• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.19 no.6
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• pp.147-153
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• 2018

PLGA microcapsule particles encapsulating BSA aqueous solutions were prepared using a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion method. The morphology, particle size, BSA encapsulating efficiency, and in-vitro release test were also studied using the microcapsule particles. In the outer aqueous phase, an emulsifier, e.g., PVA, was replaced with metal salts for surface solidification. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that the microcapsule particles had smooth surfaces and were between $1{\mu}m$ and $7{\mu}m$ in size. The microcapsule particle morphology was affected directly by the ratio between the polymer solution and inner aqueous solution, and composition of the outer aqueous solution. The factors also partially affected the BSA encapsulation efficiencies and in-vitro release rates. All the microcapsule particles showed an initial burst release through the in-vitro release test. On the other hand, the particles also showed a relatively long release period. Metal salts could be good choices to replace the emulsifier to solidify the microcapsule particle surfaces.

• Journal of Adhesion and Interface
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.17-23
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• 2012

A fragrant microcapsule was prepared for use by students to reduce the stress of taking examinations. Rosmarinic acid was used as a fragrant oil which had the effect of relaxing stress, polycaprolactone (PCL) was used as a capsule wall material, and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) as a stabilizer. The solvent evaporation method was used to form the microcapsule. The microcapsules were prepared by changing the stirring rate, the concentration of the stabilizer, and the molecular weight of PCL. The shape of the microcapsule was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The size of the microcapsule was reduced by increasing the stirring speed. The release rate of rosmarinic acid was decreased when the higher molecular weight PCL was used. When the prepared microcapsule was tested in an aromatherapy class, the microencapsulated fragrant oil had a longer release time than the original fragrant oil. The study data showed that this fragrant oil was effective for increasing concentration ability, reducing stress, increasing digestive power, and increasing memory for the students.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.97-103
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• 2005

The various size and morphology microcapsules were prepared to produce smell sweet by heating condensation reaction of melamine and formaldehyde using 5-types of surfactants such as the laurylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt (SDS), polyvinylpyrrolidon (PVP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), Span-80 and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-1 propanesulfonic acid (AMP). As result it was found that the size and morphology of microcapsule is intimately associated with a kind of surfactants. In order to prepare microcapsule with antibacterial, the silver nanoparticle was prepared by gamma-irradiation. microcapsule with silver nanoparticle was prepared.

• Membrane Journal
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.67-79
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• 2007

Uniform microcapsules containing ionic model drugs were prepared by controlling various conditions of emulsification procedure using a lab-scale membrane emulsification system with a SPG (Shirasu porous glass) tubular membrane. We observed the effects of various emulsification parameters [concentration and molecular weight of polycaprolatone (PCL) polymer, transmembrane pressure and emulsifier concentration in disperse phase and continuous phase, stirring speed] on the mean size and size ditribution of microcapsules containing lidocaine hydrochloride (cationic drug), sodium salicylate (nonionic drug) and 4-acetaminophen (anionic drug) used as a model drugs. Also, release characteristics of a model drugs from PCL microcapsules were investigated. Controlling membrane emulsification parameters, uniform PCL microcapsules with about $5\;{\mu}m$ of the mean size were finally prepared. The release rate and the burst effect of microcapsules were decreased in condition of the acidic solution, but it was increased in condition of the base solution.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.60 no.1
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• pp.139-144
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• 2022

This study reports a microfluidic approach to produce monodisperse hydrogel microparticles in a simple and highly efficient manner. Specifically, we produce double emulsion drops with a thin oil shell surrounding an aqueous prepolymer solution, which is solidified via UV-induced free radical polymerization. When they are dispersed in an aqueous solution, the oil shell is dewetted due to the absence of surfactants, resulting in production of highly uniform hydrogel microparticles (C.V.=1%). Results show that production of monodisperse hydrogel microparticles with controllable size and composition can be achieved with minimal use of oil unlike water-in-oil (w/o) single emulsion-based approach. Furthermore, in-depth study of flow patterns in microfluidic device using a phase diagram exhibits a crucial relationship among relative flow rates while providing windows of readily controllable parameters for reliable manufacturing of hydrogel microparticles.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2009.10a
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• pp.188-189
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• 2009

AAO 템플레이트 기공 안에 기상 중합 방식을 이용하여 Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) 전도성 나노 튜브를 제조하였다. PEDOT 나노튜브는 나노 단위의 직경과 마이크로 단위의 길이로 조절이 자유로우며 잘 정렬된 구조를 갖는다. PEDOT 나노 튜브의 전도도는 2000 S/cm로써 박막으로 제조된 것에 비해 향상되었으며, XPS, TEM, SEM와 SPM을 통해 형태 및 특성을 확인하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.12-19
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• 2003

• Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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• 2001.04a
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• pp.347-350
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• 2001

• Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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• 1996.04a
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• pp.171-172
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• 1996

• Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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• 2003.04a
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• pp.29-32
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• 2003

특수 기능성의 심물질이 평균직경 수 마이크로의 미소한 고분자막으로 둘러싸여 있는 담체를 마이크로 캡슐이라 한다. 이러한 마이크로 캡슐의 주요한 기능은 크게 두가지로 나뉘는데, 심물질을 외부환경으로부터 보호하는 것과 심물질을 외부환경에로 방출하는 속도를 조절하는 것이다. 폴리우레탄은 제조시의 분자조성에 의해 매우 광범위한 특성을 나타낼 수 있는 흥미로운 고분자로 특히, 폴리에테르 폴리우레탄은 우수한 물성, 감염에 대한 우수한 저항성, 그리고 뛰어난 혈액 및 생체 적합성 등으로 인해 많은 연구가 되어져 왔다. (중략)