• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.369-376
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• 2022

In this study, the stability of an anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer (AEMWE) cell was evaluated in an on-off cycling operation with respect to an applied electric bias, i.e., a current density of 500 mA cm^-2, and an open circuit. The ohmic and polarization resistances of the system were monitored during operation (~800 h) using electrochemical impedance spectra. Specific consideration was given to the ohmic resistance of the cell, especially that of the membrane under on-off cycling conditions, by consistently feeding the cell with KOH solution. Owing to an excess feed solution, a momentary increase in the polarization resistance was observed immediately after the open-circuit. The excess feed solution was mostly recovered by subjecting the cell to the applied electric bias. Stability tests on the AEMWE cell under on-off cycling with continuous feeding even under an open circuit can guarantee long-term stability by avoiding an irreversible increase in ohmic and polarization resistances.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.145-151
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• 2023

Planer-type electrolyte substrates are often utilized for stack manufacturing of electrolyte-supported solid oxide fuel cells (ES-SOFCs) to fulfill necessary requirements such as a high mechanical strength and redox stability. This work did an electrochemical analysis of ES-SOFC with different NiO-YSZ anode thicknesses to find the optimal value for the high performance of the fuel cell. The cell resistivities were constant at anode thickness between 25-58 ㎛, but a thick anode (74 ㎛) caused a high electrode resistivity leading to a dramatic reduction in cell performance. A stability test was performed for 50 hours at 700℃, and the results showed a degradation rate of 0.3% per 1000 h by extrapolated fitting.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제60권2호
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• pp.217-222
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• 2022

고분자 전해질 연료전지(PEMFC) 고분자 막의 전기화학적 내구성을 가속적으로 평가하는 개회로 전위 유지(OCV holding) 과정에서 OCV 변화 거동을 해석하는 것은 매우 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 내구성이 각기 다른 세 종류의 MEA(membrane electrode assembly)의 실험데이터를 이용한 실험식을 만들어 비교 및 검토하였다. 막 내부에 라디칼 제거제가 없는 강화막 MEA의 내구 평가시간은 383 h, 막 내부에 라디칼 제거제가 있는 강화막 MEA의 내구 평가시간은 각각 1,000, 1,650 h이었다. 고분자 막의 열화는 활성화에 의해 회복이 가능한 가역적 열화와 회복이 되지 않은 비가역적 열화로 구분했다. 고분자 막의 비가역적 열화는 수소투과도 증가로 나타나는데 수소투과도 변화가 세 MEA 모두 비가역적 열화 상수 c와 유사한 형태를 보였다. 회복이 되지 않은 비가역적 열화가 시작되는 것은 수소투과도 증가로 나타나고, 수소투과도 증가로 인해 OCV가 회복되지 않아서 OCV 회복선의 기울기가 감소하고 이를 실험식의 상수 c 값의 증가로 확인할 수 있었다.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.345-353
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• 2018

This paper summarizes results of research on the electrochemical (EC) degradation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) and iodine-containing contrast media (ICMs), with the focus on EC reductive dehalogenation. The efficiency of EC dehalogenation of DBPs increases with the number of halogen atoms in an individual DBP species. EC reductive cleavage of bromine from parent DBPs is faster than that of chlorine. EC data and quantum chemical modeling indicate that the EC reduction of iodine-containing DBPs (I-DBPs) is characterized by the formation of active iodine that reacts with the organic substrate. The occurrence of ICMs has attracted attention due to their association with the generation of I-DBPs. Indirect EC oxidation of ICMs using anodes that produce reactive oxygen species can result in a complete degradation of these compounds yet I-DBPs are formed in the process. Reductive EC deiodination of ICMs is rapid and its overall rate is diffusion-controlled yet I-DBPs are also produced in this reaction. Further progress in practically feasible EC methods to remove DBPs, ICMs and other trace-level organic contaminants requires the development of novel electrocatalytic materials, elimination of mass transfer limitations via innovative design of 3D electrodes and EC reactors, and further progress in the understanding of intrinsic mechanisms of EC reactions of DBPs and TrOC at EC interfaces.

• 공업화학
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.97-102
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• 2020

최근 리튬이차전지 양극 소재의 다양한 열화 메커니즘들이 밝혀지면서 이것을 제어하여 새로운 전기화학적 특성을 구현하고 기존 소재의 한계점을 극복하고자 하는 연구결과들이 많이 보고되고 있다. 특히, 리튬과잉산화물은 250 mA h g^-1 이상의 고 용량 차세대 리튬이차전지 양극 물질로 주목받고 있으나, 충방전 과정 중에 소재 특유의 원자 구조 열화로 인해 활용이 제한되고 있다. 본 연구는 0.4Li₂MnO₃_0.6LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ 리튬과잉소재의 충방전 과정 중에서 겪는 원자 구조 변화 과정을 분석하여 소재의 열화 과정을 밝히고 이를 개선하기 위한 연구 방향을 제시하고자 한다. 이를 위해, 원자 단위의 분해능을 갖는 전자투과현미경을 활용하여 충방전 중 원자 구조의 변화 과정을 분석하고 이러한 구조 변화가 소재의 전기화학적 특성에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 밝히고자 하였다. 충전 과정 중에 발생한 다량의 리튬 빈자리로 인해 구조 불안정성이 일어났고, 이로 인해 전이 금속이 리튬 빈 자리로 이동하면서 구조 열화가 확인되었다. 결과적으로 이러한 구조 변이는 리튬과잉소재의 가장 큰 문제점인 방전 전압 강하 특성을 야기한다는 것을 알아내었다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.269-276
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• 2016

