• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.1763-1770
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• 2013

A series of the block copolymers were successfully synthesized from post-sulfonated hydrophilic and hydrophobic macromers via three-step copolymerization. The degrees of sulfonation (DS) of the copolymers (10%, 30%, or 50%) were controlled by changing the molar ratio of the hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts. The resulting block copolymers were characterized by $^1H$ NMR and other technologies. The membranes were successfully cast using dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solution at $100^{\circ}C$. The copolymers were characterized to confirm chemical structure by $^1H$ NMR and FT-IR. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) demonstrated that all sulfonated block copolymers exhibited good thermal stability with an initial weight loss at temperatures above $240^{\circ}C$. The membranes showed acceptable ion exchange capacity (IEC) and water uptake values in accordance with DS. The maximum proton conductivity was 184 mS $cm^{-1}$ in block copolymer-50 at $60^{\circ}C$ and 100% relative humidity, while the conductivity of Nifion-115 was 160 mS $cm^{-1}$ under the same measurement conditions. AFM images of the block copolymer membranes showed well separated the hydrophilic and hydrophobic domains. From the observed results it is that the prepared block membranes can be considered as suitable polymer electrolyte membranes for the application of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC).

• 멤브레인
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.182-188
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 고분자 전해질 연료전지(PEFC)의 전해질막의 화학적 안정성의 향상을 위하여 3-mercaptopropyl silica gel (3MPTSG)과 poly(arylene ether sulfone)(SPAES)을 이용하여 복합막을 제조하였다. 일반적으로 방향족 탄화수소계 고분자막은 전극 부분에서 발생한 라디컬에 의한 고분자 산화가 일어나 내구성이 감소하게 되는데 이는 대부분 주쇄에 포함된 에테르 기 부분의 취약성으로 발생한다. 본 연구에서는 이러한 라디칼에 의한 고분자 주쇄의 산화를 방지하기 위해 친수성의 무기물 입자를 도입하여 이온전도도 감소율을 최소화하고 산화안정성을 높이고자 하였다. 복합막들의 물성 및 전기화학적 특성을 평가하기 위해 접촉각, FT-IR, 이온전도도, 이온교환용량(IEC), 함수율, 열안정성 등을 수행하였다. 실리카의 함량이 0에서 0.5%까지 증가함에 따라 이온전도도 및 함수율은 각각 10% 감소한 0.076 S cm-1 및 16% 감소한 24.6 wt%이었으나, 산화안정성은 10% 향상되었다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.42-50
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• 2011

The Montmorillonite (MMT) in the polymer matrix is expected to reduce methanol permeability due to the tortous path formed by dispersed silicate layers. However, the polymer composite membranes containing non-proton conducting inorganic particle tend to show low proton conductivity. To solve this problem, we used an ion exchange method to prepare functionalized MMT with various silane coupling agents. The modified MMT was randomly dispersed in sulfonated poly (arylene ether sulfone) (SPAES) matrix to prepare SPAES/modified MMT composite membranes. The performances of hybrid membranes for DMFCs application were investigated. The SPAES/modified composite membrane showed increased proton conductivity compared with the non-modified MMT composite membrane. However, the methanol permeability of the SPAES/modified membrane was higher than that of the non-modified MMT.

• 멤브레인
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.307-318
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• 2020

기존의 바나듐 레독스 흐름전지(vanadium redox flow battery, VRFB)에서 사용하고 있는 과불소계이오노머인 나피온(Nafion)은 전해질에 존재하는 바나듐 이온의 투과도가 높아, 바나듐 이온이 분리막을 투과하여 반대쪽 전해질로 교차 이동하는 문제를 갖고 있다. VRFB에서 바나듐 이온의 투과는 서로 다른 산화수를 갖는 바나듐 이온이 부반응을 일으켜 충전, 방전 용량의 감소를 야기하고, 장기적인 성능 감소를 일으키는 원인이 된다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 본 연구에서는 SiO₂에 3-aminopropyl group이 도입된 나노입자(fS)를 Nafion에 분산시켜 바나듐 이온의 투과를 감소시키고, VRFB의 장기적인 성능의 향상을 도모하고자 하였다. SiO₂에 붙어 있는 아민기(-NH₂)가 Nafion의 술폰산 음이온(SO₃^-)과 이온결합을 형성함과 동시에, 암모늄 양이온(-NH₃⁺)의 양전하가 바나듐 이온에 대해 Gibbs-Donnan 효과를 나타내어 낼 것이라고 기대하였다. fS를 섞은 Nafion 용액의 pH와 Nafion-fS 막의 IEC 측정을 통해 암모늄 양이온과 술폰산 음이온의 이온결합이 존재하는 것을 확인하였고, fS의 양이 많아질수록 바나듐 이온의 투과도가 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. VRFB 단위 전지에 제조한 복합막을 도입하였을 때, 150 mA/㎠의 전류밀도에서 충방전 사이클을 200회 반복 진행하여도 방전용량을 최대 80%까지 유지할 수 있었다.

