• Macromolecular Research
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.646-653
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• 2006

Highly hydrophilic, uniform, superparamagnetic and nontoxic maltotrionic acid (MA)-coated magnetite nano-particles (MAM) were prepared and characterized by TEM, DLS, XRD and VSM. MA was used to improve the biocompatibility, monodispersity and non-specific intracellular uptake of nanoparticles. Folic acid (FA) was subsequently conjugated to the MAM to preferentially target KB cells (cancer cells) that have folate receptors expressed on their surfaces and to facilitate nanoparticles in their transit across the cell membrane. Finally, fluorescence isothiocyanate (FITC) was added to the nanoparticles to visualize the nanoparticle internalization into KB cells. After the cells were cultured in a media containing the MAM and MAM-folate conjugate (FAMAM), the results of fluorescence and confocal microscopy showed that both types of nanoparticles were internalized into the cells. Nevertheless, the amount of FAMAM uptake was higher than that of MAM. This result indicated that nanoparticles modified with MA and FA could be used to facilitate the nanoparticle uptake to specific KB cells (cancer cells) for molecular imaging.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제45권6호
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• pp.536-546
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• 2007

나노 미립자는 부피대비 높은 표면적을 가지고 있기 때문에 벌크 상태에서는 볼 수 없는 여러 흥미로운 성질들을 가지고 있다. 나노 미립자들은 나노 구조체 재료, 산업용 재료 혹은 촉매 재료 등을 제조하는데 사용될 수 있다. 기상공정에 의해 높은 단분산성을 갖는 다양한 크기의 나노 미립자를 제조할 수 있으며 제조된 미립자는 각종 첨단 기능성 재료의 원료로 이용될 수 있다. 본고에서는 기상공정을 통하여 나노 미립자 제조에 이용되는 에어로솔 반응기들을 소개하였으며 각 반응기의 특성을 분석하였고 기상 공정에 의한 미립자 제조에 관련된 최근 흥미 있는 연구들을 소개하도록 하였다.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제59권2호
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• pp.136-141
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• 2015

We have discovered that quercetin, once coated on the CdSe and CdSe-CdS quantum dots (QDs), becoming highly water soluble. In the present work, we have successfully synthesized CdSe/CdS/N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine(NAC)/Quercetin nano-composites in the aqueous solution. The products were characterized using UV-vis spectroscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, fluorescence spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) tests indicated that our nano-composite products are highly stable with homogeneous particle size and great monodispersity. Quercetin coated nano-composite CdSe/CdS/NAC/Quercetin showed different fluorescence behavior from that of CdSe/CdS/NAC. Most amazingly, the synthesized CdSe/CdS/NAC/Quercetin nano-composite exhibits strong antibacterial activity. The combination of the strong fluorescence and its antibacterial activity makes the quercetin modified quantum dots as a potential candidate for cancer targeted therapy and other cancer treatments.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.1457-1461
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• 2013

The $Fe_3O_4$-core and Ag-shell ($Fe_3O_4@Ag$ nanoeggs) were prepared through the encapsulation of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane-coated magnetite nanoparticle in nano-Ag shell by a simple chemically controlled procedure. The $Fe_3O_4@Ag$ nanoeggs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, UV-vis spectrum and superconducting quantum interference device magnetometer, respectively. A detailed analysis is provided of how the hydrolysis and condensation of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and the pH value are vital in fabricating the $Fe_3O_4@Ag$ nanoeggs. The prepared $Fe_3O_4@Ag$ nanoeggs possessed uniform size, improved monodispersity, stability against aggregation and high magnetization, which were utilized for the detection of latent fingerprints deposited onto different surfaces. The experimental results showed that the latent fingerprints developed with the $Fe_3O_4@Ag$ nanoeggs powders exhibited excellent ridge details with minimal background staining.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.1753-1758
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• 2012

A novel, efficient and controlled protocol for the synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic activity of $Au@TiO_2$ nanocomposite is developed. $TiO_2$ (P25) was pretreated by employing UV light (${\lambda}$ = 254 nm) and the pretreated $TiO_2$ was uniformly decorated by gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in presence of sodium citrate and UV light. UV pretreatment makes the $TiO_2$ activated, as electrons were accumulated within the $TiO_2$ in the conduction band. These accumulated electrons facilitate the formation of AuNPs which were of very small size (2-5 nm), similar morphology and uniformly deposited at $TiO_2$ surface. It leads to formation of stable and crystalline $Au@TiO_2$ nanocomposites. The rapidity (13 hours), monodispersity, smaller nanocomposites and easy separation make this protocol highly significant in the area of nanocomposites syntheses. As-synthesized nanocomposites were characterized by TEM, HRTEM, TEM-EDX, SAED, XRD, UV-visible spectrophotometer and zeta potential. Dye degradation experiments of methyl orange show that type I ($Au@TiO_2$ nanocomposites in which $TiO_2$ was pretreated with UV light) has enhanced photocatalytic activity in comparison to type II ($Au@TiO_2$ nanocomposites in which $TiO_2$ was not pretreated with UV light) and $TiO_2$ (P25). This shows that pretreatment of $TiO_2$ provides type I a better catalytic activity.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.733-737
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• 2012

