• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.10 no.8
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• pp.1192-1199
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• 1999

The morphology changes of cadmium hydroxide into ${\gamma}$ phase by eletrolytes were carried out to improve the high rate charge and discharge efficiency of pasted cadmium electrodes. KOH solutions with different concentrations of NaOH were used as eletrolytes. It was found that the utilization of active material of cadmium electrode was the best in an electrolyte with 1.82 M NaOH. The amount of ${\gamma}-Cd(OH)_2$ increased in proportion to the concentration of NaOH. The surface area measurement showed that an active material which contained mainly ${\gamma}-Cd(OH)_2$ had a higher specific surface area than an active material of ${\beta}-Cd(OH)_2$. In a sealed cell, the discharge capacity was improved at high rate charge and discharge (1.0 C, 2.0 C) by using an electrolyte with NaOH. Furthermore, these improved performances were maintained up to 500 cycles at 1.0 C rate charge and discharge cycles.

• Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.79-85
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• 2014

Silicon (Si) has been investigated as promising negative-electrode (anode) materials because its theoretical specific capacity of 4200 mAh/g for $Li_{4.4}Si$ is far higher than that of carbonaceous anodes in current commercial products. However, in practice, the application of Si to Li-ion batteries is still quite challenging because Si suffers from severe volume expansion and contraction and lead to a continuous solid electrolyte interphase (SEI)-filming process by cracking of Si. This process consumes the limited $Li^+$ source, builds up thick and unstable SEI layer on the Si active materials, and will eventually disable the cell. Since unstable SEI reduces electrochemical performance and thermal stability of the Si anode, the surface chemistry of the anode should be modified by using a functional additive. It is found that lithium bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB) as an additive effectively protected the Si anode surface, improved capacity retention when stored at $60^{\circ}C$, and alleviated exothermic thermal reactions of fully lithiated Si anode.

• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.38 no.9
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• pp.660-666
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• 1994

The effects of temperature and flow rate of eluent on the separation of adjacent lighter lanthanide pairs (La : Ce, Ce : Pr, Pr: Nd) have been studied with displacement chromatography. Two serial columns packed with Amberlite 120 cation exchange resin are used for loading and separation. The retaining ion is $H^+$ ion and the eluent is 0.012M and 0.015M of EDTA solution. The columns and the eluent are maintained at the temperature of 90$^{\circ}C$ and pressurized to reduce vaporizing in the ion-exchange resin column. The eluated solution is analyzed directly with ICP-AES. The separation factors of the lanthanide pairs, La: Ce, Ce :Pr, and Pr: Nd, are 4.6, 2.8, and 1.9, respectively and are higher than that from theoretical calculation at 25$^{\circ}C$. When the flow rate is reduced from 2.5 ml/min to 1.5 ml/min, the HETP is reduced from 1.60 cm to 0.88 cm. The separation efficency can be improved at lower flow rate of eluent and higher operating temperature. The recoveries of pure lanthanides than 99.9% are 49∼77% from this separation.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.39 no.7 s.264
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• pp.505-510
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• 2006

Background: Small animal cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) model would be a valuable tool for investigating path-ophysiological and therapeutic strategies on bypass. The main advantages of a small animal model include the reduced cost and time, and the fact that it does not require a full scale operating environment. However the rat CPB models have a number of technical limitations. Effective maintenance and control of core temperature by a heat exchanger is among them. The purpose of this study is to confirm the effect of rectal temperature maintenance using a heat exchanger of cardioplegia system in cardiopulmonary bypass model for rats. Material and Method: The miniature circuit consisted of a reservoir, heat exchanger, membrane oxygenator, roller pump, and static priming volume was 40 cc, Ten male Sprague-Dawley rats (mean weight 530 gram) were divided into two groups, and heat exchanger (HE) group was subjected to CPB with HE from a cardioplegia system, and control group was subjected to CPB with warm water circulating around the reservoir. Partial CPB was conducted at a flow rate of 40 mg/kg/min for 20 min after venous cannulation (via the internal juglar vein) and arterial cannulation (via the femoral artery). Rectal temperature were measured after anesthetic induction, a ter cannulation, 5, 10, 15, 20 min after CPB. Arterial blood gas with hematocrit was also analysed, 5 and 15 min after CPB. Result: Rectal temperature change differed between the two groups (p<0.01). The temperatures of HE group were well maintained during CPB, whereas control group was under progressive hypothermia, Rectal temperature 20 min after CPB was $36.16{\pm}0.32^{\circ}C$ in the HE group and $34.22{\pm}0.36^{\circ}C$ in the control group. Conclusion: We confirmed the effect of rectal temperature maintenance using a heat exchanger of cardioplegia system in cardiopulmonary bypass model for rats. This model would be a valuable tool for further use in hypothermic CPB experiment in rats.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• v.35 no.6
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• pp.445-452
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• 2010

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare apical sealing ability and physical properties of MTA, MTA - AH-plus mixture (AMTA) and experimental Portland cement - Epoxy resin mixture (EPPC) for a development of a novel retro-filling material. Materials and Methods: Forty-nine extracted roots were instrumented and filled with gutta-percha. Apical root was resected at 3 mm and the retro-filling cavity was prepared for 3 mm depth. Roots were randomly divided into 3 groups of 15 roots each. The retro-filling was done using MTA, AMTA, and EPPC as the groups divided. Four roots were used as control groups. After setting in humid condition for 24 hours, the roots were immersed in 1% methylene blue dye solution for 72 hours to test the apical leakage. After immersion, the roots were vertically sectioned and photos were taken to evaluate microleakage. Setting times were measured with Vicat apparatus and digital radiographs were taken to evaluate aluminum equivalent thickness using aluminum step wedge. The results of microleakage and setting time were compared between groups using one-way ANOVA and Scheffe's post-hoc comparison at the significance level of 95%. Results: AMTA and EPPC showed less microleakage than MTA group (p < 0.05). AMTA showed the highest radio-opacity than other groups and the novel EPPC showed 5 mm aluminum thickness radio-opacity. EPPC showed the shortest initial and final setting times than other groups while the MTA showed the longest (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Under the condition of this study, the novel composite using Portland cement-Epoxy resin mixture may useful for retro-filling with the properties of favorable leakage resistance, radio-opacity and short setting time.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2013.11a
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• pp.60-62
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• 2013

