• 전기화학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.174-183
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• 2022

높은 에너지 밀도와 고순도 수소 생산의 측면에서 고분자 전해질 연료전지와 수전해가 주목받고 있다. 고분자 전해질 연료전지 및 수전해를 위한 촉매층은 귀금속 계열의 전기 촉매와 이오노머 바인더로 구성되어 있는 다공성 전극이다. 이 중 이오노머 바인더는 촉매층 내 이온 전도를 위한 3차원 네트워크 형성과 전극 반응에 필요한 또는 생성되는 물질들의 이동을 위한 기공 형성에 중요한 역할을 수행한다. 상용 과불소계 이오노머의 활용 측면에서 이오노머의 함량, 이오노머의 물성, 그리고 이를 분산시킬 분산 매체에 촉매층의 성능 및 내구성이 크게 달라진다. 현재까지 고분자 전해질 연료전지용 촉매층을 위한 이오노머의 활용 방법은 많은 연구가 진행되어왔으나 고분자 전해질 수전해 적용 방면에서는 촉매층 연구가 다소 미비한 실정이다. 본 총설에서는 현재까지 보고된 연료전지 측면에서의 이오노머 바인더 활용 연구결과를 요약하였으며, 수소 경제 시대의 가속화를 위해서 고분자 전해질 수전해 핵심요소 중 하나인 촉매층용 이오노머 바인더에 관한 연구에 유용한 정보를 제공하고자 한다.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2010년도 추계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.75.2-75.2
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• 2010

Polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) have received a lot of attention as a power source for both stationary and mobile applications due to their attractive feature. In general, the performance of PEFCs is highly affected by the property of the electrodes. A PEFC electrode essentially consists of a gas diffusion layer and a catalyst layer. The gas difusion layer is highly porous and hydrophobicized with PTFE polymer. The catalyst layer usually contains electrocatalyst, proton conducting polymer, even PTFE as additive. Particularly, the proton conducting ionomer helps to increase the catalytic activity at three-phase boundary and catalyst utilization. Futhermore, it helps to retain moisture, resulting in preventing the electrodes from membrane dehydration. The most widely used proton conducting ionomer is perfluorinated sulfonic acid polymer, namely, Nafion from DuPont due to its high proton conductivity and good mechanical property. However, there are great demands for alternative ionomers based on non-fluorinated materials in terms of high temperature availability, environmental adaptability and production cost. In this study, the electrodes with the various content of the sulfonated poly(ether sulfone) ionomer in the catalyst layer were prepared. In addition, we evaluated electrochemical properties of the prepared electrodes containing the various amount of the ionomers by using the cyclic voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy to find an optimal ionomer composition in the catalyst layer.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제23권11호
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• pp.643-648
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• 2013

Activated carbon (AC) was synthesized from rice husks using the chemical activation method with KOH, NaOH, a combination of (NaOH + $Na_2CO_3$), and a combination of (KOH + $K_2CO_3$) as the chemical activating reagents. The activated carbon with the highest surface area (around $2000m^2/g$) and high porosity, which allows the absorption of a large number of ions, was applied as electrode material in electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs). The AC for EDLC electrodes is required to have a high surface area and an optimal pore size distribution; these are important to attain high specific capacitance of the EDLC electrodes. The electrodes were fabricated by compounding the rice husk activated carbons with super-P and mixed with polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) at a weight ratio of 83:10:7. AC electrodes and nickel foams were assembled with potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution as the electrolyte. Electrochemical measurements were carried out with a three electrode cell using 6 M KOH as electrolyte and Hg/HgO as the reference electrode. The specific capacitance strongly depends on the pore structure; the highest specific capacitance was 179 F/g, obtained for the AC with the highest specific surface area. Additionally, different activation times, levels of heating, and chemical reagents were used to compare and determine the optimal parameters for obtaining high surface area of the activated carbon.

