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Pulsed laser ablation of hydroxyapatite in ethanol

  • Lee, Jung-Il;Ryu, Jeong Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.219-223
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    • 2014
  • Pulsed laser ablation in liquid medium was successfully employed to synthesize hydroxyapatite colloidal nanoparticles. The crystalline phase, particle morphology, size distribution and microstructure of the hydroxyapatite nanoparticles were investigated in detail. The obtained hydroxyapatite nanoparticles had spherical shape with sizes ranging from 5 to 20 nm. The laser ablation and the nanoparticle forming process were discussed with explosive ejection mechanism by investigating change of surface morphology on target. The analytical results of XPS, FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy confirms that the stoichiometry and bonding properties of the hydroxyapatite nanoparticles are in good agreement with reported bulk hydroxyapatite materials.

Characteristics of Spodumene Powders Synthesized by Polyvinyl Alcohol Solution Technique (Polyvinyl Alcohol 폴리머 용액법으로 합성한 스포듀민 분말의 특성연구)

  • Lee, Sang-Jin;Park, Ji-Eun
    • Journal of Powder Materials
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.35-40
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    • 2011
  • LAS-system ceramic powder, spodumene ($Li_2O{\cdot}Al_2O_3{\cdot}4SiO_2$), was successfully synthesized by a chemical solution technique employing PVA(polyvinyl alcohol) as an organic carrier. The PVA content affected the microstructure of porous precursor gels and the crystalline development. The optimum PVA content contributed to homogeneous distribution of metal ions in the precursor gel and it resulted in the synthesis of glass free $\beta$-spodumene powder having a specific surface area of $7.57\;m^2/g$. The agglomerated $\beta$-spodumene powders were also enough soft to grind to fine powders by a simple ball milling process. The microstructures of the densified powder compacts were strongly dependant on the minor phases of spodumene solid solution and amount of liquid phase, which were formed from the inhomogeneous precursors.

Origin of Green Emission in Extremely Pure Oligofluorene Films: Effect of Molecular Packing

  • Kang, Ji-Hoon;Shin, Na-Yool;Jo Jung-Ho;Keivanidis Panagiotis E.;Laquai Frederic;Wegner Gerhard;Yoon, Do-Y.
    • Proceedings of the Polymer Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2006.10a
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    • pp.236-236
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    • 2006
  • Time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy measurements of oligofluorenes with various side chains were studied. With extremely pure oligofluorenes, two kinds of red-shifted green emission were observed which have different origins; aggregate formation and on-chain chemical defect. The green emission around 490 nm was largely dependent upon the intermolecular interaction of oliglfuorene molecules. Moreover, by using oligofluorene with high-order liquid crystalline phase, we observed that the green emission was strongly dependent upon the molecular packing in solid films.

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The Effect of Extensional Flow on the Morphology of Polyblends Containing a Liquid Crystalline Polymer (액정고분자를 포함한 고분자 블렌드의 형구학적 성질에 대한 신장유동의 효과)

  • 조길원
    • The Korean Journal of Rheology
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.111-117
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    • 1997
  • 대표적인 신장유동의 하나인 방사공정을 통해 액정고분자를 포함한 블렌드 섬유의 신장유동의 특성과 형구학적 성질간의 관계를 고찰하였다. 신장유동에 의해 분산상인 액정 고분자는 미세섬유구조를 바뀌었고 압출온도가 높을수록 더욱 발달된 미세섬유구조를 가졌 다. 이러한 분산상의 미세구조 변화에 대한 설명은 블렌드의 신장유동특성을 나타내는 신장 점도비로서 가능하였다. 즉, 압출온도가 높을수록 방사사선에서 신장변형률속도가 z지고 신 장점도비가 작아지므로 분산상의 신장변형이 더 많이 되었다고 판단된다. 방사이전의블렌드 내의 분산상은 압출온도를달리하여도 모두 구형으로 존재함을 발견하였고 이사실로부터 분 산상의 미세섬유구조는 방사사선에서의 신장변형에 의해 주로 이루어졌음을 확인하였다.

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PHOTOINDUCED PHASE TRANSITION BEHAVIOR OF LIQUID CRYSTALLINE COPOLYMERS CONTAINING AZO CHROMOPHORE

  • Kang, Suk-Hoon;Samui, Asit-Baran;Choi, Dong-Hoon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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    • 1998.04a
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    • pp.28-31
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    • 1998
  • Photoresponsive polymers are being intensely investigated over last two decades, which can be attributed to both fundamental and applied significance. Presently the attention is being directed to these materials in view of their possible application in nonlinear optics and optoelectronics. It was demnstrated quite early that by covalent fixation of both photochromic group and the mesogenic group to the same polymer main chain high concentration of photochromic group can be attained.(omitted)

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Synthesis and Biaxial Nematic Properties of Novel Liquid Crystalline X-shaped Mesogens Containing Perfluoroalkyl Alkanes as a Side Chain

  • Lee, Byung-Hoon;Choi, E-Joon;Park, Sang-Byung;Zin, Wang-Choel;Lee, Gak-Seok;Yoon, Tae-Hoon
    • 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.10a
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    • pp.324-326
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    • 2008
  • Novel X-shaped molecules containing perfluoroalkyl alkanes as a side chain have been synthesized and characterized. The properties of mesophases were investigated by a combination of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), polarizing optical microscopy (POM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and electro-optical measurements.

