• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.1435-1440
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• 2013

To investigate the influence of the carbon matrix on the electrochemical performance of Si/C composites, four types of Si/C composites were prepared using graphite, petroleum coke, pitch and sucrose as carbon precursors. A ball mill was used to prepare Si/C blends from graphite and petroleum coke, whereas a dispersion technique was used to fabricate Si/C composites where Si was embedded in disordered carbon matrix derived from pitch or sucrose. The Si/pitch-based carbon composite showed superior Si utilization (96% in the first cycle) and excellent cycle retention (70% after 40 cycles), which was attributed to the effective encapsulation of Si and the buffering effect of the surrounding carbon matrix on the silicon particles.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.86-91
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• 2021

In order to save the energy in vehicles using renewable energy, it is necessary to reduce the weight of parts with polymer matrix composites. Carbon nanotube (CNT) is the nano-scale reinforcement used to increase the interlaminar strength of fiber reinforced composites or enhance the fracture toughness of polymer. However, since the degree of improvement in mechanical properties varies according to the various experimental conditions such as shape of reinforcement, types of matrix and dispersion of reinforcement, research to find the optimal conditions is essentially needed. In this study, CNT/epoxy composites with different CNT concentration were fabricated under the same conditions, and the optimal CNT content (2 wt%) was found through Mode 1 fracture toughness test. Furthermore, through optical microscopy, it was confirmed that the fracture toughness was rather decreased due to the CNT aggregation when the CNT content exceeded 2 wt%.

• Composites Research
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2018

본 논문에서는 그래핀 표면에 무전해 도금을 통해 FeCoNi 자성 나노입자를 환원 성장시킨 후 이를 다양한 계면 활성제로 분산시켜 고분자 복합필름을 제조하였다. Pyridine 계면 활성제로 분산 시킨 후 제조한 복합필름은 가장 높은 분산성과 낮은 표면저항 값(351 Ohm/sq) 및 10 GHz 주파수에서 90% 이상의 전자파 차폐 능력을 보였다. 특히, 건조과정에서 pyridine의 증발은 내부 전도체 네트워크 형성과 분산성이 높은 필름 형성을 형성 할 수 있는 것으로 확인되었다.

• Composites Research
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.59-64
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• 2017

향상된 특성을 갖는 환경친화적인 복합재료의 개발은 고분자재료의 미래에 있어 필수적이며, 부분적으로 또는 완전히 재생가능한 기지재 또는 보강재에 단지 몇 %의 첨가제를 첨가함으로써 쉽게 제작할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 마닐라삼 섬유를 보강재로, 비닐에스터를 기지재로 사용하였으며, VARTM 공정을 이용하여 복합재료를 제조하였다. 또한 마닐라삼 섬유의 알칼리표면처리를 수행하고, APP, HNT를 난연제를 첨가함으로써 기계적 물성과 난연 물성을 향상시키고자 하였다. 실험을 통하여 표면처리가 천연섬유의 친수성을 감소시키고 소수성인 기지재와의 계면접착력을 향상시켰으며, 이는 개발된 복합재료의 기계적 물성 향상을 이끌었다. 유사하게, 복합재료의 난연성도 난연제의 함량이 증가함에 따라 크게 향상되는 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제35권9호
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• pp.999-1005
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• 2011

고무복합재료에 대해 변형에 의한 결정화(SIC)가 기계적 특성에 미치는 영향을 연신율(${\lambda}$) 및 다중벽 탄소나노튜브(CNT)와 카본블랙(CB)의 함유량을 함수로 하여 연구하였다. 시차 주사 열량(DSC) 분석을 통해 CB 및 CNT의 함유량에 따라 결정화 정도가 증가함을 확인 하였다. 또한 연신율이 증가함에 따라 복합재료의 유리전이온도(Tg)는 증가하였고, 결정화 잠열 값(LHc)은 ${\lambda}$=1.5에서 최대값을 보였다. CNT의 함유량 증가에 따라 기계적 특성과 LHc는 비례관계임을 확인하였다. 열 중량 분석(TGA)을 통해 기지의 소실율은 94.3%였고, 복합재료의 소실율은 보강재의 함유량 증가에 따라 감소하였다. 인장탄성율 비는 고무 내의 CNT 배향으로 인장강도 비보다 높게 나타났다.

