• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.46 no.4
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• pp.813-818
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• 2008

Various additives were added in small amounts on Ni/YSZ anode of SOFC (solid oxide fuel cell) in order to improve reactivity and to inhibit deactivation due to coke deposition during methane reforming using a low mole ratio steam ($H_2O/CH_4=1.5$) at $800^{\circ}C$. Ni/YSZ catalysts added with various perovskites did not show any improvement but exhibited a gradual decrease in the methane conversion. K-doped Ni/YSZ showed a steady increase and maintenance of the conversion up to 42 hours, after which there was an abrupt deactivation of catalyst owing to potassium loss by volatilization. Addition of 5% of $K_2Ti_2O_5$ on Ni/YSZ showed a stable maintenance of the conversion without K loss, and was able to prevent coke formation during a long time operation. Deactivation of catalyst during the reaction was mainly caused by the accumulation of graphidic carbon on the catalyst surface.

• Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.242-255
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• 2008

In lithium-ion batteries(LIB), the development of electrolytes had mainly focused on the characteristics of lithium cobalt oxide($LiCoO_2$) cathode and graphite anode materials since the commercialization in 1991. Various studies on compatibility between electrode and electrolytes had been actively developed on their interface. Since then, as they try to adopt silicon and tin as anode materials and three components(Ni, Mn, Co), spinel, olivine as cathode materials for advanced lithium batteries, conventional electrolyte materials are facing a lot of challenges. In particular, requirements for electrolytes performance become harsh and complicated as safety problems are seriously emphasized. In this report, we summarized the research trend of electrolyte materials for the electrode materials of lithium rechargeable batteries.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2014.11a
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• pp.147-148
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• 2014

1990년에 Sony사는 탄소 음극과 리튬 코발트 산화물($LiCoO_2$) 양극을 함유하는 최초의 상용 리튬이온 전지를 발표하였다. 이후, 전지 성분을 변형하여 안전성과 전기화학적 용량을 향상시키고 비용을 줄이기 위한 연구가 수행되었다. 이러한 관심의 대부분은 양극 용량이 전지 용량을 한정하고 전지 비용의 40%까지 양극 원재료 비용에서부터 비롯되었기 때문에 양극 대체기술 개발에 집중되었다. 리튬이온 전지는 현재 휴대용 전자 기기 시장을 좌우하고 있다. 또한 온실가스 배출의 감소를 요구하는 환경보호에 대한 관심에 대한 새로운 시장 기회가 조성되었다. 1990년대 이후, 비독성의 저가 재료를 사용하여 환경 영향과 비용을 최소화 하려는 노력을 경주하면서 에너지 밀도를 극대화하고, 리튬 삽입과 추출의 유용 범위를 확대하여 용량을 극대화하고 있다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.51 no.3
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• pp.308-312
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• 2013

Active carbons with high specific surface area and micro pore structure were prepared from the coconut shell char using the chemical activation method of NaOH. The preparation process has been optimized through the analysis of experimental variables such as activating chemical agents to char ratio and the flow rate of gas during carbonization. The active carbons with the surface area (2,481 $m^2/g$) and mean pore size (2.32 nm) were obtained by chemical activation with NaOH. The electrochemical performances of hybrid capacitor were investigated using $LiMn_2O_4$, $LiCoO_2$ as the positive electrode and prepared active carbon as the negative electrode. The electrochemical behaviors of hybrid capacitor using organic electrolytes ($LiPF_6$, $TEABF_4$) were characterized by constant current charge/discharge, cyclic voltammetry, cycle and leakage tests. The hybrid capacitor using $LiMn_2O_4$/AC electrodes had better capacitance than other hybrid systems and was able to deliver a specific energy as high as 131 Wh/kg at a specific power of 1,448 W/kg.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.18 no.6
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• pp.569-576
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• 2012

In general, aluminum alloys forms the passive film($Al_2O_3$, $Al_2O_3{\cdot}3H_2O$) in neutral solution. However, the passive film created on the surface will be destroyed by chloride ions contained in sea water so the corrosion will occur. In this study, in order to solve the problem of corrosion under a seawater environment, potentiostatic protection techniques were applied to Al-4.5%Mg-0.6%Mn aluminum alloy in seawater. At polarization experiments, active state were observed at anodic polarization and concentration polarization by reduction of dissolves oxygen and activation polarization were found at anodic polarization. As a results of potentiostatic experiment, calcareous deposit were created much more as applying time increase from the turning point of the concentration polarization and activation polarization and crevice corrosion was partially observed between calcareous deposit and surface of base metal. Overall potentiostatic anodic polarization experiment was difficult to apply potentiostatic corrosion protection technology by occurrence of active state, whereas potentiostatic cathodic polarization experiment examined optimum corrosion protection condition of -1.1 V~-0.75 V within the range of concentration polarization considered various applying time.

• Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.34-39
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• 2006

Electrochemical properties of Cu foil current collector with a $Li_{0.5}La_{0.5}TiO_3$ Cu a Si thin film deposited by r.f sputtering as an anode for Li free battery were evaluated. The Cu foil current collectors were lied in and out of plasma during sputtering process. The X-ray diffraction results indicated that the as-deposited Si and $Li_{0.5}La_{0.5}TiO_3$ thin films in and out of plasma did not show any crystalline difference. The $Li_{0.5}La_{0.5}TiO_3$ film in plasma and Si film out of plasma showed better cyclability since crystalline $Li_{0.5}La_{0.5}TiO_3$ has much higher ionic conductivity and crystalline Si film is much sensitive far volume change during charge-discharge process. These results suggested that the deposition of amorphous Si on Cu foil current collector is much better for fabrication of Li free battery and it can be useful for the unique battery with a cycling number constraint of below 10.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2014.02a
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• pp.396.2-396.2
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• 2014

백색 유기발광소자는 전색 디스플레이, 조명으로서의 잠재적인 특성으로 차세대 디스플레이 소자 기술로 많은 주목을 받고 있다. 백색 유기발광소자는 주로 R-G-B 영역의 다양한 발광층을 적층하여 제작한다. 하지만 여러 발광층을 적층해야하기 때문에 제작할 때 공정 과정이 복잡해지고, 높은 생산단가를 가지게 된다. 이런 문제를 해결하기 위해 형광체를 이용한 백색 유기발광소자의 연구가 진행되고 있지만, 아직 색순도와 색좌표에 대한 많은 연구가 미흡한 상태이다. 본 연구에서는 무기물 형광체를 활용하여 백색 유기발광소자의 전기적 특성과 광학적 특성을 관찰하였고, 광원으로 사용된 청색 유기발광소자에 녹색과 적색의 무기물 형광체를 결합하는 방법으로 백색 유기발광소자를 제작하였다. 광원으로 사용한 청색 유기발광 소자는 투명전극으로 ITO를 사용하였고, 정공 수송층으로 N,N'-bis-(1-naphthyl)-N,N'-diphenylbenzidine, 발광층으로 4,4-bis(2,2-diphenylethen-1-yl)biphenyl, 정공 저지 층과 전자 수송 층은 각각 bathocuproine 과 4,7-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthroline 을 사용 하였다. 전자 주입 층으로는 lithium quinolate를 사용하였으며 음극으로는 Al을 사용하였다. 색 변환 층으로 사용된 유기물 형광체는 sol-gel 방법으로 제작된 녹색 형광체 Y3Al5O12:Ce, 적색 형광체 Ca2AiO19:Mn 을 사용하였다. Sol-gel 방법으로 제작된 형광체는 X선 회절 분석기를 통해 JCPDS cards를 확인하였고, 형광체의 녹색과 적색의 혼합비율에 따른 색좌표를 확인하여 백색 유기발광소자를 제작 하였다.

• Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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• v.38 no.8
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• pp.411-419
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• 2016

The objective of this study was to evaluate the application possibility of tube type electrolysis module system using recirculation process through removal organic matters and nitrogen in the pigment wastewater. The tube type electrolysis module consisted of a inner rod anode and an outer tube cathode. Material used for anode was titanium electroplated with $RuO_2$. Stainless steel was used for cathode. It was observed that the pollutant removal efficiency was increased according to the decrease of flowrate and increase of current density. When the retention time in tube type electrolysis module system was 180 min, chlorate concentration was 382.4~519.6 mg/L. The chlorate production was one of the major factors in electrochemical oxidation of tube type electrolysis module system using recirculation process used in this research. The pollutant removal efficiencies from the bench scale tube type electrolysis module system using recirculation operated under the electric charge of $4,500C/dm^2$ showed the $COD_{Mn}$ 89.6%, $COD_{Cr}$ 67.8%, T-N 96.8%, and Color 74.2%, respectively and energy consumption was $5.18kWh/m^3$.

• Korean Journal of Materials Research
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• v.29 no.12
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• pp.774-780
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• 2019

The performance of Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors (asymmetric-type) depends on many factors such as the capacity ratio, material properties, cell designs and operating conditions. Among these, in consideration of balanced electrochemical reactions, the capacity ratio of the negative (anode) to positive (cathode) electrode is one of the most important factors to design the Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors for high energy storing performance. We assemble Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors using activated carbon (AC) as anode material, lithium manganese oxide as cathode material, and organic electrolyte (1 mol L^-1 LiPF₆ in acetonitrile). At this point, the thickness of the anode electrode is controlled at 160, 200, and 240 ㎛. Also, thickness of cathode electrode is fixed at 60 ㎛. Then, the effect of negative and positive electrode ratio on the electrochemical performance of AC/LiMn₂O₄ Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors is investigated, especially in the terms of capacity and cyclability at high current density. In this study, we demonstrate the relationship of capacity ratio between anode and cathode electrode, and the excellent electrochemical performance of AC/LiMn₂O₄ Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors. The remarkable capability of these materials proves that manipulation of the capacity ratio is a promising technology for high-performance Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors.

• Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.103-110
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• 2014

In the study, a room temperature ionic liquids as a co-solvent was used to evaluate the feasibility with various electrodes in Li-ion batteries. 1-Ethyl-1-methyl piperidinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl) imide(PP12 TFSI) is an ionic liquid that melts at $85^{\circ}C$. Pure PP12 TFSI is not able to be used as an electrolyte because it is a solid salt at room temperature. PP12 TFSI is mixed with EC/DEC(1/1 vol.%) to prepare mixed solvents. The electrolyte 1.5M $LiPF_6$ in a mixed solvent having 44 wt.% PP12 TFSI is prepared to evaluated the various electrodes. The electrolytes provides good cycles life of cells with $LiNi_{0.5}Mn_{1.5}O_4(LNMO)$, $LiFePO_4(LFP)$, $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}(LTO)$ and artificial graphite. Further improvement of the cell performances can be accomplished by enhancing wettability of electrolytes to electrodes.