• 대한화장품학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한화장품학회 2003년도 IFSCC Conference Proceeding Book I
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• pp.268-284
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• 2003

Nor-aporphine derivatives have been discovered which interfere with the flux of Calcium into and out of the cell interior. It has been shown that adrenergic antagonists that block the Calcium exchange lead to an inhibition of Protein kinase C activity, thus blocking tyrosinase activation. Di-acetyl-dimethoxy-methyl-nor-aporphine is a semi-synthetic molecule of natural origin with very high potency. On B16 melanocytes as well as in normal human melanocytes the decrease in melanin synthesis reaches -50％ at a level of 40 ppm in the culture medium. On a molar concentration basis, this is 50 to 70 times stronger than Kojic acid inhibition. Yet, the cell viability is not affected. Reversibility studies show that after washing out of the active compound, melanogenesis returns to normal levels. Possible mechanisms of the activity are discussed. Tests carried out on SkinEthic(R) three-dimensional models of the epidermis and in vivo clinical studies on Asian population confirm the strong inhibition of melanogenesis. Safety evaluation of these molecules, on the other hand, demonstrates good skin tolerance and absence of toxicity.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권8호
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• pp.1689-1696
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• 2020

In this study, we developed a fiber-optic humidity sensor (FOHS) system for the monitoring and detection of coolant leakage in nuclear power plants. The FOHS system includes an FOHS, a spectrometer, a halogen white-light source, and a Y-coupler. The FOHS is composed of a humidity-sensing material, a metal tube, a multi-mode plastic optical fiber, and a subminiature version A (SMA) fiber-optic connector. The humidity-sensing material is synthesized from a mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) in distilled water. We measured the optical intensity of the light signals reflected from the FOHS placed inside the humidity chamber with relative humidity (RH) variation from 40 to 95%. We found that the optical intensity of the sensing probe increased linearly with the RH. The reversibility and reproducibility of the FOHS were also evaluated.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.160-164
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• 2012

납축전지는 낮은 가격과 가역적인 반응으로 재사용이 가능하고 높은 기전력을 가져 우리 생활에 가장 널리 사용되고 있지만 제한된 사이클 수명을 가지고 있다. 제한된 사이클 수명은 충전과 방전 과정을 거치면서 전극 표면에 형성되는 $PbSO_4$의 재결정 반응인 Sulfation 때문이다. 본 연구에서는 납축전지의 사이클 진행에 따른 전극 표면 변화를 관찰하였고, 납축전지에 펄스 전류를 인가하여 재생한 전극 표면을 관찰하였다. 납축전지는 600 사이클 후 재생 시 초기 용량의 약 84%까지 용량이 회복하는 특성을 관찰하였다.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.44-51
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• 1998

Hydrolysis and adsorption reversibility experiments were run for initial enzyme activity of 4.48, 9.65, 11.19 and 17.14U/mL at a temperature 30$^\circ C$. The chitin particle size corresponded to a mean particle diameter of 0.127mm, and the initial concentration of chitin was 10mg/mL. After approximately 2hrs, the enzyme activity remained constant in a speudo-steady state. The amounts in the bulk [E] and the amounts of enzyme adsorbed on the chitin surface [E] are plotted on Lineweaver-Burk plot to yield a linear relationship with a correlation coefficient of 0.99, a slope of 2.79cm$^-1$ and an intercept of 0.08$\textrm{cm}^2$/U. From this parameters, the values of [E$_T$] and $K_E$ were calculated to be 12.5U/cm$^2$ and 34.88U/mL. respectively, Adsorption isotherm of the enzyme on the particles showed a well developed plateau of 1.35$\times$10$^-3$, 4.72$\times$10$^-3$, 4.42$\times$10$^-3$, 8.58$\times$10$^-3$U/cm$^2$ at 30$^\circ C$. To determine the specificity of chitinase for crystalline chitin, the free energy of adsorption was measured, and its was determined as about -14.62~-18.8kJ/mol.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제42권7호
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• pp.503-508
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• 2005

A simple and effective method for the synthesis of LiMn$_{2}$O$_{4}$ powder as a cathode material for lithium secondary battery is reported. Micrometer size LiMn$_{2}$O$_{4}$ was prepared by combustion synthesis technique employing initial mixture of l.l LiNO$_{3}$ -1.3Mn-0.7MnO$_{2}$-1NaCl composition. Parametric study of the combustion process including molar ratio of Mn/MnO$_{2}$ and NaCl concentration were carried out under air atmosphere. The combustion products obtained were additionally heat treated at the temperature 900$^{\circ}C$ and the washed by distilled water. The results of charging-discharging characteristics revealed that LiMn$_{2}$O$_{4}$ cell synthesized in the presence of NaCl had a high capacity and much better reversibility than one formed without NaCl An approximate chemical mechanism for LiMn$_{2}$O$_{4}$ formation is proposed.

