• Nano
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• v.13 no.10
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• pp.1850118.1-1850118.17
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• 2018

Nanoparticles of the semiconductor catalyst $Cd_xZn_{1-x}S$ were embedded into the metal organic framework MIL-101(Cr) to obtain $Cd_xZn_{1-x}S@MIL-101$(Cr) nanocomposites. These materials not only possess high surface areas and mesopores but also show good utilization of light energy. The ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance patterns of $Cd_xZn_{1-x}S@MIL-101$(Cr) nanocomposites showed that $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S@MIL-101$(Cr) possessed good visible light response ability among the synthesized nanocomposites. The photocatalytic performance of the $Cd_xZn_{1-x}S@MIL-101$(Cr) nanocomposites were tested via degradation and mineralization of methylene blue in neutral water solution under light irradiation using a 300W xenon lamp. As a result, using $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S@MIL-101$(Cr) as a catalyst, 99.2% of methylene blue was mineralized within 30 min. Due to the synergistic effect of adsorption by the MIL-101(Cr) component and photocatalytic degradation provided by the $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S$ component, the $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S@MIL-101$(Cr) catalyst displayed superior photocatalytic performance relative to $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S$ and MIL-101(Cr). Furthermore, $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S@MIL-101$(Cr) possessed excellent stability during photodegradation and exhibited good reusability. The remarkable photocatalytic performance of $Cd_{0.8}Zn_{0.2}S@MIL-101$(Cr) is likely due to the effective transfer of electrons and holes at the heterojunction interfaces.

• Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology
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• v.39 no.1
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• pp.48-57
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• 2024

Background: Cadmium (Cd) is toxic heavy metal that accumulates in organisms after passing through their respiratory and digestive tracts. Although several studies have reported the toxic effects of Cd exposure on human health, its role in embryonic development during preimplantation stage remains unclear. We investigated the effects of Cd on porcine embryonic development and elucidated the mechanism. Methods: We cultured parthenogenetic embryos in media treated with 0, 20, 40, or 60 µM Cd for 6 days and evaluated the rates of cleavage and blastocyst formation. To investigate the mechanism of Cd toxicity, we examined intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and glutathione (GSH) levels. Moreover, we examined mitochondrial content, membrane potential, and ROS. Results: Cleavage and blastocyst formation rates began to decrease significantly in the 40 µM Cd group compared with the control. During post-blastulation, development was significantly delayed in the Cd group. Cd exposure significantly decreased cell number and increased apoptosis rate compared with the control. Embryos exposed to Cd had significantly higher ROS and lower GSH levels, as well as lower expression of antioxidant enzymes, compared with the control. Moreover, embryos exposed to Cd exhibited a significant decrease in mitochondrial content, mitochondrial membrane potential, and expression of mitochondrial genes and an increase in mitochondrial ROS compared to the control. Conclusions: We demonstrated that Cd exposure impairs porcine embryonic development by inducing oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. Our findings provide insights into the toxicity of Cd exposure on mammalian embryonic development and highlight the importance of preventing Cd pollution.

• Korean Journal of Microbiology
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• v.42 no.4
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• pp.326-331
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• 2006

In the present study, we examined biosorption characteristics of heavy metals onto the extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) produced by the purple nonsulfur photosynthetic bacteria Rhodopseudomonas sp. KH4, which was isolated from a stream in Anyang, Kyonggi-Do. When Cd (100 mg/L) and Cu (100 mg/L) were added to EPS (1.0 g/L) in the optimal condition (Cd; pH 8, Cu; pH 5, $40^{\circ}C$), 84.2 mg/L of Cd and 70.0 mg/L of Cu were adsorbed within 30 min and 10 min, respectively. When 100 mg/L of Cd and Cu were present as mixture, 16.8 mg/L of Cd and 48.7 mg/L of Cu were adsorbed at $25^{\circ}C$, pH 5. The maximum adsorption capacity determined by fitting Langmuir isotherms model was suitable for describing the biosorption of Cd (76.9 mg/g) and Cu (67.1 mg/g) by EPS. The neutral monosaccharide in the EPS determined by GC consisted of arabinose (2.4%), glucose (7.1%) and mannose (90.5%).

