• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• v.43 no.4
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• pp.518-527
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• 2015

In this study, nanocomposite mats consisting of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and poly(lactic acide) (PLA) were electrospun from a suspension mixture consisting of tetrahydrofuran at room temperature. Morphology study showed that fibers of electrospun composite mats were aligned in three dimensional surface along the fiber long-axis. Average diameter of the electrospun fibers decreased with an increase in the CNC loading level. Tensile strength of the electrospun fibers mat decreased with an increase in the CNC loading level because of bead formation in the formed fibers and low interfacial bond strength between PLA and CNC. Meanwhile, thermal stability of the electrospun nanocomposite mats was effectively improved as the amount of CNC increased.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.38 no.4
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• pp.464-470
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• 2014

A chemo-mechanical method was used to prepare lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils(L-CNF) from unbleached woodpulps dispersed uniformly in an organic solvent. L-CNF/PLA composites were obtained by solvent casting method. The effects of L-CNF concentration on the composite performances were characterized by tensile test machine, contact angle machine, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The tensile test results indicated that the tensile strength and elongation-at-break increased by 50.6% and 31.8% compared with pure PLA. The contact angle of PLA composites decreased from $79.3^{\circ}$ to $68.9^{\circ}$. The FTIR analysis successfully showed that L-CNF had formed intermolecular hydrogen bonding with PLA matrix.

• 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.

• 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

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• v.41 no.4
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• pp.302-309
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• 2013

The highly porous cellulosic aerogels were prepared by freeze-drying method using sodium hydroxide-urea aqueous solution in the process of dissolution, gelation, regeneration and organic solvent substitution. The structural characteristics of porous aerogel were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy and nitrogen adsorption apparatus. As a result, the dissolving pulp was completely dissolved, but filter papers and holocellulose were divided into two layers (dissolved and undissolved parts) in the process of centrifugation. The structure of aerogel from dissolved pulp showed porous pores in the surface and net-shaped network in the inner part. Aerogels from filter paper and holocellulose had the condensed porous network surface and the open-pore nano-fibril network inner structure. Undissolved form of fibers was observed in the aqueous solution of aerogel from holocellulose. The BET value ($S_{BET}$) of aerogel from dissolved pulp was ranged in 260~326 $m^2/g$, and it was decreased with the increase of concentration. Whereas, the $S_{BET}$ value of aerogel from filter paper (198~418 $m^2/g$) was increased with the increase of concentration. The $S_{BET}$ value of aerogel from holocellulose were 137 $m^2/g$ at 2% (w/w) of cellulose, and it was increased to maximum 401 $m^2/g$ at 4% (w/w) of cellulose. Then, it was decreased at 5% (w/w) of cellulose.

• 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.

• Composites Research
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.213-219
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• 2020

Recently, global facing environmental issues have been raised caused by plastic waste. Hence, increasing the demand for interest in environmentally friendly materials. In this row, research on engineering composite materials also replacing the synthetic reinforcement by introducing natural fibers. However, focus on the strength and interfacial adhesion between matrix and reinforcement is very essential in natural fiber composite, which is insufficient in the literature. There are number of approaches for improving the mechanical strength of the composites, one of the common methods is to reinforce additive nanoparticles. The present investigation, bio-additives were synthesized utilizing bio-waste, cheap, bio-degradable sea-weed powder that could replace expensive nanomaterials and reinforced into the CFRP composite through Hand lay-up followed by a vacuum process. Mechanical properties were evaluated and analyzed through microanalysis. The results concluded that synthesized additives are effective for improving mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural, impact, and shear strength. Overall, the results confirmed that the fabricated composites have potential applications in the field of engineering applications.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2009.06a
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• pp.434-435
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• 2009

최근 바이오매스를 친환경 소재로 활용하기 위한 연구개발 및 응용연구가 세계적으로 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 바이오매스를 기반으로 한 대표적인 친환경 소재는 바이오복합재료로서 현재 자동차의 내 외장재료로 사용되고 있으며 응용분야가 전자재료, 포장재료 등으로 다양하게 확대되고 있다. 바이오매스는 이산화탄소 흡수원일 뿐만 아니라 바이오매스를 이용한 바이오복합재료는 경량재료로서 자동차에 사용될 때 연비향상에 의해 이산화탄소 저감에 크게 기여할 수 있다. 최근에는 바이오매스를 기반으로 하여 고강도 특성 등 기존재료에 비해 우수한 특성을 가지는 나노소재를 제조하고 이를 다양한 에너지소재로 활용하기 위한 연구도 활발하게 진행되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 바이오매스를 기반으로 한 친환경 소재로서 바이오매스를 기반으로 한 바이오복합재료 및 친환경 나노소재의 연구동향 및 응용분야에 대해 소개하고자 한다.

• 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.

• 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.