• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.144-164
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• 1997

The purpose of this study were to investigate the chemical composition, mean particle size, linear thermal expansion coefficient and metal-bonding strength of the regular opaque powder and core powder. In this study, 4 types of ceramic powders, namely Duceram Jacket Opaque powder, Duceram Opaque powder, Vita Hi-Ceram powder, Vita VMK Paint On-88 powder were used. Chemical composition was evaluated by EDS(Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrophotometer, Oxford QX-2000, England), particle size was measured by MALVERN Instruments(MALVERN Instruments SB. OC., U.S.A.. ad linear thermal expansion coefficient was measured by dilatometer(Motoyama, Japan). Bond strength was measured by the Universal tsting machine(Istron Co., Ltd., U.S.A.). The Results were as follows : 1. Through recognition of the relative difference in chemical composition between the core powder and the regular opaque powder, the difference in the proportion of $Al_2O_3$ in each type of material is demonstrated ; Duceram Jaket Opaque powder : 30.16%, Duceram Opaque powder : 16.60%, Vita Hi-Ceram : 63.64%, Vita VMK Paint-On 88 : 16.16%. 2. There was no significant difference in the proportion of metal-bonding materials between the core powder and the regular opaque powder. 3. In the regular opaque powder, alkaline materials were incoporated in order to increase the coefficient of thermal expansion. 4. In the particle size analysis, there was no significant difference in mean particle size or in the particle size distribution between the core powder and the regular opaque powder. 5. In the thermal expansion test for temperature range of $25-600^{\circ}C$, the regular opaque powder had higher coefficient of thermal expansion than that of core powder. 6. In the 4 point flexural bending test, there was no statistically significant difference in the mean bond strength between the core powder and the opaque powder among the Duceram products.

• 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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• 제어로봇시스템학회 2005년도 ICCAS
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• pp.139-144
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• 2005

A rigorous research is underway in our team, for the design and development of high figure of merits (ZT= 1.5${\sim}$2.0) micro-thermoelectric coolers. This paper discusses the fabrication process that we are using for developing the $Sb_2Te_3-Bi_2Te_3$ micro-thermoelectric cooling modules. It describes how to obtain the mechanical properties of the thin film TEC elements and reports the results of an equation-based multiphysics modeling of the micro-TEC modules. In this study the thermoelectric thin films were deposited on Si substrates using co-sputtering method. The physical mechanical properties of the prepared films were measured by nanoindentation testing method while the thermal and electrical properties required for modeling were obtained from existing literature. A finite element model was developed using an equation-based multiphysics modeling by the commercial finite element code FEMLAB. The model was solved for different operating conditions. The temperature and the stress distributions in the P and N elements of the TEC as well as in the metal connector were obtained. The temperature distributions of the system obtained from simulation results showed good agreement with the analytical results existing in literature. In addition, it was found that the maximum stress in the system occurs at the bonding part of the TEC i.e. between the metal connectors and TE elements of the module.

• BMB Reports
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.623-628
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• 2002

The Th1 vs. Th2 balance is critical for the maintenance of immune homeostasis. Therefore, the genes that are selectively-regulated by the Th1 and Th2 cytokines are likely to play an important role in the Th1 and Th2 immune responses. In order to search for and identify the novel target genes that are differentially regulated by the Th1/Th2 cytokines, the human PBMC mRNAs differentially expressed upon the stimulation with IL-4 or IL-12, were screened by employing the differential display-polymerase chain reaction. Among a number of clones selected, DC21 was identified as a novel target gene that is regulated by IL-4 and IL-12. The DC21 gene expression was up-regulated either by IL-4 or IL-12, yet counter-regulated by co-treatment with IL-4 and IL-12. DC21 is a dendritic cell protein with an unknown function. The sequence analysis and conserved-domain search revealed that it has two AU-rich motifs in the 3'UTR, which is a target site for the regulation of mRNA stability by cytokines, and that it belongs to the N-acetyltransferase family. The induction of DC21 by IL-12 peaked around 8-12 h, and lasted until 24 h. LY294002 and SB203580 significantly suppressed the IL-12-induced DC21 gene expression, which implies that PI3K and p38/JNK are involved in the IL-12 signal transduction pathway that leads to the DC21 expression. Furthermore, tissue blot data indicated that DC21 is highly expressed in tissues with specialized-resident macrophages, such as the lung, liver, kidney, and placenta. Together, these data suggest a possible role for DC21 in the differentiation and maturation of dendritic cells regulated by IL-4 and IL-12.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.665-674
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• 2007

