In the present work, we address the new route for the green synthesis of manganese dioxide (MnO2) by an innovative method named the solution plasma process (SPP). The reaction mechanism of both colloidal and nanostructured MnO2 was investigated. Firstly, colloidal MnO2 was synthesized by plasma discharging in KMnO4 aqueous solution without any additives such as reducing agents, acids, or base chemicals. As a function of the discharge time, the purple color solution of MnO4 - (oxidation state +7) was changed to the brown color of MnO2 (oxidation state +4) and then light yellow of Mn2+ (oxidation state +2). Based on the UV-vis analysis we found the optimal discharging time for the synthesis of stable colloidal MnO2 and also reaction mechanism was verified by optical emission spectroscopy (OES) analysis. Secondly, MnO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by SPP with a small amount of reducing sugar. The precipitation of brown color was observed after 8 min of plasma discharge and then completely separated into colorless solution and precipitation. It was confirmed layered type of nanoporous birnessite- MnO2 by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and electron microscopes. The most important merits of this approach are environmentally friendly process within a short time compared to the conventional method. Moreover, the morphology and the microstructure could be controllable by discharge conditions for the appropriate potential applications, such as secondary batteries, supercapacitors, adsorbents, and catalysts.

Targeting Microcystin (MC), which is most abundantly detected in the North-Han River water area, we analyzed the relationship between the MC biosynthesis gene (mcyA gene), cyanobacteria cell density, and MC concentration, derived an RNA-MC conversion formula, and derived the cyanobacteria. The concentration of MC present in cells was predicted. In the North-Han River waters, the mcyA gene was found mainly at downstream sites of the North-Han River after Muk-Hyeon Stream junction, and higher copy numbers were found on average than other sites. In the Uiam Lake waters upstream of the North-Han River, the mcyA gene copy number increased at the Kong-Ji Stream point, and after September, the mcyA gene copy number decreased throughout the North-Han River waters. The expression of the mcyA gene was concentrated in the short period of summer due to the spatio-temporal difference between upstream and downstream water bodies. The mcyA gene expression level was not only highly correlated with MC concentration, but also correlated with the cell density of Microcystis aeruginosa and Dolichospermum circinale, which are known to biosynthesize MC. Six conversion formulas derived based on the RNA-MC relationship showed statistical significance (p<0.05) and exhibited high correlation coefficients (r) of 0.9 or higher. The expression level of MC biosynthesis gene present in eRNA determines the synthesis of cyanotoxin substances in water, quickly quantifies gene activity, and can be fully utilized for early warning of MC development.

We present a high-performance polymeric membrane based on self-cross-linkable poly(glycidyl methacrylate-g-poly-(propylene glycol))-co-poly(oxyethylene methacrylate) (PGP-POEM) graft copolymer for CO2/N2 separation. The self-cross-linked membranes can be easily prepared under mild conditions without any additional cross-linking agents or catalyst. We investigated the gas separation performance of the membranes as a function of POEM content in the copolymer. The self-cross-linked PGP-POEM membranes showed an improvement in both permeance and selectivity with increasing POEM content up to 51.2 wt %. The best performance of the membrane was achieved by optimizing membrane thickness, showing a CO2 permeance of 500 GPU (1 GPU = 10-6 cm3 (STP)/(s cm2 cmHg)) and CO2/N2 selectivity of 22.4.

This study reports an environment-friendly synthetic strategy to process nickel oxide nanocrystals. A mesoporous nickel oxide nanostructure was synthesized using an environmentally benign biomimetic method. We used a natural rambutan peel waste resource as a raw material to ligate nickel ions to form nickel-ellagate complexes. The direct decomposition of the obtained complexes at 700 oC, 900 oC and 1100 oC in a static air atmosphere resulted in mesoporous nickel oxide nanostructures. The formation of columnar mesoporous NiO with a concentric stacked doughnuts architecture was purely dependent on the suitable direct decomposition temperature at 1100 oC when the synthesis was carried out. The prepared NiO nanocrystals were coated on cotton fabric and their antibacterial activity was also analyzed. The NiO nanoparticle-treated cotton fabric exhibited good antibacterial and wash durability performance.

In this study, mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) containing MgO nanosheets (MgO-NSs) and AgBF4 in a comb copolymer matrix were successfully prepared for olefin/paraffin separation. The MgO-NSs, which were synthesized via a non-hydrothermal method, showed a large surface area with multi-mesopores. Two kinds of comb copolymers, POEM-g-PEGBEM and PHMEP-g-PEGBEM, were used as a matrix for dispersion of the MgO-NSs and AgBF4. The separation efficiency was enhanced by addition of MgO-NSs due to the dual-functionality. MgO-NSs resulted in the enhancement of the activity of silver through specific interaction and also led to increased diffusivity due to its mesoporous structure. The interactions among the MgO-NSs, silver ions, and polymer matrix were systematically characterized by using FT-IR, XPS, SAXS, and XRD analysis.

