• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.109-123
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• 2020

Objectives: The aims of this study were to review the standards and key components of the standards for disposable masks in Korea, the US, EU, Japan, and China and to evaluate the appropriateness of disposable masks during a virus pandemic. Methods: We reviewed the standards in the above countries and compared their key elements for each standard. For the second purpose, systemic paper gathering using key words like 'mask', 'respirator' 'virus', and 'coronavirus' in the PubMed search engine was performed. Fifty-three papers were selected and reviewed in regard to the appropriateness of test protocols with sodium chloride(NaCl) particles for virus filtration and the effectiveness against viruses. Results: The standards for masks are largely divided into two categories: US standards and EU standards. In Korea, the Ministry of Employment and Labor adapted the EU standards for workers and the Health Masks adopted the Ministry of Employment and Labor standards by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Regarding airborne viral infections, WHO emphasizes only droplet infection, while many studies have shown that small particles enter the air through coughing or sneezing, which increases the possibility of airborne infection. Compared to other particles, various factors such as airborne viability and the ability to replicate the virus in the body are further involved in the virus's airborne infection rate. Airborne infection is classified into absolute air infection, preferential air infection, and opportunistic air infection. The NaCl-certified N95 mask showed good filtration efficiency against viruses and NaCl particles were proved to be a surrogate material for viruses. From this, KF94 is also expected to be effective in blocking viruses. Conclusion: The N95 test method could be used as a surrogate test method for virus filtration. N95-class masks have been found to effectively block viral infections in the air. However, surgical or medical masks are only partially effective against airborne virus infection though they could effectively block large droplet infection. However, most studies considered in this study targeted N95 in foreign countries and studies on masks actually used in Korea are very limited, so studies on microorganisms and reuse on domestic masks should be conducted in the future.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2021

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is transmitted primarily through droplets, and dental practitioners are at risk of occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infection owing to direct contact with the patient's mouth, aerosols from dental procedures, and saliva. Wearing a mask is believed to be the best method of protection against infection, and a systematic literature review was conducted on whether the dental masks used in dentistry are effective in preventing Coronavirus Infectious Disease-19 (COVID-19). Methods: We used PubMed, Google Scholar, DBpia, NDSL, and KISS databases for this study. Of the 917 documents narrowed down by the search terms "Coronavirus, COVID-19, and dental," 83 documents were collected and studied. Ultimately, 42 of these papers were selected for analysis after considering duplication from the flow chart of the literature selection process. Results: While dental masks are often used when treating patients with unknown COVID-19 status, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety stated that the use of dental masks is insufficient in preventing cross-transmission of COVID-19; instead, it was recommended that N95 masks, which correspond to KF94 masks, should be worn daily. On the other hand, wearing a dental mask and following precautions such as hand hygiene may not pose a significantly higher risk of infection than wearing an N95 mask when treating COVID-19 patients. Conclusion: There is an ongoing discussion regarding the use of dental masks when treating dental patients, and many argue that different types of masks should be selected according to the degree of infection and the individual's respiratory condition. By considering the safety and efficacy of dental masks in preventing infection, improvements can be made in the management of COVID-19 and dental-related infections.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제8권11호
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• pp.159-165
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• 2017

2016년 대전광역시에서 유통 중인 시트형 마스크 화장품(n=42)을 대상으로 보존제 함유량 실태 조사를 실시하였다. 모든 제품 중 보존제는 83.3%(n=35)에서 검출되었으며 30.95(n=14)와 2.39%(n=1)의 제품에서 2종류와 3종류의 보존제가 혼용되어 사용되어졌다. PE, MP, CP 및 BA는 76.19(n=32), 21.43(n=9), 16.67(n=7) 및 2.38%(n=1)의 순으로 검출되었으며 각각의 함유량은 0.06 ~ 0.71, 0.18 ~ 0.35, 0.06 ~ 0.71 및 0.32%로서 모두 기준치 이내이었다. 그러나 모든 제품에서 EP, PP 및 BP는 검출되지 않았다. 이러한 실험 결과를 바탕으로 유통 중인 시트형 마스크 화장품의 보존제와 같은 안전성 관련 품질검사 및 관리가 지속적으로 이루어져서 소비자의 감성과 융합시킨 정보를 공유할 수 있도록 하여 알 권리를 찾아줄 수 있을 것으로 기대되어진다.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.335-341
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• 2024

