나노복합재료는 다기능성과 고성능을 가지는 혁신적인 복합재료이다. 나노 스케일 필러의 혼입함으로써 복합재료의 전기적, 역학 적 및 열적 특성이 크게 향상될 수 있기 때문에 나노 스케일 필러를 이용한 나노복합재료의 특성화에 관한 다양한 연구가 광범위하게 수행되어 왔다. 특히, 탄소계 나노 필러(탄소나노튜브, 카본블랙, 그래핀 나노판 등)를 활용하여 전기/역학적 특성을 향상시킨 나노복 합소재 개발에 관한 연구들이 복합재료 분야에서 큰 관심을 받고있다. 본 논문은 실제 응용에 필수적인 나노복합재료의 전기/역학적 특성을 문헌조사를 통해 고찰하는 것을 목표로 한다. 또한, 나노복합재료의 전기/역학적 특성 예측을 위한 최신 멀티스케일 모델링 연 구들에 대해서 검토하고, 멀티스케일 모델링에 대한 과제와 향후 발전 가능성에 대해서 논의한다.

In this research, carbon nanotubes(CNT) and graphene nanoplates(GnP) are deposited on the surface of carbon fibers(CF) at once. Investigating the effect between CNT and GnP on increasing the interfacial and mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites(CFRP). The cross section of the CFRP composites indicates that the GnPs/CNTs hybrid coating exhibits significantly higher mechanical performance in all coating samples. The interlayer shear strength of the GnPs/CNT hybrid coated CFRP composite was 90% higher than that of the uncoated CF composite. The flexural and tensile strength of CFRP composites using GnPs /CNT hybrid coatings were improved by 52% and 70%, respectively, compared to uncoated CF.

산업화와 기후 변화는 깨끗한 식수에 대한 수요 증가를 초래하였다. 막분리공정을 이용한 해수담수화는 물의 수요에 대한 요구를 채울 수 있는 경제적으로 실현 가능한 대안 중 하나이다. 막분리공정에서 2차원 재료들은 기존 역삼투분리막 (reverse osmosis membrane) 기반의 폴리아마이드 박막복합막(TFC-PA)과 비교하였을 때 막의 강도를 높여주고 투수성을 용이하게 하며 높은 염제거율 및 높은 선속률과 선택성을 보여준다. 이 리뷰 논문에서는 재료, 합성, 특징, 해수담수화 과정을 기반으로 다양한 2차원 재료로 구성된 복합막들을 소개하고 있다.

본 연구에서는 “이온젤” 이라고 불리는 고분자 기반의 PVA(polyvinyl alcohol)-H₃PO₄의 고체 전해질에 이온성 액체 BMIMBF4 (1-buthyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate)를 첨가하여 제조한 전고체 전해질과 환원된 그래핀 옥사이드/전도성 고분자 복합재료 기반의 전극 재료를 이용하여 유연성을 갖는 슈퍼커패시터를 제작 하였으며, 유연성에 따른 전기화학적 특성을 분석하여 보았다. 환원된 그래 핀 옥사이드/전도성 고분자 복합재료와 전고체 전해질 기반의 유연성 슈퍼커패시터의 전기화학적 특성을 유연성에 따라서 측정하기 위해서 프레스로 0.01 kg/cm²의 일정한 압력으로 최대 100회 까지 굽힘 시험 (bending test)을 진행 하였으며, 0~100 회의 굽힘 시험 이후에 순환 전압전류법(CV), 전기화학적 임피던스 분광법(EIS) 및 전정류 충·방전법(GCD)을 통하여 비교 및 분석하여 보았다. 그 결과로, 유연성 슈퍼커 패시터의 초기 전기용량은 43.9 F/g으로 확인 할 수 있었고, 이 값은 50회, 100회의 굽힘 시험 후에 각각 42.0F/g, 40.1F/g로 감소하는 현상을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과로 미루어 보아 물리적인 응력이 슈퍼 커패시터의 전기화학적 특성 감소에 영향을 주는 것으로 사료되며 또한, 굽힘 횟수에 따른 슈퍼커패시터의 전기화학적 특성 감소 원인을 확인하기 위해서 굽힘 시험 전과 후의 전극표면을 전자주사 현미경으로 관찰 하여 보았다.

