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Characterization and Electrochemical Performance of Composite BSCF Cathode for Intermediate-temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell

  • Kim, Yu-Mi;Kim-Lohsoontorn, Pattaraporn;Bae, Joong-Myeon
    • Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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    • v.2 no.1
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    • pp.32-38
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    • 2011
  • The composite barium strontium cobalt ferrite (BSCF) cathodes were investigated in the intermediate temperature range of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). The characteristics and electrochemical performances of composited BSCF/samarium doped ceria (SDC); BSCF/gadolinium doped ceria (GDC); and BSCF/SDC/GDC were compared to single BSCF cathode. The BSCF used in this study were synthesized using glycine nitrate process and mechanically mixing was used to fabricate a composite cathode. Using a composite form, the thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) could be reduced and BSCF/SDC/GDC exhibited the lowest TEC value at $18.95{\times}10^{-6}K^{-1}$. The electrochemical performance from half cells and single cells exhibited nearly the same trend. All the composite cathodes gave higher electrochemical performance than the single BSCF cathode (0.22 $Wcm^{-2}$); however, when two kinds of electrolyte were used (BSCF/SDC/GDC, 0.36$Wcm^{-2}$), the electrochemical performance was lower than when the BSCF/SDC (0.45 $Wcm^{-2}$) or BSCF/GDC (0.45 $Wcm^{-2}$) was applied as cathode ($650^{\circ}C$, 97%$H_2$/3%$H_2O$ to the anode and ambient air to the cathode).

A Measurement Study of TCP over RPL in Low-power and Lossy Networks

  • Kim, Hyung-Sin;Im, Heesu;Lee, Myung-Sup;Paek, Jeongyeup;Bahk, Saewoong
    • Journal of Communications and Networks
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    • v.17 no.6
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    • pp.647-655
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    • 2015
  • Low-power and lossy networks (LLNs) comprised of thousands of embedded networking devices can be used in a variety of applications, such as smart grid automated metering infrastructures (AMIs) and wireless sensor networks. Connecting these LLNs to the Internet has even greater potential, leading to the emerging concept of the Internet of Things (IoT). With the goal of integrating LLNs into IoT, the IETF has recently standardized RPL and 6LoWPAN to allow the use of IPv6 on LLNs. Although there already exist several studies on the the performance of RPL and embedded IPv6 stack in LLN, performance measurement and characterization of TCP over RPL in multihop LLNs is yet to be studied. In this article, we present a comprehensive experimental study on the performance of TCP over RPL in an embedded IPv6-based LLN running over a 30-node multihop IEEE 802.15.4 testbed network. Our results and findings are aimed at investigating how embedded TCP interoperates with common Linux TCP and underlying RPL (and vice versa), which furthers our understanding of the performance trade-offs when choosing TCP over RPL in IPv6-based LLNs.

Impact of Gate Structure On Hot-carrier-induced Performance Degradation in SOI low noise Amplifier (SOI LAN에서 게이트구조가 핫캐리어에 의한 성능저하에 미치는 영향)

  • Ohm, Woo-Yong;Lee, Byong-Jin
    • 전자공학회논문지 IE
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    • v.47 no.1
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    • pp.1-5
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    • 2010
  • This paper presents new results of the impact of gate structure on hot-carrier-induced performance degradation in SOI low noise amplifier. Circuit simulations were carried out using the measured S-parameters of H--gate and T-gate SOI MOSFETs and Agilent's Advanced Design System (ADS) to compare the performance of H-gate LNA and T-gate LNA before and after stress. We will discuss the figure of merit for the characterization of low noise amplifier in terms of impedance matching (S11), noise figure, and gain as well as the relation between device degradation and performance degradation of LNA.

A Case Study on Performance Evaluation of IT Human Resource Program in Regional Industry (지역특화 IT 인력양성 프로그램 성과분석 사례연구)

  • Park, Jung-Hwan;Kim, Guk-Boh
    • The Journal of Society for e-Business Studies
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.79-93
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    • 2014
  • IT industry that main domain is future growth engines and convergence industry is based on national development through convergence others industry. However, shortage of advanced IT workforce is not limited to the region and urban. But, Previous studies is comprehensive research on human resource development. Human resource development studies, performance analysis and policy studies, are lacking to achieve the characterization in the region. Accordingly, The need for institutional improvement are appearing for activated regional industry through advanced Human resource development and IT convergence. in this study, we propose in order to improve institutions through IT sector performance evaluation.

