• Toxicological Research
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.181-189
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• 2015

In recent years, the use of both nano- and micro-sized lanthanum has been increasing in the production of optical glasses, batteries, alloys, etc. However, a hazard assessment has not been performed to determine the degree of toxicity of lanthanum. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the toxicity of both nano- and micro-sized lanthanum oxide in cultured cells and rats. After identifying the size and the morphology of lanthanum oxides, the toxicity of two different sized lanthanum oxides was compared in cultured RAW264.7 cells and A549 cells. The toxicity of the lanthanum oxides was also analyzed using rats. The half maximal inhibitory concentrations of micro-$La_2O_3$ in the RAW264.7 cells, with and without sonication, were 17.3 and 12.7 times higher than those of nano-$La_2O_3$, respectively. Similar to the RAW264.7 cells, the toxicity of nano-$La_2O_3$ was stronger than that of micro-$La_2O_3$ in the A549 cells. We found that nano-$La_2O_3$ was absorbed in the lungs more and was eliminated more slowly than micro-$La_2O_3$. At a dosage that did not affect the body weight, numbers of leukocytes, and concentrations of lactate dehydrogenase and albumin in the bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluids, the weight of the lungs increased. Inflammatory effects on BAL decreased over time, but lung weight increased and the proteinosis of the lung became severe over time. The effects of particle size on the toxicity of lanthanum oxides in rats were less than in the cultured cells. In conclusion, smaller lanthanum oxides were more toxic in the cultured cells, and sonication decreased their size and increased their toxicity. The smaller-sized lanthanum was absorbed more into the lungs and caused more toxicity in the lungs. The histopathological symptoms caused by lanthanum oxide in the lungs did not go away and continued to worsen until 13 weeks after the initial exposure.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.36-44
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• 2017

Objectives: The goal of this study was to characterize Suvarna Bhasma Parada Marit by using the Ayurvedic test parameters, physico-chemical tests, and various instrumentation techniques. Methods: Suvarna Bhasma, an Ayurvedic formulation manufactured as per Bharat Bhaishajya Ratnakar 5/8357 (BBR), has been studied using various instrumentation techniques: X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX), laser particle size distribution (PSD) analysis, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), and physico-chemical parameters, such as the loss on drying (LOD), loss on ignition (LOI), and acid insoluble Ash (AIA) were determined. In addition, Ayurvedic tests, such as Rekhapurnatva (enterable in the furrows of the fingers), Varitaratwa (floatable over water), Nirdhoomta (smokeless), Dantagre Kach-Kach (gritty particle feeling between the teeth), were performed. Results: The XRD study showed Suvarna Bhasma to be crystalline in nature and to contain more than 98% gold. The mean size of the gold crystallites was less than 10 microns, and the morphology was globular and irregular. Suvarna Bhasma contains gold as its single and major element, with EDAX and FT-IR spectra showing that it is more than 98% pure gold. The moisture content (LOD) is less than 0.5%, the LOI is less than 2%, and the AIA is not less than 95%. The Ayurvedic tests, as specified above, helped to confirm the quality of Suvarna bhasma prepared as per the text reference (BBR). Conclusion: This chemical characterization of Suvarna Bhasma performed in this study by using modern instrumentation techniques will be helpful in understanding its pharmacological actions and will help in establishing quality protocols and specifications to substantiate the safety, efficacy & quality of Suvarna Bhasma.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.116-123
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• 2007

[ $La_{0.5}Ce_{0.5}Co_{1-x}Cu_xO_{3-{\alpha}}$ ](X=0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5) perovskites were prepared by coprecipitation method at pH 7 or pH 11 and its catalytic activity of selective CO oxidation was investigated. The characteristics of these catalysts were analyzed by $N_2$ adsorption, X-ray diffraction(XRD), SEM, $O_2$-temperature programmed desorption(TPD). The pH value at a preparation step made effect on particle morphology. The smaller particle was obtained with a condition of pH 7. The better catalytic activity was observed using catalysts prepared at pH 7 than pH 11. The maximum CO conversion of 98% was observed over $La_{0.5}Ce_{0.5}Co_{0.7}Cu_{0.3}O_{3-{\alpha}}$ at $320^{\circ}C$. Below $200^{\circ}C$, the most active catalyst was $La_{0.5}Ce_{0.5}Co_{0.9}Cu_{0.1}O_{3-{\alpha}}$, of which conversion was 92% at $200^{\circ}C$. By the substitution of Cu, the evolution of ${\alpha}$-oxygen was remarkably enhanced regardless of pH value at preparation step according to $O_2$-TPD. Among the different ${\alpha}$-oxygen species, the oxygen species evolved between $400^{\circ}C$ and $500^{\circ}C$, gave the better catalytic performance for selective CO oxidation including $La_{0.5}Ce_{0.5}CoO_3$ in which Cu was absent.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.24-29
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• 2004

