• 대한한의학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.53-60
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• 2017

Objectives: Beakdugu-tang (BDGT) consists of three medicinal herbs, and this prescription has long been used in treatment of various digestant problem in Korea. In this study, we designed to clarify mechanisms by which Korean traditional digestive medicine, BDGT, may exert anti-hepatic steatosis effects via improved insulin resistance cell model in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) and monocyte (THP-1). Materials and methods: The preparation of BDGT and constituents were extracted with 70% ethanol. HepG2 and THP-1 were treated with different concentrations of BDGT and constituents in the presence and absence of stimulants such as free fatty acids (FFAs) and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL), respectively. Results: The BDGT and its constituents inhibited the FFAs-stimulated lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells. Ethanol extracts of Amomum cardamomum (ACE) improved the ox-LDL induced insulin resistance in THP-1 cells. Also, treatment of monocytic cells with ACE increased anti-hepatic steatosis related gene levels including ABCA, ABCG and SR-B1. Conclusion: The results suggest that the ethanol extract of BDGT and its constituents potently inhibit the FFAs- and ox-LDL induced liver steatosis via improved insulin resistance.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.1156-1162
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• 2010

During ethanol fermentation, bacterial strains may encounter various stresses, such as ethanol and acid shock, which adversely affect cell viability and the production of ethanol. Therefore, ethanologenic strains that tolerate abiotic stresses are highly desirable. Bacteria of the genus Deinococcus are extremely resistant to ionizing radiation, ultraviolet light, and desiccation, and therefore constitute an important pool of extreme resistance genes. The irrE gene encodes a general switch responsible for the extreme radioresistance of D. radiodurans. Here, we present evidence that IrrE, acting as a global regulator, confers high stress tolerance to a Zymomonas mobilis strain. Expression of the gene protected Z. mobilis cells against ethanol, acid, osmotic, and thermal shocks. It also markedly improved cell viability, the expression levels and enzyme activities of pyruvate decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase, and the production of ethanol under both ethanol and acid stresses. These data suggest that irrE is a potentially promising gene for improving the abiotic stress tolerance of ethanologenic bacterial strains.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.117-124
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• 2005

Electrochemical oxidation of ethanol at nickel electrodes has been studied in 1 M KOH solution containing 0.20M ethanol using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Equivalent circuits have been worked out by simulating the impedance data, and the results were used to model the oxidation of ethanol as well as the passivation of the electrode. The maximum rate of oxidation of $Ni(OH)_2$ to NiOOH was observed at about 0.37V vs. Ag/AgCl reference electrode, while the maximum rate of ethanol oxidation at the Ni electrode was observed at about 0.42V, The charge-transfer resistance for oxidation of the electrode itself became smaller in the presence of ethanol than in its absence. These results suggest that the $\beta-Ni(OH)_2/\beta-NiOOH$ redox couple is acting as an effective electron transfer mediator far ethanol oxidation. The kinetic parameters also were obtained by the experimental and simulated results.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.216-222
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• 2002

고농도의 ethanol을 갖는 청주를 생산하기 위하여 일본양조협회 Saccharomyces cerevisiae 10호 균주로부터 ethanol 내성 균주 Saccharemyces cerevisiae SE211균주를 분리하였다. 분리 균주는 10%(v/v) ethanol이 포함되어 있는 배지에서의 성장속도가 빨랐으며, 높은 ethanol 농도에서도 성장이 가능하였다 또한 ethanol내성, 내삼투압성, 내열성 등이 원균주에 비해 우수하였다. 선발균주의 세포막 성분을 분석한 결과 sterol, phospholipid의 함량은 원균주와 차이가 없었으나, 지방산의 조성비는 차이를 보였다 또한 분리균주는 외부자극에 대한 저항성을 나타내는 물질로 알려진 세포내 trehalose의 함량이 원균주에 비해 증가하였다 따라서 선발균주의 ethanol내성 및 ethanol배지에서의 높은 성장속도는 세포막의 fatty acid및 세포내 trehalose함량을 변화시키는 능력이 높은 것에 기인한다고 생각되었다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제22권12호
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• pp.1089-1094
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• 2009

