• Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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• v.6 no.3
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• pp.214-220
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• 1997

A thin film optical waveguide sensor has been developed to measure and analyze quantitatively some inherent optical properties of biochemical substances. In this paper, two different kinds of thickness of thin film waveguide were prepared by RF sputtering of Corning-7059 glass(n = 1.588 at ${\lambda}=\;514nm$, Ar laser) on Pyrex glass substrates. We made a sensing membrane coated on the thin film waveguide with the poly(vinyl chloride-co-vinyl acetate-co-vinyl alcohol) (91 : 3 : 6) copolymer membrane based on $H^{+}$-selective chromoionophore and $K^{+}$-selective neutral ionophore and then proposed the thin film opptical waveguide ion sensor which can select a potassium ion. This sensor based ell the absorbance change by utilizing chromoionophore and neutral ionophore, which changes their absorption spectrum in the UV-vis region upon complexation of the corresponding ionic species, have been reported. The sensitivity dependence of the proposed sensor on interaction length, waveguide thickness, and content of a chromoionophore was investigated. This sensor has the measurement range of $10^{-6}M{\sim}1M$ for $K^{+}$ concentration and 90% response time of duration within 1 min. Also, our thin film optical waveguide sensor using the evanescent field was investigated as compared with conventional transmission sensor or optode sensor by the optical fiber. The sensitivity of thin-film waveguide $K^{+}$ sensor is higher than that of the conventional transmission sensor. The proposed sensor is expected to be useful to biochemical, medical, environmental inspection and so on.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.44 no.1
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• pp.28-37
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• 2017

Mineral trioxide aggregate have been used for many years as a pulp therapy material. The most widely used product, Proroot white $MTA^{(R)}$ has a major drawback that it causes tooth discoloration. This study assessed discoloration of crown when various MTA-based materials were placed in the coronal aspect of the root canal. Seventy-five single-rooted, unrestored premolar teeth were selected. The teeth were randomly assigned to four experimental groups, each of $Biodentine^{(R)}$, Proroot $wMTA^{(R)}$, $Endocem^{(R)}$, $RetroMTA^{(R)}$ and one negative control groups. Color measurements were utilized by the Commission International de I'Eclairage's L*a*b* system with spectrophotometer. The color was assessed eight times : initial, 1 day, 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks after the placement. Statistical analysis was performed using the 2-way repeated analysis of variance and Bonferroni's method with p < 0.05. Proroot $wMTA^{(R)}$ induced significant decreases in $L^*$ values during experiment period. Tooth samples from the $Endocem^{(R)}$ group presented indistinct grayish color changes. The $Biodentine^{(R)}$ and $RetroMTA^{(R)}$ showed color stability. Consequently, while Proroot $wMTA^{(R)}$ and $Endocem^{(R)}$ that contain bismuth oxide as a radiopacifier showed tooth discoloration, displayed no sign of discoloration $Biodentine^{(R)}$ and $RetroMTA^{(R)}$ that contain zirconium oxide as a radiopacifier.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• v.38 no.3
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• pp.191-198
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• 2010

This research was performed to investigate the effect of hydrogen peroxide on the stain removal in japanese hackberry. Response surface method (RSM) was used to optimize the bleaching conditions such as reaction temperature, reaction time and the concentration of hydrogen peroxide. Fifteen different bleaching conditions were selected according to $2^3$ factorial central composite design (CCD). The bleaching effect were evaluated by lightness differences of wood surface before and after the bleaching. The RSM model was determined and its $R^2$ values were 0.93, showing it well represented the bleaching effect. The most affecting factor on the stain removal was the concentration of hydrogen peroxide, followed by reaction time and reaction temperature. Second degree of concentration was proved to have an effect on the bleaching. Bleaching rates above 3% concentrations of hydrogen peroxide were tended to be slightly decreased, and low bleaching effect was found at $20^{\circ}C$. The determined RSM model may offer very practical ways to obtain the desired levels of bleaching because it offers multiple solutions.

