• Macromolecular Research
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• v.16 no.5
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• pp.424-428
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• 2008

We prepared an ionic gel polymer electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) without leakage problem. Triiodide compound (BTDI) was synthesized by the reaction of benzene tricarbonyl trichloride with diethylene glycol monotosylate and subsequent substitution of tosylate by iodide using NaI. Bisimidazole was prepared by the reaction of imidazole with the triethylene glycol ditosylate under strongly basic condition provided by NaH. BTDI and bisimidazole dissolved in an ionic liquid were injected into the cells and permeated into the $TiO_2$ nanopores. In situ crosslinking was then carried out by heating to form a network structure of poly(imidazolium iodide), thereby converting the ionic liquid electrolytes to a gel or a quasi-solid state. A monomer (BTDI and bisimidazole) concentration in the electrolytes of as low as 30 wt% was sufficient to form a stable gel type electrolyte. The DSSCs based on the gel polymer electrolytes showed a power conversion efficiency of as high as 1.15% with a short circuit current density of $5.69\;mAcm^{-2}$, an open circuit voltage of 0.525 V, and a fill factor of 0.43.

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.47 no.5
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• pp.257-262
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• 2014

In this paper, the behavior of hydrogen embrittlement of 680MPa DP sheet steel according to hydrogen charging conditions in acid and alkali electrolytes atmosphere was investigated. At this time, 0.5 M $H_2SO_4$ and 0.5M NaOH was used for electrolytes atmosphere and the effect on embrittlemnet of 680MPa DP sheet steel according to current density and charging time was evaluated by the change of subsurface microhardness in DP specimens chared hydrogen. As a result of this experiment, the microhardness of the layer directly below the surface was increased more than the microhardness of the subsurface zone in both electrolytes cases, but the change of the subsurface microhardness in both electrolytes was more affected by the increase of charging time than the increase of current density. The microhardness of subsurface zone in 0.5 M $H_2SO_4$ acid electrolyte was increased more than the microhardness in 0.5M NaOH alkali electrolyte. It was supposed that acid atmosphere was more sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement than alkali atmosphere on electrolyte atmosphere of hydrogen charge.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• v.22 no.6
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• pp.408-418
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• 2023

In this study, we synthesized and characterized garnet-type Li_7-xAl_xLa₃Zr_2-(5/4)yNbyO₁₂ (LALZN) solid electrolytes for all-solid-state battery applications. Our novel approach focused on enhancing ionic conductivity, which is crucial for battery efficiency. A systematic examination found that co-doping with Al and Nb significantly improved this conductivity. Al³⁺ and Nb⁵⁺ ions were incorporated at Li⁺ and Zr⁴⁺ sites, respectively. This doping resulted in LALZN electrolytes with optimized properties, most notably enhanced ionic conductivity. An optimized mixture with 0.25 mol each of Al and Nb dopants achieved a peak conductivity of 1.32 × 10^-4 S cm^-1. We fabricated symmetric cells using these electrolytes and observed excellent charge-discharge profiles and remarkable cycling longevity, demonstrating the potential for long-term application in battery systems. The garnet-type LALZN solid electrolytes, with their high ionic conductivity and stability, show great potential for enhancing the performance of all-solid-state batteries. This study not only advances the understanding of effective doping strategies but also underscores the practical applicability of the LALZN system in modern energy storage solutions.

• Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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• 1998.10a
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• pp.232-235
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• 1998

ion conducting polymers have been extensively investigated because of their potential application as an electrolyte in solid state batteries [1]. Among the polymer electrolytes, solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) composed of ion conducting polymer and alkali metal salt have many advantages such as high ionic conductivity, high energy density and light weight. This made them suitable replacement for liquid electrolytes. (omitted)

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 1997.11a
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• pp.262-265
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• 1997