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have excellent electrical, chemical stability, mechanical and thermal properties. In this paper, networks of Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) materials were investigated as resistive gas sensors for ethanol ($C_2H_5OH$) detection. Sensor films were fabricated by air spray method for the multi-walled CNTs solution on glass substrates. Sensors were characterized by resistance measurements in the sensing system, in order to find the optimum detection properties for the ethanol gas molecular. The film that was sprayed with the MWCNT dispersion for 60 see, was 300 nm thick. And the electric resistivity is $2{\times}10^{-2}\;{\Omega\cdot}cm$. Also, the sensitivity and the linearity of MWVNT sensor for ethanol gas are 0.389 %/sec and 17.541 %/FS, respectively. The MWCNT film was excellent in the response for the ethanol gas molecules and its reaction speed was very fast, which could be using as ethanol gas sensor. The conductance of the fabricated sensors decreases when the sensors are exposed to ethanol gas.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.6-12
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• 1996

Tryptic soy broth(TSB)와 광어, 굴 homogenate에 ethanol을 함유하지 않은 경우와 5%의 ethanol(v/v)을 함유한 경우에 ethanol이 V. parahaemolyticus의 증식과 생존에 미치는 영향을 이 세균의 최적온도(35$^{\circ}C$)와 저온(-20, 5$^{\circ}C$) 및 고온(45, 5$0^{\circ}C$)에서 검토하였다. 35$^{\circ}C$에서의 V parahaemolyticus의 증식은 TSB와 광어 homogenate에서 빨랐으나 굴 homogenate에서 약간 느렸다. 5%의 ethanol 존재하에서는 TSB와 광어 homogenate에서 긴 유도기를 거친 후에 증식이 시작되었으나 굴 homogenate에서는 저장초기부터 계속 생균수가 감소하였다. 5%의 ethanol을 함유한 것과 ethanol을 함유하지 않은 액체배지에 $10^{6}$-$10^{7}$ cells/ml의 V. parahaemolyticus를 접종하여 저온(5, -2$0^{\circ}C$)과 고온(45, 5$0^{\circ}C$)에 저장하면서 ethanol에 의한 생존억제 작용을 조사하였다. 5$^{\circ}C$에서 ethanol을 함유한 것과 ethanol을 함유하지 않은 액체배지에서 시료간의 생균수는 현저한 차이가 없었으나 -2$0^{\circ}C$에서는 5%의 ethanol 존재하에서 광어와 굴 homogenate에서 V. parahaemolyticus의 생존이 TSB에 비하여 현저히 억제되었다. 45$^{\circ}C$와 5$0^{\circ}C$에서 D-value는 ethanol을 함유하지 않은 경우와 5%의 ethanol을 함유한 경우 모두에서 굴 homogenate가 TSB와 광어 homogenate에 비하여 가장 낮은 값을 나타내었다. 45$^{\circ}C$와 5$0^{\circ}C$에서 ethanol을 함유하지 않은 각 액체배지에서의 D-value는 5%의 ethanol을 함유한 각각의 액체배지에서의 D-value보다 1.9-3.5배 높은 값을 나타내었다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제52권3호
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• pp.296-303
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• 2020

Hop-resistant lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are well-known, major beer-spoilage bacteria. The hop-gradient agar containing ethanol (c-HGA+E) method has been used to examine hop-resistance of beer-spoilage LAB. However, the selection of beer-spoilage bacteria by the c-HGA+E method is either too selective or too inclusive. Furthermore, it is accompanied by a complicated experimental procedure, high-cost and time. To overcome these disadvantages, the modified hop-gradient agar with ethanol (m-HGA+E) method was developed. The most remarkable modifications were the shape of the petri dish and the inoculation method for bacteria. The efficiency and validation of the m-HGA+E approach were proven by the formation of colonies at different hop concentrations in the bottom layer, co-culture with the bacteriocin producer and by PCR detection of hop-resistant genes. This study demonstrated that m-HGA+E is a rapid, economical, and easy method to monitor potential hop-resistant beer-spoilage LAB during the beer brewing process.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.510-515
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• 2022

