• Computers and Concrete
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.457-467
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• 2012

This study evaluates the permeability of cement-based composites, which are a mix of polyolefin fibers and silica fume. Test results indicate that permeability increases as the water/cementitious ratio increases. Silica fume in cement-based composites produced hydrated calcium silicate and filled the pores. However, permeability decreased as the addition of silica fume increased. Specimens containing polyolefin fibers also provided higher permeability resistance. The polyolefin fiber length did not have a significant effect on permeability. The decrease in the permeability is mainly due to the addition of silica fume and lower water/cementitious ratio. Addition of fibers marginally decreases the permeability. Incorporating polyolefin fiber and silica fume in composites achieved more significant decreases in permeability. The correlated test results reveal the interrelationship between them.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.217-228
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• 2023

이 연구의 목적은 4가지 규산 칼슘계 시멘트를 대상으로 물리적 특성을 비교하고 평가하는 것이다. 2종의 분말-용액 혼합형 재료인 RetroMTA^® [RTMX], Endocem^® MTA Zr [EZMX] 그리고 2종의 기혼합형 재료인 Well-Root^TMPT [WRPR], Endocem MTA^® premixed [ECPR]를 사용하여 경화시간, 용해도 및 압축강도를 비교하였다. 가장 짧은 경화 시간은 EZMX (123.33 ± 5.77초)에서 관찰되었으며, RTMX (146.67 ± 5.77초), ECPR (260.00 ± 17.32초) 및 WRPR (460.00 ± 17.32초) 순으로 증가하였다. 가장 높은 용해도는 WRPR (9.01 ± 0.55%)에서 관찰되었으며, RTMX (2.17 ± 0.07%), EZMX(0.55 ± 0.03%) 및 ECPR (0.17 ± 0.03%) 순으로 감소하였다. 또한 압축강도는 ECPR(76.67 ± 25.67 Mpa)에서 가장 높게 나타났고, WRPR (38.39 ± 7.25 Mpa), RTMX(35.07 ± 5.34 Mpa), EZMX (4.07 ± 0.60 Mpa) 순으로 감소하였다. 결론적으로 기혼합형 규산 칼슘계 시멘트들은 분말-용액 혼합형에 비해 긴 경화 시간을 나타내었다. 용해도 실험 결과 가장 낮은 용해도를 보인 ECPR과 가장 높은 용해도를 보인 WRPR에서 통계적 차이가 관찰되었다(p < 0.0083). 압축강도 실험결과 가장 낮은 압축 강도를 보인 EZMX와 가장 높은 압축 강도를 보인 ECPR에서 통계적 차이가 관찰되었다(p < 0.0083). ECPR은 분말-용액 혼합형에 비해 긴 경화 시간을 나타내지만, 미리 혼합되어 있어 혼합 시간이 필요하지 않고 용해도와 압축 강도가 개선되었으므로 임상 사용 시 선택될 수 있는 유망한 재료이다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.36.1-36.12
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• 2018

Objectives: Direct pulp capping is a treatment for mechanically exposed pulp in which a biocompatible capping material is used to preserve pulpal vitality. Biocompatibility tests in animal studies have used a variety of experimental protocols, particularly with regard to the exposure site. In this study, pulp exposure on the occlusal and mesial surfaces of molar teeth was investigated in a rat model. Materials and Methods: A total of 58 maxillary first molars of Wistar rats were used. Forty molars were mechanically exposed and randomly assigned according to 3 factors: 1) the exposure site (occlusal or mesial), 2) the pulp-capping material (ProRoot White MTA or Bio-MA), and 3) 2 follow-up periods (1 day or 7 days) (n = 5 each). The pulp of 6 intact molars served as negative controls. The pulp of 12 molars was exposed without a capping material (n = 3 per exposure site for each period) and served as positive controls. Inflammatory cell infiltration and reparative dentin formation were histologically evaluated at 1 and 7 days using grading scores. Results: At 1 day, localized mild inflammation was detected in most teeth in all experimental groups. At 7 days, continuous/discontinuous calcified bridges were formed at exposure sites with no or few inflammatory cells. No significant differences in pulpal response according to the exposure site or calcium-silicate cement were observed. Conclusions: The location of the exposure site had no effect on rat pulpal healing. However, mesial exposures could be performed easily, with more consistent results. The pulpal responses were not significantly different between the 2 capping materials.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.5.1-5.8
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• 2020

