• 생체재료학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.328-336
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• 2018

Background: Biogenic fabrication of silver nanoparticles from naturally occurring biomaterials provides an alternative, eco-friendly and cost-effective means of obtaining nanoparticles. It is a favourite pursuit of all scientists and has gained popularity because it prevents the environment from pollution. Our main objective to take up this project is to fabricate silver nanoparticles from lichen, Usnea longissima and explore their properties. In the present study, we report a benign method of biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from aqueous-ethanolic extract of Usnea longissima and their characterization by ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses. Silver nanoparticles thus obtained were tested for antimicrobial activity against gram positive bacteria and gram negative bacteria. Results: Formation of silver nanoparticles was confirmed by the appearance of an absorption band at 400 nm in the UV-vis spectrum of the colloidal solution containing both the nanoparticles and U. longissima extract. Poly(ethylene glycol) coated silver nanoparticles showed additional absorption peaks at 424 and 450 nm. FTIR spectrum showed the involvement of amines, usnic acids, phenols, aldehydes and ketones in the reduction of silver ions to silver nanoparticles. Morphological studies showed three types of nanoparticles with an abundance of spherical shaped silver nanoparticles of 9.40-11.23 nm. Their average hydrodynamic diameter is 437.1 nm. Results of in vitro antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus pyrogenes, Streptococcus viridans, Corynebacterium xerosis, Corynebacterium diphtheriae (gram positive bacteria) and Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneuomoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (gram negative bacteria) showed that it was effective against tested bacterial strains. However, S. mutans, C. diphtheriae and P. aeruginosa were resistant to silver nanoparticles. Conclusion: Lichens are rarely exploited for the fabrication of silver nanoparticles. In the present work the lichen acts as reducing as well as capping agent. They can therefore, be used to synthesize metal nanoparticles and their size may be controlled by monitoring the concentration of extract and metal ions. Since they are antibacterial they may be used for the treatment of bacterial infections in man and animal. They can also be used in purification of water, in soaps and medicine. Their sustained release may be achieved by coating them with a suitable polymer. Silver nanoparticles fabricated from edible U. longissima are free from toxic chemicals and therefore they can be safely used in medicine and medical devices. These silver nanoparticles were stable for weeks therefore they can be stored for longer duration of time without decomposition.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.540-547
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• 2021

Background: Indoor air pollutants are caused by a number of factors, such as coming in from the outside or being generated by internal activities. Typical indoor air pollutants include nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide from household items such as heating appliances and volatile organic compounds from building materials. In addition there is carbon dioxide from human breathing and bacteria from speaking, coughing, and sneezing. Objectives: According to recent research results, most indoor air pollution is known to be greatly affected by internal factors such as burning (biomass for cooking) and various pollutants. These pollutants can have a fatal effect on the human body due to a lack of ventilation facilities. Methods: We fabricated a polydopamine (PDA) layer with Ti substrates as a coating on supported glass fiber fabric to enhance its photo-activity. The PDA layer with TiO₂ was covalently attached to glass fiber fabric using the drop-casting method. The roughness and functional groups of the surface of the Ti substrate/PDA coated glass fiber fabric were verified through infrared imaging microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The obtained hybrid Ti substrate/PDA coated glass fiber fabric was investigated for photocatalytic activity by the removal of ammonia and an epidermal Staphylococcus aureus reduction test with lamp (250 nm, 405 nm wavelength) at 24℃. Results: Antibacterial properties were found to reduce epidermal staphylococcus aureus in the Ti substrate/PDA coated glass fiber fabric under 405 nm after three hours. In addition, the Ti substrate/PDA coated glass fiber fabric of VOC reduction rate for ammonia was 50% under 405 nm after 30 min. Conclusions: An electron-hole pair due to photoexcitation is generated in the PDA layer and transferred to the conduction band of TiO₂. This generates a superoxide radical that degrades ammonia and removes epidermal Staphylococcus aureus.

• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.38-45
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• 2009

First of all, the properties imparted to PET fabrics are resistance to and recovery from creasing or wrinkling when wet or dry; high resistance to stretch in the filament yarns but not in the staple; high abrasion resistance; good texture and appearance; resistance to heat ageing; good chemical resistance and good resistance, behind glass, to sunlight. But, the low moisture regain of PET fabric conduces to static troubles in textile processing. Furthermore, garments made from PET may, during wear, develop electric charges which attract to the fabric particles of soil(dirt, swarf, dust) flying in the air, so that the cuffs of shirts, for example, become soiled quickly and are not easily laundered clean. The sericin constitutes 25$\sim$30％ of silk protein and surrounds the fibroin fiber with sticky layer that supports the formation of a cocoon. The useful biochemical properties of sericin protein are oxidation resistant, antibacterial, UV resistant, hydrophilic property, and good affinity with hydrophobic material. These properties can be used as an improving reagent or a coating agent for natural and synthetic fibers, fabrics, and other intermediate products. The sericin is also applied to cross-link, and can be blended with other materials. In this study, we modified the surface of PET fabric by mixture of sericin finishing agent; sericin, polyuretane binder and 1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylic acid (BTCA) cross-link agent. Also, we investigated the finshing effect; moisture regain, stiffness, handle, drape and electrostatic. The moisture regain of PET fabric treated with sericin finishing agent was higher than that of untreated PET fabric. As a result of evaluating influence about handle of PET fabrics treated with sericin finishing agent, it was confirmed that the sericin finishing agent could be use as a linen like finishing agent.

