• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.276-281
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• 2014

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the cutting efficiency of a newly developed microprojection tip and a diamond-coated tip under two different engine powers. Materials and Methods: The apical 3 mm of each root was resected, and root-end preparation was performed with upward and downward pressure using one of the ultrasonic tips, KIS-1D (Obtura Spartan) or JT-5B (B&L Biotech Ltd.). The ultrasonic engine was set to power-1 or -4. Forty teeth were randomly divided into four groups: K1 (KIS-1D / Power-1), J1 (JT-5B / Power-1), K4 (KIS-1D / Power-4), and J4 (JT-5B / Power-4). The total time required for root-end preparation was recorded. All teeth were resected and the apical parts were evaluated for the number and length of cracks using a confocal scanning micrscope. The size of the root-end cavity and the width of the remaining dentin were recorded. The data were statistically analyzed using two-way analysis of variance and a Mann-Whitney test. Results: There was no significant difference in the time required between the instrument groups, but the power-4 groups showed reduced preparation time for both instrument groups (p < 0.05). The K4 and J4 groups with a power-4 showed a significantly higher crack formation and a longer crack irrespective of the instruments. There was no significant difference in the remaining dentin thickness or any of the parameters after preparation. Conclusions: Ultrasonic tips with microprojections would be an option to substitute for the conventional ultrasonic tips with a diamond coating with the same clinical efficiency.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.296-300
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• 2003

Extended cylindrical magnetron sputtering system with rotating 600-mm long and 90-mm diameter graphite cathode and pulsed power supply voltage generator were developed and fabricated. Time-dependent Langmuir probe characteristics as well as carbon films thickness were measured. It was shown that ratio of ions flux to carbon atoms flux for pulsed magnetron discharge mode was equal to $\Phi_{i}$ $\Phi$sub C/ = 0.2. It did not depend on the discharge current in the range of $I_{d}$ / = 10∼60 A since both the plasma density and the film deposition rate were found approximately proportional to the discharge current. In spite of this fact carbon film structure was found to be strongly dependent on the discharge current. Grain size increased from 100 nm at $I_{d}$ = 10∼20 A to 500 nm at $I_{d}$ = 40∼60 A. To deposit fine-grained hard nanocrystalline or amorphous carbon coating current regime with $I_{d}$ = 20 A was chosen. Pulsed negative bias voltage ($\tau$= 40 ${\mu}\textrm{s}$, $U_{b}$ = 0∼10 ㎸) synchronized with magnetron discharge pulses was applied to a substrate and voltage of $U_{b}$ = 3.4 ㎸ was shown to be optimum for a hard carbon film deposition. Lower voltages were not sufficient for amorphization of a growing graphite film, while higher voltages led to excessive ion bombardment and effects of recrystalization and graphitization.

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.102-109
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• 2019

PET기재 필름 위에 코팅된 다층박막 필름의 층별성분을 ATR FT-IR과 Pyro GC/MS(Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy)를 이용하여 분석을 시도하였다. 필름의 단면은 액체질소에 담근 후 파괴시켜 얻었으며 광학 현미경을 이용하여 관찰하였다. 이 결과 코팅층의 총 두께는 $70{\mu}m$였으며 3개의 층으로 관찰되었다. 각 층의 두께는 너무 얇기 때문에 표면층을 제외하고는 직접분석이 어려워 적절한 용매로서 각 층을 드러나게 한 후 ATR FT-IR과 pyro-GC/MS를 이용하여 분석을 시도하였다. 이 결과 3개 층은 공통적으로 우레탄-아크릴레이트 공중합체로 밝혀졌다. 또한 무기 혹은 금속성분의 첨가여부는 XPS와 SEM-EDAX를 이용하여 분석하였으며 도장층 (1)에는 나노크기의 실리카 입자가 도장층 (2)에서는 알루미늄 박편이 존재함을 알게 되었다.