Background/Aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has affected the worldwide practice of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Here we designed a modified N95 respirator with a channel for endoscope insertion and evaluated its efficacy in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Methods: Thirty patients scheduled for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were randomized into the modified N95 (n=15) or control (n=15) group. The mask was placed on the patient after anesthesia administration and particles were counted every minute before (baseline) and during the procedure by a TSI AeroTrak particle counter (9306-04; TSI Inc.) and categorized by size (0.3, 0.5, 1, 3, 5, and 10 ㎛). Differences in particle counts between time points were recorded. Results: During the procedure, the modified N95 group displayed significantly smaller overall particle sizes than the control group (median [interquartile range], 231 [54-385] vs. 579 [213-1,379]×10³/m³; p=0.056). However, the intervention group had a significant decrease in 0.3-㎛ particles (68 [-25 to 185] vs. 242 [72-588] ×10³/m³; p=0.045). No adverse events occurred in either group. The device did not cause any inconvenience to the endoscopists or patients. Conclusions: This modified N95 respirator reduced the number of particles, especially 0.3-㎛ particles, generated during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.245-253
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• 2015

Objectives: One aim of the study is to compare filtering facepiece masks for healthcare workers between Korea and other countries. The other is to emphasize the importance of fit testing for these masks using an analysis of previous research. Materials: An extensive literature review was performed by searching a number of websites and existing studies. Results: KF94 and KF99 masks certified by the Korean CDC are suitable for healthcare workers as filtering facepiece masks. The standards for these respirators are similar to FFP2 and FFP3 of EN 143 and 149. The performance, such as filtering efficiency, is almost the same between KP94 and N95. It was found that fit testing of respirators for healthcare workers was important to reduce infection risk. Conclusions: KF94 should be emphasized as filtering facepiece masks for healthcare workers rather than N95. Even though Korea has no fit testing regulations, implementing fit testing in healthcare settings is strongly recommended to decrease infection risk.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제83권2호
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• pp.116-121
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• 2020

Particulate matter (PM) is suspended dust that has a diameter of <10 ㎛ and can be inhaled by humans and deposited in the lungs, particularly the alveoli. Recent studies have shown that PM has an adverse effect on respiratory diseases. The aim of this article is to review respiratory diseases associated with PM. According to existing studies, PM is associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, and several other respiratory diseases and increases the mortality rates of these diseases. Moreover, increased exposure in the high concentration of atmospheric PM is associated with the development of lung cancer. The most simple and common way to protect an individual from airborne PM is to wear a face mask that filters out PM. In areas of high concentration PM, it is recommended to wear a face mask to minimize the exposure to PM. However, the use of N95 or KF94 masks can interfere with respiration in patients with chronic respiratory diseases who exhibit low pulmonary function, leading to an increased risk of respiratory failure. Conclusionally, reduction of the total amount of PM is considered to be important factor and strengthening the national warning notification system to vulnerable patients and proper early management of exacerbated patients will be needed in the future.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.39-43
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• 2001

$SiC_{x}N$_{y}$ film is deposited by electron cyclotron resonance plasma chemical vapor deposition system using $SiH_4$(5% in Ar), $CH_4$ and $N_2$. Ternary phase $SiC_{x}N$_{y}$ thin film deposited at the microwave power of 600 W and substrate temperature of 700 contains considerable amount of strong C-N bonds. Change in $CH_4$flow rate can effectively control the residual film stress, and typical surface roughness of 34.6 (rms) was obtained. Extreme]y high hardness (3952 Hv) and optical transmittance (95% at 633 nm) was achieved, which is suitable for a LIGA mask membrane application.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.163-171
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• 2022

