• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제54권7호
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• pp.542-550
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• 2016

Recent technological advance have greatly expanded the application of invisible orthodontic treatment using clear thermoplastic materials. However, the final outcomes using clear aligner system do not achieve the level of final goal frequently, which results in case refinement, midcourse correction, or fixed orthodontic treatment. Therefore, mechanical properties of thermoplastic materials should be considered to improve the quality of outcomes. The purposes of this special article were to evaluate the force and stress depending on the materials, deflection and thickness of thermoplastic materials and to evaluate the mechanical properties of thermoplastic materials after repeated loading. Thickness and amount of deflection rather than products and materials showed the largest effect on force and stress. In all products, at least 159 gf of force was required for more than 1.0 mm deflection or when materials with 1.0 mm thickness were deflected. Orthodontic forces delivered by thermoplastic materials depend on the materials, thickness, amount of activation, and intra-oral condition. Proper thickness of thermoplastic materials and deflection level of tooth movement should be decided for the efficient and physiologic tooth movement.

• 한국소성가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소성가공학회 1992년도 춘계학술대회 논문집 92
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• pp.115-130
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• 1992

The analysis of thermoplastic automotive bumpers needs not only characterizations of the thermomechanical properties of thermoplastic materials but also the finite element method which can solve the problems with a large deflection, an elastic-inelastic deformation, and a change of a contact state. This paper describes the modeling techniques in the finite element analysis in order to get a good prediction of thermoplastic bumper behaviors. Simplification effects of a complex geometry of thermoplastic bumpers are studied by comparing the results from static loading tests and the finite element analysis.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.278-287
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• 2015

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to compare the color stability, water sorption and cytotoxicity of thermoplastic acrylic resin for the non-metal clasp dentures to those of thermoplastic polyamide and conventional heat-polymerized denture base resins. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Three types of denture base resin, which are conventional heat-polymerized acrylic resin (Paladent 20), thermoplastic polyamide resin (Bio Tone), thermoplastic acrylic resin (Acrytone) were used as materials for this study. One hundred five specimens were fabricated. For the color stability test, specimens were immersed in the coffee and green tee for 1 and 8 weeks. Color change was measured by spectrometer. Water sorption was tested after 1 and 8 weeks immersion in the water. For the test of cytotoxicity, cell viability assay was measured and cell attachment was analyzed by FE-SEM. RESULTS. All types of denture base resin showed color changes after 1 and 8 weeks immersion. However, there was no significant difference between denture base resins. All specimens showed significant color changes in the coffee than green tee. In water sorption test, thermoplastic acrylic resin showed lower values than conventional heat-polymerized acrylic resin and thermoplastic polyamide resin. Three types of denture base showed low cytotoxicity in cell viability assay. Thermoplastic acrylic resin showed the similar cell attachment but more stable attachment than conventional heat-polymerized acrylic resin. CONCLUSION. Thermoplastic acrylic resin for the non-metal clasp denture showed acceptable color stability, water sorption and cytotoxicity. To verify the long stability in the mouth, additional in vitro studies are needed.

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.44-52
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• 2002

Composite materials are created by combining two or more component to achieve desired properties which could not be obtained with the separate components. The use of reinforcing fillers, which can reduce material costs and improve certain properties, is increasing in thermoplastic polymer composites. Currently, various inorganic fillers such as talc, mica, clay, glass fiber and calcium carbonate are being incorporated into thermoplastic composites. Nevertheless, lignocellulose fibers have drawn attention due to their abundant availability, low cost and renewable nature. In recent, interest has grown in composites made from lignocellulose fiber in thermoplastic polymer matrices, particularly for low cost/high volume applications. In addition to high specific properties, lignocellulose fibers offer a number of benefits for lignocellulose fiber/thermoplastic polymer composites. These include low hardness, which minimize abrasion of the equipment during processing, relatively low density, biodegradability, and low cost on a unit-volume basis. In spite of the advantage mentioned above, the use of lignocellulose fibers in thermoplastic polymer composites has been plagued by difficulties in obtaining good dispersion and strong interfacial adhesion because lignocellulose fiber is hydrophilic and thermoplastic polymer is hydrophobic. The application of lignocellulose fibers as reinforcements in composite materials requires, just as for glass-fiber reinforced composites, a strong adhesion between the fiber and the matrix regardless of whether a traditional polymer matrix, a biodegradable polymer matrix or cement is used. Further this article gives a survey about physical and chemical treatment methods which improve the fiber matrix adhesion, their results and effects on the physical properties of composites. Coupling agents in lignocellulose fiber and polymer composites play a very important role in improving the compatibility and adhesion between polar lignocellulose fiber and non-polar polymeric matrices. In this article, we also review various kinds of coupling agent and interfacial mechanism or phenomena between lignocellulose fiber and thermoplastic polymer.