• Current Optics and Photonics
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.125-133
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• 2018

We report an in-depth analysis of the design and fabrication of multilayer dielectric (MLD) diffraction gratings for spectral beam combining at a wavelength of 1055 nm. The design involves a near-Littrow grating and a modal analysis for high diffraction efficiency. A range of wavelengths, grating periods, and angles of incidence were examined for the near-Littrow grating, for the $0^{th}$ and $-1^{st}$ diffraction orders only. A modal method was then used to investigate the effect of the duty cycle on the effective indices of the grating modes, and the depth of the grating was determined for only the $-1^{st}$-order diffraction. The design parameters of the grating and the matching layer thickness between grating and MLD reflector were refined for high diffraction efficiency, using the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. A high reflector was deposited by electron-beam evaporation, and a grating structure was fabricated by photolithography and reactive-ion etching. The diffraction efficiency and laser-induced damage threshold of the fabricated MLD diffraction gratings were measured, and the diffraction efficiency was compared with the design's value.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.365-370
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• 2021

In this research, we proceeded with research on plasma resistance of the cleaning process of APS(Atmospheric Plasma Spray)-Y₂O₃ coated parts used for semiconductor and display plasma process equipment. CF₄, O₂, and Ar mixed gas were used for the plasma environment, and respective alconox, surfactant, and piranha solution was used for the cleaning process. After APS-Y₂O₃ was exposed to CF₄ plasma, the surface changed from Y₂O₃ to YF₃ and a large amount of carbon was deposited. For this reason, the plasma corrosion resistance was lowered and contamination particles were generated. We performed a cleaning process to remove the defect-inducing surface YF₃ layer and carbon layer. Among three cleaning solutions, the piranha cleaning process had the highest detergency and the alconox cleaning process had the lowest detergency. Such results could be confirmed through the etching amount, morphology, composition, and accumulated contamination particle analysis results. Piranha cleaning process showed the highest detergency, but due to the very large thickness reduction, the base metal was exposed and a large number of contaminated particles were generated. In contrast, the surfactant cleaning process exhibit excellent properties in terms of surface detergency, etching amount, and accumulated contamination particle analysis.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.5-10
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 리튬이온전지 음극활물질로 용매를 사용하여 석유계 피치로 코팅된 인조 흑연의 전기화학적 특성을 조사하였다. 용매로는 n-hexane, toluene, tetrahydrofuran (THF), quinoline이 사용되었다. 제조된 음극소재는 SEM, TEM을 사용하여 코팅 특성을 확인하였으며, 1.0 M $LiPF_6$ (EC:DEC=1:1 vol%) 전해액에서 리튬이차전지의 초기 충 방전, 사이클, 순환전압전류 및 임피던스 테스트를 통해 전기화학적 성능을 조사하였다. 합성된 인조 흑연의 코팅 두께는 약 100-500 nm이며, THF 용매를 사용하여 코팅된 흑연은 다른 용매를 사용하였을 때보다 매끄러운 표면을 가짐을 알 수 있었으며, 또한 낮은 초기 비가역용량(51 mAh/g), 높은 방전용량(360 mAh/g)과 높은 쿨롱 효율(99%)을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Integrative Medicine Research
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.317-324
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• 2017

Background: Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang (BZYQT) has long been used for the treatment of severe weakness caused by general fatigue, loss of appetite, or indigestion. The aim of this feasibility study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of BZYQT for the treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD) with spleen qi deficiency. Methods: This study will be conducted at a single center as a prospective, nonrandomized, nonblinded, single-arm feasibility study. A total of 30 participants diagnosed with FD in accordance with the Rome III criteria will be enrolled. All patients will receive BZYQT for 4 weeks. The primary outcome is the change in the Nepean Dyspepsia Index-Korean version (NDI-K) scores between the baseline and 4-week images. The secondary outcomes include the tongue coating thickness, blood parameters, and BZYQT Questionnaire score. The NDI-K score will be acquired four times, at Weeks 0 (baseline), 2 (during treatment), 4 (after treatment), and 8 (after follow-up). Written informed consent will be obtained from all study participants prior to enrollment. This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board of Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital. This study protocol is registered with the national clinical trial registry of the World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. Results will be published in a journal and will be disseminated both electronically and in print. Discussion: The results of this study may serve as a guide for researchers seeking to effectively evaluate the effects of BZYQT.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.798-803
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• 2018

