• KSBB Journal
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.79-83
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• 1991

Using PHB biopolymer as polymer matrix, the release mechanism of a model drug, silver sulfadiazine was studied. The release behavior actually conformed to the Higuchi's diffusion controlled model. The release rate was delayed with an increasing proportion of PHB, whereas decreased as glycerine concentration incresed. The release rate was increased as the polymer matrix thickness increased.

• The Microorganisms and Industry
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.59-63
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• 1992

값이 저렴한 메탈올로부터 새로운 고점도성 생물고분자인 다당류의 생산과 활용은 산업적으로도 매우 흥미있는 분야이다. 본고에서는 최근 본 연구실에서 개발한 메탄올 자화세균(facultative methylotroph)인 Methylobacterium organophilum이 생산하는 신규의 고점성 다당류인 메틸란(methylan)의 생산 및 그 특성과 응용에 관하여 고찰하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2009.11a
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• pp.13.2-13.2
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• 2009

전도성 고분자는 재료의 경제적 측면 이외에 반도체로서의 다양한 전기적 특성, 생물학적 적합성, 다양한 합성 가능성 등의 우수한 장점을 지니고있어 많은 분야에 응용되고 있다. 그러나 유기물질이라는 한계로 인하여 기존 nano/microfabrication에서 일반적으로 적용되는 패터닝 방법을 적용하는데 어려움이있다. 따라서 많은 연구자들이 독립적인 나노 크기 개체를 만든 후 이의 자가 조립, 혹은 이와 유사한 방법에 의해 소자를 형성하고자 하는 노력을 기울이고 있다.이러한 bottom-up방식에 의한 소자 구성은 나노크기의 전도성 고분자 물질을 소자화하는데에는 성공하고 있으나, 복잡한 패터닝과 다양한 크기의 나노구조체를 정확한 위치에 정렬시키는 문제에 있어서 명확한 해답을 제시하지 못하는 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 현재 보편적으로 이용되고 있는 금속의nano/microfabrication공정과 전도성 폴리머의 전해합성를 복합화하여 고정밀도 및 다양한 패턴의 나노 소자를 구현하고자하였다. 이를 위하여 전해합성 조건에 따른 polypyrrole의전기적 특성을 평가하였으며, 하부 금속전극관의 복합적층화를 통한 접촉저항의 최소화를 구현하고자 하였다. 또한 이와 같은 self-alignedelectropolymerization방법을 이용하여 구성된 nano/micro 소자의 gas sensor 및 bio sensor로서의 적용가능성에 대하여평가하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Industrial Safety Conference
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• 2002.05a
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• pp.193-196
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• 2002

Core-shell 고분자는 고분자의 블렌딩과 공중합의 물성과는 다르게 동일한 입자내에서 2가지 이상의 상반된 특성을 동시에 나타내는 재료이다. 이것은 재료의 특성에서 요구되는 물성의 다양화, 자원의 고도이용, 재료의 고부가 가치화 등 여러 가지 관점으로부터 주목을 받고 있다. 이들 라택스는 피혁, 각종 코팅제, 부직포, 페인트, 접착제 등의 여러 산업분야에 응용이 가능하며, 특히 무독성이므로 응용분야는 점점 늘어나고 있으며 최근에는 생물의학과 극소전자공학 등에 응용할 수 있는 환경친화적인 고급소재이다.(중략)

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.538-544
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• 1996

A highly viscous biopolymer from alkali-tolerant Bacillus sp. was purified and its rheological properties were studied. 1% (w/v) solution of purified biopolymer showed pseudoplastic fluid behavior with the yield stress similar to those of xanthan and guar gum, and its consistency index was exponentially dependent on concentration and temperature. The concentration dependency of consistency index exhibited two rectilinear plots with different slopes at 1% concentration and pseudoplastic property increased with the increase of biopolymer concentration. The biopolymer solution exhibited a low temperature dependency and the activation energy of flow was 1.16 kacl/g mol. The apparent viscosity was very dependent on the change of pH and the addition of salt. However, no organic solvent effects were observed effects of viscosity synergism with the addition of viscosifier were not observed.

