• 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.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.424-430
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• 2021

The element iron (Fe) is affordable and abundantly available, and thus, it finds use in a wide range of applications. As regards its application in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the electrochemical reactions of Fe must be clearly understood during battery charging and discharging with the LIB electrolyte. In this study, we conducted systematic electrochemical analyses under various voltage conditions to determine the voltage at which Fe corrosion begins in general lithium salts and organic solvents used in LIBs. During cyclic voltammetry (CV) experiments, we observed a large corrosion current above 4.0 V (vs. Li/Li⁺). When a constant voltage of 3.7 V (vs. Li/Li⁺), was applied, the current did not increase significantly at the beginning, similar to the CV scenario; on the other hand, at a voltage of 3.8 V (vs. Li/Li⁺), the current increased rapidly. The impact of this difference was visually confirmed via scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy. Our X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements showed that at 3.7 V, a thick organic solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) was formed atop a thin fluoride SEI, which means that at ≥3.8 V, the SEI cannot prevent Fe corrosion. This result confirms that Fe corrosion begins at 3.7 V, beyond which Fe is easily corrodible.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제24권9호
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• pp.474-480
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• 2014

Process conditions for the impregnation of polycarbosilane preceramic polymer into SiC-based composites were investigated. Two kinds of preceramic polymer (PCP) was impregnated into SiC-fiber fabrics with different solvents of n-hexane and divinylbenzene (DVB). Both microstructural observations and mechanical tests were conducted to evaluate the impregnation. The matrix phases were particulated in the case of hexane solvents. Apparent relative density of the matrix was about 78.8%. The density of matrix was increased to about 96.1-98.8% when the DVB was used; however, brittle fracture was observed during a bending test. The modulus of toughness was less than $0.74J/m^3$. The fabric impregnated with a mixed PCP-dissolved solution showed intermediate characteristics with relative high density of filling (apparent density of ~96.1%) as well as proper bending behavior. The modulus of toughness was increased to about $5.31J/m^3$. The composites developed by changing the precursor and solvent suggested the possibility of fabricating SiCf/SiC composites without a fiber to matrix interphase coating.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2015

LNG 선박에서 발생하는 슬로싱 충격하중은 다상유동 및 기체의 압축효과에 따라 CCS에서 발생하는 압력과 구조응답에 큰 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 슬로싱 운동 시 LNG의 유동에 의해 발생하는 슬로싱 충격을 시뮬레이션하기 위해서 다상유동을 적용한 수치해석 모델을 제시하였으며, 그 결과를 실험과 비교하여 타당성을 검토하였다. 또한 효율적인 구조 응답 계산을 위해 분사모델을 이용한 유체구조 연성해석 방법에 대해서 검토하고 멤브레인형 Mark III 화물창의 강도평가에 적용하여 LNG 화물창의 강도평가를 위한 가능성을 검토하였다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권16호
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• pp.7219-7229
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• 2015

Background: Chromosomal aberrations identified in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have an important role in disease diagnosis, prognosis and management. Information on karyotype and associated clinical parameters are essential to physicians for planning cancer control interventions in different geographical regions. Materials and Methods: In this study, we present the overall frequency and distribution patterns of chromosomal aberrations in both children and adult de novo B lineage ALL Indian patients using conventional cytogenetics, interphase FISH and multiplex RT-PCR. Results: Among the 215 subjects, cytogenetic results were achieved in 172 (80%) patients; normal karyotype represented 37.2% and abnormal 62.8% with a distribution as follows: 15.3% hypodiploidy; 10.3% hyperdiploidy; 15.8% t(9;22); 9.8% t(1;19); 3.7% t(12;21); 2.8% t(4;11); 2.8% complex karyotypes. Apart from these, we observed several novel, rare and common chromosomal rearrangements. Also, FISH studies using LSI extra-signal dual-color probes revealed additional structural or numerical changes. Conclusions: These results demonstrate cytogenetic heterogeneity of ALL and confirm that the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities varies considerably. To the best of our knowledge, this is one of the largest reported series of cytogenetic investigations in Indian B-lineage ALL cases. In addition, ongoing cytogenetic studies are warranted in larger groups of B-lineage ALL cases to identify newly acquired chromosomal abnormalities that may contribute to disease diagnosis and management.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.3669-3676
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• 2013

Faithful transmission of genetic information depends on accurate chromosome segregation as cells exit from mitosis, and errors in chromosomal segregation are catastrophic and may lead to aneuploidy which is the hallmark of cancer. In eukaryotes, an elaborate molecular control system ensures proper orchestration of events at mitotic exit. Phosphorylation of specific tyrosyl residues is a major control mechanism for cellular proliferation and the activities of protein tyrosine kinases and phosphatases must be integrated. Although mitotic kinases are well characterized, phosphatases involved in mitosis remain largely elusive. Here we identify a novel variant of mouse protein tyrosine phosphatase containing domain 1 (Ptpcd1), that we named Ptpcd2. Ptpcd1 is a Cdc14 related centrosomal phosphatase. Our newly identified Ptpcd2 shared a significant homology to yeast Cdc14p (34.1%) and other Cdc14 family of phosphatases. By subcellular fractionation Ptpcd2 was found to be enriched in the cytoplasm and nuclear pellets with catalytic phosphatase activity. By means of immunofluorescence, Ptpcd2 was spatiotemporally regulated in a cell cycle dependent manner with cytoplasmic abundance during mitosis, followed by nuclear localization during interphase. Overexpression of Ptpcd2 induced mitotic exit with decreased levels of some mitotic markers. Moreover, Ptpcd2 failed to colocalize with the centrosomal marker ${\gamma}$-tubulin, suggesting it as a non-centrosomal protein. Taken together, Ptpcd2 phosphatase appears a non-centrosomal variant of Ptpcd1 with probable mitotic functions. The identification of this new phosphatase suggests the existence of an interacting phosphatase network that controls mammalian mitosis and provides new drug targets for anticancer modalities.