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of sire and shape of retention element on the bond strength of indirect composite resin and metal. Material and method: The metal disk specimens, each 6mm in diameter, were cast from CrCo alloy. They were divided into 8 groups by applied retention element. retention bead group $B2\;({\phi}\;0.2mm),\;B4\;({\phi}\;0.4mm),\;B6\;({\phi}\;0.6mm),\;B8\;({\phi}\;0.8mm)$, retention crystal group C2 (0.2mm), C5 (0.5mm), C8 (0.8mm) and sandblasting group SB ($110{\mu}m\;Al_2O_3$ blasting) as control. Eighty-eight metal specimens were veneered with $TESCERA^{(R)}$ Indirect resin system. One specimen of each group was sectioned and the resin-metal bonding pattern at the interface was observed under measuring microscope. Other specimens were then tested for tensile bond strength on an Instron universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 2mm/min. Results: 1. Compared to sandblasting, beads or crystals increased the resin-metal bond strength (P<.05). 2. 0.2mm retention crystals were most effective in improving the resin-metal bond strength (P>.05). 3. 0.2mm beads showed the highest bond strength among retention bead groups, but there was no statistically significant difference (P>.05). 4. Retention crystals tend to be higher in bond strength than retention beads due to wider surface area. 5. The larger retention element, the larger the undercut for the mechanical retention, but the gap at resin-metal interface was also increased. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, 0.2mm retention crystals were most effective in improving the resin-metal bond strength.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.172-181
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• 2006

브롬계 난연제인 테트라비스페놀 A 또는 브롬화 에폭시 올리고머(BEO) 및 산화안티몬을 포함하는 ABS 컴파운드에서 천매암의 난연 상승효과를 연구하였다. 탈크는 비교목적으로 사용되었다. ABS 컴파운드는 동일방향으로 회전하는 이축압출기를 통해 제조되었고 사출기를 이용하여 기계적 및 열적 성질을 측정하기 위한 시편으로 만들었다. ABS 컴파운드의 난연성을 1.6 mm 두께의 막대시편을 이용한 UL 94 수직 시험으로 알아 본 바 천매암 및 탈크는 산화안티몬을 12.5%(0.5 wt%)에서 37.5%(1.5 wt%) 대체하였을 때 모두 난연 상승효과를 보였다. 특히 BEO를 사용하였을 때 천매암이 탈크보다 우수한 난연 상승효과를 보였다. 천매암에서만 ABS 컴파운드의 유동성 증가가 나타났다. 노치드 Izod 충격강도는 천매암 또는 탈크의 함량에 비례하여 감소하였다. 천매암은 색상문제가 없는 조건에서 산화안티몬을 25%(1 wt%)까지 대체 할 수 있고 우수한 난연성과 유동성을 부여할 수 있다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.299-305
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• 2012

Endochondral bone formation is the process by which mesenchymal cells condense to become chondrocytes, which ultimately form new bone. The process of chondrogenic differentiation and hypertrophy is critical for bone formation and as such is regulated by many factors. In this study, we aimed to indentify novel factors that regulate chondrogenesis. We investigated the possible role of isopsoralen in induction of chondrogenic differentiation in clonal mouse chondrogenic ATDC5 cells. Isopsoralen treatment stimulated the accumulation of cartilage nodules in a dose-dependent manner. Further, ATDC5 cells treated with isopsoralen were stained more intensely with Alcian blue than control cells, suggesting that isopsoralen increases the synthesis of matrix proteoglycans. Similarly, isopsoralen markedly induced the activation of alkaline phosphatase activity compared with control cells. Isopsoralen enhanced the expressions of chondrogenic marker genes such as collagen II, collagen X, OCN, Smad4 and Sox9 in a time-dependent manner. Furthermore, isopsoralen induced the activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and p38 MAP kinase, but not that of c-jun N-terminal kinase (JNK). Isopsoralen significantly enhanced the protein expression of BMP-2 in a time-dependent manner. PD98059 and SB 203580, inhibitors of ERK and p38 MAPK, respectively, decreased the number of stained cells treated with isopsoralen. Taken together, these results suggest that isopsoralen mediates a chondromodulating effect by BMP-2 or MAPK signaling pathways, and is therefore a possible therapeutic agent for bone growth disorders.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.418-428
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• 2007

