• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권10호
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• pp.2320-2327
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• 2020

The extreme hydrophobicity of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) hinders bone-tissue integration, thus limiting the use of ePTFE in medical implant applications. To improve the potential of ePTFE as a biomaterial, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) was grafted onto the ePTFE surface using the gamma irradiation technique. The characteristics of the grafted ePTFE were successfully evaluated using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM)/energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Under the tensile test, the modified ePTFE was found to be more brittle and rigid than the untreated sample. In addition, the grafted ePTFE was less hydrophobic with a higher percentage of water uptake compared to the untreated ePTFE. The protein adsorption test showed that grafted ePTFE could adsorb protein, which was denoted by the presence of N peaks in the XPS analysis. Moreover, the formation of the globular mineral on the grafted ePTFE surface was successfully visualized using the FESEM analysis, with a ratio of 1.94 for Ca:P minerals by the EDX. To summarize, the capability of the modified ePTFE to show protein adsorption and mineralization indicates the improvement of the polymer properties, and it can potentially be used as a biomaterial for implant application.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.191-194
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• 2003

The influence of on ion beam irradiation to the indium tin oxide (ITO) substrate on the performance of the organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) was studied. ITO films were used as the transparent anode of OLEDs with poly(2-methoxy-5-(2'-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene) (MEH-PPV) as a hole-injection/transport layer. Oxygen and argon plasma treatment of ITO resulted in a change in the work function and the chemical composition. For plasma treated ITO anodes, the device efficiency clearly correlated with the value of the work function. We also discussed the implications of our experimental study in relation to the modification of the ITO surface composition, transmittance, reflectance, and water contact angle (WCA).

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제25권9호
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• pp.455-461
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• 2015

SnS-$TiO_2$ nanocomposites are synthesized using simple, cheap, and less toxic $SnCl_2$ as the tin (II) precursor. The prepared nanoparticles are characterized using powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS). The XRD and TEM results indicate that the prepared product has SnS nanoparticles and a grain diameter of 30 nm. The DRS demonstrate that SnS-$TiO_2$ possesses the absorption profile across the entire visible light region. The generation of reactive oxygen species is detected through the oxidation reaction from 1,5-diphenyl carbazide (DPCI) to 1,5-diphenyl carbazone (DPCO). It is found that the photocurrent density and photocatalytic effect increase with the modified SnS. Excellent catalytic degradation of Texbrite BA-L (TBA) solution is observed using the SnS-$TiO_2$ composites under visible light irradiation. It is proposed that both the strong visible light absorption and the multiple exciton excitations contribute to the high visible light photocatalytic activity.

• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.35-41
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• 2006

Upon $UV/O_3$ irradiation cellulose acetate (CA) films showed modified surface properties such as increased hydrophilicity and surface roughness as well as increased dyeability to cationic dyes. UV treatment induced photoscission of acetyl groups in the main chain of CA resulting in decreased degree of substitution from 2.2 to 1.3. The slight decreases in reflectance and transmittance were caused by remarkably increased nano-scale surface roughness of the CA surface as much as 20-fold, which can destructively interfere with visible lights of wavelength lower thu 500nm. Water contact angle decreased from $54^{\circ}\;to\;14^{\circ}$ with increasing UV energy. Surface energy also increased slightly. The surface energy change was attributed to significant contribution of polar component rather than nonpolar component indicating surface photooxidation of CA film. The increased dyeability to cationic dyes in terms of both K/S and %E may be due to photochemically introduced anionic and dipolar dyeing sites on the film surfaces.

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2011년도 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.49.2-49.2
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• 2011

$PbMoO_4$ nanoparticles were successfully obtained in the presence of ethylene glycol (EG) with the assistance of a prolonged sonication process. The nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and adsorption-desorption $N_2$ isotherms (BET). The catalyst prepared sonochemically showed higher photocatalytic activity than $PbMoO_4$ prepared by solid-state reaction in the degradation reactions of rhodamine B (rhB), indigo carmine (IC), orange G (OG), and methyl orange (MO) under UV-Vis light radiation. In order to elucidate aspects of the degradation mechanism of the organic dyes, some experimental variables were modified such as pH, $O_2$ level in solution, and radiation source. In general, the photocatalytic activity for the degradation of organic dyes followed the sequence IC>OG>rhB>MO.

• ETRI Journal
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.969-979
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• 2013

Various simulation applications for hair, clothing, and makeup of a 3D avatar can provide more useful information to users before they select a hairstyle, clothes, or cosmetics. To enhance their reality, the shapes, textures, and colors of the avatars should be similar to those found in the real world. For a more realistic 3D avatar color reproduction, this paper proposes a spectrum-based color reproduction algorithm and color management process with respect to the implementation of the algorithm. First, a makeup color reproduction model is estimated by analyzing the measured spectral reflectance of the skin samples before and after applying the makeup. To implement the model for a makeup simulation system, the color management process controls all color information of the 3D facial avatar during the 3D scanning, modeling, and rendering stages. During 3D scanning with a multi-camera system, spectrum-based camera calibration and characterization are performed to estimate the spectrum data. During the virtual makeup process, the spectrum data of the 3D facial avatar is modified based on the makeup color reproduction model. Finally, during 3D rendering, the estimated spectrum is converted into RGB data through gamut mapping and display characterization.

• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2010

The thermal treatment for carbon nanotube was applied to remove the water, metal catalyst and other impurities in carbon nanotube. The surface of carbon nanotube was changed into open structure with acid treatment by mixed solution of $HNO_3$ and $H_2SO_4$. The dispersion property of the functionalized and modified carbon nanotube was assessed with naked eyes by dispersing it in DMF. Carbon nanotube mixd polyurethane film was made to estimate the dispersion property by reflectance of the film with UV-Vis spectrometer. Also the internal structure of carbon nanotube was observed with SEM and TEM and thermal pyrolysis property of the carbon nanotube was measured by TGA and DSC. The surface modification of carbon nanotube by thermal and acid treatments improved the dispersion property of carbon nanotube/polyurethane mixed materials.

• Membrane and Water Treatment
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.223-229
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• 2019

Titania modified by 2-ethylimidazole (2-EI) (denoted as $2-EI-TiO_2$) demonstrated visible light photocatalytic activity for the degradation of organic compounds. $2-EI-TiO_2$ was a bright brown powder that exhibited similar crystallinity and morphology with the control $TiO_2$. A diffuse reflectance spectrum indicated that $2-EI-TiO_2$ absorbs visible light of all wavelengths. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) confirmed the cationic state of nitrogen species (e.g. Ti-O-N) on the surface of $2-EI-TiO_2$. Visible light-illuminated $2-EI-TiO_2$ degraded $10{\mu}M$ 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) by approximately 85% in 4 h. The photochemical activity of $2-EI-TiO_2$ was selective in targeting the organic compound. The repeated use of $2-EI-TiO_2$ decreased the photocatalytic activity for the 4-CP degradation. Experiments using radical scavengers and oxidant probes revealed that the oxidation by photogenerated holes is responsible for the degradation of organic compounds by illuminated $2-EI-TiO_2$ and the role of $^{\bullet}OH$ is negligible.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제53권spc호
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• pp.108-114
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• 2008

녹차 품질평가의 한 요인이 되는 색도 평가 시 기존 평가 방법인 육안평가 혹은 색차 분석에 의존하고 있는 현행 분석방법을 신속, 간편하며 재현성이 높고, 녹차 품질관련 기타 성분과 동시분석이 가능한 녹차 색차 분석용 NIRS 검량식을 작성한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 공시된 녹차 시료를 대상으로 색차계를 이용하여 색도 값(L, a, b)을 조사한 결과 검량식 작성용 시료는 L값이 평균 53.37($48.52{\sim}57.72$), a값이 평균 -7.55($-10.02{\sim}-4.63$), b 값이 평균 18.07($14.00{\sim}22.02$)을 나타내었고, 작성 검량식의 평가용으로 이용된 예견치 분석용 시료와 거의 동일한 범위를 나타내었다. 2. 녹차의 색차 분석용 NIRS 검량식을 검토한 결과 색차 중 명도에 해당하는 L 값은 원시 스펙트럼에 2차 미분(2nd derivative, 8 nm gap, 6 points smoothing, 1 point second smoothing)을 수행한 조건에서 $R^2$ = 0.936으로 가장 우수한 양상을 나타내었고, 적색에 해당되는 색차 a값과 황색에 해당하는 b값은 1차 미분(1st derivative, 4 nm gap, 4 points smoothing, 1 point second smoothing)조건에서 $R^2$가 각각 0.991 및 0.958로 가장 우수한 결과를 나타내었다. 3. 최적의 녹차 색차 분석용으로 작성된 각각의 NIRS 검량식을 미지시료에 적용하여 정확성을 평가한 결과 색도값 L, a 및 b의 결정계수는 각각 0.905, 0.986 및 0.931로 매우 높은 상관을 보였으며, 이들 검량식은 향후 NIRS를 이용한 녹차 관련 연구 및 녹차 산업현장에서 품질관리를 위한 효율적 분석방법으로 활용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국초지조사료학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2006

본 시험의 목적은 옥수수 사일리지의 소화율 및 에너지가치를 신속하고 정확하게 평가하는 방법으로서 근적외선분광법(NIRS)의 이용성을 확대하고 동시에 더욱 정확한 검량식을 유도하기 위하여 수행되었다. 112점의 옥수수 사일리지 시료를 이용하여 근적외선분광기를 이용하여 스펙트럼을 수집하였다. 검량기법은 변형부분 최소자승회귀법(MPLS), 산란보정법은 SNV-D 또한 1,4,4,1 수처리 방법을 이용하여 검량식을 작성하였다. 옥수수 사일리지의 소화율 측정방법에 따른 근적외선분광법의 예측 능력은 IVDMD, IVTD 및 CDMD 함량에서 각각 $SEP=1.57% (R^2v=0.70),\;SEP=1.13%(R^2v=0.73)$ 및 $SECV=1.74%\;(R^2v=0.77)$로 나타났으며 에너지 가치를 예측하기 위한 검량식 작성 및 검증 결과는 TDN, NEL 및 ME 함량에서 각각 SECV=0.69% $(R^2v=0.85)$, SECV=0.02% (R2v=0.88) 및 SECV=0.02% $(R^2v=0.88)$로 비교적 양호한 결과를 나타냈다.