• Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.88-95
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• 2020

An investigation of rare metals recovery from LiNi_xCo_yMn_zO₂ cathode material of the end-of-life lithium-ion batteries is presented. To determine the influence of reductant on the leach process, the cathode material (containing Li 7.6%, Co 20.4%, Mn 19.4%, and Ni 19.3%) was leached in H₂SO₄ solutions either with or without H₂O₂. The optimal process parameters with respect to acid concentration, addition dosage of H₂O₂, temperature, and the leaching time were found to be 2.0 M H₂SO₄, 4 vol.% H₂O₂, 70℃, and 150 min, respectively. The yield of metal values in the leach liquor was > 99%. The leach liquor was subsequently treated by precipitation techniques to recover nickel as Ni(C₄H₇N₂O₂)₂ and lithium as Li₂CO₃ with stoichiometric ratios of 2:1 and 1.2:1 of dimethylglyoxime:Ni and Na₂CO₃:Li, respectively. Cobalt was recovered by solvent extraction following a 3-stage process using Na-Cyanex 272 at pH_eq ~5.0 with an organic-to-aqueous phase ratio (O/A) of 2/3. The loaded organic phase was stripped with 2.0 M H₂SO₄ at an O/A ratio of 8/1 to yield a solution of 114 g/L CoSO₄; finally recovered CoSO₄.xH₂O by crystallization. The process economics were analyzed and found to be viable with a margin of $476 per ton of the cathode material.

• Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.23-29
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• 2016

Ozonation was investigated for its ability to remove pyruvic acid in a laboratory-scale batch reactor under various experimental conditions, including UV irradiation, TiO₂ addition, and variations in temperature. An ozone flow rate of 1.0 L min^-1 and a concentration of 75±5 mg L^-1 were maintained throughout the experiment, and pH, COD, and TOC were measured at 10 min intervals during a 60 min reaction. Our results confirmed that the combination of UV irradiation and photocatalytic TiO₂ in the ozonation reaction improved the removal efficiency of both COD and TOC in aqueous solution at 20℃. Pseudo first-order rate constants and activation energies were quantified based on the COD and TOC measurements. We observed that the O₃/UV, O₃/UV/TiO₂ system increased mineralization and reduced the activation energy (E_a) necessary for pyruvic acid decomposition.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2010.06a
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• pp.230.1-230.1
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• 2010

조촉매(Promotor)인 Na은 수성가스전이(Water Gas Shift, WGS) 반응 시 생성된 포름산염의 C-H결합을 쉽게 분해하는 역할을 한다. 본 연구에서는 $Pt/CeO_2$ 촉매의 성능 향상을 위해 Na의 담지량을 변화시켜 촉매적 활성을 비교하여 보았다. 제조된 담체는 침전법(Precipitation)을 사용하여 제조하였으며 $500^{\circ}C$에서 6시간 소성하였다. Pt 담지량은 1wt%로 고정하였고 Na 담지량은 1 wt%~5 wt%로 변화를 주어 동시(공)-함침법(Co-incipient wetness method)으로 담지 시켰다. 반응 실험은 공간속도(Gas Hourly Space Velocity, GHSV) $45,385h^{-1}$에서 수행하였다. WGS 반응 결과 3 wt%의 Na이 담지된 $Pt/CeO_2$ 촉매의 경우를 제외하고 나머지 Na이 담지된 촉매들은 비교적 높은 CO의 전환율을 나타내었다. 특히 2 wt%의 Na이 담지된 $Pt/CeO_2$ 촉매는 가장 높은 CO의 전환율을 나타내었다. 따라서 Na 담지량의 변화가 포름산염의 C-H결합 분해에 영향을 미친다는 것을 알 수 있다.

• Journal of the Semiconductor & Display Technology
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.49-54
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• 2010

We have successfully synthesized $CeO_2$ nanopowders by means of the hydrothermal method, in a low temperature range of $100-200^{\circ}C$. In order to investigate the structure and morphology of the nanopowders, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction have been employed. In addition, for exploring the optical properties, Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy have been used. In the optimized condition, with the pH, velocity, and time of 4.5, 600 rpm, and 60 h, the $CeO_2$ nanopowders with a diameter ranging from 50 to 150 nm have been synthesized. The nanopowders exhibited the visible emission mainly in the blue region. With comparing the reaction time, it is revealed that the extinction of functional groups at 60 h contributed to the growth and homogenization of the $CeO_2$ powders. Since the overgrowth and agglomeration of nanopowders were found, we suggest that the cracking/growth process is more favorable mechanism than the dissolution/precipitation process.

• Membrane Journal
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.149-156
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• 2004

This work focused on the degradation of natural organic matter (NOM) present in lake water using a combined pkotocatalysisimicrofiltration (MF) process. The system performances were investigated in terms of organic removal efficiency and membrane permeability. The addition of iron oxide particles (IOP) into the photocatalytic membrane reactor improved initial NOM removal by sorption, but during photocatalysis the removal efficiency was reversed, probably due to the scattering of UV light by IOP. The modification of TiO$_2$ surfaces by IOP deposition was conducted to enhance the photocatalytic NOM removal efficiency. A minimal amount of Impregnation of IOP on TiO$_2$ surfaces was required to prevent the light scattering effect as well. The coating of MF membranes with IOP helped to improve the NOM removal efficiency while sorbing NOM by IOP. Regardless of tile operating conditions and particles addition examined, no significant fouling was occurring at a flux of 15 L/$m^2$-h during entire MF operation.

• Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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• 2018.04a
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• pp.68-68
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• 2018

In this study, we investigated whether S. baicalensis rhizome ethanol extract (SBRE) has antioxidant capacities against oxidative stress induced cellular damage in the HaCaT keratinocytes. Our results revealed that treatment with SBRE prior to hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$) exposure significantly increased the HaCaT cell viability. SBRE also effectively attenuated $H_2O_2$ induced comet tail formation, and inhibited the $H_2O_2$ induced phosphorylation levels of the histone ${\gamma}H2AX$, as well as the number of apoptotic bodies and Annexin V positive cells. In addition, SBRE exhibited scavenging activity against intracellular ROS generation and restored the mitochondria membrane potential loss induced by $H_2O_2$. Moreover, $H_2O_2$ enhanced the cleavage of caspase-3 and degradation of poly (ADP-ribose)-polymerase as well as DNA fragmentation; however, these events were almost totally reversed by pretreatment with SBRE. Furthermore, SBRE increased the levels of HO-1 associated with the induction of Nrf2. Therefore, we believed that SBRE may potentially serve as an agent for the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases caused by oxidative stress.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.107-114
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• 1998

ZnO powder as phosphor was prepared by precipitation method with zinc acetate and ammonia solution and the size and shapes of precipitates were examined with variation of pH and concentration of solution. Its cathodoluminesence properties was evaluated with various heat tratment condition. Optimum con-dition for uniform precipitates was 11.8 of pH and 0.4M of concentration. ZnO:Zn phosphor was obtained by heat treatment of precipitates in reduction atmosphere using ZnS powder. With addition of 20wt% ZnS and 1 hour firing at 1000$^{\circ}C$ the highest cathodoluminescence was obtained.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.1089-1097
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• 2004

This study was designed to elucidate the synergistic cytotoxic mechanisms of the cotreatment of Gagamsibjeondaebo-tang (GSD) and AS₂O₃ in human lung cancer cell line, H-460. The combination of GSD and AS₂O₃ synergistically augmented the cytotoxicity of GSD and AS₂O₃ in H-460 cells. The nature of cytotoxicity was revealed as apoptosis which was characterized by chromatin condensation and fragmentaton in DAPI staining. The apoptotic cytotoxicity of GSD and AS₂O₃ was accompanied by the cleavage of PARP. Of note, the expression of pro-apoptotic BclXS protein was increased, but the expressions of Sax and BclXL was not affected in H-460 cells treated with GSD and AS₂O₃. In addition, antioxidant NAC completely blocked the apoptotic death of H-460 cells by GSD and AS₂O₃. In conclusion, this results suggest that the cotreatment of GSD and AS203 induces the synergistic apoptotis of human large cell lung cancer cell line, H-460 via the induction of BclXS and reactive oxygen species (ROS).

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• v.20 no.8
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• pp.1251-1258
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• 2010

During the nitrogen-fixing process, ammonia ($NH_3$) is incorporated into glutamate to yield glutamine and is generally not secreted. However, in this study, $NH_3$-excreting strains of nitrogen-fixing Paenibacillus were isolated from soil. The ammonium production by the Paenibacillus strains was assayed in different experiments (dry biomass, wet biomass, cell-free extract, and cell-free extract adsorbed on nano $TiO_2$ particles) inside an innovative bioreactor containing capsules of $N_2$ and $H_2$. In addition, the effects of different $N_2$ and $H_2$ treatments on the formation of $NH_3$ were assayed. The results showed that the dry biomass of the strains produced the most $NH_3$. The dry biomass of the Paenibacillus strain E produced the most $NH_3$ at 1.50, 0.34, and 0.27 ${\mu}M$ $NH_3$/mg biomass/h in the presence of $N_2$ + $H_2$, $N_2$, and $H_2$, respectively, indicating that a combined effluent of $N_2$ and $H_2$ was vital for $NH_3$ production. Notwithstanding, a cell-free extract (CFE) adsorbed on nano $TiO_2$ particles produced the most $NH_3$ and preserved the enzyme activities for a longer period of time, where the $NH_3$ production was 2.45 ${\mu}M$/mg CFE/h over 17 h. Therefore, the present study provides a new, simple, and inexpensive method of $NH_3$ production.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.285-289
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• 2011

In this study, lead-free $(K_{0.5}Na_{0.5+X})(Nb_{0.96}Sb_{0.04})O_3+0.2mol%La_2O_3+1.2mol%$ $K_4CuNb_8O_{23}$ (X= 0~0.025) ceramics were fabricated by normal sintering method at $1060^{\circ}C$ for 5 h. Microstructures, piezoelectric and dielectric properties of specimens were investigated with special emphasis in the influence of Na excess addition. The grain size of specimen was slightly decreased with increasing Na content. In the 2 [mol%] Na excess addition of NKNS ceramics, density, electromechanical coupling factor, piezoelectric constant and electromechancal quality factor of specimen were found to reach the optimum values of 4.25 [$g/cm^3$], 0.4357, 154.43 [pC/N] and 580, respectively.