• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.74-80
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• 2019

$Nafion/TiO_2$ composite membranes were prepared via an in-situ sol-gel process with different immersing periods from 1 day to 7 days for the low humidifying proton exchange membrane fuel cell. As the immersing time increased, the $TiO_2$ content within the Nafion membrane increased. The contact angle decreased with the increased $TiO_2$ content in the composite membrane due to the increased hydrophilicity. The water uptake and proton conductivity reached to the highest level for 4 day immersing period, then decreased as the immersing period increased. A 7 days of immersing time was shown to be too long because too much $TiO_2$ aggregates were formed on the membrane surface as well as interior of the membrane, interfering the proton transfer from anode to cathode. Cell performance results were in good agreement with those of the water uptake and proton conductivity; current densities under a relative humidity (RH) of 40% were 0.54, 0.6, $0.63A/cm^2$ and $0.49A/cm^2$ for the immersing time of 1, 3, 4 and 7 days, respectively at a 0.6 V. The composite membrane prepared via the in-situ sol-gel process exhibited the enhancement in the cell performance under of RH 40% by a maximum of about 66% compared to those of using the recasting composite membrane and Nafion 115.

• Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.160-166
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• 1996

Objective of this study was to investigate the effects of all current speed on the microclimates above and inside the plug stand under artificial light. Maximum air temperature appeared near the top of the plug stand. Difference in air temperature inside the plug stand increased with the decreasing air current speed. Difference in relative humidity(DRH) to the relative humidity at the Inlet of the main air flow conditioner Inside and above the plug stand decreased with the increasing air current speed. Relative humidity inside the plug stand was 10-15% higher than that above the plug stand. DRH inside a stand of plug at air current speed of 0.3m s$^{-1}$ was about two times as many as that at air current speed of 0.9 m s$^{-1}$ . DRH inside the plug stand was 2.8-6.5% higher at LAI of 2.6 than that at LAI of 0.5. Gradient for the vapour pressure deficit was distinctly appeared at the low air current speed. Direction of vapour pressure flux is from the medium surface upwards. Difference in vapour pressure(DVPD) to the vapour pressure deficit at the inlet of the main air flow conditioner inside and above the plug stand decreased with the increasing height above the medium surface. DVPD inside the plug stand was 0.3-0.4㎪ higher at air current speed of 0.9m s$^{-1}$ than that at air current speed of 0.3m s$^{-1}$ . Results for the effects of air current speed on the relative humidity and vapour pressure deficit indicated that the microclimates above and inside the plug stand at the rear region in plug trays were slightly unfavorable compared to those at middle region.

• Economic and Environmental Geology
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• v.42 no.1
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• pp.73-84
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• 2009

The stone Buddha and Shrine of Unjusa temple (Korean Treasure No. 797) at Hwasun formed in Koryo Dynasty is unique style which faces each other the back parts of south and north within the stone Shrine. The stone Buddha and Shrine is highly evaluated in historical, artistic and academic respects. But, the stone properties have been exposed in the open system various aspects of degradations weathered for a long time without specific protective facilities. To inquire into relative deterioration and environmental factor, air temperature and relative humidity of the stone Buddha and Shrine were monitored for a year of the indoor and outdoor, respectively. As a result, the temperature shows increase and decrease according to the seasons in the tendency to clear. While the relative humidity is high to keep all four seasons. Highly relative humidity environment induces dew condensation on the interior of stone Buddha and Shrine. The dew condensation is recorded at the spring, summer and winter season. The summer season is double the total of spring and winter season. In the case of summer, dew condensation is long time continued due to high temperature and relative humidity that is kept by more than nearly 100%. There is progress towards chemical weathering throughout dissolve rock properties and alteration on the rock surface. In the case of winter, dew condensation is not kept for a long time as summer. In the winter, which showing a below zero may add physical weathering throughout moisture that happen by dew condensation to repeat freezing and thawing. Therefore, the reduction plan of the relative humidity effect on dew condensation should be prepared.

• Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.183-188
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• 2010

It is necessary to develop an efficient and affordable cooling technology and apply the practical system to rural farmhouse, control to adequate growth environment by adjusting temperature of root zone. A study on managing medium temperature of the hydroponics for strawberry cultivation was conducted and feasible evaporative cooling system for the media cooling were as follows: Characteristics of temperature drop were investigated for the evaporative cooling devices using microporous film duct, felt mulching on media surface, and water permeable sheet in culture tank. The evaporative device with water permeable sheet in culture tank was the most efficient and economic on media cooling system.

• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.127-137
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• 2022

Recently, various clothing items are being developed using 3D printing technology, but comfort has become an issue while wearing them for a long time. Therefore, this study researched on how the temperature and humidity of the devices developed by 3D printing change depending on the material combination. Five types of material combinations (EVA foam, TPU density 10%, TPU density 30%, EVA foam+TPU density 10%, and EVA foam+TPU density 30%) were selected as variables, and the experiment was conducted for two different cases with and without a cover. All the ten types of samples were placed on the hot plate set at 36℃, and the surface temperature and humidity were measured at three different points for 10 minutes. As a result, the case with only TPU showed the greatest temperature change while the case with 100% EVA foam showed the least temperature change. The humidity of the surface layer gradually decreased with time for 100% EVA foam. For the case with TPU materials, the moisture was transferred to the surface layer at first, thereby increasing the humidity but then dropped significantly. Meanwhile, the cases with the cover on showed similar tendencies of change in both temperature and humidity where the overall temperature and humidity delivery were slow.

