The addition of fiber sto concrete matrix has been a norm to enhance the mechanical strength of concrete. However, the use ot synthetic fibers (artificial fibers) is rampant compared to natural fibers due to a low mechanical strength of some natural fibers. The study added cellulose fiber made from jute at 0.2%, 0.25, and 0.3% of cement weight to concrete matrix to determine their influence on the early strength development. It was observed that compressive strength and flexural strength increases as the proportion of fiber added to the concrete increased. Further observation showed that the compressive strength had its optimum point at 0.3% fiber addition. However, the optimum point of the flexural strength lied at 0.25% fiber addition. It was concluded that cellulose fiber is capable of enhancing the mechanical strengths of concrete matrix.

The significance of this study lies in addressing critical issues prevalent in the worldwide construction sector, particularly concerning the durability and sustainability of cement-based materials. Plain cement composites commonly suffer from deficiencies in tensile strength and strain capacity, resulting in the formation of nano-cracks under relatively low tensile loads. These nano- cracks pose a significant challenge to the longevity and resilience of cement matrices, contributing to structural degradation and reduced service life of infrastructure. To mitigate these challenges, the integration of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) as reinforcements in cement composites presents a promising solution. CNF, renowned for their exceptional material properties including high stiffness, tensile strength, and corrosion resistance, offer the potential to significantly enhance the mechanical performance and durability of cement-based materials. Through systematic experimentation, this study investigates the effects of CNF reinforcement on the mechanical properties of cement composites. By leveraging ultrasonically dispersion techniques, CNF extracted from bamboo, broad leaf, and kenaf are uniformly dispersed within the cement matrix at varying concentrations. Compressive and flexural tests are subsequently conducted to evaluate the impact of CNF on the strength characteristics of the cement composites. By elucidating the efficacy of CNF reinforcement through rigorous experimentation, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the development of construction materials with improved durability and sustainability. Ultimately, this research contributes to addressing critical challenges in the construction industry, offering potential solutions to enhance the performance and longevity of cement-based infrastructure.

PURPOSES : This study describes the experimental findings on the mechanical properties of calcium aluminate cement (CAC)-based repair mortars with or without natural cellulose fiber (NCF). Additionally, the effect of adding NCF to the reduction of fugitive dust in the CAC powder was examined. METHODS : To produce mortar, four different levels of NCF (0.0.5, 1.0, and 2.0% by binder weight) were adopted, and the water-binder ratio was fixed at 0.485. The flow, strength characteristics, absorption, and surface electrical resistivity of the mortars were measured at predetermined periods. Additionally, SEM observations were performed to examine the microstructural changes and hydrates formed on the 28 day-mortar samples. RESULTS : The addition of NCF led to a decrease in fugitive dust. Regarding the mechanical properties of the mortars, that with 0.5% NCF exhibited a better performance in terms of strength development and surface electric resistivity compared to those of other mortars. However, the addition of NCF was less effective in the enhancement of the absorption of mortars. Further, we discovered that the microstructures of the mortars with additional NCF were comparatively dense compared to those without NCF. CONCLUSIONS : The appropriate addition of NCF can enhance the performance of CAC-based repair materials. However, further studies on the durability of CAC with the addition of NCF are needed to determine the optimal mixture.

본 연구에서는 Cellulose Nano-Crystals (CNCs) 수용액을 이용하여 시멘트 페이스트의 강도 향상에 대한 실험을 수행하고 이 연구결과를 토대로 하여 CNC 혼입에 따른 섬유보강 고인성 시멘트 복합체의 강도 특성에 관한 실험을 진행하였다. 먼저, CNC의 최적 배합비를 결정하기 위한 일환으로, 골재를 포함하지 않은 시멘트 페이스트의 강도 특성을 비교하기 위해 CNC 혼입율에 따라 수용액을 제조하였다. CNC 혼입율은 시멘트 대비 0.1, 0.2, 0.4 vol.%를 주요 변수로 하였고, 이에 따른 휨강도는 0.4 vol.%에서 플레인 시험체와 비교시 최대 8 배까지 강도가 증가하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 이 연구결과와 기존 연구결과를 토대로 하여, 본 연구에서는 0.4, 0.8 및 1.2 vol.%의 CNC 혼입율을 주요변수로 한 강섬유와 아마섬유를 활용한 섬유보강 고인성 시멘트 복합체 시험체를 제작한 후 역학적 강도 특성을 평가하여 섬유보강 고인성 시멘트 복합체의 구조적 성능을 규명하였다.

Regenerated cellulose fibers were prepared from three pulps containing different degree of polymerization(DP) and α-cellulose contents by dry-jet wet spinning technique with cellulose dope in N-methylmorpholin N-oxide (NMMO). The effect of antioxidant, n-propyl gallate (PG) on the properties of different regenerated celluloses was studied using X-ray diffraction, copper number calculation, and viscometry. The degradaqtion of regenerated cellulose from pulp containing higher DP and lower α-cellulose content was occurred more seriously. The tensile strength and initial modulus of regenerated cellulose fiber obtained from NMMO dope with PG were higher than those of fiber obtained from NMMO dope without PG. All fibers showed the round shape cross section and typical cellulose II crystalline structure.

본 연구에서는 바이오셀룰로오스를 산화 촉매인 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidine-N-oxy radical (TEMPO)을 이용해 카복실기로 치환된 수분산 바이오셀룰로오스 미세섬유(TC)를 합성하였다. 합성된 수분산 바이오셀룰로오스는 수용액 및 에멀젼에서도 그 구조를 유지하였다. 피부 표면에 미세섬유 구조로 안착된 수분 산 바이오셀룰로오스는 바이오셀룰로오스의 고유의 물성인 물리적 강도, 수분 흡수능을 유지하였다. 모델 피부인 젤라틴 젤에 수분산 바이오셀룰로오스를 코팅 후 경도 측정 시, 바이오셀룰로오스 미세섬유가 피부 표면을 잡아주기 때문에 코팅하지 않았을 때에 비해 약 20% 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. 수분 흡수능을 측정하기 위해 돼지피부에 수분산 바이오셀룰로오스를 도포 후 접촉각을 측정하였을 때, 낮은 초기 접촉각을 가지면서도 시간에 따라 급격히 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. 또한 O/W 제형에서도 수분산 바이오셀룰로오스가 함유된 O/W 제형 에서 시간에 따른 접촉각이 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. TC에 대한 연구는 피부 위에서의 미세섬유의 기능에 대한 새로운 인식을 제공할 뿐만 아니라, fiber-cosmetics이라는 새로운 개념의 화장품 제형 연구의 초석이 될 것으로 기대된다.

미강 식이섬유인 헤미셀룰로오스를 효율적으로 추출할 수 있는 공정을 개발하고자 반응표면분석법에 의한 헤미셀룰로오스 추출공정 최적화를 실시하였다. 중심합성계획에 따라 NaOH 농도(), 추출 시간()을 독립변수()로 하고 추출물의 특성 즉, 추출 수율(), Xyl/Ara ratio(), 우론산(), 베타 글루칸(), 총 당()을 종속변수로 하여 추출을 실시하였다. 그 결과, R-square는 으로 나타났으며, 추출 수율은 NaOH 농도가 증가하고