• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.18-26
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• 2023

Tin perovskite solar cells have attracted a lot of attention due to their potential to address the toxicity of lead, which is the biggest barrier to commercialization of perovskite solar cells. Unlike other lead-free perovskite, tin perovskite have a direct bandgap, which is suitable for use as light harvesting, and relatively good stability, which has led to a lot of attention. Since the first tin perovskite solar cell was reported in 2014, it has achieved an impressive power conversion efficiency of 14.81%. However, this efficiency is still low compared to that of lead perovskite solar cells, and the stability of tin perovskite solar cells is also an issue that needs to be addressed. In this review, we will discuss the basic properties of the tin atom in comparison to the lead atom, and then discuss the crystal structure, phase transition, and basic properties of tin perovskite. We will then discuss the advantages, applications, challenges, and strategies of tin perovskite, In particular, we will focus on how to prevent the oxidation of tin, which is arguably the biggest challenge for using tin perovskite solar cells. At the end, we summarize the key factors that need to be addressed for higher efficiency and stability, emphasizing what is needed to commercialize tin perovskite solar cells.

• Journal of Energy Engineering
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.21-32
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• 2014

This study has analyzed whether the virtuous cycle of value-added between the processes within the company has formed and whether the virtuous ecosystem between the processes within the industry has been built through the analysis of value chain(VC) and value system(VS) targeting the Korean photovoltaic companies. For a study method, after conducting a survey on the companies, a regression analysis was performed on the causal relationship between the process within the VC and VS. Based on the results of the analysis, for the VC of the Korean photovoltaic industry, an increase in the R&D support from the government has led to the increase in the investment of R&D for the related industry, and the increase in the investment of R&D has contributed to the increase in the growth of its productivity, and the growth in the productivity of R&D has influenced the increase in the production of solar products. In addition, the reduction of photovoltaic production cost for the company has influenced the increase of recurring profit margin compared to the sales. However it was shown that the increase in the company's production volume does not contribute to the reduction of production cost. Meanwhile, the increase in recurring profit margin compared to the sales were influencing the increase in the production volume but it was shown that the increase in the company's investment of R&D was not a contributing factor thus it was not included in the virtuous cycle. It was analyzed that the VS was shown not to influence all other processes within the industry except for the module companies where the increase in the recurring profit margin compared to the sales was influenced by the increase in the recurring profit margin compared to the sales of solar cell companies. This shows that the virtuous industrial ecosystem which should be made under the mutual cooperation by the ingot, wafer, solar cell, module and system companies are yet incomplete.

• Economic and Environmental Geology
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• v.50 no.3
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• pp.251-256
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• 2017

This study presents measures to enhance the efficiency of Successive Alkalinity Producing Systems(SAPS), a natural biological purification method that prevents environmental pollution arising from the release of Acid Mine Drainage(AMD) from abandoned mines into rivers and groundwater. The treatment of AMD using SAPS is based on biological processing technology that mostly involves sulfate reducing bacteria(SRB). It has been proven effective in real-world applications, and has been employed in various projects on the purification of AMD. However, seasonal decrease in temperature leads to a deterioration in the efficiency of the process because sulfate-reducing activity is almost non-existent during cold winters and early spring even if SRB is able to survive. Against this backdrop, this study presents measures to enhance the activity of the SRB of the organic layer by integrating light emitting diode(LED)s in SAPS and to maintain the active temperature using LEDs in cold winters. Given that mine drainage facilities are located in areas where power cannot be easily supplied, solar cell modules are proposed as the main power source for LEDs. By conducting further research based on the present study, it will be possible to enhance the efficiency of AMD treatment under extreme cold weather using solar energy and LEDs, which will serve as an environmentally-friendly solution in line with the era of green growth.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.62.1-62.1
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• 2011

현재 상용화된 LED 또는 태양전지 등의 투명전극(TCO, transparent couducting oxide)재료로 높은 전기전도도와 광투과도를 갖는 ITO (Indium Tin Oxide)가 많이 채택되고 있다. 그러나 이에 사용되는 Indium의 단가가 높다는 문제점이 있어 이를 대체하기 위한 물질의 연구가 많이 이루어지고 있다. 특히 Aluminum을 doping한 ZnO (AZO)는 우수한 전기적, 광학적 특성 등으로 인해 ITO를 대체할 차세대 TCO 물질로 각광받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 sol-gel법을 및 direct patterning법을 이용하여 moth-eye 패턴을 포함하는 AZO 박막을 제작하였다. AZO sol을 제작하기 위하여 2-methoxyethanol, zinc acetate dihydrate 및 doping source로 aluminum nitrate nonahydrate를 사용하였다. 또한 광추출 향상 효과를 갖는 moth-eye 구조의 master stamp를 Polydimethyl siloxane(PDMS)를 이용하여 역상 moth-eye 구조의 mold를 복제하였으며, 이 복제된 mold와 제작된 AZO sol을 이용한 direct patterning법을 통해 나노급 moth-eye 구조를 갖는 AZO 투명전극층을 형성하였다. 제작된 moth-eye 구조를 갖는 AZO 투명전극층의 전기적 특성 평가를 위해, 4-point probe 측정 및 Hall measurement를 시행하였으며, 광학적 특성을 확인하기 위하여 UV-Visable spectrometer를 이용하여 투과도를 측정하였다. 본 연구를 통해 현재 상용화된 광전자 소자에 사용되고 있는 ITO 투명전극을 대체할 차세대 투명전극으로써 AZO 박막의 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2014.02a
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• pp.135.2-135.2
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• 2014

