• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.80-90
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• 2014

The laboratory and field studies were conducted to identify an optimal injection concentration of nanoscale zero-valent iron particles (NZVI) and to evaluate the applicability of NZVI-based reactive zone technology to the site contaminated with trichloroethylene (TCE) DNAPL (Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid). The laboratory test found an optimal injection concentration of NZVI of 5 g/L that could remove more than 95% of 0.15 mM TCE within 20 days. Eleven test wells were installed at the aquifer that was mainly composed of alluvial and weathered soils at a strong oxic condition with dissolved oxygen concentration of 3.50 mg/L and oxidation-reduction potential of 301 mV. NZVI of total 30 kg were successfully injected using a centrifugal pump. After 60 days from the NZVI injection, 86.2% of the TCE initially present in the groundwater was removed and the mass of TCE removed was 405 g. Nonchlorinated products such as ethane and ethene were detected in the groundwater samples. Based on the increased chloride ion concentration at the site, the mass of TCE removed was estimated to be 1.52 kg. This implied the presence of DNAPL TCE which contributed to a higher estimate of TCE removal than that based on the TCE concentration change.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.321-328
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• 2019

This study aimed to analyze the growth and physical responsees of Dracaena braunii in response salt accumulation in ornamental water culture and to examine the effect of activated carbon on this growth response. The experiment was conducted in a plant growth chamber and the indoor environmental conditions of the chamber were set at $23{\pm}1^{\circ}C$ temperature, $70{\pm}3%$ humidity, and 1,000 lux brightness. The observation of the growth response of plants in the presence of activated carbon showed that the pH with activated carbon maintained sub-acidic to neutral (6.27~7.32) conditions and showed decreased electric conductivity in the media. As the treatment with added activated carbon showed good growth and physical responses, this indicated that absorption effect of activated carbon had a positive influence on the growth of plants. However, as the absorption effect of activated carbon may decrease over time and the use of high concentrations of activated carbon might cause nutrition shortage, various concentration of activated carbon and their absorption effects need to be investigated in the future.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제62권2호
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• pp.181-190
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• 2024

본 연구는 자성 야누스 미세 흡착제를 합성하기 위해 쉽고 빠르며 대량생산이 가능한 원심력 기반 미세유체 반응기를 개발하였다. 두 개의 정렬된 주사침과 원심분리 튜브로 구성된 다중 미세노즐을 사용함으로써 높은 균일도를 갖는 프러시안 블루와 자성 나노입자의 함입이 이루어진 미세 흡착제(PB-MNP-MAs)를 합성하였다. 등온흡착과 흡착속도 실험을 통해 다공성 구조 및 프러시안 블루 나노입자의 넓은 비표면적을 갖는 미세 흡착제의 향상된 세슘 흡착 성능을 증명하였으며 이를 통해 10분 이내의 빠른 흡착을 유도할 수 있다. 흡착 공정 후, 외부 자기장 도입을 통해 세슘 수용액 내에서 합성된 PB-MNP-MAs를 성공적으로 회수하였다. 따라서 본 연구결과를 바탕으로 생물 및 환경 제염 분야에서 기능성 흡착제 발전을 위한 새로운 방향성을 제공해 줄 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국광물학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.107-123
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• 2003

본 연구는 0가 철 (ZVI)의 설치위치와 전극의 배열에 따른 다양한 조합의 전기적 투수성 반응벽을 대상으로 트리클로로에틸렌의 탈염소화 반응에 의한 정화시 ZVI의 부식에 기인하는 광물상침전물에 대해 알아보고, 이에 대한 조절 요소를 알아보고자 한다. 광물학적 연구 결과, 지하수 유입부의 ZVI 시료는 상대적으로 많은 레피도크로사이트, 훼리하이드라이트 혹은 철 수산화물과 (phospho)siderite가 산출되는 반면, 용출부의 ZVI 시료는 아카가나이트, 자철석/마그헤마이트, 그리고 중간 산물인 green rust (CR) I 과 CR II가 산출되었다. 이러한 광물 조합의 변화는 용존 산소 및 pH의 상승에 주로 기인한 것으로 나타났다. 또한 전기적 투수성 반응벽 내에 산출되는 광물상 침전물들의 조절 요소들은 (1) pH, (2) 용존산소, (3) 철의 부식시 중간 산물, (4) 음이온 종류 등으로 밝혀졌다.

