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Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles Using Extract of Ecklonia Cava and Catalytic Activity for Synthetic Dyes

  • Kim, Beomjin;Song, Woo Chang;Park, Sun Young;Park, Geuntae
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.29 no.12
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    • pp.1171-1184
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    • 2020
  • The green synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) using biomaterials has garnered considerable attention in recent years because of its eco-friendly, non-toxic, simple, and low-cost nature. In this study, we synthesized NPs of noble metals, such as Ag and Au using an aqueous extract of a marine seaweed, Ecklonia cava. The formation of AgNPs and AuNPs was confirmed by the presence of surface plasmon resonance peaks in UV-Vis absorption spectra at approximately 430 and 530 nm, respectively. Various properties of the NPs were evaluated using characterization techniques, such as dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction analysis. Phytochemicals in the seaweed extract, such as phlorotannins, acted as both reducing and stabilizing agents for the growth of the NPs. The green-synthesized AgNPs and AuNPs were found to exhibit high catalytic activity for the decomposition of organic dyes, including azo dyes, methylene blue, rhodamine B, and methyl orange.

Dehydroglyasperin D Suppresses Melanin Synthesis through MITF Degradation in Melanocytes

  • Baek, Eun Ji;Ha, Yu-Bin;Kim, Ji Hye;Lee, Ki Won;Lim, Soon Sung;Kang, Nam Joo
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.32 no.8
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    • pp.982-988
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    • 2022
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza) has been used as preventive and therapeutic material for hyperpigmentation disorders. Previously, we isolated noble compounds including dehydroglyasperin C (DGC), dehydroglyasperin D (DGD) and isoangustone A (IAA) from licorice hexane/ethanol extracts. However, their anti-melanogenic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms are unknown. The present study compared effects of DGC, DGD and IAA on pigmentation in melan-a melanocytes and human epidermal melanocytes (HEMn). DGD exerted the most excellent anti-melanogenic effect, followed by DGC and IAA at non-cytotoxic concentrations. In addition, DGD significantly inhibited tyrosinase activity in vitro cell-free system and cell system. Western blot result showed that DGD decreased expression of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase and tyrosinase-related protein-1 (TRP-1) in melan-a cells and HEMn cells. DGD induced phosphorylation of MITF, ERK and Akt signal pathway promoting MITF degradation system. However, DGD did not influence p38 and cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA)/CREB signal pathway in melan-a cells. These result indicated that DGD inhibited melanogenesis not only direct regulation of tyrosinase but also modulating intracellular signaling related with MITF level. Collectively, these results suggested a protective role for DGD against melanogenesis.

Cobalt Vanadium Heterointerface Modulated Co2P/VP Heterostructure Electrocatalyst for Robust Water Splitting

  • Purna Prasad Dhakal;Ganesh Bhandari;Hoang Tuan Nguyen;Duy Thanh Tran;Nam Hoon Kim;Joong Hee Lee
    • Composites Research
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.296-300
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    • 2024
  • The rational synthesis of efficient transitional metal phosphides (TMPs) could revolutionize green hydrogen production via water splitting. Hydrogen, with the highest energy density among fuels, stands out as an excellent alternative to address environmental issues and ensure sustainable future energy generation. However, the limited availability of state-of-the-art electrocatalysts like Pt/C and RuO2, used for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), respectively, necessitates the development of cost-effective and non-noble electrocatalysts for green hydrogen production. In this context, we present a novel heterointerface-modulated heterostructure design comprising ultrathin nanosheets of a 3D Co2P/VP heterostructure on a conductive nickel foam substrate. This heterostructure demonstrates remarkably low overpotentials of 96 mV for HER and 237 mV for OER at 10 mA cm-2. The material's robust electrochemical kinetics are further evidenced by low Tafel slopes of 68.28 mV dec-1 and 116.54 mV dec-1, respectively.

Effects of trunk stabilization exercise on pulmonary function, maximal oxygen uptake, and heart rate of short-term non-smokers (몸통 안정화 운동이 단기 금연자의 허파기능, 최대 산소 섭취량, 심장박동수에 미치는 영향)

  • Yoo, Kyung-Tae;Jeong, Beom-Cheol;Park, Soon-Jee
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.11 no.7
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    • pp.164-171
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    • 2021
  • This study analyzed the post-exercise cardiopulmonary function, maximal oxygen uptake, heart rate and recovery time through smoker's short - term smoking cessation and trunk stabilization exercise for 72 hours. We analyzed the effect of trunk stabilization exercise on the cardiopulmonary function of smokers and non-smokers. As a result, it was found that both smokers and non-smokers groups showed significant changes in pulmonary function (FVC, SVV, MVV), maximal oxygen uptake, recovery time Difference. This suggests that the trunk stabilization exercise may have a positive effect on the cardiopulmonary function of short-term non-smokers as well as non-smokers for a short period of time, and a more stable and effective method for preventing and improving the reduction of cardiorespiratory function

