• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.423-435
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• 2018

There are presently two general ways of accounting for hazardous metal creep in structural fire analyses: either we incorporate creep strains implicitly in hardening model ('implicit-creep' plasticity) or we account for creep explicitly ('explicit-creep' plasticity). The first approach is simpler and usually used for fast engineering applications, e.g., following proposals of EN 1993-1-2. Prioritizing this approach without consideration of its limitations, however, may lead to significant error. So far the possible levels of such error have been demonstrated by few researchers for individual structural elements (i.e., beams and columns). This paper, however, presents analyses also for selected beam-girder assemblies. Special numerical models are developed correspondingly and they are validated and verified. Their important novelty is that they do not only account for creep in individual members but also for creep in between-member connections. The paper finally shows that outside the declared applicability limits of the implicit-creep plasticity models, the failure times predicted by the applied alternative explicit-creep models can be as much as 40% shorter. Within the limits, however, the discrepancies might be negligible for majority of cases with the exception of about 20% discrepancies found in one analysed example.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.308-314
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• 2021

Chemical durability issue in polymer electrolyte membranes has been a challenge for the commercialization of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). In this study, we proposed a manufacturing method of Nafion composite membrane containing a stable polyimide antioxidant to improve the chemical durability of the membrane. The thermal casting of the Nafion solution with poly (amic acid) induced polyimide reaction. We evaluated proton conductivity, oxidative stability with ex-situ Fenton's test, and fluoride ion emission to analyze the effect of polyimide antioxidants. We confirmed that incorporating the polyimide antioxidant improves the chemical durability of the Nafion membrane while maintaining inherent proton conductivity.

• 공학기술논문지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.245-251
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• 2018

Terahertz waves (T-ray) was extensively studied for the NDE (nondestructive evaluation) of characterization of trailing edges for a use of turbines composed with composite materials. The used NDE system were consisted of both CW(Continuous wave) and TDS (Time domain spectroscopy). The FRP composites were utilized for two kinds of both trailing edges of wind energy (non-conducting polymeric composites) and carbon fiber composites with conducting properties. The signals of T-ray in the TDS (Time domain spectroscopy) mode resembles almost that of ultrasound waves; however, a terahertz pulse could not penetrate a material with conductivity unlike ultrasound. Also, a method was suggested to obtain the "n" in the materials, which is called the refractive index (n). The data of refractive index (n) could be solved for the trailing edges. The trailing edges were scanned for characterization and inspection. C-scan and B-scan images were obtained and best optimal NDE techniques were suggested for complicated geometry samples by terahertz radiation. Especially, it is found that the defect image of T-ray corresponded with defect locations for the trailing edges of wind mill.

• Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
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• 제67권
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• pp.156-163
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• 2018

High-performance mixed-matrix membranes that comprise both zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) and graphene oxide (GO) were synthesized with a solution casting technique to realize excellent $CO_2/CH_4$ separation. The incorporation of ZIF-8 nanocrystals alone in ODPA-TMPDA polyimide can be used to significantly enhance $CO_2$ permeability compared with that of pure ODPA-TMPDA. Meanwhile, the addition of a GO nanostack alone in ODPA-TMPDA contributes to improved $CO_2/CH_4$ selectivity. Hence, a composite membrane that contains both fillers displays significant enhancements in $CO_2$ permeability (up to 60%) and $CO_2/CH_4$ selectivity (up to 28%) compared with those of pure polymeric membrane. Furthermore, in contrast to the ZIF-8 mixed-matrix membrane, which showed decreased mechanical stability, it was found that the incorporation of GO could improve the mechanical strength of mixed-matrix membranes. Overall, the synergistic effects of the use of both fillers together are successfully demonstrated in this paper. Such significant improvements in the mixed-matrix membrane's $CO_2/CH_4$ separation performance and mechanical strength suggest a feasible and effective approach for potential biogas upgrading and natural gas purification.

• Membrane and Water Treatment
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.139-145
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• 2022

Development in advanced separation processes leads to the significant advancement in polymeric membrane preparation methodology. Therefore, present research investigated the preparation and characterization of cellulose acetate membrane by phase inversion separation method to determine optimized operating parameters. Prepared CA membrane's performance was been analyzed in terms of % rejection and flux. Investigation was conducted to study effect of different parameters such as polymer concentration, evaporation rate, thickness of film, coagulation bath properties, temperature of polymer solution and of the coagulation bath etc. CA membrane was fabricated by taking polymer concentration 10wt% and 11wt% with zero second evaporation time and varying film thickness over non-woven polyester fabric. Effect of coagulation bath temperature (CBT) and casting solution temperature were also been studied. The experimental results from SEM showed that the surface morphology had been changed with polymer r concentration, coagulation bath and casting solution temperature, etc. Lower polymer concentration leads to lower precipitation time giving porous membrane. The prepared membrane was tested for advanced waste water treatment of relevant effluent stream in pilot plant to study flux and rejection behavior of the membrane.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.395-403
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• 2023

