• 청정기술
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.432-439
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• 2012

백금(Pt)과 루테늄(Ru)의 조성비가 일산화탄소(CO) 산화반응에 미치는 영향을 조사하고자 탄소를 지지체(support)로 사용한 20 wt% 백금과 백금-루테늄 시리즈 촉매(Pt : Ru = 7 : 3, 5 : 5, 3 : 7)를 콜로이드 방법(colloidal method)으로 합성하였다. 다양한 물리 화학적 분석장비인 투과전자현미경(transmission electron microscopy, TEM)과 X-선 회절(X-ray diffraction, XRD), 에너지 분산형 X-선 분석기(energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, EDS)를 이용하여 구조 화학적 특성을 분석하고, X-선 광전자 분광법(X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, XPS)을 통해 전자적 특성 변화를 확인하였다. 더불어 일산화탄소 벗김 전압전류실험(CO stripping voltammetry)을 이용하여 전기화학적 거동을 분석하였다. 합성된 촉매들 중 $Pt_5Ru_5/C$가 가장 낮은 개시 전위(vs. Ag/AgCl)와 가장 큰 일산화탄소의 전기화학적 활성화 표면적(CO EAS) 값을 나타냈으며 이를 통해 $Pt_5Ru_5/C$이 일산화탄소의 전기화학적 산화반응에 있어 가장 효과적인 촉매임을 확인하였다. $Pt_5Ru_5/C$의 격자상수 변화를 통한 구조적 특성변화 및 백금 d-밴드의 페르미 레벨 변화를 통한 전자적 특성변화 그리고 이작용기(bifunctional)의 효과가 일산화탄소의 전기화학적 산화반응에 대한 활성을 증진시켰다고 사료된다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.377-389
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• 2022

The current global energy supply depends heavily on fossil fuels. This makes technology such as direct water splitting from harvesting solar energy in photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems potentially attractive due to its a promising route for environmentally benign hydrogen production. In this study, undoped and nickel-doped molybdenum oxide photoanodes (called photoanodes S₁ and S₂ respectively) were synthesized through electrodeposition by applying -1.377 V vs Ag/AgCl (3 M KCl) for 3 hours on an FTO-coated glass substrate immersed in molibdatecitrate aqueous solutions at pH 9. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were used for microstructural and compositional characterizations of the photoanodes. In addition, the optical and photoelectrochemical characterizations of these photoanodes were performed by UV-Visible spectroscopy, and linear scanning voltammetry (LSV) respectively. The results showed that all the photoanodes produced exhibit conductivity and catalytic properties that make them attractive for water splitting application in a photoelectrochemical cell. In this context, the photoanode S₂ exhibited better photocatalytic activity than the photoanode S₁. In addition, photoanode S₂ had the lowest optical band-gap energy value (2.58 eV), which would allow better utilization of the solar spectrum.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2015년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.195-195
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 인산-망간 피막처리 공정 중에 생성되는 슬러지를 방지하기 위하여 인산-망간 화성처리액에 유기첨가제인 Tartaric acid를 첨가하여 내마모성 및 방청성 향상을 목적으로 슬러지를 방지하기 위한 인산-망간 화성피막의 특성을 연구하였다. Tartaric acid의 농도에 따른 표면 Morphology를 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)과 Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS)을 이용하여 분석하였으며, EDS 분석을 통해 Mn, P, Fe, O, C의 성분을 확인 할 수 있었으며, 인산-망간 화성피막의 상(phase)을 확인하기 위하여 X-ray diffraction (XRD)을 분석을 통하여 $(Mn,Fe)_5H_2(PO_4)_44H_2O$으로 구성된 인산-망간 화성피막을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 Tartaric acid의 농도에 따른 인산-망간 피막의 내마모 시험(Ball on disc) 및 경도시험을 실시하여 기계적인 특성 및 슬러지의 양에 대하여 분석하였다.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제40권
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• pp.19.1-19.6
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• 2018

Background: Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate deposition disease (CPDD) is a rare disease in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) space. It forms a calcified crystal mass and induces a limitation of joint movement. Case presentation: The calcified mass in our case was occupied in the left TMJ area and extended to the infratemporal and middle cranial fossa. For a complete excision of this mass, we performed a vertical ramus osteotomy and resected the mass around the mandibular condyle. The calcified mass in the infratemporal fossa was carefully excised, and the segmented mandible was anatomically repositioned. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM)/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) microanalysis was performed to evaluate the calcified mass. The result of SEM/EDS showed that the crystal mass was completely composed of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate. This result strongly suggested that the calcified mass was CPDD in the TMJ area. Conclusions: CPDD in the TMJ is a rare disease and is difficult to differentially diagnose from other neoplasms. A histological examination and quantitative microanalysis are required to confirm the diagnosis. In our patient, CPDD in the TMJ was successfully removed via the extracorporeal approach. SEM/EDS microanalysis was used for the differential diagnosis.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.382-389
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• 2022

