• 생명과학회지
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• 제34권8호
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• pp.594-607
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• 2024

다양한 종류의 플라스틱 제품이 오랫동안 산업 및 생활 제품 분야에서 널리 사용되고 있다. 플라스틱 제품에서 파생된 크기가 작은 플라스틱 입자인 MPs와 NPs는 흡입, 섭취 또는 피부 접촉을 통해 인체 내로 유입될 수 있다. 세포 내 이입을 통해 세포 안으로 들어온 MNPs는 세포의 자가 포식을 활성화할 수 있지만, 리소좀 기능 장애로 인해 자가포식 플럭스가 차단될 수 있다. 나아가 세포질에 축적된 그들은 ROS 생성으로 인한 산화적 스트레스, 미토콘드리아 기능 장애, 염증 반응 증가 등과 같은 다양한 스트레스를 유발할 수 있다. 한편 많은 질병과 연관된 세포 노화는 노화의 특징으로, 세포 손상과 스트레스에 반응하여 세포 주기가 안정적으로 종료되는 것으로 정의된다. 특히 세포 노화 유도의 핵심 인자인 산화적 스트레스의 축적은 주요 노화 표지 인자들이 발현을 유도하고, 노화 세포는 염증성 cytokine과 chemokine을 포함한 SASP의 분비를 증가시킨다. 최근 MNPs에 의한 세포 노화 유도에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있지만, 이들에 의한 세포 노화 개시의 기전 및 치료 표적에 대한 연구는 여전히 부족한 실정이다. 따라서 이 총설에서는 MNPs로 인한 다양한 인체 기관계를 구성하는 주요 세포의 세포 노화 유도에 대한 최근 연구 동향을 파악하는데 중점을 두었으며, 아울러 이를 극복하기 위한 방향을 제시하였다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.45-53
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• 2020

Background: The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is gaining attention as an efficient decomposer of food waste. However, recalcitrant compounds such as plastics mixed into food waste may have negative effects on its growth and survival. Moreover, its efficiency of food waste degradation may also be affected by plastics. In addition, salt (NaCl) can also be present in high concentrations, which also reduces the efficiency of H. illucens-mediated food waste treatment. In this study, we assessed the growth of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) reared on food waste containing polyethylene (PE) and polystyrene (PS) and NaCl. The weight of BSFL was measured every 2-4 days. Survival and substrate reduction rates and pupation ratio were determined at the end of the experiment. Results: The total larval weight of Hermetia illucens reared on food waste containing PS was greater than that of the control on days 20 and 24. However, the survival rate was lower in the group treated with 5% PS, as was substrate reduction in all PS-treated groups. The weight of BSFL reared on food waste containing PE was lower than that of the control on day 6. PE in food waste did not affect the survival rate, but the pupation ratio increased and substrate consumption decreased with increasing PE concentrations. