• 인간식물환경학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.537-544
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• 2020

Background and objective: Artemisia argyi has a long history as an effective treatment for various diseases. The detection of environmental pollutant benzo(a)pyrene, a known human carcinogen, in the leaves of Artemisia argyi is cause for concern. For medicinal plant extracts, both a reduction of benzo(a)pyrene as well as the maintained effectiveness of the compound are important. Therefore, in this study, we propose an optimized process for the addition and filtration of activated carbon to reduce benzo(a)pyrene and change the contents of the indicating substance(jaceosidine and eupatilin). Methods: Artemisia argyi EtOH extract containing 36 ppb of benzo(a)pyrene was added to 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5% (w/w) of activated carbon for 120 min and filtered using an activated carbon filter 1, 2, 3, and 5 times respectively. The content of benzo(a)pyrene and indicating substances in Artemisia argyi extract were then measured with high performance liquid chromatography (fluorescence and UV detectors). Results: As the amounts of activated carbon powder and filtering cycles increased, the content of benzo(a)pyrene in the Artemisia argyi extract decreased. However, when activated carbon powder 1.5% was added to the extract, and when the activated carbon filter was filtered five times, the results were reduced by 15% and 30~40% respectively. The optimal extraction condition for reducing benzo(a)pyrene was adding 1.5% of activated carbon powder. This resulted in reducing benzo(a)pyrene by 83% and indicating substances by about 4%. Conclusions: Here we present a process for reducing benzo(a)pyrene in Artemisia argyi extract using activated carbon to reduce toxicity and minimize the loss of active ingredients. This approach has potential application within a manufacturing process of various medicinal plant extracts.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제19권11호
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• pp.569-575
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• 2009

In this study, the effects of silver treatment and activation on the physical and chemical properties of spherical activated carbon (SAC) were studied. The textural properties of SAC were characterized by BET surface area, XRD, SEM, iodine adsorption, strength intensity, pressure drop and antibacterial effects. BET surface areas of SACs decreased with an increase of the amount of PR before and after activation, and the BET surface areas of SACs were found to be about 2-3 times the size of those before activation. The XRD patterns showed their existing state as stable Ag crystals and carbon structure. The Ag particles are seaweedlike and uniform, being approximately 5-10 μm in size deposited on the surface of activated carbon. All of the samples had much more iodine adsorption capability after activation than before activation. The strength values of SACs increased with an increase of the amount of PR, and there was a smaller drop in the strength values of SACs with silver treatment than with non-silver treatment after activation. The Ag-SAC composites showed strong antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli (E. Coli).

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.425-435
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• 2020

Numerous chemical modifications on activated carbon such as acidic conditioning, thermal treatment and metal impregnation have been investigated to enhance adsorption capacities of micropollutants in water treatment plants. In this study, chemical modification including acidic, alkaline treatment, and iron-impregnation was evaluated for adsorption of 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP). For Fe-impregnation, three concentrations of ferric chloride solutions, i.e., 0.2 M, 0.4 M, and 0.8 M, were used and ion-exchange (MIX) of iron and subsequent thermal treatment (MTH) were also applied. Surface properties of the modified carbons were analyzed by active surface area, pore volume, three-dimensional images, and chemical characteristics. The acidic and alkaline treatment changed the pore structures but yielded little improvement of adsorption capacities. As Fe concentrations were increased during impregnation, the active adsorption areas were decreased and the compositional ratios of Fe were increased. Adsorption capacities of modified ACs were evaluated using Langmuir isotherm. The MIX modification was not efficient to enhance 2,4-DCP adsorption and the MES treatment showed increases in adsorption capacities of 2,4-DCP, compared to the original activated carbon. These results implied a possibility of chemical impregnation modification for improvement of adsorption of 2,4-DCP, if a proper modification procedure is sought.

• 산업기술연구
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• 제31권B호
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• pp.127-132
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• 2011

Humic substances is accounted for for the largest proportion in natural organic matter(NOM) and NOM is widely distributed in varying concentration in all aquatic and soil. They can affect water quality adversely in several ways by contributing undesirable color, complexing with metal and yielding metal concentrations exceeding normal solubility. Ozonation is one of the efficient treatments for degradation of humic substances which cause some problems in water treatment. Especially, the combination of ozone and granular activated carbon was applied to degradation humic acid in aquatic system. The aim of this work to test the available of acid-treated granular activated carbon as catalyst in the ozonation of humic acid.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.151-155
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• 2004

The bioremediation of water system contaminated with phenolic compounds having endocrine-disrupting activity, i.e. 2,4-dichlorophenol, 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D), and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4,5-T), was investigated by using ozone oxidation and activated sludge treatment. Ozone oxidation (ozonation time: 30 min) followed by activated sludge treatment (incubation time: 5 days) was an efficient treatment method for the conversion of phenolic compounds in water into carbon dioxide and decreased the value of total organic carbon (TOC) up to about 10% of initial value. Furthermore, 2,4-D was dissolved in water containing salt, i.e. artificial seawater (ASW), and this water was used as model coastal water contaminated with phenolic compounds. The activated sludge treatment (incubation time: 5 days) could consume significantly organic acids produced from 2,4-D in the model costal water by the ozone oxidation (ozonation time: 30min) and decrease the value of TOC up to about 35% of initial value.

