• Composites Research
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.175-180
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• 2017

Currently, since carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs) are lightweight and have excellent physical properties, their demand has increased dramatically. Many works have studied the CFRPs based on recycled thermoplastics. In this study, the applicability of recycled composite was evaluated using recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PET was collected from waste materials used in beverage bottles and processed to produce PET films. Optimal thermoforming temperature and time were analyzed by comparing the mechanical properties with forming temperature and time difference for producing PET films. CF mat and PET film were used to determine the suitable parameters for the optimum thermoforming of CF/PET composites. The mechanical properties of each thermoforming condition were verified by bending test. The degree of impregnation of the PET film into the CF mat was evaluated by cross-sectional photographs, whereas the interfacial properties were evaluated by interlaminar shear strength (ILSS). Ultimately, it was confirmed that the thermoforming condition for forming the CF/recycled PET composites yielding the optimal mechanical and interfacial properties was at $270^{\circ}C$ for 5 minutes.

• Resources Recycling
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.55-62
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• 2008

Amount of waste is always generated in industrialization process and it is gradually increasing. Domestic and industrial waste in 2003 increased by 9.5 percent than that of the last year(2002), whereas the amount of construction waste increased largely by 21 percent. Recently construction waste of total waste accounts for nearly 50 percent, waste concrete and Ascon from the construction waste takes up to 73 percent. Furthermore, amount of natural materials are gradually decreasing, that is, they are not sufficient any more. Owing to these reasons, the importance of recycling construction waste has been emphasized. The use of recycling aggregate makes the disposal of construction waste easier as well as protects environment from gathering raw aggregate. Also, it has the alternative effect economizing the insufficient new natural aggregate. This study employs the cost-benefit model to analyze the economic effect of construction waste recycling of Ascon which takes relatively high part of the total waste. The cost-comparison between raw aggregate and recycling aggregate were analyzed. With the model, the economic effect of Ascon recycling in 2003 and 2004 in capital area of Korea were analysed. Cost comparison between raw aggregate and recycling aggregate were also carried out. The result showed that the economic effect of Ascon recycling increased to 0.0808 for 2004 as compared 0.0694 for 2003. We could not conclude using above data, but this result shows that the economic benefit of Ascon recycling of construction waste has increased.

• The Journal of Engineering Geology
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.737-753
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• 2023

Abandoned mines represent unused space resulting from resource use and changes in industrial environments. Efforts are underway to repurpose such underground spaces, leveraging their unique attributes of temperature stability, shading, and security. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of operating high-demand data centers and public sports facilities as potential recycling options for abandoned mine spaces. The status of data centers located in abandoned mines abroad was examined, including their operational technology capitalizing on the advantages of underground spaces. Considering the varying sizes of underground spaces in different types of abandoned mine in South Korea, the suitability of installing facilities for 12 different sports was evaluated for potential contributions to the health and welfare of local residents. The utilization of abandoned mine spaces as data centers and public sports facilities is expected to not only recycle industrial heritage but also to allow new development opportunities for local communities.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2010.11a
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• pp.158.2-158.2
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• 2010

본 논문은 정부의 연구 지원에 의해 폐유를 유화 방법으로 재활용한 유화정제연료유의 저장안정성 측정방법을 마련하고자 실시하였다. 국내외 유화정제연료유 저장안정성 시험방법이 마련되지 않아 ASTM D 3707, 지식경제부 '석유대체연료의 성능평가기준과 품질시험방법 등에 관한 고시' 별표4 유화연료유 저장안정성 평가방법(습식법) 등 유화연료유의 저장안정성 시험방법을 근간으로 하여 $40^{\circ}C$에서 30일 동안 저장용기에 저장하면서 매 10일 마다 상 하층 수분함량을 측정하는 방법을 제시하였고, 이에 대한 전반적인 연구 내용을 언급하였다.

• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.441-454
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• 2018

Since the permanent shutdown of Kori Unit 1 in 2017, a full-scale decommissioning project for a commercial nuclear reactor has been approaching. It is estimated that about 160,000 t of low-activity concrete waste will be produced from decommissioning of one unit of this commercial nuclear power reactor. Accordingly, it is necessary to review whether the effectiveness of the current regulatory framework for clearance waste (i.e. waste stream that meets activity concentration guidelines or dose criteria for clearance set forth in NSSC Notice No. 2017-65) can be maintained for the clearance of a bulk amount of concrete waste. In this regard, the IAEA SRS No. 44, which was used as a basis for revision of the Korean clearance regulations, is thoroughly analyzed and the radiological effects from four different clearance scenarios, along with input values and parameters derived from industrial practices in Korea, were evaluated. Though it is shown that the maximum annual dose from most recycling scenarios will be less than the clearance dose criterion for the normal scenario (i.e. an order of magnitude of $0.01mSv{\cdot}y^{-1}$), the radiation dose, estimated with conservative assumptions for the banking scenario, may exceed the above clearance dose criteria. Therefore, for safe and sustainable clearance of the bulk amount of concrete waste, it is required to diversify the concrete waste processors, perform more detailed site-specific assessment, and apply limiting conditions to the banking scenario.

