• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2021

Through a simple filtration process, followed by carbonization within a reductive environment, coffee waste grounds can be transformed into a non-porous hard carbon for use in multiple contexts. This resulting coffee-waste carbon has been evaluated as an eco-friendly and cost-effective replacement for conventional graphite. When compared with different types of carbon, our study found that the coffee-waste carbon fell into the category of hard carbon, as verified from the galvanostatic charge/discharge profiles. The coffee-waste carbon showed a superior rate capability when compared to that of graphite, while compromising smaller capacity at low C rates. During electrochemical reactions, it was also found that the coffee-waste carbon is well exposed to electrolytes, and its disordered characteristic is advantageous for ionic transport which leads to the low tortuosity of Li ions. Finally, the high irreversible capacity (low initial Coulombic efficiency) of the coffee-waste carbon, which if also often observed in amorphous carbon, can be adequately resolved through a solution-based prelithiation process, thereby proving that the coffee-waste carbon material is quite suitable for commercial use as an anode material for quickly-chargeable electrodes.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.405-414
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• 2018

The present study investigated the adhesion and corrosion resistance of subsequent electrophoretic paint (E-paint) on "electroless" paint coated AZ31 Mg alloy, which was formed by immersion of AZ31 Mg alloy in E-painting solution. It was found that with increasing immersion time of AZ31 in E-painting solution, the amount of paint deposited by electroless process increased but it decreased the electrochemical equivalent of E-painting process and the adhesion of the subsequent E-paint layer. The E-paint on electroless paint coated AZ31 contained pores with the highest pore density and the largest pore size was obtained on the samples with electroless times of 2 and 5 minutes, respectively. Results of the salt-spray test showed an accelerated growth of blisters over the entire surface of the sample immersed for less than 5 minutes whereas blisters were observed only in the vicinity of the scratch in case of samples treated for 15 and 30 minutes. The E-paint on AZ31 with shorter electroless immersion time in E-painting solution was found to have good adhesion and better corrosion resistance.

• International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology
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• 제5권5호
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• pp.637-642
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• 2018

The impact of the sintering process, especially in terms of sintering temperature and sintering aid concentration, on the ohmic transport and electrode performance of $(La_{0.80}Sr_{0.20})_{0.95}CoO_{3-{\delta}}$-gadolinia-doped ceria (LSCF-GDC) cathodes is studied. The ohmic and charge-transfer kinetics exhibit a highly coupled $Co_3O_4$ concentration dependency, showing the best performances at an optimum range of 4-5 wt%. This is ascribed to small grain sizes and improved connection between particles. The addition of $Co_3O_4$ was also found to have a dominant impact on charge-transfer kinetics in the LSCF-GDC composite layer and a moderate impact on the electronic transport in the current-collecting LSCF layer. Care should be taken to avoid a formation of excessive thermal stresses between layers when adding $Co_3O_4$.

• Journal of Ceramic Processing Research
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.413-418
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• 2018

All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSBs) using inorganic sulfide-based solid electrolytes are considered prospective alternatives to existing liquid electrolyte-based batteries owing to benefits such as non-flammability. However, it is difficult to form a favorable solid-solid interface among electrode constituents because all the constituents are solid particles. It is important to form an effective electron conduction network in composite cathode while increasing utilization of active materials and not blocking the lithium ion path, resulting in excellent cell performance. In this study, a mixture of fibrous VGCF and spherical nano-sized Super P was used to improve rate performance by fabricating valid conduction paths in composite cathodes. Then, composite cathodes of ASSBs containing 70% and 80% active materials ($LiNi_{0.6}Co_{0.2}Mn_{0.2}O_2$) were prepared by a solution-based process to achieve uniform dispersion of the electrode components in the slurry. We investigated the influence of binary carbon additives in the cathode of all-solid-state batteries to improve rate performance by constructing an effective electron conduction network.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.360-371
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• 2022

Electropolishing has various parameters because an electrochemical reaction is applied. Accordingly, experiments to determine factors and levels of electropolishing conditions are in progress for various materials. The purpose of this investigation was to optimize conditions for electropolishing using the taguchi method for UNS S31603. Factors such as electrolyte composition ratio, electrolyte temperature, and electropolishing process time were selected. Electropolishing was optimized using analysis of variance (ANOVA), signal-to-noise ratio (the smaller the better characteristics), and surface analysis. Results of ANOVA revealed that only the electrolyte composition ratio among factors was effective for surface roughness. As a result of statistical analysis of the signal-to-noise ratio, the highest signal-to-noise ratio was calculated under electropolishing conditions with sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid ratio of 4:6, an electrolyte temperature of 75 ℃, and electropolishing process time of 7 minutes. In addition, the surface roughness after electropolishing under the above conditions was 0.121 ㎛, which was improved by more than 88% compared to mechanical polishing.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.115-124
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• 2023

Anodization is an electrochemical process that electrochemically converts a metal surface into an oxide layer, resulting in enhanced corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and improved aesthetic appearance. Local anodization, also known as selective anodization, is a modified process that enables specific regions or patterns on the metal surface to undergo anodization instead of the entire surface. Several methods have been attempted to produce oxide layers via localized anodic oxidation, such as using a mask or pre-patterned substrate. However, these methods are often intricate, time-consuming, and costly. Conversely, the direct writing or patterning approach is a more straightforward and efficient way to fabricate the oxide layers. This review paper intends to enhance our comprehension of local anodization and its potential applications in various fields, including the development of nanotechnologies. The application of anodization is promising in surface engineering, where the anodic oxide layer serves as a protective coating for metals or modifies the surface properties of materials. Furthermore, anodic oxidation can create micro- and nano-scale patterns on metal surfaces. Overall, the development of efficient and cost-effective anodic oxidation methods is essential for the advancement of various industries and technologies.

