• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.306-315
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• 2016

Amorphous vanadium titanates (aVTOs) are examined for use as a negative electrode in lithium-ion batteries. These amorphous mixed oxides are synthesized in nanosized particles (<100 nm) and flocculated to form secondary particles. The $V^{5+}$ ions in aVTO are found to occupy tetrahedral sites, whereas the $Ti^{4+}$ ions show fivefold coordination. Both are uniformly dispersed at the atomic scale in the amorphous oxide matrix, which has abundant structural defects. The first reversible capacity of an aVTO electrode ($295mAhg^{-1}$) is larger than that observed for a physically mixed electrode (1:2 $aV_2O_5$ | $aTiO_2$, $245mAhg^{-1}$). The discrepancy seems to be due to the unique four-coordinated $V^{5+}$ ions in aVTO, which either are more electron-accepting or generate more structural defects that serve as $Li^+$ storage sites. Coin-type Li/aVTO cells show a large irreversible capacity in the first cycle. When they are prepared under nitrogen (aVTO-N), the population of surface hydroxyl groups is greatly reduced. These groups irreversibly produce highly resistive inorganic compounds (LiOH and $Li_2O$), leading to increased irreversible capacity and electrode resistance. As a result, the material prepared under nitrogen shows higher Coulombic efficiency and rate capability.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2011

본 논문은 국소 경로 계획법을 위한 2차원 센서 환경에서 무정형의 장애물의 회피에 대한 연구를 다루었다. 본 연구는 인공 포텐셜 함수(Artificial Potential Function, APF)를 사용하는 기존의 연구에서 점 형태의 장애물을 다루는 방법을 응용 및 확장한 것으로, 다양한 형태의 크기와 모양을 지니는 장애물에 대해서 두 가지 새로운 형태의 반발 포텐셜 함수를 제안한다. 제안된 방법에 의한 곡률 판단법은 장애물을 단순하게 파악하여, 경로계획에 효율적으로 사용되었다. 실제적인 국소경로 계획법에 맞게 직선 시야(Line of Sight, LOS)와 로봇의 인지범위(Range)등을 고려하는 알고리즘을 사용하였다. 여러장애물 세트(Set)에 대하여 시뮬레이션 결과를 통하여 제안한 방법과 기존 연구의 차이점을 알아보았으며, 제안한 방법의 장점에 대하여 확인하였다.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2002

This paper reports the results of an investigation into the effect of Cu additions upon the nano-crystallization behaviour of an Al-Y-Ni alloy. 1 at.% Cu was added to a base alloy of Al/sub 88/Y₄Ni/sub 8/ either by substitution for Al to form Al/sub 87/Y₄Ni/sub 8/Cu₁, or by substitution for Ni to form Al/sub 88/Y₄Ni/sub 7/Cu₁. Consistent with previous findings in the literature, the substitution of Cu for Al was found to increase the thermal stability of the amorphous phase whereas the substitution of Cu for Ni was found to decrease its thermal stability. Comparing the microstructures of these alloys after heat treatment to produce equivalent volume fractions of Al nanocrystals showed average grain sizes of 14 nm, 12 nm and 9 nm for the alloys Al/sub 88/Y₄Ni/sub 8/, Al/sub 87/Y₄Ni/sub 8/Cu₁respectively. The effect of Cu in refining the size of the nanocrystals was attributed to enhanced nucleation increasing the number density of the nanocrystals, rather than diffusion limited or interface limited growth.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 1998년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.151-154
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• 1998

The layered trivanadate, LiV$_3$O$_{8}$ has been investigated as a cathode material for secondary lithium batteries. Early in its development the preparation method of LiV$_3$O$_{8}$ strongly influenced its electrochemical properties, such as discharge capacity, rate capability and cycling efficiency. In the present experiment, a new synthesis route has been applied to obtain LiV$_3$O$_{8}$ . Instead of the conventional high temperature technique leading to the crystalline form, a solution technique producing the amorphous form has been used. This material, after dehydration, shows an electrochemical performance exeeding that of the crystalline one. The rationale for this behavior mainly lies in microscopic factors, i.e., in the possibility for the unit cell of amorphous LiV$_3$O$_{8}$ to insert up to 9 Li$^{+}$, instead of six for crystalline LiV$_3$O$_{8}$ . The ultrasonically treated products in water were characterized by XRD, TGA, DSC, and SEM. These measurements showed that the ultrasonic treatment process of crystalline LiV$_3$O$_{8}$ causes a decrease in crystallinity and considerable increases in specific surface area and interlayer spacing.g.

