Abstract: A polyimide-polybenzoxazole precursor solution, a polyimide-polybenzoxazole film, and a method of manufacturing the film are disclosed. A polyimide-polybenzoxazole film manufactured using the polyimide-polybenzoxazole precursor solution is formed by copolymerizing a unit structure of diamine and dianhydride and a unit structure of diaminophenol and dicarbonyl chloride in an organic solvent. The film is colorless and transparent, like conventional polyimide films, and can exhibit improved heat resistance and low birefringence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating resin composition comprising a siloxane resin chemically bonded by compounds including an alkoxy silane containing epoxy or acrylic in the chemical structure; a dialkoxysilane of a silane D structure; or a trialkoxy silane of a silane T structure, and to a coating film comprising a cured article of the resin composition as a coating layer.

Abstract: A membrane-electrode assembly, a method for manufacturing the membrane-electrode assembly, and a fuel cell including the membrane-electrode assembly are disclosed. The membrane-electrode assembly includes: an ion exchange membrane; catalyst layers disposed on both sides of the ion exchange membrane respectively; and a functional modification layer disposed between the ion exchange membrane and each of the catalyst layers. The membrane-electrode assembly has a low hydrogen permeability without a reduction of hydrogen ion conductivity, has excellent interfacial bonding properties between the catalyst layers and the ion exchange membrane, and has excellent performance and durability under high temperature/low humidity conditions.

Abstract: Provided are a hydrocarbon resin and a method of preparing the same, wherein thermal polymerization of a diolefin and an olefin is performed, thus obviating a catalyst removal process, material supply problems can be solved, and a hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin can be prepared using a catalyst, which is inexpensive and is easy to handle, thereby realizing a yield and a preparation process that enable real-world application thereof. The hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin prepared by the method of the invention has excellent compatibility and a low specific viscosity, and can thus be efficiently used as a tackifier or an adhesive in a variety of fields.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ion exchange membrane and an energy storage device comprising same, wherein the ion exchange membrane comprises: a polymer membrane comprising an ion conductor; and any one ion permeation inhibiting additive selected from the group consisting of a columnar porous metal oxide, crown ether, a nitrogen-containing cyclic compound, and a mixture thereof. In the ion exchange membrane, the size of a channel through which ions permeate is limited or an additive capable of trapping ions is introduced into an ion movement path, so that the permeation of ions is prevented, leading to the improvement of voltage efficiency and the prevention of deterioration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a nonwoven fabric which improves the impregnation property of a fabric softener in the nonwoven fabric so as to apply the nonwoven fabric to a dryer sheet (sheet-type fabric softener). In a nonwoven fabric made of two types of polyester long fiber mixed filament yarns, by widening the specific surface area, adjusting the evenness deviation to be small and increasing the porosity, the impregnation property of a fabric softener is improved even when the nonwoven fabric is made lightweight, and the nonwoven fabric can be applied to a dryer sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a glycidyl ester compound which comprises performing a reaction under reduced pressure without using a reaction solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic-supporting structure, including a reticulated porous foam and a silicone coating layer, serving as an outer frame, on an outer surface of the foam, serving as an inner frame, a method of manufacturing the same, and a cosmetic product containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard coating film having a multilayer-structure and, specifically, to a hard coating film having a multilayer-structure, which has a low Vickers hardness (Hv) value while having an excellent scratch resistance together with flexibility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel cell membrane humidifier capable improving humidifying efficiency by controlling the flow direction of fluid, and the fuel cell membrane humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a hollow fiber membrane module for accommodating a hollow fiber membrane in which a first fluid and a second fluid perform moisture exchange while the first fluid flows therein and the second fluid flows on the outside thereof; and a housing part constituting the appearance of the membrane purifier, wherein a fluid guide part for uniformly guiding the flow of fluid is formed between the hollow fiber membrane and the housing part.

Abstract: A membrane humidifier for a fuel cell is disclosed. The membrane includes a middle case in which a plurality of hollow fiber membranes are accommodated; a cap case coupled to the middle case; a potting part formed at the end portions of the plurality of hollow fiber membranes; and an assembling member disposed between the end portions of the cap case and the middle case, and simultaneously coupling, so as to be airtight, a gap between the cap case and the middle case and a gap between the cap case and the potting part.

Abstract: A method for producing a roll-type gas diffusion layer is disclosed. The method includes preparing a carbon paper from carbon fiber chops having a low modulus of 10 to 100 Gpa; impregnating the prepared carbon paper with a phenol resin, and then carbonizing the resin-impregnated carbon paper at 1,800 to 2,400° C.; forming a microporous polytetrafluoroethylene resin layer on one side of the carbonized carbon paper, to prepare a gas diffusion layer sheet; and winding the prepared gas diffusion layer sheet on a roll. Since the roll of gas diffusion layer is formed using the carbon fiber chops having a low modulus, the gas diffusion layer exhibits excellent and uniform spreading properties. Therefore, sealing between the gas diffusion layer and the fuel cell separation plate is reliably secured without using a separate binder.

