• Composites Research
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.456-462
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• 2022

천연섬유는 가연성이 높아 난연화가 쉽지않으며, 친환경적인 특성을 활용하기 위해서는 친환경적으로 난연화시키는 것이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 자연으로부터 유래한 난연 후보물질인 Phytic acid, APTES, Thiourea를 기반으로 하는 액상 난연제를 제조하고 대나무 섬유의 난연처리 및 난연성 평가를 통하여 그 성능을 입증하고자 하였다. 액상 난연제를 사용할 경우 대량의 천연섬유에 대한 난연처리가 가능하다. 다구찌 시험계획법에 따라 9종류의 난연처리된 대나무 섬유를 준비하였다. 그후 난연성 평가를 위하여 수직 연소시험 및 마이크로칼로리미터 시험을 수행하였으며, SEM을 이용하여 난연처리 전후의 천연섬유 표면을 비교하였다. 시험결과 Phytic acid가 천연섬유의 난연성 향상에 매우 큰 효과가 있음을 알 수 있었으며 미세구조 분석을 통하여 난연제가 천연섬유 표면에 균일하게 부착되는데 도움을 주는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이와 같은 연구성과를 활용할 경우 대량의 천연섬유를 친환경적인 방법으로 고난연화 하는 것이 가능하여 시제품 적용에 유리할 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.507-515
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• 2012

To improve the mechanical properties of hydroxyapatite (HA)/waterborne polyurethane (WBPU) composites, the hydroxyl group of HA was modified by urethane reactions: the hydroxyl groups of HA were reacted with aliphatic or cyclic diisocyanate, and then the modified HAs were extended by adding polyol and/or ${\varepsilon}$-caprolactone. Composites were prepared by the prepolymer process method: the modified HA was directly pured into the urethane reaction of isocyanate and polyol. The properties of modified HA/WBPU composites were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis, tensile strength, and water resistance. The results showed that the reactivity of aliphatic diisocyanate to the hydroxy group of HA was faster than that of cyclic one. Comparing to those of pure HA/WBPU composite films, the thermal stability, water resistance, and mechanical properties of the modified composite films increased with a degree of modification of HA.

• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.183-189
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• 2017

Potassium hexatitanate ($K_2Ti_6O_{13}$) with high thermal insulating capacity, good mechanical properties, and excellent chemical stability are promising functional materials in the field of reinforcing material, heat insulating paints and automotive brake linings. In this study, we successfully synthesized rod-shaped potassium hexatitanate ($K_2Ti_6O_{13}$) by aerosol spray drying and post heat treatment as an eco-friendly process. The $KHCO_3-TiO_2$ porous particles were firstly synthesized from a colloidal mixture of $K_2CO_3$ and $TiO_2$ via aerosol spray drying. Size of $KHCO_3-TiO_2$ porous particles was ranged from $1{\mu}m$ to $5{\mu}m$. The porous particles were then heated to fabricate rod-type $K_2Ti_6O_{13}$. The length and width of rod-type composites were affected by temperature and heating time. The length and width of $K_2Ti_6O_{13}$ were increased by 830 nm and 500 nm, respectively, as the reaction temperature and time increased.

• 한국버섯학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.83-87
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• 2023

The importance of biocomposites has increased owing to the changes in global consumption trends and rapid climate change. Technologies using mushroom mycelium cultivation, and molding methods for mycelial application have gained attention as potential strategies for producing eco-friendly composites. Currently, mushroom mycelia are used as raw materials for food and cosmetics; however, research on their utilization as biocomposite materials is limited. Therefore, the potential for the development of mushroom mycelium-related products and technologies is high. This review analyzes the domestic and international patent application trends related to the technologies for composite (packaging, insulation, adhesives, and leather) and food (substitute for meat) materials using mushroom mycelium, as an eco-friendly biocomposite material, to provide objective patent information that can further research and development (R&D) in this field.

