• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.345-350
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• 2000

하남시 토양 전체를 대상으로 논, 밭, 산림, 하천유역 및 기타 지역(도심지, 나대지, 시 외각 마을)을 대표할 수 있는 지점을 선정하여 총 100점의 시료를 채취하고 As, Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn의 함량을 분석하여 우리나라 자연함량, Taiwan의 도시 토양 중 중금속 함량, 환경부가 정한 토양환경보전법상의 우려기준과 비교한 결과는 다음과 같다. 분석한 중금속 As, Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn의 평균농도는 각각 0.24, 0.14, 3.69, 3.03, 18.31ppm로 환경부가 제정한 토양보전법상의 우려기준보다 모두 낮은 값을 나타내었으며 우리나라의 자연준위와 비슷한 수준이었다. 그러나 Cd의 경우와 같이 일부 지점에서는 토양환경보전법상의 우려기준은 물론 대책기준을 초과하는 높은 값을 보여 정밀 조사가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한지하수환경학회지
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.85-89
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• 1994

폐기물 매립지로부터의 침출수의 유출에 의한 지하수와 토양의 오염은 심각한 환경문제중의 하나 이며, 일반적으로 매립지에서는 폐기물의 생화학적 자연분해 또는 강우 침투에 의하여 침출수가 형성된다. 대전시 신대동 일반 폐기물 매립지 역 주변토양의 Cu, Pb와 Zn 함량은 대부분의 우리나라 토양내의 평균 함량보다는 높은 것으로 나타났으나 농작물을 통하여 인류에 해를 끼칠 수 있는 정도는 아닌 것으로 나타났다. 지하수의 경우 Cu, Pb와 Zn이 검출되지는 않았으나 특정 시료의 pH가 5.6으로 나타나 음용수로는 부적합한 것으로 판명되었다. 토양오염이 발견된 지역에서는 심토내의 중금속 원소 함량이 표토보다 높은것으로 나타나 지하수를 통한 오염체의 영향이라고 판단된다. 전기 비저항 탐사를 행한 결과 토양오염이 진행된 지역에 함수층이 존재하고 있었으며 침술수의 배출에 의한 오염체의 이동에 의해 전기 비저항값이 더욱 낮게 나타났다. 한편 침출수의 배출지점에서 멀어질수록 오염물질의 감소에 의해 전기 비저항치가 증가하는 것으로 나타났으며 실제로 토양내의 중금속원소 함량도 감소한다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.520-527
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• 2005

In order to investigate the geochemical characteristics of surface sediments in streams of upper Yeongsan River drainage system, sediment samples from the main stream of Yeongsan river, Hwangryong river, Gwangju and Jiseok streams were collected and analyzed for grain size and metal and organic carbon contents. The metal contents in the sediments are mainly dependent on organic matter contents in the domestic sewage, grain size of the sediments and geology around the streams. Enrichment factor (EF) and index of geoaccumulation (Igeo) representing the degree of metal contamination in the sediments are relatively low in the main stream of Yeongsan river main stream, Hwangryong river and Jiseok stream. However, those of Gwangju stream show the EF maximum values of P=8.30, Cu=5.55, Zn=14.29 and Pb=7.45 and the Igeo maximum values of P=3.58, Cu=4.43, Zn=3.22 and Pb=1.59.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.47-54
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• 2006

One of the main attractions of treatment with herbal medicine is its apparent lack of side effects compared with the drug therapies used in allopathic medicine. However, evidence from various countries suggest that Asian herbal medicine carry a significant risk of contamination with toxic heavy metals at levels that may seriously threaten health. The aims of this study were to analyze and compare concentrations of heavy metals in urine and hair from 184 patients taking herbal medicines in the form of decoctions and/or pills in comparison to 101 control subjects taking either Western or no medications. Levels of metal concentrations exceeding WHO reference values were observed in a number of hair and urine samples for all subjects. After adjusting for potential confounders, taking decoctions or pills was associated with higher levels of some metals (such as Cu, Pb in urine), as well a higher odds ratio of exceeding the upper limit of reference ranges for Pb, Hg in hair. In contrast, taking decoctions or pills was associated with lower levels of some metals (such as Cu in urine and Cd, Cu, Hg, Pb in hair), suggesting that some herbal medicines may have a chelating effect on heavy metals in the body. Overall, the results obtained in the study show a mixed picture and suggest that heavy metals contamination in herbs is sometimes present, but may also be counteracted by the potential for some herbal medicines to act as chelating agents. Further study must be followed to obtain more concrete evidence.