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Toxicology Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.51-52
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• 2003

일반 지역주민들에 있어서 Cd에 폭로되는 주된 경로는 소화기계이나 아직까지 소화기계에서의 Cd 흡수기전은 잘 알려져 있지 않은 편이다. 이번 연구에서는 식이를 이용하여 실험동물의 체내 Fe 수준을 조절함에 따라 Fe 이동단백질로 알려진 DMT1의 발현과 Cd 흡수와의 관련성을 관찰함으로서 금속이온의 흡수기전에 대한 이해를 높이고자 하였다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2012.11a
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• pp.172-173
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• 2012

최근 의료산업에서는 동영상 구현이 가능한 직접 방식의 X-선 검측센서에서 X-ray 흡수효율이 좋은 반도체센서와 성숙된 기술. 본 연구에서는 non-alkali 기판에 evaporation 및 RF magnetron sputtering법으로 기판온도를 증가시키며 CdTe막을 증착하였다. 또한, RF magnetron sputtering을 이용하여 상온에서 증착한 CdTe막을 진공 및 대기 중에서 후열처리한 후 미세구조 변화를 관찰하였다.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• v.15 no.5
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• pp.56-63
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• 1997

In The study, the bonding of WC-9%Co to SUJ2 steel using Ag-Cu-Zn-Cd insert metal has performed to investigate the bonding properties by heat-treatment. Bonding was brazed for 5-30min at 95$0^{\circ}C$, performed solution treatment for 5 min at 85$0^{\circ}C$ and sustained subsequently oil quenching. To investigate the effect of heat-treatment, tempering was executed at $600^{\circ}C$ for 30 min after oil quenching. Mechnical properties and chemical compositions on the brazed bonding interface were investigated by means of microstructural observation, 4-point bending test and EDS and XRD measurements. The results obtained were as follows. 1) The bonding strength of WC-9%Co/SUJ2 joints by Ag-Cu-Zn-Cd insert metal obtained about 78, 117 and 72MPa after brazing for 5, 20 and 30 min at 95$0^{\circ}C$. And the highest bonding strength obtained about 131MPa after brazing for10 min at 95$0^{\circ}C$ 2) Higher bonding strength of 288MPa was obtained in the joint that brazed for 10 min at 95$0^{\circ}C$, and carried out tempering for 30 min at $600^{\circ}C$ subsequently. 3) Fracture of joint brazed by Ag-Cu-Zn-Cd insert metal for 5, 10, 20 and 30 min created WC-9%Co/SUJ2 interface. The joint that brazed for 10 min at 95$0^{\circ}C$ and then tempered for 30 min at $600^{\circ}C$ was fractured at the site of WC-9%Co.

• Journal of Powder Materials
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• v.15 no.5
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• pp.393-398
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• 2008

Trace analysis of Cd and Pb at surface modified thick film graphite electrode with Bi nanopowder has been carried out using square-wave anodic stripping voltammetry (SWASV) technique. Bi nanopowder synthesized by gas condensation (GC) method showed the size of $50{\sim}100$ nm with BET surface area, $A_{BET}=6.8m^{2}g^{-l}$. For a strong adhesion of the Bi nanopowder onto the screen printed carbon paste electrode, nafion solution was added into Bi-containing suspension. From the SWASV, it was found that the Bi nanopowder electrode exhibited a well-defined responses relating to the oxidations of Cd and Pb. The current peak intensity increased with increasing concentration of Cd and Pb. From the linear relationship between Cd/Pb concentrations and peak current, the sensitivity of the Bi nanopowder electrode was quantitatively estimated. The detection limit of the electrode was estimated to be $0.15{\mu}g/l$ and $0.07{\mu}g/l$ for Cd and Pb, respectively, on the basis of the signal-to-noise characteristics (S/N=3) of the response for the $1.0{\mu}g/l$ solution under a 10 min accumulation.

