• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.131-140
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• 2021

Collagen and chitosan are used in medical and cosmetic materials as natural polymers. In order to utilize the advantages of the materials, collagen/chitosan conjugated wet-spun fibers were prepared. The analysis of surface, optical, thermal and mechanical properties was carried out on the various composition of collagen and chitosan. As a result of images analysis, it was verified that the collagen/chitosan conjugated fibers were stably spun. In addition, the optical and thermal properties of fibers were observed to be changed by hydrogen bond. As a result, an optimized composition could be found at an appropriate content. Moreover, the optimized fibers have mechanical properties similar to chitosan fibers, while improving the structural and thermal stability by its hydrogen bond. In addition, the wet-spun collagen/chitosan conjugated fibers can be applied to medical and various fields through mechanical properties according to content control.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.363-373
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• 2023

A novel type of steel fiber with a rounded-end shape is presented to improve the bonding behavior of fibers with Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)-reinforced Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) matrix. For this purpose, by performing a parametric study and using the nonlinear finite element method, the impact of geometric characteristics of the fiber end on its bonding behavior with UHPC has been studied. The cohesive zone model investigates the interface between the fibers and the cement matrix. The mechanical properties of the cohesive zone model are determined by calibrating the finite element results and the experimental fiber pull-out test. Also, the results are evaluated with the straight steel fibers outcomes. Using the novel presented fibers, the bond strength has significantly improved compared to the straight steel fibers. The new proposed fibers increase bond strength by 1.1 times for the same diameter of fibers. By creating fillet at the contact area between the rounded end and the fiber, bond strength is significantly improved, the maximum fiber capacity is reachable, and the pull-out occurs in the form of fracture and tearing of the fibers, which is the most desirable bonding mode for fibers. This also improves the energy absorbed by the fibers and is 4.4 times more than the corresponding straight fibers.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 1995

HD 환아 26례에서 시행한 37번의 직장흡인생검을 ACHE 조직화학검사한 결과 신생아형으로 판명된 16례 전례가 생후 1달 이내 검사한 경우였다. 혼합형으로 판명된 11례 중 9례가 2개월에서 12개월 사이에 검사한 경우였으며 고전형으로 판명된 9례 중 생후 3개월 부터 12개월 사이에 검사한 경우가 6례 였으며, 나머지 3례는 모두 1년 이후에 검사한 경우였다. 위의 결과로 보아 ACHE 조직화학검사에서 콜린성 신경섬유의 형태와 분포가 시간이 지남에 따라 변화함을 알 수 있다. 다시 말해서 신생아시기에 점막근층 및 이의 직하부 점막하층에 산재한 비교적 굵은 콜린성 신경섬유가 나이가 많아 짐에 따라 점점 가늘어 지면서 고유판과 점막하층에 광범위하게 분포하게 된다. 따라서 연령에 따른 ACHE 조직화학검사양상의 변화를 알고 이를 HD 진단에 응용함으로 Meier-Ruge등의 전통적인 진단기준으로 야기되는 오류를 극복할 수 있으리라 생각된다.

• Fibers and Polymers
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.129-134
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• 2003

We have shown in Part I [1] of this study that medical needle-stick injuries are causing serious health problems to healthcare personnel and other professionals that require the attention of healthcare and textile researchers to develop new protective systems. Responding to such need, a needle force measurement device that is capable of measuring dynamic forces experienced by medical needles during needle penetration through protective articles was developed and described in part I. This paper reports the results of evaluation of protective woven fabrics from high performance fibers and standard and bifid medical needles using the force measurement system. The woven fabrics varied in cover factor, number of layers, and orientation angle. Standard and bifid needles with different gap widths were used to evaluate the resistance of the fabric to needle penetration.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.61-70
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• 2022

Natural and synthetic forms of calcium phosphate cement (CPC) have been widely used in bone repair and augmentation. The major challenge of injectable CPC is to deliver the cells without cell death in order to regenerate new bone. The study objective was to investigate for the potential of stem cell-laden gelatin fibers containing injectable, nanocrystalline CPC to function as a delivery system. Gelatin noddle fiber method was developed to delivered cells into nCPC. Experimental groups were prepared by mixing cells with nCPC, mixing cell-laden gelatin fibers with nCPC and mixing cell-laden gelatin fibers containing BMP-2 with nCPC. Media diffusion test was conducted after dissolving the gelatin fibers. SEM examined the generated channels and delivered cell morphology. Fibers mixed with nCPC showed physical setting and hardening within 20 min after injection and showed good shape maintenances. The gelatin fibers mixed nCPC group had several vacant channels generated from the dissolved gelatin. Particularly, proliferation and attachment of the cells were observed inside of the channels. While live cells were not observed in the cell mixed nCPC group, cells delivered with the gelatin fibers into the nCPC showed good viability and increased DNA content with culture. Cell-laden gelatin fiber was a novel method for cell delivery into nCPC without cell damages. Results also indicated the osteogenic differentiation of gelatin fiber delivered cells. We suggest that the cell-laden gelatin fibers mixed with nCPC can be used as an injectable cell delivery vehicle and the addition of BMP-2 to enhances osteogenesis.

