• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.118-133
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• 2023

Background: Free-living amoebae (FLA) are widely distributed in freshwater, seawater, soil, and extreme environments, and play a critical role as feeders on diverse preys in the ecosystem. Also, some FLA can become opportunistic pathogens in animals including humans. The taxa Amoebozoa and Heterolobosea are important amoeboid groups associated with human pathogens. However, the identification and habitat of amoebae belonging to Amoebozoa and Heterolobosea remain poorly reported in the Republic of Korea. This study highlights the first record for identification and source of four amoebae including putative pathogens in the Republic of Korea. Results: In the present study, four previously reported FLA were isolated from freshwaters in Sangju Gonggeomji Reservoir (strain GO001), one of the largest reservoirs during the Joseon Dynasty period, and along the Nakdong River, the largest river in the Republic of Korea (strains NR5-2, NR12-1, and NR14-1) for the first time. Microscopic observations and 18S rDNA phylogenetic trees revealed the four isolated strains to be Acanthamoeba polyphaga (strains NR5-2 and NR12-1), Tetramitus waccamawensis (strain GO001), and Naegleria australiensis (strain NR14-1). Strains NR5-2 and NR12-1 might be the same species and belonged to the morphological Group 2 and the T4 genotype of Acanthamoeba. Strain GO001 formed a clade with T. waccamawensis in 18S rDNA phylogeny, and showed morphological characteristics similar to previously recorded strains, although the species' flagellate form was not observed. Strain NR14-1 had the typical morphology of Naegleria and formed a strongly supported clade with previously recorded strains of N. australiensis in phylogenetic analysis of 18S rDNA sequences. Conclusions: On the bases of morphological and molecular analyses, four strains of FLA were newly observed and classified in the Republic of Korea. Three strains belonging to the two species (A. polyphaga and N. australiensis) isolated from the Nakdong River have the potential to act as opportunistic pathogens that can cause fatal diseases (i.e. granulomatous amoebic encephalitis, Acanthamoeba Keratitis, and meningoencephalitis) in animals including humans. The Nakdong River in the Republic of Korea may provide a habitat for potentially pathogenic amoebae, but additional research is required to confirm the true pathogenicity of these FLA now known in the Republic of Korea.

• 한국조리학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.259-269
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• 2011

본 연구는 노니(Noni)에 10% 물을 첨가한 Noni 90, 1% 홍삼(NG), 4% 복분자(NR), 5% 석류(NP)와 5%석류와 4% 복분자를 첨가한 NPR의 음료를 개발하여 이화학적 성분과 품질 특성을 분석하였다. 열량, 단백질과 총식이섬유소 함량은 NR, NP, NPR이 높았다. 총당의 함량은 NG, NPR이 유의적으로 높았다. 지방, 콜레스테롤, 포화지방은 불검출 되었다. 칼슘과 나트륨 함량은 NG, 철은 NG, NR, NPR가 유의적으로 높았다. pH는 NG와 NP, 당도는 NP와 NPR에서 유의적으로 증가하였다. L값과 b값은 NG, NP, NR이 낮아졌으며, a값은 NG, NR의 경우 증가하였다. 일반세균수는 0/ml이었으며, 대장균군과 대장균 0157:H7는 모두 음성이었다. 관능검사 결과 색은 NPR, 맛과 전체적인 조화도는 NG, NR, NP 혼합음료가 유의적으로 높았다. 신맛, 단맛, 향미는 노니원액과 혼합음료 간에 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 입에서 느끼는 질감은 NP와 NPR이 유의적으로 높았다. 이상의 결과와 같이 노니 원액이나 희석액 보다는 홍삼, 복분자, 석류를 첨가한 혼합음료가 바람직하다.

