• Macromolecular Research
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.588-595
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• 2006

The morphology, structure and melting behaviour of cold-crystallized isotactic polystyrene (iPS) were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS). The polymer was found to crystallize according to the dual-lamellar stack model. The two populations of lamellae, along with a melting-recrystallization phenomenon, determined the appearance of multiple melting peaks in DSC traces. The annealing peak was attributed to the relaxation of a rigid amorphous phase, rather than to the melting of crystalline material.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2013

This paper dealt with melting characteristics of low-voltage miniature cartridge fuse used for 220 V electronic equipment. The experimental sample is low-voltage miniature cartridge fuse with rating of 250 V(3A) and size of $5{\times}20$ mm. In order to evaluate melting and scattering characteristics of the fuse, we applied to 8/20 ${\mu}s$ surge current, overload current and external thermal stress such as flame of fire. From the experimental results, the fuse element was melted and scattered by applied surge current(above 0.79 kA) and overload current(above 4.5 A). It was also attached to the inner surface of the fuse tube. The fuse element was attached as a thin film on inner surface of fuse tube when large surge current was applied. It was confirmed, however, the fuse element was not changed by external thermal stress such as flame and hot-air.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2006

We conducted simultaneous, small-angle, X-ray scattering/differential scanning calorimetry (SAXS/DSC) and simultaneous, wide-angle, X-ray scattering (WAXS)/DSC measurements for a polymer blend of poly($\varepsilon$-caprolactone)/poly(ethylene glycol)(PCL/PEG). The time-dependent SAXS/DSC and WAXS/DSC results, measured while the system was quenched below the melting temperature of PCL from a melting state, revealed the competitive behavior between liquid-liquid phase separation and crystallization in the polymer blend. The time-dependent structural evolution extracted from the SAXS/WAXS/DSC results can be characterized by the following four stages in the PCL crystallization process: the induction (I), nucleation (II), growth (III), and late (IV) stages. The influence of the liquid-liquid phase separation on the crystallization of PCL was also observed by phase-contrast microscope and polarized microscope with 1/4$\lambda$ compensator.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.372-379
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• 2003

The problems encountered by ultrasonic testing of austenitic stainless steel weld joints are discussed in the paper. Due to low thermal conductivity and the occurrence of single phase between the melting point and the room temperature, coarse and oriented grains are formed in such weld metals more in thick sections. This leads to higher scattering at the grain boundaries and low signal to noise ratio, and extensive beam skewing. Experimental results to understand these problem are explained.

• 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국재료학회 2011년도 춘계학술발표대회
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• pp.42.2-42.2
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• 2011

$TiO_2$ films were modified by adding a glass frit as a light scattering particle and applied to an anode electrode in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) to enhance the adhesion between $TiO_2$ and fluorine doped transparent oxide (FTO). Low melting point glass frits at contents of (3 to 7wt%) were added to the nano crystalline $TiO_2$ films. The light scattering properties, photovoltaic properties and microstructures of the photo electrodes were examined to determine the role of the low glass transition temperature ($T_g$) glass frit. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method and scratch test were conducted to support the results. The DSSC with the $TiO_2$ film containing 3wt% low Tg glass frit showed optimal performance (5.1%, energy conversion efficiency) compared to the $TiO_2$-based one. The photocurrent density slightly decreased by adding 3wt% of the frit due to its large size and non conductivity. However, the decrease of current density followed by the decrease of electron transfer due to the large frit in $TiO_2$ electrode was compensated by the scattering effect, high surface area and reduced the electron transfer impedance at the electrolyte-dye-$TiO_2$ interface. The stability of the photo electrodes was improved by the frit, which chemically promoted the sintering of $TiO_2$ at relatively low temperature ($450^{\circ}C$).

• Fibers and Polymers
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.188-194
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• 2003

Phase behavior and spinodal phase separation kinetics in binary blends of a random copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and trifluoroethylene (75/25) [P(VDF/TrFE)] and poly(l,4-butylene adipate) (PBA) have been investigated by means of optical microscopic observation and time-resolved light scattering. The blends exhibited a typical lower critical solution temperature (LCST)∼${34}^{\circ}C$ above the melting temperature of the P(VDF/TrFE) crystals over the entire blend composition range. P(VDF/TrFE) and PBA were totally miscible in the temperature gap between the melting point of P(VDF/TrFE) and the LCST. Temperature jump experiments of the 3/7 P(VDF/TrFE)/PBA blend were carried out on a light-scattering apparatus from a single-phase melt state (${180}^{\circ}C$) to a two-phase region (205∼${215}^{\circ}C$). Since the late stage of spinodal decomposition (SD) is prevalent in the 3/7 blend, SD was analyzed using a power law scheme. Self-similarity was preserved well in the late stage of SD in the 3/7 blend.

• Fibers and Polymers
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.98-107
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• 2001

The phase transition behavior isothermal micro-phase separation kinetics of polyester-based thermoplastic elastomer were studied using the synchrotron X-ray scattering(SAXS) method. The structural changes occurring during heating period were investigated by determining the changes of the one-dimensional correlation function, interfacial thickness and Porod constant. Based on the abrupt increases of the domain spacing and interfacial thickness, a major structural change occurring well below the melting transition temperature is suggested. Those changes are explained in terms of melting of the thermodynamically unstable hard domains or/and the interdiffusion of the hard and soft segments in the interfacial regions. SAXS profile changes during the micro-phase separation process were also clearly observed at various temperatures and the separation rate was found to be sensitively affected by the temperature. The peak position of maximum scattering intensity stayed constant during the entire course of the phase separation process. The scattering data during the isothermal phase separation process was interpreted with the Cahn-Hilliard diffusion equation. The experimental data obtained during the early stage of the phase separation seems to satisfy the Cahn-Hilliard spinodal mechanism. The transition temperature obtained from the extrapolation of the diffusion coefficient to zero value turned out to be about 147$\pm$$2^{\circ}$, which is close to the order-disorder transition temperature obtained from the Porod analysis. The transition temperature was also estimated from the inveriant growth rate. By extrapolating the inveriant growth rate to zero, a transition temperature of about 145$\pm$$\pm$$2^{\circ}$ was obtained.

