• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.152-159
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• 2023

The night visibility of pavement is being considered as a global issue in the field of traffic safety. Although the spreading glass beads on the lane paints has been mainly used to secure night-visibility by utilizing the effect of retroreflection, obvious shortcoming of this method is that retroflection does not occur in the range where the headlights do not reach the glass beads. The use of functional paints including phosphorescent constituents could be a solution for overcoming fore-mentioned problem. SrAl₂O₄ based chemicals have not only good phosphorescent property, but also are chemically stable compared to existing ZnS based materials. However, this chemicals also need the improvement due to slightly reduced luminous effect in time. Herein, we developed novel paints showing enhanced phosphorescent properties by putting rare earth elements such as Eu, Dy and Y into SrAl₂O₄. These prepared phosphorescent pigments have displayed improved properties in terms of durability and long afterglow. For instance, the property of afterglow has been persisted after 5 hours with luminace of 20.6 mcd/m².

• Advances in nano research
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.363-373
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• 2023

A novel type of steel fiber with a rounded-end shape is presented to improve the bonding behavior of fibers with Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)-reinforced Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) matrix. For this purpose, by performing a parametric study and using the nonlinear finite element method, the impact of geometric characteristics of the fiber end on its bonding behavior with UHPC has been studied. The cohesive zone model investigates the interface between the fibers and the cement matrix. The mechanical properties of the cohesive zone model are determined by calibrating the finite element results and the experimental fiber pull-out test. Also, the results are evaluated with the straight steel fibers outcomes. Using the novel presented fibers, the bond strength has significantly improved compared to the straight steel fibers. The new proposed fibers increase bond strength by 1.1 times for the same diameter of fibers. By creating fillet at the contact area between the rounded end and the fiber, bond strength is significantly improved, the maximum fiber capacity is reachable, and the pull-out occurs in the form of fracture and tearing of the fibers, which is the most desirable bonding mode for fibers. This also improves the energy absorbed by the fibers and is 4.4 times more than the corresponding straight fibers.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.140-146
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• 2023

Water quality is crucial for human health and the environment. Accurate measurement of the quantity of organic carbon in water is essential for water quality evaluation, identification of water pollution sources, and appropriate implementation of water treatment measures. Total organic carbon (TOC) analysis is an important tool for this purpose. Although other methods, such as chemical oxygen demand (COD) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) are also used to measure organic carbon in water, they have limitations that make TOC analysis a more favorable option in certain situations. For example, COD requires the use of toxic chemicals, and BOD is time-consuming and can produce inconsistent and unreliable results. In contrast, TOC analysis is rapid and reliable, providing accurate measurements of organic carbon content in water. However, common methods for TOC analysis can be complex and energy-intensive because of the use of high-temperature heaters for liquid-to-gas phase transitions and the use of acid, which present safety risks. This study focuses on a TOC analysis method using TiO₂ photocatalysis, which has several advantages over conventional TOC analysis methods, including its low cost and easy maintenance. For TiO₂, rutile and anatase powders are mixed with an inorganic binder and spray-coated onto a glass fiber substrate. The TiO₂ powder and inorganic binder solutions are adjusted to optimize the photocatalytic reaction performance. The TiO₂ photocatalysis method is a simple and low-power approach to TOC analysis, making it a promising alternative to commonly used TOC analysis methods. This study aims to contribute to the development of more efficient and cost-effective approaches for water quality analysis and management by exploring the effectiveness and reliability of the developed equipment.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.152-161
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• 2023

Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) have been considered one of promising power sources for large scale energy storage systems (ESS) because of their excellent cycle performance and good safety. However, VRFBs still have a few challenging issues, such as poor Coulombic efficiency due to vanadium crossover between catholyte and anolyte, although recent efforts have shown promise in electrochemical performance. Herein, the vanadium complexes with various glyme ligands have been examined as active materials to suppress vanadium crossover between catholyte and anolyte, thus improving the Coulombic efficiency of VRFBs. The conventional Nafion membrane has a channel size of ca. 10 Å, whereas vanadium cation species are small compared to the Nafion membrane channel. For this reason, vanadium cations can permeate through the Nafion membrane, resulting in significant vanadium crossover during cycling, although the Nafion membrane is a kind of ion-selective membrane. In this regard, various glyme additives, such as 1,2-dimethoxyethane (monoglyme), diethylene glycol dimethyl ether (diglyme), and tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether (tetraglyme) have been examined as complexing agents for vanadium cations to increase the size of vanadium-ligand complexes in electrolytes. Since the size of vanadium-glyme complexes is proportional to the chain length of glymes, the vanadium permeability of the Nafion membrane decreases with increasing the chain length of glymes. As a result, the vanadium complexes with tetraglyme shows the excellent electrochemical performance of VRFBs, such as stable capacity retention (90.4% after 100 cycles) and high Coulombic efficiency (98.2% over 100 cycles).

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.162-173
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• 2023

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are considered as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage owing to their safety and cost efficiency. However, their lifespan is limited by the irreversibility of Zn anodes because of Zn dendrite growth and side reactions such as the hydrogen evolution reaction and corrosion during cycling. Herein, we present a strategy to restrict direct contact between the Zn anode and aqueous electrolyte by fabricating a protective layer on the surface of Zn foil via phosphidation method. The Zn₃(PO₄)₂ protective layer effectively suppresses Zn dendrite growth and side reactions in aqueous electrolytes. The electrochemical properties of the Zn₃(PO₄)₂@Zn anode, such as the overpotential, linear polarization resistance, and hydrogen generation reaction, indicate that the protective layer can suppress interfacial corrosion and improve the electrochemical stability compared to that of bare Zn by preventing direct contact between the electrolyte and the active sites of Zn. Remarkably, MnO₂ Zn₃(PO₄)₂@Zn exhibited enhanced reversibility owing to the formation a stable porous layer, which effectively inhibited vertical dendrite growth by inducing the uniform plating of Zn²⁺ ions underneath the formed layer.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2021년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.161-163
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• 2021

산업혁명 이후 일자리를 찾기 위해 수많은 사람이 도시로 모여들어, 현재 세계 인구 50% 이상이 도시에 살고 있다. 이러한 도시 집중화는 앞으로도 급속히 전개되어 2035년에는 75% 인구가 도시에 살 것으로 전망된다. 대도시는 점점 높아지는 인구 밀도로 인하여 환경 오염, 심각한 교통 체증, 지나치게 빠른 에너지 고갈 및 자연 생태계 파괴 등 부작용이 발생하면서 지속가능성이 떨어지고 있다. 또한, 높은 범죄율과 안전사고, 불평등과 양극화로 인한 일과 삶의 불균형, 지나치게 경쟁적인 교육 등으로 대도시 시민들의 행복 지수 역시 떨어지고 있다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위하여 공급자, 관리자 중심이 아닌 사용자와 시민 중심으로 설계, 운영, 관리되는 IT 기술 기반 미래형 도시 모델인 스마트시티가 탄생하게 되었다. 우리나라도 국가 중점 사업으로 스마트시티의 효율적인 건설 및 운영을 통해 도시 경쟁력을 향상하고 지속 가능한 발전을 촉진하려는 시도를 적극적으로 하고 있다. 이를 뒷받침하기 위해 본 연구는 국토종합계획 및 스마트도시 종합계획, 스마트시티 전략계획 등을 기반으로 세종시의 스마트도시서비스 기반 시설 등의 기본 방향 및 추진 전략을 검토하고, 관련 계획의 연관 관계를 조사하여 세종시 스마트시티 관련 사업 검토와 스마트도시 조성을 위한 추진 체계 및 정책을 제언하고자 한다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.439-446
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• 2023

