• 전기화학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.164-171
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• 2019

Nano-sized $SnO_2$ powders were synthesized via a solvent thermal reaction using $SnClO_4$, NaOH, and ethylene glycol at $150^{\circ}C$. TGA, SEM, FT-IR, XRD, and Potentiostat/Galvanostat were employed to investigate the chemical and electrochemical characteristics of the synthesized $SnO_2$. The structure of $SnO_2$ was amorphous, and when heat treated at $500^{\circ}C$, it was transformed into a crystalline structure. The morphology obtained by SEM micrographs of the as-synthesized $SnO_2$ showed powder features that had diameters ranging 100 to 200 nm. The electrochemical performance of the crystalline $SnO_2$ as a Li-air battery cathode was better than that of the amorphous $SnO_2$. The specific capacity of the crystalline $SnO_2$ was at least 350 mAh/g at 10 mA/g discharge rate. However, there was some capacity loss of all the cells during the consecutive cycles. Keywords : Lithium-Air Battery.

• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.46-52
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• 2018

Slitting, which is supposed to be one of the most critical processes in Li-Ion battery manufacturing, is supposed to cut off the uncoated parts of the foil, and cut the wide foils into the size of the Li-ion batteries. Vibrations of slitting machines are the most critical factors for uneven cut surface such as surface roughness and burr, which are the main reasons of the tearing of microporous membranes to separate the cathodes and the anodes, and eventually causing explosion of the batteries. In this study, the structure of a slitting machine has been analyzed through computer simulations to figure out the main reasons of the vibrations. The result of the study shows that simple design alterations of the supporting area and roller without modifying the main structure of the machine can suppress the vibrations effectively, and further to prevent the devastating explosion.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.67-73
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• 2021

Nickel-rich lithium nickel-cobalt-manganese oxides (NCM) are viewed as promising cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs); however, their poor cycling performance at high temperature is a critical hurdle preventing expansion of their applications. We propose the use of a functional electrolyte additive, triphenyl phosphate (TPPa), which can form an effective cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) layer on the surface of Ni-rich NCM cathode material by electrochemical reactions. Linear sweep voltammetry confirms that the TPPa additive is electrochemically oxidized at around 4.83 V (vs. Li/Li+) and it participates in the formation of a CEI layer on the surface of NCM811 cathode material. During high temperature cycling, TPPa greatly improves the cycling performance of NCM811 cathode material, as a cell cycled with TPPa-containing electrolyte exhibits a retention (133.7 mA h g-1) of 63.5%, while a cell cycled with standard electrolyte shows poor cycling retention (51.3%, 108.3 mA h g-1). Further systematic analyses on recovered NCM811 cathodes demonstrate the effectiveness of the TPPa-based CEI layer in the cell, as electrolyte decomposition is suppressed in the cell cycled with TPPa-containing electrolyte. This confirms that TPPa is effective at increasing the surface stability of NCM811 cathode material because the TPPa-initiated POx-based CEI layer prevents electrolyte decomposition in the cell even at high temperatures.

• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.71-74
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• 2022

For the process simplification in the fabrication of organic light emitting diode(OLED), top emission OLED (TEOLED) was fabricated without lithium fluoride(LiF) used as an electron injection layer (EIL). After co-deposition of Mg and Ag with a different process conditions, a cathode material adjacent to EIL was optimized when Mg and Ag have a ratio of 1:9 considering sheet resistance and transmittance. From the energy band diagram of TEOLED, band gap difference between Trisaluminium (Alq3) and Mg:Ag cathode show the difference of 0.4 eV according to the usage of LiF The fabricated TEOLED without LiF showed the improvement of 5.2 % and 2.7 % in the luminance and the current density comparing that with LiF. The results show there is no significant difference in OLED characteristics regardless of LIF layer in the TEOLED structures.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.51-66
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• 2024

Modern society is making numerous efforts to reduce reliance on carbon-based energy systems. A notable solution in this transition is the adoption of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as potent energy sources, owing to their high energy and power densities. Driven by growing environmental challenges, the application scope of LIBs has expanded from their initial prevalence in portable electronic devices to include electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESSs). Accordingly, LIBs must exhibit long-lasting cyclability and high energy storage capacities to facilitate prolonged device usage, thereby offering a potential alternative to conventional sources like fossil fuels. Enhancing the durability of LIBs hinges on a comprehensive understanding of the reasons behind their performance decline. Therefore, comprehending the degradation mechanism, which includes detrimental chemical and mechanical phenomena in the components of LIBs, is an essential step in resolving cycle life issues. The LIB systems presently being commercialized and developed predominantly employ graphite anode and layered oxide cathode materials. A significant portion of the degradation process in LIB systems takes place during the electrochemical reactions involving these electrodes. In this review, we explore and organize the aging mechanisms of LIBs, especially those with graphite anodes and layered oxide cathodes.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.334-342
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• 2024