• 농촌의학ㆍ지역보건
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.153-160
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• 1993

Health complaints among vinylhouse workers in Sungjoo county, Kyungpook province led to the investigation of heavy metal levels of air, soil and humans as well as physical conditions of the vinylhouse. The average temperature and humidity inside the vinylhouse were 8 higher and 10% point lower, respectively, as compared to the outside. While discomfort index(D. I.) outside was pleasant level(69.2), D. I. inside was 82 at which point 100% of people feels discomfort. Cadmium concentration of soils inside the vinylhouse(0.116 mg/kg) was 1.8 times higher than the soils outside. Arsenic concentration of soils inside the vinylhouse(4.882 mg/kg) was only slightly higher than the soils outside(4.182 ng/kg). However, both heavy metal concentrations detected in soils inside or outside the vinylhouse were within the normal range. Analysis of 10 air samples taken inside the vinylhouse showed that only one sample had a cadmium concentration above the detectable level and the rest of samples were below the detectable levels. While there were no difference of arsenic concentrations in urine between male and female, cadmium concentrations in urine samples of female (3.31 ug/l) was slightly higher than male(2.38 ug/l). Age-dependent increases of cadmium concentrations in urine samples were also observed. However, there was no concentration difference of these heavy metals in urine between vinylhouse workers and non-vinylhouse workers. Urine concentrations of cadmium and arsenic detected from vinylhouse workers or non-vinylhouse workers were within the normal range. The present study represents a first attempt to evaluate physical and environmental risk factors of the vinylhouse affecting the vinylhouse farmer's health. The study revealed that, while physical conditions of the vinylhouse such as temperature and humidity are the possible factors associated with the farmer's complaints, environmental contamination as judged from heavy metal levels in soil, air and humans is not a risk factor contributing to the vinylhouse farmer's health problem.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.247-260
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• 2005

회동저수지 집수분지 내 주요 도로변 퇴적물의 중금속 함량은 토양오염 우려기준보다 낮게 나타났다 중금속함량이 높은 지역은 대부분 교통량이 많은 7번 국도이며 , 특히, 커브지점, 우수관, 과속단속 지점, 횡단보도 등에서 높은 함량을 보인다. 도로변 퇴적물 내 입도별 중금속 함량은 세립 입도($63{\mu}m$이하)일수록 높은 값을 보여주고 있으나, 총 함량은 조립 입도의 퇴적물($100{\mu}m$이상)에 의해 결정된다. 이는 우기 시에 유출수에 의해 세립 퇴적물이 주변 수계로 이동된 결과로 해석되며 수영강 및 회동저수지의 수질에 악영향을 미칠 수 있다. 따라서 교통량이 많은 7번 국도와 퇴적물이 쉽게 주변 수계로 유입될 수 있는 한물교와 같은 교량에서 퇴적물의 이동을 조절할 수 있는 적절한 처리시설이 요구된다.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.73-82
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• 1999

The objectives of this study are to investigate soil contamination in the vicinity of abandoned Au-Ag mine and to apply a remediation technique of liming to tailings. In the study area of the Imcheon Au-Ag mine, soils were sampled in and around the mine the analyzed by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry extracted by both 0.1N HCl and aqua regia. Elevated levels of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn concentrations extracted by 0.1N HCl were found in soils taken from tailings site. These high contents directly influenced metal concentrations in soils taken in the vicinity of the site. This is mainly due to clastic movement by wind and effluent of mine waste water. In addition, relatively enriched concentrations of the metals were found in soils extrated by aqua regia due to strong decomposition of the samples compared with 0.1N HCl extration. According to the statistical approach, metal concentrations in soils by 0.1N HCl had a positive correlation with those by aqua regia extraction. Mine waste waters and stream waters were also sampled around the mine in spring and summer and analyzed by AAS for Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn, and by Ion Chromatography for anions. Like soils developed over tailings, significant levels of metals and sulphates were found in the mine waste waters ranging of 0.2~0.3, 0.5~2.0, 0.2~2.8, 30~50 and 1,240~4,700 mg/l of Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn and $SO_4^{2-}$, respectively. These elevated levels influenced in the stream waters in the vicinity of the tailings site. In seasonal variation of metal and anion contents, relatively high levels were found in waters sampled on summer due to leaching the metals and anions from tailings by rain. This study also examined the possibility of lime treatment for remediation of acid mine tailings and assumed to be 46 tones of pulverized lime for neutralization of the tailings.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.178-182
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• 2002