• 신재생에너지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.50-58
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• 2021

We proposed an MEA development methodology that accurately measures intrinsic MEA performance while considering the uneven reaction environments formed inside a large-area BP. To facilitate measurement of the inherent MEA performance, we miniaturized the active area of the MEA to 3 cm², and prepared two MEAs with different ionomer contents of 0.65 and 0.80 (I/C). By simulating the operating conditions of a 100 cm² BP at the inlet (I), center (C), and outlet (O), the oxygen concentration and relative humidity were determined to be 20.7, 13.8, 11.7%, and 50, 66.1, and 70.1% respectively. We measured the performance and electrochemical analysis of the prepared MEAs under the three simulated conditions. Based on the results of statistical analysis of the evaluated MEA performance data, I/C 0.65 MEA had a higher average performance and lower performance deviation than I/C 0.80 MEA. Hence, it can be concluded that an I/C 0.65 MEA is a more effective MEA for large-area BP. Based on the above research process, we confirmed the effectiveness of the proposed MEA development methodology.

• International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.39-46
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• 2008

The end plates of fuel cell assemblies are used to fasten the inner stacks, reduce the contact pressure, and provide a seal between Membrane-Electrode Assemblies (MEAs). They therefore require sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the tightening pressure, light weight to obtain high energy densities, and stable chemical/electrochemical properties, as well as provide electrical insulation. The design criteria for end plates can be divided into three parts: the material, connecting method, and shape. In the past, end plates were made from metals such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel alloys, but due to corrosion problems, thermal losses, and their excessive weight, alternative materials such as plastics have been considered. Composite materials consisting of combinations of two or more materials have also been proposed for end plates to enhance their mechanical strength. Tie-rods have been traditionally used to connect end plates, but since the number of connecting parts has increased, resulting in assembly difficulties, new types of connectors have been contemplated. Ideas such as adding reinforcement or flat plates, or using bands or boxes to replace tie-rods have been proposed. Typical end plates are rectangular or cylindrical solid plates. To minimize the weight and provide a uniform pressure distribution, new concepts such as ribbed-, bomb-, or bow-shaped plates have been considered. Even though end plates were not an issue in fuel cell system designs in the past, they now provide a great challenge for designers. Changes in the materials, connecting methods, and shapes of an end plate allow us to achieve lighter, stronger end plates, resulting in more efficient fuel cell systems.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.49-53
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• 2007

직접 메탄올 연료전지는 간단한 구조와 디자인 그리고 높은 에너지 밀도와 에너지 변환 효율등의 장점으로 인하여 휴대용 장치들의 전력원으로 사용된다. 본 논문에서는 직접 메탄올 연료전지의 연료 농도를 감지하기 위한 얇은 나피온 막과 Pt 촉매전극의 합성으로 만들어진 메탄을 센서를 제작하였다. 제작된 메탄을 센서를 사용하여 메탄올 농도와 촉매전극(Pt)의 두께 변화에 따른 전류-전압 특성을 분석하였다. Pt 촉매전극 10nm, 전압이 1V 이고 메탄올 농도 1, 2, 3M일 때 전류 값이 각각 $1.30{\times}10^{-6}A,\;1.96{\times}10^{-6}A,\;2.80{\times}10^{-6} A$ 이었다. 메탄올 농도를 2M로 고정하고 촉매전극의 두께를 5, 10, 15nm로 변화시켰을 때 전류 값은 각각 $3.06{\times}10^{-6}A,\;1.96{\times}10^{-6}A,\;1.00{\times}10^{-6}A$ 이었다. 촉매전극이 얇을수록 전류가 증가하고 전기화학반응이 더 활발히 일어나는 것으로 사료된다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.204-210
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• 2000

용융아연 도금 강판 제조시 용융아연 도금 bath중의 알루미늄 농도를 조절하는 것은 매우 중요하다 본 연구의 목적은 용융아연 도금욕 중 알루미늄 농도를 신속하게 측정할 수 있는 센서 개발을 위한 기초 data를 제공하는 것이다. $CaF_2$고체전해질과 3가지 종류의 참조극을 사용하여 $460^{\circ}C\~500^{\circ}C$의 순수한 용융아연 bath에서 불소포텐샬을 측정하였다. 용융 아연 중 알루미늄의 농도를 측정하기 위하여 다음과 같은 불소 이온 농담전지 센서를 구성하였다. $$(-)W|Zn-Al,\;AlF_3|CaF_2|Bi,BiF_3|W(+)$$ 알루미늄의 농도가 $0.984wt\%$이하인 Zn-Al bath의 온도를 $460\pm10^{\circ}C$로 유지하고 상기의 알루미늄 농도 센서를 이용하여 기전력을 측정하였다. 측정된 기전력 값으로부터 최소 자승 회귀분석법을 이용하여, 다음과 같은 알루미늄 농도와 기전력과의 관계식을 얻었다. $$E/mV=56.795log[\%Al]+1881.7\;R=0.9704$$,$$0.026wt\%{\leq}[\%Al]{\leq}0.984wt\%$$