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.463-468
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• 2023

The carotid sinus nerve (CSN) is well known as mediating baroreflexes. However, studies of its detailed histological analysis are scant in the literature. Therefore, the current anatomical study sought to better elucidate the microanatomy of the CSN. Ten fresh frozen adult cadavers underwent dissection of the CSN. Then, it was harvested and submitted for histological and immunohistochemical staining. Specimens were all shown to be nerve fibers on histology and immunohistochemistry. We identified tyrosine hydroxylase positive fibers in all CSN specimens. These fibers were always found to be within the CSN and not on its surface i.e., epineurium. Based on our findings, the majority of fibers contained in the CSN are tyrosine positive in nature. Further studies are necessary to understand the true function of this autonomic nerve fibers.

• 핵의학기술
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.23-28
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• 2023

Carbon materials are widely used in many areas of our lives. A fiber having a carbon content of 90% or more obtained by heating an organic fiber precursor is referred to as a "carbon fiber". Carbon fibers are currently used in the medical market to manufacture radiation transmission device parts, artificial joints, and medical aids, as many developments have been made to utilize carbon fibers' characteristics such as light weight, radiation permeability, biocompatibility, high strength, high heat resistance, thermal conductivity, and electrical conductivity. In order to maintain body temperature and increase immunity in long-lasting nuclear medical examination and treatment through the idea of convergence of carbon materials and radiation technology, the quality of medical services can be improved by utilizing carbon materials. We should be aware of the domestic carbon-based medical device industry and make efforts to contribute to the development of medical devices. As a radiation expert, we should try to use our skills and experience to find items that can be fused with medical devices to develop various nuclear medical examination fields and radiographic examination fields that can be widely applied. We should actively engage in future technology development and carbon material research to strengthen the global competitiveness of the domestic medical device industry and improve the quality of medical services.

• 폴리머
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.486-493
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• 2013

고분자 색전 코일을 제조하기 위하여 교대배열 PVA(s-PVA) 용액을 제조하고 젤방사 조건의 최적화를 위해 고분자용액의 유변학적 특성을 분석하였다. 현탁중합을 통해 비누화도 99%, 교대배열기 함량 56%인 s-PVA를 제조하였고 고분자 용액의 농도에 따른 점도 변화 측정을 통해 최적의 방사농도를 13 wt%로 선정하였다. S-PVA 젤 섬유의 연신비에 따른 구조, 형태, 인장 특성을 측정하였다. S-PVA 젤 섬유의 연신비가 증가함에 따라 인장강도가 증가하였고, 최대 연신비인 15배 연신하였을 때 인장강도는 580 MPa이었고 절단신도는 연신비가 증가함에 따라 감소하는 경향을 나타냈다. S-PVA 젤 섬유는 연신비에 따라 결정구조가 발달하고 배향도가 증가하는 경향을 나타내었다. 색전 코일 제조 시의 열처리온도에 따른 코일의 형태 안정성을 살펴 본 결과 열처리온도가 높을수록 코일의 형태안정성이 우수하였으며 금속 색전 코일로 제조되는 1차 코일 및 2차 코일 형태를 s-PVA 섬유를 이용해 제조하였고 이를 통해 금속 색전 코일의 고분자로의 대체 가능성을 확인하였다.

• 한국영양학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국영양학회 2002년도 추계학술대회 및 총회
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• pp.139-139
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• 2002

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.433-438
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• 2016

PURPOSE. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the mechanical properties (bending strength and hardness) of seven different fiber reinforced composite posts, in relation to their microstructural characteristics. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Two hundred eighty posts were divided into seven groups of 40, one group for each type of post analyzed. Within each group, 15 posts were subjected to three-point bending strength test, 15 to a microhardess meter for the Knoop hardness, and 10 to Scanning Electron Microscope in order to determine the diameter of the fibers and the percentage of fibers embedded in the matrix. To compare the flexural strength in relation to the type of fiber, matrix, and the hardness of the posts, a Kruskal-Wallis H test was used. The Jonckheere-Terpstra test was used to determine if the volume percent of fibers in the post influenced the bending strength. RESULTS. The flexural strength and the hardness depended on the type of fibers that formed the post. The lower flexural strength of a post could be due to deficient bonding between the fiber and the resin matrix. CONCLUSION. According to the results, other factors, besides the microstructural characteristics, may also influence the mechanical properties of the post. The feature that has more influence on the mechanical properties of the posts is the type of fiber.