• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.57-64
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• 2021

This paper reviews recent developments and applications of dielectric elastomers (DEs) and suggests various techniques to improve DE properties. DEs as smart materials are a variety of electro-active polymers (EAPs) that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and cause a large deformation when a voltage is applied. The dielectric constant, modulus, and dielectric loss of DEs determine the efficiency of deformation. Among these, the dielectric constant significantly affects their performance. Therefore, various recent approaches to improve the dielectric constant are reviewed, including the enhancement of polarization, introduction of microporous structures in the matrix, and introduction of ferroelectric fillers. Furthermore, the basic principles of DEs are examined, as well as their various applications such as actuators, generators, sensors, and artificial muscles.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2022

In this work, we report a highly deformable covalent adaptable-liquid crystal elastomer (CA-LCE) comprising dynamic thiourea bonds that enable macromolecular network rearrangement at elevated temperatures. The exchange of chain network is verified through stress-relaxation analyses and follows Arrhenius-type behavior. The unique capability of rearranging the chain network in the CA-LCE provides useful properties, such as welding, melt reprocessing, and shape reprogramming, that cannot be achieved by the conventional LCE comprising permanent crosslinks. Reversible actuation is further demonstrated by reprogramming the polydomain CA-LCE into a monodomain via mechanical stretching at elevated temperatures.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제58권4호
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• pp.201-207
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• 2023

Owing to their unique properties originating from slidable cross-links, polyrotaxane derivatives have potential applications as polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries, lightweight polymer alloys for vehicular bodies and their glazing, elastic rubbers for tires, hydrogels for drug delivery. This article reviews the structures of polyrotaxanes comprising cyclic molecules threaded by a linear axle polymer. Next, the versatile characteristics of polyrotaxane gels, elastomers, and polymer alloys such as toughness, elasticity, and softness are discussed in relation to their supramolecular architectures. Finally, the mechanical behavior of solid ring cross-links are compared with that of conventional fixed cross-links for better understanding.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.254-262
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• 1981

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.127-141
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• 1979

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.201-206
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• 1979

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.264-275
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• 1980

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 1977

ethylene과 methylacrylate 그리고 가교(架橋) 영향(影響)을 미치는 Carboxyl 기(基)로 구성(構成)되어 있는 이 공중합체(共重合體)는 내열(耐熱) 그리고 내유성(耐油性)인 새로운 등급(等級)의 탄성체(彈性體로) 상품화(商品化) 되었다. 이 탄성체(彈性體)의 가황물(加黃物)은 Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene과 실리콘고무 중간(中間)인 고온(高溫)에서 물리적(物理的) 특성(特性)을 만족(滿足)시켜주는 고무로써 특(特)히 내유(耐油), 내(耐)오존성(性) 그리고 내후성(耐侯性)에 우수하며 동시(同時)에 저온(低溫)에서도 훌륭한 성질(性質)을 유지(維持)하는 탄성체(彈性體)이다.

• 한국고분자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국고분자학회 2006년도 IUPAC International Symposium on Advanced Polymers for Emerging Technologies
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• pp.212-212
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• 2006

Polyurethane wastes can be depolymerized with glycols and/or amines. The depolymerization products may be recycled for the preparation of various polyurethanes. Caprolactam was employed to depolymerize Spandex fibers and the depolymerization products were evaluated as raw materials for the preparation of polyurethane elastomers. The depolymerization products were homogeneous and could be used to prepare polyurethane elastomers acceptable for various applications as binders.

• 한국고분자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국고분자학회 2006년도 IUPAC International Symposium on Advanced Polymers for Emerging Technologies
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• pp.130-131
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• 2006

Real elastomers show the anomalous behavior in the Ii dependence curves of the derivatives of W with respect to Ii at small strains. The limiting values of the derivatives were evaluated by a simple model based on the assumption that W in the large deformations should coincide with that in the linear elasticity theory. The calculated values were in good agreement with the experimental ones for real elastomers.