Objectives: The aims of this study are to investigate how X-rays are emitted to surrounding parts during the ion implantation process, to analyze these emissions in relation to the properties of the ion implanter equipment, and to estimate the resulting exposure dose. Eight ion implanters equipped with high-voltage electrical systems were selected for this study. Methods: We monitored X-ray emissions at three locations outside of the ion implanters: the accelerator equipped with a high-voltage energy generator, the impurity ion source, and the beam line. We used a Personal Portable Dose Rate and Survey Meter to monitor real-time X-ray levels. The SX-2R probe, an X-ray Features probe designed for use with the Radiagem^TM meter, was also utilized to monitor lower ranges of X-ray emissions. The counts per second (CPS) measured by the meter were estimated and then converted to a radiation dose (𝜇Sv/hr) based on a validated calibration graph between CPS and μGy/hr. Results: X-rays from seven ion implanters were consistently detected in high-voltage accelerator gaps, regardless of their proximity. X-rays specifically emanated from three ion implanters situated in the ion box gap and were also found in the beam lines of two ion implanters. The intensity of these X-rays did not show a clear pattern relative to the devices' age and electric properties, and notably, it decreased as the distance from the device increased. Conclusions: In conclusion, every gap, in which three components of the ion implanter devices were divided, was found to be insufficiently shielded against X-ray emissions, even though the exposure levels were not estimated to be higher than the threshold.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.331-338
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• 2023

현대의 방탄 장갑은 우수한 관통 저항성을 갖추어야할 뿐만 아니라 군인과 군용차량의 기동성이 확보되어야 하기 때문에 경량화가 중요한 개발 요소가 되었다. 이종 적층 평판 구조의 방탄 장갑의 방탄 성능은 동일 중량 대비 구성 재료의 배열에 따라 달라진다. 본 논문에서는 케블라, 초고분자량 폴리에틸렌 그리고 에바 폼으로 구성된 방탄 장갑의 적층 배열에 따른 방탄 성능을 분석한다. 구성 재료의 두께가 5mm와 6.5mm인 두 가지 경우에서 6가지 적층 배열에 대하여 7.62 × 51mm NATO 탄환의 M80 탄을 856m/s의 속도로 충돌시키는 피탄 해석을 수행하였다. 방탄 성능을 평가하기 위해 이종 적층 평판을 관통한 발사체의 잔류 속도와 잔류 에너지를 측정하였다. 시뮬레이션 결과를 통해 케블라, 초고분자량 폴리에틸렌, 에바 폼의 배열 순서를 갖는 적층 구조가 동일 중량에 대해 가장 우수한 방탄 성능을 가짐을 확인하였다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제61권4호
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• pp.550-554
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• 2023

탄화수소기반의 화석연료 에너지원은 이산화탄소 배출로 인한 지구온난화 문제로 지속적인 이용 및 확장에 제한이 있다. 수소는 전통적인 화석연료에 대한 유망한 대안으로 여겨지고 있다. 수소의 안정적인 장기저장을 위해서 극저온인 포화상태에서 수소의 열역학적 물성에 대한 예측이 요구된다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 비교적 간단한 관계식을 보이는 3차 상태방정식들을 이용하여 포화상태의 열역학적 물성들(포화증기압, 액체 및 기체의 밀도, 엔탈피 및 엔트로피)을 모사하였다. 포화상태 수소에 대한 여러가지 열역학적 물성들을 비교한 결과 3 종류(Redlich-Kwong (RK), Soave-Redlich-Kwong (SRK), Peng-Robinson (PR))의 상태방정식 중 SRK 모델이 비교적 정확한 예측결과를 보였다.

• 한국구조물진단유지관리공학회 논문집
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.105-112
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• 2023

강섬유보강콘크리트는 일반 콘크리트에 비해 높은 강도 및 우수한 에너지 소산 능력을 보이며, 폭발하중 작용 시 균열 전파 및 파편 발생을 감소시킬 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 유한요소해석 프로그램인 LS-DYNA에 SFRC 재료물성을 구현하고자 콘크리트 비선형 재료모델인 K&C 모델의 파괴 곡면(Failure surface) 및 손상 함수(Damage function)를 정의하는 파라미터를 제안하였다. 제안 파라미터 검증을 위하여 단일요소해석을 수행하였으며, 제안 파라미터가 적용된 재료모델은 SFRC 재료시험 거동을 상당히 유사하게 모사하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, 강섬유 혼입률에 따른 SFRC 기둥의 성능을 평가하기 위하여 내폭해석을 수행하였으며, KOSHA 규정을 참조하여 섬유 혼입률에 따른 SFRC 기둥의 내폭성능을 정량적으로 분석하였다.