This study compares the optical and radiative cooling performance of single-layer films embedded with TiO2 or Al2O3 nanoparticles dispersed in a polymer matrix and backed with an aluminum reflector. Optical constants of both materials were obtained from literature, and wavelength-dependent scattering efficiencies were calculated using Mie theory. A Monte Carlo ray-tracing simulation was performed to evaluate the spectral reflectance, absorptance, and emissivity of each film across the solar and thermal-infrared regions. The TiO2-based film exhibited strong visible-light scattering but suffered significant ultraviolet (UV) absorption, resulting in an average solar reflectance of ~0.90. In contrast, the Al2O3-based film showed negligible UV absorption and maintained high reflectance (> 0.95) throughout the 0.3-2.5 μm solar band, leading to a higher net cooling power of approximately 105 W/m² compared to 85 W/m² for TiO2. These results demonstrate that UV reflectance is a key determinant of effective radiative cooling and indicate that Al2O3-based coatings offer strong potential for passive cooling applications in buildings and agricultural environments.

The automotive industry is rapidly shifting from hardware-focused design to Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), where functions are flexibly updated through software. Embedded systems are central to this transition, ensuring real-time data processing and control across sensors, actuators, and controllers. Yet, most autonomous driving education and competitions have been designed for senior students, creating high entry barriers for early undergraduates. This study proposes an embedded practice-based education model for lower-year students, implemented through an autonomous driving competition. Arduino was adopted as an accessible embedded platform, enabling rapid prototyping and intuitive learning of sensor–controller–actuator integration. The curriculum was structured to advance from interrupt-based programming to Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)-based task scheduling, providing stepwise exposure to core SDV concepts. The model was validated through a mission-oriented competition that included line following, obstacle avoidance, and stop-line detection tasks. Dual assessment—combining technical performance indicators with rubric-based educational outcomes— demonstrated both algorithmic feasibility and pedagogical effectiveness. This work highlights that early undergraduates can gain meaningful SDV-oriented embedded control experience through lightweight competitions. The proposed framework offers an effective pathway for cultivating the next-generation mobility workforce, bridging the gap between theoretical education and practical implementation in the SDV era.

The focus of this study is to develop and employ a barium hexaferrite/graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite, abbreviated as BaFe/gCN NC, for photocatalytic degradation of Congo red (CR) under visible light illumination. Barium hexaferrite and graphitic carbon nitride were prepared using sol–gel and thermal polymerization methods to achieve an even distribution and good contact at the interface. The nanocomposite was then prepared through the sonication method. The properties of synthesized materials were confirmed by the examination of their physicochemical properties. By employing an X-ray diffractometer (XRD), the structure analysis of the synthesized materials provided a hexagonal form. It was also observed that the band gap of this composite was estimated to be 2.7 eV using UV–visible spectroscopy analysis. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the vibrational modes along with the chemical structure and bonding present in the samples. The characteristics of BaFe/gCN nanocomposite reveal that the hexagonal grain boundary is probably distributed all over the surface of g-C3N4 nanosheets, as observed from high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (HR-SEM). It was confirmed from the XPS analysis that the elements and chemical states of BaFe/gCN NCs are present in the form of Ba 3d, Fe 2p, O 1s, N 1s, and C 1s. Finally, 50 mg of the produced material is degraded with the help of BaFe/gCN photocatalyst, removing 90% of CR dye at 10 mg/L initial dye concentration in 150 min. Moreover, the removal ability for CR by BaFe/gCN NC was maintained more than 88% during three test cycles. As a result of increased light absorption properties of BaFe/gCN and the prevention of electron and hole recombination, active oxygen species were produced, and hence the photocatalytic activity increases.

