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A Study on the Strength and Durability of Polymer-Modified Mortars using Eco-friendly UM resin (친환경 UM수지를 사용한 폴리머 시멘트 모르타르의 강도 및 내구성에 관한 연구)

  • Kwon, Min-Ho;Kim, Jin-Sup;Park, Su-Cheol
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.943-948
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    • 2013
  • In this study, the characteristics of polymer-modified mortar which include UM resin, eco-friendly resin, was studied for improving the durability of concrete. UM and cement mortar were mixed with a certain percentage. Eco-friendly UM resin polymer-modified mortar was evaluated by compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, water absorption and chemical resistance experiments. The characteristics of eco-friendly UM resin polymer-modified mortar were evaluated by experiments. Performance of compressive strength and splitting tensile strength were decreasing. On the other hand, performance of flexural strength, water absorption and chemical resistance were increasing. Eco-friendly UM resin polymer-modified mortar reinforced concrete durability performance is excellent.

The oral dose toxicity test and skin irritation test of eco-friendly plasticizer using crude glycerol derived (폐글리세롤을 이용한 친환경 가소제의 경구투여독성 및 피부자극성 시험)

  • Kang, Soo-Jung;Kim, Heeyoung;Park, Sangwon;Sim, Eunyoung;Kim, Jinhwan
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.322-327
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    • 2015
  • Objectives: The major objective of this study is the oral dose toxicity test and skin irritation test of eco-friendly plasticizer using crude glycerol derived from the biodiesel process. Methods: Glyceroldiacetate laurate(GDL) was synthesized from glycerol monolaurat(GML) and acetic acid. The synthesis of the GDL plasticizer was measured with nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscop(NMR) and FT-IR(Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer). To provide information on the safety of GDL, we carried out an oral dose toxicity test for GDL in Sprague-Dawley rats. Also, we carried out a skin irritation test for GDL in New Zealand White rabbits. Results: The oral dose toxicity test in Sprague-Dawley rats showed that GDL is a non-toxic material. The result of the skin irritation test on New Zealand White rabbits showed that GDL is non-irritating. Conclusions: From the results of oral dose toxicity test and skin irritation test, we concluded that the developed plasticizer showed excellent eco-friendly property. Based on our results, we confirmed the development of an eco-friendly non-phthalate plasticizer. Applicability for PVC toys and food and drug packaging materials was found.

Development of an Eco-friendly Plasticizer using Crude Glycol Derived from the Biodiesel Process (바이오디젤부산물인 폐글리세롤을 이용한 친환경 가소제의 개발)

  • Kang, Soo-Jung;Bae, Sung-Jae;Jin, Dae-Eon;Kim, Jinhwan
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.365-370
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    • 2014
  • Objectives: The major objective is development of an eco-friendly non-phthalate plasticizer using crude glycol derived from the biodiesel process. Methods: Glycerol monolaurate(GML) was synthesized from glycol and triglyrcerides. Glycerol diacetomonolaurate(GDAL) was synthesized from GML and acetic acid. Results: The synthesis of the GDAL plasticizer was measured with nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy(NMR). Mechanical properties were measured by universal testing machine(UTM) and the experimental values were compared with phthalate plasticizers such as dioctyl phthalate(DOP). In particular, the values for tensile strength and elongations with GDAL were higher than with DOP. Conclusions: We confirmed the development of an eco-friendly non-phthalate plasticizer by NMR. Based on our results, applicability for food and drug packaging materials was found.

The Properties of Durability and Strength of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Modified Mortars Using Eco-Friendly UM Resin (친환경 UM수지를 사용한 섬유보강 폴리머 시멘트 모르타르의 내구성 및 강도 특성)

  • Kwon, Min-Ho;Seo, Hyun-Su;Lim, Jeong-Hee;Kim, Jin-Sup
    • Journal of the Korea Concrete Institute
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.313-320
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    • 2013
  • In this study, performance of fiber-reinforced polymer-modified mortar was studied for the development of eco-friendly materials for high performance repair and reinforcement. The general cement mortar and eco-friendly UM resin was mixed with a certain percentage for increased durability. To increase the strength of the polymer-modified mortar, PVA fiber, steel fiber and hybrid fiber were added at a constant rate. Hybrid fiber is contains the same percentage of PVA fiber and steel fiber. In order to determine the strength properties of fiber-reinforced polymer-modified mortar, the compressive strength test, the splitting tensile strength test and the flexural strength test were performed. And, in order to determine the durability properties of fiber-reinforced polymer-modified mortar, water absorption test and chemical resistance test were performed. From the experimental results, polymer-modified mortar using UM resin was improved durability. And the tensile strength and flexural strength increased, which were the vulnerability of fiber reinforced polymer-modified mortar. From this study, fiber-reinforced polymer-modified mortar using eco-friendly UM resin can be used to repair and reinforcement for the external exposure of concrete structures to improve the durability.