본 논문에서는 마이크로리터 부피의 에탄올 수용액 농도를 검출하기 위한 마이크로스트립 패치 센서 안테나를 제안하였다. 비유전율 변화에 대한 감도를 높이기 위해 패치의 방사 모서리에 직사각형 슬롯을 추가하였다. 높은 비유전율과 높은 손실 탄젠트를 가지는 극성 액체인 에탄올 수용액을 패치에 놓으면 발생하는 낮은 입력 저항을 개선하기 위해 1/4 파장 임피던스 변환기를 50 오옴 급전선과 패치 사이에 추가하여 0.76 mm 두께의 RF-35 기판에 안테나를 제작하였다. 원통형 용기를 아크릴로 제작하여 15 마이크로리터 부피의 에탄올 수용액을 에탄올 농도 0% ~ 100%까지 20% 농도 간격으로 만들어 실험하였다. 실험 결과, 에탄올 수용액의 에탄올 농도가 0%에서 100%로 증가할 때 공진 주파수가 1.947 GHz에서 2.509 GHz로 증가하여 농도검출 센서로서의 성능을 입증하였다.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제24권4_2호
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• pp.509-515
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• 2021

In this study, a pressure vessel for a heat pipe was fabricated by bonding a metal thin film using a polymer compound sheet. In order to confirm the applicability of the experimentally manufactured copper material thin heat pipe of 0.6 mm or less, the pressure resistance and effective thermal conductivity for pressure generated according to the type of the working fluid of the heat pipe were evaluated to suggest the commercialization potential of the thin heat pipe. As a result of evaluating the pressure resistance and effective thermal conductivity performance of the thin heat pipe, the following conclusions were drawn. 1) Using a PEEK-based polymer compound sheet, it was possible to fabricate a pressure vessel for a thin heat pipe with a pressure resistance of up to 1.0 MPa by bonding a copper thin film, and the possibility of commercialization was confirmed at a temperature below 120 ℃. 2) In the case of the effective thermal conductivity performance evaluation test, the effective thermal conductivity of ethanol was higher than that of FC72 and Novec7000, and in the case of ethanol, the maximum effective thermal conductivity was 2,851 W/mK at 3.0 W of heating.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.273-279
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• 2005

To develop cosmetics using Jindalae flowers (Rhododendron mucronulatum), the surface tensions of extracts were measured and the properties and stability of cream with extracts were investigated. The surface tension of 0.1% ethanol extract was 30.42 mN/m and that of distilled water was 72.2 mN/m. The surface tension of cream with 0.1% ethanol extract was similar to that of sample cream and the measured pH were weakly alkalic. The surface tension of 1% ethanol extract was the lowest value of 24.98 mN/m, the measured pH of cream with 1% ethanol extract was weakly acidic and the particle size of cream was stable. According to an oscillatory test, linear viscoelastic region was extended by adding of 1% water extract and 1% ethanol extract to cream, indicating that the cream had greater enhanced resistance for preserving inner structure as compared to outside stress.　Besides, as a result of the diminished loss angle of ethanol extract cream, the elasticity of cream was increased more than that of sample cream and cream with 0.1% ethanol extract. In contrast, in the case of the increased loss angle of water extract cream, the viscosity of cream was increased. In conclusion, Rhododendron mucronulatum can be deliberated as a cosmetic material because 0.1% water and ethanol extracts showed efficacious physiological activities and cream with 1% extracts could extend linear viscoelastic region.