• Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea
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• v.31 no.3
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• pp.121-125
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• 2018

In this study, finite element analyses of crack propagation along a sinusoidal interface are performed by using cohesive elements. BK law is used for cohesive zone to consider mixed mode traction-separation relation at the crack tip on a sinusoidal interface of a double cantilever beam specimen. The shape of a sinusoidal interface crack and the cohesive strength and the cohesive energies in mixed mode cohesive laws are varied in numerical experiments, and load-displacement curves at the ends of a double cantilever beam specimen are obtained to investigate the crack propagation behavior along a sinusoidal interface.

• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.42 no.5
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• pp.519-525
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• 1998

The critical micelle concentration $(CMC^{\ast})$ and the counterion binding constant (B) in a micellar state of the mixed surfactant systems of dodecylpyridinium chloride (DPC) with dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide (DTAB), tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide (TTAB), and cetyldimethylethylammonium bromide (CDEAB) were determined at $25^{\circ}C$ as a function of ${\alpha}_1$ (the overall molc fraction of DPC) by the use of electric conductivity method. Various thermodynamic parameters $(X_{i},\;{\gamma}_{I},\;C_{i},\;a^{M}_{i}, \beta,\;{\Delta}H_{mix}, \;and\; {\Delta}G^{o}_{m})$ for the micellization of DPC/DTAB, DPC/TTAB, and DPC/CDEAB mixtures were calculated and analyzed for each system by means of the equations derived from the pseudophase separation model. The results show that the DPC/DTAB mixed system has the greatest deviation and the DPC/CDEAB mixed system has the smallest deviation from the ideal mixed micellar model.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Tobacco Science
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.11-17
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• 1989

Inhibition of tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) infection by 4 surfactants, sodium salts of alpha olefin (AOS), linear alkylbenzene (LAS), dioctyl sulfosuccinate (OSS), and dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid (SAS), was examined on tobacco cv. Xanthi-nc and NC 82. Infection of virions or TMV RNA was inhibited over 98% by the surfactants (2500 rpm). However, symptom development and viral concentration in tobacco plants treated with the surfactants into the rhizosphere soil 3 days before inoculation with TMV on leaves were not different from those in untreated tobacco plants. This indicates no significant systemic effects of the surfactants on the inhibition of TMV infection. The surfactants, except LAS, had no effect on the inhibition of viral infection when purified virions mixed with each surfactant and ultracentrifuged were inoculated on the tobacco plants. The virus was almost inactivated by LAS, showing that the viral infection was reduced more than 96%. The virus particles treated with the surfactants were not distinguishable in size and dimension from untreated normal particles, suggesting that the inhibitory action of the surfactants to TMV infection may not involve disintergration or uncoating of the virus at the early stage of infection.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.26 no.6
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• pp.821-828
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• 2002

Regular and highly interconnected macroporous poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) scaffolds with pore size of 10∼300 ㎛ were fabricated through thermally induced phase separation of a PLLA-dioxane-water ternary system in the presence of a small amount of Pluronics. Addition of Pluronics to the ternary system raised the cloud-point temperature curve in the order of P-123< F-68< F-127. The Pluronics act as nuclei for the phase separation. This assistance is enhanced with increasing length of the hydrophilic PEO blocks in the Pluronics molecules. Liquid-liquid spinodal phase separation was induced at higher temperatures in the systems containing Pluronics because the spinodal region is raised to higher temperature. The absorption of Pluronics onto the interface stabilizes a macro scale structure and increases the interconnection of pores.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.12 no.6
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• pp.515-520
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• 1999

The spectrophotometric determination of Al(III) with thorin have been investigated. The optimum condition of pH, concentration of ligand and surfactant, and stability were evaluated. The thorin ligand offers selective separation of Al(III) from sample solution containing Fe(III), Ni(II), Cu(II), Pb(II) and Cu(II). Various surfactants were tested and Triton X-100 showed the best stability and the maximum absorbance in an aqueous solution of Al(III)-Thorin-Triton X-100 complex appears about 526 nm. The method was applied for the determination of Al(III) in mixed sample solution. Separation and preconcentration was performed with a short column filled with resorcinol-formaldehyde resin. Control of the pH during the column operation is essential because the adsorption capacities are very sensitive to change in pH. Their separation was carried out in 0.2 M acetic acid-sodium acetate buffer solution (pH 4.5) and 1.0 M $HNO_3$media.

