• 한국재료학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.180-184
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• 2012

Nanostructures of ZnO, such as nanowires, nanorods, nanorings, and nanobelts have been actively studied and applied in electronic or optical devices owing to the increased surface to volume ratio and quantum confinement that they provide. ZnO seed layer (about 40 nm thick) was deposited on Si(100) substrate by RF magnetron sputtering with power of 60 W for 5 min. ZnO nanorods were grown on ZnO seed layer/Si(100) substrate at $95^{\circ}C$ for 5 hr by hydrothermal method with concentrations of $Zn(NO_3)_2{\cdot}6H_2O$ [ZNH] and $(CH_2)_6N_4$ [HMT] precursors ranging from 0.02M to 0.1M. We observed the microstructure, crystal structure, and photoluminescence of the nanorods. The ZnO nanorods grew with hexahedron shape to the c-axis at (002), and increased their diameter and length with the increase of precursor concentration. In 0.06 M and 0.08 M precursors, the mean aspect ratio values of ZnO nanorods were 6.8 and 6.5; also, ZnO nanorods had good crystal quality. Near band edge emission (NBE) and a deep level emission (DLE) were observed in all ZnO nanorod samples. The highest peak of NBE and the lower DLE appeared in 0.06 M precursor; however, the highest peak of DLE and the lower peak of NBE appeared in the 0.02 M precursor. It is possible to explain these phenomena as results of the better crystal quality and homogeneous shape of the nanorods in the precursor solution of 0.06 M, and as resulting from the bed crystal quality and the formation of Zn vacancies in the nanorods due to the lack of $Zn^{++}$ in the 0.02 M precursor.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제25권12호
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• pp.974-978
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• 2012

The effect of Cu coating on the sensing properties of nano $SnO_2:Cu$ based sensors for the $CH_4$, $CH_3CH_2CH_3$ gas was studied. This work was focussed on investigating the change of sensitivity of nano $SnO_2:Cu$ based sensors for $CH_4$, $CH_3CH_2CH_3$ gas by Cu coating. Nano sized $SnO_2$ powders were prepared by solution reduction method using stannous chloride($SnCl_2{\cdot}2H_2O$), hydrazine($N_2H_2$) and NaOH and subsequent heat treatment. XRD patterns showed that nano $SnO_2$ powders with rutile structure were grown with (110), (101), (211) dominant peak. The particle size of nano $SnO_2:Cu$ powders at 8 wt% Cu was about 50 nm. $SnO_2$ particles were found to contain many pores, according to SEM analysis. The sensitivity of nano $SnO_2:Cu$ based sensors was measured for 5 ppm $CH_4$ gas and $CH_3CH_2CH_3$ gas at room temperature by comparing the resistance in air with that in target gases. The sensitivity for both $CH_4$ and $CH_3CH_2CH_3$ gases was improved by Cu coating on the nano $SnO_2$ surface. The response time and recovery time of the $SnO_2:Cu$ gas sensors for the $CH_4$ and $CH_3CH_2CH_3$ gases were 18~20 seconds, and 13~15 seconds, respectively.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.547-554
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 나노구조의 새로운 망간산화물 입자(즉, 블랙-버네사이트)를 합성하여 물질특성 및 1,4-naphthoquinone (1,4-NPQ)을 대상으로 반응매개체 존재 하에서의 산화-변환반응 효율을 조사하였고, 그 결과를 기존의 McKenzie 방법으로 얻은 망간산화물(즉, 브라운-버네사이트)의 결과와 비교 분석하였다. XRD 분석 결과 합성한 망간산화물 입자의 결정상은 버네사이트(${\delta}-MnO_2$)임을 확인하였으며, SEM 측정결과 입자표면은 섬유상의 구조에 의한 나노크기의 미세기공을 가진 볼모양(ball-like)의 형태를 보였다. 배치실험 결과, 나노구조의 망간산화물에 의한 1,4-NPQ 제거는 유사-1차 반응을 따랐으며 기존 망간산화물과 비교해 BET 비표면적 값이 작음(41.05 vs 19.80 $m^2/g$)에도 불구하고 약 2.3배의 높은 속도 상수값을 보였다. 이러한 결과는 블랙-버네사이트에서의 상대적으로 높은 결정성과 나노구조의 표면 특성에 기인한 것으로 해석되며, 블랙-버네사이트 입자가 퀴논화합물에 대하여 상대적으로 높은 반응성을 보임을 알 수 있다. 반응산물에 대한 HPLC 크로마토그램 분석 결과로부터 블랙 버네사이트 입자에 의한 1,4-NPQ의 제거는 반응 매개체인 catechol 존재 하에서의 상호-결합반응을 통한 중합체 생성을 통해 제거됨을 확인하였다.

