have been computed in the wide energy region 1 keV to 100 GeV using an accurate database of photon-interaction cross sections and the WinXCom program. Conclusion: The mass attenuation coefficient and linear attenuation coefficient for $BaCO_3$ is higher than the $BaCl_2$, $Ba(No_3)_2$ and BaSO4. HVL, TVL and mean free path are lower for $BaCO_3$ than the $BaCl_2$, $Ba(No_3)_2$ and $BaSO_4$. Among the studied barium compounds, $BaCO_3$ is best material for x-ray and gamma shielding.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2014

In this study, we prepared CdTe/CdS solar cells using a thermal vacuum evaporation method. In particular, $CdCl_2$ treatment was attempted using this same method at $400^{\circ}C$ for 30 min. The prepared CdTe/CdS solar cells were investigated using Fouier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and a solar simulator system including light absorption properties, morphological properties, and power conversion efficiency (PCE). In addition, we investigated the gamma-irradiation treatment at dose rates of 0 Gy, 500 Gy, 1 kGy, 10 kGy, and 30 kGy. The characteristics of gamma-irradiation treatment were studied based on the same method described above. In particular, it showed increased values as 0.826% higher than the non-irradiation of 0.448% from PCE analysis.

• 공업화학
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.520-525
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 기존 에폭시수지에 에폭시 콩기름(Epoxidized soybean oil : ESBO)과 실란처리 되어진 실리카가 첨가된 에폭시 접착제의 접착특성에 대하여 고찰하였다. 실리카의 표면처리는 실란커플링제인 ${\gamma}$-methacryloxy propyl trimethoxy silane (MPS), ${\gamma}$-glycidoxy propyl trimethoxy silane (GPS), 그리고 ${\gamma}$-mercapto propyl trimethoxy silane (MCPS)을 사용하였다. 실리카 첨가 에폭시 접착제의 표면특성과 구조특성은 scanning electron microscope (SEM)과 Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR)을 이용하여 관찰하였으며 T-peel 시험법에 의한 접착특성은 universal testing machine (UTM)를 이용하여 분석하였다. 실란처리에 따른 실리카의 평형 확산압력, 표면자유에너지, 비표면적은 BET법을 이용한 $N_2$/77 K 기체 흡착을 통하여 관찰하였다. 결과로서, 에폭시 접착제의 접착박리강도는 미처리에 비해 접착제 내 실란처리된 실리카가 함유됨에 따라 증가하였다. 이러한 결과는 실란커플링제가 에폭시 접착제의 분산을 증가시키는 중요한 역할이라고 판단된다. 그리고 MCPS로 실란처리한 에폭시 접착제의 경우 GPS와 MPS에 비해 가장 우수한 접착력을 나타냄을 확인하였다.