• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제28권8호
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• pp.1285-1288
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• 2007

Au was electrolessly deposited on polycarbonate (PC) membranes (0.1 μm pores) at the air/water interface. It was found that the Au nanotube dimension can be controlled by adjusting the plating temperature and the solution composition. Interfacial deposition of Au at relatively low temperatures (4℃) produced long nanotubes, which run through the whole membrane thickness with small openings. Increase of plating temperatures resulted in the decrease of nanotube lengths and Au film thicknesses. It was also disclosed that the inside-diameter of Au nanotubes can be controlled with negligible variations in length by changing the composition of a plating solution.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2014년도 제46회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.369.1-369.1
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• 2014

Au-functionalized $WO_3$ nanotubes were synthesized using ZnO nanowire templates. Transmission electron microscopy revealed the Au nanoparticles on the outer surface of a typical $WO_3$ nanotube ranged from 5 to 25 nm. The multiple networked Au-functionalized $WO_3$ nanotube sensors showed responses of 820-3, 924% in the $NO_2$ concentration range of 1-5 ppm at $300^{\circ}C$. These responses were approximately 5-12 fold higher than those observed for pristine $WO_3$ nanotube sensors over the same $NO_2$ concentration range. A model describing the gas sensing mechanism of Au-functionalized $WO_3$ nanotubes is discussed.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.66-69
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• 2017

In this study, the fabrication and electrical properties of aligned single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) networks using a template-based fluidic assembly process are presented. This complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS)-friendly process allows the formation of highly aligned lateral nanotube networks on $SiO_2/Si$ substrates, which can be easily integrated onto existing Si-based structures. To measure outstanding electrical properties of organized SWCNT devices, interfacial contact resistance between organized SWCNT devices and Ti/Au electrodes needs to be improved since conventional lithographic cleaning procedures are insufficient for the complete removal of lithographic residues in SWCNT network devices. Using optimized purification steps and controlled developing time, the interfacial contact resistance between SWCNTs and contact electrodes of Ti/Au is reached below 2% of the overall resistance in two-probe SWCNT platform. This structure can withstand current densities ${\sim}10^7A{\cdot}cm^{-2}$, equivalent to copper at similar dimensions. Also failure current density improves with decreasing network width.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제23권12호
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• pp.737-744
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• 2013

We demonstrated size control of Au nanoparticles by heat treatment and their use as a catalyst for single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNTs) growth with narrow size distribution. We used uniformly sized Au nanoparticles from commercial Au colloid, and intentionally decreased their size through heat treatment at 800 oC under atmospheric Ar ambient. ST-cut quartz wafers were used as growth substrates to achieve parallel alignment of the SWNTs and to investigate the size relationship between Au nanoparticles and SWNTs. After the SWNTs were grown via chemical vapor deposition using methane gas, it was found that a high degree of horizontal alignment can be obtained when the particle density is low enough to produce individual SWNTs. The diameter of the Au nanoparticles gradually decreased from 3.8 to 2.9 nm, and the mean diameter of the SWNTs also changed from 1.6 to 1.2 nm for without and 60 min heat treatment, respectively. Raman results reconfirmed that the prolonged heat treatment of nanoparticles yields thinner tubes with narrower size distribution. This work demonstrated that heat treatment can be a straightforward and reliable method to control the size of catalytic nanoparticles and SWNT diameter.

• 분석과학
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.165-171
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• 2010

글루코스 옥시다아(GOx)제 고정화 바이오센서를 두 가지 방법으로 제조 하였다. 첫 번째 방법은 폴리(maleic anhydride) 그래프트 탄소나노튜브(PMAn-g-MWCNT) 전극에 감마선 조사법으로 제조 된 Au 나노입자를 물리적으로 흡착시킨 후, GOx을 고정화 시켜 바이오센서를 제조한 경우이고, 다른 하나는 PMAn-g-MWCNT 전극에서 Au 이온을 전기화학적으로 환원시켜 Au 나노입자를 코팅 시키고, 그 위에 GOx을 고정화 시켜 바이오센서를 제조 한 경우이두. 제조된 바이오센서에 대해 효율 평가를 수행 하였는데, 물리적 흡착법으로 제조된 전극의 경우 검출 범위는 $30\;{\mu}M\sim100\;{\mu}M$이었으며, 검출한계는 $15\;{\mu}M$이었다. 또한 ascorbic acid와 uric acid에 대한 검출한계는 7.6%이었다. 물리적으로 Au 나노입자가 흡착된 전극의 경우가 글루코스 측정에 매우 우수한 전극임을 확인 하였다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.262-267
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 건식플라즈마 환원방법을 이용하여 다중벽 탄소나노튜브(MWNT) 코팅 층 위에 백금, 금, 백금/금 이종 나노입자를 쉽고 균일하게 고정화 시킬 수 있는 방법을 제시한다. 나노입자는 다중벽 탄소나노튜브 위에 안정적이고 균일하게 고정화되어 나노하이브리드 소재가 되며, 이렇게 합성된 나노하이브리드 소재는 염료감응형 태양전지의 상대전극에 적용된다. CV, EIS, Tafel 측정을 통해 준비된 상대전극의 전기화학적 특성을 분석한 결과, PtAu alloy/MWNT 상대전극이 가장 높은 전기화학적 촉매 활성과 전기 전도도를 보여준다. PtAu alloy/MWNT 상대전극을 이용한 염료감응형 태양전지는 7.9%의 에너지 변환 효율을 보임으로써 MWNT (2.6%), AuNP/MWNT (2.7%) 그리고 PtNP/MWNT (7.5%) 상대전극을 사용한 염료감응형 태양전지의 효율과 비교하였을 때, 가장 높은 효율을 보여주고 있다.

