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Low Temperature Synthesis of BaCeO3 Nano Powders by the Citrate Process (Citrate Process를 이용한 BaCeO3 나노 분말의 저온 합성)

  • Lee, Dong-Wook;Won, Jong-Han;Joo, Kyoung;Kim, Chang-Yeoul;Shim, Kwang-Bo
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.39 no.6
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    • pp.604-609
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    • 2002
  • Nanosized $BaCeO_3$ powders with the stoichiometric composition of a molecular level were synthesized by the citrate process based on the Pechini method. Polymeric precursor was formed by use of citric acid and ethylen glycol, as chelating agent of metal ions and reaction medium, respectively. Single phase orthorhombic structured $BaCeO_3$powders, about 100 nm sized and uniform shaped were obtained through the calcination of the polymeric precursor at $900^{\circ}C$ for 4 h. Extremely small quantities of carbonate ions($CO_^{2-}$) were completely decomposed at over $1100^{\circ}C$. The mean size of the powders was increased twice, however, it has very uniform distribution in its size and shape.

Importance of convection during physical vapor transport of Hg2Cl2 in the presence of Kr under environments of high gravitational accelerations

  • Kim, Geug-Tae
    • Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.29-35
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    • 2012
  • Special attention in the role of convection in vapor crystal growth has been paid since some single crystals under high gravity acceleration of $10g_0$ appear considerably larger than those under normal gravity acceleration ($1g_0$). With increasing the gravity acceleration from $1g_0$ up to $10g_0$, the total molar flux for ${\Delta}T$ = 30 K increases by a factor of 4, while for ${\Delta}T$ = 90, by a factor of 3. The maximum molar fluxes for three different gravity levels of $1g_0$, $4g_0$ and $10g_0$, appear approximately in the neighborhood of y = 0.5 cm, and the molar fluxes show asymmetrical patterns, which indicate the occurrence of either one single or more than one convective cell. As the gravitational level is enhanced form $1g_0$ up to $10g_0$, the intensity of convection is increased significantly through the maximum molar fluxes for ${\Delta}T$ = 30 K and 90 K. At $10g_0$, the maximum total molar flux is nearly invariant for for ${\Delta}T$ = 30 K and 90 K. The total molar flux increases with increasing the gravity acceleration, for $1g_0{\leq}g_y{\leq}10g_0$, and decreases with increasing the partial pressure of component B, a noble gas called as Kr (Krypton), $P_B$. The ${{\mid}U{\mid}}_{max}$ is directly proportional to the gravity acceleration for 20 Torr $P_B{\leq}300$ Torr. As the partial pressure of $P_B$ (Torr) decreases from 300 Torr to 20 Torr, the slopes of the ${{\mid}U{\mid}}_{max}s$ versus the gravity accelerations increase from 0.29 sec to 0.54 sec, i.e. by a factor of 2. The total molar flux of $Hg_2Cl_2$ is first order exponentially decayed with increasing the partial pressure of component B, $P_B$ (Torr) from 20 Torr up to 300 Torr.

The compatible non-explosive separation device for various pre-loads using the Ni-Cr wire and Kevlar rope (다양한 사전하중에 적용할 수 있는 Ni-Cr wire와 Kevlar rope를 이용한 위성 분리장치)

  • Hwang, Hyun-Su;Kim, Byung-Kyu;Jang, Young-Keun
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.41 no.2
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    • pp.150-155
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    • 2013
  • We present a kevlar rope based Non-Explosive Actuator(NEA) device which has simple structure and is activated by burning Ni-Cr wire. Through performance test, we find it can be operated under various pre-load by simply changing turn number of Ni-Cr wire. It shows release time of 680ms and shock level of 110G under pre-load of 6.0kN. Launching environment and space environment tests are planned to verify performance of the NEA based on European Satellite Agency test manual. Conclusively, we expect the proposed NEA can be applicable to release solar panel and fairing separation.

Exhaust Emission Characteristics from Heavy-duty Diesel Engine applicable to Prime Propulsion Engine for Marine Vessels (선박 주 추진기관으로 사용가능한 대형 디젤엔진의 배기가스 특성 분석)

  • Lee, Hyung-Min;Park, Rang-Eun
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.36 no.4
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    • pp.484-489
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    • 2012
  • The objective of this work presented here was focused on analysis of particulate matter and nitrogen oxide characteristics in ESC test mode from heavy-duty diesel engine installed on-road vehicles applicable to prime propulsion engine for marine vessels. The authors confirmed that a large quantity particulate matter were emitted in high power density condition, nitrogen oxide characteristics were dependent on exhaust gas temperature. Particulate matters were reduced by 1/100~1/1,000 times in post DPF with test modes but filtration efficiency was decreased in the engine power fluctuation. In the case of the high speed and power condition, the exhaust level of particulate matters was increased according to increment of temperature of gas flowing into DPF. The orders of magnitude for particle concentration levels from the analysis of size distribution of particulate matters of test engine was different. Both emitting nano-sized particles below 100nm regardless of DPF and non-DPF.

