• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.85-90
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• 2015

Two-step processes for preparing $Cu(In,Ga)Se_2$ absorber layers consist of precursor layer formation and subsequent annealing in a Se-containing atmosphere. Among the various deposition methods for precursor layer, the nonvacuum (wet) processes have been spotlighted as alternatives to vacuum-based methods due to their potential to realize low-cost, scalable PV devices. However, due to its porous nature, the precursor layer deposited on Mo substrate by nonvacuum methods often suffers from thick $MoSe_2$ formation during selenization under a high Se vapor pressure. On the contrary, selenization under a low Se pressure to avoid $MoSe_2$ formation typically leads to low crystal quality of absorber films. Although TiN has been reported as a diffusion barrier against Se, the additional sputtering to deposit TiN layer may induce the complexity of fabrication process and nullify the advantages of nonvacuum deposition of absorber film. In this work, Mo oxide layers via thermal oxidation of Mo substrate have been explored as an alternative diffusion barrier. The morphology and phase evolution was examined as a function of oxidation temperature. The resulting Mo/Mo oxides double layers were employed as a back contact electrode for $CuInSe_2$ solar cells and were found to effectively suppress the formation of $MoSe_2$ layer.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제37권12호
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• pp.1010-1018
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• 1993

티타늄 금속판을 양극산화하여 제조한 $TiO_2$ 박막을 전극으로 사용하여 1M NaOH 용액에서 광전기화학적 성질을 연구하였다. $TiO_2$ 전극들의 flatband potential은 대략 -0.8V 정도로 이들 값은 단결정 $TiO_2$에서 보다 0.2V만큼 양전위 방향으로 이동되어 나타났다. 순환 전압 전류법에 의한 산소의 환원전위는 SCE에 대해 -0.95V 근처에서 나타났으며, 반응은 전체적으로 비가역적으로 진행되었다. 또한 전극의 광전류는 단결정 $TiO_2$에서 보다 더 단파장에서 나타났으며 전류밀도는 감소되었다.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.115-119
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• 2014

$Cu(In,Ga)Se_2$ (CIGS) thin films have been used as a light absorbing layer in high-efficiency solar cells. In order to improve the quality of the CIGS thin film, often selenization step is applied. Especially when the thin film was formed by non-vacuum powder process, selenization can help to induce grain growth of powder and densification of the thin film. However, selenization is not trivial. It requires either the use of toxic gas, $H_2Se$, or expensive equipment which raises the overall manufacturing cost. Herein, we would like to deliver a new, simple method for selenization. In this method, instead of using a costly two-zone furnace, use of a regular tube furnace is required and selenium is supplied by a mixture of selenium and ceramic powder such as alumina. By adjusting the ratio of selenium vs. alumina powder, selenium vaporization can be carefully controlled. Under the optimized condition, steady supply of selenium vapor was possible which was evidently shown by large grain growth of CIGS within a thin powder layer.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.44-51
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• 2013

For preparing a device-quality $CuInSe_2$ (CISe) light-absorbing layer by single-bath electrodeposition for a superstrate-type CISe cell, morphological properties of the CISe layers were investigated by varying concentrations of sulfamic acid and potassium biphthalate, complexing/buffering agents. CISe films were grown on an $In_2Se_3$ film by applying a constant voltage of -0.5V versus Ag/AgCl for 90 min in a solution with precursors of $CuCl_2$, $InCl_3$, and $SeO_2$, and a KCl electrolyte. A dense and smooth layer of CISe could be obtained with a solution containing both sulfamic acid and potassium biphthalate in a narrow concentration range of combination. A CISe layer prepared on the $In_2Se_3$ film with proper concentrations of complexing/buffering agents exhibited thickness of $1.6{\sim}1.8{\mu}m$ with few undesirable secondary phases. On the other hand, when the bath solution did not contain either sulfamic acid or potassium biphthalate, a CISe film appeared to contain undesirable flake-shape $Cu_{2-x}Se$ phases or sparse pores in the upper part of film.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.821-825
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• 2004

본 연구는 에치스토퍼를 기존의 방식과 다르게 적용하여 수소화 된 비정질 실리콘 박막 트랜지스터의 제조공정을 단순화하고, 박막 트랜지스터의 게이트와 소오스-드레인간의 기생용량을 줄인다. 본 연구의 수소화 된 비정질 실리콘 박막 트랜지스터는 Inverted Staggered 형태로 게이트 전극이 하부에 있다. 실험 방법은 게이트전극, 절연층 , 전도층, 에치스토퍼 및 포토레지스터층을 연속 증착한다. 스토퍼층을 게이트 전극의 패턴으로 남기고, 그 위에 n+a-Si：H 층 및 NPR(Negative Photo Resister)을 형성시킨다. 상부 게이트 전극과 반대의 패턴으로 NPR층을 패터닝하여 그것을 마스크로 상부 n+a-Si：H 층을 식각하고, 남아있는 NPR층을 제거한다. 그 위에 Cr층을 증착한 후 패터닝하여 소오스-드레인 전극을 위한 Cr층을 형성시켜 박막 트랜지스터를 제조한다. 이렇게 제조하면 기존의 박막 트랜지스터에 비하여 특성은 같고, 제조공정은 줄어들며, 또한 게이트와 소오스-드레인간의 기생용량이 줄어들어 동작속도를 개선시킬 수 있다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2007년도 하계학술대회 논문집 Vol.8
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• pp.502-502
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• 2007

