This paper is to study SOFC(Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) technology which is becoming increasingly more important in recent power development market. I will propose the most suitable fuel cell type through efficiency analysis by type of fuel cell in operation. In this paper, I analyzed the characteristics of SOFC development, theoretical study of the system technology and the level of progress in SOFC technology for each generation. In conclusion, through analysis of the operation data of the installed and operating fuel cell power generation system, it was found that SOFC is 45% more efficient than PAFC and 25% more efficient than MCFC.

This study analyzed the emission characteristics of major air pollutants from 97 domestic municipal solid waste incineration facilities using tele-monitoring system (TMS) data collected from 2015 to 2023. Focusing on the effects of the enforcement of enhanced national emission standards in 2019, this research examined changes in emission factors (EFs) of dust and nitrogen oxides (NOX) by facility capacity and aging level. The results showed that the average EFs for dust and NOX significantly decreased by up to 30% after enforcement (p<0.01~0.001), indicating the practical effectiveness of the strengthened standard. This trend was observed consistently across all facility sizes and aging levels, including large-scale and older facilities. In contrast, hydrogen chloride (HCl) and carbon monoxide (CO) did not show clear reductions and remained highly variable, suggesting that emission standards alone may not be sufficient for stable control. These findings demonstrate the need for optimized combustion conditions and improved post-treatment systems for pollutants such as HCl and CO. This study provides empirical evidence highlighting the importance of appropriate facility scale and systematic refurbishment cycles for stable emission reduction in municipal waste incinerators.

Researchers have made significant strides in developing high-performance anode-supported tubular solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). These cells feature a thin, dense electrolyte made of Ba(Zr0.1Ce0.7Y0.2)O3-δ (BZCY). The fabrication process involved several key steps. First, fine BZCY powder was prepared using a co-precipitation method. Next, Ni-BZCY anode tubes were created via an extrusion process, boasting a 34 % porosity and an average pore size of 0.381 μm. To optimize cell performance, a Ni-BZCY/BZCY nanocomposite slurry was applied as an anode functional layer (AFL) using a dip-coating method. The BZCY electrolyte itself was then coated with a vacuum slurry coating, and finally, an LSCF-BZCY cathode was added, prepared with dip-coating methods. Impedance analysis, conducted under open-circuit conditions at 700 °C, revealed impressive electrical characteristics. The BZCY electrolyte showed an ohmic resistance of approximately 0.79 Ωcm-2 and a very low polarization resistance of about 0.036 Ωcm-2. When tested in a humidified hydrogen atmosphere (3 % H2O) at temperatures ranging from 600 °C to 700 °C, these tubular BZCY cells delivered outstanding power output. Specifically, they achieved a remarkable maximum power density of roughly 0.51 Wcm-2 at 700 °C. This research highlights the potential of these advanced tubular solid oxide fuel cells based on the BZCY as a proton conductor for efficient energy conversion.

This paper focuses on methods for quantifying landfill gas emissions, including odor, odor generation mechanisms, odor emission characteristics according to the time of waste deposition, and odor measurement data from landfills. This study analyzed the concentration ranges and median values of 22 odor compounds measured at landfill gas collection wells and various landfill surface locations across both domestic and international landfill sites. These locations included active operational areas, final cover surfaces, and leachate treatment zones. The odor with the highest measured concentration at the landfill gas collection well was H2S (with a median value of 818,616 mg m–3). During landfill operations and on the surface of uncovered landfill layers, the concentrations of NH3 (with a median value of 1,613 mg m–3) and H2S (with a median value of 279.5 mg m–3) were found to be high . Concentrations of toluene, xylene, ketones, and sulfide odors were also high at covered landfill surfaces. Additionally, NH3, styrene, and H2S had high concentrations in the leachate treatment area. The odor intensity, measured on the surface of covered sanitary landfills for domestic waste, ranged from 6 to 2,080 mg m–3 (dilution to threshold). The concentrations of NH3 and H2S were relatively high in domestic sanitary landfills. The odorous compounds that contributed the most to odor intensity were nitrogen-containing odors, sulfur-containing odors, and aldehydes. In order to effectively manage landfill odors in the future, research should be continuously conducted to accurately measure and predict odor emission fluxes from landfills. In addition, it will be necessary to develop emission reduction technologies that take into account landfill odor emission characteristics.

