To research the characteristics of ITO film depending on a polarity of SiOC, specimens of ITO/SiOC/glass with metal-insulator-substrates (MIS) were prepared using a sputtering system. SiOC film with 17 sccm of oxygen flow rate became a non-polarity with low surface energy. The PL spectra of the ITO films deposited with various argon flow rates on SiOC film as non-polarity were found to lead to similar formations. However, the PL spectra of ITO deposited with various argon flow rates on SiOC with polarity were seen to have various features owing to the chemical reaction between ITO and the polar sites of SiOC. Most ITO/SiOC films non-linearly showed the Schottky contacts and current increased. But the ITO/SiOC film with a low current demonstrated an Ohmic contact.

To study the characteristics of ZTO, which is made using a target mixed ZnO:SnO2= 1:1, the ZnO and SnO2 were analyzed using PL, XRD patterns, and electrical properties. Resulting characteristics were compared with the electrical characteristics of ZnO, SnO2, and ZTO. The electrical characteristics of ZTO were found to improve with increasing of the annealing temperature due to the high degree of crystal structures at high temperature. The crystal structure of SnO2 was also found to increase with increasing temperatures. So, the structure of ZTO was found to be affected by the annealing temperature and the molecules of SnO2; the optical property of ZTO was similar to that of ZnO. Among the ZTO films, ZTO annealed at the highest temperature showed the highest capacitance and Schottky contact.

This study presents a flexible and highly stretchable textile circuit line for the signal and power transmission of smart clothing systems that provide wearing comfort and high mobility to where’s. A textile based circuit network on smart clothing requires 30% stretch ability so as not to constrain body movement. The advantages of a textile band type transmission line is the easy configuring of several separate transmission lines on a single band to construct a sensor module network. Conductive transmission line yarns have to be protected from deformation when textile transmission lines are stretched according to body movement. To ensure the elastic property of the smart clothing, textile transmission lines need to stretch more than 30% using the additional spandex yarns in warp. Four strands of conductive yarns were inserted in a single transmission line and each transmission line indicated 0.03Ω/cm in resistance. The resistance change rate of the textile transmission line during elongation was measured using a universal testing machine (Instron 5543) and Milliohmeter (Agilent 4338). The resistance of the transmission lines unchanged until breakage occurred at the 140% strain level. Resistance started to change at the 180% strain level where conductive yarns start to deform and break. In conclusion, the proposed textile transmission provides a comfortable wearing sensation that maintains a stable electrical performance during any type of body movement and is suitable for the wearable circuit of a highly stretchable smart wear system.

분산된 유전입자를 가지는 OLED는 입자의 표면 상태에 의하여 새로운 부가적인 결과를 나타내게 된다. 본 논문에서는 유전입자가 분산된 Polyfluorene (PFO) 발광 층과 두 개의 전극을 가지는 간단한 구조의 PFO-base OLED를 제작하고 분산된 나노입자들이 분산을 위한 제작공정에서 필수적으로 발생하는 표면상태변화가 소자에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보았다. Spin-coating 공법으로 제작된 PFO-base OLED는 극소량 첨가된 유전입자의 고른 분산을 위한 공정이 필요하며 이 공정으로 인해 입자의 표면에서 scratch 가 증가 하고 , 또한 입자의 분쇄가 이루어 지기도 한다. 교반 시간의 증가는 표면 scratch와 입자의 분쇄를 증가시키게 되고, 이는 입자크기의 감소와 분쇄된 입 자끼리의 응집을 증가시켜 소자의 electrical conditioning을 변화시켰고 나아가 발광 특성에 영향을 주었다. 실험 결과 9시간 정도의 교반시간에서 입자의 표면전하로 인해 electrical conditioning이 개선되고 이로서 소자의 발광휘도가 최대 2.5배 이상 증가하였다. 반면에 교반시간이 증가하면 소자의 전반적인 휘도는 다소 감소하는 결과를 나타내었다. 이는 표면전하 증가와 함께 분산이 고르게 되지 않기 때문인 것으로 생각된다.

Ti alloys are extensively used in high-technology application because of their strength, oxidation resistance at high temperature. However, Ti alloys tend to be classified very difficult to cut material. In this paper, The powder synthesis, spark plasma sintering (SPS), bulk material properties such as electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity are systematically examined on Ti2AlN and Ti2AlC materials having most light-weight and oxidation resistance among the MAX phases. The bulk samples mainly consisted of Ti2AlN and Ti2AlC materials with density close to theoretical value were synthesized by a SPS method. Machining characteristics such as machining time, surface quality are analyzed with measurement of voltage and current waveform according to machining condition of micro-electrical discharge machining with micro-channel shape.

