Abstract:
A hydrocarbon reforming catalyst, a method of preparing the hydrocarbon reforming catalyst, and a fuel cell including the hydrocarbon reforming catalyst. The hydrocarbon reforming catalyst includes a nickel active catalyst layer loaded on an oxide carrier, and a metal oxide.
Abstract:
This invention relates to lithospermate B (‘LAB’ hereinafter) that inhibits proliferation and migration of vascular smooth muscle cells (‘VSMC’ hereinafter). More specifically, this invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising LAB isolated from Salviae miltiorrhiza as an active ingredient for treating atherosclerosis.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are a fuel cell and a method for controlling the fuel cell. The fuel cell includes a reforming apparatus to perform reformation reactions and thereby to produce a fuel gas and a heat by-product, a stack to receive the fuel gas from the reforming apparatus and thereby to generate energy, a preheating unit to heat the stack and thereby to promote the operation of the stack, and an operation control unit to supply at least one of the fuel gas and heat by-product to the preheating unit during an initial operation of the reforming apparatus, and to supply the fuel gas to the stack upon the completion of the initial operation of the reforming apparatus. According to the fuel cell, it is possible to rapidly elevate an internal temperature of the fuel cell in an economical manner until the fuel cell initially operation and then enables normal operation.
Abstract:
A method for surface treatment of nickel nanoparticles using an organic solution, including dispersing nickel nanoparticles in a reductive organic solvent to obtain homogeneity; heating the dispersion of nickel nanoparticles; and separating the solution after treatment, washing and drying. Nickel nanoparticles treated by this method are preferably substantially free of impurities remaining on particle surfaces and thus have smooth surfaces and increased tap density, and the use thereof enables efficient production of a multi-layer ceramic capacitor.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for sensing opening of an electronic seal device. According to one embodiment, the electronic seal device includes a T-shaped bolt unit including a protrusion formed to protrude from a first side thereof at a predetermined thickness to provide directionality, the bolt unit transmitting unique data as a Radio Frequency (RF) signal; and an electronic circuit unit including a groove formed in the wall of a hole to provide directionality so that part of the shank of the bolt unit is inserted into and engaged with the hole to a predetermined depth, and a drainage hole is formed in a lower portion of the electronic circuit unit, the electronic circuit unit transmitting/receiving RF signals to/from the bolt unit.
Abstract:
A non-pyrophoric shift reaction catalyst includes an oxide carrier impregnated with platinum (Pt) and cerium (Ce). The non-pyrophoric shift reaction catalyst may be prepared by uniformly mixing a platinum precursor, a cerium precursor, and an oxide carrier in a dispersing medium to obtain a mixture; drying the mixture; and calcining the dried mixture. The shift reaction catalyst having a non-pyrophoric property has an excellent reaction activity even at a low temperature and can efficiently remove carbon monoxide in fuel.
Abstract:
In a startup method for fuel cell systems, and more particularly, a startup method which makes the fuel cell systems rapidly reach a steady state operation by significantly decreasing the time taken to increase the temperature of the shift reactor catalyst, gas discharged from a burner that heats a reformer is supplied into the shift reactor. In the startup method of the fuel cell system, the fuel cell systems rapidly reach a steady state operation thereby significantly improving the utility of the fuel cell system. In addition, the fuel cell system is economical in that gases discharged from burners included in the fuel cell system and waste heat are used.
Abstract:
A fuel cell system and an operating method of the same. The fuel cell system includes a carbon monoxide adsorbing device that is disposed at an exit of a shift reactor and removes carbon monoxide which is not completely removed in the shift reactor. Therefore, a start-up time of the fuel cell system is remarkably reduced without poisoning catalysts of electrodes of the fuel cell. An overall volume of the fuel cell system can be reduced since the carbon monoxide adsorbing device is only operating during the start-up, and thus the fuel cell system can be economically manufactured and operated. Additionally, the carbon monoxide adsorbent can be regenerated, thereby increasing economic efficiency of the fuel cell system.
Abstract:
Diabetic nephropathy and microalbuminuria are treated with the herb Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix. In one embodiment, the method includes boiling the herb to form an aqueous extract. The aqueous extract is administered to the diabetic individual to treat diabetic nephropathy or to an individual exhibiting microalbuminuria. Alternatively the method can include administering a salt of lithospermic acid extracted from the herb. The method can include determining the level of protein in urine before, during and/or after administering the aqueous extract or a salt of lithospermic acid.