• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.127-134
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• 2016

A multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/graphene (GR) composite was synthesized for an enhanced supercapacitor. Aerosol spray pyrolysis (ASP) was employed to synthesize the MWCNT/GR composites using a colloidal mixture of MWCNT and graphene oxide (GO). The effect of the weight ratio of the MWCNT/GO on the particle properties including the morphology and layered structure were investigated. The morphology of MWCNT/GR composites was generally the shape of a crumpled paper ball, and the average composite size was about $5{\mu}m$. MWCNT were uniformly dispersed in GR sheets and the MWCNT not only increase the basal spacing but also bridge the defects for electron transfer between GR sheets. Thus, it was increasing electrolyte/electrode contact area and facilitating transportation of electrolyte ion and electron in the electrode. Electrochemical data demonstrate that the MWCNT/GR (weight ratio=0.1) composite possesses a specific capacitance of 192 F/g at 0.1 A/g and good rate capability (88% capacity retention at 4 A/g) using two-electrode testing system.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.31-37
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• 2023

Owing to the rapid climate change, a high-performance energy storage system (ESS) for efficient energy consumption has been receiving considerable attention. ESS, such as capacitors, usually has issues with the ion diffusion of electrode materials, resulting in a decrease in their capacitance. Notably, appropriate pore diameter and large specific surface area (SSA) may result in an effective ion diffusion. Therefore, graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotube (graphene@MWCNT) hybrid nanomaterials, with covalent bonds between the graphene and MWCNT, were prepared via an edge-chemistry reaction. The properties of these materials, such as high porosity, large SSA, and high electroconductivity, make them suitable to be used as electrode materials for capacitors. The optimal ratio of graphene to MWCNT can affect the electrochemical performance of the electrode material based on its physical and electrochemical properties. The supercapacitor using optimal graphene-based hybrid electrode material exhibited highest specific capacitance value as 158 F/g and excellent cycle stability.

• Carbon letters
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• 제20권
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• pp.53-61
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• 2016

The reportedly synergistic effects of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene hybrids have prompted strong demand for an efficient modifier to enhance their dispersion. Here, we investigated the ability of poly(acrylonitrile) (PAN) to overcome the van der Waals interaction of multi-walled CNTs (MWCNTs) and graphene by employing a simple wrapping process involving ultrasonication and subsequent centrifugation of PAN/MWCNT/graphene solutions. The physical wrapping of MWCNTs and graphene with PAN was investigated for various PAN concentrations, in an attempt to simplify and improve the polymer-wrapping process. Transmission electron microscopy analysis confirmed the wrapping of the MWCNTs and graphene with PAN layers. The interaction between the graphitic structure and the PAN molecules was examined using proton nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and Raman spectroscopy. The obtained results revealed that the cyano groups of the PAN molecules facilitated adhesion of the PAN molecules to the MWCNTs and graphene for polymer wrapping. The resulting enhanced dispersion of MWCNTs and graphene was verified from zeta potential and shelf-life measurements.

• 공업화학
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.47-52
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 다중벽탄소나노튜브(multi-walled carbon nanotube, MWCNTs) 기반 바이오센서 전극의 포도당 산화효소(glucose oxidase, GOD) 담지능을 높여 그 민감도를 개선하고자 그래핀 옥사이드(graphene oxide, GO)를 첨가하여 전극을 제조하였다. GO 첨가로 인하여 MWCNTs의 분산뿐만 아니라 전극의 친수성 및 표면에너지가 증가하였다. 또한, MWNCTs 0.05 g에 GO 0.05 g를 첨가하였을 때 $K_m$ (Michaelis-Menten constant)이 0.105로 가장 높은 값을 나타냈음에도 불구하고 GOD 담지능이 높아졌으며, 민감도가 $121{\mu}A\;mM^{-1}$까지 향상됨을 알 수 있었다. 이러한 실험 결과는 GO첨가에 의한 MWCNTs의 분산 안정성 향상, MWCNTs 전극 표면에서 친수성으로 개질 및 표면 자유에너지 증가가 GOD 담지능에 영향을 미친 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제28권11호
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• pp.1251-1258
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• 2011

With the help of nanoscale materials like carbon nanotube (CNT), there is the potential to develop new actuators that will provide higher work per cycle than previous actuator technologies, and generate much higher mechanical strength. In this study, the electrochemical actuation characteristics of nano carbon materials were experimentally studied to develop electrochemical actuators. The electrochemical actuators were composed of aqueous NaCl electrolyte and their actuating electrodes were made of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/polystyrene composite and graphene respectably. Actuation is proportional to charging transfer rate, and the electrolysis with an AC voltage input has very complex characteristics. To quantify the actuation property, the strain responses and output model were studied based on electrochemical effects between the nano carbon films and the electrolyte.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제53권4호
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• pp.160-168
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• 2020

A polymer-based carbon nanomaterial composite was fabricated and characterized for the application of a thermal conductive adhesive. Low-dimensional carbon nanomaterials with excellent thermal conductivity such as carbon nanotube (CNT) and graphene were selected as a filler in the composite. Thermal, electrical and adhesive properties of the composite were investigated with respect to the morphology and content of the low-dimensional carbon nanomaterials. As a result, the composite-based adhesive fabricated by the loading of surface-treated MWCNTs of 0.4 wt% showed uniform dispersion, moderate adhesion and effective heat dissipation properties. Finally, it was confirmed through the thermal image analysis of LED module that the temperature reduction of 10℃ was achieved using the fabricated composite adhesive with MWCNT-6A. Expecially, heat dissipation performance of the optimized composite adhesive was evident at the hot spot in the module compared to other samples mixed with graphene or different MWCNT loading ratios.