후쿠시마 원자력 발전소 사고 이후 3.3 × 1016 Bq의 세슘(Cs)이 환경에 노출되면서, 수원으로부터 방사성 세슘 (Cs)을 제거하는 것에 대한 관심이 증대되었다. 지속 가능한 개발과 환경 안전 측면에서 오염된 환경을 복원하는 것은 매우 중요한 이슈이다. 유해 오염물질을 효과적으로 제거하기 위해 분리막 기반의 분리/정제 기술은 매우 각광받는 기술 중 하나 이다. 특히 막 흡착(membrane adsorber) 기술은 흡착과 막 분리를 결합할 수 있는 기술로 수용액에서 오염물질을 제거하는 데 매우 유용한 기술이다. 특히 전기방사 분리막은 높은 기공률, 다양한 고분자 활용가능 그리고 다양한 응용 분야 등의 특징 으로 지난 수십 년 동안 많은 연구가 수행되어 왔다. 본 리뷰 논문은 오염된 물에서 세슘을 제거하기 위한 프러시안 블루 (Prussian blue)가 포함된 전기방사 기반 막 흡착 소재 제조에 대한 다양한 기술을 리뷰하였다.

본 연구는 바이오차를 혼입한 콘크리트를 구조용 재료로 활용할 가능성을 검토하기 위해, 보강근의 종류에 따른 부착 성능 차이를 실험적으로 분석하였다. 이를 위해 직접 인발 실험을 수행하였으며, 실험 변수로는 콘크리트의 종류(일반/바이오차), 보강근의 종류(철근/GFRP), 보강근 직경(D13/D16)을 설정하였다. 실험 결과, 일반 철근을 적용한 실험체에서는 바이오차 혼입이 부착강도 저 하를 유발하였으며, 특히 D13 보강근에서 약 30%의 감소가 확인되었다. 반면, GFRP 보강근을 적용한 실험체에서는 바이오차 콘크리 트를 적용한 경우 부착성능이 소폭 향상되는 경향을 보였다. 또한 보강근의 직경이 증가할수록 최대 인발하중 및 평균 부착강도가 증가하는 양상이 일관되게 관찰되었다. 이러한 결과는 GFRP 보강근과 바이오차 콘크리트의 조합이 기계적 결합력 증대를 통해 긍정적인 구조 성능을 발휘할 수 있음을 시사하며, 향후 지속가능한 콘크리트 구조물의 보강설계에 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

Nitrite is commonly found in various aspects of daily life, but its excessive intake poses health risks like blood oxygen transport impairment and cancer risks. Accurate detection of nitrite is crucial for preventing its potential harm and ensuring public health. In this work, Cu–Co bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) incorporated nitrogen-doped carbon dodecahedron (Cu/ Co@N–C/CNTs-X, where X denotes the carbonization temperatures) are synthesized by facile carbonization of CuO@ZIF- 67 composites. Cu and Co NPs are uniformly embedded in the carbon dodecahedron decorated by carbon nanotubes (CNTs) without agglomeration. Combining the superior catalytic from Cu and Co NPs with the electrical conductivity and stability from the carbon frameworks, the Cu/Co@N–C/CNTs-600 composite as catalyst detected nitrite concentrations ranging from 1 to 5000 μM, with sensitivity values of 0.708 μA μM–1 cm– 2, and a detection limit of 0.5 μM. Moreover, this sensor demonstrated notable selectivity, stability and reproducibility. The design of Cu/Co@N–C/CNTs-X catalysts prepared in this study can be used as an attractive alternative in the fields of food quality and environmental detection.

