• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.268-273
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• 2014

In this study, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) were treated with nickel by electroless plating method for improving electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding performance of MWCNT. The physical properties of electroless plated MWCNT were analyzed by using ultra-high resolution scanning electron microscope (UHR-SEM), thermogravimetry (TGA), sheet resistance analyzer and EMI shielding analyzer. EMI shielding efficiencies of nickel electroless plated MWCNT were measured to be 16 dB from 800 MHz band, which was 1.6 times increased compared to that of the activated MWCNT. Also, the average sheet resistance of nickel electroless plated MWCNT was measured to be $70{\Omega}/sq$, which was 56% decreased compared to that of the activated MWCNT. This result could be attributed to the plating morphology on the surface of MWCNT. This result could be attributed to uniformity of plating morphology on the surface, which has more effect on EMI shielding efficiency than the amount of nickel plating.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.502-507
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• 2016

This study was conducted to develop novel antimicrobial nano-composites, with the aim of fully utilizing antimicrobial properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), nickel (Ni) and zinc oxide (ZnO). Ni coated-MWCNTs (Ni-CNT) were prepared and evaluated for their potential application as an antimicrobial material for inactivating bacteria. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) were used to characterize the Ni coating and morphology of Ni-CNT. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coil (E. coil) were employed as the target bacterium on antimicrobial activities. Comparing with the nitric acid treated MWCNTs and Ni-CNT which have been previously reported to possess antimicrobial activity towards S. aureus and E. coil, Ni-CNT/ZnO exhibited a stronger antimicrobial ability. The nickel coating was confirmed to play an important role in the bactericidal action of Ni-CNTs/ZnO composites. Also, the addition of ZnO to the developed nanocomposite is suggested to improve the antimicrobial property.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.212-218
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• 2019

To investigate the effect of the oxyfluorination of carbon nanotubes (OF-CNTs) on electroless Ni deposition and electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency (EMI SE), CNTs were treated with a mixture of oxygen and fluorine gases and sequentially deposited with nickel. These samples were then manufactured into thin films on a polyimide film to evaluate their EMI SE. The surface chemical property of OF-CNTs was investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. From the results of thermogravimetric and scanning electron microscopic analyses, it was found that both the amount of deposited Ni and the surface morphology changed depending on oxyfluorination. Moreover, the Ni-deposited CNTs pretreated with $O_2:F_2=1:9vol%$ exhibited the maximum EMI SE as approximately 19.4 dB at 1 GHz. These results were attributed to the formation of oxygen and fluorine functional groups on the surface of CNTs due to the oxyfluorination, and the functional groups enabled to deposit a suitable amount of Ni and improve the dispersion in the deposited solution.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.88.2-88.2
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• 2012

활성 물질의 원활한 확산을 위한 경사형 마이크로 기공과 넓은 반응 면적을 제공하는 나노 기공을 동시에 가지는 하이브리드 다공성 구리의 전기화학적 합성법이 보고된 이후, 이를 기능성 전기화학 장치에 활용하기 위한 많은 연구가 진행되고 있다. 하지만, 구리는 일반적으로 전기화학적 비활성 물질이기 때문에 전극 활물질로서 직접 활용되는 것은 극히 제한적이다. 또한, 전해 도금에 의하여 합성되므로 비전도성 기재 위에 형성이 불가능하여, 비전도성 기재가 기본이 되는 장치에 적용하는 것 역시 어렵다. 본 연구에서는 전해 도금법을 기본으로 하여 마이크로-나노 하이브리드 다공성 구조를 가지는 니켈을 전도성 및 비전도성 기재 위에 형성하였다. 전도성 기재 위에 제조된 니켈의 구조는 전반적으로 기존의 다공성 구리와 거의 유사하였으나 마이크로 기공의 밀도와 수지상의 형태에 있어 차이점을 보였다. 비전도성 기재 위에 형성된 니켈의 경우에는 중간 열처리 과정으로 인해 나노 수지상 구조의 다소간의 뭉침이 발견될 뿐 전도성 기재 위에 형성된 니켈과 구조가 동일하였다. 전도성 및 비전도성 기재 위에 형성된 니켈 다공성 구조를 기본을 하여 각각 전기화학적 캐패시터용 전극과 연료전지용 전극을 제작하였고, 기본적인 전기화학 특성을 파악하여 니켈 다공성 구조의 응용 가능성을 타진하였다.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.37 no.4
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• pp.449-454
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• 2013

