Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rubber composition and a method of preparing the same, the rubber composition comprising a viscosity modifier and a modified polymer having a structure in which a molecular weight regulator is coupled to at least one of both ends of an at least partially hydrogenated or non-hydrogenated petroleum resin. The rubber composition according to the present disclosure has improved processability and thus may replace process oil, and may markedly improve gas impermeability.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a thermoplastic resin having excellent non-whitening properties, impact strength, gloss, and fluidity, and a method of preparing the thermoplastic resin. The thermoplastic resin includes an alkyl acrylate-alkyl methacrylate graft copolymer (A), or the copolymer (A) and a matrix resin (B) including one or more selected from the group consisting of an aromatic vinyl compound-vinyl cyanide compound-alkyl methacrylate copolymer and an alkyl methacrylate polymer. A transparency measured under a condition of 3 mm thickness is less than 5, the total content of the alkyl acrylate is 20 to 50% by weight, and an alkyl acrylate coverage value (X) as calculated by Equation 1 below is 65 or more: X={(G?Y)/Y}×100,??[Equation 1] wherein G represents the total gel content (%) of the thermoplastic resin, and Y represents the content of alkyl acrylate in the gel contained in the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyte additive, a battery electrolyte including the electrolyte additive, and a secondary battery, and more particularly, to an electrolyte additive including a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1, an electrolyte including the electrolyte additive, and a secondary battery including the electrolyte. According to the present invention, due to low charging resistance, charging efficiency and output may be improved. In addition, the present invention has an effect of providing a secondary battery having a long lifespan and excellent capacity retention at high temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a hybrid sensor and a method of operating the same. The hybrid sensor includes: a first sensing element located on the outer side of the hybrid sensor; a second sensing element disposed to face the first sensing element; a deformable intermediate part disposed between the first sensing element and the second sensing element; a first resonant circuit electrically connected to the second sensing element; a second resonant circuit; and a detection circuit configured to receive a first electrical signal formed in the first resonant circuit and the second sensing element, and a second electrical signal formed in the second resonant circuit. The detection circuit generates sensing information. It is determined whether the sensing information is caused based on the displacement of the first sensing element attributable to a user motion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lithium secondary battery which includes a non-aqueous electrolyte solution including lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) and a fluorobiphenyl compound, a positive electrode including a lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-based oxide as a positive electrode active material, a negative electrode, and a separator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin including an alkyl acrylate-aromatic vinyl compound-vinyl cyanide compound graft copolymer (A), or an alkyl acrylate-aromatic vinyl compound-vinyl cyanide compound graft copolymer (A) and a matrix resin (B) including one or more selected from the group consisting of an aromatic vinyl compound, a vinyl cyanide compound, an alkyl methacrylate, and an alkyl acrylate, wherein the total content of the alkyl acrylate is 20 to 50% by weight, and an alkyl acrylate coverage value (X) as calculated by Equation 1 below is 65 or more: X={(G?Y)/Y}×100, ??[Equation 1] wherein G represents the total gel content (%) of the thermoplastic resin, and Y represents the content (% by weight) of the alkyl acrylate in the gel of the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: An electric brake apparatus of a vehicle includes a caliper body formed with a cylinder section and a boost force support section disposed to face the cylinder section with a brake disc interposed therebetween; an internal motor installed in the cylinder section, and generating a rotational displacement by application of current; a push rod disposed coaxially with the internal motor; a ball-in-ramp disposed between the internal motor and the push rod, converting the rotation displacement of the internal motor into a linear displacement, and transferring the linear displacement to the push rod; a piston disposed in an open part of the cylinder section, pushed and moved by the push rod; a first friction pad coupled to the piston, and disposed on one side of the brake disc; and a second friction pad coupled to the boost force support section, and disposed on the other side of the brake disc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing an ASA graft copolymer, a method of preparing a thermoplastic resin composition including the ASA graft copolymer, and a method of manufacturing a molded article using the thermoplastic resin composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a thermoplastic resin having excellent non-whitening properties, impact strength, gloss, and fluidity, and a method of preparing the thermoplastic resin. The thermoplastic resin includes an alkyl acrylate-alkyl methacrylate graft copolymer (A), or the copolymer (A) and a matrix resin (B) including an alkyl methacrylate polymer and/or an alkyl methacrylate-alkyl acrylate copolymer. A transparency of the thermoplastic resin having a thickness of 0.15 mm is less than 2, a total content of the alkyl acrylate in the thermoplastic resin is 20 to 50% by weight, and a butyl acrylate coverage value (X) as calculated by Equation 1 below is 50 or more: X={(G?Y)/Y}×100,??[Equation 1] wherein G represents a total gel content (%) of the thermoplastic resin, and Y represents a content (% by weight) of butyl acrylate in the gel of the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery, and a lithium secondary battery including the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an electrolyte includes a lithium salt having a concentration of 1.6 M to 5 M, an oligomer including a unit represented by Formula A, and an organic solvent including a cyclic carbonate-based compound and an acetate-based compound, wherein the cyclic carbonate-based compound is present in an amount of 6 vol % to 19 vol % based on the total volume of the organic solvent.

