• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.582-588
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• 2009

Direct electron transfer of hemoglobin (Hb) in the chitosan (CTS) and $TiO_2$ nanoparticles (nano-$TiO_2$) composite films was achieved by using a room temperature ionic liquid of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate ($BMIMPF_6$) modified carbon paste electrode (CILE) as the basal electrode. UV-Vis and FT-IR spectroscopy indicated that Hb in the film retained the native structure. Electrochemical investigation indicated that a pair of well-defined quasi-reversible redox peaks of Hb heme Fe(III)/Fe(II) was obtained with the formal potential located at -0.340 V (νs. SCE) in pH 7.0 phosphate buffer solution (PBS). The electrochemical parameters such as the electron transfer coefficient (α), the electron transfer number (n) and the standard electron transfer rate constant ($k_s$) were got as 0.422, 0.93 and 0.117 $s^{-1}$, respectively. The fabricated CTS/nano-$TiO_2$/Hb/CILE showed good electrocatalytic ability to the reduction of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$), which exhibited a potential application in fabricating a new kind of third generation biosensor.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.123-128
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• 2013

유기물 첨가에 따른 CDI 모듈셀의 N, P 제거 특성을 위해 2000 ppm $NH_3$, $H_3PO_4$에 methanol, ethanol, iso-propanol, methoxy ethanol, glucose을 1, 2, 3 vol.%를 첨가해 용량 및 이온의 흡 탈착능을 관찰하였다. $NH_3$에서는 탄소수가 증가할수록 용량은 감소하는 경향을 나타내었으며, 용량은 methanol 3 vol.% 첨가 될 때 유기탄소 간섭 전보다 흡착은 16.4%, 탈착은 30.4%의 질소 제거율 증가를 나타내었다. $H_3PO_4$에서는 iso-propanol 2 vol.% 첨가 시에 유기탄소 간섭 전보다 흡착은 63%, 탈착은 54.7% 인산염의 제거율 증가를 확인하였다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 폐수 내의 유기물을 제거하지 않고 N, P 제거 효과와 운영비용을 감소할 수 있는 결과를 나타내었다.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제53권9호
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• pp.2982-2989
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• 2021

One of the consequences of the 475 ℃ embrittlement of duplex stainless steels is the reduction of the resistance to localized corrosion. Therefore, the detection of this type of embrittlement before the material exhibits significant loss in toughness, and corrosion resistance is important to ensure the structural integrity of critical components under corrosion threats. In this research, conductivity measurements are performed using the alternating current potential drop (ACPD) technique with using a portable four-point probe as a nondestructive evaluation (NDE) method for detecting the embrittlement in a 2507 (UNS S32750) super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) aged at 475 ℃ from as-received condition to 300 h. The electric conductivity results were compared against two electrochemical tests namely double loop electrochemical potentiokinetic reactivation (DL-EPR) and critical pitting temperature (CPT). Mechanical tests and the microstructure characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging are conducted to track the progress of embrittlement. It is shown that the electric conductivity correlates with the changes in impact energy, microhardness, and CPT corrosion tests result demonstrating the feasibility of the four-point probe as a possible field-deployable method for evaluating the 475 ℃ embrittlement of 2507 SDSS.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.965-974
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• 2022

Platinum anodes are widely used for metal oxides reduction in LiCl-Li₂O, however high-cost and low-corrosion resistance hinder their implementation. NiO-Li₂O ceramics is an alternative corrosion resistant anode material. Anode processes on platinum and NiO-Li₂O ceramics were studied in (80 mol.%) LiCl-(20mol.%)KCl and (80 mol.%)LiCl-(20 mol.%)KCl-Li₂O melts by cyclic voltammetry, potentiostatic and galvanostatic electrolysis. Experiments performed in the LiCl-KCl melt without Li₂O illustrate that a Pt anode dissolution causes the Pt²⁺ ions formation at 3.14 V and 550℃ and at 3.04 V and 650℃. A two-stage Pt oxidation was observed in the melts with the Li₂O at 2.40 ÷ 2.43 V, which resulted in the Li₂PtO₃ formation. Oxygen current efficiency of the Pt anode at 2.8 V and 650℃ reached about 96%. The anode process on the NiO-Li₂O electrode in the LiCl-KCl melt without Li₂O proceeds at the potentials more positive than 3.1 V and results in the electrochemical decomposition of ceramic electrode to NiO and O₂. Oxygen current efficiency on NiO-Li₂O is close to 100%. The NiO-Li₂O ceramic anode demonstrated good electrochemical characteristics during the galvanostatic electrolysis at 0.25 A/cm² for 35 h and may be successfully used for pyrochemical treating of spent nuclear fuel.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.81-87
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• 2022