Current thin film process using memory device fabrication process use expensive processes such as manufacturing of photo mask, coating of photo resist, exposure, development, and etching. However, direct printing technology has the merits about simple and cost effective processes because inks are directly injective without mask. And also, this technology has the advantage about fabrication of fine pattern line on various substrates such as PCB, FCPB, glass, polymer and so on. In this work, we have fabricated the fine and thick metal pattern line for the electronic circuit board using metal ink contains Ag nano-particles. Metal lines are fabricated by two types of printing methods. One is a conventional printing method which is able to quick fabrication of fine pattern line, but has various difficulties about thick and high resolution DPI(Dot per Inch) pattern lines because of bulge and piling up phenomenon. Another(Second) methods is sequential printing method which has a various merits of fabrication for fine, thick and high resolution pattern lines without bulge. In this work, conductivities of metal pattern line are investigated with respect to printing methods and pattern thickness. As a result, conductivity of thick pattern is about several un.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제19권10호
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• pp.75-86
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• 2021

최근 국내 BIPV 시장은 "제로에너지 건축물 인증 의무화 제도(2020~)" 도입으로 시장 활성화가 기대되고 있지만, 현행 국내 BIPV 시공 기준 내 정의 내용의 경직성 등으로 인해 다소 답보 상태에 있다. 또한, 국내 BIPV 정의와 표준화 개정이 지체되어 벽에 구조물을 설치하고 모듈을 대충 고정한 것만으로 BIPV라고 인정된 사례가 있을 만큼 제도가 허술한 상태이다. 이로 인해 발생한 피해는 소비자에게 돌아갈 수 있으며 BIPV에 대한 부정적인 인식만 심어주고, 시장 전체를 정체시키는 결과를 불러올 수도 있다. 이에 BIPV 정의 중, 시장 부진 원인, 불합리한 규정 등에 대해 문헌조사, 선행 연구조사(인용) 및 현장사례 조사 등 개정 필요항목들을 사전 검토 및 설문 항목 검토 후, BIPV 분야 산업계 및 연구계 등 전문가를 대상으로 델파이 설문 조사를 거쳐 개정 대안을 분석 마련하고, 전문가 검토 의견 등을 종합 반영 및 보완하여 IEC 국제표준 정의 일부 인용.절충안 등 국내 BIPV 정의 개정방안을 도출하였다.

• Current Photovoltaic Research
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2023

As we strive to mitigate the environmental impact caused by the use of fossil fuels, the exploration of alternative energy sources has gained significant attention. Solar energy, in particular, has emerged as a promising solution due to its eco-friendly nature and virtually limitless availability. Among the various types of solar cells that harness this abundant energy source, organic solar cells have garnered considerable interest. Organic solar cells feature a photo-active layer composed of organic semiconductors, offering a range of appealing advantages such as cost-effectiveness, flexibility, translucency, and the ability to produce customizable colors. However, the commercialization of organic solar cells has been impeded by certain challenges, notably their relatively low efficiency and stability. To overcome these obstacles and pave the way for wider adoption, researchers have been exploring innovative approaches, including the implementation of ternary blend organic solar cells. This strategy involves introducing a third component into the photo-active layer alongside the organic semiconductors, with the aim of enhancing the overall performance of the solar cell. In this paper, we delve into the issues associated with organic solar cells and focus on one potential solution: ternary blend organic solar cells. Specifically, we examine the application of this approach to PM6:Y6, which stands as one of the most popular combinations of organic semiconductors. By investigating the potential of ternary blends, particularly utilizing PM6:Y6, we aim to accelerate the commercialization of organic solar cells.

• 한국지형학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.45-57
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• 2021

In this study, the changes in morphology of Dokdo's gravel beach and its responses due to a storm event were analyzed using the aerial photos and 3D LiDAR data obtained during an ecosystem survey of the Dokdo in 2020. Dongdo Island's gravel beach, shown by aerial photo analysis, increased in area due to sedimentation after the construction of a dock, but there was no more significant changes in area after having grown to Sutdolbawi inside the dock. The changes in volume of the gravel beach were indicated based on 3D data acquired in May and November 2020. A strong typhoon that passed in September, 2002, caused erosion on the backshore and sedimentation on the foreshore and formed the berm by about 1.5 to 2 m high. The analysis showed that the sedimentation was 94.76 m³ in volume and 329 m² in area and the erosion was 250.75 m³ in volume and 603m² in area, which suggested that the overall change of the gravel beach was erosion. The changes in the morphology of the gravel beach on Seodo Island occurred with the seasons along with the changes in area. In addition, berms of different altitudes appeared on the southern and northern sides of the spit, which was also estimated to have formed by the seasonal current direction and wave energy.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.108-113
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• 2016

A miniaturized lab-scale Cu plating cell for the metallization of electronic devices was fabricated and its deposit uniformity and profile were investigated. The plating cell was composed of a polypropylene bath, an electrolyte ejection nozzle which is connected to a circulation pump. In deposit uniformity evaluation, thicker deposit was found on the bottom and sides of substrate, indicating the spatial variation of deposit thickness was governed by the tertiary current distribution which is related to $Cu^{2+}$ transport. The surface morphology of Cu deposit inside photo-resist pattern was controlled by organic additives in the electrolyte as it led to the flatter top surface compared to convex surface which was observed in the deposit grown without organic additives.