• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.36-43
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• 2023

Single-crystal Ni-rich NCM is a material that has drawn attention in the field of lithium-ion batteries due to its high energy density and long cycle life. In this study, we investigated the properties of single-crystal NCM 811 and its potential for use in lithium-ion batteries. High-quality single crystals of NCM 811 were successfully synthesized by crystal growth via a flux method. The single-crystal nature of the samples was confirmed through detailed characterization techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction with Rietveld refinement. The crystal structure and electrochemical performances of the single-crystal NCM 811 were analyzed and compared to its poly-crystal counterpart. The results indicated that single-crystal NCM 811 had electrochemical performance and thermal stability superior to poly-crystalline NCM 811, making it a suitable candidate for high-performance batteries. The findings of this study contribute to a better understanding of the characteristics and potential of single-crystal NCM 811 for lithium-ion batteries.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.361-367
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• 2020

Recently, layered nickel-rich cathode materials (NCM) have attracted considerable attention as advanced alternative cathode materials for use in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, their inferior surface stability that gives rise to rapid fading of cycling performance is a significant drawback. This paper proposes a simple and convenient coating method that improves the surface stability of NCM using sulfate-based solvents that create artificial cathode-electrolyte interphases (CEI) on the NCM surface. SO_x-based artificial CEI layer is successfully coated on the surface of the NCM through a wet-coating process that uses dimethyl sulfone (DMS) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) as liquid precursors. It is found that the SO_x-based artificial CEI layer is well developed on the surface of NCM with a thickness of a few nanometers, and it does not degrade the layered structure of NCM. In cycling performance tests, cells with DMS- or DMSO-modified NCM811 cathodes exhibited improved specific capacity retention at room temperature as well as at high temperature (DMS-NCM811: 99.4%, DMSO-NCM811: 88.6%, and NCM811: 78.4%), as the SO_x-based artificial CEI layer effectively suppresses undesired surface reactions such as electrolyte decomposition.

• 공업화학
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.182-191
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• 2024

Li(Ni_xCo_yMn_1-x-y)O₂ (NCM)은 전기 자동차 시장의 확대, 더 높은 용량과 긴 수명, 저렴한 가격을 충족하는 리튬이온 배터리 개발을 위해 집중적으로 개발되고 있는 양극재이다. 기존의 NCM을 발전시킨 고니켈 NCM (high-nickel NCM)은 니켈 함량을 80% 이상으로 높임으로써 높은 에너지 밀도로 개선된 성능과 원가가 높은 코발트의 감소로 가격 경쟁력을 확보하였다. 이러한 고니켈 NCM은 높아진 니켈의 함유량 때문에 잔류 리튬(residual lithium) 문제가 커지고, 이는 배터리 성능 저하와 안정성에 문제를 야기한다. 잔류 리튬을 제거하는 방식은 세척(washing), 도핑(doping), 코팅 (coating) 등의 여러 방식이 있지만, 본 논문에서는 잔류 리튬을 없애고, NCM의 성능 향상 및 안정성을 증가시키는 코팅에 대한 다양한 개발 동향을 중점적으로 최근 연구를 살펴보고자 한다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.184-190
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• 2022

스피넬 구조의 LiMn₂O₄ (LMO) 및 층상구조의 LiNi_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3O₂ (NCM)는 리튬이온 이차전지의 양극 활물질로 널리 사용되어 왔다. 가격이 저렴하고 안전성이 우수한 LMO와 용량이 크고 고온 수명이 유리한 NCM 양극 물질은 상호 보완적인 특성을 가지고 있어, 두 활물질을 혼합하여 특히 hybrid electric vehicle (HEV)를 포함한 중대형 전지 등에서 양극으로 채택되어 사용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 LMO와 NCM으로 구성된 복합전극을 제조할 때, 이를 단순히 혼합하여 제조한 blend 전극과 두 전극을 겹층구조로 제조한 전극의 수명특성을 비교하였다. 두 활물질의 비율을 모두 1:1로 구성하여 제조한 겹층전극은 blend 전극과 유사한 용량 및 동등한 사이클 수명을 지니고 있었다. 그리고, 완전지의 고온 사이클에서는 LMO를 먼저 코팅하고 나서 NCM을 코팅한 LN 전극이 가장 우수하였으며, NCM을 먼저 코팅하고 LMO를 다음에 코팅한 NL 전극은 표면에 LMO가 주로 위치하면서 blend 전극보다 오히려 용량퇴화가 더 빠르게 진행되었다. 또한, LSTA (linear sweep thermmametry) 분석결과에서도 LMO가 주로 전극내부에 위치한 LN 겹층전극의 열적 안정성이 보다 우수하였다.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.1179-1188
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• 2018

