• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.71-78
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• 2019

This paper describes the formulation and properties of a recently developed energetic thermoplastic (ETPE) propellant, which is composed of 45% of newly synthesized glycidyl azide polymer, energetic plasticizer (DEGDN) and nitramine oxidizer (RDX). Compared to conventional thermoplastic propellants, the new ETPE propellant showed approximately 7% higher performance and exhibited similar mechanical properties but a lower burn rate and a higher pressure exponent.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2017.05a
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• pp.495-497
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• 2017

Thermoplastic propellants using thermoplastic elastomer binders show moderate performance and mechanical properties compared to thermoset propellants, but these propellants are widely used in a variety of fields due to low cost of raw materials, simple manufacturing process and stable handling process. In order to utilize thermoplastic solid propellants in various fields, we will study properties depending on the content of oxidants, metal fuels and additives.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• v.45 no.3
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• pp.152-155
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• 2010

Olefinic thermoplastic elastomer and styrenic thermoplastic elastomer have broad hardness range, high flexibility, low density, and excellent recyclability. But, they are limited in applications due to their low elasticity and low operating temperature. To overcome these problems, olefin/styrene or olefin/$\alpha$-olefin copolymers have been developed. In this review, we described some examples of olefin/styrene or olefin/$\alpha$-olefin copolymer and introduced their properties. Although olefin/styrene or olefin/$\alpha$-olefin copolymer have various weaknesses, they have a great potential in the future.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.54 no.3
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• pp.286-290
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• 2016

Recently, flexible removable prosthesis with thermoplastic resin clasp has increasingly become popular. In comparison with conventionally used acrylic resin, thermoplastic resin has lower flexural strength and elastic modulus. Thus, flexible removable prosthesis has low risk of fracture, so denture base can be made thin and light, increasing patient comfort. Also, it can passively sit at tooth undercut during rest, so abutment teeth need minimum or no preparation. In this case report, a 44 year old female patient with mild velopharyngeal insufficiency was treated with a palatal lift prosthesis made of polyester thermoplastic resin. Since the patient had no missing tooth and desired conservative treatment, the flexible removable prosthesis provided relatively satisfactory results.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.19 no.9
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• pp.77-83
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• 2018

Thermoplastic elastomers are being used increasingly throughout industry owing to their superior properties, such as superior elasticity, formability, and recoverability. Currently, research related to thermoplastic elastomers is focused on the development of composite elastomers by combining with various materials and the development of equipment. On the other hand, in the field of small and medium sized companies, it is necessary to study not only the application of these new materials, but also the process conditions that enable the extrusion of thermoplastic elastomers in inexpensive uniaxial screwing equipment. If extrusion is performed in a single screw extruder, it is important to maintain a uniform thickness through process control of the extruder. This study examined the effects of the processing temperature, which is an extrusion process variable, on the formability of a tube in the thermoplastic elastomer TPE-800L uniaxial extrusion process. The nozzle zone temperature is the most important factor in the extrusion of thermoplastic elastomer TPE-800L; the most excellent moldability was confirmed at $165-170^{\circ}C$.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.181-189
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• 2021

This study is a prior research to manufacture a thermoplastic mask, which is a fixture used in radiation therapy, by 3D printing. It proceeded to analyze the filament material that can replace the thermoplastic. Among the commercially available filament materials, a material having similar characteristics to that of a thermoplastic mask was selected and the radiation dose was compared and analyzed. The experiment used Monte Carlo simulation. The shape in which the mask fixed the head was simulated for the ICRU sphere. The photon fluence was calculated at the skin Hp (0.07), the lens Hp (3), and the whole body Hp (10) by applying a thermoplastic plastic material and a filament material. As a result, when looking at the relative dose based on the thermoplastic plastic material, the difference was approximated within 4%. The material showing the most similar dose was PA-nylon. In selecting an appropriate filament material, it should be selected by comprehensively considering various conditions such as economical efficiency and radiation effects. It is thought that the results of this study can be used as basic data.

• Composites Research
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• v.30 no.6
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• pp.365-370
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• 2017

Mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTPs) are affected by various factors. One of the them are poor compatibility of the epoxy sizing layer on the carbon fiber surface with thermoplastic matrix, which causes the inferior interfacial strength between fibers and matrix. In addition, the high molten-viscosity of thermoplastics attributes to the poor impregnation state. Consequently, many voids in the composite materials were generated, which leads to poor mechanical properties of the thermoplastic composites. In this study, the epoxy sizing on the carbon fiber surface was removed and the polyamide 6,6 solution was coated on the de-sized carbon fiber surface to improve the impregnation state and mechanical properties. Interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of CFRPTs was estimated by implementing short beam shear tests. In addition, flexural strength was measured and the impregnation state of the composites was evaluated by calculating void content.

• Composites Research
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• v.32 no.5
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• pp.229-236
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• 2019

In this study, the effects of the additional processing parameters on the mechanical properties of thermoplastic composites fabricated with automated fiber placement (AFP) were evaluated. Annealing and vacuum bag only processes were then performed on the manufactured thermoplastic composites, respectively. For verification, the crystallinity was measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), confirming the variation of semi-crystalline thermoplastic composite according to the process conditions. The void content of thermoplastic composites was evaluated by matrix digestion method while microscopic examination confirmed the porosity distribution. The interlaminar shear strength test was conducted for three different process parameters (VBO, annealing, and no treatment). A comparison of the three tested strengths was made, revealing that the porosity value had larger effect on the mechanical properties of the thermoplastic composite compared to the degree of crystallinity. Additionally, when thermoplastic composite melted up, the pores were continuously removed under vacuum process; the removal of the pores resulted in an increase of the interlaminar shear strength.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2003.04a
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• pp.162-166
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• 2003

탄성체는 크게 열경화성 탄성체(thermosetting elastomer)와 열가소성 탄성체(thermoplastic elastomer)로 분류할 수 있다. 이러한 탄성체들 가운데 대표적인 소재로 반복하여 재사용이 가능하여 경제적인 소재이며 환경친화적인 소재인 열가소성 폴리우레탄에 대한 관심이 높아져 왔고 그에 따른 연구도 활발히 진행되어 왔다. 이러한 열가소성 폴리우레탄(TPU)은 가공의 용이성과 양호한 물리적 ㆍ화학적 성질 때문에 섬유용 소재에서 엔지니어링 플라스틱에 이르기까지 광범위한 산업용 소재로의 개발을 통하여 사용량이 지속적으로 증가를 보이고 있다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Fisheries Technology Conference
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• 2003.10a
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• pp.43-46
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• 2003

복합재료는 경량성, 내식성, 절연성 등이 우수한 기계적 특성을 가지고 있으므로 자원, 에너지 고갈 그리고 환경오염과 같은 문제를 해결하는데 기여할 수 있는 재료이다. 복합재료 중에서 열가소성 복합재료가 각광을 받고 있으므로 열가소성 복합재료의 파괴거동을 예측하기 위한 기초자료로서 열가소성복합재료의 충격시험을 통하여 복합재료의 파괴거동에 영향을 미치는 인자에 대한 연구가 필요하다. (중략)