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(K,Na)NbO3-based Lead-free Piezoelectric Materials: An Encounter with Scanning Probe Microscopy

  • Zhang, Mao-Hua;Thong, Hao Cheng;Lu, Yi Xue;Sun, Wei;Li, Jing-Feng;Wang, Ke
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.54 no.4
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    • pp.261-271
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    • 2017
  • Environment-friendly $(K,Na)NbO_3-based$ (KNN) lead-free piezoelectric materials have been studied extensively in the past decade. Significant progress has been made in this field, manifesting competitive piezoelectric performance with that of lead-based, for specific application scenarios. Further understanding of the relationship between high piezoelectricity and microstructure or more precisely, ferroelectric domain structure, domain wall pinning effect, domain wall conduction and local polarization switching underpins the continuous advancement of piezoelectric properties, with the help of piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM). In this review, we will present the fundamentals of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and its cardinal derivative in piezoelectric and ferroelectric world, PFM. Some representative operational modes and a variety of recent applications in KNN-based piezoelectric materials are presented. We expect that PFM and its combination with some newly developed technology will continue to provide great insight into piezoelectric materials and structures, and will play a valuable role in promoting the performance to a new level.

A NEW BOOK: 'LIGHT-WATER REACTOR MATERIALS'

  • OLANDER DONALD R.;MOTTA ARTHUR T.
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.309-316
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    • 2005
  • The contents of a new book currently in preparation are described. The dearth of books in the field of nuclear materials has left both students in nuclear materials classes and professionals in the same field without a resource for the broad fundamentals of this important sub-discipline of nuclear engineering. The new book is devoted entirely to materials problems in the core of light-water reactors, from the pressure vessel into the fuel. Key topics deal with the $UO_2$ fuel, Zircaloy cladding, stainless steel, and of course, water. The restriction to LWR materials does not mean a short monograph; the enormous quantity of experimental and theoretical work over the past 50 years on these materials presents a challenge of culling the most important features and explaining them in the simplest quantitative fashion. Moreover, LWRs will probably be the sole instrument of the return of nuclear energy in electric power production for the next decade or so. By that time, a new book will be needed.

Development of Light Distributed Solar Modules for Growing Sprout Ginseng and Overseas Empirical Research on Natural Lighting Cultivation System (새싹인삼 재배를 위한 투광 분산형 태양광 모듈 개발 및 자연채광 재배시스템 해외 실증연구)

  • Seong-Hwan Kang;Jae-ho Choi;In-Sung Jung;Gyeong-Yeol Lim;Jae-Woo Park;Nguyen Huu Hoang;Chong-Yeal Kim
    • Current Photovoltaic Research
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.24-30
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    • 2024
  • To create an environment for growing ginseng sprouts, we developed a solar module that partially transmits and disperses light. A G to G type light transmission and dispersion solar module was developed using glass with a mist pattern applied, and the light dispersion effect of the developed module was confirmed through illuminance measurement. The output of one module is approximately 260 W, and the configuration consists of 48 cells in series in 4 strings. The cultivation system where the developed module will be installed was developed in the form of a container, and three units of 2.6 kW (260 W x 10 EA). The inside of the cultivation system consists of a shading screen, air conditioner, ventilator, plastic pot, etc. to create an environment for cultivating sprout ginseng. As a result of actually planting sprout ginseng, it was confirmed through verification that the plants were grown without any problems.

Polymeric and Oligomeric OTFT Materials Containing Fused Aromatics

  • Kim, Hyeong-Sun;Kim, Yun-Hi;Jung, Sung-Wook;Yi, Mi-Hye;Pyo, Seung-Moon;No, Yong-Young;Kim, Dong-Yu;Kwon, Soon-Ki
    • Proceedings of the Polymer Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2006.10a
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    • pp.161-161
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    • 2006
  • New polymeric and oligomeric OTFT materials containing fused aromatics such as anthracene and naphthalene have been designed, synthesized and characterized. The new OTFT materials were prepared by palladium-catalyzed Suzuki cross-coupling reaction. The obtained materials were characterized by various spectroscopic methods such as UV-vis, PL, cyclovoltametry, and XRD. The obtained OTFT materials containing fused aromatics showed high thermal stability above $350^{\circ}C$ In OTFT devices using new materials, high charge carrier mobility and on/off ratio were observed.