그래핀 산화물(GO), 폴리에틸렌 글리콜 다이아크릴레이트(PEGDA), 폴리에틸렌 글리콜 메틸 에터 아크릴레이트 (PEGMEA)의 나노복합체를 자외선 광중합을 통해 합성하였다. GO는 가교된 폴리에틸렌 옥사이드(XPEO) 매트릭스 내에 최 대 1.0 wt% 농도까지 균일하게 분산시켰다. 더 높은 농도에서는 GO가 응집되는 경향을 보였다. 잘 분산된 GO는 친수성 PEO 사슬과 추가적인 화학적 가교 네트워크를 형성했다. XPEO-GO 나노복합체는 GO 농도에 따라 기계적 강도 및 염과 가 스에 대한 차단 특성이 향상된 것으로 나타났다. 이 연구는 다양한 GO 농도와 플레이크 크기를 가진 XPEO-GO 하이드로겔 의 제조 및 특성화를 다루고 있다. 이러한 특성은 나노복합 하이드로겔이 강화된 XPEO 기반 바이오소재 및 고급 항균성 한 외여과(UF) 친수성 코팅에서의 잠재적 응용 가능성을 시사한다.

Electrochemical oxidation and reduction reactions are fundamental in various conversion and energy storage devices. Functional materials derived from MOFs have been considered promising as electrical catalysts for ORR, HER, and OER, which can be used in Zinc-air batteries and water electrolysis. Herein, we designed a novel approach to fabricating the ultrafine Co9S8 embedded nitrogen-doped hollow carbon nanocages ( Co9S8@N-HC). The method involved a process of sulfidation of cobalt-based metal–organic frameworks (ZIF67) and then coating them with polypyrrole (PPy). PPy has notable properties such as high electrical conductivity and abundant nitrogen content, rendering it highly promising for catalytic applications. The Co9S8@ N-HC catalyst was successfully synthesized via the carbonization of CoSx@ PPy. Remarkably, the Co9S8@ N-HC catalyst demonstrated exceptional electrocatalytic activity, requiring only low overpotentials of 285 mV and 201 mV at 10 mA cm‒ 2 for OER and HER, respectively, and exhibited high activity for ORR, with an onset potential ( Eonset) of 0.923 V and half-wave potential ( E1/2) of 0.879 V in alkaline media. The electrocatalytic efficiency displayed by Co9S8@ N-HC opens a new line of research on the synergistic effect of MOF-PPy materials on energy storage and conversion.

Recently, SDAS(Advanced driver-assistance system) are being installed to assist driving of vehicles and improve driver convenience. LDWS(Lane departure warning system) and FCWS(Forward collision warning system) are the core of the technology. Among these, FCWS is evaluated as a key assistive technology to prevent vehicle crashes. Accordingly, many algorithms are being developed and tested to improve detection speed and actual detection algorithms are being commercialized. In this paper, We propose the design of a system that optimizes FCWS speed by considering the AI performance of the terminal device when implemented as an embedded system.

교량, 터널 등 콘크리트 구조물의 건설 또는 사용 중 사고는 심각한 재산 및 인명 피해를 야기하기 때문에, 콘크리트 구조물의 증가와 동시에 Structural health monitoring(SHM)의 중요성 또한 높아졌 다. 하지만 현재까지 콘크리트 구조물의 안전 관리 및 유지관리는 주로 인력에 의한 육안 점검이 주를 이루고 있으며, 이는 주관적이고 정성적인 관리 수준에 머무르고 있어 안전성 평가 결과에 대한 신뢰 성 및 실시간 상태 파악과 대응 측면에 한계가 존재한다. 이에 본 연구에서는 현재 활발하게 연구되고 있는 탄소나노튜브를 활용하여 기다란 바 형태의 Carbon nanotube reinforced polymer(CNRP) Bar를 개발하였으며, 이를 콘크리트 구조물에 적용하였다. 구조물 변형에 따른 CNRP Bar의 센싱 성능을 파 악하기 위해 3점 굽힘 시험을 진행하였고, 동시에 콘크리트 구조물 내 CNRP Bar의 전기적 변화를 분석하였다. 실험 결과 콘크리트 구조물에 균열 발생 전 굽힘 응력에 의해 CNRP Bar의 저항이 감소 하였고, 균열 발생 후 균열이 커짐에 따라 저항이 증가하는 거동을 보였다. 이를 통해 CNRP Bar는 콘크리트 구조물에 용이하게 적용할 수 있는 매립형 센서로써 사용 가능하고, 이는 콘크리트 구조물의 안전성을 효율적으로 모니터링하는 시스템으로 발전 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

