• Toxicological Research
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.347-354
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• 2015

Excess manganese (Mn) is neurotoxic. Increased manganese stores in the brain are associated with a number of behavioral problems, including motor dysfunction, memory loss and psychiatric disorders. We previously showed that the transport and neurotoxicity of manganese after intranasal instillation of the metal are altered in Hfe-deficient mice, a mouse model of the iron overload disorder hereditary hemochromatosis (HH). However, it is not fully understood whether loss of Hfe function modifies Mn neurotoxicity after ingestion. To investigate the role of Hfe in oral Mn toxicity, we exposed Hfe-knockout ($Hfe^{-/-}$) and their control wild-type ($Hfe^{+/+}$) mice to $MnCl_2$ in drinking water (5 mg/mL) for 5 weeks. Motor coordination and spatial memory capacity were determined by the rotarod test and the Barnes maze test, respectively. Brain and liver metal levels were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Compared with the water-drinking group, mice drinking Mn significantly increased Mn concentrations in the liver and brain of both genotypes. Mn exposure decreased iron levels in the liver, but not in the brain. Neither Mn nor Hfe deficiency altered tissue concentrations of copper or zinc. The rotarod test showed that Mn exposure decreased motor skills in $Hfe^{+/+}$ mice, but not in $Hfe^{-/-}$ mice (p = 0.023). In the Barns maze test, latency to find the target hole was not altered in Mn-exposed $Hfe^{+/+}$ compared with water-drinking $Hfe^{+/+}$ mice. However, Mn-exposed $Hfe^{-/-}$ mice spent more time to find the target hole than Mn-drinking $Hfe^{+/+}$ mice (p = 0.028). These data indicate that loss of Hfe function impairs spatial memory upon Mn exposure in drinking water. Our results suggest that individuals with hemochromatosis could be more vulnerable to memory deficits induced by Mn ingestion from our environment. The pathophysiological role of HFE in manganese neurotoxicity should be carefully examined in patients with HFE-associated hemochromatosis and other iron overload disorders.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.733-737
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• 2006

본 논문은 수용액에서 Zn 이온이 tetraaza 거대고리 리간드의 일종인 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane(cyclam) 리간드와 결합하여 착물(배위화합물)을 형성할 때, 리간드의 배위상태와 착물의 구조를 Raman 스펙트럼, 전기전도도법을 통하여 알아보았다. Raman 스펙트럼에 의해, Zn이온의 trans 배위자리에 $H_{2}O$ 분자와 $Cl^{-}$이온이 경쟁하고 있음을 알았다. 전기전도도법에 의하면, $ZnCl_{2}$ 수용액에 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane(cyclam) 리간드를 가하면 2:1 전해질에서 1:1 전해질로 바뀐다. 즉, Zn이온의 trans 배위자리에 $H_{2}O$ 분자와 $Cl^{-}$이온이 경쟁하고 있음을 확인하였다. 또한, macrocyclic polyamine의 일종인 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane(cyclam) 리간드의 중금속 친화력 효과를 통해, 유해 중금속을 몸에서 배출시킬 수 있는 chelating agent로 사용될 수 있는 가능성을 보여 주었다.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2010년도 춘계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.89.2-89.2
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• 2010

The dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is a device for the conversion of visible light into electricity, based on the sensitization of wide bandgap semiconductors. The performance of the cell mainly depends on a dye used as sensitizer. The absorption spectrum of the dye and the anchorage of the dye to the surface of $TiO_2$ are important parameters determining the efficiency of the cell. Generally, transition metal coordination compounds(ruthenium polypyridyl complexes) are used as the effective sensitizers, due to their intense charge-transfer absorption in the whole visible range and highly efficient metal-to ligand charge transfer. However, ruthenium polypyridyl complexes contain a heavy metal, which is undesirable from point of view of the environmental aspects. Moreover, the process to synthesize the complexes is complicated and costly. Alternatively, organic dyes can be used for the same purpose with an acceptable efficiency. The advantages of organic dyes include their availability and low cost. We designed and synthesized a series of organic sensitizers containing long wavelength absorption-chromophores for the dye sensitized solar cell. The DSSC composed of Blue-chromophores for the sensitization absorbed long wavelength region which is different also applied into the dye-cocktail (mixing) system. The photovoltaic property of DSSCs organic long wavelength absorption-chromophores were measured and evaluated by comparison with that of individual chromophores.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2011년도 춘계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.118.1-118.1
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• 2011

The dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is a device for the conversion of visible light into electricity, based on the sensitization of wide bandgap semiconductors. The performance of the cell mainly depends on a dye used as sensitizer. The absorption spectrum of the dye and the anchorage of the dye to the surface of TiO2 are important parameters determining the efficiency of the cell. Generally, transition metal coordination compounds(ruthenium polypyridyl complexes) are used as the effective sensitizers, due to their intense charge-transfer absorption in the whole visible range and highly efficient metal-to ligand charge transfer. However, ruthenium polypyridyl complexes contain a heavy metal, which is undesirable from point of view of the environmental aspects. Moreover, the process to synthesize the complexes is complicated and costly. Alternatively, organic dyes can be used for the same purpose with an acceptable efficiency. The advantages of organic dyes include their availability and low cost. We designed and synthesized a series of organic sensitizers containing long wavelength absorption-chromophores for the dye sensitized solar cell. The DSSC composed of Blue-chromophores for the sensitization absorbed long wavelength region which is different also applied into the dye-cocktail (mixing) system. The photovoltaic property of DSSCs organic long wavelength absorption-chromophores were measured and evaluated by comparison with that of individual chromophores.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.121-128
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• 1980

Ambidentate 리간드인 isonitrosobenzoylacetone을 리간드로 하는 금속착물, tris(isonitrosobenzoylacetonato)cobalt(III) 및 bis(isonitrosobenzoylacetonato)palladium(II)을 합성한 후 분광학적 방법에 의하여 이들의 결합구조를 조사하였다. 즉 착물에서 리간드는 아세틸기의 산소 및 이소니트로소의 질소원자를 통하여 금속에 배위되어 5원의 킬레이트고리를 이루고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 이 결합구조는 Patel과 Haldar등이 얻었던 isonitrosoacetylacetone착물의 그 것들과 유사하다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2009년도 제38회 동계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.339-339
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• 2010

The metallic nanoparticles (Pt, Au, Ag. Cu, etc.) supported on ceria-titania mixed oxide exhibit a high catalytic activity for the water gas shift reaction ($H_2O\;+\;CO\;{\leftrightarrow}\;H_2\;+\;CO_2$) and the CO oxidation ($O_2\;+\;2CO\;{\leftrightarrow}\;2CO_2$). It has been speculated that the high catalytic activity is related to the easy exchange of the oxidation states of ceria ($Ce^{3+}$ and $Ce^{4+}$) on titania, but very little is known about the ceria titanium interaction, the growth mode of metal on ceria titania complex, and the reaction mechanism. In this work, the growth of $CeO_x$ and Au/$CeO_x$ on rutile $TiO_2$(110) have been investigated by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Photoelectron Spectroscopy (PES), and DFT calculation. In the $CeO_x/TiO_2$(110) systems, the titania substrate imposes on the ceria nanoparticles non-typical coordination modes, favoring a $Ce^{3+}$ oxidation state and enhancing their chemical activity. The deposition of metal on a $CeO_x/TiO_2$(110) substrate generates much smaller nanoparticles with an extremely high activity. We proposed a mechanism that there is a strong coupling of the chemical properties of the admetal and the mixed-metal oxide: The adsorption and dissociation of water probably take place on the oxide, CO adsorbs on the admetal nanoparticles, and all subsequent reaction steps occur at the oxide-admetal interface.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제32권8호
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• pp.339-344
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• 2022