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Analysis to the Visual Expression Types and Characteristics of New Materials Utilizing the Lighting (조명을 활용한 신소재의 시각적 표현유형 및 특성분석)

  • Jung, Sun-Hee;Seo, Ji-Eun
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.23 no.5
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    • pp.25-32
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the expression method and visual characteristics of material utilized the lighting in terms of a visual aspect. The method of study is to establish standards for analysis and to classify type of visual effect and expression of that focused on preliminary study. And It is to grasp the visual expression characteristics of new materials. through analysis standards. The results of the study are as follows. First, 'decorativeness', 'symbolization', 'motion-images' and 'interactivity' were selected as the type of visual expression through the precedent studies. And it was classified the visual effects as 3 types like 'a light-emitting effect', 'steric effects' and 'movement effect'. Second, We could know that 'light-emitting effect' was expressed in 7-new materials, 'three-dimensional effect' was expressed in 3-new materials, and 'motion effect' in 4-new materials. Through that. We could know that the new materials represented with 'light-emitting effect' are much more than the other new materials. Third, the results of this study show that 'decorativeness' in the visual types was appeared to 'light-emitting effect' and 'three-dimensional effect'. 'symbolization' to 'light-emitting effect' and 'motion effect', 'motion-images' to 'three-dimensional effect' and 'motion effect' and 'interactivity' to 'light-emitting effect', 'three-dimensional effect' and 'motion effect'. And It was appeared to three effects in 'interactivity'. We could know that it is more effective to be presented the visual effect simultaneously to communication with the visual perception.

A Study on Processing Methods of New Materials Applied to Biomimicry Characteristics (바이오미미크리 특성이 적용된 신재료 가공방법 연구)

  • Ji, Ju-Yeon;Seo, Ji-Eun
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.22 no.5
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    • pp.367-375
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    • 2013
  • Using the 'New material' concept has recently been introduced into the natural characteristics. In the course of such a, Janine M. Benyus has proposed to mimic the characteristics of natural ecosystems to mention the concept of Biomimicry. Process made engineered using technical elements for representing the material properties of Biomimicry such will be acting importantly, This study intends to analyze how new materials applied to 'Biomimicry' characteristics are processed in space. The results were as follows : 1) Processing methods of new materials resulted as 'Forming', 'Surface treatment', 'Bonding', 'Inserting'. These four were divided and analyzed into 'Form', 'System', 'Adaptation'. As a result of this analysis, such significances were shown as 'Forming/Surface treatment/Bonding' in 'Form', 'Bonding' in 'System' and 'Adaptation'. 2) 'Bonding' applied to 'System' of new material can be recycled to be combined with other materials through the existing adhesive material, and present as a solution of 'Sustainable development'. 3) 'Bonding' applied to 'Adaptation' of new material is to impart the ability to react to the environment through the joint, but is characteristic, at this time, using digital and other field technology. It appeared primarily that it can be known to meet the social trends and convergence between fields. Thus, as the finish that are friendly to the environment from the interior design, the results of the study are expected to be utilized in the study of new materials guidelines.

A Study on the Metaphorical Expression Characteristics of New Materials for Emotional Housing Space Design (감성주거공간디자인을 위한 신소재의 은유적 표현 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Jung, Sun-Hee;Seo, Ji-Eun
    • Journal of the Korean housing association
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.71-78
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    • 2012
  • This study analyzed metaphorical characteristics of composite materials in terms of a visual aspect on a new material that is applicable for housing space. The results are as follows. First, the recent trend of housing space tends to stimulate emotions of residents through visual finishing materials, and for this reason, visual expression of a new material that is applicable to finishing materials plays an important role. Second, convertibleness, association and duplicity were selected as items of metaphorical expressions through the precedent studies. Third, most of combinations of materials were shown different from the existing materials in an expressive characteristic of composite materials through analysis, and application of a technology showed a different visual effect of patterns and textures from the existing materials. This implies that visual expression and directing are being attempted using such technology on finishing materials of housing space with development of digital technologies. Fourth, for metaphorical characteristics of composite material for housing space, combination of various materials and a digital technology were applied on convertibleness. For association, a combination of materials that have each different characteristic associated with the third material, and combination with subsidiary material of optical fiber and a digital technology were appled for duplicity. Data obtained from the results of this study has high efficiency in planning finishing materials for emotional housing space in future, and it will be basic data for a study on development of new finishing materials.