• 센서학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.94-98
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• 2021

In this study, pure and Co3O4/CoFe2O4-loaded Indium oxide (In2O3) nanofibers were synthesized by the electrospinning of an Indium/Polyvinylpyrrolidone precursor solution containing cobalt and iron bimetallic zeolitic imidazolate frameworks and subsequent heat treatment. The ethanol, toluene, p-xylene, benzene, carbon monodxide, and hydrogen gas sensing characteristics of the solution were measured at 250-400 ℃. 0.5 at%-Co3O4/CoFe2O4-loaded In2O3 nanofibers exhibited extreme response (resistance ratio - 1) to 5 ppm of ethanol (210.5) at 250 ℃ and excellent selectivity over the interfering gases. In contrast, pure In2O3 nanofibers exhibited relatively low responses to all the analyte gases and low selectivity above 250-400 ℃. The superior response and selectivity toward ethanol is explained by the catalytic roles of Co3O4 and CoFe2O4 in gas sensing reaction and the electronic sensitization induced by the formation of p (Co3O4/CoFe2O4)-n (In2O3) junctions.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.353-366
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• 2021

In this study, photocatalytic degradation of ammonia in petrochemical wastewater is investigated by solar light photocatalysis. Two-dimensional ultra-thin atomic layer structured MoS₂ are synthesized via a simple hydrothermal method. We examine all prepared samples by means of physical techniques, such as SEM-EDX, HRTEM, FT-IR, BET, XRD, XPS, DRS and PL. And, we use fullerene modified MoS₂ nanosheets to enhance the activity of photochemically generated oxygen (PGO) species. Surface area and pore volumes of the MoS₂-fullerene samples significantly increase due to the existence of MoS₂. And, PGO oxidation of MB, TBA and TMST, causing its concentration in aqueous solution to decrease, is confirmed by the results of PL. The generation of reactive oxygen species is detected through the oxidation reaction from 1,5-diphenyl carbazide (DPCI) to 1,5-diphenyl carbazone (DPCO). It is found that the photocurrent density and the PGO effect increase in the case with modified fullerene. The experimental results show that this heterogeneous catalyst has a degradation of 88.43% achieved through visible light irradiation. The product for the degradation of NH₃ is identified as N₂, but not NO^2- or NO^3-.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.308-320
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• 2022

The high internal resistance (R_int) that develops across the sediment microbial fuel cells (SMFC) limits their power production (~4/10 mW m^-2) that can be recovered from an initial oil-contaminated sediment (OCS). In the anolyte, R_int is related to poor biodegradation activity, quality and quantity of contaminant content in the sediment and anode material. While on the catholyte, R_int depends on the properties of the catholyte, the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and the cathode material. In this work, the main factors limiting the power output of the SMFC have been minimized. The power output of the SMFC was increased (47 times from its initial value, ~4 mW m^-2) minimizing the SMFC R_int (28 times from its initial value, 5000 ohms), following the main modifications. Anolyte: the initial OCS was amended with several amounts of gasoline and kerosene. The best anaerobic microbial activity of indigenous populations was better adapted (without more culture media) to 3 g of kerosene. Catholyte: ORR was catalyzed in birnessite/carbon fabric (CF)-cathode at pH 2, 0.8M Na₂SO₄. At the class level, the main microbial groups (Gammaproteobacteria, Coriobacteriia, Actinobacteria, Alphaproteobacteria) with electroactive members were found at C-anode and were associated with the high-power densities obtained. Gasoline is more difficult to biodegrade than kerosene. However, in both cases, SMFC biodegradation activity and power output are increased when ORR is performed on birnessite/CF in 0.8 M Na₂SO₄ at pH 2. The work discussed here can focus on bioremediation (in heavy OCS) or energy production in future work.

• 공업화학
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.94-97
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• 2023

BTPSF와 BDTSF는 유기발광다이오드용 스파이로플루오렌 모이어티를 기반으로 하는 새로운 청색 발광 물질로 성공적으로 합성되었다. BTPSF와 BDTSF는 촉매를 사용하지 않고 Diels-Alder 반응을 통해 합성하여 고순도를 얻었다. 합성된 물질의 광발광 스펙트럼은 용액 상태에서 약 381, 407 nm, 필름 상태에서 각각 395, 434 nm의 최대 발광 파장을 나타내어 자외선과 짙은 청색 발광색을 나타냈다. 합성된 BDTSF 물질은 non-doped 소자의 EML로 적용되었으며, 전류 효율은 0.61 cd/A이다.

