• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.247-255
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• 2014

Charged polymer chains, i.e., polyelectrolytes, are known to show superior aqueous lubricating properties compared to those of neutral polymer chains, especially in brush conformation. This is primarily because of the incorporation of a large amount of counterions within the polymer layers and the consequently increased osmotic pressure. However, this effect is active only when the polymer chains remain immobilized even under tribostress, which is not realistic for high-contact pressure tribological applications, especially when they are irreversibly immobilized on tribopair surfaces. In contrast, with free polymers, which can be included as surface-active additives in the base lubricant (water), long-term lubricating performance based on "self-healing" properties is readily expected. In order to assess whether the superior aqueous lubricating properties of polyelectrolyte chains are valid for free polymers too, this study reviews recent studies on the tribological properties of many charged biopolymer and synthetic copolymers at a nonpolar, hydrophobic interface. In contrast to the irreversibly immobilized polyelectrolyte chains, free polyelectrolyte chains show inferior aqueous lubricating properties compared to their neutral counterparts owing to charge accumulation and the consequently impeded surface adsorption on the nonpolar surface. Nevertheless, bovine submaxillary mucin (BSM), a representative biopolymer, shows a sufficiently effective surface adsorption and aqueous lubricating capabilities even at neutral pH without losing the polyanionic characteristics.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.343-349
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• 2014

Currently, in order to resist the scratching of the fuel rod surface while fabricating the fuel assembly of the light-water nuclear reactor, we use a solution of nitrocellulose, an explosive material, as a dry lubricant along with its solvent. However, the demand for developing safe and harmless aqueous alternative materials for environment-conservation and field-worker safety has increased. In this study, we demonstrate the preparation of a novel aqueous resin composite using a formulation of aqueous polymeric resin, alcoholic solvent, and water. Subsequently, we characterize this composite on the basis of hardness, adhesive property, and water solubility using plates similar to the fuel rod material. The insertion test of a fuel rod coated with the YS-3 composite shows load values of $18.8-20.5kg/cm^2$, which is comparable with $18.8-20.5kg/cm^2$ of the nitrocellulose coating agent. In addition, the depth and width of longitudinal scratches caused by the YS-3 composite test are 50% higher than those of the standard. We can develop a harmless and safe aqueous dry lubricant to replace the existing NC products through field testing of 264 pieces of fuel rods, after producing 350 kg of the YS-3 prototype. The scratch test for the rod surface showed that weight of chip of YS-3 prototype was smaller than that of NC before and after solvent treatment, indicating the properties of YS-3 prototype was comparable to the counterpart.

• 한국윤활학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국윤활학회 2002년도 제35회 춘계학술대회
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• pp.105-110
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• 2002

The use of microporous polymer lubricants (MPLs) can eliminate the storage, sealing, and pumping problems associated with liquid lubricants, This paper discusses the use of MPLs for a component as rolling-element bearings. An MPL composed of 40% HDPE and 60% ester oil was synthesized and the MPL was applied to a ball bearing. The MPL ball bearing, filled with the MPL instead of the usual grease pack, tested and compared with the usual grease sealed ball bearing. The MPL applied to a ball bearing showed lubricant properties as good as usual grease, and showed higher performance in bearing oil leakage test, rotating torque test and thermal test at high speed running than usual grease.

• 한국고분자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국고분자학회 2006년도 IUPAC International Symposium on Advanced Polymers for Emerging Technologies
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• pp.343-343
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• 2006

Surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) was carried out to produce high-density poly(MPC) brush on silicon wafer. Frictional properties of poly(MPC) was investigated by by sliding a glass ball (${\phi}\;10\;nm$) on the substrates over a distance of 20 mm at a sliding velocity of 90 mm/min under loading of 0.49 N at 298 K. Higher friction coefficients were observed in dry N2 atmosphere and in toluene condition, whereas the friction coefficients decreased to 0.02 in humid air and in water. It is supposed that water-swollen poly(MPC) brush works as a lubricant to moderate the interaction between brush and probe.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제11권5호
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• pp.177-183
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• 1995

Recent work with phosphate esters has shown that a lubricious polymeric film can formed from the vapor phase on interacting during and sliding. This lubrication technique has led to methods to reduce friction and wear to very low values at high temperatures up to 700$^{\circ}$C. Preliminary with synthetic tri aryl phosphates are very promising. The vaporized lubricant forms a polymeric film on the sliding and rolling surfaces reducing the coefficient of friction below 0.05. In-situ formation of the polymeric films shows that the polymer that is formed on the surface exists in different states depending on surface temperature.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2008

