• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.651-666
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• 2013

This study introduces a novel approach to the differentiation of two phenomena, Asian Dust and haze, which are extremely difficult to distinguish based solely on comparisons of PM10 concentration, through use of the Optical Particle Counter (OPC), which simultaneously generates PM10, PM2.5 and PM1.0 concentration. In the case of Asian Dust, PM10 concentration rose to the exclusion of PM2.5 and PM1.0 concentration. The relative ratios of PM2.5 and PM1.0 concentration versus PM10 concentration were below 40%, which is consistent with the conclusion that Asian Dust, as a prime example of the coarse-particle phenomenon, only impacts PM10 concentration, not PM2.5 and PM1.0 concentration. In contrast, PM10, PM2.5 and PM1.0 concentration simultaneously increased with haze. The relative ratios of PM2.5 and PM1.0 concentration versus PM10 concentration were generally above 70%. In this case, PM1.0 concentration varies because a haze event consists of secondary aerosol in the fine-mode, and the relative ratios of PM10 and PM2.5 concentration remain intact as these values already subsume PM1.0 concentration. The sequential shift of the peaks in PM10, PM2.5 and PM1.0 concentrations also serve to individually track the transport of coarse-mode versus fine-mode aerosols. The distinction in the relative ratios of PM2.5 and PM1.0 concentration versus PM10 concentration in an Asian Dust versus a haze event, when collected on a national or global scale using OPC monitoring networks, provides realistic information on outbreaks and transport of Asian Dust and haze.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.667-676
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• 2006

환경 중에서 $Hg^{2+}$의 환원과정을 통하여 용존가스상 수은인 DGM(dissolved gaseous mercury)이 생성이 되고, 이 DGM의 대기로의 휘발이 수체에서의 중요한 이동 제거 기작이다. 아시아에서 배출하는 수은의 양이 전 세계적으로 큰 비중을 차지하는 것으로 알려져 있지만, 이 지역에 대한 DGM의 조사는 거의 없는 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 주암호를 대상으로 실시간으로 DGM 및 총 수은(TM) 농도변화를 관찰하였다. 연구 결과 여름철 주암호의 상류에서 하류까지 DGM 평균농도의 변화는 $95{\pm}8pg/L$에서 $130{\pm}15pg/L$로 증가했으나, TM의 평균농도는 상류지점 $2.1{\pm}0.7ng/L$, 하류지점 $1.7{\pm}0.3ng/L$로 낮아지는 경향을 보였다. 계절적인 DGM의 농도를 비교한 결과, 여름철 주암호의 총 DGM의 평균농도는 $109{\pm}15pg/L$로 가을철의 $19{\pm}pg/L3$ 보다 약 5.5배 높았다. 중류지점에서의 강우에 따른 DGM 평균농도의 변화는 비가 오기 전 32 pg/L에서 비가 내리는 동안 13.7 pg/L로 약 58% 감소했으며, TM은 2.2 ng/L에서 2.7 ng/L로 약 19% 증가했다. 가을철 상류지점의 일중 자외선과 DGM 평균농도의 변화는 빛의 강도와 비슷한 경향을 나타냈다. DGM의 농도와 수온, DOC의 농도 간의 통계적 분석결과는 유의한 상관관계(${\alpha}$=0.05)를 보였으나, TM의 농도는 반대의 상관관계를 나타냈다(p<0.0001). Dill et al.,(2006)의 연구와 비교한 결과, 주암호 총(n=23) DGM의 평균농도는 $109{\pm}15pg/L$로 국외 호수의 $38{\pm}16pg/L$보다 약 3배 높았고, TM의 평균 농도(n=11)는 $2.2{\pm}0.4ng/L$로 국외호수의 $1.0{\pm}1.2ng/L$ 보다 약 2.2배 높게 나타났다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.144-150
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• 2013