Te(Tellurium) 미립자를 $SiO_2$ 박막에 분산시켜 비선형 광학재료, 선택흡수막 및 투과막 등 새로운 기능성 재료로 활용하기 위하여 Te/$SiO_2$ 나노 목합체 박막을 제조하였다. 가수분해 조건을 변화시켰을 때 박막표면에 분산시킨 입자의 크기와 형상이 재료의 물성에 미치는 영향을 열처리 후의 시차중량분석과 엑스선 회절분석, 분광분석, 원자력간 현미경 그리고 전자현미경 관찰 등을 통하여 조사하였다. 제조된 박막의 광흡수 스펙트럼에스 Te 미립자의 플라즈마 공명에 의한 550nm 부근의 흡수피크가 관찰되어 비선형 광학성을 확인할 수 있었다. 박막의 표면 거칠기는 약 2.5nm 내외였고, Te 미립자의 크기는 약 5~10nm였다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제17권8호
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• pp.437-441
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• 2007

Preparation and morphology control of $TiO_2$ nano powders for gas sensor applications are investigated. $TiO_2$ nanopowders with rutile and anatase structures were prepared by controlling the pH value of a precursor solution without any heat treatment. The mean particle size of $TiO_2$ powders were below 10nm. The prepared $TiO_2$ nano powders were hydrothermal treated by NaOH solution. The sample was washed in HCl solution. As a result and $TiO_2$ nanotubes were formed. The lengths of $TiO_2$ nanotube were $1{\mu}m$ and the diameters were 10nm. Crystal structure and microstructure of $TiO_2$ nanotube were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). As-prepared $TiO_2$ nanotube powders have several advantages of nano particle size and high surface area and could be a prominent candidate for nano-sensors. The sensitivity of $TiO_2$ nanotube sensor was measured for toluene and NO in this study.

• 폴리머
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.579-588
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• 2000

보호콜로이드에 따른 입체 안정제 (steric stabilizer)작용이 폴리초산비닐 (poly(vinyl acetate), PVAc) 라텍스의 안정성에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 보호콜로이드로서 중합도 1080, 검화도 78.4%인 반응성 poly(vinyl alcohol) mono thiol (PVALT)를 사용한 것이 중합도 1100, 검화도 81.6%인 poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)를 사용하는 것보다 PVAc 라텍스의 안정성이 양호하였으며, 반응성 PVALT의 첨가량이 증가할수록 PVAc 라텍스의 안정성은 향상되었다. PVAc 라텍스 입자의 표면 형태 변화는 투과전자 현미경으로 관찰하였다. 입자크기는 반응성 PVALT의 첨가량이 증가할수록 감소하였다. 결과적으로 에멀젼의 중합 시 PVA보다 반응성 PVALT를 사용하는 것이 PVAc 라텍스의 안정성이 양호함을 알 수 있었다. 이는 반응성 PVALT로 인해 PVAc 라텍스 입자계면에 PVA와의 화학 결합을 유도할 수 있는 다량의 티올 (thiol)기가 도입되어 PVAc와 반응성 PVALT간의 화학반응으로 인한 PVALT-b-PVAc 블록 공중합체가 생성됨에 기인하는 것으로 사료된다. 아울러 제타전위는 탄산나트륨의 농도가 증가할수록 감소하였다.

