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STARS: A 3D GRID-BASED MONTE CARLO CODE FOR RADIATIVE TRANSFER THROUGH RAMAN AND RAYLEIGH SCATTERING WITH ATOMIC HYDROGEN

  • Chang, Seok-Jun;Lee, Hee-Won
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.53 no.6
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    • pp.169-179
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    • 2020
  • Emission features formed through Raman scattering with atomic hydrogen provide unique and crucial information to probe the distribution and kinematics of a thick neutral region illuminated by a strong far-ultraviolet radiation source. We introduce a new 3-dimensional Monte-Carlo code in order to describe the radiative transfer of line photons that are subject to Raman and Rayleigh scattering with atomic hydrogen. In our Sejong Radiative Transfer through Raman and Rayleigh Scattering (STaRS) code, the position, direction, wavelength, and polarization of each photon is traced until escape. The thick neutral scattering region is divided into multiple cells with each cell being characterized by its velocity and density, which ensures flexibility of the code in analyzing Raman-scattered features formed in a neutral region with complicated kinematics and density distribution. To test the code, we revisit the formation of Balmer wings through Raman scattering of the far-UV continuum near Lyβ and Lyγ in a static neutral region. An additional check is made to investigate Raman scattering of O vi in an expanding neutral medium. We find a good agreement of our results with previous works, demonstrating the capability of dealing with radiative transfer modeling that can be applied to spectropolarimetric imaging observations of various objects including symbiotic stars, young planetary nebulae, and active galactic nuclei.

Evaluation of Antioxidant Potential of Extract/Fractions of Equisetum arvense (I) (쇠뜨기 추출물의 항산화 작용에 관한 연구(I))

  • Park, Soo-Nam;Yang, Hee-Jung
    • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.61-67
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    • 2007
  • In this study, the antioxidative effects of Equisetum arvense extracts were investigated. The free radical (1,1 diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, DPPH) scavenging activity ($FSC_{50}$) of extract/fractions of Equisetum arvense was in the order: 50 % ethanol extract ($182.04{\mu}g/mL$) < ethylacetate fraction ($54.50{\mu}g/mL$) < deglycosylated flavonoid aglycone fraction ($14.13{\mu}g/mL$). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging activities ($OSC_{50}$) of some Equisetum arvense extracts on ROS generated in $Fe^{3+}-EDTA/H_2O_2$ system were investigated using the luminol- dependent chemiluminescence assay. The order of ROS scavenging activity was deglycosylated flavonoid aglycone fraction ($OSC_{50}$, $3.54{\mu}g/mL$) < 50 % ethanol extract ($0.80{\mu}g/mL$) < ethylacetate fraction ($0.006{\mu}g/mL$). Ethylacetate fraction showed the most prominent scavenging activity. The protective effects of extract/fractions of Equisetum arvense on the rose-bengal sensitized photohemolysis of human erythrocytes were investigated. The ethanol extract (50%) suppressed photohemolysis in a concentration dependent manner, particularly deglycosylated aglycone extract exhibited the most prominent celluar protective effect ($\tau_{50}$, 161.10 min at $10{\mu}g/mL$). These results indicate that extract/fractions of Equisetum arvense can function as antioxidants in biological systems, particularly skin exposed to UV radiation by scavenging $^1O_2$ and other ROS, and protect cellular membranes against ROS.

Proximate, Free Sugar, Fatty acids Composition and Anthocyanins of Saekso 2 Corn Kernels (옥수수 색소 2호 품종의 일반성분, 유리당, 지방산 및 안토시아닌 색소의 함량)

  • Lee, Ki Yeon;Kim, Tae hee;Lim, Sang Hyun;Park, Jong yeol;Kim, Kyung Hee;Ahn, Mun Seob;Kim, Hee Yeon
    • Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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    • v.31 no.5
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    • pp.335-341
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    • 2016
  • This study was performed to provide basic data of Saekso 2 corn kernels. Proximate composition, free sugars, fatty acids and anthocyanin content of Saekso 2 corn kernels were analyzed. Proximate composition of dried Saekso 2 corn kernels were represented 8.84% moisture, 1.44% crude ash, 5.46% crude lipid, 10.31% crude protein. Free sugars composition by HPLC/ELSD showed that sucrose (1.00%), glucose (0.63%), maltose (0.52%), fructose (0.44%) were present. The composition of fatty acids in Saekso 2 corn kernels was analyzed by GC/FID. 11 species of fatty acids were analyzed in Saekso 2 corn kernels. The ratio of saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids 16.09 : 83.91. Content of linoleic acid was the highest in fatty acids. The total anthocyanin content in Saekso 2 corn kernels was 0.24% by UV/Vis. Anthocyanin components separated and quantified using HPLC/MS/MS. Cyanidin 3-O-glucoside chloride (C-3-G), pelargonidin 3-O-glucoside chloride (Pg-3-G) and peonidin 3-O-glucoside chloride (Pn-3-G) of anthocyanin were analyzed in Saekso 2 corn kernels.

