• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.257-264
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• 2023

Ti-6Al-4V alloys are mainly used as dental materials due to their excellent biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and chemical stability. However, they have a low bioactivity with bioinertness in the body. Therefore, they could not directly bond with human bone. To improve their applications, their bone bonding ability and bone formation capacity should be improved. Thus, the objective of this study was to improve the bioinert surface of titanium alloy substrate to show bioactive characteristics by performing surface modification using wollastonite powder. Commercial bioactive wollastonite powder was successfully deposited onto Ti-6Al-4V alloy using a room temperature spray process. It was found that wollastonite-coated layer showed homogeneous microstructure and uniform thickness. Corrosion resistance of Ti-6Al-4V alloy was also improved by plasma electrolytic oxidation treatment. Its wettability and bioactivity were also greatly increased by wollastonite coating. Results of this study indicate that both plasma electrolytic oxidation treatment and wollastonite coating by room temperature spray process could be used to improve surface bioactivity of Ti-6Al-4V alloy substrate.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.108-114
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• 2023

In this study, anti-corrosion effect was investigated through various electrochemical experiments after applying Al thermal spraying technology to AA5083-H321. Open circuit potential and anodic polarization curves were analyzed through electrochemical experiments in natural seawater. The shape of the surface was observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a 3D microscope before and after the experiment. Component and crystal structure were analyzed through EDS and XRD. As a result, the surface roughness of AA5083-H321 and the Al thermal sprayed coating layer increased due to surface damage caused by anodic dissolution reaction during the anodic polarization experiment. The corrosion rate of AA5083-H321 was relatively low because the Al thermal spray coating layer contained structural defects such as pores and crevices. Nevertheless, the open circuit potential of the Al thermal spray coating layer in natural seawater was measured about 0.2 V lower than that of AA5083-H321. Thus, a sacrificial anode protection effect can be expected.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.341-350
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• 2023

In the present study, effects of a thin Zn-flash coating on hydrogen evolution, infusion, and embrittlement of advanced high strength steel during electro-galvanizing were examined. The electrochemical permeation technique in conjunction with impedance spectroscopy was employed under applied cathodic polarization. Moreover, a slow-strain rate test was conducted to evaluate loss of elongation (i.e., indicative of hydrogen embrittlement (HE)) and examine fracture surfaces. Results showed that the presence of a thin Zn-flash coating, even when it was not distributed uniformly, reduced hydrogen evolution rate and substantially impeded infusion of hydrogen into the steel substrate. This was primarily due to a hydrogen overvoltage on Zn coating and trapping of hydrogen at the interface of Zn coating/flash coating/steel substrate. Consequently, the sample with flash coating had a smaller HE index than the sample without flash coating. These results suggest that a thin Zn-flash coating could be an effective technical strategy for mitigating HE in advanced high-strength steels.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.443-450
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• 2023

SiC/SiC_f CMC is vulnerable to water vapor corrosion at a high temperature of 1500℃. So, EBC (Environmental Barrier Coating) materials are required to protect Si-based CMCs. Ytterbium silicates are reported to have coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) similar to that of the base material, such as SiC/SiC_f CMC. When the EBC are materials exposed to high temperature environment, the interface between ytterbium silicates and SiC/SiC_f CMC is not separated, and the coating purpose can be safely achieved. For the perspective of EBC applications, thermally grown oxide (TGO) layer with different CTE is formed by the reaction with water vapor in EBC, which leads to a decrease in life time. In this study, we prepare two types of ytterbium silicates to observe the corrosion behavior during the expose to high temperature and water vapor. In order to observe this behavior, the steam-jet furnace is prepared. In addition, phase formation of these ytterbium silicates is analyzed with microstructures by the before/after steam-jet evaluation at 1500℃ for 100 h.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.235-245
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• 2024

DLC coatings have been widely applied in industrial fields that require high corrosion resistance due to their excellent mechanical characteristics and chemical stability. In this research, effects of DLC coating thickness and defects on corrosion resistance were investigated for application of metallic bipolar plates in polymer membrane electrolyte fuel cells (PEMFCs). Results revealed that a DLC coating thickness of 0.7 ㎛ could lead to a defect size reduction of about 75.9% compared to that of 0.3 ㎛.As a result of potentiodynamic polarization experiments, the current density under a potential of 0.6 V was measured to be less than 1 ㎂/cm²,which was an excellent value. Inparticular, the delamination ratio and the decrease rate of maximum pitting depth were up to 84.8% and 63.3%, respectively, with an increase in the DLC coating thickness. These results demonstrate that DLC coating thickness and defects are factors that can affect corrosion resistance of DLC coating and its substrate.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.72-81
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• 2024

The Ti-6Al-4V alloy is widely used as an implant material due to its higher fatigue strength and strengthto-weight ratio compared to pure titanium, excellent corrosion resistance, and bone-like properties that promote osseointegration. For rapid osseointegration, the adhesion between the titanium surface and cellular biomolecules is crucial because adhesion, morphology, function, and proliferation are influenced by surface characteristics. Polymeric peptides and similar coating technologies have limited effectiveness, prompting a demand for alternative materials. There is growing interest in 2D nanomaterials, such as MoS₂, for good corrosion resistance and antibacterial, and bioactive properties. However, to coat MoS₂ thin films onto titanium, typically a low-temperature hydrothermal synthesis method is required, resulting in the synthesis of films with a toxic 1T@2H crystalline structure. In this study, through high-temperature annealing, we transformed them into a non-toxic 2H structure. The implant coating technique proposed in this study has good corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, and antibacterial properties.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.302-309
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• 2024

