• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.89-95
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• 2000

Three grades of activated carbon fibers (ACFs) were prepared from various precursors of plantic, synthetic, and mixed fabrics of viscose rayon and cotton. The ACFs an exhibited type I isotherms on the adsorption of nitrogen or argon. Micropore analysis revealed that the ACFs have uniform micropore size distribution in which their peak diameters were in the range of $5.6{\pm}0.3{\AA}$. The BET surface area of ACFs up to $1600m^2g^{-1}$ was proportional to the adsorption capacity of iodine. The BET values of the ACFs prepared were proportional to the burn-off degree of the products.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.217-222
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• 1992

An attempt was made to analyze green microstructure of AIN samples prepared by slip casting and dry pressing through Hg-porosimetry. Slip cast samples with narrow pore size distribation and high packing density showed higher sinterability and homogeneous distribution of second phase(s). Hg-porosimetry is and effective way to determine pore structure if "ink bottle" phenomenon does not occur. A comparison study with porosity measurement by quantitative microscopy showed that the effectiveness of Hg-porosimetry measurement could be extended to higher sintered density as long as pores remained open.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.97-105
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• 1999

In the binary system of SiC and carbon, porosity and pore size distribution of green body was controlled by varying pH, by the addition of polyelectrolyte dispersants, and by using different particle size of starting powders. The preforms having different green microstructure were fabricated by slip casting from suspensions having different dispersion condition. The reaction bonding process was carried out for these preforms. The condition of reaction bonding was 1600$^{\circ}C$ and 20 min. under vacuum atmosphere. The analyses of optical and SEM were studied to investigate the effect of green microstructure on that of reaction bonded silicon carbide and subsequently the mechanical properties of sintered body was investigated. Different green microstructures were obtained from suspensions having different dispersion condition. It was found that the pore size could be remarkably reduced for a fine SiC(0.5$\mu\textrm{m}$). The bimodal microstructure was not found in the present study, which is frequently observed in the typical reaction bonded silicon carbide. It is considered that the ratio between SiC and C was responsible for the formation of bimodal microstructure. For the preform fabricated from the well dispersed suspension, the 3-point bending strength of reaction-bonded silicon carbide was 310${\pm}$40 MPa compared to the specimen fabricated from relatively agglomerated particles having lower value 260${\pm}$MPa.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 1999.05a
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• pp.76-76
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• 1999

• Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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• 2000.04a
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• pp.205-208
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• 2000

• Journal of the Korean Recycled Construction Resources Institute
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.127-134
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• 2021

A hydrophobic emulsion consisting of PMHS and PVA was mixed into a cement mortar to observe changes in cement hydrate and microstructure, and to experimentally evaluate compressive strength and flexural strength. The hydrophobic emulsion was added with metakaolin and PVA fibers, and the stirring speed and sequence were adjusted to prepare a shell-concept hydrophobic emulsion. It was then mixed when mixing mortar to enhance filling of the internal pores and change of the hydrates. It was observed that the mortar mixed with a hydrophobic emulsion was filled with micropores and a coating film was formed on the surface of the hydrates by the emulsion. It was analyzed that the total pore area and porosity of the mortar mixed with the emulsion decreased from 30% to 60% compared to OPC, excluding the 50MK variable, which was extremely reduced and the median pore diameter decreased in some variables. It was also found that the compressive strength of the mortar mixed with emulsion 1% was increased up to 20%, but the strength of the mortar specimen mixed with 2% decreased to 50%.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.39 no.10
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• pp.919-927
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• 2002

In order to fabricate double-layered porous materials powders of different particle sizes were pressed stepwise. Ford＇s equation which predicts the fired density with the change in pressed density was employed in order to adjust the difference in sintering shrinkage of the green body with double-layered porous structure. Double-layered porous materials were characterized by investigating microstructures and permeability. SEM micrographs showed the distinct difference in pore sizes of double-layered porous material. Permeability of single-layered porous material increased by increasing the starting particle sizes and porosity as well. Permeability of the double-layered porous material depends largely on the layer of small pore diameter.

• Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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• 2009.05a
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• pp.42.2-42.2
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• 2009

연속주조공정에서 용강의 통로, 산화방지 및 유체 흐름을 용이하게 하는 역할을 하는 다공성 노즐(porous nozzle)은 용강과의 직접적인 접촉으로 인한 화학 반응 및 용강의 침투현상을 방지하기 위해 불활성 가스를 주입하여 청정강을 제조하는데 이용된다. 공정 중 노즐 막힘으로 인한 배압상승과 열충격에 의한 크랙(crack) 발생이 문제되고 있으며 신뢰성 향상 연구가 요구되고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 기공크기와 기공분포가 고온안정성 및 내열충격성에 미치는 영향을 알아보고, 내구성 시험 및 고장분석을 통하여 노즐의 신뢰성 향상 방안을 고찰 하였다. 기공을 제어한 시편을 제조하여 기공분포에 따른 고온안정성을 확인하기 위해 실제 사용 조건인 용강온도($1550^{\circ}C$)와 보다 높은 온도($1700^{\circ}C$)에서 각각 고온 시험을 수행하였다. 열충격을 스트레스 인자로 한 내구성 시험을 수행한 후 고장원인을 분석하였으며 열화정도를 확인하기 위해 열처리 온도에 따른 차압 및 굽힘 강도 변화를 비교하였다. 또한 결정상 분석을 통해 온도에 대한 상변화를 확인하였고, 시편의 표면 및 파단면의 미세구조 분석을 통해 크랙 발생여부를 확인하였다. 다공성 노즐의 기공분포가 균일 할수록 고온안정성 및 내열충격성이 향상됨을 확인하였고, 이를 통해 Porous Nozzle의 열화원인으로 판단되는 기공 크기 및 분포에 따른 크랙 발생에 대해 열응력 고찰을 수행하였다.

• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.207-218
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• 2017

In this study, pitch-based activated carbon fibers (ACFs) were modified with pyrolysis fuel oil (PFO). Carbonized ACF samples were activated at $850^{\circ}C$, $880^{\circ}C$ and $900^{\circ}C$. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a BET surface area apparatus were employed to evaluate the indoor radon removal of each sample. Among three samples, the BET surface area and micropore area of ACF880 recorded the highest value with $1,420m^2{\cdot}g^{-1}$ and $1,270m^2{\cdot}g^{-1}$. Moreover, ACF880 had the lowest external surface area and BJH adsorption cumulative surface area of pores with $151m^2{\cdot}g^{-1}$ and $35.5m^2{\cdot}g^{-1}$. This indicates that satisfactory surface area depends on the appropriate temperature. With the above scope, ACF880 also achieved the highest radon absorption rate and speed in comparison to other samples. Therefore, we suggest that the optimum activation temperature for PFO containing ACFs is $880^{\circ}C$ for effective indoor radon adsorption.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.41 no.3
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• pp.229-234
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• 2004

In this study, we proposed new forming process for a porous ceramic body with unique pore structure. h tubular-type porous NiO-YSZ body with radially aligned pore channels was prepared by freeze-drying of aqueous slurry. A NiO-YSZ slurry was poured into the mold, which was designed to control the crystallization direction of the ice, followed by freezing. Thereafter the ice was sublimated at a reduced pressure. SEM observations revealed that the NiO-YSZ porous body showed aligned large pore channels parallel to the ice growth direction, and fine pores are formed around the outer surface of the tube. It was considered that the difference in the ice growth rate during the freezing process resulted in such a characteristic microstructure. Bilayer consisting of dense thin electrolyte film of YSZ onto the tubular type porous body has been successfully fabricated using a slurry-coating process followed by co-firing. It was regarded that the obtained bilayer structure is suitable for constructing electrode-support type electrochemical devices such as solid oxide fuel cells.