• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.229-230
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• 2012

Platinum (Pt) has been commonly used as a counter electrode material in dye-sensitized solar cells, because it has high catalytic activity and electric conductivity as well as chemical inertness with iodide electrolyte. However, Pt is too expensive to be commercialized. Therefore, in the present study, carbon black counter electrode with Pt and carbon nano tube (CNT) was investigated. The power conversion efficiency with Pt added carbon black electrode was lower than hat of pure Pt electrode which was 6.47 %. By adding 3 wt% Pt to the carbon black counter electrode, the power conversion efficiency was maximized at 5.88 %. On them, additional adding of 1 wt % CNT, the power conversion efficiency (${\eta}$)wasincreasedupto6.21%. The reason of power conversion efficiency improvement with a proper amount of Pt and CNT was examined by comparing the impedance properties measured using EIS.

• Advances in nano research
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• v.12 no.6
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• pp.617-627
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• 2022

In the current study, the nonlinear impact of the Von-Kármán theory on the vibrational response of nonhomogeneous structures of functionally graded (FG) nano-scale tubes is investigated according to the nonlocal theory of strain gradient theory as well as high-order Reddy beam theory. The inhomogeneous distributions of temperature-dependent material consist of ceramic and metal phases in the radial direction of the tube structure, in which the thermal stresses are applied due to the temperature change in the thickness of the pipe structure. The general motion equations are derived based on the Hamilton principle, and eventually, the acquired equations are solved and modeled by the Meshless approach as well as a computer simulation via intelligent mathematical methodology. The attained results are helpful to dissect the stability of the MEMS and NEMS.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• v.42 no.5
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• pp.599-615
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• 2022

In the present paper, the numerical dynamic analysis of a functionally graded nano-scale nonuniform tube was investigated according to the high-order beam theory coupled with the nonlocal gradient strain theory. The supposed cross-section is changed along the pipe length, and the material distribution, which combines both metal and ceramics, is smoothly changed in the pipe length direction, which is called axially functionally graded (AFG) pipe. Moreover, the porosity voids are dispersed in the cross-section and the radial pattern that the existence of both material distribution along the tube length and porosity voids make a two-dimensional functionally graded (2D-FG) truncated conical pipe. On the basis of the Hamilton principle, the governing equations and the associated boundary conditions equations are derived, and then a numerical approach is applied to solve the obtained equations.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.5 no.5
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• pp.261-265
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• 2011

The purpose of this study is to calculate correction factors for energy dependence of a nanoDotdosimeter to measure patient's skin dose in diagnostic radiography. The correction factors were calculated by using the values of mean energy for the RQR standard radiation qualities of IEC publicated by Rosado et al. and the energy response graph of dosimeter relative X-ray on phantom calibration provided by landaur corporation. Results showed the correction factors of 1-1.33 over the tube voltage range of 40-50 kVp. Acquired correction factors are considered to be useful in the clinics for the measurement of accurate skin dose at each tube voltage.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society For Composite Materials Conference
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• 2005.04a
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• pp.226-230
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• 2005

This paper presents the actuation performance of a conducting shape memory polyurethane (CSMPU) actuator. We introduced a concept of shape memory polyurethane activated by electric power while conventional shape memory polyurethanes are activated by external heat source. A conducting shape memory polyurethane actuator was manufactured by adding cabon nano-tube to conventional shape memory polyurethane. The main problem of the previous CSMPU was bad dispersion of carbon nano-tubes in polyurethane. In this paper, we have tried to find manufacturing method to solve the dispersion problem. With a lot of elaborative works, we have developed conducting shape memory polyurethane actuator with good electrical performance. The actuation performance of the developed conducting shape memory polyurethane actuator was measured and assessed.