FRP members which have light weight, high specific strength and stiffness, and good corrosion resistance are used widely in the electrical transmission system. Recently, FRP instead of steel, wood, and concrete tower is installed and in use. In this paper, we investigated the feasibility of replacement of traditional materials (steel, wood, and concrete) in electrical transmission towers by the fiber reinforced polymer plastic (FRP) members through the literature review. It was found that the FRP electrical transmission towers were applied in many countries due to its various advantages.

Sb-doped SnO2(ATO) thin films were prepared using electrospinning. To investigate the optimum properties of the electrospun ATO thin films, the deposition numbers of the ATO nanofibers(NFs) were controlled to levels of 1, 2, 4, and 6. Together with the different levels of deposition number, the structural, chemical, morphological, electrical, and optical properties of the nanofibers were investigated. As the deposition number of the ATO NFs increased, the thickness of the ATO thin films increased and the film surfaces were gradually densified, which affected the electrical properties of the ATO thin films. 6 levels of the ATO thin film exhibited superior electrical properties due to the improved carrier concentration and Hall mobility resulting from the increased thickness and surface densification. Also, the thickness of the samples had an effect on the optical properties of the ATO thin films. The ATO thin films with 6 deposited levels displayed the lowest transmittance and highest haze. Therefore, the figure of merit(FOM) considering the electrical and optical properties showed the best value for ATO thin films with 4 deposited levels.

목적 : 본 연구는 뇌졸중 후 연하장애 환자를 대상으로 신경근 전기자극치료(Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation; NMES)의 강도 차이에 따른 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 본 연구는 뇌졸중 발병 6개월 이하의 아급성기 환자 56명을 대상으로 두 집단 사전-사후 검사 로 진행되었다. 두 집단을 운동자극군과 감각자극군으로 무작위로 나눈 후 하루 30분간, 주 5회, 6주간 서 로 다른 강도의 신경근 전기자극치료를 받았으며 동일기간 동안 전통적 연하재활치료를 함께 중재 받았다. 연하기능의 평가는 비디오 투시 조영검사(Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study; VFSS)를 기반으로 비 디오 투시 연하장애 척도(Videofluoroscopic Dysphagia Scale; NDS)와 침습-흡인 척도(Penetration- Aspiration Scale; PAS)를 사용하였으며 L-tube 제거율을 확인하였다. 결과 : 본 연구 결과 두 집단 모두 연하의 인두기와 침습-흡인 척도에서 통계학적 유의한 차이를 보였으 며(p<.05) 중재 후, 두 집단의 결과를 비교한 결과 역시 연하의 인두기와 침습-흡인 척도에서 통계학적 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 또한 중재 전과 후의 변화량의 결과 운동자극군은 인두기에서 12.58±8.15, 감 각자극군은 4.00±5.07로 두 집단간 통계학적 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). L-tube 제거율은 운동자 극군의 경우 52%, 감각자극군에서 29%를 보였다. 결론 : 본 연구를 통해 신경근 전기자극의 운동자극과 감각자극을 받은 두 집단 모두 연하의 인두기 향상 을 보였으나 두 집단의 비교 결과 운동자극군에서 더욱 효과적임을 확인하였다.

Fluorine-doped SnO2 (FTO) thin film/Ag nanowire (NW) double layers were fabricated by means of spin coating and ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. To investigate the optimum thickness of the FTO thin films when used as protection layer for Ag NWs, the deposition time of the ultrasonic spray pyrolysis process was varied at 0, 1, 3, 5, or 10 min. The structural, chemical, morphological, electrical, and optical properties of the double layers were examined using X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, the Hall effect measurement system, and UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Although pure Ag NWs formed isolated droplet-shaped Ag particles at an annealing temperature of 300 oC, Ag NWs covered by FTO thin films maintained their high-aspect-ratio morphology. As the deposition time of the FTO thin films increased, the electrical and optical properties of the double layers degraded gradually. Therefore, the double layer fabricated with FTO thin films deposited for 1 min exhibited superb sheet resistance (~14.9Ω/□), high optical transmittance (~88.6 %), the best FOM (~19.9 × 10−3 Ω−1), and excellent thermal stability at an annealing temperature of 300 oC owing to the good morphology maintenance of the Ag NWs covered by FTO thin films.

