• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.28 no.6 s.71
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• pp.927-935
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• 1998

The purpose of this study is to investigate the changes of mechanical properties and surface topography of various nickel titanium wires after heat sterilization for recycling with quantitative method. The materials used were four kinds of nickel titanium orthodontic wires including a Korean product. Experimental specimens were treated with two kinds of heat sterilization methods ; dry heat ($180^{\circ}C$, 60min) and autoclave ($121^{\circ}C$, 15-20psi, 30min). Mechanical properties were evaluated by tensile test with Instron 4466 (load cell capacity:.1000 kg, cross head speed:5mm/min, grip distince:40mm in room temperature). Surface topography of various wires was compared with each other qualitatively by using scanning electron microscopy and quantitatively by using profilometer. The findings were analyzed statistically with student t-tests. The results were as follows; 1. Neither method of heat sterilization had any effects on tensile properties of the nickel-titanium wires used in this experiment. 2. Before heat sterilization, the surface smoothness was highest in Optimalloy, followed by Align and Sentalloy, with NiTi showing the lowest smoothness value. 3. In surface topography, Align and Optimalloy were not influenced by heat sterilization. NiTi, on the other hand, had increased roughness after dry heat sterilization and Sentalloy showed the same tendency after each of the two heat sterilization procedures.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.28 no.2 s.67
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• pp.329-341
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• 1998

Sterilization has received much attention in orthodontic practices over the past several years. The present study was undertaken to investigate the effects of sterilization on the physical properties of orthodontic pliers-AEZ, Unitek, and Dentronix ligature cutters. This study was designed to examine the tips of ligature cutters before and after 200 and 400 sterilization cycles using the Bowmar RHT-1000, the Dentronix DDS-5000, and the Eschmann SES-2000. The tip surface and the fracture surface were observed with a scanning electron microscope. The microstructure was observed with an optical microscope. The hardness test was carried out with the mic개-Vickers hardness tester and the Rockwell C Scale hardness tester. The chemical composition was analyzed by energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer. The results of this study were as follows : 1. The number and the size of corrosion products on the tip surface and the proportion of cleavage planes in fractured specimen increased, but the hardness of the tip decreased in proportion to sterilization cycles. From these observations, it was considered that mechanical properities decreased in proportion to sterilization cycles. 2. The number and the size of chromium carbides increased in proportion to sterilization cycles. Coarse microstructure decreased mechanical properities. 3. The AEZ and Unitek ligature cutters were Fe-Cr stainless steels, but the Dentronix ligature cutter was Co-Cr alloy. There were many differences among manufactures, but the chemical composition was .not changed after sterilization cycles. 4. The tip edge of ligature cutter used in a clinic revealed microcracks with the SEM observation. Clinical experience confirmed that ligature cutters were gradually degraded by sterilization.

• Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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• v.38 no.5
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• pp.356-360
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• 2023

We analyzed the heat resistance of non-pathogenic Bacillus atrophaeus, Bacillus subtilis, and Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores which exhibit strong heat resistance and evaluated the possibility of using them to determine direct sterilization when manufacturing retort foods. The D₁₂₁-values of B. subtilis, G. stearothermophilus, and B. atrophaeus spores were 2.9±0.1 min, 4.3±0.1 min, and 3.7±0.1 min, respectively. The Z-values of B. subtilis, G. stearothermophilus, and B. atrophaeus spores were 43.0±1.4℃, 25.0±1.6℃, and 35.8±1.4℃, respectively. The D₁₂₁-values of B. subtilis, G. stearothermophilus, and B. atrophaeus spores were all higher than that of Clostridium botulinum spores used to confirm retort food sterilization. Considering these results, B. subtilis, G. stearothermophilus, and B. atrophaeus spores can be used instead of the pathogenic spore-forming bacteria C. botulinum when sterilizing retort food. In addition, sterilization can be confirmed in 2 to 3 days, a shorter time than the 13 days required for existing bacterial growth experiments based on the Korean food code.

• Proceedings of the Membrane Society of Korea Conference
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• 1994.04a
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• pp.24-25
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• 1994

한식간장은 콩을 주원료로 하여 콩속의 성분을 수용성단백질 및 아미노산으로 변화시켜만든 조미료로서, 콩으로 메주를 만든다음 20일 동안 배양해서 만든 종국(Seed)과 혼합후 발효시킴으로써 제조되며 발효공정을 통해 Total Nitrogen이 증가되게 된다. 이러한 한식간장은 탈지대두를 사용하는 양조간장과는 달리 메주를 쑤어서 만들기 때문에 탈지가 되지 않은 제조과정으로 인하여 여과 및 공정중 발생하는 잡물질의 제거가 어렵게 된다. 제조공정중 여과공정을 거치게 되는데 여과포를 사용한 압착공정으로 이루어지며 여과된 간장에는 발효에 사용된 균$\cdot$효모등이 $10^7$개/ml 수준으로 존재하여 저장안정성 및 품질보전을 위해 열처리 과정을 거치게 된다. 이 열처리가 끝난 간장은 방치$\cdot$냉각시켜 첨가제를 혼합한 후 포장된다. 냉각과정중 2차 침전물이 생성되기도 하며 멸균이 확실치 않거나 2차 오염등으로 인한 발효로 인해 $CO_2$ Gas가 발생하기도 하여 품질이 나빠지는 원인이 된다. 이러한 열살균방식은 에너지를 많이 소비하고 열살균시 간장성분으로 인한 Scale 형성등 문제점을 안고 있다. 또한 열살균을 통해 살균은 할 수 있지만 사균, 분해물질, 간장에 함유된 고약한 냄새를 풍기는 잡성분의 제거는 불가능하다.

