• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.28 no.6
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• pp.355-360
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• 1984

A new absorption spectrum observed from dilute aqueous solutions of methylene blue$(MB^+)$ and tetraphenylborate(TPB$^-$) ions was investigated by spectrophotometry. The species responsible for the spectrum can be a charge-transfer complex formed between the two, univalent, and poorly hydrated ions in order to minimize the disturbance to the water structure. However, as the absorption band of MB$^+$ is split into two bands with exciton splitting of about 2,000 cm$^{-1}$, the formation of double ion-pair, (MB-TPB)$_2$ appears to be more favorable than the charge transfer complex.

• Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.103-114
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• 1997

Metachromatic properties of admixture of methylene blue(MB) and thionine in aqueous solution has been studied by fluorescence spectroscopy. In spite of nonfluorescence character has been MB itself, mixing MB to monomeric concentration of thionine, new coaggregation band has been formed in shorter wave length than fluorescence of thionine because of MB was redistributed to thionine aggregate. It suggested that coaggregate of MB and thionine were more tightly formed than the each dye aggregate.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.668-678
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• 1995

In order to evaluate the therapeutic effect of argon laser irradiation on hypersensitive root, 60 mandibular premolars that had been extracted due to periodontal disease were treated by thorough scaling, root planing and root conditioning with tetracycline HCI(100mg/ml, 5 min.) for induction of hypersensitive root. Within middle one third of root mesial surface(30) or distal surface(30) was randomly irradiated by 0.5W-, 0.75W- and 1.0W-power for 2 minutes argon laser(HGM Inc., USA) with or without topical application of 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride gel(Pascal, USA). After all teeth were maintained in 2% methylene blue solution for 48 hours and cross-sectioned through irradiated surface of dried roots, methylene blue stained area was compared between irradiated side and nonirradiated side. Following results were obtained : 1. Methylene blue stained area was significantly less in the laser irradiated group than control group(p<0.05). 2. There was no significant difference in methylene blue stained area between 0.5W-power and 0.75W-power group(p>0.1) and between 0.75W-power and 1.0W-power group(p>0.1), but there was significant difference between 0.5W-power and 1.0W-power group(p<0.05). 3. There was no significant difference in methylene blue stained area between two groups with and without topical application of 0.12% acidulated phosphate fluoride gel(p>0.1). The results suggest that argon laser irradiation on hypersensitive root may reduce the hypersensitivity by obstruction of dentinal tubules.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.153-160
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• 2023

In this study, biochar was produced from biomass waste, and its methylene blue adsorption capacity was evaluated. The major components of the biomass were cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. Ash content was high in waste wood. Carbonization yield decreased as carbonization temperature increased, as did hydrogen and oxygen content, but carbon content increased. Increased carbonization temperature also increased the specific surface area and micropores of biochar. At 600 ℃, biochar had the highest specific surface area (216.15~301.80 m² /g). As a result of methylene blue adsorption on biochar carbonized at 600 ℃, oak, waste wood, and pruned apple tree branches fit the Freundlich model, while pruned peach tree branches fit the Langmuir model. In the adsorption kinetics of methylene blue on biochar, oak and pruned peach tree branches fit a pseudo-first-order model, while waste wood and pruned apple tree branches fit a pseudo-second-order model.

• Proceedings of the KSME Conference
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• 2007.05b
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• pp.2348-2353
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• 2007

In this work, combustion-synthesized $TiO_2$ nanoparticles were used for the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue with UV light irradiation. Also the results were compared with those of commercial $TiO_2$ nanoparticles (Degussa, P-25). Particle characteristics of the two were analyzed thru the SEM, TEM, and XRD. In spite of the lower specific surface area than that of P-25, the $TiO_2$ nanoparticles formed in this study showed the relatively good ability to degrade the concentration of the organics.