• 한국ITS학회 논문지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.61-71
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• 2006

본 연구는 신호교차로에서의 교통사고 감소방안에 대한 연구로써 이를 위하여 좌회전 현시 순서를 중심으로 연구를 진행하였다. 현재 우리나라는 1985년부터 기존에 사용하던 후행 이중 좌회전 방식을 직진 이동류의 통과효율 및 교차로의 용량을 높이고 소통을 증진시키기 위한 목적으로 선행 이중좌회전 방식으로 바꾸어 사용하고 있다. 이는 그 당시에 도로교차로가 비교적 협소하여 전용좌회전 차로가 거의 없었기 때문으로 선행 이중좌회전 방식을 적용해온 현시점에서 어느 방식이 교통안전과 소통에 더 적합한지를 분석할 필요가 있다고 생각된다. 본 연구에서는 먼저, 선행 좌회전과 후행 좌회전의 안전성을 분석하기 위하여 교차로를 '교차로 내', '횡단보도', '접근부와 유출부'로 나누었다. 이렇게 구분되어진 교차로를 '유효페이스 간격(EIP)'과 '상충기법'을 적용하여 안전성을 분석하였다. 연구 결과 후행 좌회전이 선행 좌회전 보다 전체적인 안전성이 좋은 것으로 나타났으며, 연간 418억원의 사고비용을 절감할 수 있는 것으로 분석되었다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.233-240
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• 1997

LCR(Inductor Capacitor Resistor) network을 구성하기 위한 90$0^{\circ}C$소성용 Ru계 저항체를 제조하였다. 이 90$0^{\circ}C$동시소성용 저항 페이스트는 유리상 조성중 용융온도를 낮춰주는 PbO의 양을 감소시키고 Al2O3와 SiO2의 양을 증가시켜 제조하였다. 본 연구에서는 Alumina기판 위에 인쇄하고 소결한 저항체의 면저항과 Inductor와 Capacitor기판을 사용하여 제조한 저항체의 면저항 및 기판과 저항체간의 계면에 대한 관찰하였다. 또한 RuO2의 양을 달리하여 제조한 저항체의 저항값 변화에 대해서도 고찰하였다. 동시소성으로 소결한 경우, Alumina기판에서는 103~106$\Omega$/$\square$의 저항값을 얻을 수 있었으나, Inductor와 Capacitor기판에서는 저항값의 측정 범위를 벗어났다.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.243-250
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• 2003

넙치의 웅성생식세포의 발달과 정자 구조를 광학현미경과 투과전자현미경을 이용하여 관찰하였다. 곡정세관의 각 소낭내의 생식상피에서는 분열 증식중인 정원세포군이 염기성 염료에 미약하게 반응하기 시작한다. 정소조직의 계속적인 발달로 각 소낭내에는 분열증식중인 정모세포군을 관찰할 수 있다. 이후 소엽내강에는 상당수의 초기 정세포를 관찰할 수 있으며, 더욱 더 발달된 변태된 정자를 볼 수 있다. 투과전자현미경에 의한 관찰에서 간기의 정원세포는 세포질이 미약한 반면, 커다란 핵과 뚜렷한 인을 가진다. 제1정모세포의 핵내에서는 연접사 복합체 (synaptonemal complex)가 뚜렷하고 세포질내에서는 세포소기관이 증가한다. 제2정모세포의 핵질은 응축되어 높은 전자밀도를 나타낸다. 정세포는 세포질과 핵질이 응축되면서 타원형의 형태를 취하고, 미토콘드리아는 핵의 후방으로 위치한다. 변태를 마친 정자는 두부와 미부로 구성되며 무첨체형이다. 두부 후방에서는 cytoplasmic collar는 6개의 미토콘드리아를 가진다. 미부에서는 axonemal lateral fin을 관찰할 수 있다. 미부 편모 축사의 횡단면은 "9+2"의 미세소관 구조를 나타낸다.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제23권10호
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• pp.1327-1339
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• 1999

Characteristics of two-phase flow and heat transfer were numerically investigated in a submerged gas Injection system. Effects of both the gas flow rate and bubble size were investigated. In addition, heat transfer characteristic and effects of heat transfer were investigated when temperature of the injected gas was different from that of the liquid. The Eulerian approach was used for the formulation of both the continuous and the dispersed phases. The turbulence in the liquid phase was modeled by the use of the standard $k-{\varepsilon}$ turbulence model. The interphase friction and heat transfer coefficient were calculated by means of correlations available in the literature. The turbulent dispersion of the phases was modeled by introducing a "dispersion Prandtl number". The plume region and the axial velocities are increased with increases in the gas flow rate and with decreases in the bubble diameter. The turbulent flow field grows stronger with the increases in the gas flow rate and with the decreases in the bubble diameter. In case that the heat transfer between the liquid and the gas is considered, the axial and the radial velocities are decreased in comparison with the case that there is no temperature difference between the liquid and the gas when the temperature of the injected gas is higher than the mean liquid temperature. The results in the present research are of interest in the design and the operation of a wide variety of material and chemical processes.