시대의 흐름과 '창조 경제'실현의 핵심 수단으로서 한국 정부는 지난 5월, 인터넷과 관련된 분야를 국가 전략으로 채택하여 초고속 연결 디지털 혁명 실현을 위한 인터넷 기본 계획을 발표했다. 이에 따라 정부는 소프트웨어 (SW), 센서, 기기 및 부품의 경쟁력 강화 전략을 수립하여 IoT(Internet of Things) 서비스 및 제품을 창출하고 혁신, 그리고 계획 단계에서부터 IoT의 서비스와 제품의 보안 내부화를 촉진할 수 있다. IoT 시장 규모는 2 조원, 3 조원, 30 조원으로 지속적으로 늘어날 것으로 예상되는 인터넷 환경은 사람들과 같이 모든 사물의 유무선 네트워크와 연계 하여 정보를 생성, 상호 수집, 공유 및 활용하는 것을 말한다. (센서) - 수집 (부품, 장치) - 정보 공유 (클라이드) - 정보 활용 능력 (빅 데이터) - 응용 소프트웨어 (SW) 등 모든 기술 및 서비스가 시장에 포함된다. IOT는 일자리 증가의 효과가 있을 것으로 예상되어 대중들의 관심을 끌고 있다. 이제는 기업 간의 비즈니스에서 전문 용어가 되었다. 미래의 IoT 시장은 성장하는 경향이 있는 사회 기반 시설 (유틸리티, 운송, 자동화 등) 및 안전 관리 부문의 라이프 스타일 서비스를 중심으로 소비자 부문으로 확대될 것으로 예상된다. 정교한 무선 통신 기술은 모든 객체 유닛을 통신 기능을 통해 연결함으로써 거대한 네트워크를 만들 것이다.

공액구조 고분자는 일반적으로 전도성, 착체형성, 색, 광학 비선형성, 높은 기체투과도, 광 및 전기 발광 등의 특성을 보인다. 다양한 유형의 전도성 고분자 중에서 폴리(아로마틱 헤테로사이클릭)은 해당 단량체의 화학적 혹은 전기화학적 중합을 통하여 합성되는 주쇄 방향족성 고분자이다. 이들 소재는 발광소자, 화학센서, 수퍼커페시터, 유기 태양전지, 유기 트랜지스터, 스마트 윈도우 등 다양한 응용 영역을 가지고 있다. 본고에서는 폴리(아로마틱 헤테로사 이클릭)의 합성과 응용에 관한 그동안의 연구동향을 제시하였다.

Ion-exchange membranes which consist of polymer backbones attached with fixed charge groups have been widely used in various electrochemical water treatment and energy processes. A pore-filled ion-exchange membranes (PFIEMs), composed of an inert and tough porous substrate and an ionomer that fills the pores, is considered as a promising candidate for various commercial applications because they can be manufactured via a cheap process and also provide both high ion conductivity and excellent mechanical properties. We will introduce the recent results on the development of high performance PFIEMs for various electrochemical applications such as direct fuel alkaline fuel cells, reverse electrodialysis, and capacitive deionization etc. (Acknowledgements: NRF-2015H1C1A1034436 and MOTIE-10047796)

(주)효성은 지난 20여 년 동안 분리막 소재 및 제막 기술에 대한 연구를 진행 해오고 있으며, 독자적인 기술로 PVDF 소재의 평막, 침지형 및 가압형 MF/UF 중공사막 및 모듈을 개발하여 상용화하였고 이를 실제현장에 적용하여 저비용 고성능 고효율의 모듈운전 결과를 확인하였다. 최근에는 차세대 분리막으로써 Acetylated MeCellouse (AMC)와 PolyOlefinKetone (POK) 소재를 사용한 수처리용 분리막을 연구하여 고투수성, 내오염성이 우수한 새로운 분리막을 개발 중에 있다.