Objectives: Fit performance may vary depending on the ambient aerosol number and ratio in respective test environment. Although several instrument can measure it, they differ with respect to the measurement principle and the range of ambient aerosols collected to calculate the fit factor. Methods: In this study, the fit performance between a condensation nuclei counter(CNC) and an optical particle counter(OPC) was compared according to ambient aerosol number concentration, and evaluated consistency. One type respirators(N95 masks) was worn by 50 participants PortaCount®(Pro+ 8038) and MT®(05U) were connected with one probe to one mask, and Fit Factors(FFs) were measured simultaneously. Results: The interclass correlation coefficient of the fit factor and ambient aerosol number, as measured by the two instrument, was 0.82 and 0.79, respectively, indicating a high consistency level. On the other hand there was a significant correlation between the successful test performance of the OPC instrument and the ambient aerosol number. Conclusions: The test was passed with the CNC and OPC instruments when the ambient aerosol number was 635-3,332 particles/cm³ and 368-1,976 particles/cm³, respectively. Thus, the ideal ambient aerosol number of particles differed between the two instrument.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.64-71
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• 2020

전력 반도체 소자의 게이트 구동 칩의 아날로그 회로를 트리밍하기 위해서는 eFuse OTP IP가 필요하다. 기존의 NMOS 다이오드 형태의 eFuse OTP 셀은 셀 사이즈가 작은 반면 DNW(Deep N-Well) 마스크가 한 장 더 필요로 하는 단점이 있다. 본 논문에서는 CMOS 공정에서 추가 공정이 필요 없으면서 셀 사이즈가 작은 PMOS-다이오드 형태의 eFuse OTP 셀을 제안하였다. 본 논문에서 제안된 PMOS-다이오드 형태의 eFuse OTP 셀은 N-WELL 안에 형성된 PMOS 트랜지스터와 기억소자인 eFuse 링크로 구성되어 있으며, PMOS 트랜지스터에서 기생적으로 만들어지는 pn 접합 다이오드를 이용하였다. 그리고 PMOS-다이오드 형태의 eFuse 셀 어레이를 구동하기 위한 코어 구동회로를 제안하였으며, SPICE 모의실험 결과 제안된 코어 회로를 사용하여 61㏀의 post-program 저항을 센싱하였다. 한편 0.13㎛ BCD 공정을 이용하여 설계된 PMOS-다이오드 형태의 eFuse OTP 셀과 512b eFuse OTP IP의 레이아웃 사이즈는 각각 3.475㎛ × 4.21㎛ (=14.62975㎛2)과 119.315㎛ × 341.95㎛ (=0.0408㎟)이며, 웨이퍼 레벨에서 테스트한 결과 정상적으로 프로그램 되는 것을 확인하였다.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.224-230
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• 2013

레이저 리프트 오프(Laser Lift-Off: LLO)는 수직형 LED 제조를 위하여 GaN 또는 AlN 박막을 사파이어 웨어퍼로부터 레이저를 이용하여 제거하는 공정으로 광원, 레이저의 출력 파워를 조절해주는 감쇠기, 빔의 형태를 잡아주는 빔 성형 광학계, 원하는 빔 사이즈를 만들어 주고 빔을 균일하게 섞어주는 빔 균일 광학계, 기판에 투사 이전에 빔을 한번 잘라주는 조리개 부분과 마스크 단에서 잘린 빔을 기판에 투사해주는 투사렌즈 부분으로 구성되어 있다. 본 논문에서는 LLO 시스템을 구성하고 있는 광학계 중 감쇠기와 투사렌즈 부분의 설계 및 분석을 진행하였다. 투사렌즈의 $7{\times}7mm^2$ 빔 사이즈 구현을 위하여 광학 설계 프로그램인 지맥스를 통해 설계 및 초점심도를 분석하였으며, 조명 설계 프로그램인 라이트 툴을 사용하여 빔 사이즈 및 균일도를 분석하였다. 성능 분석 결과 사각형 빔의 크기 $6.97{\times}6.96mm^2$, 균일도 91.8%, 초점심도 ${\pm}30{\mu}m$를 확인하였다. 또한 고출력의 엑시머레이저의 빔 강도를 감쇠시키기 위한 장치인 감쇠기의 투과율을 높이기 위하여 에센설 맥클라우드 코팅 프로그램을 사용하여 유전체 코팅을 실시한 결과 총 23층의 박막과 s 편광의 입사각도 $45{\sim}60^{\circ}$에서 10-95%의 투과율을 확인 할 수 있었다.