Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing an intermetallic catalyst which includes applying ultrasonic wave to a precursor mixture solution including a noble metal precursor, a transition metal precursor, and a carbon support having an average pore size of about 6 nm to about 15 nm and a specific surface area of about 200 m2/g to about 2000 m2/g to form alloy particles in pores of the carbon support, and annealing the alloy particles in the pores of the carbon support to form intermetallic alloy particles.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for producing biomass comprising protein and omega-3 fatty acids from single microalgae, and biomass produced thereby, the method for producing biomass according to one embodiment supplying the cultivation stage continuously with a nitrogen source to allow producing single microalgae-derived biomass having high protein and omega-3 fatty acid content, and as such, biomass produced thereby can be effectively used as the single microorganism source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

Abstract: Disclosed is an operating method of a memory device communicating with a memory controller, which includes receiving a first command from the memory controller, the first command indicating initiation of synchronization of a data clock signal and defining a clock section corresponding to the synchronization, preparing a toggling of the data clock signal during a preparation time period, processing a first data stream based on the data clock signal toggling at a reference frequency, and processing a second data stream based on the data clock toggling at the reference frequency and extended for a period of the defined first clock section.

Abstract: A metal-carbon dioxide battery and a hydrogen generation and carbon dioxide storage system including the same are disclosed. The metal-carbon dioxide battery includes: a first plate with a designated area; a second plate with a designated area and spaced apart from the first plate by a distance in an X-axis direction; a separator between the first and second plates; a frame-shaped spacer disposed between the first plate and the separator with a space between the first plate and the separator; a plurality of anode sheets in the space; a pressing unit in the space between the first plate and the anode sheets and biasing the anode sheets toward the separator; and a cathode between the second plate and the separator.

Abstract: A separator includes a polyolefin-based separator substrate and a coating portion formed on at least a part of an outer surface of the separator substrate. An uneven portion is formed along an outer periphery of at least one side of the separator, whereby it is possible to prevent deviation of a separator sheet from a movement direction during transfer of the separator sheet and stacking of an electrode assembly.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing an intermetallic catalyst. The method includes form core-shell particles including a transition metal oxide coating layer by irradiating ultrasonic waves to a precursor mixture solution including a noble metal precursor, a transition metal precursor, and a carrier to; forming intermetallic particles including a transition metal oxide coating layer by annealing the core-shell particles; and removing the transition metal oxide coating layer from the intermetallic particles.

Abstract: A metal-carbon dioxide battery and a hydrogen generation and carbon dioxide storage system including the battery are disclosed. The metal-carbon dioxide battery includes a first plate, a second plate, a separator interposed between the first plate and the second plate, a first gasket interposed between the first plate and the separator to define a gap between the first plate and the separator, an anode material accommodated in the gap and having a shape of a pellet, and a cathode interposed between the second plate and the separator.

Abstract: A high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell including a polymer of intrinsic microporosity that prevents phosphoric acid poisoning and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. It is possible to improve the electrochemical efficiency of high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells based on development of a polymer of intrinsic microporosity with thermal stability and cationic conductivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mono-cell manufacturing apparatus with a gloss meter and a manufacturing method using the same. More particularly, a mono-cell manufacturing apparatus includes a first separator supply unit configured to supply a first separators; a negative electrode supply unit configured to locate a negative electrode at an upper surface of the first separators; a second separator supply unit configured to supply a second separator configured to cover an upper surface of the negative electrodes; a positive electrode supply unit configured to locate a positive electrode at an upper surface of the second separators; a pressing unit configured to press the first separator, the negative electrode, the second separator, and the positive electrode, and a gloss meter located under the first separator.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol-deposition-coating method for plasma-resistant coating, in which the inside of a processing device can be protected from plasma during a plasma-etching process, the roughness of a coating layer on a metal substrate can be decreased to thereby reduce the generation of particles, and adhesion between the coating layer and the metal substrate can be enhanced.

Abstract: Disclosed is an operating method of a memory device communicating with a memory controller, which includes receiving a first command from the memory controller, the first command indicating initiation of synchronization of a data clock signal and defining a clock section corresponding to the synchronization, preparing a toggling of the data clock signal during a preparation time period, processing a first data stream based on the data clock signal toggling at a reference frequency, and processing a second data stream based on the data clock toggling at the reference frequency and extended for a period of the defined first clock section.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae and a method for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae using same. By the composition for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae according to an aspect and the method for freeze-preserving microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae using same, the microalgae may be stored stably for a long period of time, and the costs for preservation of the microalgae may be reduced by shortening a process. In addition, according to a method for preparing freeze-dried biomass of microalgae belonging to the family Thraustochytriaceae using the composition, even during long-term storage at room temperature, freeze-dried biomass in the form of powder that can maintain bacterial activity and is easy for storage and transportation may be manufactured through a simple process.