본 연구에서는, 알킬아민이 구리전해도금에 미치는 영향을 cyclic voltammetry를 이용해 분석해보았다. 수용액상 용해도를 갖는 알킬아민을 도금액에 첨가할 경우, Cu²⁺의 환원반응이 억제되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 다양한 알킬아민 중 1,12-diaminododecane에 대해 다양한 농도 및 도금액 조건에서 억제 효과를 관찰하였다. 1,12-diaminododecane은 산성 도금액상에서 protonation 되어, Cu²⁺의 착화제로써 작용하지 않았으며, 따라서 1,12-diaminododecane의 억제 효과는 Cu 표면상 흡착에 의한 것임을 확인할 수 있었다. 1,12-diaminododecane는 (i) protonation에 의한 양이온화와 그에 따른 Cu 표면상 기흡착한 음이온과의 정전기적 인력에 의한 흡착과 (ii) amine에 의한 Cu 표면상 직접 흡착의 두가지 특성을 모두 가지고 있었다. 흡착한 1,12-diaminododecane은 도금 반응을 억제할 뿐만 아니라, 구리도금막 형성시 3차원적 성장과 표면 미세화를 야기하였다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.308-320
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• 2022

The high internal resistance (R_int) that develops across the sediment microbial fuel cells (SMFC) limits their power production (~4/10 mW m^-2) that can be recovered from an initial oil-contaminated sediment (OCS). In the anolyte, R_int is related to poor biodegradation activity, quality and quantity of contaminant content in the sediment and anode material. While on the catholyte, R_int depends on the properties of the catholyte, the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and the cathode material. In this work, the main factors limiting the power output of the SMFC have been minimized. The power output of the SMFC was increased (47 times from its initial value, ~4 mW m^-2) minimizing the SMFC R_int (28 times from its initial value, 5000 ohms), following the main modifications. Anolyte: the initial OCS was amended with several amounts of gasoline and kerosene. The best anaerobic microbial activity of indigenous populations was better adapted (without more culture media) to 3 g of kerosene. Catholyte: ORR was catalyzed in birnessite/carbon fabric (CF)-cathode at pH 2, 0.8M Na₂SO₄. At the class level, the main microbial groups (Gammaproteobacteria, Coriobacteriia, Actinobacteria, Alphaproteobacteria) with electroactive members were found at C-anode and were associated with the high-power densities obtained. Gasoline is more difficult to biodegrade than kerosene. However, in both cases, SMFC biodegradation activity and power output are increased when ORR is performed on birnessite/CF in 0.8 M Na₂SO₄ at pH 2. The work discussed here can focus on bioremediation (in heavy OCS) or energy production in future work.

• 한국표면공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국표면공학회 2003년도 추계학술발표회초록집
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• pp.119-119
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• 2003

Plasma polymerized organic thin films were deposited on Si(100) glass and Copper substrates at 25 ∼ 100 $^{\circ}C$ using cyclohexane and ethylcyclohexane precursors by PECVD method. In order to compare physical and electrochemical properties of the as-grown thin films, the effects of the RF plasma power in the range of 20∼50 W and deposition temperature on both corrosion protection efficiency and physical properties were studied. We found that the corrosion protection efficiency (P$\_$k/), which is one of the important factors for corrosion protection in the interlayer dielectrics of microelectronic devices application, was increased with increasing RF power. The highest P$\_$k/ value of plasma polymerized ethylcyclohexane film (92.1% at 50 W) was higher than that of the plasma polymerized cyclohexane film (85.26% at 50 W), indicating inhibition of oxygen reduction. Impedance analyzer was utilized for the determination of I-V curve for leakage current density and C-V for dielectric constants. To obtain C-V curve, we used a MIM structure of metal(Al)-insulator(plasma polymerized thin film)-metal(Pt) structure. Al as the electrode was evaporated on the ethylcyclohexane films that grew on Pt coated silicon substrates, and the dielectric constants of the as-grown films were then calculated from C-V data measured at 1㎒. From the electrical property measurements such as I-V ana C-V characteristics, the minimum dielectric constant and the best leakage current of ethylcyclohexane thin films were obtained to be about 3.11 and 5 ${\times}$ 10$\^$-12/ A/$\textrm{cm}^2$ and cyclohexane thin films were obtained to be about 2.3 and 8 ${\times}$ 10$\^$-12/ A/$\textrm{cm}^2$.