• Journal of Soil and Groundwater Environment
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.23-31
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• 2001

Melting is one of the most effective treatments for stabilizing heavy metals and also creates high value by-products. In this study, authors evaluated the leaching characteristics of heavy metals in melting slag obtained by incinerator ashes. In order to evaluate the environmental compatibility of the recycled melting slag, the samples were analysed various leaching tests of heavy metals with raw incinerator ashes, melting slag and the construction materials recycled from melting slag. As the results : (1) The leaching concentrations of the melting slag were lower than those of the raw incinerator ashes in the experiment performed in accordance with Korea Standard Leaching Test (KSLT). (2) The heavy metal concentration of long term leaching test, which was conducted in various pH conditions, were under the standard level of regulation in KSLT. (3) The leaching concentration of mortar samples used for evaluating the feasibility of recycling the melting slag as construction materials also shows the suitable range for recycling. (4) The result of leaching test with the method of RG Min-StB 93, FGSV (Forschungsgesellschaft fur Stra$\beta$en- und Verkehrswesen) met the requirements in German.

• ICROS
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• v.21 no.2
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• pp.39-46
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• 2015

근래에 들어서 노인인구과 장애인구의 지속적인 증가로 인해 재활용 로봇 산업이 지속적인 관심을 받고 있다. 특히 재활 로봇은 환자의 삶의 질 향상과 밀접한 관계가 있고, 인간의 기능을 보조하는 시스템기술로 로봇공학과 밀접한 관계가 있는 분야이므로 더욱 주목받고 있다. 본 논문에서는 현재 활발히 연구가 진행되고 있는 다양한 재활 로봇의 기술 분류와 공개된 시스템의 개발현황을 소개하며 시스템들의 특징을 간략하게 소개하였다. 재활 로봇은 치료 목적 운동에 따라 다양한 형태로 개발될 수 있으며, 실제 상용화된 제품들이 있지만 임상적 효능과 실제 사용성 평가와 관련한 연구가 부족한 실정이다. 실사용자 및 의료계와의 지속적인 협력으로 지속적인 기술 개발의 필요성이 요구될 것으로 전망된다.

• Clean Technology
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.87-98
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• 2007

As the interest in environmental problems increased, the guideline of effluent qualities becomes strict and the amount of sludge produced from the wastewater treatment facilities steeply increased. The revised Korean acts prohibit the direct reclamation of the sludge exhausted in sewage treatment works from 2003, and the ocean dump of sludge will be also prohibited from 2012. Therefore, the sludge must be recycled, incinerated or composted. To properly perform the utilization and disposal operations, the establishment of well-defined procedures for the characterization of sludge by physical, chemical and biological method and setting up of guidelines for different treatment and disposal routes has become necessary. However, there have not been such standardized methods for sludge characterization in Korea. This review analyzes the present status of establishment and problems of sludge characterization method of Korea. Finally, it was proposed total 15 items of standardized characterization methods suitable to our country for proper sludge recycling and disposal, which was based on the more systematic standard methods of Germany (DIN 38414) and those of advanced nations.

• Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.143-150
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• 2001

최근 국내에서는 건설재료의 부족으로 건설부산물인 폐콘크리트를 새로운 토목재료로써 재활용 또는 자원화에 노력하고 있다. 이러한 차원에서 폐콘크리트의 재활용 및 자원화는 사용용도에 적합한 공학적 특성뿐만 아니라 환경적 특성을 분석하여 대상재료의 환경 안정성을 파악해야 한다. 따라서, 본 논문은 폐콘크리트에 대하여 pH시험, 용출시험, 중금속 흡착특성 등 일련의 환경특성 실험을 실시하여 폐콘크리트 사용에 따른 주변 환경에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 실험결과, 폐콘크리트의 pH는 11~12정도이고, 폐기물공정시험법과 TCLP법에 의한 용출시험은 법적기준에 모두 만족하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 중금속 흡착시험은 폐콘크리트나 구리, 납, 카드늄의 제거능이 큰 것으로 나타났으나 반면, 크롬에 대해서는 제거율이 50%정도로 나타났다.

• Resources Recycling
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.3-15
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• 2009

To accomplish the greenhouse gas reduction which is over core unit project of the "Green growth" policy and "Resource circulation society", it is important to maintain proper balance and complement between energy recovery from waste and material recycling. This research(study) examined the related policies on the past of korea and foreign country, and also "The 4th resource recycling master plan" and "Energy recovery from waste plan" to provide advisable direction for resource recycling policy. The results of the research(study) showed that there were no significant difference between korea and developed foreign countries waste management policies. But in German policy, energy recovery from waste and pre-treatment are importantly considered and highly required for permission. Under current circumstance in korea, recycling will be more difficult than in the past. According to "The 4th resource recycling master plan", film type of synthetic resin was not sustainable recycled material in substance."Energy recovery from waste plan", proved that the energy recovery from RDF/RPF have lower efficiency than regular incineration generation and substance recycling. To solve these problems, the energy and remainder heat recovery must be generalized to "Energy recovery" concept and institutional improvement such as LCA(Life Cycle Assessment) system are need to support it. And also technology development to extract synthetic polymer by dissolved film type of synthetic resin must be provided.