• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.215-221
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• 2014

Nano-sized $TiO_2$ particles were produced by a premixed flame aerosol reactor, and they were immobilized on a mesh-type substrate in form of particulate film. The reactor made it possible maintaining the original particulate characteristics determined in the flame synthetic process. The particulate morphology and crystalline phase were not changed until the particulate were finally coated on the substrate, which resulted in the better performance of the photocatalytic conversion of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the ultraviolet $(UV)-TiO_2$ system. In the flame aerosol reactor, the various specific surface areas and the anatase weight fractions of the synthesized particles were obtained by manipulating the parameters in the combustion process. The performance of the $TiO_2$ particulate films was evaluated for the destruction of the VOCs under the various UV irradiation conditions. The decomposition rates of benzene and formaldehyde under the irradiation of UV-C of 254 nm in wavelength were evaluated to check the performance of $TiO_2$ film layer to be applied in air quality control system.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2004년도 하계학술대회 논문집 Vol.5 No.2
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• pp.943-946
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• 2004

We have investigated to observe the photoisomerization using the mixture solutions in chloroform and LB monolayers mixed with DPPA and BASH containing azobenzene group which has reversible to cis-trans by light irradiation.. Spreading solutions for the LB films were Prepared in chloroform($5.0{\times}10^{-5}mol/L$). We investigated the photoisomerization and property of the organic ultra thin film of fatty acid containing azobenzene was Prepared on the glass plate by LB method. As a result, the absorption spectra of 8A5H and DPPA mixture of LB films was induced to photoisomerization by alternating irradiation of ultraviolet and visible light, because the condensation of pure azobenzene monolayers was loosened by the introduction of phospholipid into the monolayers, and the molecular high aggregation in pure azobenzene monolayers is also weakened by the introduction of phospholipid. We found that it was reversibly induced to cis-trans photoisomerization in a various mixture molar ratio.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.475-482
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• 2021

Prodigiosins, which are natural tripyrrole red pigments and synthetic derivatives, reportedly have multiple biological effects mainly on various types of cancer cells. However, the effects of bacterial prodigiosin on non-cancerous HaCaT human skin keratinocytes have not been reported. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the functional activities of prodigiosin derived from cultures of the bacterium Hahella chejuensis in HaCaT cells. Cell viability, the cell proliferation rate, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in vitro were assayed following treatment of HaCaT cells with prodigiosin. Prodigiosin did not cause cytotoxicity and notably increased proliferation of HaCaT cells. Furthermore, prodigiosin reduced ultraviolet (UV) irradiation-induced ROS production and the inflammatory response in HaCaT cells. More importantly, prodigiosin reduced matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression and increased collagen synthesis in UV-irradiated HaCaT cells, demonstrating that it elicits anti-aging effects. In conclusion, our results reveal that H. chejuensis-derived prodigiosin is a potential natural product to develop functional cosmetic ingredients.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.108-113
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• 2023

Pressure to reduce costs in the current solar market is driving the development and implementation of new module designs and prompting the use of new materials and components. In order to utilize the variability of each material that makes up the module, it is essential to understand the basic characteristics of the material. In this article, we evaluate light degradation after UV irradiation as an encapsulation material. Measure and analyze the results of various characteristic tests for discoloration, optical and electrical property degradation before and after UV accelerated testing. To evaluate weathering stability, UV tests were performed comparing existing EVA and UVT-EVA, POE and improved low-cost POE. Even in the weather resistance test with a total UV exposure of 60 kW/m², the properties of the encapsulants were mostly stable. EVA and POE-based encapsulants showed slight differences, and these slight differences are believed to pose a threat to long-term stability. This study is a basic analysis of encapsulation research for PV modules and will be helpful in understanding future development and encapsulant properties.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.635-639
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• 2024

Skin aging results from complex interactions of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, leading to structural and biochemical changes such as wrinkles and dryness. Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation leads to the degradation of hyaluronic acid (HA) in the skin, and the fragmented HA contributes to inflammation. This study revealed that the synergistic combination of carnosine and retinol (ROL) increases HA production in normal human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEKs) by upregulating hyaluronan synthase 2 (HAS2) gene transcription. Simultaneously, the combined treatment of carnosine and ROL significantly attenuates UVB-induced prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂) synthesis in NHEKs. A significant correlation exists between the increase of HA synthesis and the inhibition of PGE₂ production. This study suggests that combined treatment of carnosine and ROL can improve skin aging phenotypes associated with UVB irradiation.

• 농약과학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.145-150
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• 2012

고춧가루에 잔류되어 검출 빈도가 높은 농약인 Endosulfan(${\alpha}$-, ${\beta}$-체) Cypermethrin, Fenitrothion, Hexaconazole, EPN을 고춧가루에 인위적으로 오염시킨 뒤 365, 254 nm 파장에서 조사거리와 조사시간을 달리하여 잔존률을 조사하여 자외선 조사로 인한 농약의 제거효과를 알아보았다. 365 nm의 경우 조사거리 20 cm, 조사시간이 5분일 때 ${\alpha}$-Endosulfan 73.4%, ${\beta}$-Endosulfan 69.6%, Cypermethrin 60.8%, Fenitrothion 92.7%, Hexaconazole 73.8%, EPN 90.5%의 잔존률을 나타내었으며, 254 nm의 경우 조사거리 5 cm, 조사시간 36시간 일 때 ${\alpha}$-Endosulfan 74.6%, ${\beta}$-Endosulfan 64.5%, Cypermethrin 71.1%, Fenitrothion 79.1%, Hexaconazole 79.4%, EPN 64.7%의 잔존률을 나타냈다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.511-518
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• 2017

Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is a relevant environment factor to induce cellular senescence and photoaging. Both autophagy- and silent information regulator T1 (SIRT1)-dependent pathways are critical cellular processes of not only maintaining normal cellular functions, but also protecting cellular senescence in skin exposed to UV irradiation. In the present studies, we investigated whether modulation of autophagy induction using a novel synthetic SIRT1 activator, heptasodium hexacarboxymethyl dipeptide-12 (named as Aquatide), suppresses the UVB irradiation-induced skin aging. Treatment with Aquatide directly activates SIRT1 and stimulates autophagy induction in cultured human dermal fibroblasts. Next, we found that Aquatide-mediated activation of SIRT1 increases autophagy induction via deacetylation of forkhead box class O (FOXO) 1. Finally, UVB irradiation-induced cellular senescence measured by $SA-{\beta}-gal$ staining was significantly decreased in cells treated with Aquatide in parallel to occurring SIRT1 activation-dependent autophagy. Together, Aquatide modulates autophagy through SIRT1 activation, contributing to suppression of skin aging caused by UV irradiation.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.177-182
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 위생적인 고춧가루 및 고추장 소스의 효과적인 살균방법을 확립하기 위한 기반 연구로서 감마선, 자외선 조사를 이용한 비가열 살균 및 스팀을 이용한 직,간접 가열살균에 의한 미생물 저감화 효과에 대한 세부 고찰을 실시하였다. 실험 결과 호기성 총균 및 내열성균이 10 kGy 선량 감마선 조사에서는 각각 5-6 log CFU/g, 방사조도 12 mW/㎠ 자외선 조사는 1 log CFU/g 내외, 그리고 120℃, 40 s 스팀가열 살균시는 2 log CFU/g 내외의 감균 효과를 나타내었다. 스팀 가열살균 방법은 감마선 조사 대비 사멸효과는 떨어지지만 2 log CFU/g의 유효적인(p<0.05) 미생물 저감화 효과를 나타내므로 가열온도 및 처리시간 등의 살균공정 조건을 최적화하면 살균효과, 상업적 설비, 처리비용 및 소비자 선호도 등을 종합 검토시 색상 품질 손상 없이 효과적으로 고춧가루내 바실루스 계통의 내열성균을 제어할 수 있는 방법으로 사료된다. 또한 120℃ 스팀 순간 가열살균시 흑후추 분말은 4 log CFU/g, 양파 분말은 2 log CFU/g, 그리고 마늘 분말은 1 log CFU/g 내외의 호기성 총균이 감소하여 다양한 향신야채 건조분말의 미생물 제어에도 유효한 방법으로 판명되었다. 그리고 고추장 용액 경우도 고온 순간 가열방식인 HTST 적용시 110℃에서 부터 호기성 총균수가 무처리 5 log CFU/g에서 2.26 CFU/g로 효과적으로 감소하기 시작하여, 121℃ 처리에서는 상업적 멸균상태로 나타나 고춧가루 및 고추장을 함유한 매운맛 소스의 효과적인 살균방법으로 판명되었다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.524-535
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 에멀젼 자기조립틀을 활용하여 거대기공을 갖는 타이타니아 분말을 합성하였으며, 자외선 조사를 활용한 광촉매 실험을 통해 상용화된 타이타니아 나노입자와 다공질 타이타니아 분말을 이용한 고초균의 살균 효과를 비교하였다. 다공질 분말의 기공 크기를 달리하여 자외선 조사 시간에 따른 고초균 수의 감소를 측정하였으며, 살균 실험의 최적 조건을 도출하기 위하여 기공 크기에 따른 다공질 타이타니아 분말의 살균력을 비교하였다. 기공 크기가 작아질수록 살균 효과는 증대됨을 관찰하였으며, 광촉매의 활용 및 자외선 조사에 의해 1시간 동안 50% 이상의 고초균이 제거되는 효과를 확인하였다. 또한 활성 화학종의 발생을 촉진하기 위하여 과산화수소의 희석 용액을 광촉매 살균 방식과 결합하였으며, 1시간 동안의 자외선 조사에 의해 균주의 거의 대부분이 사멸되는 등 고초균에 대한 살균 효과를 증진시킬 수 있었다.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.76-81
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• 2010

Ultraviolet B (UVB) induces multiple inflammatory and carcinogenic reactions. In skin, UVB induces to secrete several kinds of inflammatory cytokines from keratinocytes and also increases angiogenic process via the modulation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production. Interleukin-21 (IL-21) is an inflammatory cytokine and produced by activated T cells. The biologic functions of IL-21 have not yet extensively studied. In the present study, we investigate the production of IL-21 from human keratinocyte cell line, HaCaT and its biological effect after exposure to UVB. First, we confirmed the IL-21 production and its receptor expression in HaCaT. And then, the change of IL-21 and VEGF production in HaCaT by UVB irradiation was examined. Not only IL-21 but also VEGF production was enhanced by UVB irradiation. Next, to determine relationship of enhanced production of IL-21 and VEGF, we detected VEGF production after neutralization of IL-21. VEGF production was reduced by IL-21 neutralization, which indicates that the IL-21 is involved in the VEGF production. Taken together, our results suggest that IL-21 and VEGF production is enhanced by UVB irradiation in HaCaT. In addition, it seems that IL-21 plays a role in the angiogenic process in skin via the modulation of VEGF production.