Abstract: A power supply including a first converter configured to convert an input voltage into a first output voltage; a second converter configured to convert the first output voltage into a second output voltage; a first feedback circuit configured to output a first pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the first converter to control a level of the first output voltage; and a mode controller configured to compare the input voltage and a reference voltage and determine whether the first converter operates in a first mode or a second mode based on the compared result. When the input voltage is less than or equal to the reference voltage, the first converter boosts the input voltage and output the boosted voltage as the first output voltage in the first mode, and when the input voltage is greater than the reference voltage, the first converter bypasses the input voltage and output the bypassed voltage as the first output voltage in the second mode.

Abstract: Provided is a hydrophobic silica aerogel precursor, and a hydrophobic silica aerogel produced using the same. In the methods, a linear silane crosslinking agent containing a PEG-derived unit is introduced when preparing a hydrophobic aerogel precursor, resulting in the production of a hydrophobic silica aerogel having improved high-temperature thermal stability and improved physical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a performance evaluation apparatus of a fuel cell electrode. The performance evaluation apparatus includes a working electrode unit configured such that a working electrode is disposed therein, gas is supplied to an inside of the working electrode unit, and voltage and current are measured by a current collection rod, a counter electrode unit provided to guide mounting of the working electrode unit so that a counter electrode faces the working electrode, and configured to store an electrolyte solution, current is measured by the current collection rod, and voltage is measured by a reference electrode immersed in the electrolyte solution, a heater unit immersed in the electrolyte solution to heat the electrolyte solution, and a control unit configured to selectively adjust a temperature of the heater unit within a set temperature range, and to evaluate performance of the working electrode.

Abstract: Nonvolatile memory devices, operating methods thereof, and memory systems including the same. A nonvolatile memory device may include a memory cell array and a word line driver. The memory cell array may include a plurality of memory cells. The word line driver may be configured to apply word line voltages to a plurality of word lines connected to the plurality of memory cells, respectively. Magnitudes of the word line voltages may be determined according to locations of the plurality of word lines.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ionic conductivity measurement device and method for a fuel cell, which enable accurate measurement of ionic conductivity of a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell under various conditions. The ionic conductivity measurement device includes a main body frame, a clamp handle mounted to the upper portion of the main body frame, a lift shaft connected to the clamp handle so as to be movable upwards and downwards, a motion jig mounted to the main body frame so as to be movable upwards and downwards and including an upper support frame connected to the lower end of the lift shaft and a specimen support frame connected to the upper support frame, a lower support frame mounted to the lower end portion of the main body frame, an upper probe pin mounted to the upper support frame, and a lower probe pin mounted to the lower support frame.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition includes about 100 parts by weight of a polybutylene terephthalate resin, about 3 parts by weight to about 33 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin, about 60 parts by weight to about 120 parts by weight of glass fiber, and about 1 part by weight to about 9 parts by weight of a glycidyl methacrylate-modified polyolefin, wherein the glass fiber and the glycidyl methacrylate-modified polyolefin are present in a weight ratio of about 1:0.02 to about 1:0.12. The thermoplastic resin composition can have good properties in terms of glass adhesion, metal bonding, impact resistance, and balance therebetween.

Abstract: A water ejecting apparatus includes a case and a water ejection unit coupled to one side of the case. The water ejection unit includes a rotator seated inside at a front of the case, a first lifting cover coupled to one side of the rotator and allowing a lifting gear extending in an up-down direction to be fixed thereto, a second lifting cover movably accommodated inside the first lifting cover, a lifting motor coupled to the second lifting cover and configured to interwork with the lifting motor, and a water ejection nozzle installed at a lower end of the second lifting cover and configured to eject water. A water ejection pipe having one end connected to the water ejection nozzle and the other end extending to an inside of the case is disposed in a lower space of the lifting motor and the gear module.

Abstract: Nonvolatile memory devices, operating methods thereof, and memory systems including the same. A nonvolatile memory device may include a memory cell array and a word line driver. The memory cell array may include a plurality of memory cells. The word line driver may be configured to apply word line voltages to a plurality of word lines connected to the plurality of memory cells, respectively. Magnitudes of the word line voltages may be determined according to locations of the plurality of word lines.