• Journal of Adhesion and Interface
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.24-29
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• 2008

Polypropylene-natural fiber composites have been prepared and their rheological properties during mixing and thermal properties were investigated. Two types of natural fibers (cotton fiber and wood fiber) were compared. On increasing fiber contents, the torque values of composites were increased, where the cotton fiber exhibited higher increase in torques. The torque values of composites were higher as the MI of PP decreased. X-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry results showed an increase in the crystallization temperature but a decrease of crystallinity of the PP/natural fiber composites on increasing fiber contents.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• v.46 no.3
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• pp.186-194
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• 2011

Natural fiber/natural rubber composites were fabricated by uniformly compounding natural rubber and cellulose- based natural fiber kenaf and then by compression molding. The effect of kenaf fiber content on their vulcanization behavior, hardness, tensile properties, tear strength and static and dynamic properties was investigated. The contents of kenaf fiber in the composites were 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 phr, compared to natural rubber and additives. The result indicated that various properties of natural rubber depended on the kenaf fiber content. With increasing kenaf fiber content, the torque for vulcanization of natural rubber was increased whereas the vulcanization time was reduced as well. The hardness, tensile modulus and tear strength of kenaf/natural rubber composites were gradually decreased with the fiber content whereas the tensile strength and elongation at break were decreased. Also, with increasing the kenaf fiber content the dynamic property of natural rubber was changed more greatly than the static property. The loss factor, which is closely related with the damping or absorption of the energy given to natural rubber, was proportionally increased with the fiber content.

• Composites Research
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.41-49
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• 2009

Natural fiber reinforced composites are emerging as low-cost, lightweight, recyclable, and eco-friendly materials. These are biodegradable and non-abrasive. Due to eco-friendly and biodegradable characteristics of natural fibers, they are being considered as potential candidates to replace the conventional fibers. The chemical, mechanical, and physical properties of natural fibers have distinct features depending upon the cellulose content of the fibers which varies from fiber to fiber. The mechanical properties of composites are influenced mainly by the adhesion between matrix and fibers. Several chemical and physical modification methods of fiber surface were incorporated to improve the tiber-matrix adhesion resulting in the enhancement of mechanical properties of the composites. This paper outlines the works reported on natural tiber reinforced composites with special reference to the type of fibers, polymer matrix, processing techniques, treatment of fibers, and fiber-matrix interface.

• Composites Research
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• v.35 no.6
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• pp.456-462
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• 2022

Since natural fibers are highly flammable, it is not easy to make them flame retardant. In this study, a liquid flame retardant based on phytic acid, APTES, and Thiourea, which are flame retardant candidates derived from nature, was prepared and its performance was verified through flame retardant treatment and flame retardancy evaluation of bamboo fibers. When a liquid flame retardant is used, it is possible to treat a large amount of natural fibers with flame retardant treatment. Nine types of flame-retardant treated bamboo fibers were prepared according to the Taguchi design of experiment method. Thereafter, vertical burning test and microcalorimeter test were performed for flame retardancy evaluation, and the surface of natural fibers before and after flame-retardant treatment was compared using scanning electron microscope. The results show that phytic acid has a significant effect on improving the flame retardancy of natural fibers. Through microstructure analysis, it was assumed that the phytic acid helps flame retardant to uniformly adhere to the surface of natural fibers. If such research results are utilized, it is possible to make a large amount of natural fibers high flammability in an eco-friendly way, which is expected to be advantageous for the application of prototypes.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.31 no.3A
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• pp.251-260
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• 2011

In this study, the effect of natural jute fiber volume fraction on the bond characteristics of polyolefin based macro fiber in natural jute fiber reinforced cement composites, including bond strength, interface toughness, and microstructure analysis are presented. The experimental results on polyolefin based macro fiber pullout test of different conditions are reported. Natural jute fiber volume fractions ranging from 0.1% to 0.2% are used in the mix proportions. Pullout tests are conducted to measure the bond characteristics of polyolefin based macro fiber from natural jute fiber reinforced cement composites. Test results are found that the incorporation of natural jute fiber can effectively enhance the polyolefin based macro fiber-cement matrix interfacial properties. The bond strength and interface toughness between polyolefin based macro fiber and natural jute fiber reinforced cement composites increases with the volume fraction of natural jute fiber. The microstructural observation confirms the findings on the interface bond mechanism drawn from the fiber pullout test results.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2011.03a
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• pp.81-81
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• 2011

