• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.121-125
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• 2006

[ $LiFePO_4$ ] is one of the promising materials for cathode material of secondary lithium batteries due to its high energy density, low cost, environmental friendliness and safety. $LiFePO_4$ was synthesized by the solid-state reaction method at 500 - 800°C. The crystal structure of $LiFePO_4$ was analyzed by X-ray powder diffraction. The samples synthesized at 600 and $700^{\circ}C$ showed a single phase of a olivine structure. The particle sizes were increased and the specific surface areas were decreased with heating temperatures. The electrochemical performance was investigated by coin cell test. The discharge capacities at 0.1 C-rate were 118 mAh/g and 112 mAh/g at $600^{\circ}C,\;700^{\circ}C$, respectively. In an attempt to improve the electrical conductivity of cathode materials, $LiFePO_4/graphite$ composite was prepared with various graphite contents. The electrical conductivity and discharge capacity were increased with increasing the graphite contents in composite samples. The rate capabilities at high current densities were also improved.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.107-115
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• 2023

Li_1.3Al_0.3Ti_1.7(PO₄)₃(LATP) is considered a promising material for all-solid-state lithium batteries owing to its high moisture stability, wide potential window (~6 V), and relatively high ion conductivity (10^-3-10^-4 S/cm). Solid electrolytes based on LATP are manufactured via sintering, using LATP powder as the starting material. The properties of the starting materials depend on the synthesis conditions, which affect the microstructure and ionic conductivity of the solid electrolytes. In this study, we synthesize the LATP powder using sol-gel and co-precipitation methods and characterize the physical properties of powder, such as size, shape, and crystallinity. In addition, we have prepared a disc-shaped LATP solid electrolyte using LATP powder as the starting material. In addition, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopic measurements are conducted to analyze the grain size, microstructures, and ion conduction properties. These results indicate that the synthesis conditions of the powder are a crucial factor in creating microstructures and affecting the conduction properties of lithium ions in solid electrolytes.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.265-269
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• 2014

Carbon nanofiber electrode has been fabricated for energy storage systems by the electrospinning of SU-8 precursor and subsequent pyrolysis. Various parameters including the applied voltage, the distance between syringe tip and target collector and the flow rate of the polymer affect the diameter of SU-8 electrospun nanofibers. Shrinkage during pyrolysis decreases the fiber diameter. As the pyrolysis temperature increases, the resistivity decreases dramatically. Low resistivity is one of the important characteristics of the electrodes of an energy storage device. Given the advantages of carbon nanofibers having high external surface area, electrical conductivity, and lithium intercalation ability, SU-8 derived carbon nanofibers were applied to the anode of a full lithium ion cell. In this paper, we studied the physical properties of carbon fiber electrode by scanning transmission microscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, and four-point probe. The electrochemical characteristics of the electrode were investigated by cyclic voltammogram and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy plots.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2007년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.294-294
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• 2007

Spinel cathode material $LiMn_2O_4$ is currently studied as a promising cathode material for lithium ion secondary batteries for future applications because of it is low cost, easy to be prepared and capable to be operated in high voltage range. However as a cathode material, $LiMn_2O_4$ performs a poor capacity retention which leads to short cycle life. In this study, stoichiometric $LiMn_2O_4$ was synthesized with granulation method with ion substitution to stabilize its structure and niobium doping to improve its conductivity. These well-mixed powders were calcined at $850^{\circ}C$ for 6 hours and its properties were investigated. Correlations of dopant and electrochemical properties were examined as well.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제31권11호
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• pp.614-618
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• 2021

As the size of market for electric vehicles and energy storage systems grows, the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is increasing. Currently, commercial LIBs are fabricated with liquid electrolytes, which have some safety issues such as low chemical stability, which can cause ignition of fire. As a substitute for liquid electrolytes, solid electrolytes are now being extensively studied. However, solid electrolytes have disadvantages of low ionic conductivity and high resistance at interface between electrode and electrolyte. In this study, Li₇La₃Zr₂O₁₂ (LLZO), one of the best ion conducting materials among oxide based solid electrolytes, is fabricated through RF-sputtering and various electrochemical properties are analyzed. Moreover, the electrochemical properties of LLZO are found to significantly improve with co-sputtered Li₂O. An all-solid thin film battery is fabricated by introducing a thin film solid electrolyte and an Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ (LTO) cathode; resulting electrochemical properties are also analyzed. The LLZO/Li₂O (60W) sample shows a very good performance in ionic conductivity of 7.3×10^-8 S/cm, with improvement in c-rate and stable cycle performance.