Microporous polymer lubricants(MPLs) are solid polymer materials containing micropores which are filled with liquid lubricants, and which are molded or formed to suit rolling bearings or other machine parts requiring lubrication. MPLs can be effectively applied to provide long-term, maintenance-free lubrication of a variety of machine elements without fully replacing of oils and greases. The application of rolling bearings packed fully with an MPL could reduce or eliminate the problems such as grease deterioration, leakage, under-lubrication caused by insertion of water or foreign matters under severe operation conditions. This paper discuss the application of MPLs for lubrication of rolling ball bearings. Two different MPLs were synthesized and the features of MPLs were tested. Characteristics of the bearings which are packed fully with synthesized MPLs were investigated using SEM, TG/DSC, extents of oil leakage, OIT, and life time test. After these preliminary tests twelve MPLs were synthesized and evaluated by measuring extents of oil leakage and OIT values. Then synthesis conditions for the optimum MPL were selected by SSRED(Six Sigma Robust Engineering Design) pro gram using extents of oil leakage and OIT values respectively. The optimum MPL by means of OIT value showed higher performance such as long life time and application at higher temperature of $140^{\circ}C$ than previous temperature of $100^{\circ}C$.

• 폴리머
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.124-127
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• 2000

Poly(isobutylene oxide)의 물리적 성질을 개선하기 위하여 isobutylene oxide와 cyclohexene oxide의 공중합체가 triisobutylaluminum을 촉매로 하여 합성되었다. 분자량은 diethylzinc를 촉매로 하여 만든 poly(isobutylene oxide)보다 낮았다. 유리전이온도는 두 개의 단일중합체 사이에 일정하게 분포되었다. Vinyl cyclohexene oxide와의 공중합체는 현저한 열안정성을 보여주었다. 폴리올이나 윤활제로 응용 가능한 올리고머가 제조되었다. 산촉매하에서는 복잡한 생성물 분포를 보여 주었으나 염기 촉매하에서는 오량체 및 육량체가 주인 생성물 분포를 보여주었다.

• 폴리머
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.565-570
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• 2005

용융 점도 조절에 의한 나일론6(N6)의 melt impregnation공정에서의 용융가공 특성에 대하여 고찰하여 보았다. N6의 용융 점도를 조절하기 위하여 calcium stearate(CaST)를 윤활제로 사용한 결과, 1 wt$\%$의 윤활제의 첨가에 의하여 용융 점도가 감소함을 알 수 있었다. 아울러 폴리카프로락톤(PCL)을 N6에 반응 용융 블렌딩하여 N6의 용융 점도를 낮출 수 있었으며 phenyl phosphite(PP)와 diphenyl phosphite(DPP)를 첨가하여 블렌딩 시 상호에스테르 교환반응을 증가시켜 추가적인 용융 점도 감소를 확인하였다. 이러한 방법들은 N6의 고온 가공의 문제점으로 지적되는 열안정성 저하를 최소화하면서 melt impregnation 공정에서 필수적인 저점도 가공을 가능하게 할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 폴리머
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.118-123
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• 2006

폴리(부틸렌 테레프탈레이트)(PBT)와 폴리(에틸렌 테레프탈레이트)(PET)의 용융 가공시 발생하는 상호에스테르 교환반응이 PBT/PET 블렌드의 유변 물성에 미치는 영향에 대하여 살펴보았다. PBT에 PET를 용융 블렌딩하면 PET의 상대적인 낮은 점도에 의하여 PET의 함량이 증가할수록 PET의 점도가 감소됨을 알 수 있었으며 이와 함께 용융가공시 발생하는 분자량 감소와 PBT와 PET 상호간에 발생하는 상호에스테르 교환반응에 의하여 추가적인 용융점도 감소가 있음을 확인하였다. 또한 PBT와는 달리 윤활제로 사용한 calcium stearate(CaST)는 PBT/PET 블렌드에서 윤활 작용은 미약한 반면 이들 블렌드의 열분해에 따른 분자량 감소와 상호에스테르 교환반응을 촉진하여 추가적인 용융점도 감소를 초래함을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.83-90
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• 2011

Main objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of a lubricant, magnesium stearate, as blended in a hydrophilic matrix tablet and to identify significant factors using a tablet ejection force and a swelling property. The characteristics of tablet ejection were evaluated with three different compression forces (30, 40, and 60 MPa) and two controlled factors, amount of magnesium stearate and its mixing time. A hydrophilic model drug (terazosin HCl dihydrate) was regarded as a default factor. Tablet swelling was also evaluated. The optimal amount of PEG compared to PEO was set to be 88.50% w/w. As the amount of magnesium stearate was varied from 0.79% to 2.20% w/w, the amount of PEO and PEG was adjusted to meet the tablet's total weight while maintaining the ratio between the two excipients constant. As the mixing time of magnesium stearate was increased, the tablet ejection force and the swelling property were decreased. As the amount of magnesium stearate was increased, the tablet ejection force and the swelling property were decreased since the increased mixing time and the amount of magnesium stearate induced hydrophobic properties of the matrix tablet more effectively. The ejection force of the tablet increased as a result of increase in the compression force, which means that the breaking of tablet/die-wall adhesion energy was also increased when the compression energy was increased. The results gavea valuable guide how to choose suitable amount of the lubricant with processing conditions for the development of hydrophilic matrix formulations.