• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.119-124
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 최근 조경 및 건축자재로서 각광받고 있는 합성목재의 화재위험성을 알아보기 위하여 콘칼로리미터 실험과 연기밀도 실험 장치를 이용하여 연기밀도 특성을 살펴보았다. 일반목재인 적송과 방부처리를 한 방부목에 대하여도 동일한 실험을 통하여 합성목재와의 연기밀도 특성을 비교하였다. 콘칼로리미터 실험결과 CO 및 $CO_2$ 발생량과 총 연기 발생량 값은 적송 및 방부목에 비해 합성목재가 높게 나타났다. 또한 연기밀도 실험 장치를 통한 최대연기밀도(Dm) 결과에서도 합성목재가 적송 및 방부목에 비해 높게 나타났다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.472-485
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• 2019

When wood plastic composites (WPCs) have been used for a certain period of time, they become waste materials and should be recycled to reduce their environmental impact. Waste WPCs can be transformed into reinforced composites, in which fillers are used to improve their performance. In this study, recycled WPCs were prepared using different proportions of waste WPCs, nanoclay, and glass fiber. The effects of nanoclay and glass fiber on the microstructural, mechanical, thermal, and water absorption properties of the recycled WPCs were investigated. X-ray diffraction showed that the nanoclay intercalates in the WPCs. Additionally, scanning electron micrographs revealed that the glass fiber is adequately dispersed. According to the analysis of mechanical properties, the simultaneous incorporation of nanoclay and glass fiber improved both tensile and flexural strengths. However, as the amount of fillers increases, their dispersion becomes limited and the tensile and flexural modulus were not further improved. The synergistic effect of nanoclay and glass fiber in recycled WPCs enhanced the thermal stability and crystallinity ($X_c$). Also, the presence of nanoclay improved the water absorption properties. The results suggested that recycled WPCs reinforced with nanoclay and glass fiber improved the deteriorated performance, showing the potential of recycled waste WPCs.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제8권12호
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• pp.1077-1081
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• 1998

목분 충진제의 함량을 달리 하여 PE수지를 매트릭스로 하여 Wood Plastic Composites (WPC)를 제조하였다. 또한 매트릭스와 충진제간의 결합력을 증가시키기 위하여 커플링제를 사용하였으며, 보강재의 보강률과 커플링제 처리가 복합재의 기계적 물성에 미치는 영향과 계면현상을 관찰하였다. 커플링제로 MA를 사용하였을 경우에 tensile strength는 3wt%의 농도에서 25.91MPa의 최대값을 나타내었으며. MAOMS커플링제의 경우, 3wt%의 처리 농도에서 22.48MPa로 MA로 처리한 것보다 낮았다. 충격강도는 MA의 경우에는 3wt%일 때 44.38J/m의 최대값을 나타냈으며, MAOMS의 처리에서는 36.09J/m로 MA처리한 것보다 낮게 나타났다.

• International Journal of Reliability and Applications
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.153-173
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• 2007

Wood-plastic composites (WPC) are gaining market share in the building industry because of durability/maintenance advantages of WPC over traditional wood products and because of the removal of chromated copper arsenate (CCA) pressure-treated wood from the market. In order to ensure continued market share growth, WPC manufacturers need greater focus on reliability, quality, and cost. The reliability methods outlined in this paper can be used to improve the quality of WPC and lower manufacturing costs by reducing raw material inputs and minimizing WPC waste. Statistical methods are described for analyzing stiffness (tangent modulus of elasticity: MOE) and flexural strength (modulus of rupture: MOR) test results on sampled WPC panels. Descriptive statistics, graphs, and reliability plots from these test data are presented and interpreted. Sources of variability in the MOE and MOR of WPC are suggested. The methods outlined may directly benefit WPC manufacturers through a better understanding of strength and stiffness measures, which can lead to process improvements and, ultimately, a superior WPC product with improved reliability, thereby creating greater customer satisfaction.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.331-342
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• 2024

Rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) has excellent physical and mechanical properties and is one of the most widely used species in Southeast Asia. However, it has poor resistance to subterranean termite attacks due to its high sugar and starch contents. The objective of this study was to evaluate the termite resistance of experimental wood-plastic composite (WPC) panels manufactured from rubberwood flour, polyethylene terephthalate, and silica in three different weight ratios (1/2/7, 1/3/6, and 1/4/5). The panels were exposed to Coptotermes curvignathus subterranean termites in a no-choice test under laboratory conditions based on Indonesian standards. Solid rubberwood used as control samples presented poor resistance, exhibiting 23.1% weight loss due to subterranean termite attack, as indicated by low termite mortality and high wood weight loss. In contrast, the WPC samples demonstrated extreme resistance, with weight loss ranging from 0.19% to 0.23%. Based on the findings of this study, the high termite mortality and overall low mass loss of the samples indicate that such manufactured panels could provide a high level of protection with regard to Indonesian standards.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.682-690
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 WPC의 열안정성을 향상시키기 위해 폴리프로펠렌 매트릭스에 목분과 폴리인산염(ammonium polyphosphate, APP)의 삼종혼합 후, 목분과 난연제 첨가에 따른 목재플라스틱 복합재(wood plastic composites, WPC)의 열분해 거동이 조사되었다. 모든 배합비의 WPC 열분해 거동은 질소의 환경에서 분당 $10^{\circ}C$ 상승속도로 제어하여 열중량분석기(Thermogravimetric analyzer)를 통해 분석하였다. 목분의 열분해온도가 PP의 열분해온도 보다 낮기 때문에 목분에 의해 생성된 char막은 PP로의 열전달 속도를 낮추며, 2차 열분해온도 증가 및 열분해속도를 늦춘다. APP를 첨가한 WPC의 경우 1차 열분해온도 감소 및 2차 열분해온도의 증가를 보여준다. 목분의 함량이 높은 WPC의 경우, APP 첨가 시 1차 열분해온도 감소 및 2차 열분해속도가 증가하였고, 고온에서 잔여물의 양은 APP 함량이 증가할수록 크게 증가하였다. APP가 첨가된 WPC 경우, 목분의 함량이 10 wt%에서 50 wt%로 증가 시 고온에서 잔여물 양이 증가하였는데, 이는 APP 및 목질섬유의 char화가 동시에 발생되기 때문으로 보이며 결과적으로 목분 함량이 증가할수록 APP의 효과가 높게 나타나 열안정 효과를 관찰할 수 있었다.

