• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2010년도 추계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.73.1-73.1
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• 2010

For the successful cold starting of a fuel cell engine, either internal of external heat supply must be made to overcome the formation of ice from water below the freezing point of water. In the present study, switchable vanadium oxide compounds as variable temperature-electrical resistance materials onto the surface of flat metallic bipolar plates have been prepared by a dip-coating technique via an aqueous sol-gel method. Subsequently, the chemical composition and micro-structure of the polycrystalline solid thin films were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscopy. In addition, it was carefully measured electrical resistance hysteresis loop over a temperature range from $-20^{\circ}C$ to $80^{\circ}C$ using the four-point probe method. The experimental results revealed that the thin films was mainly composed of Karelianite $V_2O_3$ which acts as negative temperature coefficient materials. Also, it was found that thermal dissipation rate of the vanadium oxide thin films partially satisfy about 50% saving of the substantial amount of energy required for ice melting at $-20^{\circ}C$. Moreover, electrical resistances of the vanadium-based materials converge on an extremely small value similar to that of pure flat metallic bipolar plates at higher temperature, i.e. $T{\geq}40^{\circ}C$. As a consequence, experimental studies proved that it is possible to apply the variable temperature-electrical resistance material based on vanadium oxides for the cold starting enhancement of a fuel cell vehicle and minimize parasitic power loss and eliminate any necessity for external equipment for heat supply in freezing conditions.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.133-138
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• 2009

Effects of bipolar pulse driving frequency between 50 kHz and 250 kHz on the discharge shapes were analyzed by measuring plasma characteristics by OES (Optical Emission Spectroscopy) and Langmuir probe. Plasma characteristics were modeled by a simple electric field analysis and fluid plasma modeling. Discharge shapes by a continuous dc and bipolar pulsed dc were different as a dome-type and a vertical column-type at the cathode. From OES, the intensity of 811.5 nm wavelength, the one of the main peaks of Ar, decreased to about 43% from a continuous dc to 100 kHz. For increasing from 100 kHz to 250 kHz, the intensity of 811.5 nm wavelength also decreased by 46%. The electron density decreased by 74% and the electron temperature increased by 36% at the specific position due to the smaller and denser discharge shape for increasing pulse frequency. Through the numerical analysis, the negative glow shape of a continuous dc were similar to the electric potential distribution by FEM (Finite Element Method). For the bipolar pulsed dc, we found that the electron temperature increased to maximum 10 eV due to the voltage spikes by the fast electron acceleration generated in pre-sheath. This may induce the electrons and ions from plasma to increase the energetic substrate bombardment for the dense thin film growth.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2006년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.89-90
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• 2006

The bipolar plate is a major component of the PEM fuel cell stack, which takes a large portion of stack cost. In this study, as alternative materials fur bipolar plate of PEM fuel cells, graphite composites were fabricated by compression molding. Graphite particles mixed with epoxy resin were used as the main substance to provide electric conductivity. Flow channels were fabricated by compression molding, and design of experiments (DOE) was applied to the tests to evaluate moldability. Results showed that land width and channel depth were two significant factors for moldability, and channel width had little influence on the moldability.

• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.80-84
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• 2008

We systematically investigated the resistive switching properties of thin $TiO_2$ films on Pt/Ti/$SiO_2$/Si substrates that were embedded with a Co ultra thin layer. An in-situ sputtering technique was used to grow both films without breaking the chamber vacuum. A stable bipolar switching in the current-voltage curve was clearly observed in $TiO_2$ films with an embedded Co ultra thin layer, addressing the high and low resistive state under a bias voltage sweep. We propose that the underlying origin involved in the bipolar switching may be attributed to the interface redox reaction between the Co and $TiO_2$ layers. The improved reproducible switching properties of our novel structures under forward and reverse bias stresses demonstrated the possibility of future non-volatile memory elements in a simple capacitive-like structure.

