Non-typhoidal Salmonella enterica is a leading cause of foodborne illness in humans, primarily transmitted through contaminated eggs. This study investigated the prevalence and serovar distribution of Salmonella in commercial layer farm environments and day-old chicks in Korea. Salmonella were identified in 26 (65.0%) of 40 farms and 47 (62.7%) of 75 flocks, and the prevalence of Salmonella in farms and flocks was highest in environmental dust (57.4% and 54.7%), followed by feces (42.5% and 34.7%) and feed inside house (20.5% and 34.7%) (p < 0.05). Moreover, Salmonella were detected in two (8.7%) of 23 external silo feeds. In chick box papers, Salmonella were identified in 14 (66.7%) flocks. The most significantly observed serovar in environmental dust was S. Thompson (16.0%), followed by S. Colindale (12.0%), and most common serovar in feces was S. Colindale (9.3%), followed by S. Agona (6.7%) and S. Thompson (5.3%). Interestingly, S. Colindale was also detected in one (1.4%) of 23 external silo feeds. The most prevalent serovar in chick box papers was S. Colindale (28.6%), followed by S. Senftenberg (14.3%). In particular, S. Colindale was detected in chick box papers of flocks derived from three of 6 hatcheries (10.0%-75.0%) and two of 4 breeds (25.0% and 66.7%), and S. Thompson was detected in chick box papers of one (4.8%) of 21 flock. S. Enteritidis was detected in environmental dust from one (1.3%) flock, and S. Typhimurium was not detected.

As dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) devices continue to scale, reducing the equivalent oxide thickness (EOT) of capacitors and achieving precise control of the dielectric-electrode interface have become critical challenges. TiO2 has emerged as a promising high-k dielectric material due to its crystalline phases, anatase (dielectric constant of 30-75) and rutile (dielectric constant of 90-170). However, its application is limited by high leakage current that arises from the low conduction band offset with conventional electrodes. In particular, the low-temperature formation of rutile TiO2 is strongly influenced by lattice mismatch with the bottom electrode. Interface engineering strategies, such as the introduction of RuO2 layers on Ru electrodes, have been proposed to mitigate this issue. In this work, TiN, a bottom electrode widely adopted in mass-production processes, was employed to enhance the electrical performance of TiO2-based capacitors through systematic interface control. The effects of different TiN deposition methods on substrate properties were investigated, and argon plasma treatment was introduced to tailor the dielectric-electrode interface and promote rutile TiO2 formation. Both the TiN bottom electrode and the TiO2 dielectric layer were deposited using plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition to ensure high film quality. As a result, the leakage current density was suppressed to approximately 10-5 A/cm2 at 0.8 V, while the EOT was reduced to 1.32 nm. These results indicate that the crystallization behavior of TiO2 thin films strongly depends on dielectric thickness and substrate crystallinity. The findings provide important guidelines for developing TiO2-based high-k dielectric thin films for advanced capacitor applications.

Silicon based anode materials offer high theoretical capacity but suffer from severe volume expansion and unstable interfacial properties during repeated lithiation and delithiation, resulting in rapid performance degradation. In this study, a thin aluminum oxide coating layer was deposited on Si/SiOx Carbon anode materials using a powder atomic layer deposition (PALD) process to address these limitations. EDS mapping and XRD analyses confirmed the uniform formation of an amorphous aluminum oxide coating with increasing thickness as the deposition cycles increased. Electrochemical evaluation showed that the electrode coated with 5 PALD cycles exhibited approximately 78% higher capacity retention after 100 cycles at 1 A g-1 and a higher initial Coulombic efficiency compared to the bare electrode. The coated electrode also delivered approximately 22% higher capacity at a high current density of 5 A g-1, indicating enhanced rate capability. Cyclic voltammetry analysis revealed increased surface controlled reaction contributions and improved reaction kinetics. These results demonstrate that PALD derived aluminum oxide coatings effectively stabilize the electrode electrolyte interface and enhance the electrochemical performance of silicon based anodes, highlighting their potential for next generation high capacity lithium ion batteries. generation high capacity lithium ion battery anode materials.

