• Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.235-242
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• 2022

Purpose: To investigate associations of perceived stress level, serum cortisol level, and telomere length of community-dwelling adults in Korea. Methods: Data of a total of 135 community-dwelling adults aged over 40 years living in D metropolitan city from December 2020 to March 2021 were collected. Perceived stress level over the past month were measured using the Perceived Stress Score. Serum cortisol level was analyzed using a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay. Telomere length was determined using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The statistical package SPSS 23.0 was used to perform Chi-square test, independent t-test, and Pearson's correlation coefficient analysis. Results: There was no association between perceived stress and serum cortisol level (r = .07, p= .402). Serum cortisol level was not significantly associated with telomere length either (r = -.15, p= .081). However, the higher the perceived stress level, the shorter the telomere length (r= -.29, p= .001). Conclusion: These results suggest that perceived stress might induce physiological stress, which might partially affect gene biology. Further longitudinal research is needed to investigate the effect of perceived stress on telomere length. Intervention for relieving stress should be included in stabilizing the genetic environment of adults.

• Clinical Endoscopy
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.226-233
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• 2022

Background/Aims: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a novel aerosol-exposure protection (AP) mask in preventing coronavirus disease in healthcare professionals during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and to evaluate its clinical feasibility. Methods: In Study 1, three healthy volunteers volitionally coughed with and without the AP mask in a cleanroom. Microparticles were visualized and counted with a specific measurement system and compared with and without the AP mask. In Study 2, 30 patients underwent endoscopic resection with the AP mask covering the face, and the SpO2 was measured throughout the procedure. Results: In Study 1, the median number of microparticles in volunteers 1, 2, and 3 with and without the AP mask was 8.5 and 110.0, 7.0 and 51.5, and 8.0 and 95.0, respectively (p<0.01). Using the AP mask, microparticles were reduced by approximately 92%. The median distances of microparticle scattering without the AP mask were 60, 0, and 68 in volunteers 1, 2, and 3, respectively. In Study 2, the mean SpO2 was 96.3%, and desaturation occurred in three patients. Conclusion: The AP mask could provide protection from aerosol exposure and can be safely used for endoscopy in clinical practice.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.476-481
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• 2004

The aim of this study was to formulate a sustained release system for indomethacin (IND) with rosin gum obtained from a pine tree. Rosin microparticles were prepared by a disper­sion and dialysis method without the addition of surfactant. In order to investigate the influence of solvents on the formation of colloidal microparitcles, various solvents like ethanol, DMF, DMAc, and acetone were used. The rosin microparticles containing IND were characterized by X­ray differactometry (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The morphologies of rosin microparticles observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were spherical. The solvents used to dissolve rosin significantly affected the drug content and drug release rate of IND. The release behaviors of IND from the rosin microparticles were dependent on the drug content and size of the particles. Rosin micorparticles with a higher drug content and of a larger particle size had a slower drug release rate. Also, the IND release rate from the rosin microparticles could be regulated by the rosin content in the microparticles. From these results, rosin microparticles have the potential of being used as a sustained release system of IND.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.379-386
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 coriander 정유의 안정성 향상을 위해 초임계 PGSS 공정을 이용하여 coriander 정유가 봉입된 PEG 미세입자를 제조하였으며 공정 온도와 압력, 노즐 크기가 미세입자의 크기, 형태 및 정유의 봉입률에 미치는 영향에 대하여 조사하였다. $100\;{\mu}m$ 노즐을 사용하여 얻어진 미세입자의 형상을 분석한 결과 $1-10\;{\mu}m$ 크기의 구형 입자 형태를 나타내었으나 노즐의 크기가 증가한 경우에는 덩어리진 입자가 얻어짐을 확인하였다. 온도, 압력 변화에 따라 얻어진 미세입자의 경우 일정 압력 조건에서 공정 온도가 높아짐에 따라, 일정 온도 조건에서 공정 압력이 낮아짐에 따라 구형입자 비율이 증가함을 보였으며, 일정 온도 조건에서는 공정 압력이 높아짐에 따라 더 많은 기공을 가지는 입자가 생성됨을 확인하였다. 제조된 PEG 미세입자 내 coriander 정유의 봉입률은 모든 온도 조건에서 가장 낮은 압력인 75 bar일 때 가장 높은 값을 보였다.

• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.247-255
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• 2017

Scutellaria Baicalensis(SB) is widely used in traditional and modern oriental medicine. It possesses several biology activities such as anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral activities. In this study, a functional high density polyethylene (HDPE) fabric with antimicrobial properties was developed using zeolite microparticles as a SB extract delivery carrier. Zeolites loaded with SB extract were prepared by immersing in an SB extract aqueous solution. The average size of the SB extract-loaded zeolites was about 0.1 to $2.0{\mu}m$, and the morphology of the zeolites was not altered after SB extract binding. The resulting SB extract-loaded zeolites were then immobilized homogeneously onto the HDPE fabric using acrylic binder. The encapsulation efficiency of SB extract to the zeolite was more than 45%. The in vitro release test of SB extract-loaded zeolites containing HDPE fabrics showed release of 35% of the total SB extract by day 1 in a 24hours immersion study. Moreover, the SB extract-loaded zeolites containing HDPE fabrics showed effective antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Klebsiella pneumoniae, indicating that this innovative delivery platform potently imparted antimicrobial activity to the HDPE fabric. In conclusion, the current study suggests that the HDPE fabric containing the SB extract-loaded zeolites microparticle carrier system has potential as an effective antimicrobial textile such as safety gloves, protective gloves etc.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2008년도 추계학술대회 논문집 Vol.21
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• pp.341-342
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• 2008