• 폴리머
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.550-556
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• 2014

펩타이드-고분자 하이브리드 소재(PPs)들은 선택적 용매에서 나노구조 형성을 위한 잠재적 구성 요소로서 많은 연구분야에 이용되고 있다. PPs는 잘 정의된 펩타이드-고분자로 이루어진 바이오콘주게이트의 손쉬운 제조방법과 다양한 응용분야에서 이들의 고유활성도에 대한 연구는 중요한 이슈이다. 본 연구에서는 atom transfer radical polymerization(ATRP)와 고체상 펩타이드 합성법을 이용하여 펩타이드-고분자 하이브리드 소재를 제조하였다. PYGK(proline-tyrosine-glycine-lysine) 펩타이드를 제조하기 위하여 일반적인 고체상 펩타이드 합성법을 이용하였다. PYGK 펩타이드는 섬유소용해(fibrinolysis) 과정에서 플라스미노젠과 반응하는 PFGK(proline-phenylalanine-glycine-lysine)와 유사한 펩타이드이다. 펩타이드와 펩타이드 개시제는 MALDI-TOF와 $^1H$ NMR을 이용하여 분석하였다. 펩타이드-고분자인 pSt-PYGK는 GPC, IR, $^1H$ NMR 분석법, 그리고 TLC를 이용하여 분석하였다. 구형 마이셀 집합체는 TEM과 SEM으로 측정하였다. 본 합성방법은 고유결합 활성도를 가진 잘 정의된 펩타이드-고분자 하이브리드 소재를 합성할 수 있는 기회를 제공한다.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.114-120
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 IMO의 향후 예상 규제 물질 중 하나인 수트를 선박용 엔진을 대상으로는 최초로 배기 수트와 엔진 수트로 구분하여 구조적 특성의 비교 분석을 시도하였다. 그리고 최근 발표되고 있는 배기 수트 재활용 연구의 연장선상에서 엔진 수트의 재활용 가능성 여부를 확인하기 위하여 2,000℃로 열처리를 시행하였고, 열처리 전·후의 수트를 고분해능 전자현미경과 라만분광법을 통해 분석하였다. 전자 현미경을 통한 분석 결과, 배기 수트와 엔진 수트는 유사한 형태의 나노 구조를 가지고 있으나, 배기 수트는 구형의 1차 입자가 체인형 결합구조를 가지고 있었고, 엔진 수트는 배기 수트에 비해 무정형한 구조가 확인되었다. 라만분광법 분석 결과, 배기 수트와 엔진 수트 모두 D peak(1,350 cm^-1)와 G peak(1,580 ~ 1,600 cm^-1)가 확인되었다. 다만, G/D ratio는 엔진 수트에 비해 배기 수트가 상대적으로 높게 나타나며, 이는 배기 수트가 더 흑연화 된 구조를 나타냄을 의미한다. 열처리 후의 분석 결과, 엔진 수트도 배기 수트와 유사하게 흑연화가 문제없이 진행됨을 확인하였고, 이를 통해 선박용 디젤엔진에서 발생하는 배기 수트와 엔진 수트 모두 흑연재료로 재활용이 가능함을 확인하였다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.471-478
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• 2013