• Advances in environmental research
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.167-177
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• 2013

We investigated that removal of aqueous U(VI) by nano-sized Zero Valent Iron (nZVI) and Fe(II) bearing minerals (controls) in this study. Iron particles showed different U(VI) removal efficiencies (Mackinawite: 99%, green rust: 95%, nZVI: 91%, magnetite: 87%, pyrite: 59%) due to their different PZC (Point of Zero Charge) values and surface areas. In addition, noticeable amount of surface Fe(II) (181 ${\mu}M$) was released from nZVI suspension in 6 h and it increased to 384 ${\mu}M$ in the presence of U(VI) due to ion-exchange of U(VI) with Fe(II) on nZVI surface. Analysis of Laser-Induced Breakdown Detection (LIBD) showed that breakdown probabilities in both filtrates by 20 and 200 nm sizes was almost 24% in nZVI suspension with U(VI), while 1% of the probabilities were observed in nZVI suspension without U(VI). It indicated that Fe(II) colloids in the range under 20 nm were generated during the interaction of U(VI) and nZVI. Our results suggest that Fe(II) colloids generated via ion-exchange process should be carefully concerned during long-term remediation site contaminated by U(VI) because U could be transported to remote area through the adsorption on Fe(II) colloids.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.34-40
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• 2009

In fresh water fish hatcheries and farms, Saprolegniales often cause serious mortality to the fish and their eggs. Malachite green is an effective antifungal agent, but is carcinogenic to fish and humans. Alternative antifungal agents are needed. Presently, we tested various concentrations of MBT-01108 (Opuntia ficus-indica extracts) alone and in combination with bronopol, formalin and sodium chloride (MBT-01108 mixture) on in vitro mycelial growth and in vivo remediation of adult eel, Anguilla japonica, infected with Saprolegnia sp. and fertilized eggs of chum salmon, Oncorhynchus keta, to evaluate the compounds' antifungal efficacy on eyed-egg and hatching rates. MBT-Oll08 mixtures incorporating bronopol and formalin at respective concentrations of 50 and 30 parts per million (ppm), and 100 and 20 ppm were most effective in controlling Saprolegnia in vitro and in vivo (P<0.05). Repeated daily exposures to 50 ppm and 100 ppm MBT-01108 were more effective than exposure every 2-3 days post-fertilization for the inhibition of Saprolegnia infection of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss eggs as compared with control (0 ppm).

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.58-66
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• 2011

Arsenic pollution is a serious global concern which affects all life forms. Being a toxic metalloid, the continued search for appropriate technologies for its remediation is needed. Phytoremediation, the use of green plants, is not only a low cost but also an environmentally friendly approach for metal uptake and stabilization. However, its application is limited by slow plant growth which is further aggravated by the phytotoxic effect of the pollutant. Attempts to address these constraints were done by exploiting plant-microbe interactions which offers more advantages for phytoremediation. Several bacterial mechanisms that can increase the efficiency of phytoremediation of As are nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, siderophore production, ACC deaminase activity and growth regulator production. Many have been reported for other metals, but few for arsenic. This mini-review attempts to present what has been done so far in exploring plants and their rhizosphere microbiota and some genetic manipulations to increase the efficiency of arsenic soil phytoremediation.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.373-392
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• 2017

