• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.161-165
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• 2014

The main purpose of this study was to develop a novel, in situ gel system for sustained delivery of ranitidine hydrochloride. Ranitidine in situ gels at 0.2%, 0.5%, and 1.0% gellan gum concentration (w/v) were prepared, respectively, and characterized in terms of preparation, viscosity and in vitro release. The viscosity of the gellan gum formulations in solution increased with increasing concentrations of gellan gum. In vitro study showed that the release of ranitidine from these gels was characterized by an initial phase of high release (burst effect) and translated to the second phase of moderate release. Single photon emission computing tomography technique was used to evaluate the stomach residence time of gel containing $^{99m}Tc$ tracer. The animal experiment suggested in situ gel had feasibility of forming gels in stomach and sustained the ranitidine release from the gels over the period of at least 8 h. In conclusion, the in situ gel system is a promising approach for the oral delivery of ranitidine for the therapeutic effects improvement.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.424-428
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• 2008

We prepared an ionic gel polymer electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) without leakage problem. Triiodide compound (BTDI) was synthesized by the reaction of benzene tricarbonyl trichloride with diethylene glycol monotosylate and subsequent substitution of tosylate by iodide using NaI. Bisimidazole was prepared by the reaction of imidazole with the triethylene glycol ditosylate under strongly basic condition provided by NaH. BTDI and bisimidazole dissolved in an ionic liquid were injected into the cells and permeated into the $TiO_2$ nanopores. In situ crosslinking was then carried out by heating to form a network structure of poly(imidazolium iodide), thereby converting the ionic liquid electrolytes to a gel or a quasi-solid state. A monomer (BTDI and bisimidazole) concentration in the electrolytes of as low as 30 wt% was sufficient to form a stable gel type electrolyte. The DSSCs based on the gel polymer electrolytes showed a power conversion efficiency of as high as 1.15% with a short circuit current density of $5.69\;mAcm^{-2}$, an open circuit voltage of 0.525 V, and a fill factor of 0.43.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제16권8호
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• pp.704-710
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• 2008

Injectable hydrogels are quite promising materials due to their potential to minimize invasive implantation and this provides versatile fitness irrespective of the damaged regions and facilitates the incorporation of bioactive agents or cells. In situ gel formation through stereocomplex formation is a promising candidate for injectable hydrogels. In this paper, a new series of enantiomeric, four-arm, PEG-PLA block copolymers and their stereocomplexed hydrogels were prepared by bulk ring-opening polymerization of D-lactide and L-lactide, respectively, with stannous octoate as a catalyst. The prepared polymers were characterized by $^1H$ nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared (FT IR) spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and thermal gravitational analysis (TGA), confirming the tailored structure and chain lengths. The swelling and degradation behavior of the hydrogels formed from a selected copolymer series were observed in different concentrations. The degradation rate decreased with increasing polymer content in the solution. The rheological behavior indicated that the prepared hydrogel underwent in situ gelation and had favorable mechanical strength. In addition, its feasibility as an injectable scaffold was evaluated using a media dependence test for cell culture. A Tris solution was more favorable for in situ gel formation than PBS and DMEM solutions were. These results demonstrated the in situ formation of hydrogel through the construction of a stereocomplex with enantiomeric, 4-arm, PEG-PLA copolymers. Overall, enantiomeric, 4-arm, PEG-PLA copolymers are a new species of stereocomplexed hydrogels that are suitable for further research into injectable hydrogels.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.691-702
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• 2013

This review paper summarizes the theory, application, and potential drawbacks of diffusive gradient in thin film (DGT) probe which is a widely used in-situ passive sampling technique for monitoring inorganic contaminants in aquatic environments. The DGT probe employs a series of layers including a filter membrane, a diffusive hydrogel, and an ionic exchange resin gel in a plastic unit. The filter side is exposed to an aquatic environment after which dissolved inorganic contaminants, such as heavy metals and nuclides, diffuse through the hydrogel and are accumulated in the resin gel. After retrieval, the contaminants in the resin gel are extracted by strong acid or base and the concentrations are determined by analytical instruments. Then aqueous concentrations of the inorganic contaminants can be estimated from a mathematical equation. The DGT has also been used to monitor nutrients, such as ${PO_4}^{3-}$, in lakes, streams, and estuaries, which might be helpful in assessing eutrophic potential in aquatic environments. DGT is a robust in-situ passive sampling techniques for investigating bioavailability, toxicity, and speciation of inorganic contaminants in aquatic environments, and can be an effective monitoring tool for risk assessment.

• 셀메드
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.6.1-6.7
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• 2021

In situ gelling devices, as they enter the body, are dosage forms in the shape of the sol but turn into gel types under physiological circumstances. Transition from sol to gel is contingent on one or a mixture of diverse stimuli, such as transition of pH control of temperature, irradiation by UV, by the occurrence of certain ions or molecules. Such characteristic features may be commonly employed in drug delivery systems for the production of bioactive molecules for continuous delivery vehicles. The technique of in situ gelling has been shown to be impactful in enhancing the potency of local or systemic drugs supplied by non-parenteral pathways, increasing their period of residence at the absorption site. Formulation efficacy is further improved with the use of mucoadhesive agents or the use of polymers with both in situ gelling properties and the ability to bind with the mucosa/mucus. The most popular and common approach in recent years has provided by the use of polymers with different in situ gelation mechanisms for synergistic action between polymers in the same formulation. In situ gelling medicine systems in recent decades have received considerable interest. Until administration, it is in a sol-zone and is able to form gels in response to various endogenous factors, for e.g elevated temperature, pH changes and ions. Such systems can be used in various ways for local or systemic supply of drugs and successfully also as vehicles for drug-induced nano- and micro-particles. In this review we will discuss about various aspects about use of these in situ gels as novel drug delivery systems.

