• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제31권7호
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• pp.1993-1996
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• 2010

Silver nanoparticles has been prepared by the $\gamma$-irradiation and in situ reduction methods. Based on the Raman spectra, TEM images, X-ray Diffraction (XRD) patterns and UV-vis spectra, the in situ reduction method is more stable and the average size of the silver nanoparticles is also smaller than by the $\gamma$-irradiation reduction method. It is identified that the silver ions interacting with nonbonding electrons of oxygen atom in the carbonyl group of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) by the in situ reduction method. It is also found advantages of the in situ reduction method including no additional reducing agents, without $\gamma$-irradiations treatment and the room temperature treatment suitability.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.788-792
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• 2009

Gamma $({\gamma})-irradiation$ can be used to control pathogens such as Vibrio vulnificus in seafood. The effects of irradiation on microbial cell populations (%) have been studied in order to develop detection methods for irradiated foods. The method used in this study was ethidium bromide monoazide (EMA) real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), using V. vulnificus specific primer, EMA, and $SYBR^{(R)}$ Green to discriminate between ${\gamma}-irradiated$ and non-irradiated cells. Confocal microscope examination showed that ${\gamma}-irradiation$ damaged portions of the cell membrane, allowing EMA to penetrate cells of irradidated V. vulnificus. ${\gamma}-Irradiation$ at 1.08 KGy resulted in log reduction ($-1.15{\pm}0.13$ log reduction) in genomic targets derived from EMA real-time PCR. The combination cold/heat shock resulted in the highest ($-1.74{\pm}0.1$ log reduction) discrimination of dead irradiated V. vulnificus by EMA real-time PCR.

• Carbon letters
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.41-44
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• 2015

We report the preparation of sulfonated reduced graphene oxide (SRGO) by the sulfonation of graphene oxide followed by radiation-induced chemical reduction. Graphene oxide prepared by the well-known modified Hummer's method was sulfonated with the aryl diazonium salt of sulfanilic acid. Sulfonated graphene oxide (SGO) dispersed in ethanol was subsequently reduced by ${\gamma}$-ray irradiation at various absorbed doses to produce SRGO. The results of optical, chemical, and thermal analyses revealed that SRGO was successfully prepared by ${\gamma}$-ray irradiation-induced chemical reduction of the SGO suspension. Moreover, the electrical conductivity of SRGO was increased up to 2.94 S/cm with an increase of the absorbed dose.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.209-216
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• 2014

The efficiency of gamma irradiation (0, 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 kGy) as a sterilization method of corn samples (30 g) artificially contaminated with Fusarium moniliforme stored at normal condition ($25^{\circ}C$ with approximate relative humidity (RH) of 55%) and optimal condition ($25^{\circ}C$ with a controlled RH of 97%) was studied. The results showed that the fungal growth and the amount of fumonisin were decreased as the dose of gamma irradiation increased. Gamma irradiation at 1-5 kGy treatment significantly inhibited the growth of F. moniliforme by 1-2 log reduction on corn samples (P < 0.05). Sublethal effect of gamma irradiation was observed at 10-20 kGy doses after storage, and a complete inactivation required 30 kGy. Fungal growth and fumonisin production increased with higher humidity and longer storage time in all corn samples. This study also demonstrated that there was no strict correlation between fungal growth and fumonisin production. Storage at normal condition significantly resulted in lower growth and fumonisin production of F. moniliforme as compared with those stored at optimal condition (P < 0.05). Gamma irradiation with the dose of ${\geq}5$ kGy followed by storage at normal condition successfully prolonged the shelf life of irradiated corns, intended for human and animal consumptions, up to 7 weeks.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.1803-1812
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• 2024

The attractive properties of gadolinium-based nanoparticles as a positive contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have piqued the interest of both researchers and clinicians. Nonetheless, due to the biotoxicity of gadolinium (III) ions' free radicals, there is a need to address this issue. Therefore, this research aimed to develop a biocompatible, dispersible, stable, hydrophilic, and less toxic cellulose nanocrystals/gadolinium oxide nanocomposite as contrast agent properties for MRI purposes. This study aimed to synthesize gadolinium oxide nanoparticles coated with cellulose nanocrystals with polyethylene glycol and sodium hydroxide (CNCs-PEG/NaOH)/Gd₂O₃ using the gamma irradiation method to reduce the particle size. The results showed that using a gamma irradiation dose of 10 kGy, quasi-spherical morphology with a size of approximately 5.5 ± 0.65 nm could be produced. Furthermore, the cytocompatibility of (CNCs-PEG/NaOH)/Gd₂O₃ nanocomposite synthesized was assessed through MTT assay tests on Hep G2 cells, which demonstrated good cytocompatibility without any cytotoxic effects within a concentration range of (10 ㎍/mL - 150 ㎍/mL) and had sufficient cellular uptake. Moreover, the T₁-weighted MRI of (CNCs-PEG/NaOH)/Gd₂O₃ nanocomposite revealed promising results as a positive contrast agent. It is envisaged that the gamma irradiation method is promising in synthesizing (CNCs-PEG/NaOH)/Gd₂O₃ nanocomposite with nanoscale for different applications, especially in the radiotherapy field.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.177-182
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 위생적인 고춧가루 및 고추장 소스의 효과적인 살균방법을 확립하기 위한 기반 연구로서 감마선, 자외선 조사를 이용한 비가열 살균 및 스팀을 이용한 직,간접 가열살균에 의한 미생물 저감화 효과에 대한 세부 고찰을 실시하였다. 실험 결과 호기성 총균 및 내열성균이 10 kGy 선량 감마선 조사에서는 각각 5-6 log CFU/g, 방사조도 12 mW/㎠ 자외선 조사는 1 log CFU/g 내외, 그리고 120℃, 40 s 스팀가열 살균시는 2 log CFU/g 내외의 감균 효과를 나타내었다. 스팀 가열살균 방법은 감마선 조사 대비 사멸효과는 떨어지지만 2 log CFU/g의 유효적인(p<0.05) 미생물 저감화 효과를 나타내므로 가열온도 및 처리시간 등의 살균공정 조건을 최적화하면 살균효과, 상업적 설비, 처리비용 및 소비자 선호도 등을 종합 검토시 색상 품질 손상 없이 효과적으로 고춧가루내 바실루스 계통의 내열성균을 제어할 수 있는 방법으로 사료된다. 또한 120℃ 스팀 순간 가열살균시 흑후추 분말은 4 log CFU/g, 양파 분말은 2 log CFU/g, 그리고 마늘 분말은 1 log CFU/g 내외의 호기성 총균이 감소하여 다양한 향신야채 건조분말의 미생물 제어에도 유효한 방법으로 판명되었다. 그리고 고추장 용액 경우도 고온 순간 가열방식인 HTST 적용시 110℃에서 부터 호기성 총균수가 무처리 5 log CFU/g에서 2.26 CFU/g로 효과적으로 감소하기 시작하여, 121℃ 처리에서는 상업적 멸균상태로 나타나 고춧가루 및 고추장을 함유한 매운맛 소스의 효과적인 살균방법으로 판명되었다.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.373-381
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• 2012