• 열처리공학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.17-21
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• 2007

In this study, brazing characteristics of the dissimilar Ti and Cu metals using a Zr-base amorphous filler ($Zr_{41.2}Ti_{13.8}Cu_{12.5}Ni_{10.0}Be_{22.5}$ in at.%) have been investigated for various bonding temperatures. In the sample brazed at $790^{\circ}C$ for 10 min., the Ti-rich phases in the joint were observed, while the Cu-rich phases were obtained in the sample brazed at $825^{\circ}C$ for 10 min.. Such a different microstructure and composition in the joints could be explained by the degree of the dissolution reaction. At $790^{\circ}C$, the reaction between the Zr-rich liquid phase and the Ti base metal was actively occurred to form Ti-rich liquid phase in the joint. As the temperature increased to $825^{\circ}C$, however, the reaction between the Ti-rich liquid phase and the Cu base metal was promoted to form the Cu-rich liquid phase in the joint finally. Such a different interface reaction is attributed to the reactivity or solubility between the Zr as a main element in the filler and the Ti and Cu as a base metal element.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2000년도 하계학술대회 논문집 C
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• pp.1518-1520
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• 2000

Amorphous $MnO_{2}{\cdot}nH_{2}O$ in 1M KOH aqueous electrolyte proves to be an excellent electrode for a faradic electrochemical capacitor cycled between -0.5 and +1.0 versus Ag/AgCl. The effect of thermal treatment on the crystalinity, particle structure, and corresponding electrochemical properties of the resulting xerogel remained amorphous as Mn(OH)2 up to 160$^{\circ}C$. With an increase in the temperature above 200$^{\circ}C$, both the surface area and pore volume decreased sharply, because the amorphous Mn(OH)2 decomposed to form MnO that was subsequently oxidized to form crystalline Mn3O4. In addition, the changes in the crystallinity, and particle structure all had significant but coupled effects on the electrochemical properties of the xerogels. A maximum capacitance of 160.6F/g was obtained for an electrode prepared with the MnOx Xerogel calcined at 150$^{\circ}C$, which was consistent with the maxima exhibited in both the surface area and pore volume. This capacitance was attributed solely to a surface redox mechanism.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.281-290
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• 2011

In order to gain better understanding of the selective surface oxidation and its influence on the galvanizability of a transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) assisted steel containing 1.5 wt.% Si and 1.6 wt.% Mn, a model experiment has been carried out by depositing Si and Mn (each with a nominal thickness of 10 nm) in either monolayers or bilayers on a low-alloy interstitial-free (IF) steel sheet. After intercritical annealing at $800^{\circ}C$ in a $N_2$ ambient with a dew point of $-40^{\circ}C$, the surface scale formed on 590 MPa TRIP steel exhibited a microstructure similar to that of the scale formed on the Mn/Si bilayer-coated IF steel, consisting of $Mn_{2}SiO_{4}$ particles embedded in an amorphous $SiO_{2}$ film. The present study results indicated that, during the intercritical annealing process of 590 MPa TRIP steel, surface segregation of Si occurs first to form an amorphous $SiO_{2}$ film, which in turn accelerates the out-diffusion of Mn to form more stable Mn-Si oxide particles on the steel surface. During hot-dip galvanizing, particulate $Fe_{3}O_{4}$, MnO, and Si-Mn oxides were reduced more readily by Al in a Zn bath than the amorphous $SiO_{2}$ film. Therefore, in order to improve the galvanizability of 590 TRIP steel, it is most desirable to minimize the surface segregation of Si during the intercritical annealing process.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.186-197
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• 1985

