• 공업화학
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.674-680
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• 2015

리튬이차전지 실리콘 전극에 활용하기 위해, 유기용매에 용해성이 있는 폴리이미드(Polyimide, PI) 고분자 바인더를 두 단계 반응을 이용해 합성하였다. 두 가지 단량체(Bicyclo[2,2,2]oct-7-ene-2,3,5,6-tetracarboxylic Dianhydride (BCDA)와 4,4-oxydianiline (ODA))의 개환 반응 및 축합 반응을 통해 PI 고분자 바인더를 합성하였다. 합성된 PI 고분자 바인더를 이용해 실리콘(silicon, Si) 음극 전극을 제조하였다. 또한 비교군으로써, Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)을 고분자 바인더로 사용하는 동일 조성을 가진 실리콘 전극을 제조하였다. PI 바인더를 사용한 Si 전극($2167mAh\;g^{-1}$)의 초기 쿨롱 효율은 기존 PVDF 바인더 조성의 Si 전극($1,740mAh\;g^{-1}$)과 유사했지만, 방전용량은 크게 개선되었다. 특히 수명 특성에서는 PI 바인더를 사용한 Si 전극이 우수한 특성을 나타내었는데, 이는 PI 바인더를 사용한 Si 전극접착력($0.217kN\;m^{-1}$)의 전극 접착력이 PVDF를 사용한 Si 전극($0.185kN\;m^{-1}$)보다 높아, 실리콘 부피팽창에 의한 전극 구조 열화가 적절히 제어되었기 때문이라고 판단된다. Si 전극 내의 접착력은 surface and interfacial cutting analysis system (SAICAS) 장비를 통해 검증하였다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.311-318
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• 2022

Appropriate suture technique is crucial for successful tracheal anastomosis. However, standards for an ideal suture method have not yet been established. A previous study suggested tracheal anastomosis using barbed sutures that do not require knots; however, their use in small animals has not been reported. In this study, we aimed to compare knotless barbed sutures with conventional smooth sutures in terms of maximum tensile strength and suturing time in canine tracheal models to demonstrate the feasibility of using barbed sutures in tracheal anastomosis in dogs. Tracheal segments harvested from nine beagle dog cadavers were randomly assigned to three suture groups: barbed suture (B), smooth suture in simple interrupted pattern (SI), and smooth suture in simple continuous pattern (SC). The maximum tensile force and suturing time were compared according to the suturing method, and the mode of failure was evaluated. The average suturing time was 3.29 min in the B group; 4.41 min, SC group; and 8.99 min, SI group (p < 0.001). The average maximum tensile force in the SC group was 134.97 N, which was stronger than the SI (110.57 N) and B groups (103.10 N) (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively). The difference between the B and SI groups was not significant (p = 0.05). The B group demonstrated comparable mechanical strength and shorter suture time compared with the SI group. Therefore, tracheal anastomosis using barbed sutures could be an effective alternative to conventional smooth sutures in dogs.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제30권7호
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• pp.447-453
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• 2017

In this study, $Li_2MnSiO_4$ cathode material and LiPON solid electrolyte were manufactured into thin films, and the possibility of their use in thin-film batteries was researched. When the RTP treatment was performed after $Li_2MnSiO_4$ cathode thin-film deposition on the SUS substrate by a sputtering method, a ${\beta}-Li_2MnSiO_4$ cathode thin film was successfully manufactured. The LiPON solid electrolyte was prepared by a reactive sputtering method using a $Li_3PO_4$ target and $N_2$ gas, and a homogeneous and flat thin film was deposited on a $Li_2MnSiO_4$ cathode thin film. In order to evaluate the electrochemical properties of the $Li_2MnSiO_4$ cathode thin films, coin cells using only a liquid electrolyte were prepared and the charge/discharge test was conducted. As a result, the amorphous thin film of RTP treated at $600^{\circ}C$ showed the highest initial discharge capacity of about $60{\mu}Ah/cm^2$. In cases of coin cells using liquid/solid double electrolyte, the discharge capacities of the $Li_2MnSiO_4$ cathode thin films were comparable to those without solid LiPON electrolyte. It was revealed that $Li_2MnSiO_4$ cathode thin films with LiPON solid electrolyte were applicable in thin film batteries.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.40-45
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• 2011

