본 연구에서는, 혐기성 처리수에 용해된 바이오가스의 회수를 위해 불화 실리카/고분자 중공사 복합막을 제조하 고 막접촉기에서의 성능을 평가하였다. 복합막은 상용 폴리에테르이미드인(PEI) Ultem®을 이용하여 만든 중공사막 표면에 불 화 실리카를 강력한 공유 결합을 통해 코팅하는 방법으로 제조되었다. 막접촉기는 바이오가스로 포화된 수용액을 중공사의 외부에 공급하고, 중공사 내부로 기체를 투과시키는 방법으로 운전하였다. 높은 공극률을 가진 중공사막(PEI-fSiO2-A)은 액상 속도가 0.03 m/s일 때 메탄 회수 유량이 8.25 × 10-5 cm3 (STP)/cm2⋅s에 달했고 불화 실리카에 의해 표면 소수성이 매우 높 아져 물과의 접촉각이 75.6°에서 120~122°로 향상되었다. 본 연구에서 제조된 복합막은 바이오가스의 투과 속도와 소수성 모 두에서 탈기용으로 제조된 상용 폴리프로필렌 막보다 우수한 성능을 나타냈다.

Cost-effective functional phosphor nanoparticles are prepared by introducing low-cost SiO2 spheres to rareearth phosphor (YVO4:Eu3+, YVO4:Er3+, and YVO4:Nd3+) shells using a sol-gel synthetic method. These functional nanoparticles are characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and general photoluminescence spectra. The SiO2 sphere occupying the interior of the conventional phosphor is advantageous in significantly reducing the cost of expensive rare-earth phosphor nanoparticles. The sol-gel process facilitates the core–shell structure formation; the rare-earth shell phosphor has strong interactions with chelating agents on the surfaces of SiO2 nanoparticles and thus forms layers of several nanometers in thickness. The photoluminescence wavelength is simply tuned by replacing the active materials of Eu3+, Er3+, and Nd3+. Moreover, the photoluminescent properties of the core–shell nanoparticles can be optimized by manipulating the specific contents of active materials in the phosphors. Our simple approach substitutes low-cost SiO2 for expensive rare-earth-based phosphor materials to realize cost-effective phosphor nanoparticles for various applications.

The demand for energy storage devices capable of operating at high temperatures is increasing. In order to operate at high temperatures, a device must have excellent thermal stability and no risk of explosion. Ionic liquids are electrolytes that satisfy the above conditions, and studies on improving their performance have attracted great interest. Here, we report the results of a study on the fabrication of a supercapacitor that has a composite electrolyte prepared by dispersing fumed silica in an ionic liquid. The fumed silica filler exhibits improved ionic conductivity and lower interfacial resistance. In particular, the silica nanoparticles with diameters of 10 nm exhibit better electrochemical properties than fillers of other diameters and have excellent device performance of 33 times higher than the pristine ionic liquid at high temperatures. This study can be used to improve the electrolytes of electrochemical devices, such as the next generation battery or lithium ion battery.

최근, 실리카는 코팅제 및 복합체의 충전제로 많이 사용되고 있으며 상용성을 증가시키기 위하여, 실리카 표면의 실라놀기를 커플링제와 반응시켜 특정한 작용기를 도입하는 표면 처리가 사용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 초임계이산화탄 소를 용매로 사용하여 실리카 나노 파티클을 실란커플링제로 표면 개질 하는 반응을 연구하였다. 실란커플링제로 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propylmethacrylate (MPS), (3-Glycidoxypropyl) trimethoxysilane (GPS), (3-aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane (APS) 세 가지 종류를 사용하였다. TGA 측정 시 감소된 양은 실리카의 표면 개질된 실란커플링제의 비율로 볼 수 있다. MPS로 개질된 실리카는 6시간 반응 시 6%, 12시간 반응 시 7%, 24시간 반응 시 9% 감소하였다. APS로 개질된 실리카는 6, 12 및 24시간 반응 시 15% 감소를 보였다. GPS로 개질된 실리카는 6시간 반응 시 6%, 12시간 반응 시 10%, 24시간 반응 시 30% 감소되었다. 가수 분해 된 GPS의 수산기가 실리카 표면의 에폭 사이드 그룹과 반응 할 수 있기 때문에 반응 시간이 길어질수록 GPS 비율이 증가합니다.