본 연구는 골재 부산물의 용토재로서 활용을 위한 기초 특성 분석으로서 전국 21개소의 골재 업체를 대상으로 골재 생산시 생하는 슬러지나 석분 등 골재 부산물의 화학성과 물리성 및 광물 조성을 알아 보는데 있다. 그 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 골재 부산물의 pH는 전라도 지역의 JH, DA 업체를 제외하고 모두 8.41~10.97 정도로 높았으며, EC는 평균 $167.9{\mu}S\;cm^{-1}$ 이고 전라도 지역은 대부분 $33.0{\sim}122.4{\mu}S\;cm^{-1}$ 정도로 상대적으로 낮은 수치를 보였으나, 경상도 지역은 $169.5{\sim}639.0{\mu}S\;cm^{-1}$ 정도로 상대적으로 높은 수치를 나타냈다. 2. 유기물 함량은 대부분 $2.9{\sim}5.0g\;kg^{-1}$ 이며, 강원도 지역의 GG 업체의 경우 $11.27g\;kg^{-1}$ 로 상대적으로 높았다. T-N의 경우, 0.01~0.11 % 정도이고 $NH_4{^+}-N$의 경우, 대부분 지역은 $14.0{\sim}67.2mg\;kg^{-1}$ 수준이었으나 전라도 지역은 $1.03{\sim}3.00mg\;kg^{-1}$ 수준을 보였다. $NO_3{^-}-N$의 경우, 대부분 지역은 $14.0{\sim}67.2mg\;kg^{-1}$ 수준이었으나 전라도 지역은 $1.0{\sim}3.2mg\;kg^{-1}$ 수준을 보였다. $P_2O_5$ 의 경우, 강원도의 $10.2mg\;kg^{-1}$ 에서 전라도 $24.8mg\;kg^{-1}$ 까지 비슷한 수준을 나타냈다. $Ca^{2+}$, $Mg^{2+}$, $K^+$ 및 $Na^+$ 의 각 평균은 $2.299cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$, $0.472cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$, $0.021cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$, $0.055cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$ 이며 $Ca^{2+}$의 경우, 최고값인 경상도 DE 업체의 $6.385cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$ 부터 최저값인 전라도 JH 업체의 $0.742cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$ 사이의 범위를 보였다. $Mg^{2+}$의 경우 최고값인 전라도 YS 업체의 $1.850cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$ 부터 최저값인 충청도 JK 업체의 $0.006cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$ 사이의 범위를 보였다. 양이온교환용량은 평균 $7.6cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$으로 경상도에서 $17.3cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$으로 가장 높았으며, 전라도에서 $2.2cmol_c\;kg^{-1}$ 으로 가장 낮았다. 3. 