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The Single-Side Textured Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell Using Dielectric Coating Layer (절연막을 이용한 단면 표면조직화 결정질 실리콘 태양전지)

  • Do, Kyeom-Seon;Park, Seok-Gi;Myoung, Jae-Min;Yu, Gwon-Jong;Song, Hee-Eun
    • 한국태양에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2011.11a
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    • pp.245-248
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    • 2011
  • Many researches have been carried out to improve light absorption in the crystalline silicon solar cell fabrication. The rear reflection is applied to increase the path length of light, resulting in the light absorption enhancement and thus the efficiency improvement mainly due to increase in short circuit current. In this paper, we manufactured the silicon solar cell using the mono crystalline silicon wafers with $156{\times}156mm^2$, 0.5~3.0 ${\Omega}{\cdot}cm$ of resistivity and p-type. After saw damage removal, the dielectric film ($SiN_x$)on the back surface was deposited, followed by surface texturing in the KOH solution. It resulted in single-side texturing wafer. Then the dielectric film was removed in the HF solution. The silicon wafers were doped with phosphorus by $POCl_3$ with the sheet resistance 50 ${\Omega}/{\Box}$ and then the silicon nitride was deposited on the front surface by the PECVD with 80nm thickness. The electrodes were formed by screen-printing with Ag and Al paste for front and back surface, respectively. The reflectance and transmittance for the single-sided and double-sided textured wafers were compared. The double-sided textured wafer showed higher reflectance and lower transmittance at the long wavelength region, compared to single-sided. The completed crystalline silicon solar cells with different back surface texture showed the conversion efficiency of 17.4% for the single sided and 17.3% for the double sided. The efficiency improvement with single-sided textured solar cell resulted from reflectance increase on back surface and light absorption enhancement.

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Single beam acoustic tweezers for biomedical applications (단일 빔 음향 집게를 이용한 바이오메디컬 응용 연구)

  • Hae Gyun Lim
    • The Journal of the Acoustical Society of Korea
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    • v.42 no.5
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    • pp.452-459
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    • 2023
  • Acoustic tweezers represent an exceptionally versatile and adaptable collection of instruments that harness the intrinsic power of sound waves to manipulate a wide spectrum of bioparticles, ranging from minuscule extracellular vesicles at the nanoscale to more substantial multicellular organisms measuring in millimeters. This field of research has witnessed remarkable progress over the course of the past few decades, primarily in the domain of Single Beam Acoustic Tweezers (SBAT) which utilizes a single element transducer for its operation. Initially conceived as a method for particle trapping, SBAT has since evolved into an advanced platform capable of achieving precise translation of cells and organisms. Recent groundbreaking advancements have significantly enhanced the capabilities of SBAT, unlocking new functionalities such as particle/cell separation and controlled deformation of single cells. These advancements have propelled SBAT to the forefront of bioparticle/cell manipulation, gathering attention within the scientific community. This review explores the core principles of SBAT and how sound waves affect bioparticles/cells. We aim to build a strong conceptual foundation for understanding advancements in this field by detailing its principles and methodologies.

Nafion Ionomer Content in Catalyst Layer for PEMFC Nafion Ionomer Content in Catalyst Layer for PEMFC (고분자 전해질 막 연료전지의 촉매층 내의 나피온 아이오노머양에 따른 단위 셀의 전기화학적 특성 연구)

  • Ahn, Kyung-Yong;Yang, Cheol-Nam;Lee, Soo
    • Journal of Hydrogen and New Energy
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.540-546
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    • 2010
  • In order to confirm the effect of Nafion ionomer content in catalyst layer on the performance of PEMFC, we have fabricated several electrodes which were prepared by varying the quantity of Nafion ionomer from 24 wt.% to 39 wt.% in catalyst layer. The effect of Nafion ionomer of each electrode was evaluated with cyclic voltammetry measurement. In addition, cell performance was obtained through single cell test using hydrogen and air. The Pt utilization and performance of single cell were changed by addition of Nafion ionomer to the electrode. Single cell fabricated with 33 wt.% of Nafion ionomer in catalyst layer showed the maximum Pt utilization and performance.

