• 한국안전학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.108-114
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• 2017

According to an increase in demand for polyurethane soft foam for thermally insulated containers, the purpose of this study is based on redefining existing rigid polyurethane foam insulation KS standard which has been limited to building material-based authentication techniques. Since there are arising concerns of consumer rights and safety due to humidifier fungicides and urethane track incidents, there are elements to be further researched on rigid polyurethane foam insulation for refregerated containers. Thus, we reviewed the prior standards for rigid polyurethane foam insulation and verified the validity of certification testing method for the new standard with self-foamed polyurethane.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.35-39
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• 2009

Purpose: Various techniques have been attempted for design of the flaps. However, there are some disadvantages. They have thin, pliable, and two dimensional methods. The aim of this study is to report usefulness of polyurethane foam dressing materials for three dimensional design of the digital island flap. Methods: From June of 2007 to september of 2008, 10 patients received digital island flap surgery for soft tissue defect of the finger. After minimal debridement of the wound, size and shape of the defect were measured using polyurethane foam. We used Medifoam-$5^{(R)}$ And then, designed this inset the wound. The flap was designed on the donor site with a arterial pedicle as the central axis according to size and shape. A full thickness skin graft from the groin is applied on the flap donor defect and secured with a tieover bolster dressing. Results: Reviewing sizes of the flaps, the length and width of flaps ranged from 1.5 to 3.3 cm and 1.0 to 2.5 cm. The PACS(Picture Archiving Communication System) program allows identification of the donor depth of finger. The distance for the soft tissue ranged from 4.3 mm to 6.7 mm. Mean depth of donor site was 5.3${\pm}$0.6 mm. Also, the thickness of Medifoam-$5^{(R)}$ ranged nearly 5 mm. On flap insetting, full-thickness skin graft was necessary. We did not experience any problems in the recipient site size either, regardless of the extended flaps. Conclusion: Polyurethane foam has many advantages over the more conventional templates. Refinements in flap design and surgical technique resulted in favorable functional and cosmetic results. Especially, for beginner, Polyurethane foam dressing material is a simple and safe tool and therefore is an excellent choice for design of the island flap.

• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.285-295
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• 2015

To identify optimized thermal properties of mold brassiere cup for improved thermal comfort during summer, we compared the thermal resistance and the water vapor permeability of Polyurethane (PU) foam, 3D spacer fabric and the two combined materials of the PU foam and the 3D spacer fabric. Four experimental mold brassieres were made of the materials for wearing test. Six women in their twenties evaluated the wearing sensation in the hot and humid environment. The changes in microclimate temperature and humidity while wearing test brassiere cups were measured. Results indicate that thermal resistance increased as more PU foam were combined, while the water vapor permeability was higher as the content of the 3D spacer fabric increased at thickness of 18mm and over. However, in the wear test, the PU foam brassiere was the most preferred in all ambient conditions due to its soft, flexible and smooth texture, despite its high thermal resistance and low water vapor permeability. This indicates that the textures of mold foams are more dominant properties than thermal properties for mold foams in determining the wear comfort of mold brassieres.

• Carbon letters
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• 제18권
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• pp.11-17
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• 2016

Monolithic carbon foams with hierarchical porosity were prepared from polyurethane templates and resol precursors. Mesoporosity was achieved through the use of soft templating with surfactant Pluronic F127, and macroporosity from the polyurethane foams was retained. Conditions to obtain high porosity materials were optimized. The best materials have high specific surface areas (380 and 582 m² g^-1, respectively) and high electrical conductivity, which make them good candidates for supports in sensors. These materials showed an almost linear dependence between the potential and the pH of aqueous solutions.

• Composites Research
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.16-22
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• 2021

폴리우레탄폼(PUF)은 연질, 반경질, 경질 형태로 제작이 가능하여 산업적으로 다양한 분야에서 활용되고 있다. 그 중에서도 경질 폴리우레탄폼은 우수한 기계적 특성과 낮은 열전도도를 가지고 있어, 건축물의 단열재와 천연가스 운수송 분야에서 보냉재로 사용되고 있다. 해당 분야에서는 기계적 강도는 높이고 열전도도는 낮추고자 하는 기술적 수요가 꾸준히 요구되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 경질 폴리우레탄폼을 제작하고, 교반기의 임펠러 형태(Propeller, Dispersed turbine)에 따른 폼의 미세구조와 물성 변화를 연구하였다. FE-SEM 이미지 및 Micro-CT 분석을 통해 Dispersed turbine으로 제조한 폼의 평균 기공 크기가 Propeller로 제조한 기공보다 21.5% 작은 것을 확인하였다. 압축 강도는 작은 기공을 가진 폼에서 15.4% 향상되었고, 열전도도는 3.1% 감소하였다. 이러한 결과는 PUF 복합재 제조에 활용될 수 있다.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2019

