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$Orgacon^{TM}$ - The Organic alternative to ITO

  • Louwet, Frank
    • 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.10a
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    • pp.193-194
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    • 2008
  • $Orgacon^{TM}$ products, based on the conducting polymer PEDOT/PSS, are very promising materials in cost-effective R2R production of large area electronics. This presentation will show both the progress in the surface resistance/VLT and progress in the stability (T/R.H. and light stability). A new generation of films, coating formulations and inks will be presented.

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Near-IR Quantum Cutting Phosphors: A Step Towards Enhancing Solar Cell Efficiency

  • Jadhav, Abhijit P.;Khan, Sovann;Kim, Sun Jin;Cho, So-Hye
    • Applied Science and Convergence Technology
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    • v.23 no.5
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    • pp.221-239
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    • 2014
  • The global demand for energy has been increasing since past decades. Various technologies have been working to find a suitable alternative for the generation of sustainable energy. Photovoltaic technologies for solar energy conversion represent one of the significant routes for the green and renewable energy production. Despite of remarkable improvement in solar cell technologies, the generation of power is still suffering with lower energy conversion efficiency, high production cost, etc. The major problem in improving the PV efficiency is spectral mismatch between the incident solar spectrum and bandgap of a semiconductor material used in solar cell. Luminescent materials such as rare-earth doped phosphor materials having the quantum efficiency higher than unity can be helpful for photovoltaic applications. Quantum cutting phosphors are the most suitable candidates for the generation of two or more low-energy photons for the absorption of every incident high-energy photons. The phosphors which are capable of converting UV photon to visible and near-IR (NIR) photon are studied primarily for photovoltaic applications. In this review, we will survey various near IR quantum cutting phosphors with respective to their synthesis method, energy transfer mechanism, nature of activator, sensitizer and dopant materials incorporation and energy conversion efficiency considering their applications in photovoltaics.

A Study on the Materials at Libraries for the Disabled: Focused on the Analysis of Related Policies and Legislations (장애인을 위한 도서관 대체자료 연구 - 정책 및 법령 분석을 중심으로 -)

  • Baek, Rokdam;Kim, You-seung
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.135-155
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    • 2016
  • The study aims to discuss issues on alternative materials for the disabled. For the purpose, it analyzed related policies and legislations. As a theoretical study, it explored definitions and types of altermative materials, and discussed a history of the information access rights for the disabled. Then, the study analyzed the disabled service part of the library development master plan. Futhermore, it discussed library act, disabled welfare act, and copyright act which define the rights and responsibilities of the interested groups. Based on the analysis, the study conducted interviews with members of the interested groups to explores their acknowledge and perspective. As a result, it argued the problems related to production and service of alternative materials, and provided five enhanced strategies.

Bioethanol Production Using Lignocellulosic Biomass - review Part I. Pretreatments of biomass for generating ethanol

  • Sheikh, Mominul Islam;Kim, Chul-Hwan;Yesmin, Shabina;Lee, Ji-Yong;Kim, Gyeong-Chul;Ahn, Byeong-Il;Kim, Sung-Ho;Park, Hyeon-Jin
    • Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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    • v.42 no.5
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    • pp.1-14
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    • 2010
  • Bio-ethanol is a promising alternative energy source for reducing both consumption of crude oil and environmental pollution from renewable resources like lignocellulosic biomass such as wood, forest residuals, agricultural leftovers and urban wastes. Based on current technologies, the cost of ethanol production from lignocellulosic materials is relatively high, and the main challenges are the low yield and high cost of the hydrolysis process. Development of more efficient pretreatment technology (physical, chemical, physico-chemical, and biological pretreatment), integration of several microbiological conversions into fewer reactors, and increasing ethanol production capacity may decrease specific investment for ethanol producing plants. The purpose of pretreatment of lignocellulosic material is to improve the accessible surface area of cellulose for hydrolytic enzymes and enhance the conversion of cellulose to glucose and finally high yield ethanol production which is economic and environmental friendly.

Physical and Chemical Properties of Waste LCD Glass as Raw Materials for the Production of Foamglass (발포유리 제조원료로서 폐 LCD유리의 물리화학적 특성)

  • Lee, Chul-Tae;Lee, Jinsoo;Jang, Moonho;Lee, Sunyoung
    • Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.266-272
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    • 2009
  • Physical and chemical properties of waste LCD glass were investigated to test the feasibility of feed materials for the production of foamed glass. For this study, chemical analysis, thermal analysis, rheological consideration with the viscosity change under high temperature and thermal expansion coefficient were carried out and the trial production of foamed glass as; in spherical and block type also attempted. All results showed waste LCD glass would be a good feed material for the production of foamed glass and foaming technology of LCD glass would be an effective recycling alternative.

Antimicrobial Peptides as Natural Antibiotic Materials (새로운 천연 항생물질로서의 항균 펩타이드)

  • Cha, Yeon-Kyung;Kim, Young-Soo;Choi, Yoo-Seong
    • KSBB Journal
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.9-15
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    • 2012
  • Antimicrobial peptides are widely used in various organisms as a defense system against infection. The peptides are lethal towards bacteria and fungi, however have minimal toxicity in mammalian and plant cells. In this aspect, it is considered that antimicrobial peptides are new alternative materials for defensing against microbial infection. Here, we describe overall characteristics of antimicrobial peptides based on the mechanism of action, classification of the peptides, report detection/screening methods and chemical/biological production. It is expected that understanding of innate immune system based on antimicrobial peptides tends to develop novel natural antimicrobial agents, which might be applied for defensing pathogenic microorganisms resistant to conventional antibiotics.

