• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제33권8호
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• pp.2513-2516
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• 2012

This study examined the effects of the epoxidized castor oil (ECO) and $Al_2O_3$ content on the thermal stability and fracture toughness of the diglycidylether of bisphenol-A (DGEBA)/ECO/$Al_2O_3$ ternary composites using a range of techniques. The thermal stability of the composites was decreased by the addition of ECO and $Al_2O_3$ nanoparticles. The fracture toughness of the composites was improved significantly by the addition of ECO and $Al_2O_3$ nanoparticles. The composite containing 3 wt % $Al_2O_3$ nanoparticles showed the maximum flexural strength. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed tortuous cracks in the DGEBA/ECO/$Al_2O_3$ composites, which prevented deformation and crack propagation.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.16-20
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• 2007

In this paper, convective heat transfer and flow characteristics of $Al_2O_3$ nanoparticles suspended in water flowing through uniformly heated tubes are experimentally investigated under laminar flow regime. The heat transfer coefficient and the pressure drop of nanoparticles suspended in water are experimentally presented according to the pumping power. In addition, the heat transfer coefficient and the pressure drop of $Al_2O_3$ nanoparticles suspended in water are compared with those of pure water under the fixed pumping power. It is shown that the heat transfer coefficient of $Al_2O_3$ nanofluids with 0.1% volume fraction is enhanced by about 12% although the increment of the pressure drop of those is 4% compared with those of pure water.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.243-255
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• 2015

In this investigation, ecotoxicity of nano and micro metal oxides, namely silica ($SiO_2$) and alumina ($Al_2O_3$), on the growth of green algae (Porphyridium aerugineum Geitler) is discussed. Effects of nano and micro particles on the growth, chlorophyll content and protein content of algae are analysed using standard protocols. Results indicate that $SiO_2$ nano and micro $SiO_2$ particles are non-toxic to P. aerugineum Geitler up to a concentration of 1000 mg/L. In addition, $Al_2O_3$ microparticles are less toxic to P. aerugineum Geitler, whereas $Al_2O_3$ nanoparticles are found to be highly toxic at 1000 mg/L. Moreover, $Al_2O_3$ nanoparticles decrease the growth, chlorophyll content, and protein content of tested algae. In addition, zeta potential and contact angle are also important in enhancing the toxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles in aquatic environment. This study highlights a new insight into toxicity evaluation of nanoparticles on beneficial aquatic organisms such as algae.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.509-515
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• 2012

본 논문은 수소를 연료로 하는 확산화염을 이용하여 알루미나 나노입자를 합성할 때, 합성되는 알루미나 나노입자의 특성에 미치는 화염온도의 영향을 조사하였다. 합성된 나노입자의 특성을 전자현미경 이미지, 결정구조 분석, 비표면적과 기공의 크기 분석, 화염온도 측정 등의 여러 특성분석 방법으로 조사하였다. 사용된 화염의 중심축 최고온도는 산화제의 산소농도가 19, 21, 30, 47%인 각각의 실험조건에서 1507.8K, 1593.8K, 1753.1K, 1998.7K으로 측정되었다. SEM 이미지 분석 및 BET 비표면적 측정을 통해서는 47% 산소농도인 경우에는 50 nm 수준의 독립적인 구형입자가 생성되었음을 확인할 수 있었으며, 19%와 21%의 경우에는 응집된 상태의 20-30 nm 수준의 입자를 볼 수 있었다. XRD 결과에서는 감마(${\gamma}$)-알루미나가 주를 이루는 것으로 판단되었다. 이상의 결과를 바탕으로 촉매 담체로 사용하기 위한 알루미나 나노입자를 연소합성 하기 위한 가장 적절한 조건으로 실험했던 네 경우 중에서는 산화제의 산소농도가 21%인 두 번째 경우를 선택할 수 있었다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제29권12호
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• pp.747-752
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• 2019

Environmental pollution remains a considerable health risk source all over the world; however, hazards are usually higher in developing countries. Iraq has long been suffering from the problem of pollution and how to treat pollution. Photocatalytic degradation has turned out to be most productive process for dye degradation. In this investigation, Rhodamine B (RhB), dye has been selected for degradation under visible light illumination. To address this issue, we fabricate erbium trioxide nanoparticles (Er₂O₃/NPs). Erbium trioxide nanoparticles are prepared and utilized for photo-catalytic degradation. The characterization of Er₂O₃/NPs is described and confirmed by utilizing of XRD (X-ray diffraction) and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy). The average size of Er₂O₃ nanoparticles is observed to be 16.00 nm. Er₂O₃/NPs is investigated for its ability of photo-catalytic degradation through certain selected parameters such as concentration and time. The methodological results show that the synthesized Er₂O₃/NPs is a good photo-catalytic for Rhodamine degradation.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.123-129
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• 2016

