• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• v.44 no.3
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• pp.398-405
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• 2016

The cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were prepared by wet disk-milling (WDM) and fractionated by settling method into supernatant, middle and sediment fractions. The diameter and its distribution of the fractionated CNFs were investigated. With increasing WDM passing number, precipitation became delayed. Weight fraction at sediment fraction was decreased, whereas those at supernatant and middle fractions were increased with increasing WDM passing number. Diameter distribution of CNFs at supernatant fraction was narrowest and became broaden at middle and sediment fraction. Filtration time was longer in order of supernatant, middle and sediment fraction.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.110-116
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• 2021

In this work, the surface of hydrophilic cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) was modified precisely by varying amounts of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) to produce CNF-based particle surfactants. We found that a critical CTAB density was required to generate amphiphilic CTAB-grafted CNF (CNF-CTAB). Compared to pristine CNF, CNF-CTAB was highly efficient at stabilizing oil-in-water Pickering emulsions. To evaluate their effectiveness as particle surfactants, the surface coverage of oil-in-water emulsion droplets was determined by changing the CNF-CTAB concentration in the aqueous phase. Furthermore, styrene-in-water stabilized by CNF-CTAB surfactants was thermally polymerized to produce CNF-stabilized polystyrene (PS) particles, offering a great potential for various applications including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and petrochemicals.

• Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.27-30
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• 2007

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.69-72
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• 2007

Cellulose is a beneficial material that has low cost, lightweight, high compatibility and biodegradability. Recently electroactive paper (EAPap) on cellulose base was discovered as a smart material and actuator through ion migration and piezoelectric effect. Furthermore cellulose has a potentiality to apply the display material, because of its high reflectivity, flexibility and high transmittance. The various shapes and height patterns of the Cellulose acetate (CA) solution, such as circle and honeycomb patterns, were fabricated and observed by field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM, S4300 Hitachi). The resulting pattern showed uniform size in the large area without defect. After stretching the CA film with saponification process in the sodium methoxide in methanol solution, Most of the compositions become one directional ordered nanofibers below 50nm.

• Journal of Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
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• v.43 no.4
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• pp.67-75
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• 2011

Sulfuric acid hydrolysis is a typical approach for producing cellulose nanocrystals. The method has been widely used, but it has a disadvantage of low yield of cellulose nanocrystals compared to mechanical method. To expand the application of cellulose nanocrystals in practical, we should be able to produce them with higher yield and the controlled properties. In this study, therefore, we intended to investigate the effect of sulfuric acid hydrolysis condition on the characteristics of the prepared cellulose nanocrystals. The concentration of sulfuric acid, temperature and hydrolysis time were varied, and the yield as well as diverse properties including the morphology, size and zeta potential were examined. We could obtain cellulose nanocrystals up to 70% of yield and found that the properties were dependent on the reaction condition. It would be helpful to select an appropriate condition for producing cellulose nanocrystals.

• Proceedings of the Korea Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry Conference
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• 2011.10a
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• pp.365-372
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• 2011

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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• 2018.05a
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• pp.263-264
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• 2018

Recently, interest in making nanocomposite materials for construction utilizing the excellent physical properties of nano materials is increasing. In this study, basic properties of mortar were evaluated by the dispersion condition of cellulose nano-crystals (CNCs) extracted from nanocellulose and the feasibility of the study was examined. As a result, it was confirmed that the flexural strength and the compressive strength were increased by increasing the dispersion time of the CNCs and by using the ultrasonic dispersing device and the magnetic stirrer together.

• TTA Journal
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• s.144
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• pp.18-19
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• 2012

최근 지식경제부 산하 산업기술연구회가 앞으로 10년간 한국을 먹여 살릴 최고 수준의 기술 14가지를 발표했다. 산업기술연구회 산하 7개 출연연구기관은 지난해부터 매년 '세계 1등 연구과제'를 지정받아 세계 최고 수준의 성과를 내놓고 있다. 이 가운데 세계 1위를 달리고 있는 기술은 한국생산기술연구원의 '에코 알루미늄 에코 마그네슘'과 '해조류 셀룰로오스 등을 이용한 연료 생산 기술', 한국전자통신연구원의 '100배 빠른 광인터넷 기술', 한국건설기술연구원의 '세상에서 가장 긴 콘크리트 교량 기술', 한국철도기술연구원의 '콘크리트 발열 촉진 양생 기술'을 비롯해 '저심도 도시철도 시스템 기술'과 초경량 유리섬유 복합소재 전동차 대차 프레임', 한국화학연구원의 '하이브리드 나노세공체 응용 연구' 등 8가지이다. 이 중 몇 가지 기술을 살펴보자.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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• 2004.11a
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• pp.275-278
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• 2004

Electro-Active Paper (EAPap) is attractive for EAP actuator due to its merit in terms of light weight, dry condition, large displacement output, low actuation voltage and low power consumption. The EAPap is based on cellulose paper, and is shown to involve primarily transport of ions in response to an external electric field. This actuating mechanism is similar to conductive polymer based actuators. For performance improvement of EAPap, hybrid actuators are tried. The actuators based on cellulose paper attached conducting polypyrrole, polyaniline and single wall carbon nanotube/polyaniline(emeraldine base) have been achieved by Electro chemical deposition and mechanical deposition of the polymers onto cellulose paper.

• Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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• v.57 no.1
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• pp.31-37
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• 2024

The surge in demand for lithium is primarily fueled by the expanding electric vehicle market, the necessity for renewable energy storage, and governmental initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. This study proposes a straightforward method for lithium extraction utilizing cellulose nanofiber (CNF) via a vacuum filtration process. This approach yields a porous CNF film, showcasing its potential utility as a lithium extractor and indicator. Given its abundance and eco-friendly characteristics, cellulose nanofiber (CNF) emerges as a material offering both economic and environmental advantages over traditional lithium extraction techniques. Hence, this research not only contributes to lithium recovery but also presents a sustainable solution to meet the growing demand for lithium in energy storage technologies.