An Experimental Study on the Applicability of Converter Slag by wind fracture as Vertical Drains (풍쇄전로슬래그의 연직배수재 활용성에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Kwon, Jung-Keun;Im, Jong-Chul;Park, Lee-Keun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Geotechical Society Conference
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    • 2006.03a
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    • pp.1132-1141
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    • 2006
  • Recently it is difficult to secure sand used in the improvement of soft ground, and so it is necessary to find alternative materials. For this reason many researchers are studying and trying to find new substitute materials. One of the materials is considered as converter slag by wind fracture which is generated in the production of steel manufacture by electric circuit. It is environment friendly since it is a recycled material and economical since it is cheaper than sand. To investigate the applicability of converter slag by wind fracture as the alternative material such as vertical drains, it is necessary to check the drainage effect of this in the field construction. In order to attain an successful design it is important to predict problems encountered in field construction. Accordingly, in this study the laboratory test was executed under different conditions in advance of applying of the field. A total of 4 cases including slag, sand+slag, pack slag and sand as vertical drains was conducted, and at the base of the laboratory test the field test was executed and analyzed.

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Non-Conventional Concentrates in Temperate Asian-Australasian Countries - Review -

  • Chiou, P.W.S.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.460-466
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    • 1999
  • The huge amount of demand for feedgrains from this region could not possibly be met by producing countries from the other regions. In order to fulfill this increasing demand for conventional raw materials, an alternative for the conventional raw materials produced in the Asia and Pacific region is becoming increasingly more important. A potential alternative is concentrates or non-conventional concentrates produced locally in relative abundance in this region. These feedstuffs include feed grains, by-products from the milling, sugar industries, brewing and distilling industries. Vegetable, citrus, and animal by-products from abattoir, feather meal and blood meal are also possibilities. In addition to more widespread use of unconventional feed sources, the following approach is recommended to improve utilization and performance. These include establishing the nutritive value of non-conventional feeds, quality control to minimize variability, proper storage and processing to assure the nutritive value and prevent mycotoxin contamination, properly balance amino acids with protein sources, supplementation with synthetic amino acids and the use of enzymes to increase digestibility. Currently, practical applications for these resources in feed formulation are negligible despite the potential. The socio-economic aspects will dominate the use of these non-conventional concentrates. In the future, the feed industry will resolve the problems in using locally available raw feed materials.

The Performance and Emission Characteristics on Operating Condition for the SI Engine Fuel with Gasoline-Ethanol and Hydrogen Enriched Gas (에탄올 및 수소농후가스 혼합연료 기관의 운전영역에 따른 성능 및 배기 특성)

  • Park, Cheol-Woong;Kim, Chang-Gi;Choi, Young;Oh, Seung-Mook;Lim, Gi-Hun
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.23-30
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    • 2010
  • Trends of the automotive market require the application of new engine technologies, which allows for the use of different types of fuel. Since ethanol is a renewable source of energy and it contributes to lower $CO_2$ emissions, ethanol produced from biomass is expected to increase in use as an alternative fuel. It is recognized that for spark ignition (SI) engines ethanol has advantages of high octane number and high combustion speed. In spite of the advantages of ethanol, fuel supply system might be affected by fuel blends with ethanol like a wear and corrosion of electric fuel pumps. So the on-board hydrogen production out of ethanol reforming can be considered as an alternative plan. This paper investigates the influence of ethanol fuel on SI engine performance, thermal efficiency and emissions. The results obtained from experiments have shown that specific fuel consumption has increased by increasing ethanol amount in the blend whereas decreased by the use of hydrogen-enriched gas. The combustion characteristics with hydrogen-enriched gaseous fuel from ethanol reforming are also examined.

Effects of Properties of Raw Materials on Biodiesel Production (바이오디젤 생산에 미치는 원료 특성의 영향)

  • Jeong, Gwi-Taek;Park, Seok-Hwan;Park, Jae-Hee;Park, Don-Hee
    • KSBB Journal
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.335-339
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    • 2008
  • Biodiesel is an alternative and renewable energy source, which is hoped to reduce global dependence on petroleum and environmental problem. Biodiesel produced from a variety of oil sources such as vegetable oil, animal fat and waste oils, and has properties similar to those associated with petro-diesel, including cetane number, volumetric heating value, flash point, viscosity and so on. In this study, we investigate the effect of quality of raw materials on alkali-catalyzed transesterification for producing of biodiesel. The increase of content of free fatty acid and water in oil were caused the sharp decrease of conversion yield. Also, the low purity of methanol in reactant was inhibited the reaction rate. In the case of addition of sodium sulfate as absorbent to prepare catalyst solution, the content of fatty acid methyl ester in product was increased more about 1.6% than that of control. However, the addition of zeolite, sodium chloride and sodium sulfate as absorbent in reactant to remove water generated from reaction did not show any enhancement in the reaction yield. This result may provide useful information with regard to the choice and preparation of raw materials for more economic and efficient biodiesel production.