Abstract: A thin-film transistor including an active layer disposed on a substrate and including a channel region, a source region connected to a side of the channel region, and a drain region connected to the other side of the channel region; a gate insulating layer on the channel region of the active layer; and a gate electrode on the gate insulating layer. A slope of each side surface of the gate electrode with respect to a boundary surface between the gate insulating layer and the gate electrode is an obtuse angle (a substantially obtuse angel). A slope of each side surface of the gate insulating layer with respect to the boundary surface between the gate insulating layer and the gate electrode is an obtuse angle (a substantially obtuse angel).

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds of Chemical Formula 1, optical isomers of the compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds or the optical isomers. The compounds, isomers, and salts exhibit excellent activity as GLP-1 receptor agonists. In particular, they, as GLP-1 receptor agonists, exhibit excellent glucose tolerance, thus having a great potential to be used as therapeutic agents for metabolic diseases. Moreover, they exhibit excellent pharmacological safety for cardiovascular systems.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a cargo delivery system comprising an autophagy targeting ligand and a target-binding ligand. In one aspect of the disclosure, by comprising an autophagy targeting ligand, cargo, which is a target-binding ligand that specifically binds to a target, is delivered to the p62 protein and autophagy is activated, so that depending on the type of target-binding ligand used, a target to be degraded can be selectively and directly removed. Accordingly, the cargo delivery system according to an aspect of the disclosure may be used in pharmaceutical compositions or food compositions for preventing, alimerating, and treating various diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a manufacturing method of a carbon-silicon composite, the manufacturing method including: (a) preparing a silicon-carbon-polymer matrix slurry including a silicon slurry, carbon particles, a monomer of polymer, and a cross-linking agent; (b) performing a heat treatment process on the silicon-carbon-polymer matrix slurry to manufacture a silicon-carbon-polymer carbonized matrix; (c) pulverizing the silicon-carbon-polymer carbonized matrix to manufacture a silicon-carbon-polymer carbonized matrix structure; and (d) mixing the silicon-carbon-polymer carbonized matrix structure with a first carbon raw material and performing a carbonization process to manufacture a carbon-silicon composite, the carbon-silicon composite, an anode for a secondary battery manufactured by applying the carbon-silicon composite, and a secondary battery including the anode for a secondary battery.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a manufacturing method of a carbon-silicon composite, including: (a) preparing a slurry solution including silicon (Si)-block copolymer core-shell particles; (b) mixing the slurry solution with a carbon raw material to manufacture a mixed solution; (c) performing a primary carbonization process on the mixed solution, followed by pulverization, to manufacture a primary carbon-silicon composite; and (d) performing a secondary carbonization process on the primary carbon-silicon composite, followed by pulverization, to manufacture a secondary carbon-silicon composite, the carbon-silicon composite, an anode for a secondary battery manufactured by applying the carbon-silicon composite, and a secondary battery including the anode for a secondary battery.

Abstract: Silicon slurry for anode active materials of secondary batteries is provided. The silicon slurry includes silicon particles and a dispersion medium. The silicon slurry satisfies dispersion conditions of 1?D90/D50?2.5 and 2 nm<D50<180 nm, where D90 denotes an average diameter of the silicon particles at 90% of cumulative particle size distribution, and D50 denotes an average diameter of the silicon particles at 50% of cumulative particle size distribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carbon-silicon composite and an anode active material for a secondary battery comprising the same, and more particularly, a carbon-silicon composite in which silicon (Si)-block copolymer core-shell particles are uniformly dispersed and embedded in a carbonaceous substance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a negative electrode for a secondary battery and a method for manufacturing the negative electrode, and more particularly, to a negative electrode for a secondary battery which exhibits excellent charge/discharge characteristics and lifespan characteristics by including a carbon-silicon composite and graphite at a predetermined particle size ratio.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for preparing a silicon-carbon composite having nano-Si particulates and electrically conductive materials dispersed in an amorphous carbon, the silicon-carbon composite prepared therefrom, an electrode for secondary battery comprising the silicon-carbon composite, and a method for producing the silicon-carbon composite.