• Journal of Conservation Science
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.159-168
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• 2019

Plasticizers, which are added to plastics, can cause exudation, which means that the plasticizer comes out from surface of the plastics. This causes the surface of plastic artworks to become sticky, and this allows dust and pollutants to become attached to the surface. Therefore, in this study, the degradation characteristics and chemical cleaning methods of each type of plasticizer are evaluated using PVC specimens. To evaluate the degradation characteristics and chemical cleaning methods, microscopic observation, chromaticity and weight measurement, and FT-IR spectroscopy were performed. The results showed that PVCs containing different plasticizers have different degradation patterns. Especially, the PVC containing TOTM showed discoloration and exudation. In the evaluation of the chemical cleaning methods, ethyl alcohol and KOH solution showed good effects, but their stability was not good. Surfactant was found to have a good cleaning effect and stability as a cleaner for exudated plasticizers.

• The Journal of Korea Assosiation for Disability and Oral Health
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.84-88
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• 2014

Traditional method of pulpectomy for a necrotic primary anterior tooth was done on lingual side. But it could not recover the discoloration of crown effectively. For the purpose of treating the discoloration of crown after lingual pulpectomy, additional methods of crown restoration were needed like : celluloid crown, open-faced crown, rasin-faced crown. Neverthless, these kinds of complete coverage methods had some disadvantages such as possibility of tooth fracture by increased tooth preparation. In order to overcome the shortcomings of lingual pulpectomy, labial treatment could be considered as an alternative. It is a method that treats necrotic pulp through the labial access opening. After finishing the pulp treatment, discolored labial tooth structure was removed extending from access opening. Discoloration of deep area could be masked effectively using opaque sealant. Cavity on labial side was restored with composite resin. This labial approach method has several advantages. First, it gives a direct vision for effective pulp treatment which is also very useful for children with poor behavior. Second, most of lingual tooth structure could be saved and occlusal contact of lingual surface remains undisrupted. Only nonfunctional discolored labial surface may removed. Third, complete removal of discolored part of a labial tooth and immediate resin restoration could be done effectively after pulp treatment. Moreover, it also could be used for pulp treatment having serious dental caries on labial surface with sound lingual tooth structure. This report presents cases with discolored upper anteior primary tooth, approaching labial side with successful restoration.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.664-676
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• 1996

테트라싸이클린에 의한 치아 변색은 심미성을 고려한 임상 치료시 커다란 난제로 남아 있다. 본 연구는 백서 치아에 테트라싸이클린을 주입하여 야기되는 색상과 구조적인 변화도를 측정하여 향후 연구에 기초자료를 제공하기 위해 시행되었다. 24 마리의 백서를 각기 8 마리씩 3 군으로 분류하여 대조군은 정상적인 사육을 식염수군은 TC군과 동량의 식염수를 주사하였으며 TC군은 12 ml에 용해시킨 60 mg의 테트라싸이클린을 복강내로 2 주간 주입하였다. 최종 주입후 1 주간 정상 사육한 다음 cervical dislocation법에 의해 희생시켜 시편을 채득한 후 각 치아를 횡단하여 실물현미경과 FlexCam을 이용하여 컴퓨터에 영상을 저장한 다음 색 변화량을 Adobe Photoshop으로 측정하였으며 구조변화는 주사전자 현미경을 이용하였다. 치아색 변화량의 유의성 검정은 ANOVA와 Scheffe test를 이용하였으며 본 실험 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 각 군의 $a^*$ 수치는 대조군 -6.12 (1.18), 식염수군 -8.00 (1.33), TC군 -18.56 (2.52)로 나타났으며 $b^*$ 수치는 대조군 1.12 (2.13), 식염수군 1.62 (1.45), TC군 28.67 (5.18)을 보였다. 즉 테트라싸이클린에 의해 $a^*$와 $b^*$의 수치가 유의성있게 (p<0.01) 초록색과 노란색 방향으로 변화하였다. 2. 테트라싸이클린에 의해 치경부 법랑질 외면이 검게 변색되었으며 울퉁불퉁한 양태로 변화되었다. 그러나 법랑소주의 형태, 방향등은 차이를 보이지 않았다. 3. 각 군간 상아세관의 수, 방향, 크기등이 차이가 없었다. 치수측에서의 관찰결과 대조군과 식염수군에서는 상아세관들의 입구가 크고 명확하게 보인 반면 TC군에서는 입구가 좁고 부분적으로 막힌 양태도 관찰되었다.

• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.41 no.11
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• pp.594-599
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• 1997

Lithium nickel oxide ($Li_{2x}Ni_{1-x}O$) thin films have been prepared by the RF sputtering of lithiated nickel oxide target, where the film microstructure was controlled by the sputtering atmosphere $(Ar/O_2)$ and the substrate temperature ($T_s=50/230^{\circ}C$). From the transmission electron microscopic analysis, it is found that the most porous film with the grain size of $∼80\AA$ could be fabricated under the sputtering atmosphere of $P(O_2)=8{\times}10^2$ mbar with the $$T_s$=50^{\circ}C.$ In the optical and electrochemical studies, the$Li_{2x}Ni_{1-x}O$ films exhibit a significant electrochromic property in association with the lithium insertion/deinsertion process. The amount of charge insertion ($Q_i$) and the optical density (OD) variation depend on the crystallinity of the film as well as its thickness, and for the $Li_{2x}Ni_{1-x}O$ film (170 nm thickness) prepared under $O_2$ atmosphere and $T_s=50^{\circ}C$, the OD could be increased up to ∼1.3 by the charge insertion with $Q_i=30\;mC/cm^2.$

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• v.46 no.3
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• pp.221-230
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of several chemical treatments to prevent photodegradation of wood veneer by external UV (Ultraviolet) light. Of woods, walnut veneer is selected as a raw material for this study since it is known as a luxurious wood with dark color giving an esthetic effect. Alcohol-benzene, hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$) and sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) solution were used for investigate the effect on color stabilization. Despite the removal of the extractive compounds, which is known as a discoloration component, a significant color change of walnut wood veneer was observed. Meanwhile, the veneers treated by 20 and 30% $H_2O_2$ solution at $75^{\circ}C$ for 1 h also showed the no positive effect of color stability exposed to UV light although they have a bleaching effect on wood veneer. Besides, it was difficult to maintain the original color of walnut veneer due to the elution of the extractive compounds. On the other hands, the veneer treated by NaClO solution indicated the good performance on color stability despite of the intensive UV light test. However, when the concentration exceeds 3%, surface roughness and fiber damage occurred simultaneously. Therefore, the walnut species should be treated with proper concentration when sodium hypochlorite is applied to the veneer.

• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.24 no.6
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• pp.10-16
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• 2020

Deterioration of reinforced concrete structure caused by chloride ingress is the main issue and regrading this, many studies have been investigated with both experiments and computational modelling. In addition to chloride diffusion, chloride sorption should be considered as a chloride transport mechanism in concrete structure and cracks formed in concrete structures are the main variable to evaluate the performance of the structures. In this study, after making two types of cracks width (0.1 and 0.3 mm) in reinforced concretes, chloride absorption tests were performed. Weight change and colour change using 0.1 AgNO3 solution from the samples were performed to measure chloride ingress. Image processing was also carried out to quantify range of colour change in carck face. From the result, it were confirmed that the amount of chloride absorption increases with exposure time and increasing crack width, and chlorides reached at steel depth within 1 hour. It would be possible that chloride can move through interface bewteen steel and concrete, thereby further study regarding this is required.

• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.60 no.1
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• pp.28-33
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• 2016

The spiropyran is a typical material having photodegradation properties in the process of photochromism. The spiropyran has been utilized in various applications such as optical switch, optical memories, and biosensor because of its remarkable stability, fast responsive time, stronger color change, and photo-induced controllability. However, the spriropyran is photodegraded by the repetitive optical irradiation. The photodegradation of spiropyran have been investigated by using UV-Visible spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and Raman spectroscopy. Herein, the properties of spiropyran were characterized by using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) in the terahertz frequency region. In terahertz region, the measured absorbance of spiropyran was increased due to the photodegradation induced by the repetitive UV irradiation. The absorbance tendency of spiropyran in the terahertz frequency region was compared with that in the visible region, and they were completely opposite to each other.