본 연구에서는 탄소나노튜브/화이버/폴리머 복합소재 구조에 대한 재료 물성 및 강성 추정을 다룬다. 수정된 Halpin-Tsai 모델을 적용한 멀티 스케일 해석은 탄소나노튜브의 함유량 비율, CNT 두께-길이 비율, 화이버 부피 함유량, 그리고 화이버 보강각도 변화에 따라서 수행되었다. 본 연구에서 제시한 멀티-스케일 접근방법은 기존 모델을 적용하여 얻은 결과와 비교하여 검증하였다. 매개변수 해석을 통하여 CNT의 적절한 함유량은 적층된 CNTFPC 구조의 구조성능의 향상시킬 수 있는 중요한 특성을 규명하였다.

In this study, the effect of temperature effect of the rubber matrix filled with nano sized silica particles composites with silica volume fraction of 19–25% was investigated by the Charpy impact test. The Charpy impact test was conducted in the temperature range from –40°C to 0°C. The critical energy release rate GIC of the rubber matrix composites filled with nano sized silica particles was considerably affected by temperature and it was shown that the maximum value was appeared at higher temperature between temperature tested and it was shown that the value of GIC increases as temperature tested increases. The major fracture mechanisms were matrix deformation, silica particle debonding and delamination, microcrack between particles and matrix, and/or pull out between particles and matrix which is ascertained by SEM photographs of Charpy impact surfaces fracture.

The present study is undertaken to evaluate the effect of volume fraction on the results of Charpy impact test for the rubber matrix filled with nano sized silica particles composites. The Charpy impact tests are conducted in the temperature range 0°C and –10°C. The range of volume fraction of silica particles tested are between 11% to 25%. The critical energy release rate GIC of the rubber matrix composites filled with nano sized silica particles is affected by silica volume fraction and it is shown that the value of GIC decreases as volume fraction increases. In regions close to the initial crack tip, fracture processes such as matrix deformation, silica particle debonding and delamination, and/or pull out between particles and matrix which is ascertained by SEM photographs of Charpy impact fracture surfaces.

The microstructures and cyclic voltammograms of Al-Si/C nano-composites were investigated as the anode of lithium ion batteries. Al-Si nanoparticles were prepared by the arc-discharge method. Al-Si/C nanoparticles were obtained by coated Al-Si nanoparticles with the precursor of glucose (C6H12O6) as carbon source. It was indicated that the post carbon coating treatment can reduce Al2O3 film on Al-Si particles, and new phase Al4C3 formed in the process can activate the inactivated materials of electrode in a certain extent.

Despite having many attractive properties, ZrO2 ceramic has a low fracture toughness which limits its wide application. One of the most obvious tactics to improve its mechanical properties has been to add a reinforcing agent to formulate a nanostructured composite material. Nanopowders of ZrO2 and Cr were synthesized from CrO3 and Zr powder by high energy ball milling for 10 h. Dense nanocrystalline 2/3Cr-ZrO2 composite was consolidated by a high-frequency induction heated sintering method within 5 min at 600˚C from mechanically synthesized powder. The method was found to enable not only rapid densification but also the inhibition of grain growth, preserving the nano-scale microstructure. Highly dense 2/3Cr-ZrO2 composite with relative density of up to 99.5% was produced under simultaneous application of a 1 GPa pressure and the induced current. The hardness and fracture toughness of the composite were 534 kg/mm2 and 7MPa·m1/2, respectively. The composite was determined to have good biocompatibility.

The friction and wear characteristics of the rubber matrix composites filled with nano sized silica particles were investigated at ambient temperature by pin-on-disc friction test. The volume fraction of silica particles was 19%. The cumulative wear volume and wear rate of these materials on counterpart roughness were determined experimentally. The major failure mechanisms were lapping layers, deformation of matrix, ploughing, debonding of particles, fracture of particles and microcracking by scanning electric microscopy photograph of the tested surface. The cumulative wear volume showed a tendency to increase with increase of sliding distance. The wear rate of these composites tested indicated low value as increasing the sliding distance.

The characteristics of abrasive wear of the rubber matrix composites filled with nano sized silica particles were investigated at ambient temperature by pin-on-disc friction test. The range of volume fraction of silica particles tested are between 11% to 25%. The cumulative wear volume and friction coefficient of these materials on particle volume fraction were determined experimentally. The major failure mechanisms were lapping layers, deformation of matrix, ploughing, deboding of particles and microcracking by scanning electric microscopy photograph of the tested surface. The cumulative wear volume showed a tendency to increase nonlinear with increase of sliding distance. As increasing the silica particles of these composites indicated higher friction coefficient.