• 공업화학
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.401-404
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• 2010

GDC (Gadolinium doped ceria) 펠렛에 120 keV 및 5 MeV 에너지의 양성자 또는 제논 이온을 주입하였으며, 그 영향을 UV-vis 분광계, SEM 및 XRD를 이용하여 측정하였다. GDC 펠렛은 cubic fluorite 구조를 갖는 조밀한 소결체였으며, 갈색이었던 펠렛이 이온빔을 조사한 후 옅은 검은색을 띠기 시작하였으며, fluence가 증가함에 따라 색도 짙어졌다. XRD 패턴은 이온의 에너지 및 X선의 투과 깊이와 밀접한 관계가 있었으며, 120 keV의 양성자 빔을 조사한 표면 바로 아래층은 이온의 주입으로 결정 구조는 유지한 채 격자 상수가 증가하였다는 것을 관찰하였다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2013년도 제44회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.530-531
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• 2013

3 MeV protonirradiated SrTiO3 (STO) single crystal exhibits a blue and green mixed luminescence. However, the same proton irradiated STO deposited with very thin Pt layer does not show any luminescence. This Pt layer involved in preventing the damage caused by arcingthat comes from tens of kV surface voltage build-up due to secondary electron induced charge up at the surface of insulator during ion beam irradiation. It implies that luminescence of ion irradiated STO originated from the modified STO surface layer caused by arcing rather than direct ion beam irradiation effect. Atmospheric pressure plasma, a simple and cost-effective method, treated STO also exhibits the same kind of blue and green mixed luminescence as the ion beam treated STO, because this plasma also creates a surface damage layer by arcing.

• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.37-41
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• 2009

We observe the proton signals produced by laser interaction with thin-foil targets of polyimide and of copper. We change the thickness of the polyimide target to $7.5{\mu}m$, $12.5{\mu}m$, and $50{\mu}m$. High-energy protons with the maximum energy of ${\sim}2.3\;MeV$ from $7.5{\mu}m$ thick polyimide are observed. This proton beam with the maximum energy of multi-MeV has various applications such as a proton shadowgraphy.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2017년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.169-169
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• 2017

Due to key roles for the electrochemical stability and charge capacity the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) has been extensively studied in anodes of a Li-ion battery cell. There is, however, few of investigation for cathodes. Using first-principles based calculations we describe atomic-level process of the SEI layer formation at the interface of a carbonate electrolyte and $LiMn_2O_4$ spinel cathode. Furthermore, using beyond the conventional density functional theory (DFT+U) calculations we examine the work function of the cathode and frontier orbitals of the electrolyte. Based on the results we propose that proton transfer at the interface is an essential mechanism initiating the SEI layer formation in the $LiMn_2O_4$. Our results can guide a design concept for stable and high capacity Li-ion battery cell through screening an optimum electrolyte fine-tuned energy band alignment for a given cathode.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.7-12
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• 2006

Local minority carrier lifetime control by means of particle irradiation is an useful technology for Production of modern silicon Power devices. Crystal damage due to ion irradiation can be easily localized by choosing appropriate irradiation energy and minority tarrier lifetime can be reduced locally only in the damaged layer. In this work, proton irradiation technology was used for improving the switching characteristics of a un diode. The irradiation was carried out with various energy and dose condition. The device was characterized by current-voltage, capacitance-voltage, and reverse recovery time measurements. Forward voltage drop was increased to 1.1 V at forward current of 5 A, which was $120\%$ of its original device. Reverse leakage current was 64 nA at reverse voltage of 100 V, and reverse breakdown voltage was 670 V which was the same voltage as original device without irradiation. The reverse recovery time of device was reduced to about $20\%$ compared to that of original device without irradiation.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제43권5호
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• pp.389-395
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• 2020

The evaluation of radioactivated components of heavy-ion accelerator facilities affects the safety of radiation management and the exposure dose for workers. and this is an important issue when predicting the disposal cost of waste during maintenance and dismantling of accelerator facilities. In this study, the FLUKA code was used to simulate the proton treatment device nozzle and classify the radio-nuclides and total radioactivity generated by each component over a short period of time. The source term was evaluated using NIST reference beam data, and the neutron flux generated for each component was calculated using the evaluated beam data. Radioactive isotopes caused by generated neutrons were compared and evaluated using nuclide information from the International Radiation Protection Association and the Korea Radioisotope association. Most of the nuclides produced form of beta rays and electron capture, and short-lived nuclides dominated. However, In the case of ⁵⁴Mn, which is a radioactive product of iron, the effect of gamma rays should be considered. In the case of tritium generated from a material with a low atomic number, it is considered that handling care should be taken due to its long half-life.