Against the backdrop of the rapid development of the global shipping industry and the deep advancement of “dual carbon” goals, energy transition, energy conservation, and emission reduction have become core issues in marine transportation. As a critical component of clean and renewable energy, the efficient development and utilization of wind energy are pivotal for achieving low-carbon shipping. Exhaust turbine sails, an innovative application of active suction control in marine aerodynamic propulsion, regulate boundary layer flow through active suction to enhance wind energy utilization efficiency, which has emerging as a research hotspot in the green transformation of modern shipping. This paper aims to synthesize research on exhaust turbine sails. First, based on fundamental fluid mechanics principles, it analyzes the impact of boundary layer separation on the aerodynamic characteristics of structural bodies. Second, through case studies, it summarizes flow control effects under different suction parameters. It further introduces combined blowing and suction control strategies to explore their influence on boundary layer management. Finally, it details the research progress of exhaust turbine sails, explaining their core principle: active suction control delays or prevents boundary layer separation, effectively suppressing vortex shedding, thereby significantly reducing ship navigation resistance and enhancing lift. The study reveals that the aerodynamic performance of exhaust turbine sails is jointly influenced by oncoming flow conditions, suction power, and structural parameters, necessitating multi-objective optimization to achieve energy efficiency balance. The paper concludes by addressing key challenges in their marine applications and envisioning future directions for integrating these sails with emerging technologies, providing practical implications for promoting the green and low-carbon transformation of the shipping industry.

The avenue to synthesize eco-friendly and high-performing warm-white light emitting diodes (WLEDs) using quantum-dots for color conversion is challenging. Here, the graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are synthesized from Moringa oleifera leaves without the need of any organic solvents or reducing agents by a one-pot hydrothermal method and utilized for the design of efficient warm WLEDs. The photoluminescence of the obtained GQDs is found to be red-shifted as the excitation wavelength increases. This is ascribed to an excitation of multiple transitions due to various surface traps related to surface amino and oxygen functionalized groups as revealed from X-ray-photoelectron–spectroscopy and FTIR results. Three different concentrations of GQDs are embedded in polyvinyl-alcohol matrix acting as color-converters for the design of WLED devices. By increasing the GQDs concentration, the color correlated temperatures are tuned from 3804 to 2593 K and the luminous efficacy from 39.3 to 71.69 lm/W. Moreover, the chromaticity coordinates of the devices are shifted from (0.3825, 0.3665) to (0.4807, 0.4478). The brightness of the fabricated devices based on these green-GQDs are comparable with those of warm LEDs prepared from chemically synthesized graphene and carbon dots and can be suitable for indoor lighting applications.

Electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) have attracted significant interest as a promising energy storage solution because of their high-power density, exceptional charge/discharge cycle stability, and extended lifespan. Porous carbon is a key component of EDLCs given its outstanding chemical stability, high electrical conductivity, large specific surface area, and cost effectiveness. We fabricated porous carbon from oak wood as a raw material using an environment-friendly steam activation process (physical activation). Pretreatment (stabilization) was conducted using a mild acid (phosphoric acid) to achieve a high specific surface area and maintain structural stability. Oak wood-derived porous carbon (Oak-PC) produced with varying activation times following phosphate stabilization achieved high specific surface area (1050–1990 m2/ g), pore volume (0.44–0.95 cm3/ g), and carbonization yield (36%). Oak-PC retained ~ 90% of its performance at a high current density (10 A/g), demonstrating superior EDLC performance compared to that of commercial porous carbon. These results were attributed to the significant enhancement of the electrical properties of Oak-PCs, achieved by removing char through phosphate stabilization and strengthening bond stability. This study provides foundational data for developing sustainable energy storage technologies and enhancing the efficiency of next-generation energy storage systems by utilizing environmentfriendly biomass materials such as oak wood.

It is important to secure numerical accuracy while ensuring adhesion with high transparency and low yellowing properties to protect against physical impacts outside the drone. In addition, in order to derive high-quality results for preventing damage and discoloration from ultraviolet rays and atmospheric chemicals, a release layer process technology in which a silicone-based release is coated at a certain thickness and then cured at an appropriate temperature and time, and a technology for optimizing adhesion of adhesive thickness and solid content during adhesive coating were confirmed, and the protective film confirmed the results of surface suitability, retention, and stability evaluation over time for drone aircraft and external parts over a long period of time.

In this study, the heat transfer characteristics of a liquid hydrogen (LH2) tank with multilayer insulation (MLI) were numerically investigated. The temperature distribution inside the LH2 tank and within the MLI, as well as the temperature variation according to positional changes, heat transfer rate, and boil-off rate (BOR), were compared and analyzed. The results showed a distinct stepwise temperature drop in Case 4 with 20 MLI layers and Case 8 with 40 MLI layers, where the insulation thickness was greatest. Under the same number of layers, the temperature gradient became more gradual as the MLI thickness increased. In addition, the temperature variation in the tank head region indicated that increasing the number of MLI radiation layers reduced the radiative heat flux, resulting in a gentler temperature variation and a longer temperature drop range. Furthermore, the analysis of heat transfer and BOR showed that both rates decreased under the condition with the greatest MLI thickness and number of layers, demonstrating the best insulation performance. In particular, under the same 40-layer condition, the BOR value of Case 8 was more than three times lower than that of Case 5, indicating a significant improvement in thermal insulation efficiency.