Objectives: Cooking activity in indoor environments can generate particulate matter. The objective of this study was to determine the concentrations of ultrafine particles (UFP), $PM_{2.5}$, and $PM_{10}$ in cooking and non-cooking areas of major department stores in Seoul. Methods: Eighteen department stores in Seoul, Korea were measured for concentrations of particulate matter. Using real-time monitors, concentrations of UFP, $PM_{2.5}$ and $PM_{10}$ were simultaneously measured in cooking and non-cooking areas on the floor with a food court and a non-cooking floor. Results: The concentrations of UFP, $PM_{2.5}$ and $PM_{10}$ were significantly higher in cooking areas than in noncooking areas and non-cooking floors (p<0.05). UFP and $PM_{2.5}$ were significantly correlated in cooking areas and non-cooking areas but not in non-cooking floors. $PM_{2.5}$ were consisted of approximately 81% in $PM_{10}$ and highly correlated with $PM_{10}$ in all places. Conclusion: A higher correlation between UFP and $PM_{2.5}$ was shown on cooking floor than on non-cooking floor in department stores. High levels of fine particles were caused by cooking activities at food courts. The further management of PM is needed to improve the indoor PM levels at food courts in department stores.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.143-156
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 문헌조사를 중점으로 1984년부터 2013년까지의 TSP, $PM_{10}$, $PM_{2.5}$와 $PM_{2.5}$의 이온성분 그리고 원소상탄소의 농도변화 추이에 대해 살펴보았다. TSP와 $PM_{10}$은 비슷한 추이를 보이고 있으며 1998년부터 2003년까지를 제외하고는 지속적으로 감소하고 있다. $PM_{2.5}$는 정부 자료와 학술대회나 학술지에서 파악한 자료의 질량농도는 다르지만 두 자료 모두 지속적으로 감소하고 있다. 2010년 이후에는 2015년부터 적용될 연평균 기준농도보다 낮은 값을 보이고 있다. 그러나 2013년에는 다시 증가했고 안정적으로 기준을 만족시키지 못하기 때문에 $PM_{2.5}$에 대한 보다 적절한 대책이 필요할 것으로 보인다. $PM_{2.5}$의 이온성분의 경우 $NH{_4}^+$와 $NO{_3}^-$의 농도는 증가하고 $SO{_4}^{2-}$농도는 감소하는 경향을 보이고 있다. $SO{_4}^{2-}$ 농도의 감소는 중국에서의 장거리 이동 영향과 정책의 적용이 원인으로 보인다. 또한 이온성분들 간의 반응도 이온성분의 농도에 영향을 미친 것으로 보인다. $NO{_3}^-$의 경우 $SO{_4}^{2-}$와는 다르게 $NO_x$의 농도는 감소하고 있지만 저감 대책에 따른 $NO_2$의 뚜렷한 농도변화를 보이지 않고 $NO{_3}^-$의 농도가 증가하고 있기 때문에 적절한 대책이 필요할 것으로 보인다. $PM_{2.5}$의 원소상 탄소의 추이를 통해 1차 오염과 2차 오염의 영향을 볼 수 있다. OC는 2000년대 초반까지는 감소하였으나 2000년대 후반에는 뚜렷한 경향이 없으며, EC는 감소하는 추이를 보이고 있다. OC와 EC의 추이뿐만 아니라 두 성분의 비를 통해 1차 오염보다는 2차 오염에 의한 영향이 크다는 것을 파악할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 문헌조사를 통해 1986년부터 2013년까지 장기간의 $PM_{2.5}$와 그 화학성분들의 연평균 농도 추이를 파악하였다. $PM_{2.5}$와 그 성분의 농도 변화 추이를 통해 대기오염원의 기여도에 대해 파악할 수 있다. 따라서 $PM_{2.5}$와 그 화학조성은 대기질 개선을 위한 대책 수립에 중요한 기초자료가 된다. 이 연구가 정확성을 갖기 위해서는 더 많은 연평균 농도파악을 통해 구체적인 추이를 살펴볼 필요가 있다. 지속적인 측정과 분석이 필요하며 이를 통해 적절한 대책을 수립할 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.567-580
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• 2010

Organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) concentrations were determined for $PM_{10}$, $PM_{2.5}$ and $PM_{1.0}$ aerosols particles collected at Gosan Superstation on Jeju Island from August 2007 to September 2008. Aerosols were collected on quartz filters for 24 hours and then OC and EC were analyzed by TOR/IMPROVED method. Mean concentrations of OC and EC were $4.66\;{\mu}g/m^3$ and $1.69\;{\mu}g/m^3$ for $PM_{10}$, $3.95\;{\mu}g/m^3$ and $1.69\;{\mu}g/m^3$ for $PM_{2.5}$, and $3.16\;{\mu}g/m^3$ and $1.42\;{\mu}g/m^3$ for $PM_{1.0}$, respectively. The concentrations of OC and EC comprised 16.4% and 6.0% of $PM_{10}$, 22.9% and 9.8% of $PM_{2.5}$, and 23.0% and 10.0% of $PM_{1.0}$. OC and EC showed a clear seasonal variation with the highest in winter and the lowest in summer. The correlations between the two were also the best during the winter ($R^2$=0.87, 0.94, and 0.95 for $PM_{10}$, $PM_{2.5}$ and $PM_{1.0}$). The ratio of OC/EC exhibited the maximum (7.24) during an Asian dust event due to an increase of OC, which was possibly derived from soil. The mass fraction of both OC and EC was the highest in fall. When OC and EC concentrations were highly elevated, EC1 (the first EC fraction determined at $550^{\circ}C$) and pyrolyzed OC (POC) were dominant subcomponents in winter and OC3 (the third OC fraction determined at $450^{\circ}C$) and POC in spring.

• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.90-101
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• 2008

The chemical compositions of $PM_{2.5}$ and $PM_{10}$ and associated high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were investigated during winter and summer at a roadside and an urban background site in Saitama, Japan. The average concentrations of $PM_{2.5}$ exceeded the United States Environmental Protection Agency standards during both periods. Carbonaceous components were abundant in both the observed and calculated (by means of a mass closure model) chemical composition of $PM_{2.5}$. Traffic-related pollutants (elemental carbon and high-molecular-weight PAHs) were strongly associated with $PM_{2.5}$ rather than with larger particles. The mass concentrations of $PM_{2.5}$, as well as those of EC and PAHs associated with the particles, at the two sites were strongly correlated. Comparison of our data with source profile ratios indicates that diesel-powered vehicles were probably the main source of the measured PAHs. The PAHs concentrations were affected by meteorological conditions during our study. Our results highlight the need for the establishment of standards for $PM_{2.5}$ in Japan.

• 한국농공학회논문집
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• 제62권5호
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• pp.27-37
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• 2020

As domestic meat consumption increases, the broiler production industry has been larger and denser. The concentration of particulate matter (PM) and harmful gases generated is also increasing inside livestock house. However, the current research status of PM exposed to farm workers and the health effects are in the early stage. To understand PM concentration affecting workers in the broiler house, field monitoring was conducted according to its size distributions. Concentrations of PM₁₀, PM_2.5, and TD (Total Dust) were monitored using personal air samplers with teflon filter during working and moving periods considering the ventilation systems of 6 broiler houses. The purpose of this study is to monitor the PM concentration in the experimental broiler houses operated by forced ventilation system generally used in Korea and to evaluate the regional concentrations through airflow pattern. The PM concentrations were increased from inlet to outlet vents resulting in 1,872 of TD, 1,385 of PM₁₀, and 209 ㎍/㎥ of PM_2.5, respectively. The TD and PM₁₀ concentrations were increased when the workers and broilers were moving. Among them, the particle size that occupied the largest amount of PM was 13.75 ㎛. These results suggest that personal protection equipments are important to reduce the health effect from PM inhalation.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.42-48
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• 2008

The objectives of this study were to measure ambient TGM concentrations in Seoul Korea, to determine the temporal variation of TGM, and to analyze the relationships among TGM, meteorological data and PM2.5 measured at the same time. Ambient TGM and PM2.5 concentrations were measured at the roof of the Graduate School of Public Health building in Seoul, Korea for the period of January to October 2004. Average TGM concentration was $3.43{\pm}1.17ng/m^3$. The average TGM was at a low concentration similar to those of background sites in other countries. The temporal variations and meteorological phenomena of TGM were not statistically significant. There was a positive link between TGM and PM2.5. It didn't indicate that reduction of $Hg^{2+}$ to Hg0 had occurred in liquid water contained in smog as in a previous study, but it shows that PM2.5 and TGM could be emitted from the same sources such as power plants and combustion engines. Also, the strong correlation between TGM and $SO_2$ concentrations indicated that the source of TGM was from fossil fuel combustions including coal combustion. Specifically, $SO_2\;and\;SO_4{^2-}$ concentrations correlated to TGM concentrations could be linked to TGM emitted from local and regional sources as well.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.64-72
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• 1981