The purpose of this study was to elucidate effects of a thin (tens to hundreds of nanometers) Ni-flash coating layer on hydrogen embrittlement (HE) and liquid metal embrittlement (LME) in ultra-high-strength electrogalvanized steel with a tensile strength of more than 1 GPa. Various experimental and analytical methods, including thermal desorption spectroscopy, slow strain rate testing, resistance spot welding, X-ray diffraction, and metallographic observation, were employed. Results showed that an increase in Ni target amount for flash coating resulted in a decrease in diffusible hydrogen content during electrogalvanizing, resulting in a significant decrease in HE sensitivity. Moreover, a Ni target amount of more than 1000 mg/m² drastically reduced the occurring frequency and average depth of LME. This reduction could be primarily attributed to formation of Zn-Ni intermetallic phases during the welding process that could inhibit liquefaction of intermetallic phases in the heat-affected zone. This study provides a desirable Ni target amount for Ni-flash coating on ultra-high-strength steels conducted in a continuous galvanizing line or a high-speed batch line to achieve high resistance to both HE and LME.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.157-170
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• 2002

IPS Empress 2의 산 부식 후 표면 처리재와 레진 시멘트 종류에 따른 전단 결합 강도를 비교 분석하기 위해서 실란 처리, 실리카 코팅 그리고 Targis link 처리군으로 분류하고 Panavia F, Variolink II와 Rely-X ARC 레진 시멘트 세종류를 이용해서 9개군에 각 군당 30개의 시편을 제작하였다. 그리고 구강환경에서의 변화를 알아보기 위해서 구강환경과 유사한 조건으로 $37^{\circ}C$ 증류수에서 24시간 수중침지, $37^{\circ}C$ 증류수에서 5주간 수중 침지, 그리고 5주간 수중침지 중 매주 2000회씩 10,000회의 열 순환을 한 다음 각 시편의 전단결합강도를 측정하고 파절면을 주사 전자현미경으로 관찰하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 표면처리에 따른 전단결합강도는 모든 군에서 유의한 차이를 보였다. 실란 처리, 실리카 코팅, 그리고 Targis link의 순으로 유의한 결합력의 감소를 보였다(p<0.001). 2. 레진 시멘트의 종류에 따른 차이를 비교한 결과에서 Targis link 도포한 군만 제외하고 나머지 군에서는 레진 시멘트의 종류에 따른 결합강도의 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 3. 수중 침지 시간에 따른 전단 결합강도는 모든 군에서 유의한 차이를 보이지는 않았지만 실란을 처리 후 Panavia를 사용한 군, 실리카 코팅 처리 후 Variolink를 사용한 군, Targis link 처리 후 Rely-X ARC와 Variolink를 사용한 군에서는 결합력의 감소를 나타내었다(p<0.05). 4. 열 순환 시행시에는 실란과 실리카 코팅 처리후 Rely-X ARC를 사용한 군과 실리카 코팅 처리후 Panavia F를 사용한 군만 제외하고 나머지는 유의한 결합력의 감소를 보였다(p<0.05). 5. 파절 시험 후 시편에 대한 주사 전자 현미경 관찰결과 모든 군에서 복합성 파절 양상을 보였다.

• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.763-771
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• 2007

철근부식은 철근콘크리트 구조물의 내구수명을 현저히 저하시키며, 유지보수 비용의 증가를 가져온다. 이와 같은 문제의 해결을 위해 피복두께의 증가, 고성능콘크리트의 사용, 에폭시 코팅 철근의 사용 등이 연구되었으나 완전한 해결책은 되지 못하고 있다. 최근 철근부식 문제를 근본적으로 해결하기 위한 새로운 대안으로 대두되고 있는 것이 FRP (fiber reinforced polymer) 복합재료를 이용한 철근대체제의 사용이다. 그러나 취성적 거동과 낮은 탄성계수로 인하여 철근콘크리트와는 다른 거동을 보이며 이에 대한 많은 연구가 필요한 상황이다. 본 연구에서는 FRP 보강근을 사용한 일방향 슬래브의 구조 실험을 통하여 철근콘크리트 슬래브와 거동 특성을 비교하였다. 균열 및 파괴모드, 처짐, 연성 등의 평가를 통하여 철근 대체제로서의 가능성을 평가하였으며, 해외의 제안식들을 사용하여 처짐 및 균열예측에 대한 식의 적정성을 평가하였다.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.223-229
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• 2015

표면개질이란 재료 본연의 특성만으로 원하는 성능과 기능을 발휘할 수 없는 때 기재 표면에 열에너지, 응력 등을 부가하여 새로운 표면층을 형성하는 방법으로, 소지금속의 방청, 외관미화, 내마모성, 전기절연, 전기전도성 부여 등의 폭넓은 목적을 달성시키고자 하는 일련의 조작을 말한다. 이러한 표면개질에는 도금, 화성처리, 도장, 라이닝, 코팅, 표면 경화 등이 있다. 그 중 전해액을 이용한 표면개질은 오래전부터 공업적으로 활용하기 위한 연구가 많이 이루어져 왔으며, 원가절감과 높은 생산성, 그리고 복잡한 형상에 대한 적용이 가능해 여러 분야에서 각광받고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 5083-O 알루미늄 합금을 이용해 해양환경에서 우수한 내식성을 보유할 수 있는 최적의 표면개질 전해액 온도를 선정하고자 전기화학 실험을 실시하였다. 실험 결과, 표면개질을 실시한 경우가 현저히 낮은 부식전류밀도를 나타냈으며, 특히 불완전 기공이 생성된 $5^{\circ}C$를 제외하고 전해액 온도가 증가함에 따라 감소하는 결과를 나타냈다.