• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.38 no.6
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• pp.767-773
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• 2014

Rheological and electrical properties of polystyrene (PS)/carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposites via coagulated precipitation were investigated. Chemical modification and surfactant wrapping of CNT to improve the dispersion of CNTs may reduce the intrinsic properties of pristine CNT. To avoid this problem, PS and CNTs were dissolved and dispersed in dimethylformamide and then PS/CNT nanocomposites were prepared by the coagulated precipitation of CNT-dispersed PS solution in water. The coagulated precipitation method was highly effective enhancing the electrical conductivity of nanocomposites. Furthermore, the effect of adding poly(styrene-co-divinylbenzene) crosslinked particles to PS matrix on the rheological and electrical properties was investigated. With the addition of the crosslinked particles, the electrical percolation threshold of CNT reduced to 0.25 wt% and electrical conductivity increased further. It is speculated that CNTs in the volume occupied by crosslinked particles helped electrical pathway formation.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.153-157
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• 2009

The resin matrix in the dental composite is generally composed of 2,2-bis[4-(2-hydroxy-3-methacryloyloxy propoxy) phenyl] propane (Bis-GMA) as a base resin and triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) as a diluent for the reduction of viscosity. The applications of dental composite were often limited in dentistry due to the relatively large amounts of volumetric shrinkage during polymerization and water uptake caused by the addition of TEGDMA to the resin matrix. In this study, in order to solve problems stemmed from the TEGDMA by reducing amount of diluent added to resin matrix, diethylene glycol dimethacrylate (DEGDMA) and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) were explored as new diluents. A decrease in the volumetric shrinkage and an increase in the mechanical strength were observed by replacing TEGDMA in the dental composite to DEGDMA (or EGDMA). Reduction in the mechanical strength of the dental composite containing DEGDMA (or EGDMA), was not serious in comparison with that of the dental composite containing TEGDMA after water uptake.

• Composites Research
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.42-49
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• 2003

Brittle matrix composites often have interfacial debonding between the fiber and matrix which may lead to strength and stiffness degradation. The effect of interfacial debonding and fiber volume fraction on the mechanical properties of composite material were studied by using finite element method. Firstly, the modelling of fiber and matrix constituting the composite material was simplified under some assumptions. Traction and displacement continuity conditions were imposed along the boundary of adjacent representative volume elements. In order to obtain the effective material properties of composite material, stiffness constants were inverted. Numerical values of longitudinal moduli in case of perfect bonding were compared with theoretical values obtained by rule of mixtures and yielded consistency. Material properties of composite with large debonding an81e were found to decrease even though the fiber volume fraction increased.

• Composites Research
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• v.27 no.6
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• pp.236-241
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• 2014

This paper aims to evaluate material property variation of polymer concretes under ultra-violet exposure condition. The components and mixing ratio of the polymer composite specimens were determined by the previous research results. The equivalent UV exposure time was calculated with the consideration of the power of metal halide lamp and maximum 3 years were selected for the experiments. From the tests, it was found that the generated heat during UV exposure affected much the material properties of polymer concrete by means of post cure. As a result, the compressive strength increased and ductility factor decreased.

• Composites Research
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.11-16
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• 2011

Retention of interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of polymer composites at cryogenic temperature application is very important. In this work, single carbon tiber reinforced epoxy compositc was used to evaluate IFSS and apparent modulus under room and cryogenic temperatures. The property change of carbon and selected epoxy for particularly cryogenic temperature application were tested in tension and compression. Tensile strength and elongation of carbon fiber decreased at cryogenic temperature, whereas tensile modulus was almost same. On the other hand, epoxy matrix showed the increased tensile strength but decreased elongation. It can be due to maximum thermal contraction existing free volume in cryogenic temperature. IFSS increased up to $-10^{\circ}C$ and then decreased steadily. However, IFSS at cryogenic temperature was still similar to that at room temperature. This result is very useful to cryogenic application since selected epoxy toughness and interfacial adhesion can keep at such low temperature.

• Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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• 1998.10a
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• pp.303-306
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• 1998

시트형태의 지오멤브레인은 차수를 목적으로 최근 널리 사용되고 있으며 폐기물 매립장에 적용하기 위한 지오멤브레인은 생산된 후 저장, 이동, 시공 및 시공 후의 다양한 메카니즘에 의해 재료의 표면에 결함이 발생하게 된다 이러한 결함은 지오멤브레인의 역학적 강도의 감소를 초래하여 재료의 파괴를 유도하고 결국은 시스템의 안정성에 문제를 일으킨다. (중략)

• Korean Journal of Materials Research
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• v.2 no.5
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• pp.366-374
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• 1992

Mechanical and impact properties of stitched S2 glass fiber reinforced polyester woven laminates composites have been studied. Laminates were stitched using Kevlar 49 thread with 1/2, 1, and 2 inch stitch spacing. Tensile and 3-point bending tests haute been performed to evaluate the mechanical properties of stitched and unstitched laminates. Impact tests at applied energy of 234.7J were performed to examine the impact behavior and toughness changes of the specimen. The same specimens were also tested repeatedly at low impact energy level of 110.2J for 3 times to evaluate damage tolerance properties. The tensile and 3-point bending test results showed that one inch spacing specimen had the highest tensile and flexural strength. It also showed the highest energy absorption capability and the best damage tolerance property at the repeated impact test. The half inch spacing specimen showed the lowest tensile strength and energy absorption property at the impact energy level of 234.7J, even though it had the highest frequency of stitching thread.

• Composites Research
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.130-135
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• 2015

This study investigates the property of graphene filled polymer nanocomposites in LEO(Low Earth orbit) environment conditions. In order to improve compatibility with polymer matrices and resistance of carbon material against AO(Atomic oxygen) attack, silanization of graphene oxide with organosilane was carried out. The corresponding moieties were characterized through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Graphene oxide filled nanocomposites were prepared using solution based processing methods. The sets of specimen series were tested in an accelerated LEO simulated space environment facility. Graphene oxide and silane treated graphene oxide reinforced nanocomposites were compared with neat epoxy. The comparison revealed that the silane treated graphene filled polymer composite shows inherent resistance against atomic oxygen attack while the lack of silane treatment resulted in a reduction in performance.

• Korean Journal of Materials Research
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• v.6 no.9
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• pp.937-942
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• 1996

박막 공정 및 마이크로머시닝(micromachining)기술에 의해 제작되는 마이크로 가스 센서는 고온 동작이 필수불가결하며 이 때 안정된 출력을 얻기 위해서 센서 저항 변화에 영향을 줄 수 있는 응집화 현상이 발생하지 말아야 한다. 본 연구에서는 고온 동작시 응집화의 구동력으로 작용하는 여러 요소중의 하나인 응력(stress)을 줄이기 위해서 인가 전력 밀도, 기판온도, 증착 압력 등을 증착 변수로 하여 증착 조건이 (AI, SI)1-xOx박막과 Pt 박막의 제반 물성 및 응력변화에 미치는 영향에 대하여 연구하였다. (AI, SI)1-xOx박막의 증착 속도와 굴절율 값은 O2분압과 기판 온도가 증가할수록 감소하였으며 응력은 O2분압이 증가함에 따라 인장에서 압축으로 전환된 후 증가하였다. Pt 박막의 경우, 인가 전력이 증가할수록 공정 압력이 감소할수록, 기판 온도가 감소할수록 증착 속도는 증가하였으며 전기 비저항은 감소하였다. Pt 박막의 응력은 인가 전력이 증가할수록, 공정 압력이 증가할수록, 기판 온도가 증가할수록 압축에서 인장의 방향으로 전환된 후 증가하였으며 박막의 전기비저항 및 증착속도에 크게 의존하는 것으로 분석되었다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society For Composite Materials Conference
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• 1999.11a
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• pp.172-176
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• 1999

에폭시 수지의 강인성 향상을 위하여 양말단에 아민 반응기를 가지는 PES-CTBN-PES triblock copolymer를 합성하여 이를 에폭시 수지의 강인화제로 사용하였으며 경화제로는 p-DDS(p-dichlorodiphenylsulfone)를 사용하였다. 또한 공중합체에 의한 물성 향상효과를 CTBN과 PES-NH$_2$의 블렌드에 의한 경우와 비교하였다. 강인화된 에폭시 수지의 물성은 강인성 및 굴곡특성을 측정하여 분석하였으며, 열특성은 DSC, TGA, 및 DMA에 의해 실시되었다. 그리고 강인화된 에폭시 수지의 강인성 향상 mechanism을 규명하기 위하여 파단면을 SEM으로 분석하여 상분리 거동을 고찰하였다. 높은 유리전이온도와 우수한 기계적 물성을 가지는 고성능 기능성 폴리설폰(PES-NH$_2$)과 상용 액상 고무 첨가제인 CTBN을 이용하여 합성된 공중합체를 강인화제로 사용함으로써 열안정성, 탄성률 및 내식성의 감소없이 에폭시 수지의 쳐대 단점인 강인성을 최적 수준으로 개선시킬 수 있었으며 공중합체의 에폭시 수지에 대한 우수한 용해도에 따른 가공성이 향상되었다.