• 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.272-276
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• 2016

To investigate the optimum x-ray tube design for the dental radiology, factors affecting x-ray beam characteristics such as tungsten target thickness and anode angle were evaluated. Another goal of the study was to addresses the anode heel effect and off-axis spectra for different target angles. MCNPX has been utilized to simulate the diagnostic x-ray tube with the aim of predicting optimum target angle and angular distribution of x-ray intensity around the x-ray target. For simulation of x-ray spectra, MCNPX was run in photon and electron using default values for PHYS:P and PHYS:E cards to enable full electron and photon transport. The x-ray tube consists of an evacuated 1 mm alumina envelope containing a tungsten anode embedded in a copper part. The envelope is encased in lead shield with an opening window. MCNPX simulations were run for x-ray tube potentials of 70 kV. A monoenergetic electron source at the distance of 2 cm from the anode surface was considered. The electron beam diameter was 0.3 mm striking on the focal spot. In this work, the optimum thickness of tungsten target was $3{\mu}m$ for the 70 kV electron potential. To determine the angle with the highest photon intensity per initial electron striking on the target, the x-ray intensity per initial electron was calculated for different tungsten target angles. The optimum anode angle based only on x-ray beam flatness was 35 degree. It should be mentioned that there is a considerable trade-off between anode angle which determines the focal spot size and geometric penumbra. The optimized thickness of a target material was calculated to maximize the x-ray intensity produced from a tungsten target materials for a 70 keV electron energy. Our results also showed that the anode angle has an influencing effect on heel effect and beam intensity across the beam.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.145-151
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• 2023

Planer-type electrolyte substrates are often utilized for stack manufacturing of electrolyte-supported solid oxide fuel cells (ES-SOFCs) to fulfill necessary requirements such as a high mechanical strength and redox stability. This work did an electrochemical analysis of ES-SOFC with different NiO-YSZ anode thicknesses to find the optimal value for the high performance of the fuel cell. The cell resistivities were constant at anode thickness between 25-58 ㎛, but a thick anode (74 ㎛) caused a high electrode resistivity leading to a dramatic reduction in cell performance. A stability test was performed for 50 hours at 700℃, and the results showed a degradation rate of 0.3% per 1000 h by extrapolated fitting.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.34-39
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 용융탄산염형 연료전지의 연료극 전극두께가 과전압에 미치는 영향을 $100\;cm^2$ 급 단위전지를 사용하여 검토하였다. 용융탄산염형 연료전지에서의 수소 산화속도는 충분히 빨라 전극면적이 성능에 크게 영향을 미치지 않을 수 있어, 본 연구에서는 전극의 기하학적 면적의 크기가 과 전압에 미치는 영향에 대해 연구하였다. 평가는 정상분극법과 비활성가스 계단형 첨가법 (ISA)와 반응물 첨가법 (RA)를 사용하여 연료극 두께 0.77 mm와 0.36 mm에 대해 수행하였다. 평가결과 두 전지에서 연료극 과전압이 거의 동일하게 관찰되어 연료극 두께에 의한 과전압의 차이는 발생하지 않았다.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2010년도 추계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.82.1-82.1
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• 2010

Recently, Molten carbonate fuel cells(MCFCs) have been developing to get a good durability and economic feasibility for commercialization. To achieve these objectives, the cost of nickel based electrodes should be reduced. Regular anode thickness used in MCFCs is normally 0.7mm. Thus, in our study, the purpose was to reduce anode thickness up to 0.3 mm keeping MCFC performance on standard levels. In-situ sintering has been used, with 2 different fabrication methods (method A and B) and 2 different supports (support 1 and 2). Voltage losses at different temperature (600,620,640,$650^{\circ}C$) and after 1000 hours showed the higher performance that can be obtained using method B and support 2. After single cell test, an open-circuit voltage(OCV) of 1.075 V and a closed-circuit voltage(CCV) of 0.829V were obtained, at current density of $150mV/cm^2$. Also the voltage loss ratio at different cell temperature was lower in the case of method B and support 2. According to these results, the cost of anode fabrication can be reduced in the future, contributing for the economical feasibility of MCFCs.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제29권12호
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• pp.774-780
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• 2019

The performance of Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors (asymmetric-type) depends on many factors such as the capacity ratio, material properties, cell designs and operating conditions. Among these, in consideration of balanced electrochemical reactions, the capacity ratio of the negative (anode) to positive (cathode) electrode is one of the most important factors to design the Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors for high energy storing performance. We assemble Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors using activated carbon (AC) as anode material, lithium manganese oxide as cathode material, and organic electrolyte (1 mol L^-1 LiPF₆ in acetonitrile). At this point, the thickness of the anode electrode is controlled at 160, 200, and 240 ㎛. Also, thickness of cathode electrode is fixed at 60 ㎛. Then, the effect of negative and positive electrode ratio on the electrochemical performance of AC/LiMn₂O₄ Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors is investigated, especially in the terms of capacity and cyclability at high current density. In this study, we demonstrate the relationship of capacity ratio between anode and cathode electrode, and the excellent electrochemical performance of AC/LiMn₂O₄ Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors. The remarkable capability of these materials proves that manipulation of the capacity ratio is a promising technology for high-performance Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.45-48
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• 2014

