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Removal of $^{210}Po$ and $^{234}Th$ from Seawater at the East-southern Coastal Region of Korea Peninsula in Spring (춘계 한국 동해남부 연안해역에서 해수중 $^{210}Po$$^{234}Th$의 제거)

  • LEE Haeng-Pil;YANG Han-Soeb;KIM Kee-Hyun
    • Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.332-344
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    • 1996
  • The vertical profiles of the natural $^{210}Po,\;^{210}Pb\;and\;^{234}Th$, activities were measured at the upper 150 m or 200 m of water column from west-east intersection in the east-southern coastal area of the Korea Peninsula during the period from 26 to 29 April 1994 to compare the removal rates (residence time) and removal processes for $^{210}Po\;and\;^{234}Th$. At the inshore stations, the $^{210}Po$ activity was generally higher in the thermocline and its under layer than in the surface mixed layer, while represented the reversed pattern at the offshore stations. However, the $^{210}Pb$ activity decreased generally with depth. Also, the activity of $^{210}Po$ relative to its parent $^{210}Pb$ was deficient in the water column above the main thermocline, but was slightly excess or close to equilibrium in the thermocline and its under layer. The vertical profiles for the activity of $^{210}Pb$ relative to its parent $^{226}Ra$ showed the reversed pattern with the vertical variation of $^{210}Po$ excess (or deficiency). The $^{234}Th$ activity was significantly lower in the surface mixed layer and thermocline than in the deeper layer. The residence time of $^{210}Po$ ranged from 1 to 4 years at the five stations except station E8 that showed yet long residence time (approximately 10 years). The long residence time at the station E8 may resulted from the thicker surface mixed layer and subsequent the vertical mixing of $^{210}Po$ which was recycled in the lower surface mixed layer compared to at the other stations. Also, the residence time of $^{210}Po$ was shorter at the inshore stations than at the offshore stations. However, the residence time of $^{234}Th$ ranged from 52 to 74 days at all station without the significant variation, was very much shorter relative to the residence time of $^{210}Po$. The correlation between the removal rate of dissolved $^{234}Th$ and the concentration of total suspended matter (TSM) was generally positive. Therefore, it seems that the major route of the removal mechanism of $^{234}Th$ from seawater in the surface mixed layer is via adsorption onto suspended particle surfaces (most likely inorganic particles) and subsequent settling to the bottom layer. Between the removal rate of dissolved $^{210}Po$ and the concentration of chlorophyll-a was positively good correlation. Consequently, most likely the removal of $^{210}Po$ may be occurred by uptake to organisms (mainly such as planktonic debris or fecal pellets) and subsequent settling.

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Effects of replacing fish oil with palm oil in diets of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) on muscle biochemical composition, enzyme activities, and mRNA expression of growth-related genes

  • Ayisi, Christian Larbi;Zhao, Jinliang;Yame, Chen;Apraku, Andrews;Debra, Grace
    • Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • v.22 no.11
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    • pp.25.1-25.9
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    • 2019
  • Background: Due to the continuous demand for fish coupled with decline in capture fisheries, there is the need to increase aquaculture production to meet the demand. Aquaculture is faced with high cost of feeding since fish oil and fish meal are expensive. In view of this, there are calls to explore alternatives that are cheap and reliable. Objectives: This study on Oreochromis niloticus was conducted to evaluate the effects of replacing fish oil (FO) with palm oil (PO) at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% on muscle fatty acid and proximate composition as well as growthrelated enzyme activities and mRNA expression. Methods: Oreochromis niloticus were fed five experimental diets (33% crude protein and 10% crude lipid) for 8 weeks. Feed had variation in fish oil and palm oil contents. After the 8 weeks feeding trial, five fish were sampled from each tank (15 from each treatment) and euthanized using an excess dose of tricaine methane sulfonate (MS-222 at 200 mg/L). Fatty acid and enzyme activities were analyzed using standard protocols. Also, RT-qPCR was used to quantify the expression levels of selected growth-related genes. Results: Fish fed 25% PO recorded the least muscle protein content and was significantly lower than the group fed 100% PO. Paired box protein 7 (Pax-7) enzyme activity was significantly higher in the group fed 50% PO compared to the groups fed 25% PO and 100% PO, while caplain-3 (Capn-3) was significantly lower in the group fed 0% PO compared to all other groups. There was a significant difference among treatments with respect to mRNA expression of Pax-7 and Capn-3. Group fed 25% PO had significantly lower mRNA expression of Pax-7, while the group fed 75% PO recorded significantly higher mRNA expression of Capn-3 compared to groups fed 0% PO, 25% PO, and 100% PO. Pearson's correlation analysis revealed that Igf-I and Igf-II mRNA expression have significant correlation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids content in muscle. Conclusion: The results suggest muscle protein content could be modified if FO is replaced with PO. Also, mRNA expression of Pax-7 and Capn-3 is affected by replacing FO with PO.

