• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.207-214
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• 2014

PURPOSE. This study characterized the synthesis of a modified PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate) denture acrylic loading platinum nanoparticles (PtN) and assessed its bacterial inhibitory efficacy to produce novel antimicrobial denture base material. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Polymerized PMMA denture acrylic disc ($20mm{\times}2mm$) specimens containing 0 (control), 10, 50, 100 and 200 mg/L of PtN were fabricated respectively. The obtained platinum-PMMA nanocomposite (PtNC) was characterized by TEM (transmission electron microscopy), SEM/EDX (scanning electron microscope/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), thermogravimetric and atomic absorption spectrophotometer analysis. In antimicrobial assay, specimens were placed on the cell culture plate, and $100{\mu}L$ of microbial suspensions of S. mutans (Streptococcus mutans) and S. sobrinus (Streptococcus sobrinus) were inoculated then incubated at $37^{\circ}C$ for 24 hours. The bacterial attachment was tested by FACS (fluorescence-activated cell sorting) analysis after staining with fluorescent probe. RESULTS. PtN were successfully loaded and uniformly immobilized into PMMA denture acrylic with a proper thermal stability and similar surface morphology as compared to control. PtNC expressed significant bacterial anti-adherent effect rather than bactericidal effect above 50 mg/L PtN loaded when compared to pristine PMMA (P=.01) with no or extremely small amounts of Pt ion eluted. CONCLUSION. This is the first report on the synthesis and its antibacterial activity of Pt-PMMA nanocomposite. PMMA denture acrylic loading PtN could be a possible intrinsic antimicrobial denture material with proper mechanical characteristics, meeting those specified for denture bases. For clinical application, future studies including biocompatibility, color stability and warranting the long-term effect were still required.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.68-73
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• 2024

In this study, the praseodymium-doped yttrium phosphate (YPO₄:Pr³⁺) powder, which is well known for its high luminescent efficiency, and long life in the UV range, was synthesized with various content ratios of Pr₆O₁₁ and calcination temperature. Crystal structure and luminescent properties of various phosphor powders based on different concentrations and calcination conditions were characterized by XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) and PL (photoluminescence) spectrometers. From the XRD analysis, the structure of YPO₄:Pr³⁺ which is calcinated at 1,200℃ was stable tetragonal phase and crystal size was calculated about 25 nm by Scherrer equation. PL emission of YPO₄:Pr³⁺ with a different content ratio of Pr₆O₁₁ by excitation λ_exc=250 nm shows that 0.75 mol% phosphor powder has maximum PL intensity and PL decreases with the increase of the ratio of Pr₆O₁₁ up to 1.25 mol% which is caused by changes of crystallinity of phosphor powders. With increasing dopant ratio, photo-luminescence Emission decreases due to Concentration quenching, which is commonly observed in phosphors. Currently, 0.75 mol% is considered the optimal doping concentration. A hybrid ultraviolet-emitting device incorporating YPO₄:Pr³⁺ fluorescent material with plasma discharge was fabricated to enhance UV germicidal effects while minimizing ozone generation. UV emission from the plasma discharge device was shown at about 200 nm and 350 nm which caused additional emission of the regions of 250 nm, 315 nm, and 370 nm from the YPO₄:Pr³⁺ phosphor.

• 박물관보존과학
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• 제19권
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• pp.19-40
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• 2018

국내의 석조문화재는 대부분 화강암류가 부재로 사용되었으며, 이러한 화강암류 부재는 전국적으로 광범위하게 분포하고 있다. 석조문화재의 원산지 추정을 위하여 강원지역의 거돈사 원공국사 승묘탑과 천수사 오층석탑을 중심으로 산상, 물성, 광물상 및 화학조성 자료를 종합적으로 적용하였으며, 석조문화재의 소재지와 인접한 지역인 원주 화강암 특성과 비교하였다. 거돈사 원공국사 승묘탑은 단일 부재의 복운모 화강암으로 구분되었으며, 천수사 오층석탑은 복운모 화강암과 흑운모 화강암 두 부재로 구분된다. 해당 석조문화재의 산상 및 자화강도는 원주 화강암 특성과 전반적으로 일치하며, 향후 석조문화재의 복원 과정에서 유사한 부재 선택은 소재지와 인접한 화강암체의 현지 조사를 병행하여 수행할 필요가 있다고 사료된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.228-235
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• 2021

Backgroud: Ginsenoside compound K (GK) is a major metabolite of protopanaxadiol-type ginsenosides and has remarkable anticancer activities in vitro and in vivo. This work used an ionic cross-linking method to entrap GK within O-carboxymethyl chitosan (OCMC) nanoparticles (Nps) to form GK-loaded OCMC Nps (GK-OCMC Nps), which enhance the aqueous solubility and stability of GK. Methods: The GK-OCMC Nps were characterized using several physicochemical techniques, including x-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, zeta potential analysis, and particle size analysis via dynamic light scattering. GK was released from GK-OCMC Nps and was conducted using the dialysis bag diffusion method. The effects of GK and GK-OCMC Nps on PC3 cell viability were measured by using the 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide assay. Fluorescent technology based on Cy5.5-labeled probes was used to explore the cellular uptake of GK-OCMC Nps. Results: The GK-OCMC NPs had a suitable particle size and zeta potential; they were spherical with good dispersion. In vitro drug release from GK-OCMC NPs was pH dependent. Moreover, the in vitro cytotoxicity study and cellular uptake assays indicated that the GK-OCMC Nps significantly enhanced the cytotoxicity and cellular uptake of GK toward the PC3 cells. GK-OCMC Nps also significantly promoted the activities of both caspase-3 and caspase-9. Conclusion: GK-OCMC Nps are potential nanocarriers for delivering hydrophobic drugs, thereby enhancing water solubility and permeability and improving the antiproliferative effects of GK.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.445-451
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• 2019

형광체 내 모체로 사용될 때 활성 이온 주위에 분포하여 형광 특성에 많은 영향을 미치는 알칼리 토금속인 $Ba^{2+}$ 이온을 기반으로 하는 바나데이트 화합물인 $Ba_2GdV_3O_{11}$에 희토류 이온 $Eu^{3+}$를 첨가하여 형광 강도 및 형광 수명을 연구하였다. 고상법을 이용하여 $Ba_2GdV_3O_{11}:Eu^{3+}$ 형광체를 합성하였으며 X선 회절 분석을 통하여 형광체의 결정성을 확인하였다. $Ba_2GdV_3O_{11}:Eu^{3+}$ 형광체의 형광특성은 광학 및 레이저를 이용하여 측정하였다. $Ba_2GdV_3O_{11}:Eu^{3+}$ 형광체의 에너지 전이와 확산은 $Eu^{3+}$의 농도에 크게 의존한다. $Eu^{3+}$의 농도가 낮을 때 CT 밴드로의 강한 형광을 보이나 $Eu^{3+}$의 농도가 높아질수록 4f - 4f 전이에 의한 형광이 강하게 나타난다. $Eu^{3+}$ 이온의 농도 증가로 인해 이온 간의 에너지가 확산되어 형광의 수명시간은 감소하였다. 에너지 전이는 낮은 $Eu^{3+}$ 농도에서 두 $Eu^{3+}$ 이온 사이에서 발생하며 에너지 확산은 높은 $Eu^{3+}$ 농도에서 크게 발생한다.