• The Journal of the Korean dental association
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• v.16 no.12 s.115
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• pp.935-940
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• 1978

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the marginal sealing ability of 'Hi-Pol' Enamel Bond system. Using freshly extracted human teeth and 2% acquous methylene blue, the marginal leakage of dye in restorative materials such as 'Hi-Pol' Enamel Bond system, Hi-Pol, Adaptic, Nuva system, Epolite and Amalgam were investigated at 37℃ and under temperature cycling in range of 4℃-60℃. the results as follows; 1. All filling materials showed some degree of marginal penetration by 2% methylene blue dye. 2. 'Hi-Pol' Enamel Bond system revealed the least marginal penetration by 2% methylene blue as Nuva did at 37℃, but under temperature cycling in range of 4℃-60℃ it showed the greatest marginal penetration. 3. Hi-Pol restoration showed a tendency the similar to the other composite restoration. 4. Nuva system had the most effective marginal sealing ability either at 37℃ and under temperature cycling.

• Proceedings of the Korea Concrete Institute Conference
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• 2002.10a
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• pp.205-210
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• 2002

As the deposits of natural sands have slowly been depleted, it has resulted in an increase in manufactured fine aggregate (MFA). Standard specifications for fine aggregate for concrete contained in KS F 2558 permit a maximum of 7 percent finer than the No. 200 sieve (75${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$). Since the production process for MFA normally generates 10 to 20 percent of micro fines-which is defined as aggregates passing the No. 200 sieve (75${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$)-more than permitted by specifications, Excess fines must be removed by screening and/or washing operations. The amount of by-products will continue to grow as production increases with environmental discharge restrictions. This fundamental study focuses on experimental research for the adequacy of use of micro fines included in crushed aggregate using methylene blue test. Total of 63 types of sands from seven different rocks were tested. Based on the test results, the methylene blue test was turned out to be a good indicator of the quality of micro fines for concrete and a supplementary article and an amendment of the KS standard were recommended.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.35 no.9
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• pp.2660-2664
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• 2014

A simple method of depositing titanium dioxide ($TiO_2$) nanoparticles onto graphene oxide (GO) as a catalytic support was devised for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB). Thiol groups were utilized as linkers to secure the $TiO_2$ nanoparticles. The resultant GO-supported $TiO_2$ (GO-$TiO_2$) sample was characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements, revealing that the anatase $TiO_2$ nanoparticles had effectively anchored to the GO surface. In the photodegradation of MB, GO-$TiO_2$ exhibited remarkably enhanced photocatalytic efficiency compared with thiolated GO and pure $TiO_2$ nanoparticles. Moreover, after five-cycle photodegradation experiment, no obvious deactivation was observed. The overall results showed that thiolated GO provides a good support substrate and, thereby, enhances the photodegradation effectiveness of the composite photocatalyst.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.58-64
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• 1997

For the purpose of quantifying the staining rendency of light-cured glass ionomer cements and chemical-cured glass ionomer cements, Glass Ionomer specimens were stained with methylene blue and analyzed quantitatively with spectrophotometry. The data was processed and the result was as follows : 1. Chemical-cured glass ionomer cement showed higher color stability than light-cured glass ionomer cement with significance.(P<0.001) 2. In light-cured glass ionomer cement groups, Vitremer showed higher dye concentration of methylene blue than Fuji II LC. 3. In chemical-cured glass ionomer cement groups, Fuji II showed higher dye concentration of methylene blue than Ketac-fil.

• Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.43-49
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• 1996

Metachromatic properties of admixture of thionine and methylene blue(MB) in aqueous solution and phospholipid bilayer membrane have been studied by absorption spectroscopy. When thionine and MB were mixed, new coaggregate has been formed because of MB was redistributed to thionine aggregate. In phosphlipid bilayer membrane system, the highly concentrated thionine was easily formed the coaggregation with MB moiety independent of MB concentration, and absorption band of admixture were more transferred to short wavelength than aqueous system. In monomeric thionine concentration, the coaggregation band was observed at the middle wavelength between the site of monomeric thionine and the site of dimeric MB in the presence of lipid bilayer membrane.