• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.223-228
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• 2019

We fabricated a printed Ag:CNT film as a liquid sensor for the detection of HNS (hazardous and noxious substances) in seawater. The paste required for printing was prepared using Ag powder, MWCNTs (multi-walled carbon nanotubes), and an organic binder. The heat treatment process for binder removal was optimized. In order to confirm that the sensor was operational, the resistance change characteristics in brine (3.5%) and methanol (99.8%) were assessed at $20^{\circ}C$. EDL (electrical double layer) formation and redox reactivity were confirmed as the most important reactions affect each electrical property of sensor in brine and methanol. From these results, it was determined that printed Ag:CNT film can be applied as a sensor to detect HNS in seawater.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제27권11호
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• pp.736-739
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• 2014

In this paper, we propose a enhanced anti-corrosion property of the ground system by coating the CNT/PVDF composite film on it. Polymer material used for preventing the corrosion of ground system is polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and conducting filler for obtaining conductivity of the composite film is multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The MWCNTs were dispersed in the organic solvent of methyl ethyl ketone 2-butanone (MEK) with different concentration ratios, and the PVDF was solved in the MEK solvent with constant concentration ratio of 1 wt%. The CNT/PVDF composite solution was perpared by mixing and re-dispersing the CNT solution and the PVDF solution. Finally, the CNT/PVDF composite films were fabricated by the spray coating method using the above composite solution. Electrical conductivity, surface states, and anti-corrosion property of the CNT/PVDF composite films coated on the Cu substrate were evaluated. We found that the CNT/PVDF composite film showed relatively low resistance, hydrophobic surface state, and chemical stability. Consequently, we could improve the anti-corrosion property and maintain the electrical conductivity of the ground system by coating the CNT/PVDF composite film on it.

• Membrane and Water Treatment
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2015

The modification of ultrafiltration membranes with carbon nanotube (CNT) buckypaper on fouling control was investigated. Two types of commercially available flat-sheet membranes were used: PS35 and PES900C/D (PES) (the PS35 membranes were hydrophilic with a molecular weight cutoff of 20 kDa, and the PES membranes were hydrophobic with a molecular weight cutoff of 20 kDa). The CNT buckypaper modified ultrafiltration membranes were prepared by filtering a CNT suspension through the flat-sheet membrane in a dead-end ultrafiltration unit. After modification, the pure water flux of PES was significantly increased, while the pure water flux of PS35 was decreased. The properties of the CNT modified membranes were also investigated. Considering the antifouling properties, pure water flux of the modified membrane, and the stability of CNT buckypaper layer on the membrane surface, ethanol solution with a concentration of 50 wt.%, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with a larger diameter (30-50 nm), and the CNT loading with $7.5g/m^2$ was selected. The CNT buckypaper on the surface of ultrafiltration membranes can trap the pollutants in sewage effluent and prevent them reaching the surface of virgin membranes. Water quality analysis showed that the effluent quality of the modified membrane was obviously improved. The removal efficiency of humic acid and protein-like matters by the modified membrane was significant. These results indicate the potential application of the CNT buckypaper layer modified membranes in the field of wastewater reclaim.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.458-465
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• 2016

A $TiO_2$/CNT nanohybrid photocatalyst is synthesized via sol-gel route, with titanium (IV) isopropoxide and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as the starting materials. The microstructures and phase constitution of the nanohybrid $TiO_2$/CNT (0.005wt%) samples after calcination at $450^{\circ}C$, $550^{\circ}C$ and $650^{\circ}C$ in air are compared with those of pure $TiO_2$ using field-emission scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction, respectively. In addition, the photocatalytic activity of the nanohybrid is compared with that of pure $TiO_2$ with regard to the degradation of methyl orange under visible light irradiation. The $TiO_2$/CNT composite exhibits a fast grain growth and phase transformation during calcination. The nanocomposite shows enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation in comparison to pure $TiO_2$ owing to not only better adsorption capability of CNT but also effective electron transfer between $TiO_2$ and CNTs. However, the high calcination temperature of $650^{\circ}C$, regardless of addition of CNT, causes a decrease in photocatalytic activity because of grain growth and phase transformation to rutile. These results such as fast phase transformation to rutile and effective electron transfer are related to carbon doping into $TiO_2$.

