Abstract: The present disclosure relates to zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) nanoparticles featuring a dual-defect structure, methods for their synthesis, hybrid membranes including the same, and a gas separation method using the same. The disclosed ZIF nanoparticles with dual-defect structures comprise: a metal ion coordinated with organic ligands, including an imidazolate-based organic ligand and an alkylamine-based organic ligand. The alkylamine-based organic ligand is further defined by the inclusion of two distinct alkylamines-a first alkylamine and a second alkylamine characterized by different alkyl chain lengths.

Abstract: Disclosed are an all-solid-state battery that may have uniform deposition of lithium and have excellent durability, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: An all solid state battery includes a cathode active material layer disposed in contact with a predetermined area of a cathode current collector, a solid electrolyte layer disposed on the cathode active material layer, and including a central part disposed on the cathode active material layer based on a stack direction of the all solid state battery, and a peripheral part extending from the central part and contacting the cathode current collector while surrounding side surfaces of the cathode active material layer, an anode layer disposed on the solid electrolyte layer and having an area greater than an area of the cathode active material layer but less than an area of the solid electrolyte layer, and a spacer disposed on the solid electrolyte layer and in contact with side surfaces of the anode layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are an all-solid-state battery including a reference electrode and a control method thereof. The all-solid-state battery includes the reference electrode located between an upper stack including one or more unit cells and a lower stack including one or more unit cells to determine potentials of electrodes in the all-solid-state battery so as to control driving of the all-solid-state battery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising a multifunction acrylate-based oligomer, a thermoplastic polymer, and an organic solvent. The composition can be cured and thermoformed. A coating film made from the composition is capable of being thermoformed and has excellent hardness, durability, and scratch resistance. With the coating film, plastic products, which can be used instead of glass in various industries such as construction, electronic products and automobiles, are provided.

Abstract: A method of producing sulfur-containing amino acids or derivatives of the sulfur-containing amino acids.

Abstract: A hybrid system for a vehicle having an engine and a driving motor includes a plurality of engine power generation modules for generating power with an operation of the engine, a battery for storing power output from the engine power generation modules, a plurality of driving modules for driving the driving motor for driving wheels of the vehicle by the power output from the engine power generation modules or the battery, and a control unit for selectively controlling operations of the engine power generation modules and the driving modules to match a required output of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an all-solid-state battery with improved lifetime and an operating method thereof. Specifically, the all-solid-state battery includes a laminate including a unit cell provided with an anode, a cathode, and a solid electrolyte layer interposed between the anode and the cathode, and an expansion layer positioned on at least one surface of the laminate, and expanded by at least any one change in voltage and temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor device comprising a substrate that includes a device isolation pattern and an active region, a bit line that extends in a first direction on the substrate, a semiconductor pattern on the bit line, a growth mask layer on the bit line and having a sidewall in contact with the semiconductor pattern, a word line on the bit line and extending in a second direction that intersects the first direction, and a gate dielectric pattern between the word line and the semiconductor pattern. A top surface of the growth mask layer is at a level higher than that of a bottom surface of the semiconductor pattern.

Abstract: Method of forming pn heterojunction between nickel oxide and gallium oxide disclosed. The method includes forming a trench by etching an n-type gallium oxide epitaxial layer epitaxially grown on an n-type gallium oxide substrate using an etch mask, forming a p-type nickel oxide region on the bottom of the trench by sputtering a nickel oxide target on the n-type gallium oxide epitaxial layer in a mixed gas atmosphere of argon and oxygen, and forming a nickel layer on the p-type nickel oxide region by sputtering a nickel target on the n-type gallium oxide epitaxial layer in an argon gas atmosphere.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device may include bit lines spaced apart from each other in a first direction on a substrate and extending in a second direction, a first active pattern and a second active pattern on the bit lines and are spaced apart from each other in the second direction, and first and second word lines between the first active and second active patterns. The first and second word lines respectively may be adjacent to the first and second active patterns. The first active pattern and/or the second active pattern may include a body portion extending in a third direction and a protruding portion protruding from an upper end of the body portion in the third direction. The protruding portion may have a width in the second direction that is greater than that of the body portion. The third direction may differ from the first and second directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a positive electrode active material and a lithium secondary battery including the same, and more particularly, to a positive electrode active material capable of maintaining the electrochemical properties of a lithium secondary battery using a lithium composite oxide as a positive electrode active material while preventing and/or mitigating gas generation and swelling due to the positive electrode active material in a lithium secondary battery by suppressing the excessive growth of primary particles and improving the crystallinity of primary particles, and a lithium secondary battery including the same.