In this work, the effect of electroless Ni-plating of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on thermal conductivity and fracture toughness properties of MWCNTs/$Al_2O_3$/epoxy composites was investigated. The surface properties of the Ni-plated MWCNTs were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (XPS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. Thermal conductivity was tested using a thermal conductivity measuring system. The fracture toughness of the composites was carried out through the critical stress intensity factor ($K_{IC}$) measurement. As a result, the electroless Ni-plated MWCNTs led to a significant change of surface characteristics of the MWCNTs. Thermal conductivity and fracture toughness of the MWCNTs/$Al_2O_3$/epoxy composites were greater than those of non-treated ones. These results were probably due to the improvement of intermolecular interaction between the Ni-MWCNTs and the matrix resins.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2008.05a
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• pp.35.1-35.1
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• 2008

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2015.11a
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• pp.316-317
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• 2015

무전해 도금은 금속이온을 수용액 상태에서 석출시키는 방법으로서 전기를 사용하지 않고 환원제의 자기촉매 방법에 의해 금속을 도금하는 방법이다. 두께를 확보하기 위한 화학적 무전해 도금에서는 환원제를 사용하지만 선택적 도금에서는 환원제를 사용하지 않는 치환도금법이 주로 사용되고 있다. 최근 전자파 차폐, 포장기술의 응용이 확대되면서 정보 통신 스마트폰, 전자기술과 자동차 산업에 많은 고분자 복합도금이 널리 확대되고 있다. 최근 해외에서도 고분자와 비금속재료의 복합도금 기술이 관심을 끌고 있다. 2013년 중국의 J. B. Fei 등은 Ag나노체인 합성물에 필요한 비대칭형의 공유결합으로써 나선형의 자기배열 $AgNO_3$와 멜라민 특성을 보고하였다. 무전해 니켈 복합도금은 내마모성, 내식성과 비금속재료의 선택적인 첨가로 다양한 고분자 첨가물을 적용할 수 있다. 유전상수가 낮고 열적 안정성이 우수하여 노트북 컴퓨터나 스마트폰 표면에 니켈-폴리이미드 복합도금도 개발되고 있다.

• Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.270-276
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• 2010

Nickel-copper foam electrodes with pore gradient micro framework and nano-ramified wall have been prepared by using an electrochemical deposition process. Growth habit of nickel-copper co-deposits was quite different from that of pure nickel deposit. In particular, the ramified structure of the individual particles was getting clear with chloride ion content in the electrolyte. The ratio of nickel to copper in the deposits decreased with the distance away from the substrate and the more chloride ions in the electrolyte led to the more nickel content throughout the deposits. Compositional analysis for the cross section of a ramified branch, together with tactical selective copper etching, proved that the copper content increased with approaching central region of the cross section. Such a composition gradient actually disappeared after heat treatment. It is anticipated that the pore gradient nickel-copper nanostructured foams presented in this work might be a promising option for the high-performance electrode in functional electrochemical devices.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.67-67
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• 2011

퍼멀로이의 내식성, 기계적 성질 등을 증가시키기 위해 복합도금을 실시하였다. 실리카 나노분말의 분산특성을 Zeta potential을 이용하여 측정하였으며 알칼리 도금액에서 퍼멀로이-실리카 복합도금을 실시하였다. 실리카 나노분말의 응집을 최소로 하기 위하여 전극의 RPM 변화, 첨가제와 초음파의 복합처리에 따른 변화, 전류 밀도 변화를 살펴보았다.

• Journal of the Microelectronics and Packaging Society
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.65-69
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• 2012

Composite coating can be manufactured during the electroplating with the bath containing a suspension of particles: ceramic, polymer, nanopowders. Improvement of hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and lubrication properties are well-known advantage of composite coating. In this study, nano $TiO_2$ powder dispersed Ni composite plating was investigated. The improvement of surface hardness and photo decomposition effects can be expected in this coating. Zeta potential was measured with pH. The effect of ultrasonication time and types of ultrasonicator were studied to minimize the agglomeration of $TiO_2$ nanopowders in the electrolyte. Optimum conditions for nano $TiO_2$ dispersed Ni composite coating were $40mA/cm^2$ of current density, pH 3.5, and $50^{\circ}C$. At these conditions, $TiO_2$ nanoparticles contents in the Ni deposit was 15-20 at.%.