Photoluminescence Characteristics of Spherical-Shaped LaPO4:Tb Phosphor Particles Prepared by Spray Pyrolysis (분무열분해법에 의해 제조된 구형의 녹색 LaPO4:Tb 형광체의 발광특성)

  • Lee, Kyo-Kwang;Kang, Yun-Chan;Zeon, Il-Woon;Jung, Kyeong-Youl;Park, Hee-Dong
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.12 no.9
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    • pp.761-766
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    • 2002
  • Fine $LaPO_4$:Tb phosphor particles with spherical shape were prepared by spray pyrolysis. The influence of the precursor type of phosphorous such as ($NH_4$)$_2$$HPO_4$, $NH_4$$H_2$$PO_4$, ($NH_4$)$_3$$PO_4$ and $H_3$$PO_4$ on the morphology and brightness of particles was investigated. As-prepared particles by spray pyrolysis had spherical shape when ($NH_4$)$_2$ $HPO_4$ and $NH_4$$H_2$$PO_4$ were used as the precursor of phosphorous. The precursor type of phosphorous affected the photoluminescence intensity of $LaPO_4$:Tb phosphor particles, but not significant. With changing the content of activator(Tb) and excess of phosphorous, the optimal composition giving the highest photoluminescence intensity was found. The spherical morphology of prepared $LaPO_4$:Tb particles was completely maintained even after the posttreatment up to $1050^{\circ}C$. When the posttreatment temperature was over $1100^{\circ}C$, the particles did not have the spherical shape anymore. However, the highest photoluminescence intensity of prepared $LaPO_4$:Tb particles was obtained at $1050^{\circ}C$. The photoluminescence characteristics of prepared $_LaPO4$:Tb under the vacuum ultraviolet(VUV) illumination was comparable with that of the commercial $Zn_2$$V_4$:Mn and (La,Ce)PO$_4$:Tb phosphor particles. At the optimal condition, the decay time of prepared spherical $LaPO_4$:Tb phosphor particles was about 6.8ms.

Synthesis of Dodecyl Ether Sulfates Containing Various Ethylene Oxide and Isopropylene Oxide (EO, PO가 부가된 도데실 에테르 황산화물의 합성)

  • Yoo, Young-Chang;Rho, Sung-Ho;Ju, Myung-Jong;Nam, Ki-Dae
    • Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.289-298
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    • 1996
  • Eight kinds of poly(oxyethylene, oxyisopropylene) dodecyl ethers were synthesized by adding ethylene oxide and isopropylene oxide with each 5 and 10 moles alternatively on dodecanol. The addition of EO and PO for eight kinds of sodium poly(oxyethylene, oxyisopropylene) dodecyl ether sulfates was identified with HPLC, $^1H$ NMR, hydroxy value, and IR spectrum. In order to verify the sulfation the number of EO and PO molecules was obtained by spectra and Epton method. The yields of products sulfated by chlorosulfonic acid were 90~96%.