College Students' Images of Nurses (대학생의 간호사에 대한 이미지)

  • Kim, Bok-Lang;Kim, Seon-Hee;Kim, Ok-Sook;Nam, Young-Hwa;Lee, Kil-Ja;Chung, Bok-Yae
    • The Korean Nurse
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    • v.35 no.4
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    • pp.75-91
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    • 1996
  • The purpose of this study was to identify the college students' images of Nurses. Data were collected by open-ended questionnaire. 326 subjects were composed of nursing students and non nursing students who attended in universities and junior colleges at Pusan, Kyung-buk, and Chung-buk from April 30 to May 31, 1995. Collected data were analyzed by all researchers. Statements were categorized and endowed with Key meaning. The results were 1. Positive images of nurses were classified into 21 categories. They were , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . 2. Among the positive images categories, statements about the were the most. Statements about , , , were a lot. 3. For nusing students, statements about the were the most. Statements about , , , were a lot 4. For non-nursing students statements about the were the most. Statements about , , , were a lot. 5. For nursing students who have no experience of the clinical practice statements about , , were a lot. 6. For nursing students who have not experience of the clinical practice, statements about , , were a lot. 7. Negative images of nurses were classified into 21 categories. They were , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . 8. Among the negative image categories, statements about the were the most. satements about , , , , were a lot.

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A study on the improvement of frictional performance of friction material for automobile brake by spray treatment (용사처리에 의한 자동차 브레이크용 마찰재료의 마찰성능개선에 관한 연구)

  • 김윤해;배창원;손태관
    • Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.67-76
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    • 1998
  • Friction materials for brake linings and clutches have severe performance requirements. The principal function of such frictional elements is to convert kinetic energy to heat, and then either to absorb or to dissipate heat. In order to achieve these objectives, the coefficient of friction must be as high as possible, independent of variations in operating conditions, and the necessary energy conversion must be accomplished with a minimum of wear on the contacting parts. In this study, Al powder, Al bronze powder and Mo powder used in general for automobile brake was sprayed on automobile brake disc to restrain rust and to maintain friction performance. Dynamo and corrosion tests have been carried out. It is concluded that the sprayed disc with Al bronze powder has the most improved frictional performance and anti-corrosive characteristics. The main results obtained can be summarized as follows; 1. From the corrosion current density test for gray cast iron and sprayed disc with powders of Al, Al bronze and Mo, it was cleared that the spray treatment with Al bronze powder showed the most superior anti-corrosive characteristics than other powders. 2. By anode polarization toward the noble direction from corrosion potential, corrosion current density with sprayed brake disc by Al-bronze powder was the lowest. 3. Mean frictional coefficients obtained from dynamo test are as follows : the sprayed disc with Al(99.99%) powder was 0.190 ; the sprayed disc with Al-bronze powder was 0.312 ; the sprayed disc with Mo powder was 0.257 ; the non-sprayed disc of gray cast iron was 0.331. In the case of the sprayed disc Al-bronze powder showed the most excellent frictional characteristics . 4. Amount of burnish quantity obtained from burnish test by dynamometer is as follows : the sprayed disc with Al-powder was 1.079 mm : the sprayed disc with Al-bronze powder was 0.155 mm : the sprayed disc with Mo powder was 0.253 mm : the non-sprayed disc of gray cast iron was 0.241 mm. Al-bronze powder also showed the most excellent burnish characteristics.

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Separation of Non-Metallic Components in Waste Printed Circuit Boards (WPCBs) using Organic Solvent and Potassium Phosphate Solution (유기용매와 인산칼륨 용액을 이용한 폐 인쇄회로기판에서 비금속성분의 분리)

  • Lee, Jae-Cheon;Jeong, Jin Ki;Kim, Jong Seok
    • Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.367-371
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    • 2012
  • Waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs) contain valuable metals such as Cu, Ni, Au, Ag, and Pd. For an effective recycling of WPCBs, it is essential to recover the valuable metals. In recent years, recycling processes have come to be necessary for separating noble metals from WPCBs due to an increasing amount of electronic device wastes. However, it is well known that glass reinforced epoxy resins in the WPCBs are difficult materials to separate into elemental components, namely metals, glass fibers and epoxy resins in the chemical recycling process. $K_3PO_4$ as a catalyst in dimethylformamide (DMF) and N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) was used to depolymerize epoxy resins for recovering metallic and non-metallic components from WPCBs. Reactions of WPCBs were carried out at temperatures $160{\sim}200^{\circ}C$ for 2~12 h. The recycled glass fiber from WPCBs was analyzed by thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) and evaluated the degree of solubility of the epoxy resin for separation efficiencies of the WPCBs.