중금속 함량은 모든 항목에서 환경부에서 고시한 농경지 오염 우려 기준을 초과하지 않았다. Cd의 경우, 평균 $0.011mg\;kg^{-1}$ 이며 최저 값인 강원도 DM 업체의 $0.003mg\;kg^{-1}$ 에서부터 최고 값인 경상도 DH 업체의 $0.062mg\;kg^{-1}$ 사이의 값을 보였다. $Cr^{6+}$의 경우, 평균 $0.068mg\;kg^{-1}$ 이며 최저 값인 강원도 DM 업체와 SS 업체의 $0.037mg\;kg^{-1}$ 에서부터 최고 값인 경기도 KG 업체의 $0.169mg\;kg^{-1}$ 사이의 값을 보였다. Cu의 경우, 평균 $0.419mg\;kg^{-1}$ 이며 최저 값인 강원도 DM 업체와 SS 업체의 $0.000mg\;kg^{-1}$ 에서부터 최고 값인 충청도 SB 업체의 $1.072mg\;kg^{-1}$ 사이의 값을 보였다. Ni의 경우, 평균 $3.513mg\;kg^{-1}$ 이며 최저 값인 전라도 DA 업체의 $0.045mg\;kg^{-1}$ 에서부터 최고 값인 강원도 GG 업체의 $11.980mg\;kg^{-1}$ 사이의 값을 보였다. Zn의 경우, 평균 $0.588mg\;kg^{-1}$이며 최저 값인 경상도 SU 업체의 $0.014mg\;kg^{-1}$ 에서부터 최고 값인 충청도 SB 업체의 $1.086mg\;kg^{-1}$ 사이의 값을 보였다. Pb의 경우, 평균 $0.467mg\;kg^{-1}$이며 최저 값인 강원도 DM 업체의 $0.008mg\;kg^{-1}$ 에서부터 최고 값인 충청도 SB 업체의 $1.261mg\;kg^{-1}$ 사이의 값을 보였다. Fe의 경우, 평균 $33.815mg\;kg^{-1}$이며 최저 값인 경상도 SU 업체의 $0.805mg\;kg^{-1}$ 에서부터 최고 값인 경기도 KG 업체의 $106.400mg\;kg^{-1}$ 사이의 값을 보였다. Mn의 경우, 평균 $18.427mg\;kg^{-1}$이며 최저 값인 강원도 SS 업체의 $0.703mg\;kg^{-1}$ 에서부터 최고 값인 충청도 SB 업체의 $49.140mg\;kg^{-1}$ 사이의 값을 보였다. 4. 골재 부산물의 토성은 평균적으로 대부분 모래가 50 % 이하이며 미사가 50 % 이상인 미사질양토(SiL)인데 비해 전라도의 경우, 양토(L)였다. 유효수분은 평균 2.58 % 로 매우 낮은 수준이며, 액성한계의 경우, 최저 값인 전라도 JS 업체의 5.9 % 에서 최고 값인 경상도의 DH 업체의 39.1 % 사이의 값을 보이며 평균 24.4 %로 일반 밭 토양의 액성한계와 유사한 수치를 보였다. 대부분 시료에서 점착성 및 가소성 모두 그 성질이 약하거나 없는 C나 D 등급이었다. 5. 골재 부산물의 투수성은 경기도 KG 업체의 경우, $2.8{\times}10^{-6}m\;sec^{-1}$, 강원도 CC 업체의 경우, $0.4{\times}10^{-6}m\;sec^{-1}$, 그리고 전라도 KS 업체의 경우, $1.4{\times}10^{-6}m\;sec^{-1}$ 로 상당히 느린 투수성을 보여준다. 6. 골재 부산물의 X선 회절분석 결과, 석영(Quartz)과 단사녹니석(Clinochlore)이나 금운모(Phlogopite)가 주요 피크로 대부분 시료에서 화강암 또는 화강 편마암 지역의 광물 조성을 보였으며, 강원도 지역의 DM 업체에서 석회암을 모암으로 하는 방해석(Calcite)과 백운석(Dolomite)이 주요 피크였다. 7. 골재 부산물의 화학 조성 분석 결과(X선 형광분석), 대부분 시료는 원암을 화강암이나 화강편마암으로 하고 있기에 대표적인 원소는 $SiO_2$이며 그 다음으로 $Al_2O_3$가 대부분을 차지한다. 강원도의 SS, DM 업체의 $SiO_2$의 함량은 30 %이하로 낮은 반면에 CaO의 함량은 45 % 이상으로 높은 수치를 보여준다. 골재 부산물의 규반비는 1.70~3.42 이며, 이는 골재 부산물이 화학적 풍화 보다는 원암에서 기계적인 파쇄에 의한 단순 입자 크기의 축소로 보이며, 원암 가루, 즉 1차 광물로서 2차 광물이 거의 없기 때문이라 판단된다. 8. 골재 부산물의 시차 열분석 결과, 열변화 곡선이 안정적이며 주요 천이점이 $550^{\circ}C$에서 $610^{\circ}C$ 부근에 석영의 천이를 보이는 것과 열변화 곡선이 불안정적이며 여러 천이를 보이는 것으로 나뉘며, 골재 부산물의 경우는 흡 발열피크를 검토할 때 점토광물이 거의 없는 것으로 보인다.