Abstract: The Si-block copolymer core-shell nanoparticles include: a Si core; and a block copolymer shell including a block having relatively relatively high affinity for Si and a block having relatively low affinity for Si and forming a spherical micelle structure around the Si core. Since the Si-block copolymer core-shell nanoparticles exhibit excellent dispersibility and stability in a mixed solution including the same, the Si-block copolymer core-shell nanoparticles are easily applied to an anode active material for lithium secondary battery by carbonization thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an anode active material and a secondary battery comprising the same, and more specifically, an anode active material comprising a graphite carbon material coated with an amorphous carbon material comprising metal particles, and a secondary battery comprising the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a manufacturing method of a carbon-silicon composite, the manufacturing method including: (a) preparing a silicon-carbon-polymer matrix slurry including a silicon slurry, carbon particles, a monomer of polymer, and a cross-linking agent; (b) performing a heat treatment process on the silicon-carbon-polymer matrix slurry to manufacture a silicon-carbon-polymer carbonized matrix; (c) pulverizing the silicon-carbon-polymer carbonized matrix to manufacture a silicon-carbon-polymer carbonized matrix structure; and (d) mixing the silicon-carbon-polymer carbonized matrix structure with a first carbon raw material and performing a carbonization process to manufacture a carbon-silicon composite, the carbon-silicon composite, an anode for a secondary battery manufactured by applying the carbon-silicon composite, and a secondary battery including the anode for a secondary battery.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a manufacturing method of a carbon-silicon composite, including: (a) preparing a slurry solution including silicon (Si)-block copolymer core-shell particles; (b) mixing the slurry solution with a carbon raw material to manufacture a mixed solution; (c) performing a primary carbonization process on the mixed solution, followed by pulverization, to manufacture a primary carbon-silicon composite; and (d) performing a secondary carbonization process on the primary carbon-silicon composite, followed by pulverization, to manufacture a secondary carbon-silicon composite, the carbon-silicon composite, an anode for a secondary battery manufactured by applying the carbon-silicon composite, and a secondary battery including the anode for a secondary battery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anode active material for a lithium secondary battery, which comprises a core layer comprising a carbon-silicon composite, and a shell layer comprising a conductive material and a carbonaceous material for fixing the conductive material, uniformly coated on a surface of the core layer; and the preparation method thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a manufacturing method of a carbon-silicon composite, comprising: (a) preparing a silicon-polymer matrix slurry comprising a silicon slurry, a monomer, and a cross-linking agent; (b) performing a heat treatment on the silicon-polymer matrix slurry to manufacture a silicon-polymer carbonized matrix; (c) pulverizing the silicon-polymer carbonized matrix to manufacture silicon-polymer carbonized particles; and (d) mixing the silicon-polymer carbonized particles with a first carbon raw material, and then performing a carbonization process, the carbon-silicon composite, an anode for a secondary battery manufactured by applying the carbon-silicon composite, and a secondary battery comprising the anode for a secondary battery.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a carbon-silicon composite including: a first carbon matrix; and carbonized Si-block copolymer core-shell particles dispersed uniformly in the first carbon matrix. The present disclosure also provides a lithium secondary battery anode and a lithium secondary battery, which include the carbon-silicon composite.

Abstract: Silicon slurry for anode active materials of secondary batteries is provided. The silicon slurry includes silicon particles and a dispersion medium. The silicon slurry satisfies dispersion conditions of 1?D90/D50?2.5 and 2 nm<D50<180 nm, where D90 denotes an average diameter of the silicon particles at 90% of cumulative particle size distribution, and D50 denotes an average diameter of the silicon particles at 50% of cumulative particle size distribution.

Abstract: The Si-block copolymer core-shell nanoparticles include: a Si core; and a block copolymer shell including a block having relatively relatively high affinity for Si and a block having relatively low affinity for Si and forming a spherical micelle structure around the Si core. Since the Si-block copolymer core-shell nanoparticles exhibit excellent dispersibility and stability in a mixed solution including the same, the Si-block copolymer core-shell nanoparticles are easily applied to an anode active material for lithium secondary battery by carbonization thereof.