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.178-186
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• 2023

Three activation methods (constant voltage, current cycling, and hydrogen pumping) were applied to investigate the effects on the performance of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) loaded with PtCo/C catalyst. The current cycling protocol took the shortest time to activate the MEA, while the performance after activation was the worst among the all activation methods. The constant voltage method took a moderate activation time and exhibited the best performance after activation. The hydrogen pumping protocol took the longest time to activate the MEA with moderate performance after activation. According to the distribution of relaxation time analysis, the improved performance after the activation mainly comes from the decrease of charge transfer resistance rather than the ionic resistance in the cathode catalyst layer, which suggests that the existence of water on the electrode is the key factor for activation.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.14-20
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• 2016

바나듐 레독스 흐름 전지는 서로 다른 산화수를 가지는 이온의 산화 환원 반응을 이용하여 전기에너지와 화학에너지를 상호 변환하여 충전 및 방전하는 원리의 에너지 변환 장치로, 구동 중요 요소로는 전극, 전해액, 이온교환막이 있다. 여기서 이온교환막은 산화 환원 반응의 수소이온의 전달 및 전해액을 분리하는 역할을 하며, 이상적인 특징으로는 높은 내산성, 낮은 저항과 높은 수소 전도도와 낮은 바나듐 이온의 투과성과 낮은 가격이다. 최근 이러한 목표에 도달하기 위해서 이온 교환막에 대한 활발한 개발이 이루어지고 있다. 개발된 이온교환막은 여러 물성 평가를 통해 적합막인지 판별하며, 그 평가 중 장기 내구성 평가는 막대한 시간이 걸린다. 이러한 단점을 보완하고자 본 연구에서는 평가 시간이 긴 낮은 전류밀도부터 평가 시간이 짧은 고 전류밀도에서 수행한 단기 실험(총 운전시간 87.5 시간)을 통하여 하나의 식을 만들어 그 수명을 예측하였으며, 실제 장기 내구성 평가(총 예상 운전시간 2,296 시간)를 진행하여 해당 식의 오차율이 5~6%로 적용 타당성을 확인하였다. 그 결과 본 식을 통하여 수명을 예측할 경우 96.2%의 시간을 단축시킬 수 있었다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.114-123
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• 2020

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to evaluate the corrosion resistance of the specimens produced by five different commercial metal laser sintering (MLS) systems with their recommended Co-Cr alloy powders. MATERIALS AND METHODS. The MLS machines and the alloy powders used were, ProX 100-ST2724G (St-Pro), Mysint 100-EOS SP2 (SP2-Mys), EOSINT 270-EOS SP2 (SP2-EOS), SLM 100-Starbond CoS (SB-SLM), and MLab Cusing-Remanium^® Star (RS-MLab), respectively. Eight specimens from each group were prepared. Open circuit potential (E_ocp) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements of polished surfaces of the specimens were conducted in a three-electrode cell using a potentiostat-galvanostat in Fusayama-Meyer artificial saliva (AS). Specimens from each group were immersed in AS and de-ionized water for seven days. E_ocp, charge transfer resistance (R_ct) values, and released ions (㎍/㎠ × 7d) in different solutions were determined. The specimen surfaces were observed with SEM/EDS. Results were analyzed statistically. RESULTS. E_ocp values have shifted to potentials that are more positive over time. Steady-state E_ocp values were from high to low as follows, SB-SLM, SP2-Mys, SP2-EOS, RS-MLab, and ST-Pro, respectively. After 60 mins, RS-MLab specimens had the highest R_ct value, followed by SP2-Mys, SB-SLM, SP2-EOS, and ST-Pro. In all groups, ion release was higher in AS than that in de-ionized water. CONCLUSION. There were small differences among the corrosion resistances of the Co-Cr alloy specimens produced with MLS systems; meanwhile, the corrosion resistances were quite high for all specimens.