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were successfully synthesized through a simple green route using the Nelumbo nucifera leaf, stem and flower extracts. These nanoparticles showed characteristic UV-Vis absorption peaks between 410-450 nm which arises due to the plasmon resonance of silver nanoparticles. The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) confirmed the presence of amides and which acted as the stabilizing agent. X-ray diffraction spectrum of the nanoparticles confirmed the Face centered cubic (FCC) structure of the formed AgNPs. Dynamic light scattering technique was used to measure hydrodynamic diameter (68.6 nm to 88.1 nm) and zeta potential (-55.4 mV, -57.9 mV and 98.9 mV) of prepared AgNPs. The scanning electron micrographs of dislodged nanoparticles in aqueous solution showed the production of reasonably monodispersed silver nanoparticles (1-100 nm). The antimicrobial activity of prepared AgNPs was evaluated against fungi, Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria using disc diffusion method. Anti-corrosion studies were carried out using coupon method (mild steel and iron) and dye degradation studies were carried out by assessing photo-catalytic activity of Nelumbo nucifera extracts mediated AgNPs.

• 지질공학
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.203-212
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• 2010

본 연구는 연구지역의 수리상수를 추정하여 오염된 지하수의 정화공법 설계에 효과적으로 사용하는데 목적이 있다. 이를 위하여 수행된 수리시험은 순간수위변화시험, 단공양수시험 및 단계양수시험이다. 순간수위변화시험은 대표적인 Bouwer and Rice 직선법과 C-B-P 특성곡선법(type curve)으로 해석하였다. Bouwer and Rice법으로 해석한 평균 수리전도도 값은 $4.48{\times}10^{-3}cm/sec$ 이며 중앙값은 $1.16{\times}10^{-3}cm/sec$이다. C-B-P법으로 구한 평균 수리전도도 값은 $2.37{\times}10^{-3}cm/sec$이며 중앙값은 $7.09{\times}10^{-4}cm/sec$이다. 두 해석 결과 연구지역의 하부가 화강암으로 이루어져 있어 대체로 투수성이 낮아 Bouwer and Rice법으로 해석한 수리전도도가 높게 나타난다. 단공양수시험은 GW7, GW12 및 MW9 관정에서 수행하였으며 여러 종류의 특성곡선법을 적용하여 해석하였다. GW7 관정은 GW12 및 MW9 관정보다 수리전도도 및 투수량 계수가 낮으며 이는 기반암의 파쇄대 및 절리의 여부와 관련된 것으로 판단된다. 단계양수시험은 KDPW1 및 KDPW2 관정에서 수행하였으며 해석방법에 따라 수리상수 값의 차이가 나타나지만 매우 미미하며 본 연구에서 해석한 수리상수 값은 오염지하수 정화설계에 있어 적절히 활용될 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국토양환경학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.127-136
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• 1999

식물을 이용하여 토양이나 지하수 등의 매질로부터 오염물을 제거하는 기술인 phytoremediation은 지난 몇 년간 확용잠재성이 높은 환경복원기술로 많은 관심을 받아왔다. 본 연구에서는 현장조건을 모사한 그린하우스에서 이러한 phytoremediation에 의한 디젤로 오염된 토양의 정화효과를 조사하였다. 처리실험에 적합한 식물을 선정하기 위하여 인위적으로 디젤로 오염시킨 토양에서 증가에 따른 대상식물인 알팔파 옥수수, 피, 물피의 생장율 저하정도를 관측하여 내성이 강한 알팔파를 정화식물로 이용하였다. 디젤오염토양의 처리실험은 공기주입, 알팔파 파종, 공기주입과 알팔파 파종이 함께 적용된, PVC 파이프형태의 처리구에서 오염토양의 정화정도를 약 100일간 관측하였다. 칼럼 실험결과, 오염물의 제거속도에 기여하는 식물의 긍정적 효과가 관측되었으며 또한 지속적으로 토양내로 공기를 공급 하여줌으로써 Phytoremediation의 처리효율을 더욱 향상시킬 수가 있었다. 실험종료 후 각각의 처리구에서 토양 깊이별 미생물의 활성을 간접적으로 측정한 결과, 이러한 식물의 정화효과는 근권에 있는 토양미생물에게 유용한 뿌리 분비물을 지속적으로 제공함으로써 미생물의 활발한 번식 및 분해활동을 유지시켜 오염물의 분해를 더욱 촉진시키는 것으로 보인다.