셀프-프리스트레싱을 적용할 수 있는 철계-형상기억합금을 콘크리트 기둥에 적용하기 위한 연구가 일부 연구자들에 의해 수행되었으며, 이러한 철계-형상기억합금의 사용으로 셀프-프리스트레싱을 통 한 구속 효과가 입증되었다. 그러나 셀프-프리스트레싱을 통한 구속 효과를 정량적으로 규명하기 위 한 연구는 비교적 부족한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 철계-형상기억합금으로 프리스트레싱된 콘 크리트의 일축압축 거동을 규명하기 위한 해석적 연구를 수행하였다. 철계-형상기억합금 나선철근으로 구속된 콘크리트의 일축압축 거동을 예측하기 위해 파괴에너지에 기반한 응력-변형률 모델이 제안되 었다. 파괴에너지는 콘크리트 내부 변형률 게이지가 부착된 아크릴 바를 통해 측정되었다. 실험 변수 로 철계-형상기억합금 나선철근의 간격, 활성화 온도, 콘크리트 압축강도가 고려되었다. 파괴에너지는 나선철근의 간격이 감소됨에 따라 증가하였으며, 활성화 온도가 증가됨에 따라 감소되는 것으로 확이 되었다. 또한, 파괴에너지에 기반한 응력-변형률 모델은 철계-형상기억합금 나선철근으로 구속된 콘크 리트의 일축압축 거동을 비교적 유사하게 예측할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

In this study, we introduce a novel TiN/Ag embedded TiO2/FTO resistive random-access memory (RRAM) device. This distinctive device was fabricated using an environmentally sustainable, solution-based thin film manufacturing process. Utilizing the peroxo titanium complex (PTC) method, we successfully incorporated Ag precursors into the device architecture, markedly enhancing its performance. This innovative approach effectively mitigates the random filament formation typically observed in RRAM devices, and leverages the seed effect to guide filament growth. As a result, the device demonstrates switching behavior at substantially reduced voltage and current levels, heralding a new era of low-power RRAM operation. The changes occurring within the insulator depending on Ag contents were confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. Additionally, we confirmed the correlation between Ag and oxygen vacancies (Vo). The current-voltage (I-V ) curves obtained suggest that as the Ag content increases there is a change in the operating mechanism, from the space charge limited conduction (SCLC) model to ionic conduction mechanism. We propose a new filament model based on changes in filament configuration and the change in conduction mechanisms. Further, we propose a novel filament model that encapsulates this shift in conduction behavior. This model illustrates how introducing Ag alters the filament configuration within the device, leading to a more efficient and controlled resistive switching process.

Lee, En Hye, & Lee, Chee Hye. (2024). “Phonological Aspects of American and British Englishes Embedded in Korean English: A Perspective of Linguistic Realities”. The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea, 32(1), 43-74. This paper explores the rationale behind the shift from Quirk’s deficit linguistics to Kachru’s liberation linguistics in English widely used in Korea. Despite the Korean government’s efforts to enhance communicative competence aligned with Inner Circle-oriented American Standard English, the study questions the perception of Korean English being solely dominated by American English from sociolinguistic perspectives. To delve into both psychological and empirical perspectives on English in Korea, a questionnaire survey involving 100 Korean college students is employed. The focus is on assessing the extent of influence from both American English and British English on Korean English. Additionally, the study examines how linguistic realities, disregarding sociolinguistic or functional aspects, contribute to the current state of Korean English. The analysis of survey data reveals that Korean linguistics, especially phonology, plays a role in shaping the dynamics of Korean English, supporting Kachru’s liberation linguistics. This contributes to the shift from the stage of aspiring to be more native-like American English to the stage of World Englishes, establishing itself as a variant of English in its own right.