Ceramic membranes can be applied under extreme operating conditions such as low pH, high pressure and high temperature. In particular SiC has excellent mechanical properties and also has excellent properties related to membrane performance. However, high processing temperature increases cost of SiC products and thus limit’s its use. In this study oxidation bonding technique was used to fabricate cost-effective SiC microfiltration membrane at low temperature. The oxidation behavior at different thermal treatments was related with pore morphology and ultimately the membrane permeability. We have found that the membrane made by coating of oxidation bonded SiC layer over clay-bonded SiC support, sintered at 1000-1100°C could make a defect-free microfiltration membrane with pure water permeability above 700 LMH per bar. The membrane has narrow pore size distribution with average pore size about 0.1 μm.

With continuous development in the field of sample preparation technology, solid phase micro-extraction (SPME) has been widely used in analytical chemistry for high extraction efficiency and convenient operation. Different materials lead to different extraction results. Among existing materials, carbon-based materials are still attracting attention from scientists due to their excellent physical and chemical properties as well as their modifiable surfaces, which could enhance the adsorption effects of SPME fiber. This review introduces the preparation methods and applications of different kinds of carbon-based material coatings on fibers. In addition, directions for future research on carbon material composites are discussed.

본 연구에서는 다공성 폴리에틸렌 지지체를 기반으로 세 가지 가교제를 혼합 도입한 세공충진 이온교환막을 제조 하고 역 전기투석에서 멤브레인의 특성이 발전성능에 미치는 영향을 고찰하였다. 실험 결과, 분자 크기가 다른 가교제를 혼합 함으로써 이온교환막의 가교도 및 자유체적이 효과적으로 조절됨을 확인하였으며 상관 분석을 통해 멤브레인의 전기화학적 특성 및 이를 적용한 역 전기투석의 발전성능에 복합적인 영향을 미침을 알 수 있었다. 특히 세공충진 양이온 교환막은 최적 가교조건에서 상용막 대비 동등 이상의 발전 성능을 나타내었으며 음이온 교환막 또한 상용막에 근접하는 우수한 성능을 나 타내었다.

본 연구에서는 얇은 폴리에틸렌 계 다공성 필름(두께 = 25 μm)에 이오노머를 충진시킨 세공충진 이온교환막을 개발하였으며 이를 적용한 전 바나듐 레독스 흐름전지의 충방전 특성을 고찰하였다. 특히 분자 크기가 다른 가교제를 혼합함 으로써 이온교환막의 가교도 및 자유체적을 적절히 제어하여 저저항 및 저 바나듐 투과도를 나타내는 이온교환막을 제조하 고자 하였다. 실험 결과, 제조된 세공충진 이온교환막은 상용막 대비하여 동등 수준의 우수한 전기화학적 특성을 나타내었다. 또한 바나듐 이온 투과도 및 전 바나듐 레독스 흐름전지 성능 평가 실험을 통해 얇은 막 두께에도 불구하고 상용막 대비하여 낮은 바나듐 이온 투과도와 높은 충방전 효율을 나타냄을 확인하였다.

This study investigated the appropriate ways in offering immediate automated writing feedback within the framework of process-based writing pedagogy by comparing relative effects of two different automated writing evaluation (AWE) system application types on improving writing performance. The experiment took an initiative step in elucidating at what point in the process-based writing stages AWE feedback is best to be served. The research is conducted to confirm whether providing an instant language-related feedback whenever EFL students call for will either interfere the development of content indeed – as it has been expected by process-based writing approach, or bring improvement in students’ writing. Two application types, namely non-continuous feedback (NCF) and continuous feedback (CF) group - are differentiated in terms of in which point of the writing stages students are enabled to get access to the AWE system. With the purpose of the study, a total of 20 students participated. The findings revealed that CF group did not receive language-related AWE feedback to the point of distracting the development of their content. Furthermore, CF group significantly outperformed NCF group in overall writing product, especially on the dimension of grammar and content. Students also expressed a positive attitude toward receiving instant language-related feedback via AWE system.

