• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.91-95
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• 2019

A new experimental approach is proposed to detect a specific polymer dissolved in a liquid. Distinctive optical properties were found using a laser scattering technique when there is a polymer compound with almost no difference in optical properties (index of refraction) in a liquid phase. The index of refraction, which determines the refraction of light, is obtained by dissolving PCL and PLA. The used samples are biodegradable materials with similar properties and dissolved in a mixture of Chloroform 7: Methanol 3. To predict the optical properties, a 632-nm diode laser was used as the light source of the device, and an integrating sphere was used as the light receiver. Although PCL and PLA had a similar index of refraction of 1.46-1.48, the dissolved PCL showed a relative transmittance of 43%, and the dissolved PLA had a relative transmittance of 34%. The difference in optical properties of the pure polymer compound in the solid state or liquid state is not significantly different, and the difference in the dissolved state in the specific solvent is remarkable because the solubility differs in a specific solution and is randomly distributed.

• Composites Research
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.273-278
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• 2013

PLA/PP polymer blends in various ratios (PLA:PP = 9:1, 4:1, 3:1, and 1:1), and their composites (PLA:PP = 1:1) with sisal fiber (10, 15 and 20 wt%) were fabricated using MAPP as compatibilizer. The aim of the work was to reduce the cost of biodegradable composites as well as to improve the impact strength of PLA using PP, a relatively cheaper thermoplastic. The developed composites were characterized for their morphological and mechanical properties. The tensile strength and modulus of the blends were decreased with increasing PP content whereas the strain at break and impact strength are increased. The tensile strength, modulus and water absorption were increased for hybrid composites with increasing fiber content.

• 청정기술
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.401-409
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• 2013

폐플라스틱에 의한 환경오염 증가로 생분해성 고분자에 대한 관심이 커지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 생분해성 고분자인 폴리 L-락타이드(polylactic acid, PLA)와 폴리 L-락타이드(polylactic acid, PLA)/폴리 부틸렌 숙신산(polybutylene succinate, PBS)(90/10)수지를 기지재료로 하고 유기 크로사이트(cloisite ) 20을 나노 클레이(clay) 20으로 사용하여 이축압출기에서 Clay-20 함량별 로 압출시켜 나노복합체를 제조하였다. 사출성형기로 사출성형시편을 제조하여 나노복합체의 열적, 기계적, 형태학적 및 라만 분광학 특성을 시차열량분석기(differential scanning calorimeter, DSC), 인장시험기, 주사전자현미경(scanning electron microcopy, SEM), 라만-현미경 분광광도계로 조사하였고, 또한 가수분해특성을 조사하였다. 시차열량분석기와 주사전자현미경 시험 결과에서 PLA/Clay-20과 PLA/PBS/Clay-20 나노복합체의 결정화도가 Clay-20 함량이 증가함에 따라 증가하였고, Clay-20과 PLA 및 PLA/PBS 수지가 서로 상용성이 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 또한 Clay-20 함량이 증가함에 따라 두 나노복합체의 인장강도는 감소하지만 신도, 충격강도, 인장탄성률 및 굴곡탄성률이 증가하였다. 특히 Clay-20이 5 wt% 첨가된 PLA/Clay-20과 PLA/PBS/Clay-20 나노복합체의 충격강도는 순수 PLA와 PLA/PBS (90/10) 보다 2배 이상으로 증가하였다. Clay-20 3 wt% 첨가된 PLA/Clay-20 나노복합체의 가수분해속도는 순수 PLA 가수분해속도보다 두 배 정도 빨랐다. 이는 유기화 처리된 Clay-20 나노입자 표면의 친수성으로 계면에서 가수분해가 쉽게 일어나기 때문인 것으로 판단된다. 본 연구에서 적당량의 Clay-20 첨가로 PLA의 기계적특성 개선과 생분해 특성 조절 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.641-657
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• 2020