• 청정기술
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.273-279
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• 2011

제조나노물질은 원료물질이 동일하더라도 제조방법에 따라 최종생산물의 물리화학적 특성은 매우 상이해질 수 있고 더불어 독성 또한 크게 달라질 수 있을 것으로 추정되고 있다. 본 연구에서 우리는 2종의 탄소나노튜브(단층벽 탄소나노튜브 및 다층벽 탄소나노튜브)를 마우스에 경구와 경기관지로 처리한 후 체중당 상대무게 및 염증반응 지표를 조사함으로써 길이와 전기전도성에 따른 독성을 동정하였다. 실험 결과, 다층벽 탄소나노튜브의 경우 체중 감소는 길이가 짧은 그룹에서 더 강하게 관찰된 반면, 염증 반응은 비교적 길이가 긴 그룹에서 더 강하게 유도되었다. 경기관지로 처리된 단층벽 탄소나노튜브는 뇌와 신장의 상대무게를 의미있게 감소시켰고, 기관지 세척액과 혈액 내 면역세포의 의미있는 변화는 처리 후 1일과 7일에서 주로 관찰되었다. 이 결과를 통해 길이, 입경, 층벽의 수와 같은 탄소나노튜브의 물리화학적 특성이 물질에 의한 독성과 염증 반응에 매우 중요한 인자로 작용하고 있음을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.410-418
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube (MWCNT)와 니켈 분말을 포함하는 전기 전도성 복합체를 제조하여 물성을 비교하였다. 복합체 제조에 앞서, MWCNT 표면을 개질하여 카르복실기(-COOH)와 아미노기($-NH_2$)를 도입하였으며, 표면 개질 혹은 개질되지 않은 MWCNT와 니켈 분말을 diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA)에 분산하여 전기 전도성 복합체를 제조하였다. 그리고 triethylenetetramine (TETA)를 경화제로 사용하여 전도성 복합체와 혼합한 후, doctor blade법으로 코팅하여 전기전도성 변화를 측정하였다. MWCNT의 표면 개질 여부와 에폭시 수지와의 반응여부는 fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) 및 elemental analyzer (EA)로 확인하였으며, 복합체의 표면 형상은 scanning electron microscope (SEM), 복합체의 면 저항 값은 4-point probe로 측정하였다. 그 결과 아미노기로 표면 개질한 MWCNT 0.5 wt%와 40%의 니켈 분말을 사용하여 제조한 복합체의 면 저항 값은 $(9.87{\pm}1.09){\times}10^4{\Omega}/sq$로 니켈 분말만 53.3% 사용하여 제조한 복합체의 면 저항 값과 유사한 값을 나타내었다. 따라서, 0.5%의 아미노기로 개질된 MWCNT를 포함하는 전도성 복합체는 순수 니켈 분말만 사용하는 복합체보다 13.3%의 니켈 분말 함량을 감소할 수 있음을 알았다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제20권7호
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• pp.345-350
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• 2010

For the present paper, we prepared MgO/MWCNT/$TiO_2$ photocatalyst by using multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) pre-oxidized by m-chlorperbenzoic acid (MCPBA) with magnesium acetate tetrahydrate $(Mg(CH_2COO)_2\cdot4H_2O)$ and titanium n-butoxide $(Ti\{OC(CH_3)_3\}_4)$ as magnesium and titanium precursors. The prepared photocatalyst was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. The decomposition of methylene blue (MB) solution was determined under irradiation of ultraviolet (UV) light. The XRD results show that the MgO/MWCNT/$TiO_2$ photocatalyst have cubic MgO structure and anatase $TiO_2$ structure. The porous structure and the $TiO_2$ agglomerate coated on the MgO/MWCNT composite can be observed in SEM images. The Mg, O, Ti and C elements can be also observed in MgO/MWCNT/$TiO_2$ photocatalyst from EDX results. The results of photodegradation of MB solution under UV light show that the concentration of MB solution decreased with an increase of UV irradiation time for all of the samples. Also, the MgO/MWCNT/$TiO_2$ photocatalyst has the best photocatalytic activity among these samples. It can be considered that the MgO/MWCNT/$TiO_2$ photocatalyst had a combined effect, the effect of MWCNT, which could absorb UV light to create photoinduced electrons $(e^-)$, and the electron trapping effect of MgO, which resulted in an increase of the photocatalytic activity of $TiO_2$.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.130-137
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• 2023

