Abstract: This application relates to a self-powered sensor and a monitoring system including the same. In one aspect, the self-powered sensor includes a power generation unit converting an external physical stimulus into electrical energy, and a sensing unit generating and transmitting a sensing signal corresponding to the electrical energy. The sensing unit may include an electrical energy storage unit storing the electrical energy transmitted from the power generation unit, a switching unit switching to an energized state or a power-saving state according to the comparison result of the storage amount of the electrical energy stored in the electrical energy storage unit and a reference storage amount. The sensing unit may also include a processor generating and wirelessly transmitting a sensing signal based on the electrical energy stored in the electrical energy storage unit when the switching unit switches to the energized state.

Abstract: Disclosed are a triboelectric power generating device and a manufacturing method thereof, which does not require a physical space to generate friction motions unlike conventional pressured induced electric power generating devices, maximizes a surface area by the junction friction portion of a friction material composite that is inexpensive and easy to mass-produce, thereby improving the durability of a generating device, and effectively producing electricity. The triboelectric power generating device includes a triboelectric generation layer including a friction portion having a junction structure which is located at a central portion and made of two or more different polymers, a first electrode which is located to face one surface of the triboelectric generation layer, and a second electrode which is located to face the other surface of the triboelectric generation layer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for designing an amplifier are proposed. The method may include measuring a frequency of an object by coming into contact with the object wherein the object generates vibration energy, and calculating a natural frequency of the object. The method may also include, in correspondence to a selection of one vibration energy amplifier from among a plurality of vibration energy amplifiers that are preset, loading specification information about the selected vibration energy amplifier. The method may further include specifying at least one parameter in the specification information of the vibration energy amplifier so as to coincide with the natural frequency of the object.

Abstract: A data classification apparatus and method for providing expanded information are proposed. The method may include collecting time-series sensor data from an Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensor provided in or installable in a machine, and generating first processed data in which the time-series sensor data is highlighted. The method may also include generating, based on the first processed data, second processed data for determining a state of the machine, and classifying the state of the machine, based on the second processed data. The state of the machine may include one or more of a first state in which the machine is active and the first processed data is included in a non-pattern section in which no pattern is visualized, and a second state in which the machine is active and the first processed data is included in a pattern section in which an arbitrary pattern is visualized.

Abstract: An electric signal analysis method includes analyzing electrical signals of the triboelectric power generating device through at least one of the following protocols a) to d): a) a protocol that analyzes electrical signals generated by applying a force to the center at a certain period so that the triboelectric power generating device is bent; b) a protocol that analyzes electrical signals generated by applying a force to at least one end so that the triboelectric power generating device is bent; c) a protocol that that analyzes electrical signals generated by tapping the device at a certain period or causing vibration to the device within a limit without converting a shape of the triboelectric power generating device; and d) a protocol that analyzes electrical signals generated by shaking an inducer spaced apart from the triboelectric power generating device at a predetermined distance.

Abstract: Disclosed are a triboelectric power generating device and a manufacturing method thereof, which does not require a physical space to generate friction motions unlike conventional pressured induced electric power generating devices, maximizes a surface area by the junction friction portion of a friction material composite that is inexpensive and easy to mass-produce, thereby improving the durability of a generating device, and effectively producing electricity. The triboelectric power generating device includes a triboelectric generation layer (300) including a friction portion having a junction structure which is located at a central portion and made of two or more different polymers, a first electrode (100) which is located to face one surface of the triboelectric generation layer (300), and a second electrode (200) which is located to face the other surface of the triboelectric generation layer (300).