The need for efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions has emerged due to a rapidly increasing energy demand and growing concerns about environmental issues. Among various energy storage methods, lithium secondary batteries are widely used in a variety of electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and large-scale power storage systems due to their high energy density, long lifespan, and cost competitiveness. Recently, all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) have attracted great attention because they can reduce the risk of fire associated with liquid electrolytes. Additionally, using high-capacity alternative anodes and cathodes in ASSBs can enhance energy density. However, ASSBs that use solid electrolytes experience a degradation in their electrochemical performances due to resistance at solid-solid interfaces. These interfaces can also result in poor physical contact and the presence of products formed from chemical and electrochemical reactions. Solving this interface problem is a critical issue for the commercialization of ASSBs. This review summarizes interfacial reactions between the cathode and solid electrolyte, along with research aimed at improving these interactions. Future development directions in this field are also discussed.

• 공업화학
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.211-216
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• 2010

우레아와 포름산을 이용한 균일침전법으로 $(NH_4)_{0.3}V_2O_5$ 및 $V_2O_5$ 나노소재를 합성한 후 TGA, SEM, FT-IR, XRD, 선형 전압전류법 등을 이용하여 물성과 전기화학적 특성을 조사하였다. 평균 층간 거리는 우레아 첨가 유무에 따라 $10.7{\AA}$, $14.2{\AA}$로 각각 나타났다. 또한 표면구조는 합성 시 우레아가 첨가된 소재는 나노로드, 포름산만 첨가된 시료는 나노쉬트 모양의 단위체가 형성되었다. $95^{\circ}C$에서 우레아를 첨가하여 제조한 $(NH_4)_{0.3}V_2O_5$ 나노소재의 전지용량은 평균 280 mAh/g 이상이었다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.94-98
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• 2014

$LiCoO_2$는 박막 베터리의 양극재료로써 많은 관심을 받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 스핀 코터를 이용한 졸-겔 합성공정과 열처리 과정에 의해서 Au 지지체 위에 $LiCoO_2$ 박막을 합성하였다. 합성된 박막의 구조는 X-선회절분석, 라만분광 광도계를 이용하여 분석하였다. 박막의 입자 형태는 전자현미경에 의해 관찰하였다. X-선회절분석, 라만분광광도계의 결과로부터, $550^{\circ}C$와 $750^{\circ}C$에서 합성된 박막은 스피넬구조와 층상 암염 형 구조를 가지는 박막으로 보이며, $650^{\circ}C$에서 합성된 박막은 층상 암염 형 구조와 스피넬 구조가 혼재되어져 있는 것으로 생각된다. $750^{\circ}C$에서 합성된 박막은 다른 낮은 온도에서 합성된 박막보다 큰 결정질의 균일한 분포의 입자를 가지는 것으로 확인되었다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2002

졸-겔법을 이용하여 미량의 은이 도핑된 $Ag_xV_2O_5$ xerogel(x=0.06, 0.11, 0.22)을 합성하여 리튬이차전지용 양극 소재로서 전기화학적 특성을 연구하였다. $Ag_xV_2O_5$ xerogel은 무정형의 층상구조로 열처리하면 orthorhombic 구조로 전환되었으며, 표면구조는 $V_2O_5$와 유사한 단위체가 서로 얽혀 일정한 방향으로 성장하여 비등방성 fibril을 형성하고 있다. $Li/Ag_xV_2O_5$ xerogel셀의 전지 용량(specific capacity)은 10mA/g의 방전율에서 평균 359mAh/g, 싸이클 효율 $94\%$이상이었으며, 바나듐산화물에 첨가된 미량의 은에 의해 전기화학적 특성이 향상되었다. NMR실험으로 서로 다른 환경의 $Li^{+}$이온이 전극에 존재함을 확인하였다.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제38권7호
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• pp.589-594
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• 2014

전기자동차와 하이브리드 자동차의 상용화에 따라 전기용량과 에너지 밀도가 향상된 리튬 이온 전지의 개발이 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 상장 모델을 이용하여 5산화 바나듐으로 구성된 다공성 구조물로의 리튬 이온 삽입현상을 분석하였다. 다공성 5산화 바나듐 구조물은 구멍을 갖는 구체의 구조물로 정의하였으며, 이때 구멍의 형상은 원통형이다. 원통형 구멍의 반지름, 깊이 및 개수를 조절하여 다양한 다공성 5산화 바나듐의 미세조직 형상을 고려하였으며, 각 미세조직의 형상인자와 구조물에 삽입되는 리튬 이온의 개수 사이의 관계를 분석하였다. 마지막으로 최적화 작업을 통하여 가장 많은 수의 리튬 이온이 삽입될 수 있는 다공성 5산화 바나듐의 구조체 형상을 찾아내었다.