• Macromolecular Research
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.150-156
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• 2001

Polystyrenes(PS) were grafted onto polypropylene(PP) in the PP solution by ultrasonic irradiation-initiated polymerization of styrene. The resulting products consisted of mixtures of homopolymers and PP-PS copolymer because of the homopolymerization of styrene itself and copolymerization with PP. The dependency of the designated polymerization on sonication times was investigated to monitor the evolution lion of the copolymerization. Formation of the PP-PS copolymer was confirmed by FTIR analysis of the reaction products after a proper separation procedure of free PS and PP-PS copolymer. It was found that the tendency for the formation of PP-PS copolymer was closely related with the phase behavior of the PP/styrene mixture which was also influenced by sonication time. In order to verify the effectiveness of the PP-PS copolymer as a compatibilizer for PP/PS blend, melt mixing of PP/PS/PP-PS was performed in a batch mixer. During the mixing, the average torque was higher for the blend containing PP-PS copolymer influencing compatibilization. In accordance with the results from FRIR analysis and torque measurement, the PS domain size remarkably decreased in the PP/PS/PP-PS blend.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.417-423
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• 2009

The effects of maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene (PP-g-MAH) addition on polypropylene (PP) and poly(acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) (ABS) blends were studied. Blends of PP/ABS (70/30, wt%) with PP-g-MAH were prepared by a twin-screw extruder. From the results of mechanical testing, the impact, tensile and flexural strengths of the blends were maximized at a PP-g-MAH content 3 phr. The increased mechanical strength of the blends with the PP-g-MAH addition was attributed to the compatibilizing effect of the PP and ABS blends. In the morphological studies, the droplet size of ABS was minimized (6.6 ${\mu}m$) at a PP-g-MAH content of 3 phr. From the rheological examination, the complex viscosity was maximized at a PP-g-MAH content of 3 phr. These mechanical, morphological and rheological results indicated that the compatibility of the PP/ABS (70/30) blends is increased with PP-g-MAH addition to an optimum blend at a PP-g-MAH content of 3 phr.

• Advances in materials Research
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.175-183
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• 2014

Natural rubber bound phenolic antioxidant, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-vinylphenol (2,6-DBVP), was prepared from natural rubber and 2,6-DBVP in both solution and melt state. The 2,6-DBVP had been synthesized from 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and methyltriphenylphosphonium iodide ($MePPh_3I$) by Wittig reaction ($0^{\circ}C$ for 2 hrs, $N_2$ atmosphere). The conditions for preparation of natural rubber bound 2,6-DBVP (NR-DBVP) were optimized for both solution state (1 phr BPO and 8 phr 2,6-DBVP at $70^{\circ}C$ for 2 hrs) and for melt state (1 phr BPO and 8 phr 2,6-DBVP at $70^{\circ}C$ for 10 mins, with rotor speed of 60 rpm). A thermoplastic vulcanizate was obtained using a compatibilizer, polypropylene modified with phenolic resin (PhHRJ-PP), in a closed mixer ($180^{\circ}C$ for 3 mins, rotor speed 60 rpm). The antioxidant properties of vulcanized NR-DBVP, using phenolic as the vulcanization system, were similar to NR with the conventional antioxidant BHT. In addition, the antioxidant, water leaching property of the thermoplastic vulcanizate of NR-DBVP/PP were good in comparison to a NR blend with BHT; the morphologies of these thermoplastic vulcanizates were similar.

• 폴리머
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• 제37권6호
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• pp.753-763
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• 2013

동종 혹은 이종의 고분자를 레이저로 접착시키는 방법은 레이저 접착이 가지는 장점들로 인해 많은 산업분야에서 광범위하게 사용되고 있다. 산업적으로 많이 사용되는 폴리프로필렌(PP)과 폴리카보네이트(PC)가 레이저 투과용접이 가능하다면 자동차 헤드램프에 큰 이점을 갖고 적용할 수 있을 것이다. 하지만, 폴리프로필렌과 폴리카보네이트는 상용성이 낮아 레이저 접착을 시켜도 강도가 낮은 문제점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 반응압출을 통해 폴리프로필렌을 글리시딜메타크릴레이트(GMA)로 개질하고, 폴리카보네이트와의 상용성, 기계적 물성 및 레이저 투과 용접을 통해 접착성을 조사하였다.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.7-13
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• 2019

Recycling of waste polyvinyl chloride plastics has attracted much attention due to environmental problems, but the poor mechanical properties, low thermal stability, frequent breakage of strands, and melt cracking of the waste plastics have limited their widespread use. To overcome these disadvantages of waste PVC (W-PVC), recycled PVC powder blend was prepared by adding high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) as a heat stabilizer and compatibilizer, respectively. An intermeshing co-rotating twin screw extruder was used to prepare the blend, and the characteristics of the blend were analyzed by SEM and TGA, and by using a UTM and Izod impact tester. The impact strength was improved as the EVA content increased for the W-PVC/HDPE (80/20 wt%) blend. As the HDPE and EVA contents increased in the W-PVC/HDPE/EVA blend, the impact strength increased. SEM observations also revealed the improved interfacial adhesion for the EVA-containing blend.

