In this study, we successfully grafted chitosan (CS) onto multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to enhance their properties and potential applications in the biomedical field. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the successful covalent bonding of CS onto MWCNTs, indicated by the new absorption peak of the amide bond (–CONH–). Thermal analysis showed that the modified MWCNTs (MWCNT-CS) had significant weight loss around 260 °C, suggesting the decomposition of hydroxypropyl chitosan, and confirming its presence in the nanocomposite. SEM images revealed that CS grafting improved the dispersibility of MWCNTs, a property crucial for their use as nanofillers in polymers. Moreover, the micro-tensile bond strength of dentin surface increased with increasing MWCNT-CS concentrations, indicating the potential of MWCNT-CS as a pretreatment for dentin bonding. After simulated aging, the bond strength remained significantly higher for MWCNT-CS groups compared to those without pretreatment. In biocompatibility assessment using the MTT assay, MWCNT-CS showed higher cell viability than MWCNT, suggesting improved biocompatibility after CS modification. The results of this study suggest that CS-modified MWCNTs could be promising materials for applications in dentin bonding, dentin mineralization, bone scaffolding, implants, and drug delivery systems.

OBJECTIVES : In this study, microstructural components of crumb rubber modified asphalt (CRMA) binder were investigated using environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM). To clearly understand the elemental composition of the CRMA binder, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) was employed on the ESEM samples. METHODS: CRMA binders were produced using open blade mixers at 177℃ for 30 min. The binders were artificially aged through a series of accelerated aging processes. Sample preparation was done by making a mold shape on the glass slide. Thereafter, the morphology of the CRMA binder was observed using the ESEM coupled with the EDX. RESULTS : The images captured from the ESEM indicate that the unaged CRMA binder appears to have a single-phase continuous nonuniform structure after the addition of crumb rubber particles, whereas the artificially aged CRMA binder was observed to have two different phases. ESEM coupled with EDX shows detailed internal structure of the modified binders compared to other technologies (i.e., optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and conventional scanning electron microscope). CONCLUSIONS: The captured images resemble the internal structures such as the viscous properties of the unaged CRMA binder and the interaction between the rubber particles and the base binder at aged condition. ESEM is a powerful instrument and with the introduction of EDX, it provided more details of the network microstructure of the asphalt binder. ESEM coupled with EDX is recommended for use in future investigation of microstructure of asphalt binders.

PURPOSES : The objective of this study is to develop new pothole repair materials using polyurethane-modified asphalt binder, and to evaluate them relative to current pothole repair materials in order to improve the performance of repaired asphalt pavement. METHODS : In the laboratory, polyurethane-modified asphalt binder is developed, and then asphalt binder is added to produce pothole repair materials. In order to evaluate the properties of this new pothole repair material, both an indirect tension strength test and a direct tension strength test are performed to measure the material strength and bond strength, respectively. Additionally, the basic material properties are evaluated using the asphalt cold mix manual. The strength characteristics based on curing times are evaluated using a total of 7 types of materials (3 types of current materials, 2 types of new materials, and 2 types of moisture conditioned new materials). The indirect tension strength tests are conducted at 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 days of curing time. The bond strength between current HMA(Hot Mix Asphalt) and the new materials is evaluated by the direct tension strength test. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS : Overall, the new materials show better properties than current materials. Based on the test results, the new materials demonstrate less susceptibility to moisture, faster curing times, and an improved bond strength between HMA and the new materials. Therefore, the use of the new materials reported in this study may lead to enhanced performance of repairs made to asphalt pavement potholes.

PURPOSES: SUPERPAVE binder grade tests including Multiple Stress Creep and Recovery(MSCR) test are applied to evaluate rheological properties of four polymer modified binders. METHODS: To evaluate grade of four modified binders, PG testing protocols, such as DSR, BBR and MSCR are employed. RESULTS: It is observed that MSCR test shows different performance grades especially on modified binders. Both DMP and EG binder show similar high temperature performance to SBS 5% modified binder. CONCLUSIONS: Binder Grading system in Korea need to be reviewed to properly reflect the performnace of modified binders. The binders modified with DMP and EG can be possible alternatives SBS 5% modified binder considering its performance and cost.

PURPOSES : This study deals with the working life of polymer concrete, which is typically used as a repair or overlay material for portland cement concrete pavements. METHODS : In the scope of this study, laboratory testing was conducted on fresh MMA modified UP polymer concrete, which uses an MMA monomer for viscosity adjustment and strength improvement of UP resin. The experimental variables were temperature (-20 to +20℃) and binder components (MMA, MEKPO, and DMA). RESULTS : The result showed that the optimum binder ratios for polymer concrete production were 12, 11, and 10 wt.% when the MMA contents were 20, 30, and 40 wt.%, respectively. The working life of polymer concrete depending on temperature and binder components could be expressed by a logarithmic functional formula. The coefficient of variation for each binder component was the highest for DMA content while the lowest for MEKPO content. Also, the contents of each binder component for ensuring the working life of 60 minutes were proposed. CONCLUSIONS : Ultimately, the present study derived a linear regression equation estimating 60 minutes working life based on the setting times of each binder component.

본 연구는 배수성 아스팔트 포장에 사용하기 위하여 국내에서 개발한 개질 아스팔트 바인더 및 혼합물의 실내 및 현장 공용성을 평가한 연구이다. 국내에서 개발된 개질 아스팔트 2종에 대한 DSR, BBR 및 다양한 바인더 시험을 실시하여 공용성능이 상대적으로 우수한 1종의 개질 아스팔트를 선정하였다. 선정된 개질 아스팔트와 기존에 일본에서 사용되는 개질 아스팔트를 사용하여 각각에 대하여 배합설계를 실시하고, 배수성 아스팔트 혼합물을 생산하여 실내 공용성을 비교하기 위해 휠트래킹 시험, 수분손상 시험, 피로시험 등을 수행하였다. 그 결과, 공용특성 측면에서 국산의 개질 아스팔트가 일본 개질 아스팔트와 비슷하거나 경우에 따라서는 우수함을 확인하였다. 실내시험결과를 바탕으로 현장 시험시공을 실시하였고, 추적조사를 통하여 시간에 따른 공극률과 소음특성의 변화를 측정하였다. 그 결과 시공 초기에는 배수 및 소음 저감 능력이 우수하였으나 2년이 경과한 후 소음 저감 능력이 감소하여 SMA 포장과 비슷한 수준의 소음저감효과를 나타내었다.

최근 도로 파손 발생 이전에 유지관리 차원에서 최소 비용으로 최대 효과를 볼 수 있는 예방적 유지보수공법에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있다. 예방적 유지보수공법 중에서 많이 사용되는 것이 표면처리공법으로 유화 아스팔트 바인더 또는 개질 유화 아스팔트 바인더가 사용되고 있다. 일반적으로 유화 아스팔트 바인더는 상온 시공이 가능하지만 공용 수명이 짧은 단점이 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 유화 아스팔트 계열 바인더의 단점을 보완하기 위하여 우레탄으로 개질된 아스팔트 바인더를 개발하고자 하며, 우레탄 개질 아스팔트 바인더 주재에 대한 저장 안정성 및 점도 실험을 수행하였다. 실험 결과 프로세스 오일의 양은 아스팔트 바인더 혼합물 중량에 대하여 30% 이상 필요한 것으로 나타났다. 아로마계, 나프탄계 및 파라핀계의 프로세스 오일을 혼합한 아스팔트 바인더 혼합물과 이소시아네이트를 혼합 할 경우 재료 분리가 발생했다. 재료 분리가 발생하지 않은 주재에 대한 점도 시험 결과 TDI(Toluene Diisocyanate)를 첨가하여 주재를 생산하는 것이 MDI(Diphrnyl Methane Diisocyanate)를 첨가한 경우보다 점도 기준을 만족시키는데 유리한 것으로 나타났다.

경제적이면서 효과적인 항균성 필름의 생산방법으로서 corona 저려한 저밀도 폴리에틸렌 (LOPE) 필름에 천연항균성 물질을 코팅하는 방법을 개발하고, 이를 딸기의 포장에 적용하였다. 보다 안정한 항균제 코팅 필름의 생산을 위하여 결착제와 함께 코팅한 필름의 생산방법을 검토한 결과, polyamide수지용 과 항균생 물질을 함께 코팅함에 의하여 안정한 코팅을 행성할 수 있었다. 이의 항균성을 미생물 평판 배지 상에서 확인한 결과, 1% 자몽종자추