기본적으로 많은 인자들에 의해 영향을 받는 배터리 시스템은 일반적으로 사용 용도에 따라 단위 배터리 셀을 직렬 또는 병렬로 연결하여 하나의 배터리 모듈을 형성하고 있다. 다수개의 단위 배터리 셀을 연결하여 하나의 배터리 모듈로 사용하는 경우, 개별 셀의 활물질 및 전해액의 미소 변동, 충방전 사이클 차이, 온도의 영향에 따라 배터리 특성이 다르게 나타난다. 이러한 특성으로 인해 충전 및 방전이 진행됨에 따라 셀간의 전압 불균형 현상이 발생하고 이로 인해 배터리 수명은 급격하게 감소하여 배터리 교체와 같은 경제적 손실을 초래한다. 본 논문에서는 배터리의 성능과 안전성을 확보하기 위해 배터리 밸런싱에 관한 연구를 수행하였다. 기존의 수동적 밸런싱의 단점을 보완한 능동적 밸런싱을 사용하였고 제안한 회로의 기능 및 성능의 검증을 위해 배터리 관리 장치 보드를 설계 및 제작하여 시험한 결과 개선된 기능이 원활히 수행됨을 확인하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.32 no.5
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• pp.452-457
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• 1988

Capacity factors (k') of some inorganic anions including $BF_4^{-1}$ were measured on cetylpyridinium coated column, and with dynamic system using tetrabutylammonium salicylate on PRP-1 reversed-phase column, respectively. After optimum separation condition was obtained this method was applied to the determination of boron in some different type samples.

• Proceedings of the Korea Society for Energy Engineering kosee Conference
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• 1997.10a
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• pp.114-121
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• 1997

회전 열파이프의 열전달 성능은 액막 두께 및 증발부로 귀환되는 응축 액막 유동율에 의해 결정된다. 그 동안 응축액 유동율을 촉진시키기 위하여 용기 내벽에 groove, 테이퍼 및 나선형 코일을 삽입하여 유동율을 높이는 방법들이 연구되었다. 본 연구도 회전 열파이프의 내부 관벽 구조에 관한 것으로써 삼각 단면을 갖는 회전 열파이프의 열전달 특성을 파악하고자 하였다. 삼각 단면을 갖는 회전 열파이프는 고속 회전 영역에서 모서리 부분으로 액막이 집중되어 관 내벽에 형성되는 액막 두께를 줄일 수 있으나 증발부에서 국부적인 과열이 발생되어 불안정한 작동 상태를 나타내었다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 개선방안으로 증발부에 부분적으로 원형관을 접합하였으며, 그 결과 dry-out의 억제와 함께 삼각 유동 단면에 의한 액막 두께 감소 효과를 볼 수 있었다. 회전체 발열부 냉각에 적용시키기 위해서는 앞으로 최적의 기하학적 형상에 따른 충전율 및 액막에서의 열전달에 대한 정량적인 해석 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Marine Engineers Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.43-49
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• 2000

Heat transfer characteristics of self oscillating heat pipe were experimentally investigated for the effect of fill charge ratios and heat loads. The heat pipe used for this study is made of copper capillary, has 0.002m internal diameter, a 0.34m length in one turn and consists of 19 turns. Heating and cooling section each have a length of 70mm. Water was used as working fluid inside heat pipe. As the experimental results, the self oscillating heat pipe was operated by self-exited oscillation and circulation of working fluid and the oscillation within the self oscillating heat pipe assumed chaotic behavior.

• Proceedings of the Korea Society for Energy Engineering kosee Conference
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• 1994.05a
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• pp.114-117
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• 1994

아연-산화은 전지는 높은 에너지 및 전력밀도를 가지고 있으나 비싼 제작비용 때문에 우주항공, 군사무기 등 특수한 분야에서 주로 이용되며, 특히 전해액이 별도의 용기에 보관되어 있다가 외부 신호에 의해 충전된 dry상태의 전지에 주입되어 활성화되는 1차 또는 비축형 아연산화은 전지는 우수한 고율방전 특성, 장시간의 저장기간 및 활성화와 동시에 부하를 인가 할 수 있는 특성 때문에 많은 무기체계에서 이용하고 있다. 이러한 아연-산화은 전지의 아연전극은 높은 다공도와 반응 면적을 가져야 하며, 특히 방전중 아연전극의 전위는 가역 수소전위 보다 더 음전위이기 때문에 수소가스가 다량 발생하게 되므로 수은과 같은 높은 과전압을 갖는 물질을 첨가하여 가스 발생량을 줄이고 부동태화(passivation)를 억제하게 된다. 그러나 국내 여건상 수은을 사용하여 전지를 제작하는 것은 환경문제 등으로 인하여 어렵기 때문에 본 연구에서는 수은을 사용하지 않고 비축형 아연-산화은 전지의 음극판을 제작하기 위하여 전착법(electro deposit)과 mesh 제작방법을 혼합하여 아연전극을 제작하였으며, 기판에 석출된 아연과 아연 mesh의 질량비율에 따른 전지의 성능을 평가하였다.