In this study, the composition of optical glass for GMP(glass molding process) was designed with 'Design of Experiments' method. All the composition batch was performed by 'Create Factorial Design' method. Particularly, $SiO_2$, BaO and $Al_2O_3$ were chosen major parameters for investigating the effects of components on optical and thermal properties. BaO and $Al_2O_3$ strongly influenced on optical and thermal properties, respectively. Finally, the approximate values of desired optical and thermal values were obtained by microtuning of compositions. At the composition of $BaO:Al_2O_3:SiO_2$=10:4:48 (molar ratio), refractive index($n_d$) was 1.5833, coefficient of thermal expansion(CTE) was $104{\times}10^{-7}/^{\circ}C$.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.608-614
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• 2009

본 연구에서는, 비이온성 삼원공중합체 계면활성제인 $EO_{20}PO_{70}EO_{20}$를 주형으로 사용해, 다양한 Si/Ru 몰 비의 루테늄이 치환된 SBA-15들(Ru-SBA-15)을 합성하였다. 촉매 또는 선택적 흡착제 등으로써의 응용가능성을 검토하기 위해 Ru-SBA-15의 질소 또는 산소 흡착/탈착 거동을 조사하였다. Ru-SBA-15의 기공 크기는 Barrett-Joyner-Halenda(BJH) 및 Broekhoff-de Boer/Frenkel-Halsey-Hill isotherm(BdB-FHH) 방법($D_{BdB-FHH}$)을 이용하여 결정하였다. Si/Ru 비율이 50/1인 Ru-SBA 15의 $D_{BJH}$와 $D_{BdB-FHH}$는 각각 3.9, 4.7 nm였다. 투과전자현미경(TEM) 관찰에 의해 Si/Ru의 몰비율이 50인 Ru-SBA 15의 기공 크기는 4.7 nm로 나타났고, 이것은 BdB-FHH 방법을 사용한 $N_2$ 흡착 결과와 일치하였다. 산소 흡착/탈착 등온선으로부터 얻은 Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET) 기공 표면적은 질소의 흡착/탈착 등온선으로부터의 기공 표면적보다 높았는데, 각각 $612.7m^2/g$, 그리고 $573.3m^2/g$이었다. X선 회절(XRD) 패턴과 TEM 분석에 의해 본 연구에서 합성한 Ru-SBA-15는 잘 정렬된 육방정계 정렬을 가지는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.199-201
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• 2008

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular zoonotic protozoan with a worldwide distribution. It infects humans as well as a broad spectrum of vertebrate hosts. Cats and wild felidae play crucial roles in the epidemiology of toxoplasmosis. This study was performed to survey the prevalence of T. gondii infection among stray cats in the Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. A total of 174 stray cat blood samples were collected from Gwacheon-si (n = 20), Bucheon-si (82), and Yangju-si (72). Positive sera for T. gondii were identified in 14 samples (8.1%) exclusively via the latex agglutination test, 28 (16.1%) via ELISA, and 23 (13.2%) via PCR analysis. The overall infection rate of female stray cats (29.2%) presented as higher than that of male cats (24.0%). This study suggests that T. gondii is widespread in the stray cat population of Gyeonggi-do, Korea. It is urgently needed to control urban stray cat population and to reduce the risk of zoonotic transmission of toxoplasmosis to other animal hosts and humans.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2007년도 제38회 하계학술대회
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• pp.1353-1354
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• 2007

폴리 실리콘 층의 유무에 따른 금속-옥사이드-반도체(MOS) 구조의 소자를 제작하였다. 터널링 산화막과 블로킹 산화막으로는 $Al_{2}O_{3}$ 층을 증착하였으며, 원자층 증착법을 이용하여 제작하였다. 터널링 산화막 층의 두께에 따른 I-V와 C-V 특성을 측정하였다. 전자들이 폴리 실리콘 층에 저장됨에 따라 N-형의 I-V 특성이 관찰되었다. C-V 측정 시에는 반시계 방향의 히스테리시스 특성을 나타내었으며, 전압이 증가할수록 플랫-밴드 전압 이동 폭이 더욱 증가하였다. 이러한 전기적 특성은 전압의 이동에 따른 전자들이 터널링 산화막 층을 통하여 폴리 실리콘 내부에 저장되기 때문이다. 이를 특성들은 폴리 실리콘의 전하 저장 가능성을 보여주는 것이며, 터널링 산화막 층의 두께에 따른 전기적 특성 변화도 관찰하였다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.315-323
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• 2013