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2003년도 춘계학술발표강연 및 논문개요집
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• pp.204-204
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• 2003

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.169-180
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• 2021

Inherent crystalline domains present in low formaldehyde to urea (F/U) molar ratio urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins are responsible for their poor adhesion in wood-based composite panels. To modify the crystallinity of low molar ratio (LMR) UF resins, this study investigates the additional effect of cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs), such as cellulose microfibrils (CMFs), cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), and TEMPO-oxidized CNFs (TEMPO-CNFs) on the crystallinity of modified LMR UF resins. First, two modification methods (post-mixing and in situ) were compared for modified LMR UF resins with TEMPO-CNFs. The modified UF resins with TEMPO-CNFs decreased the nonvolatile solid contents, while increasing the viscosity and gel time. However, the in situ modification of UF resins with TEMPO-CNFs showed lower crystallinity than that of post-mixing. Then, the in situ method was compared for all CNMs to modify LMR UF resins. The modified UF resins with CMFs using the in situ method increased nonvolatile solid contents and viscosity but decreased the gel time. The crystallinity of UF resins modified with TEMPO-CNFs was the lowest even though the crystalline domains were not significantly changed for all modified UF resins. These results suggest that these CNMs should be modified to prevent the formation of crystalline domains in LMR UF resins.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2005년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2
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• pp.146-148
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• 2005

• 공업화학
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.74-80
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• 2019

저가습 작동을 위한 수소 이온 교환막 연료전지용 $Nafion/TiO_2$ 복합막을 졸-겔 법을 이용하여 제조하였다. 이때 Nafion막에 $TiO_2$ 나노 입자를 함침시키기 위하여 $TiO_2$ 전구체 용액에 1일부터 7일까지 함침 시간을 달리하여 복합막을 제조하였다. 담금 시간이 증가할수록 Nafion막 내에 함침되는 $TiO_2$ 함량이 증가하였다. $TiO_2$ 함량이 증가함에 따라 막의 표면의 친수성이 증가하면서 접촉각은 감소하는 것을 보여주었다. 물 흡수력(water uptake)과 복합막을 통한 수소 이온 전도도는 담금 시간이 4일인 경우 가장 높게 나타났고 4일 이상인 경우에는 오히려 감소하는 경향을 보여주었다. 담금 시간이 7일인 경우에는 큰 $TiO_2$ 입자들이 막의 표면과 내부에 생성되어 애노드에서 캐소드로의 수소 이온 전도를 방해하게 되는 결과를 초래하였다. 전지 성능 시험 결과 물 흡수력 및 수소 이온 전도도의 결과와 상당히 일치하는 것을 보여주었다. 즉, 0.6 V에서 담금 시간이 1일, 3일, 4일 및 7일인 경우 전류 밀도가 상대 습도(relative humidity, RH) 40%에서 각각 0.54, 0.6, $0.63A/cm^2$ 및 $0.49A/cm^2$를 나타내었다. Nafion 분산액과 $TiO_2$ 입자를 혼합하여 제작한 막과 Nafion 115를 이용하여 RH 40%에서 수행한 전지 성능 결과와 비교할 때 졸-겔 법을 이용하여 제조한 복합막의 경우 약 66%의 전지 성능 향상을 얻을 수 있었다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.145-152
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 organophosphate를 기반으로 한 과불소화된 아크릴레이트 가교제를 사용하여 제조한겔 고분자 전해질의 이온 전도도 및 전기화학적 특성을 평가하였다. 과불소화된 아크릴레이트 가교제를 사용하여 만든 겔 고분자 전해질은 액체전해질의 함량이 최대 97 wt%까지 안정한 겔 상태를 유지하였다. 본 연구에서 제조한 겔 고분자 전해질의 이온전도도는 $30^{\circ}C$에서 $1.0\;{\times}\;10^{-2}\;S/cm$의 값을 가졌다. 또한 전기화학적 안정성 테스트에서도 약 4.5V로 이상까지 산화에 의한 열화가 없이 안정하였다. 합성된 겔고분자 전해질을 리튬이온 고분자 전지에 적용하여 그 활용성을 평가하였다. 양극으로는 $LiCoO_2$를 사용하였으며 음극으로는 카본을 사용하였다. 이렇게 만든 리튬이온 고분자 전지는 0.1C에서 136.11 mAh/g의 용량으로 이론용량과 거의 비슷한 값을 나타내었으며, 2C 방전에서도 초기 용량의 91%를 유지하였다. 또한 500번의 충방전 후에도 초기 용량의 70%정도의 용량을 유지하였다.