전국 폐광지역(48곳) 평야지역(8곳) 농산물(280건), 토양(280건), 농경수(48건)를 채취하여 수은 함량은 Mercury analyzer로, 납, 카드뮴, 비소 등 중금속은 습식분해후 ICP, AAS등으로 분석하였다. 본 연구결과, 평야지역에 비해 폐광산지역의 토양에 있어 크롬을 제외한 수은, 납 등 중금속 함량이 더 높았으며 농경수에 있어서는 수은을 제외한 다른 중금속함량이 더 높았다. 폐광산지역의 농산물중 납, 카드뮴 등 중금속 함량은 평야지역에 비해 대체로 높은 편이었으나 구리 함량은 평야지역의 농산물이 다소 높았다. 토양과 농산물중 납 등 중금속함량간의 유의적인 상관관계는 관찰되지 않았다(p>0.05). 앞으로도 식품의 안전성 확보 및 국민건강증진차원에서 폐광산지역의 토양, 농산물중 중금속 함량에 대한 모니터링 사업이 지속적으로 수행되어야 할 것으로 사료된다.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.249-255
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• 2013

Yam (Dioscorea) has long been used as foods and folk medicine with the approved positive effects for health promotion. Although consumption of yam products is increasing for health promotion, reports for the metal contamination in commercial yam powder products to protect the consumers are lacking. In this study, we aimed to assess whether the commercial yam powder products were heavy metal contaminated or not using the yam products from six commercial products from various places in South Korea. The contents of heavy metals (Cd, Cr, As, Pb, Ni, and Sn) in yam powder products were measured and compared to national and international food standard levels. Also, the metal contamination was monitored during the food manufacturing steps. The study results showed that the contents of heavy metals (Cd, Cr, As, and Pb) in yam powder products are similar to those in national 'roots and tubers' as well as in various crops. In comparison to three international standard levels (EU, Codex and Korea), Cd content in yam powder products was lower but Pb content was 5 times higher. Also, Pb, Ni, and Sn may have the potential to be contaminated during food manufacturing steps. In conclusion, the level of heavy metals (Cd, Cr, As, Ni, and Sn) except Pb is considered relatively safe on comparison to national and international food standard levels.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.218-227
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• 2021

Background: Panax ginseng is one of the most important medicinal plants and is usually harvested after 5 to 6 years of cultivation in Korea. Heavy metal (HM) exposure is a type of abiotic stress that can induce oxidative stress and decrease the quality of the ginseng crop. Siderophore-producing rhizobacteria (SPR) may be capable of bioremediating HM contamination. Methods: Several isolates from ginseng rhizosphere were evaluated by in vitro screening of their plant growth-promoting traits and HM resistance. Subsequently, in planta (pot tests) and in vitro (medium tests) were designed to investigate the SPR ability to reduce oxidative stress and enhance HM resistance in P. ginseng inoculated with the SPR candidate. Results: In vitro tests revealed that the siderophore-producing Mesorhizobium panacihumi DCY119^T had higher HM resistance than the other tested isolates and was selected as the SPR candidate. In the planta experiments, 2-year-old ginseng seedlings exposed to 25 mL (500 mM) Fe solution had lower biomass and higher reactive oxygen species level than control seedlings. In contrast, seedlings treated with 10⁸ CFU/mL DCY119^T for 10 minutes had higher biomass and higher levels of antioxidant genes and nonenzymatic antioxidant chemicals than untreated seedlings. When Fe concentration in the medium was increased, DCY119^T can produce siderophores and scavenge reactive oxygen species to reduce Fe toxicity in addition to providing indole-3-acetic acid to promote seedling growth, thereby conferring inoculated ginseng with HM resistance. Conclusions: It was confirmed that SPR DCY119^T can potentially be used for bioremediation of HM contamination.