• Proceedings of the KAIS Fall Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.294-296
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• 2007

본 논문은 고온 고압 수증기를 활용한 유기성 폐기물의 가수분해현상과 이를 이용한 퇴비 등의 재활용 방안을 제시한다. 사료화의 경우는 3.27 기압 $135^{circ}C$ 전후의 포화수증기로 교반처리하여 영양소 파괴를 줄이고 멸균 및 가수분해가 일어나게 하여 소화가 잘되는 사료를 만들 수 있고, 퇴비화의 경우는 16기압. $200^{circ}C$ 전후의 포화수증기로 교반처리하여 가수분해, 산가수분해, 열분해 및 탄화가 일어나도록 하여 목초액과 활성탄을 함유한 보온성, 보비성 및 통기성이 양호한 퇴비를 만든다. 응축수는 액비로 사용가능하므로 완전 재활용이 가능하다.

• Proceedings of the KAIS Fall Conference
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• 2007.05a
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• pp.297-298
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• 2007

본 논문은 가열된 폐식용유를 이용하여 음식물류폐기물에 포함된 수분을 증발시키고 고형성분을 익혀 사료, 퇴비 및 연료화 할 수 있는 장치를 소개한다. $200^{\circ}C$의 폐식용유에서 l분 이내에 완전 건조 처리되며 멸균을 시킬 수 있어 효과적이다. 열원은 소각로 열을 재활용할 경우 경제적이다. 탈리액의 해양투기가 금지될 경우 탈리액을 획기적으로 줄이는 대안이라 여겨진다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.177-182
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• 2010

Conventional surgical therapy for oral soft tissue includes the use of scalpel, diathermy, cryotherapy and electrosurgery. But, these therapies have some surgical problems. Nowadays, laser surgery can be considered as the another option for conventional surgical therapy. Compared to conventional surgical therapies, advantages of laser therapy include maintenance of sterile conditions, promotion of wound healing, reduction of bleeding, less instruments, post operative pain reduction, less scar, saving cost by using fewer materials, staff and time. Carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) laser uses gaseous medium, and has long wavelength about 10,600nm. The first advantage of $CO_2$ laser for surgical treatment of oral soft tissue is hemostasis and visibility improvement by making relatively dry field. These case reports are about cases of minor surgery of oral soft tissue using $CO_2$ laser, and emphasize advantages of laser compared to conventional surgical therapies.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.276-282
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• 1982

The UHT treatment and consequent storage effect on nutritional value of milk are discussed. Compared with the conventional sterilization the UHT treatment of milk represents a relatively small thermal stress. During UHT processing, nutritive value of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fat-soluble vitamins and minerals are generally unaffected. Nutritive value of some water soluble vitamins and protein are adversely affected in a small degree during storage. It has been recommended that UHT milk has best nutritional and organoleptic qualities on storage under refrigeration. Some unsolved future problems are also suggested.

• Proceedings of the Acoustical Society of Korea Conference
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• autumn
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• pp.315-318
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• 2000

초음파에 의한 살균효과는 SONAR가 대잠수함전에 이용되면서 초음파에 의해 물고기가 죽는 현상으로부터 최초로 확인되었다. 그 후 세균을 죽이거나 비 활성화하는 방법으로서 초음파에 대한 연구가 오랫동안 수행되어왔다. 본 논문에서는 음료수의 맛과 향을 유지함으로서 품질을 개선하기 위한 초음파멸균의 기초적 단계로 연구를 수행하였으며, 초음파와 부가적인 열을 이용한 효과와 초음파와 부가적인 압력을 이용한 효과 등을 중심으로 지금까지 초음파살균효과를 분석하였다. 이 분석자료에 근거하여 배양한 대장균에 대해 40kHz 주파수로 살균실험을 수행하였다. 또한 대장균, 일반세균에 대해 주파수와 전기적 power의 변화에 따른 살균실험을 수행하였다

• Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.250-255
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• 2014

Sterilization is an important factor in reprocessing of drained nutrient solution (RDN). To evaluate the suitability of ozone microbubble for RDN in protected horticulture and plant factory, strong fungicidal activity of ozone and microbubble were applied. This experiment was taken advantage of ozonated water (OW) and ozone gas (OG). The Fusarium oxysporum (FO), Phytophthora capsici (PC) and Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (CG) were treated with OW 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 ppm and OG $3.0g{\cdot}h^{-1}$ for 0, 30, 60, 120 and 180 sec. Results of this experiment can be summed up as follows : In the OW, FO was sterilized by 0.5 ppm in 60 sec and PC was sterilized by 2.0 ppm in 30 sec. In the OG, FO and PC both of them were sterilized in 180 sec. However, CG was not sterilized using OW and OG. Overall, ozone microbubble showed possibility of sterilization in RDN. However, CG is required to more ozone concentration and processing time.