Abstract: Disclosed are a membrane-electrode assembly, a method of manufacturing the same, and a fuel cell including the membrane-electrode assembly. The membrane-electrode assembly includes a catalyst layer, an interfacial adhesive layer which is positioned on the catalyst layer and formed by permeating an interface between the interfacial adhesive layer and the catalyst layer into a partial depth of the catalyst layer, and an ion exchange membrane which is positioned on the interfacial adhesive layer and bonded to the catalyst layer by the medium of the interfacial adhesive layer, the interfacial adhesive layer including a fluorine-based ionomer having an equivalent weight (EW) of 500 to 1000 g/eq.

Abstract: A polymer electrolyte membrane, a method for manufacturing the same, and a membrane electrode assembly containing the polymer electrolyte membrane are disclsosed. The polymer electrolyte membrane includes: a fluorine-based support containing a plurality of pores due to polymer microfibrillar structures; a hybrid porous support placed on one side or both surfaces of the fluorine-based support and comprising nanowebs obtained by integrating nanofibers into a nonwoven fabric containing a plurality of pores; and ion conductors with which the pores of the porous support are filled. The polymer electrolyte membrane can reduce hydrogen permeability while being excellent in both durability and ion conductivity.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing artificial leather having excellent fastness and dyeing properties by using a dope-dyed polyester sea-island type composite yarn and artificial leather produced by the method are disclosed. A non-woven fabric is made of a dope-dyed polyester sea-island type composite yarn, to which an organic pigment and/or inorganic pigment is added. The yarn is impregnated with a polyurethane resin containing an organic and/or inorganic pigment, followed by weight reduction processing and dying with a disperse dye. The fabric/artificial leather expresses an uniform and deep color.

Abstract: A catalyst, a preparation method therefor, an electrode containing the catalyst, a membrane-electrode assembly, and a fuel cell are disclosed. The catalyst contains a support; metal particles supported by the support; and a coating layer located on the metal particles, and includes any one selected from the group consisting of phthalocyanine, M-phthalocyanine (wherein M is a transition metal) and a mixture thereof. The catalyst has improved durability since a coating layer is formed on the surface of a commercial catalyst or a conventional catalyst through a relatively easy method without separate treatment. A carbon coating layer formed by post-treating a catalyst including the coating layer further improves durability. Material transfer ability and performance are also improved by a carbon nanofiber or a carbon nanotube generated during post-treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plastic substrate, which includes a plastic film, a metal layer, and a resin layer having a conductive material dispersed therein and which is useful as a lower substrate of a transmissive electronic paper display device or a display device.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a spinning pack, a yarn manufacturing apparatus including the spinning pack, a yarn manufacturing method using the yarn manufacturing apparatus, and yarn manufactured by the manufacturing method. The spinning pack includes a spinneret having a nozzle unit, a heating unit for heating the nozzle unit, a pack body surrounding at least a part of the spinneret, and a spinning block surrounding the pack body, wherein the spinneret includes a first surface which defines a storage space while facing at least one surface of the spinning block, and a second surface facing the first surface, wherein the nozzle unit includes a plurality of discharge holes and protrudes from the second surface; and wherein the heating unit is disposed at the outer side of the nozzle unit.

Abstract: Disclosed are a membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cells, a method of manufacturing the same and a fuel cell system containing the same. The membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cells includes an anode and a cathode facing each other, and a polymer electrolyte membrane interposed between the anode and the cathode, wherein at least one of the anode and the cathode further includes a porous support and a catalyst layer for fuel cells disposed on one surface of the porous support. The electrode of the membrane-electrode assembly is a free-standing electrode, and the electrode has excellent adhesivity to the polymer electrolyte membrane and thus can prevent performance deterioration resulting from detachment of the electrode from the polymer electrolyte membrane during operation of fuel cells, and in particular, can secure high durability since the electrode is not readily detached even under harsh operation environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are a support for a fuel cell, a method of preparing the same, an electrode containing the same, a membrane-electrode assembly containing the same, and a fuel cell system containing the same. The electrode includes an electrode substrate and a catalyst layer on the electrode substrate, wherein the catalyst layer includes a catalyst and a binder resin. The catalyst includes a support and an active metal supported on the support. The support includes a carbon substrate and a graphitic layer covering a surface of the carbon substrate. The carbon substrate may be a carbon nanotube, a carbon nanowire, or a heat-treated carbon black, and the graphitic layer includes graphene sheets stacked together and has mesopore channels therein aligned with the graphene sheets. The active metal is supported on the graphitic layer.