Abstract: The present invention provides a device for measuring biological information including a sensor array, wherein the sensor array includes a plurality of sensors that are either sensors for amplifying photoreactivity or sensors forming an island network connected by a plurality of multi-channels and, in the device, the average value of biological information about the skin tissues is measured based on values output from the sensor array, and a method of measuring biological information using the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polyamide-based polymer composition with superior fluidity and a polyamide-based composite material with superior mechanical strength prepared therefrom. More specifically, it relates to a polyamide-based polymer composition containing 0.1-5 parts by weight of dicyclohexylmethane bisdecanoamide, which is a cyclic compound, as a fluidity control agent based on 100 parts by weight of a mixture consisting of 20-90 wt % of a polyamide-based resin and 10-80 wt % of a reinforcing fiber, a polyamide-based composite material prepared using the same, and a method for preparing the same. The polymer composition according to the present disclosure, wherein dicyclohexylmethane bisdecanoamide is used as a fluidity control agent, provides an effect of reducing friction between a molten resin and a processing machine and greatly reducing torque by effectively dispersing a reinforcing fiber in a polyamide-based resin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a polyamide-based polymer composition with superior fluidity and a polyamide-based composite material with superior mechanical strength prepared therefrom. More specifically, it relates to a polyamide-based polymer composition containing 0.1-5 parts by weight of dicyclohexylmethane bisdecanoamide, which is a cyclic compound, as a fluidity control agent based on 100 parts by weight of a mixture consisting of 20-90 wt % of a polyamide-based resin and 10-80 wt % of a reinforcing fiber, a polyamide-based composite material prepared using the same, and a method for preparing the same. The polymer composition according to the present disclosure, wherein dicyclohexylmethane bisdecanoamide is used as a fluidity control agent, provides an effect of reducing friction between a molten resin and a processing machine and greatly reducing torque by effectively dispersing a reinforcing fiber in a polyamide-based resin.

Abstract: A simple, economical method of producing nanowire arrays is described. The method produces high density arrays having nanowires with diameters below 10 nm and does not require templating, catalysts, or surface pre/post-treatment. The disclosed methods and systems can be used, for example, for optoelectronic devices and photovoltaic cells, Li-ion batteries, chemical/bio sensors and transistors.

Abstract: A simple, economical method of producing nanowire arrays is described. The method produces high density arrays having nanowires with diameters below 10 nm and does not require templating, catalysts, or surface pre/post-treatment. The disclosed methods and systems can be used, for example, for optoelectronic devices and photovoltaic cells, Li-ion batteries, chemical/bio sensors and transistors.

Abstract: Provided is a method for quantitative evaluation of mar- and scratch-induced surface damage on polymeric and coating materials. The method for quantitative evaluation of scratch-induced damage on polymeric and coating materials includes: preparing a test specimen of polymeric and coating materials; inducing a scratch damage on the surface of the test specimen; representing the scratch damage formed on the test specimen as corresponding color coordinates; and calculating a quantitated scratch damage index from a combination of a load applied to the surface of the test specimen and the color coordinates corresponding to the scratch damage.

Abstract: Provided is a method for quantitative evaluation of mar- and scratch-induced surface damage on polymeric and coating materials. The method for quantitative evaluation of scratch-induced damage on polymeric and coating materials includes: preparing a test specimen of polymeric and coating materials; inducing a scratch damage on the surface of the test specimen; representing the scratch damage formed on the test specimen as corresponding color coordinates; and calculating a quantitated scratch damage index from a combination of a load applied to the surface of the test specimen and the color coordinates corresponding to the scratch damage.

Abstract: A display apparatus processing an image frame divided into a plurality of subfields based on time, includes a motion detector detecting whether an input image is a still picture; a gradation level converter converting a brightness level of the input image into one of the gradation levels among a predetermined gradation level group for a still picture if the motion detector detects no motion in the input image, the gradation level group for the still picture formed with gradation levels having no more than a predetermined reference number of subfields which are different in a state of luminance with respect to the corresponding subfields in adjacent gradation levels. With this configuration, the present invention provides a display apparatus and a control method thereof to prevent brightness represented by gradation levels from being displayed inaccurately due to the load of a display line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polycarbonates, more specifically to a process for the preparation of polycarbonates by a solid polymerization of prepolymers obtained by the polymerization between aromatic dihydroxides and diarylcarbonates, which comprises: a) preparing said prepolymer having a viscosity average molecular weight of 4,000-18,000 g/mole; b) preparing a microporous foam by injecting high-pressure inert gas; and c) preparing polycarbonates by a solid polymerization, which facilitates the removal of phenol, a by-product, and enhances molecular weight of polycarbonates without using any catalyst due to the relatively high polymerization rate.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a process of preparing a novel polyimide foam having superior heat-resistance, flame retardancy, homogeneous size and distribution of cells, and low density, wherein a polyimide precursor in a granular form is prepared by means of using heterocyclic amine as catalyst and then foaming. According to the present invention, the preparing process of a polyimide foam comprises reacting aromatic carboxylic acid or the anhydrides thereof with an excess of aliphatic univalent alcohol to yield an aromatic ester solution. To the aromatic ester solution, divalent amines or the mixture thereof were added in the equivalent amount of said carboxylic acid or the anhydrides thereof in addition to a catalyst and surfactant to yield a polyimide. Then, the precursor in a granular form mixture was imidized while foaming by means of pre-heating and then heating in a microwave oven, after which was cured at a high temperature.