• Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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• v.31 no.5
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• pp.345-350
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• 2018

Nanomaterials have considerable potential to solve several key challenges in various electrochemical devices, such as fuel cells. However, the use of nanoparticles in high-temperature devices like solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) is considered problematic because the nanostructured surface typically prepared by deposition techniques may easily coarsen and thus deactivate, especially when used in high-temperature redox conditions. Herein we report the synthesis of a self-regenerated Pd metal nanoparticle on the perovskite oxide anode surface for SOFCs that exhibit self-recovery from their degradation in redox cycle and $CH_4$ fuel running. Using Pd-doped perovskite, $La(Sr)Fe(Mn,Pd)O_3$, as an anode, fairly high maximum power densities of 0.5 and $0.2cm^{-2}$ were achieved at 1,073 K in $H_2$ and $CH_4$ respectively, despite using thick electrolyte support-type cell. Long-term stability was also examined in $CH_4$ and the redox cycle, when the anode is exposed to air. The cell with Pd-doped perovskite anode had high tolerance against re-oxidation and recovered the behavior of anodic performance from catalytic degradation. This recovery of power density can be explained by the surface segregation of Pd nanoparticles, which are self-recovered via re-oxidation and reduction. In addition, self-recovery of the anode by oxidation treatment was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

• Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.116-125
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• 2007

This article is concerned with synthesis, characterisation and electrochemical application of the mixed conducting perovskite type oxide to electrode materials for solid oxide fuel cell. First, this review provides a comprehensive survey of the various synthetic methods such as solid state reaction, Pechini, glycine nitrate process and sol-gel methods for the preparation of perovskite type oxide powders. Subsequently, the electrical and microstructural properties of the mixed conducting oxides were discussed in detail. Finally, as electrochemical applications of the mixed conducting perovskite type oxides to electrode materials for solid oxide fuel cell, fundamentals of theoretical ac-impedance model for porous mixed conducting electrodes were introduced. Furthermore, the ac-impedance behaviour of porous and dense mixed conducting electrodes prepared by various synthetic methods was discussed.

• 한국연소학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2002.11a
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• pp.237-240
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• 2002

Micro catalytic reactors are alternative propulsion device that can be used on a nano satellite. When used with a monopropellant, $H_2O_2$, a micro catalytic reactor needs only one supply system as the monopropellant reacts spontaneously on contact with catalyst and releases heat without external ignition, while separate supply lines for fuel and oxidizer are needed for a bipropellant rocket engine. Additionally, $H_2O_2$ is in liquid phase at room temperature, eliminating the burden of storage for gaseous fuel and carburetion of liquid fuel. In order to design a micro catalytic reactor, an appropriate catalyst material must be selected. Considering the safety concern in handling the monopropellants and reaction performance of catalyst, we selected hydrogen peroxide at volume concentration of 70% and perovskite redox catalyst of lantanium cobaltate doped with strondium. Perovskite catalysts are known to have superior reactivity in reduction-oxidation chemical processes. In particular, lantanium cobaltate has better performance in chemical reactions involving oxygen atom exchange than other perovskite materials. In the present study, a process to prepare perovskite type catalyst, $La_{0.8}Sr_{0.2}CoO_3$, and measurement of its propellant decomposition performance in a test reactor are described.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2001.11b
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• pp.406-409
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• 2001

The conductivity properties and synthesis of $LaNiO_{3}$ ceramics from $La_{1+\delta}NiO_{3}(\delta=-0.06,0,0.06)$ were investigated. A single perovskite phase was realized at $800^{\circ}C$. $La_{2}NiO_{4}$ and other unexpected oxide were observed at $1000^{\circ}C$. The Microstructure was showed clearly that it is a low density porous material. $LaNiO_3$ ceramic showed a metallic conductivity. The conductivity of La rich samples had a higher value than the La poor samples.

