• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.305-311
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• 2011

We introduced a novel sustainable slow-releasing agrochemical formulation, a biopolymer bound to silica, for controlling plant diseases. The formulation was obtained through the following process. Curdlan, sodium silicate ($Na_2SiO_3$) and isopropyl alcohol were dissolved in DDW (Deionized-distilled water). The resultant solution was then irradiated using a $^{60}Co$ ${\gamma}$-irradiator (150 TBq of capacity; ACEL, Canada) at KAERI. The resultant solution was treated with phosphorous acid ($H_3PO_3$). Finally, we obtained a novel biopolymer-silica microsized formulation containing phosphorous acid ($H_3PO_3$) from the solution. The morphology of the complex was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). SEM and TEM images revealed that the curdlan-silica formulation has a particle size ranging from 1 to $3{\mu}m$ with high stability. We also detected that $H_3PO_3$ was distributed within the formulation through energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis. $H_3PO_3$ was sustain-released from the formulation in water. Based on our results, it seems effectively that one or two applications of the formulation during a cropping season will assist in controlling various plant diseases.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.151-157
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• 2011

Crosslinked SPEEK/PVDF membrane were prepared by EB radiation method with various contents of PVDF. The prepared membranes were subjected to a comparative study of proton exchange membranes for fuel cell appreciations. The crosslinked SPEEK/PVDF membranes were characterized by using DMA, DSC and SAXS. The DMA data indicate that the ionic modulus values and cluster $T_g$ decrease with increasing PVDF content. Thus, it was suggested that the number of clustering in the crosslinked membranes can be reduced with increasing PVDF content. The DSC results were shown that the degree of crystalline of the membrane increased with increasing PVDF content. The morphology of the crosslinkied membranes was shown that with increasing PVDF content, the number of crystalline domain of the SPEEK/PVDF membranes increased but ionic aggregation of the membranes decreased. The water uptake behavior, ionic exchange capacity (IEC) and proton conductivity were decreased with increasing PVDF content. The overall findings suggest that the crosslinked membranes offer the possibility for improving the performance of PEMFC, provided that the membranes have thermal and hydration stability.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.168-175
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• 1990

Pasquill stability class (PSC) was evaluated with Monin-Obukhov length (L) using the data observed at a height of 213m meteorological tower in Tsukuba, Japan. PSC was determined with wind speed and insolation (net radiation at night), and L was calculated with the heat flux and the friction velocity obtained at 25m by the eddy correlation method. To evaluate PSC with L, for every class of Pasquill stability (from A to F class), percentiles and median of L were used. Results show that for every class of Pasquill stability, L varies so widely that PSC does not adequately represent the atmospheric stability conditions. The scheme which estimates L using air temperature at two levels and wind speed at single level was developed. Comparison between estimated L by the scheme and observed L reveals that the scheme is better than PSC. Furthermore, the scheme is more advantageous than PSC because it uses air temperature at two levels instead of insolation which is more difficult to observe in the field than air temperature.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.67-81
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• 2000

본 연구에서는 2차원 비선형 방사문제에 대한 정확하고 효과적인 수치기법을 개발하였다. 물체운동에 의해서 생성되는 비선형파계는 이상유체라는 가정에 의하여 기술되고, 라프라스 방정식은 고차경계요소법과 GMRES(Generalized Minimal RESidual) 알고리즘을 이용하여 신속하고 효율적인 풀이가 가능하도록 하였다. 자유표면과 물체면의 교차점에서 발생하는 교차선문제는 불연속 요소를 이용하여 원활하게 해결하였다. 자유표면의 비선형운동을 기술하기 위해서 음해적 사다리꼴 법칙(implicit trapezoidal rule)을 사용하여 시적분하였다. 물체에 의해서 발생한 비선형파가 수직 하류면에서 반사하는 것을 줄이기 위하여 하류면에 수치감쇠항을 도입하였다. 수치계산 결과로부터 본 시적분법 및 수치방사조건이 비선형 방사문제에 매우 적합함을 확인하였다. 시적분 과정에서 자유표면의 격자점들을 재배치함으로써 수치해법의 효율성을 배가하였으며, 교차점근처의 유동 또한 정확하게 기술하였다. 가속도 포텐셜(acceleration potential) 기법을 이용하여 정확하고 안정하게 비선형 방사력을 구하였다. 본 수치계산결과는 다른 수치계산 및 실험결과와 비교하여 볼 때, 좋은 일치를 보인다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.471-477
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• 2006

