• Membrane and Water Treatment
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.113-120
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• 2019

To investigate surface properties and interception performances of the new modified PVDF membrane coated with Graphene Oxide (GO) and nano-$TiO_2$ (for short the modified membrane) via the interface polymerization method combined with the pumping suction filtration way, filtration experiments of the modified membrane on Humic Acid (HA) were conducted. Results showed that the contact angle (characterizing the hydrophilicity) of the modified membrane decreased from $80.6{\pm}1.8^{\circ}$ to $38.6{\pm}1.2^{\circ}$. The F element of PVDF membrane surface decreased from 60.91% to 17.79% after covered with GO and $TiO_2$. O/C element mass ratio has a fivefold increase, the percentage of O element on the modified membrane surface increased from 3.83 wt% to 20.87%. The modified membrane surface was packed with hydrophilic polar groups (like -COOH, -OH, C-O, C=O, N-H) and a functional hydrophilic GO-polyamide-$TiO_2$ composite configuration. This configuration provided a rigid network structure for the firm attachment of GO and $TiO_2$ on the surface of the membrane and for a higher flux as well. The total flux attenuation rate of the modified membrane decreased to 35.6% while 51.2% for the original one. The irreversible attenuation rate has dropped 71%. The static interception amount of HA on the modified membrane was $158.6mg/m^2$, a half of that of the original one ($295.0mg/m^2$). The flux recovery rate was increased by 50%. The interception rate of the modified membrane on HA increased by 12% approximately and its filtration cycle was 2-3 times of that of the original membrane.

• 멤브레인
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.140-146
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 다공성 Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) 중공사막을 지지체막으로 하여 Poly styrene sulfonic acid (PSSA)와 polyethyleneimine (PEI)을 이용하여 layer-by-layer법으로 선택층을 형성시켰다. 코팅용액에 Mg염을 첨가하여 염석법(salting out method)을 이용하였다. 코팅용액의 이온세기, 고분자 농도, 코팅시간 등을 달리하여 나노여과막을 제조하였으며 NaCl, $MgCl_2$, $CaSO_4$ 100 mg/L를 공급액으로 하여 2 atm의 구동 압력에서 투과도와 염 배제율을 평가하였다. PSSA 20,000 ppm, 코팅시간 3분, 이온세기 1.0, PEI 30,000 ppm, 코팅시간 1분, 이온세기 0.1의 조건으로 코팅한 막이 가장 우수한 성능을 보여 주었다. 100 ppm의 NaCl, $MgCl_2$, $CaSO_4$ 공급액에서 각각 20.4, 19.4, 18.7 LMH의 투과도와 67, 90, 66.6%의 염 배제율을 나타내었다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제78권2호
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• pp.117-124
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• 2021

This work focused on the novel numerical tool for the bending responses of carbon nanotube reinforced composites (CNTRC) beams. The higher order shear deformation beam theory (HSDT) is used to determine strain-displacement relationships. A new exponential function was introduced into the carbon nanotube (CNT) volume fraction equation to show the effect of the CNT distribution on the CNTRC beams through displacements and stresses. To determine the mechanical properties of CNTRCs, the rule of the mixture was employed by assuming that the single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs)are aligned and distributed in the matrix. The governing equations were derived by Hamilton's principle, and the mathematical models presented in this work are numerically provided to verify the accuracy of the present theory. The effects of aspect ratio (l/d), CNT volume fraction (Vcnt), and the order of exponent (n) on the displacement and stresses are presented and discussed in detail. Based on the analytical results. It turns out that the increase of the exponent degree (n) makes the X-beam stiffer and the exponential CNTs distribution plays an indispensable role to improve the mechanical properties of the CNTRC beams.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.161-166
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• 2011

