• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.275-282
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• 2010

아염소산나트륨($NaClO_2$)의 무격막 전기분해(un-divided electrolysis)에 의한 이산화염소(chlorine dioxide; $ClO_2$) 제조에서 양전극(anode) 재질에 따른 이산화염소수 발생특성을 조사하였다. 양전극으로는 $IrO_2$-coated Ti, $RuO_2$-coated Ti, DSA(dimensionally stable anode) 전극을 사용하였으며, 음전극으로는 Pt-coated Ti 전극을 사용하였다. 다양한 양전극을 사용한 무격막 전해셀(un-divided electrochemical cell) 시스템에서 이산화염소의 전구체인 아염소산나트륨 ($NaClO_2$) 농도, 전해질로 사용된 염화나트륨(NaCl) 농도 그리고 전구체 용액의 전해셀 체류시간(cell residence time;$t_R$), 전구체 용액의 초기 pH 그리고 무격막 전해셀에 공급된 전류(current; A)와 같은 운전 파라미터가 이산화염소수 발생에 미치는 영향을 조사하고 최적 운전조건을 도출하였다. $IrO_2$-coated Ti, $RuO_2$-coated Ti 그리고 DSA 양전극 시스템에서 최적 전해셀 체류시간은 각각 약 2.27, 1.52, 1.52 s, 전구체 용액의 초기 pH는 약 2.3, 최적 아염소산나트륨 농도는 $IrO_2$-coated Ti와 $RuO_2$-coated Ti 양전극 시스템이 약 0.43 g/L, DSA 양전극 시스템이 약 0.32 g/L 그리고 최적전해질 농도는 약 5.85 g/L로 나타났으며 무격막 전해셀에 공급된 최적 전류는 약 0.6 A로 나타났다. 산출된 최적 무격막 전해셀 조건에서 이산화염소수 발생을 위한 $IrO_2$-coated Ti, $RuO_2$-coated Ti 그리고 DSA 양전극 시스템의 전류효율(current efficiency; C.E.%)과 에너지 소모율(energy consumption; E.C. $W{\cdot}hr/g-ClO_2$)은 각각 약 79.80, 114.70, 70.99% 그리고 1.38, 1.03, $1.61W{\cdot}hr/g-ClO_2$로 나타났다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제34권11호
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• pp.715-719
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• 2012

단위면적당($cm^2$) 루테늄의 코팅량이 1.5 mg, 2.5 mg, 3.5 mg, 5.5 mg, 8.5 mg의 $RuO_2$/Ti 전극을 제조하여 코팅량에 따른 전기화학적 특성 차이와 염소 발생에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 순환전압 실험 결과 루테늄이 코팅된 전극의 염소 발생 과전압은 약 1.15 V (vs. Ag/AgCl)로 거의 일정하였다. 그러나 교류 임피던스 분광법, 동전위분극실험 결과 단위면적당($cm^2$) 루테늄의 코팅량이 2.5 mg, 3.5 mg $RuO_2$/Ti 전극의 저항은 각각 $0.4582{\Omega}$, $0.5267{\Omega}$, 부식속도는 각각 0.082 mm/yr, 0.058 mm/yr로 내구성이 가장 우수하였다. 염소 발생량은 단위면적당($cm^2$) 루테늄의 코팅량 3.5 mg 전극이 15.2 mg/L로 가장 높게 측정되었다.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.340-347
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• 2022

In this research, mixed metal oxide (TiO₂, RuO₂) coating was applied to grade 1 titanium as a bipolar plate for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). Electrochemical experiments were carried out in an aqueous solution of pH 3 (H₂SO₄ + 0.1 ppm HF, 80 ℃) determined by DoE. The air was bubbled to simulate a cathode environment. Potentiodynamic polarization test revealed that corrosion current densities of the titanium substrate and MMO-coated specimen were 0.180 µA/cm² and 4.381 µA/cm², respectively. There was no active peak. After potentiostatic experiment, current densities of the titanium substrate and the MMO-coated specimen were 0.19 µA/cm² and 1.05 µA/cm², respectively. As a result of observing the surface before and after the potentiostatic experiment, cracked dried clay structures were observed without corrosion damage. Both the titanium substrate and the MMO-coated specimen could not satisfy the interfacial contact resistance suggested by the DoE. Thus, further research is needed before they could be applied as bipolar plates.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2009년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.100-100
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• 2009