Si을 리튬이온전지 음극활물질로 사용하기 위해 입도를 $0.5{\mu}m$ 보다 작은 크기로 제어하였고 표면에 탄소를 약 10 nm 두께로 코팅하였다. 그 위에 탄소섬유를 50~150 wt% 양으로 성장시키고 다시 한 번 탄소코팅을 진행하였다. 이렇게 만들어진 Si 합성물질은 전기전도성을 높이기 위한 공정으로 이종 금속을 혼합하였으며 수명 특성을 개선하기 위해 흑연과 복합화하였다. 실험 변수에 따른 재료들의 물리화학적 특성을 XRD, SEM 및 TEM을 사용하여 측정하였고 코인셀을 제조하여 전기화학적 특성을 평가하였다. Si/PC (Pyrolytic Carbon)/CNF (Carbon Nano Fiber)보다 Si/PC/CNF/PC가 전체적으로 Si 함량이 줄어 방전용량은 상대적으로 낮게 나타났지만 전지평가에서 중요한 수명특성에서는 좋은 결과를 보여주었다. 0.2 C rate에서 $1512mA\;h\;g^{-1}$의 초기 방전 용량과 78%의 초기 효율을 나타내었고 10 싸이클에서 94%의 용량 보존율을 보여주었다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제57권5호
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• pp.672-678
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• 2019

리튬이차전지용 음극재로서 피치로 코팅된 천연흑연의 전기화학적 특성이 조사되었다. 천연흑연과 피치의 혼합물을 $1000^{\circ}C$에서 소성하여 음극재를 제조하였다. 다양한 연화점의 피치가 탄소전구체로 사용되었다. 제조된 음극재의 물리적 특성은 TGA, SEM, PSA 및 BET로 분석하였다. 피치의 연화점이 증가할수록 코팅 층의 두께가 증가하였고, 비표면적이 감소하였다. 초기 충 방전 효율, 사이클, 순환전압전류, 속도 특성 및 임피던스 테스트를 통해 전기화학적 성능을 조사하였다. 연화점 $250^{\circ}C$의 피치로 탄소 코팅된 천연흑연은 초기 방전용량 361 mAh/g과 쿨롱 효율 92.6%을 보였다. 또한 출력 특성(5 C/0.2 C)은 코팅되지 않은 천연흑연에 비해 1.6배 향상되었으며, 0.5 C로 진행된 사이클 테스트에서 50 사이클 후 90%의 용량 유지율을 나타내었다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제59권4호
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• pp.639-643
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 3차원 다층 미세유체 디바이스를 제작하기 위한 접착제로서 불소화 에틸렌 프로필렌(fluorinated ethylene propylene, FEP) 나노입자를 연구하였다. FEP 분산 용액을 1500 rpm에서 30초 동안 단순 스핀 코팅하여 기판에 3 ㎛ 두께의 균일하게 분포된 FEP 나노 입자 층을 형성하였다. FEP 나노입자는 300 ℃에서 1시간 동안 열처리 후 소수성 박막으로 변형되었으며, FEP 나노입자를 이용하여 제작된 폴리이미드 필름 기반 미세유체 디바이스는 최대 2250 psi의 압력을 견디는 것을 확인하였다. 마지막으로 기존의 포토리소그래피로 제작하기 어려운 16개의 마이크로 반응기로 구성된 3차원 다층 미세유체 디바이스를 FEP가 코팅된 9개의 폴리이미드 필름을 간단한 1단계 정렬로 성공적으로 구현하였다. 개발된 3차원 다층 미세유체 디바이스는 화학 및 생물학의 다양한 응용을 위한 고속대량 스크리닝, 대량 생산, 병렬화 및 대규모 미세유체 통합과 같은 강력한 도구가 될 가능성이 있습니다.