• Clean Technology
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.293-300
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• 2022

The remarkable mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of graphene have recently sparked tremendous interest in various research fields. One of the most promising methods to produce large quantities of graphene dispersion is liquid-phase exfoliation (LPE) which utilizes ultrasonic waves or shear stresses to exfoliate bulk graphite into graphene flakes that are a few layers thick. Graphene dispersion produced via LPE can be transformed into graphene ink to further boost graphene's applications, but producing high-quality graphene more economically remains a challenge. To overcome this shortcoming, an advanced LPE process should be developed that uses relatively cheap natural graphite as a graphene source. In this study, a flow-LPE process was used to exfoliate natural graphite to produce graphene that was three times cheaper and seven times larger than synthetic graphite. The optimal exfoliation conditions in the flow-LPE process were determined in order to produce high-quality graphene flakes. In addition, the structural and electrical properties of the flakes were characterized. The electrical properties of the exfoliated graphene were investigated by carrying out an ink formulation process to prepare graphene ink suitable for inkjet printing, and fabricating a printed graphene pattern. By utilizing natural graphite, this study offers a potential protocol for graphene production, ink formulation, and printed graphene devices in a more industrial-comparable manner.

• Journal of agriculture & life science
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• v.46 no.2
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• pp.43-48
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• 2012

This study was investigated on the properties of board made from Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens particles differed in density of board and mixed ratio of powder type- and liquid type-phenolic resin. As the board density increase, thickness swelling and bending strength increased while water absorption decreased. With increasing the resin content, water absorption and thickness swelling decreased while MOR and internal bond strength increased. The board made of liquid type phenol-formaldehyde resin was low in water absorption and thickness swelling, and there were similar bending strengths between power type- and liquid type-phenol resin in resin cont of 11% and 13% at the board density $0.4g/cm^3$ and internal bond strength was higher with liquid type-phenolic resin in its bending strength.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.31 no.6
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• pp.668-673
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• 2020

In this work, ultrathin and two-dimensional (2D) cobalt hydroxide [Co(OH)2] nanosheets were synthesized by a sonication assisted liquid-phase exfoliation of bulk Co(OH)2. The resulting exfoliated Co(OH)2 is a hexagonal mono-layered nanosheet with a high specific surface area of 27.5 ㎡ g-1. The depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) based on glycolysis reaction was also performed using an exfoliated Co(OH)2 catalyst. Excellent catalytic reaction performances were demonstrated; a high PET conversion and bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET) yield of both 100% using the nanosheet catalyst were achieved within a reaction time and temperature of 30 min and 200 ℃, respectively. The long-term stability of exfoliated Co(OH)2 catalysts was also demonstrated by recyclability tests of the catalyzed glycolysis reaction of PET over four cycles, showing both 100% of high PET conversion and BHET yield.

• International Journal of Highway Engineering
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• v.3 no.4 s.10
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• pp.105-116
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• 2001

This study was performed to evaluate the characteristics of waste foundry sand (WFS) and the asphalt mixture made of a foundry waste sand. To estimate the applicability of WFS, chemical and physical properties were measured by XRF(X-ray fluorescent), and SEM(Scanning electronic microfilm). To improve the stripping resistance of WFS asphalt mixture, anti-stripping agents (a hydrated lime and a liquid anti-stripping agent) were used. To improve tensile properties and durability of WFS asphalt concrete mixture, LDPE(low-density polyethylene) was used as an asphalt modifier Marshall mix design, indirect tensile strength, tensile strength ratio(TSR) after freezing and thawing, moisture susceptibility and wheel tracking tests were carried out to evaluate performance of WFS asphalt concrete. Comparing with conventional asphalt concrete, WFS asphalt concretes showed similar or the better qualify in mechanical properties, and satisfied all specification limits. Therefore, it Is concluded that waste foundry sand can be recycled as an asphalt pavement material.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2015.08a
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• pp.232.1-232.1
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• 2015