The main objective of this article is to investigate the response of different fiber metal laminates subjected to low velocity impact experimentally and numerically via finite element method (FEM). Hence, two different fiber metal laminate (FML) samples (GLARE/CARALL) are made of 7075-T6 aluminum sheets and polymeric composites reinforced by E-glass/carbon fibers. In order to study the responses to the low velocity impacts, samples are tested by drop weight machine. The projectiles are released from 1- and 1.5-meters height were the speed reaches to 4.42 and5.42 meter per second and the impact energies are measured as 6.7 and 10 Joules. In addition to experimental study, finite element simulation is done and results are compared. Finally, a detailed study on the maximum deflection, delamination and damages in laminates and geometry's effect of projectiles on the laminate response is done. Results show that maximum deflection caused by spherical projectile for GLARE samples is more apparent in comparison with the CARALL samples. Moreover, the maximum deflection of GLARE samples subjected to spherical projectile with 6.7 Joules impact energy, 127% increases in comparison with the CARALL samples in spite of different total thickness.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.541-555
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• 2023

The extensive use of polymeric matrix composites in the athletic sector may be attributed to its high strength-to-weight ratio, production economy, and a longer lifespan than conventional materials. This study explored the impact of carbon nanotubes on the properties of different composite field sports equipment components. The test specimens were fabricated using the compression molding technique. The insertion of carbon nanotubes increases mechanical properties related to the process parameters to account for an improvement in the stick sections' overall performance. The dynamic response of functionally graded reinforced nanocomposite wire structure is examined in this paper on the bases of high-order hyperbolic beam theory lined to the size-dependent nonclassical nonlocal theory under the external mechanical load due to the physical activities. Finally, the impact of different parameters on the stability of nanocomposite structures is discussed in detail.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.475-487
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• 2024

The usage of fiber-reinforced polymer materials increases in the construction sector due to their advantages in terms of high mechanical strength, lightness, corrosion resistance, low density and high strength/density ratio, low maintenance and painting needs, and high workability. In this study, it is aimed to improve mechanical properties of GFRP box profiles, produced by pultrusion method, by filling the polymer concrete into them. Within the scope of study, hybrid use of polymer concrete produced with GFRP box profiles was investigated. Hybrid pressure and bending specimens were produced by filling polymer concrete (polyester resin manufactured with natural sand and stone chips) into GFRP box profiles having different cross-sections and dimensions. Behavior of the produced hybrid members was investigated under bending and compression tests. Hollow GFRP_xx profiles, polymer-filled hybrid members, and nominative polymeric concrete specimens were tested as well. The behavior of the specimens under pressure and bending tests, and their load bearing capacities, deformations and changes in toughness were observed. According to the test results; It was deduced that hybrid design has many advantages over its component materials as well as superior physical and mechanical properties.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.39-46
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• 2020

이차전지용 전극은 일반적으로 전극 활물질, 도전재, 그리고 고분자 바인더가 혼합된 복합 전극의 형태를 갖는다. 따라서, 크기나 형태가 다른 각 성분의 조성 및 전극 내 분포에 따라 전극의 전기화학적 활성이 달라지게 되나, 이를 효율적으로 예측하고 설계하는 3차원 전극 구조 모델링 기술은 아직 활발히 연구되고 있지 못하다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 3차원 구조 모델링 툴인 GeoDict를 이용하여, LiCoO₂ 전극 활물질 입자 크기와 복합 전극 밀도에 따른 입자 간 접촉 면적과 전기전도특성을 예측한 결과를 제시한다. 전극의 조성과 로딩은 LiCoO₂ : Super P Li^® : Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVdF) = 93 : 3 : 4 (wt%)과 13 mg cm^-2로 고정하고, LiCoO₂ 평균 입경은 10 ㎛과 20 ㎛로 전극 밀도는 2.8 g cm^-3, 3.0 g cm^-3, 3.2 g cm^-3, 3.5 g cm^-3, 4.0 g cm^-3로 제어하여 가상의 3차원 전극 구조를 만들었다. 이 구조를 활용하여 LiCoO₂ 입경 증가에 따른 입자 간 접촉 면적 감소와 전기전도특성 증가 경향성이 정량화되었다. 또한, 전극 밀도가 증가함에 따라 입자 간 접촉 면적 및 전기전도특성 향상도 수치화 된 값으로 예상될 수 있다. 따라서, 본 논문에서는 3차원 전극 구조 분석 기법을 이용하면, 더 효율적인 복합 전극 설계가 가능함을 제시한다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.222-229
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• 2012

충 방전 전압범위와 용량이 다른 두 고분자물질을 복합체로 만들어 전극에 사용하여 다른 전기화학적 현상과 용량증대 효과에 대해 연구하였다. 상대적으로 전압은 높으나 용량이 적은 polyaniline(PANI)과 전압은 낮으나 용량이 큰 poly[1,2]bis-thio[1,8]-naphthylidine(PTND)을 사용하여 두 물질의 복합체를 합성하였다. 먼저 PTND 고분자를 합성하고, 얻어진 PTND 고분자 표면위에 PANI를 합성하였다. 합성여부와 미세구조를 FT-IR, XPS, FE-SEM 및 FE-TEM을 이용하여 분석하였으며, 순환전압 전류법 측정과 충 방전 용량측정을 통하여 리튬이차전지 고분자 양극 활물질로서 전기화학적 성능을 측정하였다. 상온, 1.3~4.0 V 전압구간에서 PANI/PTND 복합체의 1, 5 그리고 10 사이클 후 방전용량은 167 mAh/g, 90 mAh/g 그리고 81 mAh/g로 측정되었고, 이것은 PANI만 사용한 전극(80, 67, 62 mAh/g)에 비해 10사이클 후 약 30% 용량이 향상된 것이다. 50 사이클 이후 PANI/PTND 복합체의 방전용량은 67 mAh/g로 측정되었다.