Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing a superabsorbent polymer. More specifically, provided is a method of preparing a superabsorbent polymer capable of exhibiting improved initial absorbency and a rapid absorption rate by polymerizing monomers having acidic groups, of which part is neutralized with a basic material including potassium hydroxide, in the presence of an encapsulated foaming agent.

Abstract: Provided are a composite in which metal nanoparticles are evenly dispersed and adsorbed to pores of a support, and a method of preparing the same. An amorphous nanostructure formed of inorganic polymers having a transition metal and a halogen element as a main chain via hydrogen bonding is used as a chemical template for forming the metal nanoparticles. The formed metal nanoparticles are evenly dispersed and adsorbed to the support with pores.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bismuth vanadate electrode including vanadium-functionalized graphene quantum dots and a method for preparing the same. More particularly, it relates to a technology which is capable of, by adding graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in the process of immersing a bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) electrode in an alkaline solution to remove vanadium oxide (V2O5) excessively formed on the surface of the electrode during its preparation, protecting the electrode from the alkaline solution as the graphene quantum dots are adsorbed onto the surface of BiVO4 while V2O5 is removed, and improving the efficiency of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) when applied to a photoanode due to vanadium (V)-functionalized graphene quantum dots formed as the etched vanadium ions ((VO)43?) are adsorbed onto the graphene quantum dots.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a metal nanostructure having a diameter of 2 nm to 2.5 nm; and a manufacturing method therefor. The formed metal nanostructure is provided as approximately spherical single-crystalline nanoparticles or amorphous alloy nanoparticles. Besides, a nanostructure fabricated in the form of an oxide has a nanoneedle shape. For formation of the metal nanostructure, an amorphous nanostructure is used. A second metal element having a higher standard reduction potential than a central metal constituting the amorphous nanostructure is used in the synthesis of the metal nanostructure.

Abstract: Disclosed are amorphous nanostructure and methods of making amorphous nanostructure. The amorphous nanostructure has a transition metal and a halogen element in the main chain, and the transition metal has an oxidation number of +1. In addition, the inorganic polymer forming the amorphous nanostructure forms hydrogen bonding with an adjacent inorganic polymer. The side chain of the inorganic polymer for hydrogen bonding has hydrogen and elements for hydrogen bonding. Through this, various characteristics can be confirmed.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a metal nanostructure having a diameter of 2 nm to 2.5 nm; and a manufacturing method therefor. The formed metal nanostructure is provided as approximately spherical single-crystalline nanoparticles or amorphous alloy nanoparticles. Besides, a nanostructure fabricated in the form of an oxide has a nanoneedle shape. For formation of the metal nanostructure, an amorphous nanostructure is used. A second metal element having a higher standard reduction potential than a central metal constituting the amorphous nanostructure is used in the synthesis of the metal nanostructure.

Abstract: Provided are a composite in which metal nanoparticles are evenly dispersed and adsorbed to pores of a support, and a method of preparing the same. An amorphous nanostructure formed of inorganic polymers having a transition metal and a halogen element as a main chain via hydrogen bonding is used as a chemical template for forming the metal nanoparticles. The formed metal nanoparticles are evenly dispersed and adsorbed to the support with pores.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bismuth vanadate electrode including vanadium-functionalized graphene quantum dots and a method for preparing the same. More particularly, it relates to a technology which is capable of, by adding graphene quantum dots (GQDs) in the process of immersing a bismuth vanadate (BiVO4) electrode in an alkaline solution to remove vanadium oxide (V2O5) excessively formed on the surface of the electrode during its preparation, protecting the electrode from the alkaline solution as the graphene quantum dots are adsorbed onto the surface of BiVO4 while V2O5 is removed, and improving the efficiency of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) when applied to a photoanode due to vanadium (V)-functionalized graphene quantum dots formed as the etched vanadium ions ((VO)43?) are adsorbed onto the graphene quantum dots.

