Highly stable Prussian blue nanoparticles containing graphene oxide–chitosan matrix for selective radioactive cesium removal

Rethinasabapathy, Muruganantham,Kang, Sung-Min,Lee, Ilsong,Lee, Go-Woon,Lee, Sunmook,Roh, Changhyun,Huh, Yun Suk Elsevier 2019 Materials letters Vol.241 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>In this work, a Prussian blue (PB)/graphene oxide (GO)/chitosan (CS) organic-inorganic composite was successfully synthesized and utilized as an adsorbent for the selective removal of cesium (Cs<SUP>+</SUP>) ions. Taking the advantage of synergistic effect GO, CS and PB nanoparticles, the PB/GO/CS composite exhibited maximum adsorption capacity of 48.35 mg g<SUP>−1</SUP> for Cs<SUP>+</SUP> ions. In the presence of competitive monovalent cations (K<SUP>+</SUP> and Na<SUP>+</SUP>), PB/GO/CS showed excellent selectivity (86%) for Cs<SUP>+</SUP> ions and had a 6-fold higher distribution coefficient (<I>K</I> <SUB>d</SUB>) than GO/CS. This enhanced adsorption capacity with high selectivity of PB/GO/CS for Cs<SUP>+</SUP> ions may have been attributed to (i) the presence of carboxylic, hydroxyl and amino functional groups on GO/CS matrix which strongly bind Cs<SUP>+</SUP> ions through electrostatic attraction and chelation, and (ii) the trapping of Cs<SUP>+</SUP> ions by the voids of the FCC-structured PB lattice whose size is equivalent to the hydration radius of Cs<SUP>+</SUP> ions. Due to its low-cost, facile preparation, high adsorption capacity, and superior Cs<SUP>+</SUP> ions selectivity, PB/GO/CS is a promising material for the selective removal of the Cs<SUP>+</SUP> ions from the environment and for protecting ecosystems from the radiation hazards.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Low-cost organic-inorganic hybrid adsorbent for the selective removal of radioactive Cs. </LI> <LI> Exhibit high cesium (Cs) adsorption capacity of 48.35 mg g<SUP>−1</SUP>. </LI> <LI> Confer high structural stability due to strong electrostatic interaction between GO and CS. </LI> <LI> Excellent selectivity for Cs as the hydration radius of Cs matches with the void size of the PB lattice. </LI> <LI> Easy recovery of PB after Cs adsorption by immobilizing it with GO/CS matrix. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

건설현장 화재예방에 관한 연구 : 용접작업을 중심으로

목연수,장성록,이영섭,고성석 한국산업안전학회 2002 한국안전학회지 Vol.17 No.2

Current fire safety in the construction sites has developed piecemeal over a considerable period of time. However, the law and regulation of fire safety is insufficient to protect fire in the construction sites. The frequency of fire in the construction sites is very rare but it brings longterm deterioration durability of building structure and large scale industrial calamity. There are many process of works and each work deals with many kind of flammable material, so it is very difficult find a proper safety fire prevention. This study executed the questionnaire and fire experiment of the welding work to provide effective fire prevention counterplan.

U-Turn의 적정신호시간 모형구축에 관한 연구

오윤표,안영종,이영빈 東亞大學校 建設技術硏究所 2005 硏究論文集 Vol.28 No.2

In metropolitan, main streets manages 60-80% of the whole traffic in Korea even though its limited area and short extension. Main streets in urban has suffered congestion and a falling-off in capability of transportation due to its frequent discontinuity and disconnection. Especially Left-turn traffic mainly generates a shortage of fluidity in intersection although most intersection adopts Left-turn because of the peculiarity of traffic flows. To breakthrough this deterioration, U-turn system goes into effect in intersection of most main streets by reducing Left-turn phase or banning Left-turn at specific intersections to increase the fluidity of main direction. However, U-turn system lacks continuity and reveals security deficits because its legal basis and safety standard are not definitive. Therefore, this study, firstly, investigates the special characteristics of U-turn system, analyzes its effects based on the case of Busan city making the survey of drivers' awareness on U-turn. Then, secondly, This study aims to suggest more efficient and executive operating program for U-turn system by constructing proper Signal time model for U-turn.

병렬 기구 공작 기계의 머신 시뮬레이션에 관한 연구

김기욱,정윤교,고해주,신혁,유한식 한국공작기계학회 2006 한국공작기계학회 추계학술대회논문집 Vol.2006 No.-

Recently, parallel kinematic machine tool with high accuracy and stiffness is causing great concern in 5-Axis processing which is applied in manufacturing with complicated shape products. However, there are some inherent difficulties in parallel kinematic machine tool such as a collision between workpiece and tool, over-cut and under-cut, verification of tool path route in progress. To solve these problem in advance, it needs machine simulation of parallel kinematic machine tool above all things. the purpose of this study is, therefore, carried out machine simulation for parallel kinematic machine tool and accumulation of technical knowledge for the productivity and efficiency in parallel kinematic machine tool through verification of 5-Axis machining.