전기비저항탐사는 제방 등의 수리시설물 안전 관리를 위해 널리 사용되는 방법이다. 본 연구에서는 서해안에 위치한 제방에서 해수측 조석 변화가 전기비저항 모니터링 자료의 해석에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 분석하고자 하였다. 이러한 연구를 위해 조석 변화가 많이 발생하는 제방에서 3일 동안 3시간 간격으로 전기비저항 변화를 모니터링 하였다. 전기비저항 모니터링 자료는 시간에 따라 특정 구간에서 비저항 분포 변화를 나타냈으며, 이러한 결과는 조석 변화와 상관성이 있는 것으로 파악하였다. 따라서 조석 변화가 큰 제방에서의 전기비저항 탐사는 이에 따른 고려를 필히 해줘야 한다. 향후 연구를 위해 보다 장기간에 걸친 전기비저항 모니터링 및 조석 변화의 분석이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

연약지반의 평가를 위한 물리탐사기법의 적용성을 알아보기 위해 총 6개월간의 전기비저항 모니터링자료를 취득하였다. 추가적으로 다중채널 표면파 탐사(Multichannel Analysis Surface Wave; MASW)를 실시하여 전단파 속도와 연약지반의 강도분포를 파악하고자 하였다. 또한, 콘 관입시험(Cone Penetration Test; CPT)과 시추 시료의 실내시험을 이용하여 물리탐사 자료와의 상관성을 확인하고 탐사 자료의 신뢰성을 높이고자 하였다. 그 결과 장기간의 모니터링 자료로부터 연약지반의 거동양상을 파악할 수 있었고, 추가 탐사를 통해 얻은 전단파 속도와 실내 시험간의 유의미한 상관관계가 확인되어 연구 지역 연약지반의 강도를 평가하는데 있어 표면파 탐사의 유용성을 확인 할 수 있었다. 최종적으로 지구통계학적 방법을 이용하여 물리탐사 자료와 이종 자료에 대한 3차원적인 지반 분포 영상을 획득하였다. 본 연구를 통해 넓은 영역에서의 연약지반 평가를 위해서는 장기간의 전기비저항 모니터링으로 영역 전체의 특성을 파악해야 함을 알 수 있었다. 이를 보강할 수 있는 추가적인 탐사 자료와 시추 자료를 이용한다면 경제적이고, 신뢰성 있는 평가가 이루어 질 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

In this study, in order to improve the thermal and electrical properties of epoxy/graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), surface modifications of GNPs are conducted using silane coupling agents. Three silane coupling agents, i.e. 2-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl)-ethyltrimethoxysilane (ETMOS), 3-glycidoxypropyltriethoxysilane (GPTS), and 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS), were used. Among theses, GPTMS exhibits the best modification performance for fabricating GNP-incorporated epoxy composites. The effect of the silanization is evaluated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The electrical and thermal conductivities are characterized. The epoxy/silanized GNPs exhibits higher thermal and electrical properties than the epoxy/raw GNPs due to the improved dispersion state of the GNPs in the epoxy matrix. The TEM microphotographs and Turbiscan data demonstrate that the silane molecules grafted onto the GNP surface improve the GNP dispersion in the epoxy.

The effect of sintering temperature on the microstructure, electrical and dielectric properties of (V, Mn, Co, Dy, Bi)- codoped zinc oxide ceramics was investigated in this study. An increase in the sintering temperature increased the average grain size from 4.7 to 10.4 μm and decreased the sintered density from 5.47 to 5.37 g/cm3. As the sintering temperature increased, the breakdown field decreased greatly from 6027 to 1659 V/cm. The ceramics sintered at 900 oC were characterized by the highest nonlinear coefficient (36.2) and the lowest low leakage current density (36.4 μA/cm2). When the sintering temperature increased, the donor concentration of the semiconducting grain increased from 2.49 × 1017 to 6.16 × 1017/cm3, and the density of interface state increased from 1.34 × 1012 to 1.99 × 1012/cm2. The dielectric constant increased greatly from 412.3 to 1234.8 with increasing sintering temperature.