Development of Eco-friendly and Edible Adhesive Using Basil Seed Mucilage (바질 씨앗을 이용한 식용⋅친환경 접착제 개발)

  • Hyun Yun Lee;Hye Joo Lee;Seong Ho Ryu;Daniel Sim;Dae Seok Kim
    • Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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    • v.35 no.4
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    • pp.341-345
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    • 2024
  • Common adhesives contain harmful chemicals, posing risks to humans and the environment. Basil seeds, an underutilized resource, can offer a solution. We extracted mucilage from basil seeds and found that altering the basil seed mucilage (BSM) to water ratio allowed us to control the adhesive strength. As the concentration of BSM increased and the water evaporated, adhesive strength improved. BSM can serve as both an adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive. This research showcases BSM's impressive strength and stability, making it a promising eco-friendly industrial adhesive option from plant-based sources, revolutionizing the adhesive industry.

Study on Properties of Eco-friendly Pot with Biodegradable PLA/PBAT Blend Film (생분해성 PLA-PBAT 블렌드 필름을 이용한 친환경 포트의 특성 연구)

  • Park, Han-saem;Song, Kang-yeop;Kang, Jae-ryeon;Seo, Wonjun;Lee, SeonJu;Lee, Won-Ki
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.24 no.8
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    • pp.1037-1043
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    • 2015
  • Since single-use disposable plastic usage has steadily been increasing, recent trends in polymeric research point to increasing demand for eco-friend materials which reduce plastic waste. A huge amount of non-degradable polypropylene (PP)-based pots for seedling culture are discarded for transplantation. The purpose of this study is to investigate an eco-friendly biodegradable material as a possible substitute for PP pot. The blend of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) was used because of its good mechanical and flexible properties as well as biodegradation. After landfill, various properties of the blend pot were investigated by UTM, SEM, NMR and TGA. The results showed the tensile strength of the blend film rapidly decreased after 5 weeks of landfill due to degradation. From NMR data after landfill, the composition of PLA in the blend was decreased. These results indicate that the biodegradation of the blend preferentially occurs in PLA component. To investigate the effect of holes in pot bottom and side on root growth, a plant in the pot was grown. Some roots came out through holes as landfill period increases. These results indicate that the eco-friendly pot can be directly planted without the removal of pot.

A Study on the Correlation Between Crystallinity and Dispersion Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Semiconductive for Power Cable (전력케이블용 친환경 반도전 컴파운드의 결정화도와 분산 특성의 상관관계에 대한 연구)

  • Han, Jae Gyu;Yun, Jun Hyeong;Seong, Soo Yeon;Jeon, Geun Bae;Park, Dong Ha
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers
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    • v.33 no.5
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    • pp.400-404
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    • 2020
  • In this paper, we study the correlation between the crystallinity of semiconductive compounds for eco-friendly power cables and the dispersive properties of carbon black. The crystal structure of the polymer material is advantageous for mechanical properties and heat-resistance. However, the polymer acts as an inhibitor to the dispersibility of carbon black. The purpose of this study is to develop a TPE semiconductive compound technology. The high heat resistance and ultra-smoothness characteristics which are required for high voltage and ultra-high voltage cables should be satisfied by designing and optimizing the structure of a non-crosslinking-type eco-friendly TPE semiconductive compound. The application of excess TPE resin was found to not only inhibit the processability in the compounding process, but also reduced the dispersion properties of carbon black due to higher crystallinity. After the crystallinity of the compound was identified through DSC analysis, it was compared with the related dispersion characteristics. Through this analysis and comparison, we designed the optimal structure of the eco-friendly TPE semiconductive compound.

Assessment of Levee Slope Reinforced with Bio-polymer by Image Analysis (영상분석을 통한 바이오폴리머로 보강된 제방사면 안정성 해석)

  • Ko, Dongwoo;Kang, Joongu
    • Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.258-266
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    • 2019
  • This study was conducted to apply natural river technologies to levees and examine the results. The new eco-friendly bio-polymer was applied, a combination of eco-friendly biopolymers and soil, to levee slope to enhance durability and eco-friendliness and to establish reinforcement measures against unstable levees due to overtopping. A semi-prototype levee of 1 m in height, 3 m in width, with a 1:2 slope and 5 m length, was constructed at the Andong River Experiment Center. The bio-soil mixed with the biopolymer and the soil at an appropriate ratio was treated with a 5 cm thickness on the surface of levee to perform the stability evaluation according to overtopping. Using the pixel-based analysis technique using the image analysis program, the breached area of levee slope was calculated over time. As a result, the time for complete decay occurs more than 12 times than that of ordinary soil levee. Therefore, when the new substance is applied to the surface of levee, the decay delay effect appears to be high.