This study focused on improving the solubility of silodosin, a drug poorly soluble in water, by utilizing solid dispersions. Three types of dispersions were examined and compared against the drug powder: surface-attached (SA), solvent-wetted (SW), and solvent-evaporated (SE). Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was identified as the most effective polymer in enhancing solubility. These dispersions were prepared using spray-drying techniques with silodosin and PVA as the polymer, employing solvents such as water, ethanol, and a water-acetone mix. The physicochemical properties and solubility of the dispersions were evaluated. The surface-attached dispersions featured the polymer on a crystalline drug surface, the solvent-wetted dispersions had the amorphous drug on the polymer, and the solvent-evaporated dispersions produced nearly round particles with both components amorphous. Testing revealed that the order of improved solubility was: solvent-evaporated, solvent-wetted, and surface-attached. The results demonstrated that the preparation method of the solid dispersions significantly impacted their physicochemical properties and solubility enhancement.

In this study, Ni-Y2O3 powder was prepared by alloying recomposition oxidation sintering (AROS), solution combustion synthesis (SCS), and conventional mechanical alloying (MA). The microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloys were investigated by spark plasma sintering (SPS). Among the Ni-Y2O3 powders synthesized by the three methods, the AROS powder had approximately 5 nm of Y2O3 crystals uniformly distributed within the Ni particles, whereas the SCS powder contained a mixture of Ni and Y2O3 nanoparticles, and the MA powder formed small Y2O3 crystals on the surface of large Ni particles by milling the mixture of Ni and Y2O3. The average grain size of Y2O3 in the sintered alloys was approximately 15 nm, with the AROS sinter having the smallest, followed by the SCS sinter at 18 nm, and the MA sinter at 22 nm. The yield strength (YS) of the SCS- and MA-sintered alloys were 1511 and 1688 MPa, respectively, which are lower than the YS value of 1697 MPa for the AROS-sintered alloys. The AROS alloy exhibited improved strength compared to the alloys fabricated by SCS and conventional MA methods, primarily because of the increased strengthening from the finer Y2O3 particles and Ni grains.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the preparation and cooking processes used to prepare Eungi in cookbooks published from the 1700s to the 1900s. ‘Eungi’ is a thin gruel made of starch powder. Fourteen historical cookbooks were included and investigated for the preparation of ingredients and processing methods. Fourteen types of eungi were identified. Arrowroot eui and kuseonwangdogo eui were found in 『Kyuhapchongseo』 written in the early 1800s, and many types of eungi (i.e. job’s tears eungi, arrowroot eungi, sorghum eungi, lotus root eungi) were mentioned in 『Kunhakhoedeung』, but unfortunately, ingredients and cooking methods were not included. ‘Eungi’ was made by boiling starch powder prepared using the ‘subi method’, that is, dried after grinding main ingredients such as job’s tears using a millstone followed by soaking and settling. Eungi boiled with water or omija water were seasoned with the sugar or honey, and salt. These eungis were used for stomach complaints and hangovers and to promote longevity.

멤브레인은 분리 기술 및 다양한 사용처에 따라서 유기물, 액체, 용질, 증기, 기체, 이온 또는 전자 등 다양한 물질 을 선택적으로 분리할 수 있다. 멤브레인은 크게 대칭막과 비대칭막으로 나누며, 기공의 유무에 따라 다공성과 비다공성으로 분류된다. 또한 멤브레인의 계면은 분자적으로 균일하거나, 또는 화학적으로 또는 물리적으로 불균일할 수 있다. 제조기술로 는 용융 압출 제조법, 연신법, 템플레이트 침출법, 트랙-에치법, 용액 캐스팅법, 상전이법 및 용액 코팅법 등이 있다. 제조된 멤브레인은 정밀여과, 한외여과, 나노여과, 역삼투, 기체분리 및 에너지 분야와 같은 다양한 응용 분야에 적용될 수 있다. 본 총설에서는 멤브레인의 분류 및 종류에 따른 제조 방법에 대한 튜토리얼을 제공한다.