Along with industrial development, various architectural structures have become bigger and higher, leading to an expansion in the size and capacity of construction equipment. And with the development of public transportation, the use of subways as a means of transportation in the city center is increasing, so that vibrations and structural noises are emerging as a new environmental issue. Considering that architectural structures may be used from several decades to hundreds of years after the time of construction, they can be seen as semi-permanent. Due to changes in the vibration-proof polyurethane mats installed in the foundation of these structures, settling may occur and vibration reduction may become inadequate. Therefore, in view of service life, it is necessary to have a high-level standard of reliability and stability. In accordance with this, the Floating Floor System, which uses soft polyurethane foam and can be constructed within a relatively short period of time, has excellent vibration resistant characteristics. It is presented as a great alternative solution to the issue of vibrations caused by subways, railways and building structures. At present, vibration-proof polyurethane mats have been developed up to the same product level as in other advanced countries. However, in the construction of structure foundations, the physical properties of this product and its shape incur changes. If they are installed as such in the structure of a building, it may cause significant impact on stability, requiring that this cause be urgently identified and improved.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.187-190
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• 2014

Four excellent halogen-free biphosphonate flame retardants (EBDMP, EBDEP, MBDMP, MBDEP) were synthesized through polycondensation and Arbuzov rearrangement reactions without using any solvents. The products were characterized by ESI-MS, FT-IR and $^1H$ NMR. The application of EBDEP in polyurethane soft foam was studied and the results illustrated its excellent flame-proofing properties.

• 지질공학
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.83-101
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• 2021

고밀도 폴리 우레탄 공법은 주입 물질의 순간 팽창압을 이용하여 연약지반의 불안정한 지반의 안정화를 위해 적용되며 내구성이 매우 탁월한 친환경 공법이다. 순간 팽창압에 의해 연약지반 보강 및 복원, 차수공사가 가능하다. 본 주입공법의 경우 작업시간이 매우 짧고 신속하여 열악한 환경에서도 타 공법보다 접급성과 작업성이 매우 탁월하다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 고밀도 폴리 우레탄이 지반 내에서 작용하는 물리·역학적 특성을 검증하고자 하였다. 먼저, 주입재료의 강도정수 및 물성값을 확인하기 위하여 일축압축강도시험, 직접전단시험, 토압시험 등을 수행하였고 환경적인 문제에 대한 부분을 확인하고자 투수시험 및 토양환경안정성 시험을 수행하였다. 실험결과, 조밀한 사질토와 단단한 점성토를 대상으로 비교하였을 때, 내부마찰각은 약 2배, 점착력은 약 2.5~3.5배 이상 높은 것으로 확인되었고, 투수계수 또한 1.0 × 10-5의 범위 이내를 만족하며, 기존 그라우팅 공법과 비교하였을 때 현저히 낮은 투수계수를 확인할 수 있었다.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.692-704
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• 2023

This study analyzed 214 sports knee braces found on Chinese websites between October 2022 and November 2022 to assess product type (impact protection material, fastening method, and protection method), material composition, size, weight, and main characteristics. The product type was further categorized according to (1) use of hard guard and soft guard protection method; (2) cover type, strap type, and slip-on type fastening method; and (3) pressure type and support type protection method. It also noted the physical shock protection materials used, including foam (EVA or polyurethane) attached to joints as a buffer material and plastic (TPU or PP) that protects the user's knee from external impacts. The study found that the materials that primarily comprise sports knee braces are a combination of nylon, polyester, and neoprene. Additionally, it found that most sports knee braces available on the market are available in three sizes based on knee circumference: M (35-38cm), L (38-41cm), and XL (41-44cm), while some products are available in one size only. Furthermore, the majority of the 214 products studied weighed 200g, followed by 1,000g. Finally, in terms of product characteristics, many sports knee braces utilize ring-shaped silicone pads to distribute the load pressure on the knees or incorporate sturdy adhesive velcro to improve knee stability.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.716-722
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• 2008

Purpose: Split or full thickness skin graft is generally used to reconstruct the palmar skin and soft tissue defect after release of burn scar flexion contracture of hand. As a way to overcome and improve aesthetic and functional problems, the authors used the preserved superficial fat skin(PSFS) composite graft for correction of burn scar contracture of hand. Methods: From December of 2001 to July of 2007, thirty patients with burn scar contracture of hand were corrected. The palmar skin and soft tissue defect after release of burn scar contracture was reconstructed with the PSFS composite graft harvested from medial foot or below lateral and medial malleolus, with a preserved superficial fat layer. To promote take of the PSFS composite graft, a foam and polyurethane film dressing was used to maintain the moisture environment and Kirschner wire was inserted for immobilization. Before and after the surgery, a range of motion was measured by graduator. Using a chromameter, skin color difference between the PSFS composite graft and surrounding normal skin was measured and compared with full thickness skin graft from groin. Results: In all cases, the PSFS composite graft was well taken without necrosis, although the graft was as big as $330mm^2$(mean $150mm^2$). Contracture of hand was completely corrected without recurrence. The PSFS composite graft showed more correlations and harmonies with surrounding normal skin and less pigmentation than full thickness skin graft. Donor site scar was also obscure. Conclusion: The PSFS composite graft should be considered as a useful option for correction of burn scar flexion contracture of hand.