Abstract: A front end radio frequency (RF) module including one or more first filter circuits configured to implement a front end function by filtering first signals communicated between one or more first antenna and a transceiver and one or more second filter circuits configured to implement at least a portion of an additional network function within the front end RF module by filtering second signals communicated between one or more second antennas and the transceiver.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a fuel supply system for ships and a fuel supply method using the same. The fuel supply method includes: 1) supplying an excess amount of liquefied gas as fuel to an incompressible fluid-fueled engine (E); 2) cooling unconsumed fuel discharged from the engine (E) through heat exchange with liquefied gas discharged from a storage tank (T); 3) returning the unconsumed fuel discharged from the engine (E) and having been cooled through heat exchange in step 2) to the storage tank (T); and 4) supplying the liquefied gas discharged from the storage tank (T) and having been used as refrigerant for heat exchange in step 2) to the engine (E). The fuel supply method can prevent cavitation in the engine (E) by supplying the excess amount of liquefied gas sufficient to accommodate variation in load of the engine (E) as fuel to the engine (E).

Abstract: The present invention provides fusion polypeptides for inhibiting angiogenesis, fusion protein nanocages having peptides for inhibiting angiogenesis, and diagnostic and therapeutic (theranostic) uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a direct-fired supercritical carbon dioxide power generation system and a power generation method thereof, the system comprising: a combustor for burning hydrocarbon fuel and oxygen; a turbine driven by combustion gas discharged from the combustor; a heat exchanger for cooling combustion gas discharged after driving the turbine, by heat exchange with combustion gas recycled and supplied to the combustor; and an air separation unit for separating air to produce oxygen, wherein a portion of the combustion gas discharged after driving the turbine is branched before being introduced to the heat exchanger and is supplied to the air separation unit.

Abstract: An inductive force sensor includes a reference resonance circuit, a first resonance circuit, and a determination circuit configured to obtain information about a first resonant frequency, attributable to first inductance due to an inductive coil based on the displacement between a target and the inductive coil formed by an external force input in a Z-axis direction, and a reference resonant frequency. The determination circuit determines the displacement of the target and the external force in the Z-axis direction based on the first resonant frequency and the reference resonant frequency.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a substrate includes an index module and a treatment module that treats the substrate. The index module includes a load port on which a carrier having a plurality of substrates received therein is loaded and a transfer frame that is disposed between the treatment module and the load port and that transfers the substrate between the carrier loaded on the load port and the treatment module. The treatment module includes one or more process chambers and a transfer chamber that transfers the substrate to the process chambers. The transfer chamber includes a housing having a transfer space in which the substrate is transferred, a transfer robot that is disposed in the housing and that transfers the substrate between the process chambers, and an electrostatic pad that is provided in the transfer space and that electro-statically attracts particles in the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable device for modulating a sensory dysfunction or relieving from a physical symptom associated with a neurological condition or disease, such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis. The wearable device comprises at least one stimulating element configured to provide at least one mechanical stimulus to a user. The wearable device further comprises a dissipating portion configured to increase an effective area of a mechanical stimulus provided by the at least one stimulating element. The dissipating portion is coupled with the at least one stimulating element, for example by an adhesive. The wearable device is configured to provide a direct contact with (or placed against) a body part of a user, for example sternum.

Abstract: A secondary battery, a method for manufacturing the secondary battery, and a battery pack including the secondary battery is provided. The secondary battery has a curved surface that is manufactured without a separate pressing process for forming the curved surface.

Abstract: An electrode assembly includes a first electrode; a second electrode; and a separator, the first electrode, the second electrode, and the separator wound about an axis defining a core and an outer circumference of the electrode assembly. The first electrode has a pair of first sides and a pair of second sides, a first portion extending between the pair of first sides, and a second portion extending between the pair of first sides, the first portion being coated with an active material, and at least a part of the second portion includes an electrode tab. The second portion includes a first part adjacent to the core of the electrode assembly, a second part adjacent to the outer circumference of the electrode assembly, and a third part between the first part and the second part. The first or second part has a smaller height than the third part.