• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.95-105
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• 2009

Land Use Changes (LUCs) have effects on greenhouse gas emissions and carbon stocks in soil and vegetation. Therefore, predictions for LUC are very important for achieving quantitative targets of $CO_2$ reduction rates. Some research exists on carbon fluxes and carbon cycles to estimate carbon stocks in terrestrial ecosystems in Korea. However, these researches have limitations in terms of helping us understand future potential reductions of $CO_2$ that reflect the influence of LUC. The aim of this study is to analyze the reduction levels of $CO_2$ emissions while considering LUC scenarios that effect carbon fluxes for LCS basic study in the year 2030. In this study, a common approach to model the effects of LUC on carbon stocks is the use of CA-Markov technical process with LUC patterns in the past. Potential reduction of $CO_2$ is calculated by change of land use that contains different soil organic carbon, each land use type, and biomass in vegetation. An IPCC analytical method of natural carbon sink and coefficient results from previous study in Korea is used as a calculation method for potential reduction of $CO_2$. As a result, 12,419 KtC will be reduced annually, which is 8.3% percent of 2005 $CO_2$ emissions in Korea. This will result in 3,226 hundred million won of economic efficiency. In conclusion, conservation of natural carbon sinks is necessary even if the amount of potential reduction change is little.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.1016-1022
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• 2010

액상 중유 연료를 사용하는 고용량 증기 보일러에서 발생되어 연소기기 내부에 침적되는 슈트, 슬래그, 크랭커, 회분, 산화물의 on-line 세정을 위한 세정제 제조에 대한 연구를 수행하였다. 액상 중유 연료를 사용하는 보일러 및 가열로에 생성되는 슈트, 슬래그, 크랭커, 회분, 산화물을 제거하는 기존 기술은 보일러 및 가열로의 가동 중단 후 작업자들에 의한 기계적인 처리를 통하여 침적물을 제거하는 기술을 사용하고 있다. 기존 기술을 대치할 수 있고 보일러의 중단이 없는 상태에서 침적물을 세정할 수 있는 세정제의 최적 조성을 도출하였다. 질산암모늄과 질산마그네슘의 혼합물이 주 세정제로 도출되었으며, 각종 전이금속 화합물에 의한 영향을 영향을 연구하여, 세정에 의한 부식을 방지할 수 있으며, 연소효율의 증대를 얻을 수 있는 전이금속화합불 첨가제를 도출하였다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2012

The success of stabilization treatment in heavy metal contaminated sediment depends on the heavy metal bioavailability reduction through the sequestration of the heavy metals. This study was performed to assess the changes in the bioavailability of Pb or Cd in the Pb or Cd contaminated sediments by using birnessite and hydroxyapatite as stabilizing agents. The toxicity tests were carried out using a microorganism (Vibrio fischeri), an amphipod (Hyalella azteca) and an earthworm (Eisenia foetida). With Vibrio fischeri, the toxicities of both Pb and Cd were reduced by more than ten times in the presence of birnessite and hydroxyapatite compared to that of in the absence of birnessite and hydroxyapatite. The concentrations of Pb and Cd in the contaminated sediments were lethal to Hyalella azteca, however, in the presence of birnessite and hydroxyapatite more than 90%, on average, of Hyalella azteca survived. With Eisenia foetida, the bioaccumulated concentrations of both Pb and Cd were reduced by more than 75%, on average, lower with the addition of birnessite and hydroxyapatite to the contaminated sediments. These results show that the addition of birnessite and hydroxyapatite can reduce the bioavailability of Pb and Cd in contaminated sediments. In addition, the in situ and ex situ performance of birnessite and hydroxyapatite as stabilizing agents can be verified using the toxicity tests with Hyalella azteca and Eisenia foetida, respectively.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권9호
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• pp.1130-1140
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• 2023