Acoustic responses of natural fibre reinforced nanocomposite structure using multiphysics approach and experimental validation

  • Satankar, Rajesh Kumar;Sharma, Nitin;Ramteke, Prashik Malhari;Panda, Subtra Kumar;Mahapatra, Siba Shankar
    • Advances in nano research
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.263-276
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    • 2020
  • In this article, the acoustic responses of free vibrated natural fibre-reinforced polymer nanocomposite structure have been investigated first time with the help of commercial package (ANSYS) using the multiphysical modelling approach. The sound relevant data of the polymeric structure is obtained by varying weight fractions of the natural nanofibre within the composite. Firstly, the structural frequencies are obtained through a simulation model prepared in ANSYS and solved through the static structural analysis module. Further, the corresponding sound data within a certain range of frequencies are evaluated by modelling the medium through the boundary element steps with adequate coupling between structure and fluid via LMS Virtual Lab. The simulation model validity has been established by comparing the frequency and sound responses with published results. In addition, sets of experimentation are carried out for the eigenvalue and the sound pressure level for different weight fractions of natural fibre and compared with own simulation data. The experimental frequencies are obtained using own impact type vibration analyzer and recorded through LABVIEW support software. Similarly, the noise data due to the harmonically excited vibrating plate are recorded through the available Array microphone (40 PH and serial no: 190569). The numerical results and subsequent experimental comparison are indicating the comprehensiveness of the presently derived simulation model. Finally, the effects of structural design parameters (thickness ratio, aspect ratio and boundary conditions) on the acoustic behaviour of the natural-fibre reinforced nanocomposite are computed using the present multiphysical model and highlighted the inferences.

Development of an Investigation Method for Variation Factors of Measurement Processes (측정 프로세스의 변동 요인 조사 방법 개발)

  • Choi, In-Soo;Kang, Chang Wook
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.39 no.2
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    • pp.72-81
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    • 2016
  • There can be included a variety of uncertainties in all measurement results whether we can perceive or not on the causes. These uncertainties may end up in lowering the reliability of measurement results and also deteriorate the level of quality. For the purpose, we tried to combine the strengths of measurement uncertainty and measurement system analysis together to present a practical flowchart so as to verify those potential variation factors in general measurement processes. As a case study, we did an experiment and gathered data on the length between two holes of an engine cylinder head which is a core part for vehicles with a coordinate measuring machine and estimated nine uncertainty factors of it. Consequently, it was identified that the four primary factors among the nine which were related to the measurement standard, random errors or spread of the repeat measurements, differences between the coefficients of thermal expansion and the environment especially had been the influence around the laboratory. Since it is impossible to analyze the equipment and appraisal variations respectively through the only measurement uncertainty, we have used the measurement system analysis following the flowchart. Showing the result of being just about 0.5% lower for the appraisal variation, and the equipment variation occupied about 7% for the total Gage R&R. Through this research, we have come to a conclusion that much more detail analysis on variation factors can be possible to be identified in measurement processes by using the developed flowchart which is composed of measurement uncertainty and measurement system analysis. Therefore, we expect engineers who are involved in quality and measurements to utilize this developed method.

Lonicera Japonioa Inhibits the Production of NO through the Suppression of NF-kB Activity in LPS-stimulated Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages

  • Kim Young-hee;Kim Han-do
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.163-171
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    • 2004
  • The flowers of Lonicera japonica Thunb. (Caprifoliaceae) has been used as anti-inflammatory drug in the folk medicine recipe and been proved its anti-inflammatory effect in the oriental medicine. However, the action mechanism of Lonicera japonica that exhibits anti-inflammatory effects has not been determined. Since nitric oxide (NO) is one of the major inflammatory parameter, we studied the effect of aqueous extracts of Lonicera japonica (AELJ) on NO production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated mouse peritoneal macrophages. NO and inducible NO synthase (iNOS) level were significantly reduced in LPS-stimulated macrophages by AELJ compared to those without Electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) indicated that AELJ blocked the activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB), which was considered to be a potential transcription factor for the iNOS expression. AELJ also blocked the phosphorylation and degradation of inhibitor of kappa B-alpha (IkB-${\alpha}$). Furthermore, IkB kinase alpha (IKK${\alpha}$), which is known to phosphorylate serine residues of IkB directly, is inhibited by AELJ in vivo and in vitro. These results suggest that AELJ could exert its anti-inflammatory actions by suppressing the synthesis of NO through inhibition of NF-kB activity.