• Composites Research
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2014

본 연구에서 아마/비닐에스테르(Flax/vinyl ester)를 적용한 친환경 구조물 설계를 위한 선행 연구로서 아마/비닐 에스테르 자연 섬유 복합재료의 기계적 물성치를 분석하였다. 시편 제작을 위해 VARTM 제작 공법이 적용되었다. 참고문헌에서 제시한 자연 섬유 복합재료의 물성치와 본 연구에서 제작된 시편의 물성치를 비교하였다. 이 결과를 바탕으로 아마/비닐 에스테르 복합재료가 친환경 구조물에 적용하는 것이 유리함을 확인하였다.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.22-28
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• 2011

전기의 흐름을 막는 절연재료는 다양한 전기/전력기구에서 도체에 흐르는 전기를 차단하면서 도체와 외부를 분리/지지하는데 사용한다. 절연재료에는 유리, 절연유, 가스, 종이, 고분자가 있으며 현재는 주로 고분자 절연재료가 전선에 사용된다. 최근 환경규제 및 친환경 소재로의 변화에 따라 고분자 절연재료에 사용되는 물질들도 친환경 화하고 있다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제70권2호
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• pp.233-243
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• 2019

This paper depicts the development and characterizations of laminated composites made with cellulosic giant cane (Arundinaria gigantea) fiber mats and epoxy resin. Zirconia-toughened mullite (ZTM) is used as a filler material in the laminated composite which was prepared from sillimanite through plasma processing technique. The mechanical characterizations of this composite have been carried out as per ASTM standards to evaluate its usability as a structural material. The effects of varying weight percentages of the filler and two different fiber orientations namely, angle-ply [$+45^{\circ}/-45^{\circ}/+45^{\circ}$] and balanced cross-ply [$0^{\circ}/90^{\circ}/0^{\circ}$] on the physical and mechanical properties such as density, microhardness, impact strength, tensile strength and interlaminar shear strength of the layered composite specimens have been investigated. The study indicates that the inclusion of zirconia-toughened mullite in the composite laminate as filler improves its mechanical properties. Moreover, the use of giant cane fiber mat in the laminate is more eco-friendly than the synthetic fibers. This research also helps in generating additional data to enrich the repository of natural fiber reinforced laminated composites.

• Composites Research
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.264-269
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• 2023

Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are a ubiquitous byproduct of coffee consumption, representing a significant waste management challenge, as well as an untapped resource for economic development and sustainability. Improper disposal of SCG can result in environmental problems such as methane emissions and leachate production. This study aims to investigate the physicochemical properties of SCG and their potential as a reinforcement material in polypropylene (PP) to fabricate an eco-friendly composite via extrusion and injection molding, with SCG filler ratios ranging from 5-20%. To evaluate the effect of SCG on the morphological and mechanical properties of the bio- composite, thermogravimetric analysis, SEM, tensile, flexural, and impact tests were conducted. The results demonstrated that the addition of SCG lead to a slight increase in brittleness of the composite but did not significantly affect its mechanical properties. Impressively, the presence of a significant organic component in SCG contributed to the enhanced thermal performance of PP/SCG composites. This improvement was evident in terms of increased thermal stability, delayed onset of degradation, and higher maximum degradation temperature as compared to pure PP. These findings suggest that SCG has potential as a filler material for PP composites, with the ability to enhance the material's properties without compromising overall performance.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.98-101
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• 2011

A 10 nm nano-silica was introduced to a conventional 3 ${\mu}M$ micro-silica composite to develop an eco-friendly new electric insulation material for heavy electric equipment. Thermal and mechanical properties, such as glass transition temperature (Tg), dynamic mechanical analysis, tensile and flexural strength, were studied. The mechanical results were estimated by comparing scale and shape parameters in Weibull statistical analysis. The thermal and mechanical properties of conventional epoxy/micro-silica composite were improved by the addition of nano-silica. This was due to the increment of the compaction via the even dispersion of the nano-silica among the micro-silica particles.

• Composites Research
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.40-45
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• 2015

The purpose of the present work was to preparation and study of full biodegradable Eco-friendly bio-composites by using renewable resources. In this study, wheat protein isolate (WPI) films were formed by cross linking with resorcinol through solution casting method for packaging applications. By varying the resorcinol content (10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 wt %), its effect on mechanical properties of the wheat protein isolate film was measured. The addition of 20% resorcinol led to an overall increase in the tensile strength from 5.2 to 18.6 MPa and modulus increase from 780 to 1132 MPa than WPI films. The % elongation was increased from 2.8 to 9.05 when compared to unmodified WPI film. A thermal phase transition of the prepared WPI was assessed by means of DSC. FTIR is evident that the characteristic WPI spectral IR bands shifted on cross-linking with resorcinol.