This study aimed to investigate the combined effect of using natural calcium mixtures and various binding ingredients as replacers for synthetic phosphate in ground pork products. We performed seven treatments: control (0.3% phosphate blend), treatment 1 (0.5% natural calcium mixtures [NCM, which comprised 0.2% oyster shell calcium and 0.3% egg shell calcium powder] and 0.25% egg white powder), treatment 2 (0.5% NCM and 0.25% whey protein concentrate), treatment 3 (0.5% NCM and 0.25% concentrated soybean protein), treatment 4 (0.5% NCM and 0.25% isolated soybean protein), treatment 5 (0.5% NCM and 0.25% carrageenan), and treatment 6 (0.5% NCM and 0.25% collagen powder). All the treatment mixtures had higher pH and lower cooking loss than the control, which was treated with phosphate. We found that NCM and binding ingredients had no negative effects on the moisture content, lightness, and yellowness of the cooked ground pork products. Treatments 3 and 4 showed significantly lower CIE $a^*$ values than the control. Treatments 2 and 6 improved the textural properties of the products. In conclusion, the combination of NCM with whey protein concentrate or collagen powder could be suitable for producing phosphate-free meat products.

• 한국지열·수열에너지학회논문집
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2021

Lithium-ion batteries with high energy density, long cycle life and other advantages, have been widely used to energy storage systems(ESS). But as ESS fires frequently occur, the safety concern has become the main obstacle that hinders the large-scale applications of lithium-ion batteries. Especially, thermal runaway is the key scientific problem in battery safety research. Therefore, in this study, we performed a numerical analysis on the thermal runaway phenomenon of NCM111, NCM523 and NCM622 batteries using a two-dimensional analysis model. The results show that the two-dimensional simulation results are generally matched with three-dimensional simulation. Also, In the case of NCM111 with a low Ni content in the temperature range used in this study, thermal runaway phenomenon does occurred very slowly, but as the Ni content is increased, the thermal runaway phenomenon occurs rapidly and the thermal stability tends to be decreased. And, in NCM523 and NCM622 batteries, chain reactions occur almost simultaneously, but in the case of NCM111 battery, it is found that after the SEI(Solid Electrolyte Interface) layer decomposition reaction, the cathode-electrolyte reaction is appeared sequentially. After that, the anodic decomposition reaction is increased and leads to the thermal runaway reaction.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제11권6호
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• pp.350-357
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• 2019

PURPOSE. This study aims to evaluate the loosening torque on the implant fixture, and to assess the accuracy of difference electronic torque drivers. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Three electronic torque drivers were used to measure the loosening torque on the implant system (AnyOne; MegaGen). The implant fixtures were divided among the 3 electronic torque driver types (W&H, SAESHIN, and NSK group) and 9 for each group. The screws were fastened at the implant fixture by three electronic torque drivers using the tightening torques recommended by the manufacturers of the drivers. After 10 minutes, the screws were again fastened at the implant fixture with equal torque. Then, the loosening torques were measured with an MGT12 torque gauge (MARK-10, Inc.). This measurement procedure was repeated 10 times under loosening torques of 15 Ncm, 25 Ncm, and 35 Ncm. In the statistical analysis, all values of loosening torque were analyzed with the one-way ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis test (α=.05) for comparative evaluation. RESULTS. There were significant inter-group differences at loosening torques of 15 Ncm and 25 Ncm (P<.05). The accuracy of the NSK driver was the highest, followed by SAESHIN and W&H. There was no significant difference between NSK and W&H at 35 Ncm (P>.05). The SAESHIN driver showed the closest loosening torque at 35 Ncm. CONCLUSION. The most accurate loosening torques were SAESHIN at 35 Ncm, and NSK at 15 Ncm and 25 Ncm. Since the loosening torque may vary depending on the tightening torques and electronic torque drivers, periodic calibration of the electronic torque driver is recommended.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.62-69
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• 2013