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Effects of Godulbaegi Extracts on the Stability and Fluidity of Phospholipid Liposomal Membranes (고들빼기 추출물이 인지질막 Liposome의 안정성 및 유동성에 미치는 영향)

  • 배송자;노승배;정복미
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.508-517
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    • 1998
  • We investigated the effects of godulbaegi extracts on the physiochemical properties of biological membranes as membrane stability and fluidity employing the phospholipid liposomal membrances as a biomembrane-mimetic system. The addition of the godulbaegi extracts to the phospholipid exterted great effects stagbilized the barrier function of the liposomal membranes in proportion to the concentration of the additive and significantly increased the membranes fluidity. The values of the fluorescence polarization of 1,6-diphenyl 1,3,5-hexatriene (DPH) decreased gradually as the temperature increased, and decreased abruptly near the phase transition temperature (Tm) of the liposome from gel to liquid crystalline state as usual. These results suggest that the activities of the godulbaegi extracts to enhance the stability and fluidity of the liposomal membranes have implication in their biological activities.

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Synthesis of amorphous calcium carbonate by gas-liquid reaction and its crystallization

  • Ahn Ji-Whan;Kim Hyung-Seok;Park Jin-Koo;Kim Ka-Yeon;Yim Going;Joo Sung-Min
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.654-657
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    • 2003
  • We obtained amorphous calcium carbonate through the carbonation reaction of $Ca(OH)_2$, and through this reaction, observed changes in particle shape and phase by electric conductivity, XRD and TEM analysis. According to the result of the analysis, in the first declining stage of electric conductivity, amorphous calcium carbonate that has formed is coated on the surface of $Ca(OH)_2$ and obstructs its dissolution, and in the first recovery stage of electric conductivity, amorphous calcium carbonate is dissolved and re-precipitated and forms chains of fine calcite particles linearly joined. In the second decline of conductivity, viscosity increases due to the growth of chains of calcite particles, and finally the calcite particles are dissolved and separated into colloidal crystalline calcite, thereby increasing electric conductivity again.

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Deposition conditions of $YBa_{2}$$Cu_{3}$$O_{7-x}$ deposited by a MOCVD method for coated conductors (MOCVD 법에 의해 증착 된 coated conductor용 $YBa_{2}$$Cu_{3}$$O_{7-x}$의 증착조건)

  • 선종원;전병혁;김찬중
    • Proceedings of the Korea Institute of Applied Superconductivity and Cryogenics Conference
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    • 2003.10a
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    • pp.83-86
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    • 2003
  • YBa$_2$Cu$_3$$O_{7-x}$ thin films for coated conductor application were deposited on a MgO single crystalline substrate by a metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) system of a vertical type using a single liquid source. The film uniformity was enhanced by controlling the gas shower head structure, the distance between the shower head and substrate, and the rotation of the substrate. The source mole ratio of Y(thd)$_3$: Ba(thd)$_2$: Cu(thd)$_2$ was changed for obtaining stoichiometric film. The phase formation, crystal orientation, surface morphology and film composition were investigated with different source mole ratios, and the critical temperature (T$_{c}$) was measured.red.

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Nanoemulsions and Nanoparticles Employed as Delivery Vehicles for Topical Active Ingredients to Enhance Stability and Efficacy

  • Arthur Georgalas
    • Proceedings of the SCSK Conference
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    • 2003.09b
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    • pp.307-307
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    • 2003
  • Strategies to make finished products more stable and efficacious can take advantage of formulation technologies- ingredients and techniques - to improve their delivery into the skin by both enhanced penetration and delayed release. Nanometer range particles and emulsion droplets can be formed with a selection of either silicone copolyol or conventional organic surfactants and dispersion shear rates sufficient to generate stable submicron droplets. By incorporating these into systems with biomimetic liquid crystalline gel networks in either simple or multiple phase emulsions the skin delivery can be enhanced as shown in tape stripping experiments. Such systems can stabilize labile actives, such as Vitamin C and retinol, and aid delivery. Laboratories in U.S and Europe investigated actives including green tea polyphenols, salicylic acid and methyl and benzyl nicotinate.

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