• Advanced Composite Materials
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.365-379
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• 2009

Epoxy/S2-glass reinforced composites (SGRPs) infused with Cloisite 30B nanoclays were manufactured using the vacuum assisted resin infusion molding (VARIM) process. Prior to infusion, the matrix and clays were thoroughly mixed using a direct mixing technique (DMT) and a high shear mixing technique (HSMT) to ensure uniform dispersion of the nanoclays. Structures with varying clay contents (1-3 wt%) were manufactured. Both pristine and SGRP nanocomposites were then subjected to mechanical testing. For the specimens manufactured by DMT, the tensile, flexural, and compressive modulus increased with increasing the clay content. Similarly, the tensile, flexural, compressive, interlaminate shear and impact strength increased with the addition of 1 wt% clay: however the trend reversed with further increase in the clay content. Specimens manufactured by HSMT showed superior properties compared to those of nanocomposites containing 1 wt% clay produced by DMT. In order to understand these phenomena a morphological study was conducted. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) micrographs revealed that HSMT led to better dispersion and changed the nanoclay structure from orderly intercalation to disorderly intercalation giving multi-directional strength.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.644-650
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• 2008

This study examined the effect of nanoclays on the shape memory behavior of polyurethane (PU) in fibrous form. A cation was introduced into the PU molecules to disperse the organo-nanoclay (MMT) into poly($\varepsilon$-caprolactone) (PCL)-based PU (PCL-PU). The MMT/PCL-PU nanocomposites were then spun into fibers through melt-processing. The shape memory performance of the spun fibers was examined using a variety of thermo-mechanical tests including a new method to determine the transition temperature of shape memory polymers. The MMTs showed an improved the fixity strain rate of the MMT /PCL- PU fibers but a slight decrease in their recovery strain rate. This was explained by the limited movement of PU molecules due to the presence of nanoclays. The shape memory performance of the MMT/PCL-PU fibers was not enhanced significantly by the nanoclays. However, their recovery power was improved significantly up to a strain of approximately 50%.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2013년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.1357-1358
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• 2013

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.99-104
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• 2009

Soy protein isolate (SPI)-based nanocomposite films with three different types of nanoclays, such as Cloisite $Na^+$, Cloisite 20A, and Cloisite 30B, were prepared using a solution casting method, and their optical, tensile, and water vapor barrier properties were determined to investigate the effect of nano-clay type on film properties. Among the tested nanoclays, Cloisite $Na^+$, a hydrophilic montmorillonite (MMT), exhibited the highest transparency with least opaqueness, the highest tensile strength, and the highest water vapor barrier properties, indicating Cloisite $Na^+$ is the most compatible with SPI polymer matrix to form nanocomposite films. The film properties of SPI/Cloisite $Na^+$ nanocomposite films were strongly dependent on the concentration of the clay. Film properties such as optical, tensile, and water vapor barrier properties improved significantly (p<0.05) as the concentration of clay increased. However, the effectiveness of addition of the clay reduced above a certain level (i.e., 5wt%), indicating that there is an optimum amount of clay addition to exploit the full advantage of nanocmposite films.

• 폴리머
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.297-301
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO), 가소제인 ethylene carbonate(EC), 리튬염인 $LiClO_4$ 그리고 $Na^+-MMT/organic$ MMT를 이용하여 고분자/층상 실리카 나노복합재료(polymer/(layered silicate) nanocomposites, PLSN)를 제조하였으며, organic MMT의 첨가에 따른 고분자 매트릭스에 미치는 영향을 이온전도도를 통하여 관찰하였다. 리튬전지의 전해질로서의 응용을 위해, $Na^+$를 양이온으로 갖는 순수한 MMT($Na^+-MMT$)를 유기화한 nanoclay(organic-MMT)를 사용하였다. 그 결과, 층간 거리 및 소수성이 증가하며 이와 같은 특성은 PEO와의 나노복합체를 형성할 때 MMT의 박리 거동에 영향을 미치는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, 이온전도도에서는 organic MMT가 순수한 $Na^+-MMT$보다 우수함을 나타내었으며, methyl dihydrogenated tallow ammonium으로 개질된 MMT(MMT-2OA)를 첨가하였을 때 가장 높은 이온전도도를 보였다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.382-387
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• 2013