• 열처리공학회지
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• 제36권6호
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• pp.402-411
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• 2023

In order to examine the effect of cementite precipitated on the steel surface on the carburizing rate, the carburizing process was carried out at various boost times to measure the mass gain and carbon flux, phase analysis and carbon concentration analysis were performed on the surface of the carburized specimen. In the case of the only boost type, the longer the boost time, the more the mass gain by the diffused carbon follows the parabolic law and tends to increase. In particular, as the boost time increased, the depth of cementite precipitation and the average size of cementite on the steel surface increased. At a boost time of 7 min, the fraction of cementite precipitated on the surface is 7.32 vol.%, and the carburizing rate of carbon into the surface (surface-carbon flux) is about 17.4% compared to the calculated value because the area of the chemical (catalyst) where the carburization reaction takes place is reduced. The measured carbon concentration profile of the carburized specimen tended to be generally lower than the carbon concentration calculated by the model without considering precipitated cementite. On the other hand, in the pulse type, the mass gain by the diffused carbon increased according to the boost time following a linear law. At a boost time of 7 min, the fraction of cementite precipitated on the surface was 3.62 vol.%, and the surface-carbon flux decreased by about 4.1% compared to the calculated value. As a result, a model for predicting the actual carbon flux was presented by applying the carburization resistace coefficient derived from the surface cementite fraction as a variable.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.67-95
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• 2024

Direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFCs) have gained much attention as promising energy conversion devices due to their ability to utilize alcohol as a fuel source. In this regard, Molybdenum-based electrocatalysts (Mo-ECs) have emerged as a substitution for expensive Pt and Ru-based co-catalyst electrode materials in DAFCs, owing to their unique electrochemical properties useful for alcohol oxidation. The catalytic activity of Mo-ECs displays an increase in alcohol oxidation current density by several folds to 1000-2000 mA mg_Pt^-1, compared to commercial Pt and PtRu catalysts of 10-100 mA mg_Pt^-1. In addition, the methanol oxidation peak and onset potential have been significantly reduced by 100-200 mV and 0.5-0.6 V, respectively. The performance of Mo-ECs in both acidic and alkaline media has shown the potential to significantly reduce the Pt loading. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the bifunctional mechanism involved in the oxidation of alcohols and factors affecting the electrocatalytic oxidation of alcohol, such as synthesis method, structural properties, and catalytic support materials. Furthermore, the challenges and prospects of Mo-ECs for DAFCs anode materials are discussed. This in-depth review serves as valuable insight toward enhancing the performance and efficiency of DAFC by employing Mo-ECs.

• 공업화학
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.648-652
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• 2010

고정층 상압 흐름 반응기에서 메탄의 부분산화반응를 수행하여 메탄으로부터 수소제조 위한 촉매의 활성도를 평가하였고, BET, XPS, XRD를 사용하여 촉매의 특성을 분석하였다. Pd(5)/Ti-SPK과 Pd(5)/Zr-SPK 촉매의 BET 표면적, Horvath-Kawaze의 기공부피와 기공폭, t-플롯 미세기공 면적과 부피는 각각 $284m^2/g$, $0.233cm^3/g$, 3.9 nm, $30m^2/g$ $0.015cm^3/g$과 $396m^2/g$, $0.324cm^3/g$, 3.7 nm, $119m^2/g$, $0.055cm^3/g$이었다. 촉매는 히스테리시스가 잘 발달된 IV형 임을 $N_2$-흡착등온선으로부터 확인할 수 있었다. XPS분석으로부터 SPK에 Ti와 Zr이 부분 치환된 Ti-SPK과 Zr-SPK의 Si 2p과 O 1s 피크는 SPK의 Si 2p와 O 1s 피크 보다 낮은 결합에너지 쪽으로 화학 이동함을 알 수 있었고, 촉매표면의 Pd의 산화상태는 $Pd^0$와 $Pd^{+2}$이었다. XRD의 결정 피크는 반응 전에 무정형인 촉매가 반응 후에는 결정상으로 변함을 보여주었다. Pd(5)/Ti-SPK과 Pd(5)/Zr-SPK 촉매의 메탄의 전화율과 수소의 선택도는 973 K, $CH_4/O_2$ = 2, GHSV = $8.4{\times}10^4mL/g_{cat}{\cdot}h$. 반응조건에서 각각 77, 84%와 78, 72%이었고, 반응 시작 후 3일까지도 촉매의 활성이 거의 일정하게 유지되었다. Pd(5)/Ti-SPK과 Pd(5)/Zr-SPK 촉매는 메탄의 부분산화반응에서 활성도와 열 안정성 및 물리화학적 성질이 우수하였다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제53권6호
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• pp.783-791
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• 2015