$Li(NCM)O_2$계 폐리튬전지 공정 스크랩의 재활용 연구의 일환으로서 리튬화합물의 회수와 NCM전구체를 제조하기 위한 침출거동에 대하여 살펴보았다. 우선 탄소를 이용하여 층상 구조의 NCM계 산화물 분말을 분해시켰으며, $600^{\circ}C$ 이상의 탄소반응으로 리튬은 탄산리튬으로 변화시켰다. 탄산리튬은 수세 후 농축과정을 거쳐 순도 99% 이상의 탄산리튬 분말로 회수하였다. 그리고 탄소에 의한 환원 반응율은 $800^{\circ}C$에서 약 88%을 나타내었으며, 탄소환원 처리 후 분말에 대한 황산 침출 결과, 2M 이상의 황산농도에서 코발트, 니켈, 망간의 침출율은 99% 이상이었다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.103-107
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• 2024

본 연구에서는 NCM [Li(Ni_xCo_yMn_z)O₂] 양극활물질을 합성하기 위한 내화갑의 재료로 순수 금속 재료인 Nickel을 제안하였다. Nickel은 산화에 강하고 녹는점이 높은 금속으로 알려져 있다. 니켈은 NCM 양극활물질의 주성분 중 하나로 양극물질 합성 동안에 saggar로 부터의 오염에 대한 문제에 자유로울 것으로 기대하였다. 본 연구진은 니켈이 NCM 양극물질 합성용 내화갑으로서의 가능성을 확인하고자 하였다. 900℃에서 Ni 금속 도가니와 Ni_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1(OH)₂ (NCM 811) 전구체 물질을 장시간 반응시켰을 때, 시간 변화에 따른 도가니 표면 반응층 변화를 분석하였다. 900℃에서 열처리 동안에 형성된 니켈 도가니 반응층은 니켈 산화물이었으며, 양극 전구체 산화물로 부터의 산소확산과 대기 중의 산소와 반응이 동시에 이루어져서 생성된 것으로 생각된다. 산화층은 480시간 이후로 그 두께의 변화가 느려지는 것으로 보아 전구체로 부터의 산소 확산속도가 감소되는 것으로 생각된다. 480시간까지는 도가니로 부터 탈락되지 않고 결합되어 있었다. 그러나 720시간 후에는 산화층이 탈락되는 것이 확인되어 일정 시간까지만 NCM 합성용 Saggar로서 사용 가능할 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국지열·수열에너지학회논문집
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2022

In this study, the thermal runaway of NCM and LFP batteries were compared and analyzed through numerical analysis under various conditions. Comparing the thermal runaway of the NCM622 (18650) battery cell and the LFP (18650) battery cell through oven test simulation, the LFP battery did not show thermal runaway, whereas the NCM622 battery temperature increased to 710℃ in 12 minutes. To observe the thermal runaway and propagation of the prismatic LFP battery cell, the internal temperature was set at 200℃ and the oven test simulation was conducted. It was found that thermal runaway occurred at 391℃ after 47 minutes. As a result of observing thermal runaway propagation by placing five NCM622 and LFP battery cells, the thermal runaway propagation was clearly observed in the case of the NCM622 battery, but in the case of the LFP battery, thermal runaway was not observed after the first cell. From the third battery cell, it was confirmed that the temperature change was very insignificant, and through this, it is considered that the LFP battery is relatively safe compared to the NCM battery in terms of the thermal runaway propagation of the battery.