• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제31권7호
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• pp.467-472
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• 2009

Seedling 성장 실험은 나노입자에 대한 독성 평가로 사용되어 왔다. 본 연구에서는 오이에 대한 나노 아연과 나노 산화아연의 독성을 filter paper방법과 phytagel방법을 통해 평가해 보았다. 비교 결과 phytagel방법이 불용성인 나노아연, 산화 아연의 침전을 방지했다. 오이 seedling 길이는 노출된 나노 아연, 나노 산화 아연의 농도에 따라 filter 방법에서 음의 관계를 나타냈다. 나노 아연과 나노 산화 아연에 대한 오이의 EC50값은 598, 600 mg/L로 나타났다. Filter paper방법에서만 아연의 오이 내 생체 축적량은 노출된 나노 아연, 나노 산화 아연의 농도에 따라 증가하였다. 관찰 결과 filter paper방법이 phytagel 방법보다 더 좋은 protocol로 나타났다

• 한국수자원학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수자원학회 2012년도 학술발표회
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• pp.38-38
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• 2012

The East Asia (EA) region including China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea are especially vulnerable to hydrometerological extremes during the boreal summer (June-September). This study, therefore, pursued an exploratory analysis to improve better understanding of the potential impacts of the two types of PJ patterns on WNP Tropical cyclone (TC) activities and TC-induced extreme moisture fluxes over Korea's five major river basins. This study shows that during positive PJ years, the large-scale atmospheric environments are more favorable for the TC activities than those in negative PJ years. During positive PJ year, it is found that there are weaker wind shear, stronger rising motion, as well as large relative humidity over the Korean peninsula (KP) compared to negative PJ years. As a result, TCs making landfall are more exhibited over the southeastern portions of South Korea. Despite the relatively modest sample size, we expect that insights and results presented here will be useful for developing a critical support system for the effective reduction and mitigation of TC-caused disasters, as well as for water supply management in coupled human and natural systems.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.279-284
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• 2021

The high theoretical specific capacity of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries makes them a more promising energy storage system than conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the slow kinetics of the electrochemical conversion reaction seriously hinders the utilization of Li-S as an active battery material and has prevented the successful application of Li-S cells. Therefore, exploration of alternatives that can overcome the sluggish electrochemical reaction is necessary to increase the performance of Li-S batteries. In this work, an ionic liquid (IL) is proposed as a functional additive to promote the electrochemical reactivity of the Li-S cell. The sluggish electrochemical reaction is mainly caused by precipitation of low-order polysulfide (l-PS) onto the positive electrode, so the IL is adopted as a solubilizer to remove the precipitated l-PS from the positive electrode to promote additional electron transfer reactions. The ILs effectively dissolve l-PS and greatly improve the electrochemical performance by allowing greater utilization of l-PS, which results in a higher initial specific capacity, together with a moderate retention rate. The results presented here confirmed that the use of an IL as an additive is quite effective at enhancing the overall performance of the Li-S cell and this understanding will enable the construction of highly efficient Li-S batteries.

• Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.611-622
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• 2018

Observed climate data are processed under the assumption that their time series are stationary, as in multi-step temperature and precipitation prediction, which usually leads to low prediction accuracy. If a climate system model is based on a single prediction model, the prediction results contain significant uncertainty. In order to overcome this drawback, this study uses a method that integrates ensemble prediction and a stepwise regression model based on a mean-valued generation function. In addition, it utilizes empirical mode decomposition (EMD), which is a new method of handling time series. First, a non-stationary time series is decomposed into a series of intrinsic mode functions (IMFs), which are stationary and multi-scale. Then, a different prediction model is constructed for each component of the IMF using numerical ensemble prediction combined with stepwise regression analysis. Finally, the results are fit to a linear regression model, and a short-term climate prediction system is established using the Visual Studio development platform. The model is validated using temperature data from February 1957 to 2005 from 88 weather stations in Guangxi, China. The results show that compared to single-model prediction methods, the EMD and ensemble prediction model is more effective for forecasting climate change and abrupt climate shifts when using historical data for multi-step prediction.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.14-24
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• 2021

