• Advances in nano research
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2020

In this work, we report the use of caffeine as an alternative source of nitrogen to successfully dope graphene (quaternary 400.6 eV and pyridinic at 398 eV according XPS), as well as the growth of silver nanowires (in-situ) in the surface of nitrogen doped graphene (NG) sheets. We used the improved graphene oxide method (IGO), chemical reduction of graphene oxide (GOx), and impregnation with caffeine as source of nitrogen for doping and subsequently, silver nanowires (NW) grow in the surface by the reduction of silver salts in the presence of NG, achieving a numerous of growth of NW in the graphene sheets. As supporting experimental evidence, the samples were analyzed using conventional characterization techniques: SEM-EDX, XRD, FT-IR, micro RAMAN, TEM, and XPS.

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2011년도 추계학술발표대회
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• pp.11.2-11.2
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• 2011

A key technological issue related to the implementation of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) is the replacement of Pt at the counter electrodes with an inexpensive and electro-chemically stable alternative. Carbon based nanomaterials could be promising candidates, but in practice they exhibit inadequate device performance. Here, we report very thin graphene oxide (GO)/metal hybrid films as transparent counter electrodes for high-efficiency DSSCs. Transparent GO/Pt and GO/Au hybrid films showed cell efficiencies of 9.2 and 9.0%, respectively (improvements of 9.5 and 7.1% over conventional Pt counter electrodes). More interestingly, highly stable DSSCs with GO hybrid films from relatively inexpensive metals such as Cu and Ni have been demonstrated with efficiency values comparable to Pt counter electrodes. The results reported in this study should enable low-cost fabrication of DSSCs because it allows the use of relatively inexpensive metals such as Au, Cu, Ni, and Ag that could not be previously employed in DSSCs with iodide/tri-iodide electrolyte due to corrosion.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.365-374
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• 2024

This study delves into the significant impact of integrating nanomaterials, specifically carbon and graphene nanoparticles, into the polymer matrix of aluminum alloy 356, utilizing the vortex casting technique, with the aim of improving the mechanical properties of table tennis equipment. Athletes and their coaching teams have long been on a quest for high-performance sports gear, recognizing its pivotal role in unlocking the full potential of players. The dedication of engineers to craft designs, select materials with precision, and uphold stringent testing standards reflects the commitment to meeting the demands of the sporting world. Yet, to remain at the forefront, sports engineering must continually align with contemporary technologies, and nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative force in this regard. This study not only underscores the meticulous efforts in material integration but also highlights the remarkable strides made possible by nanotechnology. Aluminum nanocomposites, particularly, showcase a groundbreaking fusion of exceptional strength and reduced weight, marking a notable achievement in sports equipment innovation. The research outcomes are compelling, revealing a substantial enhancement in the mechanical performance of the sports structures under scrutiny. This promising development hints at a potential paradigm shift in the manufacturing of sports equipment, promising a new era of elevated athlete performance and enhanced safety during the rigors of physical education training. This study stands as a testament to the tangible impact of nanotechnology on the ever-evolving landscape of sports equipment.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.505-516
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• 2016

With the development of nanotechnology, nanomaterials are used in various fields. Therefore, the interest regarding the safety of nanomaterial use is increasing and much effort is diverted toward establishment of exposure assessment and management methods. Occupational exposure limits (OELs) are effectively used to protect the health of workers in various industrial workplaces. This study aimed to propose an OEL for domestic multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) based on animal inhalation toxicity test. Basic procedure for development of OELs was examined. For OEL estimation, epidemiological study and quantitative risk assessment are generally performed based on toxicity data. In addition, inhalation toxicity data-based no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) and benchmark dose (BMD) are estimated to obtain the OEL. Three different estimation processes (NEDO in Japan, NIOSH in USA, and Baytubes in Germany) of OELs for carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were intensively reviewed. From the rat inhalation toxicity test for MWCNTs manufactured in Korea, a NOAEL of $0.98mg/m^3$ was derived. Using the simple equation for estimation of OEL suggested by NEDO, the OEL of $142{\mu}g/m^3$ was estimated for the MWCNT manufacturing workplace. Here, we used test rat and Korean human data and adopted 36 as an uncertainty factor. The OEL for MWCNT estimated in this work is higher than those ($2-80{\mu}g/m^3$) suggested by previous investigators. It may be greatly caused by different physicochemical properties of MWCNT and their dispersion method and test rat data. For setting of regulatory OELs in CNT workplaces, further epidemiological studies in addition to animal studies are needed. More advanced technical methods such as CNT dispersion in air and liquid should be also developed.

