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Study on urea precursor effect on the electroactivities of nitrogen-doped graphene nanosheets electrodes for lithium cells

  • Kim, Ki-Yong;Jung, Yongju;Kim, Seok
    • Carbon letters
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    • v.19
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    • pp.40-46
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    • 2016
  • Nitrogen-atom doped graphene oxide was considered to prevent the dissolution of polysulfide and to guarantee the enhanced redox reaction of sulfur for good cycle performance of lithium sulfur cells. In this study, we used urea as a nitrogen source due to its low cost and easy preparation. To find the optimum urea content, we tested three different ratios of urea to graphene oxide. The morphology of the composites was examined by field emission scanning electron microscope. Functional groups and bonding characterization were measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Electrochemical properties were characterized by cyclic voltammetry in an organic electrolyte solution. Compared with thermally reduced graphene/sulfur (S) composite, nitrogen-doped graphene/S composites showed higher electroactivity and more stable capacity retention.

Studies on the Seasonal Variations of Plankton Organisms and Suspended Particulate Matter in the Coastal Area of Ko-Ri

  • Choe, Sang
    • 한국해양학회지
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.47-58
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    • 1972
  • Densities and composition of phytoplankton and zooplankton, concentrations of particulate organic carbon, particulate organic nitrogen, and particulate inorganic matter were determined in the coastal area of Ko-ri during one year. There are peaks of densities of plankton organisms in summer, autumn, and spring Concentrations of particulate organic carbon ranged from 35 to 3,785 mg/㎥ (averaging 868mg/㎥ ), particulate organic nitrogen ranged from 4.4 to 158mg/㎥ (averaging 45mg/㎥), inorganic suspended matter ranged from 0.6 to 11.6 mg/L (averaging 5.7mg/L), and the carbon-nitrogen ratios of the suspended matter were varied from 0.5 to 231(averaging 35), with each seasonal cycle. The phytoplankton density and particulate organic carbon were possitively correlated from March to November, negatively from December to February, and the zooplankton dinsity and particulate organic nitrogen were well correlated.

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Isolation and identification of rhodopseudomonas sp. in Korea (한국산 rhodopseudomonas sp.의 분리 및 동정)

  • 오덕철;이현순
    • Korean Journal of Microbiology
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.24-30
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    • 1975
  • this work was designed to study the species belonging to Family Rhodospirillaceae in Korea. The species of Rhodopseudomonas palustris and R. gelatinosa were isolated and identified. The utilization of various substrates such as malate, succinate, citrate, pyruvate, propionate and acetate were tested with isolated KS 007 and KS o16. Though there were some differences according to nitrogen source in media it was thought that he intermediates of TCA cycle were comparatively good substrates, Also it was confirmed that isolated strains have the ability of nitrogen fixation.

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Friction and Wear of Nitrogen Incorporated Diamond-like Carbon Films Under a Vacuum

  • Yoon, Eui-Sung;Kong, Hosung;Lee, Kwang-Ryeol;Oh, Jae-Eung
    • Tribology and Lubricants
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    • v.11 no.5
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    • pp.59-65
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    • 1995
  • Tribological behaviors of nitrogen incorporated amorphous diamond-like carbon films were experimentally measured under a vacuum ($3 \times 10^{-5}$ Torr) using a ball (AISI 52100 steel)-on-disk wear-rig. Nitrogen incorporated DLC films were deposited by r.f. plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition method. Mixtures of benzene and ammonia or nitrogen gases were used as the reaction gases for the r.f. PACVD, and Si (100) wafer was used as the substrate. In the tribo-test, effects of DLC film thickness and normal load in friction were measured and discussed. Results showed that friction of nitrogen incorporated DLC films from a mixture gas of benzene and ammonia was lower than that of 100% benzene, specially in the measurement of minimum coefficient of friction. Differences in frictional characteristics of nitrogen incorporated DLC films were explained with the changes in chemical structures of the films. Result also showed that friction of DLC films increased with the sliding contact cycle, which remarkably accompanied with roll-shaped wear debris. Mechanisms and roles of the polymer-like wear debris were presented and discussed.

Evaluation of SBBR Process Performance Focused on Nitrogen Removal with External Carbon Addition (외부탄소원을 사용한 SBBR의 공정 특성 및 질소제거)

  • Han, Hyejeong;Yun, Zuwhan
    • Journal of Korean Society on Water Environment
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.566-571
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    • 2006
  • A sequencing batch biofilm reactor (SBBR) operated with a cycle of anaerobic - aerobic - anoxic - aerobic has been evaluated for the nutrient removal characteristics. The sponge-like moving media was filled to about 10% of reactor volume. The sewage was the major substrate while external synthetic carbon substrate was added to the anoxic stage to enhance the nitrogen removal. The operational results indicated that maximum T-N and T-P removal efficiencies were 97% and 94%, respectively were achieved, while COD removal of 92%. The observations of significant nitrogen removal in the first aerobic stage indicated that nitrogen removal behaviour in this SBBR was different to conventional SBR. Although the reasons for aerobic nitrogen removal has speculated to either simultaneous nitrification and denitrification or anoxic denitrification inside of the media, further researches are required to confirm the observation. The specific oxygen uptake rate (SOUR) test with biofilm and suspended growth sludge indicated that biofilm in SBBR played a major role to remove substrates.