The aim of this study was to investigate microstructures and mechanical properties of nano-sized Ti-35 wt.%Nb-7 wt.%Zr-10 wt.%CPP composite fabricated by high energy mechanical milling (HEMM) and pulse current activated sintering (PCAS). Grain growth of the mechanically milled powder was prevented by performing PCAS. The principal advantages of calcium phosphate materials include: similarity in composition to the bone mineral, bioactivity, osteoconductivity and ability to form a uniquely strong interface with bone. The hardness and wear resistance property of nano-sized Ti-35 wt.%Nb-7 wt.%Zr-10 wt.%CPP composites increased with increasing milling time because of decreased grain-size of sintered composites.

A new High Frequency Induction Heating (HFIH) process has been developed to fabricate dense reinforced with Fe-Ni magnetic metal dispersion particles. The process is based on the reduction of metal oxide particles immediately prior to sintering. The synthesized /Fe-Ni nanocomposite powders were formed directly from the selective reduction of metal oxide powders, such as NiO and . Dense /Fe-Ni nanocomposite was fabricated using the HFIH method with an extremely high heating rate of . Phase identification and microstructure of nanocomposite powders and sintered specimens were determined by X-ray diffraction and SEM and TEM, respectively. Vickers hardness experiment were performed to investigate the mechanical properties of the /Fe-Ni nanocomposite.

Carbon-nanotube-embedded bismuth telluride (CNT/) matrix composites were fabricated by a powder metallurgy process. Composite powders, whereby 5 vol.% of functionalized CNTs were homogeneously mixed with alloying powders, were successfully synthesized by using high-energy ball milling process. The powders were consolidated into bulk CNT/ composites by spark plasma sintering process at for 10 min. The fabricated composites showed the uniform mixing and homogeneous dispersion of CNTs in the matrix. Seebeck coefficient of CNT/ composites reveals that the composite has n-type semiconducting characteristics with values ranging to with increasing temperature. Furthermore, the significant reduction in thermal conductivity has been clearly observed in the composites. The results showed that CNT addition to thermoelectric materials could be useful method to obtain high thermoelectric performance.

The pressureless sintering behavior of /Cu powder mixtures, prepared from /CuO and /Cu-nitrate, has been investigated. Microstructural observation revealed that powders with nano-sized Cu particles could be synthesized by hydrogen reduction method. The specimens, pressureless-sintered at for 4 min using infrared heating furnace with the heating rate of /min, showed the relative density of above 90%. Maximum hardness of 16.1 GPa was obtained in /MgO/Cu nanocomposites. The nanocomposites exhibited the enhanced fracture toughness of 4.3-5.7 , compared with monolithic . The mechanical properties were discussed in terms of microstructural characteristics

The microstructure and mechanical properties of hot-pressed composites with a different sintering temperature have been studied. The size of matrix grain and Cu dispersion in composites increased with increase in sintering temperature. Fracture toughness of the composite sintered at high temperature exhibited an enhanced value. The toughness increase was explained by the thermal residual stress, crack bridging and crack branching by the formation of microcrack. The nanocomposite, hot-pressed at , showed the maximum fracture strength of 707 MPa. The strengthening was mainly attributed to the refinement of matrix grains and the increased toughness.

일반적으로 탄성체는 특히 고무는 단일성분으로 충분한 물성과 gas barrier성을 나타내지 못하고, 카본블랙과 실리카 등 보강제를 첨가하여 사용되고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 기체 투과성을 낮추기 위해 층상구조를 갖는 점토광물의 일종인 유기실리케이트와 NBR, Ionomer, SEBS (Styrene Ethylene Butadien styrene Copolymer)의 유기탄성체를 이용하여 유기탄성체-clay 나노복합재료 막을 용융법으로 제조하였다. 유기탄성체-clay 나노복합재료 막의 기체 투과 특성은 가압 기체투과장치를 이용하여 실온에서 일정 압력을 유지하며 이산화탄소(CO2), 산소(O2), 질소(N2)가스의 기체투과도를 측정하였다. 유기탄성체-clay 나노복합재료 막은 clay자체의 도입과 층간거리의 확대로 기체분자의 tortuosity를 증가시켜서 기체투과도를 저하시키는 것을 확인하였다.

The effect of Cu content on microstructure and mechanical properties of nano-sized Cu dispersed nanocomposites was investigated. The nanocomposites with Cu content of 2.5 to were prepared by reduction and hot-pressing of powder mixtures. The nanocomposites with Cu content of 2.5 and exhibited the maximum fracture strength of 820MPa and enhanced toughness compared with monolithic . The strengthening was mainly attributed to the refinement of matrix grains. The toughening mechanism was discussed by the observed microstructural feature based on crack bridging