흑연 박리를 통해 형성된 탄소나노플레이트를 탄소나노튜브 합성을 위한 지지체로 적용하여 탄소나노플레이트 위에 직접 탄소나노튜브를 합성함으로써 3차원 구조의 탄소나노튜브/탄소나노플레이트 나노혼성체를 합성하였음. 흑연의 박리를 통해 탄소나노플레이트를 제조하기 위해서 층간화합물 삽입과 열처리를 통해 팽창흑연을 제조하고, 물리적 분쇄 과정과 액상 고압균질기 방법을 통해 두께 30nm 이하, 수 마이크론 크기의 탄소나노플레이트를 제조하고 동결건조 방법으로 탄소나노플레이트를 제조하였음. 제조된 탄소나노플레이트 상에 탄소나노튜브 합성을 위해서 탄소나노플레이트 표면처리 공정을 적용하였는데, 표면처리 방법 및 물질에 따라 금속 촉매의 담지량 및 담지 형상이 결정되어 합성되어지는 탄소나노튜브의 합성 수율과 합성된 탄소나노튜브의 형성이 다르게 나타났다. 표면처리 방법으로는 산처리방법, 흡착성 고분자 처리법, 무전해 도금법, 무기산화물 처리법이 적용되었다. 또한 담지되는 촉매 종류 및 함량, 조촉매 적용에 따라 탄소나노튜브 합성 거동을 분석하여 최적 촉매시스템을 구축하여 촉매담지체 질량 대비 700% 이상의 고수율의 탄소나노튜브/탄소나노플레이트 혼성체 합성법을 개발하였다.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.272-278
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• 2017

Two-dimensional (2D) materials, especially graphene and $MoS_2$ sheets, have gained much attention and shown great promise for the application in supercapacitors. To widely use the 2D materials for supercapacitors, highly efficient, low cost, and environmentally friendly synthetic methods for the preparation of 2D materials should be developed. Here, we will review recently developed solution-based processes for preparing 2D materials for supercapacitors. Chemical exfoliation-reduction, chemical intercalation, and liquid phase exfoliation methods will be introduced. Moreover, the electrochemical characteristics of graphene and $MoS_2$-based electrodes for supercapacitors are summarized. In addition to solution-based processes, other challenges and opportunities are discussed in terms of controlling nanosheet compositions, sizes, and thicknesses.

• International Journal of Highway Engineering
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.41-52
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• 2008

This study is to evaluate the property for the moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures using anti-stripping agent. Asphalt mixtures using lime, hydrated lime and liquid anti-stripping agent are evaluated through the three types of modified moisture conditioning($H_c$, V_s$, F-T). Indirect Tensile Test, that is recommended by AASHTO TP-9, which includes creep test, resilient modulus test and strength test is used to estimate moisture susceptibility. Analysis method through Energy Ratio(ER) that is proposed by Roque at University of Florida is used to evaluate moisture susceptibility and moisture resistance effects of asphalt mixtures using anti-stripping agent. As a test result, material property of asphalt mixtures was changed by moisture conditioning methods and the types of anti-stripping agent. Also, cracking resistance of accumulated moisture damage was changed by moisture conditioning methods and the types of anti-stripping agent. Based on test result, it was found that cracking resistance using Energy Ratio was differed from 10% to 30%.

• Proceedings of the Korean Nuclear Society Conference
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• 1996.05c
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• pp.39-45
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• 1996