In this study, an environment-friendly synthetic strategy to process zinc oxide nanocrystals is reported. The biosynthesis method used in this study is simple and cost-effective, with reduced solvent waste via the use of fruit peel extract as a natural ligation agent. The formation of ZnO nanocrystals using a rambutan peel extract was observed in this study. Rambutan peels has the ability to ligate zinc ions as a natural ligation agent, resulting in ZnO nanochain formation due to the presence of an extended polyphenolic system over the whole incubation period. Via transmission electron microscopy, successful formation of zinc oxide nanochains was confirmed. TEM observation revealed that the bioinspired ZnO nanocrystals were spherical and/or hexagonal particles with sizes between 50 and 100 nm.

이 연구에서는 계면활성제에 작용기를 첨가하여 유화제 뿐만 아니라 합성에서의 모노머로 작 용할 수 있는 반응성 계면활성제를 합성하였다. 반응성 계면 활성제는 메타아크릴 산, 아크릴산과 비이 온성 계면 활성제인 폴리 옥시 에틸렌 라우릴 에테르 (POE 23)를 사용하여 합성되었으며 벤젠을 용매 로서 사용하였고, P-TsOH를 촉매로서 사용 하였다. 합성된 계면 활성제는 FT-IR, 1H-NMR 스펙트 럼, 원소 분석을 하였다. 물성 평가는 HLB, Cloud point, 표면 장력, 임계 미셀 농도를 측정 하였다. HLB 값은 11.62∼12.09 범위로 평가 하였다. cmc 값은 표면 장력 법으로 측정하였을 때 1×10-4~5×10-4 의 값을 가졌다. 실험을 통해 측정된 Cloud point은 35, 39℃ 이었다. 합성 계면 활성 제의 유화 특성은 polyoxyethylene lauryl ether보다 낮았다. 또한, 유화력은 벤젠에서 보다 대두유에서 더 좋았다. 실험결과 합성 수율은 93.27 ∼ 94.49%로 확인되었다.

이 연구에서는 친환경 선박용 재료로 각광받는 탄소나노물질에 대하여 실험적 연구를 수행하였다. 탄소나노물질의 합성을 위한 열원으로서는 대향류 메탄 화염을 이용하였다. 탄소나노물질 합성을 위한 촉매로서는 페로센을 사용하였다. 합성 특성을 파악하기 위한 주요 파라메타로는 대향류 메탄 화염에 수소의 혼합 비율과 샘플링 위치를 변화시켰다. 탄소나노물질의 성향은 SEM과 TEM 이미지를 이용하여 결정되었다. 실험 결과로서는 수소의 혼합 비율이 증가할수록 탄소나노물질의 생성이 잘 이루어졌다. 또한 대향류 메탄 확산화염 내 탄소나노튜브의 생성을 위한 적정 온도로는 1500 K 정도가 적당하다는 것을 알 수 있었다.

Background : Among medicinal plant sources, Abeliophyllum distichum is widely used in traditional Korean medicine. we report on the synthesis of nanostructured zinc oxide particles by both chemical and biological method. Highly stable and spherical zinc oxide nanoparticles are produced by using zinc nitrate and Abeliophyllum distichum leaf extract. Methods and Results : Zinc oxide (Ad-ZnONPs) nanoparticles synthesized from Abeliophyllum distichum at room temperature by aqueous extract of dried leaf and stem. The plant endemic in Korea alone and it is a monotypic flowering plant genus of olive family, Oleaceae. Catalytic and toxicity effect against human keratinocyte and adenocarcninomic human alveoloar. Ultra violet visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, field emission transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, elemental mapping, X-Ray powder diffraction (XRD), selected area electron diffraction (SAED) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were engaged to illustrate the biosynthesized nanoparticles. The Zn-AdNPs has the ability in catalytic action and the cytotoxicity agent against different cell lines as investigated by 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay Conclusion : The present studies reveals that facile approaching the biological synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles by using the A. distichum leaf and stem extract, which is revealed that recyclable method. The method is well suited for the green synthesis and dual function molecule as reducing agent and stabilizing agent for synthesis of nanoparticles. The nanoparticles also showing promising biological activities.

기후변화에 따른 신재생에너지 사용에 대한 사회적 요구가 증가되고 있지만, 아직까지 우리나라는 전력생산의 약 40%를 석탄화력발전에 의존하고 있는 실정이다. 이에 따른 석탄재 발생량은 지난 10년간 약 2배 정도 증가하여 2015년 한해에만 약 900만톤의 석탄재가 발생하였다. 이렇게 발생된 석탄재 중 비산재는 주요성분이 Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3의 광물 (>95%)로 구성되어 있어, 양회용 건설재료로 많이 쓰이고 있다. 하지만, 아직까지 연간 약 200만톤의 석탄재가 매립되고 있는 실정이여서 이와관련된 여러 가지 환경오염문제들이 발생하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 국내화력발전소에서 수집한 석탄재를 이용하여 주요성분인 Al와 Si를 추출하여, 기존의 보고된 제올라이트 합성방법을 수정하여 새롭고 다양한 제올라이트로 합성하는 기술을 개발하였다. 또한, 합성된 제올라이트를 서포터로 하는 촉매를 개발하여 수내에 환경오염물질의 효과적인 제거가 가능한지 여부를 평가하였다. 본 연구의 결과들은 향후 지속적으로 발생되는 석탄재의 환경정화소재화 기술을 통해서 다양한 오염물질 분해에 적용할 수 있는 가능성을 보여준다.