The dynamics of nano particles in LC medium under an external electric field is of theoretical and technological interest. In this work, the dynamical characteristics of fullerene $(C_{60})$ particles in liquid crystal (LC) medium under dc electric field have been investigated. This effect was studied for homogeneously aligned nematic LC cells driven by in-plane field. The $C_{60}$ was found to be aggregated in a form of cluster inside the LC medium. Hence polystytene was used to protect the aggregation of $C_{60}$ in LC medium. When the electric field was applied, the fullerenes start to move in direction of applied electric field. The density of $C_{60}$'s particles at the electrodes increase with increase in the value of applied electric field. The dynamical motions of fullerene $(C_{60})$ particles in liquid crystal (LC) suggest that fullerene can be designed for electrophoretic displays (i.e., electronic ink).

• 청정기술
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.237-243
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• 2007

고지혈증 치료제로 잘 알려져 있는 난용성 약물인 심바스타틴(Simvastatin)을 대상으로 더메틸에테르를 용매로 사용하고 초임계이산화탄소를 역용매로 사용하는 초임계 역용매 재결정법에 의해 약물 미세입자를 제조할 때, 운전조건을 설정하는데 활용될 수 있는 가이드라인을 제공하기 위하여 simvastatin/디메틸에테르/초임계이산화탄소 3성분계 혼합물의 상거동을 연구하였다. 가변부피 투시 셀이 장착된 고압 상평형장치를 사용하여 여러 가지 조건에서 3성분계 혼합물의 구름점(cloud point)을 측정함으로서 디메틸에테르와 초임계이산화탄소의 혼합용매에서 simvastatin의 용해도를 온도, 압력, 용매 조성의 함수로 결정하였다. 주어진 온도에서 simvastatin 약물의 용해도는 디메틸에테르의 조성과 압력이 증가할수록, 온도가 감소할수록 증가하였다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.75-84
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• 1985

In order to improve dyeing and finishing technology of thin cloth of microfiber(super-fine fiber), the degrees of deep dyeing method, the light fastness, and the washing fastness were investiagted. 1. The thin cloth made of microfiber, $0.15^d\~0.2^d$, was conjugated type and the dyeing degree was lower at 5 to $10\%$ than that of cloth made of common fiber. The cloth of excellent dyeing fastness, light fastness, was developed by increasing the concentration of dye of high quality up to $5\~10\%$. 2. Because refractory rate of microfiber of $0.2^d$ was lower than that of $0.01^d$, the surface refractory rate of $0.2^d$ was lower than that of $0.01^d$ fiber. Therefore the surface of micro-fiber, $0.2^d$, was more rougher than that of $0.01^d$ and it belongs to separate type. 3. The higher degree of dyeing was increased by using dye of microparticle. Also the degree of textile printing was increased by adding urea solution ($20\%$) and glycerine diethylene glycol. 4. Light fastness was very excellent, marked 5 grade. However, washing fastness was 2$\~$3 grade. After dyeing, we could improve to 4 grade, through hot water washing including some organic chlorine solvent. 5. Super microfiber of $0.01^d$ will not be dyed by present dye and dyeing equipment, because right reflection light rate(white light) of fiber surface was too high and the more refraction rate higher the more surface refraction rate will be increased.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.523-529
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• 2010

Micro actuator의 동력원으로 박테리아 주화성을 기반으로 한 편모박테리아 운동은 널리 연구되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 마이크로입자 추적유속계($\mu$-PTV)를 이용하여 박테리아 주화성에 의해 추진되는 형광입자의 움직임을 분석하였다. 일반적으로 활발한 운동성을 지니고 있는 편모 박테리아 중 Serratia marcescens가 배양액속에서 형광 폴리스티렌 미세입자 표면에 자발적으로 붙게 된다. 박테리아가 부착된 미세입자를 고형화된 화학적 유인물질 L-aspartate가 담겨져 있는 유체 속으로 주입하고, 시간에 따라 입자들이 서서히 L-aspartate가 높은 농도를 가지는 구역으로 이동하는 것을 관찰하였다. 본 연구의 결과로 편모박테리아가 micro actuator의 효율적인 동력원 개발에 적용될 수 있는 가능성을 제시하였다.

• 펄프종이기술
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2008

Synthetic mineral microparticles (SMM) is a patented system which has been developed to promote drainage of water and retention of fine particles during papermaking. It is shown in patents that the SMM system can have advantages in both of drainage and retention, compared with montmorillonite (bentonite), which is one of the most popular materials presently used in this kind of application. Turbidity and gravity drainage time were measured using a Britt-Jar test with representative SMM formulations, in order to confirm the efficacy of SMM covering a wide range of compositions and discover effects of some key variables that have the potential to lead to unexpected advantages in terms of the effectiveness of the microparticles, when used in combination with a cationic polyacrylamide treatment of papermaking furnish. An iron silicate showed highest retention performance, as well as suitably fast drainage time relative to other metal silicate and bentonite. Zinc silicate improved retention and drainage. SMM synthesized from aluminum sulfate ($Al_2(SO_4){_3}$) did not show a benefit in retention and drainage, relative to bentonite. SMM synthesized from aluminum chloride ($AlCl_3$) performed better in drainage and retention than bentonite when the Al/Si ratios were 0.76 and 1.00. It was found that when the Al/Si ratio and neutralization are considered, pH variation due to the change of Al/Si ratio can be a key factor to control the size of primary metal silicate particles and the degree of coagulation of the primary particles.