Eunkyoung Shim

Publications

A Study of Skin Physiology, Sensation and Friction of Nonwoven Fabrics Used in Absorbent Hygiene Products in Neutral and Warm Environments

Yin, L., Shim, E., & DenHartog, E. (2020), Biotribology, 24, 100149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biotri.2020.100149

Effects of melt spinning parameters on polypropylene hollow fiber formation

Ruckdashel, R., & Shim, E. (2020), Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 15, 155892501989968. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558925019899680

Migration Effects of Fluorochemical Melt Additives for Alcohol Repellency in Polypropylene Nonwoven Materials

Lavoie, J. H., Rojas, O. J., Khan, S. A., & Shim, E. (2020), ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 8. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c10144

Process‐structure‐property relationship of meltblown poly ( styrene–ethylene / butylene–styrene ) nonwovens

Yu, Y., & Shim, E. (2020), Journal of Applied Polymer Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.50230

Coating and laminating processes and techniques for textiles

Shim, E. (2019), SMART TEXTILE COATINGS AND LAMINATES, 2ND EDITION, pp. 11–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102428-7.00002-X

Electrospun mat of poly(vinyl alcohol)/graphene oxide for superior electrolyte performance

Pan, Q., Tong, N. J., He, N. F., Liu, Y. X., Shim, E., Pourdeyhimi, B., & Gao, W. (2018), ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 10(9), 7927–7934. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b14498

Point-bonded polymer nonwovens and their rupture in stretching

Zhang, W. S., Staszel, C., Yarin, A. L., Shim, E., & Pourdeyhimi, B. (2018), Polymer, 146, 209–221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2018.05.024

Highly conductive polypropylene-graphene nonwoven composite via interface engineering

Pan, Q., Shim, E., Pourdeyhimi, B., & Gao, W. (2017), Langmuir, 33(30), 7452–7458. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b01508

Nylon-graphene composite nonwovens as monolithic conductive or capacitive fabrics

Pan, Q., Shim, E., Pourdeyhimi, B., & Gao, W. (2017), ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 9(9), 8308–8316. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b00471

The charging and stability of electret filters

Kilic, A., Russell, S., Shim, E., & Pourdeyhimi, B. (2017), Fibrous Filter Media, 95–121.

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Grants

Effects of Polymer Rheology on Meltblowing Fiber Formation Process and Fiber Diameter Distribution

NCSU Nonwovens Institute(8/16/19 - 8/15/21)

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Effects of Polymer Rheology on Meltblowing Fiber Formation Process and Fiber Diameter Distribution

Sponsor: NCSU Nonwovens Institute

Start Date: 8/16/19

End Date: 8/15/21

Abstract

Confidential

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Stretchable Electronics for Sensing and Energy Storage

COT Research Opportunity Seed Fund (ROSF)(1/03/17 - 6/30/17)

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Stretchable Electronics for Sensing and Energy Storage

Sponsor: COT Research Opportunity Seed Fund (ROSF)

Start Date: 1/03/17

End Date: 6/30/17

Abstract

The overarching goal of this project is to get preliminary data for a collaborative research project on stretchable electronics between two PIs (Dr. Gao and Dr. Shim) in the TECS department, and use the preliminary results to target external funding.

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3D Analysis of Filter Media Structures and their Impacts on Filtration Behaviors

NCSU Faculty Research & Professional Development Fund(7/01/16 - 6/30/17)

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3D Analysis of Filter Media Structures and their Impacts on Filtration Behaviors

Sponsor: NCSU Faculty Research & Professional Development Fund

Start Date: 7/01/16

End Date: 6/30/17

Abstract

An ideal filter media should exhibit high filtration efficiency at low pressure drop and have long filter life (i.e. high dust holding capacity). Challenges in the filter media engineering is to achieve these three contradicting goals. Then, controlling and engineering various aspects of filter media structures poses critical importance to achieve high filtration performance. Therefore, understanding of 3D structure of filter media and changes in these structures during the filter use is essential to engineer ideal filter media. In this proposed research I aim to analyze 2D & 3D structures of filter media and evaluate their impacts on filtration properties. X-ray micro computed tomography (micro-CT) will be used to visualize inner structure of filter media and imaging analysis technique will be developed to quantify 3Dstructural characteristics of filter media. Then, the role of filter structures in filtration properties will be investigated. In particular, I am interested in the loading of the particle during the filter use and impacts of filter structures on filtration properties during the particle loading.

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High Performance Nonwovens For Healthcare Packaging

Bemis Company, Inc. (9/15/14 - 11/15/15)

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High Performance Nonwovens For Healthcare Packaging

Sponsor: Bemis Company, Inc.

Start Date: 9/15/14

End Date: 11/15/15

Abstract

CONFIDENTIAL: The aim of this proposal is to investigate nonwoven technologies to address both near term and long-term developments of a new generation of high strength nonwoven fabrics as the base fabrics for use in applications of interest in the field of healthcare packaging.

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Measurement of Fiber Dispersion in Aqueous Media

Schlumberger Technology Corporation (subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited)(11/01/13 - 9/30/14)

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Measurement of Fiber Dispersion in Aqueous Media

Sponsor: Schlumberger Technology Corporation (subsidiary of Schlumberger Limited)

Start Date: 11/01/13

End Date: 9/30/14

Abstract

The goal of this proposed research is to develop techniques to evaluate the degree of entanglement/dispersion of short-cut fibers dispersed in the aqueous media. More specifically, we purpose to develop image analysis technique to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate fiber dispersion and entanglement in the aqueous media. This will include establishing a protocol of sample collections, optimization of image capture conditions and development of proper image analysis algorithms as schematically shown in Figure 1. We plan to create a set of fiber/media dispersions with different degree of dispersion and entanglement by adjusting fiber length/diameter ratio, fiber concentration and dispersion time to use as a reference set. The purpose of this is to check effectiveness and applicability of technique to be developed through procedure. Fiber samples will be collected from this reference set and dispersion defect will be visualized (Task 1). The result of task 1 would be used to qualitatively evaluate the degree of fiber entanglement. In next step, we pursue to develop image analysis technique to provide further information and more quantitative analysis. Two different methodology would be used – separation/detection of fiber bundles (Task 2) and application of uniformity analysis (Task 3). In the end of the project period, fiber/particle mixture may be introduced to see feasibility of fiber/particle dispersion analysis using the proposed the scheme.

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Review of Charging Technology

Taiwan Textile Research Institute(1/01/13 - 12/12/13)

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Review of Charging Technology

Sponsor: Taiwan Textile Research Institute

Start Date: 1/01/13

End Date: 12/12/13

Abstract

The objective of this proposed study is ?h To review current charging technology for aerosol filtration applications. ?h To develop a die-head for meltblown process to make an electrical charged web.

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