• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.575-581
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• 2012

The electrochemical oxygen demand (ECOD) is an additional sum parameter, which has not yet found the attention it deserves. It is defined as the oxygen equivalent of the charge consumed during an electrochemical oxidation of the solution. Only one company has yet developed an instrument to determine the ECOD. This instrument uses $PbO_2$-electrodes for the oxidation and has been successfully implemented in an automatic on-line monitor. A general problem of the ECOD determination is the high overpotential of electrochemical oxidations of most organic compounds at conventional electrodes. Here we present a new approach for the ECOD determination, which is based on the use of a solid composite electrodes with highly efficient electro-catalysts for the oxidation of a broad spectrum of different organic compounds. Lead dioxide as an anode material has found commercial application in processes such as the manufacture of sodium per chlorate and chromium regeneration where adsorbed hydroxyl radicals from the electro-oxidation of water are believed to serve as the oxidizing agent. The ECOD sensors based on the Au/$PbO_2$ electrode were operated at an optimized applied potential, +1.6 V vs. Ag/AgCl/sat. KCl, in 0.01 M $Na_2SO_4$ solution, and reduced the effect of interference ($Cl^-$ and $Fe^{2-}$) and an expended lifetime (more than 6 months). The ECOD sensors were installed in on-line auto-analyzers, and used to analyze real samples.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.257-257
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• 2023

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.169-173
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• 2023

With the increasing concern of global warming caused by greenhouse gases owing to the recent industrial development, there is a growing need for advanced technology to control these emissions. Among the various greenhouse gases, nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is a major contributor to global warming and is mainly released from sources, such as automobile exhaust and factories. Although semiconductor-type NO₂ gas sensors, such as SnO₂, have been extensively studied, they often require high operating temperatures and complicated manufacturing processes, while lacking selectivity, resulting in inaccurate measurements of NO₂ gas levels. To address these limitations, a novel sensor using PbS quantum dots (QDs) was developed, which operates at low temperatures and exhibits high selectivity toward NO₂ gas owing to its strong oxidation reaction. Furthermore, the use of P3HT conductive polymer improved the thin film quality, reactivity, and reaction rate of the sensor. The sensor demonstrated the ability to accurately measure NO₂ gas concentrations ranging from 500 to 100 ppm, with a 5.1 times higher sensitivity, 1.5 times higher response rate, and 1.15 times higher recovery rate compared with sensors without P3HT.

• 한국정보통신설비학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신설비학회 2008년도 정보통신설비 학술대회
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• pp.205-208
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• 2008

This article presents a methodology for the monitoring of air pollution. All over the world, the interest in the environment has been continuously increasing. Unfortunately, much of this interest is due to emerging problems, such as the greenhouse effect and climate change. For this reason, research into carbon dioxide, which causes the greenhouse effect, is progressing rapidly. This article presents a method of measuring the level of carbon dioxide and other substances in the air through the utilization of mobile-networking base stations and measured data. First of all, sensors are attached at the appropriate position of the mobile-networking base stations. These sensors will measure the air quality in their respective positions, and send sensor data to an urban management center via network gateways and data-collecting systems. The measured data can be used for various purposes. In general, it can be used to measure the air quality, which can then be used as a basis for urban planning. The method described herein utilizes airpollution sensors that are attached to the base stations in different locations and at varying heights. The data obtained hereby will be applicable in many fields. At this time this is simply a methodology, however we hope that it will lead to a practical application.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.130-137
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 스크린 프린팅 방법을 이용하여 이산화납($PbO_2$)/탄소 반죽 전극을 제작하고, 이를 전기화학 방법의 과일 천연당(포도당, 자당, 과당) 측정용 센서로 이용하였다. 이산화납/탄소 반죽전극은 탄수화물과 같은 유기화합물의 전기화학적 산화촉매 신호를 측정함으로써 효소를 사용하지 않고도 당의 측정이 가능하다. 또한 측정 시 심각한 방해작용을 하는 아스코르브산(ascorbic acid)은 Nafion 막을 전극표면에 도입함으로써 효과적으로 감소시켰다. 최적화된 Nafion/이산화납/탄소 반죽 전극은 사람이 느끼는 상대당도(과당>자당>포도당)와 유사하게 각 당에 대한 감응신호를 나타내었다.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.193-198
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• 2008

본 논문에서는 폴리머 광도파로 상부에 $TiO_2$(Titanium dioxide)박막이 증착된 굴절률 센서를 구현하였다. 제작된 센서를 이용하여 글리세롤의 굴절률 변화에 따른 출력광의 편광 간섭 변화를 측정하였다. 또한 박막 두께에 따른 편광 간섭의 민감도 변화를 확인하고, 수치해석 결과와 비교하였다. 특히 $TiO_2$가 20 nm 증착된 광도파로에서 $2{\pi}$의 위상차를 갖는 굴절률 변화는 $1.8{\times}10^{-3}$이다.