• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.55 no.2
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• pp.258-263
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• 2017

In this study, we synthesized biocatalyst consisting of glucose oxidase (GOx), polyethyleneimine (PEI) and carbon nanotube (CNT) with addition of p-benzoquinone (BQ) that was considered anodic catalysts of enzymatic biofuel cell (EBC). For doing this, PEI/CNT supporter was bonded with BQ by physical entrapping method stemmed from electrostatic attractive force ([BQ/PEI]/CNT). In turn, GOx moiety was further immobilized on the [BQ/PEI]/CNT to form GOx/[BQ/PEI]/CNT catalyst. This catalyst has a special advantage in that the BQ that has been usually dissolved into electrolyte was immobilized on supporter. According to the electrochemical analysis, maximum current density of the GOx/[BQ/PEI]/CNT catalyst was 1.9 fold better than that of the catalyst that did not entrap BQ with the value of $34.16{\mu}A/cm^2$, verifying that catalytic activity of the catalyst was enhanced by adoption of BQ. Also, when it was used as anodic catalyst of the EBC, its maximum power density was 1.2 fold better than that of EBC using the catalyst that did not entrap BQ with the value of $0.91mW/cm^2$. Based on such results, it turned out that the GOx/[BQ/PEI]/CNT catalyst was promising and viable as anodic catalyst of EBC.

• 한국전기화학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2002.07a
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• pp.227-232
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• 2002

• 한국전자현미경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2005.05a
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• pp.88-92
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• 2005

• Carbon letters
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• v.20
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• pp.47-52
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• 2016

Physical and electrochemical qualities were analyzed after KOH activation of a direct methanol fuel cell using needle coke as anode supporter. The results of research on support loaded with platinum-ruthenium suggest that an activated KOH needle coke container has the lowest onset potential and the highest degree of catalyst activity among all commercial catalysts. Through an analysis of the CO stripping voltammetry, we found that KOH activated catalysis showed a 21% higher electrochemical active surface area (ECSA), with a value of 31.37 m² /g, than the ECSA of deactivated catalyst (25.82 m² /g). The latter figure was 15% higher than the value of one specific commercial catalyst (TEC86E86).

• Macromolecular Research
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.181-186
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• 2002

The displacement of carbon black to polypyrrole as a catalyst supporter in the fuel electrode of a direct methanol fuel cell was investigated. Polypyrrole was obtained as a black powder by the chemical polymerization of pyrrole with three different oxidants. The synthesized polypyrroles were pasted on carbon paper and transformed to the fuel electrodes with electrochemically deposited platinum. The prepared fuel electrode was assembled and mounted in a unit cell using a membrane and cathodic electrode film. In comparison with the carbon black fuel electrode, the performance of the unit cell was analyzed in relation to the state of the catalyst, the type of oxidant, and the morphology of the polypyrrole powder.

• Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.16-21
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• 2008

The key component of a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) is the membrane electrode assembly (MEA), which comprises a polymer electrolyte membrane and catalyst layers (anode and cathode electrode). Generally the catalyst layer is coated on the porous electrode supporter (e.g. carbon paper or cloth) using various coating methods such as brushing, decal transfer, spray coating and screen printing methods. However, these methods were disadvantageous in terms of the uniformity of catalyst layer thickness, catalyst loss, and coating time. In this work, we used bar-coating method which can prepare the catalyst layer with uniform thickness for MEA of DMFC. The surface and cross-section morphologies of the catalyst layers were observed by SEM. The performances and resistance of the MEAs were investigated through a single cell evaluation and impedance analyzer.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers
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• v.9 no.3
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• pp.68-75
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• 2001

In this paper, a number of supported metal oxides and perovskite type catalysts were investigated for the NOx reduction from the diesel engine exhaust gas. All catalysts were made into pellets type with diameter of 3-4 mm alumina(Al$_2$O$_3$) as a supporter. These samples were tested by real diesel exhaust gas which contains CO, hydrocarbons and soot in the temperature range of 150~55$0^{\circ}C$ with the $3300h^{-1}$ space velocity (SV). Among the results, several promising catalysts showed NOx conversion above 50% in the temperature range of 150-35$0^{\circ}C$. From these results supported metal oxides catalysts and perovskite type could be recommended for the practical application to the automobile exhaust treatments.

• Ceramist
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.283-292
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• 2018

Here, we introduce various type of inorganic nanostructure synthesized with functional nanoparticles and silica. From two decades ago, functional inorganic nanoparticles have been synthesized and highlighted, now we moved to next level of wet-chemical synthesis. By integrating functional nanoparticles with silica, we were able to synthesize multi-functional nanostructure, which expand the applications of nanoparticles to catalyst, drug carrier, sensors. In this context, silica has been spotlighted due to its versatility. Silica has highly biocompatible, relatively transparent and stable under harsh conditions. Thus it can be used as good supporter to synthesize complex multi-functional nanostructure when mixed with other functional nanoparticles. A various shape of complex nanostructures have been synthesized including core-shell type, yolk-shell type and janus type etc. In this paper, we have described the purposes of synthesizing silica noncomplex and various case studies for biomedical applications and self-assembly.

• Journal of environmental and Sanitary engineering
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.1-7
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• 1999

In the tungsten industry as light source material, tungsten filament which used as light source material ould form after molybdenum wire which used as the center supporter for coil shape tungsten wire was removed. The purpose of this study is to develop new process named "hydrogen peroxide dissolution method". This process uses hydrogen peroxide, which is harmless to human body and oxidize molybdenum wire selectively. The results were as follows:1. The dissolution of molybdenum wire was proportion to a solution and contact surface of molybdenum wire. 2. The optimum $H_2O_2/H_2O$ were 1:0.5 ~ 1:1.75. 3. The time of dissolution was 65~70 minutes, and the PCS of sample were 20,800 PCS(1,820g). 4. Total cost($H_2O_2$, catalyst) was ￦19,088.

• Journal of environmental and Sanitary engineering
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.62-68
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• 2001

The advantages of hydrogen peroxide dissolution method were no discharge of noxious matter when dissolution of iron wire which used as the center supporter, reactions occur in room temperature and easy to recover dissolved iron. This study was aimed at gathering the basic data of iron wire dissolution- recovery process and proposes the reaction condition of iron wire dissolution- recovery process rind the factors influencing those reactions. The results were as follows : 1 . Hydrogen peroxide dissolution method used hydrochloric acid as the catalyst. 1. In the dissolution of iron wire(1.668 g), the condition of reaction was E1702(30 ml), HCI(20 ml) and $H_2O$(200 ml) ; time of the reaction was 18 min. P.W.(Piece weight) was 7.75 mg, and C.R. was $2.34{\;}{\Omega}$ 2. In the dissolution of iron wire(1.529 g), the condition of reaction was H7O2(30 ml), HCI(20 ml) and $H_2O$(200 ml), time of the reaction was 21 min., P.W.(Piece weight) was 7.73 mg, and C.R. was $2.35{\;}{\Omega}$. Hydrogen peroxide dissolution method used sulfuric acid as the catalyst. 1. In the dissolution of iron wire(0.834 g), the condition of reaction was $H_2O$(65 ml), $H_2SO_4$(5 ml) and 1702(5 ml) ; time of the reaction was 5 min.30 sec, P.W.(Piece weight) was 7.74 mg, and C.R. was $2.33{\;}{\Omega}$ 2. In the dissolution of iron wire(1.112 g), the condition of reaction was $H_2O$(65 ml), $H_2SO_4$(5 ml) and $H_2O_2$(5 ml) ; time of the reaction was 4 min.30 sec, P.W.(Piece weight) was 7.75 mg, and C.R. was $2.33{\;}{\Omega}$. Hydrogen peroxide dissolution method used hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid as the catalyst confirmed a clean technology, because there were not occurred a pollutant discharged in the existing method.