Restoration Project of Heumgyeonggak-nu (欽敬閣漏) in the King Sejong Era

Sang Hyuk Kim,Yong-Hyun Yun2,Byeong-Hee Mihn,Seon Young Ham,Kyung Ha Lee,Dae-Sik Yoon,Go-Eun Choi,Ho-Chul Ki,Myung-Kyoon Yoon 한국천문학회 2017 天文學會報 Vol.42 No.2

뇌하수체 종양 제거술 시행 후 뒤늦게 발생한 횡문근 융해증과 동반된 중추성 열

장제혁,최규남,김일환,노은지,김윤정,유충헌,고정해,박봉수,김태균,권민정,이순희,박정현 인제대학교 2008 仁濟醫學 Vol.29 No.-

Body temperature is controlled by thermoregulatory center of the hypothalamus. We report a case of 24 years old man with central fever. He was subjected to a partial excision of pituitary tumor compressing optic chiasm four years ago. He has received hormonal therapy for panhypothyroidism after removal of pituitary tumor. And He received gamma knife operation for partially contrast-enhancing masses in suprasellar and both hypothalamic areas that is probably postoperatively remnant or recurrent tumor of pituitary adenoma. One year after gamma knife operation, he presented with a febrile syndrome of unknown origin including rhabdomyolysis. All usual investigations proved negative. We diagnosed him as central fever with rhabdomyolysis. He received medical ICU care with cooling bed, ice pack. And his symptom improved. Postoperative hyperthermia may result following resection of the pituitary tumor. When central fever is suspected taking note of past history, a quick recognition of course of fever can help reduce the using of unnecessary antibiotics and hospital stay.

간세포암환자에서 간동맥 화학 색전술 후 발생한 리피오돌에 의한 폐렴 1예

김소이,김유리,허현미,배서은,이명원,최윤정,김고흔,김태헌,유 권,문일환 이화여자대학교 의과대학 2009 EMJ (Ewha medical journal) Vol.32 No.2

Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of common causes of cancer-related death in Korea where the majority of HCC patients were Hepaitc B virus(HBV)carriers and have cirrhosis. Transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)is commonly applied to the treatment of multinodular HCC in Korea and careful selection of candidate is important for the risk of various side effects. Besides common side effects as fever, nausea, abdominal pain and elevation of liver enzyme, TACE may predispose to hepatic failure, ischemic cholecystitis, pulmonary embolism, cerebral embolism and pneumonitis. In previous studies, some cases of pulmonary and cerebral embolism cases were reported but lipiodol pneumonitis after TACE was rarely reported. A 65-year-old woman with a multinodular HCC associated with HBV infection, was treated with TACE. Seven days after the procedure, nonspecific respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea and dry cough developed. Chest X-ray and chest computed tomography showed diffuse ground glass opacities in whole lung fields, suggestive of lipiodol pneumonitis. After several days of supportive care with steroid administration, radiologic abnormalities and subjective symptoms were much improved, considered that the disease was compatible with lipiodol pneumonitis.

Fine control of optical scattering characteristics of porous polymer light-extraction layer for organic light-emitting diodes

Go, Hyeck,Han, Eun-Mi,Kang, Moon Hee,Kim, Yong Hyun,Yun, Changhun Elsevier 2019 Organic Electronics Vol.67 No.-

<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>The optical scattering properties of porous polyimide (PI) films were investigated for the light-extraction layer in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). By adjusting mixing ratios of different non-solvents during the immersion precipitation process, the light scattering at the generated porous PIs can be precisely tuned. Analyzed from the final OLED devices based on prepared scattering substrates, we found that the light-output characteristics of fabricated devices are correlated with the optical scattering properties, which depends on both the size of generated pores inside porous PIs and the surface roughness at the air-interface. From the help of Mie scattering and Surface scattering simulations, a systematic approach has been performed to explain the influence of the generated micro-structure on both the optical scattering and OLED-performance.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> Porous light-extraction layers for OLEDs with coated polyimides by immersion precipitation. </LI> <LI> Fine control of optical scattering properties through tuning mixing ratios of two non-solvents. </LI> <LI> Tuning capabilities of light-outcoupling efficiency and angular emission property in OLEDs. </LI> <LI> Systematic approach to correlate optical scattering of porous films with OLED performance. </LI> <LI> Analysis of influences of the pore-structures using both Mie scattering and surface scattering. </LI> </UL> </P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Direct Detection of (1-3)-$\beta$-Glucanase Isozymes in Isoelectrofocusing Gels Using a Dye -Labeled Substrate

