• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2013.08a
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• pp.263.1-263.1
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• 2013

탄소나노튜브(CNT)를 이용한 초소형 X선 튜브는 근접 암치료, 비파괴 X선 영상 장치, 휴대용 X선 분광계 등에서 X선 발생소스로 많이 연구되고 있다. 2극형 CNT 에미터의 경우 구조가 단순하여 초소형 X선 튜브에 쉽게 장착할 수 있지만 아노드의 전압과 전류가 연동되기 때문에 튜브의 조작성이 제한적이다. 3극형은 상대적으로 복잡한 구조이고, CNT에서 방출된 전자가 게이트 전극으로 흐르는 누설 전류 그리고 절연체와 충돌하여 차징을 발생시킬 수 있기 때문에 직경이 좁은 초소형 X선 튜브에 구현하기가 쉽지 않다. 하지만 초소형 X선 튜브를 다양한 X선 장치에 응용하기 위해서는 아노드 전압과 전류의 독립된 조작이 가능한 3극형 CNT 에미터가 반드시 구현되어야 한다. 본 발표에서는 전자빔의 아노드 집속을 강화하고 절연체에서의 차징을 줄이는 포커싱 기능의 게이트(FFG) 구조를 제안하였고. 이를 적용하여 초소형 X선 튜브들을 제작하고, 분석하였다. FFG 구조가 성공적으로 적용된 초소형 X선 튜브는 게이트 누설 전류 없이 뛰어난 전류 및 X선 방출 특성을 보였다. 이와는 달리, 몇몇 초소형 X선 튜브들에서는 게이트 누설 전류가 나타났고, 아노드 전압에 의한 게이트 전압 상승이 발생하여 불안정한 구동 특성을 보였다. 초소형 X선 튜브를 밀봉하지 않고 진공 챔버에서 실험한 결과, 유도된 게이트 전압은 상당한 시간이 흐르거나 진공챔버에 공기를 주입하고 다시 진공상태로 만들면 유도전압이 제거되는 것을 볼 수 있었다. 결론적으로 CNT에서 방출된 전자빔이 정상궤도를 벗어나 게이트 누설전류와 차징에 의한 게이트 유도전압을 발생시키면 초소형 X선 튜브가 불안정한 구동을 하고, 결국 튜브의 심각한 결함으로 나타나게 된다. 즉, 게이트 누설 전류와 유도된 게이트 전압은 3극형 CNT 에미터가 장착된 초소형 X선 튜브의 디자인과 제작에 있어서 성공 기준이 될 수 있다.

• Journal of the Korean earth science society
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.521-527
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• 2006

The EPMA analysis for CHIME dating requires standard materials, which include nuclear fuel materials that are rare and sensitive to handle. Any laboratory that does not meet these standards has had difficulties adopting the CHIME dating method. We have developed a working standard technique for CHIME dating to prepare standard materials without use of nuclear fuel materials. Mineral samples, such as small pieces of monazite that are homogeneous in X-ray intensities, are calibrated using well-characterized primary standards in one laboratory. Once this procedure is done, they can be readily usable as working standards in the other laboratories, only with measurement of X-ray intensities. This method is applicable in preparing standard materials for both chemical compositions and determination of X-ray interference correction factors, and it is independent from chemical composition of mineral standard.

• Journal of the Korean Magnetics Society
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.26-29
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• 2007

Fe-based powders, Fe-M(M=Cr, Mn, Cu, Zn), were prepared in Ar gas by mechanical alloying and their crystallographic and magnetic properties were investigated. X-ray diffraction indicates that the cubic lattice parameter increases for the M substitution. The distance of closest approach around M can explained the increase of lattice constant in Fe-M powders. $M\"{o}ssbauer$ spectroscopy measurements on Fe-M samples indicates the coexistence of ferromagnetic phases and paramagnetic phase that are created by the distribution of local environment M on Fe atom. On the other hand, The spread of line-width on $M\"{o}ssbauer$ spectra can be explained by the distribution of hyperfine magnetic fields. The results of quadrupole shift and isomer shift revealed that M substitutions in Fe-M powders didn't change both structure and the local charge distribution around Fe atom severely.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.21 no.6
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• pp.676-679
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• 2010