바이오매스 가스화 공정을 위하여 내경이 0.1 m이고 높이가 1.2 m인 유동층 반응기에서 수증기 및 촉매의 첨가가 프로듀서가스(Producer gas)에 미치는 영향을 파악하였다. 가스화 장치는 유동층 반응기, 연료공급 장치, 사이클론, 2개의 냉각기, 수증기 발생장치 및 가스분석기로 구성하였다. 층물질 및 촉매물질로 평균입자크기 $380{\mu}m$의 비구형 silica sand 와 평균입자 $356{\mu}m$ 크기의 소성된 백운석을 사용하였다. 사용된 바이오매스는 국산 우드펠릿(Korea woody pellet) 및 동남아 팜 부산물인 EFB(empty fruit bunch)를 펠릿 형태로 가공하여 사용하였다. 실험 고정 변수로는 연료공급량 50 g/min(EFB), 38 g/min(KWP) 반응 온도 $800^{\circ}C$, ER(equivalence ratio) 0.25로 설정하였다. 조업 변수로 촉매인 소성된 백운석을 층물질 0~100 wt%의 혼합비로 사용하였다. 가스화매체로 공기 또는 Air-Steam을 사용하였다. 이때 수증기 첨가량은 SBR(steam to biomass ratio) 기준 0.3으로 하였다. 생성된 가스의 조성, 타르(Tar) 및 저위발열량을 측정하였다. 실험의 결과로 소성된 백운석은 모든 실험조건에서 프로듀서가스 타르의 함량을 감소시키며 최대 67.3 wt%의 감소율을 보였다. 저위발열량은 공기가스화에서 소성된 백운석 첨가량이 증가할수록 감소하였다. 하지만 Air-steam 가스화에서 저위발열량은 변화가 적거나 오히려 소폭 증가한 경향을 보였다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.26-35
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• 2013

Outbreak of animal infectious diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza are becoming prevalent worldwide. For prevent the further infection, tremendous numbers of the infected or culled stocks are buried around farm. This burial method can generate a wide range of detrimental components such as leachate, nutrient, salt, and pathogenic bacteria, consequently. In this study, for the stabilization of livestock carcasses leachate, advanced oxidation processes utilizing the Fenton reaction was investigated in lab-scale experiments for the treatment for $COD_{Cr}$ of livestock carcass leachate. $COD_{Cr}$ reduction by the Fenton oxidation was investigated response surface methodology using the Box-Begnken methods were applied to the experimental results. A central composite design was used to investigate the effects of the independent variables of pH ($x_1$), dosage of $FeCl_2{\cdot}4H_2O$ ($x_2$) and dosage of $H_2O_2$ ($x_3$) on the dependent variables $COD_{Cr}$ concentration ($y_1$). A 1 M NaOH and $H_2SO_4$ was using for pH control, $FeCl_2{\cdot}4H_2O$ was used as iron catalyst and NaOH was used for Fenton reaction. The optimal conditions for Fenton oxidation process were determined: pH, dosage of $FeCl_2{\cdot}4H_2O$ and dosage of $H_2O_2$ were 3, 0.6 g (0.0151 M) and 7 mL(0.259 M), respectively. Statistical results showed the order of significance of the independent variables to be pH > initial concentration of ferrous ion > initial concentration of hydrogen peroxide.

• 에너지공학
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.157-162
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• 2014

해당 연구에서는 수정된 폴리올법을 이용하여 합성한 카본블랙 탄소지지체의 Pt촉매의 전기적, 전기화학적 특성을 평가하였다. 또한 Polyol_Pt/C 촉매는 고분자전해질연료전지의 공기극에 적용하여 산소환원반응성을 측정하였다. 산소환원반응성과 고분자전해질연료전지 성능평가를 통해 상용 Pt/C (JM_Pt/C)촉매와 비교하여 전기화학적인 촉매성능을 비교하였다. 촉매의 활성표면적을 구하기 위해 순환전압전류주사법을 이용하였고, 산소환원반응성을 측정하기 위해 회전원판전극으로 선형주사전류법을 이용하였다. 또한 고분자전해질연료전지 완전지 성능 측정을 진행하였다. 그 결과 Polyol_Pt/C 촉매의 활성표면적 ($196m^2g^{-1}$)은 JM_Pt/C 촉매의 그 값 ($183m^2g^{-1}$) 보다 우수하였다. 촉매들의 산소환원반응성에 경우에도 Polyol_Pt/C 촉매는 JM_Pt/C 촉매보다 우수한 반파장전위 및 한계전류밀도를 나타내었다. 또한 완전지 평가시, MEA 공기극을 위한 Polyol_Pt/C 촉매 담지량을 기존의 0.4에서 0.15로 줄였을 때, 성능저하가 적게 나타났고, 300시간의 장기간 성능 평가에서도 연료전지 성능이 거의 일정하게 유지되었다. 이를 토대로 수정된 폴리올법에 의해 합성된 Polyol_Pt/C 촉매는 경제적인 이용 및 우수한 내구성을 가지고 있음을 밝혀내었다.