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.320-324
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• 2004

The objective of this study was investigate the characteristic of biosurfactant produced from the isolated strain. The strain was isolated from soil samples and identified as Bacillus sp. TBM 911-5 by physiological characteristics and the partial nucleotide sequence analysis of 16S rDNA. We measured the surface tension every 6 hours for 80 hours. The surface tension of the culture filtrate of Bacillus sp. TBM 911-5 was decreased to 29 mN/m. Biosurfactant concentration was determined by diluting the culture filtrate until the critical micelle concentration (CMC). The biosurfactant emulsified hydrocarbons, vegetable oil and crude oil. Using soybean oil as substrate, the maximum emulsification activity and stability was obtained from the biosurfactant. The biosurfactant produced from Bacillus sp. TBM 911-5 had strong properties as an emulsifying agent and an emulsion-stabilizing agent.

• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.173-182
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• 2018

As part of planning for waste minimization, decontamination foam has been considered as a potential application for the cleaning of radioactive contaminant. In this study, we synthesized silica particles to improve foam stability by varying synthesis parameters. Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) was found to influence the stability of the decontamination foam. The reason was that higher interaction between $SiO_2$ nanoparticles and surfactant at the air-water interface in aqueous solution is beneficial for foam stability. CTAB can also be used as an additive for the aggregation of silica nanoparticles. In the separation of $SiO_2$ nanoparticles, CTAB plays a critical role in the nanoparticles flocculation because of the charge neutralization and hydrophobic effects of its hydrocarbon tails.

• Membrane Journal
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• v.33 no.3
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• pp.110-126
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• 2023

In this review, the approaches, properties, and elements involved in the formation of polymeric membranes for various materials are discussed. The present research emphasizes the proficiency in several membrane formation processes such phase inversion, interfacial polymerization, stretching, track etching, and electrospinning. Additionally, the obstacles and applicability of various application manufacturing processes are addressed. Various polymeric membranes are reviewed with regard to significant surface properties such as surface roughness, surface tension, surface charge and surface functional group. Additional enhancements of popular membrane formation processes like phase inversion and interfacial polymerization are required to ensure advancements in membrane efficiency. Analysing the possibilities of modern manufacturing practices like track etching and electrospinning is also crucial.

• Proceedings of the Membrane Society of Korea Conference
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• 1994.04a
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• pp.38-38
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• 1994

일반적으로 다공성 비대칭막은 상분리법에 의하여 제조하는데, 분리막을 구성하는 고분자를 적절한 용매에 녹인 제막용액을 일정한 두께로 casting하고 이를 비용매에 담가서 binodal/spinodal decomposition이 일어나도록 하여 제조한다. 이 방법으로 제조된 다공성 분리막의 성능은 표면층에 존재하는 pore의 크기와 그 분포 및 porosity에 의해 결정된다. 표면층의 pore size와 분포를 조절하기 위하여 그간 고분자 용액내의 고분자 농도조절, 첨가제의 사용, 비용매의 조성을 바꾸는 등의 여러가지 방법에 대한 연구가 진행되어 왔다. Casting된 고분자 용액을 비용매에 침잠시켜 다공성막을 형성시킬 경우 막의 표면과 비용매 사이의 계면에서 용매와 비용매의 교환이 일어난다. 용매-비용매 교환이 일어나면 제막된 고분자 용액이 열역학적으로 불안정해져 상분리가 일어난다. 이 때 용매-비용매의 교환이 매우 빠른 속도로 일어나 pore-size의 분포를 조절하기가 매우 어렵다.

• Proceedings of the Membrane Society of Korea Conference
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• 1994.10a
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• pp.76-76
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• 1994

일반적으로 다공성 비대칭막은 상분리법에 의하여 제조하는데, 분리막을 구성하는 고분자를 적절한 용매에 녹인 제막용액을 일정한 두께로 casting하고 이를 비용매에 담가서 binodal/spinodal decomposition이 일어나도록 하여 제조한다. 이 방법으로 제조된 다공성 분리막의 성능은 표면층에 존재하는 pore의 크기와 그 분포 및 porosity에 의해 결정된다. Casting된 고분자 용액을 비용매에 침지시켜 다공성막을 형성시킬 경우 막의 표면과 비용매 사이의 계면에서 용매와 비용매의 교환이 일어난다. 용매-비용매 교환이 일어나면 제막된 고분자 용액내의 비용매의 양이 증가되어 열역학적으로 불안정해져 상분리가 일어난다. 그런데, 이때 용매-비용매의 교환이 매우 빠른 속도로 일어나므로 pore-size 및 그의 분포를 조절하기가 매우 어렵다. 표면층의 pore size와 분포를 조절하기 위하여 그간 고분자 용액내의 고분자 농도조절, 첨가제의 사용, 비용매의 조성을 바꾸는 등의 여러가지 방법에 대한 연구가 진행되어 왔다.