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Preparation and rheological behavior of polystyrene/multi-walled carbon nanotube composites by latex technology

  • Woo, Dong-Kyun;Kim, Byung-Chul;Lee, Seong-Jae
    • Korea-Australia Rheology Journal
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.185-191
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    • 2009
  • Polystyrene/multi-walled carbon nanotube (PS/MWCNT) composites were prepared by the use of latex technology. The monodisperse PS latex was synthesized by an emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization from styrene/potassium persulfate/water system in the presence of ethanol. The MWCNTs were first treated with acid mixture to eliminate impurities, dispersed in deionized water driven by ultrasonicator, and then mixed with the PS latex. From these mixtures, PS/MWCNT composites were prepared by freeze-drying and subsequent compression molding. In the small-amplitude oscillatory shear experiments, both complex viscosity and storage modulus increased with increasing MWCNT content. A pronounced effect of MWCNT content was observed, resulting in larger storage modulus and stronger yield behavior at low frequencies when compared to unmodified PS. It showed a transition from viscous to elastic behavior with increasing MWCNT content. Over the MWCNT content of 3 wt%, the storage modulus was higher than the loss modulus across all frequencies.

Study of Weak Astrophysical Shock Waves using a PIC Code

  • Kwon, Hye-Won;Ryu, Dong-Su
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.109.1-109.1
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    • 2011
  • Shock waves are ubiquitous in astrophysical environments. In particular, shocks formed by merger of subclumps, infall of matter and internal flow motion in intracluster media (ICMs) and cluster outskirts are relatively weak with Mach number M ${\lesssim}$ a few. At such weak shocks, it has been believed that the diffusive shock acceleration (DSA) of cosmic rays is rather inefficient. Yet, the presence of nonthermal phenomena, such as radio halos and relics, suggests that contrary to the expectation, DSA as well as magnetic field amplification should operate at weak shocks in cluster environments. We recently initiated a study of weak, collisionless, astrophysical shocks using a PIC(Particle-in-Cell) code. The PIC code describes the motion of electron and ion particles under the electromagnetic field which is represented in grid zones. Here, we present a preliminary work of one-dimensional simulations. We show how shocks are set up as the turbulent electromagnetic field is developed in the shock transition layer, and discuss the implication on DSA and magnetic field amplification.

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Characteristics of electrical conduction in glass transition point of XLPE (XLPE의 glass 전이점에서 전기전도 특성)

  • Lim, Ho-Hwan;Kim, Ui-Kune;Kook, Sang-Hoon
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1988.07a
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    • pp.763-765
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    • 1988
  • Thermally stimulated current, cubical expension, capability change were measured by temperature variation. According to the capability change, TSC peak value was increased. We found that the crystal dissolution is 375 K and amorphous state becomes 388K. Charged partical behavior in the dipole and electronic trop were found iomic conduction in the low field and electronic conduction in the high field. Charged particle in the semiconduction storey was aceumulated in the interface by electron injection which can be arise TSC.

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The Seeding Effects on the Phase Transformation of Sol-Gel Derived PZT Powder

  • Lee, Hyun-Tae;Lee, Wan-In;Kim, Yoo-Hang;Whang, Chin-Myung
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.23 no.8
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    • pp.1078-1084
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    • 2002
  • The formation temperature for the perovskite lead zirconate titanate [Pb(Zr,Ti)O3, PZT] derived from sol-gel route was lowered by more than $100^{\circ}C$ with the addition of crystallographically suitable seed particles, such as barium titanat e (BT) or PZT. We investigated the effect of seeding on the crystallization of perovskite phase and in the microstructure of the sol-gel derived PZT powder by varying the concentration, size and chemical species of seed particles. The phase transition as a function of temperature was monitored by DTA, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy, and the interface between the seed particle and grown PZT layer was analyzed by SEM and high resolution TEM techniques. It was found that both the heterogeneous and homogeneous nucleation contributes competitively in the formation of perovskite PZT grains.

Characterization of Alumina Gel Prepared by Hydrolysis of Al(OC3H7i)3 (Al(OC3H7i)3의 가수분해로부터 얻어진 Al2O3 겔의 특성에 관한 연구)

  • 이서우;문종수;조성백
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.89-94
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    • 1988
  • Alumina gel was prepared by the hydrolysis of aluminum isopropoxide Al(OC3H7i)3 at low temperature. Sample were calcined at the various temperatures for 10 houres in the electric furnace, respectively. In order to investigate the various propertis-thermal properties, pore size and distribution, and the transition of crystals, infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis, particle size analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and porosimetry were employed. Transparent alumina gel was opalized at 1200$^{\circ}C$. Porosity was about 87% with pores below 0.7$\mu\textrm{m}$ and 55% at 1200$^{\circ}C$. The gel was transformed along the rising of temperature as follows; Boehmite\longrightarrow$\delta$-Al2O3\longrightarrow$\theta$\longrightarrowAl2O3\longrightarrow${\alpha}$-Al2O3.