식물성 원료인 콩, 쌀이나 밀기울의 풀, 송진 등과 알긴산이 포함되어 있는 해조류는 예로부터 접착제로 사용되어 왔으며, 최근 친환경 소재 개발의 영향으로 천연바인더에 대한 기술개발이 큰 관심이 되고있다. 국내에서는 재지분야에서 천연바인더 기술개발이 이루어진 바 있으며, 잉크 고착제로써 개발이 시도된 적이 있으나 천연 바인더가 섬유의 염색가공에서 사용된 예는 거의 찾아보기 어렵다. 최근, 염색공정 중 날염시 염료와 섬유를 고착시키기 위해 로진을 천연바인더로 사용된 예가 있으나, 원료 추출의 어려움과 날염 후 접착력 및 끈적임 등의 문제로 인해 상용화에 필요한 기술개발이 문제로 남아 있다. 독일의 한 연구에 의하면 천연바인더로 녹말, 설탕, 셀룰루오스, 식물성 기름, 식물성 단백질 등이 합성 바인더와 비교 실험된 예가 있으며, 이런 천연바인더가 파이버보드(섬유판)에 사용되기도 하였다. 또한 미국의 바이오물질, 바이오시스템 공학과에서 옥수수대와 switchgrass를 이용하여 천연바인더를 개발하였으며, bridge 타입의 메카니즘을 연구한 바 있다. 천연바인더는 여전히 값비싸고, 바인더로서 섬유에 적용하기에는 딱딱한 단점이 있으며, 수분에 대한 저항력이 떨어져 추출에서부터 적용까지 전반에 걸쳐 기술개발이 필요한 분야이다. 본 연구에서는 셀룰로오스 섬유의 염색가공 공정에서 기능성 마이크로 캡슐을 부착할 수 있는 천연바인더를 개발하기 위하여 갈조류에서 알긴산을 추출하였으며, 알긴산이 셀룰로오스 섬유에 바인더로서 어떤 특징을 나타내는지에 대하여 연구하였다.

• Fiber Technology and Industry
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.3-12
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• 2009

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2003.08a
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• pp.95-135
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• 2003

섬유제품 중 의류용으로 소비자들이 가장 많이 선호하는 것은 면 섬유이고, 그 중 니트제품이 차지하는 비율은 약 절반 정도이다. 면 섬유가 갖는 여러 가지 장점들을 대체하기 위하여 여러 가지 합성섬유가 개발되었으나, 천연섬유에 대한 소비자 인식이 높아지면서 스판덱스와 같은 탄성섬유를 제외한 합성섬유 소비는 점차 줄어들고 있는 반면, 면 섬유와 천연 원료에서 추출하는 모달, 텐셀, 라이오셀 등의 셀룰로오스계 신 소재는 그 소비가 증가하고 있는 추세이다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Dyers and Finishers Conference
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• 2002.08a
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• pp.71-116
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• 2002

섬유제품 중 의류용으로 소비자들이 가장 많이 선호하는 것은 면 섬유이고, 그중 니트제품이 차지하는 비율은 약 절반 정도이다. 면 섬유가 갖는 여러 가지 장점들을 대체하기 위하여 여러 가지 합성섬유가 개발되었으나, 천연섬유에 대한 소비자 인식이 높아지면서 스판덱스와 같은 탄성섬유를 제외한 합성섬유 소비는 점차 줄어들고 있는 반면, 면 섬유와 천연 원료에서 추출하는 모달, 텐셀, 라이오셀 등의 셀룰로오스계 신 소재는 그 소비가 증가하고 있는 추세이다. (중략)

• Composites Research
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.35-40
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• 2017

In this study, natural fiber composites including flax fiber reinforcement was manufactured. It was tried to find optimum design of drill and machining factor for minimizing the damage during hole machining in natural fiber composites. Taguchi optimization was used for minimizing the number of experiments and evaluation of the effect of machining factor during hole machining in natural fiber composites. The experimental results indicate that the newly designed drill distributes cutting resistance well and minimizes surface roughness and produces fine surfaces. Developed new drill has been dispersed in the cutting resistance during processing, it was possible to obtain the smooth hole surface. Also, it was found that optimal rotational speed and feed rate of drill for hole machining.