• Advances in materials Research
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.175-183
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• 2014

Natural rubber bound phenolic antioxidant, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-vinylphenol (2,6-DBVP), was prepared from natural rubber and 2,6-DBVP in both solution and melt state. The 2,6-DBVP had been synthesized from 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and methyltriphenylphosphonium iodide ($MePPh_3I$) by Wittig reaction ($0^{\circ}C$ for 2 hrs, $N_2$ atmosphere). The conditions for preparation of natural rubber bound 2,6-DBVP (NR-DBVP) were optimized for both solution state (1 phr BPO and 8 phr 2,6-DBVP at $70^{\circ}C$ for 2 hrs) and for melt state (1 phr BPO and 8 phr 2,6-DBVP at $70^{\circ}C$ for 10 mins, with rotor speed of 60 rpm). A thermoplastic vulcanizate was obtained using a compatibilizer, polypropylene modified with phenolic resin (PhHRJ-PP), in a closed mixer ($180^{\circ}C$ for 3 mins, rotor speed 60 rpm). The antioxidant properties of vulcanized NR-DBVP, using phenolic as the vulcanization system, were similar to NR with the conventional antioxidant BHT. In addition, the antioxidant, water leaching property of the thermoplastic vulcanizate of NR-DBVP/PP were good in comparison to a NR blend with BHT; the morphologies of these thermoplastic vulcanizates were similar.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.332-340
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• 1999

Hydrogenations of BR and NR performed by a noncatalytic method using p-toluenesulphonylhydrazide were carried out by reactive processing. The experimental procedures for carrying out the reaction were established. Two steps comprising premixing of the rubber with TSH followed by hydrogenation in compression mould were proved to be suitable. The percentages of hydrogenation attained by reactive processing were higher than those of the reaction carried out in solution at the same [TSH]/[C=C] ratio, reaction temperature and time. In-creasing the reaction temperature and reaction time resulted in increases of the percentage of hydrogenation. For BR, the maximum percentage of hydrogenation obtained was 36% at [TSH]/[C=C]=1/1.5. For NR, the highest percentage of hydrogenation was 34% at [TSH]/[C=C]=1/1.5. Cis-trans isomerisation was also observed to occur during hydrogenation of both BR and NR. Thermal stabilities of the hydrogenated BR and NR were shown to improve over those or the unhydrogenated counterparts.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.301-307
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• 2004

한국 전통누룩으로부터 분리한 신종 Aspergillus coreanus NR 15-1가 생산하는 a-amylase의 효소학적 특성을 조사했다. 공시균주가 생산하는 a-amylase는 황산암모늄을 이용한 분별 침전, CM-cellulose, DEAE-cellulose, Sephadex G-100, hydroxyapatite column chromatography를 통하여 8.7%의 수율을 보이며, 78배로 정제되었다. 공시균주의 a-amylase의 분자량은 Sephadex G-100 겔 여과에 의해 49 kDa으로 나타났으며, SDS-PAGE에 의하여 51 kDa으로 측정되어 본 효소는 monomer로 추정할 수 있었다. 정제효소는 pH 4.0∼11.0 사이에서 안정하였으며, 반응최적 pH는 5.0이었고, 5$0^{\circ}C$ 이하의 온도에서 비교적 안정하며, 반응최적온도는 45$^{\circ}C$로 나타났다. 정제효소는 금속이온에 의해 효소활성에 영향을 받지 않았으나, N-bromosuccinimide에 의해서는 효소활성이 완전히 저해되어 본 공시균주의 a-amylase의 활성부위에는 tryptophan 잔기가 관여한다고 추정할 수 있었다. 정제효소의 전분분해물은 maltose, maltotriose 등의 oligosaccharide를 형성하므로 a-amylase임을 확인할 수 있었다. 신종 누룩시상균인 Aspergillus coreanus NR 15-1의 a-amylase는 5$0^{\circ}C$ 이하의 온도와 pH 4.0∼11.0사이에서 안정하여 온도와 pH의 안정성이 우수하여 누룩제조용 사상균으로 사용이 가능함을 알 수 있었다.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.183-192
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• 1972