• Proceedings of the Optical Society of Korea Conference
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• 2007.07a
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• pp.77-78
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• 2007

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.193-198
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• 2021

In this study, a nano-convergence material technology that can satisfy the superior impact resistance and electrical properties of the semiconducting flame retardant compound used in the Oversheath layer of Extra-high voltage cables was studied. When some of the carbon black used in the semiconducting flame-retardant compound was replaced with CNT (carbon nano tube), the change in physical properties was analyzed. Through the application of carbon nanotubes with remarkably excellent electrical properties, even a small amount of conductive filler formulations can provide superior electrical properties. In addition, as the total filler amount is reduced based on the compound, the workability is improved, and in particular, flexibility and impact resistance are improved, which is expected to contribute to the improvement of the durability of the cable.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.214-218
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• 2013

Nylon66/multi-walled carbon nano tube (MWCNT) composites were fabricated by twin screw extruder. The contents of MWCNT were 1, 3, 5, and 7 wt%. Thermal properties, dispersion, rheological and impact properties were measured by DSC, TGA, X-ray diffraction (XRD), SEM, Dynamic rheometer, and Izod impact tester. The effect of MWCNT on the non-isothermal crystallization of Nylon66 was confirmed by DSC. The complex viscosity at low frequency and the shear thinning tendency of the composites increased with MWCNT content. An increase in the elasticity was confirmed from the decrease in the slop of G'-G" plot. Izod impact strengths of the composites were analyzed as a measure of mechanical properties, which indicated that the composites exhibit a 60% enhancement for the impact strength when 3 wt% MWCNT was added. The dispersion of MWCNT within Nylon66/MWCNT composites was also checked by SEM.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2009.06a
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• pp.699-702
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• 2009

가스하이드레이트(Gas Hydrate)는 특정한 온도와 압력조건하에서 물분자로 이루어진 공동 내로 메탄, 에탄, 프로판 등의 가스가 들어가 물분자와 상호 물리적 결합으로 형성된 외관상 얼음과 비슷한 고체 포유물로 자연상태에 존재하는 하이드레이트의 주 성분이 메탄(Methane)인 경우가 대부분인 까닭에 메탄 하이드레이트라고도 불린다. 표준상태에서 $1m^3$의 메탄하이드레이트는 $172m^3$의 메탄가스와 $0.8m^3$의 물로 분해된다. 그러나 메탄 하이드레이트를 인공적으로 만들경우 물과 가스의 반응율이 낮아 하이드레이트 생성시간이 상당히 길고 가스 용해율도 낮다. 따라서 하이드레이트를 빨리 만들며 가스충진율도 증가시킬 수 있는 방법으로 가스 흡착성이 있는 탄소나노튜브(Carbon Nano Tube)를 기계적 분산방법인 초음파 분산(Dispersion)과 화학적 개질에 의한 분산방법인 산화처리분산을 사용하여 탄소나노튜브와 산화탄화나노튜브를 순수한물에 분산하여 나노유체를 만들고, 나노유체와 메탄가스를 반응시켜 메탄하이드레이트를 생성시키는 실험을 수행하였다. 나노유체와 순수한물의 상평형(Phase Equilibrium)은 비슷하였으며, 탄소나노튜브를 0.0005Vol%를 분산한 나노유체와 순수한물의 메탄가스 소모량의 비교한결과 나노유체의 가스소모량의 순수한물보다 ${\Delta}T_{sub}$=0.5K에서는 2배 ${\Delta}T_{sub}$=9.7K에서는 1.6배 증가하였다. 또한 산화나노유체와 나노유체의 메탄 가스소모량은 산화나노유체가 0.01 ~ 0.02mol정도 높았으나 그 효과가 미미하였고, 교반기를 사용하여 RPM300으로 교반시켰을 경우 역시 메탄 가스소모량은 큰 차이가 없었으나 산화나노유체의 경우 메탄 가스소모량이 나노유체보다 급격히 증가함을 확인하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.9 no.3
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• pp.131-137
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• 2015

The purpose of this study is to warm up the conventional X-ray table by inventing and design for X-ray table with an attached heating device using less unloaded X-ray, CNT (carbon nano tube) heating element. Configuration of the product design for adhesive carbon heating element X-ray is composed of a conventional X-ray table, carbon nano tube planar heating element, an electrode line, flame resisting protective film, and the bottom film. Characteristics and advantages of this invented product is to provide gentle feeling, the sense of security, and eliminating anxiety to the patient wearing a patient gown and feel the cool air while receiving the test. Thus we are strongly recommend to use this device in the clinical situation.