• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.372-377
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• 2009

We report on hysteresis behavior in the electrical resistance-hydrogen concentration of Pd thin films. The variation of the electrical resistance has been investigated during the process of absorption and desorption of hydrogen gas ($H_{2}$) as a function of thickness of Pd thin films. The hysteresis behavior in the electrical resistance with $H_{2}$ concentration was found for Pd thin films and consists of $\alpha$ phase, ${\alpha}+{\beta}$ phase, and $\beta$ phase regions. The sensitivity of Pd thin films with $H_{2}$ concentration was found to follow Sieverts' law in the $\alpha$ phase region. However, the sensitivity was observed to increase abruptly with $H_{2}$ concentration in the ${\alpha}+{\beta}$ phase co-exist region. This is because Pd-H interaction is stronger in the $\beta$ phase than in the $\alpha$ phase and needs a higher concentration gradient as a driving force to desorb. The formation of the $\beta$ phase also was observed to cause the structural change because of the lattice expansion during absorption. The hysteresis height and the trace of structural change were affected by the thickness of the Pd film. As the film becomes thinner, the hysteresis height becomes lower and the amount of delamination on the surface becomes smaller. For films thinner than 20 nm in thickness, the delamination was not found but electrical resistance hysteresis was still observed.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.112-118
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• 2013

In this study, constant loading test (CLT) was performed to evaluate the hydrogen embrittlement resistance for multipass FCA weld metals of 600MPa tensile strength grade. The microstructures of weld metal-2 having the smallest carbon equivalent (Ceq=0.37) consisted of grain boundary ferrite and widmanstatten ferrite in the acicular ferrite matrix. The weld metal-1 having the largest Ceq=0.47, showed the microstructures of grain boundary ferrite, widmanstatten ferrite and the large amount of bainite (vol.%=19%) in the acicular ferrite matrix. The weld metal-3 having the Ceq=0.41, which was composed of grain boundary ferrite, widmanstatten ferrite, and the small amount of bainite (vol.%=9%) in the acicular ferrite matrix. Hydrogen desorption spectrometry (TDS) used to analyze the amount of diffusible hydrogen and trapping site for the hydrogen pre-charged specimens electrochemically for 24 hours. With increasing the current density of hydrogen pre-charging, the released amount of diffusible hydrogen was increased. Furthermore, as increasing carbon equivalent of weld metals, the released diffusible hydrogen was increased. The main trapping sites of diffusible hydrogen for the weld metal having a low carbon equivalent (Ceq=0.37) were grain boundaries and those of weld metals having a relatively high carbon equivalent (Ceq: 0.41~0.47) were grain boundaries and dislocation. The fracture time for the hydrogen pre-charged specimens in the constant loading test was decreased as the carbon equivalent increased from 0.37 to 0.47. This result is mainly due to the increment of bainite that is vulnerable to hydrogen embrittlement.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.83-87
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• 2001

In this study, the characteristics of lead removal by PVA and alginate bead which used widely as immobilizing agents were investigated, and the difference of removal amounts between pure PVA/alginate bead and Sargassum thunbergii immobilized bead was studied. All PVA beads, pure and S. thunbergii immobilized, reached an equilibrium state in about 1 hour, and S. thunbergii immobilized bead adsorbed more lead than pure one. But in the case of alginate beads, they needed much time, about 5 hours, to reach an equilibrium state, and adsorbed lead four times higher than PVA beads. Therefore, it was considered that alginate beads had more mass transfer resistance and function groups which adsorb lead such as hydroxyl, carboxyl and etc. than PVA bead. To examine the continuous usage of alginate beads, the process of adsorption/desorption of lead was conducted repeatedly. As the process proceeded, the amounts of lead adsorption decrease, so it was indicated that the non-desorbed lead from alginate bead at first adsorption/desorption process remained constantly.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.41-50
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• 1993

The hydrogen absorption and desorption characteristics of microencapsulated (CFM)$Ni_{4.7}Al_{0.2}Fe_{0.1}$ and $MmNi_4Fe$ powder with Ni and/or Cu by means of chemical plating method have been investigated. Initial hydrogen absorption rate and activation property were increased remarkably by encapsulation and subsequent compacting. Pellets abtained by compacting of Cu-encapsulated fine powder have fairly good strength even after 30 cycles of hydriding and dehydriding. Encapsulated alloy powder and their compacts show a good resistance to degradation by $O_2$ or CO in hydrogen.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.171-175
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• 1999

진공 증착 방법으로 제작한 Pd박막(두께 $180{\sim}670{\AA}$)에 상온에서 수소기체를 흡수-방출시킬 때의 전기저항값의 변화를 측정하였다. 저항값 변화의 최대값은 시료의 두께에 따라서 달라졌다. $({\Delta}R_{\infty}/R_0)_{{\beta}min}$ 값은 $\670{\AA}$ 시료는 0.61이었으며, $\180{\AA}$ 시료는 0.34 이었다. 같은 두께의 시료일 경우 시료의 제작 조건에 따라 저항값의 변화는 다른 경향을 보였다.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.196-203
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• 2021

To improve corrosion resistance and reduce the hydrogen uptake of 22MnB5, up to 5% Mg was added to the AlSi coating of 22MnB5. After hot-stamping and electrocoating were done on the metallic-coated specimen, the surface characteristics of the steel, hydrogen uptake content, and corrosion resistance were examined by transmittance electron microscopy, thermal desorption spectrometry, cyclic corrosion testing, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Mg was investigated as MgO on the surface layer after hot-stamping while it existed as Mg₂Si before hot-stamping. The total hydrogen content of 22MnB5 was decreased along with the Mg content. However, there was no difference at 0.2 wt% or more. When a small amount of Mg was added, the coating corrosion resistance was decreased, but when it was added at around 1.0 wt%, the greatest corrosion resistance increase was seen. However, when 3 wt% or more was added excessively, the corrosion resistance was decreased. MgO on the surface was considered to suppress H uptake by the AlSi melting solution and increase the barrier effect of the coating.

