Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate having first to fourth regions defined thereon. First to fourth active patterns are formed in the first to fourth regions, respectively. Each of the first to fourth active patterns extends in a first horizontal direction. A gate insulating layer is formed on each of the first to fourth active patterns. A first gate electrode is formed in the first region and includes first and fifth layers, a second gate electrode is formed in the second region and includes first, second and fifth layers, a third gate electrode is formed in the third region and includes first, third, fourth and fifth layers and a fourth gate electrode is formed in the fourth region and includes first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers.

Abstract: In a method of synthesizing bilirubin, a compound represented by Formula 2 is prepared by dimerizing a compound represented by Formula 1 or by coupling a compound represented by Formula 3 and a compound represented by Formula 4, thereby firstly chemically synthesizing bilirubin and PEGylated bilirubin, which are usefully used in a medical product or the like.

Abstract: A secondary battery comprises an electrode assembly including a first electrode, a separator, and a second electrode alternately stacked and wound about a central axis. A first non-coating portion that is not coated with an electrode active material protrudes farther than the separator in a first direction along the central axis, and a second non-coating portion that is not coated with the electrode active material protrudes farther than the separator in a second, opposite direction along the central axis. The first non-coating portion contacts a first connection part disposed on an end of a first can of the battery, and the second non-coating portion contacts a second connection part disposed on an end of a second can. At least one of the first connection part or the second connection part comprises a protrusion having a shape protruding towards the electrode assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing ultra-low level concentration nanoparticles in semiconductor cleaning chemicals by single particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (spICP-MS) are described. In aspects, the methods described herein include determination factors that are specific to each of the chemical matrix and the type of analyte associated with the nanoparticles present in a fluid sample for both a particle baseline intensity value and a nanoparticle detection threshold.

Abstract: A DLC film deposition apparatus comprises a chamber in which processes are performed, a substrate in the chamber, the substrate having a first surface facing the top of the chamber, and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a holder in the chamber, the holder configured to support the substrate while being in contact with part of the second surface of the substrate, and a DLC film generator below the substrate, in the chamber, the DLC film generator configured to deposit a DLC film on the second surface of the substrate, wherein the DLC film is formed on the part of the second surface of the substrate that is not in contact with the holder.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adhesion-imparting resin comprising (a) a repeating unit derived from a petroleum resin monomer and (b) a repeating unit derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, which comprises an epoxy group, and having a weight average molecular weight of 5,000 g/mol or less, and has excellent compatibility and reactivity with a specific base compound such that the transparency and heat resistance of an adhesive agent can be improved.

Abstract: Provided is a vapor deposition apparatus including a first injection unit injecting a first raw gas in a first direction and a first filter unit mounted on the first injection unit. The first filter unit includes a plurality of plates separated from one another in the first direction and disposed in parallel to one another, each of the plurality of plates having holes therein, being detachably coupled with the first filter unit, and having the holes with sizes of horizontal cross-sections gradually increasing in a direction in which the first raw gas moves. Accordingly, a process efficiency of the vapor deposition apparatus may be enhanced.

Abstract: A multi-position seat configured to maximize usability thereof through various changes in the positions of a seat back and a seat cushion may include a height assembly configured to move a base frame mounted on a vehicle body, a slide assembly configured to move a seat cushion frame, which is positioned above the base frame and is connected to the base frame via a link mechanism, upwards and downwards by sliding action of the link mechanism in a forward and backward direction, a tilt assembly configured to move a rear end portion of the seat cushion frame upwards and downwards, and a seat back frame hingedly coupled to a rear end portion of the base frame to be reclined.

Abstract: A polymer electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery that may include: a fluorine-based solvent; a lithium salt; and a flame retardant polymer containing phosphorus and fluorine, wherein the polymer electrolyte has a fluorine content of 35 to 60% by weight and a phosphorus content of 2.3 to 7.5% by weight. Lithium secondary batteries containing the polymer electrolyte exhibit improved flame retardancy and ionic conductivity as well as enhanced high-voltage stability.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a plated steel sheet and a manufacturing method therefor, the plated steel sheet comprising: a base steel sheet; a Zn—Mg—Al-based plated layer provided on at least one surface of the base steel sheet; and an Fe—Al-based inhibition layer provided between the base steel sheet and the Zn—Mg—Al-based plated layer, wherein, on the surface of the Zn—Mg—Al-based plated layer, the total area fraction of an Al single phase and MgZn2 phase is 45-60%, and the area ratio of the MgZn2 phase to the Al single phase is 1.2-3.3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a cross-linking agent for a quasi-solid electrolyte, the agent being a polyester derivative comprising boron at the center thereof; a quasi-solid electrolyte using the cross-linking agent for a quasi-solid electrolyte; and a secondary battery using same.

