• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2016년도 제50회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.102-102
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• 2016

Water, which is most abundant in Earth surface and very closely related to all forms of living organisms, has a simple molecular structure but exhibits very unique physical and chemical properties. Even though tremendous effort has been paid to understand this nature's core substance, there amazingly still lefts much room for scientist to explore its novel behaviors. Especially, as the scale goes down to nano-regime, water shows extraordinary properties that are not observable in bulk state. One of such interesting features is the formation of nanoscale bubbles showing unusual long-term stability. Nanobubbles can be spontaneously formed in water on hydrophobic surface or by decompression of gas-saturated liquid. In addition, the nanobubbles can be generated during electrochemical reaction at normal hydrogen electrode (NHE), which possibly distorts the standard reduction potential at NHE as the surface nanobubble screens the reaction with electrolyte solution. However, the real-time evolution of these nanobubbles has been hardly studied owing to the lack of proper imaging tools in liquid phase at nanoscale. Here we demonstrate, for the first time, that the behaviors of nanobubbles can be visualized by in situ transmission electron microscope (TEM), utilizing graphene as liquid cell membrane. The results indicate that there is a critical radius that determines the long-term stability of nanobubbles. In addition, we find two different pathways of nanobubble growth: i) Ostwald ripening of large and small nanobubbles and ii) coalescence of similar-sized nanobubbles. We also observe that the nucleation and growth of nanoparticles and the self-assembly of biomolecules are catalyzed at the nanobubble interface. Our finding is expected to provide a deeper insight to understand unusual chemical, biological and environmental phenomena where nanoscale gas-state is involved.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2006년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.352-355
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• 2006

As the stainless steel has good corrosion resistance, mechanical property and ease of manufacture, it has been studied as the candidate material of metallic bipolar plate for automotive PIMFC. But, metal is dissolved under fuel cell operating conditions Dissolved ions contaminate a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and, decrease the fuel cell performance. In addition, metal oxide formation on the surface of stainless steel increases the contact resistance in the fuel cell. These problems have been acted as an obstacle in the application of stainless steel to bipolar plate. Therefore, many kinds of coating technologies have been examined in order to solve these problems. In this study, stainless steel was coated in order to achieve high conductivity and corrosion resistance by several methods. Contact resistance was measured by using a tensile tester and impedance analyzer Corrosion characteristics of coated stainless steel were examined by Tafel-extrapolation method from the polarization curves in a solution simulating the anodic and cathodic environment of PEMFC. Fuel cell performance was also evaluated by single cell test. We tested various coated metal bipolar plate and conventional and graphite were also tested as comparative samples. In the result, coated stainless steel bipolar plate exhibited better cell performance than graphite to bipolar plate.

• 분석과학
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.285-291
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• 1994

Trichosporon cutaneum을 투석막과 기체투과막 사이에 고정화시켜 산소전극에 부착함으로써 연속적으로 측정할 수 있는 BOD 센서를 개발하였다. 이 센서의 최적 조건은 pH 7.0, $32{\sim}33^{\circ}C$의 온도, $2{\sim}3ml/min$의 flow rate 및 0.1M phosphate 완충용액이었다. ${\Delta}DO$에 대하여 GGA 표준용액의 농도를 도시하였을 때 GGA 60mg/l 이하에서 직선성을 나타니었으며, 30mg/L의 GGA를 사용하였을 때 재현성은 3%의 오차범위를 나타내었다. DO값은 30일 동안 거의 일정하였으며, 감응시간과 회복시간은 각각 약 5분과 10분이었다. 이 센서를 이용하여 실제 폐수의 BOD를 측정하여 $BOD_5$법과 비하였다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.300-308
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• 2009