A unique lightweight string truss deployable bridge assembled by thin-walled fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) and metal profiles was designed for emergency applications. As a new structure, investigations into the static structural performance under the serviceability limit state are desired for examining the structural integrity of the developed bridge when subjected to unsymmetrical loadings characterized by combined torsion and bending. In this study, a full-scale experimental inspection was conducted on a fabricated bridge, and the combined flexural-torsional behavior was examined in terms of displacement and strains. The experimental structure showed favorable strength and rigidity performances to function as deployable bridge under unsymmetrical loading conditions and should be designed in accordance with the stiffness criterion, the same as that under symmetrical loads. In addition, a finite element model (FEM) with a simple modeling process, which considered the multi segments of the FRP members and realistic nodal stiffness of the complex unique hybrid nodal joints, was constructed and compared against experiments, demonstrating good agreement. A FEM-based numerical analysis was thereafter performed to explore the effect of the change in elastic modulus of different FRP elements on the static deformation of the bridge. The results confirmed that the change in elastic modulus of different types of FRP element members caused remarkable differences on the bending and torsional stiffness of the hybrid bridge. The global stiffness of such a unique bridge can be significantly enhanced by redesigning the critical lower string pull bars using designable FRP profiles with high elastic modulus.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.291-301
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• 2007

The rheological behaviors and morphologies of polylactide (PLA) and chemically modified plasticized starch (CMPS) blends were investigated. For this study, oscillatory shear flow measurements of the PLA, CMPS and their blends were performed. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) study was also conducted on the extracted extrudates of the blends. The morphology of the blend changed in relation to the composition: sphere-shaped CMPS disperse/continuous PLA, rod-like deformed CMPS phase/continuous PLA, a co-continuous structure with bridged CMPS long rods and PLA dispersed/continuous CMPS. The composition of the phase inversion could be estimated and closely coincided from the observed morphology experimental results. The rheological behavior of the blends, from oscillatory measurements, was found to vary in relation to the composition, and reflected the morphologies of the blends. PLA showed Newtonian flow behavior, while CMPS showed strong shear thinning behavior. The relationships between the morphology and rheological properties were observed in detail.

• Composites Research
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.419-424
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• 2022

Using non-biodegradable polymers is a severe environmental problem as they are not recyclable and generate a large amount of waste. Biopolymers, such as starch-based composites, have been considered one of the most promising replacement materials. These eco-friendly materials have the advantage of being low-cost, biodegradable, and obtained from renewable sources. However, as starch tends to be brittle and hydrophilic, it can make these materials unusable when exposed to water and limit its processability for further applications. In this work, a biobased modified starch was grafted using two bioderived materials, lauryl methacrylate (LMA) and tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate (THFMA), by radical polymerization. A polylactic acid (PLA) composite based on the modified starch (m-St) was fabricated to enhance its toughness. These samples were characterized by Fourier transform infrared, ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR analysis, optical and scanning electron microscopy. The starch was successfully grafted, thus improving the compatibility with the PLA matrix. The mechanical properties of these films were also studied. Results from mechanical tests showed a slight enhancement of the mechanical performance of these composites when m-St was added to the PLA matrix. Such behavior is related to the improved dispersion of m-St 1:2 on PLA, confirmed by SEM images showing enhanced compatibility between modified starch and PLA matrix. This indicated excellent properties of the produced composite film for further eco-friendly applications.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.281-287
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• 2011

Background: Biodegradable polymers have increasingly been recognized for various biological applications in recent years. Here we examined the immunostimulatory activities of the novel poly(aspartic acid) conjugated with L-lysine (PLA). Methods: PLA was synthesized by conjugating L-lysine to aspartic acid polymer. PLA-nanoliposomes (PLA-NLs) were prepared from PLA using a microfluidizer. The immunostimulatory activities of PLA-NLs were examined in mouse bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BM-DCs). Results: PLA-NLs increased the number of BM-DCs when added to cultures of GM-CSF-induced DC generation on day 4 after the initiation of cultures. Examination of the phenotypic properties showed that BM-DCs generated in the presence of PLA-NLs are more mature in terms of the expression of MHC class II molecules and major co-stimulatory molecules than BM-DCs generated in the absence of PLA-NLs. In addition, the BM-DCs exhibited enhanced capability to produce cytokines, such as IL-6, IL-12, TNF-${\alpha}$ and IL-$1{\beta}$. Allogeneic mixed lymphocyte reactions also confirmed that the BMDCs were more stimulatory on allogeneic T cells. PLA- NL also induced further growth of immature BM-DCs that were harvested on day 8. Conclusion: These results show that PLA-NLs induce the generation and functional activities of BM-DCs, and suggest that PLA-NLs could be immunostimulating agents that target DCs.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.107-113
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 대표적인 친환경 소재인 바이오복합재료(bio-composite)를 이용한 3D 프린터 필라멘트를 제작하였다. 바이오복합재료의 제조를 위해 매트릭스로는 생분해성 고분자인 poly lactic acid (PLA)를 그리고 충전제로는 대나무 분말(Bamboo flour)을 사용하였다. 대나무는 담양에서 생산되는 왕대, 솜대, 죽순대를 이용하였으며, 대나무 분말과 PLA의 혼합비율은 중량기준 10/90, 20/80, 30/70으로 설정하였다. 3개 죽종으로 제조한 대나무/PLA 바이오복합재료의 기본물성 평가를 위해 인장강도를 비교하였다. 그 결과, 왕대 분말/PLA의 비율이 10/90일 때의 인장강도가 7.12 MPa로 가장 높게 나타남으로써 3D 프린터 필라멘트 제작용 대나무/PLA 바이오복합재료로 가장 적합한 것으로 판단되었으며, 현미경 관찰 결과, 죽분의 함량을 더욱 낮춘 필라멘트를 제작할 필요성이 있다고 판단된다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.92-99
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• 2012

