Composites of carbon fiber-reinforced silicon carbide (Cf/SiC) with ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) exhibit superior resistance to oxidation and ablation under high temperatures. Components in large-scale applications often have complex geometries, making it crucial to understand the oxidation and ablation behaviors of curved and non-uniform surfaces. In this study, a Cf/SiC-ZrB2 composite was fabricated into a 300 mm cylindrical shape using filament winding and liquid silicon infiltration processes. The resulting specimens exhibited a uniform microstructure, with SiC and ZrB2 crystals evenly distributed across the top and bottom surfaces, demonstrating the feasibility of producing large-scale composites. The specimens underwent an oxyacetylene torch test at 2,100 K for 5 min to assess their ablation and oxidation performance. The results revealed significant variation in the oxide layer due to the non-flat surface, with the layer thickness gradually decreasing as the oblique angle was reduced. Additionally, the presence of high-melting-point ZrO2 in the oxide layer near the torch center was attributed to the migration and solidification of molten SiO2. This suggests that large and complex Cf/SiC incorporating UHTCs can effectively form a protective oxide layer, even under conditions where SiO2 displacement occurs. The findings underscore the importance of integrating geometric considerations into the design of ultra-high temperature ceramic composites to achieve the thermal and ablation resistance required for advanced high-temperature applications.

In this paper, the design feasibility of the high-temperature rotation test jig for the operating state of gas turbine blades was confirmed through thermal structural analysis and modal analysis. The structural analysis model was composed of assembled blade, disc, cover, and shaft. Here, the disc was designed to be assembled with two types of blade. First, thermal analysis was performed by applying the blade surface temperature of 800°C. Next, structural analysis was performed at 3600 RPM, the normal operating condition, and 4320 RPM, the overspeed operation condition. Lastly, modal analysis was performed to examine the natural frequency and deformation of the jig. The FE analysis showed that the temperature decreased from the blade to disc dovetail. Additionally, both the blade and disc showed structural stability as the maximum stress was below the yield strength. Also, the first natural frequency was 636.35Hz and 639.43Hz at 3600RPM and 4320RPM, respectively, satisfying gas turbine design standards and guidelines. Ultimately, the designed test jig was confirmed to be capable of high temperature and rotation testing of various blades.

Refractory materials, such as molybdenum and niobium, are potential candidates for cladding material due to their high melting temperatures and desirable mechanical properties at higher temperatures than those of zirconium alloys. However, refractory materials have low resistance to oxidation at elevated temperatures. Therefore, this study examined silicide or aluminide surface coatings as protection against rapid oxidation of refractory materials at elevated temperatures for a potential accident-tolerant fuel cladding. Silicide or aluminide layers were formed on refractory metal substrates by using the pack cementation method. The steam oxidation behavior of both coated and uncoated samples was compared by thermogravimetric analysis at 1200°C. The weight changes of the coated samples were greatly reduced than those of uncoated samples. Microstructural analyses demonstrated that the silicide and aluminide layers were oxidized to form a protective surface oxide that prevented rapid oxidation of the refractory substrate at elevated temperatures.

This study investigated whether calcium (Ca) addition improved the recovery of neodymium (Nd) and dysprosium (Dy) from Nd-Fe-B magnet scrap using magnesium (Mg)-based liquid metal extraction (LME). Traditional LME processes are limited to temperatures up to 850 °C due to oxidation issues, reducing the efficiency of rare earth element (REE) recovery, especially for Dy. By adding 10 wt.% Ca to Mg and increasing the processing temperature to 1,000 °C, we achieved nearly 100% Nd and approximately 38% Dy recovery, compared to 91% and 28%, respectively, with pure Mg at 850 °C. However, excessive Ca addition (20 wt.%) decreased the recovery efficiency due to the formation of stable intermetallic compounds. These results highlight the critical role of Ca in optimizing REE recycling from Nd-Fe-B magnet scrap.

Light-weight ceramic insulation materials and high-emissivity coatings were fabricated for reusable thermal protection systems (TPS). Alumina-silica fibers and boric acid were used to fabricate the insulation, which was heat treated at 1250 °C. High-emissivity coating of borosilicate glass modified with TaSi2, MoSi2, and SiB6 was applied via dip-and-spray coating methods and heat-treated at 1100°C. Testing in a high-velocity oxygen fuel environment at temperatures over 1100 °C for 120 seconds showed that the rigid structures withstood the flame robustly. The coating effectively infiltrated into the fibers, confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction analyses. Although some oxidation of TaSi2 occurred, thereby increasing the Ta2O5 and SiO2 phases, no significant phase changes or performance degradation were observed. These results demonstrate the potential of these materials for reusable TPS applications in extreme thermal environments.

