• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.30-34
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• 2018

Silver (Ag) has been widely used in commercial products and medical fields since ancient times because of its antibacterial effect. It is harmless and non-toxic to the human body. For this reason, recent research has actively evaluated antimicrobial activity using silver (Ag). In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of a silver-based compound, silver phosphate ($Ag_3PO_4$) on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and the activation of human immunity. First, the inhibitory effect of $Ag_3PO_4$ on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus was confirmed by a growth curve and a colonyounting method. As a result, the growth inhibitory effect increased as the concentration of $Ag_3PO_4$ increased. Specifically, treatment with $5{\mu}g/mL$ of $Ag_3PO_4$ resulted in no bacteria growth, and the colony-counting method showed a remarkable inhibition. In addition, the expression of cytokine IL-8 by $Ag_3PO_4$ was examined to investigate the cellular immune system activation by $Ag_3PO_4$. After pretreatment of Staphylococcus aureus for 1 hour with $50{\mu}g/mL$ $Ag_3PO_4$, an increased IL-8 mRNA expression resulted. In cells treated with $Ag_3PO_4$, we found that the expression of IL-8 was enhanced in a time-dependent fashion compared to non-treated cells. These results indicate that $Ag_3PO_4$ induces antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and activates human immunity. These results are expected to contribute to the future study of the mechanism of silver (Ag) and silver-based compounds in relation to antibacterial activity.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제30권8호
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• pp.383-392
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• 2020

In this paper, AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite photocatalyst is successfully synthesized by microemulsion method and anion in situ substitution method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) are used to study the structural and physicochemical characteristics of the AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite composite. Using rhodamine B (RhB) as a simulated pollutant, the photocatalytic activity and stability of the AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite composite under visible light are evaluated. In the AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite visible light system, RhB is nearly 100 % degraded within 15 minutes. And, after five cycles of operation, the photocatalytic activity of AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite remains at 95 % of the original level, much higher than that of pure Ag₃PO₄ (40 %). In addition, the mechanism of enhanced catalytic performance is discussed. The high photocatalytic performance of AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite composites can be attributed to the synergistic effect of Ag₃PO₄, diatomite and AgCl nanoparticles. Free radical trapping experiments are used to show that holes and oxygen are the main active species. This material can quickly react with dye molecules adsorbed on the surface of diatomite to degrade RhB dye to CO₂ and H₂O. Even more remarkably, AgCl/Ag₃PO₄/diatomite can maintain above 95 % photo-degradation activity after five cycles.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.183-188
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• 2002

Antibacterial glass ceramics composed of $5Li_2O{\cdot}36CaO{\cdot}20TiO_2{\cdot}27P_2O_5$ were Prepared. After ion exchange in the $AgNO_3$solution, crystallization phases were $AgTi_2(PO_4)_3$, $LiTi_2(PO_4)_3$ and $Ca_3(PO_4)_2$. In case of ion exchange, the crystallization phases started to be transformed from $LiTi_2(PO_4)_3$ to $AgTi_2(PO_4)_3$in 0.5 mole $AgNO_3$ solution and the transformation was almost completed in 1.0 mole. ion exchange rate of glass-ceramics powder, considering ion exchange time, was more fast than that of bulk. The bacteriostatic effect of the glass-ceramics on Staphyloroccus aureus and Salmonella typhi bacteria was more excellent than that of glass when the crystallization phase was transformed from LTP to AgTP.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제59권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2024

Nanorod graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) was synthesized by reacting melamine (C₃H₆N₆) with trithiocyanuric acid (C₃H₃N₃S₃) in distilled water for 10 h at room temperature. The resulting mixture was calcined at 550℃ for 2 h in an electric furnace under an air atmosphere. Nanorod g-C₃N₄/Ag₃PO₄ composites were prepared by adding nanorod graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) powder, silver nitrate (AgNO₃), ammonia (NH₃·H₂O, 25.0-30.0%), and sodium hydrogen phosphate (Na₃HPO₄) to distilled water. The samples were characterized via X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activities of the nanorod g-C₃N₄/Ag₃PO₄ composites were demonstrated via the degradation of organic dyes, such as methylene blue and methyl orange, under blue light-emitting diode irradiation and evaluated using UV-vis spectrophotometry.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제30권11호
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• pp.601-608
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• 2020

In this work, Ag₃PO₄/In₂S₃ nanocomposites with low loading of In₂S₃ (5-15 wt %) are fabricated by two step chemical precipitation approach. The microstructure, composition and improved photoelectrochemical properties of the as-prepared composites are studied by X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), photocurrent density, EIS and amperometric i-t curve analysis. It is found that most of In₂S₃ nanoparticles are deposited on the surfaces of Ag₃PO₄. The as-prepared Ag₃PO₄/In₂S₃ composite (10 wt%) is selected and investigated by SEM and TEM, which exhibits special morphology consisting of lager size substrate (Ag₃PO₄), particles and some nanosheets (In₂S₃). The introduction of In₂S₃ is effective at improving the charge separation and transfer efficiency of Ag₃PO₄/In₂S₃, resulting in an enhancement of photoelectric behavior. The origin of the enhanced photoelectrochemical activity of the In₂S₃-modified Ag₃PO₄ may be due to the improved charge separation, photocurrent stability and oriented electrons transport pathways in environment and energy applications.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.210-213
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• 2011

