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A Novel Flowerlike Nanostructured CeO2 for Sustainable Energies

  • Li, Hong;Chen, Liquan
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.47 no.1
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    • pp.66-70
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    • 2010
  • This article presents a brief review of our recent studies on flowerlike nanostructured $CeO_2$ materials. These materials are monodispersed microspheres with peony appearance, open mesoporous structure, large specific surface area and nano-crystalline feature. The applications of this type of novel material to SOFC, ethanol steam reforming and CO oxidation are introduced.

Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Power Systems (전력시스템에 있어서의 인공지능의 응용)

  • Park, Jong-Keun
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1993.11a
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    • pp.26-28
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    • 1993
  • The application of artificial intelligence technologies to power systems has been an active research topic for about a decade. The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief review of the current status of applications of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to power systems. In this paper, AI techniques, such as knowlege-based expert systems, artificial neural networks and fuzzy systems are reviewed in the view of the applications to power systems.

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Adipocyte and Chemokines: A Link between Preadipocyte/Adipocyte and Macrophage in Adipocyte- Related Pathologies

  • Yu, Rina
    • Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.194-198
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    • 2004
  • This review will present a brief overview on the adipocytokines and chemokines in terms of their classifications and functions, and further discuss the most recent results of chemokine research into their regulation of adipocyte functions and/or adipocyte-related pathologies. The potential link between preadipocytes/adipocytes and macrophages will also be highlighted.

Numerical Models of Wave-Induced Currents

  • Yoo, Dong-hoon
    • Korean Journal of Hydrosciences
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    • v.1
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    • pp.73-97
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    • 1990
  • A literature review is made on the numerical models of wave-induced currents. The major processes of the flow system are wave breaking, bottom friction of combined wave-current flow and mixing processes primarily caused by wave breaking as well as the flow fields of waves and currents themselves. The survey is given to each item with great emphasis on numerical implication as well as physical mechanism. As noted is the importance in recent investigations, a brief treatment is also given on the currents driven by random or spectral waves.

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INTERACTION OF HIGH VELOCITY CLOUDS WITH MAGNETIZED DISKS: THREE-DIMENSIONAL NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS

  • SANTILLAN ALFREDO;FRANCO JOSE;KIM JONGSOO
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.233-235
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    • 2004
  • High-velocity clouds are flows of neutral hydrogen, located at high galactic latitudes, with large velocities ($[VLSR]{\ge} 100 km/s$) that do not match a simple model of circular rotation for our Galaxy. Numerical simulations have been performed for the last 20 years to study the details of their evolution, and their possible interaction with the Galactic disk. Here we present a brief review of the models that have been already published, and describe newly performed three-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic simulations.

A Brief Review on the Design Factors of Steam Generator U-Tube Assembly for CANDU Type Nuclear Power Plant

  • Park, Nam-Il;Park, June-Soo
    • Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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    • 1996.05d
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    • pp.321-326
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    • 1996
  • During the plant operation, steam generator U-tube assembly will potentially be subject to adverse environmental conditions which can cause damages to them. This report addresses the major design factors of CANDU type steam generator which are intended to minimize the potential tube damages. Such factors include U-tube material, high circulation ratio, tube-to-tubesheet joint, tube support design. Also a few suggestions are presented for the design and performance improvement of CANDU type steam generators.

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Aerosol Mass Spectrometer (AMS)-Based Real-Time Physicochemical Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols

  • Kim, Donghwi
    • Mass Spectrometry Letters
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.27-34
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    • 2022
  • Atmospheric aerosols have become a major environmental concern because of their adverse effects on human health, air quality, and climate change. Over the last few decades, several mass spectrometry (MS)-based techniques have been developed and applied in the field of atmospheric aerosol research. Particularly, real-time measurement of ambient aerosols using an aerosol mass spectrometer (AMS) has become one of the most powerful tools for aerosol chemistry. This review provides a brief description of AMS and its applications for understanding the physicochemical properties of atmospheric aerosols, as well as its sources and evolution processes.

A Brief Review on Murraya paniculata (Orange Jasmine): pharmacognosy, phytochemistry and ethanomedicinal uses

  • Deepa Joshi;Kashmira J. Gohil
    • Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.10-17
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    • 2023
  • Objectives: Murraya paniculata (family-Rutaceae), popularly known as orange jasmine, is the most important evergreen plant. The Rutaceae family is economically significant due to its diverse edible fruits and essential oils. Methods: Murraya paniculata extracts (MPE) of leaf have been shown to include phenolic compounds, highly oxygenated flavonoids, flavanones, sesquiterpenoids, polymethoxy glycosides, and coumarins. Cyclocitral, methyl salicylate, trans-nerolidol, cubenol, isogermacrene, -cadinol, and cubeb-11-ene are all abundant in MPE. The usages of various parts of this plant, such as bark, leaves and flower, as a remedy for a variety of ailments as widely recorded in the traditional literature. The plant has anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, antibacterial, anti-implantation, anti-oxidative, cytotoxic, anti-diarrheal, antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties and many others. Results: The goal of the review is to reignite interest in this potential plant, encouraging researchers to continue their research in order to uncover novel therapeutic compounds for the treatment and management of a range of infections. The current review provided a comprehensive overview of this traditional unique plant. Conclusion: The review paves a way for exploring its active chemical elements with substantial pharmacological values further for potential benefits of mankind.

Nanocomposites Based on Polytetrafluoroethylene and Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene: A Brief Review

  • Kirillina, Iu.V.;Nikiforov, L.A.;Okhlopkova, A.A.;Sleptsova, S.A.;Yoon, Cheonho;Cho, Jin-Ho
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.35 no.12
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    • pp.3411-3420
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    • 2014
  • Deficiencies in wear and frost resistance as well as mechanical strength constitute the main causes of equipment failure under the harsh climatic conditions of the Earth's polar regions. To improve the properties of the materials used in this equipment, nanoparticle composites have been prepared from clays such as kaolinite, hectorite, and montmorillonite in combination with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). A number of techniques have been proposed to disperse silicate particles in PTFE or UHMWPE polymer matrices, and several successful processes have even been widely applied. Polymer nanocomposites that exhibit enhanced mechanical and thermal properties are promising materials for replacing metals and glass in the equipment intended for Arctic use. In this article, we will review PTFE- and UHMWPE-based layered silicate nanocomposites.

Malignant Transformation of Craniopharyngioma without Radiation Therapy: Case Report and Review of the Literature

  • Jeong, Tae Seok;Yee, Gi Taek;Kim, Na Rae
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.60 no.1
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    • pp.108-113
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    • 2017
  • Craniopharyngiomas exhibiting histologic malignancy are extremely rare. Herein, we report the case of a 26-year-old male patient who underwent suprasellar mass excision via an interhemispheric transcallosal approach. Histopathological examination indicated that the craniopharyngioma was of the adamantinomatous subtype. The patient received postoperative medical treatment for endocrine dysfunction and diabetes mellitus without radiation treatment. Two years after the operation, he presented with progressive visual disturbance and altered mentality. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a huge mass in the suprasellar cistern and third ventricle. He underwent a second operation via the same approach. The histopathological examination showed an adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma with sheets of solid proliferation in a spindled pattern, indicating malignant transformation. Malignant transformation of craniopharyngioma in the absence of radiation therapy has been reported in only five cases, including this one. We present a case of malignant transformation of craniopharyngioma with a brief review of relevant literature.