In Situ Single Cell Monitoring by Isocyanide-Functionalized Ag and Au Nanoprobe-Based Raman Spectroscopy

  • Lee, So-Yeong;Jang, Soo-Hwa;Cho, Myung-Haing;Kim, Young-Min;Cho, Keun-Chang;Ryu, Pan Dong;Gong, Myoung-Seon;Joo, Sang-Woo
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.19 no.9
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    • pp.904-910
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    • 2009
  • The development of effective cellular imaging requires a specific labeling method for targeting, tracking, and monitoring cellular/molecular events in the living organism. For this purpose, we studied the cellular uptake of isocyanide-functionalized silver and gold nanoparticles by surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). Inside a single mammalian cell, we could monitor the intracellular behavior of such nanoparticles by measuring the SERS spectra. The NC stretching band appeared clearly at ${\sim}2,100cm^{-1}$ in the well-isolated spectral region from many organic constituents between 300 and 1,700 or 2,800 and $3,600cm^{-1}$. The SERS marker band at ${\sim}2,100cm^{-1}$ could be used to judge the location of the isocyanide-functionalized nanoparticles inside the cell without much spectral interference from other cellular constituents. Our results demonstrate that isocyanide-modified silver or gold nanoparticle-based SERS may have high potential for monitoring and imaging the biological processes at the single cell level.

Affinity chromatography and capillary electrophoresis for analysis of the yeast ribosomal proteins

  • Goyder, Miriam S.;Willison, Keith R.;Klug, David R.;DeMello, Andrew J.;Ces, Oscar
    • BMB Reports
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    • v.45 no.4
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    • pp.233-238
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    • 2012
  • We present a top down separation platform for yeast ribosomal proteins using affinity chromatography and capillary electrophoresis which is designed to allow deposition of proteins onto a substrate. FLAG tagged ribosomes were affinity purified, and rRNA acid precipitation was performed on the ribosomes followed by capillary electrophoresis to separate the ribosomal proteins. Over 26 peaks were detected with excellent reproducibility (<0.5% RSD migration time). This is the first reported separation of eukaryotic ribosomal proteins using capillary electrophoresis. The two stages in this workflow, affinity chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, share the advantages that they are fast, flexible and have small sample requirements in comparison to more commonly used techniques. This method is a remarkably quick route from cell to separation that has the potential to be coupled to high throughput readout platforms for studies of the ribosomal proteome.

A Study on the Manufacturing of a High-Efficiency Load Cell Using a Single Surface Design (단일면으로 디자인한 고성능 로드셀 제작에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Jung-Hyun;Lee, Woo-Ram
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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    • v.19 no.6
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    • pp.724-730
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    • 2010
  • A load cell is a converter that generates voltage signals when a certain force is effected in a given direction. An essential measurement device for electronic scales that indicate weight by numbers. These load cells are being applied in various areas such as daily life, distribution, laboratory and industrial. Recently the study to manufacture load cells in a more simple method while increasing performance is being persisted. In this study based on the comparison of load cells manufactured through single surface processing using strain gauges. Those manufactured through dual surface processing using strain gauges. Ultimately persist a more simple method of load cell manufacturing while increasing its performance. The elements that were compared were linearity, hysteresis, creep and eccentricity which are short tenn performance factors. The conclusion was that single surface processing showed almost identical data as that of dual surface processing, and the load cell error rate(0.005%) also excess regulation. The manufacturing time was shortened while mass-production was possible. Which indicates a development in the weighing industry.

A Study on Chromosomal Mosaicism Detected through Cytogenetic Analysis

  • Hwang, Si-Mok;Kwon, Kyoung-Hun;Yoon, Kyung-Ah
    • Biomedical Science Letters
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    • v.17 no.2
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    • pp.129-134
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    • 2011
  • Mosaicism is the presence of two or more chromosomally distinct cell lines, each seen in two or more cells. Chromosomal mosaicism presents one of the most difficult problems in prenatal cytogenetic diagnosis, requiring the differentiation of true mosaicism from pseudomosaicism. To overcome associated problems we investigated 24 cases (amniotic fluid 13 cases, abortus tissue 3 cases, peripheral blood 8 cases) in which mosaicism has been found in cytogenetic analysis. 5 cases (38.5%) of 13 amniotic fluid cells in which mosaicisms showed single cell pseudomosaicism. Chromosomal true mosaicism is found in about 0.28% (8/2,826) of amniotic fluid cell cultures. The 24 cases involved 12 cases (50%) with sex chromosomal abnormalities, 7 cases (29.2%) with autosomal structural defects, 3 cases (12.5%) with autosomal abnormalities, 2 cases (8.3%) with a supernumerary marker. Mosaicism detected in amniotic fluid may represent the true mosaicism or may pseudomosaicism. If the same chromosome abnormality is seen in more than one cell and in two different cultures, it is considered a true mosaicism, whereas single-cell abnormalities from a single culture are regarded as pseudomosaicism. In this study, we describe a mosaicism in chromosome analysis, its diagnostic problems and clinical significance.

