• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.109-115
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• 2003

Nanotribological characteristics between a Si$_3$N$_4$ AFM tip and hydrophobic thin films were experimentally studied. Tests were performed to measure the nano adhesion and friction in both AFM (atomic force microscope) and LFM (lateral force microscope) modes in various .ranges of normal load. Plasma-modified thin polymeric films were deposited on Si-wafer (100). Results showed that wetting angle of plasma-modified thin polymeric film increased with the treating time, which resulted in the hydrophobic surface and the decrease of adhesion and friction. Nanotribological characteristics of these surfaces were compared with those of other hydrophobic surfaces, such as DLC, OTS and IBAD-Ag coated surfaces. Those of OTS coated surface were superior to those of others, though wetting angle of plasma-modified thin polymeric film is higher.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제27권9호
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• pp.1517-1523
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• 2003

Deep X-ray lithography (DXRL), a fabrication method for the production of microstructures with a high aspect ratio, plays an important role in the subsequent electroplanting process. However, secondary radiation is generated during X-ray exposure and damages the resist adhesion to the metal layer. To solve adhesion problems, we modified the conventional DXRL process, changing the sequence of polymer adhesion in DXRL process. With optimized X-ray exposure and development conditions based on a calculated and modified X-ray power spectrum, we fabricated various polymer microstructures and achieved a maximum aspect ratio of 40.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.104-110
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• 1996

The polyurethane was synthesized by the reaction of polycaprolactone diol(Mw 2000), 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate and 1,4-butanediol as the chain extender. Also, the modified polyurethane polymers based on liquid polybutadiene as a part of soft segment and dimethylolpropionic acid as a chain extender, giving polyurethane with various polarity, were synthesized. The thermal, mechanical, adhesion properties and water contact angles of the polyurethanes were examined. From the result of the water contact angle, the polarity of the acid modified PU containing 6% acid content was unchanged but mechanical and adhesion properties were improved. The water contact angles on polybutadiene modified PU films were increased with increasing polybutadiene content. The mechanical properties of the polybutadiene modified PU were higher than that of acid modified PU. However, the mechanical properties were reduced as polybutadiene content increased. The result is presumably due to phase separation between hard segment and soft segment. The peel strength of the polyurethane introduced with 5wt% polybutadiene was improved about 150% than that of unmodified PU. The same as the mechanical properties, the more polybutadiene was introduced, the lower peel strength was obtained.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.524-530
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• 2013

In this study, we describe the most expected behavior of cells on the modified surface and the correlation between the modified substrates and the response of cells. The physicochemical characteristics of substrates played an essential role in the adhesion and proliferation of cells. Glass and polymer substrates were modified using air plasma oxidation, and the surfaces were coated with self-assembled monolayer molecules of silanes. The PDMS substrates embedded with parallel micropatterns were used for evaluation of the effect of topologically modified substrate on cellular behaviour. BALB/3T3 fibroblast cells were cultured on different surfaces with distinct wettability and topology, and the growth rates and morphological change of cells were analyzed. Finally, we found the optimum conditions for the adhesion and proliferation of cells on the modified surface. This study will provide insight into the cell-surface interaction and contribute to tissue engineering applications.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.282-289
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• 2009

건축현장에서 건물 방음 및 단열재의 씰링 용도로 일반 pressure-sensitive adhesive(PSA) tape이 주로 사용되고 있다. 일반 PSA tape은 먼지와 같은 이물질에 의해 점착력이 쉽게 감소하고 두께가 얇기 때문에 외부 자극에 의한 변형 및 파손이 쉽게 발생하여 방음재의 씰링 역할을 제대로 수행하지 못하는 결과가 발생하며, 이는 부실공사의 원인이 되기도 한다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위하여 본 연구에서는 FKM과 SBS를 이용하여 아스팔트를 개질하여 점착제로 적용하고자 하였다. 본 연구에서는 아스팔트의 점착력을 향상 시켜주기 위하여 선형과 방사형의 styrene-butadiene-styrene(SBS) 3, 6, 9 wt.%, 폐불소고무(FKM: fluoroelastomers) 10, 20, 30 wt.%를 아스팔트에 첨가하여 개질 아스팔트를 제조하였고 이들의 연화점, 점도, 인장강도 및 점착력 등의 물리적 특성을 평가하였다. SBS 개질 아스팔트는 SBS가 첨가됨에 따라 연화점 및 점도가 상승하는 거동을 나타냈으며 순수 아스팔트 보다 높은 점착력을 나타내었다. FKM 개질 아스팔트의 경우는 FKM이 첨가 되어도 연화점 및 점도 변화가 없었으며 FKM과 아스팔트의 낮은 계면 결합력으로 점착력이 증가하지 않았다. 온도가 증가할수록 개질 아스팔트의 점도는 감소하였지만 SBS 개질 아스팔트의 경우에는 온도상승에 따른 점도 감소가 적어 상당히 넓은 온도 범위에서 점착력을 유지하였으며 선형 SBS가 6 wt.% 첨가된 것이 최적의 점착 특성을 나타내었다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.23-30
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• 2007