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Effect of starch nanoparticle on the quality characteristics of whipped cream (전분 나노입자 첨가가 휘핑크림 품질특성에 미치는 영향)

  • Shin, Hye-Young;Choi, Hee-Don;Hong, Jung Sun;Shin, Kyeong Won;Kim, Jong-Yea
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.52 no.4
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    • pp.423-426
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    • 2020
  • This study was performed to investigate how the addition of starch nanoparticles prior to whipping could affect the quality characteristics and stability of full-fat dairy cream. Starch nanoparticles were prepared by dry heating under mildly acidic conditions and added to dairy cream as amount of 1, 3, and 5% (w/w). The whipped cream's storage stability, viscosity, overrun, and droplet size were investigated in combination with various starch nanoparticle contents. The storage stability and apparent viscosity increased in parallel with the increasing starch nanoparticle content compared to the control. The mean size and homogeneity of the droplets in the whipped cream increased with higher starch nanoparticle addition levels. Even though the whipped cream overrun was reduced by the addition of starch nanoparticles, the 1% addition level exhibited a similar overrun value as the control.

Accuracy Simulation of Precision Rotary Motion Systems (회전운동 시스템의 정밀도 시뮬레이션 기술)

  • Hwang, Joo-Ho;Shim, Jong-Youp;Hong, Seong-Wook;Lee, Deug-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.285-291
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    • 2011
  • The error motion of a machine tool spindle directly affects the surface errors of machined parts. The error motions of the spindle are not desired errors in the three linear direction motions and two rotating motions. Those are usually due to the imperfect of bearings, stiffness of spindle, assembly errors, external force or unbalance of rotors. The error motions of the spindle have been needed to be decreased to desired goal of spindle's performance. The level of error motion is needed to be estimated during the design and assembly process of the spindle. In this paper, the estimation method for the five degree of freedom (5 D.O.F) error motions of the spindle is suggested. To estimate the error motions of the spindle, waviness of shaft and bearings, external force model was used as input data. And, the estimation models are considering geometric relationship and force equilibrium of the five degree of the freedom. To calculate error motions of the spindle, not only imperfection of the shaft, bearings, such as rolling element bearing, hydrostatic bearing, and aerostatic bearing, but also driving elements such as worm, pulley, and direct driving motor systems, were considered.

ZR-75-1 human breast cancer cells th study the mechanism of action of PAHs

  • Nano, Min-Kyung;Yhong, Sheen-Yhun
    • Proceedings of the Korea Society of Environmental Toocicology Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.171-171
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    • 2002
  • Recent industrial society has human widely exposed to PAHs that are comming from the incomplete combustion of organic material as widerspread environmetal contaminants. Biological activities of PAHs are not known although PAHs are considered as carcinogens. PAHs in the mammalian cells affect CYP1A1 gene expression as well as other phase II drug metabolizing enzymes as UDPGT, NMOR etc. The mechanism of action of PAHs has been studied extensively, however it is not clear how PAHs turn on CYP1A1 in human breast cancer. Our labolatory have been studied the effect of PAHs in the human breast cancer cell lind MCF7. In this study, we examined the ZR-75-1 human breast cancer cells as a new system to evaluate bioactivity of PAHs. ZR-75-1 human breast cancer cell line has been estabilished from the breast cnacer patient, has estrogen receptors and progesteron receptors. We have been able to estbilish long term culture system of this cells then used for the study to observe the effect of PAHs. We demonstrate that PAHs induced the transcription of an aryl hydrocarbon-responsive reporter vector containing the CYP1A1 promoter and 7-ethoxyresolufin O-deethylase(EROD) activity of CYP1A1 enzyme in a concentration-dependant manner. RT-PCR analysises indicated that PAHs significantly up-regulate the constitutive level of CYP1A1 mRNA. Apparently, ZR-75-1 cells have Aryl hydrocarbon recetors, therefore it would be good experimental tool to study the cross-talk between PAHs and steroid actions.

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