• Korean Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.49 no.5
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• pp.556-563
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• 2016

We examined the removal of hazardous heavy metals (Cd, Cr, and Pb) from laver Pyropia sp. using citric, hydrochloric, and nitric acids. Under the same conditions, the quality of the laver samples was also evaluated using the variation in absorbance and major mineral levels. The heavy metals that accumulated in raw laver samples after 3 days in seawater included Pb (117.79 μg/g), Cr (33.53 μg/g), and Cd (10.54 μg/g) in descending order. The rate of heavy metal removal from laver was higher at lower pH for all acids used. However, its color changed unsatisfactorily at pH 2.0. After 10 min in seawater at pH 2.5, the heavy metals in laver were eliminated in the order Cd (68.7–81.6%), Pb (57.7–67.0%), and Cr (31.9–49.4%) using the three acids. The differences in heavy metal removal among acid types were not significant. The laver quality was not affected after 20 min at the pH range of 2.5–4.0. The maximum removal of heavy metals was from laver soaked for 10 min in seawater at pH 2.5 using the organic acid, citric acid.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2011.02a
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• pp.117-117
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• 2011

유기물과 무기물이 결합한 나노 복합체를 사용하여 제작한 비휘발성 메모리 소자는 공정이 간단하고 저렴할 뿐만 아니라 휘어짐이 가능하다는 장점 때문에 많은 연구가 진행되고 있다. 코어-쉘 나노 입자를 포함한 고분자 박막으로 제작한 비휘발성 메모리 소자에서 쉘의 종류와 유무에 따른 메모리 윈도우와 기억시간에 미치는 영향에 대한 연구는 아주 적다. 본 연구에서는 CdTe-CdSe 코어-쉘 나노 입자 및 CdTe 나노 입자가 Poly(9-vinylcarbazol) (PVK) 박막에 분산되어 있는 나노복합체를 기억 매체로 사용하는 비휘발성 메모리 소자들을 제작하여 쉘의 유무에 따른 메모리 윈도우와 기억시간의 변화를 관찰하였다. 소자를 제작하기 위해 두 가지의 나노 입자를 각각 PVK와 함께 톨루엔에 용해시킨 후에 초음파 교반기를 사용하여 나노입자가 PVK가 고르게 섞인 두 가지의 나노복합체를 형성하였다. 두 가지 용액을 p-Si 기판위에 스핀 코팅 방법으로 도포한 후, 열을 가해 용매를 제거하여 CdTe-CdSe 나노 입자가 PVK에 분산되어 있는 나노복합체 박막과 CdTe 나노 입자가 PVK에 분산되어 있는 나노복합체 박막을 각각 형성하였다. 나노 입자가 분산된 각각의 나노복합체 박막 위에 Al을 게이트 전극으로서 열증착하여 소자를 완성하였다. 제작된 두 소자의 정전용량-전압 (C-V) 측정을 하여 CdSe의 유무에 따른 메모리 소자에 대한 C-V 곡선의 다른 평탄 전압 이동을 관찰 하였다. 정전용량-시간 측정을 하여 CdSe 쉘의 유무에 따라 포획된 전하를 유지하는 능력에 차이가 있는 것을 관찰하였다. 측정 결과 모두 CdSe 쉘이 존재하는 메모리 소자에서 우수한 메모리 윈도우와 기억시간 특성이 나타났다. 에너지 대역도를 사용하여 소자의 전하 수송 메커니즘과 CdSe 쉘의 존재에 의해 소자의 메모리 윈도우와 기억시간 특성이 향상되는 원인을 설명 할 것이다.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.189-193
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• 2012

ZnO nanorods were grown on the $Cd_xZn_{1-x}O$ seed layers with various Cd mole fractions by hydrothermal method. The effects of the Cd mole fraction for $Cd_xZn_{1-x}O$ seed layers on the structural and optical properties of the ZnO nanorods were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and photoluminescence. The narrowest full-width at half-maximum and largest grain size of the $Cd_xZn_{1-x}O$ seed layers, indicating improvement in crystal quality, were observed at the Cd mole fraction of 0.5. At the Cd mole fraction of 0.5, the largest enhancement in the density, the crystal quality, and the growth rate of the ZnO nanorods was observed while their appearance was not affected significantly by the incorporation of the Cd in the $Cd_xZn_{1-x}O$ seed layers. Consequently, the luminescent properties of the ZnO nanorods were enhanced. The largest improvement in the structural and optical properties of the ZnO nanorods was observed at the Cd mole fraction of 0.5.