Alcohol Productivity Using Starchy Raw Material in Pilot Scale Multi-stage CSTR (Pilot Scale Multi-stage CSTR에서 전분질 원료를 이용한 알콜 생산)

  • Nam, Ki-Du;Lee, In-Ki;Cho, Hoon-Ho;Kim, Woon-Sik;Suh, Kuen-Hack;Ryu, Beung-Ho
    • Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
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    • v.22 no.1
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    • pp.80-84
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    • 1994
  • In order to induce the rapid alcohol fermentation through the increases of the cell density in a continuous alcohol fermentation of naked barley, the single-cultivation with S. cerevisiae IS-019(SCM, ordinary control), mixed-cultivation with Saccharomyces uvarum IS-026 having a flocculent ability and S. cerevisiae IS-019(MCM), and mash recirculation by single-cultivation of S. cerevisiae IS-019(MRM) modes were investigated. The cell mass in the mixed-cultivation mode was about 10% higher than that of ordinary control but the final alcohol yield was slightlyl decreased. When recycled the mash with the flow rate of 7 l/h from V$_{6}$ to V$_{5}$ fermentors under the ordinary control, the cell density was distributed at 140~170$\times $10$^{6}$ cell/ml depending upon the fermentorsorders, higher about 20% than that of the ordinary control. Under these conditions the alcohol productivity of the maximum and the overall was 12.16 g/l$\cdot $h with an alcohol of 7.6% at the V$_{5}$ fermentor and 1.19 g/l$\cdot $h with an alcohol of 8.94%, respectively. For higher cell mass it was more effective to apply the mash recirculation mode with the single-cultivation of S. cerevisiae IS-019 in a pilot scale multi-stage CSTR.

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Electrode fabrication and Performance of Single Cell with an area of $2000\;cm^2$ in PAFC ($2000\;cm^2$ 대면적 인산형 연료전지 전극 제조 및 단위전지 성능 특성)

  • Song, Rak-Hyun;Shin, Dong-Ryul;Kim, Chang-Soo;Lee, Byung-Rok;Choi, Soo-Hyun
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1997.07d
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    • pp.1308-1310
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    • 1997
  • Several methods for electrode fabrication of phosphoric acid fuel cell(PAFC) have been studied. The conventional methods that include a coating method and a rolling method, have disadvantages of a very complicated drying process and a hot pressing process for making a large electrode. In this study, to solve these problems, the mixing method of coating and rolling processes has been developed. In the mixing method, the electrode was coated on the electrode support and, after drying the coated layer, was rolled at room temperature and then sintered at $350^{\circ}C$. The single cell performances of the electrodes fabricated by several methods were examined and the mixing method appeared a good cell performance of 0.65 V, $260\;mA/cm^2$. Also the single cell with an area of $2000\;cm^2$ was manufactured and its performance attained 0.593 V, 300 A.

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Levels of Viral Glycoprotein Provide a Measure of Modulated Chemotherapeutic Effect

  • Shin, Jaeyong;Yoon, Yeon-Sook;Pyo, Suhkneung
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.216-220
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    • 1999
  • A chemosensitivity assay with small replicate Mm5mt/cl C3H mammary tumor cell cultures was developed to determine whether changes in viral antigen expression and release into culture fluids could be utilized as an in vitro measure of modulating drug effect. The 52,000 MW viral envelope glycoprotein (gp52) of the mouse mammary tumor virus (MMTV) was measured in culture fluids of control and drug-treated cultures while cell density was simultaneously determined by cell staining and OD 664 nm determination. While extra-cellular gp52 levels and cell density progressively increased over 72 hours for control cultures, declines in both parameters provided dual measures of effect for combination [N(phophonacetyl-L-aspartic acid)+5-fluorouracil], combination 〔N(phophonacetyl-L-aspartic acid )+5-fluoro-5'-deoxyuridine〕and single component treatment of this combination. At each treated time point, thesecombinations begin to produce a greater decline in both cell density and gp52 levels as compared to single drug treatments. These results indicate that N(phopho-nacetyl-L-aspartic acid) in combination can enhance the effectiveness of single drug.

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