Among the AAA+ proteases in bacteria, FtsH is a membrane-bound ATP-dependent metalloprotease, which is known to degrade many membrane proteins as well as some cytoplasmic proteins. In the intracellular pathogen Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium, FtsH is responsible for the proteolysis of several proteins including MgtC virulence factor and MgtA/MgtB Mg²⁺ transporters, the transcription of which is controlled by the PhoP/PhoQ two-component regulatory system. Given that PhoP response regulator itself is a cytoplasmic protein and also degraded by the cytoplasmic ClpAP protease, it seems unlikely that FtsH affects PhoP protein levels. Here we report an unexpected role of the FtsH protease protecting PhoP proteolysis from cytoplasmic ClpAP protease. In FtsH-depleted condition, PhoP protein levels decrease by ClpAP proteolysis, lowering protein levels of PhoP-controlled genes. This suggests that FtsH is required for normal activation of PhoP transcription factor. FtsH does not degrade PhoP protein but directly binds to PhoP, thus sequestering PhoP from ClpAP-mediated proteolysis. FtsH's protective effect on PhoP can be overcome by providing excess ClpP. Because PhoP is required for Salmonella's survival inside macrophages and mouse virulence, these data implicate that FtsH's sequestration of PhoP from ClpAP-mediated proteolysis is a mechanism ensuring the amount of PhoP protein during Salmonella infection.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.421-430
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 지중 유입된 이산화탄소가 심부 지질구조 내 지하 환경에 미치는 지화학적 및 광물학적 영향을 규명하기 위한 일련의 고압셀 실험이 수행되었다. 실험을 통하여 이산화탄소 지중저장 조건에 해당하는 $50^{\circ}C$와 100 bar의 고온 고압조건을 고압셀 내에서 구현하고, 초임계 $CO_2$-지하수-광물 시스템 내에서의 반응 실험을 실시하였다. 반응 실험은 최근 국내 이산화탄소 지중저장의 후보지로서 많은 연구가 진행되고 있는 포항분지에 널리 분포하는 광물 중 하나인 제올라이트와 지하 800 m에서 채취된 심지층의 지하수를 대상으로 수행되었다. 상온 상압 및 고온 고압 환경에서 30일간 진행된 $CO_2$-지하수-제올라이트 반응으로 야기된 광물과 지하수 시료의 지화학적 및 광물학적 변화는 XRD, XRF, ICP-OES 등의 분석을 통해 정량적으로 규명하였다. 실험의 결과는 초임계 이산화탄소의 용해로 조성된 산성 환경에서 제올라이트 시료의 용해 반응이 촉진되었음을 보여 주었다. 제올라이트 시료로부터 용출된 양이온 농도가 증가함에 따라 지하수 내 $H^+$가 소모되고, 반응 10일 이후에는 지하수의 pH가 10.35 까지 증가하였다. 또한 제올라이트 시료의 용해 반응으로 인해 지하수 내 용존 양이온의 농도는 전반적으로 증가하는 경향을 보였으나, Si는 산성조건에서 비정질 규산염으로 재침전되고, Ca는 양이온 교환과 방해석으로의 재침전으로 농도가 감소한 것으로 나타났다. 실험 과정을 통하여 초임계 이산화탄소의 유입이 대수층 내 구성 광물의 용해 특성, 지하수의 화학적 조성과 물성, 대수층의 광물학적 조성 등에 변화를 발생시킬 수 있음을 보여주었다. 또한 광물상의 용해/침전과 양이온 교환 등 지화학적 반응들이 지중저장 관련 지층의 암석과 지하수의 물리적 또는 화학적 변화에 중요한 역할을 담당하고 있음을 보여주었다.

• 한국광물학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.39-49
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• 2015

최근 세계적으로 탄소포집 및 저장(CCS, carbon capture and storage)기술에 대한 연구가 많이 수행되고 있다. 이번 연구는 폐시멘트 미분을 이산화탄소를 포집하는 광물탄산화(mineral carbonation)의 효율적인 재료로 활용하기 위한 연구의 일환으로 수행하였다. 0.15 mm 미만으로 체가름된 시멘트 풀(W:C = 6:4)과 $200m{\ell}$ 용액을 포함하는 반응용기에 순도 99%의 $CO_2$ 가스를 주입하는 직접수성탄산화 실험을 수행하고, 두 종류 첨가제(NaCl, $MgCl_2$)의 탄산화에의 영향을 분석하였다. 특히, 첨가제의 종류와 pH변화에 따른 탄산화 과정, 생성되는 탄산염광물의 종류와 특성에 대하여 자세히 연구하였다. 직접수성탄산화 실험 결과 pH는 $CO_2$의 주입으로 지속적으로 감소하였다. $Ca^{2+}$ 이온 농도는 $MgCl_2$가 첨가제로 활용한 경우에는 지속적으로 감소하였지만 $MgCl_2$를 첨가하지 않은 경우에는 감소하다가 pH가 낮아짐에 따라 생성된 탄산염광물의 용해로 다시 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 생성물질에 대한 X-선 회절분석 결과, $MgCl_2$를 첨가하지 않은 경우에는 방해석이 우세하게 나타났고, $MgCl_2$를 첨가제로 활용한 경우에는 $Mg^{2+}$ 이온의 영향으로 아라고나이트가 우세하게 나타났다. 또한 pH 단계별 직접수성탄산화 실험결과, $MgCl_2$를 첨가하지 않은 경우에는 pH가 높은 실험 초기에 나타난 바테라이트는 pH가 낮아질수록 결정도가 좋은 방해석으로 전환되는 것을 확인하였고, $MgCl_2$를 첨가제로 활용한 경우에는 pH가 낮아질수록 방해석의 함량은 감소하고 아라고나이트의 함량이 증가하는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제109권2호
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• pp.169-178
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• 2020