고온 구동형 고분자 전해질 막 연료전지(high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, HT-PEMFC)는 구동 중 발생되는 불순물에 대한 내성이 높고 물관리가 용이하며 고순도의 가스를 연료로 사용하지 않아도 되는 장점을 갖는 다. HT-PEMFC는 인산이 도핑된 막을 통해 수소이온이 전도되기 때문에 전해질 막의 높은 인산의 유지율이 요구된다. 본 총 설에서는 인산의 침출을 방지하여 고성능의 HT-PEMFC용 고분자 전해질 막을 개발하기 위해 1) 인산이 도핑된 전해질 막의 인산 침출에 영향을 미치는 요소를 파악한 후, 이를 개선하기 위해 2) 폴리벤즈이미다졸 기반 막과 인산과의 상호작용을 강 화하여 인산 침출을 방지할 수 있도록 고분자 구조 설계를 진행한 연구와 3) 이오노머의 이온교환 작용기와 인산과의 이온 쌍 상호작용을 통해 인산의 침출을 방지할 수 있도록 이오노머 구조 설계를 진행한 연구들에 대해 살펴보고자 한다.

최근 지구온난화를 동반한 기후변화가 가속화되고 있으며, RCP 8.5 시나리오에 따르면 21세기 말까지 연평균 기온은 4.8℃ 상승할 것으로 예상된다. 고온 환경은 식물체의 생장, 개화시기, 동화산물 함량에 영향을 미치는 것으로 알려졌다. 본 연구는 고온 환경에서 감자의 생장과 대사산물 변화를 Soil-Plant-Atmosphere-Research (SPAR) 챔버와 온도구배하우스를 사용하여 2018년부터 2020년까지 조사하였다. 그 결과, 고온 조건의 SPAR 챔버 및 온도구배하우스에서 개화시기가 약 5∼9일 빨라지는 것을 확인하였다. 고온 조건은 감자 생장을 촉진하며 동화산물 함량에 영향을 줄 것으로 생각되어 개화 3일 전(Days Before Flowering 3, DBF 3)과 개화 21일 후(Days After Flowering 21, DAF 21)의 엽록소, 카로티노이드, 당 및 전분 함량을 분석하였다. 생육 초기인 DBF 3에 엽록소와 카로티노이드 함량은 감소하였고, 자당 및 전분 함량은 유의하게 증가하였다. 하지만 생육 후기인 DAF 21에는 자당 및 전분 함량이 감소한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 개화와 관련 있는 유전자 발현을 qRT-PCR로 분석한 결과, 고온 조건에서 SP6A, PhyB, SP5G, COL1, COL2 유전자 발현이 증가한 것을 확인하였다. 결과적으로, 고온 환경은 개화 전 감자 잎의 자당 및 전분 함량과 개화 관련 유전자의 발현에 영향을 미쳐 감자의 개화시기를 앞당기는 것으로 판단된다.

Coal tar pitch is a raw material that can be made from various carbon materials such as activated carbon, carbon fiber, and artificial graphite through heat treatment. In particular, it is an important raw material used as a binder and impregnated pitch when manufacturing carbon composite materials. In order to improve the physical properties of such a carbon composite material, the content of β-resin is an important factor. Although β-resin plays the role of a binder, it also corresponds to fixed carbon, so it can determine the physical properties after carbonization. In this study, we compared the physical properties of coal tar pitch various temperature ramping rate, and found through Py-GC/MS analysis that intermediate materials were generated by heteroatoms such as oxygen and nitrogen. MALDI-TOF/MS analysis revealed that these intermediate materials overlapped with the molecular weight region of β-resin. Therefore, the content of β-resin is in the following order: 430–5 (12.8 wt%), 430–10 (10.2 wt%), and 430–2 (6.3 wt%), and when 430–5 is used as a binder, the highest density appeared at 1.75 g/cm3. However, such intermediate materials undergo thermal decomposition even at temperatures above 900 °C. As a result, after carbonization, 430–5 had a density of 1.60 g/cm3, which was similar or lower than that of 430–2 (1.72 → 1.63 g/ cm3) and 430–10 (1.73 → 1.61 g/cm3). From these results, it is expected that if the heteroatom content is distributed in an appropriate amount and the heating rate is well controlled, it will be possible to maintain a high density even after carbonization while ensuring a high beta-resin content.