• 폴리머
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.183-188
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• 2009

일축인장에 의하여 변형핀 1-옥텐 공단량체를 함유하는 폴리에틸렌과 고밀도 폴리에틸렌을 대상으로 이들의 온도 상승에 따른 구조 이완 거동을 방사광 가속기를 이용한 실시간 광각 및 소각 X-선 산란법으로 연구하였다. 일축 변형된 폴리에틸렌은 온도가 상승함에 따라 결정의 전이, 부서진 라멜라의 재배열 등 구조적 변화거동이 수반 되었으며 이는 공단량체의 합량에 따라 매우 다르게 나타났다. 공단량체 함량이 2 wt% 이하인 폴리에틸렌의 경우 일축 변형 과정에서 마르텐사이트 전이에 의해 생성된 monoclinic 격자가 온도 상승에 따라 orthorhombic 결정격자로 재전이되고 부서진 라멜라간 재배열 거동을 보였으나 9.5 wt%의 고함량에서는 라멜라의 재배열 거동이 관찰되지 않았으며 결정 격자의 전이 거동도 관찰되지 않았다.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.57-65
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• 2019

목 적: 전자선 치료에서 저 용융점 납합금과 순수 납을 이용한 차폐 시 두께증가에 따른 블록 가장자리의 산란선 영향을 알아보고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: $10{\times}10cm^2$ 어플리케이터의 Insert Frame 절반을 차폐하도록 블록을 제작하였고, 두께는 각 재질당 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 (mm)로 하였다. 공통 조건을 에너지 6 MeV, 선량률 300 MU/Min, 갠트리 각도 0, 부여선량 100 MU으로 설정하였고, 블록의 위치와 측정점의 위치, 블록재질을 각각 달리하여 블록 두께증가에 따른 상대적인 산란비율을 평행평판형 전리함과 고체팬텀으로 측정하였다. 결 과: (측정 깊이 / 블록 위치 / 블록 재질)이 (표면 / 어플리케이터 / 순수 납)일 때 블록 두께가 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 (mm) 순으로 증가함에 따라 상대선량은 15.33 nC, 15.28 nC, 15.08 nC, 15.05 nC, 15.07 nC로 측정되었다. (표면 / 어플리케이터 / 합금 납)일 때 15.19 nC, 15.25 nC, 15.15 nC, 14.96 nC, 15.15 nC로 측정되었다. (표면 / 팬텀 위 / 순수 납)일 때 15.62 nC, 15.59 nC, 15.53 nC, 15.48 nC, 15.34 nC로 측정되었다. (표면 / 팬텀 위 / 합금 납)일 때 15.56 nC, 15.55 nC, 15.51 nC, 15.42 nC, 15.39 nC로 측정되었다. (심부 / 어플리케이터 / 순수 납)일 때 16.70 nC, 16.84 nC, 16.72 nC, 16.88 nC, 16.90 nC로 측정되었다. (심부 / 어플리케이터 / 합금 납)일 때 16.83 nC, 17.12 nC, 16.89 nC, 16.77 nC, 16.52 nC로 측정되었다. (심부 / 팬텀 위 / 순수 납)일 때 17.41 nC, 17.45 nC, 17.34 nC, 17.42 nC, 17.25 nC로 측정되었다. (심부 / 팬텀 위 / 합금 납)일 때 17.45 nC, 17.44 nC, 17.47 nC, 17.43 nC, 17.35 nC로 측정되었다. 결 론: 차폐블록을 이용하여 전자선 치료를 진행할 때 블록위치는 환자 체표면보다는 어플리케이터에 삽입하고 두께는 각 사용 에너지에 해당되는 최소 적정차폐두께로 제작해야 한다. 또한 블록 가장자리 경계선으로부터 떨어진 거리에 따라 변화하는 산란선의 영향을 충분히 고려하여 치료를 시행하는 것이 바람직하다고 사료된다.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.155-158
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• 2014

The phase transformation of Sn-Pb-Bi solder for photovoltaic ribbon during soldering was studied using real-time synchrotron x-ray scattering. At room temperature, Sn and Pb crystal phases in the solder existed separately. By heating to $92^{\circ}C$, a new PbBi alloy crystal phase was formed, which grew further up to $160^{\circ}C$. The Sn crystal phase first started to melt at $160^{\circ}C$, and was mostly melted at $165^{\circ}C$. In contrast, the Pb and PbBi crystal phases started to melt at $165^{\circ}C$, and were mostly melted at $170^{\circ}C$. The useful result was obtained, that the solder's melting temperature decreased from $183^{\circ}C$ to $170^{\circ}C$ by addition of a small amount of Bi atoms to the eutectic Sn62-Pb38 (wt%) solder. Our study first revealed the detailed in-situ phase transformation of Sn-Pb-Bi solder during heating to the eutectic temperature. Considering the results of peel strength and hardness, adding 1 wt% of Bi atoms to the Sn62-Pb38 (wt%) solder produced an appropriate composition.