• Carbon letters
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.6-12
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• 2002

A study on the electrosorption of $Co^{2+}$ and $Sr^{2+}$ ions onto a porous activated carbon fiber (ACF) was performed to treat radioactive liquid wastes resulting from chemical or electrochemical decontamination and to regenerate the spent carbon electrode. The result of batch electrosorption experiments showed that applied negative potential increased adsorption kinetics and capacity in comparison with open-circuit potential (OCP) adsorption for $Co^{2+}$ and $Sr^{2+}$ ions. The adsorbed $Co^{2+}$ and $Sr^{2+}$ ions are released from the carbon fiber by applying a positive potential on the electrode, showing the reversibility of the sorption process. The possibility of application of the electrosorption technique to the separation of radionuclides was examined. The result of a selective removal experiments of a single component from a mixed solution showed that perfect separation of $Co^{2+}$ and $Sr^{2+}$ ions was possible by the electrosorption process.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.233-245
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• 2008

For historical masonry structures existing in the Mediterranean area, structural strengthening is of primary importance due to the continuous earthquake threat that is posed on them. Proper retrofitting of historical structures involves a thorough understanding of their structural pathology, before proceeding with any intervention measures. In this paper, a methodology is presented for the evaluation of the actual state of historical masonry structures, which can provide a useful tool for the seismic response assessment before and after the retrofitting. The methodology is mainly focused on the failure and vulnerability analysis of masonry structures using the finite element method. Using this methodology the retrofitting of historical structures with innovative techniques is investigated. The innovative technique presented here involves the exploitation of Shape Memory Alloy prestressed bars. This type of intervention is proposed because it ensures increased reversibility and minimization of interventions, in comparison with conventional retrofitting methods. In this paper, a case study is investigated for the demonstration of the proposed methodologies and techniques, which comprises a masonry Byzantine church and a masonry Cistern. Prestressed SMA alloy bars are placed into the load-bearing system of the structure. The seismic response of the non-retrofitted and the retrofitted finite element models are compared in terms of seismic energy dissipation and displacements diminution.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.340-344
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• 1990

미소 백금전극을 작업전극으로 사용하여 0.1 M TEAP-DMSO 용액 중에서 Bilirubin(BR)의 산화반응의 전압전류법적 파라미터에 미치는 압력의 영향을 조사하였다. 1기압에서 1,800기압까지 압력을 증가함에 따라 산화파의 봉우리 전위는 양전위쪽으로 이동하였다. 또 압력의 증가에 따라 봉우리 전류는 계속적으로 감소하였다. BR의 산화전류는 확산지배적인 전류임을 알 수 있었다. 압력증가에 따라서 산화반응의 가역성은 거의 영향을 받지 않았다. 또한 실험 압력범위내(1~1,800기압)에서 산화파의 봉우리 전류와 Bilirubin의 농도 사이에는 좋은 직선성이 성립하였다.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.218-222
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• 1994

The natural product, spirostanol glycoside dioscin, was shown to directly inactivate human pleural fluid phospholipase $A_2{\;}(PLA_2)$ Inactivation was dose, and time dependent. The $IC_{50}$ was estimated at 18 .mu.M and virtually complete inactivation of the enzyme occurred at 50 .mu.M. Using Michaelis-Menten kinetics, dioscin inactivated the enzyme by a competitive inhibitory manner, the apparent Ki value was $6.9{\times}10_{-4}$. Reversibility was studied directly by dialysis method, the inhibition was reversible. Additioin of excess $Ca^{2+}$ concentration up to 8 mM did not antagonize the inhibitory activity of dioscin. Inactivation of several kinds of $PLA_2$ by dioscin is due to interaction with the active site of $PLA_2$ and may be a useful adjunt in the theraphy of inflammatory diseases.

• 에너지공학
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.245-250
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• 2016

이산화망간은 전지의 활성물질로서 우수한 특성을 가지고 있고 가격도 저렴한 재료로서 각종 1차전지에 사용되어왔다. 그러나 이산화망간을 이용한 2차 전지에 대한 연구는 그렇게 많지 않다. 최근 이산화망간의 충전가역성에 관하여 황산아연을 전해질로 하는 이산화망간 아연전지가 재충전이 가능하다는 보고가 있다. 여기서는 이산화망간이 황산아연수용액 중에서 가역적으로 충전방전이 가능한 것을 토대로 2차전지로서의 가능성에 대해 서술한다.