• 공업화학
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.671-678
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• 2021

암모니아의 흡착 성능을 향상할 목적으로 활성탄의 질산 처리 및 활성탄으로 금속 염화물의 첨착 효과를 연구하였다. 질산 처리에 의해 활성탄으로 하이드록시기 및 카르복실기와 같은 작용기들의 도입을 확인하였다. 이후 초음파 함침법을 사용하여 각 금속 염화물(NiCl₂, MgCl₂, CuCl₂, MnCl₂ 또는 CoCl₂)을 표면 개질 활성탄 위로 첨착하였다. 여러첨착된 활성탄들의 물리화학적 특성과 암모니아 흡착 성능을 관찰하였다. 금속 염화물은 초음파 처리에 의해 원활하게 분산되었으며 활성탄 표면 위에 고르게 분포되었다. 금속 염화물이 첨착된 표면 개질 활성탄은 감소된 비표면적 및 세공 부피에도 불구하고 매우 우수한 암모니아 흡착 성능을 나타내었다. 특히, NiCl₂를 첨착하여 제조한 HNO₃-NiCl₂ AC는 가장 우수한 암모니아 흡착능(3.736 mmol·g^-1)을 나타내었으며, 미처리된 활성탄(0.066 mmol·g^-1)과 비교하여 약 57배 향상되었다.

• 공업화학
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.312-316
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• 2005

본 연구에서는 원시 활성탄에 질산을 이용한 산 처리 또는 LiOH를 첨착한 후, 이에 대한 이산화탄소의 흡착 특성을 수분의 공존 유, 무 상태에서 고정층 파과 실험을 통해 평가하였다. 질산 처리 및 LiOH 첨착에 따른 활성탄의 표면 성상 및 물리, 화학적 특성은 SEM, EDS, 질소 흡착, FTIR, XRD를 이용하여 고찰하였다. 질산 처리로 인해 원시 활성탄의 비표면적은 감소하였지만 활성탄 표면에서 산소 함량은 증가하였으며, 질산의 산화 반응으로 활성탄 표면에 탄소 및 산소 외에 질소를 포함한 새로운 관능기가 생성되었다. LiOH 첨착으로 인한 비표면적의 감소 폭은 질산 처리한 활성탄이 원시 활성탄에 비해 작게 나타났다. LiOH를 2 wt% 이상으로 첨착하면 상당 부분의 LiOH가 활성탄 세공 내부에 들어가지 못하고 외부 표면에 존재하였다. 고정층 파과 실험을 통해 질산 처리 및 LiOH 첨착량 증가에 따라 활성탄의 이산화탄소 흡착 성능은 향상되었다. 또한 공급가스 내에 수분이 공존함에 따라 이산화탄소 흡착량이 증가하였다. LiOH가 첨착된 활성탄에서 이산화탄소 흡착 후 LiOH는 화학반응에 의해 $Li_2CO_3$로 전환함을 확인하였다.

• Carbon letters
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2006

The activated carbon "C" was obtained by carbonization followed by activation with steam at 40% of burn-off. Oxidized carbons C-N, C-P and C-H were obtained by oxidizing the activated carbon C with concentrated nitric acid, ammonium peroxysulfate and hydrogen peroxide, respectively. The textural properties of the carbons were determined from nitrogen adsorption at 77 K. The acidic surface functional groups were determined by pH titration, base neutralization capacity and electrophoretic mobility measurements. The cation exchange capacities of un-oxidized and oxidized carbons were determined by the removal of Cu(II) and Ni(II) from their aqueous solutions. The surface area and the total pore volume decreased but the pore radius increased by the treatment of activated carbon with oxidizing agents. These changes were more pronounced in case of oxidation with $HNO_3$. The surface pH of un-oxidized carbon was basic whereas those of the oxidized derivative were acidic. The removal of Cu(II) and Ni(II) was pH dependent and the maximum removal of the both ions was obtained at pH of 5-6. Cu(II) was more adsorbed, a phenomenon which was ascribed to its particular electronic configuration.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.64-76
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• 2017

생물활성탄 공정은 수처리 과정에서 유기 오염물질을 효과적으로 제거하는 것으로 알려져 있으며, 활성탄에 부착된 세균의 생체량과 종은 오염물질 제거 과정에서 중요한 역할을 한다. 본 연구에서는 입상활성탄 공정에서 활성탄조의 깊이와 가동 기간에 따른 세균 생체량의 변화에 대해 확인해 보았다. 또한 입상활성탄공정 전단에 자외선 (UV) 공정 전처리를 하였을 때 세균 생체량의 변화를 확인하였다. 결과를 살펴보면 활성탄조의 깊이가 깊어질수록 세균 생체량이 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. 그리고 UV 공정 전처리를 한 경우, 공정 기간이 증가할수록 세균 생체량이 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. 그러나, UV 공정 전처리를 하지 않은 경우에는 공정 기간에 따른 세균 생체량의 변화가 나타나지 않았다. 본 연구 결과를 토대로 수처리 실공정에서 생물활성탄 공정 관리에 대한 유용한 정보를 제공할 것이라 여겨진다.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.434-439
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• 2006

In this study, activated carbon(ACs) have been modified by nitric acid and heat-treatment. The surface and structure properties of ACs were determined by BET surface area, FT-IR pH and acid/base value. The changes in pore structure and surface properties of these modified ACs were correlated with natural gas adsorption which measured by volumetric apparatus at $0^{\circ}C$ and $25^{\circ}C$. The pore textural properties of activated carbon was also characterized by nitrogen adsorption at 77 K. Specific surface area and micropore volume of them were calculated by Langmuir equation and Horvath-Kawazoe method, and chemical properties of surface were measured by FT-IR and titration of acid and base solutions. Pore texture of activated carbons after treatments were not significantly changed. Total acidity increased and basicity of samples decreased. however the basicity increased with heat treatment. The methane adsorption of ACs become different depending on the acid/base value of samples.