• Molecules and Cells
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.460-469
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• 2019

Bacterial ${\alpha}-type$ carbonic anhydrase (${\alpha}-CA$) is a zinc metalloenzyme that catalyzes the reversible and extremely rapid interconversion of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate. In this study, we report the first crystal structure of a hyperthermostable ${\alpha}-CA$ from Persephonella marina EX-H1 (pmCA) in the absence and presence of competitive inhibitor, acetazolamide. The structure reveals a compactly folded pmCA homodimer in which each monomer consists of a 10-stranded ${\beta}-sheet$ in the center. The catalytic zinc ion is coordinated by three highly conserved histidine residues with an exchangeable fourth ligand (a water molecule, a bicarbonate anion, or the sulfonamide group of acetazolamide). Together with an intramolecular disulfide bond, extensive interfacial networks of hydrogen bonds, ionic and hydrophobic interactions stabilize the dimeric structure and are likely responsible for the high thermal stability. We also identified novel binding sites for calcium ions at the crystallographic interface, which serve as molecular glue linking negatively charged and otherwise repulsive surfaces. Furthermore, this large negatively charged patch appears to further increase the thermostability at alkaline pH range via favorable charge-charge interactions between pmCA and solvent molecules. These findings may assist development of novel ${\alpha}-CAs$ with improved thermal and/or alkaline stability for applications such as $CO_2$ capture and sequestration.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.45-53
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• 2021

The removal of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) in aqueous solution by coupled electro-oxidation and Fe(II) activated persulfate oxidation process was investigated. The electrochemical oxidation was performed using carbon sheet electrode and persulfate using Fe(II) ion as an activator. The oxidation efficiency was investigated by varying current density (2 - 10 mA/㎠), electrolyte (Na2SO4) concentration (10 - 100 mM), persulfate concentration (5 - 20 mM), and Fe(II) concentration (10 - 20 mM). The 2,4-D removal efficiency was in the order of Fe(II) activated persulfate-assisted electrochemical oxidation (Fe(II)/PS/ECO, 91%) > persulfate-electrochemical oxidation (PS/ECO, 51%) > electro-oxidation (EO, 36%). The persulfate can be activated by electron transfer in PS/ECO system, however, the addition of Fe(II) as an activator enhanced 2,4-D degradation in the Fe(II)/PS/ECO system. The 2,4-D removal efficiency was not affected by the initial pHs (3 - 9). The presence of anions (Cl- and HCO3-) inhibited the 2,4-D removal in Fe(II)/PS/ECO system due to scavenging of sulfate radical. Scavenger experiment using tert-butyl alcohol (TBA) and methanol (MeOH) confirmed that although both sulfate (SO4•-) and hydroxyl (•OH) radicals existed in Fe(II)/PS/ECO system, hydroxyl radical (SO4•-) was the predominant radical.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제30권3A호
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• pp.221-228
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• 2010

탄소섬유시트 보강공법은 열화 손상된 콘크리트 구조물의 보강에 가장 많이 사용되는 보강공법 중 하나이다. 탄소섬유시트 보강공법은 에폭시접착제를 사용하여 탄소섬유시트를 콘크리트의 외부에 부착하는 보강공법으로 탄소섬유시트에 의한 휨보강이 에폭시 접착 경계면을 통하여 콘크리트로 전달된다. 따라서 사용기간이 경과함에 따라 에폭시 접착 경계면에 발생하는 크리프 등의 시간의존적 거동은 보강효과를 감소시키는 요인이 된다. 본 연구에서는 경계면에서 발생하는 크리프 영향을 해석하기 위하여 콘크리트의 크리프 거동에 대한 기존의 연구들을 고찰하고, 이를 바탕으로 에폭시 접착 경계면의 크리프 영향을 예측할 수 있는 이론적인 연구를 수행하였다. 제안된 유한요소해석기법은 기존의 콘크리트 크리프 거동 분석을 위해 사용되던 유변모델을 에폭시 접착 경계면에 적용한 것으로 기존 실험결과와 비교를 통하여 타당성을 검증하였다. 또한, 제안된 유한요소해석을 통하여 탄소섬유시트로 보강된 콘크리트 구조물의 시간의존적 거동에 경계면 재료의 크리프 영향을 반드시 고려해야 한다는 것을 입증하였다.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.295-304
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• 2023

In this paper, a powerful photocatalyst based on carbon nanocomposite is developed in order to obtain a new material applicable in water treatment and especially for the discoloration of effluents used in the textile industry. For that, TiO₂-graphene nanocomposites have been successfully synthesized by a mixture of Functionalized Graphene Sheet (FGS) and tetrachlorotitanium complexes to form FGS-TiO₂ nanocomposite. In the presence of an anionic surfactant, we used a new chemical process to functionalize graphene sheets in order to make them an excellent medium for blocking and preventing the aggregation of TiO₂ nanoparticles. The components of these nanocomposites are characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), which confirms the successful formation of the FGS-TiO₂ nanocomposite. It was found that the TiO₂ nanoparticles were dispersed uniformly on the graphene plane which possesses better charge separation capability than pure TiO₂. The FGS-TiO₂ nanocomposites exhibited higher photocatalytic activity compared to pure TiO₂ for the removal of three dyes: such as Methylene Blue (MB), Bromophenol Blue (BB) and Alizarin Red-S (AR) in water. The removal process was fast and more efficient with FGS-TiO₂ nanocomposite in daylight (in the absence of UV irradiation) compared to pure TiO₂ nanoparticles without and under UV in all pH range.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.8-13
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• 2024

Objectives: To evaluate the levels of exposure to organic compounds during aircraft disinfection and seat cover replacement operations. Methods: According to the working schedule, organic compounds were collected using activated carbon tubes and then analyzed by GC/FID and GC/MSD. Results: In the disinfection task, the main substances listed in the material safety data sheet (MSDS) of the disinfectant were not detected. However, 1-bromopropane, which had been used in the previous task of replacing seat covers, was detected at a level of 2.37 ppm at the measurement time. During seat cover replacement, bonding workers were exposed to 2.48 ppm on an eight-hour time-weighted average, and seat cover replacement workers were exposed to 0.22 ppm. Conclusions: It is necessary to ensure the reliability of MSDS. A work environment management system is necessary when different companies alternate working in the same place.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.423-428
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• 2010

반도체 공정에서 배출되는 미세입자를 포집하기 위하여 전기집진장치가 적용되고 있으나, 배출가스 내 포함된 강부식성 오염원에 의한 전기집진장치 내부 오염 및 부식 문제가 심각하여, 이를 해결하기 위한 방안이 절실하다. 본 연구에서는 탄소섬유로 이루어진 하전부와 PET 필름 사이에 금속 박막이 삽입된 집진부로 이루어진 내부식 전기집진장치를 개발하여, 하전부 및 집진부 인가전압, 처리유량, 하전부 채널 수 등의 운전 조건에 따른 전기집진기의 초미세입자 집진 성능을 평가하였다. 평균입경이 100 nm인 KCl 입자를 시험입자로 사용하였으며, 전기집진기 전/후단 입자 농도 변화를 측정하기 위하여 SMPS를 사용하였다. 본 연구에서 개발된 9채널 하전부와 65 mm 집진부로 구성된 전기집진기의 성능평가 결과, $500\;m^3/hr$ 유량조건에서 하전부 및 집진부에 7 kV와 10 kV를 각각 인가하였을 때, 300 nm입자에 대한 포집효율이 90% 이상으로 높게 나타났다.

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.16-22
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 페놀수지 SMC 제조에 사용되는 수용성 레졸형 페놀-포름알데히드 수지의 열안정성과 경화 발열반응 피크의 변화에 미치는 경화온도 및 경화시간의 영향을 열중량분석기와 시차주사열량계를 사용하여 조사하였다. 수용성 페놀-포름알데히드 수지의 중량감소는 주로 $200^{\circ}C,\;400^{\circ}C$ 그리고 $500^{\circ}C$ 부근에서 세 단계로 발생하였다. 경화된 수지의 $750^{\circ}C$에서 탄화수율은 약 62%~65%이었다. 수용성 페놀수지의 열안정성은 경화온도와 경화시간이 증가할수록 증가하였다. 경화시 발열반응은 약 $120^{\circ}C{\sim}190^{\circ}C$ 사이에서 진행되며, 발열피크의 최대점은 약 $165^{\circ}C{\sim}170^{\circ}C$ 사이에서 관찰되었다. 발열반응 곡선의 형태와 발열피크의 최대점은 주어진 경화온도와 경화시간에 의존하였다. 경화되지 않은 수지에 포함되어 있는 $H_2O$ 및 휘발성분을 제거하기 위하여 경화 또는 성형 전에 적어도 $100^{\circ}C$ 이상에서 약 60분 이상의 열처리가 요구되었다. $130^{\circ}C$에서 120분 동안의 경화는 수용성 페놀-포름알데히드 수지의 발열피크를 사라지게 하며, $180^{\circ}C$에서 60분 동안이 후경화는 수지의 열안정성을 더욱 향상시켜 주었다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2012년도 제43회 하계 정기 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.375-375
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• 2012