본 연구는 우리나라 남부지역의 주요 조림 수종으로 유사한 입지환경에 조성되는 삼나무와 편백 임분의 유기 탄소량을 비교하기 위해 수행하였다. 삼나무와 편백이 서로 인접한 지역에 조성된 대표적 조림지 13개 지역을 선정하고, 임목, 임상, 토양 10 cm 깊이의 탄소량을 조사하였다. 조사지의 평균 임분 연령은 삼나무 45년, 편백 43년이었으며, 임분밀도는 삼나무가 989본 ha^-1으로 편백 1,223본 ha^-1에 비해 유의적으로 낮았다. 평균 흉고직경과 우세목의 평균 수고는 삼나무가 27.4 cm와 20.4 m, 편백은 23.9 cm와 17.9 m로 삼나무가 유의적으로 큰 것으로 나타났다. 두 임분의 임목 바이오매스 탄소량은 흉고단면적과 유의적인 선형회귀 관계(삼나무: r² = 0.82; 편백: r² = 0.92; P < 0.05)가 있었으나, 임분밀도 및 지위지수와는 회귀식에 유의성이 없었다(P > 0.05). 지상부 임목 바이오매스 탄소량은 삼나무 95.5 Mg C ha^-1, 편백 117.7 Mg C ha^-1로 편백 임분이 유의적으로 크게 나타났으나(P < 0.05), 임상 및 토양층의 유기 탄소 농도 및 탄소량은 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 본 연구 결과에 따르면 유사한 입지환경에 조성된 두 수종의 임목 바이오매스 탄소량은 편백 임분이 삼나무 임분에 비해 큰 것으로 나타났으나, 임상이나 토양 탄소량은 수종의 영향이 크지 않았다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.8-25
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• 2020

Background: Species of the genera Eucalyptus, Cupressus, and Pinus are the most widely planted tree species in the country in general and in Chilimo dry Afromontane forest in particular. Eucalyptus covers 90% of the total planted forest area in the country. However, only limited information exists in the country regarding aboveground biomass (AGB), belowground biomass (BGB), growth, and yield. This study was conducted to assess the variables on 25 and 30 years of age for three planted species: Cupressus lusitanica, Eucalyptus saligna, and Pinus patula in Chilimo plantation forest, in the Central Highlands of Ethiopia. A two-times inventory was conducted in 2012 and 2017. A total of nine square sampled plots of 400 ㎡ each, three plots under Cupressus lusitanica, 3 Eucalyptus saligna, and 3 Pinus patula were used for data collection. Data on height, diameter, soil, and tree stumps were collected. Percent C, % N, and bulk density was performed following chemical procedure. Results: The aboveground biomass ranged from 125.76 to 228.67 t C ha^-1 and the basal area and number of stems from 3.76 to 25.50 ㎡ ha^-1 and 483 to 1175 N ha^-1, respectively. The mean annual basal area and volume increment were between 0.97 and 1.20 ㎡ ha^-1 year^-1 and 10.79 and 16.22 ㎥ ha^-1 year^-1. Both carbon and nitrogen stock of the planted forest was non-significant among the tree species. Conclusion: The aboveground biomass, growth, and yield significantly varied among the species. Cupressus lusitanica had the highest aboveground biomass, volume, and basal area, while Eucalyptus saligna had the lowest value. To a depth of 1 m, total carbon stored ranged from 130.13 to 234.26 t C ha^-1. The total annual carbon sequestration potential was 12,575.18 t CO₂ eq. Eucalyptus has the highest carbon stock density and growth rate than other species.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.20-29
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• 2018