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.137-144
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• 2012

탄소나노소재의 화학적 기능화는 대부분 복합체 제조 시 고분자 모재(matrix)와의 계면 특성 향상을 위한 방법으로 적용되어 왔다. 계면결합력의 증가에 따른 효과는 기계적 물성의 증가를 통해 간접적으로 확인할 수 있으며, 이는 계면에서 효과적인 응력전달을 통해 설명된다. 보다 직접적으로 기능화를 통한 계면결합력 증가의 효과를 설명하기 위하여 피에조 저항효과를 관찰할 수 있으며, 이를 통하여 변형에 대한 복합체 내부의 전도성 충진재의 거동을 짐작해 볼 수 있다. 이를 위해 다중벽 탄소나노튜브(MWCNT)와 환원 그래핀(rGO)을 황산/질산 용액을 이용하여 산화반응을 통해 기능기를 도입하였으며, 기능화 전 후의 복합체의 전기적 저항 및 피에조 저항효과를 측정하였다. 결과로부터 기능기 도입으로 인해 증가한 탄소나노소재의 구조적 결함이 전기적 저항의 증가를 야기하지만 동일한 변형에 대하여 저항 변화가 더 크게 나타나 변형에 따른 복합체 내부 전도성 입자의 유동성이 증가함을 확인하였고, 이를 통해 계면결합력이 증가함을 피에조 저항효과 관찰을 통해 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2017년도 추계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.149-150
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• 2017

It is known that physical and chemical changes of cement hydrates cause problems in the volume stability of concrete. In order to overcome these problems, there is a growing interest in research on mixing technology of cement-based materials and nanomaterials. Among the nanomaterials, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are attracting attention due to their excellent mechanical properties. The CNTs are made of cylindrically shaped graphene sheets. According to the number of sheets, single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are classified. Although the SWCNT has superior mechanical properties, the research using MWCNT is vigorous due to the difficulty of marketability and manufacturing, but the research using SWCNT is insufficient. In this study, we investigate the effect of SWCNT on the formation of hydrate of cement paste by observing the microstructure of broken cement paste after measuring the flexural strength of cement paste with SWCNT dispersion.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.363-369
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• 2016

탄소나노튜브와 그래핀 등으로 대표되는 탄소 동소체기반 나노재료의 우수한 기계적 특성을 이용해 콘크리트의 압축강도를 증가시키기 위한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 일반적으로, 나노재료 적용을 통한 강도 향상을 위해서는 콘크리트 내 나노재료의 분산성이 높아야 하며, 이를 검증하기 위해 외부에서 비파괴적으로 확인할 수 있는 검사 기술이 요구된다. 본 연구에서는, 적외선의 직진성과 마이크로파의 투과성을 동시에 갖고 있는 THz 전자기파를 이용하여 MWCNT 및 GO가 포함된 두 종류의 나노시멘트 모르타르 시편을 제작하여 굴절률 및 흡수율과 같은 기초 광학물성 측정 시험을 수행하였다. 시험을 통해 일반 시멘트 모르타르에 비해 나노재료가 포함된 시편에서 굴절률은 평균 1.0~2.5%, 흡수율은 평균 -14~28% 차이로 측정됨을 확인하였다. 이를 통해, 비파괴적으로 콘크리트 내부에 포함된 나노재료의 분포도를 영상화할 수 있는 기술의 실현 가능성을 확인하였다.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2012년도 제42회 동계 정기 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.556-556
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• 2012

Transition metal-based organometallic complexes have shown great talents as a catalyst in various reactions. Designing organic molecules and coordinating them to such active centers have been a promising route to control the catalytic natures. Metallocene, which has transition metal atoms sandwiched by aromatic rings, is one of the representative systems for organometallic catalysts. Group 4-based metallocene catalysts have been most commonly used for the production of polyolefins, which have great world-wide markets in the real life. Graphenes and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were composed of extended $sp^2$ carbon networks, showing high electron mobility as well as have extremely large steric bulkiness relative to metal centers. We were inspired by these characteristics of such carbon-based nano-materials and assumed that they could intimately interact with active centers of metallocene catalysts. We examined this hypothesis and, recently, reported that CNTs dramatically changed catalytic natures of group 4-based catalysts when they formed hybrid systems with such catalysts. In conclusion, we produced hybrid materials composed of group-4 based metallocenes, $Cp_2ZrCl_2$ and $Cp_2TiCl_2$, and carbon-based nano-materials such as RGO and MWCNT. Such hybrids were generated via simple adsorption between Cp rings of metallocenes and graphitic surfaces of graphene/CNT. The hybrids showed interesting catalytic behaviors for ethylene polymerizations. Resulting PEs had significantly increased Mw relative to those produced from free metallocene-based catalytic systems, which are not adsorbed on carbon-based nano-materials. UHMWPEs with extremely high Mw were obtained at low Tp.