Abstract: Provided is an object detecting method and apparatus using a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensor and a radar sensor, the method may include collecting LIDAR data and radar data associated with a search region in which objects are to be found using the LIDAR sensor and radar sensor, extracting each of objects present within the search region based on the collected LIDAR data and radar data, generating shadow regions of objects extracted through the LIDAR sensor and setting an ROI of LIDAR sensor based on the extracted objects, setting an ROI of radar sensor based on a reflectivity depending on a range and a movement speed of moving object among the objects extracted through the radar sensor, comparing the ROI of the LIDAR sensor to the ROI of the radar sensor, and verifying whether the moving object is present based on a result of the comparing.

Abstract: A method of forming a carbon coating includes heat treating lithium transition metal composite oxide Li0.9+aMbM?cNdOe, in an atmosphere of a gas mixture including carbon dioxide and compound CnH(2n+2?a)[OH]a, or compound CnH(2n), wherein M and M? are different from each other and are selected from Ni, Co, Mn, Mo, Cu, Fe, Cr, Ge, Al, Mg, Zr, W, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, Pt, Sc, Ti, V, Ga, Nb, Ag, Hf, Au, Cs, B, and Ba, and N is different from M and M? and is selected from Ni, Co, Mn, Mo, Cu, Fe, Cr, Ge, Al, Mg, Zr, W, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, Pt, Sc, Ti, V, Ga, Nb, Ag, Hf, Au, Cs, B, Ba, and a combination thereof, or selected from B, F, S, and P, and at least one of the M, M?, and N comprises Ni, Co, Mn, Mo, Cu, or Fe.

Abstract: A method of forming a carbon coating includes heat treating lithium transition metal composite oxide Li0.9+aMbM?cNdOe, in an atmosphere of a gas mixture including carbon dioxide and compound CnH(2n+2?a)[OH]a, wherein n is 1 to 20 and a is 0 or 1, or compound CnH(2n), wherein n is 2 to 6, wherein 0?a?1.6, 0?b?2, 0?c?2, 0?d?2, b, c, and d are not simultaneously equal to 0, e ranges from 1 to 4, M and M? are different from each other and are selected from Ni, Co, Mn, Mo, Cu, Fe, Cr, Ge, Al, Mg, Zr, W, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, Pt, Sc, Ti, V, Ga, Nb, Ag, Hf, Au, Cs, B, and Ba, and N is different from M and M? and is selected from Ni, Co, Mn, Mo, Cu, Fe, Cr, Ge, Al, Mg, Zr, W, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, Pt, Sc, Ti, V, Ga, Nb, Ag, Hf, Au, Cs, B, Ba, and a combination thereof, or selected from Ti, V, Si, B, F, S, and P, and at least one of the M, M?, and N comprises Ni, Co, Mn, Mo, Cu, or Fe.

Abstract: A positive electrode active material including: a lithium complex oxide represented by Formula 1; and a carbon coating layer disposed on the lithium complex oxide, wherein, in a C1s XPS spectrum of the positive electrode active material, a peak intensity of a first peak at a binding energy from about 288 eV to about 293 eV is greater than a peak intensity of a second peak at a binding energy from about 283 eV to about 287 eV, and in an O1s X-ray photoelectron spectrum of the positive electrode active material, a peak intensity of a third peak at a binding energy from about 530.5 eV to about 535 eV is greater than a peak intensity of a fourth peak at a binding energy from about 527.5 electron volts to about 530 electron volts, LiaMbM?cM?dOe.

Abstract: A catalyst for reforming hydrocarbons may include a nickel nanoparticle having a controlled crystal facet, the controlled crystal facet being a surface of the nickel nanoparticle and including a {100} face, a {111} face, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also relates to a production method thereof and a method of reforming hydrocarbons using the same.

Abstract: A method of preparing graphene includes supplying a gas on a metal catalyst, the gas including CO2, CH4, and H2O, and reacting and cooling the resultant.

Abstract: A catalyst for reforming hydrocarbons may include an inorganic oxide and a catalyst metal supported on the inorganic metal oxide. At least a portion of the catalyst metal may be supported in the form of a solid-solution particle. The catalyst metal may include a first metal (selected from cobalt, iron, copper, and manganese); nickel; and magnesium.

Abstract: A method of preparing graphene includes supplying a gas on a metal catalyst, the gas including CO2, CH4, and H2O, and reacting and cooling the resultant.

Abstract: A method of preparing graphene includes supplying a gas on a metal catalyst, the gas including CO2, CH4, and H2O, and reacting and cooling the resultant.

Abstract: A CO2 reforming catalyst may include at least one catalyst metal supported in a porous carrier. The at least one catalyst metal may include a transition metal (e.g., Ni, Co, Cr, Mn, Mo, Ag, Cu, Zn, and/or Pd). Each particle of the at least one catalyst metal may be bound with the porous carrier in a form of an alloy. The porous carrier may form a rod-shaped protruding portion around the catalyst metal particle.