• The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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• v.8 no.5
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• pp.749-754
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• 2022

High adhesion and water resistance of the skin surface are required for wearable and skin-attachable electronic patches in various medical applications. In this study, we report a stretchable electronic patch that mimics the drainable structure pattern of the hexagonal channels of frog's pads and the sucker of an octopus based on carbon-based conductive polymer composite materials. The hexagonal channel structure that mimics the pads of frogs drains water and improves adhesion through crack arresting effect, and the suction structure that mimics an octopus sucker shows high adhesion on wet surfaces. In addition, the high-adhesive electronic patch has excellent adhesion to various surfaces such as silicone wafer (max. 4.06 N/cm²) and skin replica surface (max. 1.84 N/cm²) in dry and wet conditions. The high skin-adhesive electronic patch made of a polymer composite material based on a polymer matrix and carbon particles can reliably detect electrocardiogram (ECG) in dry and humid environments. The proposed electronic patch presents potential applications for wearable and skin-attachable electronic devices for detecting various biosignals.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2001.06a
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• pp.54-54
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• 2001

End hall type 이온건을 이용하여 다층 다이아몬드상 차본(DLC) 필름을 M2 steel 기판 위에 합성하였다. 다충 다이아몬드상 카본 필름은 순수 DLC 필름과 실라콘 함유 D DLC 필름의 조합으로 구성되어 있으며, $C_6H_6$ 및 수소 희석된 30% 를 사용하여 증착 하였다. 생성된 DLC 박막의 조성은 $C_6H_6$과 $SiH_4$ 가스의 비를 조절함으로써 변화시켰으며, 250 kHz의 고주파 전원을 바이어스 전원으로 사용하여 박막의 물성을 변화시켰다. DLC 박막의 두께와 다층의 구조 및 종류(2충, 4충)는 코팅 공정의 실험 변수로서 변화시켰다. 직경 3 mm의 루비볼을 사용하여 ball-on-disk 방식으로 마모 시험을 행하였으며, 하중은 490 g, 500 rpm에서 상대습도를 5 % 이하와 80 % 이상으로 변화시켜가며 시행하였다. 100,000 cycle 회전 후 측정된 시편의 마모상태는 5 % 이하의 습 도에서 4층 구조의 박막이 2충 구조의 박막보다 2배 이상 낮은 마모률을 보였으며 그 값은 각각 $2~3{\times}\;10^{-8}\;\textrm{mm}^3/rev$와 $1~2{\times}\;10^{-7}\;\textrm{mm}^3/rev$로 나타내었다. 80% 이상의 습도에서도 마모률의 변화는 저습에서의 경우와 유사하였다. 또한 Si함유 DLC 다층 박막이 저습 및 고습에서 더욱 안정한 마찰 마모 거동을 보였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2018.06a
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• pp.97.1-97.1
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• 2018

본 연구는 초고온 열처리 과정에서 멀티레이어 투명전극 박막의 고내열성, 고신뢰성을 얻기 위해 보호층을 삽입한 연구이다. 먼저 보호층의 고내열 효과를 알아보기 위해 보호층을 삽입한 박막과 그렇지 않은 박막을 200, 300, 400, 500, $550^{\circ}C$로 각각 열처리하여 비교하였다. 보호층을 삽입하지 않은 박막은 $500^{\circ}C$에서 멀티레이어 박막이 응집하여 전기적 광학적 특성이 저하되었다. 반면, 보호층을 삽입한 박막은 $550^{\circ}C$에서도 투과율 (%T) 89.5% (at 550nm wavelength), 면저항 $3.5{\Omega}/sq$로 투명전극으로서 뛰어난 특성을 보였다. 또한 고신뢰성을 확인하기 위해 상대습도 85%, 온도 $85^{\circ}C$ 조건에서 120시간 동안 항온항습 테스트를 수행하였다. 보호층이 없는 투명전극의 박막은 산화가 일어나 전기적 광학적 특성이 저하 되었으나, 보호층을 삽입한 투명전극의 박막은 전기적 광학적 특성의 변화가 거의 없는 것으로 확인되어 본 멀티레이어 투명전극에서 보호층의 핵심적인 효과를 입증할 수 있었다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.46 no.5
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• pp.852-857
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• 2008

The immobilization technique is important to extend the application field of a photocatalyst. Titanium surface was changed into a $TiO_2$ thin film by the anodizing process. The anodized $TiO_2$ had photocatalytic activity, and showed sponge like shape. The photocatalytic degradation of gas phase acetaldehyde and VOCs by anodized titania has been studied in various initial concentrations, humidity and discharge potentials. The reactivity of anodized titania was increased with relative humidity, but excessive humidity led to a decrease of the reaction rate. The electric dark discharge that was combined with photocatalytic reaction enhanced the decomposition rate of the organic compounds. But excessively applied voltage caused corona discharge, which decreased the reaction rate. Optimum relative humidity was 40% and discharge potential was 5 kV under dark discharge region in photocatalytic reaction.

• International Journal of Highway Engineering
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.1-15
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• 2009

Surface of exposed aggregate concrete pavements is consists of exposed coarse aggregate by removing upper 2$\sim$3mm mortar of concrete slab. Exposed aggregate concrete pavements have advantages of maintaining low-noise and adequate skid-resistance level during the performance period. In order to provide the successful exposed concrete aggregate pavement, uniform distribution of the coarse aggregate on pavement surface through adequate the mix design and exposing method. The mix design in concrete pavement is generally designed on the basis of strength, but mix design of exposed aggregate pavement employed in this study includes the consideration of noise and skid resistance, as well as strength. Smaller of maximum coarse aggregate is known to be effective for reduce noise level. Optimum mix design and exposing method of fine-size exposed aggregate portland cement concrete pavement that can reducing the noise and maintain the adequate level of skid resistance are proposed in this study. To consider the variation of optimum exposing time due to the hardening speed of mortar by climatic condition, quantitative is also suggested measurement of hardening state.