• 분석과학
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.233-242
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• 2019

Substance identification is the first step of the REACH registration. It is essential in terms of Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation and because even trace amounts of impurities or additives can affect the classification. In this study, a scheme for the screening, quantification, and interpretation of trace amounts of hazardous inorganic substances is proposed to detect the presence of more than 0.1% hazardous inorganic substances that have been affecting the hazard classification. An exemplary list of hazardous inorganic substances was created from the substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in REACH. Among 201 SVHCs, there were 67 inorganic SVHCs containing at least one or ~2-3 heavy metals, such as As, Cd, Co, Cr, Pb, Sb, and Sn, in their molecular formula. The inorganic SVHCs are listed in excel format with a search function for these heavy metals so that the hazardous inorganic substances, including each heavy metal and the calculated ratio of its atomic weight to molecular weight of the hazardous inorganic substance containing it, can be searched. The case study was conducted to confirm the validity of the established scheme with zinc oxide (ZnO). In a substance that is made of ZnO, Pb was screened by XRF analysis and measured to be 0.04% (w/w) by ICP-OES analysis. After referring to the list, the presence of Pb was interpreted just as an impurity, but not as an impurity relevant for the classification. Future studies are needed to expand on this exemplary list of hazardous inorganic substances using proper regulatory data sources.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.241-252
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• 2008

올레인산으로 유기변성된 ZnAl-LDH(SO-ZnAl LDH)를 합성하여 브롬화 에폭시 수지(BER) 및 산화안티몬을 포함하는 난연 ABS 컴파운드에 첨가하였다. 난연 ABS 컴파운드는 동일방향으로 회전하는 이축압출기를 통해 제조되었고 난연성 및 기계적 성질을 측정하기 위한 시편으로 사출성형 되었다. ABS 나노복합재료의 XRD 패턴에서는 피크가 나타나지 않았다. SOZnAl LDH를 포함하는 난연 ABS 나노복합재료는 TGA 시험 결과 향상된 내열성을 보였다. 그러나, 난연 ABS 나노복합재료들은 UL 94 수직시험(1.6 mm 두께)시 등급을 얻지 못했다. BER를 1.5 wt% 이상 더 첨가한 경우들에서만 UL 94 V0 등급을 얻을 수 있었다. SO-ZnAl LDH의 첨가량에 비례하여 난연 ABS 나노복합재료의 노치드 아이조드 충격강도, 인장탄성률 및 신율은 증가하였으나 유동지수는 감소하였다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제32권7호
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• pp.877-884
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• 2022

Probiotics are microorganisms that can benefit host health when ingested in a live state, and lactic acid bacteria are the most common type. Among fungi, Saccharomyces boulardii (SB) is the only strain known to have a probiotic function with beneficial effects on colitis; however, information on other probiotic yeast strains is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to discover yeast strains expressing intestinal anti-inflammatory activities by exhibiting probiotic properties in dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis mice model. Nuruk (Korean traditional fermentation starter) containing various microbial strains was used as a source for yeast strains, and S. cerevisiae 28-7 (SC28-7) strain was selected with in vitro and in vivo characteristics to enable survival in the intestines. After 14 days of pretreatment with the yeast strains, DSS was co-administered for six days to induce colitis in mice. The results revealed that the disease activity index score was lowered by SC28-7 treatment compared to the DSS group, and the colon length and weight/length ratio were recovered in a pattern similar to that of the normal group. SC28-7 administration significantly reduced the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the serum and modified the mRNA expression of inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-1β, transforming growth factor-β, and interferon-γ) and proteins involved in gut barrier functions (mucin 2, mucin 3, zonula occludens-1, and occludin) in colon tissues. These results indicate that SC28-7 attenuates DSS-induced colon damage and inflammation, supporting its future use as a probiotic yeast for treating and preventing intestinal inflammatory diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease.