• 한국분말야금학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국분말야금학회 2006년도 Extended Abstracts of 2006 POWDER METALLURGY World Congress Part 1
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• pp.416-417
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• 2006

Nanostructured ceria powder was synthesized by a thermochemical process and investigated its applicability for an oxygen gas sensor. An amorphous precursor powders prepared by spray drying a cerium-nitrate solution were transformed successfully into nanostructured ceria by heat-treatment in air atmosphere. The powders were a loose agglomerated structure with extremely fine $CeO_2$ particles about 15 nm in size, resulting in a very high specific surface area $(110\;m^2/g)$. The oxygen sensitivity and the response time $t_{90}$ measured at sintered sample at $1000^{\circ}C$ was about -0.25 and very short, i.e., $3{\sim}5$ seconds, respectively.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2003년도 하계학술대회 논문집 Vol.4 No.1
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• pp.585-588
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• 2003

Bi-2223 superconducting wires were fabricated by stacking, drawing process with different precursor powders and different heat-treatment histories. The precursor powders were 2 kinds of Pb content. And a part of the tapes were experienced pre-annealing process which caused tetragonal structure of Bi-2212 phase to orthorhombic structure of it was during drawing process. We confirmed the transformation of Bi-2212 phase from tetragonal structure to orthorhombic structure and reduction of second phases. AC magnetization analysis were performed in order to investigate the fraction of Bi-2223 phase in Bi-2223/Ag HTS tape. The cross sections of 55 filaments and 61 filaments were investigated after rolled in order to understand deformation mechanism of superconducting cores. We could achieve best Ic of 70 A class at the Bi-2223/Ag tape using low Pb content of precursor powder and experienced pre-annealing process. AC magnetization analysis was useful to investigate the fraction of Bi-2223 phase in the Bi-2223/Ag tape.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.136-142
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• 2016

As precursors of cathode materials for lithium ion batteries, $Ni_{1/3}Co_{1/3}Mn_{1/3}(OH)_2$ powders are prepared in a continuously stirred tank reactor via a co-precipitation reaction between aqueous metal sulfates and NaOH in the presence of $NH_4OH$ in air or nitrogen ambient. Calcination of the precursors with $Li_2CO_3$ for 8 h at $1,000^{\circ}C$ in air produces dense spherical cathode materials. The precursors and final powders are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy, particle size analysis, tap density measurement, and thermal gravimetric analysis. The precursor powders obtained in air or nitrogen ambient show XRD patterns identified as $Ni_{1/3}Co_{1/3}Mn_{1/3}(OH)_2$. Regardless of the atmosphere, the final powders exhibit the XRD patterns of $LiNi_{1/3}Co_{1/3}Mn_{1/3}O_2$ (NCM). The precursor powders obtained in air have larger particle size and lower tap density than those obtained in nitrogen ambient. NCM powders show similar tendencies in terms of particle size and tap density. Electrochemical characterization is performed after fabricating a coin cell using NCM as the cathode and Li metal as the anode. The NCM powders from the precursors obtained in air and those from the precursors obtained in nitrogen have similar initial charge/discharge capacities and cycle life. In conclusion, the powders co-precipitated in air can be utilized as precursor materials, replacing those synthesized in the presence of nitrogen injection, which is the usual industrial practice.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.91-94
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• 2016

High-quality colloidal CdSe/ZnS (core/shell) is synthesized using a continuous microreactor. The particle size of the synthesized quantum dots (QDs) is a function of the precursor flow rate; as the precursor flow rate increases, the size of the QDs decreases and the band gap energy increases. The photoluminescence properties are found to depend strongly on the flow rate of the CdSe precursor owing to the change in the core size. In addition, a gradual shift in the maximum luminescent wave (${\lambda}_{max}$) to shorter wavelengths (blue shift) is found owing to the decrease in the QD size in accordance with the quantum confinement effect. The ZnS shell decreases the surface defect concentration of CdSe. It also lowers the thermal energy dissipation by increasing the concentration of recombination. Thus, a relatively high emission and quantum yield occur because of an increase in the optical energy emitted at equal concentration. In addition, the maximum quantum yield is derived for process conditions of 0.35 ml/min and is related to the optimum thickness of the shell material.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.168-177
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• 2024

