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Trend Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells with Respect to the Types of Photoactive Layer (광활성층 사용물질에 따라 변화하는 유기태양전지의 효율)

  • Kim, Yu-Eun;Kim, Gi-Hwan
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.35 no.6
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    • pp.581-593
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    • 2022
  • As energy depletion and environmental pollution problems are intensified, research has been conducted actively on alternative energy sources, an eco-friendly and continuous available energy conversion system. So has been organic solar cells whose efficiency is improved to 18.32%. The photoactive layer inside the solar cell is composed of a donor and a acceptor, and the combination of materials capable of effectively exchanging electrons greatly affects the efficiency of the organic solar cell. Accordingly, various researches have been conducted to improve the efficiency, and the maximum efficiency could be achieved by a solar cell with high carrier generation and low charge recombination characteristics through the introduction of a non-fullerene acceptor and material reconstruction. Organic solar cells are still difficult to commercialize due to their efficiency limitations and light stability, but if a photoactive layer consisting of a donor capable of efficiently absorbing long-wavelength light and an acceptor capable of forming an appropriate energy level is designed, the efficiency of the organic solar cell will reach 20%.

A Study on Spatial Design of Elementary School Based on Ecological Approach (생태적 개념을 도입한 초등학교 실내공간 디자인에 관한 연구)

  • 윤지영;송주은
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.118-126
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    • 2004
  • This study started from the premise that the future elementary school should be designed based on ecological approach in order to restore the emotionality of children. This study aimed at providing a guideline for designing the interior of elementary schools based on ecological approach. Through literature review, the characteristics of ecological architecture and the regulations for green buildings were explored. Also 7 elementary schools which were evaluated as good school design through renowned books representing the ecological characteristics were chosen and analyzed. The results revealed that the school design included natural lighting by roof lighting, natural ventilation, greening, and use of natural materials. This study suggested three categories as a the guideline for the interior space of eco-school design; energy efficiency, greening and sustainability, which included natural lighting, natural ventilation, heating and cooling, planting, materials and water recycling.

Inositol(1,4,5)triphosphate 3-Kinase의 유전자 재조합과 CCL39 Hamster Lung Fibroblasts에서 발현

  • 김재웅;최관용
    • The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.123-136
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    • 1996
  • IPSKCDNA gene(1.8 kbp) encoding rat brain IP3K enzyme contained Not I restric site in open reading frame. The Not I sequence, GCGGCCGC, was converted to GCAGCCGC by site-directed mutagenesis. The mutated IP3KcDNA was digested with EcoR I and ligated with EcoR I-restricted psp72·Not2 vector. The resulting psp72 · Not2-IP3KCDNA was digested with the Not I restriction enzyme and then subcloned into the Not I -digested PZIP · NeoSV(X) mammalian expression vector. The PZIP · NeoSV(X) -IPSKCDNA was transfected into CCL39 hamster lung fibroblast cells. The efficiency of the expressed IPSKCDNA gene was significantly higher than expected generally, not only a mean 5-fold increase in the amount of enzyme, but also 16-fold increase in enzyme activity from tractsfected CCL39 cells by the method of Western blot using anti-lP3K antibodies. Both distribution of IPSK in various rat tissues and biochemical properties were discussed.

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Debate on the irrigation water saving and the conservation of eco-system (논 관개용수 절수와 유역생태계 보전의 양면성)

  • Kim, Tai-Cheol;Kim, Byung-Chan;Lee, Seong-Hee
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Agricultural Engineers Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.373-376
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    • 2002
  • It is reported that Korea is a county of water shortage. The government make plans to construct dam to cope with this problem. But, it become difficult to construct dam, because of public opinion of residents and objection of environmentalist. In the sense, the government set up new policy of demand-management which means water saving. It is known that the efficiency of agricultural water is so poor that the first target to save water is focussed on agricultural water. In the study, the function of agricultural water was evaluated and it is found that it is not a waste, but a good ability on eco-system by return flow.

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High Throughput Magnetic Separation for Human DNA by Aminosilanized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (아미노실란화 철산화물 나노입자를 이용한 Human DNA의 초고속 자성분리)

  • Kang, Ki-Ho;Chang, Jeong-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.45 no.10
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    • pp.605-609
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    • 2008
  • This work describes the preparation of functionalized magnetic nanoparticles(MNPs) and their bioapplication to human DNA separation. Silica coated MNPs were prepared by changing the volume ratio of tetraethyl orthosilicate(TEOS) for controlled coating thickness on the original nanoparticle of MNPs. The sol-gel process in silica coating on MNPs surface was adapted for relatively mild reaction condition, low-cost, and surfactant-free. And then amino functionalized magnetic nanoparticles were synthesized using amine groups as surface modifiers. The result of adsorption efficiency for human DNA with amino-functionalized silica coated MNPs was calculated as a function of the number of amine groups.