$TiO_2$ is widely being used as a semiconductor electrode for DSSC. Anti-recombination property and surface area of $TiO_2$ give an important influence to the DSSC efficiency. In this study, $TiO_2$ electrode was fabricated on FTO using screen printing method. Various overlayers were coated on them by dip coating in solution of saturated $Ba(NO_3)_2$, $Mg(NO_3)_2$ and $N_{2}O_{6}Sr$. They reduced the recombination of electrons from photo excited state of Ru dye. The atmospheric plasma treatment was applied to both the $TiO_2$ and each overlayer coated $TiO_2$ surfaces to improve contact ability with dye. We prepared four samples, one sample has bare $TiO_2$ surfaces to improve contact ability with dye. We prepared four samples, one sample has bare $TiO_2$ electrode and the other samples consist of each overlayer coated $TiO_2$ electrodes. We used XRD, FE-SEM, J-V, IPCE and EIS in order to investigate characteristic.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.613-619
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• 2007

This study has carried out a performance of dimensionally stable anode for the purpose of disinfection of Legionella pneumophila in water. Three kinds of electrode were prepared by plating and thermal deposition, which were coated by the oxides of Pt, Ru and Ir on Ti metal surface, respectively. The order of disinfection performance for Legionella pneumophila was Ru/Ti > Ir/Ti > Pt/Ti. Free Cl and $ClO_2$ generation of Ir/Ti electrode was higher than that of two electrodes. However, the concentrations of generated $H_2O_2$ and $O_3$ of the Ru/Ti electrode were highest among the three electrodes. The higher NaCl concentration was, the more oxidants was generated and disinfection effect was increased. However, optimum NaCl dosage was 0.0125% due to the regulation on the conductivity and $Cl^-$ concentration for the cooling water quality of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. With the increase of current, oxidants was more generated and following disinfection effect was increased. The increase of electrode distance reduced oxidants generation due to the low electric power, and their disinfection effect was decreased accordingly.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2006

Properties of the anode for cathodic protection need low overvoltage for oxygen evolution and high corrosion resistance. It is well known that DSA (Dimensionally Stable Anode) has been the best anode ever since. DSA is mainly composed of $RuO_2$, $IrO_2$, $ZrO_2$, $Co_2O_3$, and also $Ta_2O_5$, $TiO_2$, $MnO_2$ are added to DSA for better corrosion resistance. The lifetime of DSA for cathodic protection is also one of the very important factors. $RuO_2$, $IrO_2$, $RhO_2$, $ZrO_2$ are well used for life extension, and many researches are focused on life extension by lowering oxygen evolution potential and minimizing dissolution of oxide coatings. This work aims to evaluate the influence of constituents of MMO and coating cycles and $ZrO_2$ coating on the electrochemical properties and lifetime of DSA electrodes. From the results of lifetime assessment in the anodes coated with single component, $RuO_2$ coating was more effective and showed longer lifetime than $IrO_2$ coating. Also, an increased coating cycle and an electrochemically coated $ZrO_2$ could enhance the lifetime of a DSA.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2012년도 제42회 동계 정기 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.567-567
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• 2012

Since the carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have extraordinary material properties, many researchers are trying to make a practical application in various fields [1]. In particular, the high surface area of CNTs was fascinated for nano-template on the catalytic system. $RuO_2$ coated CNTs are useful functional nano-composites in many applications, including super capacitors, fuel cells, biosensors, and field emitters. However, the research of interaction between CNTs and $RuO_2$ was not satisfied with various fields [2]. In this study, we will introduce the change of chemical and electrical state of $RuO_2$/CNTs at different temperatures by synchrotron radiation photoemission spectroscopy (SRPES). The t-MWCNTs used in this experiment were grown on the Ni/TiN/Si substrates by chemical vapor deposition. $RuO_2$ of 4-20 nm in thickness was deposited on the t-MWNTs by sputter. The SRPES measurements were carried out at the 4B1 beamline of the Pohang Accelerator Laboratory in Korea. The result of XPS measurement indicates that the deposited $RuO_2$ on the CNTs was reduced into pure Ru at above $300^{\circ}C$. And we confirmed that the effective work function of $RuO_2$/CNTs was decreased with increasing temperature.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.56-59
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• 2005