• Carbon letters
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• 제2권3_4호
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• pp.165-169
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• 2001

Modification of C/C composite bipolar plate for improving electrical conductivity was carried out by addition of electroconductive carbon black (EC-CB). Carbon black was carefully mixed to methanol-containing phenolic resin, impregnated into 2D-carbon fabrics, hot pressed and then carbonized to obtain composite plate. Inclusion of electro-conductive carbon black enhanced the electrical conductivity of the C/C composites by increasing the conduction path. Addition of 10 vol% carbon black increased the electrical conductivity from 5.5/${\Omega}cm$ to 32/${\Omega}cm$ and reduced the crack formation by filling effect, resulting in the increase of flexural properties of composite plate. However, at carbon black content over 10 vol%, flexural properties decreased by delaminating role of excess carbon black at the interface in C/C composites.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.61-65
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• 2020

열전소재의 격자열전도도 저감은 열전성능 증대를 위해 가장 빈번하게 사용되는 방법이다. 하지만 전체 열전도도에서 다른 열전도도 기여분을 제외하는 방법으로만 격자열전도도를 구할 수 있기 때문에 격자열전도도를 정확하게 분석하는 것을 간단한 작업이 아니다. 본 연구에서는 먼저 전자/홀에 의한 열전도도 기여분 (모든 소재 적용)과 쌍극 전도에 의한 기여분 (작은 밴드 갭 소재 적용)을 정확하게 계산해야만 격자열전도도를 정확하게 분석할 수 있음을 설명한다. 전자/홀에 의한 기여분을 계산하기 위해 필수적인 로렌츠 숫자 계산법 (싱글 파라볼릭 모델링 및 간단한 식 이용)과 쌍극 전도에 의한 기여분 계산법 (투 밴드 모델링) 또한 소개한다. 격자열전도도의 정확한 분석은 격자열전도도 저감을 위한 여러 결함 제어 전략의 효과를 객관적으로 평가할 수 있는 강력한 분석 도구로 사용될 수 있다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2010년도 제39회 하계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.171-171
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• 2010

In this work, we investigated the effect of the oxidation temperature on the unipolar and bipolar resistance switching behaviors of the oxidized TiO-x films. TiOx films on Pt electrodes were fabricated by the oxidation of Ti films at $550^{\circ}C$ for 1 to 3 hours. The unipolar and bipolar resistance switching properties were investigated with the oxidation temperature and time. Also, the crystal structure and the physical properties such as chemical bonding states of TiOx layers were characterized in addition to the resistance switching characteristics. The resistance switching behaviors of TiOx films oxidized at above $450^{\circ}C$ and below $650^{\circ}C$ was shown. So, we investigated that the resistance switching behaviors of TiOx films oxidized at $550^{\circ}C$ with the oxidation time from 1 to 3 hour. The memory windows of unipolar switching in the oxidized TiOx films were reduced with increasing the oxidation time, but those of the bipolar switching were slightly enlarged. The enlargement of rutile TiO2 peak with increasing the oxidation time and temperature was studied by X-ray diffraction. An increase of non-lattice oxygen and Ti3+ in the TiOx films with the oxidation times was investigated by X-ray photoemission spectroscopy. It was expected that the uipolar and bipolar resistive switching of the oxidized TiOx film was strongly related with the migration of non-lattice oxygen anions and schottky barrier height, respectively.

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2007년도 추계학술발표대회 및
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• pp.63.2-63.2
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• 2007

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2001년도 춘계학술발표강연 및 논문개요집
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• pp.49-49
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• 2001

• Composites Research
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.243-248
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• 2016

열경화성 탄소 섬유 복합재료 분리판은 높은 기계적 특성뿐만 아니라 높은 내산성을 갖으나, 높은 제조단가 및 낮은 자체저항이 극복해야 할 가장 큰 장애물이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는, 열가소성 폴리머를 복합재료 분리판의 기지로 적용하여 분리판 생산성과 자체저항이 모두 증가된 열가소성 탄소 복합재료 분리판을 개발하였다. 전기 전도도 및 기계 강도를 증가시기키 위하여 평직 형태의 탄소 섬유 직물을 사용하였으며, 분리판의 자체 저항을 감소시키기 위하여 전도성 나노입자를 열가소성 기지에 혼합하였다. 개발된 분리판의 면적 비저항 및 기계물성을 고온 연료전지 작동 온도 및 스택의 체결압에 따라 측정하였다.