Ni-rich cathode is one of the promising candidates for high-energy lithium-ion battery applications. Due to its specific capacity, easy industrialization, and good circulation ability, Ni-rich cathode materials have been widely used for lithium-ion batteries. However, due to the limitation of the co-precipitation method, including sewage pollution, and the instability of the long production cycles, developing a new efficient and environmentally friendly synthetic approach is critical. In this study, the Ni_0.91Co_0.06Mn_0.03CO₃ precursor powder was successfully synthesized by an efficient spray-drying method using carbonate compounds as a raw material. This Ni_0.91Co_0.06Mn_0.03CO₃ precursor was calcined by mixing with LiOH·H₂O (5 wt% excess) at 480℃ for 5 hours and then sintered at two different temperatures (780℃/800℃) for 15 hours under an oxygen atmosphere to complete the cathode active material preparation, which is a key component of lithium-ion batteries. As a result, LiNi_0.91Co_0.06Mn_0.03O₂ cathode active material powders were obtained successfully via a simple sintering process on the Ni_0.91Co_0.06Mn_0.03CO₃ precursor powder. Furthermore, the obtained LiNi_0.91Co_0.06Mn_0.03O₂ cathode active material powders were characterized. Overall, the material sintered at 780℃ shows superior electrochemical performance by delivering a discharge capacity of 190.76 mAh/g at 1^st cycle (0.1 C) and excellent capacity retention of 66.80% even after 50 cycles.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.86-91
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• 2004

기계 화학법에 의해서 70-300nm 수준의 입도 분포를 갖는 $LiCoO_2$ 양극 분말을 제작하였다. $K_2SO_4$에 의하여 코팅 된 Li-Co 전구체는 약 $800^{\circ}C$에서 고온상 $LiCoO_2$로 결정화 되었으며, 이때 이 온도까지는 열분해 또는 서로 반응을 하지 않는 $K_2SO_4$의 영향에 의하여 분말의 입성장이 억제되어 나노 크기에 접근하는 입자를 얻을 수 있었고, 상대적으로 큰 표면 에너지에 기인하여 입자의 모양이 구형에 가깝게 형성되어 졌다. 합성돤 분말은 상용화 분말과 동일한 결정특성을 보였으나 , 투과전자현미경의 회절패턴 분석결과, 층상 뿐 아니라 부분적으로 정방정의 $LiCoO_2$ 상을 갖는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 정방정은 주로 입자 표면에 존재하게 되어 Li의 확산을 용이하지 않게 하므로, 합성된 $LiCoO_2$ 분말은 그 크기가 나노에 접근함에도 불구하고 전체 용량 및 rate 용량이 상용화 분할보다 더 낮은 값을 보였다. 이상의 결과로부터 뛰어난 고출력 및 고성능의 전지 제작을 위하여 분말의 크기를 미세화하는 작업은 물론 입자 표면의 결정상이 잘 조절된 분말을 사용하는 것이 바람직함을 알 수 있다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제39권8호
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• pp.783-788
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• 2002

본 연구에서는 TMS[Tetramethylsilane:Si($CH_3)_4$], $NH_3$와 $H_2$를 이용하여 나노크기의 Si-C-N precursor 분말을 합성하기 위하여 CVC법을 이용하였으며 반응온도, TMS/$NH_3$ 비 그리고 TMS/$H_2$ 비를 변화시켰다. XRD와 FESEM 분석을 통해서 결정상과 입자의 크기 그리고 입자의 형태를 관찰하고자 하였으며, 그 결과 제조된 분말은 모든 실험 조건하에서 87∼130 nm 크기를 지닌 균일한 구형의 비정질 분말이 얻어졌다. 입자 크기는 반응온도의 감소에 따라 감소하였으며, 또한 TMS/$NH_3$, TMS/$H_2$ 비가 작아질수록 감소하였다. EA 분석 결과 제조된 분말은 Si, N, C, H로 이루어졌음을 알 수 있었으며 FT-IR를 통하여 Si-N, C-N, Si-C 결합을 가진 Si-C-N precursor 분말이 제조되었다