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Re-synthesis and Electrochemical Characteristics of LiFePO4 Cathode Materials Recycled from Scrap Electrodes

  • Kim, Hyung Sun;Shin, Eun Jung
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.34 no.3
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    • pp.851-855
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    • 2013
  • This paper describes an environmentally friendly process for the recovery of $LiFePO_4$ cathode materials from scrap electrodes by a simple thermal treatment method. The active materials were easily separated from the aluminum substrate foil and polymeric binders were also decomposed at different temperatures ($400^{\circ}C$, $500^{\circ}C$, $600^{\circ}C$) for 30 min under nitrogen gas flow. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), Raman spectroscopy, Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The electrochemical properties of the recycled $LiFePO_4$ cathode were evaluated by galvanostatic charge and discharge modes. The specific charge/discharge capacities of the recycled $LiFePO_4$ cathode were similar to those of the original $LiFePO_4$ cathode. The $LiFePO_4$ cathode material recovered at $500^{\circ}C$ exhibits a somewhat higher capacity than those of other recovered materials at high current rates. The recycled $LiFePO_4$ cathode also showed a good cycling performance.

An Extensional Client Authorization Scheme for IoT Scenarios by Using OAuth 2.0 and PoP Token

  • Xiaonan, Xing;Jang, Sunggyun;Joe, Inwhee
    • Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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    • 2017.11a
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    • pp.200-202
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    • 2017
  • To improve the security of OAuth 2.0 access token transportation and satisfy the challenge of resources constraint caused by the bearer token access mechanism of the OAuth 2.0, we proposed an extensional client authentication scheme that is based on the Proof-of-Possession (PoP) token mechanism. By improving the integrity of PoP token, we bind a PoP key of a public/private key pair to the PoP token. The authorization server and the resource server can authenticate the identity of the client by verifying whether the client has the possession of the PoP token. If the client can prove that it has a PoP key that matches the PoP token, then the identity of the client can be authenticated. This experimental evaluation can confirm that this scheme effectively dealing with the issue of client identity authentication and reduce resources consumption.

Li Ion Diffusivity and Improved Electrochemical Performances of the Carbon Coated LiFePO4

  • Park, Chang-Kyoo;Park, Sung-Bin;Oh, Si-Hyung;Jang, Ho;Cho, Won-Il
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.836-840
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    • 2011
  • This study examines the effects of a carbon coating on the electrochemical performances of $LiFePO_4$. The results show that the capacity of bare $LiFePO_4$ decreased sharply, whereas the $LiFePO_4$/C shows a well maintained initial capacity. The Li ion diffusivity of the bare and carbon coated $LiFePO_4$ is calculated using cyclic voltammetry (CV) to determine the correlation between the electrochemical performance of $LiFePO_4$ and Li diffusion. The diffusion constants for $LiFePO_4$ and $LiFePO_4$/C measured from CV are $6.56{\times}10^{-16}$ and $2.48{\times}10^{-15}\;cm^2\;s^{-1}$, respectively, indicating considerable increases in diffusivity after modifications. The Li ion diffusivity (DLi) values as a function of the lithium content in the cathode are estimated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The effects of the carbon coating as well as the mechanisms for the improved electrochemical performances after modification are discussed based on the diffusivity data.

Prophenoloxidase Activating System in the Coelomic Fluid of the Redworm, Lmbricus rubellus (붉은지렁이 체액내 Prophenoloxidase 효소활성계)