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Effects of Temperature on Dielectric Breakdown Strength of Epoxy Compounds Filled with Natural Zecolite

  • Kim, You-Jeong;Park, Hyeong-Ki;Kim, Sang-Wook
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 1999.05a
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    • pp.544-547
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    • 1999
  • To develop the better insulants. the zeolite particle, which is aluminosilicate mineral, was filled In the DGEBA/MDA/SN epoxy resin system. Dynamic DSC curves of cured specimens with various contents of zeolite were observed and the glass transition temperature(T$_{g}$) was obtained. According to this result, we could carry out the experiment concerned with the dielectric breakdown strength around T$_{g}$ and find the limit temperature for the application of the DDEBA/MDA/SN system filled with natural zeolite. T$_{g}$ increased with the content of zeolite. As the temperature increased, the dielectric breakdown strength decreased rapidly, in the region of T$_{g}$. At the high temperature, the deterioration by electrical stress was activated. The diameter of puncture at the high temperature was larger 7han that at the room temperature.erature.

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Preparation of High Purity Alumina by Alkoxide Process (Aluminum Isopropoxide의 가수분해법에 의한 고순도 $\alpha$-Al2O3의 제조)

  • 백행남;이명기;곽중협;서태수
    • Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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    • v.26 no.3
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    • pp.445-451
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    • 1989
  • Hydrolysis of aluminum isopropoxide with excess water in the presence of excess isopropyl alcohol resulted in the formation of boehmite in independence of temperature of hydrolysis and aging. Stoichiometric and substoichiometric amount of water hydrolyzed aluminum isopropoxide to pseudo-boehmite and amorphous one, respectively. $\alpha$-Al2O3 with 0.3${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ in median size was produced by calcination of boehmite, bseudo-boehmite and amorphous boehmite at 125$0^{\circ}C$, 120$0^{\circ}C$, and 115$0^{\circ}C$ for one hour, respectively. Singnificant reduction in particle size was found during transition from $\theta$-Al2O3 to $\alpha$-Al2O3. $\alpha$-Al2O3 produced in this study was relatively uniform spherical and its purity was found to be over 99.9%.

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A Development of Nontoxic Composite Latex Using $CaCO_3$/PEMA ($CaCO_3$/Poly ethyl methacrylate를 이용한 무독성 혼합라텍스의 개발)

  • Seul, Soo-Duk;Lee, Sun Ryong;Lee, Nae-Woo
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.133-139
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    • 2002
  • Core-shell polymers of inorganic/organic pair, which are consisted of both core and shell component, were synthesized by sequential emulsion polymerization using ethyl methacrylate (EMA) as a shell monomer and ammonium persulfate as initiator. We found that $CaCO_3$ core should be prepared by adding 2.0wt% SDBS(sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate), $CaCO_3$ core/PEMA shell polymerization was carried out on the surface of $CaCO_3$ particle during EMA shell polymerization in the core-shell polymer preparation. The structure of core-shell polymer were investigated by measuring the degree on decomposition of $CaCO_3$ by HCI solution, thermal decomposition of polymer composite on thermogravimetric analyzer, glass transition temperature on differential scanning calorimeter, and morphology using scanning electron microscope.

P/M Aluminium Automobile Parts in Sumitomo Electric Ind. Ltd.

  • Akechi, Kiyoaki
    • Proceedings of the Korean Powder Metallurgy Institute Conference
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    • 1997.04a
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    • pp.5-5
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    • 1997
  • Rapidly-solidified P/M aluminium alloys for automobile and home appliance industries were developed. Rapidly-solidification made it possible to refine microstructures and to expand the range of alloy composition. For example, Al-Si alloys containing transition metal have lower thermal expansion coefficient, more excellent wear resistance, higher strength, and better machinability than those of conventional aluminium alloys. Therefore, in Japan, the technologies on powder-extrusion and powder-forging of aluminium alloy powders are developed for fifteen years, and applied to several parts, such as cylinder liners of motor cycle engines, rotors and vanes of compressors for car air conditioner, oil pump rotor for racing car, and so on. In this presentation, applications for automobile are mentioned. In particular, cylinder liners made of particle-dispersed composites with fine alumina and graphite are in detail described.

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Nonequilibrium Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study on the Shear-Induced Orientational Change of Rodlike Molecules

  • Lee, Chang Jun;Sim, Hun Gu;Kim, Un Cheon;Lee, Song Hui;Park, Hyeong Suk
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.21 no.4
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    • pp.434-440
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    • 2000
  • We present the results of computer simulation for the steady shear flows of rodlike molecules using nonequi-librium molecular dynamics simulation (NEMD) method. The model particle is a rigid rod composed of lin-early connected 6-sites and the Lennard-Jones 12-6 potential governs interactions between sites in different molecules. The system of rodlike molecules exhibits the change of orientational structure, that is, isotropic-nematic transition at high shear rates. We elucidate the nature of the ordered system developed from an isotro-pic phase by steady shear through an analysis of various quantities: orientational order parameters, orientational pair correlation functions, orientational distribution function, and snapshots of configurations. The effects of temperature and density on the shear rate dependence of orientational structure are described.