본 연구에서는 sol-gel법을 이용하여 세라믹 중공사 지지체 표면에 합성된 sol을 dip coating하고 활성층을 형성시켜 한외여과막을 제조하였다. 코팅 횟수 및 코팅 용액의 조성에 따른 코팅층 변화를 확인하여, 결함을 최소화하고 균일하게 제조할 수 있는 조건을 확립하고, 소결 후 투과 특성 측정을 통해 소결 온도의 영향을 고찰하였다. 제조된 한외여과막은 분획분자량(Molecular Weight Cut-Off, MWCO)과 gas-liquid displacement porometer (GLDP), liquid-liquid displacement porometer (LLDP)를 이용하여 기공크기를 측정하고 분리막의 성능과 기공크기의 연관성을 연구하였다.

본 연구는 전처리 방법이 새싹채소 재배에 사용되는 종자 중 식중독 세균의 검출율에 영향을 미치는지에 대해 검증하기 위해 시중 유통되고 있는 새싹채소 재배용 종자19종을 수집하여 종자를 세척 방법과 발아 방법으로 전처리한 후 E. coli, E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella spp., L. monocytogenes의 검출율을 비교하였다. 또한 인위적으로 Salmonella enterica를 접종한 알팔파 종자에 대해서 무처리, 세척, 발아 방법으로 전처리한 후 S. enterica의 검출율을 검정하였다. 시중 유통되고 있는 종자를 수집하여 분석한 결과, 세척 방법과 발아 방법 등의 전처리 방법에 따라 E. coli 검출율과 양성시료에 차이가 있었음을 확인하였다. 인위적으로 S. enterica를 접종한 알팔파 종자에 대한 검출율 비교 검정에서도 분석시료량 대비 전처리방법 별로 검출율이 차이가 나는 것으로 나타났고, 선택배지 종류에 따라서도 S. enterica의 검출율이 차이가 났다. 결론적으로 새싹채소 재배용 종자의 식중독 세균 분석에 있어서 종자의 전처리 방법, 시료당 분석시료량, 선택배지 종류 등이 검출율에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다.

본 연구는 축산식품으로부터 식중독균 검출을 위한 시료 전처리법을 확립하기 위해 전처리용액, 균질화 시간, 시료와 전처리용액의 비율에 따른 회수율을 비교하였다. 이를 위하여 햄, 발효유, 소고기에 E. coli O157:H7, S. aureus, S. Typhimurium를 7.0 log CFU/g로 접종하고 PW, SS, BPD, BPW로 처리하였다. 또한 균질화 시간은 30, 60, 90, 120, 300초, 시료와 전처리용액 비율은 1:2, 1:4, 1:9, 1:19로 각각 처리하였다. 그 결과 발효유와 소고기에서는 BPW로 처리하였을 때 전반적으로 식중독균의 회수율이 높았으나(p < 0.05), 햄의 경우에는 전처리 용액에 따른 유의적 차이는 없다. 전처리용액의 최적 비율은 햄, 발효유, 소고기가 각각 1:9, 1:2, 1:4였으며(p < 0.05), 균질화 시간은 모든 시료에서 120초로 처리했을 때 유의적으로 가장 높은 회수율이 나타났다(p < 0.05). 따라서 선정된 최적 전처리 조건에서 식중독균 회수율을 수행한 결과 모든 시료및 균종에서 85%이상의 높은 회수율을 보였다. 이상의 결과를 종합해 볼 때 축산식품으로부터 식중독균 검출을 위한 전처리 용액 및 시료와 전처리용액의 비율은 시료의 종류에 따라 적절한 것으로 사용하는 것이 식중독균 검출의 정확성을 높일 수 있을 것으로 판단되어진다.