압출 컴파운딩 공정 및 케스팅 필름 공정을 이용하여 생분해성 폴리우레탄(PU)/클레이 나노복합 필름을 제조하였다. PU 수지와의 강한 결합 형성을 위해 유기적으로 개질되어 그 표면에 많은 양의 히드록시기를 갖는 MMT 나노클레이(C30B)를 사용하였다. 압출 공정 중 발생된 높은 전단 응력에 의해 발현된 복합체 내 나노판상체의 삽입/박리 구조 및 분산 상태를 XRD 분석 및 TEM 관찰을 통해 확인하였다. 또한 제조된 나노복합체의 유변물성, 인장물성, 투명성, 산소투과도의 변화를 첨가된 나노클레이 함량에 따라 조사하였으며, 이로부터 나노복합체 내 나노판상체의 박리 및 분산 구조와 물성과의 상관 관계를 제시할 수 있었다. 일정수준의 함량으로 첨가된 나노클레이는 복합 필름의 인장 탄성율, 연신율, 투명성, 산소차단성 등의 성능 향상에 뚜렷하게 기여하였으나, 그 이상의 함량으로 첨가되면 불완전한 박리 및 불균질한 분산성으로 인하여 오히려 성능이 감소하거나 또는 그 증가 폭이 매우 작은 것으로 나타났다. PU/clay 나노복합 필름의 생분해성은 퇴비화 실험을 통한 분해시간에 따른 필름의 산소투과도 및 인장물성의 변화를 관찰함으로써 확인하였다.

• Composites Research
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.275-280
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• 2023

고분자 기반 복합재료는 가볍고 우수한 물성을 가지고 있기 때문에, 단일 소재가 갖기 어려운 물성을 충족하기 위한 방법으로서 그 수요는 급격하게 증가되고 있다. 그에 따라, 크기가 1-100 nm를 갖는 입자를 고분자 기지에 분산시켜 제작하는 고분자 나노 복합재료에 대한 연구가 많이 진행되고 있다. 그리고, 나노입자 강화 복합재의 기지 재료로 열가소성 수지를 사용한 복합재료 연구를 많이 진행하고 있다. 본 연구를 통해 세틸트리메틸암모늄브로마이드(CTAB)으로 층간 물질을 개질한 유기 나노 점토가 포함된 폴리(에틸렌 테레프탈레이트)(PET) 기반 나노 복합체를 제조하였다. 다양한 나노 점토 중에서, 질석 (vermiculite, VMT)은 저가이며 풍부한 매장량과 고유의 물성으로 인해 고분자 재료의 기계적 및 열적 특성을 증가시키는 연구들이 수행되고 있다. 하지만, VMT의 강한 층간 결합으로 인해 고분자 기지 내에서 박리 및 분산 성능이 낮아 그 활용이 제한되었다. 본 연구에서는 나노 점토의 함유량에 따른 기계적 물성을 인장 시험으로 확인하였고, 나노 점토 입자가 PET 기재 내에 분산되는 정도를 TEM 단면 사진으로 평가하고, 그리고 질소 가스 차단 특성을 측정하였다.

• 한국고분자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국고분자학회 2006년도 IUPAC International Symposium on Advanced Polymers for Emerging Technologies
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• pp.280-280
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• 2006

Na-bentonite (local clay mineral) and Na-montmorillonite were treated with quaternary alkylammonium cations. The effect of the molecular structure and functional groups of the surfactants on the organoclays was investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD). For the preparation of nanocomposites, organoclays were melt-blended with polypropylene in a twin screw extruder and $Surlyn^{(R)$. ionomer was used as a reactive compatibilizer. The clay dispersions in the composites were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD). XRD spectra showed no peak at low angle indicated that the silicate clay layer has a nearly exfoliated dispersion in the polymer matrix. Thermal and mechanical properties of nanocomposites were higher than those of PP.

• Fibers and Polymers
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.160-169
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• 2004

Polystyrene/layered silicate nanocomposites were prepared by melt intercalation. To examine the distribution of the clay in polymer matrix, small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used. Intercalated nanocomposites were obtained and their rheological properties were investigated. Microcellular nanocomposite foams were produced by using a supercritical fluid. As clay contents increased, the cell size decreased and the cell density increased. It was found that layered silicates could operate as heterogeneous nucleation sites. As the saturation pressure increased and the saturation temperature decreased, the cell size decreased and the cell density increased. Microcellular foams have different morphology depending upon the dispersion state of nanoclays.

• Fibers and Polymers
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.289-296
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• 2005

Biodegradable nanocomposites were prepared by mixing a polymer resin and layered silicates by the melt intercalation method. Internal structure of the nanocomposite was characterized by using the small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). Nanocomposites having exfoliated and intercalated structures were obtained by employing two different organically modified nanoclays. Rheological properties in shear and extensional flows and biodegradability of nanocomposites were measured. In shear flow, shear thinning behavior and increased storage modulus were observed as the clay loading increased. In extensional flow, strain hardening behavior was observed in well dispersed system. Nanocomposites with the exfoliated structure had better biodegradability than nanocomposites with the intercalated structure or pure polymer.