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.532-535
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• 2000

Optical microscope, SEM and fluorescent microscope were used for qualitative and morphological studies of the attachment bacteria on PE substratum under anaerobic condition. The observation of optical microscopic has demonstrated that the initial attachment of bacteria began in crevices of surface. In SEM photographs, shape and structure of biofilm could be observed, but bacteria species and methanogens was not identified. A large number of methanogenic bacteria were showed on the surface of PE substratum by fluorescence under 480nm of radiation. It was estimated that methanogenic bacteria was related to initial attachment of bacteria under anaerobic condition.

• KSBB Journal
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.297-302
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• 1999

The polymeric matrices coated with poly(DL-lactide) were prepared using chitosan derivatives such as chitosan, chitosan hydrochloride, and sulfonated chitosan for application of drug delivery systems. The drug release study using prednisolone as a model drug was performed in the hydrochloride solution at pH 1.2. The release rate of drug was decreased according to the increased content of matrices. The release rate of prednisolone according to the kinds of polymeric matrices coated were decreased in the order to chitosan, sulfonated chitosan, and chitosan hydrochloride. Drug release rate of polymeric matrices coated with poly(DL-lactide) was not only two times slower than noncoated one, but also the burst effect of initial period of drug release was decreased in comparison with noncoated one. From these results, it was expected that these formulations based on the chitosan derivative matrices coasted with poly(DL-lactide) were acceptable drug delivery devices for a sustained-release dosage form of drug.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.371-378
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• 2021

The formation of hydrophilic surface based on polymers has received great attention due to the anti-adhesion of bacteria on solid substrates. Anti-adhesion coatings are aimed at suppressing the initial step of biofilm formation via non-cytotoxic mechanisms, and surfaces applied hydrophilic or ionic polymers showed the anti-adhesion effect for bioentities, such as proteins and bacteria. This is attributed to the formation of surface barrier from hydration layers, repulsions and osmotic stresses from polymer brushes, and electrostatic interactions between ionic polymers and cell surfaces. The antifouling polymer coating is usually fabricated by the grafting method through the bonding with functional groups on surfaces and the deposition method utilizing biomimetic anchors. This mini-review is a summary of representative antifouling polymers, coating strategies, and antibacterial efficacy. Furthermore, we will discuss consideration on the large area surface coating for application to public facilities and industry.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.37 no.5
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• pp.625-631
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• 2013

Mucoadhesive property is the major function as an adhesive for medical devices, and therefore, these days many researches have conducted to develop polymers having this property. Recently, biomimetic technology has been used for developing mucoadhesive polymers. Among many technologies, mussel-inspired approaches have received noticeable attention because of its thread's strong adhesive characteristics. In this study, we synthesized mucoadhesive biomimetic polymers employing catechol structures which are abundant in mussel adhesive proteins, and their structures and molecular weights were characterized by using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and gel permeation chromatography. To evaluate in vitro mucoadhesive strength, the sheet type of the small intestinal porcine submucosa was prepared. Compared to commercial fibrin glue adhesives, catechol-containing mucoadhesive polymers showed enhanced adhesive strength. The study of adhesive strength with considering diverse factors, such as temperature, pressure, and oxidant amount indicated that mussel-inspired mucoadhesive polymer could be a promising candidate for an adhesive in various biomedical applications.

• KSBB Journal
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.107-110
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• 2003

Biodegradable polymers, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA), poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB), and medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates (MCL-PHA) containing rose bengal (model drug) were coated onto the surface of stainless steel (stent materials) and their in vitro release characteristics were investigated. Drug release increased with; decreasing PLGA concentration, increasing rose bengal concentration, and Increasing dip-coating duration. The order of drug release from the polymer coating was: PHB > PLGA > MCL-PHA. These results suggest that drug release can be controlled by: changing the concentration and type of polymer, the drug concentration, and the dip-coating duration.