The morphology, crystal structure and size of aerosol nanoparticles generated by erosion of electrodes made of different materials (titanium, copper and aluminum) in a multi-spark discharge generator were investigated. The aerosol nanoparticle synthesis was carried out in air atmosphere at a capacitor stored energy of 6 J, a repetition rate of discharge of 0.5 Hz and a gas flow velocity of 5.4 m/s. The aerosol nanoparticles were generated in the form of oxides and had various morphologies: agglomerates of primary particles of $TiO_2$ and $Al_2O_3$ or aggregates of primary particles of $Cu_2O$. The average size of the primary nanoparticles ranged between 6.3 and 7.4 nm for the three substances studied. The average size of the agglomerates and aggregates varied in a wide interval from 24.6 nm for $Cu_2O$ to 46.1 nm for $Al_2O_3$.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.293-299
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 다양한 형상의 나노입자를 분산시킨 알루미나 나노유체의 유동 특성을 실험적으로 조사하기 위하여 나노입자의 형상 변화에 따른 알루미나 나노유체의 압력강하를 층류영역에서 측정하였다. 이를 위해 Sphere, Rod, Platelet, 그리고 Brick 의 형태를 갖는 알루미나 나노입자를 물에 분산시켜 부피비 0.3%를 갖도록 Two-step 방법으로 제작하였다. 제작된 나노유체의 분산성을 파악하기 위하여 제타포텐셜을 조사하였으며, 나노입자의 형상을 파악하기 위하여 TEM 사진을 측정하였다. 다양한 형상의 나노입자를 분산시켜 0.3%의 부피비를 갖는 나노유체의 압력강하를 측정하였을 때, 입자 형상이 나노유체의 유동특성에 영향을 미치는 것을 확인하였다. 실험 결과를 바탕으로 나노입자의 단위질량당 표면적과 분산된 나노입자의 크기를 이용하여 나노유체의 압력강하 특성을 설명하였다.

• 멤브레인
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.226-231
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• 2017

이산화탄소 분리를 위해 이온성 액체/금속 산화물 복합막이 제조되었으며, 이온성 액체로서 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ($BMIM^+BF_4{^-}$)와 금속산화물로서 $Al_2O_3$가 사용되었다. 13 nm의 $Al_2O_3$가 이온성 액체 $BMIM^+BF_4{^-}$에 도입되었을 때, 복합체 분리막의 성능은 $CO_2/N_2$ 선택도 30.5과 $CO_2$ 투과도 45.7 GPU로 관찰되었다. neat $BMIM^+BF_4{^-}$ 분리막의 성능($CO_2/N_2$ 선택도 5와 $CO_2$ 투과도 17 GPU)에 비해서 성능이 증가한 이유는 $Al_2O_3$의 옥사이드 층과 이온성 액체 내 자유로운 이온농도의 상승으로 인해 $CO_2$ 용해도가 상승한 것으로 확인되었다. 특히 $Al_2O_3$ 나노입자는 질소 기체에 대해서 장애물로서 작용함으로써 질소기체의 투과도가 감소하여 결과적으로 이산화탄소 분리 성능은 급격히 증가하였다.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.403-408
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• 2012

In this study, the homogenous Pd nanoparticles (Pd NPs) were first prepared with bayberry tannin (BT) as the stabilizers. Subsequently, the obtained bayberry tannin-stabilized Pd nanoparticles (BT-Pd) were immobilized onto ${\gamma}-Al_2O_3$ to prepare heterogeneous ${\gamma}-Al_2O_3$-BT-Pd catalysts. Fourier Transformation Infrared Spectrum (FTIR) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) analyses confirmed that the Pd NPs were well stabilized by the phenolic hydroxyl groups of BT. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) observation indicated that the diameter of the Pd NPs can be effectively controlled in the range of 4.2-16.0 nm by varying the amount of BT. It is found that the ${\gamma}-Al_2O_3$-BT-Pd catalysts exhibit highly activity for various olefin hydrogenations. For example, the initial TOF (turnover frequency) of the ${\gamma}-Al_2O_3$-BT-Pd in the allyl alcohol hydrogenation is as high as $12804 mol{\cdot}mol^{-1}{\cdot}h^{-1}$. Furthermore, the ${\gamma}-Al_2O_3$-BT-Pd can be reused 5 times without significant loss of activity, exhibiting a superior reusability as compared with conventionally prepared ${\gamma}-Al_2O_3$-Pd catalysts.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.195-201
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• 2009

Recent publications showed that metal nanoparticles which are made from $TiO_2,\;CeO_2,\;Al_2O_3,\;CuCl_2,\;AgNO_3$ and $ZnO_2$ induced oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory effects in cultured cells and the responses seemed to be common toxic pathway of metal nanoparticles to the ultimate toxicity in animals as well as cellular level. In this study, we compared the gene expression induced by two different types of metal oxide nanoparticles, titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TNP) and cerium dioxide nanoparticles (CNP) using microarray analysis. About 50 genes including interleukin 6, interleukin 1, platelet-derived growth factor $\beta$, and leukemia inhibitory factor were induced in cultured BEAS2B cells treated with TNP 40 ppm. When we compared the induction levels of genes in TNP-treated cells to those in CNP-treated cells, the induction levels were very correlated in various gene categories (r=0.645). This may suggest a possible common toxic mechanism of metal oxide nanoparticles.