In rebar concrete structure, the corrosion of rebar can arise the deterioration of concrete structure and may affect the safety of the whole system. Recently, several methods for corrosion protection have been used and are more important for concrete structure using the sand including chloride ion. Among several protections, electrical cathodic protection has been expected to be one of the most useful methods in corrosion protection for reinforcement of concrete structures. The anode for cathodic protection needs high current density, high corrosion resistance and low overvoltage. To fill up the special qualities, the insoluble anodes were developed and these anodes were coated with metal oxide of $TiO_2$, $ZrO_2$, $RuO_2$, and $IrO_2$. Lifetime of these anodes can be one of the important factors affecting the lifetime of concrete structure in cathodic protection. In this work, several anodes were made by sol-gel method and thermal decomposition method and the lifetime of these anodes was evaluated by NACE international standard test method, TM 0294-94. Also, we did analyze the properties of coated metal oxides.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2013년도 제45회 하계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.317.2-317.2
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• 2013

Ultrathin oxide encapsulated metal-oxide hybrid nanocatalysts have been fabricated by a soft chemical and facile route. First, SiO2 nanoparticles of 25~30 nm size have been synthesized by modified Stobber's method followed by amine functionalization. Metal nanoparticles (Ru, Rh, Pt) capped with polymer/citrate have been deposited on functionalized SiO2 and finally an ultrathin layer of TiO2 coated on surface which prevents sintering and provides high thermal stability while maximizing the metal-oxide interface for higher catalytic activity. TEM studies confirmed that 2.5 nm sized metal nanoparticles are well dispersed and distributed throughout the surface of 25 nm SiO2 nanoparticles with a 3-4 nm TiO2 ultrathin layer. The metal nanoparticles are still well exposed to outer surface, being enabled for surface characterization and catalytic activity. Even after calcination at $600^{\circ}C$, the structure and morphology of hybrid nanocatalysts remain intact confirm the high thermal stability. XPS spectra of hybrid nanocatalyst suggest the metallic states as well as their corresponding oxide states. The catalytic activity has been evaluated for high temperature CO oxidation reaction as well as photocatalytic H2 generation under solar simulation. The design of hybrid structure, high thermal stability, and better exposure of metal active sites are the key parameters for the high catalytic activity. The maximization of metal-TiO2 interface interaction has the great role in photocatalytic H2 production.

• 공업화학
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.86-92
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• 2012

이온교환수지(ion exchange resin; IER)를 이용하여 이산화염소($ClO_2$)의 전구체 용액인 아염소산나트륨($NaClO_2$) 용액으로부터 아염소산이온($ClO_2^-$)을 흡착시킨 후 전기분해장치(electrolysis system)에 의한 이산화염소 가스 발생 특성을 조사하였다. 이온교환수지는 강염기성 음이온교환수지를 사용하였으며, 전극으로는 Ru, Ir이 코팅된 Ti plate를 사용하였다. 반응조의 교반속도, 온도, 아염소산 제조농도, 이온교환수지의 투입량과 형태에 따라 이온교환수지의 아염소산이온($ClO_2^-$) 흡착량에 미치는 영향을 조사하고 최대 흡착량을 나타내는 이온교환수지를 도출하였다. 전기분해장치에 의한 이산화염소의 발생 추이를 관찰하고 발생 목표값에 최적화된 조건을 실험계획법인 반응표면분석(response surface design)으로 선정하였다. 최대 흡착량을 나타내는 강염기성 음이온교환수지는 SAR-20 (TRILITE Gel type II형)이며 그 흡착량은 약 110 mg/IER (g)으로 관찰되었으며, 전기분해장치의 이산화염소 발생 최적조건은 멸균 목표값인 900~1000 ppm, 1 h에서 정전류는 전류인가 전극의 면적을 기준으로 $A/dm^2$, $N_2$ gas 유량은 4.7 L/min이었다.