Photon conversion technology for thin film solar cells is reviewed. The high-energy photons which are hardly absorbed in solar cells can be transformed the low energy photon by the photon conversion process such as down conversion or down shift, which can improve the solar cell efficiency over the material limit. CdSe-based quantum dot materials commonly used in LED can be used as the photon conversion layer for Si thin film solar cells. The photon conversion structure of CdSe-based quantum dot for Si thin film solar cells will be presented and the pros and cons for the Si thin film solar cells integrated with the photon conversion layers will be discussed.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2011.08a
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• pp.191-191
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• 2011

최근 투명전극 연구는 태양전지 및 디스플레이, LED 등 많은 분야에서 응용되며 또한 기술 개발이 활발하다. 그 중 전기 전도도가 우수하면서 밴드갭이 2.5 eV 이상으로 가시광 영역에서 투명하기 때문에 디스플레이의 투명전극으로 ITO (Indium Tin Oxide)가 많이 사용되고 있다. 본 실험에서는 RF magnetron sputtering법을 이용한 ITO의 증착시 산소 유량을 달리하여 제작한 박막의 Energy Band Structure를 ${\gamma}$-FIB system을 이용하여 측정하였다. ITO에 이온화 에너지가 24.5 eV인 He Ion source를 주사하였을 때 Auger self-convolution을 통해 이차전자의 운동 에너지 분포를 구하고, 이를 통해 ITO 내의 Energy Band Structure를 실험적으로 측정하였다.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers P
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• v.59 no.4
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• pp.364-371
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• 2010

In this paper, we propose the landscape lighting power control system with solar sell generator equipment for energy saving, and also which is included the landscape lighting power transformation device. The power transformation device can check inverse current in the power of the solar cell module and control the power of the battery. And we present the design of landscape lighting power control system. The power control system uses microprocessor with charging system and power transformation device. And also it can control the power of loads under consideration intensity of illumination. The landscape lighting loads are composed of LED(Lighting Emitting Diode) and HID(High Intensity Discharge)lamps. To evaluate property, we installed the solar cell array which generate three kilo watt power. Experimental results show that the proposed system can have stability and energy saving on the mixed configuration of electric loads with DC and AC lamps.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2010.02a
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• pp.65-65
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• 2010

pn 접합 소자는 반도체 소자의 매우 중요한 기본 구조이다. 최근 들어 나노선과 반도체 기판으로 구성된 pn 접합소자에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있으나, 나노선을 이용한 대부분의 접합소자는 나노선을 분산하여 소자를 제작하기 때문에 어레이 구조의 소자를 만들기에는 어려움이 있다. 본 연구에서는 성장된 나노선을 슬라이딩 전이하는 방법으로 정렬된 n-$SnO_2$ 나노선과 도핑이 된 p-Si 기판으로 이루어진 pn 접합 소자 어레이 구조를 제작하였다. 제작된 소자의 전류-전압 측정을 통해 정류 (rectification) 작용을 확인하였고 rectification ratio은 수천~수만으로 측정되었다. 소자에 UV (254nm) 빛을 조사하여 광전류의 증가를 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 소자에 15V이상의 전압을 걸어주면 접합 부분에서 EL(electroluminescence) 효과인 발광을 확인 할 수 있었다. 이처럼 나노선과 기판으로 구성된 pn 접합 소자는 다이오드, 태양전지 뿐 아니라 레이저와 LED등으로도 응용될 것으로 예상된다.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2010.11a
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• pp.76-77
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• 2010

최근 가정이나 산업용 건물에서 컴퓨터, TV, LED 조명 등 제품 내에서 직류를 사용하는 부하가 증가함에 따라 직류배전 도입에 대한 요구가 증가하고 있다. 직류배전을 통해 가전기기 내부의 전력변환단계를 줄임으로써 에너지 효율을 높일 수 있다. 또한, 직류기반의 태양광발전, 배터리 등의 배전 연계가 용이해진다. 하지만 직류배전의 도입을 위해서는 안전성을 위한 직류 배전용 누전차단기, 배전용 차단기의 개발이 필요하다. 본 논문에서는 상용 교류용 누전차단기의 직류배전 적용 가능성을 알아보고 직류배전에서의 누전차단기 동작특성을 분석한다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.44 no.8
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• pp.728-740
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• 2016

Korea developed several satellites through government-led satellite development projects, and now operates earth observation satellites of various sensors, science and technology satellites, and communication satellites. Satellites can be utilized in many fields, and Satellite Information, Global Navigation Satellite System, Satellite Communications and Broadcasting, Space Solar Power System are typical application fields. Now that we have developed and operated several satellites, we have to concentrate more efforts on satellite application. In this paper, we reviewed the current states of the technologies of four satellite application fields mentioned above and analyzed the future prospects of them.