• Advances in nano research
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.127-140
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• 2024

Upon direct/indirect exposure to flame or heat, composite structures may burn or thermally buckle. This issue becomes more important in the natural fiber-based composite structures with higher flammability and lower mechanical properties. The main goal of the present study was to obtain an optimal eco-friendly composite system with low flammability and high thermal buckling resistance. The studied composite consisted of polypropylene (PP) and short abaca fiber (AF) with eggshell powder (ESP) and halloysite clay nanotubes (HNTs) additives. An optimal base composite, consisting of 30 wt.% AF and 70 wt.% PP, abbreviated as OAP, was initially introduced based on burning rate (BR) and the Young's modulus determined by horizontal burning test (HBT) and tensile test, respectively. The effects of adding ESP to the base composite were then investigated with the same experimental tests. The results indicated that though the BR significantly decreased with the increase of ESP content up to 6 wt.%, it had a very destructive influence on the stiffness of the composite. To compensate for the damaging effect of ESP, small amount of HNT was used. The performance of OAP composite with 6 wt.% ESP and 3 wt.% HNT (OAPEH) was explored by conducting HBT, cone calorimeter test (CCT) and tensile test. The experimental results indicated a 9~23 % reduction in almost all flammability parameters such as heat release rate (HRR), total heat released (THR), maximum average rate of heat emission (MARHE), total smoke released (TSR), total smoke production (TSP), and mass loss (ML) during combustion. Furthermore, the combination of 6 wt.% ESP and 3 wt.% HNT reduced the stiffness of OAP to an insignificant amount by maximum 3%. Moreover, the char residue analysis revealed the distinct differences in the formation of char between AF/PP and AF/PP/ESP/HNT composites. Afterward, dilatometry test was carried out to examine the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of OAP and OAPEH samples. The obtained results showed that the CTE of OAPEH composite was about 18% less than that of OAP. Finally, a theoretical model was used based on first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) to predict the critical bucking temperatures of the OAP and OAPEH composite plates. It was shown that in the absence of mechanical load, the critical buckling temperatures of OAPEH composite plates were higher than those of OAP composites, such that the difference between the buckling temperatures increased with the increase of thickness. On the contrary, the positive effect of CTE reduction on the buckling temperature decreased by raising the axial compressive mechanical load on the composite plates which can be assigned to the reduction of stiffness after the incorporation of ESP. The results of present study generally stated that a suitable combination of AF, PP, ESP, and HNT can result in a relatively optimal and environmentally friendly composite with proper flame and thermal buckling resistance with no significant decline in the stiffness.

• Advanced Composite Materials
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.349-360
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• 2007

Recently, natural fiber reinforced composite is attracting attention and considered as an environmentally friendly material. Usually cellulosic fibers are used to reinforce the composites, but some protein fibers such as silk and wool serve the same purpose. In this paper, we proposed a method of producing artistic composite from artistic fabric by using silk fiber reinforced biodegradable plastic, which is designated as 'silk composite', for reinforcement. In order to expand applications of the silk composite, we performed the compression molding of decorative laminates with woody material, which was selected as a core material, and examined the properties of molded decorative laminates with various content of the silk composite. Since plywood and medium-density fiberboard (MDF) are widely used for decorative laminates, we selected them as core materials. As a result, flexible decorative laminates with high flexural strength were obtained by compounding the silk composite with wood materials.

• BMB Reports
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.26-36
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• 2016

Emerging trends for cardiac tissue engineering are focused on increasing the biocompatibility and tissue regeneration ability of artificial heart tissue by incorporating various cell sources and bioactive molecules. Although primary cardiomyocytes can be successfully implanted, clinical applications are restricted due to their low survival rates and poor proliferation. To develop successful cardiovascular tissue regeneration systems, new technologies must be introduced to improve myocardial regeneration. Electrospinning is a simple, versatile technique for fabricating nanofibers. Here, we discuss various biodegradable polymers (natural, synthetic, and combinatorial polymers) that can be used for fiber fabrication. We also describe a series of fiber modification methods that can increase cell survival, proliferation, and migration and provide supporting mechanical properties by mimicking micro-environment structures, such as the extracellular matrix (ECM). In addition, the applications and types of nanofiber-based scaffolds for myocardial regeneration are described. Finally, fusion research methods combined with stem cells and scaffolds to improve biocompatibility are discussed. [BMB Reports 2016; 49(1): 26-36]

• Composites Research
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.38-42
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• 2006

Wood Plastic Composite(WPC) has been introduced as a new constructional material in Europe and North America. The maintenance-free durability against weather was accepted by customers and the environment-friendly merits ignited the abrupt increase of market size. Domestic major companies have kicked off the WPC business at the market of outdoor constructional materials. Due to the high contents of natural wood fiber, the production equipments should be modified to remove the moisture, to prevent thermal degradation and to promote output rates. Materials including functional fillers play a critical role in rheological properties, which affects the physical and mechanical properties of the last products. More research might be performed for synergy effects combined by various academic fields from mechanical and chemical engineering to polymer process and material science.