• Annals of Laboratory Medicine
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.545-554
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• 2018

Background: The increasing morbidity and mortality rates associated with Acinetobacter baumannii are due to the emergence of drug resistance and the limited treatment options. We compared characteristics of colistin-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CR-AB) clinical isolates recovered from patients with and without prior colistin treatment. We assessed whether prior colistin treatment affects the resistance mechanism of CR-AB isolates, mortality rates, and clinical characteristics. Additionally, a proper method for identifying CR-AB was determined. Methods: We collected 36 non-duplicate CR-AB clinical isolates resistant to colistin. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing, Sanger sequencing analysis, molecular typing, lipid A structure analysis, and in vitro synergy testing were performed. Eleven colistin-susceptible AB isolates were used as controls. Results: Despite no differences in clinical characteristics between patients with and without prior colistin treatment, resistance-causing genetic mutations were more frequent in isolates from colistin-treated patients. Distinct mutations were overlooked via the Sanger sequencing method, perhaps because of a masking effect by the colistin-susceptible AB subpopulation of CR-AB isolates lacking genetic mutations. However, modified lipid A analysis revealed colistin resistance peaks, despite the population heterogeneity, and peak levels were significantly different between the groups. Conclusions: Although prior colistin use did not induce clinical or susceptibility differences, we demonstrated that identification of CR-AB by sequencing is insufficient. We propose that population heterogeneity has a masking effect, especially in colistin non-treated patients; therefore, accurate testing methods reflecting physiological alterations of the bacteria, such as phosphoethanolamine-modified lipid A identification by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight, should be employed.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.244-252
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• 2023

검사 결과의 적시성과 정확성은 임상의가 특히 생명을 위협하는 감염이나 시력과 같은 중요한 장기 및 기능이 위험에 처한 경우, 효과적이고 표적화된 항균 요법을 결정하고 즉시 시행하는데 중요한 요소이다. 가능한 한 최단 시간 내에 정확하고 신뢰할 수 있는 결과를 얻기 위해 matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) 질량분석기기반 분석을 개선하고 최적화하기 위한 추가 연구 노력이 이루어져야 할 것이다. MALDI-TOF 질량분석기기반 세균 식별은 주로 임상 시료에서 병원체를 분리 및 정제하는 기술, 스펙트럼 라이브러리 확장 및 소프트웨어의 업그레이드에 중점을 둔다. 기술이 발전함에 따라 많은 MALDI-TOF 기반 미생물 동정 데이터베이스 및 시스템이 허가되어 임상에 사용되고 있다. 그럼에도 불구하고, 포괄적인 임상미생물의 특성화를 위해서는 MALDI-TOF 질량분석기 기반 항균제 내성 분석을 개발하는 것이 여전히 필요하다. 특정 적용 범주, 일반적인 분석물질, 주요 수행방법, 한계 및 해결점을 포함하여 임상 연구에서 MALDI-TOF의 적용이 중요하다. 임상 미생물 검사실에서 업무 활용을 위해 임상병리사들의 교육 및 훈련을 통한 전문성 확보가 필수적이며, 데이터베이스 구축과 경험을 극대화하여야 할 것이다. 향후 더 강력한 데이터베이스의 활용으로 다양한 분야에서 MALDI-TOF 질량분석기가 적용될 것으로 보인다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제10권5호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2005

본 연구에서는 다환방형족화합물의 하나인 phenanthrene를 이용하여 천연망간산화물에 흡착/탈착되는 특성을 평가하였다. 토양, 퇴적물이나 수체에 다양한 오염물이 동시에 존재하는 경우를 고려하여 페놀계 오염물이 있는 경우, 다환 방형족화합물의 흡탈착에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 망간산화물에 의하여 4-클로로페놀은 효과적으로 산화되었으며 반응산물은 고분자화(휴믹화) 되는 경향을 나타내었다. 4-클로로페놀이 분해됨에 따라 망간산화물 표면에 흡착되는 phenanthrene의 양은 급격히 증가하였다. 또한, 4-클로로페놀이 존재하는 경우 흡착된 phenanthrene의 탈착에 대한 저항성은 4-클로로페놀 농도가 증가할수록 강하게 나타남으로써 고분자화된 4-클로로페놀 반응산물에 phenanthrene이 강하게 흡착되어 있다는 결과를 도출하였다. 결과적으로 망간산화물은 페놀계 오염물과 다환방향족화합물을 동시에 처리하는데 효과적으로 사용될 수 있음을 보여주었다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.127-133
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• 1998

각각 다른 기판온도에서 진공 증착법으로 제작된 Pd 박막들의(두께 ) 수소 흡수-방출 동역학을 실험하였다. 상, 온도영역에서 수소기체를 흡수-방출 시키면서 정방향과 역방향 활성화에너지를 구하고 반응엔탈피를 구하였다. 기판의 온도가 상온인 시료는 정반응 활성화에너지가 kcal/mol H이고 역방향은 kcal/mol H 반응엔탈피는 -2kcal/mol H였다. 기판의 온도가 인 시료는 정방향 활성화에너지 kcal/mol H 이고 역방향 활성화에너지 kcal/mol H였다. 기판의 온도가 상온인 시료의 구조적 치밀성, 온도변화에 따른 비저항 값의 변화율 등을 측정해 보았을 때 기판의 온도가 상온인 시료에 비하여 더 안정된 상태였지만 활성화 에너지의 오차값이 크게 얻어졌다.