$P_2O_5$ 함량에 따른 $5Na_2O-36CaO-10TiO_2-xP_2O_5$으로 구성된 glass-ceramic을 다음과 같은 방법으로 제조하였다: 1) 1 N HCl 용액 내에서 $Ca_3(PO_4)_2$와 $NaTi_2(PO_4)_3$ 간의 $Ca_3(PO_4)_2$ 결정을 2일간 추출하여 제거함. 2) Ag($NO_3$) 용액에서 1일간 $Na^+$ 이온을 $Ag^+$ 이온으로 이온 교환시킴. Glass-ceramic의 합성 여부를 SEM 및 XRD를 이용하여 확인하였다. Staphylococus aureus를 이용한 박테리아 실험 결과 3시간 이후에는 완전하게 박테리아가 제거됨을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.91-94
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• 2001

Glass ceramics composed of (5-X)$Li_2O$ㆍ$XAg_2O$ㆍ36CaOㆍ$20TiO_2$.27$P_2O_5$(X=1 to 5) were prepared by melting process and 2 step heat treatment for nucleation at$610^{\circ}C$ and crystallization at $730^{\circ}C$, Fabricated crystal phases were $LiTi_2(PO_4)_3$(LTP),$AgTi_2(PO_4)_3$(AgTP)와 $\beta-Ca_3(PO_4)$. Antibacterial effects and characterizations of the glass ceramics as $Ag_2$O content were investigated. Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi were used in this study. Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi bacteria were removed 5 hours added after glass ceramics.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2000

인산염계 Ag₂OㆍLi₂OㆍCaOㆍTiO₂ㆍP₂O/sub 5/ 조성에 CuO를 0.05∼l.5 mole 첨가하여 다공성 글래스 세라믹스를 제조하였으며. 제조된 모유리는 최적 핵형성을 위해 610℃. 최고 결정성장을 위해 840℃에서 열처리하였다. 1N-HC1에서 β-Ca₃(PO₄)결정상만을 선택적으로 용출하였으며 LiTi₂(PO₄)₃상과 AgTi₂(PO₄)₃결정상이 존재하는 Glass Ceramics를 제조하였다. 다공성 글래스 세라믹스의 항균효과 및 특성을 평가하였다. Staphylococcus aureus와 Salmonella typhi 균이 본 연구에 사용되었으며, 탁월한 항균효과를 나타내는 것으로 평가되었다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.263-268
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• 2005

[ $20{\sim}40nm$ ] 크기의 Ag 콜로이드가 첨가된 세라믹 볼을 이용하여 음용수중의 중금속 흡착 및 항균성에 대한 특성을 평가하였다. 다공성이 우수한 세라믹 볼을 제조하기 위한 조건은 다음과 같다. 즉, 출발원료: 85wt%의 $Ca_{10}(PO_4)_6(OH)_2$, 바인더: 5wt%의 PVA 및 15wt%의 $\alpha-Ca_3(PO_4)_2$, 열처리온도: $1000^{\circ}C$, 반응시간: 3시간 이었다. 이와 같은 조건에서 얻어진 세라믹 볼은 비표면적이 $110m^2/g$ 이었으며, $120{\mu}m$의 기공크기와 80%의 기공율을 나타내었다. 그리고 AAS를 이용하여 음용수중의 중금속 흡착 제거율에 대한 성능시험을 행한 결과, Zn, Mn, Cu, Fe와 같은 중금속이 담지 1일 후 0.03mg/l 이하로 제거 되었으며, 침적시간 3시간 후에는 대장균이 모두 멸균되는 우수한 살균력을 나타내었다.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제7권s1호
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• pp.50-56
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• 1998

Ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD) was successfully used to produce a dense and ultra-adherent Hydroxyapatite (HA) film on titanium alloy and alumina. Recently it is also proved that the HA coatings on alumina substrate treated with 20 ppm $AgNO_3$ had the structure of $(Ag, Ca)_10(PO_4)6(OH)_2$, which exhibited excellent antimicrobial effects. The present paper aims to morphlogically characterize the adhesion of macrophages on newly developed Ag-HA coated alumina and Ti6A14V substrates and to evaluate the biocompatibility of the coatings in vitro. It can be found that the cell number on alumina of the concentration of $AgNO_3$ in the treatment, the cell number on Ag-HA coatings decreased. Up to 20 ppm $AgNO_3$ by Ag-treatment, the morphological development of the cells on Ag-HA coating was similar to that of the cells on HA coating, suggesting the biotolerance of the Ag-HA coatings.