Aquifer thermal energy storage (ATES) system uses groundwater thermal energy for cooling and heating of buildings, and it is also often utilized to provide warm water to crops and plants for the purpose of enhancing agricultural yields. This study investigated the potential influences of a ATES system on the geochemical properties of groundwater by simulating the variation of hydrochemistry and saturation index of groundwater during ATES operation. The test bed was installed at an agricultural field, which is mainly composed of an groundwater-rich alluvial plain. The simulation results showed no significant precipitation of mineral phases such as manganese-iron oxide, carbonate and sulfate around the ATES test bed, as well as no debasement of other important water quality parameters. The implementation of ATES system in the study area was appropriate and effective for utilizing the thermal energy of groundwater for agricultural use.

• 한국수자원학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수자원학회 2023년도 학술발표회
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• pp.167-167
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• 2023

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is a critical component of soil health and is crucial in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon from the atmosphere. Accurate estimation of SOC storage is essential for understanding SOC dynamics and developing effective soil management strategies. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the spatial distribution of SOC storage in South Korea, using bulk density (BD) prediction to estimate SOC stock. The study utilized data from 393 soil series collected from various land uses across South Korea established by Korea Rural Development Administration from 1968-1999. The samples were analyzed for soil properties such as soil texture, pH, and BD, and SOC stock was estimated using a predictive model based on BD. The average SOC stock in South Korea at 30 cm topsoil was 49.1 Mg/ha. The study results revealed that soil texture and land use were the most significant factors influencing the spatial distribution of SOC storage in South Korea. Forested areas had significantly higher SOC storage than other land use types. Climate variables such as temperature and precipitation had a relative influence on SOC storage. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the factors influencing the spatial distribution of SOC storage in South Korea.

• 열처리공학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.285-297
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• 2023

The effects of aging treatment sequence, specifically pre-aging and post-aging, on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu aluminum alloys has been studied in comparison to symmetrically rolled specimens. In symmetrically rolled specimens, a straight-band precipitation distribution was observed, whereas asymmetrically rolled specimens exhibited a curved-band microstructure of fine precipitates. Notably, the asymmetrically rolled specimens displayed higher strengths. In the case of post-aging, the aging process occurred after rolling, and the dislocations generated during rolling acted as nucleation sites for precipitates during aging. This resulted in the formation of fine precipitates, contributing to improved mechanical properties compared to symmetric rolling. To enhance strength of the Al-Zn-Mg-Cu aluminum alloys, asymmetric rolling proves to be more effective than symmetric rolling, with post-aging showing greater efficacy than pre-aging.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제65권6호
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• pp.1205-1213
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• 2023

The goals of the present study were to develop a simple method for obtain highly purified pig sperm hyaluronidase (pHyase) and to assess its activity, function, and safety. In mammals, sperm-specific glycophosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored Hyase assists sperm penetration through the cumulus mass surrounding the egg and aids in the dispersal of the cumulus-oocyte complex. Recently, Purified bovine sperm hyaluronidase (bHyase) has been shown to enhance therapeutic drug transport by breaking down the hyaluronan barrier to the lymphatic and capillary vessels, thereby facilitating tissue absorption. Commercially available Hyase is typically isolated from bovine or ovine; which have several disadvantages, including the risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, low homology with human Hyase, and the requirement for relatively complex isolation procedures. This study successfully isolated highly purified pHyase in only two steps, using ammonium sulfate precipitation and fast protein liquid chromatography. The isolated Hyase had activity equal to that of commercial bHyase, facilitated in vitro fertilization, and effectively dissolved high molecule hyaluronic acid. This simple, effective isolation method could improve the availability of pHyase for research and clinical applications.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제68권3호
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• pp.139-145
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• 2024