• 대한치과재료학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.263-272
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 타이타늄 상에 항균제 클로르헥시딘(chlorhexidine; CHX)이 함유된 수산화인회석을 코팅하고 그 특성을 규명하였다. CHX를 혼합한 개조된 생체유사용액(modified simulated body fluid; mSBF)에 타이타늄 디스크를 침적하여 Ti-mSBF-CHX 시편군을 준비하였다. CHX를 함유하지 않은 mSBF에 침적하여 코팅한 Ti-mSBF 시편군을 다시 CHX 용액에 침적하여 Ti-mSBF-adCHX 시편군을 준비하였다. Ti-mSBF 시편 표면에 나노 형태의 결정들로 구성된 구형의 클러스터들이 균일하게 코팅되었다. Ti-mSBF-CHX 시편에서는 이러한 클러스터들과 함께 리본형상의 결정들이 관찰되었으며, 이 결정들에서 높은 CHX 조성이 측정되었다. 두 시편 모두 HAp 결정구조가 지배적이었으며, ${\beta}-TCP$ (tricalcium phosphate)와 OCP (octacalcium phosphate) 결정구조가 Ti-mSBF-CHX 시편에서 관찰되었다. FT-IR 스펙트럼은 Ti-mSBF-adCHX와 Ti-mSBF-CHX 시편군에서 CHX의 피크가 강하게 관찰되었다. 그러나 인산완충식염수(phosphate buffered saline;PBS)에 침적한 후, CHX가 Ti-mSBF-CHX 시편에서는 천천히 용출된 반면, Ti-mSBF-adCHX 시편에서는 빠르게 용출되었다. 따라서 Ti-mSBF-CHX 시편은 골과 유사한 HAp 구조를 가지며 함유된 CHX가 지속적으로 방출될수 있기 때문에 향후 임플란트 시술에서 염증을 방지할 수 있는 코팅법으로 기대된다.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.156-162
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• 2009

과메기를 표준화하는 일환으로 감압건조기 (vacuum drying)를 사용하여 CA (chitosan-ascorbate)로 표면을 coating한 것과 시중에서 판매되고 있는 일반 과메기와 미생물오염도를 비교분석 하였다. Total aerobacter에서 SCA (CA 처리한 꽁치 과메기)는 1.41, SGRW (ginseng steamed red, wine으로 처리한 꽁치 과메기)에서 1.63, SNT (CA 비처리한 시중판매 과메기) 에서는 1.9 log cycle 오염된 것을 비교하면 SCA가 0.22-0.49 log cycle 항균효과를 보인다. HCA (CA 처리한 청어과메기)에서는 2.27, HDW (심층수로 처리한 청어과메기) 2.32, HNT (비처리한 청어과메기) 2.72로서 오염도를 비교하면 HCA는 0.05-0.45 log cycle을 억제시켰다. GCA (CA 처리한 전어과메기)에서는 0.95, GDW (심층수로 처리한 전어과메기)와 GNT (비처리한 전어과메기)가 1.4의 수치를 나타내어서, GCA는 비처리한 GNT와 비교할 때 0.45 log cycle을 저해시켰다. Coliform과 E. coli에서는 오염미생물이 검출되지 않았다. S. aureus는 SCA 에서 0.47, SGRW 1.15, SNT 1.27로 조사되어 미생물 오염도를 비교하면 SCA는 0.68-0.8 log cycle의 오염미생물을 억제시킨다. HCA는 1.15, HDW 1.11, HNT 1.36과 비교하면 HCA는 오염미생물 0.21 log cycle을 저해시켰다. GCA는 0.47, GDW와 GNT가 1.08과 1.34로 검출되었다. 즉 GCA에서는 오염된 미생물 0.26-0.61 log cycle 오염미생물을 억제시킨다. 수분함량 측정의 결과는 GDW 29%, HCA 31%, HNT 32%로 조사되어서 적당한 수분함량을 보유하고 있으나, SGW, GCA, HDW, SCA는 7-15%가 부족하며, SNT 와 GNT는 과메기 표준수분함량 (30%) 보다 10%가 더 많아서 미생물의 오염과 과산화물 증가 및 산패를 더 빨리 초래 한다. CA를 첨가하였을 때 과산화물은 SCA 41, HCA 45, GCA 49 meq로 조사되었으며, 항균성을 첨가하지 않은 시중과메기 (SNT, HNT, GNT)와 비교할 때 과산화물이 12 meq 더 낮게 조사되었다. SEM 관찰에서는 SCA, HCA가 조직표면이 선명하고 과산화물이 낮게 검출되었으며, 반면 항균성을 처리하지 않은 SGRW, HDW는 과산화물이 많으며 조직표면이 불투명하였다. 관능평가에서는 SCA, SGW 등의 순으로 꽁치 과메기 선호도가 가장 높았으며, 다음으로 청어, 전어 과메기 순으로 조사되었다.