Abstract: A catalyst for reforming hydrocarbons may include a catalytically active amount of nickel or nickel oxide dispersed on a metal oxide support. The metal oxide support may be of a single-metal oxide of a first metal or a complex-metal oxide of the first metal and a second metal. A co-catalyst of magnesium oxide (MgO) may anchor the nickel or nickel oxide onto the metal oxide support.

Abstract: A CO2 reforming catalyst may include at least one catalyst metal supported in a porous carrier. The at least one catalyst metal may include a transition metal (e.g., Ni, Co, Cr, Mn, Mo, Ag, Cu, Zn, and/or Pd). Each particle of the at least one catalyst metal may be bound with the porous carrier in a form of an alloy. The porous carrier may form a rod-shaped protruding portion around the catalyst metal particle.

Abstract: A CO2 reforming catalyst may include at least one catalyst metal supported in a porous carrier. The at least one catalyst metal may include a transition metal (e.g., Ni, Co, Cr, Mn, Mo, Ag, Cu, Zn, and/or Pd). Each particle of the at least one catalyst metal may be bound with the porous carrier in a form of an alloy. The porous carrier may form a rod-shaped protruding portion around the catalyst metal particle.

Abstract: A positive electrode active material including: a lithium complex oxide represented by Formula 1; and a carbon coating layer disposed on the lithium complex oxide, wherein, in a C1s XPS spectrum of the positive electrode active material, a peak intensity of a first peak at a binding energy from about 288 eV to about 293 eV is greater than a peak intensity of a second peak at a binding energy from about 283 eV to about 287 eV, and in an O1s X-ray photoelectron spectrum of the positive electrode active material, a peak intensity of a third peak at a binding energy from about 530.5 eV to about 535 eV is greater than a peak intensity of a fourth peak at a binding energy from about 527.5 electron volts to about 530 electron volts, LiaMbM?cM?dOe.

Abstract: A method and system to reduce NOx emissions from an engine connected to a fuel tank and an exhaust line, the apparatus including, a reformer to reform the fuel into hydrogen (H2); a fuel cell stack to convert the hydrogen into electricity; a reduction unit disposed on the exhaust line to convert the NOx into N2; a first bypass line to provide a fluid communication between the first fuel tank and the fuel reformer; a second bypass line to provide a fluid communication between the fuel reformer and the fuel cell stack; a first reformate line to provide a fluid communication between the second bypass line and the exhaust line. The hydrogen is mixed with the NOx in the exhaust line, and then the reduction unit uses the hydrogen to convert the NOx into nitrogen (N2).

Abstract: A mixing device capable of mixing a variety of fluids and suitable for miniaturization and low cost operation. In one embodiment, a mixing device includes a housing having an inner space and at least one opening for allowing at least two kinds of fluids to flow into the inner space, at least one pair of nozzle holes passing through one side wall of the housing, and at least one pair of guide portions extending from an outer surface of the housing and protruding up to the respective nozzle holes so that mixed fluids respectively discharged through the at least one pair of nozzle holes collide with each other.

Abstract: Fuel reforming apparatus and fuel cell systems including the same are provided. The fuel reforming apparatus includes a reactor main body; a catalyst reaction region inside the reactor main body for generating a reforming gas containing hydrogen by promoting at least a partial oxidation (POX) reaction of a reactant containing a hydrocarbon fuel and an oxidant; and a heat-insulating member inside the reactor main body surrounding the catalyst reaction region for insulating heat generated by the POX reaction.

Abstract: A catalyst for reforming hydrocarbons may include an inorganic oxide and a catalyst metal supported on the inorganic metal oxide. At least a portion of the catalyst metal may be supported in the form of a solid-solution particle. The catalyst metal may include a first metal (selected from cobalt, iron, copper, and manganese); nickel; and magnesium.

Abstract: Anodes for fuel cells, membrane-electrode assemblies for fuel cells including the anodes, and fuel cell systems including the membrane-electrode assemblies are provided. The anode includes a catalyst layer including a platinum-based metal catalyst and a carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst on a catalyst support, and an electrode substrate. The catalyst support may be selected from ThO2, CeO2, Ce2O3, MnxOy (where x ranges from 1 to 2 and y ranges from 1 to 3), Co3O4, ZrO2, TiO2, and combinations thereof. The anode for a fuel cell includes a carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst, which increases carbon monoxide oxidation, thereby providing high activity.

Abstract: A catalyst for reforming hydrocarbons may include a nickel nanoparticle having a controlled crystal facet, the controlled crystal facet being a surface of the nickel nanoparticle and including a {100} face, a {111} face, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also relates to a production method thereof and a method of reforming hydrocarbons using the same.