The sol-gel method is the simplest method for synthesizing monodispersed silica particles. The purpose of this study is to synthesize uniform, monodisperse spherical silica nanoparticles using tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) as the silica precursor, ethanol, and deionized water in the presence of ammonia as a catalyst. The reaction time and temperature and the concentration of the reactants are controlled to investigate the effect of the reaction parameters on the size of the synthesized particles. The size and morphology of the obtained silica particles are investigated using transmission electron microscopy and particle size analysis. The results show that monodispersed silica particles over a size range of 54-504 nm are successfully synthesized by the sol-gel method without using any additional process. The nanosized silica particles can be synthesized at higher TEOS/H2O ratios, lower ammonia concentrations, and especially, higher reaction temperatures.

In this study, we synthesize silica-core gold-satellite nanoparticles (SGNPs) for the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) based sensing applications. They consist of gold satellite nanoparticles (AuNPs) fixed on the silica core nanoparticles, which sizes of AuNPs can be tunned by varying the amount of reactants (growth solution and reducing agent). Their surface plasmon resonance (SPR) properties were characterized by using UV-vis spectroscopy, showing that the growth of AuNPs on silica cores leads to the light absorption in the longer wavelength region. Furthermore, the size increase of AuNPs exhibited the dramatic change in SERS activity due to the formation of hot spots. The optimized SGNPs showing enhancement factor ~3.8x106 exhibited a detection limit of rhodamine 6G (R6G) as low as 10-8M. These findings suggest the importance of size control of SGNPs and their SPR properties to develop highly efficient SERS sensors.

A chemical process involves polymerization within microspheres, whereas a physical process involves the dispersion of polymer in a nonsolvent. Nano-sized monodisperse microspheres are usually prepared by chemical processes such as water-based emulsions, seed suspension polymerization, nonaqueous dispersion polymerization, and precipitation polymerizations. Polymerization was performed in a four-necked, separate-type flask equipped with a stirrer, a condenser, a nitrogen inlet, and a rubber stopper for adding the initiator with a syringe. Nitrogen was bubbled through the mixture of reagents for 1 hr. before elevating the temperature. Functional silane (3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (MPTMS) was used for the modification of silica nanoparticles and the self-assembled monolayers obtained were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), laser scattering system (LSS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), elemental analysis (EA), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). In addition, polymer microspheres were polymerized by radical polymerization of γ-mercaptopropyl modified silica nanoparticles (MPSN) and acrylamide monomer via precipitation polymerization; then, their characteristics were investigated. From the elemental analysis results, it can be concluded that the conversion rate of acrylamide monomer was 93% and that polyacrylamide grafted to MPSN nanospheres via the radical precipitation polymerization with AAm in ethanol solvent. The microspheres were successfully polymerized by the 'graft from' method.

(3-mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane (MPTMS) was used as a silylation agent, and modified silica nanoparticles were prepared by solution polymerization. 2.0 g of silica nanoparticles, 150 ml of toluene, and 20 ml of MPTMS were put into a 300 ml flask, and these mixtures were dispersed with ultrasonic vibration for 60 min. 0.2 g of hydroquinone as an inhibitor and 1 to 2 drops of 2,6-dimethylpyridine as a catalyst were added into the mixture. The mixture was then stirred with a magnetic stirrer for 8 hrs. at room temperature. After the reaction, the mixture was centrifuged for 1 hr. at 6000rpm. After precipitation, 150 ml of ethanol was added, and ultrasonic vibration was applied for 30 min. After the ultrasonic vibration, centrifugation was carried out again for 1 hr. at 6000rpm. Organo-modification of silica nanoparticles with a γ-methacryloxypropyl functional group was successfully achieved by solution polymerization in the ethanol solution. The characteristics of the γ-mercaptopropyl modified silica nanoparticles (MPSN) were examined using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, THERMO VG SCIENTIFIC, MultiLab 2000), a laser scattering system (LSS, TOPCON Co., GLS-1000), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, JASCO INTERNATIONL CO., FT/IR-4200), scanning electron microscopy (SEM, HITACHI, S-2400), an elemental analysis (EA, Elementar, Vario macro/micro) and a thermogravimetric analysis (TGA, Perkin Elmer, TGA 7, Pyris 1). From the analysis results, the content of the methacryloxypropyl group was 0.98 mmol/g and the conversion rate of acrylamide monomer was 93%. SEM analysis results showed that the organo-modification of ultra-fine particles effectively prevented their agglomeration and improved their dispensability.