  • 박윤경;손영종
    • The Korean Journal of Zoology
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    • v.38 no.1
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    • pp.125-135
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    • 1995
  • 붉은지렁이 (Lumbricus rubellus)의 체내에 존재하는 prophenoloxidase-phenoloxidase(prPO$\longrightarrow$PO)의 활성계는 몇 종류의 다른 경로에 의해 활성화 됨을 발견하였다 Propo는 exogenous trypsin $\beta$ 1.3-glucan, Ca2' 이온. lipopolysaccharide (LPS) 및 열처리 등에 의하여 활성도가 증가 되었고 Ca2' 이온이 나머지 4가지 종류의 처리와 함께 병행되었을 때 그 효과가 더욱 증가하였다 Propo의 활성도는 LPS나 Ca2' 이온의 농도가 각각 1 5H 10-s g Lps/r리, 15 mM(Ca2')의 농도에서 propo의 최대활성치를 나타냈으나 그 이상의 농도에서는 propo의 활성이 오히려 감소하였다. LPS. $\beta$ 1,3-glucan 및 Ca2' 이온 등은 trypsin 억제인자인 soybean trypsin inhibitor(571)가 함께 존재할 경우 전혀 propo를 활성화 시킨지 못하는 것으로 미루어 $\beta$ 1,3-glucan 및 Ca2' 이온 등은 체내의 trypsin 유사 효소의 활성을 증가시켜 궁극적으로는 proPO$\longrightarrow$PO의 활성화 반응에 간접적으로 작용한다고 생각되었다. 한편. 571의 존재하에서도 50"C의 열처리는 propo의 활성화에 아주 효과적인 물리적 요인으로 작용하였다. 따라서 열처리는 Ca2'이나 LPS. f 1,3-glucan파는 달리 직접적으로 proPO$\longrightarrow$PO의 활성화 반응에 작용하는 것으로 생각되어 붉은 지렁이의 체내에서 proPO가 활성화되는 괴정(propo-activating system)에는 최소한 2가지 이상의 경로가 있다고 생각된다.생각된다.

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Polaron Conductivity of Rutile Doped with MgO (MgO 도프된 Rutile의 Polaron 전도도)

  • Kim, Keu-Hong;Kim, Hyung-Tack;Choi, Jae-Shi
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.215-224
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    • 1987
  • The electrical conductuctivity measurements have been made on polycrystalline samples of various compositions in the $MgO-TiO_2$ system from 600 to $1100^{\circ}C$ under $Po_2$'s of $10^{-8}\;to\;10^{-1}$atm. Plots of log ${\sigma}$ vs. 1/T at constant $Po_2$ are found to be linear with the inflections, and the activation energies are 1.94eV for the intrinsic range and 0.48eV for the extrinsic range, respectively. The log ${\sigma}$ vs. log $Po_2$ curves are found to be linear at constant temperature, and the conductivity dependences of $Po_2$ are closely approximated by ${\sigma}\;{\alpha}\;Po_2^{-1/6}$ for the extrinsic and ${\sigma}\;{\alpha}\;Po_2^{-1/4}$ for the intrinsic range, respectively. The dominant defects in this system are believed to be oxygen vacancy for the extrinsic and $Ti^{3-}$ interstitial for the intrinsic range. The conduction mechanisms in both the extrinsic and the intrinsic ranges are proposed by the results of the electrical conductivity dependence on the oxygen partial pressure. Polaron model was suggested in the extrinsic region by the conductivity dependences of temperature and $Po_2$.

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Effect of the Ag3PO4 on Staphylococcus aureus Growth and Human Immunity

  • Kim, Mi Kyung;Kim, Dae-Sik
    • Biomedical Science Letters
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.30-34
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    • 2018
  • Silver (Ag) has been widely used in commercial products and medical fields since ancient times because of its antibacterial effect. It is harmless and non-toxic to the human body. For this reason, recent research has actively evaluated antimicrobial activity using silver (Ag). In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of a silver-based compound, silver phosphate ($Ag_3PO_4$) on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and the activation of human immunity. First, the inhibitory effect of $Ag_3PO_4$ on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus was confirmed by a growth curve and a colonyounting method. As a result, the growth inhibitory effect increased as the concentration of $Ag_3PO_4$ increased. Specifically, treatment with $5{\mu}g/mL$ of $Ag_3PO_4$ resulted in no bacteria growth, and the colony-counting method showed a remarkable inhibition. In addition, the expression of cytokine IL-8 by $Ag_3PO_4$ was examined to investigate the cellular immune system activation by $Ag_3PO_4$. After pretreatment of Staphylococcus aureus for 1 hour with $50{\mu}g/mL$ $Ag_3PO_4$, an increased IL-8 mRNA expression resulted. In cells treated with $Ag_3PO_4$, we found that the expression of IL-8 was enhanced in a time-dependent fashion compared to non-treated cells. These results indicate that $Ag_3PO_4$ induces antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and activates human immunity. These results are expected to contribute to the future study of the mechanism of silver (Ag) and silver-based compounds in relation to antibacterial activity.