Graphene is a sp2-hybridized carbon sheet with an atomic-level thickness and a wide range of graphene applications has been intensely investigated due to its unique electrical, optical, and mechanical properties. In particular, hybrid graphene structures combined with various nanomaterials have been studied in energy- and sensor-based applications due to the high conductivity, large surface area and enhanced reactivity of the nanostructures. Conventional metal-catalytic growth method, however, makes useful applications difficult since a transfer process, used to separate graphene from the metal substrate, should be required. Recently several papers have been published on direct graphene growth on the two dimensional planar substrates, but it is necessary to explore a direct growth of hierarchical nanostructures for the future graphene applications. In this study, uniform graphene layers were successfully synthesized on highly dense dielectric nanowires (NWs) without any external catalysts. We also demonstrated that the graphene morphology on NWs can be controlled by the growth parameters, such as temperature or partial pressure in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system. This direct growth method can be readily applied to the fabrication of nanoscale graphene electrode with designed structures because a wide range of nanostructured template is available. In addition, we believe that the direct growth growth approach and morphological control of graphene are promising for the advanced graphene applications such as super capacitors or bio-sensors.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제63권3호
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• pp.361-370
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• 2017

Through the use of finite element analysis and acoustic emission techniques we have evaluated the interfacial failure of a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) repair patch on a notched aluminum substrate. The repair of cracks is a very common and widely used practice in the aeronautics field to extend the life of cracked sheet metal panels. The process consists of adhesively bonding a patch that encompasses the notched site to provide additional strength, thereby increasing life and avoiding costly replacements. The mechanical strength of the bonded joint relies mainly on the bonding of the adhesive to the plate and patch stiffness. Stress concentrations at crack tips promote disbonding of the composite patch from the substrate, consequently reducing the bonded area, which makes this a critical aspect of repair effectiveness. In this paper we examine patch disbonding by calculating the influence of notch tip stress on disbond area and verify computational results with acoustic emission (AE) measurements obtained from specimens subjected to uniaxial tension. The FE results showed that disbonding first occurs between the patch and the substrate close to free edge of the patch followed by failure around the tip of the notch, both highest stress regions. Experimental results revealed that cement adhesion at the aluminum interface was the limiting factor in patch performance. The patch did not appear to strengthen the aluminum substrate when measured by stress-strain due to early stage disbonding. Analysis of the AE signals provided insight to the disbond locations and progression at the metal-adhesive interface. Crack growth from the notch in the aluminum was not observed until the stress reached a critical level, an instant before final fracture, which was unaffected by the patch due to early stage disbonding. The FE model was further utilized to study the effects of patch fiber orientation and increased adhesive strength. The model revealed that the effectiveness of patch repairs is strongly dependent upon the combined interactions of adhesive bond strength and fiber orientation.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.535-544
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 디지털 이미지를 사용하여 DIC(Digital Image Correlation) 기법 및 부착파괴면 분석을 통해 부착파괴에너지와 부착강도의 정량적 분석뿐만 아니라 계면의 부착 면 파괴 양상의 정성적 접근을 통해 지속 하중과 온도의 복합 하중에 대한 FRP 부착 실험체의 거동을 분석하였다. 이를 위해 CFRP 쉬트를 부착한 일면전단실험체를 제작하여 사용하였다. 일면전단실험체의 지속 하중 기간의 거동은 에폭시 크리프의 영향을 상당히 받으며 지속 하중 기간 동안에 에폭시의 점탄성 특징으로 인해 응력완화가 발생하였다. 응력완화는 지속 하중 이후 실시한 계면전단실험에서 사용한 DIC 기법을 통해 관찰 하였으며 지속하중 기간 동안의 응력완화로 인해 지속하중 실험체의 최대부착파괴하중 및 계면파괴에너지가 대조실험체보다 증가하였다. 모든 실험체의 부착 파괴 면을 디지털 이미지화하여 파괴 면의 양상을 정성적/정량적으로 분석 하였다. 디지털 이미지 분석 결과 지속 하중 기간 동안 파괴 형태가 콘크리트면내파괴에서 계면부착파괴 형태로 전이가 발생하였으며 이러한 전이로 인해 지속하중 기간이 증가할수록 지속하중의 최대부착파괴하중에 대한 긍정적인 효과 감소하였다.