• Applied Science and Convergence Technology
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.14-26
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• 2014

Copper is an important component from coin metal to electronic wire, integrated circuit, and to lithium battery. Copper oxides, mainly including $Cu_2O$ and CuO, are important semiconductors for the wide applications in solar cell, catalysis, lithium-ion battery, and sensor. Due to their low cost, low toxicity, and easy synthesis, copper oxides have received much research interest in recent year. Herein, we review the crystallization of copper oxides by designing various chemical reaction routes, for example, the synthesis of $Cu_2O$ by reduction route, the oxidation of copper to $Cu_2O$ or CuO, the chemical transformation of $Cu_2O$ to CuO, the chemical precipitation of CuO. In the designed reaction system, ligands, pH, inorganic ions, temperature were used to control both chemical reactions and the crystallization processes, which finally determined the phases, morphologies and sizes of copper oxides. Furthermore, copper oxides with different structures as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries were also reviewed. This review presents a simple route to study the reaction-crystallization-performance relationship of Cu-based materials, which can be extended to other inorganic oxides.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제47권8호
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• pp.516-521
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• 2009

In this study we report a rapid synthesis of nanoporous organo-functional silica (OFS) with unimodal and bimodal pore structures encompassing pores ranging from meso-to macroscale. The problems of tediousness and high production cost in the conventional syntheses are overcome by co-condensation of an inexpensive inorganic precursor, sodium silicate with an organosilane containing trimethyl groups. The insitu covalent anchoring of the non-polar trimethyl groups to the inner pore walls prohibits irreversible shrinkage of the wet-gel during microwave drying at ambient pressure and thus larger size pores (from ca. 20 to ca. 100 nm) can be retained in the dried silica. The drying process of the silylated wet-gels at an ambient pressure can be greatly accelerated upon microwave exposure instead of drying in an oven or furnace. Using this approach, anoporous and superhydrophobic silicas showing a wide variation in texture and morphology can be readily synthesized in roughly two hours. The effects of various sol-gel parameters solely on the textural properties of the organo-functional silica (OFS) have been investigated and discussed.

• 현장농수산연구지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.90-101
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• 2004

Se is essential for a number of enzymes that perform important metabolic functions necessary for good health. However, people in many countries do not appear to consume adequate amounts of Se to support the maximal expression of the selenoproteins and Se retention in the body of animals and humans is dependent on the ingested Se source such as organic and inorganic Se. Therefore, this review was discussed to explore metabolic characterization regarding intestinal absorption, bioavailability and selenoprotein synthesis according to animal species such as monogastrics including human beings and ruminants. Generally, organic Se provided to animals is more effective than inorganic Se in body retention for the animal owing to the difference of manner for intestinal absorption. But, Se absorption in ruminants depending on its chemical form still remained questioned by several microbial actions and feeding regimen in the rumen. And Se absorbed through small intestine is utilized for the synthesis of selenoproteins and/or retained as selenoamino acids in the body. Retained Se in the body may be recycled to synthesize selenoproteins as lacked of dietary Se. In conclusion, desirable forms of Se ingestion in the animal may be useful for Se fortification in animal products as well as well being for humans and animals.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.253-263
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• 2016

Fungi, such as the wood-rotting Polyporus brumalis, are excellent sources of pharmaceutically interesting natural products such as sesquiterpenoids. In this study, we investigated the biosynthesis of P. brumalis sesquiterpenoids on modified medium. Ten additional species of white rot fungi were inoculated in medium containing nutrients such as $C_6H_{12}O_6$, $C_4H_{12}N_2O_6$, $KH_2PO_4$, $MgSO_4$, and $CaCl_2$ at $28^{\circ}C$ for 25 days. After 10 days of incubation, eudesmane-type sesquiterpenes, ${\beta}$-eudesmane and ${\beta}$-eudesmol, were only synthesized during the growth phase of P. brumalis. Experiments excluding one nutrient at a time were conducted to determine the effects of inorganic nutrients on sesquiterpene biosynthesis. In conclusion, GC-MS analysis showed that biosynthesis of sesquiterpenes was differentially regulated by inorganic nutrients such as $MgSO_4$, $C_4H_{12}N_2O_6$, and $KH_2PO_4$. We found $MgSO_4$ supplementation to be vital for eudesmane-type sesquiterpene biosynthesis in P. brumalis; nitrogen ($C_4H_{12}N_2O_6$) and phosphate ($KH_2PO_4$) inhibited the synthesis of P. brumalis metabolites. Magnesium is a known cofactor of sesquiterpene synthase, which promotes ${\beta}$-eudesmol synthesis. To mechanistically understand eudesmane-type sesquiterpene biosynthesis in P. brumalis, further research into the genes regulating the dynamics of such biosynthesis is warranted.