Eco Driving Pattern Analysis for Commercial Vehicles (상용차를 위한 에코 드라이빙 패턴 분석)

  • Lee, Min Goo;Park, Yong Kuk;Jung, Kyung Kwon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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    • 2013.05a
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    • pp.957-960
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    • 2013
  • Eco driving comprises the use of feedback information that informs the driver of vehicle performance. This paper evaluated the performance of feedback device that reported instantaneous fuel economy to drivers while driving. We took the measurement by getting data through OBD port from commercial vehicle covered 67 km on road. The changes observed in fuel efficiency were established 10.6 % improvement in fuel economy.

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A Study on the Implementation of Ubiquitous Technology for Residential Space (주거 공간의 유비쿼터스 기술 적용에 관한 연구)

  • Han, Seung-Hoon;Oh, Se-Kyu
    • Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.147-155
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    • 2007
  • It is essential to investigate the structure and the main characteristic of Home USN (Ubiquitous Sensor Network) technologies in built ubiquitous environment while designing future residential space. For this study, three different housing types have been selected to implement ubiquitous technologies for residential space; those are regular, elderly, and single residence units. It is certain that efficiency of ubiquitous home design is improved if main components of each specific housing type are analyzed precisely in digital way and design models are prepared accordingly. Ubiquitous technology, in conclusion, has to be applied not on)r with systematical mechanism or electronic setting but in human-centered atmosphere as well, keeping with deep consideration for bio-housing service factors in eco-friendly surrounding; we call this Ubiquitous Humanism.

Characteristic Analysis of Kaplan Water Turbine Generator Applied to Agricultural Reservoirs (농업용 보에 적용된 카프란 수차 발전기의 동작 분석)

  • Kim, Jong-Gyeum;Ryoo, Yeon-Su
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.64 no.5
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    • pp.689-693
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    • 2015
  • Recently, many advanced countries are devoted to the development of eco-friendly new-renewable energy to prepare for the depletion of resources. Korea belongs to the absolute lack of energy to import from abroad 97% of energy use. So, development and supply of eco-friendly energy such as small hydro power has been required even more. Our country has a large number of small-sized reservoirs and dams. So, hydro generator has been installed at the small reservoirs and dams with the economy. Since the discharge flow of agricultural reservoir is not constant, the guide vane of wicket gate is used for adjusting the output of the generator.

Effects of sodium hydroxide cleaning on polyvinylidene fluoride fouled with humic water

  • Jang, Yoon-sung;Kweon, JiHyang;Kang, Min-goo;Park, Jungsu;Jung, Jae Hyun;Ryu, JunHee
    • Membrane and Water Treatment
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.149-160
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    • 2017
  • This study investigated effects of NaOH cleaning on the intrinsic permeability of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes and flux recoveries and membrane resistances under various conditions encountered during ultrafiltration in water treatment plants. The NaOH cleaning using 10,000 mg/L NaOH led to discoloration of PVDF membranes and had little effect on water flux. The NaOH cleaning was efficient in removing the fouling layer caused by humic water. However, long filtration induced a fouling layer that was not removed easily by NaOH cleaning. The lower temperature during filtration yielded rapid increases in transmembrane pressure and decreases in NaOH cleaning efficiency. The alkaline cleaning of PVDF changed the membrane properties such as the hydrophobicity and morphology. Foulant properties, operational conditions such as temperature, and chemical agents should be considered for cleaning strategies for PVDF applied in water treatment.

Production of Eco-friendly Aminotosan® Fertilizer from Waste Livestock Blood using Chitosan Coagulation

  • Kim, Hyeon-Jeong;Shin, Myung-Seop;Jeon, Yong-Woo
    • Korean Journal of Soil Science and Fertilizer
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    • v.48 no.6
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    • pp.724-730
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    • 2015
  • The aim of this study was to produce Aminotosan$^{(R)}$ fertilizer using optimized chitosan coagulant from waste livestock blood. Amino-acid fertilizer was produced by pretreated livestock blood. Chitosan coagulant was aggregated with amino-acid fertilizer to produce Aminotosan$^{(R)}$. Optimized coagulation conditions were set using chitosan coagulant such as 10% citric acid and 500 ppm chitosan coagulant by analysis of CST and TTF. The efficiency of coagulation by chitosan coagulant under the optimal conditions was better than chemical coagulants. After solid/liquid separation for coagulated amino-acid fertilizer, Aminotosan$^{(R)}$ fertilizer which added eco-friendly and aesthetic functions was produced.