Yun, Song-Joong,Lee, Myong-Chul,Kwon, In-Sook,Kim, Tae-San,Go, Seung-Joo The Korean Society of Crop Science 1994 Korean journal of crop science Vol.39 No.2

(1-3)-$\beta$-glucanase 동위효소의 발현 양상을 등 전점 전기영동 젤에서 직접 검출 확인할 수 있는 방법을 개발하였다. 개발된 방법은 시판되고 있는 (1-3)-$\beta$-glucanase활성 측정용 염료착색 기질을 이용하였다. 본 방법은 신속, 간편하며 보리 종자에서 발현되는 것으로 알려져 있는 모든 (1-3)-$\beta$glucanase 동위효소를 검출할 수 있을 정도로 민감하고 특이적이었다. 시판되고 있는 Penicillium(1-3)-$\beta$-glucanase에 대한 활성 검출 한계단위는 50 $\mu$U 정도로 추정되었다. 따라서, 본 방법은 특별한 시설이나 연구 인력을 확보하고 있지 않는 연구실에서 식물체의 (1-3)-$\beta$-glucanase발현에 대한 단백질 수준에서의 연구를 수행하는데 유용하게 이용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다. A procedure for the direct detection of (1-3)-$\beta$-glucanase isozymes in electrophoresis gels was developed. The procedure employed the commercial preparation of AZCL-pachyman as a chromogenic substrate for (1-3)-$\beta$-glucanases. The procedure detected the three basic isozymes which have been known to be expressed in germinating barley kernels. A major acidic and a minor isozymes were also detected in germinating kernels. The procedure was proved to be fast, simple and sensitive enough to be used for the analysis of the expression of (1-3)-$\beta$-glucanase isozymes in plant tissues. The detection limit of the procedure for the commercial preparation of Penicillium (1-3)-$\beta$-glucanase was estimated to be as low as 50$\mu$U. The procedure could be used for the investigation of (1-3)-$\beta$-glucanases in laboratories facilitated with ordinary equipments and research personnel.

A Pan-Dengue Virus Reverse Transcription-Insulated Isothermal PCR Assay Intended for Point-of-Need Diagnosis of Dengue Virus Infection by Use of the POCKIT Nucleic Acid Analyzer

Go, Yun Young,Rajapakse, R. P. V. Jayanthe,Kularatne, Senanayake A. M.,Lee, Pei-Yu Alison,Ku, Keun Bon,Nam, Sangwoo,Chou, Pin-Hsing,Tsai, Yun-Long,Liu, Yu-Lun,Chang, Hsiao-Fen Grace,Wang, Hwa-Tang Tho American Society for Microbiology 2016 Journal of clinical microbiology Vol.54 No.6

<P>Dengue virus (DENV) infection is considered a major public health problem in developing tropical countries where the virus is endemic and continues to cause major disease outbreaks every year. Here, we describe the development of a novel, inexpensive, and user-friendly diagnostic assay based on a reverse transcription-insulated isothermal PCR (RT-iiPCR) method for the detection of all four serotypes of DENV in clinical samples. The diagnostic performance of the newly established pan-DENV RT-iiPCR assay targeting a conserved 3' untranslated region of the viral genome was evaluated. The limit of detection with a 95% confidence was estimated to be 10 copies of in vitro-transcribed (IVT) RNA. Sensitivity analysis using RNA prepared from 10-fold serial dilutions of tissue culture fluid containing DENVs suggested that the RT-iiPCR assay was comparable to the multiplex real-time quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) assay for DENV-1, -3, and -4 detection but 10-fold less sensitive for DENV-2 detection. Subsequently, plasma collected from patients suspected of dengue virus infection (n = 220) and individuals not suspected of dengue virus infection (n = 45) were tested by the RT-iiPCR and compared to original test results using a DENV NS1 antigen rapid test and the qRT-PCR. The diagnostic agreement of the pan-DENV RT-iiPCR, NS1 antigen rapid test, and qRT-PCR tests was 93.9%, 84.5%, and 97.4%, respectively, compared to the composite reference results. This new RT-iiPCR assay along with the portable POCKIT nucleic acid analyzer could provide a highly reliable, sensitive, and specific point-of-need diagnostic assay for the diagnosis of DENV in clinics and hospitals in developing countries.</P>