광대역 및 전방향 높은 투과도를 갖는 사파이어 나노구조 제작 및 광학적 특성연구

  • Kim, Myeong-Seop;Im, Jeong-U;Go, Yeong-Hwan;Jeong, Gwan-Su;Yu, Jae-Su
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2012.08a
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    • pp.338-338
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    • 2012
  • 사파이어 ($Al_2O_3$)는 높은 밴드갭 에너지 (~19.5 eV)를 가진 물질로서 우수한 내마모성, 강도, 전기 절연성 및 안정한 화학적 특성을 갖고 발광다이오드 기판, 보석재료 등 각종 산업 및 기술적 분야에서 널리 사용되고 있다. 특히, 플립칩 발광다이오드 구조의 경우 광추출효율을 향상시키기 위해 높은 투과도를 갖는 사파이어 기판이 요구되어 왔으며, 지금까지 건식/습식식각방법을 이용한 사파이어 표면에 마이크로 크기의 심한 거칠기 또는 요철이 형성된 나노크기의 격자구조를 형성시키는 연구가 진행되어 오고 있다. 그 중, 나노 크기의 격자구조는 공기에서 반도체 기판까지 선형적인 유효굴절률 분포를 갖기 때문에 표면에서 생기는 Fresnel 반사 손실을 줄일 수 있다. 이러한 구조를 형성하기 위해서는 식각 마스크가 필요한데, 형성 방법으로 레이저 간섭 리소그래피, 전자빔 리소그래피, 나노임프린트 리소그래피 등이 있으나, 비싼 가격과 복잡한 공정 절차 등의 단점을 지니고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 식각 마스크 패턴을 위해, 보다 저렴하고 간단한 실리카 나노구 및 열적응집 금 나노 입자를 이용하였다. 양면 폴리싱 c-plane 사파이어 기판을 사용하였고, 단일 층의 주기적인 실리카 나노구를 기판 표면에 스핀코팅에 의해 도포한 후 유도결합플라즈마 식각 장비를 이용하여 식각하여 주기적인 패턴을 갖는 렌즈모양의 격자구조를 형성하였다. 그리고 주기적으로 형성된 격자 위에 열 증착기를 이용하여 금 박막을 증착한 후 급속열적어닐닝(rapid thermal annealing)을 이용하여 열처리함으로써 비주기적인 금 나노입자를 형성시켰다. 형성된 금 나노패턴을 이용하여 동일한 조건으로 식각함으로써 광대역 및 전방향성 높은 투과도를 갖는 원뿔 모양의 사파이어 나노구조를 제작하였다. 제작된 샘플의 패턴 및 식각 형상은 전자현미경을 사용하여 관찰하였으며, UV-vis-NIR 분광광도계 (spectrophotometer)를 사용하여 투과율을 측정하였다. 렌즈 모양 표면 위에 원뿔모양의 나노구조를 갖는 사파이어 기판은 일반적인 사파이어 기판보다 향상된 투과율 특성을 보였다.

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Inhibitors of Tyrosinase and Melanogenesis from Galla rhois

  • Kim, Hyo-Jin;Jang, Dong-Il;Park, Sang-Won
    • Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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    • v.2 no.4
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    • pp.285-290
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    • 1997
  • Previously, a 50% aqueous methanol extract of Galla rhois was shown to be the most potent tyrosinase inhibition activity with an {TEX}$IC_{50}${/TEX}(the concentration causing 50% inhibition of tyrosinase activity) of 0.2mg/ml of 205 crude drug extracts. To isolate tyrosinase inhibitors, the methanol extract was evaporated to a small volume in vacuo, and then partitioned stepwise with benzene and ethyl acetate(EtOAc). the EtOAc fraction was solubilized in 10% MeOH solution, and then fractionated successively by Diaion HP-20 and Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography, and preparative HPLC. Three phenolic compounds were isolated, and characterized as gallic acid(GA), methyl gallate(MG) and 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-$\beta$-D-glucose(PGG) by UV, IR, {TEX}${1}^H${/TEX}-&{TEX}${13}^C${/TEX}-NMR, and FAB-MS spectroscopy, PGG({TEX}$IC_{50}${/TEX}=50$\mu\textrm{g}$/ml) showed a considerable inhibitory effect against mushroom tyrosinase, while GA({TEX}$IC_{50}${/TEX}=1.6mg/ml) and MG({TEX}$IC_{50}${/TEX}=234$\mu\textrm{g}$/ml) did not show an appreciable effect. Meanwhile, MG inhibited greatly melanogenesis in a murine melanocyte cell line, Mel-Ab. MG and PGG showed typical noncompetitive inhibition patterns against mushroom tyrosinase. These results suggest that PGG and MG may be potentially useful as either anti-browning or anti-melanogenic agents in foods and cosmetics.