Analysis of seismic behavior of composite frame structures

  • Zhao, Huiling
    • Steel and Composite Structures
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.719-729
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    • 2016
  • There are great needs of simple but reliable mechanical nonlinear behavior analysis and performance evaluation method for frames constructed by steel and concrete composite beams or columns when the structures subjected extreme loads, such as earthquake loads. This paper describes an approach of simplified macro-modelling for composite frames consisting of steel-concrete composite beams and CFST columns, and presents the performance evaluation procedure based on the pushover nonlinear analysis results. A four-story two-bay composite frame underground is selected as a study case. The establishment of the macro-model of the composite frame is guided by the characterization of nonlinear behaviors of composite structural members. Pushover analysis is conducted to obtain the lateral force versus top displacement curve of the overall structure. The identification method of damage degree of composite frames has been proposed. The damage evolution and development of this composite frame in case study has been analyzed. The failure mode of this composite frame is estimated as that the bottom CFST columns damage substantially resulting in the failure of the bottom story. Finally, the seismic performance of the composite frame with high strength steel is analyzed and compared with the frame with ordinary strength steel, and the result shows that the employment of high strength steel in the steel tube of CFST columns and steel beam of composite beams benefits the lateral resistance and elasticity resuming performance of composite frames.

Biosynthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Structural Characterization and Antibacterial Performance (바이오 합성법으로 제조된 ZnO 나노입자의 구조 분석 및 항박테리아 거동)

  • Suresh, Joghee;Song, Jae Sook;Hong, Sun Ig
    • Korean Journal of Materials Research
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    • v.30 no.5
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    • pp.252-261
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    • 2020
  • We prepare ZnO nanoparticles by environmentally friendly synthesis using Cyathea nilgiriensis leaf extract. Various phytochemical constituents are identified through the assessment of ethanolic extract of plant Cyathea nilgiriensis holttum by GC-MS analysis. The formation of ZnO nanoparticles is confirmed by FT-IR, XRD, SEM-EDX, TEM, SAED and PSA analysis. TEM observation reveals that the biosynthesized ZnO nanopowder has a hexagonal structure. The calculated average crystallite size from the high intense plane of (1 0 1) is 29.11 nm. The particle size, determined by TEM analysis, is in good agreement with that obtained by XRD analysis. We confirm the formation of biomolecules in plant extract by FT-IR analysis and propose a possible formation mechanism of ZnO nanoparticles. Disc diffusion method is used for the analyses of antimicrobial activity of ZnO nanoparticles. The synthesized ZnO nanoparticles exhibit antimicrobial effect in disc diffusion experiments. The biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles display good antibacterial performance against B. subtilis (Gram-positive bacteria) and K. pneumonia (Gram-negative bacteria). Bio-synthesized nanoparticles using green method are found to possess good antimicrobial performance.

Synthesis and Characterization of Selenium-sorbed Ca2+-exchanged Zeolite A for High-performance Feed

  • Seo, Sung Man;Lee, Sang Gull;Kim, Hu Sik;Lee, Ha Young;Lim, Woo Taik
    • Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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    • v.47 no.4
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    • pp.306-312
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    • 2014
  • This study was carried out to develop high-performance feed using selenium-sorbed $Ca^{2+}$-exchanged zeolite A. The contents of Se increased with increasing reaction temperature and the content of $Ca^{2+}$ ions in $Ca^{2+}$-exchanged zeolite A. A synthesized high-performance feed (0.306 ppm) was applied to poultry farming for 4 and 7 weeks, respectively. Se contents in chicken meats and eggs were 18.8, 27.2, and 94.1 ppb and 73.7, 14.9, and 64.5 ppb for control (retail chicken meats), 4, and 7 weeks, respectively; Ca contents were 3.8, 9.9, and 11.9 ppm and 48.6, 48.3, and 53.6 ppm, respectively. In conclusion, Se and Ca contents in chicken meats increased as feeding periods increased, but significant differences were not observed in the eggs.

