• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.186-192
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• 2013

In order to reduce the costs and to improve the durability of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), the operating temperature should be decreased while the power density is maintained as much as possible. However, lowering the operating temperature increases the cathode interfacial polarization resistances dramatically, limiting the performance of low-temperature SOFC at especially purely electronic conducting cathode. To improve cathode performance at low temperature, the number of reaction sites for the oxygen reduction should be increased by using a mixed ionic and electronic conducting (MIEC) material. In this study, anode-supported fuel cells with two different thicknesses of the MIEC cathode were fabricated and tested at various operating temperatures. The anode supported cell with $32.5{\mu}m$-thick BSCFZn-LSCF cathode layer showed much lower polarization resistance than that with $3.2{\mu}m$ thick cahtode and higher power density especially at low temperature. The effects of cathode layer thickness on the electrochemical performance are discussed with analysis of impedance spectra.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.237-253
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• 2022

The methyl 2-(1,3-dithietan -2- ylidene)-3-oxobutanoate (MDYO) and 2-(1,3-dithietan-2-ylidene) cyclohexane -1,3-dione (DYCD) were synthesized and tested at various concentrations as corrosion inhibitors for 316L stainless steel in 1 M HCl using weight loss, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic polarization (PDP), surface analysis techniques (SEM / EDX and Raman spectroscopy) and Functional Density Theory (DFT) was also used to calculate quantum parameters. The obtained results indicated that the inhibition efficiency of MDYO and DYCD increases with their concentration, and the highest value of corrosion inhibition efficiency was determined in the range of concentrations investigated (0.01 × 10^-3 - 10^-3 M). Polarization curves (Tafel extrapolation) showed that both compounds act as mixed-type inhibitors in 1M HCl solutions. Electrochemical impedance spectra (Nyquist plots) are characterized by a capacitive loop observed at high frequencies, and another small inductive loop near low frequencies. The thermodynamic data of adsorption of the two compounds on the stainless steel surface and the activation energies were determined and then discussed. Analysis of experimental results shows that MDYO and DYCD inhibitors adsorb to the metal surface according to the Langmuir model and the mechanism of adsorption of both inhibitors involves physisorption. SEM-EDX results confirm the existence of an inhibitor protective film on the stainless steel surface. The results derived from theoretical calculations supported the experimental observation.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.12-18
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• 1992

등온용량과도분광법(Isothermal Capacitance Transient spectroscopy)을 이용하여 ZnO 바리스터의 포획준위를 결정하였다. 여기서 등온용량과도분광기는 YHP 4192A 임피던스 Analyzer와 데이터해석을 위한 개인용 컴퓨터로 구성된다. 이 실험에서 우리는 $ZnO-Bi_2O_3$에 MnO 및 CoO를 첨가한계에서 $-40^{\circ}C~60^{\circ}C$ 온도범위에서 0.28, 0.48, 0.50, 0.94eV 등의 입계포획준위가 존재함을 볼 수 있었다. 또한, $ZnO-Bi_2O_3$계는 CoO를 첨가하면 hole에 의한 emission특성을 나타내고, MnO를 첨가하면 전자에 의한 emission특성을 나타냄을 알 수 있었다. 그리고 비 직선저항계수 $\alpha$는 도너농도의 감소에 직접적으로 비례하였으나, 포획준위의 밀도와는 별다른 비례관계를 발견할 수 없었다. 결론적으로 $ZnO-Bi_2O_3-MnO$계에 CoO를 첨가함에 따라 $\alpha$값이 증가하는 한편, 포획준위밀도는 CoO의 첨가로 감소함을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.65-73
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• 1994