• 공업화학
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.257-261
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• 2005

미생물에 의해 생산된 셀룰로오스는 고등식물을 이루고 있는 셀룰로오스보다 순수한 형태로 존재하고 굵기가 20~50 nm인 fibril이 높은 배향성과 결정성으로 3차원적 망상구조를 이루고 있다. 이러한 미생물 셀룰로오스를 이용한 탄화과정의 적용은 기존의 PAN, Pitch, 재생 셀룰로오스(Rayon)를 사용한 탄소 섬유의 제조에서 얻지 못하는 섬유 구조 탄소 물질의 대량 생산을 가능하게 하고 탄화과정에 의해 생산된 섬유 구조의 탄화 셀룰로오스는 높은 결정성과 배향성을 갖는 나노 영역의 흑연 결정상의 섬유 제조를 가능하게 할 것이다. 탄화에 사용되는 셀룰로오스의 생산성에 대하여 세 가지 균주들에서 생산된 셀룰로오스의 양을 비교하여 G. xylinus ATCC 11142가 15mL 배지당 건조 질량 0.066 g의 셀룰로오스를 생산하는 것을 확인하였고 셀룰로오스의 탄화과정에서 셀룰로오스의 열분해에 의해 생산된 타르(tar)에 의해 탄화 후, 셀룰로오스 탄화물의 섬유 구조를 저해시키는 문제점이 존재한다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위하여 탄소 나노튜브의 정제과정에서 연구된 액상, 기상 그리고 초음파 처리를 통한 정제방법들을 적용하여, 탄화 셀룰로오스에서는 초음파 처리를 통한 정제과정의 적용이 셀룰로오스 탄화물에서 섬유 구조가 증가하는 결과를 나타냈다.

• Composites Research
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.261-266
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• 2017

고분자 복합재료는 유기 중합체인 고분자 수지를 기지로 다양한 충전제를 균일하게 분산시킨 소재로서 가공성이 우수하며 제품의 다양성이 많은 특징이 있다. 최근에는 탄소 나노소재들이 개발됨에 따라 이를 보강재로 활용하여 보다 우수한 복합재료를 개발하기 위한 많은 노력이 있다. 보강재 본래의 특성을 최대한 복합재료로 전환시키기 위해서는 이들의 분산, 배향 및 계면특성이 매우 중요하게 여겨진다. 본 총설 논문에서는 그래핀 기반 폴리이미드 복합재료의 고강도화 및 고인성화 기술 전략으로써 그래핀 기능화에 의한 표면 화학구조와 물성간 상관관계를 도출하고 설명하고자 한다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2015년도 제49회 하계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.60-60
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• 2015

