Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, an active pattern extending in a first horizontal direction on the substrate, a gate electrode extending in a second horizontal direction different from the first horizontal direction on the active pattern, a source/drain region on at least one side of the gate electrode, a source/drain contact extending into the source/drain region and including a filling layer and a barrier layer along a sidewall of the filling layer, and a silicide layer between the source/drain region and the filling layer, the silicide layer including a first sidewall in contact with the filling layer and a second sidewall in contact with the source/drain region, wherein the barrier layer is not between the filling layer and the source/drain region.

Abstract: Provided are a resist topcoat composition and a method of forming patterns using the resist topcoat composition, the resist topcoat composition including a copolymer including a first structural unit represented by Chemical Formula M-1, a second structural unit represented by Chemical Formula M-2; at least one acidic compound selected from a sulfonic acid compound containing at least one fluorine, a sulfonimide compound containing at least one fluorine, and a carboxylic acid compound containing at least one fluorine; and a solvent.

Abstract: Provided are a resist topcoat composition and a method of forming patterns using the resist topcoat composition, the resist topcoat composition including a copolymer including a first structural unit represented by Chemical Formula M-1, a second structural unit represented by Chemical Formula M-2, and a third structural unit represented by Chemical Formula M-3A or Chemical Formula M-3B; and a solvent.

Abstract: Proposed is a transparent plastic sheet for blocking ultraviolet and infrared rays, the sheet including a base layer including a thermoplastic polymer and a skin layer provided on one or each side of the base layer and including a thermoplastic polymer, a ultraviolet blocking agent, an antioxidant, and an infrared blocking agent, in which the base layer and the skin layer are formed by a co-extrusion method.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a microelectrode chip and a method for differentiating neural stem cells into neurons using same. The microelectrode chip can efficiently differentiate neural stem cells into neurons, thereby enabling the production of a large quantity of functional neurons through the differentiation of patient-specific neural stem cells. This facilitates quality-controlled production of neurons and can be widely used in various fields, including platforms for screening neural regeneration candidates and research into treatments for various degenerative neurological diseases.

Abstract: Provided is a conductive material dispersion comprising single-walled carbon nanotubes, a dispersant, a dispersion aid, and a dispersion medium, wherein the dispersant comprises polyvinyl butyral and hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber, and the dispersion aid comprises a compound represented by Formula 1. A-(R)n??[Formula 1] In Formula 1, A is a structure having a carbon number of 16 to 50 carbon number and comprising four or more aromatic rings and nitrogen, R is a structure comprising an anionic functional group, and n is an integer of 1 to 5.

Abstract: Described is a device for automatically connecting a continuously manufactured material, the device including a fixed roller rotatably fixed, the fixed roller being rotatable about the shaft of the fixed roller, a swing roller connected to the fixed roller and rotatable by the rotation of the fixed roller, the swing roller being rotatable about the shaft of the swing roller, and a holder plate, connected to the fixed roller, rotatable together with the fixed roller, and configured to hold the material. Also described are a system and a method for manufacturing a material.

Abstract: Disclosed are an anode including a core part and a binder and a secondary battery including the same. Particularly, a coating layer including a polymer is provided between the core part and the binder and thus blocks electron transport paths from the core part to the binder. Thereby, decomposition of the binder is suppressed, and thus, the charge capacity and the initial Coulombic efficiency of the secondary battery are increased.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a battery, and more particularly to a battery electrode. According to some implementations of the present disclosure, a method for manufacturing a battery electrode includes: forming a mixture of a polymer powder and an active material into a fiber; weaving the fiber into a woven film; and carbonizing the woven film.

Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for detecting an event-related potential (ERP), the method including: detecting an R-peak signal by detecting an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal of a subject via an ECG sensor; inducing an evoked potential to the subject by presenting an ERP stimulus to the subject at a certain period on basis of the R-peak signal; and detecting an electroencephalogram (EEG) signal of the subject exposed to the ERP stimulus by using an EEG sensor, and extracting an ERP signal from the EEG signal, wherein intermixture of a heart-rate evoked potential (HEP) of the subject with the ERP signal is inhibited by removing the ERP stimulus being presented to the subject during the certain period, after a latency by a certain time from a point in time the R-peak occurs.

Abstract: According to an example embodiment, a method of allowing a worker to perform a job includes receiving job starting information of the worker, transmitting query information on the job based on the job starting information, receiving answer information corresponding to the query information, and determining whether the worker performs the job in a predetermined manner based on the answer information. According to another example embodiment, an apparatus for performing the above method may be provided. A computer-readable recording medium on which a computer program to perform the above method according to another example embodiment is stored may be provided.

