This study is aimed at improving the plasma resistance of Al2O3 ceramics on which plasma resistant YAS(Y2O3- Al2O3-SiO2) frit is melt-coated using a simple heat-treatment process. For this purpose, the results of phase analysis and microstructural observations of the prepared YAS frits and the coating layers on the Al2O3 ceramics according to the batch compositions are compared and discussed with regard to the results of plasma resistance test. The prepared YAS frits consist of crystalline or amorphous or co-existing crystalline and amorphous phases according to the batch compositions, depending on the role and content of each raw material. The prepared YAS frit is melt-coated on the densely sintered Al2O3 ceramics, resulting in a dense coating layer with a thickness of at least ~ 80 m. The YAS coating layer consists of crystalline YAG(Y3Al5O12), Y2Si2O7, and Al2O3 phases, and YAS glass phase. Plasma resistance of YAS coated Al2O3 ceramics is strongly dependent on the content of the YAG(Y3Al5O12) and Y2Si2O7 crystalline phases in the coating layer, especially on the content of the YAG phase. Comparing the weight loss of YAS coating ceramics with values obtained for commercial Y2O3, Al2O3, and quartz ceramics, the plasma resistance of the YAS coating ceramics is 6 times higher than that of quartz, 2 times higher than that of Al2O3, and 50 % of the resistance of Y2O3.

The purpose of this study was to established the manufacturing process technology of an ultra-thin, multi-functional micro-implant(MFMI) that was optimized in fractured small animals, not mainly large animals. The test results showed a reckon type plate was more suitable than a straight plate because of excellent deformation energy. It was found that the structure of the hole and the screw could be fastened in all directions with the limited contact design of the threaded part cut off in 4 directions. It was possible to manufacture a reckon type plate reflecting the neck part of 2.0 mm width. It was confirmed that the plate hole could be stably and easily deformed and fastened without damaging the hole through the round type bending device.

식이 영양에 의한 충분한 영양분 섭취는 치매에 의한 뇌 인지 기능의 저하의 위험성을 줄일 수 있는 중요한 수단이다. 설포라판은 뇌 인지 기능 개선효과가 있는 것으로 알려져 있는 영양 성분으로, 설포라판이 다량으로 포함된 브로콜리 추출물은 인지 기능 개선 효과가 좋을 것으로 기대된다. 본 연구에서는 제주도 탈염 용암해수 재배로 제조한 브로콜리 추출물이 뇌 인지 기능 개선 효과를 가지고 있는지 시험하 였다. 제주도 용암해수는 유용 미네랄 (아연, 바나듐, 게르마늄)이 풍부해서, 용암 해수에서 재배한 작물은 유용미네랄 함량이 높은 것으로 알려져 있다. 제주도 탈염 용암 해수를 사용해서 재배한 브로콜리 추출물의 화학 조성 중 설포라판과 글루코라판 성분을 분석하기 위해 LC-Q-orbitrap 질량 분석기를 사용하였고, 설포라판의 정량 분석을 위해 HPLC 를 사용하였다. 브로콜리 추출물의 신경 세포 사멸 억제 효과와 항 염증 효과를 시험하기 위해 SH-SY5Y 세포를 사용한 실험을 수행하였고, 시냅스 가소성 촉진 효과를 시험하기 위해 SH-SY5Y 세포에서 시냅스 가소성 관련 단백질의 발현 변화와 아세틸콜린 분해 효소의 활성 변화를 측정하였다. 이러한 실험들을 수행한 결과 탈염 염지하수로 재배한 브로콜리 추출물은 신경 세포 사멸 억제 효과와 항염증 효과가 있음을 확인 하였고, 시냅스 가소성 관련 단백질 발현을 증가 시키고 아세틸콜린 분해 효소의 활성을 억제해서 시냅스 가소성을 증가 시키는 효과가 있는 것을 확인 하였다. 이 상의 결과들은 제주도 탈염 용암해수로 재배한 브로콜리 추출물이 치매에 의한 뇌 인지 기능 저하를 억제하는 좋은 식이 영양분으로 사용될 수 있는 가능성을 제시하였다.

Forged part made of Cold heading quality wire materials are used for automotive brake systems. The cost reduction of forged products is a major issue because of the strict shape change. A series of studies were conducted to minimize the cost of EPB spindle process among brake parts. In order to reduce the material cost, heat treatment-abbreviated material was applied and the formability on the processes was verified by the ductile fracture theory. In addition, the causes of shape fixation and die life degradation were analyzed using the numerical simulation. The process cost has been minimized by re-designing process, changing the product shape, and the die material.