Carbon-supported ordered Pt-Ti alloy nanoparticles were prepared as a durable and efficient oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalyst for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) via wet chemical reduction of Pt and Ti precursors with heat treatment at $800^{\circ}C$. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed that the prepared electrocatalysts with Ti precursor molar compositions of 40% (PtTi40) and 25% (PtTi25) had ordered $Pt_3Ti$ and $Pt_8Ti$ structures, respectively. Comparison of the ORR polarization before and after 1500 electrochemical cycles between 0.6 and 1.1 V showed little change in the ORR polarization curve of the electrocatalysts, demonstrating the high stability of the PtTi40 and PtTi25 alloys. Under the same conditions, commercial carbon-supported Pt nanoparticle electrocatalysts exhibited a negative potential shift (10 mV) in the ORR polarization curve after electrochemical cycling, indicating degradation of the ORR activity.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제45권12호
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• pp.788-795
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• 2008

An electrolyte supported SOFC cell was tested at $800^{\circ}C$ in air for 3600 h with an applied current density of $200\;mA/cm^2$ to examine possible cathode degradation issues. A scandium- stabilized zirconia (ScSZ) with additional manganese doping (ScSZ: Mn) was used as electrolyte. A strontium and copper-doped lanthanum ferrite (LaSrCuFe) and platinum were used as cathode and quasi-anode material, respectively. The DC resistance was logged over the complete testing period. Additionally, impedance spectroscopy was used from time to time to track changes of the cell in-situ. Post-test analysis of the cell using methods like scanning electron microscopy imaging and other electrochemical testing methods allow the identification of different degradation sources. The results indicate a promising combination of electrolyte and cathode material in terms of chemical compatibility and electrical performance.

• 대한설비공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한설비공학회 2008년도 동계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.642-648
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• 2008

In order to analyze the causes of fossil power plant facilities due to a degradation and corrosion, artificial degraded materials composed of the facilities were manufactured. Various experiment were performed based on mechanical test, microstructure observation, hardness test, electrochemical potentiokinetic reactivation test(EPR) and corrosion scale thickness measurement test. The master curves were write out using Larson-Miller parameter to evaluate the degree of degradation with the above diagnosis methods. These data were applied to materials database of fossil power plant diagnosis. Finally expert system on the fossil power plant diagnosis was developed using the master curves and diagnosis algorithms.

• 연구논문집
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• 통권31호
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• pp.157-163
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• 2001

Evolution of microstructure due to service exposure to high temperature has a strong effect performance of heat resistant steels. In case of modified 9Cr-1Mo steels, precipitation of $Fe_2Mo$-type laves phases and coarcening of $M_23C_6$-type carbides is the primary cause of degradation of mechanical properties such as creep resistance, tensile strength and toughness. Creep tests have been carried out on pre-aging mod. 9Cr-1Mo steels to examine the effect of pre-aging and stress on the creep strength. Based on the results, a nondestructive procedure, where electrochemical technique that quantitatively detect laves phases and $M_23C_6$-type carbides in a material is used, has been proposed to evaluate a residual creep life of mod. 9Cr-1Mo steels.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제61권4호
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• pp.635-644
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• 2023

Due to the rapid development of the livestock industry, particularly due to residual pharmaceutical antibiotics, environmental populations have been negatively affected. Herein, we report a ZnO/melamine-functionalized carboxylic-rich graphene oxide (ZFG) photocatalyst for visible light-driven photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride in aqueous solutions. The properties of the photocatalysts were evaluated by XRD, FTIR, XPS, Fe-SEM, HR-TEM, TGA, Raman spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, zeta potential, and electrochemical measurements. The photocatalytic activity was measured using high-performance liquid chromatography. The photocatalytic properties of the ZFG photocatalyst evaluated against the tetracycline hydrochloride (TCH) antibiotic under visible light irradiation showed superior photodegradation of 96.27% within 60 min at an initial pH of 11. The enhancement of photocatalytic degradation was due to the introduction of functionalized graphene, which increases the light-harvesting capability and molecular adsorption capability in addition to minimizing the recombination rate of photogenerated charge carriers due to its role as an electron acceptor and mediator.