• 한국산업융합학회 논문집
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• 제26권4_2호
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• pp.705-713
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• 2023

The phenomenon of abnormal climate conditions resulting from greenhouse gas-induced global warming is increasingly prevalent. To address this challenge, global initiatives are underway to adopt environmentally friendly, zero-emission fuels. In this study, we investigate the hydrogen embrittlement characteristics of materials used for eco-friendly hydrogen storage systems. The effects of hydrogen embrittlement on austenitic stainless steels of the FCC series and structural steel of the BCC series were examined. Initially, test samples of three different steel types were prepared in 2t and 3t sizes, and hydrogen was injected into the specimens using an electrochemical method over a 24-hour period. Subsequently, a universal material testing machine (UTM) was employed to monitor changes in mechanical strength and elongation. The FCC series stainless steels exhibited a tendency for elongation to decrease, indicating low sensitivity to hydrogen. In contrast, the mechanical strength and elongation of the BCC series steel changed significantly upon hydrogen charging, posing challenges for prediction. The results of the present study are expected to serve as a fundamental database for analyzing the impact of hydrogen embrittlement on both FCC and BCC series steel materials.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.123-130
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• 2023

This study aimed to evaluate corrosion resistance of steel coated with GI and Zn-Al-Mg alloy using cyclic corrosion test (CCT) with electrochemical polarization and impedance measurements. Results showed that the Zn-Al-Mg alloy coated steel had a much higher corrosion rate than GI coated steel in early stages of corrosion. With prolonged immersion, however, the corrosion rate of the Zn-Al-Mg alloy coated steel greatly decreased, mainly owing to a significant decrease in the cathodic reduction reaction and an increase in polarization resistance at the surface. This was closely associated with the formation of protective corrosion products including Zn₅(OH)₈Cl₂·H₂O and Zn₆Al₂(OH)₁₆CO₃. Moreover, when the steel substrate was locally exposed due to mechanical damage, the kinetics of anodic dissolution from the coating layer and the formation of protective corrosion products on the surface of the Zn-Al-Mg alloy coated steel became much faster compared to the case of GI coated steel. This could provide a longer-lasting corrosion inhibition function for Zn-Al-Mg alloy coated steel used in plant farms.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.222-228
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• 2014

리튬 이차전지 양극소재인 Ni-rich계의 $Li[Ni_{1-x-y}Co_xMn_y]O_2$는 높은 방전용량을 갖고 있지만 Ni의 함량이 많아짐으로써, 구조적 안정성과 전기화학적 특성이 떨어지는 문제점이 있다. 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위해 양이온 도핑에 대한 연구가 시행되고 있다. 본 연구는, 공침법을 이용하여 제조한 $Ni_{0.6}Co_{0.1}Mn_{0.3}(OH)_2$ 전구체를 사용하여 바륨(Ba)이 도핑된 $Li[Ni_{0.6-x}Ba_xCo_{0.1}Mn_{0.3}]O_2$ (x=0.01)를 합성하였고, 바륨(Ba)의 도핑에 따른 구조적 안정성 및 전기화학적 특성을 연구하였다. 구조적 특성분석을 위한 X선-회절분석 결과, 바륨(Ba) 도핑시 $I_{(006)}+I_{(102)}/I_{(101)}$(R-factor)비가 감소하는 것을 통해 층상구조의 안정성이 증가한 것을 확인하였고, 전기 화학적 특성이 개선될 것으로 예측하였다. 전기화학적 분석 결과, 바륨(Ba)을 도핑한 전극의 경우 과전압의 감소로 $Li[Ni_{0.6}Co_{0.1}Mn_{0.3}]O_2$ 전극보다 $Li[Ni_{0.6-x}Ba_xCo_{0.1}Mn_{0.3}]O_2$ (x=0.01)전극의 방전용량이 $23mAhg^{-1}$ 증가하였고, 구조적 안정성의 증가로 싸이클 특성의 개선과, 전극과 전해액 간의 전하이동 저항의 감소로 인하여 고율특성 특성이 개선된 것을 확인 하였다.