Abstract: A display microphone device includes a display panel having a front surface from which light is emitted and a rear surface opposite the front surface. A front electrode is coupled to the rear surface of the display panel, a rear electrode faces and is spaced apart from the front electrode. A power supply is connected to the front electrode and the rear electrode. The display microphone device outputs an audio signal based on a change in a voltage between the front electrode and the rear electrode.

Abstract: A method for preparing persimmon jam by using a persimmon and Prunus mume, and a packaging container for the long-term storage and convenient use thereof. The method for preparing persimmon jam by using a persimmon and Prunus mume provides storability and the specific flavor and taste of persimmon jam by adding a functional material of Prunus mume to semi-dried persimmons so as to prepare the persimmon jam, and a packaging container provides the long-term storage and convenient use.

Abstract: A display microphone device includes a display panel having a front surface from which light is emitted and a rear surface opposite the front surface. A front electrode is coupled to the rear surface of the display panel, a rear electrode faces and is spaced apart from the front electrode. A power supply is connected to the front electrode and the rear electrode. The display microphone device outputs an audio signal based on a change in a voltage between the front electrode and the rear electrode.

Abstract: A dual ignition structure for a thermal battery includes a header assembly positioned at an upper part of the thermal battery and including a contact terminal, an upper igniter connected to the contact terminal of the header assembly, an upper assembly supporting the upper igniter; a lower igniter positioned at a lower part of the thermal battery and coupled to the upper igniter in a symmetrical manner, a lower assembly supporting the lower igniter; and a nickel current collector connecting the upper igniter and the lower igniter.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a first substrate and a second substrate; a source driver flexible film attached to the second substrate; a source driver circuit attached to the source driver flexible film; a common voltage line connected to the source driver circuit; common voltage compensation circuits connected to the common voltage line; and common voltage supply lines and common voltage feedback lines connecting the common voltage line and the common voltage compensation circuits, respectively, wherein the common voltage compensation circuits include a circuit line extending at a rear of the display panel connecting to a connection terminal on the source driver circuit.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a first substrate and a second substrate; a source driver flexible film attached to the second substrate; a source driver circuit attached to the source driver flexible film; a common voltage line connected to the source driver circuit; common voltage compensation circuits connected to the common voltage line; and common voltage supply lines and common voltage feedback lines connecting the common voltage line and the common voltage compensation circuits, respectively, wherein the common voltage compensation circuits include a circuit line extending at a rear of the display panel connecting to a connection terminal on the source driver circuit.

Abstract: A method for controlling a fuel reformer, capable of generating hydrogen by reforming fuel, comprises: heating a catalyst of the fuel reformer by operating an electric heater formed to enclose the catalyst; supplying fuel and air to the catalyst under a condition of complete combustion; flame-combusting the fuel by igniting an ignition plug installed near a rear end of the catalyst; and shifting the position of the flame combustion to inside of the catalyst, by reducing a supply amount of the fuel and the air, such that temperature of the catalyst is drastically increased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an environmentally friendly and high efficiency solid fuel production method using high-water-content organic waste, and, more specifically, relates to a solid fuel production method using high-water-content organic waste, the method comprising: (a) a waste mixing step in which high-water-content organic waste and municipal waste are introduced into a Fe-based reactor and mixed; (b) a hydrolysis step in which high temperature steam is added to the reactor and the mixture of organic waste and municipal waste is placed under pressure and is then stirred in the pressurized state so as to hydrolyse the mixture; (c) a pressure-reducing step in which the steam in the reactor is discharged and the inside of the reactor is rapidly reduced in pressure and left to stand in such a way as to give the organic waste from step (b) a low molecular weight or in such a way as to enlarge the specific surface area of the municipal waste from step (b) and thereby break apart same; (d) a vacuum or

Abstract: A method for controlling a fuel reformer, capable of generating hydrogen by reforming fuel, comprises: heating a catalyst of the fuel reformer by operating an electric heater formed to enclose the catalyst; supplying fuel and air to the catalyst under a condition of complete combustion; flame-combusting the fuel by igniting an ignition plug installed near a rear end of the catalyst; and shifting the position of the flame combustion to inside of the catalyst, by reducing a supply amount of the fuel and the air, such that temperature of the catalyst is drastically increased.