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Calculation of the Hubbard U Parameters by the Solid Atom Method

  • Youn, S.J.
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.71-75
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    • 2005
  • An effective method, i.e., the solid atom method, is suggested to obtain the Coulomb interaction parameter, U, and the Hund exchange coupling constant, J, for use in the LDA+U calculation. The par~meters are obtained self-consistently during the LDA+U calculation. The method is applied to typical transition metal oxides and $MnB^{VI}(B^{VI}=S,Se,Te)$. The U values for the transition metal oxides have similar magnitude to previous calculations although they are obtained by a much simpler method. $MnB^{VI}s$ have been characterized as crossroads materials between charge transfer and band insulators by the LDA+U calculation.

Delayed Luminescence of Biophotons from Plant Leaves

  • Sung, Baeck-Kyoung;Yi, Seung-Ho;Lee, Chang-Hoon;Yang, Joon-Mo;Kim, Jai-Soon;Soh, Kwang-Sup;Yang, Jong-Soo
    • Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.132-136
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    • 2004
  • Delayed luminescence of plant leaves was imaged by a 2-D cooled charge-coupled device. We report the delayed luminescence imaging of normal/injured leaves picked ami the leaves intact. The luminescent intensity was lower in leaf veins, scars and edge cut. The intensity of delayed luminescence from intact leaves was higher than that of picked leaves. These results indirectly support the argument that the delayed luminescence of a photosynthetic system is closely related to the electron transfer process of PSII in the thylakoid membrane.

The Optimization of Gel Electrolytes on Performance of Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries

  • An, Sang-Yong;Jeong, Euh-Duck;Won, Mi-Sook;Shim, Yoon-Bo
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.29 no.5
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    • pp.998-1002
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    • 2008
  • The gel electrolytes were prepared with sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid, where hydrophilic fumed silica was used as a gelling agent. The influences of gel electrolyte on performance of the valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries were investigated employing capacity tests, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The initial capacities of the sulfuric gel VRLA batteries were higher than that of phosphoric gel VRLA batteries. The sulfuric gel VRLA battery using 1.210 specific gravity of sulfuric acid with hydrophilic fumed silica exhibited the highest capacity of 0.828Ah. In the impedance measurements, the ohmic and charge transfer resistances for the phosphoric gel VRLA batteries were higher thanthat of sulfuric gel batteries. The morphology of electrodes of phosphoric gel VRLA batteries were more deteriorated in the SEM image.

Electro-optic Properties of a Guest-Host System Containing a Phenothiazine-based Chromophore: Effect of the Chromophore Density on the Macroscopic Optical Nonlinearity

  • Lee, Sang-Kyu;Cho, Min-Ju;Yoon, Hyuk;Lee, Seung-Hwan;Kim, Jae-Hong;Qing Zhang;Choi, Dong-Hoon
    • Macromolecular Research
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    • v.12 no.5
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    • pp.484-489
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    • 2004
  • We have prepared a phenothiazine-based nonlinear optical (NLO) chromophore that displays a fairly high microscopic nonlinearity through intramolecular charge transfer. The phenothiazine unit plays important roles of contributing its high electron donating ability and connecting the resonance pathway through a conjugative effect in the cyclized ring adjacent to the aromatic ring. Theoretical calculations and an absorption spectroscopic study provided useful information concerning the microscopic nonlinearity of the chromophores. We investigated the electro-optic (EO) properties of the guest-host systems in amorphous polycarbonate containing the synthesized chromophores at different concentrations under different poling temperatures. A real-time pole and probe method provided a much greater amount of information regarding how the EO properties can arise and how they can be optimized.

Enhancement of Magneto-Optic Figure of Merit of Bi:YIG Films in Blue Wavelengths by La Substitution

  • Lee, Euibok;Jaekyong Cho
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.46-49
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    • 1997
  • This paper reports the first success in enhancement of the magneto-optic figure of merit of garnet films in blue wavelengths. The maximum of the absolute value of the Faraday rotation angle observed at about 500 nm for the films with no La substitution shifted toward shorter wavelength as La content increased, that leads the increase of the absolute value of the Faraday rotation angle in the wavelengths shorter than about 480 nm. The optical absorption coefficient at the wavelengths shorter than 500 nm decreased as La content increased. As a result the magneto-optic figure of merit increased in the wavelengths shorter than 470 nm as La content increased and was about two times larger for the film with La content of 0.6 in formular unit compared to that of the film without La substitution. This might be attributed to the shift of the centers of the charge transfer and crystal field transitions by La substitution.

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Estimate of Current Density Distribution in Electroforming Process Using Finite Element Analysis (유한요소해석을 이용한 전주공정에서의 전류밀도 분포 예측)

  • 강대철;김헌영;전병희
    • Transactions of Materials Processing
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.279-284
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    • 2004
  • Electroforming is the highly specialized use of electrodeposition for the manufacture of metal parts and basically a specialized form of electroplating. So, we can apply electrochemical system analysis for electroforming process. Electrochemical systems are concerned with the interplay between electricity and chemistry, namely the measurements of electrical quantities, such as current density, potential, and charge, and their relationship to chemical parameters. This paper based on the basic equations of electrics and electrochemical kinetics, was employed for a theoretical explanation of the current density distribution on electroforming process. We calculated current density distribution and potential distribution on cathode. Also, calculated current density distribution of vertical direction. It was shown that current density is related with distance of between anode and cathode and mass transfer process.