Abstract: This application relates to a self-powered sensor and a monitoring system including the same. In one aspect, the self-powered sensor includes a power generation unit converting an external physical stimulus into electrical energy, and a sensing unit generating and transmitting a sensing signal corresponding to the electrical energy. The sensing unit may include an electrical energy storage unit storing the electrical energy transmitted from the power generation unit, a switching unit switching to an energized state or a power-saving state according to the comparison result of the storage amount of the electrical energy stored in the electrical energy storage unit and a reference storage amount. The sensing unit may also include a processor generating and wirelessly transmitting a sensing signal based on the electrical energy stored in the electrical energy storage unit when the switching unit switches to the energized state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ternary liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery and a lithium-sulfur battery including the same. The liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention exhibits an excellent sulfur utilization rate when used in a lithium-sulfur battery, and exhibits excellent stability. Accordingly, the liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention is capable of enhancing a life time property while securing a capacity property of a lithium-sulfur battery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ternary liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery and a lithium-sulfur battery including the same. The liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention exhibits an excellent sulfur utilization rate when used in a lithium-sulfur battery, and exhibits excellent stability. Accordingly, the liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention is capable of enhancing a life time property while securing a capacity property of a lithium-sulfur battery.

Abstract: Disclosed are a triboelectric power generating device and a manufacturing method thereof, which does not require a physical space to generate friction motions unlike conventional pressured induced electric power generating devices, maximizes a surface area by the junction friction portion of a friction material composite that is inexpensive and easy to mass-produce, thereby improving the durability of a generating device, and effectively producing electricity. The triboelectric power generating device includes a triboelectric generation layer (300) including a friction portion having a junction structure which is located at a central portion and made of two or more different polymers, a first electrode (100) which is located to face one surface of the triboelectric generation layer (300), and a second electrode (200) which is located to face the other surface of the triboelectric generation layer (300).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte solution for a lithium-sulfur battery and a lithium-sulfur battery including the same. The electrolyte solution for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention exhibits excellent stability, and may improve a swelling phenomenon by suppressing gas generation during lithium-sulfur battery operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte solution for a lithium-sulfur battery and a lithium-sulfur battery including the same. The electrolyte solution for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention exhibits excellent stability, and may improve a swelling phenomenon by suppressing gas generation during lithium-sulfur battery operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery and a lithium-sulfur battery including the same. The liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention exhibits excellent stability, and may improve a swelling phenomenon by suppressing gas generation during lithium-sulfur battery operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder for a lithium-sulfur secondary battery cathode, and a composition containing the same. The binder of the present application enables a cathode active material electrolyte to have excellent resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode for a lithium secondary battery, a method for preparing the same, an electrode assembly for a lithium secondary battery comprising the same, and a lithium secondary battery comprising the same, wherein the electrode comprises an electrode active material, an aqueous binder, a compound represented by Formula 1, and a compound represented by Formula 2. Formula 1 and Formula 2 are the same as set forth in the specification. The electrode for a lithium secondary battery improves the physical properties of the aqueous binder in a manner whereby a cross-linking reaction material is combined with the aqueous binder, so that the electrode can improve initial charge/discharge efficiency and the life span of a lithium secondary battery, preferably a lithium sulfur battery, and improve the area capacity of the electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ternary liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery and a lithium-sulfur battery including the same. The liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention exhibits an excellent sulfur utilization rate when used in a lithium-sulfur battery, and exhibits excellent stability. Accordingly, the liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention is capable of enhancing a life time property while securing a capacity property of a lithium-sulfur battery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ternary liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery and a lithium-sulfur battery including the same. The liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention exhibits an excellent sulfur utilization rate when used in a lithium-sulfur battery, and exhibits excellent stability. Accordingly, the liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention is capable of enhancing a life time property while securing a capacity property of a lithium-sulfur battery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte solution for a lithium-sulfur battery and a lithium-sulfur battery including the same. The electrolyte solution for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention exhibits excellent stability, and may improve a swelling phenomenon by suppressing gas generation during lithium-sulfur battery operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery and a lithium-sulfur battery including the same. The liquid electrolyte for a lithium-sulfur battery according to the present invention exhibits excellent stability, and may improve a swelling phenomenon by suppressing gas generation during lithium-sulfur battery operation.