PURPOSE. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of annealing on the nanostructure and hardness of Co-Cr metal ceramic samples that were fabricated with a direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Five groups of Co-Cr dental alloy samples were manufactured in a rectangular form measuring $4{\times}2{\times}2$ mm. Samples fabricated by a conventional casting technique (Group I) and prefabricated milling blanks (Group II) were examined as conventional technique groups. The DMLS samples were randomly divided into three groups as not annealed (Group III), annealed in argon atmosphere (Group IV), or annealed in oxygen atmosphere (Group V). The nanostructure was examined with the small-angle X-ray scattering method. The Rockwell hardness test was used to measure the hardness changes in each group, and the means and standard deviations were statistically analyzed by one-way ANOVA for comparison of continuous variables and Tukey's HSD test was used for post hoc analysis. P values of <.05 were accepted as statistically significant. RESULTS. The general nanostructures of the samples were composed of small spherical entities stacked atop one another in dendritic form. All groups also displayed different hardness values depending on the manufacturing technique. The annealing procedure and environment directly affected both the nanostructure and hardness of the Co-Cr alloy. Group III exhibited a non-homogeneous structure and increased hardness ($48.16{\pm}3.02$ HRC) because the annealing process was incomplete and the inner stress was not relieved. Annealing in argon atmosphere of Group IV not only relieved the inner stresses but also decreased the hardness ($27.40{\pm}3.98$ HRC). The results of fitting function presented that Group IV was the most homogeneous product as the minimum bilayer thickness was measured (7.11 ${\AA}$). CONCLUSION. After the manufacturing with DMLS technique, annealing in argon atmosphere is an essential process for Co-Cr metal ceramic substructures. The dentists should be familiar with the materials that are used in clinic for prosthodontics treatments.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.63-67
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• 2017

일반적인 세포 배양 기술은 평평한 표면에 세포 부착을 위한 화학적, 생화학적 표면처리를 하는 것이 기본이지만, 요즘 들어 마이크로나 나노 크기의 구조체를 형성하여 세포 부착을 하는 연구들이 많이 진행되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 전도성 고분자인 피롤과 나노임프린트 기술을 이용하여 300 nm 선 패턴과 150 nm 원기둥 패턴의 나노구조체 제작 후 대표적인 암세포인 HeLa 세포를 배양하여, 주사전자현미경과 공초점 현미경을 이용하여 세포의 부착 특성을 연구하였다. 상용 페트리 접시와 평면 피롤에서는 세포들이 부정형의 형태로 부착 및 배양되었지만, 선폭 300 nm 선패턴 상에서는 길이 방향으로 세포가 부착되고 세포 내의 핵과 액틴 역시 배열되어 있고, 지름 150 nm 원기둥 패턴 상에서는 단일 세포로 고정되고 세포 내 액틴은 방사상으로 나노구조체에 고정되어 있는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2010년도 제39회 하계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.297-297
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• 2010

Precise control of the position and density of doping elements at the nanoscale is becoming a central issue for realizing state-of-the-art silicon-based optoelectronic devices. As dimensions are scaled down to take benefits from the quantum confinement effect, however, the presence of interfaces and the nature of materials adjacent to silicon turn out to be important and govern the physical properties. Utilization of visible light is a promising method to overcome the efficiency limit of the crystalline Si solar cells. Si quantum dots (QDs) have been proposed as an emission source of visible light, which is based on the quantum confinement effect. Light emission in the visible wavelength has been reported by controlling the size and density of Si QDs embedded within various types of insulating matrix. For the realization of all-Si QD solar cells with homojunctions, it is prerequisite not only to optimize the impurity doping for both p- and n-type Si QDs, but also to construct p-n homojunctions between them. In this study, XPS and SIMS were used for the development of p-type and n-type Si quantum dot solar cells. The stoichiometry of SiOx layers were controlled by in-situ XPS analysis and the concentration of B and P by SIMS for the activated doping in Si nano structures. Especially, it has been experimentally evidenced that boron atoms in silicon nanostructures confined in SiO2 matrix can segregate into the Si/$SiO_2$ interfaces and the Si bulk forming a distinct bimodal spatial distribution. By performing quantitative analysis and theoretical modelling, it has been found that boron incorporated into the four-fold Si crystal lattice can have electrical activity. Based on these findings, p-type Si quantum dot solar cell with the energy-conversion efficiency of 10.2% was realized from a [B-doped $SiO_{1.2}$(2 nm)/$SiO_2(2\;nm)]^{25}$ superlattice film with a B doping level of $4.0{\times}10^{20}\;atoms/cm^2$.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2014년도 제46회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.493-493
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• 2014