LiFePO4/C has been successfully synthesized using surfactant-assisted solid-state reaction method to investigate the effects of non-polar solvents on structural properties and electrochemical performance. Petroleum jelly, oleic acid, and sucrose were used as non-polar solvents, surfactants and carbon sources. The ratio of petroleum jelly and oleic acid were 0.5:1 (LFP A), 1:1 (LFP B), and 2:1 (LFP C). The XRD, FE-SEM, and HR-TEM results show that adding petroleum jelly in LFP C enhances crystallinity and improves the morphology of nanoplates in LiFePO4 material. The EDS and Raman Spectroscopy tests show that the higher addition of petroleum jelly increases carbon percentage and carbon layer defects. The highest Li-ion diffusion coefficient was calculated by LFP C of 4.21 × 10– 15 cm2. s−1. Furthermore, the highest discharge test results at 0.1 C of LFP A, LFP B, and LFP C were 125 mAh.g−1, 103 mAh.g−1, and 144 mAh.g−1, respectively. However, C-rate performance shows that the specific capacity of LFP A, LFP B, and LFP C at 5 C were 74 mAh.g−1, 35 mAh.g−1, and 59 mAh.g−1, respectively. The cyclability test results showed that LFP A capacity retention after testing for 100 cycles was better than LFP C, and the lowest stability was obtained by LFP B. The addition of petroleum jelly improved the performance of LiFePO4/ C but resulted in excess carbon in active material which decreased battery stability and specific capacity at high C-rate. Our results suggest that non-polar solvents can be added to LiFePO4/ C synthesis to improve electrochemical performance but less carbon chains must be chosen.

초임계 이산화탄소 조건에서 다중벽 탄소 나노튜브(MWCNT)에 공유결합으로 조합된 폴리(2-에티닐피리디 늄 염) 복합체를 제조하였다. 초기 반응 단계에서 MWCNT 표면에서 형성된 4차염화 2-에티닐피리디늄 염의 활성 화된 아세틸렌 삼중 결합이 MWCNT 표면에서 연속적으로 중합되어 폴리(2-에티닐피리디늄 염)이 공유결합으로 조 합된 MWCNT가 용이하게 제조되었다. MWCNT/폴리(2-에티닐피리디늄 염)의 전기 광학 및 전기화학적 특성을 측 정하고 분석하였다. 해당 복합체의 광발광 피크는 2.04 eV의 광자 에너지에 해당하는 610 nm에서 관찰되었다. SnO2:F/TiO2/N719 염료/고체 전해질/Pt 장치가 있는 준고체 DSSC를 MWCNT/P2EP로 제조하였는데, 이의 최대 에 너지 변환효율은 5.33%였다.

Thermal decomposition of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was monitored by thermogravimetry under N2 atmosphere in the presence of solid acid catalysts such as alumina (α-Al2O3, γ-Al2O3), crystalline silica-alumina (SA, molar ratio of Si/Al = 0.19) and amorphous silica-alumina catalysts (ASA, molar ratio of Si/Al = 4.9). Crystal structure and surface area of solid acid catalysts were measured by XRD and BET, respectively. The strength and distribution of acid sites of solid acid catalysts were estimated by NH3- TPD. It was observed that total acidity strength is in the order of ASA (1.77 μmmol NH3/ g) > AS (1.42 μmol NH3/ g) > γ-Al2O3 (1.06 μmol NH3/ g) > α-Al2O3 (0.06 μmol NH3/ g). Thermal degradation behavior of LDPE with and without solid acid catalyst was monitored by TGA, where heating rates (β) of 5, 10, and 20 °C/min were employed under an inert atmosphere, and their activation energies ( Ea), onset temperatures ( Tinitial), decomposition temperatures ( Tdecomp) were calculated and compared. The activation energy ( Ea) was evaluated using the Coats-Redfern method. Solid acid catalysts with stronger acidity and higher surface area showed a decrease in activation energy and onset temperature. Activation energy of LDPE over ASA catalyst is decreased to 97.3 kJ/mol from thermal decomposition of LDPE without catalyst of 117.2 kJ/mol under heating rate of 10 °C/min. The isothermal decomposition of LDPE was monitored at 300 °C for 3 h with a heating rate of 10 °C/min, where 13.1% and 24.2% wt. loss were observed over SA and ASA, respectively, while only 0.7% wt. loss was observed for LDPE without a solid acid catalyst.

Supercapacitors, emerging as energy storage devices, face challenges in practical applications due to their relatively low energy density. In this study, we fabricate a novelty supercapacitor cathode composed of Co9S8, conductive phosphorusdoped carbon (P–C), and layered double hydroxides (LDH). The incorporation of a conductive layer significantly enhances charge transfer, capacity, and electrochemical stability, ultimately elevating the electrochemical performance of the cathode. The fabricated Co9S8@ P–C@NiCo-LDH demonstrates an exceptional area-specific capacitance of 3.9 F cm− 2 at a current density of 2 mA cm− 2, along with remarkable cyclic stability, maintaining 98.9% of their capacity after 2000 cycles. The flexible asymmetric all-solid-state supercapacitor (AAS) assembled with Co9S8@ P–C@NiCo-LDH and activated carbon (AC) exhibits a remarkable energy density of 0.065 mWh cm− 2, corresponding to 325.0 W h kg− 1. Moreover, it maintains excellent cycling stability even at elevated current densities of 10 mA cm− 2. Following 5000 consecutive charge/discharge cycles, the AAS device maintains approximately 91.1% of its initial specific capacity. The AAS device successfully powered a 3V white LED for 5 min, further emphasizing its practicality.