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of high-energy mechanical milling (HEMM) time and sintering temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of the TiAl composite fabricated by pulse current activated sintering. TiAl intermetallic powders were milled by HEMM for 1h, 4h, and 8h respectively. Thermal analysis was used to observe the phase transformation of the milled TiAl powders. The sintering time decreased with increase of milling time. The hardness and fracture toughness of the sintered specimens also was improved with increasing milling time. The grain size of the sintered specimens which was milled for 4h was in the range of 50~100 nm.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.458-464
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• 2021

Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) is a kind of rechargeable secondary battery, developed from lithium battery, lithium ions move between the positive and negative electrodes to realize the charging and discharging of external circuits. Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are porous crystalline materials in which organic imidazole esters are cross-linked to transition metals to form a framework structure. In this article, ZIF-67 is used as a sacrificial template to prepare nano porous carbon (NPC) coated cobalt nanoparticles. The final product Co/NPC composites with complete structure, regular morphology and uniform size were obtained by this method. The conductive network of cobalt and nitrogen doped carbon can shorten the lithium ion transport path and present high conductivity. In addition, amorphous carbon has more pores that can be fully in contact with the electrolyte during charging and discharging. At the same time, it also reduces the volume expansion during the cycle and slows down the rate of capacity attenuation caused by structure collapse. Co/NPC composites first discharge specific capacity up to 3115 mA h/g, under the current density of 200 mA/g, circular 200 reversible capacity as high as 751.1 mA h/g, and the excellent rate and resistance performance. The experimental results show that the Co/NPC composite material improves the electrical conductivity and electrochemical properties of the electrode. The cobalt based ZIF-67 as the precursor has opened the way for the design of highly performance electrodes for energy storage and electrochemical catalysis.

• Composites Research
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.283-287
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• 2022

신축성 스트레인 센서는 웨어러블 기기나 건강 모니터링과 같은 미래 응용 분야에 적용하기 위하여 개발되고 있는데, 센서의 신뢰성을 높이기 위해 안정성과 반복성이 고려되어야 한다. 본 연구에서는 3D 프린팅을 통해 키리가미 패턴이 있는 고분자 구조를 제작하여 센서의 신축성과 히스테리시스를 개선하였다. 견고한 전도성 네트워크를 구현하기 위하여 그래핀과 탄소나노섬유를 혼합한 하이브리드 소재를 고분자 구조에 코팅하였다. 제작한 신축성 스트레인 센서는 32%의 스트레인에 대해 게이지팩터가 36을 보였으며, 1%부터 30%까지의 다양한 스트레인에 대해서 안정적인 저항 변화 응답을 나타냈다.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.81-99
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• 2022

The aim of current work is to evaluate thermo-electrical characteristics of graphene nanoplatelets Reinforced Composite (GNPRC) coupled with magneto-electro-elastic (MEE) face sheet. In this regard, a cylindrical smart nanocomposite made of GNPRC with an external MEE layer is considered. The bonding between the layers are assumed to be perfect. Because of the layer nature of the structure, the material characteristics of the whole structure is regarded as graded. Both mechanical and thermal boundary conditions are applied to this structure. The main objective of this work is to determine critical temperature and critical voltage as a function of thermal condition, support type, GNP weight fraction, and MEE thickness. The governing equation of the multilayer nanocomposites cylindrical shell is derived. The generalized differential quadrature method (GDQM) is employed to numerically solve the differential equations. This method is integrated with Deep Learning Network (DNN) with ADADELTA optimizer to determine the critical conditions of the current sandwich structure. This the first time that effects of several conditions including surrounding temperature, MEE layer thickness, and pattern of the layers of the GNPRC is investigated on two main parameters critical temperature and critical voltage of the nanostructure. Furthermore, Maxwell equation is derived for modeling of the MEE. The outcome reveals that MEE layer, temperature change, GNP weight function, and GNP distribution patterns GNP weight function have significant influence on the critical temperature and voltage of cylindrical shell made from GNP nanocomposites core with MEE face sheet on outer of the shell.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.43.1-43.13
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• 2022