• Composites Research
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.25-30
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• 2007

섬유강화 복합재료는 비강도 및 비 강성도가 뛰어나기 때문에 무게 절감을 위해 항공우주, 선박, 기계 같은 다양한 공학 분야에 널리 사용되고 있다. 각 층의 재료 물성치는 일반적인 금속재료에 비해 큰 변동성을 갖는 것으로 알려져 있으며 하중 방향에 따라 매우 민감하게 반응한다. 그러므로, 복합재 적층판의 설계에서 불확실성을 고려하는 것은 매우 중요하다. 본 논문은 COMSOL과 MATLAB을 이용하여 끝단 변위, 고유진동수, 좌굴응력이 설계 요구조건으로 정의된 경우, 재료 물성치의 불확실한 변동성을 고려하여 복합재 구조물의 거동에 대한 신뢰성 해석을 수행하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.189-201
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• 2018

Intumescent system is a highly effective flame retardant technology that takes advantage of the mechanism of foaming and carbonization. In order to materialize Intumescent system, it is necessary to use reinforcement material to improve the strength of the material. In this study, we used kenaf as a natural fiber to manufacture intumescent/EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) composites to improve mechanical and flame retardant performance. Finally two materials with different particle shape are applied to one system. Therefore, the influence factors of the particles with different shapes on the composite material were analyzed based on the tensile test. For this purpose, we have used the tensile strength analysis model and confirmed that it can only act as a partial strength reinforcement due to weak binding force between the matrix and particles. In the combustion characteristics analysis using cone calorimeter and UL 94, the combustion characteristics were enhanced as the content of Intuemscent was increased. As the content of kenaf increased, combustion characteristics were strengthened and carbonization characteristics were weakened. Through the application of kenaf, it can be confirmed that elastic modulus improvement and combustion characteristics can be strengthened, which confirmed the possibility of development of environmentally friendly flame retardant materials.

• 항공우주시스템공학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.69-76
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• 2019

본 연구에서 복합재료 구조 설계를 위한 수지 이송 성형 공법의 수지 침투 유동 해석을 수행하였다. 대상 복합재료 구조물은 유체 저장 탱크 구조물이다. 유체 저장 탱크 복합재료 구조물 설계를 위해 자연 섬유 복합재료가 적용되었다. 자연섬유 복합재 구조의 제작을 위해 수지 이송 성형 공법을 채택하였다. 탱크의 적절한 RTM 조건을 도출하기 위하여 수지 침투 유동 해석을 수행하였다. 수지 유동 해석은 상용 유한 요소 해석 시뮬레이션 프로그램을 활용하여 수행하였다. 수지 주입구와 배출구의 다양한 변경에 따른 반복적 해석을 수행하여 최적의 수지 주입 시간과 위치를 결정하였다.

• Composites Research
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2007

카본 에폭시로 제작된 복합재 압력용기의 노화 특성과 구조 사용 수명 평가를 위해 실내와 실외에서 10년과 15년간 자연노화 시켰다. 노화 특성의 통계적 분포를 구하기 위해 노화된 압력용기로부터 링 시편을 채취하여 수압 파괴 시험을 실시하였다. 그리고 섬유와 수지 계면의 노화 특성 확인을 위해 시험 파편 계면을 SEM을 이용하여 관찰하였다. 섬유 인장 파손 변형률의 와이블 파라미터 값 기준으로 실내에서 10년, 15년 노화되었을 경우 각각 19%와 23% 저하되었으나, 실내와 실외의 노화 특성 차이는 크지 않았다. 그러나 압력용기 외면에 적용한 표면 페인트는 노화 방지에 큰 효과를 나타내었다.

• Composites Research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.47-58
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• 1999

다양한 형상 및 경계조건을 갖는 적층 복합재료 및 혼합적층 복합재료 판의 자유진동해석을 위한 실험적 연구결과에 대하여 고찰하였다. 실험에 사용한 판의 재료는 탄소섬유강화(CFRP), 유리섬유강화(GFRP) 복합재료, 알루미늄-GFRP, CFRP-GFRP 혼합적층 복합재료이다. 충격해머와 가속도계를 이용한 충격가진법을 통하여 판의 고유진동수 및 노달패턴을 얻었고, 결과는 무차원화된 진동수매개변수로 제시하였다. 복합재료의 물성, 적층강도, 판의 기하학적 형상과 경계조건 등이 복합재료 판의 진동특성에 미치는 영향에 대하여 평가하였다. 실험결과의 비교/검증을 위하여 유한요소해석을 수행하였고, 서로 잘 일치함을 보였다.

• Composites Research
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.66-71
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• 2014

본 연구는 GFRP 복합재료로 구성된 기둥 구조에 대하여 마이크로 역학 접근방법에 의한 섬유의 함침비율 변화에 따라 탄성계수를 예측하고 매크로 역학 기반으로 고유진동 특성을 분석하였다. 본 연구에서 제시하는 멀티 스케일 접근법에 의한 유한요소 모델은 해석의 정확성과 재료들 간의 상관관계를 상세하고 정확이 보여준다는 장점이 있다. 수치해석은 적층 갯수, 적층배열, 섬유함침비율의 변화에 따라서 고유진동의 변화를 분석하는데 중점을 두고 있다. 수치예제로부터 섬유와 모재의 재료비율은 거시적 동역학적 특성에 중요한 영향을 주고 있음을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구는 고유진동에 영향을 미치는 최적의 섬유와 모재 재료비율을 상세 분석하였으며, 해석 결과는 건설용으로서의 복합소재 기둥구조가 경제적이면서 우수한 동적 구조 성능을 만족하도록 설계하는데 기여할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.