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Study of dyeing properties by swelling agent on m-Aramid (Swelling agent의 화학적 특성에 따른 m-Aramid의 염색성 고찰)

  • Kim, Eun-Mi;Joo, Jong-Hyun;Choi, Jea-Hong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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    • 2011.03a
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    • pp.47-47
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    • 2011
  • 최근 m-Aramid 섬유의 염색에 대한 연구가 진행되면서 기존의 원착법 및 초고온고압법 등 상업성이 낮거나 제약이 많았던 염색법에서 차츰 cationic dye를 이용한 염색법이 상용화되고 있다. m-Aramid 섬유는 amide기의 분자 간 수소결합으로 인하여 결정화도를 증가시킴으로서 고강도, 고탄성의 특성을 가질 수 있지만, 강력한 분자구조와 고결정성의 치밀구조로 인하여 염료가 섬유의 분자구조 내부로 확산, 염착되기 어려운 단점을 가지기도 한다. 따라서 m-Aramid 섬유를 침염법으로 염색 시, 섬유의 치밀구조를 이완시켜줄 수 있는 swelling agent가 중요하게 작용한다. 본 연구에서는 cationic dye를 이용하여 swelling agent의 영향성을 살펴보았다. 사용된 시료는 100% m-Aramid 섬유이며, C.I. Basic Yellow 28, Red 46, Blue 54를 사용하여, 욕비 1:10, $NaNO_3$ 7g/l의 조건으로 $130^{\circ}C{\times}60$분간 염색하였다. 이때 사용된 Swelling agent는 두 가지로 각각 1-phenoxypropan-2-ol(S1)과 N-methyl formanilide(S2)를 주성분으로 한다. 염색 시 염료의 농도는 0.5~7% o.w.f.이며, 염색 전 후 염욕을 UV-VIS을 통해 absorbance값을 측정하여 산출한 염착율과, CCM을 사용하여 최대흡수 파장에서 산출 된 K/S값을 비교 고찰 하였다. 각각의 염색물을 비교한 결과 Red 염료를 제외한 yellow 및 blue 모두 3% o.w.f. 염료농도까지 90% 이상의 흡착율을 보였으며, S1에 비해 S2의 경우 염착율이 근소하게 높은 결과를 보였다. 반면 K/S 값을 비교해보면, S2를 사용하였을 때 10%~60% 높은 K/S값을 보였다. 염착율은 비슷하지만 K/S값의 차이를 보이는 이유는 염색이 끝난 후 수세과정에서 섬유표면에 미고착된 염료들이 빠져나가는 것으로, 이를 통해 S2의 경우 섬유의 내부로 염료를 잘 고착시켜 줌으로서 수세안정성이 S1에 비에 우수한 결과를 보인 것으로 고찰된다.

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Optical Properties of Annealed ZnS Single Crystal (열처리한 ZnS 단결정의 광학적 특성)

  • Lee, Il Hun;Ahan, Chun
    • Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.97-103
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    • 1999
  • Zinc sulfide is a ll-VI compound with a large direct band gap in the near-UV region and a promising material for blur-light emitting diode and laser diode. It was identified that the structure had zinc blonde structure through the analysis of X-ray diffraction patterns. It's lattice constant was measured to be $a_o=5.411{\AA}$. The optical absorption, photocurrent, and photoluminescence spectra were measured to investigate the optical properties of zinc sulfide single crystal. The optical energy band gap measured at room temperature was 3.61eV The energy band gap of zinc sulfide annealed in zinc vapor at $800^{\circ}C$ was lower 0.1eV than that of as-grown zinc sulfide through the analysis of the photocurrent spectra. The photoluminescence spectra were measured ranging from 30K to 293K for the two cases of as-grown and annealed zinc sulfide. As-grown ZnS single crystal had peaks at 350nm, 392nm, 465nm, and annealed zinc sulfide had peaks at 349nm.