Macroporous ceramics with tailored pore size and shape could be used for well-established and emerging applications, such as molten metal filtration, biomaterial, catalysis, thermal insulation, hot gas filtration and diesel particulate filters. In these applications, unique properties of porous materials were required which could be achieved through the incorporation of macro-pores into ceramics. In this article, we reviewed the main processing techniques which can be used for the fabrication of macroporous ceramics with tailored microstructure. Partial sintering, replica templates, sacrificial fugutives, and direct foaming techniques was described here and compared in terms of microstructures and mechanical properties that could be achieved. The main focus was given to the direct foaming technique which was simple and versatile approach that allowed the fabrication of macro-porous ceramics with tailored features and properties.

This study was performed to increase the yield and to reduce the processing times for the preparation to improve the productivity and quality of rice jochung, a traditional food in Korea. In order to evaluate the quality characteristics and yield of jochung, the viscosity, color value, mineral contents and the sensory evaluation were measured. Jochung is prepared from steamed rice (STR), wet-milled rice flour (WRF) and dry-milled rice flour (DRF) by processing methods of rice and reacting times (6 hours or 13 hours) of liquefaction and saccharification. There is commonly added liquefying enzyme for rice liquefaction (0.4%/10 kg rice, at 85~90℃ for 1 hour or 4 hours) and saccharogenic enzyme with malt (2.5% or 4.5%/10 kg rice, at 56~60℃ for 5 hours or 9 hours). The inner structural properties of WRF showed the more distinct shape regular structure of uncombined starch particles but the DRF closely maintained particles of rice flour observed by SEM. If processing times for liquefation and saccharification were reduced from 13 hours to 6 hours, the yield of jochungs prepared with WRF increased 8%, the DRF 7%, and the STR 3% respectively and the sensory evaluation as well as color values and overall desirability received high scores. The viscosity, color a and b values of jochung processed with WRF for 6 hours were lower than that processed for 13 hours. The viscosity and color a, b value and Ca content were decreased in the jochung processed with WRF or DRF for 6 hours, but Mg, P and K were increased than that of STR. Jochung processed by 0.4% liquefying enzyme and 2.5% malt with WRF for 6 hours will increase the yield, save manufacturing times and costs and will thereby enable cost-effective techniques.

The principal objective of this study was to evaluate the sanitary management status of chlorine sterilization methods used for raw fruits in a school foodservice, and to suggest basic data for sanitary improvements in the quality of raw fruits. A questionnaire form predicated on HACCP standards was developed and utilized for self-reported evaluations of dietitians regarding their sanitary management practices. The subjects consisted of 257 dietitians that were employed in school (elementary middle high school) foodservices. The collected data were analyzed with the SAS package. According to the results of this study, it was deemed necessary that optimized sterilization and washing methods for good microbiological safety and quality of strawberries and bananas in school foodservice should be determined. Some strategies for future improvement were also suggested. They included the following: (1) Improvement of policy for assuring the quality of raw fruits by designing some sanitation standards and specifications for raw fruits; (2) Strengthening the research and accumulation of background data regarding methods for the sanitation of raw fruits; (3) Enforced improvement of personal hygiene for dietitians and employees; (4) Use of a variety of methods in sanitary education and employee training.

A literature on Korean rice cakes by ingredients and preparation methods was reviewed with published literatures in Korea from 1950 to 1995. The result were as followed; 1. The 46 volumes about preparation of Korean rice cakes were reported. There were 32 steamed (Jeung-byung), 6 pounded (Do-byung), 4 fried (Yu-jeon-byung), and 4 boiled Korean rice cakes (Kyung-Dan). This result showed that steamed Korean rice cake was the most frequently studied among any other kinds of Korean rice cakes. 2. The reports on preparation of Korean rice cakes were rare during 1950's~ 1960's. In 1970's, there were few papers about basic study for Korean rice cakes. And it was reached 8 volumes of steamed, each 1 volume of fried or boiled Korean rice cakes. From 1990's, the more scientific researches were progressed vigorously so reached 11 volumes till 1995 but it was limited to Solgi and Jeungpyun etc. This result shows that the experiment for Korean rice cake was not various. 3. The preceded studies for Korean rice cake were investigated to see texture, sensory, quality characteristic and effect of substitutes added to original ingredients.