In this paper, we address the issue of temperature uniformity in high-power antenna systems by proposing and analyzing various design strategies. Specifically, when there is significant spatial freedom in the internal coolant pathways of the cooling plate, a counterflow approach is implemented to achieve temperature uniformity. Conversely, in scenarios where spatial constraints exist, a differential fin area design is proposed to effectively manage heat distribution. Additionally, in cases where the design of coolant pathways is restricted and fin design is not feasible, we suggest minimizing temperature variations by adjusting the thermal conductivity of the carriers located beneath the heat-generating components. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the thermal management of high-power antenna systems, ensuring improved system stability and performance.

Hot section components of gas turbines are exposed to a high operating temperature environment. To protect these components, thermal barrier coatings (TBC) are applied to their surfaces. Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ), which is widely used as a TBC material, faces limitations at temperatures above 1200 °C. To mitigate these issues, research has focused on adding lanthanide rare earth oxides and tetravalent oxides to prevent the phase-transformation of the monoclinic phase in zirconia. This study investigated the effects of varying TiO2 content in Nd2O3 and Yb2O3 co-doped YSZ composites. Increasing TiO2 content effectively suppressed formation of the monoclinic phase and increased the thermal degradation resistance compared to YSZ in environments over 1200 °C. These findings will aid in developing more thermally stable and efficient TBC materials for application in high-temperature environments.

리튬이온전지는 친환경적이고 우수한 전지 성능덕분에 배터리 산업의 핵심으로 자리 잡았으며, 이에 따라 수요가 급증하고 있다. 그러나, 리튬이온전지의 수요증가는 리튬과 광물자원들의 공급문제를 초래하며, 수명이 다한 폐 리튬이온전지의 폐기방안이 아직 마련되지 않아 환경적 문제를 발생시킨다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 폐 리튬이온전지를 재활용하는 연구가 진행되고 있으며, 그 중에서도 폐 리튬이온전지에서 폐 양극 소재를 추출하여 재활용하는 다이렉트 리사이클링 연구가 주목받고 있다. 그러나, 폐 양극 소재는 오랜 충/방전으로 인해 구조적 붕괴(열화)가 발생한 상태로, 새로운 리튬이온전지에 적용을 위해서는 리튬이온전지 사용 전의 구조 즉, 층상구조로의 회복이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 이를 위해 폐 양극 소재(LiNi0.6C0.2Mn0.2O2)가 열역학적으로 층상구조를 형성하는 온도를 분석하기 위해 700 ºC, 800 ºC, 900 ºC 범위에서 XRD를 통해 구조분석을 진행하였다. 폐 양극 소재는 700 ºC와 900 ºC 대비 800 ºC 열처리 시 1.44로 가장 높은 I003/I104 value를 보였다. 또한 800 ºC 열처리 시 0.1 C 기준 비 용량이 171.3 mAh/g으로 가장 높은 것을 확인하였다. 이를 통해 우리는 열역학적으로 층상구조를 형성하는 온도를 800 ºC로 도출하였으며 폐 양극 소재의 구조를 성공적으로 복원하였다.

This study was conducted to secure basic data for developing technologies to reduce the generation of odor substances by investigating the effects of environmental temperature on growth performance and the generation of odor substances from feces in growing pigs. A total of 16 pigs (Landrace × Yorkshire × Duroc, average body weight 56.49±0.47kg) were randomly assigned to two treatments: thermal-neutral (TN) and heat stress (HS) conditions. The experiments were conducted for two weeks, with average temperature-humidity indices of 68.91±0.09 for TN and 85.98±0.08 for HS. The results showed that HS significantly decreased average daily feed intake (ADFI, 33.3%) and average daily gain (ADG, 25.8%) compared with TN (p<0.05). Non-esterified fatty acid in serum was lower (36.2%) in HS compared with TN (p<0.05). However, protein, blood urea nitrogen, cholesterol, triglyceride, glucose, and IgG in serum showed no difference between HS and TN. Phenol (350.0%) and skatole (416.3%) were significantly higher in HS than in TN (p<0.05). The decrease in growth performance is attributed to reduction in ADFI. The increase in phenol and skatole in HS is presumed to be due to the effect of HS on the metabolism of intestinal microbial composition. Digestion rate, intestinal microbial composition, and urine emissions are known to affect odor substances. Further research on the content of odor substances in urine, nutrient digestion rate, and intestinal microbial composition is considered necessary to determine the exact associations.