Nano composite particles were synthesized from a bulk ZrVFe alloy ingot by transferred DC thermal plasma. Effects of plasma gas flow rate on the characteristics of the produced nano composite particles were investigated. The characteristics of the synthesized powder were analyzed by field scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), light scattering particle size analyzer (PSA), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analyzer. As the flow rate of plasma gas increased from 20 L/min to 40 L/min, the average particle size decreased from 91 nm to 55 nm, the particle size distribution became narrower, the surface area increased from $200\;m^2/g$ to $255\;m^2/g$, the particle composition was nearly unaffected, and the particle crystallinity was improved.

• Korean Journal of Materials Research
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• v.4 no.6
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• pp.620-625
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• 1994

We recently showed from the neutron diffraction and extended X-ray absorption fine structure studies the structural evidence for the formation of an amorphous phase in immiscible Cu-Ta system subjected to mechanical alloying. In a system with a positive heat of mixing like Cu-Ta, we consider it necessary to confirm the formation of an amorphous phase not only from the structural studies but also from a change in the electronic properties. We show the electronic evidence for the formation of the chemical bonding between the unlike atoms Cu and Ta for the 120 h-milling sample through changes in superconducting transition temperature and X-ray photoemission spectroscopy valence band structure.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.95-100
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• 2017

In this study, various Pigment Red 57:1 samples and also their dispersant were prepared in various synthesis conditions via changing parameters such as synthesis time, pH, derivative content and synthesis temperature in order to analyze the pigment particle behaviors and their spectroscopic and physical properties. Each sample was analyzed using Fourier infrared spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, particle size analyzer, color spectrophotometer and X-ray diffractometer and their characteristics were compared. As a result, it was possible to control the size of pigment particles by controlling the synthesis conditions.

• Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.34-41
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• 2022

As the use of chemical products increases in daily life, the removal of dye waste has also emerged as an important environmental issue. This dye waste can be decomposed using a photocatalyst, and the photocatalyst can be synthesized very cost-effectively by using the sol-gel technology. The sol-gel technology is not only very useful for nanoscale film formation, but also can simply form multilayer structures. Using a multiple spin coating method, in this study, a ZnO film with a multilayered structure (3 layers, 5 layers) was formed by using zinc oxide (ZnO), which is effective in decomposing various dyes. For performance comparison, a ZnO film having a single layer structure by a single spin coating method was prepared as a control. Structural and elemental analysis of ZnO film was performed using an X-ray diffraction analyzer and an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer. A nanowire-like surface morphology could be observed through a scanning electron microscope. Additionally, UV-Vis spectrophotometer was used to measure the absorbance of UV light. The ZnO film with a five-layer structure degraded the simulated methylene blue by 49% more than the ZnO film with a single-layer structure. In conclusion, it was found that ZnO having a multilayered structure is useful as a photocatalyst that decomposes methylene blue dye more effectively.

• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.127-137
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• 2019

Zr electrorefining is demonstrated herein using Zirlo tubes in a chloride-fluoride mixed molten salt in the presence of $AlF_3$. Cyclic voltammetry reveals a monotonic shift in the onset of metal reduction kinetics towards positive potential and an increase in intensity of the additional peaks associated with Zr-Al alloy formation with increasing $AlF_3$ concentration. Unlike the galvanostatic deposition mode, a radial plate-type Zr growth is evident at the top surface of the salt during Zr electrorefining at a constant potential of -1.2 V. The diameter of the plate-type Zr deposit gradually increases with increasing $AlF_3$ concentration. Scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses for the plate-type Zr deposit show that trace amount of Al is incorporated as Zr-Al alloys with different chemical compositions between the top and bottom surface of the deposit. Addition of $AlF_3$ is effective in lowering the residual salt content in the deposit and in improving the current efficiency for Zr recovery.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction
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• v.23 no.6
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• pp.703-714
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• 2023