In this study, the electroless nickel plating method has been investigated for the coating of Ni nanoparticles onto fine Al powder as promising energetic materials. The adsorption of nickel nanoparticles onto the surface of Al powders has been studied by varying various process parameters, namely, the amounts of reducing agent, complexing agent, and pH-controller. The size of nickel nanoparticles synthesized in the process has been optimized to approximately 200 nm and they have been adsorbed on the Al powder. TGA results clearly show that the temperature at which oxidation of Al mainly occurs is lowered as the amount of Ni nanoparticles on the Al surface increases. Furthermore, the Ni-plated Al powders prepared for all conditions show improved exothermic reaction due to the selfpropagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) between Ni and Al. Therefore, Al powders fully coated by Ni nanoparticles show the highest exothermic reactivity: this demonstrates the efficiency of Ni coating in improving the energetic properties of Al powders.

The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of ozone in sanitizing water experimentally inoculated with the gram-positive food-poisoning bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. The bactericidal effect was measured after experimentally inoculated solutions were exposed to 0, 0.5, and 1.0 ppm ozone at several time points and different temperatures, in the presence of varying concentrations of different organic matter, namely, fetal bovine serum (FBS) or cattle liver. Results revealed inhibition of the bactericidal effect in the presence of the lowest percentage of FBS, but a lower extent of the inhibition occurred when liver was used as the organic matter. It was also apparent that a higher temperature and shorter ozone exposure time had led to a more reduced bactericidal efficacy than that under a lower temperature and longer ozone exposure. This study provides insight into the potential use of ozonated water as an effective and safe disinfectant in an abattoir setting.

고분자 분리막은 가격이 저렴하고, 쉽게 제조가 가능하며, 투과도와 선택도가 우수하여 수처리 분야뿐만 아니라 기체분리에서도 중요한 역할을 한다. 하지만, 고분자 분리막은 일반적으로 투과도와 선택도의 역상관 관계를 나타내는 단점 이 있다; 즉, 투과도가 높으면 선택도가 낮고, 선택도가 높으면 투과도가 높다. 이러한 단점을 극복하기 위한 방안 중의 하나 가 촉진수송이다. 지난 수십 년간 촉진수송 이론은 촉진수송 분리막 제조에 있어 매우 중요하고 다양한 모델을 제시하는 데 에 핵심적인 역할을 하였다. 한편, 촉진수송에서 주된 역할을 하는 운반체의 특성, 매질의 유동성 및 고분자 복합체의 물리화 학적 성질 등을 이해하는 것은 중요하다. 운반체의 유동성에 따라 촉진수송 분리막의 종류를 3가지로 나눌 수 있다; 즉, 이동 상 운반체 분리막, 준이동상 운반체 분리막, 고정상 운반체 분리막. 또한 촉진 운반체가 특정물질과 상호작용하는 데에는 4가 지 종류의 가역반응으로 나눌 수 있다; 즉, 수소원자 전달 반응, 친핵성 첨가반응, 파이-착체 반응, 그리고 전기화학 반응. 이 러한 촉진수송 분리막은 이산화탄소, 산소, 올레핀(프로필렌, 에틸렌)의 투과도를 선택적으로 향상시키는 역할을 한다. 이와 같이 본 총설에서는 다양한 촉진수송 분리막에 관련된 주요 연구내용과 이러한 연구를 수행하는 대표적인 전략들을 소개하 고자 한다.

Porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) thin films are fabricated by spin-coating using a dispersion solution containing PTFE powders, and their crystalline properties are investigated after thermal annealing at various temperatures ranging from 300 to 500°C. Before thermal annealing, the film is densely packed and consists of many granular particles 200-300 nm in diameter. However, after thermal annealing, the film contains many voids and fibrous grains on the surface. In addition, the film thickness decreases after thermal annealing owing to evaporation of the surfactant, binder, and solvent composing the PTFE dispersion solution. The film thickness is systematically controlled from 2 to 6.5 μm by decreasing the spin speed from 1,500 to 500 rpm. A triboelectric nanogenerator is fabricated by spin-coating PTFE thin films onto polished Cu foils, where they act as an active layer to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy. A triboelectric nanogenerator consisting of a PTFE layer and Al metal foil pair shows typical output characteristics, exhibiting positive and negative peaks during applied strain and relief cycles due to charging and discharging of electrical charge carriers. Further, the voltage and current outputs increase with increasing strain cycle owing to accumulation of electrical charge carriers during charge-discharge.