• Progress in Superconductivity
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.133-138
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• 2011

To reduce the processing cost of the single grain REBCO (RE: Rare-earth elements) bulk superconductors, a cost-effective process should be developed. One possible way of developing the cost-effective process is the use of low-cost precursor powders. In this study, the single grain YBCO superconductors were fabricated using a home made powder. $YBa_2Cu_3O_{7-y}$ (Y123) powders were synthesized at $850-900^{\circ}C$ in air by the powder calcination method with repeated crushing and heat treatment steps. The processing parameters for the fabrication of single grain Y123 bulk superconductors, $T_{max}$ (maximum temperature), $T_p$ (peritectic temperature) and a cooling rate through $T_p$ were optimized. To enhance the flux pinning capacity of the single grain Y123 samples, $Y_2BaCuO_5$ (Y211) particles were dispersed in the Y123 matrix by adding $Y_2O_3$ powder to the calcined Y123 powder. Applying the optimized processing condition, the single grain Y123 superconductors with $T_c=91\;K$ and $J_c=1.5{\times}10^4\;A/cm^2$ at 2 T were successfully fabricated using a home made powder. The levitation forces and trapped magnetic field at 77 K measured using a Nd-B-Fe permanent magnet of 5300 G were 47 N and 3000 G, respectively, which are comparable to those obtained for the samples fabricated using a commercial grade Y123 powders.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.385-390
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• 2015

We report a synthesis of non-toxic InP nanocrystals using non-pyrolytic precursors instead of pyrolytic and unstable tris(trimethylsilyl)phosphine, a popular precursor for synthesis of InP nanocrystals. In this study, InP nanocrystals are successfully synthesized using hexaethyl phosphorous triamide (HPT) and the synthesized InP nanocrystals showed a broad and weak photoluminescence (PL) spectrum. As synthesized InP nanocrystals are subjected to further surface modification process to enhance their stability and photoluminescence. Surface modification of InP nanocrystals is done at $230^{\circ}C$ using 1-dodecanethiol, zinc acetate and fatty acid as sources of ZnS shell. After surface modification, the synthesized InP/ZnS nanocrystals show intense PL spectra centered at the emission wavelength 612 nm through 633 nm. The synthesized InP/ZnS core/shell structure is confirmed with X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Inductively Coupled Plasma - Atomic Emission Spectrometer (ICP-AES). After surface modification, InP/ZnS nanocrystals having narrow particle size distribution are observed by Field Emission Transmission Electron Microscope (FE-TEM). In contrast to uncapped InP nanocrystals, InP/ZnS nanocrystals treated with a newly developed surface modified procedure show highly enhanced PL spectra with quantum yield of 47%.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제36권7호
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• pp.742-750
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• 1999

화학기상응축법을 이용한 TiO2 나노분말합성시 전구체 주입속도 및 산소 반응기체유량의 변화에 따른 나노입자의 형성과정을 분말특성의 관점에서 조사하였다. 기상합성반응의 주요 열역학, 동역학적 인자인 과포화도, 충돌율, 체류시간의 상기 두 공정변수에 대한 의존성을 이론적으로 평가하였고, 이를 0.376, 0.742 m//min의 두 전구체 주입속도 조건에서 산소유량을 1에서 2slm까지 변화시키며 합성한 TiO2 나노분말의 특성과 관련하여 분석하였다 모든 조건에서 합성된 TiO2 분말은 20~30 nm의 크기를 갖는 미세한 anatase 상과 극소량의 rutilc상이 혼합되어 서로 느슨한 결합을 하고 있었다 전구체 주입속도가 0.376m//min의 경우, 전반적인 입도와 응집도는 0.742 m//min에 비해 작았으며, 산소유량이 증가할수록 체류시간과 충돌율이 감소하여 형성된 TiO2 분말의 입도는 감소하였다. 또한 산소유량 증가에 따른 과포화도의 감소는 분말형성과정과 기구에 영향을 미치는 것으로 판단되나, 정확한 분석을 위해서는 각각의 독립적인 열역학 및 동역학적 변수 조건하에서의 면밀한 고찰이 요구되었다.