Surface modification of silica nanoparticles was investigated using an aerosol self assembly. Stearic acid was used as surface treating agent. A two-fluid jet nozzle was employed to generate an aerosol of the colloidal suspension, which contained 20 nm of silica nanoparticles, surface modifier, and ethyl alcohol. Powder properties such as morphology, specific surface area and pore size distribution were analyzed by SEM, BET and BJH methods, respectively. Surface properties of the silica power were analyzed by FT-IR. The OH bond of the SiO2 surface was converted to a C-H bond. It was revealed that the hydrophilic surface changed to a hydrophobic one due to the aerosol self assembly. Morphology of the surface treated powder was nanostructured with lots of pores having an average diameter of around 2 μm. Depending on the stearic acid concentration (0.25 to 1.0 wt%), the pore size distribution of the particles and the degree of hydrophobicity ranged from 1.5 nm to 180 nm and 29.6% to 50.2%, respectively.

명목상의 무수 광물의 수소 원자는 격자의 결함에 존재하는 것으로 알려져 있지만, 나노 스케일 입자의 경우 입자 표면에 물과 수산기의 형태로 존재할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 비정질 규산염 나노입자의 수 소 원자 환경에 대한 정량 측정 방법으로서, 1H 고상 핵자기 공명(solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance, NMR) 분광분석의 실효성을 알아보고자 하였다. 온도와 습도가 조절되는 글러브 박스 내에서 NMR 로터에 패킹된 비정질 규산염 나노입자를 25%와 70 % 상대습도에서 2일에서 10일까지 동안 보관한 후 1H NMR 스 펙트럼을 측정한 결과, 약간의 차이는 있었으나 큰 변화가 관찰되지 않았다. 이는 NMR 로터에 패킹된 시료 의 수소 원자 환경이 외부 대기에 의해 거의 변화하지 않았음을 의미한다. 수화 시간에 따른 비정질 규산염 나노입자의 함수량은 약 10 % 범위에서 차이를 보이며, 이는 글러브 박스의 시간적, 공간적 습도 불균일성에 의한 것으로 생각된다. 1H NMR 스펙트럼의 정량 분석 결과, 수화 상대습도가 증가함에 따라 비정질 규산염 나노입자의 수소 원자 수 역시 선형적으로 증가하였다. 이와 같은 결과는 NMR 로터의 시료 밀폐 능력이 수화 환경을 보존하며, 대기 상대습도 변화에 따른 나노입자의 함수량 변화 측정에 적합함을 의미한다. 본 연 구의 결과를 통해, 1H 고상 핵자기 공명 분광분석을 이용하여 나노 스케일의 명목상의 무수 광물의 표면적, 결정도가 습도에 따른 광물의 함수량 변화에 미치는 영향에 대한 체계적인 연구를 할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