Effects of deposition parameter on the ionic conductivity and structural change of the Lithium borosili-cate solid electrolyte films, prepared by rf sputtering using 7$LI_2O-3B_2O_3-1SiO_2$ single phase target and also a mosaic target enriched with $LI_2O$, were analyzed by measuring AC impedance and IR absorption spectra for the films. Thed solid electrolyte film deposited from the single phase target exhibited very low ionic conductivi-ty of $10^{-10}{\Omega}^{-1}cm{-1}$ at room temperature, a result of low $Li^+$ ion content(7.52 at%) in the film. The $Li^+$ con-ductivity for the films deposited from the mosaic target, however, significantly increased to $10^{-7}{\Omega}^{-1}cm{-1}$ due to both an increased $Li^+$content (14.75 at %) and a structural change of the films. The increased ionic conduc-tivity of the film appears to be associated with an easiness of ionic mobility by structural change of glassy film from a some close packed network structure to a open one. These structural changes of film were found to be closely related to the increase in the peak intensity at~$960cm^{-1}$ of IR absorption spectra for the glassy films. With increasing either argon pressure from 3 to 21 mtorr or rf power from 2 to 3 W/$cm^2$, the $Li^+$ conduc-tivity for the films significantly increased to an order of $10^{-6}{\Omega}^{-1}cm{-1}$ due to an increase in openness of film structure, as confirmed by both an increase in the IR absorption peak intensity at ~$960cm^{-1}$ and a resultant reduction of activation energy for mobility of $Li^+$ ion.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.229-235
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• 2003

리튬이온전지 양극재료로서 리튬막간계 산화물을 졸겔 방법으로 전구물질을 합성하여 $400^{\circ}C$와 $800^{\circ}C$에서 열처리하여 합성하였다. 출발물질로는 $(CH_3)_2CHOLi$와 $Mn(CH_3COO)_2\;{\cdot}4H_2O$를 사용하였다 열분석 측정을 통해 열처리 조건을 정하였다. 또한 합성된 물질은 X-선 회절분석으로 구조를 확인하였으며 형상 및 입자의 크기는 주사전자현미경으로 측정하였다. 전기화학적 특성은 1.0M $LiClO_4/propylene\;carbonate(PC)$ 전해액 조건에서 순환전압전류법, chronoamperometry, 교류 임피던스 법 및 정전류 충$\cdot$방전 특성을 조사하였다. 교류 임피던스 법으로 확산계수를 측정한 결과 $6.2\times10^{-10}cm^2s^{-1}$를 나타내었다.

• 공업화학
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.870-877
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• 1998

본 연구에서는 임피던스 스펙트럼 분석법을 사용하여 중성운반체로 dibenzo-18-crown-6 (D18Cr6)와 valinomycin (Val)을 이용하여 $K^+$이온선택성 PVC막 전극의 막과 용액계면에서의 임피던스 특성을 검토하였다. PVC막에 대한 운반체의 종류와 함량, 가소제, 막두께, 기본전해질의 혼입(doping)여부 및 이온의 농도변화 등을 교류임피던스 분석법을 이용하여 측정하였고, 그 결과를 전극특성과 비교 검토하고 PVC막 전극에서의 전달특성을 규명하였다. 교류 임피던스의 특성을 측정하여 중성운반체로 D18Cr6와 Val을 포함하고 있는 PVC막 전극의 등가회로는 막의 벌크저항과 전기이중층 용량을 포함하는 기하학적용량을 병렬로 하고, 용액저항과 직렬로 구성되는 임피던스의 등가회로임을 확인할 수 있었다. 그러나 저농도 및 저주파수 영역에서 약간의 전하전이저항과 Warburg저항이 나타나 중첩되는 것을 알 수 있었다. $K^+$이온선택성 전극에서 운반체로서 D18Cr6가 Val중 D18Cr6가 기존의 Val보다 전극특성 및 임피던스 특성이 좋았으며 특히 D18Cr6에 기본전해질로 potassium tetraphenylborate (TPB)를 첨가한 경우 이상적인 전극을 제조할 수 있었다. 운반체의 최적 함량은 D18Cr6와 Val의 경우 3.23wt%부근이었고, 가소제는 DBP가 가장 적절하였다. 막두께가 얇아질수록 임피던스 특성이 좋아졌으나, 막두께가 최적 막두께 이하로 얇아지면 전극특성이 나빠짐을 알 수 있었다. D18Cr6의 경우 $K^+$이온에 대한 혼합용액법에 의한 선택계수 서열은 다음과 같았다. $NH_4{^+}>Ca^{2+}>Mg^{2+}>Na^+$.