• 공업화학
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.145-152
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 전기화학적 바이오센서의 포도당 감지능을 높이고자 금 나노 입자가 분산된 다중벽탄소나노튜브(multi-walled carbon nanotube, MWCNTs)에 CuO를 도입하였다. 금 나노 입자로 인하여 나노 클러스터(cluster) 형상을 갖는 CuO가 합성되었으며, 이는 포도당 감지능력에 매우 큰 영향을 나타내었다. 0.1 mole의 CuO가 합성되었을 때 CuO/Au@MWCNTs 나노복합재를 전극재료로서 바이오센서는 $504.1{\mu}A\;mM^{-1}cm^{-2}$으로 가장 높은 민감도를 보여주었으며, 이 값은 MWCNTs만을 전극으로 이용할 때보다 약 4배 정도 컸다. 또한, 0-10 mM의 긴 선형 구간(linear range)과 0.008 mM의 낮은 LoD (limit of detection) 값을 보여주었다. 이러한 실험 결과들은 CuO/Au@MWCNTs 나노복합재가 CuO를 이용한 다른 전기화학적 바이오센서보다 우수하다는 것을 입증하였으며, 이는 나노 클러스터 형상의 CuO가 포도당 감지에서 전기화학적 반응에 유리하기 때문으로 사료된다.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.310-317
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• 2023

Small-film-type ion sensors are garnering considerable interest in the fields of wearable healthcare and home-based monitoring systems. The performance of these sensors primarily relies on electrode capacitance, often employing nanocomposite materials composed of nano- and sub-micrometer particles. Traditional techniques for enhancing capacitance involve the creation of nanoparticles on film electrodes, which require cost-intensive and complex chemical synthesis processes, followed by additional coating optimization. In this study, we introduce a simple one-step electrochemical method for fabricating gold nanoparticles on a carbon nanotube (Au NP-CNT) electrode surface through cyclic voltammetry deposition. Furthermore, we assess the improvement in capacitance by distinguishing between the electrical double-layer capacitance and diffusion-controlled capacitance, thereby clarifying the principles underpinning the material design. The Au NP-CNT electrode maintains its stability and sensitivity for up to 50 d, signifying its potential for advanced ion sensing. Additionally, integration with a mobile wireless data system highlights the versatility of the sensor for health applications.

• Carbon letters
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• 제20권
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• pp.26-31
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• 2016

In this study, we report a general method for preparation of a one-dimensional (1D) arrangement of Au nanoparticles on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) using biologically programmed peptides as structure-guiding 1D templates. The peptides were designed by the combination of glutamic acid (E), glycine (G), and phenylalanine (F) amino acids; peptides efficiently debundled and exfoliated the SWNTs for stability of the dispersion and guided the growth of the array of Au nanoparticles in a controllable manner. Moreover, we demonstrated the superior ability of 1D nanohybrids as flexible, transparent, and conducting materials. The highly stable dispersion of 1D nanohybrids in aqueous solution enabled the fabrication of flexible, transparent, and conductive nanohybrid films using vacuum filtration, resulting in good optical and electrical properties.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2011년도 제41회 하계 정기 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.348-348
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• 2011

Carbon nanotube (CNT) field effect transistors and sensors use CNT as a current channel, of which the resistance varies with the gate voltage or upon molecule adsorption. Since the performance of CNT devices depends very much on the CNT/metal contact resistance, the CNT/electrode contact must be stable and the contact resistance must be small. Depending on the geometry of CNT/electrode contact, it can be categorized into the end-contact, embedded-contact (top-contact), and side-contact (bottom-contact). Because of difficulties in the sample preparation, the end-contact CNT device is seldom practiced. The embedded-contact in which CNT is embedded inside the electrode is desirable due to its rigidness and the low contact resistance. Fabrication of this structure is complicated, however, because each CNT has to be located under a high-resolution microscope and then the electrode is patterned by electron beam lithography. The side-contact is done by depositing CNT electrophoretically or by precipitating on the patterned electrode. Although this contact is fragile and the contact resistance is relatively high, the side-contact by far has been widely practiced because of its simple fabrication process. Here we introduce a simple method to embed CNT inside the electrode while taking advantage of the bottom-contact process. The idea is to utilize a eutectic material as an electrode, which melts at low temperature so that CNT is not damaged while annealing to melt the electrode to embed CNT. The lowering of CNT/Au contact resistance upon annealing at mild temperature has been reported, but the electrode in these studies did not melt and CNT laid on the surface of electrode even after annealing. In our experiment, we used a eutectic Au/Al film that melts at 250$^{\circ}C$. After depositing CNT on the electrode made of an Au/Al thin film, we annealed the sample at 250$^{\circ}C$ in air to induce eutectic melting. As a result, Au-Al alloy grains formed, under which the CNT was embedded to produce a rigid and low resistance contact. The embedded CNT contact was as strong as to tolerate the ultrasonic agitation for 90 s and the current-voltage measurement indicated that the contact resistance was lowered by a factor of 4. By performing standard fabrication process on this CNT-deposited substrate to add another pair of electrodes bridged by CNT in perpendicular direction, we could fabricate a CNT cross junction. Finally, we could conclude that the eutectic alloy electrode is valid for CNT sensors by examine the detection of Au ion which is spontaneously reduced to CNT surface. The device sustatined strong washing process and maintained its detection ability.