Objectives: The obturation quality of MTA, Biodentine, Total Fill BC root canal sealer (RCS), and warm gutta-percha (WGP) in teeth with simulated internal root resorption (IRR) was evaluated by using micro-computed tomography. Materials and Methods: Standardized IRR cavities were created using 40 extracted maxillary central incisor teeth and randomly assigned into 4 groups (n = 10). IRR cavities were filled with MTA, Biodentine, Total Fill BC RCS (bulk-fill form) and WGP + Total Fill BC RCS. Percentage of voids between resorptive cavity walls and obturation material (external void), and inside the filling materials (internal voids) were measured. Results: Total Fill BC sealer in the bulk-fill form presented significantly highest values of external and internal void percentages (p < 0.05). Biodentine showed a significantly lowest external void percentage (p < 0.05). WGP + Total Fill BC RCS presented significantly lower values of internal void percentages than all groups (p < 0.05), except Biodentine (p > 0.05). Conclusion: None of the filling materials were created void-free obturation in resorption cavities. Biodentine may favor its application in teeth with IRR over Angelus MTA and bulkfill form of Total Fill BC.

• Carbon letters
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• 제24권
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• pp.90-96
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• 2017

We demonstrated the sensitivity of optically active single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) with a diameter below 1 nm that were homogeneously dispersed in cement composites under a mechanical load. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was selected as the dispersing agent to achieve a homogeneous dispersion of SWCNTs in an aqueous solution, and the dispersion state of the SWCNTs were characterized using various optical tools. It was found that the addition of a large amount of DNA prohibited the structural evolution of calcium hydroxide and calcium silicate hydrate. Based on the in-situ Raman and X-ray diffraction studies, it was evident that hydrophilic functional groups within the DNA strongly retarded the hydration reaction. The optimum amount of DNA with respect to the cement was found to be 0.05 wt%. The strong Raman signals coming from the SWCNTs entrapped in the cement composites enabled us to understand their dispersion state within the cement as well as their interfacial interaction. The G and G' bands of the SWCNTs sensitively varied under mechanical compression. Our results indicate that an extremely small amount of SWCNTs can be used as an optical strain sensor if they are homogeneously dispersed within cement composites.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.101-108
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• 2007

Fixation of lead contaminants in the solidification/stabilization using Portland cement has been investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and compressive strength. The presence of lead was observed to produce lead carbonate sulfate hydroxide ($Pb_4SO_4(CO_3)_2(OH)_2$), lead carbonate hydroxide hydrate ($3PbCO_3{\cdot}2Pb(OH)_2{\cdot}H_2O$) and two other unidentified lead salts in cavity areas and was observed to significantly retard the hydration of cement. By 28 days, howevere, the XRD peaks of most of the lead precipitates have essentially disappeared with only residual traces of lead carbonate sulfate hydroxide and lead carbonate hydroxide hydrate evident. After 28 days of curing, hydration appears well advanced with a strong portlandite peak present though C-S-H gel peaks are not particularly evident. Lead species produced with the dissolution of lead precipitates are fixed into the cement matrix to be calcium lead silicate hydrate (C-Pb-S-H) during cement-based solidification.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.61-70
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• 2019

Geopolymer는 시멘트와 비교하여 $CO_2$ 배출량의 감소, 내화성, 낮은 열전도성 등 다양한 장점을 보유하고 있는 eco-friendly 건설재료이다. 그러나 표면에 화염을 가할 경우 geopolymer panel 표면의 열적거동에 대한 연구결과는 많지 않다. 본 연구에서는 내열성 건축자재로서 화염노출시 geopolymer 경화체의 표면특성을 조사하기 위하여 alumina 골재가 사용된 geopolymer 경화체 표면의 화염노출 특성에 대하여 조사하였다. 화염노출시 panel의 외형변형 및 열충격에 의한 크랙은 없었으며, calcite의 잔존량과 aluminosilicate gel의 halo 패턴으로 보아 화염에 의한 탈탄산 및 탈수는 표면에 국한되어 발생했으며, geopolymer 경화체의 내구성은 화염조사 후에도 유지되고 있는 것으로 판단된다. Quartz와 calcite가 감소함에 따라 gehlenite와 calcium silicate가 증가하는 경향을 나타내고 있으며, BFS의 치환량이 많을수록 현저하게 나타난다. 화염노출에 따른 미세구조의 변화는 탈탄산, 결정수의 탈수 등으로 기공의 형성과 발전되는 과정을 거쳐 calcium silicate, gehlenite 등과 같은 새로운 결정상의 형성에 의해 geopolymer panel 표면의 치밀화와 강화기구로 작용하여 내구성이 향상된 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.403-411
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• 2019

