• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.154-159
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• 2017

Enzymatic treatment was conducted to hydrolyze pure cellulose nanofiber (PCNF), holocellulose nanofiber (HCNF), and lignocellulose nanofiber (LCNF) for 6, 24 and 72 hours and thus-obtained nanofibers (1, 3, 5, 10 wt%) were used to reinforce polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Glucose production yield was increased by enzymatic hydrolysis. Tensile strength and elastic modulus of all PVA nanocomposite reinforced three nanofibers were improved by increasing enzymatic hydrolysis time of nanofibers and these values were higher in order of nanocomposite reinforced with PCNF>HCNF>LCNF. Furthermore, tensile properties of nanocomposite with PCNF were increased by nanofiber content. Thermal stability of PVA was improved by adding nanofibers and by increasing nanofiber content.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Applied Microbiology Conference
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• 2004.06a
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• pp.209-211
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• 2004

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Rheology Conference
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• 2002.11a
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• pp.113-116
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• 2002

• Proceedings of the Korean Ceranic Society Conference
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• 2002.10a
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• pp.136.2-136
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• 2002

• Fiber Technology and Industry
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• v.6 no.1_2
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• pp.83-95
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• 2002

• Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.21-26
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• 2007

This study was carried out to investigate the effects of tree-spray of calcium formate compound extracted from oyster shell with several active agents on the calcium concentration, fruit skin shape and quality of 'Fuji' apple. The tree-spray of calcium formate compound extracted from oyster shell (Os-CaF, $52.4\;mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$) appeared to have more effectiveness on the calcium translocation into leaves, fruit skin and flesh than control. Addition of adjuvants to Os-CaF increased calcium concentration of 'Fuji' apple when sprayed three times before harvest. Among the active agents examined, the treatment ascorbic acid and poly-vinyl alcohol (PVA) in leaves, Ag-colloidal and PVA in fruit skin, ascorbic acid, Ag-colloidal, and PVA in fruit flesh exhibited highest effectiveness. Fruit qualities (fruit weight, firmness, soluble solids, acidity and Hunter value) were not affect by Os-CaF on different concentrations and solutions of active agents.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.43 no.2
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• pp.150-159
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• 1999

Hollow type suppositories inserted polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel capsule containing propranolol·HCI (PPH) were prepared using different bases, polyethylene glycol (PEG), Witepsol H-15 (WH-15) and Witepsol W-35 (WW-35) to improve the controlled release of PPH. The release of PPH from the hollow type suppository inserted PVA hydrogel capsule was retarded than that from PEG, WH-15, or WW-35 hollow type suppositories in rat rectal cavity. When the suppositories were administered to rats, the controlled release of PPH was proved by the plasma concentration-time-profiles of PPH. No significant difference (p〈0.05) among the three different hollow type suppositories was observed in terms of AUC and MRT of PPH. WH-15 hollow type suppository inserted 12% of PVA hydrogel capsule caused irritation to rat rectal mucosa. However, the WH-15 hollow type suppository inserted PVA hydrogel capsule caused no severe irritation on rectal mucosa. The application of the hollow type suppositories using PVA in sustained rectal delivery of drugs might be feasible.

• Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.48-53
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• 1998

Chitin is known as biodegradable natural polymer. But, in spite of various application of chitin from waste marine sources, commercial use of chitin has been limited due to highly resistance to chemicals and the absense of proper solvents. We made various viscosity of chitosan from chitin by change of Mima's method through the deacetylation which is various condition of NaOH concentration, reaction time and temperature. Also, Polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan blend films were prepared by different solution blends containing the ratio of 5, 10, 15 and 20% chitosan and low, medium, high molecular weight of chitosan to find a more useful biodegradable polymer. Thermal and mechanical properties of PVA/chitosan blend films such as DSC, impact strength, tensile strength and morphological changes by SEM were determined. The 10-15% PVA/chitosan(low, medium) blend films were similar to PVA. Also, PVA/chitosan blend films at the laboratory soil test(Pot Test) were completely degraded in month with four kinds of soils by microorganisms.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.31 no.9
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• pp.2557-2560
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• 2010

To assay for antioxidant capacity of natural products considered important in producing human health benefits, a practical and economical method using pellet techniques was developed. A standard visualizing reagent, 1,1diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH), was mixed with a water-miscible polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), serving as a solid phase support for the DPPH reagent. A DPPH pellet was prepared by dropping a small volume of the DPPH solution onto PET film, and drying in an oven. The PVA-based DPPH pellet was dissolved into water, in which the water-miscible PVA plays as a non-ionic surfactant to help the DPPH reagent to be dissolved into the solvent. Using the DPPH assay, the antioxidant capacity of water-soluble extracts of black soybean, barley, green tea, and green gram was examined. Among the natural products tested, green tea showed the highest antioxidant capacity. This PVA-based DPPH antioxidant assay can be further applied in the natural food, raw plant material, and health product inspection field.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.37 no.9
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• pp.921-926
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• 2000

에틸렌과 프로판가스로부터 Ni 및 Ni-Cu의 합금촉매를 사용하는 화학증착반응에 의해 제조한 나노탄소섬유에 충전재로 하고, 환경 친화적인 폴리비닐알코올을 매트릭스로 이용하여 복합재를 제조하여 전자파 차폐효능을 조사해 보았다. 전자파 차폐용 충전재의 중요한 물성치인 전기전도도는 나노탄소섬유의 반응조건에 따라 매우 민감하게 변했는데, 전체적으로 10000 psi 압력에서 4.2~29 S/cm 사이에 분포하였고 합금촉매보다도 순수한 Ni로 제조된 나노탄소섬유의 전기전도도 값이 높았다. 한편, 나노탄소섬유/폴리비닐알코올 복합재의 전기전도도는 Ni:Cu(7:3) 합금촉매에서 제조된 나노탄소섬유를 충전시켰을 때, 가장 높게 얻어져서 충전재의 전기전도도 외에도 비표면적이 중요한 변수임을 알 수 있었다. PVA 양에 대한 나노탄소섬유의 함량이 증가할수록 나노탄소섬유 복합재의 전기전도도는 기하급수적으로 증가했고, 110$0^{\circ}C$에서 1시간 동안 나노탄소섬유의 열처리를 통하여 복합재의 전기전도도는 5~7배 증가하였으며, 전자파 차폐율은 2~3 dB 정도 향상시킬 수 있었다.