• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.115-124
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• 2024

In advancing Li-ion battery (LIB) technology, the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer is critical for enhancing battery longevity and performance. Formed during the charging process, the SEI layer is essential for controlling ion transport and maintaining electrode stability. This research provides a detailed analysis of how vinylene carbonate (VC) influences SEI layer formation. The integration of VC into the electrolyte markedly improved SEI properties. Moreover, correlation analysis revealed a connection between electrolyte decomposition and battery degradation, linked to the EMC esterification and dicarboxylate formation processes. VC facilitated the formation of a more uniform and chemically stable SEI layer enriched with poly(VC), thereby enhancing mechanical resilience and electrochemical stability. These findings deepen our understanding of the role of electrolyte additives in SEI formation, offering a promising strategy to improve the efficiency and lifespan of LIBs.

• 대한전자공학회논문지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.484-489
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• 1986

A device with variable stepped oxide layer along the edge region of Schottky junction have been designed and fabricated. The effect of this stepped oxide layer in the edge region improves the breakdown voltage as a result of the by increase of the depletion layer width, and decreases the leakage current as compared to the effect of conventional field oxide layer, when the reverse voltage was applied. Experimental results shown that the Schottky diode with the the reverse voltage was applied. Experimenal results show that the Schottky diode with the optimal stepped oxide layer maintains nearly ideal I-V characteristics and excellent breakdown voltage(170V) by reducing the edge effect inherent in metal-semiconductor contacts. The optimal conditions of stepped oxide layer are 1700\ulcornerin thickness and 10\ulcorner in length.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2012

표준 전해액에 2중량%의 VC(vinylene carbonate)와 FEC(fluoroethylene carbonate)를 각각 첨가한 전해액으로부터 흑연 음극 표면에 SEI(solid electrolyte interphase) 층을 형성시키고, SEI 특성에 따른 흑연 음극의 저온($-30^{\circ}C$) 충방전 특성을 조사하였다. 흑연의 충 방전 용량은 FEC를 첨가한 전해액, 표준 전해액, 그리고 VC를 첨가한 전해액의 순서로 감소하였고, 충 방시 발생하는 과전압은 반대경향을 보이며 증가하였다. 이는 첨가제의 종류에 따라 생성된 SEI 층의 저항과 전하전달저항에 차이가 있음을 설명하는데, 이를 SEI 층의 화학 조성과 두께를 비교하여 확인하였다. 표준 전해액으로부터 생성된 SEI 층은 C-O 성분을 포함하는 고분자 형태의 화합물과 리튬 염의 환원분해로 생성된 $Li_xPF_yO_z$ 등으로 구성되었다. VC를 포함한 전해액으로부터 생성된 SEI 층은 C-O 화합물 비율이 높고 조밀하여 리튬 염의 분해가 억제되어 얇은 피막이 생성됨에도 불구하고 가장 큰 저항 값을 보였다. 반면에 FEC로부터 생성된 SEI 층은 C-O 성분의 비율이 VC를 첨가한 전해액의 경우보다는 작으면서도 리튬 염의 분해가 크지 않아서, 리튬 이온의 이동이 가장 용이한 피막을 형성하고 있어 가장 낮은 피막저항 및 전하전달 저항을 나타내었다. 결론적으로 FEC를 첨가제로 사용한 경우 생성된 SEI 층의 저항이 가장 작아서 흑연 음극의 저온특성이 가장 우수하였다.

• 한국정보처리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보처리학회 2002년도 추계학술발표논문집 (상)
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• pp.489-492
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• 2002

인터넷 전자 상거래의 폭발적 증가와 더불어 개인 및 기업의 정보가 온라인 상으로 유출되는 경우가 증가하고 있다. 이에 따라. 새로운 하드웨어의 추가 없이 프로토콜 및 알고리즘의 변화에 유연한 인터넷 보안방법이 요구되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 사용자 영역과 상관없는 커널 스레드를 사용하고 커널 영역으로 포팅된 라이브러리를 참조하여 사용자의 웹 페이지 요청을 처리함으로써 응답시간과 서버 부하를 감소시키는 새로운 SSL(Secure Socket Layer) 처리 구조를 제안한다.