이 연구는 다중벽 탄소나노튜브(MWCNTs) 혼입 PVA 섬유보강 시멘트 복합체에서 배합 순서에 따른 영향을 분석하기 위해 배합 순서를 변수로 고려한 실험을 통해 유동성, 압축 및 휨인장 성능을 분석하였다. 실험 결과, CNT 혼입으로 인하여 유동성이 크게 감소하였으며, CNT가 혼입된 경우 배합 순서에 따라 유동성이 크게 영향을 받는 것으로 나타났다. 압축 강도는 물과 CNT 수용액을 미리 섞어 혼입한 후 PVA 섬유를 혼입하는 순서가 가장 강도 증진 효과가 뛰어난 것으로 나타났으며, 휨인장강도는 건비빔 후 물과 CNT 수용액, PVA 섬유를 미리 섞은 후 배합한 방식이 가장 높은 것으로 나타났다. 다만, 휨인장 거동에서 연성도는 배합 순서와의 연관성이 명확하게 나타나지 않았다. 또한, 미세구조에의 영향을 분석하기 위해 주사전자현미경(SEM) 이미지 분석을 수행하였다. SEM 이미지 분석 결과, 모든 시편에서 CNT가 골고루 분산되어 분포하고 있는 것으로 나타나 CNT가 강도 증진 효과에 기여하고 있는 것을 확인할 수 있었으나, 배합방식으로 인한 차이는 명확하게 나타나지 않았다. 이 연구의 주요 결과는 향후 CNT 혼입 PVA 섬유보강 시멘트 복합체의 작업성 및 재료성능 평가 관련 연구에 유용할 것으로 기대된다.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.306-313
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• 2020

To investigate the reinforcing effects of functional fillers in nitrile rubber (NBR) materials, high-structure carbon black (HS45), coated calcium carbonate (C-CaCO3), silica (200MP), and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were used as functional filler, and carbon black (SRF) as a common filler were used for oil-resistant rubber. The curing and mechanical properties of HS45-, 200MP-, and MWCNT-filled NBR compounds were improved compared to those of the SRF-filled NBR compound. The reinforcing effect also increased with a decrease in the particle size of the fillers. The C-CaCO3-filled NBR compound exhibited no reinforcing effect with increasing filler concentration because of their large primary particle size (2 ㎛). The reinforcing behavior based on 100% modulus of the functional filler based NBR compounds was compared by using several predictive equation models. The reinforcing behavior of the C-CaCO3-filled NBR compound was in accordance with the Smallwood-Einstein equation whereas the 200MP- and MWCNT-filled NBR compounds fitted well with the modified Guth-Gold (m-Guth-Gold) equation. The SRF- and HS45-filled NBR compounds exhibited reinforcing behavior in accordance with the Guth-Gold and m-Guth-Gold equations, respectively, at a low filler content. However, the values of reinforcement parameter (100Mf/100Mu) of the SRF- and HS45-filled NBR compounds were higher than those determined by the predictive equation model at a high filler content. Because the chains of SRF composed of spherical filler particles are similarly changed to rod-like filler particles embedded in a rubber matrix and the reinforcement parameter rapidly increased with a high content of HS45, the higher-structured filler. The reinforcing effectiveness of the functional fillers was numerically evaluated on the basis of the effectiveness index (��SRF/��f) determined by the ratio of the volume fraction of the functional filler (��f) to that of the SRF filler (��SRF) at three unit of reinforcing parameter (100Mf/100Mu). On the basis of their effectiveness index, MWCNT-, 200MP-, and HS45-filled compounds showed higher reinforcing effectiveness of 420%, 70%, and 20% than that of SRF-filled compound, respectively whereas C-CaCO3-filled compound exhibited lower reinforcing effectiveness of -50% than that of SRF-filled compound.