Abstract: A robot surface disinfection apparatus, configured to disinfect a surface of a robot by emitting ultraviolet light to the robot, is provided. The apparatus includes a base positioned at a predetermined height from the ground, a disinfection module formed to be movable up and down between the ground and the base, and a lifting module connected to the base and the disinfection module, respectively, and configured to lift the disinfection module. The disinfection module includes a hollow frame provided with a hollow portion that is open vertically, and an ultraviolet light generating device arranged along a circumference of the hollow frame, and configured to emit ultraviolet light into the hollow portion to disinfect a surface of a robot positioned in the hollow portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-care mental health management apparatus and method for prescribing customized digital content based on emotion-cognition-behavior theory and fostering behavioral habits for mental health management. The method includes selecting emotional, cognitive, and behavioral content tailored to a user's mental health type, categorized by emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects. It also involves determining the recommendation order for the selected content and delivering it to a user terminal accordingly. This approach ensures personalized mental health support by addressing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions systematically.

Abstract: The application relates to a microorganism having weakened activity of a LacI family DNA-binding transcriptional regulator protein, and an L-glutamic acid production method using same. A Corynebacterium sp. microorganism having weakened activity of a LacI family DNA-binding transcriptional regulator protein has remarkably increased L-glutamic acid productivity, and thus the microorganism can produce L-glutamic acid in a yield higher than that of a conventional microorganism by using same.

Abstract: An embodiment of a flame-retardant electrode includes a flame-retardant layer between an electrode current collector and an electrode active material layer, and an embodiment of an all-solid-state battery including the same, in which the flame-retardant layer includes a flame retardant configured such that the surface of a flame-retardant material is coated with a conductive material, thereby increasing thermal stability and adhesion to the electrode current collector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sagger for firing a precursor material, and more specifically, to a sagger having a space internally provided to load a precursor material. When used to fire a precursor material, the sagger is capable of not only suppressing the generation of by-products but also enhancing the durability of the main body.

Abstract: A substrate supporting assembly includes a susceptor plate including at least one substrate seat, and a plurality of gas flow lines for supplying a lifting gas, an acceleration gas, and a deceleration gas to the substrate seat, and at least one satellite on the at least one substrate seat and including an upper surface, and a lower surface where a rotation pattern for receiving a rotational force and a braking force from the acceleration gas and the deceleration gas is provided. The at least one satellite is lifted from the at least one substrate seat by the lifting gas supplied from the at least one substrate seat, is rotated relative to the susceptor plate by the acceleration gas supplied in a forward direction of rotation, to rotate the substrate, and is decelerated or stopped by the deceleration gas supplied in a reverse direction of rotation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cooling block for an aerosol generating article including a cooling agent A, a cooling agent B, and a cooling agent C in a specific combination, and an aerosol generating article including the same.

Abstract: A pixel circuit and a display panel including the same are disclosed according to embodiments. The pixel circuit according to embodiments includes a first pixel circuit including a first EM transistor to which a pulse of a first EM signal is applied, and a first driving transistor for driving a first light emitting element; and a second pixel circuit including a second EM transistor to which a pulse of a second EM signal is applied, and a second driving transistor for driving a second light emitting element. A node between the first EM transistor and the first driving transistor and a node between the second EM transistor and the second driving transistor are connected.