Objectives: This study compared the surface gloss (SG), gloss retention (GR), and color stability (CS) of 2 universal resin composites after chemical (CA) and mechanical (MA) aging. Materials and Methods: Twenty disc-shaped samples of G-ænial A'Chord (GC-Europe) and Filtek Universal (3M-ESPE) were polished with sequential abrasive papers. For CA, specimens were stored in 1 mL of 75% ethanol for 15 days at 37℃, and readings (SG, GR, and CS) were obtained at baseline and 5, 10, and 15 days. For MA, specimens were subjected to 10,750 simulated brushing cycles. SG and CS were evaluated after every 3,583 cycles. SG was measured with a glossmeter (geometrical configuration: 60°), and values were expressed in gloss units. Color was measured with a spectrophotometer using the CIE-L^*a^*b^* color system. The Student's t-test, 1-way analysis of variance, and Scheffé test were used for statistical analysis (α = 0.05). Results: G-ænial presented significantly higher SG values than Filtek (p = 0.02), with GR reductions of 5.2% (CA) and 5.3% (MA) for G-ænial and 7.6% (CA) and 7.2% (MA) for Filtek. The aging protocol had no statistically significant effect on SG or GR (p = 0.25) from baseline to the final readings. G-ænial-MA presented the lowest color difference (ΔE = 1.8), and G-ænial-CA and Filtek-CA had the largest changes (ΔE = 8.6 and ΔE = 11.8, respectively). Conclusion: G-ænial presented higher SG values and better CS. Both restorative materials demonstrated acceptable GR and CS. Aging protocols impacted these properties negatively.

• Composites Research
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.342-348
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• 2023

최근 웨어러블 소자를 이용한 신체와 주변 온도의 실시간 모니터링에 대한 수요가 급격히 증가하고 있다. 그래핀 기반 써미스터가 고성능 유연 온도 센서로 개발되어 왔다. 본 연구에서는 단일층 그래핀의 온도 측정 성능을 개선하기 위하여 표면에 polyethylenimine(PEI)를 코팅하여 저항 온도 계수(TCR)를 조절하였다. 화학기상증착법(CVD)에 의해 합성한 단일층 그래핀은 습식 전사 공정을 통해 원하는 기판에 전사되었다. PEI에 의한 계면 도핑을 유도하기 위하여, 소수성의 그래핀 표면을 산소 플라즈마 처리를 통해 결함을 최소화하면서 친수성으로 제어하였다. PEI 도핑 효과를 전계효과트랜지스터(FET)를 이용하여 확인하였다. PEI 도핑에 의해서 CVD 그래핀의 TCR 값이 30~50℃의 온도 범위에서 -0.49(±0.03)%/K로 향상된 것을 확인하였다.

• Composites Research
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.377-382
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• 2023

그래핀 기반 소자의 성능을 개선하기 위해서는 그래핀과 기판 사이의 계면 상호 작용을 이해하는 것이 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 유전체 기판에 놓인 단일층 그래핀의 접착에너지를 모드 I 시험을 통해 측정하였다. 메탄과 수소 가스 분위기에서 화학기상증착법(CVD)을 통해 구리 포일 위에 대면적 단일층 그래핀을 합성하였다. 합성한 그래핀을 폴리머를 이용한 습식 전사 공정을 통해 유전체 기판 위에 전사하였다. 이중외팔보 형상을 이용한 모드 I 시험을 통해 기판 위에 올려진 그래핀을 기계적으로 박리하였다. 이 때, 얻어지는 힘-변위 곡선을 분석하여 접착에너지를 평가하였는데, 산화실리콘 기판에 대해서는 1.13 ± 0.12 J/m², 질화실리콘 기판에 대해서는 2.90 ± 0.08 J/m²의 접착에너지를 나타냈다. 본 연구를 통해 유전체 기판 위에 올려진 CVD 그래핀의 계면 상호 작용력에 대해 정량적인 측정을 진행하였다.