• 한국방사성폐기물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국방사성폐기물학회 2004년도 학술논문집
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• pp.72-80
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• 2004

국내의 가동 중지된 우라늄 변환시설의 해체 시 다량의 우라늄으로 오염되어 있는 금속성 폐기물의 재활용 또는 자체처분을 위한 제염기술로 중성염 전해액을 사용하는 전해제염 공정의 적용성을 평가하기 위하여 우라늄 변환시설 내부설비의 주 구성 재료인 SUS-304 및 Inconel-600에 대한 전기화학적 용해거동 연구를 수행하였다. 이를 위하여 중성염 전해질의 형태, 전해질의 농도, 전류밀도, 처리시간과 같은 전해제염 조건들이 금속 재료의 용해에 미치는 영향을 평가하였다. 모의 시편을 사용한 비방사성 전해용해 실험 결과를 근거로 실제 우라늄 변환시설로부터 인출한 $UO_2$, AUC (ammonium uranyl carbonate) 및 ADU (ammonium diuranate) 오염시편에 대해 $Na_2SO_4$및 $NaNO_3$ 중성염 용액에서 전해 제염실험을 수행하였으며, 오염물의 종류 및 오염 준위의 대소와는 관계없이 모든 시편에 대하여 10분 이내의 짧은 시간 내에 자체처분 기준치 이하로 $\beta$ 방사능 준위를 감소시킴으로써 본 중성염 전해제염이 매우 성공적임을 확인하였다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2014

$LiCoO_2$는 박막전지의 양극재료로써 많은 관심을 받고 있는 물질이다. 본 연구에서는 졸-겔 스핀코팅공정과 열처리 과정을 거쳐 Au 금속 지지체 위에 $LiCoO_2$ 박막을 합성하였으며, 열처리 온도와 열처리 시간에 따른 $LiCoO_2$ 박막의 전기 화학적 성질을 고찰하였다. 합성된 박막의 물리화학적 성질은 X-선회절분석기(XRD), 전자현미경(SEM)과 원자간력현미경(AFM)에 의해 조사하였으며 전기화학적 특성분석을 위하여 galvanostatic법을 이용하여 충 방전 사이클 특성도 조사하였다. X-선 회절 결과로부터 $550^{\circ}C$와 $750^{\circ}C$ 지지체 위에 성장된 박막은 각각 스피넬구조와 층상 암염구조를 갖는다. $750^{\circ}C$에서 10분과 30분 열처리한 시료의 RMS 조도와 입자의 크기는 큰 차이를 보이지 않았으나, 120분 열처리한 시료는 RMS 조도의 증가, 입자크기의 증가 그리고 세공이 관찰되었다. $750^{\circ}C$에서 10분, 30분, 120분 열처리한 $LiCoO_2$ 박막의 방전용량은 각각 54.5, 56.8, $51.8{\mu}Ah/cm^2{\mu}m$이고 50회의 충 방전 후의 방전용량 복원률은 97.25, 76.69, 77.19 %이다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.145-152
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• 2003

전해 캐패시터와 supercapacitor의 특성을 함께 가지는 하이브리드 캐패시터의 용량은 표면이 산화물로 피복된 양극에 의해서 좌우된다 본 연구에서는 고전압 하이브리드 슈퍼캐패시터의 제조를 위해 양극의 용량 최적화를 수행하였다. $40{\mu}m$의 입자경을 갖는 알루미늄 분말과 NaCl분말을 4:1의 무게비로 혼합하여 디스크 형태의 전극을 만들고 열처리를 하였다. 열처리 후 $50^{\circ}C$의 증류수에서 NaCl을 용해시켜 열처리 온도에 따른 용량과 저항을 비교하였다. 최적의 열처리 과정을 거친 후 electropolishing 및 화학처리, 1차 및 2차 에칭을 단계별로 행하였고 각각의 단계에서 최적의 조건을 조사하였다 각각의 단계에서의 용량과 저항은 ac impedance analyzer를 사용하여 측정하였으며 전극의 표면은 SEM을 이용하여 관찰하였다. 2차 에칭 후 내전압이 300V급인 전극으로 만들기 위하여 365V로 양극산화 시켰으며, 산화된 알루미늄 디스크 전극을 사용하여 단위 셀을 제조하여 주파수에 따른 용량과 저항 특성을 기존의 300V급 알루미늄 전해 캐패시터와 비교하였다.

• 공업화학
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.598-603
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 전기이중층 커패시터의 비정전용량 향상시키기 위하여 활성탄소섬유의 열처리 온도가 전기화학적 특성에 미치는 영향을 알아보았다. 용융방사한 피치 섬유를 안정화를 거쳐 $800^{\circ}C$에서 4 M KOH로 활성화하였고, 활성화 섬유를 각각 1050, $1450^{\circ}C$의 온도조건에서 열처리하여 서로 다른 특성을 갖는 활성탄소섬유를 제조하였다. 제조된 활성탄소섬유는 열처리 온도가 증가함에 따라 비표면적이 $828m^2/g$에서 $987m^2/g$으로 증가하였으며 미세공 및 중간세공의 부피 또한 증가하였다. 이는 열처리 공정이 활성탄소섬유 내부의 산소 및 수소 원소 성분을 탈리시키면서 세공이 생성되고, 활 성탄소섬유를 수축하게 하여 상대적으로 세공의 크기를 증가시켰기 때문이다. 이러한 세공 변화로 인하여 제조된 전극은 1 M 황산수용액을 전해질로 하여 5 mV/s의 전위주사속도로 측정하였을 때, 비정전용량이 73 F/g에서 119 F/g으로 향상되었음을 확인하였다.