In a pursuit of the development of alternative mobile power sources with a high energy density, a planar and air-breathing PEMFCs with a new type of hydrogen cartridge which uses onsite $H_2$ generated from sodium borohydride ($NaBH_4$) hydrolysis have been investigated for use in advanced power systems. Two types of $H_2$ generation through $NaBH_4$ hydrolysis are available: (1) using organic acids such as sulphuric acid, malic acid, and sodium hydrogen carbonate in aqueous solution with solid $NaBH_4$ and (2) using solid selected catalysts such as Pt, Ru, CoB into the stabilized alkaline $NaBH_4$ solution. It might therefore be relevant at this stage to evaluate the relative competitiveness of the two methods mentioned above. The effects of flow rate of stabilized $NaBH_4$ solution, MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) improvement, and type and flow control of the catalytic acidic solution have been studied and the cell performances of the planar, air-breathing PEMFCs using $NaBH_4$ has been measured from aspects of power density, fuel efficiency, energy density, and fast response of cell. In our experiments, planar, air-breathing PEMFCs using $NaBH_4$ achieved to maximum power density of 128mW/$cm^2$ at 0.7V and energy efficiency of 46% and has many advantages such as low operating temperature, sustained operation at a high power density, compactness, the potential for low cost and volume, long stack life, fast star-up and suitability for discontinuous operation.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.35-45
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• 2003

Polymer electrolyte fuel cells(PEFC) have been considered to be a suitable candidate for residential, portable and mobile applications, due to their high efficiency and power density, even at low operating temperature. KIER developed a 5kW class PEFC system for residential application and operated the system for over 1,000 hours. To develop a 5kW PEFC system, performance of a cell was improved through successive tests of single cell of small and large area. Fabrication of three 2,5 kW class stacks, design and fabrication of natural gas reformer, design of auxiliary equipments such as DC/DC converter, DC/AC inverter and humidifying units were carried out along with integration of components, operation and evaluation of total system. During the development period from 1999 to 2001, MEA(membrane electrode assembly) fabrication technologies, design and fabrication technologies for separators, stacking technologies and so on were developed, thereby providing basis for developing stacks of higher efficiency and power density in the future. Experience of development of natural gas reformer opened possibilities to use various kinds of fuels. Main results obtained from the development of a 5kW class PEFC system for residential application are summarized.

• International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.39-46
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• 2008

The end plates of fuel cell assemblies are used to fasten the inner stacks, reduce the contact pressure, and provide a seal between Membrane-Electrode Assemblies (MEAs). They therefore require sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the tightening pressure, light weight to obtain high energy densities, and stable chemical/electrochemical properties, as well as provide electrical insulation. The design criteria for end plates can be divided into three parts: the material, connecting method, and shape. In the past, end plates were made from metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel alloys, but due to corrosion problems, thermal losses, and their excessive weight, alternative materials such as plastics have been considered. Composite materials consisting of combinations of two or more materials have also been proposed for end plates to enhance their mechanical strength. Tie-rods have been traditionally used to connect end plates, but since the number of connecting parts has increased, resulting in assembly difficulties, new types of connectors have been contemplated. Ideas such as adding reinforcement or flat plates, or using bands or boxes to replace tie-rods have been proposed. Typical end plates are rectangular or cylindrical solid plates. To minimize the weight and provide a uniform pressure distribution, new concepts such as ribbed-, bomb-, or bow-shaped plates have been considered. Even though end plates were not an issue in fuel cell system designs in the past, they now provide a great challenge for designers. Changes in the materials, connecting methods, and shapes of an end plate allow us to achieve lighter, stronger end plates, resulting in more efficient fuel cell systems.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.67-73
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• 2011

연료전지 폐스택으로부터 백금을 회수하여 재사용하기 위하여 백금의 농도, pH, 환원제, 분산제의 영향을 살펴본 결과 1 mM $H_2PtCl_6$:10 mM $NaBH_4$:8 mM Cl4TABr = 1:0.4:0.4(vol.%), pH4, $50^{\circ}C$, 160 rpm, 10분 조건에서 최적 백금 나노 입자 제조 조건을 확립하였다. 시용 후 폐기된 MEA로부터 산침출을 통해 회수되어진 백금 침출 용액으로부터 백금 모사 용액과 동일한 조건에서 5 nm 이하의 백금 나노 입자를 합성하였다. 백금 모사 용액과 백금 침출 용액으로부터 합성된 백금 나노 입자를 XPS 분석을 통해 백금 이온에서 zero-valent의 백금 나노 입자로 환원되었음을 확인하였다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.392-400
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• 2024