Kevlar was chemically surface modified with resorcinol-formaldehyde(RF) prepolymer and VP rubber latex for application to high strength tirecords. RF prepolymer was easily obtained by polymerization at room temperature in the presence of a base catalyst. The mechanical and thermal properties of Kevlar were not significantly changed during surface treated under various conditions. The change of adhesion with rubber were investigated through H-test method. Maximum increase of adhesion force between rubber and Kevlar was obtained up to 40% than that of untreated one when the fiber was soaked in RFL dipping solution and thermally treated at $170^{\circ}C$ for 3 - 5min.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.299-314
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• 1999

Bonding metal and textile components to rubber has always posed a problem. In this paper, an attempt had been made to modify textile and metal surfaces for bonding with rubber. The metal surfaces were modified using silane coupling agents and textile fibers were modified using plasma polymerization techniques. Some results on adhesion of metals to a range of sulfur-cured rubber compounds using a combination of organofunctional silanes are given here. The treatment was not only effective for high-sulfur compounds but also for low-sulfur com pounds as used in engine mounts and even for some semi-EV compounds. Coatings of plasmapolymerized pyrrole or acetylene were deposited on aramid and polyester tire cords. Standard pull-out force adhesion measurements were used to determine adhesion of tire cords to rubber compounds. The plasma coatings were characterized by various techniques and the performance results are explained in an interpenetrating network model.

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.162-168
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• 2024

The effect of maleinized polybutadiene (MPB) on the mechanical properties of epoxy resins including adhesion strength, elongation and impact peel resistance was investigated in this study, in which MPB is an anhydride-functionalized polybutadiene prepolymer. Different molecular weights (3.1K and 5.6K) of MPB were added to diglycidyl ether bisphenol-A (DEGBA), an epoxy resin, to increase its impact peel strength and elongation. At various loading percent (5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 wt%) of MPB in the epoxy resin, significant improvements of mechanical properties were observed. According to the comparative analysis results, the modified epoxy system with 15 wt% (3.1K) MPB exhibited the highest lap shear strength, about 40% higher than that of neat epoxy. The tensile strength and elongation steadily and simultaneously increased as the loading percent of MPB increased. The impact peel strengths at low (-40℃) and room (23℃) temperatures were substantially improved by MPB incorporation into epoxy resins. Reactive and flexible MPB prepolymer seems to construct strong nano-structured networks with rigid epoxy backbones without sacrificing the tensile and adhesion strengths while increasing impact resistance/toughness and elongation properties. For higher impact peel while maintaining adhesion and tensile strengths, approximately 10-15 wt% MPB loading in epoxy resin was suggested. Consequently, incorporation of functionalized MPB prepolymer into epoxy system is an easy and efficient way for improving some crucial mechanical properties of epoxy resins.

• 접착 및 계면
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.11-15
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 저독성 용제에 용해도가 있는 열가소성 폴리우레탄(TPU, Thermoplastic Polyurethane)을 합성하고 폴리우레탄 합성시 사용되는 사슬연장제 및 NCO/OH 비에 따른 물성 변화를 알아보았다. 또한 합성된 열가소성 폴리우레탄을 이용하여 난접착재질용 저독성 프라이머를 제조하고 접착특성을 알아보고자 하였다. TPU 합성시 r(NCO/OH) = 2.0 이상인 경우에는 폴리올 및 이소시아네이트의 종류에 관계없이, 저독성 용제에 용해도가 저하되는 결과를 나타냈으며, non polar한 구조를 가지고 있는 접착증진제보다는 polar한 구조를 가지고 있는 접착증진제의 접착력이 우수하게 나타났다.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.133-138
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• 2013

Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic is a polymer material extensively used in electrical and electronic applications. Nickel (Ni) thin film was deposited on ABS by electroless plating, after its surface was treated and modified with atmospheric plasma generated by means of dielectric barrier discharges (DBDs) in air. The method in this study was developed as a pre-treatment for electroless plating using DBDs, and is a dry process featuring fewer processing steps and more environmentally friendliness than the chemical method. After ABS surfaces were modified, surface morphologies were observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to check for any physical changes of the surfaces. Cross-sectional SEM images were taken to observe the binding characteristics between metallic films and ABS after metal plating. According to the SEM images, the depths of ABS by plasma are shallow compared to those modified by chemically treatment. The static contact angles were measured with deionized (DI) water droplets on the modified surfaces in order to observe for any changes in chemical activities and wettability. The surfaces modified by plasma showed smaller contact angles, and their modified states lasted longer than those modified by chemical etching. Adhesion strengths were measured using 3M tape (3M 810D standard) and by 90° peel-off tests. The peel-off test revealed the stronger adhesion of the Ni films on the plasma-modified surfaces than on the chemically modified surfaces. Thermal shock test was performed by changing the temperature drastically to see if any detachment of Ni film from ABS would occur due to the differences in thermal expansion coefficients between them. Only for the plasma-treated samples showed no separation of the Ni films from the ABS surfaces in tests. The adhesion strengths of metallic films on the ABS processed by the method developed in this study are better than those of the chemically processed films.