In this work, the hydration process and cytotoxicity of lab-synthesized experimental Portland cements (EPCs) were investigated for dental applications. For this purpose, EPCs were prepared using laboratory-synthesized clinker constituents, tricalcium silicate (C₃S), dicalcium silicate (C₂S), and tricalcium aluminate (C₃A). C-A was prepared by the Pechini method, whereas C₃S and C₂S were synthesized by solid-state reactions. The phase compositions were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, and the hydration process of the individual constituents and their combinations, with and without the addition of gypsum, was investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Furthermore, four EPC compositions were prepared using the lab-synthesized C-A, C₃S, and C₂S, and their hydration processes were examined by EIS, and their cytotoxicity to HPC and HIPC cells were tested by performing an XTT assay. None of the EPCs exhibited any significant cytotoxicity for 7 days, and no significant difference was observed in the cell viabilities of ProRoot MTA and EPCs. The results indicated that all the EPCs are sufficiently biocompatible with human dental pulp cells and can be potential substitutes for commercial dental cements.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.3.1-3.10
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• 2020

Objectives: This study investigated the indirect effect of calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cement and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), as 2 calcium silicate-based hydraulic cements, on human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) through different dentin thicknesses. Materials and Methods: Two-chamber setups were designed to simulate indirect pulp capping (IPC). Human molars were sectioned to obtain 0.1-, 0.3-, and 0.5-mm-thick dentin discs, which were placed between the 2 chambers to simulate an IPC procedure. Then, MTA and CEM were applied on one side of the discs, while hDPSCs were cultured on the other side. After 2 weeks of incubation, the cells were removed, and cell proliferation, morphology, and attachment to the discs were evaluated under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Energy-dispersive X-ray (EDXA) spectroscopy was performed for elemental analysis. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity was assessed quantitatively. The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: SEM micrographs revealed elongated cells, collagen fibers, and calcified nucleations in all samples. EDXA verified that the calcified nucleations consisted of calcium phosphate. The largest calcifications were seen in the 0.1-mm-thick dentin subgroups. There was no significant difference in ALP activity across the CEM subgroups; however, ALP activity was significantly lower in the 0.1-mm-thick dentin subgroup than in the other MTA subgroups (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The employed capping biomaterials exerted biological activity on hDPSCs, as shown by cell proliferation, morphology, and attachment and calcific precipitations, through 0.1- to 0.5-mm-thick layers of dentin. In IPC, the bioactivity of these endodontic biomaterials is probably beneficial.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.345-362
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• 2018

In this paper, mechanical and short-term durability properties of fly ash and slag based geopolymer concretes (FAGPC-SGPC) were investigated. The alkaline solution was prepared with a mixture of sodium silicate solution ($Na_2SiO_3$) and sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH) for geopolymer concretes. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete was also produced for comparison. Main objective of the study was to examine the usability of geopolymer concretes instead of the ordinary Portland cement concrete for structural use. In addition to this, this study was aimed to make a contribution to standardization process of the geopolymer concretes in the construction industry. For this purpose; SGPC, FAGPC and OPC specimens were exposed to sulfuric acid ($H_2SO_4$), magnesium sulfate ($MgSO_4$) and sea water (NaCl) solutions with concentrations of 5%, 5% and 3.5%, respectively. Visual inspection and weight change of the specimens were evaluated in terms of durability aspects. For the mechanical aspects; compression, splitting tensile and flexural strength tests were conducted before and after the chemical attacks to investigate the residual mechanical strengths of geopolymer concretes under chemical attacks. Results indicated that SGPC (100% slag) is stronger and durable than the FAGPC due to more stable and strong cross-linked alumina-silicate polymer structure. In addition, FAGPC specimens (100% fly ash) showed better durability resistance than the OPC specimens. However, FAGPC specimens (100% fly ash) demonstrated lower mechanical performance as compared to OPC specimens due to low reactivity of fly ash particles, low amount of calcium and more porous structure. Among the chemical environments, sulfuric acid ($H_2SO_4$) was most dangerous environment for all concrete types.