• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.234-243
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• 2023

전자파(EMP)는 고출력 전자파의 총칭으로 핵무기에서 발생하는 EMP, 비핵 EMP, 자연현상에 의해 발생하는 EMP로 분류된다. 전자파는 통신기기, 휴대폰, 컴퓨터, TV, 교통수단 등 전자기적 요소를 지닌 모든 전자장치에 치명적인 손상을 줄 수 있는 수단이다. 본 연구에서는 탄소 재료를 이용한 EMP 차폐 무기 도료 개발을 위해 탄소 재료의 종류와 함량에 따른 도료의 EMP 차폐성능 평가를 수행하였다. 도료 제조에 사용된 원재료들의 상용성 및 분산성 향상을 분석하기 위해 약 27종의 배합으로 총 2회에 걸쳐 실험을 진행하였고, 전기저항 측정법을 이용하여 EMP 차폐 효과를 평가하였다. 본 연구를 통해 개발된 EMP 차폐 도료를 차폐 콘크리트에 적용한 결과 약 25 dB에서 최대 40 dB까지 차폐성능이 향상되는 것을 확인하였다.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.189-198
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• 2023

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the preferences of hot spring users regarding the utilization of Asan's hot springs after the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A survey was conducted on 340 hot spring users visiting hot spring resorts in the Onyang, Dogo, and Asan hot spring districts. The survey was conducted twice from November 5th to November 7th, 2021, and from May 25th to 26th, 2022. The survey included general questions, such as the frequency of hot spring usage, the purpose of visits, and the intention for future visits. Specific questions were related to Asan hot springs, focusing on the reasons for choosing Asan, its perceived advantages, and improvement suggestions. Results: The survey revealed that the average number of visits to hot springs was less than five in the past five years, and the main reason for visiting was to recover from fatigue. A percentage of respondents said they would use hot springs more often when the COVID-19 pandemic ends. When asked about their reasons for visiting Asan hot springs, responses varied by age. However, across all groups, the majority considered "good water" as an advantage of Asan hot springs, while improvements to "hot spring facilities" was the highest response among all age groups. Thus, despite the decline in the number of customers due to COVID-19, the overall perception of hot springs remains positive. This suggests a promising future for the hot spring industry, with the potential for a return to pre-pandemic usage levels. Conclusion: These results provide valuable foundational data for informing policy development aimed at revitalizing the hot spring industry in the post-COVID-19 era.

• Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.184-192
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• 2023

최근 외래어종의 유입은 어류 서식처의 생물 다양성 위협 및 생태계 파괴를 가져오기도 한다. 최근 이루어지는 하천사업은 환경적인 기능을 고려하고 있다. 비닐하우스 등 관리하기 어려운 하천변 시설을 철거하고, 생태공원 등을 조성하여 수중생태계의 다양성을 제공하기 위한 하천공간으로의 환경적 요소를 고려한 정비도 수행하였다. 하지만 이러한 자연친화적인 하천사업에도 불구하고, 외래어종은 환경공간을 파괴하고 하천 생태계에 악영향을 미칠 수 가능성을 가지고 있다. 본 연구는 낙동강 본류에서 어류상 조사 및 우세종/외래어종 점유율 분석을 수행한 것이다. 이 자료는 생태공원의 외래어종 관리방안을 마련하기 위한 목적으로 활용될 것이다.

• 셀메드
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• 제13권14호
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• pp.18.1-18.13
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• 2023

Background and objectives: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is recognized as the most prevalent type of vaginal infection, impacting approximately 19-24% of women in their reproductive years. The recurrence rate of BV is significant, negatively impacting the well-being of affected women. This study aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of a polyherbal Unani formulation and metronidazole in treating bacterial vaginosis. Methodology: In this prospective patient blinded standard controlled trial, a total of 40 individuals with a clinical diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis were randomly assigned to receive either an active control treatment (n = 20) or a test drug (n = 20). In the test drug combination of Acacia catechu, Azadirachta indica and Quercus infectoria in tablet (1g) form in the dose of 2 tablets orally twice daily with water was administered for 3 weeks. In the active control standard drug, metronidazole 400 mg tablet, orally twice daily was given for one week. The primary outcome measure was clinical cure; H. negative Amsel's criteria and a reduction in subjective symptoms, while the secondary outcome measure was an improvement in SF-36 quality of life (QOL). Results and conclusion: Both the experimental treatment and the metronidazole demonstrated a significant clinical cure for bacterial vaginosis as well as an increase in health-related quality of life. Based on these findings, it appears that the test medication is a potent Unani formulation for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. A well conducted trial with a bigger sample size is required to corroborate these findings.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.865-870
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• 2023

본 논문은 LiDAR (light detection and ranging) 센서를 활용하여 블랙아이스를 검출하는 새로운 방법을 제안합니다. 센서는 작고 비용이 저렴하면서도 높은 정확성을 가진 거리 측정 센서로 온도와 경사각을 다르게 하여 아스팔트와 블랙아이스의 각도를 구별하는 데 사용됩니다. 이 센서의 거리 측정 오차율은 대략 ±1 cm로 블랙아이스와 아스팔트을 구별하는 데에는 일부 오차가 발생할 수 있습니다. 본 논문에서는 정확성을 높이기 위한 추가적인 연구와 개선이 필요함을 지적하며 이를 통해 더욱 정확한 블랙아이스 검출 방법을 제안합니다.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.40-46
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• 2024