Polymorphs of piperacillin monohydrate were prepared by various sedimentation methods from piperacillin base for the purpose of developing piperacillin preparations for oral use. Solubility and dissolution rate of each form of the polymorphs were compared with each other. It was found that Form IV showed the highest solubility and the fastest dissolution rate among four forms of polymorphs. In general, the solubility and dissolution rate of two amorphous forms, Form IV and II were higher than those of two crystal forms, Form I and III. The apparent dissolution rates in the artificial gastric juice within 60 minutes were $0.65{\times}10^{-6}mole{\cdot}min^{-1}\;cm^{-2}$ for From IV, $0.36{\times}10^{-6}mole{\cdot}min^{-1}{\cdot}cm^{-2}$ for From II, $0.30{\times}10^{-6}mole{\cdot}min^{-1}{\cdot}cm^{-2}$ for From III and $0.18{\times}10^{-6}mole{\cdot}min^{-1}{\cdot}cm^{-2}$ for From I, respectively.

• 공학논문집
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.73-87
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• 2004

수산화칼슘현탁액과 탄산가스를 출발물질로 15~$50^{\circ}C$의 온도에서 기액반응으로 비정질 탄산칼슘($CaCO_3$.$nH_2 O$)의 생성과정을 전기저도도의 연속측정법, X-선회절법 및 투과전자현미경법을 이용하여 조사한 결과, 반응초기생성물은 비정질 탄산칼슘으로 반응현탁액의 전기전도도는 비정질 탄산칼슘의 생성 중 크게 강하하고 있으며, 이것은 수산화칼슘의 입자표면이 비정질 탄산칼슘미립자로 뒤덮여 용해를 방해받는 것과 비정질 탄산칼슘이 용액 속에서 불안정하여 즉시 용해한 다음 석출하여 칼사이트로 전이되어 미세한 침강성 탄산칼슘이 나란히 결합한 연쇄형 칼사이트가 생성된다. 비정질 탄산칼슘이 연쇄형 칼사이트로 변화하는 동안 현탁액의 전기전도도는 급격히 회복되고 이 과정에서 고농도 수산화칼슘현탁액의 외관점도가 상승한다. 이것은 연쇄형 칼사이트의 뒤얽힘에 의한 것이며, 다시 전기전도도의 1회 회복단계 이후에는 미반응 수산화칼슘에 의하여 비정질 탄산칼슘이 생성이 소멸되어 칼사이트의 성장반응이 이루어지고 pH가 9.5이하에서 연쇄형 칼사이트는 결합부분이 먼저 용해하여 결정질 탄산칼슘으로 분리생성된다. 비정질 탄산칼슘의 생성 및 합성온도의 영역은 전기전도도법에서 $15^{\circ}C$일 때 1차 강하단계(a-단계)에서 가장 적합하다.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 1999년도 하계학술대회 논문집 D
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• pp.1563-1565
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• 1999

Linear and nonliear complex permittivities have been measured for amorphous copolymers of vinylidene cyanide (VDCN) with vinyl acetate (VAc), vinyl propionate (VPr), vinyl benzoate (VBz), styrene (St) and methyl methacrylate (MMA). It is found that the third order permittivity ${\varepsilon}_3$ depends upon frequency according to a function ${\Delta}_{{\varepsilon}_3}/(1+i{\omega}{\tau}_^3)$ while the linear permittivity obeys a Debye function ${\Delta}_{{\varepsilon}_1}/(1+i{\omega}{\tau}_1)$. Experimental results are well fitted by the above predicted functions except at low frequencies where dc conduction dominates. The ${\tau}_1$ and ${\tau}_3$ are nearly equal, and depend upon temperature according to a WLF form. The relaxation strength ${\Delta}_{{\varepsilon}_1}$ depends upon comonomers ranging from $130_{{\varepsilon}_0}$(VAc) to $20{{\varepsilon}_0}$(MMA). The ${\Delta}_{{\varepsilon}_3}$ is negative and depends more strongly upon comonomers. Combined knowledge about linear and nonlinear permittivities predicts very large correlation factors which indicates strongly cooperative dipolar motions in those amorphous copolymers.