• 센서학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.183-194
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• 1992

실리콘 기판을 HF용액 내에서 양극반응을 시켜 electropolishing법 또는 PSL 형성법으로 센서와 actuator에 유용한 다양한 모양의 실리콘 미세 기계구조를 제조하였다. 미세구조는 시편의 결정면에 관계없이 형성되었으며, 저농도 도핑된 단결정 실리콘이다. $n^{+}/n$ 실리콘 시편을 HF용액(20-48%)내에서 양극반응시켜 $n^{+}$ 영역에 선택적으로 PSL을 형성하였으며, HF농도, 반응전압 및 반응시간에 따른 PSL 형성의 특성을 조사였다. $n^{+}$ 영역에만 PSL이 형성되었으며 PSL의 다공도는 HF 농도 증가에 따라 감소하였으며, 반응전압에는 무관하였다. $n/n^{+}/n$형 구조를 이용하여 미세구조를 제조한 경우, 식각된 실리콘 표면이 균일하고 cusp가 제거되었으며, 미세구조의 두께는 전 영역을 통하여 n-epi.층의 두께로 일정하였다. HF용액(5 wt%)에서의 양극반응과 planar기술을 이용하여 가속도센서를 제조하여 기존의 IC 공정기술과 함께 사용이 가능함을 확인하였다. 또 모터의 회전자, 기어 등의 미세 기계구조를 PSL 형성법으로 제조하고 SEM 사진으로 조사하였다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.483-490
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• 2013

Gamma-irradiation (0-7 kGy) of ginseng is permitted in Korea for the purpose of microbial decontamination; with strict labeling, traceability and monitoring requirements. An identification study was conducted to determine the photostimulated-luminescence (PSL) and thermoluminescence (TL) properties of gamma-irradiated fresh and white ginsengs cultivated in different areas. Dose- dependent PSL-based screening was possible for white ginseng samples; however, inappropriate results from non-irradiated fresh ginseng samples were obtained, showing intermediate (700 to 5,000) or positive ($T_2$ >5,000, irradiated) PSL counts due to the abundance of minerals on the surfaces of the samples. TL analysis of separated minerals from all non-irradiated samples gave TL glow curves of low intensity with a maximum peak after $300^{\circ}C$. However, well-defined irradiation-specific (high intensity with a maximum peak at about $200^{\circ}C$) glow curves were observed for all the irradiated samples, regardless of their type and origins. TL ratios (first glow curve /second glow curve) were also determined to confirm the irradiated (>0.1) and non-irradiated (<0.1) results. SEM-EDX (scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray) and XRD (X-ray diffraction) spectroscopic analyses showed that feldspar and quartz minerals were the main source for the typical radiation-specific luminescence properties.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제18권12호
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• pp.2989-2996
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• 2014

본 논문은 스마트 폰 기반의 유비쿼터스 헬스 시스템의 수용 여부에 영향을 미치는 건강 자기효능감 (health self-efficacy) 및 기술 자기효능감 (technology self-efficacy) 요인들의 영향 정도를 확장된 기술수용모형(TAM)을 통하여 분석하는데 목표를 두고 있다. 본 논문에서는 표본의 크기를 고려하여 제시된 연구 모형을 검증하기 위하여 PLS-SEM 방법론을 적용하였다. 분석 결과, 제시된 연구모형의 적합성을 확인하였고, 각 경로 계수의 통계적 유의성 또한 분석이 되었다. 결국, 기술 자기효능감인 스마트 폰 기기의 사용에 대한 쉬운 접근성만 높일 수만 있다면, 사용 의도의 가능성이 높아짐을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.79-85
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• 2011

Porous $TiO_2-SiO_2$ particles were synthesized by co-assembly of nanoparticles of $TiO_2$ and $SiO_2$ in evaporating aerosol droplets. Poly styrene latex (PSL) particles were employed as a template of porous particles. Flowrate of dispersion gas, weight ratio of $TiO_2/SiO_2$ and $SiO_2$ concentration in the precursor, and PSL size were chosen as process variables. The morphology, crystal structure, chemical bonding, and pore size distribution were analyzed by FE-SEM, XRD, FT-IR, BET. The morphology of porous $TiO_2-SiO_2$ particles was spherical and the average particle size range were from 1 to $10{\mu}m$. The particles were composed of meso and macro pores. The average particle diameter and pore volume of the as prepared particles were dependant on process variables. It was found that UV-Vis absorption of the porous particles was comparable with pure $TiO_2$ nanoparticles even though $TiO_2/SiO_2$ ratio is low in the porous particles.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.307-318
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• 2023

Objectives: Bacterial biofilm is regarded as a significant threat to the production of safe food and the arise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The objective of this investigation is to evaluate the quorum sensing inhibitory effect of Nepeta curviflora methanolic extract. Methods: The effectiveness of the leaves at sub-inhibitory concentrations of 2.5, 1.25, and 0.6 mg/mL on the virulence factors and biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa was evaluated. The effect of N. curviflora methanolic extract on the virulence factors of P. aeruginosa, including pyocyanin, rhamnolipid, protease, and chitinase, was evaluated. Other tests including the crystal violet assay, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), swarming motility, aggregation ability, hydrophobicity and exopolysaccharide production were conducted to assess the effect of the extract on the formation of biofilm. Insight into the mode of antiquorum sensing action was evaluated by examining the effect of the extract on the activity of N-Acyl homoserine lactone (AHL) and the expression of pslA and pelA genes. Results: The results showed a significant attenuation in the production of pyocyanin and rhamnolipid and in the activities of protease and chitinase enzymes at 2.5 and 1.25 mg/mL. In addition, N. curviflora methanolic extract significantly inhibited the formation of P. aeruginosa biofilm by decreasing aggregation, hydrophobicity, and swarming motility as well as the production of exopolysaccharide (EPS). A significant reduction in AHL secretion and pslA gene expression was observed, indicating that the extract inhibited quorum sensing by disrupting the quorum-sensing systems. The quorum-sensing inhibitory effect of N. curviflora extract appears to be attributed to the presence of kaempferol, quercetin, salicylic acid, rutin, and rosmarinic acid, as indicated by LCMS analysis. Conclusion: The results of the present study provide insight into the potential of developing anti-quorum sensing agents using the extract and the identified compounds to treat infections resulting from quorum sensing-mediated bacterial pathogenesis.