• Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.232-239
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• 2015

In this paper, we study the dry transfer technology utilizing PDMS (Polydimethylsiloxane) stamp of a large single-layer graphene grown on Cu-foil as catalytic metal by using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). By changing the surface property of the target substrate through $UV/O_3$ treatment, we can transfer the graphene on the target substrate while minimizing mechanical damages of graphene layer. Multi-layer (1~4 layers) graphene was stacked on $SiO_2/Si$ wafer successfully by repeating thetransfer method/process and then optical transmittance and sheet resistance of graphene layers have been measured as a quality assessment.

• Corrosion Science and Technology
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• v.13 no.5
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• pp.170-177
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• 2014

Polyurethane coating was designed to give a hydrophobic property on its surface by modifying it with hydroxyl terminated polydimethylsiloxane and then effects of surface hydrophobic tendency, water transport behavior and hence corrosion protectiveness of the modified polyurethane coating were examined using FT-IR/ATR spectroscopy, contact angle measurement and electrochemical impedance test. As results, the surface of polyurethane coating was changed from hydrophilic to hydrophobic property due primarily to a phase separation tendency between polyurethane and modifier by the modification. The phase separation tendency is more appreciable when modified by polydimethylsiloxane with higher content. Water transport behavior of the modified polyurethane coating decreased more in that with higher hydrophobic surface property. The decrease in the impedance modulus ${\mid}Z{\mid}$ at low frequency region in immersion test for polyurethane coatings was associated with the water transport behavior and surface hydrophobic properties of modified polyurethane coatings. The corrosion protectiveness of the modified polyurethane coated carbon steel generally increased with an increase in the modifier content, confirming that corrosion protectiveness of the modified polyurethane coating is well agreed with its water transport behavior.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2013.02a
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• pp.218-218
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• 2013

We report a simple and cost-effective method to fabricate transparent superhydrophobic surface on various substrates. The surface was fabricated by coating hydrophobic PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) film on the silica nanoparticle and subsequent fixing of the hydrophobic silica nanoparticles onto substrates. The water contact angle for the prepared surface was determined to be over $150^{\circ}$, whichindicates that the surface is highly repellent to water. The hierarchical structure and roughness of the surface were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Additionally, transparency of the prepared surface was measured with UV-VIS spectrometer. The transmittance of the superhydrophobic surface was ~80%, which is lower than that without PDMS-coated silica by only 5 to 10%. It is also notable that the superhydrophobic surface fully recovers its original transmittance after self-cleaning process. Also the PDMS coating is stable under a wide range of pH conditions, UV radiation and salinity conditions, which is essential for the practical use. Moreover, our fabrication method is applicable in large scale production.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2014.02a
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• pp.167.1-167.1
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• 2014

We report a facile method to fabricate superhydrophobic, transparent and conductive film using multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) which are coated by polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). In order to prepare a film, PDMS coated MWCNTs were dispersed in solvents and the solution was drop-casted on substrates. It was demonstrated that the PDMS coating enhanced the dispersion of MWCNTs in diverse solvents such as dimethyl formamide(DMF) and acetone without the use of acids or surfactants, which are the common methods. In the case of DMF solvent, dispersion of MWCNT was improved by 40 % upon PDMS-coating of MWCNT. Enhanced dispersion of MWCNTs made it possible to fabricate transparent and conductive film homogeneously on the substrate and PDMS-coating on MWCNTs also made the surface hydrophobic. We can fabricate a uniform and multifunctional MWCNT film (transparent, conductive, superhydrophobic and flexible) which is applicable on large area without any physical damage and expensive equipment.

• Journal of Adhesion and Interface
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.18-22
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• 2004

By using JKR technique, the surface energy of a solid material and the intrinsic work of adhesion between two materials were determined. JKR technique is based on the contact mechanics, and is now being accepted as a new method which can overcome the demerits of the existing test methods such as contact angle measurement and other adhesion test. In this study, the surface energy of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is measured by JKR method and the experimental results and the applicability of JKR apparatus were discussed.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• v.58 no.4
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• pp.208-215
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• 2023

In this study, the properties of polyurethane-polydimethylsiloxane (PU-PDMS) hybrid foams containing different types and contents of physical blowing agents (PBAs) were investigated. Two types of blowing agents, namely physical blowing agents and thermally expandable microspheres (TEM), were applied. The apparent density was measured using precisely cut foam samples, and the pore size was measured using image software. In addition, the microstructure of the foam was confirmed via scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The thermal conductivities related to the microstructures of the different foams were compared. When 0.5 phr of the hydrocarbon-based PBA was added, the apparent density and pore size of the foam were minimal; however, the pore size was larger than that of neat foam. In contrast, the addition of 3 phr of TEM effectively reduced both the apparent density and pore size of the PBAs. The increase in resin viscosity owing to TEM could enhance bubble production stability, leading to the formation of more uniform and smaller pores. These results indicate that TEM is a highly efficient PBA that can be employed to decrease the weight and pore size of PU-PDMS hybrid foams.

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2003.10a
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• pp.782-782
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• 2003

• Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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• 1987.06b
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• pp.31-31
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• 1987

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2004.07c
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• pp.2099-2101
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• 2004

본 연구에서 제안하는 마이크로 시스템은 열공압 방식으로 구동되고 제작비용이 저렴한 indium tin oxide (ITO) 및 polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)로 제작되었다. 제안된 마이크로 밸브와 마이크로 펌프의 구조는 ITO 히터, SU-8 층, PDMS membrane, 그리고 PDMS 채널로 구성 되어 있다. 제안된 마이크로 펌프와 마이크로 밸브는 제작 공정 및 구조가 간단하고 값이 저렴하며, 마이크로 펌프와 마이크로 밸브를 같은 기판 위에 쉽게 직접화할 수 있는 장점을 가진다. 마이크로 밸브의 유량은 채널 폭에 비례하며 밸브가 closing 되는 전력은 채널의 폭과 상관없이 100 mW이다. 마이크로밸브의 ITO 히터의 온-오프에 따라 유량이 매우 잘 제어되었다. 제안된 마이크로 펌프의 경우, 히터의 인가 펄스 전압이 증가함에 따라 유량은 선형적으로 비례 증가함을 관찰할 수 있다. 마이크로 펌프의 최대 유량은 펄스 전압과 duty 비가 55V와 10%일 때 6 Hz에서 78 nl/min이 측정 되었다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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• v.22 no.5
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• pp.831-836
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• 2013

This study demonstrates the process of fabricating patterns using tribonanolithography (TNL),with laboratory-made micro polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tools that are attached to an atomic force microscope (AFM). The various patterns are easily fabricated using mechanical scratching, under various normal loads, using the PCD tool on single crystal silicon, which is the master mold for replication in this study. Then, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) replica molds are fabricated using precise pattern transfer processes. The transferred patterns show high dimensional accuracy as compared with those of TNL-processed silicon micro molds. TNL can reduce the need for high cost and complicated apparatuses required for conventional lithography methods. TNL shows great potential in that it allows for the rapid fabrication of duplicated patterns through simple mechanical micromachining on brittle sample surfaces.