This study aims to elucidate the mechanism involved in the hydrolysis of the hexacyanoferrate(III) complex ion (Fe(CN)₆^3-) and the mechanism leading to the formation of Prussian blue (Fe^III₄[Fe_II(CN)₆]₃·xH₂O, PB) in acidic aqueous solutions at moderately elevated temperatures. Hydrolysis constitutes a crucial step in generating PB through the widely used single-source or precursor method. Recent PB syntheses predominantly rely on the single-source method, where hexacyanoferrate(II/III) is the exclusive reactant, as opposed to the co-precipitation method employing bare metal ions and hexacyanometalate ions. Despite the widespread adoption of the single-source method, mechanistic exploration remains largely unexplored and speculative. Utilizing UV-vis spectrophotometry, negative-ion mode liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS), and a devised reaction, this study identifies crucial intermediates, including aqueous Fe^2+/3+ ions and hydrocyanic acid (HCN) in the solution. These two intermediates eventually combine to form thermodynamically stable PB. The findings presented in this research significantly contribute to understanding the fundamental mechanism underlying the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of the hexacyanoferrate(III) complex ion and the subsequent formation of PB, as proposed in the sequential mechanism introduced herein. This finding might contribute to the cost-effective synthesis of PB by incorporating diverse metal ions and potassium cyanide.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제34권s02호
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• pp.13-33
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• 1989

농업기후는 적지 적작을 통하여 주어진 기후자원을 최대한 활용한다는 의미에서 더욱 정밀하게 분석되고 평가되어야 한다. 작물 생산의 안정성 증대와 생산비 절감을 도모하기 위해서는 작물별로 농업기후 지대를 구분하여, 지대별로 알맞은 품종과 재배 기술을 도입 실시하는 것이 바람직하다. 농업기후지대 구분은 농업생산을 지배하는 기온, 강수량, 일조, 습도, 바람 등 작물의 생육과 수량에 직접적으로 영향을 미치는 기후요소들을 종합적으로 평가하여 지대를 구분한다. 벼재배를 위한 농업기수지대는 이앙기의 강수량과 한발지수, 생육 유효 온도(15$^{\circ}C$ 이상)의 출현시기와 지속기간(작물기간), 생육 단계별 저온 출현율을 비롯하여 기온, 일조시수 등의 분석과 종합 판단을 통하여 비슷한 지역을 하나의 지대로 묶어 구분한다. 구분된 우리나라의 벼재배 농업기후 지대는 19개 지대로서, (1) 태백고령지대, (2)태백준고령지대, (3)소백산간지대, (4) 노령소백산간지대, (5)영남내륙산간지대, (6) 중북부내륙지대, (7) 중부내륙지대, (8) 소백서부내륙지대, (9) 노령동서내륙지대, (10) 호남내륙지대, (11) 영남분지지대, (12) 영남내육지대, (13) 중서부평야지대, (14) 차령남부평야지대, (15) 남서해안지대, (16) 남부해안지대, (17) 동해안북부지대, (18) 동해안중부지대, (19) 동해안남부지대이다. 한편 작부농계를 위한 농업기후지대는 벼재배 농업기후지대를 바탕으로 하고, 각 지대별로 여름 작물과 겨울 작물을 위한 기후요소들과 전래되어온 작부농계를 고려하여 9개 지대로 구분하였다. 9개의 작부농계 농업기후지대는 (I) 산간고령지대, (II) 산간지대, (III) 중북부내륙지대, (IV)중북부서부해안지대, (V) 중남부서부해안지대, (VI) 경북내륙지대, (VII) 남부내륙지대, (VIII) 남부해안지대, (IX)동해안지대 등이다. 농업기후지대별 농업기상재해의 특성은 벼 이앙기에 한발지수 1.4 이상을 보인 (11) 영남분지지대, 동해안의 북부(17)와 중부(18) 지대 등이 가뭄 상습지로 나타났고, 냉해 위험지대에는 (2)태백준고냉지대가 포함된다. 태풍과 집중호우에 의한 피해가 년평균 4회 이상인 지대는 (10) 호남내륙지대, (15) 남서해안지대, (16) 남부해안지대로서 강수량분포와 태풍 진로와 관계가 깊다. 그 다음으로 년2~3회 풍수재를 입게 되는 지대는 동해안의 (17), (18), (19) 지대인데, 이 지대는 한발, 냉해, 풍수해가 겹친 지대이다.