CuS/ZnO 이종 나노구조의 합성과 광촉매로의 응용 및 특성평가

  • Lee, Mi-Gyeong;Choe, Min-Gi;Yong, Gi-Jung
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2013.02a
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    • pp.609-609
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    • 2013
  • 나노선은 대표적인 일차원 나노구조로 높은 부피-표면적 비율과, 조절 가능한 밴드갭 에너지, 뛰어난 광학적/전기적 특성으로 인해 다양한 잠재적 응용처를 가지며, 많이 연구되고 있다. 특히 ZnO 나노선은 대표적인 광촉매로, 높은 감광성과 높은 부피-표면적 비율 등의 특징을 가지지만, 상대적으로 넓은 밴드갭 에너지 때문에 가시광선 영역을 사용하지 못하는 단점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 CuS 나노입자/ZnO 나노선 이종구조를 간단한 두 가지의 방법으로 합성하였다. ZnO 나노선은 간단한 수열합성 방법으로 합성하였고, 그 위에 CuS 나노입자를 successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) 방법으로 증착하였다. 합성된 나노 구조는 기존의 ZnO 구조와는 달리 가시광 영역에서도 향상된 광촉매 특성을 보였으며, 이는 ZnO와 CuS사이의 interfacial charge transfer (IFCT)에서 기인한 것이다. SEM, TEM, XRD를 통해 CuS/ZnO 이종구조의 형태와 결정구조, 구성성분을 분석할 수 있었고, Acid Orange 7의 광분해 실험을 통해 향상된 광촉매 특성을 확인 할 수 있었다.

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Current Status of Solar-energy-based CO2 Conversion to Fuels (태양에너지를 이용한 이산화탄소 전환 기술의 현황)

  • Kim, Ye Ji;Kim, Jong Min;Jung, Yeon Sik
    • Current Photovoltaic Research
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.122-134
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    • 2017
  • As a promising solution to global warming and growing energy demand, photocatalytic $CO_2$ conversion to useful fuels is widely studied to enhance the activity and selectivity of the $CO_2$ photoreduction reactions. In this review, an overview of fundamental aspects of the $CO_2$ reduction photocatalysts is provided. The recent development of the photocatalyst is also discussed, focusing on the mechanisms of light harvesting and charge transfer. Besides, this review sets its sight on inspiring new ideas toward a practical $CO_2$ conversion technology.

Characterization and Electrocatalytic Activities of Pt Nanoparticles Synthesized by Solution Plasma Process (유체 플라즈마 공정으로 합성한 백금 나노입자의 전기화학적 특성 평가)

  • Lee, Yu-Jin;Jin, Sang-Hun;Kim, Seong-Cheol;Kim, Seong-Min;Lee, Sang-Yul
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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    • 2013.05a
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    • pp.161-161
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    • 2013
  • 본 연구에서는 백금 나노입자의 크기, 형상, 분포도에 따른 전기 화학적 효율을 평가하기 위해 계면활성제 농도를 달리하여 백금 나노입자를 합성하였다. 계면활성제로는 CTAB(cetyltrimethylammonium bromide)이 사용되었으며, 0.5 mM의 $H_2PtCl_6$의 백금 염을 환원시키기 위하여 유체 플라즈마 공정을 이용하였다. 공정 시간은 UV-vis 스펙트럼 결과를 토대로, 262 nm의 파장대에서 관찰된 LMCT(ligand-to-metal charge transfer) peak이 사라지는 시간을 기준으로 하여 공정을 진행하였다. 합성된 나노입자는 순환 전류-전압곡선(CV), TEM이미지와 XRD 분석을 이용하여 전기화학적 특성, 입자의 평균 크기 및 형상 변화를 비교 분석 하였다. 그 결과 CTAB을 넣지 않은 백금나노입자의 경우, CTAB을 넣고 제조한 백금 나노입자와는 달리 구의 형태로 뭉쳐있음을 관찰하였고, 이러한 백금 나노입자의 구조는 보다 높은 전기화학적 활성 특성을 가짐을 보였다.

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Electrochemical Impedance Analysis of Polyaniline-Film on Platinum Electrodes (백금 전극에 입힌 폴리아닐린의 전기화학적 임피던스)

  • Chon, Jung-Kyoon;Min, Byoung Hoon
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.39 no.9
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    • pp.722-727
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    • 1995
  • The electrochemical impedance spectra of polyaniline film prepared by cyclic voltammetry have been investigated in 0.1 M aqueous sulfuric acid solution. Charge transfer resistances were rather low at the oxidized states in agreement with the conductive behavior reported at these potentials. The corresponding exchange current densities were very high. Large values of capacitance associated with the polymer have been found which vary as a function of the electrode potentials. An equivalent electrical circuit has been deduced from the impedance data. It was therefore possible to obtain the parameters of the ionic mass transport within the film.

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