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http://dx.doi.org/10.7742/jksr.2017.11.5.297

A Study of Radon Reduction using Panel-type Activated Carbon  

Choi, Il-Hong (Institute of Radiation Fusion Technology, International University of Korea)
Kang, Sang-Sik (Institute of Radiation Fusion Technology, International University of Korea)
Jun, Jae-Hoon (Department of Radiological Science, International University of Korea)
Yang, Seung-Woo (Department of Radiological Science, International University of Korea)
Park, Ji-Koon (Institute of Radiation Fusion Technology, International University of Korea)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology / v.11, no.5, 2017 , pp. 297-302 More about this Journal
Abstract
Recently, building materials and air purification filters with eco-friendly charcoal are actively studying to reduce the concentration of radon gas in indoor air. In this study, radon reduction performance was assessed by designing and producing new panel-type activated carbon filter that can be handled more efficiently than conventional charcoal filters, which can reduce radon gas. For the fabrication of our panel-type activated carbon filter, first the pressed molding product after mixing activated carbon powder and polyurethane. Then, through diamond cutting, the activated carbon filter of 2 mm, 4 mm and 6 mm thickness were fabricated. To investigate the physical characteristics of the fabricated activated carbon filter, a surface area and flexural strength measurement was performed. In addition, to evaluate the reduction performance of radon gas in indoor, the radon concentration of before and after the filter passes from a constant amount of air flow using three acrylic chambers was measured, respectively. As a result, the surface area of the fabricated activated carbon was approximately $1,008m^2/g$ showing similar value to conventional products. Also, the flexural load was found to have three times higher value than the gypsum board with 435 N. Finally, the radon reduction efficiency from indoor gas improved as the thickness of the activated carbon increases, resulting in an excellent radon removal rate of more than 90 % in the 6 mm thick filter. From the experimental results, the panel-type activated carbon is considered to be available as an eco-friendly building material to reduce radon gas in an enclosed indoor environment.
Keywords
Radon; Panel type Activated Carbon; Indoor Air; Lung Cancer;
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