This experiment was carried out to study on changing phases of the concentrations of serum testosterone and metabolites in the various grwoing stages of male pigs. The eight males were used to obtain serial blood samples at a, pp.oximately 20kg body weight intervals from birth to 130kg body weight. The blood samples were taken from the jugular veins and serum was stored at -20$^{\circ}C$ until assay. Testosterone concentrations in the serum were analyzed by radioimmunoassay. The result obtained are as follows: 1. Serum testosterone concentrations were elevated at birth and were reached a maximum level between 50 and 70kg body weight, which was when sexual maturity was reached. 2. Calcium values did not vary a, pp.eciably with body weight, and ranged from 9.6${\pm}$0.6 to 11.9${\pm}$0.8mg/100$m\ell$. Potassium and sodium concentrations ranged from 38.5${\pm}$2.9 and 233.9${\pm}$2.1mg/100$m\ell$ to 64.2${\pm}$6.5 and 269.1${\pm}$9.5mg/100$m\ell$, respectively. Magnesium values dro, pp.d at birth and then rose to peak at 15kg of body weight. Iron concentrations was 0.12${\pm}$0.02mg/100$m\ell$ at birth, rose to 0.20${\pm}$0.04mg/100$m\ell$ at 15kg of body weight and then gradually increased to 0.29${\pm}$0.04mg/100$m\ell$ at 30kg of body weight. Serum zinc concentrations rose from a low of 56${\pm}$3.3mg/100$m\ell$ at birth to a high of 83.3${\pm}$3.4mcg/100$m\ell$ at 15kg of body weight. Co, pp.r values rose from a low of 25${\pm}$2.5mcg/100$m\ell$ at birth to a high of 183${\pm}$4.3mcg/100$m\ell$ at 15kg of body weight. 3. Serum cholesterol concenrtration did not vary a, pp.eciably with body weight, and ranged from 90.5${\pm}$6.0mg/100$m\ell$ to 95.0${\pm}$6.3mg/100$m\ell$. Glucose concentrations ranged from 80.5${\pm}$1.2mg/100$m\ell$ to 108.7${\pm}$8.4mg/100$m\ell$. Serum total protein rose from alow of 2.7${\pm}$0.8mg/100$m\ell$ at birth to a rapidly high of 4.3${\pm}$0.1mg/100$m\ell$ at 15kg of body weight and then gradually increased to 7.3${\pm}$0.4mg/100$m\ell$ at 130kg of body weight. Serum albumin values ranged from 0.5${\pm}$0.1$m\ell$ to 3.0${\pm}$0.3mg/100$m\ell$. 4. The total concentrations of essential/nonessential amino acid were 944.7mg/100$m\ell$ and 934.4mg/100$m\ell$ at birth, respectively. The values of essential/nonessential amino acid gradually rose from a low level at birth to a high level at 130kg of body weight. The total concentrations of essential/non-essential amino acid ratios remained from birth to 130kg of body weight.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.186-191
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• 2019

Objectives: Subway is one of the most common transportation modes in Seoul, Korea. The objectives of this study were to determine characteristics of in-cabin $PM_{2.5}$ concentration in Seoul Metro Line Number 2 and to identify factors of the $PM_{2.5}$ concentration. Methods: In-cabin $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations in Seoul Metro Line Number 2 were measured using real-time monitors and the factors affecting $PM_{2.5}$ concentration in cabin were observed. Linear regression analysis of in-cabin $PM_{2.5}$ concentration and indoor/outdoor (I/O) ratio were performed. Results: In-cabin $PM_{2.5}$ concentration was associated with the in-cabin $PM_{2.5}$ concentration in previous station. In-cabin $PM_{2.5}$ concentration was correlated with ambient $PM_{2.5}$ concentration and associated with underground station with control of the in-cabin $PM_{2.5}$ concentration in previous station. I/O ratio increased as the number of passengers increased and when passing through the underground station with control of I/O ratio in previous station. Conclusion: In-cabin $PM_{2.5}$ concentration was affected by ambient $PM_{2.5}$ concentration. Therefore, management of in-cabin $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations should be based on outdoor air quality.