We have investigated the effects of an Ag capping layer on the emission characteristics of transparent organic light-emitting devices with Ca/Ag double-layer cathodes. The thickness of the Ag layer was varied from 10 to 30 nm, whereas the Ca was fixed to be a 10 nm in the Ca/Ag structure. The luminance and current efficiency on the cathode and anode sides are significantly dependent on the Ag thickness. For example, the current efficiency on the anode side increases from 8.4 to 11.7 cd/A, whereas, on the cathode side, it decreases from 3.2 to 0.2 cd/A as the Ag thickness increases from 10 to 30 nm. These changes in emission characteristics were investigated by measuring electroluminescence, transmission, and reflection spectra.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.61-66
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• 2022

이 연구는 원자층 증착(Atomic Layer Deposition, ALD) 기술을 사용하여 나노미터 크기의 금속 촉매 물질을 연료극 층에 코팅하여 표면적을 늘리고 촉매의 효과를 극대화시키기 위한 연구이다. ALD 공정은 기판 위에 원자 수준에서 잘 제어된 두께를 갖는 균일한 막을 제조하는 것으로 알려져 있다. 우리는 고체산화물 연료전지의 연료극 물질로 가장 널리 알려진 Ni/YSZ 위에 금속(Ni)을 코팅하여 성능을 측정하였다. ALD 코팅은 3 nm 이상의 코팅에서 전지 성능의 감소를 보이기 시작했다

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.435-442
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• 2016

본 연구는 X-선관 각도 변경에 따른 경사효과(Anode Heel Effect)의 변화를 알아보고자 실시하였다. 실험조건은 70 kV, 30 mAs, 초점-검출기간의 거리 100 cm, 조사야는 $35{\times}43cm^2$, 측정점은 조사야의 정중앙점에서 좌우 3.5 cm 간격으로 나누어 양극쪽으로 A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 점을 설정하고 음극쪽으로 C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 점으로 설정하였다. X-선관을 수직으로 하여 측정점인 A6에서 C6까지 각각 입사표면선량을 측정하였다. 다음에 X-선관을 양극쪽으로 15도 30도로 변경 하면서 각각 측정하고 같은 방법으로 음극쪽으로 15도 30도로 변화시켜 측정하였다. 결과로 X-선관이 수직인 경우 A5보다 C5점이 3배정도 입사표면선량이 높게 나타나 수직 촬영 시 방사선감수성이 높은 장기가 위치해 있는 쪽으로 양극을 위치시키면 피폭을 줄일 수 있었다. X-선관의 각도를 주고 촬영할 경우에는 음극측으로 각도를 주는 것이 양극과 음극측의 입사표면선량 차이를 줄일 수 있으며 상, 하 두께 차이가 있는 부위를 촬영할 경우에는 음극측이 두꺼운 부위를 향하게 각도를 주는 것이 입사표면선량의 차이를 줄여 좀 더 균일한 영상을 만들 수 있었다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.195-198
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• 2010

It has been considered to apply GDC ($Gd_{0.1}Ce_{0.9}O_{1-X}$) for low-temperature SOFC electrolytes because it has higher ionic conductivity than YSZ at low temperature. However, open circuit voltage with using GDC ($Gd_{0.1}Ce_{0.9}O_{1-X}$) electrolyte in SOFCs, becomes lower than using YSZ (8 mol% Yttria stabilized Zirconia) electrolyte because GDC has electronic conductivity. In this work, the effect of changing GDC electrolyte thickness on the open circuit voltage has been investigated. Ni-GDC anode-supported unit cells were fabricated as follows. Mixed NiO-GDC powders were pressed and pre-sintered at $1200^{\circ}C$. And then, GDC electrolyte material was dip-coated on the anode and sintered at $1400^{\circ}C$. Finally the LSCF-GDC cathode material was screen-printed on the electrolyte and sintered at $1000^{\circ}C$. Electrolyte thickness was controlled by the number of dip-coating times. Open circuit voltage was measured depending on electrolyte thickness at $650^{\circ}C$ and found that the thicker GDC electrolyte was, the better OCV was.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2007년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.379-379
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• 2007

The characteristics of indium-zinc-tin-oxide (IZTO)-Ag-IZTO multilayer grown on a PET substrate were investigated for flexible organic light-emitting diodes. The IZTO-Ag-IZTO (IAI) multilayer anode exhibited a remarkably reduced sheet resistance of 4 ohm/sq and a high transmittance of 84%, despite the very thin thickness of the IZTO (30 nm) layer. In addition, it was shown that electrical and optical properties of IAI anodes are critically dependent on the thickness of the Ag layer, due to the transition of Ag atoms from distinct islands to continuous films at a critical thickness (14 nm). Moreover, the IAI/PET sample showed more stable mechanical properties than an amorphous ITO/PET sample during the bending test due to the existence of a ductile Ag layer. The current density voltage-luminance characteristics of flexible OLEDs fabricated on an IAI/PET substrate was better than those of flexible OLEDs fabricated on an ITO/PET substrate. This indicates that IAI multilayer anodes are promising flexible and transparent electrodes for flexible OLEDs.