• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.317-326
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• 2021

In this study, we investigated for Bio-EPDM foam with oyster shell surface modified earth coupling agent. Experiments were carried out to confirm the bio-EPDM/Oyster shell foam applying content of earth coupling agent. The cure characterization were evaluated by measuring the mooney viscosity and oscillating disc rheometer (ODR). Mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, elogation at break and tear strength were measured, and changes of mechanical properties were also evaluated after immersion in NaCl solution. In addition degree of volume change was measured after immersing the Bio-EPDM foam in NaCl solution and the low-temperature permanent compression set was evaluated at 4℃. To evaluate the low-temperature characteristics of Bio-EPDM/Oyster shell, the glass transition temperature was measured using Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC). As a result as the content of the earth coupling agent increased up to 3phr, the crosslinking density and mooney viscosity increased, and the mechanical properties and low-temperature permanent compression set improved, but from 4phr, it was rather decreased. The change in the glass transition temperature was insignificant, and the foam cell appeared to be uniform when the earth coupling agent was applied.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.195-200
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• 2013

본 연구의 주요 목적은 신발 겉창 재료로 사용하기 위하여 열가소성 폴리우레탄 (TPU)의 내마모성과 습윤시의 내슬립성을 에틸렌-프로필렌-디엔 고무 (EPDM) 또는 폴리부타디엔 고무 (BR)를 블렌드하여 향상시키는 것이다. 10 wt%의 EPDM 또는 BR이 TPU에 투입되었을 때 TPU/EPDM과 TPU/BR 블렌드는 TPU보다 우수한 NBS 내마모도, 인장 물성 그리고 습윤 내슬립성을 보였다. 10 wt% 이상 투입될 때는 내마모도와 인장 물성 모두 감소하였다. 10 wt% 투입시의 내마모도와 인장물성 상승은 TPU의 상분리도 증가에 기인하는 것으로 보인다.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.124-130
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• 2018

Recently, microwaves have been used for desulfurization because they can selectively dissociate C-S and S-S bonds present in vulcanized rubber. In this study, we investigated the changes in structural and physical properties of EPDM (Ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber by irradiating it with microwaves for different durations. The surface chemical composition of the irradiated EPDM rubber was analyzed by FT-IR, XPS, and EDS analyses. It was confirmed by XPS that C-S and S-S S2p peak heights greatly decreased when microwave irradiation was performed for more than 5 min. In the EPDM sample irradiated with microwaves for 10 min, the number of S-O bonds significantly increased owing to oxidation. As the microwave irradiation time was increased, SEM images showed cracks and voids on the EPDM surface. The 20% decomposition temperature of the EPDM rubber sample was investigated by TGA, and it was found to be about $435.23^{\circ}C$ for the EPDM rubber irradiated for 10 min. The crosslinking density of the EPDM rubber was determined by measuring the degree of swelling, and the highest value was observed for the E5 sample irradiated for 5 min. The degree of swelling of the E10 sample irradiated for 10 min was lower than that of the E5 sample. These results indicate that when irradiated with microwaves for more than a certain time, desulfurization occurs and the side chain of the EPDM rubber dissociates and forms additional crosslinking bonds.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.159-164
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• 2015

Purpose: Recently, environmental pollution and safety problems in agricultural production have become important issues. Initially, bio-production machines focused on high production efficiency rather than workers' safety and comfort, but this trend slowly has changed as time went on. Methods: This study was carried out to identify sound efficiently and reliably for noise reduction by using a combine cabin model. Ethylene propylene diene monomer (M-class) rubber (EPDM) was applied to improve noise reduction performance from parts connected directly to the front, rear, left side, and bottom side of the cabin. Results: As a result, an average noise reduction of 1.85 dB was achieved in the normal hearing range between 500 Hz to 2 kHz. Conclusions: Reducing the cabin noise levels can reduce a worker's fatigue, improve working environment, and contribute to future low-noise and high-quality cabin environment.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.318-323
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• 2011

폐타이어고무분말을 재활용하기 위하여 방수시트용 고무분말 복합체를 제조하였으며, 수지 종류와 가교제의 함량이 복합체의 기계적 특성에 미치는 영향을 고찰하였다. EPDM이 부가됨에 따라 고무분말 PE 복합체의 신장율이 3배 이상 증가하는 현상을 나타내었다. 고무분말 충전 복합체에 가교제의 농도가 증가함에 따라 복합체의 강도가 증가하였으며, 특히 재생 폴리프로필렌을 사용한 경우 3배 이상 인장강도가 현저하게 높게 나타났다. 따라서 폴리프로필렌 블렌드물로 고무분말 복합체를 제조하는 경우 신재 폴리프로필렌을 사용하는 것 보다 재생 폴리프로필렌을 사용하는 것이 기계적 특성면에서 효과적인 것으로 나타났다.