• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제14권11호
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• pp.5682-5688
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• 2013

본 연구는 고관절의 자기공명관절조영검사 시 가돌리늄 함유량이 높은 1mmol/mL 조영제를 사용함으로써 현재 대다수의 의료기관에서 사용하고 있는 0.5mmol/ml 조영제 대비 신호대잡음비와 대조도대잡음비를 높여 진단적 가치를 극대화 시키는데 목적을 두었다. 연구방법은 2012년 1월부터 2013년 6월까지 가돌리늄 함유량에 따른 대조도 차이를 알아보기 위하여 0.5mmol/mL 함유량을 가진 기존의 조영제를 사용한 20명과 1mmol/mL 함유량을 가진 새로운 조영제를 사용한 27명 등 총 47명의 환자를 연구대상으로 하였으며, 고관절의 관절공간과 인접한 근육조직인 장요근, 그리고 대퇴골두의 신호강도를 각각 측정한 후 신호대잡음비와 대조도대잡음비를 비교 평가하였다. 연구 결과, 가돌리늄 함유량이 높은 1mmol/mL 조영제 사용 시 SNR은 관절공간 27.00%(p<.01), 대퇴골두 30.01%(p<.01), 장요근 18.74%(p>.05) 높았고, 대조도대잡음비 또한 신호대잡음비와 같이 관절공간과 장요근, 관절공간과 대퇴골두 모두 28.31%(p<.01)와 26.74%(p<.01)로 높았다. 결론적으로 단위 부피당 가돌리늄 함유량이 높은 1mmol/mL 조영제를 사용하면 높은 T1 단축효과로 인해 신호강도가 커지고 대조도 차이가 큰 영상을 획득 할 수 있어, 진단적 가치가 높은 영상을 얻을 수 있다. 본 연구는 고관절의 자기공명관절조영검사에 대한 1mmol/mL 조영제의 유용성을 최초로 증명하여 진단적 가치를 높일 수 있는 방안을 제시하였다는 데에 학문적 가치가 크다고 하겠다.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제34권12호
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• pp.3654-3658
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• 2013

The synthesis of a DO3A conjugate of [(p-aniline benzothiazole)methyl]pyridine ($L^2H_3$) and its gadolinium complex of the type [$Gd(L^2)(H_2O)$] ($GdL^2$) is described. The $R_1$ relaxivity ($=4.50mM^{-1}sec^{-1}$) and kinetic inertness of $GdL^2$ compares well with those of structurally analogous Dotarem$^{(R)}$ ($R_1=3.70mM^{-1}sec^{-1}$), a typical extracellular (ECF) MRI contrast agent (CA). Yet, by comparison with Dotarem$^{(R)}$, $GdL^2$ exhibits non-covalent interactions with human serum albumin (HSA) as evidenced by the ${\varepsilon}^*$ titration curve along with in vivo MR signal enhancement in both aorta and heart. Liver-specific nature of $GdL^2$ is also observed as excretion is made through gallbladder. Most notably, $GdL^2$ further demonstrates specificity toward the MDA-MB-231 breast cancer.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.75-79
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• 2016

We report a case of perivalvular abscess in a 66-year-old man with infective endocarditis, diagnosed by late gadolinium-enhanced (LGE) cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging. No clinical features suspicious of infective endocarditis were noted, however, transthoracic echocardiography revealed non-specific echogenic focal wall thickening at mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa. Perivalvular abscess in the aortic valve was demonstrated as focal wall thickening between the anterior mitral leaflet and the non-coronary cusp of the aortic valve with peripheral enhancement and central low signal intensity on LGE CMR imaging. Other features suggestive of infective endocarditis, such as neither vegetation nor valvular perforation were present. The perivalvular abscess did not grow after intensive intravenous antibiotics therapy, and the patient was discharged without surgical treatment. CMR with LGE provided an early accurate diagnosis of perivalvular abscess. The diagnosis of perivalvular abscess using LGE CMR imaging was not previously reported in Korea.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.222-228
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• 2014

Much research into fuel cells operating at a temperature below $800^{\circ}C$. is being performed. There are significant efforts to replace the yttria-stabilized zirconia electrolyte with a doped ceria electrolyte that has high ionic conductivity even at a lower temperature. Even if the doped ceria electrolyte has high ionic conductivity, it also shows high electronic conductivity in a reducing environment, therefore, when used as a solid electrolyte of a fuel cell, the powergeneration efficiency and mechanical properties of the fuel cell may be degraded. In this study, gadolinium-doped ceria nanopowder with $Al_2O_3$ and $Mn_2O_3$ as a reinforcing and electron trapping agents were synthesized by ultrasonic pyrolysis process. After firing, their microstructure and mechanical and electrical properties were investigated and compared with those of pure gadolinium-doped ceria specimen.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.163-169
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• 2015