• Carbon letters
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• 제24권
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• pp.73-81
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• 2017

Interconnected meso/microporous activated carbons were prepared from pumpkin seeds using a simple chemical activation method. The porous carbon materials were prepared at different temperatures (PS-600, PS-700, PS-800, and PS-900) and demonstrated huge surface areas ($645-2029m^2g^{-1}$) with excellent pore volumes ($0.27-1.30cm^3g^{-1}$). The well-condensed graphitic structure of the prepared activated carbon materials was confirmed by Raman and X-ray diffraction analyses. The presence of heteroatoms (O and N) in the carbon materials was confirmed by X-ray photoemission spectroscopy. High resolution transmission electron microscopic images and selected area diffraction patters further revealed the porous structure and amorphous nature of the prepared electrode materials. The resultant porous carbons (PS-600, PS-700, PS-800, and PS-900) were utilized as electrode material for supercapacitors. To our delight, the PS-900 demonstrated a maximum specific capacitance (Cs) of $303F\;g^{-1}$ in 1.0 M $H_2SO_4 $ at a scan rate of 5 mV. The electrochemical impedance spectra confirmed the poor electrical resistance of the electrode materials. Moreover, the stability of the PS-900 was found to be excellent (no significant change in the Cs even after 6000 cycles).

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.163-172
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• 2011

Oxidation models of a rotor bar and end ring segment in an induction motor are presented to simulate the behavior of an induction machine working with oxidized rotor parts which are modeled as rotor faults in progress. The leakage inductance and resistance of the rotor parts arc different from normal values because of the oxidation process. The impedance variations modify the current density and magnetic flux which pass through the oxidized parts. Consequently, it causes the rotor asymmetry which induces abnormal harmonics in the stator current spectra of the faulty machine. The leakage inductances of the oxidation models are derived by the Ampere's law. Using the proposed oxidation models, the rotor bar and end ring faults in progress can be modeled and simulated with the motor current signature analysis (MCSA). In addition, the oxidation process of the rotor bar and end ring segment can motivate the rotor asymmetry, which is induced by electromagnetic imbalances, and it is one of the major motor faults. Results of simulations and experiments are compared to each other to verify the accuracy of the proposed models. Experiments are achieved using 3.7 kW, 3-phase, and squirrel cage induction motors with a motor drive inverter.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2006년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.368-371
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• 2006

[ $La_{0.8}Sr_{0.2}Co_{1-x}Mn_xO_3$ ] cathode as a high performance cathode on YSZ electrolyte was studied by analyzing impedance spectra. It was shown that cathode property of $La_{0.8}Sr_{0.2}Co_{1-x}Mn_xO_3$ is bet ter than that of$La_{0.8}Sr_{0.2}CoO_3$. At $700^{\circ}C$ in air environment, $La_{0.8}Sr_{0.2}Co_{0.4}Mn_{0.6}O_3$ cathode on CGO- layered YSZ electrolyte showed very low area specific resistance of $0.14{\Omega}cm^2$, which is low enough for intermediate-temperature sol id oxide fuel cells. This is because material properties of ionic conductivity and thermal expansion compatibility with electrolyte were optimized. Judging from activation energy and oxygen part i al pressure dependance of cathode property, it was noted that oxygen surface exchange kinetics is dominantly influential on cathode property in higher temperature region than $700^{\circ}C$ and oxygen self-diffusion in cathode material is more influential in lower temperature region.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제34권12호
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• pp.3671-3676
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• 2013

A series of carbon nanotube, $C_{60}$, and graphene modified $TiO_2$ nanocomposites were prepared by hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction, $N_2$ adsorption, UV-Vis spectroscopy, photoluminescence, and Electrochemical impedance spectra were used to characterize the prepared composite materials The results reveal that incorporating $TiO_2$ with carbon materials can extend the adsorption edge of all the $TiO_2$-carbon nanocomposites to the visible light region. The photocatalytic activities were tested in the degradation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol (TCP) under visible light. No obvious difference in essence was observed in structural and optical properties among three series of carbon modified $TiO_2$ nanocomposites. Three series of carbon materials modified $TiO_2$ composites follow the analogous tentative reaction mechanism for TCP degradation. GR modified $TiO_2$ nanocomposite exhibits the strongest interaction and the most effective interfacial charge transfer among three carbon materials, thus shows the highest electron-hole separation rate, leading to the highest photocatalytic activity and stability.