Effect of oxygen content in the ultrafine tungsten powder fabricated by electrical explosion of wire method on the behvior of spark plasma sintering was investigated. The initial oxygen content of 6.5 wt% of as-fabricated tungsten powder was reduced to 2.3 and 0.7 wt% for the powders which were reduction-treated at 400˚C for 2 hour and at 500˚C for 1h in hydrogen atmosphere, respectively. The reduction-treated tungsten powders were spark-plasma sintered at 1200-1600˚C for 100-3600 sec. with applied pressure of 50 MPa under vacuum of 0.133 Pa. Maximun sindered density of 97% relative density was obtained under the condition of 1600˚C for 1h from the tungsten powder with 0.7 wt% oxygen. Sintering activation energy of 95.85kJ/mol-1 was obtained, which is remarkably smaller than the reported ones of 380~460kJ/mol-1 for pressureless sintering of micron-scale tungsten powders.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of walking on a treadmill while using dynamic functional electrical stimulation (Dynamic FES) on functional ability and gait in chronic stroke patients. This was a prospective, randomized controlled study. Twelve patients with chronic stroke (＞;24 months) who were under grade 3 in dorsiflexor strength with manual muscle test were included and randomized into intervention (Dynamic FES) (n1=7) and control (FES) (n2=5). Both the Dynamic FES group and FES group were given a neuromuscular development treatment. The Dynamic FES group has implemented a total of 60 minutes of exercise treatment and gait training with Dynamic FES application. The FES group, with the addition of applying FES while sitting, has also implemented a total of 90 minutes of gait training on treadmill after the exercise treatment. Both two groups accomplished the program, twice a week, for a total of 24 times in a 12-week period. Exercise treatment, gait training on treadmill, and both Dynamic FES and FES were implemented for 30 minutes each. Korean version activities-specific balance confidence scale (K-ABC) was measured to determine self-efficacy in balance function. Timed up and go (TUG) test was performed to evaluate the physical performance. K-ABC, TUG, Berg balance scale (BBS), modified physical performance test (mPPT) and G-walk were evaluated at baseline and at 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, statistically significant differences (p＜.05) were apparent in the Dynamic FES group in the changes in K-ABC and BBS. mPPT, TUG, gait speed, stride length and stance phase duration (%) were compared with the FES group. K-ABC had higher correlation to BBS, along with mPPT to TUG. Our results suggest that walking with Dynamic FES in chronic stroke patients may be beneficial for improving their balance confidence, functional ability and gait.

A zinc oxide (ZnO) hybrid structure was successfully fabricated on a glass substrate by metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). In-situ growth of a multi-dimensional ZnO hybrid structure was achieved by adjusting the growth temperature to determine the morphologies of either film or nanorods without any catalysts such as Au, Cu, Co, or Sn. The ZnO hybrid structure was composed of one-dimensional (1D) nanorods grown continuously on the two-dimensional (2D) ZnO film. The ZnO film of 2D mode was grown at a relatively low temperature, whereas the ZnO nanorods of 1D mode were grown at a higher temperature. The change of the morphologies of these materials led to improvements of the electrical and optical properties. The ZnO hybrid structure was characterized using various analytical tools. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to determine the surface morphology of the nanorods, which had grown well on the thin film. The structural characteristics of the polycrystalline ZnO hybrid grown on amorphous glass substrate were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Hall-effect measurement and a four-point probe were used to characterize the electrical properties. The hybrid structure was shown to be very effective at improving the electrical and the optical properties, decreasing the sheet resistance and the reflectance, and increasing the transmittance via refractive index (RI) engineering. The ZnO hybrid structure grown by MOCVD is very promising for opto-electronic devices as Photoconductive UV Detectors, anti-reflection coatings (ARC), and transparent conductive oxides (TCO).

Pt nanopowder-dispersed SiO2 (SOP) films were prepared by RF co-sputtering method using Pt and SiO2 targets in Ar atmosphere. The growth rate and Pt content in the film were controlled by means of manipulating the RF power of Pt target while that of SiO2 was fixed. The roughness of the film was increased with increasing the power of Pt target, which was mainly due to the increment of the size and planar density of Pt nanopowder. It was revealed that SOP film formed at 10, 15, 20 W of Pt power contained 2.3, 2.7, and 3.0 nm of spherical Pt nanopowder, respectively. Electrical conductivity of SOP films was exponentially increased with increasing Pt power as one can expect. Interestingly, conductivity of SOP films from Hall effect measurement was greater than that from DC I-V measurement, which was explained by the significant increase of electron density.

