• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제18권12호
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• pp.28-37
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• 2019

Due to their flexible tailoring qualities, composites have become fascinating materials for structural engineers. While the research area of fiber-reinforced composite materials was previously limited to synthetic materials, natural fibers have recently become the primary research focus as the best alternative to artificial fibers. The natural fibers are eco-friendly and relatively cheaper than synthetic fibers. The main concern of current research into natural fiber-reinforced composites is the prediction and enhancement of the effective material properties. In the present work, finite element analysis is used with a numerical homogenization approach to determine the effective material properties of jute fiber-reinforced epoxy composites with various volume fractions of fiber. The finite element analysis results for the jute fiber-reinforced epoxy composite are then compared with several well-known analytical models.

• 한국복합재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국복합재료학회 1999년도 추계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.134-138
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• 1999

For the stable operation of high speed aerostatic spindle, the low rotational inertia and high damping ratio of spindle shafts as well as high fundamental natural frequency are indispensable. Conventional steel spindles are not appropriate for very high speed operation because of their high rotational inertia and low damping ratio. In this study, the composite spindles with aerostatic bearing were designed and manufactured with carbon fiber/epoxy composite. The fundamental natural frequency of the composite spindle was evaluated through the modal testing.

• 한국복합재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국복합재료학회 2005년도 춘계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.42-45
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• 2005

Interfacial evaluation of various combinations of both Flax and Hemp fibers/polypropylene were performed by using micromechanical test and nondestructive acoustic emission (AE). It can be because interfacial adhesion between the natural fiber surface and matrix plays an important role in controlling the overall mechanical properties of polymer composite materials by transferring the stress from the matrix to the fiber. It is necessary to characterize the interphase and the level of adhesion to understand the performance of the composites properly. Microfailure mechanism of single Flax fiber bundles were investigated using the combination of single fiber tensile test and nondestructive acoustic emission. Microfailure modes of the different natural fiber/polypropylene systems were observed using optical microscope and determined indirectly by AE and their FFT analysis.

• 한국복합재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국복합재료학회 2004년도 추계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.92-95
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• 2004

Interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of environmentally- friend natural fiber reinforced polymer composites playa very important role in controlling the overall mechanical properties. In this work the IFSS of Ramie and Kenaf fibers/epoxy systems were evaluated using the combination of micromechanical technique, microdroplet test to find out an optimal condition in accordance with final purpose by comparing to each other. Clamping effect on fiber elongation was determined as well. In addition, the mechanical properties of the natural fibers were investigated using single fiber tensile test and analyzed statistically by both uni- and bimodal Weibull distributions. Microfailure modes of different natural fiber structures were observed using optical microscope.

• 항공우주시스템공학회지
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.59-62
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• 2016

In this study, an investigation was performed on the mechanical properties of the natural-fiber-composite structure. The specimen was manufactured using the Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) method. The flax-fiber materials were adopted for the natural fiber composite, and vinyl-ester resin was also adopted. After a manufactured specimen was obtained, a mechanical test was carried out. The mechanical properties of the experiment results were compared with those of the natural-composite data cited from a number of other references.

• 한국염색가공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국염색가공학회 2009년도 학술발표대회
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• pp.14-20
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• 2009

Atmospheric pressure air plasma was applied for treatment of different kinds of natural bamboo fiber to improve their mechanical properties and surface characteristics, which are suitable for adhesion and dyeing. The tensile strength and Young modulus of bamboo fiber were significantly improved; SEM and AFM study show that the surface of fiber became cleaner and rougher after plasma treatment. Plasma treatment caused the cracking, removing of the protective skin of alkali-untreated fiber and etching to form a cleaner and rougher surface. The dyeability of both groups of bamboo fiber which are used for composite and textile purposes is significantly enhanced after treatment.

• Composites Research
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.115-125
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• 2024

환경에 대한 범세계적인 문제와 관심이 고조되는 가운데 자동차 산업에서도 친환경 소재로의 전환이 가속화되고 있다. 자동차 산업에서 친환경 복합재료는 차량 내부 및 비 구조 부품에 주로 사용된다. 특히 천연섬유 복합재료는 차량의 경량화로 연료 소비와 온실가스 배출을 줄이는데 도움을 주며 재활용이 가능하고 우수한 열적 특성과 내구성을 가지고 있어 자동차 내장 부품에 적합하다. 아울러 생산 비용 절감과 지속 가능성은 천연섬유 복합재료의 주요 장점이다. 친환경 복합재료 시장은 2022년부터 2030년까지 연평균 성장률 15.3%로 864억 3천만 달러 규모로 성장할 것으로 기대되며, 천연섬유 복합재료 시장은 2023년부터 2028년까지 연평균 5.3% 성장해 4억 2,400만 달러에 이를 것으로 예상된다. 본 리뷰 논문에서는 천연섬유 복합재료를 중심으로 차세대 자동차용 친환경 복합재료의 연구 동향과 실제 자동차 산업에서의 적용에 대해 탐구한다.

• 한국복합재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국복합재료학회 2005년도 추계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.157-160
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• 2005

The surface energies and acid-base interaction between the untreated and treated Jute or Hemp fibers and different matrix compositions of polypropylene-maleic anhydride polypropylene copolymers (PP-MAPP) were investigated using dynamic contact angle measurement. The contribution of the acid-base property into the interfacial adhesion of the natural fibers/matrix systems were characterized by calculating the work adhesion coming from the acid-base interaction. On the other hand, microfailure mechanism of both single Jute and Hemp fiber bundles were investigated using the combination of single fiber tensile test and acoustic emission. Distinctly different micro failure modes of the different natural fiber/polypropylene systems wet ε observed using optical microscope and determined indirectly by AE and their FFT analysis.

• 한국복합재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국복합재료학회 2004년도 추계학술발표대회 논문집
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• pp.88-91
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• 2004

In this study, a number of natural fiber henequen reinforced polymer matrix composites were successfully fabricated by means of a compression molding technique using chopped henequen fibers surface-treated with different electron beam irradiation (EBI) dosages, thermoplastic poly(butylene succinate), thermosetting unsaturated polyester and phenolic resins. Their interfacial and thermal characteristics were studied in terms of interfacial shear strength, fracture surface, dynamic mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and thermal stability using single fiber microbonding test, SEM, DMA, TMA, and TGA. The results show that their interfacial and thermal properties significantly depend on the intensity of EBl treatment on the natural fiber surface.

• Composites Research
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.213-219
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• 2020

최근 플라스틱 폐기물로 인한 환경 문제가 이슈화되면서 친환경 소재에 대한 관심이 점점 증가하고 있으며, 이에 따라 천연섬유를 활용한 복합재의 연구가 지속적으로 이루어지고 있지만 친환경 복합재의 강도나 계면 접착력에 대한 연구가 많이 부족한 실정이다. 복합재료의 강도나 계면 접착력을 향상시키는 방법들 중 한 가지 방법은 나노 입자를 첨가하여 기계적 물성을 향상시키는 방법이 있다. 본 연구에서는 기존에 사용되는 고가의 나노소재를 대체할 수 있는 친환경적이면서 경제적인 천연섬유를 해초로부터 추출하여 첨가제를 제조하고, 복합재료의 제조 및 기계적 특성평가를 수행하였다. 시험결과 제조한 첨가제가 복합재료의 인장, 굽힘, 충격 등의 물성 향상에 효과가 있을 뿐만 아니라 친환경성과 경제성도 가지고 있어 후속연구를 통해 다양한 분야에 적용할 수 있을 것이라 기대된다.