노면결빙에 따른 전도사고 및 블랙아이스에 의한 사고 등이 증가하고 있으며 이를 해결하기 위한 발열 시멘트 복합체에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 리튬이차전지 산업에서 발생되는 폐 CNT 폐 음극재 등 탄소계 산업부산물을 활용하여 고상탄소 캡슐을 제조 하고 이를 혼입하여 레미탈 및 모르타르 실험체를 제조하여 전기 인압에 따른 중심부 표면 온도 측정 및 열화상 카메라를 통하여 발열 성능을 평가하였다. 고상탄소캡슐 혼입량이 증가할수록 발열 성능이 우수하게 나타났으며 레미탈 실험체의 경우 DC 24 V에서 모든 실험체가 35분 내 표면온도 60℃ 이상 나타내었다. 모르타르 실험체의 경우 전기 인압 DC 24 V에서 고상탄소캡슐을 19% 이상 혼입 시 소요시간 30분 내 30℃ 이상의 발열 상승 목표를 만족하는 것으로 나타났다.

국내 수박(Citrullus lanatus) 품종의 발아율에 대한 Solid Matrix Priming(SMP)의 영향을 평가하였다. Micro cel-E가 SMP 처리에 가장 이상적인 matrix로 밝혀졌으며, 종자:matix:물의 비율은 10:5:10(w/w/w)로, 25°C 에서 3일 동안 처리했을 때 유근의 돌출없이 발아속도가 촉진되었다. SMP 처리 과정 동안 초기 4시간 동안의 수분 흡수율은 급격하게 증가했으며, 이후 72시간 동안은 더 느린 속도로 흡수되었고, 처리 마지막 시간까지 수분 흡수 율은 41%이었다. 발아 온도와 상관없이, SMP 처리된 종자는 발아 시간이 단축되면서 발아율이 향상되었다. 특히, 최적 발아 온도보다 낮은 온도에서 발아율이 높았다. 품종별 차이는 있었으나, 특히 ‘해찬꿀’과 ‘리코스위트’ 품종 에서 발아율이 유의미하게 증가하였다. 또한 일부 품종에서 SMP 처리 종자의 유묘출현율과 초장, 생체중이 무처 리에 비하여 증가한 값을 보였으며, SMP 처리로 종자의 발아속도 및 유묘활력을 증진시켜 우량 묘 확보가 가능한 것으로 판단되었다.

The demand for secondary batteries is increasing rapidly with the popularization of electric vehicles and the expansion of wireless electronic devices. However, the most widely used lithium-ion batteries are subject to frequent fire incidents, limiting market growth. To avoid flammability, solid electrolyte-based systems are gaining attention for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. However, challenges such as limitations in ionic conductivity and high manufacturing costs require further research and development. In this study, we aim to identify a new nitrogen-based solid electrolyte material that has not yet been widely explored. We propose a methodology for selecting the final material through high-throughput screening (HTS), detailing the methods used for material selection and performance evaluation. In addition, we present ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) calculations and results for nitrogen-substituted materials with carbon and oxygen replacements, including Arrhenius plots, activation energy, and the predicted conductivity at 300K for the material with the highest Li-ion conductivity. While the performance does not yet surpass the ionic conductivity and activity of conventional solid-state electrolytes, our results provide a systematic framework for exploring and screening new solid electrolyte materials. This methodology can also be applied to the exploration of different battery materials and is expected to contribute significantly to the innovation of next-generation energy storage technologies.

This study evaluated the suitability of using Wickerhamomyces anomalus A1-5 isolated from solid grain fermentation broth for winemaking by comparing the quality and functionality of Campbell Early wine produced with single and mixed inoculations. The pH ranged from 3.43 to 3.68, with the highest value in treatment B. Soluble solids ranged from 5.0 to 7.7 °Brix. Total acidity was measured at 0.42% to 0.47%. Color analysis indicated a significant decrease in lightness with an increase in redness across all treatment groups compared to the control. Among aroma compounds, 8 alcohols, 6 esters, 3 acids, and 11 other compounds were identified, with the control having the highest alcohol content and treatment D having the highest ester content. Tannin and total polyphenol contents ranged from 46.46 mg% to 95.92 mg% and from 87.66 mg% to 147.21 mg%, respectively. Antioxidant activities measured by DPPH and ABTS assays ranged from 33.84% to 69.02% and from 42.43% to 89.18%, respectively, with treatment B exhibiting the highest activities. These results suggest that W. anomalus A1-5 may positively influence the quality and functionality of Campbell Early wine, presenting potential as a novel yeast strain for winemaking.

