• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.266-267
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• 2012

아연계 합금도금강판은 내식성이 향상되는 반면 아연 이외의 원소 성분에 의해 고온다습에서 변색되기 쉽기 때문에 이를 억제하기 위한 후처리 기술이 필요하다. 또한, 아연계 합금도금 강판이 자동차 부품으로 적용되기 위해서는 변색 억제를 위해 처리한 후처리제가 쉽게 제거되어 인산염처리 공정에서 도금 표면에 인산염결정이 용이하게 형성되어야 한다. 본 연구에서는 건식공정으로 제작된 아연계 합금도금 강판에 우레탄계 알칼리 후처리제를 도포하고, 고온다습 환경에서의 변색 억제 특성과 적정 부착량에서의 인산염처리 및 전착도장 특성에 대해 평가하였다. 두 형태의 후처리제는 건식 아연계 합금도금 강판에 도포 직후 표면에 간섭색을 나타내었으며, 첨가제를 통해 간섭색 제어가 가능하였다. 또한, 두 형태의 후처리제 모두가 고온다습 환경에서 무처리 강판에 비교하여 월등히 우수한 변색 억제 효과를 보였으며, 인산염처리 및 전착도장이 양호하게 얻어지는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.32 no.5
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• pp.401-409
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• 2021

The combination of different concentrations of ZnSO₄ in acidic solution as electrolyte in Zn-air batteries was investigated by Zn symmetrical cell test, half-cell and full cell tests. Using 1 M ZnSO₄ + 0.05 M H₂SO₄ as electrolyte and MnO₂ as air cathode catalyst with Zn foil anode, this combination had a satisfactory performance with balance of electrochemical activity and stability. Its electrochemical activity was matched to or even better than the PtRu catalyst in different current density. And its cycle life was improved (more than 100 cycles stable) by suppressing the growth of zinc dendrites on anode obviously. This electrolyte overcame the shortcomings of alkaline electrolyte that are easy to react with CO₂ in the air, severely growth of Zn dendrites caused by uneven plating/stripping of Zn.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.551-556
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• 2018

The material normally used in hot dip galvanizing facilities is SM45C (carbon steel for mechanical structure, KS standard), mainly because of its price. During this process, the oxidation of the plating facility occurs due to the heat of the Zn fumes coming from the molten zinc. Since the cycle time of the current facilities is 6 months, much time and money are wasted. In this study, the corrosive properties of various materials (Inconel625, STS304, SM45C) were investigated by oxidation in a high temperature and Zn fumes environment. The possibility of applying the hot-dip galvanizing equipment was investigated for each material. The Zn fumes were generated by directly bubbling Ar gas into Zn molten metal in a 650 degree furnace. High-temperature, Zn fumes corrosion was conducted for 30 days. The sample was removed after 30 days and the oxidation of the surface was confirmed with EDS and SEM, and the corrosion properties were examined using potentiodynamic polarization tests.

• Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.1-7
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• 2018

Suspension bridge cables made of high strength steel wires require periodical maintenance in accordance with the axial force of cable-band bolts, since the bolts in suspension bridges can undergo tension decrease due to creep of cable wires, bolt relaxation, load fluctuation, and cable re-arrangement, etc. Consequently, this study is aimed at investigating and subsequently evaluating the critical factors with respect to the bolt tension-decrease phenomenon in SR suspension bridge in Korea, based on field monitoring, theoretical studies, and field record management works. From the observation, it is interesting to note that the decrease in the bolt tension force is typically accompanied by plastic deformation of the zinc plating layers in the cable wires. In addition, a framework corresponding to generic methodologies to characterize the deformation in terms of the bolt tension-decrease and long-term history management has been developed in this exploratory study.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.162-173
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• 2023

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are considered as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage owing to their safety and cost efficiency. However, their lifespan is limited by the irreversibility of Zn anodes because of Zn dendrite growth and side reactions such as the hydrogen evolution reaction and corrosion during cycling. Herein, we present a strategy to restrict direct contact between the Zn anode and aqueous electrolyte by fabricating a protective layer on the surface of Zn foil via phosphidation method. The Zn₃(PO₄)₂ protective layer effectively suppresses Zn dendrite growth and side reactions in aqueous electrolytes. The electrochemical properties of the Zn₃(PO₄)₂@Zn anode, such as the overpotential, linear polarization resistance, and hydrogen generation reaction, indicate that the protective layer can suppress interfacial corrosion and improve the electrochemical stability compared to that of bare Zn by preventing direct contact between the electrolyte and the active sites of Zn. Remarkably, MnO₂ Zn₃(PO₄)₂@Zn exhibited enhanced reversibility owing to the formation a stable porous layer, which effectively inhibited vertical dendrite growth by inducing the uniform plating of Zn²⁺ ions underneath the formed layer.