Emission Characteristics for the MTBE Gasoline Engine (MTBE 가솔린기관의 배기가스 특성에 관한 연구)

  • 노병준;이삼구;김규철
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.32-37
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    • 2001
  • This article is to provide reasonably accurate vehicle emission estimates for the four sampled fuels which are commercially available across the nation. Emission quantities are obtained by testing a vehicle on a chassis dynamometer and capturing a sample of the emissions from the tailpipe in vehicle. The vehicle is driven following a particular pattern of idle, acceleration, cruise, and deceleration. Shown here is the trace of the test cycle known as the CVS-75 Mode which is used to certify the emission performance standards. The mode of CVS-75 consists of a cold start cycle, a hot stabilized cycle, and a hot start cycle. Emissions for the pollutants are measured in vehicle testing. These are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and total hydrocarbon (THC). The test results summarized in this report indicate that the differences for the amount of emission are quantitatively minimal.

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The Prediction of Scuffing Life due to Plastic Deformation and Low-cycle Fatigue Properties Under Various Lubricated Conditions (윤활환경에 따라 발생하는 소성변형량과 저주기 피로물성을 이용한 스커핑 수명 예측)

  • 김병주;이영제
    • Tribology and Lubricants
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.7-14
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    • 1998
  • A correlation between the low-cycle fatigue life and the scuffing-failure life is demonstrated using the plastic strain increment in boundary lubricated sliding. Loadings proportional to hardness with three different lubricated conditions were used to evaluate the plastic strain increments. As the results of scuffing tests using vacuum pump oils in nitrogen gas, plastic strain increment shows 0.0062, and in the mineral oils and commercial engine oils in air, plastic strain increments show 0.0042 and 0.00092. Those are very useful to describe quantitatively the real lubricated sliding conditions, and are very effective to find the relation between the low-cycle fatigue life and the scuffing-failure life.

Water quality management of Jeiu Harbor using material cycle model(III) - Quantitative Management of Pollutant Loadings - (물질순환모델을 이용한 제주항의 수질관리(III) - 오염부하의 정량적 관리 -)

  • 조은일;강기봉
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.307-317
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    • 2003
  • In this study, the material cycle model was applied to suggest alternative management of water quality for Jeju Harbor. The distribution of COD, DIN (dissolved inorganic nitrogen) and DIP (dissolved inorganic phosphorus) concentrations was reasonably reproduced by simulations on the model area of the Jeju Harbor using a material cycle model. The simulations of COD, DIN and DIP concentrations were performed under the conditions of 20∼100% pollution loadings reductions from pollution sources. In case of the 100% reduction of the input loads from Sanzi river, concentrations of COD, DM and DIP were reduced to 39%, 78% and 52%, respectively at Jeju harbor. In contrast, in case of the pollutant loadings reductions from sediment, the effect of DIN and DIP reduction relatively seemed to increase around the center of study area. The 95% reduction of the pollutant loadings from river and sediment is required to meet the COD and nutrients concentration of second grade of ocean water quality criteria.

Analysis on Cycle-by-Cycle NO Emissions from an Sl Engine with Fast HO Analyser (고속 NO 분석기를 이용한 Sl 엔진에서의 사이클 변동에 따른 NO 배출에 관한 분석)

  • 성정민;김현우;이경환
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.73-79
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    • 2002
  • The NO emissions at the exhaust manifo1d were investigated with a fast NO analyzer to investigate the cycle-by-cycle variations on NO emissions level and the dependence of NO emissions on combustion. The measurement was performed with a part load condition with respect to the mixture ratios and the changes in loads at 1800rpm. The averaged values were obtained during 200 cycles. We found that there is characteristic pattern in 70 emissions from exhaust port and it was possible to set a representative value with the data sampled during specific period. As the load increased, the characteristics of NO emissions were more dependent on combustion pressures. It was also analyzed that the correlation between combustion pressures and NO emissions for different equivalence ratios tends to increase as the mixture goes leaner, Furthermore, this correlation for the lean mixture near the lean limit seemed to be kept.

$N_2O$ Emissions with Different Land-Use Patterns in a Basin (유역 내 토지이용도에 따른 $N_2O$ 배출양상)

  • Seo, Ju-Young;Kang, Ho-Jeong
    • Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.86-90
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    • 2012
  • The gaseous product of nitrogen cycle, nitrous oxide ($N_2O$) is a potent greenhouse gas whose Global Warming Potential (GWP) is about 300 times greater than $CO_2$. The dynamics of $N_2O$ emission are controlled by such environments and soil conditions. The main aim of this study is to investigate variations of $N_2O$ emission and its controlling factors with different land-use patterns in Haean basin. A forest, a radish field and a rice paddy were selected as three different land-use patterns. Their $N_2O$ emissions were measured every month during a growing season. We also collected soil samples with seasons and analyzed soil characteristics including inorganic nitrogen content. $N_2O$ emission was greatest at the radish field likely due to anthropogenic nitrogen addition by fertilization. Soils of forest and rice paddy also contained inorganic nitrogen originated from organic matter. However, the spatial variation was great and it looks that nitrogen cycle and $N_2O$ production were slower than that of radish field. Intensive observation and control of fertilization would be requiredto adjust $N_2O$ emission from agriculture soils.