Objectives: The Korean Industrial Standard (KS) for sterile acupuncture needles was established in 2009 based on research on the quality control of acupuncture needles. We aimed to determine the quality of acupuncture needles available in South Korea in 2021 by examining their surface condition and chemical composition using field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Methods: In South Korea, there are 23 brands of acupuncture needles, and we examined 10-15 needles from each brand, resulting in a total of 285 needles. The microstructures of the needles were assessed by SEM. Using SEM images, we evaluated the acupuncture needle tips for the following defects/aspects: scratches, lumps, detached coating, bent tip, and tip sharpness. EDS was used to determine the chemical composition of the selected acupuncture needles. Results: Overall, 88.4% of 285 needles were found to have at least one type of abnormality. The most frequently observed abnormalities were scratches and dents on the surface (68.1%), followed by detached coating (63.2%), and lumps (61.8%); blunt tips were observed in about 24% of them. Of 252 needles with at least one defect, 86.9% had two or more types of defects. The ratio of the number of needles with any defect to that of needles without any defect varied among brands, ranging from 50% to 100%. Regarding foreign materials, higher proportions of Si and O were observed on the needles, indicating incomplete or detached silicone coating. Conclusion: The quality of acupuncture needles varied among brands, suggesting that further improvements can be made through various inspection methods.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.317-327
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• 1996

This study was performed to develop the biological treatment technology of wastewater polluted with heavy metals. Zinc-tolerant microorganism, such as Pseudomonas chlororaphis which possessed the ability to accumulate zinc, was isolated from industrial wastewaters polluted with various heavy metals. The characteristics of zinc accumulation in the cells, recovery of the zinc from the cells accumulating zinc, were investigated. Removal rate of zinc from the solution containing 100 mall of Zinc by zinc-tolerant microorganism was more than 90% at 48 hours after inoiulation of the microorganisms. A large number of the electron-dense granules were found mainly on thIn cell wall and membrane fractions, when determined by transmission electron microscope. Energy dispersive X- ray spectroscopy revealed that the electron-dense granules were zinc complex with the substances binding Heavy metals. The zinc accumulated into cells was not desorbed by distilled water, but more than 80% of the zinc accumulated was desorbed by 0.1M-EDTA. The residues of the cells after combustion at 55$0^{\circ}C$ amounted to about 21% of the dry weight of the cells. EDS analysis showed that the residues were comparatively pure zinc compounds containing more than 79% of zinc.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제50권8호
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• pp.549-556
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• 2012

The tribological behavior of CrMoN films with respect to surface chemistry was investigated by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). All of the films were prepared from a hybrid PVD system consisting of DC unbalanced magnetron (UBM) sputtering and arc ion plating (AIP) sources. The tribological property of the films was evaluated by a friction coefficient using a Ball-on-disk type tribometer. The chemistry of wear track was analyzed by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and XPS. The friction coefficient was measured to be 0.4 for the CrMoN film, which is lower than that of a monolithic CrN film. EDS and XPS results imply the formation of an oxide layer on the coating surface, which was identified as molybdenum oxide phases, known to be a solid lubricant during the wear test.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.116-123
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• 2009

Carbon black, activated carbon and carbon nanotube have been used as supporting materials for precious metal catalysts used in fuel cell electrodes. One-step flame synthesis method is used to coat 2-5nm Pt dots on flame-generated carbon particles. By adjusting flame temperature, gas flow rates and resident time of particles in flame, we can obtain Pt/C nano catalyst-support composite particles. Additional injection of hydrogen gas facilitates pyrolysis of Pt precursor in flame. The size of as-incepted Pt dots increases along the flame due to longer resident time and sintering in high temperature flame. Surface coverage and dispersion of the Pt dots is varied at different sampling heights and confirmed by Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Energy-dispersive spectra (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Crystalinity and surface bonding groups of carbon are investigated through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectroscopy.

• 청정기술
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.320-326
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• 2013

방사선환원법을 통해 탄소지지체(Vulcan XC-72$^{(R)}$)를 기반으로 한 나노사이즈의 PtRu-Ni/VC와 PtRu-Sn/VC를 합성하였다. 합성된 촉매는 투과전자현미경(transmission electron microscopy, TEM), 주사전자현미경-에너지 분산형 분석기(scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy, SEM-EDS), X선 광전자 분광기(X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, XPS), X선 회절(X-ray diffraction, XRD)을 통해 촉매의 표면과 구조 및 성분에 대해 특성평가 되어졌으며, 촉매 전기화학적 효율 및 안정성 대한 평가를 위하여 산소 환원 반응, 메탄올 산화반응과 CO 흡착 효율을 E-TEK사에서 상용촉매로 판매되는 PtRu/VC$^{(R)}$ (60 wt% PtRu)와 비교하였으며, 이에 대한 요약은 다음과 같다. 수소 흡 탈착 반응 : PtRu-Sn/VC > PtRu-Ni/VC > PtRu/VC$^{(R)}$ (E-TEK). 메탄올산화반응 : PtRu-Sn/VC > PtRu-Ni/VC > PtRu/VC$^{(R)}$ (E-TEK). 단위셀 효율 : PtRu-Sn/VC > PtRu-Ni/VC > PtRu/VC$^{(R)}$ (E-TEK).

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2012년도 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.91.2-91.2
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• 2012

The TiB2-reinforced iron matrix nanocomposite (Fe-TiB2) was in-situ fabricated from titanium hydride (TiH2) and iron boride (FeB) powders by a simple and cost-effective process that combines the mechanical activation (MA) and a subsequent heat treatment (HT). Effect of milling factors and synthesized temperatures on the formation of the nanocomposite were presented and discussed. A differential thermal analyser (DSC-TG) was employed for examination of thermal behavior of MAed powders. Phases of the nanocomposite were confirmed by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). The morphologies and microstructure of nanocomposite were investigated by field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Phase composition and distribution were analyzed by electron probe X-ray microanalysis (EPMA). Results showed that TiB2 particles formed in nanoscale were uniformly distributed in alloyed Fe matrix.