Abstract: Disclosed are amorphous nanostructure and methods of making amorphous nanostructure. The amorphous nanostructure has a transition metal and a halogen element in the main chain, and the transition metal has an oxidation number of +1. In addition, the inorganic polymer forming the amorphous nanostructure forms hydrogen bonding with an adjacent inorganic polymer. The side chain of the inorganic polymer for hydrogen bonding has hydrogen and elements for hydrogen bonding. Through this, various characteristics can be confirmed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting a blockage in an exhaust flue of a gas boiler, comprising: (A) a step for conducting an ignition process according to a user set temperature requested from the outside and performing temperature control to reach the user set temperature; (B) a step for determining whether the current fan RPM of a driven blower exceeds a reference fan RPM; (C) a step for calculating a difference between temperature values of supplied heating water and collected heating water that are detected by temperature sensors when heating water is supplied and determining whether the calculated value is less than a preset reference temperature value when it is determined that the current fan RPM exceeds the reference fan RPM; (D) a step for determining whether the elapsed time elapses a preset setting time based on the determination time point of the step (C) when it is determined that the calculated value is less than the reference temperature value; and (E) a step for displaying,

Abstract: A lubricating coating composition and a compressor including a sliding member coated with the lubricating coating composition. The lubricating coating composition includes a thermosetting or thermoplastic polyimide-based resin as a binder, a solid lubricant, various solvents, and other additives at a controlled ratio. The compressor includes a first member including a first sliding surface and a second member moving relative to the first member including a second sliding surface. The lubricating coating composition is applied to the first sliding surface or the second sliding surface.

Abstract: Provided are an antenna device, a method of manufacturing the same, and an electronic apparatus having the antenna device. The antenna device includes: an insulating substrate; a first antenna pattern formed on one surface of the insulating substrate; and a second antenna pattern formed on the other surface of the insulating substrate and connected to the first antenna pattern.

Abstract: A lubricating coating composition and a compressor including a sliding member coated with the lubricating coating composition. The lubricating coating composition includes a thermosetting or thermoplastic polyimide-based resin as a binder, a solid lubricant, various solvents, and other additives at a controlled ratio. The compressor includes a first member including a first sliding surface and a second member moving relative to the first member including a second sliding surface. The lubricating coating composition is applied to the first sliding surface or the second sliding surface.

Abstract: A method for measuring boron concentration and an apparatus for performing the method are provided. The boron concentration measuring apparatus includes a reaction unit, an injection unit, a power supply unit, an electric current meter, a pH measuring device and an analysis unit to calculate the boron concentration with high reliability by calculating a mole concentration of boron ions through the analysis unit through calculating the titration time and the current amount during the titration time.

Abstract: A lubricating coating composition and a compressor including a sliding member coated with the lubricating coating composition. The lubricating coating composition includes a thermosetting or thermoplastic polyimide-based resin as a binder, a solid lubricant, various solvents, and other additives at a controlled ratio. The compressor includes a first member including a first sliding surface and a second member moving relative to the first member including a second sliding surface. The lubricating coating composition is applied to the first sliding surface or the second sliding surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device including an oxygen gettering layer between a group III-V compound semiconductor layer and a dielectric layer, and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device may include a compound semiconductor layer; a dielectric layer disposed on the compound semiconductor layer; and an oxygen gettering layer interposed between the compound semiconductor layer and the dielectric layer. The oxygen gettering layer includes a material having a higher oxygen affinity than a material of the compound semiconductor layer.

Abstract: Provided are an antenna device, a method of manufacturing the same, and an electronic apparatus having the antenna device. The antenna device includes: an insulating substrate; a first antenna pattern formed on one surface of the insulating substrate; and a second antenna pattern formed on the other surface of the insulating substrate and connected to the first antenna pattern.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a composition for the treatment and inhibition or prevention of arthritic diseases includes an extract of mixed herbs, the mixed herbs including an active ingredient with Lonicera japonica THUNB and Anemarrhena asphodeloides BUNGE.

Abstract: An electro-conductive hydrogel composite material that may be suitable as an artificial skin satisfies all four requirements of artificial skin, namely, flexibility, electrical conductivity, healing property, and biocompatibility. The electro-conductive hydrogel composite material includes a hydrogel composition including water and a cross-linkable polymer which reversibly forms cross-linkage by hydrogen bonding; and an electro-conductive material dispersed in the hydrogen bond-based hydrogel.