• Electrical & Electronic Materials
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.73-79
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• 1994

페로브스카이트형 강유전체의 활발한 연구는 제2차 세계대전중 미국과 구 소련등에서 TiO$_{2}$ 고체 콘덴서를 개량하던 중에 Ba 이 첨가된 BaTiO$_{3}$를 발견하면서부터 시작되었고, 일본에서는 PbZr$_{0.5}$Ti$_{0.5}$O$_{3}$의 morphotropic phase boundary를 발견하면서부터 이루어졌으며, 그것이 지니는 특성때문에 고체콘덴서, 초전형 적외선 센서, 초음파 발생과 검출기, 압전 점화기 및 표면파필터기 등 여러방면에 실용화 되고 있다. 따라서, 본 보고에서는 지금까지 연구된 페로브스카이트형 강유전체 세라믹 재료의 물성을 소개하고 앞으로의 연구동향 등에 관하여 서술하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2001.11a
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• pp.406-409
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• 2001

The conductivity properties and synthesis of LaNiO$_3$ ceramics from La$\sub$1+$\delta$/NiO$_3$($\delta$=--0.06, 0, 0.06) were investigated. A single perovskite phase was realized at 800$^{\circ}C$. La$_2$NiO$_4$ and other unexpected oxide were observed at 1000$^{\circ}C$. The Microstructure was showed clearly that it is a low density porous material. LaNiO$_3$ ceramic showed a metallic conductivity. The conductivity of La rich samples had a higher value than the La poor samples.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.21 no.12
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• pp.918-925
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• 2021

The perovskite solar cell is a next-generation solar cell that replaces the existing silicon solar cell. It is a solar cell device using an organic-inorganic hybrid material having a perovskite structure as a photoactive layer. It has advantages for the process and has shown rapid efficiency improvement over the past decade. In the process of commercialization of such perovskite solar cells, research and development for a large-area coating method should be carried out. As one of the large-area perovskite solar cell large-area coating methods, the slot-die coating method was studied. By using a meniscus to pass over the substrate and coating the solution, the 3D printer was equipped with a meniscus so that it could be coated. Variables that act during coating include bed temperature, coating speed, N₂ blowing interval, N₂ blowing height, N₂ blowing intensity, etc. By controlling these, the perovskite absorption layer was manufactured and the coating conditions for manufacturing large-area devices were optimized.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.1-5
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• 2024

Perovskite solar cells have exhibited a remarkable increase in efficiency from an initial 3.8% to 26.1%, marking a significant advancement. However, challenges persist in the commercialization of perovskite solar cells due to their low stability with respect to humidity, light exposure, and temperature. Moreover, the instability of the organic charge transport layer underscores the need for exploring inorganic alternatives. In the manufacturing process of the perovskite solar cells' oxide charge transport layer, ultraviolet-ozone (UVO) treatment is commonly applied to enhance the wettability of the perovskite solution. The UVO treatment on metal oxides has proven effective in suppressing surface oxygen vacancies and removing surface organic contaminants. This study focused on the characterization of nickel oxide as the hole transport material in perovskite solar cells, specifically investigating the impact of UVO treatment on film properties. Through this analysis, changes induced by the UVO treatment were observed, and consequent alterations in the device characteristics were identified.

• Electrical & Electronic Materials
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.12-21
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• 2003

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 1999.05a
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• pp.137-141
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• 1999

금속 다층박막과 미세입상 합금박막에서 발견된 Giant Magnetoresistance(GMR) 현상에 고무되어 최근에는 50년대에 밝혀졌던 산화물 자기저항 재료에 관하여 새롭게 연구하고 있으며 perovskite 구조를 가지는 La$_{1-x}$ Ca/xub x/MnO$_{3}$ 박막에서 큰 자기저항을 얻었으며 이를 Colossal Magentoresistance (CMR) 이라 부른다. 본 연구에서는 La$_{1-x}$ Ca/xub x/MnO$_{3}$ 분말을 하소온도를 700-90$0^{\circ}C$로 변화시킨 고상반응법과 자발착화연소합성법(Glycine-Nitrate Process) 으로 각각 제조하였으며 비교 분석하였다. TG-DTA을 이용하여 불순물과 미반응 물질을 확인하여 적당한 하소 온도를 결정하였고 XRD를 이용하여 결정상을 분석하였다. 주사전자현미경(SEM)으로 각각 제조된 분말의 하소후 입자의 크기를 비교하였다. GNP법으로 합성한 경우가 고상반응법을 이용한 경우보다 입자의 크기가 submicron 단위로 미세하고 균질하며 고순도의 perovskite 구조를 갖는 La$_{1-x}$ Ca/xub x/MnO$_{3}$ 분말을 얻을 수 있었다.었다.