Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel use of NCKAP1 gene in neurodegenerative diseases. More specifically, the present invention relates to a marker composition for predicting the prognosis of a neurodegenerative disease, comprising a NCKAP1 protein or a gene encoding same, a composition and a kit for predicting the prognosis of a neurodegenerative disease, which comprises a formulation for measuring the level of the protein or an mRNA of the gene encoding same, and a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating neurodegenerative disease, comprising the protein or the gene encoding same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a naphthalimide sulfonate derivative, and a photoacid generator and a photoresist composition each comprising same and, more specifically, to a naphthalimide sulfonate derivative compound, and a photoacid generator and a photoresist composition each comprising same, wherein the compound has excellent absorbance for light of i-line (365 nm) wavelength, is greatly easy to prepare into a polymerizable composition due to very high solubility in an organic solvent, has good thermal stability, and shows a favorable acid generation rate.

Abstract: A fuel cell stack is disclosed. In one embodiment, the fuel cell stack includes a main body that is constructed with an assembly of a plurality of generators, and at least one heat pipe that is disposed in the main body to provide heat to the generators corresponding to heat-generating temperature differences according to positions of the generators.

Abstract: A fuel cell system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the fuel cell system includes: i) a fuel tank that contains a fuel in at least a partially liquefied state, ii) a heat-generating unit that generates heat, iii) a heat-transfer unit that is connected between the heat-generating unit and the fuel tank to transport the heat to the fuel tank, and iv) a temperature-regulating unit that regulates a temperature of the fuel tank.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack, a reformer which generates a reformed gas through a reforming reaction between a gaseous fuel and water and supplies the reformed gas to the fuel cell stack, a fuel tank which compresses the gaseous fuel, stores the compressed fuel in an at least a partially liquid phase, and supplies the gaseous fuel to the reformer, a water tank connected to the fuel tank and the reformer to store water and to supply the water to the reformer by an internal air pressure of the fuel tank, and a first valve installed in a connection line connecting the water tank to the fuel tank to selectively open or close the connection line according to an electrical on/off pulse signal.

Abstract: A PROX reactor integrated with a heat exchanger and an operating method thereof capable of effectively controlling temperature of a preferential oxidation reactor so as to obtain optimal activation and yield. The PROX reactor integrated with a heat exchanger of the present invention includes a pipe having an inlet and an outlet, a heat exchanger cooling gas passing through the pipe, a catalyst part positioned at the rear end of the heat exchanger, upon considering the flow of gas, and shifting carbon monoxide contained in the gas into other substances; and a temperature sensor measuring the temperature of the gas coming out through the catalyst part.

Abstract: A fuel cell system with a muffler to reduce noise generated while supplying air to a fuel cells disclosed. One embodiment of the fuel cell system includes an air feeder to supply air; an electric generator to generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction between air and fuel; and a muffler provided in one end of the air feeder. The muffler includes a first pipe and a second pipe which are different in length from each other. The muffler has a relatively small structure, so that limitation in a mounting space can be decreased and a more compact fuel cell system can be realized. Also, even if there are considerable noise components at two or more frequencies, the mufflers corresponding to the respective frequencies are connected in series, thereby reducing the noise.

Abstract: In a fuel cell, a fuel cell stack for high temperature comprises: a main body of the fuel cell having an electrolyte membrane, and an anode electrode and a cathode electrode bonded to both sides of the electrolyte membrane for generating electric energy by electro-chemically reacting fuel supplied to the anode electrode and oxidizer supplied to the cathode electrode; and a heater having a chamber attached to the main body of the fuel cell and an oxidation catalyst installed inside the chamber. The heater generates heat by oxidizing fuel supplied to the inside of the chamber, and heats the main body of the fuel cell with the generated heat. According to the present invention, it is possible to significantly reduce the starting time of the main body of the fuel cell, and to easily control a starting temperature of the main body of the fuel cell.

Abstract: A PROX reactor integrated with a heat exchanger and an operating method thereof capable of effectively controlling temperature of a preferential oxidation reactor so as to obtain optimal activation and yield. The PROX reactor integrated with a heat exchanger of the present invention includes a pipe having an inlet and an outlet, a heat exchanger cooling gas passing through the pipe, a catalyst part positioned at the rear end of the heat exchanger, upon considering the flow of gas, and shifting carbon monoxide contained in the gas into other substances; and a temperature sensor measuring the temperature of the gas coming out through the catalyst part.

Abstract: A fuel cell system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the fuel cell system includes: i) a fuel tank that contains a fuel in at least a partially liquefied state, ii) a heat-generating unit that generates heat, iii) a heat-transfer unit that is connected between the heat-generating unit and the fuel tank to transport the heat to the fuel tank, and iv) a temperature-regulating unit that regulates a temperature of the fuel tank.

Abstract: A fuel cell stack is disclosed. In one embodiment, the fuel cell stack includes a main body that is constructed with an assembly of a plurality of generators, and at least one heat pipe that is disposed in the main body to provide heat to the generators corresponding to heat-generating temperature differences according to positions of the generators.

