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Efficiency enhancement of spray QD solar cells

  • Park, Dasom;Lee, Wonseok;Jang, Jinwoong;Yim, Sanggyu
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2016.02a
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    • pp.420.1-420.1
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    • 2016
  • Colloidal quantum dot (CQD) is emerging as a promising active material for next-generation solar cell applications because of its inexpensive and solution-processable characteristics as well as unique properties such as a tunable band-gap due to the quantum-size effect and multiple exciton generation. However, the most widely used spin-coating method for the formation of the quantum dot (QD) active layers is generally hard to be adopted for high productivity and large-area process. Instead, the spray-coating technique may potentially be utilized for high-throughput production of the CQD solar cells (CQDSCs) because it can be adapted to continuous process and large-area deposition on various substrates although the cell efficiency is still lower than that of the devices fabricated with spin-coating method. In this work, we observed that the subsequent treatment of two different ligands, halide ion and butanedithiol, on the lead sulfide (PbS) QD layer significantly enhanced the cell efficiency of the spray CQDSCs. The maximum power conversion efficiency was 5.3%, comparable to that of the spin-coating CQDSCs.

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Development of Parallel Trickling Biofilter for the Treatment of Gas-phase Trichloroethylene

  • Lee, Eun-Yeol;Seol, Eun-Hee;Bae, Hyun-Chul;Kim, Hyun-suk;Ye, Byung-Dae;Park, Sung-Hoon
    • 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2001.11a
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    • pp.537-540
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    • 2001
  • A parallel TBF system that is consisted of two TBFs was developed f ‘ or the long-term treatment of gas-phase trichloroethylene (TCE). Each TBF was operated for TCE degradation or reactivation in a parallel mode, and the effect of switching time and operation variables between the two reactors was investigated. Within 12 hr after switching from TCE degradation to reactivation mode, the MO activity increased up to the initial level. More than 50 % of TCE was degraded for feed concentrations ranging from 5 to 17 ppmv, and completely 100 % removed at concentration of less than 5 ppmv, while TCE removal decreased severely over 28 ppmv. In various empty bed retention times (EBRTs), ranging 상 om 5.2 to 10.7 min, the optimal EBRT was 10.7 min that TCE conversion achieved more than 50 %. For the inlet loading below 23.4 mg TCE/L/day, TCE was entirely removed. The maximal TCE elimination capacity in this system was about 66.63 mg TCE/L/day. During the continuous treatment of TCE over 3 months, TCE removal efficiency was maintained at the range of about 50 %. In these results, the parallel TBF system can be available for the continuously TCE biodegrading operation.

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Implementation and evaluation of the BCG measurement system for non-constrained health monitoring (무구속 건강모니터링을 위한 심탄도 계측 시스템 구현 및 평가)

  • Noh, Yun-Hong;Jeong, Do-Un
    • Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.8-16
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    • 2010
  • This research proposes measuring of BCG(ballistocardiogram) to monitor heart activities in a non-constrained environment, at home or work. Unlike with ECG, measuring BCG does not require the attachment of leads on the subject's body and allows signal measuring in a non-constrained state. It enables effective long-term monitoring of cardiac conditions. In this study a chair type BCG measurement system to continuous monitor the activity of the heart is implemented. The instrument consists of upper petal and ready for press of chair load cell sensor is attached to measure the change of the object's weight. In order to extract the output ballistic signal from the weight and force sensor signals. Beside the signal processing circuit for the digital conversion, the ballistic signal is detected using DAQ equipment. Signal processing algorithm including wavelet transforms for noise cancellation, template matching for normalization and peak detection in BCG is developed. ECG and BCG were concurrently measured to evaluate the performance of the system, and comparing the characteristics of the two signals verified the possibility of the system in non-constrained and nonconscious health monitoring.

Enzymatic Sorbitol Production with Zymomonas mobilis Immobilized in k-Carrageenan

  • Jang, Ki-Hyo;Jung, Sung-Je;Chang, Hyun-Soo;Chun, Uck-Han
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.36-42
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    • 1996
  • The production of sorbitol by permeabilized cells of Zymomonas mobilis immobilized in $\kappa$-carrageenan was investigated. Cetyltrimethylammoniumbromide (CTAB) permeabilized cells were treated with glutaraldehyde prior to immobilization for cross-linking of enzymes, glucose-fructose oxidoreductase (GFOR) in cells. Rigidity of the immobilized beads was increased two-fold with 90$\%$ conversion efficiency by the additions of 40$\%$ (w/v) polyols (glycerol 25 g + propylene glycol 15 g) to 60$\%$ (w/v) distilled water containing 2.5$\%$ (w/v) $\kappa$-carrageenan as a final concentration, prior to immobilization. $\kappa$-Carrageenan beads entrapping permeabilized cells were dried to improve bead rigidity and storage stability. During s6mi-batch process for 72 h with dry beads, there was an improvement of the loss of enzyme activity (less than 10$\%$). In batch process, the kinetic results of $K_m.fructose$ value for the free cells, wet beads and dry $\kappa$-carrageenan beads were 71.7, 72.4 and 116.7 g/l, respectively. Higher productivity was obtained with two-stage continuous packed bed reactors with both wet and dry $\kappa$-carrageenan beads at 25.00 and 21.15 g/l/h, respectively, when measured at second stage.

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Characteristics of Scroll-type Stirling Engine for Solar Power (태양열 발전용 스크롤 방식 스털링 엔진의 특성)

  • Kim, Young-Min;Shin, Dong-Kil;Kim, Woo-Young;Kim, Hyun-Jin;Lee, Sang-Tae
    • 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.05a
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    • pp.169-173
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    • 2008
  • Stirling engine is a promising heat engine with a high efficiency, muti-fuel capability, low emission, quiet operation, very low maintenance and long life. As one of the promising applications, solar power system based on the Stirling dish, providing net solar-to-electric conversion efficiencies reaching 30%, can operate as stand-alone units in remote locations or can be linked together in groups to provide utility-scale power. This paper introduced a new Scroll-type Stirling engine, being developed for solar power, superior to conventional Stirling engines. The Scroll-type Stirling engine is characterized as traits of continuous and wholly separated compression and expansion; one-way flow system; direct cooling and heating the fluid in the working spaces through the extensive inner surfaces of scroll wraps. All theses traits contribute to achieving thermodynamic cycle closer to the ideal Stirling cycle (exactly speaking, Ericsson cycle).

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Research on 'Japanesque Modern' and Japanese Fashion for Nationalistic Branding I - An Analysis of Design in the 'Japanesque Modern Collection' - (국가브랜딩을 위한 '신일본양식'과 일본 패션 I - '신일본양식 컬렉션'의 디자인 분석을 중심으로 -)

  • Yum, Hae-Jung
    • Journal of Fashion Business
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    • v.13 no.5
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    • pp.135-148
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this research is to examine changes in Japanese fashion design through analysis of the background and characteristics of 'Japanesque Modern'. With the advent of globalization and pressures to enhance international competitiveness, key players in both Japanese government and industry feel an urgent need to establish a distinctive brand for its products. 'Japanesque Modern' was launched in January 2006 as a nationwide campaign through the support of the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). 'Japanesque Modern' strives to be a national movement, enhancing Japan's brand image while promoting continuous industrial innovation. 'Japanesque Modern' unites Japanese culture, design, and aesthetics with advanced technology, bringing traditional concepts to enrich contemporary life styles. In order to exemplify the 'Japanesque Modern' ideal, existing market products and content that reflect the concept were selected for the 'Japanesque Modern Collection' by the Japanesque Modern Council. In making these selections, the Council emphasized criteria based on three Japanese spiritual values: Craftsmanship; Manner; and Hospitality. As a result, three designs concepts have emerged in the 'Japanesque Modern Collection': the 'convergent method'; the 'conversion method'; and the 'emphasis method'. This research will explore these design concepts and their relationship to 'Japanesque Modern'.

Hydroacoustic Records and Numerical Models of the Source Mechanisms from the First Historical Eruption of Anatahan Volcano, Mariana Islands

  • Park M.;Dziak R.P.;Matsumoto H.
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2004.06a
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    • pp.232-237
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    • 2004
  • Anatahan Volcano in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) erupted for the first time in recorded history on 10 May 2003. The underwater acoustic records of earthquakes, explosions, and tremor produced during the eruption were recorded on a sound-channel hydrophone deployed in February 2003. Acoustic propagation models show the seismic to acoustic conversion at Anatahan is particularly efficient, aided by the slope of the seamount toward the hydrophone. The hydrophone records confirm the onset of earthquake activity at 01:53Z on 10 May, as well as the onset (at ${\~}$06:20Z) of continuous, low-frequency (5-40 Hz) acoustic energy that is likely volcanic tremor related to magma intrusion. The hydrophone recorded a total of 458 earthquakes associated with the eruption. To predict the character of acoustic signals generated from Anatahan, we developed a moment-tensor representation of a volcano-seismic source that is governed by the geometry of the source and the physical properties of the magma. A buried magmatic pipe model was adopted, and numerically modeling source parameters such as the pipe radius and magma viscosity enable us to grasp the inward nature of Anatahan Volcano.

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A Study on the Variation in Meaning of Architectural Light since Modern Architecture (근대건축 이후 건축적 빛의 의미변화에 관한 연구)

  • 김경재
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • no.25
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    • pp.213-220
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    • 2000
  • The meaning of light is not always developed aspect in process of architecture history as essence worth of the architecture. It means that architectural light is not affected simple development of civilization, but it has more complex aspect. The technology of applying architecture has continuous development of society that light is possible to extend quantity by development of technology because light is component not simple material or tools but strong worthy aspect, quality development of architecture comes true by exact understanding and application. Conversion from medieval society to modern society begins at the Industrial Revolution has new skills and materials, the architectural conform general space filled with non-characteristic light, and it gives rising to pursuit Utopia is not exist frequently. In result, light of metaphysical meaning is diminished and exterminated. In other hand light seems to be tools by development of technology in modern society, recovering its own meaning in other aspect. That light makes perfect image of architecture not by finite meaning only for simple space but by expressing strongly point that unify the whole architectural composition. Light is free from partial material of architecture. Light activates major composition through high-technology, and has possibility to carry out the essential worth animate architecture. The light expresses relative speciality for sense of place recognizes major component which the human being lives in and conform the real meaning of architecture.

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A Study on the Characteristics of Color for Peter Eisenman Architecture (피터 아이젠만 건축의 색채사용특성에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Seon-Min;You, Yeon-Sook
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.61-70
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    • 2009
  • Architectural color would be understood as a essential tool to be reflected the architect's value criteria, thinking process and the specific methodology. This study was established the characteristics of color use correlated with Eisenman's architectural features based on his point of view. At first, it could be organized with data and use the color in view points with the becomming process. Especially it would be expressed the color as a trace of unsynchronized formation. Second, it was introduced the color by graphics engaged with form, to be expressed the dividing, folding, reiteration for deliver of escape from graphic thinking process. Third, it was analyzed to be imported the color to have a multi-lateral space experience in center of user's space recognition and behavior by introduction of color. Finally, it could be inducted the consistent color by viewpoint of interfacial between interior and exterior environment, communicated with strong meaning by conversion from interior elements to color from these processes. A characteristics of Eisenman's architecture color is reflected his thinking process in architecture color as it is and can be understand of 'becomming process use of color' as a tool that is corresponded in form creation. Specially, it would be kept continuous viewpoint of interior and exterior space, giving user color as a viewpoint of linking space, enable many-sidedness experiences through space.

An Implementation of Speech Recognition System for Car's Control (자동차 제어용 음성 인식시스템 구현)

  • 이광석;김현덕
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.451-458
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    • 2001
  • In this paper, we propose speech control system for a various control device in the car with real time control speech. A real time speech control system is detected start-end points from speech data processing by A/D conversion, and recognize by one pass dynamic programming method. The results displays a monitor, and transports control data to control interfaces. The HMM model is modeled by a continuous control speech consists of control speech and digit speech for controlling of a various control device in the car The recognition rates is an average 97.3% in case of word & control speech, and is an average 96.3% in case of digit speech.

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