In this experiment no solvent based polyurethane(PU) adhesives were prepared with the polyol, isocyanate, dioctyl phthalate(DOP), 2-hydroxyethylacrylate(2-HEA) and other acrylate monomers. The softenening point of the PU adhesives measured by Ring & Ball method were examined in the present study. And adhesion strength and mechanical properties such as tensile strength and 100% modulus of the PU adhesives were evaluated by Universal Test Machine. The experimental results showed that increase of both DPE-41, benzoylperoxide(BPO) and toluene diisocyanate(TDI) increased softenening point, adhesion strength, tensile strength and 100% modulus. However as DOP content increased sofenening point, adhesion strength decreased and tensile strength, 100% modulus also decreased.

미군은 이기종간 워게임 환경통합과 최단시간 모의환경 생성을 위해 SE-CORE와 공통가상 환경을 개발하고 발전시키고 있다. 한국도 실정에 맞는 SEDRIS 연구 등을 진행하고 있지만 여전히 풀어야 할 문제가 많다. 이 연구는 합성자연환경에서 수작업으로 행해지는 객체 배치 과정을 이미지 채널 정보를 통해 반자동화 하는 방법을 제안하고 있으며, 이는 합성환경 생성을 빠르게 하고 이기종간 자료공유를 수월하게 할 수 있게 한다. 향후 추가적인 연구가 진행되면 다양한 정보수집 장치로부터 입력된 자료들을 합성전장환경에 적용할 수 있는 자동화 기술 개발도 가능할 것으로 보인다.

본 연구의 목적은 저열 시멘트를 활용한 콘크리트와 고밀도 폴리에틸렌을 활용한 친환경 저수조를 평가하는 것이다. 친환경 저수조의 강도와 파괴모드를 평가하기 위하여 콘크리트와 고밀도 폴리에틸렌 복합체의 인장강도 시험, 다양한 종류의 콘크리트 수화열 실험, 다양한 혼화재를 활용한 수화열 실험 등을 수행하였다. 수행결과 전단키가 콘크리트와 고밀도 폴리에틸렌의 복합체로 거동할 수 있는 중요한 역할을 한다는 것을 규명하였고, ㄱ 타입의 전단키가 V 타입보다 40% 이상 인장강도를 증진시킨다는 것을 보여주었다. 연구결과 새로운 친환경 저수조는 기존의 콘크리트 저수조보다 안전성을 개선시키며, 보다 적용성과 활용성이 많은 것으로 기대된다.

실 세계 공간에 가상 물체를 사실적으로 합성하기 위해서는 공간 내에 존재하는 조명정보 등을 분석해야 한다. 본 논문에서는 카메라에 대한 사전 교정(calibration)없이 카메라 및 조명의 위치 등을 추정하는 새로운 조명공간 재구성 방법이 제안된다. 먼저, 어안렌즈(fisheye lens)로부터 얻어진 전방향(omni-directional) 다중 노출 영상을 이용해 HDR (High Dynamic Range) 래디언스 맵(radiance map)을 생성한다. 그리고 다수의 대응점으로부터 카메라의 위치를 추정한 다음, 방향벡터를 이용해 조명의 위치를 재구성한다. 또한 대상 공간 내 많은 영향을 미치는 전역 조명과 일부 지역에 국한되어 영향을 주는 방향성을 갖는 지역 조명으로 분류하여 조명 환경을 재구성한다. 재구성된 조명환경 내에서 분산광선추적(distributed ray tracing) 방법으로 렌더링한 결과로부터 사실적인 합성영상이 얻어짐을 확인하였다. 제안된 방법은 카메라의 사전 교정 등이 필요하지 않으며 조명공간을 자동으로 재구성할 수 있는 장점이 있다.

Two types of polyimide/silica composite films were prepared using sol-gel method through hydrolysis and polycondensation of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) with the polyamic acid (PAA) and end-capped PAA solution. Samples were characterized by the means of differential thermogravimetry, X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, universal test, impedance analyzer, chemical resistance test, etc. All of the PAA/silanol solutions heat-treated at 300℃ for 6h were transformed to polyimide/silica composites. It has been demonstrated that the properties of polyimide/silica composites were affected by the amount of silica addition and the bond type existed between polyimide and silica.