• Composites Research
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.398-403
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• 2018

최근 플라스틱 폐기물로 인한 환경오염, 미세플라스틱의 생태계 교란 및 인체축적이 큰 문제로 떠오르고 있다. 이를 대체하기 위하여 친환경 수지 및 천연섬유 기반의 복합재료가 개발되어 왔으나 합성섬유 기반의 복합재료에 비하여 기계적 물성이 크게 떨어진다는 단점이 있다. 본 연구에서는 천연섬유인 황마섬유(jute fiber)의 기계적 물성을 향상시키기 위하여 해초로부터 친환경 나노섬유를 추출 후 첨가제로 사용하였다. 핸드 레이업 공정을 이용하여 복합재료를 제조하였으며, 인장, 굽힘, 낙추충격시험을 통하여 나노섬유가 천연섬유 복합재료의 기계적 물성 향상에 효과적임을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.97-101
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• 2009

The use of a filler material in epoxy composite materials is an essential condition for reducing the unit cost of production and reinforcing mechanical strength. However, the dielectric strength of insulators decreases rapidly due to interactions between the epoxy resin and filler particles. In contrast to existing composite materials, nano-composite materials have superior dielectric strength, mechanical strength, and enduring chemical properties due to an increase in the bond strength of the polymer and nano material, It is reported that nano-fillers provide new characteristics different from the properties of the polymer material. This study is to improve the insulation capability of epoxy resins used in the insulation of a power transformer apparatus and many electronic devices mold. To accomplish this, the additional amount of nano-$SiO_2$ to epoxy resin was changed and the epoxy/$SiO_2$ nano composite materials were made, and the fundamental electrical properties were investigated using a physical properties and an analysis breakdown test. Using allowable breakdown probability, the optimum breakdown strength for designing an electrical apparatus was determined. The results found that the electrical characteristics of the nano-$SiO_2$ content specimens were superior to the virgin specimens. The 0.4 wt% specimens showed the highest electrical properties among the specimens examined with an allowable breakdown probability of 20 %, which indicates stable breakdown strength in insulating machinery design.

• Journal of the Korean Physical Society
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• 제73권10호
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• pp.1437-1443
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• 2018

In this work, $SnO_2$ modified with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) separately and combined sensitized by using the co-precipitation method and their sensing behavior toward ethanol vapor at room temperature were investigated. An interdigitated electrode (IDE) gold substrate is very expensive compared to a fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO) substrate; hence, we used the latter to reduce the fabrication cost. The structure and the morphology of the studied materials were characterized by using differential thermal analyses (DTA) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area and Barrett-Joyner-Halenda (BJH) pore size measurements. The studied composites were subjected to ethanol in its gas phase at concentrations from 10 to 200 ppm. The present composites showed high-performance sensitivity for many reasons: the incorporation of $SnO_2$ and CNTs which prevents the agglomeration of rGO sheets, the formation of a 3D mesopourus structure and an increase in the surface area. The decoration with rGO and CNTs led to more active sites, such as vacancies, which increased the adsorption of ethanol gas. In addition, the mesopore structure and the nano size of the $SnO_2$ particles allowed an efficient diffusion of gases to the active sites. Based on these results, the present composites should be considered as efficient and low-cost sensors for alcohol.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.109-114
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• 2014

Objectives: Recurrent caries was partly ascribed to lack of antibacterial properties in composite resin. Silver and zinc nanoparticles are considered to be broad-spectrum antibacterial agents. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of composite resins containing 1% silver and zinc-oxide nanoparticles on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus. Materials and Methods: Ninety discoid tablets containing 0%, 1% nano-silver and 1% nano zinc-oxide particles were prepared from flowable composite resin (n = 30). The antibacterial properties of composite resin discs were evaluated by direct contact test. Diluted solutions of Streptococcus mutans (PTCC 1683) and Lactobacillus (PTCC 1643) were prepared. 0.01 mL of each bacterial species was separately placed on the discs. The discs were transferred to liquid culture media and were incubated at $37^{\circ}C$ for 8 hr. 0.01 mL of each solution was cultured on blood agar and the colonies were counted. Data was analyzed with Kruskall-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: Composites containing nano zinc-oxide particles or silver nanoparticles exhibited higher antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The effect of zinc-oxide on Streptococcus mutans was significantly higher than that of silver (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences in the antibacterial activity against Lactobacillus between composites containing silver nanoparticles and those containing zinc-oxide nanoparticles. Conclusions: Composite resins containing silver or zinc-oxide nanoparticles exhibited antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus.

• 한국분말재료학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.188-195
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• 2011

The aim of this study was to investigate microstructures and mechanical properties of nano-sized Ti-35 wt.%Nb-7 wt.%Zr-10 wt.%CPP composite fabricated by high energy mechanical milling (HEMM) and pulse current activated sintering (PCAS). Grain growth of the mechanically milled powder was prevented by performing PCAS. The principal advantages of calcium phosphate materials include: similarity in composition to the bone mineral, bioactivity, osteoconductivity and ability to form a uniquely strong interface with bone. The hardness and wear resistance property of nano-sized Ti-35 wt.%Nb-7 wt.%Zr-10 wt.%CPP composites increased with increasing milling time because of decreased grain-size of sintered composites.