Various polymeric electrolytes were prepared from PEG, PEO and PMMA with LiClO$_4$ to develop lithium conductive electrolytes for smart windows. The complementary electrochromic devices were fabricated with these electrolytes involving cathodically coloring WO$_3$ and anodically coloring V$_2$O$\sub$5/ thin films. The performance of electrochromic device with PMMA/LiCLO$_4$ electrolyte was found to be excellent

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.8-15
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• 1980

The critical voltage of hard coat range of Al alloys (K 186, 43S) at various electrolytes and the effects of voltage, temperature of electrolytes and concentration of sulfric acid were investigated, m the hope that to find the adequate voltage. Two kind of A1 alloys were anodized in three typical electrolytes and micro vickers hardness of the films were measured. With respect to the relationship between the hardness of the film and the voltage The result of this experiment are as fallows. 1. The critical voltage of hard coat rangs for the electrolytes $H_2SO_4\;10%,\;H_2SO_4\;10%\;+\;H_2C_2O_4\;2H_2O\;10g/l,\;H_2SO_4\;10%\;+\;NaHSO_4\;5%$ was 20V 22V 24V respectively. 2. $H_2SO_4\;10%\;+\;NaHSO_4$ 5% electrolyte was most adventageous among the three electrolyte in the respect of hardness. 3. The effect of concentration of sulphuric acid was not appeared.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.155-162
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• 1995

Solid oxide electrolytes of the MCe1-xGdxO3-x/2 (M: Ba, Mg. x=0.0-0.20) system were prepared using powders synthesized by the "liquid mix" method and calcined from the cross-linked polyacrylic polymer. The specimens were analyzed using XRD and SEM with EDX, and the sintering behavior of the electrolytes and their electrical conductivity were also studied. Although Mg-cerate is relatively inferior to Ba-cerate in the sinterability and chemical homogenity(EDX analysis data), both the Ba- and the Mg-cerate electrolytes at 80$0^{\circ}C$ show their maximum conductivities at x=0.10 and their values are in the same order of magnitude, i.e., 3.5$\pm$0.17.10-2(ohm.cm)-1.ohm.cm)-1.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.373-380
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• 2019

In this paper, we report the preparation of a flexible, self-standing and binder-free carbon nanotubes (CNTs) electrode with an electro-generated current collector. The copper current collector layer was electrodeposited on the backside of CNTs self-standing film obtained by a simple filtration process. The obtained CNTs-Cu assembly was used as a negative electrode in Li-ion batteries exhibiting good performance along with proving its applicability in flexible batteries.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.95-100
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• 1995

Serum electrolyte concentration and body weight were determined before and after exercise for 2h in Korean cyclists. The serum concentration of electrolytes (Na, Ca, Zn, K, P and Cl) was increased but that of Mg was decreased as a result of exercise. The increase of serum K and P concentration was statistically significant after exercise. As the exercise time increased, the loss of body weight also increased due to dehydration and sweat. The loss of body weight ranged 1.0 to 2.3 Kg as a function of exercise time but cyclists showed the exhaustion and muscle fatigue 2h after exercise. As the ambient temperature increased, the loss of body weight was slightly increased. However, frequent drinking water was required because of dehydration and thirst. Although frequent drinking water may reduce weight loss and thirst during exercise, sports drinking beverages simultaneously containing electrolytes and nutrients are more useful to replenish loss of water and electrolytes in an exhausted condition, resulting in the improvement of physical performance.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 1998.11a
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• pp.295-298
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• 1998

We have investigated ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability of the electrolytes containing organic solvent. Ion conductivities were measured between 10 and 80$^{\circ}C$, and electrochemical stabilities were determined by cyclic voltammetry on glassy carbon, platinum and aluminum electrodes. Ionic conductivity of electrolyte(EC:DEC=1:1) with IM LiPF$\_$6/ shows better than that of the other electrolytes having Li salts. The IM LiBF$_4$-PC electrolyte exhibits good electrochemical stability. IM LiPF$\_$6/ (EC:DEC=1:1) and IM LiPF$\_$6/ (EC:DMC=1:1) electrolytes are used for the high capacity of battery system.