• 한국가구학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.428-434
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• 2015

In this study, we received each wood plastic composites (WPC) from three manufacturers. These WPCs were evaluated regarding their physical and mechanical properties of both before and after accelerated weathering by ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. The total time of exposure of the WPCs to UV irradiation was 1800 h. The water absorption, volumetric swelling and shrinkage of WPCs did not affected by UV irradiation. Among the mechanical properties, there was no significant differences in bending strength and screw withdrawal resistance of UV treated WPCs compared with those of reference WPCs. However, surface hardness of WPCs showed decrease under UV irradiation. Stereoscopic microscopy observation revealed deterioration of the surface layer polymer in all weathered WPCs by UV. Exposure of the WPCs to UV irradiation caused decomposition and disappearance of the polymer layer. From this result, we can estimate that damage of polymer by UV led to a decrease in the surface hardness of the WPCs. The wood flours retained original shape after accelerated weathering by UV irradiation.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.24-30
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• 2019

The deck floor of a the cargo truck becomesis damaged and aged due to the continuous loading of the loading cargo and external environmental factors. Floor boards made of wood and metal are often used. In the case of wood, the cost is high due to the use of imported wood, and the strength is easily deterioratesd due to environmental factors. In the case of metal materials, the durability is higher than that of wood, but problems are raised due to the effect of major factors that hinder the weight reduction, and the effects of corrosion. In order to replace this stucturestructural design, this study proposed a wood fiber composite using natural raw materials. Woody composites are being used as environmentally and friendly exterior materials with the combined advantages of plastic, and wood,; low cost and low density. However, due to the nature of the woody composites, the properties are differentdiffer depending on the contents of the matrix, reinforcing agent, additives, compatibilizer, etc. In this study, we investigate these problems through analysis of the microstructure and mechanical properties according to proper content and injection molding conditions. As a result, it is considered that the wood deck composite can replaced the current Deck Floor Boardreplace current deck floor boards through continuous continued research and results of this study.

• Composites Research
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.170-174
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• 2013

상온 상압 플라즈마 표면처리된 목분을 폴리프로필렌(polypropylene)과 혼합하였을 때 두 재료의 계면에 미치는 영향을 연구하였다. 목분과 폴리프로필렌을 압출기를 통해 기계적으로 혼합한 후 사출기를 이용하여 목분함유량 50 wt% 목분/폴리프로필렌(Wood Plastic Composite, WPC) 복합재를 제조하였다. 플라즈마 표면처리 공정에 가장 적합한 Monomer(모노머)를 찾기 위해 Oxygen, Benzene, CH-4, Acrylic-acid, Hexafluoroethane, Trifluorotolune, Hexamethyl-disiloxane(HMDSO) 등 7가지의 모노머에 대해 Contact angle(접촉각)을 측정하여 표면에너지를 계산하였다. 그 결과 HMDSO가 가장 높은 표면에너지를 나타내어 플라즈마 공정의 모노머로 적용하였다. 소수성인 폴리프로필렌과 친수성인 목분을 플라즈마 표면처리를 통하여 목분의 표면을 개질하였고 두 재료의 계면 결합력을 향상시킬 수 있었다. 기계적 물성평가 결과는 인장강도의 경우 최대 7.59%, 굴곡강도의 경우 최대 12.43%가 증가하였다. SEM(Scanning Electron Microscope)을 이용하여 파단면을 관찰하였고 플라즈마 표면처리의 효과를 확인하였다.

• 한국화재소방학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국화재소방학회 2010년도 추계학술발표회 자료집
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• pp.251-256
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• 2010

주거 건축 및 가구산업의 자재로써 합성목재(Wood-Plastic Composites)는 점차 각광받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 합성목재의 연소특성을 살펴보기 위하여 한계산소지수 측정(ASTM D2863) 및 콘칼로리미터 시험(ISO 5660-1)을 실시하였으며 또한 일반목재인 적송(red pine)과 방부 처리를 한 방부목에 대하여도 동일한 시험을 통하여 합성목재와 연소특성을 비교 검토하였다. 한계산소지수 측정결과 합성목재가 적송 및 방부목에 비해 가장 낮게 측정되었다. 콘칼로리미터 시험결과 합성목재의 열방출률값이 가장 빨리 피크치에 도달하였고 점차적으로 감소하였다. 합성목재의 최대 열방출률 값 및 평균 열방출률 값은 적송 및 방부목에 비해 가장 높게 나타났으며 총 방출열량 또한 가장 높게 나타났다.