본 연구에서는 제철공정에서 발생되는 산업폐기물인 폐 MgO-C 내화물로부터 고순도 흑연을 재생하기 위해 산화마그네슘(MgO)을 용해 할 목적으로 사용되는 강 산성용액을 대체하기 위해 상대적으로 약 산성용매인 아세트산 용매를 사용하는 새로운 접근 방식을 제시 하였다. 폐내화물에서 MgO만 선택적으로 킬레이트 하는 아세트산의 농도를 달리하고 초음파 부상분리법 통해 높은 실수율 재생 흑연을 정제 회수 할수 있었다. 특히 2 M 아세트산을 용매를 사용 한 경우 흑연의 회수율은 99.7 %를 나타내며 회수된 흑연의 순도는 72.7 %로 분석되었으며 물을 용매로 사용한 공정에 대비하여 상당한 개선방법을 확보하였다. 또한, 본 연구에서 제시된 기술은 폐내화물 내 MgO와 아세트산의 반응을 통해 아세트산마그네슘을 생산하는 방법을 제공하여 고효율의 흑연 정제 및 분리와 마그네슘 추출을 위한 자원을 함께 제공할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 2024

The utilization of coatings composed of bio-based materials in the processing and preservation of meat presents an environmentally conscious, secure, cost-effective, and superior method for prolonging the storage life of meat while also preserving its nutritional value. In this study, changes in physical, chemical, and microbiological characteristics of freshly cut beef coated with distilled water (control) and keratin-starch composites (K-S) functionalized with 0.0-, 0.2-, 0.6-, and 1.0-mL avocado peel polyphenolic-rich extract (APPPE) kept at 4℃ for 12 days were evaluated periodically at 3-day interval using standard techniques. Keratin was extracted from waste feathers, while starch was obtained from ginger rhizomes. Following a 12-day storage period, beef coated with APPPE-enriched K-S composites exhibited a significant (p<0.05) improvement in shelf life by minimizing deteriorative changes in pH and color (as determined by metmyoglobin level) in addition to inhibiting oxidative changes in lipids (as determined by TBARS level) and proteins (protein carbonyl level) in comparison to control and K-S composite without APPPE. Furthermore, microbial growth was significantly (p<0.05) suppressed in meat coated with K-S composite functionalized with APE at 0.6 and 1.0 mL compared to the control. The study suggested that APPPE-enriched K-S composite could offer an eco-friendly and safe food preservation technique for fresh meat.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.202-207
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• 2024

In this study, we undertook detailed experiments to increase hydrogen production efficiency by optimizing the thickness of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) thin films. TiO₂ films were deposited on p-type silicon (Si) wafers using atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology. The main goal was to identify the optimal thickness of TiO₂ film that would maximize hydrogen production efficiency while maintaining stable operating conditions. The photoelectrochemical (PEC) properties of the TiO₂ films of different thicknesses were evaluated using open circuit potential (OCP) and linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) analysis. These techniques play a pivotal role in evaluating the electrochemical behavior and photoactivity of semiconductor materials in PEC systems. Our results showed photovoltage tended to improve with increasing thickness of TiO₂ deposition. However, this improvement was observed to plateau and eventually decline when the thickness exceeded 1.5 nm, showing a correlation between charge transfer efficiency and tunneling. On the other hand, LSV analysis showed bare Si had the greatest efficiency, and that the deposition of TiO₂ caused a positive change in the formation of photovoltage, but was not optimal. We show that oxide tunneling-capable TiO₂ film thicknesses of 1~2 nm have the potential to improve the efficiency of PEC hydrogen production systems. This study not only reveals the complex relationship between film thickness and PEC performance, but also enabled greater efficiency and set a benchmark for future research aimed at developing sustainable hydrogen production technologies.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.175-183
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• 2024

Geopolymer, also known as alkali aluminum silicate, is used as a substitute for Portland cement, and it is also used as a binder because of its good adhesive properties and heat resistance. Since Davidovits developed Geopolymer matrix composites (GMCs) based on the binder properties of geopolymer, they have been utilized as flame exhaust ducts and aircraft fire protection materials. Geopolymer structures are formed through hydrolysis and dehydration reactions, and their physical properties can be influenced by reaction conditions such as concentration, reaction time, and temperature. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of silica size and aging time on the mechanical properties of composites. Commercial water glass and kaolin were used to synthesize geopolymers, and two types of silica powder were added to increase the silicon content. Using carbon fiber mats, a fiber-reinforced composite material was fabricated using the hand lay-up method. Spectroscopy was used to confirm polymerization, aging effects, and heat treatment, and composite materials were used to measure flexural strength. As a result, it was confirmed that the longer time aging and use of nano-sized silica particles were helpful in improving the mechanical properties of the geopolymer matrix composite.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제90권5호
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• pp.467-480
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• 2024

The mechanical properties and durability of concrete pavements may be degraded in extreme situations, resulting in the need for partial repair or total replacement. During the past few decades, there has been a growing body of research on substituting a portion of Portland cement with alternative cementitious materials for improving concrete properties. In this study, two different configurations of powdered and granulated blast furnace slag were implemented, replacing fine aggregates (by 12 wt.%) and Portland cement (by 0, 20, 40, and 60 wt.%) in the making of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) mixes. The specimens were fabricated to investigate the mechanical properties and durability specifications, involving freeze-thaw, salt-scaling, and water absorption resistance. The experimental results indicated that the optimum mechanical properties of RCC mixes could be achieved when 20-40 wt.% of powdered slag was added to concrete mixes containing slag aggregates. Accordingly, the increases in compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths were 45, 50, and 28%, in comparison to the control specimen at the age of 90 days. Also, incorporating 60 wt.% of powdered slag gave rise to the optimum mix plan in terms of freeze-thaw resistance such that a negligible strength degradation was experienced after 300 cycles. In addition, the optimal moisture content of the proposed RCC mixtures was measured to be in the range of 5 to 6.56%. Furthermore, the partial addition of granulated slag was found to be more advantageous than using entirely natural sand in the improvement of the mechanical and durability characteristics of all mixture plans.