In this study, 3-cell stack fuel cell power technology was developed for charging superconducting coil. It was found that the performance of the fuel cell stack increased depending on the number of activation. In addition, the flow rates of hydrogen and air supplied to 3-cell stack was adjusted because of a large difference in membrane electrode assembly (MEA) characteristics depending on its location. As a result, it was confirmed that it was possible to apply current to the superconducting coil from about 15 to 33 A by changing the variable resistance, and it was confirmed that the voltage difference between fuel cell cells could be overcome through sufficient control of fuel supply.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.329-334
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• 2009

본 연구는 연료전지 운전시 전극 촉매 및 전해질막 내에서 발생하는 연료 및 산화제의 산화/환원 반응 메커니즘, 이동현상, 구성품 열화현상 등을 핵자기 공명 (NMR, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance)을 이용하여 연료전지의 분해나 시료 채취 없이 제자리 (in situ) 분석할 수 있는 진단장치용 연료전지 개발에 관한 것이다. NMR에 사용되는 연료전지는 특수하게 제작된 TCD (Toroid Cavity Detector) 탐침 내부에서 작동하여야 하며, TCD 탐침이 가지는 기하학적 제한 요소들로 인해 일반적인 평판형 연료전지와 달리 원통형으로 제작된다. 이로 인해 반응물의 공급이나 생성물의 제거가 어려우며 누수 현상 및 불균일한 압력 분배가 발생하여 성능이 낮다. 따라서, in situ NMR 분석용 연료전지가 가지는 구조상의 특징인 원통형에 적합한 유로를 설계하고 제작하여 물질 전달 특성을 개선해야 할 필요성이 있다. 본 연구에서는 NMR 장비 내의 자기장에 영향을 미치지 않는 비자성 물질을 이용해 원 통형 공기극 유로를 개발하여, 산소의 공급 및 반응물의 제거를 원활하게 하였다. 또한, 체결 압력을막-전극 접합체에 균일하게 분배하여 누수 및 누액을 차단하였다. 이를 통해, 상온에서 약 $36mW/cm^2$의 우수한 성능을 나타내는 in situ NMR 진단용 직접 메탄올연료전지 시스템을 개발하였다.

• 에너지공학
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2020

최근 탄화수소를 에너지원으로 사용하는 엔진을 대체할 동력원으로 연료 전지가 주목을 받게 되면서 수소 생산 기술에 대한 연구가 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 수소를 생산하는 다양한 방법 중에 고체 산화물 수전해 시스템(SOEC)은 수소를 생산하기 위한 기초적이고, 친환경적인 방법이다. 고체 산화물 수전해 시스템은 고온, 고압 조건에서 운전이 가능하여 낮은 에너지 수요와 높은 열효율을 지니기 때문에 실험적인 연구가 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 하지만 실험적인 연구 성과에 비해 수치모델 연구는 비교적 부진하다. 이에 대한 원인으로 기존의 수치모델이 온도와 압력의 변화에 따른 성능 예측의 유효성이 상당히 낮기 때문으로 판단하였다. 이에 본 연구에서는 고체 산화물 수전해 시스템의 셀 성능 예측의 유효성을 높일 수 있는 방안을 제시하기 위해서 Patterened Ni-YSZ cermet electrode(40 wt%, Ni-60 wt% YSZ)/8-YSZ (TOSOH, TZ8Y)/LSM (La_0.9Sr_0.1MnO₃)로 구성된 상용 막-극 접합체의 기존의 연구 데이터를 활용하였다. 온도에 따른 전기화학적 특성의 영향을 수치적으로 분석한 결과, 유효성에 가장 큰 편차를 가져오는 변수들은 charge transfer coefficient(CTC), exchange current density, diffusion coefficient, electrical conductivity인 것으로 나타났다. 온도와 압력에 따른 해당 변수들의 영향 및 경향성을 분석하여 과전압 모델을 제시하였다. 다양한 모델의 적용과 타당성을 확보하기 위해서 교차-검증이 도입되었다. 그 결과, 체계화된 유효성 검증 과정에 기초한 고체 산화물 수전해 시스템의 수치 모델은 뛰어난 성능의 예측 결과를 보여주었다.