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Isolation of the Antimicrobial Compounds from Aralia cordata Thunb. Extract (독활 뿌리 추출물에서 항균물질의 분리 및 항균성)

  • Han, Wan-Soo
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.182-185
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    • 2005
  • Bioassay-guided isolation of the dried roots of Aralia continentalis led to the isolation of (-)-pimara-8(14), 15dien-19-oic acid (continentalic acid) and $(24E)-Stigmasta-5,22-dien-3{\beta}-ol$ (stagmasterol). Their structures were elucidated using $^1H-NMR$, $^{13}C-NMR$, UV and mass spectra analyses. The gram-positive bacterial, including methicilline-resistant (MRSA), were more sensitive to the continentalic acid and stagmasterol than gram-negative bacterial.

ALTERATION OF SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE-AND CATALASE-ACTIVITY IN HUMAN GINGIVAL TISSUES BY THE PERIODONTAL DISEASE SEVERITY (치주질환 심도에 따른 치은조직내의 Superoxide Dismutase와 Catalase의 활성변화에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Byung-Ok;Kwon, Young-Hyuk;Lee, Man-Sup
    • Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.39-49
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    • 1994
  • It has been believed that antioxidant enzymes such as CuZn- and Mn-superoxide dismutase and catalase protect the tissue from damage resulting from the oxygen derived free radicals($O_2\;^-$, $H_2O_2$ and OH ). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between activity of antioxidant enzymes including CuZn- and Mn- superoxide dismutase and catalase and inflammatory periodontal disease and periodontal parameters. For this study, the patients were classified into normal, gingivitis, adult periodontitis and rapidly progressive periodontitis, and then their papillary bleeding index(PBI) and probing depth were checked. Gingival tissues were surgically obtained from the patients during periodontal surgery, extraction, and clinical crown lengthening procedure. The activity of CuZn- and Mn- superoxide dismutase and catalase in the gingival tissues was measured by using UV-spectrophotometer by the same methods as Crapo et al. And Aebi did, respectively. The results were as follows : 1. CuZn- and Mn- and total-superoxide dismutase activity were significantly low in rapidly progressive periodontitis group in comparison to normal group (P<0.05). 2. In comparison of the antioxidant enzyme activity according to papillary bleeding index group(PBI), Mn-superoxide dismutase activity only was significantly lower in PBI 2, 3, and 4 groups than PBI 0 group(P<0.05). 3. Superoxide dismutase activity failed to show any significant difference according to probing depth. But significant]y high catalase activity was shown in deep pocket group (${\ge}7mm$)(P<0.05). In conclusion, these results suggest that the activity of Mn-superoxide dismutase among the antioxidant enzymes may reflect the inflammatory status of gingival tissue and that the decreased activity of superoxide dismutase may be one of responsibe factors for progression of rapidly progressive periodontitis.

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Effect of citrate coated silver nanoparticles on biofilm degradation in drinking water PVC pipelines

  • Nookala, Supraja;Tollamadugu, Naga Venkata Krishna Vara Prasad;Thimmavajjula, Giridhara Krishna;Ernest, David
    • Advances in nano research
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.97-109
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    • 2015
  • Citrate ion is a commonly used reductant in metal colloid synthesis, undergoes strong surface interaction with silver nanocrystallites. The slow crystal growth observed as a result of the interaction between the silver surface and the citrate ion makes this reduction process unique compared to other chemical and radiolytic synthetic methods. The antimicrobial effects of silver (Ag) ion or salts are well known, but the effects of citrate coated Ag nanoparticles (CAgNPs) are scant. Herein, we have isolated biofilm causative bacteria and fungi from drinking water PVC pipe lines. Stable CAgNPs were prepared and the formation of CAgNPs was confirmed by UV-visible spectroscopic analysis and recorded the localized surface plasmon resonance of CAgNPs at 430 nm. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic analysis revealed C=O and O-H bending vibrations due to organic capping of silver responsible for the reduction and stabilization of the CAgNPs. X-ray diffraction micrograph indicated the face centered cubic structure of the formed CAgNPs, and morphological studies including size (average size 50 nm) were carried out using transmission electron microscopy. The hydrodynamic diameter (60.7 nm) and zeta potential (-27.6 mV) were measured using the dynamic light scattering technique. The antimicrobial activity of CAgNPs was evaluated (in vitro) against the isolated fungi, Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria using disc diffusion method and results revealed that CAgNPs with 170ppm concentration are having significant antimicrobial effects against an array of microbes tested.