고체전해질은 높은 에너지 밀도와 안전성을 갖춘 차세대 리튬이온전지에 꼭 필요한 핵심 요소다. 이러한 고체전 해질의 제작을 위해서 기존 고체전해질의 낮은 이온전도도와 높은 계면저항 문제를 해결해야 한다. 본 연구에서는 강화된 이 온 전도성과 계면 안정성을 지닌 PVDF-HFP 고분자에 분산된 Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) 나노와이어 복합체를 기반으로 하는 새 로운 전해질(PVDF-HFP/LLZO/SN, PHLS membrane)을 제안한다. PHLS에 용매 열압착(Sovlent heat press, SHP)을 통해 계 면 저항과 내부 공극이 감소된 PHLS-(SHP)는 30°C에서 2.06 × 10-4 S/cm의 높은 이온 전도도, 4.5 V (vs. Li/Li+)의 넓은 전 기화학적 전위 창, 리튬 금속과 전해질 사이의 안정된 계면 안정성을 나타냈다. 0.2 mA/cm2에서 수행된 Li 대칭 셀을 사용한 전기화학적 테스트에서 150 시간 이상 안정성을 유지하는 것으로 확인되었으며, 이는 당사의 복합 기반 고체 전해질을 활용 하여 전기화학적 성능이 향상되었음을 시사한다.

This study aimed to manufacture emulsified asphalt for free-heated asphalt mixtures with high solid contents using the high internal phase ratio (HIPR) technique and utilize it as basic research data by evaluating the basic properties. The optimal emulsifier was selected by considering the physical and chemical properties of the emulsifier used in the emulsified asphalt, and the solid content in the emulsified asphalt was increased using the HIPR technique. Emulsified asphalt was produced with solid contents of 90%, 80%, 70%, and 62% (current standard) in emulsified asphalt, and the basic properties of the emulsified asphalt were evaluated for each content. In addition, a free-heated asphalt mixture for the surface layer was produced by applying the emulsified asphalt produced for each content, and the performance was evaluated based on the quality standard items presented in the current guidelines of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. When utilizing the HIPR technique, we could manufacture up to 90% of the asphalt solid content in the emulsified asphalt; however, applying it to unheated asphalt mixtures because of the increase in viscosity was impossible. We determined that it could be applied up to a maximum solid content of 80%. In addition, in the free-heated asphalt mixture test, the ratio of the air void increased as the solids content increased, but the strength decreased. An examination of the fracture surface after the strength test revealed that it was brown, which is a characteristic color of emulsified asphalt. This was because the curing time became insufficient as the solid content increased, resulting in insufficient time for strength development. To ensure the performance of the free-heated asphalt mixture, we observed that the viscosity of emulsified asphalt with a high solid content should be reduced; securing the curing time accordingly was an important factor, and it was determined that additional research is necessary.

In this study, ester co-solvents and fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) were used as low-temperature electrolyte additives to improve the formation of the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) on graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Four ester co-solvents, namely methyl acetate (MA), ethyl acetate, methyl propionate, and ethyl propionate, were mixed with 1.0 M LiPF6 ethylene carbonate:diethyl carbonate:dimethyl carbonate (1:1:1 by vol%) as the base electrolyte (BE). Different concentrations were used to compare the electrochemical performance of the LiCoO2/ graphite full cells. Among various ester co-solvents, the cell employing BE mixed with 30 vol% MA (BE/MA30) achieved the highest discharge capacity at − 20 °C. In contrast, mixing esters with low-molecular-weight degraded the cell performance owing to the unstable SEI formation on the graphite anodes. Therefore, FEC was added to BE/MA30 (BE/MA30-FEC5) to form a stable SEI layer on the graphite anode surface. The LiCoO2/ graphite cell using BE/MA30-FEC5 exhibited an excellent capacity of 127.3 mAh g− 1 at − 20 °C with a capacity retention of 80.6% after 100 cycles owing to the synergistic effect of MA and formation of a stable and uniform inorganic SEI layer by FEC decomposition reaction. The low-temperature electrolyte designed in this study may provide new guidelines for resolving low-temperature issues related to LIBs, graphite anodes, and SEI layers.