Porous Fe-Cu-C alloy was sintered by Pulsed Current Activated Sintering(PCAS) method within 10 min from horizontal ball mill mixture. The relative density of Fe-20wt.%Cu-0.8wt.%C alloy fabricated by PCAS method was 91%. The average hardness of the Fe-20wt.%Cu-0.8wt.%C alloy was HRB 92. The phase analysis, microstructure and composition information of the sintered alloy were investigated by using XRD, FESEM, EDAX.

The present study demonstrates the effect of magnetic pulse compaction and spark plasma sintering on the microstructure and mechanical property of a sintered W body. The relative density of green specimens prepared by magnetic pulse compaction increases with increase in applied pressure, but when the applied pressure is 3.4 GPa or more, some cracks in the specimen are observed. The pressureless-sintered W shows neck growth between W particles, but there are still many pores. The sintered body fabricated by spark plasma sintering exhibits a relative density of above 90 %, and the specimen sintered at 1,600 oC after magnetic pulse compaction shows the highest density, with a relative density of 93.6 %. Compared to the specimen for which the W powder is directly sintered, the specimen sintered after magnetic pulse compaction shows a smaller crystal grain size, which is explained by the reduced W particle size and microstructure homogenization during the magnetic pulse compaction process. Sintering at 1,600 oC led to the largest Vickers hardness value, but the value is slightly lower than that of the conventional W sintered body, which is attributed mainly to the increased grain size and low sintering density.

To develop Gastrodia elata (GE)-loaded particles for herbal extract dosage forms, various GE-loaded particles containing dextrin, isomalt, maltodextrin, and silicon dioxide as solidifying carriers in the GE water extract are prepared using the spray drying method. Their physical properties are evaluated using the repose angle, Hausner ratio, Carr's index, weight increase rate at 40oC/75% RH condition, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Particles made of dextrin improve the fluidity, compressibility, and water stability. In addition, 2% silicon dioxide increases the fluidity and moisture stability. The best flowability and compressibility of GE-loaded particles are observed with TP, dextrin, and silicon dioxide amounts in the ratio of 6/4/0.2 (34.29 ± 2.86°, 1.48 ± 0.03, and 38.29 ± 2.39%, repose angle, Hausner Ratio, and Carr’s index, respectively) and moisture stability with a 2% weight increase rate for 14 h at 40oC/75% RH condition. Therefore, our results suggest that the particles prepared by the spray drying method with dextrin and 2% silicon dioxide can be used as powerful particles to improve the flowability, compressibility, and moisture stability of GE.

A T-800 (Co-Mo-Cr) coating material is fabricated using Co-Mo-Cr powder feedstock and laser cladding. The microstructure and melted Al erosion properties of the laser-cladded T-800 coating material are investigated. The Al erosion properties of the HVOF-sprayed MoB-CoCr and bulk T-800 material are also examined and compared with the laser-cladded T-800 coating material. Co and lave phases (Co2MoCr and Co3Mo2Si) are detected in both the lasercladded T-800 coating and the bulk T-800 materials. However, the sizes of the lave phases are measured as 7.9 μm and 60.6 μm for the laser-cladded and bulk T-800 materials, respectively. After the Al erosion tests, the erosion layer thicknesses of the three materials are measured as 91.50 μm (HVOF MoB-CoCr coating), 204.83 μm (laser cladded T- 800), and 226.33 μm (bulk T-800). In the HVOF MoB-CoCr coating material, coarse cracks and delamination of the coating layer are observed. On the other hand, no cracks or local delamination of the coating layer are detected in the laser T-800 material even after the Al erosion test. Based on the above results, the authors discuss the appropriate material and process that could replace conventional bulk T-800 materials used as molten Al pots.

The automotive industry has focused on the development of metallic materials with high specific strength, which can meet both fuel economy and safety goals. Here, a new class of ultrafine-grained high-Mn steels containing nano-scale oxides is developed using powder metallurgy. First, high-energy mechanical milling is performed to dissolve alloying elements in Fe and reduce the grain size to the nanometer regime. Second, the ball-milled powder is consolidated using spark plasma sintering. During spark plasma sintering, nanoscale manganese oxides are generated in Fe-15Mn steels, while other nanoscale oxides (e.g., aluminum, silicon, titanium) are produced in Fe-15Mn-3Al-3Si and Fe-15Mn-3Ti steels. Finally, the phases and resulting hardness of a variety of high-Mn steels are compared. As a result, the sintered pallets exhibit superior hardness when elements with higher oxygen affinity are added; these elements attract oxygen from Mn and form nanoscale oxides that can greatly improve the strength of high-Mn steels.