As a series of tile studies of EPDM-Polymer blends, tile experiment are concentrated to the investigation of the physical properties of tile EPDM-NR-SBR blends. The results are shown as follows: 1. In blending, tensile strength decreased with increase in EPDM contents, especially the ratio of EPDM/NR-SBR is 75/25. 2. Elongation and tear strength were much influenced by blending, especially the ratio of EPDM/NR-SBR is 50/50. 3. Ozone resistance is much improved after blending. It was effective more than tile ratio of EPDM/NR-SBR is 25/75. 4. Aging resistance is much improved after blending. It was effective more than the ratio of EPDM/NR-SBR is 50/50. 5. Hardness increased with increase in EPDM contents and on the other hand, abrasion resistance decreased.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.188-196
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• 2022

Styrene-butadiene rubber(SBR) is a copolymer of styrene and butadiene. It is composed of 1,2-unit, 1,4-unit, and styrene, and its properties are dependent on its microstructure. In general, rubber composites contain a single rubber or a blended rubber. Similarly, SBR is used by mixing with natural rubber(NR) and butadiene rubber(BR). The composition of a rubber article affects its physical and chemical properties. Herein, an analytical method for determining the microstructure of SBR using via pyrolysis is introduced. Pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry is widely used to analyze the microstructure of polymeric materials. The microstructure of SBR can be determined by analyzing the principal pyrolysis products formed from SBR, such as 4-vinylcyclohexene, styrene, 2-phenylpropene, 3-phenylcyclopentene, and 4-phenylcyclohexene. An analytical method for determining the composition of SBR/NR, SBR/BR, and SBR/NR/BR blends via pyrolysis is introduced. The composition of blended rubber can be determined by analyzing the principal pyrolysis products formed from each rubber component.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.83-88
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• 1969

As a part of a series of previous studies, physical properties of various portions of a tire made of NR-Syn. R bloods were studied. 1. It was found, in general, most effective for tire tread when 50 parts of HAF black was blended with NR and Syn. R with a ratio of 70/30. 2. It was found that the use of SBR 1712 has an advantage in price, easy processing and physical properties than other synthetic rubber. 3. A technical compounding of various portions of a tire has to be determined for optimum cure conditions.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.13-20
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• 1991

To investigate the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of the DNA alkylating agnet, mitomycin C and the antimetabolite, 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) in cultured rat fibroblasts, the colorimetric assay of netural red (NR) for cytotoxicity and for genotoxicity, sister chromatid exchange (SCE) assay and the measurement of the rate of DNA synthesis were performed in cells cultured in media containing various concentrations of mitomycin C and 5-FU. The uptake ability of neutral red decreased does-dependently. NR90 and NR50 values of mitomycin C were 1.49 nM and 6.87mM and 5-FU were 38.4mM AND 284.4Mm respectively.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.343-348
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• 2019

본 논문에서는 자율주행자동차를 지원하기 위한 전방향성 특성의 이중대역 안테나를 제안한다. 제안된 안테나는 4G/LTE 대역 (1,710~2,170MHz)과 5G/NR 대역 (3,400~3,700MHz)을 동시에 지원하기 위한 50Ω의 단일급전이 이용된 새로운 구조의 이중대역 평판 모노폴(Dual-band Planar Monopole) 안테나의 특징을 가진다. 이중대역 특성을 위해 평판 모노폴 안테나에 측면 방사체를 추가 한 후 슬릿을 통하여 목표 성능에 최적화 되었다. 평판 모노폴 구조는 LTE 대역에서 동작하며, 동일 급전을 사용하는 모노폴 구조에 추가된 측면 방사체와 함께 5G NR 대역에서 동작을 한다. 제안된 안테나는 96.0mm의 지름을 갖는 접지면 위에 $38.5{\times}36.0{\times}1.0[mm^3]$의 크기로 설계되었다. 제작과 측정결과로부터 LTE 대역의 1,710~2,170MHz와 5G NR 대역의 3,400~3,700MHz에 대하여 VSWR 2:1 이하를 만족하였으며, 해당 주파수 대역에서 각각 1,480~2,260MHz와 3,310~3,930MHz의 넓은 임피던스 대역폭을 얻을 수 있었다. 또한 무반사 챔버의 측정결과로부터 제안된 평판 모노폴 안테나의 이득과 전방향성 방사패턴(Omni-directional Radiation Pattern)을 확인하였다.