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.6-14
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 양친성 반응성 고분자 전구체를 합성하고 이를 사용하여 화학적, 물리적으로 안정한 코아 가교 양친성 고분자(Core-crosslinked Amphiphilic Polymer; 이하 CCAP) 나노입자를 제조하였으며, CCAP 나노입자를 $TiO_2$ 나노입자 제조의 템플레이트로 응용하였다. 먼저 CCAP 나노입자 수용액과 티타늄 이소프로폭사이드(Titanium isopropoxide)를 혼합하여, 매우 안정한 유/무기 나노하이브리드 솔(Sol)을 제조하였으며, 제조된 솔(Sol)은 회전코팅(Spin coating) 기법을 통해 유/무기 하이브리드 박막으로 제조하고, 소결 공정을 통해서 템플레이트인 CCAP를 제거하여 제조된 $TiO_2$ 나노입자의 미세구조를 주사전자현미경(SEM)을 이용하여서 관찰하였다. 다양한 CCAP 나노입자를 템플레이트로 사용하여 제조된 $TiO_2$ 나노입자의 미세구조를 기존 유기물 템플레이트(계면활성제)를 사용하여 제조된 $TiO_2$ 나노입자의 미세구조와 비교하여, CCAP 나노입자가 $TiO_2$ 나노입자 구조에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.95-99
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• 2007

The most recent developments in two areas: (a) synthesis of inorganic particles with control over size and shape by polymer additives, and (b) synthesis of inorganic-polymer hybrid materials by bulk polymerization of blends of monomers with nanosized crystals are reviewed. The precipitations of inorganics, such as zinc oxide or calcium carbonate, in presence and under the control of bishydrophilic block or comb copolymers, are relevant to the field of Biomineralization. The application of surface modified latex particles, used as controlling agents, and the formation of hybrid crystals in which the latex is embedded in otherwise perfect crystals, are discussed. The formation of nano sized spheres of amorphous calcium carbonate, stabilized by surfactant-like polymers, is also discussed. Another method for the preparation of nanosized inorganic functional particles is the controlled pyrolysis of metal salt complexes of poly(acrylic acid), as demonstrated by the syntheses of lithium cobalt oxide and zinc/magnesium oxide. Bulk polymerization of methyl methacrylate blends, with for example, nanosized zinc oxide, revealed that the mechanisms of tree radical polymerization respond to the presence of these particles. The termination by radical-radical interaction and the gel effect are suppressed in favor of degenerative transfer, resulting in a polymer with enhanced thermal stability. The optical properties of the resulting polymer-particle blends are addressed based on the basic discussion of the miscibility of polymers and nanosized particles.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.82-88
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• 1999

본 연구에서는 fine ceramics의 합성법을 traditional ceramics 합성에 적용하여 합성한 내화재료용 mullite에 광화제를 첨가함으로서 광화제가 mullite 생성에 미치는 영향을 관찰하고자 한다. 출발물질로 하동 kaolin과 boehmite를 사용하였으며, 여기에 광화제로 MnO와 TiO2를 액상으로 첨가하였다. 그 결과 3.5 wt% MnO를 첨가한 경우, 1,25$0^{\circ}C$에서 미반응 silica와 alumina가 존재하지 않는 단일상의 mullite를 합성할 수 있었으며, TiO2 첨가시 2~3.5wt% MnO의 경우 mullite 생성 온도를 약 10$0^{\circ}C$ 낮출 수 있었다. 이때의 mullite 생성율은 1$650^{\circ}C$에서 84%이며, 부피 비중과 흡수율 및 상온에서 꺾임강도는 각각 2.72, 0.27%, 180MPa을 나타내어 광화제를 첨가하지 않은 경우보다 특성도 향상함을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.407-411
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• 2000