Antibiotics have been issued recently in water environments because of potential impacts on ecosystem and public health. This study was aimed to investigating the degradation of antibiotics such as tetracycline, lincomycin, sulfamethazine and cephradine using gamma ray irradiation. And the toxicity before and after irradiation on antibiotics was tested in order to examine the aquatic eco-risk assessment by aquatic organisms. In addition, comparing tests on toxicity for gamma ray and UV irradiated antibiotics was conducted. Four different antibiotics were prepared by concentration of 30 mg/L with demi-water respectively. The absorption dose of gamma ray was ranged from 0.2 to 2 kGy. The concentration of four antibiotics was gradually decreased corresponding to the increase of the absorption dose. A method for toxicity assessment using Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata was evaluated to the most acceptable compared with methods by Daphnia magna and Microtox$^{(R)}$ in terms of sensibility. It showed that the reduction of toxicity on antibiotics treated by gamma ray was superior comparing to the test results obtained from UV treatment. By-products from antibiotics treated by gamma ray were easily decomposed by microorganism and their toxicity was also evaluated to low.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.428-434
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• 2022

감초의 건조 방법 및 감마선 조사를 이용하여 미생물 저감화 효과를 확인하였다. 또한 감마선 조사 때문에 성분 변화가 있는지 확인하기 위해서 HPLC를 이용하여 유효성분인 Glycyrrhizin, Liquiritin의 성분 변화를 확인하였다. 건조 방법으로는 마이크로웨이브 건조, 동결건조, 열풍건조, 자연건조 순으로 미생물 저감화에 효과적이었고, 감마선 조사 후에는 모든 건조 시료에서 미생물이 사멸되었음을 확인하였으며, 감마선 조사에 따른 유효성분 함량의 수치 변화는 있었으나 통계적으로 유의성이 없게 나타났다.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.217-221
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• 2012

The purpose of this study is to reduce the immune toxicity of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) by gamma irradiation. LPS was gamma-irradiated at the various doses of 20, 100 and 200 kGy and then evaluated on the immune toxicity through the cell proliferation, nitricoxide production and cytokine release. Cell proliferation significantly decreased in the intact LPS treated groups, whereas gamma-irradiated LPS treated group were not reduced the cell proliferation. Similarly, the production of nitric oxide and cytokine showed the high levels in the intact LPS treated group. However, gamma-irradiated LPS treated group remarkably decreased the production of nitric oxide and cytokine in dose-dependent manner. Therefore, gamma irradiation may effective method to reduce the immune toxicity of LPS.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.35-41
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• 2010

본 연구는 계란의 위생화 및 저장성 연장에 관한 연구의 일환으로 키토산 코팅 및 감마선 조사 병용처리에 의한 계란에 오염된 위해 미생물 제어 및 영양학적 특성을 평가하였다. 키토산 코팅과 감마선 조사 병용처리한 계란에 E. coli를 접종한 결과 2 kGy 방사선 조사에 의해 검출한계 이하 수준으로 감소하였으며, 키토산 코팅시 3일 후부터 검출되지 않았다. 수분, 조단백질 및 조회분 등 일반 성분은 난백 및 난황 모두에서 차이를 나타내지 않았으며, retinol, 인지질과 미량 원소의 함량도 처리에 따른 차이가 없었다. 난황의 콜레스테롤 및 carotenoid의 함량은 키토산 코팅 유무와 상관없이 방사선 조사에 의해 그 함량이 감소하였다(P<0.05). 따라서 키토산 코팅(1%)과 감마선 조사(2 kGy) 병용처리는 계란의 미생물학적 안전성을 확보할 수 있으며, 영양학적 성분변화에 큰 영향을 끼치지 않아, 향후 계란의 위생화 및 저장성 연장을 위해 산업적으로 적용이 가능할 것이라고 판단된다.