Ginseng is known to have antistress effects. Previously, red ginseng (RG) was shown to repress stress-induced peptidyl arginine deiminase type IV (PADI4) via estrogen receptor ${\beta}$ ($ER{\beta}$) in the brain, thus inhibiting brain cell apoptosis. Moreover, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$ plays a critical role in immobilization (IMO) stress. However, the signaling pathway of RG-mediated repressesion of inflammation is not completely understood. In this study, we determined how RG modulated gene expression in stressed brain cells. Since secretion of TNF-${\alpha}$ is modulated via TNF-${\alpha}$ converting enzyme (TACE) and nuclear factor (NF)-${\kappa}B$, we examined the inflammatory pathway in stressed brain cells. Immunohistochemistry revealed that TACE was induced by IMO stress, but RG repressed TACE induction. Moreover, PADI4 siRNA repressed TACE expression compared to the mock transfected control suggesting that PADI4 was required for TACE expression. A reporter assay also revealed that $H_2O_2$ oxidative stress induced NF-${\kappa}B$ in neuroblastoma SK-N-SH cells, however, RG pretreatment repressed NF-${\kappa}B$ induction. These findings were supported by significant induction of nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species (ROS) by oxidative stress, which could be repressed by RG administration. Taken together, RG appeared to repress stress-induced PADI4 via TACE and NF-${\kappa}B$ in brain cells thus preventing production of ROS and subsequently protecting brain cells from apoptosis.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.219-229
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• 2010

Background: N-myc downstream regulated gene 2 (NDRG2) is a member of the NDRG gene family. Our previous report indicated a possible role for NDRG2 in regulating the cytokine, interleukin-10 (IL-10), which is an important immunosuppressive cytokine. Several pathways, including p38-MAPK, NF-${\kappa}B$, and JAK/STAT, are used for IL-10 production, and the JAK/STAT pathway can be inhibited in a negative feedback loop by the inducible protein, SOCS3. In the present study, we investigated the effect of NDRG2 gene expression on IL-10 signaling pathway that is modulated via SOCS3 and STAT3. Methods: We generated NDRG2-overexpressing U937 cell line (U937-NDRG2) and treated the cells with PMA to investigate the role of NDRG2 in IL-10 production. U937 cells were also transfected with SOCS3- or NDRG2-specific siRNAs to examine whether the knockdown of SOCS3 or NDRG2 influenced IL-10 expression. Lastly, STAT3 and SOCS3 induction was measured to identify the signaling pathway that was associated with IL-10 production. Results: RT-PCR and ELISA assays showed that IL-10 was increased in U937-mock cells upon stimulation with PMA, but IL-10 was inhibited by overexpression NDRG2. After PMA treatment, STAT3 phosphorylation was decreased in a time-dependent manner in U937-mock cells, whereas it was maintained in U937-NDRG2 cells. SOCS3 was markedly reduced in U937-NDRG2 cells compared with U937-mock cells. IL-10 production after PMA stimulation was reduced in U937 cells when SOCS3 was inhibited, but this effect was less severe when NDRG2 was inhibited. Conclusion: NDRG2 expression modulates SOCS3 and STAT3 activity, eventually leading to the inhibition of IL-10 production.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.337-344
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• 2011

목적: 신생아 시기에 수술적 치료를 한 위장관계 질환과 저체중 출생아에서 발생 빈도가 높은 위장관계 질환에 대한 이해를 높이고자 한다. 방법: 2008년 1월부터 2010년 12월까지 부산대학교병원과 부산대학교 어린이병원 신생아실에 입원한 환아 중 위장관계 질환으로 진단되고 외과적 치료를 받은 125명과 괴사성 장염과 서혜부 탈장으로 진단받은 환아 40명을 대상으로 원인 질환 및 빈도, 출생력, 성별, 동반 기형과 혈청학적 결과를 살펴보았다. 결과: 괴사성 장염과 서혜부 탈장을 제외한 총 125명 환아 중에서 항문 직장 기형이 가장 흔하였고, 남성이 우세하였다. 24명(19.2%)에서 타기형이 동반되었고 수신증, 선천성 심장 기형이 많았으며, 항문 직장 기형에서는 43.9%에서 동반 기형이 있었다. 출생체중을 보면 괴사성 장염의 경우 76.0%가 1,500 g 미만으로 대부분을 차지하였다. 술 후 완전 장관 영양까지의 기간은 괴사성 장염이 평균 30.8일로 가장 길었다. 술 후 합병증은 담즙정체증, 패혈증과 유착 등이 있었다. 괴사성 장염을 제외한 위장관계 질환으로 수술적 치료를 받았던 환자들은 1.6%의 사망률을 보였으며 수술적 치료를 받은 괴사성 장염의 사망률은 18.8%였다. 괴사성 장염의 수술군에서 보존적 치료군보다 직접 빌리루빈이 의미있게 더 높았다. 결론: 수술적 치료를 받은 위장관 질환의 생존율은 높고 수술적 치료의 성과도 우수하였다. 괴사성 장염 환아 중 수술군에서 직접 빌리루빈이 유의하게 더 높았다.