The lattice oxygen mechanism (LOM) is considered one of the promising approaches to overcome the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction (OER), bypassing -OOH^* coordination with a high energetic barrier. Activated lattice oxygen can participate in the OER as a reactant and enables O^*-O^* coupling for direct O₂ formation. However, such reaction kinetics inevitably include the generation of oxygen vacancies, which leads to structural degradation, and eventually shortens the lifetime of catalysts. Here, we demonstrate that Se incorporation significantly enhances OER performance and the stability of NiFe (oxy)hydroxide (NiFe) which follows the LOM pathway. In Se introduced NiFe (NiFeSe), Se forms not only metal-Se bonding but also Se-oxygen bonding by replacing oxygen sites and metal sites, respectively. As a result, transition metals show reduced valence states while oxygen shows less reduced valence states (O^-/O₂^2-) which is a clear evidence of lattice oxygen activation. By virtue of its electronic structure modulation, NiFeSe shows enhanced OER activity and long-term stability with robust active lattice oxygen compared to NiFe.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.147-153
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• 2023

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) of cobalt gallate were synthesized and deposited on gold electrodes using self-assembly monolayers (SAMs) and hydrothermal processing. These MOF films exhibit strong adsorption capabilities for gaseous particulates, and the use of SAMs allows the synthesis and deposition processes to be completed in a single step. When cobalt gallate is mixed with SAMs, a coordination bond is formed between the cobalt ion and the carboxylate or hydroxyl groups of the SAMs, particularly under hydrothermal conditions. Additionally, the quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) gas sensor accurately measures the number of particulates adsorbed on the MOF films in real-time. Thus, the QCM gas sensor is a valuable tool for quantitatively measuring gases, such as SO₂, NO₂, and CO₂. Furthermore, the QCM MOF film gas sensor was more effective for gas adsorption than the MOF particles alone and allowed the accurate modeling of gas adsorption. Moreover, the QCM MOF films accurately detect the adsorption-desorption mechanisms of SO₂ and NO₂, which exist as gaseous particulate matter, at specific gas concentrations.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2014

본 연구에서는, $71^{\circ}C/40$ 시간의 경화 조건에서 에폭시/산무수물로 구성된 몰딩 컴파운드를 경화시키기 위하여 촉매로서 코발트 (II) 아세틸아세토네이트, 칼륨 아세틸아세토네이트, 철 (III) 아세틸아세토네이트 및 크롬 (III) 옥토에이트와 같은 다양한 금속 착화합물들을 각각 적용하였고, 몰딩 컴파운드의 기계적 강도를 향상시키기 위하여 에폭시 부/경화제 부의 무게비를 조절하였다. 실험 결과에 따라 크롬 (III) 옥토에이트 촉매는 $71^{\circ}C/40$ 시간의 경화조건에서 몰딩 컴파운드의 경화 반응을 완료시킬 뿐만 아니라 크롬 (III) 옥토에이트 촉매가 적용된 컴파운드는 상온에서 적절한 가공성을 나타내었다. 경화된 몰딩 컴파운드의 기계적 특성에서는 에폭시 부/경화제 부의 무게비가 0.9/1에서 0.5/1 사이에서 제조된 컴파운드가 가장 높은 굴곡강도를 나타내었고, 경화제 부의 함량이 증가함에 따라 더 높은 압축 강도를 나타내었다.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.205-211
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• 1992

아세트아미드(AA)의 CO기와 희토류 금속이온(Ln(II))을 포함하는 몇 가지 lanthanide shift reagent(LSR) 사이의 상호작용을 이해하기 위하여 AA의 $2{\nu}_{C=0}$ + amide III 조합띠를 $15^{\circ}$ ${\sim} 45^{\circ}C$에서 조사하였다. 묽은 $CCl_4$ 용액속에서 하나의 AA가 사용된 LSR에 배위되어 1 : 1 AA-LSR 복합체를 이루며, Ln(Ⅲ)이온에 대한 AA의 배위 위치는 카르보닐의 산소임을 알았다. 온도 및 농도에 따른 이 조합띠의 변화로부터 Ln(III)${\cdot}$O=C 결합에 대한 여러가지 열역학적 함수들을 구했다. Eu$(dpm)_3$, Yb$(dpm)_3$ 및 Pr$(dpm)_3$에 대한 AA의 결합의 세기를 나타내는 ${\Delta}H^{\circ}$는 각각 -39.1, -28.4 및 -25.5kJ/mol이다. 이들 값을 비교해보면 AA 분자가 배위될 때 중심금속이온의 ionic potential 효과보다는 이미 배위되어 있는 커다란 dpm 분자에 의한 입체장애효과가 더 큼을 알 수 있다.