The conductive polymer composites have attracted considerable attention in the field of industry due to their electrical properties. To understand electrical properties of the composites, their volume specific resistance was measured. Electrical conductivity results showed percolation phenomena. Percolation theories are frequently applied to describe the insulator-to-conductor transitions in the composites composed of conductive filler and insulating matrix. It was found that the percolation threshold strongly depends on the aspect ratio of filler particles. The critical concentration of percolation formed is defined as the percolation threshold. The purpose of this study was to examine electrical properties of the epoxy resins filled with nickel. The sample was prepared using vehicle such as epoxy resin replenished with nickel powder, and the evaluation on their practical use was performed in order to apply them to electric and electronic industry as well as general field. The volume specific resistance of epoxy resin composites was 4.666~13.074 when using nickel powder. Weight loss of the conductive composites took place at 350℃~470℃.

본 연구는 피복자재와 전기발열체에 의한 포도 유목의 휴면기와 수액이동기 꽃눈 피해를 경감하기 위하여 수행하였다. 1. 저온 환경제어시스템에서 보온력 차이는 볏짚 +부직포 > 부직포 > 볏짚 > 무피복 순으로 높았으며, 볏짚 +부직포 2중피복에서 온도 저하 지연 효과가 가장 좋았으나, 12시간 처리에서는 피복자재별 보온력 차이가 거의 없었다. 2. 휴면기 꽃눈 피해는 캠벨얼리와 MBA가 비슷하였으며, 거봉에서 높았고, 무피복 > 볏짚 > 부직포 > 볏짚 +부직포 순으로 낮았다. 볏짚 +부직포는 −20℃ 6시간 저온처리부터 꽃눈 피해가 발생하여 보온 효과가 높았다. 3. 수액이동기 –10℃ 저온처리에서 꽃눈 피해는 휴면기와 비슷한 경향이었으며, 품종 간에는 차이가 없었으며, 휴면이타파된 수액이동기 저온에서 꽃눈 피해가 더 크다. 4. 전기발열체 +부직포는 −5℃ 3시간 처리에서 휴면기 –20℃에서 −4.8℃, 수액이동기는 −10℃에서 −4.3℃ 주간부 내부온도가 유지되어 방한에 효과적이었다. 5. 짚 +부직포은 휴면기에는 꽃눈 피해가 발생하는데 지연 효과가 있으나 수액이동기에는 효과가 적었으며, −5℃ 설정 전기발열체 +부직포에서는 꽃눈 피해가 발생하지 않았다.

목적 : 본 연구는 두 가지 유형의 근전도 유발 신경근 전기자극치료를 이용하여 뇌졸중 환자의 마비측 상지 기능과 일상생활활동에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 뇌졸중 발병 6개월 이내의 아급성기 뇌졸중 환자 20명을 대상으로 무작위 대조 실험을 진행하였다. 두 집단을 대상으로 근전도 유발 전기자극치료와 상상 훈련 결합된 근전도 유발 전기자극치료를 하루 20분간, 주 5회, 4주간 실시하였다. 상지기능평가로 울프운동기능평가(Wolf Motor Function Test; WMFT), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA)를 사용 하였으며 일상생활활동 평가로 수정바델지수(Modified Barthel Index; MBI)를 사용하였다. 결과 : 1) 4주간의 중재 후, 상상 훈련 결합된 근전도 유발 전기자극치료를 받은 집단에서 FMA와 WMFT의 통계학적 유의한 향상을 보였다(p<.01). MBI 평가 역시 통계학적 유의한 향상을 보였으며 특히 개인활동 항목에서 유의한 향상을 보였다(p<.05). 2) 근전도 유발 신경근 전기자극치료를 받은 집단의 경우 FMA의 손목 움직임 항목과 WMFT에서 유의한 향상을 보였다(p<.05). 또한 MBI 전체 점수에서 통계학적 유의한 향상은 없었지만 개인활동 항목에서만 통계학적 유의한 향상을 보였다(p<.05). 결론 : 본 연구를 통해 두 유형의 근전도 유발 신경근 전기자극치료는 급성기 뇌졸중 환자의 상지 운동 회복과 일상생활활동에 효과적인 치료라는 것을 알 수 있었다.