핵비확산 목적으로 원심분무방법으로 저농축 우라늄 고밀도의 U$_3$Si$_2$구형분말 분산핵연료를 개발하는 일환으로 융점이 높은 U$_3$Si$_2$원심분무용 도가니와 nozzle에 적합한 재료를 선정하고자 zirconia계 물질과 yttria물질에 대한 양립성을 시험하였다. ZrO$_2$계 세라믹은 U$_3$Si$_2$와 우수한 양립성을 나타냈는데 부분 안정화시킨 Zirconia가 Crack 발생이 없어 완전 안정화시킨 것보다 내열충격이 더 양호한 것으로 보인다. Zirconia 도가니는 흑연과 반응하여 표면에 carbide를 형성하여 박리 되는 현상이 발생되었는데 부분 안정화 zirconia가 약간 더 많이 형성됨을 나타냈다. Yttria는 180$0^{\circ}C$이상에서 흑연과 반응하여 액상으로 형성되고 U$_3$Si$_2$와도 반응하여 사용에 부적합한 것으로 판명되었다. 내열충격이 비교적 우수한 부분 안정화 zirconia로 tundish를 제조하여 U$_3$Si$_2$를 원심분무한 결과 nozzle확장되지 않아서 입도분포가 협소한 분말을 얻는데 성공하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2014.02a
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• pp.197.2-197.2
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• 2014

그래핀(graphene)의 라만 스펙트럼은 전하밀도(charge density)와 기계적 변형(strain)에 민감하여 연구에 널리 활용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 기계적 박리법으로 만든 그래핀에 황산 수용액으로 p-형 화학도핑(chemical doping)을 유발시키고 전하밀도의 변이에 따른 라만 스펙트럼의 변화를 조사하였다. 이러한 변화를 통해 황산과 물 분자의 계면 확산을 이해하고, $SiO_2/Si$ 기판의 화학적 특성이 미치는 영향을 파악하고자 하였다. 분자의 효율적인 계면 확산을 위해 고온 산화반응을 이용하여 그래핀의 기저면에 나노공(nanopore)을 만든 후, 액상에서 라만 스펙트럼을 측정하였다. 증류수 속에 담궜을 때 물 분자가 그래핀-기판 계면 사이로 확산되면서 열처리에 의해 유발된 정공이 사라짐을 확인하고, D-봉우리의 가역적인 변화로부터 그래핀의 구조적 변화를 유추하였다. 황산 농도를 증가시켰을 때 G와 2D-봉우리의 진동수가 상호간에 일정한 비율로 증가하여 정공의 밀도가 증가함 알 수 있었다. 동일한 시료에 대해 황산의 농도를 감소시킴으로써 p-형 도핑을 제거하고 동일한 반응을 가역적으로 반복할 수 있었다. 상기한 분자의 2차원 확산 현상은 나노공의 유무와 기판의 전처리 조건에 따라 크게 달라진다는 사실을 확인 할 수 있었다. 또한 여러 파장에서 측정된 전하밀도와 기계적 변형에 의한 G와 2D-봉우리의 진동수 변화로부터 다른 연구자들이 활용할 수 있는 검정곡선을 제시하였다.

• Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.331-338
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• 2008

Coal-tar enamel, blown asphalt and polyethylene have been used as wrapping materials of steel pipe in Korea. Currently, every manufacturer produces wrapped steel pipes with different materials and methods, and little research has been performed to get on wrapping methods and materials. In this research, properties of wrapping material of steel pipe used for water supply have been evaluated. All of the materials tested in this work were found to meet the standard. Among the wrapping materials of steel pipe tested, blown asphalt and coal-tar enamel were reasonable in price, and their mechanical properties were excellent. The quality of the wrapped steel pipes was being melted easily in organic solvent. When coated thick, the load of the steel pipes was higher than necessary. Tensile strength of cathode exfoliation and PE 3-layer wrapping method was excellent. The pulling intensity of T-Die PE 3-layer was stronger than PE fluidized in PE wrapping method. Cathode exfoliation area was smaller than PE fluidized. Mechanical property and thermo-property of T-Die PE 3-layer were excellent and its anti-chemical property was great. Liquid epoxy can change the property of coating materials depending on the hardening condition and resin selection. Polyurethane used in this test showed a less adhesive strength with steel pipes than epoxy. Moisture absorbance rate was higher than Epoxy's, however. To utilize polyurethane as wrapping materials, basic property of the matter should be improved followed by finding the best suited coating condition. The method of PE 3-layer by extrude method appeared to be the best in this study. However, identification of other wrapping materials requires further additional tests.