This research conducts a series of tests to investigate the setting retarding properties and strength development in cement pastes incorporating various types and dosages of sugar-based super retarding agents. Six such agents, including Sucrose, Sugar powder, Saccharin, Aspartame, Stevioside, and Mogroside, commercially available, were selected for evaluation. The study also examines the micro-structural properties of these cement pastes. The test mixtures were prepared using a 27.5% water-to-cement ratio and ordinary Portland cement. Micro-structural analyses were conducted using Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM), X-Ray Diffraction(XRD), and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy(EDS). The findings reveal that the incorporation of sucrose, sugar powder, and stevioside significantly retards the setting time. Particularly, adding 0.1% sucrose extended the setting time by approximately two-fold compared to the control(Plain) mixture. Most mixtures, barring those with sugar powder and stevioside, exhibited compressive strength comparable to the Plain mixture. Notably, with 0.2% sucrose, strength measurements were not feasible at 1 day, but at 3 days, the strength gains aligned with the Plain mixture. XRD, SEM, and EDS analyses confirmed the hydration delay(set retarding) of C3S due to sucrose, with further quantitative corroboration provided by EDS. SEM was used to verify the presence or absence of hydration products. The study concludes that sucrose, as a sugar-based retarder, offers effective set retarding capabilities and compressive strength development in concrete.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2012.08a
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• pp.404-404
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• 2012

저차원계 탄소 동소체는 특유의 구조에서 기인하는 우수한 물리적 성질로 인해 각광받고 있는 물질이다. 탄소원자가 육각형 격자 모양을 지닌 2차원계 물질인 그래핀(graphene)은 뛰어난 전기적, 물리적, 광학적 성질로 인해 전계효과 트랜지스터(field effect transistors), 투명전극(transparent electrodes), 에너지 저장체, 복합체, 화학/바이오 센서 등 다양한 분야에서 활용을 위한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 또한 그래핀이 튜브형태로 말려있는 1차원계 물질인 탄소나노튜브(carbon nanotube)의 전기적, 열적, 기계적 성질은 이를 전계방출 디스플레이(field emission display), 전도성 플라스틱, 가스 저장체, 슈퍼 커패시터 등에 적용가능하게 한다. 최근 2차원계 물질인 그래핀과 1차원계 물질인 탄소나노튜브의 장점을 극대화하기 위한 복합 나노 구조에 대한 다양한 연구가 진행되고 있는 추세이다[1-5]. 본 연구에서 그래핀-탄소나노튜브 혼성 구조의 제작은 다음과 같이 진행되었다. 우선 열 화학기상증착법(thermal chemical vapor deposition)을 이용하여 그래핀을 합성하였다. 합성된 그래핀은 메타크릴산메탈 수지(polymetylmethacrylate; PMMA)를 이용한 전사(transfer)방법을 이용하여 원하는 기판에 위치시키고, 직류 마그네트론 스퍼터링(DC magnetron sputtering)을 이용하여 탄소나노튜브의 합성을 위한 촉매층을 증착하였다. 이후 열 화학기상증착법을 이용하여 그래핀 위에 탄소나노튜브를 합성함으로써 그래핀-탄소나노튜브 혼성 구조를 제작하였다. 합성된 그래핀-탄소나노튜브의 구조적 특징은 주사 전자 현미경(scanning electron microscopy)을 통해 확인하였고, 촉매의 표면 형상 및 화학적 상태는 원자힘 현미경(atomic force microscopy)과 X선 광전자 분광법(X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy)을 통해 확인하였다. 또한 제작된 그래핀-탄소나노튜브의 전기적 특성 측정을 통해 나노전자소자로의 응용가능성을 조사하였다.