Manufacturing and characterization of tufted preform with complex shape

  • Gnaba, Imen;Wang, Peng;Legrand, Xavier;Soulat, Damien
    • Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.105-116
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    • 2019
  • An alternative to the multilayered preforming is to use structures reinforced through-the-thickness in order to manufacture thicker and more complex pieces. Stitching technology is developed to bind dry reinforcements together or to strengthen composites in thickness performance by inserting structural yarns. Tufting process represents the simplest one-sided sewing technology and it is specifically designed for dry preform/liquid composite molding process route. Currently, the tufting technology is getting more and more interest due to its simplest and efficient process where it involves the insertion of binder threads via a single needle through the fabric. This technique of reinforcement through-the-thickness requires only one access to the preform which makes it suitable for three-dimensional structures and complex shaped textile composites. This paper aims to improve the understanding of the mechanical performance of tufted structures. An experimental study was developed, which included tensile and bending behaviours of tufted and un-tufted preforms, in order to evaluate the effect of tufting on the mechanical performance of dry preforms. The influence of the process parameters (tufting density, loop length, tufting yarns${\ldots}$) on the mechanical performance ofthe final structure is also highlighted.

Field Performance and Morphological Characterization of Transgenic Codonopsis lanceolata Expressing $\gamma-TMT$ Gene.

  • Ghimire, Bimal Kumar;Li, Cheng Hao;Kil, Hyun-Young;Kim, Na-Young;Lim, Jung-Dae;Kim, Jae-Kwang;Kim, Myong-Jo;Chung, Ill-Min;Lee, Sun-Joo;Eom, Seok-Hyun;Cho, Dong-Ha;Yu, Chang-Yeon
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.15 no.5
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    • pp.339-345
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    • 2007
  • Field performance and morphological characterization was conducted on seven transgenic lines of Codonopsis lanceolata expressing ${\gamma}-TMT$ gene. The shoots were obtained from leaf explants after co-cultivation with Agrobacterium tume-faciens strain LBA 4404 harboring a binary vector pYBI 121 that carried genes encoding ${\gamma}-Tocopherol$ methyltransferase gene (${\gamma}-TMT$) and a neomycin phosphotransferase II gene (npt II) for kanamycin resistance. The transgenic plants were transferred to a green house for acclimation. Integration of T-DNA into the $T_0\;and\;T_1$ generation of transgenic Codonopsis lanceolata genome was confirmed by the polymerase chain reaction and southern blot analysis. The progenies of transgenic plants showed phenotypic differences within the different lines and with relative to control plants. When grown in field, the transgenic plants in general exhibited increased fertility, significant improvement in the shoot weight, root weight, shoot height and rachis length with relation to the control plants. However, all seven independently derived transgenic lines produced normal flower with respect to its shape, size, color and seeds number at its maturity. Indicating that the addition of a selectable marker gene in the plant genome does not effect on seed germination and agronomic performance of transgenic Codonopsis lanceolata. $T_1$ progenies of these plants were obtained and evaluated together with control plant in a field experiment. Overall, the agronomic performance of $T_1$ progenies of transgenic Codonopsis lanceolata showed superior to that of the seed derived non-transgenic plant. In this study, we report on the morphological variation and agronomic performance of transgenic Codonopsis lanceolata developed by Agrobacterium transformation.

Mold-Flow Simulation in 3 Die Stack Chip Scale Packaging

  • Rhee Min-Woo
    • Proceedings of the International Microelectronics And Packaging Society Conference
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    • 2005.09a
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    • pp.67-88
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    • 2005
  • Mold-Flow 3 Die Stack CSP of Mold array packaging with different Gate types. As high density package option such as 3 or 4 die stacking technologies are developed, the major concerning points of mold related qualities such as incomplete mold, exposed wires and wire sweeping issues are increased because of its narrow space between die top and mold surface and higher wiring density. Full 3D rheokinetic simulation of Mold flow for 3 die stacking structure case was done with the rheological parameters acquired from Slit-Die rheometer and DSC of commercial EMC. The center gate showed severe void but corner gate showed relatively better void performance. But in case of wire sweeping related, the center gate type showed less wire sweeping than corner gate types. From the simulation results, corner gate types showed increased velocity, shear stress and mold pressure near the gate and final filling zone. The experimental Case study and the Mold flow simulation showed good agreement on the mold void and wire sweeping related prediction. Full 3D simulation methodologies with proper rheokinetic material characterization by thermal and rheological instruments enable the prediction of micro-scale mold filling behavior in the multi die stacking and other complicated packaging structures for the future application.

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