본 연구는 사막이나 우주 등 극한 환경에서도 취식이 가능한 즉석 양념 돼지 갈비 구이의 저장 안정성 확보를 위한 고선량 조사 적용을 평가하기 위해 실시하였다. 이를 위해 즉석 양념 돼지 갈비 구이를 제조하여 진공 포장한 후 10, 20, 30, 40 및 50 kGy로 조사하고 $35^{\circ}C$에서 가속 저장하면서 미생물 생육과 지질 산패도를 평가하였다. 가열처리에 의해 약 3 Log CFU/g의 미생물 감소 효과를 얻을 수 있었으나, 완전 사멸시키지는 못했다. 감마선 조사에 의해 저장 초기 미생물 생육은 관찰되지 않았으나, 저장 기간이 경과함에 따라 10, 20, 30 kGy조사구에서 저장4일, 7일, 14일에 미생물 생육이 관찰되었다. 오염 미생물의 최대성장률 예측 결과에서 비조사구, 10, 20, 30 kGy 감마선 조사구의 최대 성장률이 1.13, 0.60, 0.52, 0.18 Log CFU/g/day로 나타나, 감마선 조사에 의한 초기 미생물 감소가 저장성 증진에 크게 효과적인 것으로 판단되었다. 그러나 가속 저장 중 malondialdehyde 함량은 저장 기간이 경과함에 따라 모든 처리구에서 증가하였고, 특히 감마선 조사에 의해 심한 지질 산화가 발생되는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서, 고선량 조사 적용시 품질 변화 없이도 육가공품의 완전멸균을 위해서는 다양한 식품 가공 방법과의 병용 처리 연구가 수행되어야 할 것이다.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.259-263
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• 2010

Carbon fibers are used as a reinforcement material in an epoxy matrix in advanced composites due to their high mechanical strength, rigidity and low specific density. An important aspect of the mechanical properties of composites is associated to the adhesion between the surface of the carbon fiber and the epoxy matrix. This paper aimed to evaluate the effects of electron beam irradiation on the physicochemical properties of carbon fibers to obtain better adhesion properties in resultant composite. Chemical structure and surface elements of carbon fiber were determined by FT-IR, elemental analysis and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, which indicated that the oxygen content increased significantly with increasing the radiation dose. Thermal stability of the carbon fibers was studied via the thermalgravimetric analysis. Surface morphology of carbon fiber was analyzed by scanning electron microscope. It was found that the degree of surface roughness was increased by electron beam irradiation.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.568-574
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• 2024

The development of radiation-tolerant radio-frequency (RF) systems can be a solution for applications in extreme radiation environments, such as nuclear power plant monitoring and space exploration. Among the crucial components within an RF system, the low noise amplifier (LNA) stands out due to its vulnerability to TID effects, mainly relying on transistors as its main devices. In this study, the TID effects in the LNA using standard 0.18 ㎛ complementary metal oxide semiconductors (CMOS) technology are estimated and analyzed. The results show that the LNA can withstand absorbed radiation up to 100 kGy. The S₂₁, S₁₁, noise figure (NF), stability (K), and linearity of the third input intercept point (IIP3) slightly shifted from the initial values of 0.8312 dB, 0.793 dB, 0.00381 dB, 1.34406, and 2.36066 dBm, respectively which are still comparable to the typical performances. Moreover, the standard 0.18 ㎛ technology has demonstrated its radiation tolerance, as it exhibits negligible performance degradation in the conventional LNA even when exposed to radiation levels up to 100 kGy. In this context, simulation approach offers a means to predict the TID effects and estimate the radiation exposure limit for electronic devices, particularly when transistors are used as the primary RF components.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.106-125
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• 2006

Cesium and strontium are two important fission products and the removal/speciation of these two cations with several inorganic/bio-materials is an interesting topic to discuss. It is to be noted that inorganic materials are found to be fairly effective and efficient in the removal/speciation of these cations. Moreover, these solids are to be found promising as they show fairly good radiation and temperature stability. Hence, they play an important role in the radioactive waste management studies. However, various studies reveal that in addition to inorganic materials various biosorbents can also be employed in the removal/speciation of these ions. But the radiation and temperature stability of these bio-sorbents and dead biomasses are still the topic lying among the researchers to be investigated.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제17권11호
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• pp.1205-1211
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• 2004

This study has investigated radiation degradation of chloroprene rubber in the presence of some fire retardant. Ammonium polyphosphate, aluminium trihydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate and antimony trioxide were selected as flame retardant. Samples were irradiated using a Co$^{60}$ ${\gamma}$ -ray and ray up to 2000 kGy at a dose rate of 5 kGy/hr in the presence of air atmosphere at room temperature. After irradiation, samples were assessed fire retardancy with electrical properties and mechanical properties. Some considerations concerning the effects of the fire retardants added to chloroprene rubber on the radiation and thermal stability of chloroprene rubber are presented. From fire retardancy with electrical and mechanical property measurements, it was found that addition of magnesium hydroxide resulted in maximum fire retardant effect.

• 방사선산업학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.321-326
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• 2023

Radiopharmaceuticals that need to be transported in a low-temperature state must satisfy both radiation safety and proper temperature maintenance. However, an efficient transport system considering the characteristics of radiopharmaceuticals that require low temperature maintenance has not yet existed. In order to secure a transportation system for the safe and stable transportation of the radiopharmaceutical ¹³¹I mIBG, which requires transportation in cryogenic conditions, we have developed a transportation system that can maintain cryogenic conditions below -60℃ for 6 days while stably fixing the inner container. In addition, by applying a data logger that can simultaneously measure the temperature and the dose of radiation, safety and stability in the transportation process can be secured at the same time. The cryogenic transportation system for ¹³¹I mIBG will be applied to products currently being supplied, and we expect to dramatically improve the management of cold chain radioactive material transportation.