Background: For various reasons such as agricultural and economical purposes, land-use changes are rapidly increasing not only in Korea but also in the world, leading to shifts in the characteristics of local carbon cycle. Therefore, in order to understand the large-scale ecosystem carbon cycle, it is necessary first to understand vegetation on this local scale. As a result, it is essential to comprehend change of the carbon balance attributed by the land-use changes. In this study, we attempt to understand accumulated soil carbon (ASC) and soil respiration (Rs) related to carbon cycle in two ecosystems, artificially turned forest into pastureland from forest and a native deciduous temperate forest, resulted from different land-use in the same area. Results: Rs were shown typical seasonal changes in the alpine pastureland (AP) and temperate deciduous forest (TDF). The annual average Rs was $160.5mg\;CO_2\;m^{-2}h^{-1}$ in the AP, but it was $405.1mg\;CO_2\;m^{-2}h^{-1}$ in the TDF, indicating that the Rs in the AP was lower about 54% than that in the TDF. Also, ASC in the AP was $124.49Mg\;C\;ha^{-1}$ from litter layer to 30-cm soil depth. The ASC was about $88.9Mg\;C\;ha^{-1}$, and it was 71.5% of that of the AP. The temperature factors in the AP was high about $4^{\circ}C$ on average compared to the TDF. In AP, it was observed high amount of sunlight entering near the soil surface which is related to high soil temperature is due to low canopy structure. This tendency is due to the smaller emission of organic carbon that is accumulated in the soil, which means a higher ASC in the AP compared to the TDF. Conclusions: The artificial transformation of natural ecosystems into different ecosystems is proceeding widely in the world as well as Korea. The change in land-use type is caused to make the different characteristics of carbon cycle and storage in same region. For evaluating and predicting the carbon cycle in the vegetation modified by the human activity, it is necessary to understand the carbon cycle and storage characteristics of natural ecosystems and converted ecosystems. In this study, we studied the characteristics of ecosystem carbon cycle using different forms in the same region. The land-use changes from a TDF to AP leads to changes in dominant vegetation. Removal of canopy increased light and temperature conditions and slightly decreased SMC during the growing season. Also, land-use change led to an increase of ASC and decrease of Rs in AP. In terms of ecosystem carbon sequestration, AP showed a greater amount of carbon stored in the soil due to sustained supply of above-ground liters and lower degradation rate (soil respiration) than TDF in the high mountains. This shows that TDF and AP do not have much difference in terms of storage and circulation of carbon because the amount of carbon in the forest biomass is stored in the soil in the AP.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제41권12호
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• pp.336-344
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• 2017

Background: Because of climate change, interest in the development of carbon pools has increased. In agricultural ecosystems, which can be more intensively managed than forests, measures to control carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) emission and absorption levels can be applied relatively easily. However, crop residues may be released into the atmosphere by decomposition or combustion. If we can develop scientific management techniques that enable these residues to be stocked on farmland, then it would be possible to convert farmlands from carbon emission sources to carbon pools. We analyzed and investigated soil respiration (Rs) rate characteristics according to input of carbonized residue of red peppers (Capsicum annuum L.), a widely grown crop in Korea, as a technique for increasing farmland carbon stock. Results: Rs rate in the carbonized biomass (CB) section was $226.7mg\;CO_2\;m^{-2}h^{-1}$, which was 18.1% lower than the $276.9mg\;CO_2\;m^{-2}h^{-1}$ from the red pepper residue biomass (RB) section. The Rs rate of the control was $184.1mg\;CO_2\;m^{-2}h^{-1}$. In the following year, Rs in the CB section was $204.0mg\;CO_2\;m{-2}h^{-1}$, which was 38.2% lower than the $330.1mg\;CO_2\;m^{-2}h^{-1}$ from the RB section; the control emitted $198.6mg\;CO_2\;m^{-2}h^{-1}$. Correlation between Rs and soil temperature ((Ts) at a depth of 5 cm) was $R^2=0.51$ in the RB section, which was higher than the other experimental sections. A comparison of annual decomposition rates between RB and CB showed a large difference, 41.4 and 9.7%, respectively. The results showed that carbonization of red pepper residues reduced the rates of decomposition and Rs. Conclusions: The present study confirmed that the Rs rate can be reduced by carbonization of residue biomass and putting it in the soil and that the Rs rate and Ts (5 cm) were positively correlated. Based on the results, it was determined that approximately $1.2t\;C\;ha^{-1}$ were sequestered in the soil in the first year and $3.0t\;C\;ha^{-1}$ were stored the following year. Therefore, approximately $1.5t\;C\;ha^{-1}year^{-1}$ are expected to be stocked in the soil, making it possible to develop farmlands into carbon pools.