Abstract: Provided are a driving negotiation method and apparatus for supporting stability against a blind spot, an unexpected situation, etc. and a rapid judgment and response of an autonomous vehicle in various driving environments. The driving negotiation apparatus includes a wireless communication module configured to support vehicle to everything (V2X) communication and at least one processor connected to the wireless communication module. The at least one processor receives a cooperative request message from a first vehicle, broadcasts a cooperative request message and additional information required for a negotiation to surrounding vehicles, receives a cooperative response message from at least one second vehicle among the surrounding vehicles, and transmits a message indicating that the negotiation is possible or impossible to the first vehicle on the basis of the cooperative response message.

Abstract: Provided are a plated steel sheet and a method for manufacturing same, the plated steel sheet comprising: a base steel sheet; a Zn—Mg—Al plating layer provided on at least one surface of the base steel sheet; and an Fe—Al inhibition layer provided between the base steel sheet and the Zn—Mg—Al plating layer. The plating layer comprises, by weight %, 4 to 10% of Mg and 5.1-25% of Al and the remainder being Zn and unavoidable impurities with respect to components not including iron (Fe) diffused from the base steel sheet. The plating layer comprises a 24-50% MgZn2 phase in phase fraction. In the MgZn2 phase, an Al single phase is present in the ratio of 1-30% relative to the cross-sectional area of the total MgZn2 phase.

Abstract: A method for evaluating the stability of a separator, including the steps of: preparing a separator; determining the elongation properties of the separator by using dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA); comparing the determined value with the stability standards of the elongation properties; and classifying a separator as a stability-passing separator when the determined values satisfy the stability standards, and classifying a separator as a stability-failing separator when the determined values do not satisfy the stability standards, after the comparison.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer electronic component includes: preparing first ceramic green sheets on which first internal electrode patterns are formed spaced apart from each other and second ceramic green sheets on which second internal electrode patterns are formed spaced apart from each other; forming a ceramic green sheet stack by stacking the first ceramic green sheets and the second ceramic green sheets for the first internal electrode patterns and the second internal electrode patterns to be cross-stacked on each other; obtaining a multilayer body by cutting the ceramic green sheet stack to have a side surface to which distal edges of the first and second internal electrode patterns are exposed; adhering an adhesive layer to the side surface to which the distal edges of the first and second internal electrode patterns of the multilayer body are exposed; and peeling the adhesive layer from the side surface.

Abstract: In a method of synthesizing bilirubin according to an embodiment, a compound represented by Formula 3 is prepared by coupling a compound represented by Formula 1 with a compound represented by Formula 2, thereby firstly chemically synthesizing bilirubin and PEGylated bilirubin, which are usefully used in a medical product or the like.

Abstract: A backboard assembly for a vehicular rear seat is disclosed. The backboard assembly includes an upper part and a lower part, which are made of a hard plastic material. The backboard assembly prevents the formation of a gap between the lower part and a luggage board, regardless of the operational mode of the rear seat. When a seat back is folded, the upper part, the lower part, and the luggage board are aligned in a horizontal direction, thereby allowing the space for passengers in the rear seat to be completely integrated with a luggage compartment.

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for recognizing a disposal type of an item based on attribute information of the item, and updating information regarding stock based on processing information for the item, which is involved when the item is processed according to the disposal type.

Abstract: Provided are a plated steel sheet and a method for manufacturing same, the plated steel sheet comprising: a base steel sheet; a Zn—Mg—Al plating layer provided on at least one surface of the base steel sheet; and an Fe—Al inhibition layer provided between the base steel sheet and the Zn—Mg—Al plating layer. The plating layer comprises, by weight %, 4 to 10% of Mg and 5.1-25% of Al and the remainder being Zn and unavoidable impurities with respect to components not including iron (Fe) diffused from the base steel sheet. The plating layer comprises a 24-50% MgZn2 phase in phase fraction. In the MgZn2 phase, an Al single phase is present in the ratio of 1-30% relative to the cross-sectional area of the total MgZn2 phase.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, provided are a high-strength hot-dipped galvanized steel sheet having excellent surface quality and spot weldability, and a manufacturing method therefor.