The manufacturing cost of thin-film photovoltics can potentially be lowered by minimizing the amount of a semiconductor material used to fabricate devices. Thin-film solar cells are typically only a few micrometers thick, whereas crystalline silicon (c-Si) wafer solar cells are $180{\sim}300\mu}m$ thick. As such, thin-film layers do not fully absorb incident light and their energy conversion efficiency is lower compared with that of c-Si wafer solar cells. Therefore, effective light trapping is required to realize commercially viable thin-film cells, particularly for indirect-band-gap semiconductors such as c-Si. An emerging method for light trapping in thin film solar cells is the use of metallic nanostructures that support surface plasmons. Plasmon-enhanced light absorption is shown to increase the cell photocurrent in many types of solar cells, specifically, in c-Si thin-film solar cells and in poly-Si thin film solar cell. By proper engineering of these structures, light can be concentrated and coupled into a thin semiconductor layer to increase light absorption. In many cases, silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NP) are formed either on the front surface or on the rear surface on the cells. In case of poly-Si thin film solar cells, Ag NPs are formed on the rear surface of the cells due to longer wavelengths are not perfectly absorbed in the active layer on the first path. In our cells, shorter wavelengths typically 300~500 nm are also not effectively absorbed. For this reason, a new concept of plasmonic nanostructure which is NPs formed both the front - and the rear - surface is worth testing. In this simulation Al NPs were located onto glass because Al has much lower parasitic absorption than other metal NPs. In case of Ag NP, it features parasitic absorption in the optical frequency range. On the other hand, Al NP, which is non-resonant metal NP, is characterized with a higher density of conduction electrons, resulting in highly negative dielectric permittivity. It makes them more suitable for the forward scattering configuration. In addition to this, Ag NP is located on the rear surface of the cell. Ag NPs showed good performance enhancement when they are located on the rear surface of our cells. In this simulation, Al NPs are located on glass and Ag NP is located on the rear Si surface. The structure for the simulation is shown in figure 1. Figure 2 shows FDTD-simulated absorption graphs of the proposed and reference structures. In the simulation, the front of the cell has Al NPs with 70 nm radius and 12.5% coverage; and the rear of the cell has Ag NPs with 157 nm in radius and 41.5% coverage. Such a structure shows better light absorption in 300~550 nm than that of the reference cell without any NPs and the structure with Ag NP on rear only. Therefore, it can be expected that enhanced light absorption of the structure with Al NP on front at 300~550 nm can contribute to the photocurrent enhancement.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2014년도 제46회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.413-413
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• 2014

In this paper, we present a fabrication method of functionalized gold nanostructures on flexible substrate that can be implemented for plasmonic sensing application. For biomolecular sensing, many researchers exploit unconventional lithography method like nanoimprint lithography (NIP), contact transfer lithography, soft lithography, colloidal transfer printing due to its usability and easy to functionalization. In particular, nanoimprint and contact transfer lithography need to have anti-adhesion layer for distinctive metallic properties on the flexible substrates. However, when metallic thin film was deposited on the anti-adhesion layer coated substrates, we discover much aggravation of the mold by repetitive use. Thus it would be impossible to get a high quality of metal nanostructure on the transferred substrate for developing flexible electronics based transfer printing. Here we demonstrate a method for nano-pillar mold and transfer the controllable nanoparticle array on the flexible substrates without an anti-adhesion layer. Also functionalization of gold was investigated by the different length of thiol applied for effectively localized surface plasmonic resonance sensing. First, a focused ion beam (FIB) and ICP-RIE are used to fabricate the nanoscale pillar array. Then gold metal layer is deposited onto the patterned nanostructure. The metallic 130 nm and 250 nm nanodisk pattern are transferred onto flexible polymer substrate by bi-layer functionalized contact imprinting which can be tunable surface energy interfaces. Different thiol reagents such as Thioglycolic acid (98%), 3-Mercaptopropionic acid (99%), 11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid (95%) and 16-Mercaptohexadecanoic acid (90%) are used. Overcoming the repeatedly usage of the anti-adhesion layer mold which has less uniformity and not washable interface, contact printing method using bi-layer gold array are not only expedient access to fabrication but also have distinctive properties including anti-adhesion layer free, functionalized bottom of the gold nano disk, repeatedly replicate the pattern on the flexible substrate. As a result we demonstrate the feasibility of flexible plasmonic sensing interface and anticipate that the method can be extended to variable application including the portable bio sensor via mass production of stable nanostructure array and other nanophotonic application.