Background : Ginseng root rot is a devastating disease caused by the fungus, Ilyonectria mors-panacis that generally attacks younger roots (-2 years), leading to defects in root quality, ginsenoside accumulation and also life cycle of the plant. Hence, there is an indispensable need to develop strategies resulting in tolerance against ginseng root rot. The protective role of silicon during pathogen infestation is well documented in other plant systems and a previous study demonstrated that silica nanoparticles are absorbed and accumulated more than the bulk silica in maize. However, the role of silica in ginseng-root rot pathosystem is unknown. Methods and Results : In the present study, we evaluated the effect of silica nanoparticles (N-SiO2) in Panax ginseng during I. mors-panacis infection. Long term analysis (30 dpi) revealed a striking 50% reduction in disease severity index upon 1 mM and 2 mM treatment of N-SiO2. However, N-SiO2 did not have any direct antifungal activity against I. mors-panacis. Candidate genes and metabolites based approach revealed jasmonic acid (JA) mediated sterol accumulation and incresed ginsenside biosyntesis as the key transcriptional reprogramming events orchestrated by N-SiO2 during the fungal infection. Conclusion : In a nut shell, N-SiO2 administration induces transcriptional reprogramming in ginseng roots, leading to increased phytosterol and ginsenosides synthesis resulting in enhanced tolerance against I. mors-panacis.

비정질 규산염 나노입자는 지각에 풍부한 규소와 산소로 이루어진 비다공성 나노입자로서 광물학을 포함한 지구환경과학과 산업적 측면에서 모두 중요한 물질이다. 본 연구에서는 1H과 29Si MAS NMR분광분석을 통해 7 nm와 14 nm 규산염 나노입자의 규소와 수소 원자 환경을 측정하고, 입자 크기에 따른 규산염 나노입자 원자 환경 변화를 규명하였다. NMR 스펙트럼의 화학적 이동 값의 이론적 배경을 이해하기 위해 양자화학계간을 통해 Si3O6H6, Si4O5H10, Si5O4H12 분자계간모델의 화학 차폐를 계산하였다. 29Si MAS NMR의 결과, 이중 실라놀(geminal silanol)과 단일 실라놀(single silanol), 실록산(siloxane) 구조의 Si 원자 환경에 해당하는 Q2, Q3, O4가 구분되어 나타나며 입자 크기에 따라 Q2, Q3, O4가 7 nm규산염 나노입자에는 7±1%, 27±2%, 66±2%, 14 nm 규산염 나노입자에는 6±1%, 21±2%, 73±2%의 분포를 갖는다. Q2, Q3 구조는 나노 입자의 표면적에 대부분 존재하는 것으로 예상되었으나, 두 규산염 나노입자의 표면적 차이에 비해 Q2, Q3 양의 차이가 적으며, 이는 입자 표면 뿐 아니라 입자 내부에도 Q2, Q3 구조가 존재함을 의미한다. 1H MAS NMR 스펙트럼은 물리흡착 된 물(physisorbed water), 수소결합 된 수산기(hydrogen bended silanol), 비 수소결합 된 수산기(non-hydrogen bonded silanol)를 구분하여 나타낸다. 14 nm 비정질 규산염 나노입자에 비해 7nm 나노입자에 약 3.4 배의 수소 원자가 존재하며, 더 강한 수소결합 세기를 갖는다. 전체 수산기 중에서 비 수소결합 된 수산기가 차지하는 비율이 7 nm 규산염 나노입자 보다 14 nm 규산염 나노입자에서 더 높으며, 이는 수소 원자간의 상대적 거리(proximity)가 14 nm 임자에서 더 긴 것을 지시한다. 본 연구결과를 통하여 현재까지 알려지지 않은 규산염 나노입자의 입자의기에 의한 다양한 원자 구조의 변화를 규명하였다.

The use of support materials on the nanoparticle synthesis and applications has advantages in many aspects; resisting the aggregation and gelation of nanoparticles, providing more active sites by dispersing over the supports, and facilitating a filtering process. In order to elucidate the influence of the supports on the nitrate reduction reactivity, the supported iron nanoparticles were prepared by borohydride reduction of an aqueous iron salt in the presence of supports such as activated carbon, silica and polyethylene. The reactivity for nitrate reduction decreased in the order of unsupported Fe(0) > activated carbon(AC) supported Fe(0) > polyethylene(PE) supported Fe(0) ≥ silica supported Fe(0). Rate constants decrease with increasing initial nitrate concentration implying that the reaction is limited by the surface reaction kinetics.