본 연구는 미세유체의 수력학적 조절을 통한 단분산성 다중 액적 형성방법을 기술한다. 다중 액적을 형성하기 위해 별도의 표면 개질이 필요 없는 co-flowing stream 시스템과 유리 모세관을 이용하여 미세유체 칩을 제작하였다. 유리모세관 미세유체 칩 내부로 0.5 wt% Tween 20이 함유된 증류수, n-hexadecane (5 wt% Span 80), 그리고 10 wt% poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) 수용액을 흘려줌으로써 단분산성 다중 액적(W/O/W)을 성공적으로 형성하였다. 더불어, 내부 액적의 개수를 제어하기 위해 수력학적 변수로 작용하는 중간 유체와 최외각 유체의 부피유속을 고정시키고 내부 유체의 부피유속을 조절하는 방법을 사용하여 다양한 내부 액적을 지니는 다중 유화 액적을 성공적으로 완성하였다. 이와 같은 미세유체 시스템을 통해 형성된 다중 액적은 내부물질의 종류에 따라 다양한 화학반응을 위한 하나의 독립된 마이크로 반응기로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제39권10호
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• pp.981-987
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• 2002

$St\"{o}ber$ process를 이용하여 단분산 콜로이드 실리카를 제조하였다. 초기물질인 TEOS(Tetraethylorthosilicate)와 $NH_4OH$, 에탄올 및 증류수의 함유량을 조절하여 100 nm급, 200 nm급, 300 nm급 크기의 단분산 실리카 입자를 제조할 수 있었고, 제조된 실리카 입자는 Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM) 및 laser scattering particle analyzer를 통해 관찰하였다. Dipcoating 공정을 이용하여 제조된 300 nm 크기의 콜로이드 실리카의 자기 배열성(self-assembly) 형성에 관한 연구를 진행하였다. 다양한 코팅 공정 변수(표면장력, 표면전하, 입자의 함유량)의 조절을 통하여 dip coating시에 자기 배열성 단층막(monolayer)을 형성해 낼 수 있는 조건을 최적화하였고, SEM으로 관찰해 본 결과, 최적 조건 상태에서 비교적 넓은 영역 (1.5 mm ${\times}$ 1.5 mm)에서 hexagonally ordered packing된 콜로이드 입자 결정 단층막을 얻을 수 있었다.

• Journal of Magnetics
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.112-115
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• 2010

We have investigated a surfactant-assisted sonochemical approach to produce monodisperse $Fe_3O_4$ nanoparticles (NPs). The non-ionic surfactant Igepal CO-520 (Poly(oxyethylene)(5) nonylphenyl ether) has been used for the preparation of NPs and the effects on the NP size, size distribution, and magnetic properties have been studied. The $Fe_3O_4$ NPs were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM). The results reveal that the NPs prepared by a Igepal CO-520-assisted sonochemical method exhibit a narrow range of size distributions and a high monodispersity compared to the NPs from the conventional sonochemical method. The analysis of NPs prepared in the presence of the surfactant suggested that it could be used not only as a protector to prevent the oxidation of Fe (II), but also as a controller to vary the size of the NPs.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2018년도 춘계학술발표회
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• pp.93-93
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• 2018

This study disclosed the aqueous fruits extract of Rubus coreanus as a sustainable agent for the synthesis of Rubus coreanus zinc oxide nanoparticle (Rc-ZnO Nps) using as a reducing and capping precursor for co-precipitation method. The development of Rc-ZnO was assured by white precipitated powder and analyzed by spectroscopic and analytical instruments. The UV-visible (UV-Vis) studies indicate the maximum absorbance at 357nm which confirmed the formation of ZnO Nps and the purity, functional group and monodispersity were assured by field emission transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering (DLS). The X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) data revealed the Nps is 23.16 nm in size, crystalline in nature and possess hexagonal wurtzite structure. The Rc-ZnO Nps were subjected for catalytic studies. The Malachite Green dye was degraded by Rc- ZnO NPs in both dark and light (100 W tungsten) conditions and it degraded about 90% at 4 hours observation in both cases. The biodegradable, low cost Rc-ZnO NPs can be a better weapon for waste water treatment.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.58-64
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• 2019

본 연구는 주사기 바늘 기반의 미세유체 장치에서 균일한 polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA) 입자를 제조하는 새로운 방법을 소개한다. 미세유체 장치는 다양한 규격의 기성품들을 별도의 장비없이 조립하여 제작된다. 이 미세유체 장치에서 광개시제를 포함한 PEGDA 분산상과 오일의 연속상의 부피유속을 제어하여 단분산성 PEGDA 액적을 형성한다. PEGDA 액적은 장치의 말단에서 자외선 조사에 의해 입자로 중합된다. 입자의 크기는 부피유속과 미세유체 장치의 규격을 조절하여 손쉽게 제어되며 입자의 단분산도는 변동계수(coefficient of variation)값이 2.57%로 계산된다. PEGDA입자의 생물학적 응용을 증명하기 위해서 세포를 함입시키고 증식과 생존을 관찰한다.