• 공업화학
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.471-476
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• 2022

폴리프로필렌(polypropylene, PP)에 고 함량의 케나프 섬유(kenaf fiber, KF)를 투입하기 위해 PP/KF 펠트가 사용되었으며, 바인더로 폴리우레탄(polyurethane, PU)이 사용되었다. PU 바인더의 조성비 선정을 위해 이소시아네이트와 polyol 비율에 따른 PP/KF/PU 펠트 복합체의 굴곡 강도를 평가하였다. 상용화제로 말레인산 무수물(maleic anhydride, MAH)이 그라프트된 PP-g-MAH가 적용되었다 PP/KF/PU 펠트 복합체의 기계적 물성 변화를 고찰하기 위해 인장, 굴곡 및 충격 특성을 평가하였고, 기계적 물성이 개선됨을 확인하였다.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.9-14
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• 2023

The application of starch-based films is limited by the poor water vapor barrier and mechanical properties. In this study, plasticized octenyl-succinated corn starch (OTPS) was mixed into Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) with various concentration (0/0.25/0.5/0.75 wt%) of epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) to enhance the mechanical properties and the hydrophobicity of blends. Tensile Strength and elongation at break of PBAT/OTPS film was slightly strengthened as the added ratio of ESO raised to 0.5 wt%, yet lessened again in 0.75 wt% sample. The yield strength and elastic modulus were highest in 0.25wt% of ESO added. In thermal properties, the melting temperature (T_m) and crystallization temperature (T_c) were highest at ESO 0.25 and the maximum degradation temperature (T_max) of components of the films were developed as ESO added. Also, it has been proved that the addition of hydrophobic substances reduces the hydrophilicity of the film by contact angle. This suggests the use of epoxidized oil for preparing films based on high TPS content allows obtaining enhanced interfacial adhesion. This study confirmed that ESO acts as a compatibilizer between OTPS and PBAT to improve the mechanical properties and hydrophobicity of the sample. The sample containing 0.5wt% of ESO was the most suitable for packaging application.

• 폴리머
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.388-393
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• 2015

PC와 SAN 사이의 계면장력 및 친화도에 미치는 저분자량 성분의 영향을 알아보기 위하여 용매 추출법으로 각 고분자에서 저분자량 성분을 추출하였다. GPC(gel permeation chromatography)로 분자량 분포를 확인한 결과, 각 고분자의 저분자량 성분은 용매 추출법에 의해 효과적으로 제거된 것을 확인하였다. 저분자량 성분이 제거된 고분자를 이용하여 계면장력 및 형태학 분석 결과, 저분자량 성분이 제거된 PC와 SAN은 계면장력이 높아졌고 친화도가 떨어진 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 즉 저분자량 성분이 두 고분자 사이에 상용화제와 같은 역할을 하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 두 고분자 중 SAN의 저분자량 성분이 PC의 저분자량 성분보다 상용화 효과에 더 많이 기여하는 것을 확인하였고, 이로서 PC/ABS 제조 시 저분자량 성분이 많이 포함된 SAN을 사용하는 것이 더 유리하다는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.95-102
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• 2013

고밀도 폴리에틸렌(High density polyethylene, HDPE)을 수분에 민감한 전기전자제품, 의약품 등을 위한 하이배리어 패키징 소재로써 적용하기 위해서 높은 가로세로비(High aspect ratio)를 가진 Exfoliated graphite (이하 EFG)를 필러로 도입하였다. 또한, 효과적인 분산성과 혼화성을 위해서 상용화제를 첨가하여 HDPE/EFG 나노복합필름을 제조하였다. HDPE/EFG 나노복합필름의 EFG 함량에 따른 화학적 특성, 모폴로지(Morphology), 열적 특성 및 수분차단 특성을 조사하였다. HDPE와 EFG 사이에 화학적 결합이나 상호작용이 약하지만, EFG를 첨가함에 따라 수증기 투과도는 127에서 78 (70 ${\mu}m{\cdot}g/m^2$, $day{\cdot}atm$)까지 감소되었다. 특히, HDPE/EFG 나노복합필름은 EFG의 함량이 0.5%일 때 가장 효과적이며, 그 이상의 함량에서는 물성이 향상되지 않았다. 따라서, 물성의 극대화를 위해서는 EFG의 분산성 향상 및 HDPE와 EFG의 화학적 결합 등의 혼화성 개선에 관한 추가적인 연구가 필요하다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.184-192
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• 2012

본 논문은 절연유 불포함 재활용 가능 전력케이블 절연체에 동일배열 폴리프로필렌(IPP) 기반 열가소성 폴리올레핀 엘라스토머(TPO) 나노복합체 사용 가능성을 문헌적으로 고찰한 리뷰논문이다. 2010년 IPP 기반 나노복합 유전체는 파워 커패시터 연구에서 유전손실을 제외한 고전압 특성이 크게 향상되었다. IPP 기반 TPO 나노복합체 사용 자동차 외장부품 연구에서는 나노충전제 최대 3 wt% 함유로 전력케이블 절연체의 필수특성인 저온 충격성을 비롯한 기계적 특성향상이 보고 되었다. 특히 유전손실의 원천인 상용화제 사용의 최소화 기술이 보고되어, 3 wt% 이하 나노충전제 함유 IPP 기반 TPO의 전기적 특성조사가 필요하다.