본 연구에서는 고분자 점도 조절제를 첨가하여 졸-겔법 기반 알루미나 나노여과막을 단일 공정으로 제조하고, 코 팅층의 구조 및 성능을 제어하는 방법을 제시하였다. Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC, Mw ~80000) 고분자를 알루미나 졸에 첨가하여 점도를 10 mPa·s에서 최대 4200 mPa·s까지 조절하였으며, 이를 통해 알루미나 중공사 지지체 표면에 균일하고 결 함이 없는 선택층을 형성하였다. HPC 함량이 증가할수록 코팅층 두께가 증가하였으나, 기공 크기 증가에 따라 분리 성능이 저하되었다. 2:1 (졸:HPC 고분자 용액) 혼합비에서 제조된 나노여과막은 두께 3.20 μm의 얇은 선택층을 형성하여 높은 수투 과도(12.9 LMH/bar)와 우수한 제거 성능(PPG 1050 Da 제거율 60%, PEG 1500 Da 제거율 90%, MgCl2 제거율 80%)을 나타 냈다. 반면, 1:2 혼합비에서는 선택층 두께가 10.2 μm로 증가하였으나, 기공 크기가 증가하여 3400 Da MWCO와 64% 염 제 거율을 보였다. HPC 고분자를 활용한 점도 제어는 졸-겔 코팅층의 두께, 기공 구조 및 분리 성능을 효과적으로 조절할 수 있 음을 입증하였다.

The development of high specific surface area and mesoporous activated carbons is required to improve the electrochemical performance of EDLC. In this study, kenaf-derived activated carbons (PK-AC) were prepared for high-power-density EDLC via phosphoric acid stabilization and steam activation. The pyrolysis behavior of kenaf with respect to the phosphoric acid stabilization conditions were examined via TGA and DTG. The textural properties of PK-AC were studied with N2/ 77 K adsorption–desorption isotherms. In addition, the crystalline structure of PK-AC was observed via X-ray diffraction. The specific surface area and mesopore volume ratio of PK-AC were determined to be 1570–2400 m2/ g and 7.7–44.5%, respectively. In addition, PK-AC was observed to have a high specific surface area and mesopore volume ratio than commercial coconut-derived activated carbon (YP-50F). The specific capacitance of PK-AC was increased from 77.0–99.5 F/g (at 0.1 A/g) to 49.3–88.9 F/g (at 10.0 A/g) with activation time increased. In particular, K-P-15-H-9–10 observed an approximately 35% improvement in specific capacitance at a higher current density of 10.0 A/g compared to YP-50F. As a result, the phosphoric acid stabilization method was confirmed to be an efficient process for the preparation of high specific surface area and mesoporous biomass-derived activated carbons, and the kenaf-derived activated carbons prepared by this process have great potential for application as electrode active materials in high-power EDLC.

This study developed a coupled fluid-thermal analysis method for a liquid hydrogen control valve system. Using ANSYS CFX, a transient CFD analysis was performed for the control valve system, including MLI, and the thermal analysis was linked to evaluate the insulation performance of MLI. The analysis examined the pressure distribution, turbulent viscosity, and heat flux at the inlet and outlet, revealing that the highest heat flux occurred in MLI 2. This research is expected to contribute to improving the thermal shielding performance and efficient insulation design of liquid hydrogen storage systems.

This study examined the quality characteristics of rice layer cakes prepared using various levels of allulose (ALL). ALL was used to substitute 0% (control group), 25% (ALL-25 group), 50% (ALL-50 group), 75% (ALL-75 group) and 100% (ALL- 100 group) of white sugar (WS) in the manufacture of rice layer cake. The substitution of WS with ALL decreased the pH of the cake batter but increased its specific gravity (p<0.001). The ALL-100 group exhibited higher moisture content than the control (p<0.05), and baking loss increased with increasing ALL levels (p<0.01). The volume index of the cake decreased significantly as the proportion of ALL increased (p<0.001). Low lightness, high redness, and high yellowness were observed in the experimental groups at higher proportions of ALL (p<0.001). The ALL-100 group exhibited significantly higher hardness, adhesiveness, cohesiveness, springiness, gumminess, and chewiness than the other groups (p<0.05). Sensory evaluation revealed that cakes with higher ALL levels had stronger perceived intensity with respect to “color,” “sweet aroma,” and “salty taste.” The acceptance test indicated that the ALL-25 group was comparable to or more acceptable than the control in all attributes except for color.