This study reports the influence of gadolinium (Gd) addition on mechanical and corrosion properties of 2205 duplex stainless steel. In all alloys produced, regardless of the initial Gd content, Gd-based inclusions were well distributed in the duplex stainless steel matrix. As the Gd content increased from 0 wt% to 0.19 wt%, the ultimate tensile strength and hardness of the alloy increased from 630 MPa to 977 MPa and from 57 to 61, respectively, while elastic modulus, tensile elongation and impact energy of the alloy decreased. The critical crevice temperatures of Alloy1, Alloy2 and Alloy3 were $20^{\circ}C$, $20^{\circ}C$ and $15^{\circ}C$, respectively.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.114-119
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• 2016

We report a case of vegetation in a 4-year-old female with infective endocarditis, diagnosed by late gadolinium-enhanced (LGE) cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging. The patient had a history of primary closure for ventricular septal defect and presented with mild febrile sensation. No remarkable clinical symptoms or laboratory findings were noted; however, transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated a 14 mm highly mobile homogeneous mass in the right ventricle. On LGE CMR imaging, the mass showed marginal rim enhancement, which suggested the diagnosis of vegetation rather than thrombus. The extracellular volume fraction (${\geq}42%$) of the lesion was higher than that of normal myocardium. Based on the patient's clinical history of congenital heart disease and pathologic confirmation of the lesion, a diagnosis of infective endocarditis with vegetation was made.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.849-852
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• 2009

The work describes EPR and 17O NMR measurements followed by theoretical calculation of the rotational correlation time $({\tau}_R)$, the water residence time $({\tau}_m)$, and the longitudinal electronic spin relaxation time $(T_{le})$(T_1e) for two new gadolinium complexes 1 and 2 of the type [$Gd(L)(H_2O)$] (L = tranexamic esters) in order to investigate their efficiency as a paramagnetic contrast agent (PCA). Of three correlation times, τR plays a major and predominant role to the unusually high relaxivity of 1 and 2 as compared with that of clinically approved MR CAs such as [$Gd(DTPA)(H_2O)]2‐ (Magnevist${\circledR}$), [Gd(DTPA-BMA)(H2O)] (Omniscan${\circledR}$), and $[Gd(DOTA)(H_2O)]^-$ (Dotarem${\circledR}$). The presence of bulky tranexamic ester in the ligand seems to be responsible for the conformational rigidity, which in turn causes such great an increase in ${\tau}_R$.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.23-28
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• 2001

The purpose of this study is to compare the 3-dimensional MR angiography(MRA) with digital subtraction angiography(DSA) for the evaluation of pedal artery. MR angiography was performed using three-dimensional FISP acquisition before, and four sequential acquisitions after the injection of gadolinium(0.2 mmol/kg, 3 ml/sec). MRA was compared with DSA for a correct identification of the arterial segment. Out of 168 segments, 32 segmints were invisible in both MRA and DSA. At the level of ankle, 48 segments were visible in both examinations, and 18 segments were visible only in MRA. In the foot area, 34 segments were visible in MRA, but not in DSA. Three arterial segments were visible only in DSA. 3D MRA is comparable to DSA for the evaluation of pedal artery, thus it gives additional Information for the planning of treatment in lower extremity artery.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.228-234
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• 2003

전자빔으로 증발시킨 gadolinium(Gd) 원자증기의 속도를 미량 저울(microbalance)을 사용하여 측정하였다. 증발 표면의 온도가 2400-2500 K인 조건에서 약 900 ㎧의 속도가 측정되었다. 이 값은 단열팽창을 하는 이상적 단원자의 최대 속도에 비해 약 100 ㎧ 더 빠른 속도에 해당된다. 이 특이 현상의 원인을 고온에서 여러 개의 들뜬 에너지 준위에 분포한 Gd 원자의 내부 에너지가 단열팽창 중에 운동 에너지로 전환되는 것으로 설명하였다. 100개의 들뜬 에너지 준위를 원자증기의 엔탈피에 포함시켜 속도를 계산한 값이 실험 결과와 비교적 일치함을 보였다. 가열된 표면 온도의 변화에 따른 원자증기의 유동 특성에 대해서도 보고한다.

• 광학세계
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• 제14권4호통권80호
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• pp.71-73
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• 2002