고분자 주쇄가 공액구조를 갖는 고분자는 일반적으로 전기전도성, 비선형광학특성, 기체투과성, 자기성, 광 및 전기발광 등의 다양한 특성을 보인다. 공액구조 고분자의 이러한 특성을 근간으로 유기발광소자, 유기태양전지, FET, Schottky 다이오드, 배터리, 화학센서 등에서 중요한 소재로 이용되어 오고 있다. 지금까지 다양한 형태의 공액 구조 고분자가 설계되었는데, 특히 고분자 전해질은 고분자 구조 내의 많은 부분이 이온화가능하거나 이온성 부분을 갖는 분자량이 큰 물질을 말한다. 본고에서는 공액고분자 전해질의 분자설계와 합성, 더 나아가 이들의 응용에 관한 최근의 연구동향을 제시하였다.

Nuclide separation of commercial nanofiltration (NF) & reverse osmosis (RO) membranes is investigated to elucidate the permeation mechanism and possibility on applying treatment of wastewater from nuclear facility. Since wastewater from nuclear facility contains significant amount of dangerous nuclides, their treatment for recycle or clearance is necessary. Polyamide based commercial membranes are prepared to investigate their separation performance on single- & multi-component nuclide aqueous solutions. Similar to their desalination performance, NF shows higher flux, but RO has high rejection. With respect to rejection, NF and RO membranes have better performance comparing to desalination. This study indicates that NF and RO membranes can be potential candidate for nuclide separation.

Ionomer membranes which consist of polymer backbones attached with fixed charge groups have been traditionally used in various water treatment processes. Recently, they have also gained increased industrial importance in the applications to electrochemical energy processes such as reverse electrodialysis, fuel cells, redox flow batteries etc. A pore-filled ionomer membrane (PFIM), composed of an inert and tough porous substrate and an ionomer that fills the pores, is considered as a promising candidate for various commercial applications because they can be manufactured via a cheap process and also provide both high ion conductivity and excellent mechanical properties. We will introduce the results on the development of high performance PFIMs for various electrochemical applications.

The straight nanopores in cellulose acetate (CA) polymers for battery gel separators were generated by utilizing both Ni(NO3)2·6H2O and water pressure. When polymer film was exposed to water pressure, the continuous nanopores were generated after complexing with Ni(NO3)2·6H2O. These results could be explained by that polymer chains were weakened because of the plasticization effect of the Ni(NO3)2·6H2O incorporated into the CA. The well controlled CA membrane after water pressure treatment enabled fabrication of highly reliable cell by utilizing 2032-type coin cell structure. The resulting cell performance exhibited both the effect of the physical morphology of CA separator and the chemical interaction of electrolyte with CA polymer which facilitates the Li-ion in the cell.

Porous materials play a vital role in science and technology. The ability to control their pore structures at the atomic, molecular, and nanometer scales enable interactions with atoms, ions and molecules to occur throughout the bulk of the material, for practical applications. Three-dimensional (3D) porous carbon-based materials (e.g., graphene aerogels/hydrogels, sponges and foams) made of graphene or graphene oxide-based networks have attracted considerable attention because they offer low density, high porosity, large surface area, excellent electrical conductivity and stable mechanical properties. Water pollution and associated environmental issues have become a hot topic in recent years. Rapid industrialization has led to a massive increase in the amount of wastewater that industries discharge into the environment. Water pollution is caused by oil spills, heavy metals, dyes, and organic compounds released by industry, as well as via unpredictable accidents. In addition, water pollution is also caused by radionuclides released by nuclear disasters or leakage. This review presents an overview of the state-of-the-art synthesis methodologies of 3D porous graphene materials and highlights their synthesis for environmental applications. The various synthetic methods used to prepare these 3D materials are discussed, particularly template-free self-assembly methods, and template-directed methods. Some key results are summarized, where 3D graphene materials have been used for the adsorption of dyes, heavy metals, and radioactive materials from polluted environments.