• 한국진공학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.227-230
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• 2007

리튬이온 제조공정에서 전해질 주입 후 반드시 거쳐야 하는 숙성공정은 일반적으로 별로 중요하게 다루어 지지 않고 있다. 왜냐하면 전지 숙성공정이 전지성능에 영향을 주는 인자에 대하여 그다지 깊이 있게 연구가 되어있지 않기 때문이다. 하지만 숙성공정 중에 나타나는 OCV 변화는 전해질 내에 포함되어 있는 성분이 전극으로 전기화학적 흡착되어 나타나는 현상으로 SEI 피막 형성에 매우 중요한 역할을 하게 된다. 이에 본 연구에서는 숙성기간 중에 변하게 되는 OCV와 SEI피막의 관계, 그리고 전지성능과의 연계에 대하여 깊이 있게 논의하고자 한다.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2016년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.97-97
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• 2016

Development of advanced Li-ion battery cells with high durability is critical for safe operation, especially in applications to electric vehicles and portable electronic devices. Understanding fundamental mechanism on the formation of a solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer, which plays a substantial role in the electrochemical stability of the Li-ion battery, in a cathode was rarely reported unlike in an anode. Using first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations and ab-initio molecular dynamic (AIMD) simulations we demonstrate atomic-level process on the generation of the SEI layer at the interface of a carbonate-based electrolyte and a spinel $LiMn_2O_4$ cathode. To accomplish the object we calculate the energy band alignment between the work function of the cathode and frontier orbitals of the electrolyte. We figure out that a proton abstraction from the carbonate-based electrolyte is a critical step for the initiation of an SEI layer formation. Our results can provide a design concept for stable Li-ion batteries by optimizing electrolytes to form proper SEI layers.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.179-184
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• 2016

The interface between the surface of a cathode material and the electrolyte gives rise to surface reactions such as solid electrolyte interface (SEI) and chemical side reactions. These reactions lead to increased surface resistance and charge transfer resistance. It is consequently necessary to improve the electrochemical characteristics by suppressing these reactions. In order to suppress unnecessary surface reactions, we coated cathode material using polypropylene (PP). The PP coating layer effectively reduced the SEI film that is generated after a 4.3 V initial charging process. By mitigating the formation of the SEI film, the PP-coated Li[(Ni_0.6Co_0.1Mn_0.3)_0.36(Ni_0.80Co_0.15Al0.05)_0.64)]O₂(NCS) electrode provided enhanced transport of Li⁺ ions due to reduced SEI resistance (R_SEI) and charge transfer resistance (R_ct). The initial charge and discharge efficiency of the PP-coated NCS electrode was 96.2 % at a current density of 17 mA/g in a voltage range of 3.0 ~ 4.3 V, whereas the efficiency of the NCS electrode was only 94.7 %. The presence of the protective PP layer on the cathode improved the thermal stability by reducing the generated heat, and this was confirmed via DSC analysis by an increased exothermic peak.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2017년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.169-169
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• 2017

Due to key roles for the electrochemical stability and charge capacity the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) has been extensively studied in anodes of a Li-ion battery cell. There is, however, few of investigation for cathodes. Using first-principles based calculations we describe atomic-level process of the SEI layer formation at the interface of a carbonate electrolyte and $LiMn_2O_4$ spinel cathode. Furthermore, using beyond the conventional density functional theory (DFT+U) calculations we examine the work function of the cathode and frontier orbitals of the electrolyte. Based on the results we propose that proton transfer at the interface is an essential mechanism initiating the SEI layer formation in the $LiMn_2O_4$. Our results can guide a design concept for stable and high capacity Li-ion battery cell through screening an optimum electrolyte fine-tuned energy band alignment for a given cathode.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제31권9호
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• pp.2519-2526
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• 2010

Silane-based self-assembly was employed for the surface modification of carbon-coated Si electrodes and their surface chemistry and electrochemical performance in battery electrolyte depending on the molecular structure of silanes was studied. IR spectroscopic analyses revealed that siloxane formed from silane-based self-assembly possessed Si-O-Si network on the electrode surface and high surface coverage siloxane induced the formation of a stable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer that was mainly composed of organic compounds with alkyl and carboxylate metal salt functionalities, and PF-containing inorganic species. Scanning electron microscopy imaging showed that particle cracking were effectively reduced on the carbon-coated Si when having high coverage siloxane and thickened SEI layer, delivering > 1480 mAh/g over 200 cycles with enhanced capacity retention 74% of the maximum discharge capacity, in contrast to a rapid capacity fade with low coverage siloxane.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.1102-1106
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• 2015

A hybrid supercapacitor (HS) is an energy storage device used to enhance the low weight energy density (Wh/kg) of a supercapacitor. On the other hand, a sudden decrease in capacity has been pointed out as a reliability problem after many charge/discharge cycles. The reliability problem of a HS affects the early aging process. In this study, the capacity performance of a HS was observed after charge/discharge. For detailed analysis of the initial charge/discharge cycles, the charge and discharge curve was measured at a low current density. In addition, a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer was confirmed after the charge/discharge. A HC composed of a lithium titanate (LTO) anode and active carbon cathode was used. The charge/discharge efficiency of the first cycle was lower than the late cycles and the charge/discharge rate was also lower. This behavior was induced by SEI layer formation, which consumed Li ions in the LTO lattice. The formation of a SEI layer after the charge/discharge cycles was confirmed using a range of analysis techniques.