전자 package용 저온봉착 유리를 실험적으로 합성하고 이 유리의 결정화 거동을 비등온 조건하에서 열분석기(DTA)를 이용하여 조사하였다. 이 유리의 조성을 미량의 CaO, $SiO_2$$A1_2$$O_3$ 및 $P_2$$O_5$ 등이 함유된 PbO-ZnO-$B_2$$O_3$-$TiO_2$유리로부터 결정하였다. 연 티탄산염($PbTiO_3$)생성에 해당되는 결정화 발열이 관찰되었다. 이 $PbTiO_3$의 결정화는 삼차원과정으로 진행되었고 유리기지(glass matrix)로부터 생성되는 이 결정의 평균 활성화에너지는 223$\pm$3 kJ/mo1 이었다.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.55-62
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• 2021

This study aims to reduce the rancid odor generated during the fermentation process of kimchi by inserting zinc oxide (ZnO) into an inorganic porous material with a high surface area to decompose or adsorb the fermentation odor. ZnO activated by the presence of moisture exhibits decomposition of rancid odors. Mixed with Titanium dioxide (TiO₂), a photocatalyst. To manufacture the packaging liner used in this study, NaOH, ZnCl₂, and TiO₂ powder were placed in a tank with diatomite and water. The sludge obtained via a hydrothermal ultrasonication synthesis was sintered in an oven. After being pin-milled and melt-blended, the powders were mixed with linear low-density polyethylene (L-LDPE) to make a masterbatch (M/B), which was further used to manufacture liners. A gas detector (GasTiger 2000) was used to investigate the total amount of sulfur compounds during fermentation and determine the reduction rate of the odor-causing compounds. The packaging liner cross-section and surface were investigated using a scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (SEM-EDS) to observe the adsorption of sulfur compounds. A variety of sulfur compounds associated with the perceived unpleasant odor of kimchi were analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). For the analyses, kimchi was homogenized at room temperature and divided into several sample dishes. The performance of the liner was evaluated by comparing the total area of the GC-MS signals of major off-flavor sulfur compounds during the five days of fermentation at 20℃. As a result, Nano-grade inorganic compound liners reduced the sulfur content by 67 % on average, compared to ordinary polyethylene (PE) foam liners. Afterwards SEM-EDS was used to analyze the sulfur content adsorbed by the liners. The findings of this study strongly suggest that decomposition and adsorption of the odor-generating compounds occur more effectively in the newly-developed inorganic nanocomposite liners.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제34권9호
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• pp.993-1001
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• 1997

The (0.8PPV+0.2DMPPV) copolymer and silica/borosilicate composites were synthesized by sol-gel process. The organic-inorganic hybrid solution was prepared by using of (0.8PPV+0.2DMPPV) copolymer precursor solution as a raw material for organic components and TEOS and TMB for glass components. Then by drying the solution in vacuum at 5$0^{\circ}C$ for 7days and subsequent heat treatment in vacuum at 15$0^{\circ}C$~30$0^{\circ}C$ for 2h~72h with heating rate of 0.2$^{\circ}C$/min and 1.8$^{\circ}C$/min, the organic-inorganic composites were synthesized. Microstructural evolution of the composites was characterized by DSC, IR spectrocopy, UV/VIS spectroscopy, and TEM. Elimination of the polymer precursor and degradation of the polymer were observed by DSC and Si-O and trans C=C absorption peaks were identified by IR spectra. The polymer was found to be successfully incorporated into the glass matrix and it was confirmed by the absorption peaks from the polymer in the UV/VIS spectra and the TEM results. The absorption peak of the composites was found to shift toward short wavelength side compared to that of the pure polymer and the amount of the blue shift increased with increasing the heat treatment temperature and heat treatment time and with decreasing the heating rate.