Abstract: A fuel cell stack includes a body that includes electrical generators and a device that is electrically connected to the electrical generators to measure an electrical output from the electrical generators. The device includes a base substrate that is fixed to the body and terminal members that are formed on the base substrate and electrically connected to the electrical generators.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack, a reformer which generates a reformed gas through a reforming reaction between a gaseous fuel and water and supplies the reformed gas to the fuel cell stack, a fuel tank which compresses the gaseous fuel, stores the compressed fuel in an at least a partially liquid phase, and supplies the gaseous fuel to the reformer, a water tank connected to the fuel tank and the reformer to store water and to supply the water to the reformer by an internal air pressure of the fuel tank, and a first valve installed in a connection line connecting the water tank to the fuel tank to selectively open or close the connection line according to an electrical on/off pulse signal.

Abstract: A flow rate sensor includes a collision sensing plate and a variable resistance unit. The collision sensing plate is positioned in a flow path of the fluid and is bent with a different degree depending on a flow rate of the fluid. The variable resistance unit is connected to the collision sensing plate, and varies resistance depending on the degree of the bend of the collision sensing plate. A fuel cell system with the flow rate sensor is capable of measuring the flow rate of fluid such as fuel with an inexpensive cost and in a manner of not substantially interrupting the flow of the fluid.

Abstract: A fuel cell system with a muffler to reduce noise generated while supplying air to a fuel cell is disclosed. One embodiment of the fuel cell system includes an air feeder to supply air; an electric generator to generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction between air and fuel; and a muffler provided in one end of the air feeder. The muffler includes a first pipe and a second pipe which are different in length from each other. The muffler has a relatively small structure, so that limitation in a mounting space can be decreased and a more compact fuel cell system can be realized. Also, even if there are considerable noise components at two or more frequencies, the mufflers corresponding to the respective frequencies are connected in series, thereby reducing the noise.

Abstract: A flat plate heat transfer device contacted with heat source and heat-emitting unit at both end transfers heat generated at the heat source to the heat-emitting unit horizontally. The device includes a thermally-conductive flat case containing a working fluid evaporated with absorbing heat from the heat source and condensed with emitting heat to the heat-emitting unit; and a mesh aggregate installed in the case so that coarse and fine meshes in which wires are woven to be alternately crossed up/down are vertically laminated in contact. The coarse mesh gives main-directional and sub-directional vapor dispersion channels with different sectional areas at each crossing point of the mesh wires for vapor to flow therethrough. The main-directional vapor dispersion channel with relatively larger sectional area is parallel to heat transfer direction. The fine mesh gives liquid flow channels along running direction of the mesh wire from each crossing point of the mesh wires.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flat plate heat transfer device, which includes a thermally conductive flat case installed between a heat source and a heat emitting unit and containing a working fluid evaporated with absorbing heat from the heat source and condensed with emitting heat to the heat emitting unit; and a mesh layer aggregate installed in the flat case and having a structure that a fine mesh layer for providing a flowing path of liquid and a coarse mesh layer for providing a flowing path of liquid and a dispersion path of vapor simultaneously are laminated. On occasions, the coarse and the fine mesh layers are alternately laminated repeatedly, and the fine mesh layer is replaced with a wick structure. The coarse mesh layer is preferably a screen mesh layer with wire diameter of 0.2 mm˜0.4 mm and mesh number of 10˜20. This device improves heat transfer performance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flat plate heat transfer device, which includes a thermal-conductive flat case installed between a heat source and a heat emitting unit and containing a working fluid which is evaporated with absorbing heat from the heat source and is condensed with emitting heat to the heat emitting unit; and one layer of mesh installed in the flat case and configured so that wires are woven to be alternately crossed up and down. A dispersion channel of a vapor is formed along a surface of the wire from a cross point of the mesh near the heat source, and a flow channel of a liquid is formed by means of a capillary phenomenon along a length direction of the wire from a mesh lattice near the heat emitting unit to a mesh lattice near the heat source.

Abstract: A refrigerator has a blowing fan being capable of blowing bilaterally in a cool air duct. When a door is opened, the blowing fan blows to discharge cool air from the cool air duct, so the air curtain for shutting off a cooling compartment is generated. When the door is closed, the blowing fan blows to draw cool air in the cooling compartment into the cool air duct, so the circulation of the cool air is actively performed, and the cooling efficiency is enhanced.

Abstract: A refrigerator has a cool air duct having ports opened at areas adjacent to openings of a freezing compartment and a fresh food compartment respectively, a blowing fan for discharging air in the cool air duct so that air curtains for shutting off the openings of the freezing compartment and the fresh food compartment are generated, and a device for opening/closing the ports. When doors are opened, the opening/closing device opens the corresponding ports to the opened doors. Thus, the air curtains are formed both at the freezing compartment and the fresh food compartment.