Nanosheets of graphene and related 2D materials have attracted much attention due to excellent physical, chemical and mechanical properties. Single-layer graphene (SLG) was first synthesized by Blakely et al in 1974 [1]. Following his achievements, we initiated the growth and characterization of graphene and h-BN on metal substrates using surface segregation and precipitation in 1980s [2,3]. There are three important steps for nanosheet growth; surface segregation of dopants, surface reaction for monolayer phase, and subsequent 3-D growth (surface precipitation). Surface phase transition was clearly demonstrated on C-doped Ni(111) by in situ XPS at elevated temperatures [4]. The growth mode was clarified by inelastic background analysis [5]. The surface segregation approach has been applied to C-doped Pt(111) and Pd(111), and controllable growth of SLG has been demonstrated successfully [6]. Recently we proposed a promising method for producing SLG fully covering an entire substrate using Ni films deposited on graphite substrates [7]. A universal method for layer counting has been proposed [8]. In this paper, we will focus on the effect of competitive surface-site occupation between carbon and other surface-active impurities on the graphene growth. It is known that S is a typical impurity of metals and the most surface-active element. The surface sites shall be occupied by S through surface segregation. In the case of Ni(110), it is confirmed by AES and STM that the available surface sites is nearly occupied by S with a centered $2{\times}2$ arrangement. When Ni(110) is doped with C, surface segregation of C may be interfered by surface active elements like S. In this case, nanoscopic characterization has discovered a preferred directional growth of SLG, exhibiting a square-like shape (Fig. 1). Also the detailed characterization methodologies for graphene and h-BN nanosheets, including AFM, STM, KPFM, AES, HIM and XPS shall be discussed.

• 멤브레인
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.299-307
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• 2019

광촉매는 물에서 유기 염료를 분해하는 친환경적 기술이다. 산화 텅스텐은 이산화 티타늄에 비해 더 작은 밴드갭을 지니고 있어 광촉매 나노물질로서 활발히 연구되고 있다. 계층적 구조의 합성, 백금 도핑, 나노 복합물 또는 다른 반도체와의 결합 등이 광촉매 분해 효율을 향상시키는 방법들로 연구되고 있다. 이들 방법들은 광 파장의 적색편이를 유도하여 전자 이동, 전자-정공 쌍의 형성과 재결합에 영향을 미친다. 산화 텅스텐의 형태 개질을 통해 앞서 언급한 광촉매 분해 효율을 향상시키는 방법들과 합성에 대해 분석하였으며 금속 산화물과 탄소 복합재를 결합하는 방법이 새로운 물질의 합성이 필요없으며 가장 효율적인 방법으로 조사되었다. 이러한 광촉매 기술은 수처리 분리막기술과 모듈화하여 정수처리 목적으로 사용될 수 있다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.33-40
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• 2014

전기방사법(Electrospinning technique)을 이용하여 PVdF-HFP(Poly vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) 멤브레인을 제조하고, 그 멤브레인 표면위에 DLC(Diamond-like carbon) 코팅공정을 적용하여 멤브레인의 표면변화 및 접촉각 변화를 조사하였다. Ar 플라즈마 처리시간 및 처리조건에 따라 PVdF-HFP 멤브레인 파이버 표면이 주름(wrinkles)형태로 변화 하였다. 이러한 Ar 플라즈마 처리가 된 PVdF-HFP 멤브레인은 초친수성(super-hydrophilic) 특성으로 변했지만, 초친수성 PVdF-HFP 멤브레인에 DLC 코팅공정을 적용하면 반대로 초소수성(super-hydrophobic) 특성으로 변화되었다. 이러한 특성을 가진 표면을 접촉각 측정과 XPS, FE-SEM 측정으로 분석하였다. 따라서 화학적 조성과 표면 형상에 의해 접촉각 특성을 가지는 것으로 확인하였다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.450-457
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• 2018

To design the practical core-shell electrocatalysts, combination of core and shell materials is important to meet catalytic activity and durability target. In general, Pd is considered as a good core material due to its best activity caused by strain/ligand effect. Preparing Pd nanoparticles can be a starting point in fabricating core-shell type electrocatalysts, much simplified Pd preparing process is suggested by using carbon monoxide (CO) as a reducing agent and/or capping agent. The solvent composition and reaction temperature can control to nanosheet, tetrahedron, and sphere without using additional stabilizer. Among them, Pd nanosheet which has mainly (111) plane showed about 3 times higher electrocatalytic activity for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) to the spherical Pd nanoparticles. The enhanced ORR activity of Pd nanosheets can be attributed to the exposure of Pd (111) surface and the high electrochemical surface area. Therefore, we demonstrated that the shape of Pd nanomaterials is easily controlled via a facile reduction method using CO, and (111) plane-oriented Pd nanosheets can be a promising ORR catalysts and core material for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs).