• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제20권8호
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• pp.1230-1239
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• 2010

Five bacterial species, capable of degrading the recalcitrant organic compounds (ROCs) diethyleneglycol monomethylether (DGMME), 1-amino-2-propanol (APOL), 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), diethyleneglycol monoethylether (DGMEE), tetraethyleneglycol (TEG), and tetrahydrothiophene 1,1-dioxide (sulfolane), were isolated from an enrichment culture. Cupriavidus sp. catabolized $93.5{\pm}1.7$ mg/l of TEG, $99.3{\pm}1.2$ mg/l of DGMME, $96.1{\pm}1.6$ mg/l of APOL, and $99.5{\pm}0.5$ mg/l of NMP in 3 days. Acineobacter sp. catabolized 100 mg/l of DGMME, $99.9{\pm}0.1$ mg/l of NMP, and 100 mg/l of DGMEE in 3 days. Pseudomonas sp.3 catabolized $95.7{\pm}1.2$ mg/l of APOL and $99.8{\pm}0.3$ mg/l of NMP. Paracoccus sp. catabolized $98.3{\pm}0.6$ mg/l of DGMME and $98.3{\pm}1.0$ mg/l of DGMEE in 3 days. A maximum $43{\pm}2.0$ mg/l of sulfolane was catabolized by Paracoccus sp. in 3 days. When a mixed culture composed of the five bacterial species was applied to real wastewater containing DGMME, APOL, NMP, DGMEE, or TEG, 92~99% of each individual ROC was catabolized within 3 days. However, at least 9 days were required for the complete mineralization of sulfolane. Bacterial community diversity, analyzed on the basis of the TGGE pattern of 16S rDNA extracted from viable cells, was found to be significantly reduced in a conventional bioreactor after 6 days of incubation. However, biodiversity was maintained after 12 days of incubation in an electrochemical bioreactor. In conclusion, the electrochemical reduction reaction enhanced the diversity of the bacterial community and actively catabolized sulfolane.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제29권12호
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• pp.774-780
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• 2019

The performance of Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors (asymmetric-type) depends on many factors such as the capacity ratio, material properties, cell designs and operating conditions. Among these, in consideration of balanced electrochemical reactions, the capacity ratio of the negative (anode) to positive (cathode) electrode is one of the most important factors to design the Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors for high energy storing performance. We assemble Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors using activated carbon (AC) as anode material, lithium manganese oxide as cathode material, and organic electrolyte (1 mol L^-1 LiPF₆ in acetonitrile). At this point, the thickness of the anode electrode is controlled at 160, 200, and 240 ㎛. Also, thickness of cathode electrode is fixed at 60 ㎛. Then, the effect of negative and positive electrode ratio on the electrochemical performance of AC/LiMn₂O₄ Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors is investigated, especially in the terms of capacity and cyclability at high current density. In this study, we demonstrate the relationship of capacity ratio between anode and cathode electrode, and the excellent electrochemical performance of AC/LiMn₂O₄ Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors. The remarkable capability of these materials proves that manipulation of the capacity ratio is a promising technology for high-performance Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.313-322
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• 2010

The aim of this research was to apply experimental design methodology to optimization of conditions of electrochemical oxidation of Rhodamine B (RhB) and N, N-Dimethyl-4-nitrosoaniline (RNO, indicative of the OH radical). The reactions of electrochemical oxidation of RhB degradation were mathematically described as a function of the parameters of current ($X_1$), NaCl dosage ($X_2$) and pH ($X_3$) and modeled by the use of the central composite design. The application of response surface methodology (RSM) yielded the following regression equation, which is an empirical relationship between the removal efficiency of RhB and RNO and test variables in a coded unit: RhB removal efficiency (%) = $94.21+7.02X_1+10.94X_2-16.06X_3+3.70X_1X_3+9.05X_2X_3-{3.46X_1}^2-{4.67X_2}^2-{7.09X_3}^2$; RNO removal efficiency (%) = $54.78+13.33X_1+14.93X_2- 16.90X_3$. The model predictions agreed well with the experimentally observed result. Graphical response surface and contour plots were used to locate the optimum point. The estimated ridge of maximum response and optimal conditions for the RhB degradation using canonical analysis was 100.0%(current, 0.80 A; NaCl dosage, 2.97% and pH 6.37).

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제39권8호
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• pp.807-812
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• 2015

리튬 전지는 에너지 밀도가 높고, 소형화 및 경량화가 가능한 이차전지로서 저장된 화학 에너지를 전기화학적 반응을 통해 전기 에너지로 변환하는 장치로 노트북, 휴대폰, 파워-툴 및 자동차 등에 널리 사용되고 있는 에너지원이다. 특히, 파워-툴이나 자동차와 같은 응용분야에서는 고율 충방전을 필요로 하는데, 본 논문에서는 리튬 전지의 고율 방전 특성에 대해서 상용 유한요소 해석 프로그램을 이용하여 전기화학 시뮬레이션을 진행하여 실험 결과와 유사한 전기화학 모델을 완성하게 되었다. 또한, 이러한 전기화학적 해석 모델을 이용하여 고율 방전용 리튬 전지의 한계 방전 전류가 63A 정도라는 것을 해석적으로 예측 할 수 있었고, 이를 바탕으로 고율 방전 시 리튬 전지의 거동에 대해서 이해할 수 있게 되었다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.155-161
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• 2017

Carbon felts were prepared under various thermal conditions to improve the electrochemical properties of vanadium redox flow batteries. The number of C-O and/or C-OH functional groups on the surface of the electrodes treated under airless conditions was much larger than that of the untreated and partially oxygen-treated electrodes. The carbon felt treated under airless conditions had the lowest surface area. The overall kinetic properties of the redox reaction were greatly improved for the carbon felt treated under airless conditions; i.e., the reversibility of the anodic and cathodic reactions associated with the $VO_2{^+}/VO^{2+}$ couple became more reversible. Single-cell tests indicated that the carbon felt exhibited an excellent discharge capacity of $3.1Ah{\cdot}g^{-1}$ at $40mA{\cdot}cm^{-2}$, and the corresponding Coulombic, voltage, and energy efficiencies were 89.5%, 91.8%, and 82.2%, respectively.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.246-252
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• 2017

Pulverized $FeS_2$ (pyrite) gives different discharge test results with as-received $FeS_2$ electrodes. The as-received $FeS_2$ electrode shows three voltage plateaus during the discharge test. However, the ball-milled $FeS_2$ electrode shows two voltage plateaus. To interpret this result, the effect of $FeS_2$ particle size on electrochemical reactions is investigated by unit cell discharge tests, SEM and XRD. As a result, it is found that the transition reaction product ($Li_2+xFe+xS_2$) of $FeS_2$ explains the difference. The as-received $FeS_2$ reacts according to three reaction steps ($FeS_2{\rightarrow}Li_3Fe_2S_4{\rightarrow}Li_2+xFe_1+xS_2{\rightarrow}LiFe_2S_4$). However, ball-milled $FeS_2$ reacts without the $Li_2+xFe_1+xS_2$ stage. In this study, this result is explained by the difference in electrochemical reaction mechanism. The as-received $FeS_2$ has a larger radius than the ball-milled $FeS_2$. Therefore, the lithium ion has to diffuse into the $FeS_2$ unreacted core, and $Li_2+xFe_1+xS_2$, the transition reaction product of as-received $FeS_2$, is formed during this stage.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.460-464
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 $LiMn_2O_4$ 제조에서 Mn 원료로 사용되는 CMD를 seed 첨가법을 사용하여 제조하고자 하였으며, Seed의 열처리 온도가 CMD 합성에 미치는 영향을 고찰하고, 그로부터 제조되는 $LiMn_2O_4$의 전기화학적 특성을 평가하고자 하였다. 제조한 시료의 물성평가는 X-선 회절 분석법(XRD), 주사전자현미경(SEM)을 통하여 실시하였다. 그 결과, $MnCO_3$를 $300^{\circ}C$ 이상의 온도에서 열처리하여 seed로 사용할 경우 ${\gamma}-MnO_2$ 상의 CMD가 얻어졌으며, 그 CMD를 LMO 제조에 사용할 경우 전기화학적 특성이 비교적 우수한 LMO가 얻어졌다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.209-215
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• 2014

전기화학적 석출 방법을 이용하여 indium tin oxide 표면에 백금 나노구조를 형성하고 총 석출전하량을 조절하여 형성되는 나노구조의 변화에 따른 전기화학적 메탄올 산화 반응과 산소 환원반응에 대한 촉매 활성의 변화를 관찰하였다. 석출 전하량의 변화에 따라 생성되는 백금 나노구조체 표면의 특성을 주사 전자 현미경, 전기화학적 표면적 측정, X-선 회절법, 일산화탄소 벗김분석을 통해 규명하고 전기화학적 촉매 활성과의 연계성을 조사하였다. 전기화학적 촉매 활성은 형성된 백금 나노구조에 따라 달라지는데, 석출 전하량 $0.45C\;cm^{-2}$에 해당하는 백금 나노구조에서 가장 우수한 촉매 활성이 관찰되었다. 전하량에 따른 표면적의 변화보다 형성된 구조적 특이성과 결정면이 촉매 활성에 많은 영향을 미쳤다. 세밀한 백금 나노구조의 변화에 따른 전기화학적 촉매 활성 변화에 관한 본 연구결과는 보다 우수한 촉매 시스템을 고안하는 연구에 도움이 될 것이다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.406-414
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• 2021

Electrochemical devices are constructed for continuous syngas (CO + H₂) production with controlled selectivity between CO₂ and proton reduction reactions. The ratio of CO to H₂, or the faradaic efficiency toward CO generation, was mechanically manipulated by adjusting the space volume between the cathode and the polymer gas separator in the device. In particular, the area added between the cathode and the ion-conducting polymer using 0.5 M KHCO₃ catholyte regulated the solution acidity and proton reduction kinetics in the flow cell. The faradaic efficiency of CO production was controlled as a function of the distance between the polymer separator and cathode in addition to that manipulated by the electrode potential. Further, the electrochemical CO₂ reduction device using Au NPs presented a stable operation for more than 23 h at different H₂:CO production levels, demonstrating the functional stability of the flow cell utilizing the mechanical variable as an important operational factor.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.237-245
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• 2021

Atomic layer deposition (ALD) enhances the stability of cathode materials via surface modification. Previous studies have demonstrated that an Ni-rich cathode, such as LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂, is a promising candidate owing to its high capacity, but is limited by poor cycle stability. In this study, to enhance the stability of the Ni-rich cathode, synthesized LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ was coated with Al₂O₃ using ALD. Thus, the surface-modified cathode exhibited enhanced stability by protecting the interface from Ni-O formation during the cycling process. The coated LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ exhibited a capacity of 176 mAh g^-1 at 1 C and retained up to 72% of the initial capacity after 100 cycles within a range of 2.8-4.3 V (vs Li/Li⁺. In contrast, pristine LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ presented only 58% of capacity retention after 100 cycles with an initial capacity of 173 mAh g^-1. Improved cyclability may be a result of the ALD coating, which physically protects the electrode by modifying the interface, and prevents degradation by resisting side reactions that result in capacity decay. The electrochemical impedance spectra and structural and morphological analysis performed using electron microscopy and X-ray techniques establish the surface enhancement resulting from the aforementioned strategy.