• 공업화학
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.534-540
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• 2023

일차전지 환원극의 활물질로 널리 사용되고 있는 불화탄소는 낮은 전기 전도도, 표면 에너지 및 전해질 투과도 등의 요인에 의하여 Li/CF_X 일차전지의 율속 성능 저하를 초래한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 산소 플라즈마를 이용한 표면처리를 통하여 표면이 개질된 불화탄소를 리튬 일차전지의 환원극으로 사용하여 전지 성능을 향상시키고자 하였다. XPS 및 XRD 분석을 통해 산소 플라즈마 처리에 의해 변화된 불화탄소의 표면 화학적 특성 및 결정 구조 변화를 분석하였으며, 이에 따른 리튬 일차전지의 전기 화학적 특성에 대한 변화를 분석하고 고찰하였다. 그 결과, 탄소 대 불소비율(F/C) 비율이 가장 낮은 산소 플라즈마 처리 조건(7.5 min)에서 반이온성 C-F 결합이 가장 많이 형성되었다. 또한, 이 조건에서 제조된 불화탄소를 환원극의 활물질로 사용한 일차전지는 가장 높은 3 C의 율속 특성을 보였으며, 고율속에서도 비교적 높은 용량(550 mAh/g)을 유지하였다. 본 연구를 통하여, 산소 플라즈마 처리를 통해 불화탄소의 불소함량 및 탄소-불소 간의 결합 유형을 조정하여 고율속 성능을 가진 리튬 일차전지를 제조할 수 있었다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.376-380
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• 2016

A composite electrode made of iron oxide nanoparticles/multi-wall carbon nanotube (iNPs/M) delivers high specific capacity and cycle durability. At a rate of $200mAg^{-1}$, the electrode shows a high discharge capacity of ${\sim}664mAhg^{-1}$ after 100 cycles, which is ~ 70% of the theoretical capacity of $Fe_3O_4$. Carbon black, carbon nanotube, and graphene as anode materials have been explored to improve the electrical conductivity and cycle stability in Li ion batteries. Herein, iron oxide nanoparticles on acid treated MWCNTs as a conductive platform are combined to enhance the drawbacks of $Fe_3O_4$ such as low electrical conductivity and volume expansion during the alloying/dealloying process. Enhanced performance was achieved due to a synergistic effect between electrically 3D networks of conductive MWCNTs and the high Li ion storage ability of $Fe_3O_4$ nanoparticles (iNPs).

• 공업화학
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.303-308
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• 2024

리튬 이차 전지는 고에너지 및 친환경 특성으로 인해 전기 자동차, energy storage system (ESS) 등의 중대형 에너지원으로의 활용이 대두되고 있다. 현재 상용화되고 있는 리튬 이차 전지의 특성은 고에너지 밀도 및 안전성에 대한 요구를 완전히 충족시키지는 못하고 있다. 이러한 요구들을 충족하기 위해 고체 전해질에 대한 많은 연구가 이루어지고 있다. 고체 전해질을 상용화하기 위해서는 유기 액체 전해질에 비해 낮은 이온전도도와 높은 전극과의 계면 저항을 극복하는 것이 중요한 과제이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 이온전도성을 가지면서 수산기를 갖고 있어 전극과의 접착성이 좋은 고분자인 poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) 매트릭스에 oligo(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (oligo(EDOT))을 첨가하여 동종의 polythiophene (PTh) 기반 전극과의 계면 저항을 낮추고, 다공성 silicon dioxide (SiO₂) filler를 첨가하여 리튬 염 해리능력을 향상시켜 이온전도도를 높인다. 그리고 첨가제로 인해 낮아진 고체 전해질의 기계적 특성을 boric acid (BA)를 사용하여 가교 구조를 도입함으로써 전기화학적 안정성을 향상시킨다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.1-4
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• 1999

리튬이차전지는 충방전의 반복 동안의 액체전해질과 리튬음극과의 반응으로 수지상결정의 성장으로 리튬이 차전지에 있어서 안전성의 문제를 일으킨다. 고분자 전해질은 수지상 결정 형성을 억제하며 전해질에 성능을 향상시키는 연구가 활발히 진행중이다. 본 연구에서는 겔 전해질에 $Al_2O_3$를 첨가하여 전해질의 표면구조와 임피던스 특성을 조사하였다. 리튬이온의 수율은 $10wt\%\;PAN-Al_2O_3$ 전해질에 5mV의 전압을 인가했을 때 0.29였고 전해질의 이온전도도는 상온에서$2.3\times10^{-4} S/cm$였다. 무기 충진제가 고분자 전해질에 첨가되었을 때 이온전도도 및 이온수율은 무기 충진제가 첨가되지 않은 것보다 높게 나타났다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.198-203
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• 2011

A polymer electrolyte was prepared by using polyvinylidenefluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene (PVdF-HFP) or poly(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate (PEGDMA) as polymer matrices, succinonitrile as an additive, and lithium perchlorate as a lithium salt. Compared to the polymer electrolyte employing PVdF-HFP, the PEGDMA-based polymer electrolyte exhibits substantially superior thermal stability when exposed to high temperatures. Nonetheless, the ionic conductivity of the PEGDMA-based polymer electrolyte was preserved in a wide temperature range between $-20^{\circ}C$ and $80^{\circ}C$.