In this study, we explored the potential of the Maillard reaction-based time-temperature indicators (TTI) as a tool for predicting and visualizing moisture variations during high-temperature drying. Using activation energy analysis, we found that the Maillard reaction-based TTI could not only visualize but also predict changes in moisture contents during high-temperature drying of 60-80oC. The color changes of the Maillard reaction solutions were distinct enough to be discerned with the naked eye, transitioning from colorless to black via the shift of yellow, light brown, brown, and dark brown. The dynamic characteristics for the color change in the Maillard reaction solutions and the moisture changes in the drying of thin-layer apples could be expressed with high suitability using a logistic model. This suggests that the Maillard reaction-based TTI can potentially be a practical and reliable tool for predicting the moisture changes for the high-temperature drying of thin-layer apples, offering a promising avenue for future research and applications.

FRP 복합재료 중 CFRP(탄소 섬유 강화 플라스틱)는 현재 RC 구조물의 내부 및 외부 보강재로서 그리드 형태로 활용되고 있다. 그러나 CFRP 그리드에 대한 성능평가 기준은 매우 미흡하여 FRP 보강근 기준을 사용하고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 그리드 가닥 수와 경계조건과 변수를 고려하여 CFRP 그리드의 인장 성능을 평가하기 위한 실험이 수행되었다. 가닥 수는 1, 2, 3가닥에 대한 인장시험이 수행되었으며, 경계조건의 경우 모르타르, 에폭시, 에폭시 + 모르타르로 변수를 지정하였다. 인장시험을 통하여 최적 가닥 수 및 최적 경계조건으로 개발한 시편을 토대로 고온 노출 시간에 따라 CFRP 그리드의 인장 성능 평가가 수행되었다. 온도는 130°C 로 유지되었으며, 5개의 시편을 각각 70분(Case 2), 100분(Case 3), 120분(Case 4), 150분(Case 5) 고온에 노출하여 비 고온 노출 시편 과 비교하였다. 실험 결과, 비 고온 노출 시편과 비교하여 Case 5에서는 인장강도와 탄성계수가 각각 최대 51.32% 및 44.4% 감소한 것으로 나타났다.

씨고자리꽃파리(Delia platura)는 온대지역의 해충으로 콩과, 백합과, 십자화과 작물뿐만 아니라 옥수수, 감자, 당근 등 기주범위가 매우 넓 은 해충으로 알려져 있다. 씨고자리꽃파리는 여름철 이후 발생이 급격히 감소하거나 사라지는 것으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구는 이러한 씨고자리꽃 파리의 특이한 연간 발생양상을 이해하기 위하여 몇 가지 온도와 광조건에서 발육실험과 야외에서 성충발생양상을 조사하였다. 광조건(16L:8D, 12L:12D)과 관계없이 처리온도 21, 24, 27°C에서 하면증상 없이 성충까지 성공적으로 발육하였다(번데기 생존률 : 93.5~100.0%). 고온(광조 건 16L:8D)인 30 및 33°C에서도 하면이 유도된 발육단계는 관찰되지 않았다. 따라서 씨고자리꽃파리의 여름철 후 감소현상은 하면가설로 설명 이 어려웠다. 2021년과 2022년 포장조사(제주)에서 7월 중순부터는 성충이 점착트랩에 거의 유살되지 않는 양상을 보였다. 고도별 트랩을 설치 한 2023년 조사에서 높은 고도인 620미터 트랩에서는 전체적으로 발생량이 적었고 연간 특별한 양상을 보이지 않았다. 저고도 70미터와 중간고 도 300미터는 2개의 발생최성기(peak)가 관측되었으며, 보다 서늘한 지점의 300미터 트랩의 발생최성기는 70미터 트랩과 비교하여 약 40일 정 도 지연되어 나타났다. 특히 300미터 트랩에서는 여름철 이후 9월 중순까지도 트랩에 유살되는 성충이 관찰되었다. 아직은 완벽하지 않지만 고온 회피설이 씨고자리꽃파리의 후기 발생을 부분적으로 설명할 수 있었다. 더 정확한 해석을 위해서는 앞으로 고온 산란임계온도와 더불어 생식적 휴면(하면)의 여부, 고온회피행동의 구체적 양상 등에 대한 추가 연구가 필요할 것으로 판단되었다.