The optimal physical factors affecting enzyme production in an airlift fermenter have not been studied so far. Therefore, the physical parameters such as aeration rate, pH, and temperature affecting PLA-degrading enzyme production by Actinomadura keratinilytica strain T16-1 in a 3 l airlift fermenter were investigated. The response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize PLA-degrading enzyme production by implementing the central composite design. The optimal conditions for higher production of PLA-degrading enzyme were aeration rate of 0.43 vvm, pH of 6.85, and temperature at $46^{\circ}C$. Under these conditions, the model predicted a PLA-degrading activity of 254 U/ml. Verification of the optimization showed that PLA-degrading enzyme production of 257 U/ml was observed after 3 days cultivation under the optimal conditions in a 3 l airlift fermenter. The production under the optimized condition in the airlift fermenter was higher than un-optimized condition by 1.7 folds and 12 folds with un-optimized medium or condition in shake flasks. This is the first report on the optimization of environmental conditions for improvement of PLA-degrading enzyme production in a 3 l airlift fermenter by using a statistical analysis method. Moreover, the crude PLA-degrading enzyme could be adsorbed to the substrate and degraded PLA powder to produce lactic acid as degradation products. Therefore, this incident indicates that PLA-degrading enzyme produced by Actinomadura keratinilytica NBRC 104111 strain T16-1 has a potential to degrade PLA to lactic acid as a monomer and can be used for the recycle of PLA polymer.

• 폴리머
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.382-390
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• 2004

생체적합성 천연재료 중 하나인 탈미네랄화된 골분 (demineralized bone particle, DBP)은 골형성단백질 (BMP)을 함유하고 있어 골수간엽줄기세포 (BMSCs)의 분화를 유도한다. 본 연구에서는 DBP를 함유한 폴리 락타이드 (PLA)와 락타이드-글리콜라이드 공중합체 (PLGA) 다공성 지지체를 용매 캐스팅/염추출법으로 제조하였고, 수은다공측정계 및 전자주사현미경을 이용하여 특성결정 하였다. BMSCs는 골분화 배지를 이용하여 조골세포로 분화시켜 Wright-Giemsa, Alizarin red, von Kossa 및 ALP 염색으로 확인하였다. DBP가 함유된 지지체와 DBP가 함유되지 않은 지지체에 BMSCs를 파종한 후 면역결핍 누드마우스의 피하에 삽입하여 이들의 골형성 정도를 비교하여 보았다. 제조한 지지체의 다공도는 $90.2\%$ 이상이었고 평균 다공크기도 69.1$\mu$m 이상이었다. BMSCs는 Wright-Giemsa, Alizarin red, von Kossa 및 ALP 염색결과 조골세포로 분화가 가능했으며, 동물실험을 수행한 결과 DBP가 함유된 지지체에서 칼슘침착 영역을 확인할 수 있었지만 DBP가 함유되지 않은 지지체에서는 칼슘침착 영역을 확인하지 못하였다. 결론적으로 DBP를 함유한 지지체에서 DBP와 BMSCs가 골형성에 중요한 요인으로 작용한다고 사료된다.