Ihis experiment was carried out to select a carrier as rhizobium inoculant for alfalfa. The Rhizobium inoculants were produced in main materials(organic and inorganic materials) and submaterial(Ca, and sucrose), and than the changes of Rhizobium populatio

Korea Research Reactor 1&2 (KRR-1&2), Korea’s first research reactor, began dismantling in 1997. As of 2022, the demolition of general areas such as offices has been completed, and contaminated areas such as reactor rooms remain. On the other hand, construction waste generated in contaminated areas of nuclear facilities cannot be disposed of as general industrial waste. It is predicted that about 5,000 tons of construction waste will be generated if the contaminated area of KRR-1&2 is demolished. In this study, the application plan for the demolition of contaminated area of KRR-1&2 was reviewed through a review of laws and cases related to domestic and overseas disposal. The only method for disposing of construction waste in contaminated areas that can be applied in Korea is clearance in accordance with Nuclear Safety Commission Notice No. 2020-06. In addition, there has been no case of demolishing large-scale nuclear facilities in Korea. Therefore, there are limitations in domestic laws and standards to be applied to the dismantling of contaminated areas of KRR-1&2. The IAEA and the United States specify comprehensive matters such as optimization of radiation protection and minimization of waste products. The EU recommends demolition after decontamination by removing contaminated areas before demolition of buildings. It also presents three options for reuse, recycling, and disposal of buildings and building waste. In particular, in the case of Germany, detailed radioactivity measurement methods for deregulation of buildings and building waste are presented in accordance with the EU’s guidelines. As a result of synthesizing this, it is judged that the EU and Germany building clearance plan will be suitable for domestic application.

강교량은 표면에 도장을 실시함으로써 물리적 외부환경으로부터 시설물을 보호하고 노후화 및 열화방지, 미적기능 향상시키고 있다. 하지만 대기환경에 노출된 강교량은 강우, 온도, 습도 등의 기후조건과 비산염분, 동결방지제 등의 환경조건에 의해 부식 손상이 발생하며, 일정주기에 따라 재도장을 실시하고 있다. 최근에 강교량의 재도장시 적용되는 도장계에 대한 실제 교량의 노화조사 데이터가 적어 표면처리방법에 따른 도장수명 예측이 곤란하여 적절한 도장계의 선정이 용이하지 않다. 중방식 및 내후성 중박식 도장으로 적용되는 우례탄계, 불소수지계, 세라믹계, 폴리실록산계를 대상으로 표면처리 방법에 따른 도장노화 거동을 평가하였다.

TiO2- and SiO2-supported Co3O4, Pt and Co3O4-Pt catalysts have been studied for CO and C3H8 oxidations at temperatures less than 250℃ which is a lower limit of light-off temperatures to oxidize them during emission test cycles of gasoline-fueled automotives with TWCs (three-way catalytic converters) consisting mainly of Pt, Pd and Rh. All the catalysts after appropriate activation such as calcination at 350℃ and reduction at 400℃ exhibited significant dependence on both their preparation techniques and supports upon CO oxidation at chosen temperatures. A Pt/TiO2 catalyst prepared by using an ion-exchange method (IE) has much better activity for such CO oxidation because of smaller Pt nanoparticles, compared to a supported Pt obtained via an incipient wetness (IW). Supported Co3O4-only catalysts are very active for CO oxidation even at 100℃, but the use of TiO2 as a support and the IW technique give the best performances. These effects on supports and preparation methods were indicated for Co3O4-Pt catalysts. Based on activity profiles of CO oxidation at 100℃ over a physical mixture of supported Pt and Co3O4 after activation under different conditions, and typical light-off temperatures of CO and unburned hydrocarbons in common TWCs as tested for C3H8 oxidation at 250℃ with a Pt-exchanged SiO2 catalyst, this study may offer an useful approach to substitute Co3O4 for a part of platinum group metals, particularly Pt, thereby lowering the usage of the precious metals.