Synthesis and Characterization of CuCo2O4 Nanofiber Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Evolution Reaction (산소발생반응을 위한 CuCo2O4 나노섬유 전기화학 촉매 합성 및 특성 분석)

  • Won, Mi So;Jang, Myeong-Je;Lee, Kyu Hwan;Kim, Yang Do;Choi, Sung Mook
    • Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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    • v.49 no.6
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    • pp.539-548
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    • 2016
  • The non-noble 1D nanofibers(NFs) prepared by electrospinning and calcination method were used as oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalyst for water electrolysis. The electrospinning process and rate of solution composition was optimized to prepare uniform and non-beaded PVP polymer electrospun NFs. The diameter and morphology of PVP NFs changed in accordance with the viscosity and ion conductivity. The clean metal precursor contained electrospun fibers were synthesized via the optimized electrospinning process and solution composition. The calcined $CuCo_2O_4$ NFs catalyst showed higher activity and long-term cycle stability for OER compared with other $Co_3O_4$, $NiCo_2O$ NF catalysts. Furthermore, the $CuCo_2O_4$ NFs maintained the OER activity during long-term cycle test compared with commercial $CuCo_2O_4$ nanoparticle catalyst due to unique physicochemical and electrochemical properties by1D nanostructure.

Fabrication and Characterization of NiCo2O4/Ni Foam Electrode for Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Water Splitting (알칼라인 수전해 산소 발생 반응을 위한 NiCo2O4/Ni foam 전극 제조 및 특성 평가)

  • Kwon, Minsol;Go, Jaeseong;Lee, Yesol;Lee, Sungmin;Yu, Jisu;Lee, Hyowon;Song, Sung Ho;Lee, Dongju
    • Journal of Powder Materials
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    • v.29 no.5
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    • pp.411-417
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    • 2022
  • Environmental issues such as global warming due to fossil fuel use are now major worldwide concerns, and interest in renewable and clean energy is growing. Of the various types of renewable energy, green hydrogen energy has recently attracted attention because of its eco-friendly and high-energy density. Electrochemical water splitting is considered a pollution-free means of producing clean hydrogen and oxygen and in large quantities. The development of non-noble electrocatalysts with low cost and high performance in water splitting has also attracted considerable attention. In this study, we successfully synthesized a NiCo2O4/NF electrode for an oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline water splitting using a hydrothermal method, which was followed by post-heat treatment. The effects of heat treatment on the electrochemical performance of the electrodes were evaluated under different heat-treatment conditions. The optimized NCO/NF-300 electrode showed an overpotential of 416 mV at a high current density of 50 mA/cm2 and a low Tafel slope (49.06 mV dec-1). It also showed excellent stability (due to the large surface area) and the lowest charge transfer resistance (12.59 Ω). The results suggested that our noble-metal free electrodes have great potential for use in developing alkaline electrolysis systems.

Design of a Small Area 12-bit 300MSPS CMOS D/A Converter for Display Systems (디스플레이 시스템을 위한 소면적 12-bit 300MSPS CMOS D/A 변환기의 설계)

  • Shin, Seung-Chul;Moon, Jun-Ho;Song, Min-Kyu
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea SD
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    • v.46 no.4
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2009
  • In this paper, a small area 12-bit 300MSPS CMOS Digital-to-Analog Converter(DAC) is proposed for display systems. The architecture of the DAC is based on a current steering 6+6 segmented type, which reduces non-linearity error and other secondary effects. In order to improve the linearity and glitch noise, an analog current cell using monitoring bias circuit is designed. For the purpose of reducing chip area and power dissipation, furthermore, a noble self-clocked switching logic is proposed. To verify the performance, it is fabricated with $0.13{\mu}m$ thick-gate 1-poly 6-metal N-well Samsung CMOS technology. The effective chip area is $0.26mm^2$ ($510{\mu}m{\times}510{\mu}m$) with 100mW power consumption. The measured INL (Integrated Non Linearity) and DNL (Differential Non Linearity) are within ${\pm}3LSB$ and ${\pm}1LSB$, respectively. The measured SFDR is about 70dB, when the input frequency is 15MHz at 300MHz clock frequency.