• 폴리머
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.542-548
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• 2003

미생물을 배양하여 불포화 폴리히드록시알칸오에이트 (PHAs)를 생합성하고 이 고분자를 유화상태에서 자발적인 용매 확산방법을 이용한 나노입자의 제조와 다양한 실험적 변수가 입자형성에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지에 대하여 조사하였다. 생합성된 고분자의 물리화학적 특성은 핵 자기 공명 분광계, ATR 적외선 분광분석, 시차 주사 열분석, 젤 투과크로마토그래피로 확인하였으며, 나노입자의 형태는 주사 전자 현미경을 통하여 관찰하였고 입자크기 및 분포는 전기영동 광산란 광도계를 사용하여 확인하였다. 초음파의 강도와 시간이 증가함에 따라 나노입자의 평균 입자직경은 감소하였고 고분자용액의 농도, 유화제의 검화도와 중합도의 증가에 따라서 나노입자의 평균 입자직경은 증가하였고 유화제의 농도 2∼4%에서 평균 입자직경이 최소였으며, 비용매인 에탄올의 첨가가 양용매인 클로로포름만 첨가하였을 때보다 평균 입자직경이 감소하는 것을 관찰하였다.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.75-80
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• 2014

Nanocrystalline diamond(NCD) films on steel(SKH51) has been investigated using SiC interlayer film. SiC was deposited on SKH51 or Si wafer by RF magnetron sputter. NCD was deposited on SiC at $600^{\circ}C$ for 0.5~4 h employing microwave plasma CVD. Film morphology was observed by FESEM and FIB. Film adherence was examined by Rockwell C adhesion test. The growth rate of NCD on SiC/Si substrate was much higher than that on SiC/SKH51. During particle coalescence, NCD growth rate was slow since overall rate was determined by the diffusion of carbon on SiC surface. After completion of particle coalescence, NCD growth became faster with the reaction of carbon on NCD film controlling the whole process. In the case of SiC/SKH51 substrate, a complete NCD film was not formed even after 4 h of deposition. The adhesion test of NCD/SiC/SKH51 samples revealed a delamination of film whereas that of SiC/SKH51 showed a good adhesion. Many voids of less than 0.1 ${\mu}m$ were detected on NCD/SiC interface. These voids were believed as the reason for the poor adhesion between NCD and SiC films. The origin of voids was due to the insufficient coalescence of diamond particles on SiC surface in the early stage of deposition.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.118-122
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• 2018

Cerium oxide는 촉매의 효율을 증가하기 위해서는 비표면적이 높은 것이 필요하여 많은 연구가 되고 있다. 비표면적이 높은 세리아 나노 입자를 용매열 공정으로 합성하였다. 세리아 입자 형성에 전구체의 종류와 용매의 비율이 미치는 영향에 대하여 연구하였다. 합성된 세리아의 응집 및 크기를 제어할 수 있었다. 합성된 입자의 크기는 약 3~13 nm이고, 분포는 균일하였다. 합성된 세리아의 결정상은 X-선 회절 분석결과 cubic이고, 미세구조는 투과전자현미경과 주사전자현미경으로 분석하였다. 합성된 세리아 입자의 비표면적은 BET로 측정하였다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.627-639
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• 1996

분기별 안산 및 보령 석탄회에 대한 특성변화를 조사하였고 안산 석탄회에 대한 수비 선별시 산처리의 영향을 고찰하고자 하였다. 분기별 안산 및 보령 석탄회의 주결정상은 mullite와 quartz였고, 주성분은 $Al_{2}O_{3}$와 $SiO_{2}$로서 발전소 및 채취시기에 따른 큰 변화가 없었다. 반면, 입도분포는 수 $\mu\textrm{m}$에서 백 $\mu\textrm{m}$ 이상의 넓은 입도분포를 갖으며 morphology는 안산 석탄회의 경우에 큰 변화가 있었다. 따라서 석탄회는 점토의 대체원료로 사용가능하나 원ㄹ의 안정적 수급을 위해서는 반드시 선별화가 선탱되어야 한다. 안산 석탄회의 수비처리시 pH를 조절함으로서 분산성이 향상되었기 때문에 4단계에서 대부분 cenosphere를 얻을 수 있었고 입도분포도 감소하였다. 또한 4단계에서 포집된 시료의 비표면적은 비처리 석탁회보다 크게 감소한 $1.24\;m^{2}/g$이었다.