• Composites Research
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.317-322
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• 2018

다양한 산업군에서 복합재료를 적용한 제품개발을 진행하고 있는 상황이며, 재활용이 가능한 장점으로 인해 열가소성 복합재료에 대한 개발이 활발하다. 장섬유 강화 열가소성 플라스틱(Long fiber thermoplastic, LFT)의 형태도 있지만, 연속섬유를 이용한 열가소성 복합재료(Continuous fiber thermoplastic, CFT)에 대한 활용도 증가하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 CFT를 제작할 때 사용되는 강화섬유의 제직 패턴에 따른 영향으로 CFT의 인장, 굴곡, 충격 강도의 변화를 확인하고자 하였다. 복합재료의 물성이 강화섬유의 제직 패턴에 의해 달라지는 원인을 기계적인 물성으로도 평가하였고, CT 촬영기법을 이용하여 내부 기공발생과 섬유 제직패턴과의 상관관계를 분석하였다. CFT의 경우 열가소성 필름이 섬유 로빙 내로 함침되는 수준이 낮기 때문에, 공극의 발생률이 높은 문제가 있다. 섬유 로빙과 로빙사이의 계면이 $100{\mu}m$ 수준으로 조밀하게 형성될 수 있는 평직 섬유 패턴이 CFT의 성형성 및 기계적 물성을 안정화시키는 강화섬유의 조직임을 검증하였다.

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.63-68
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 carboxylic acid group이 도입된 열가소성 폴리우레탄(thermoplastic polyurethane, TPU)과 동적 가교형 TPV (thermoplastic vulcanizate)계 열가소성 탄성체를 제조하였으며, 탄성체 분자구조 내 acid group의 도입에 따른 기계적 물성, 그립성, 데브리스, 접촉각 및 접착특성 변화에 대해서 평가하였다. 연구결과 acid group이 도입된 경우 수소결합의 증가로 인해 기계적 물성과 wet slip 특성이 향상되었으며, 카르복시산에 의해 표면 극성이 증가되었기 때문에 접착력 또한 향상되었다. 그리고 acid group이 도입된 TPU를 사용해서 TPV를 제조한 결과 TPU 자체에 비해 감성특성과 데브리스(debris) 특성이 향상되었다.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.41-46
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• 2007

Recently, the study for filling imbalance in thermoplastic polymer has gradually been increased. However, it is hard to find the researches for filling imbalance of thermoplastic elastomer(TPE). The experiment of filling imbalance was conducted for the three kinds of thermoplastic vulcanizes(TPVs) in the mold with geometrically balanced runner system. In this experiment, the effects of the melt temperature and injection speed on the filling imbalance were investigated. To solve the filling imbalance, Runner Core pin(RC pin) in the experimental mold was adopted and it's effects was tested. In this paper, we present that the insert length of RC pin is dependent to each polymers for optimal filling balance.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.38-44
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• 1998

A new device that uses turbulent air for mixing wood fibers with thermoplastic fibers was designed and its mixing effectiveness was evaluated in wood fiber and polypropylene fiber composites. Composites made by the turbulent air mixing (TAM) process performed better than composites made by the conventional Rando-Webber forming or nonwoven web process with an additional needling step. Thus, the TAM process proved to be a simple and efficient method in mixing wood fibers with short thermoplastic fibers for the production of wood fiber and thermoplastic fiber composites.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.268-272
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• 2015

Clear thermoplastic retainers have been widely used in daily orthodontics; however, they have inherent limitations associated with thermoplastic polymer materials such as dimensional instability, low strength, and poor wear resistance. To solve these problems, we developed a new type of clear orthodontic retainer that incorporates multi-layer hybrid materials. It consists of three layers; an outer polyethylenterephthalate glycol modified (PETG) hard-type polymer, a middle thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) soft-type polymer, and an inner reinforced resin core. The resin core improves wear resistance and mechanical strength, which prevent unwanted distortion of the bucco-palatal wall of the retainer. The TPU layer absorbs impact and the PETG layer has good formability, optical qualities, fatigue resistance, and dimensional stability, which contributes to increased support from the mandibular dentition, and helps maintain the archform. This new type of vacuum-formed retainer showed improved mechanical strength and rate of water absorption.

• 한국추진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국추진공학회 2017년도 제48회 춘계학술대회논문집
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• pp.495-497
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• 2017

열가소성 탄성중합체 바인더를 사용한 열가소성 추진제는 열경화성 추진제와 비교하여 중간 정도의 성능과 기계적 특성을 나타내지만 원재료 비용이 저렴하고, 제조 공정이 단순하며, 취급 공정이 안정적인 장점으로 인해 다양한 분야에서 폭 넓게 사용될 것이라 예측된다. 다양한 분야에서 열가소성 고체 추진제의 활용을 위해 주 원재료인 산화제, 금속연료 및 첨가제의 함량에 따른 특성 변화를 연구하여 향후 예상되는 열가소성 추진제의 수요에 대응하고자 한다.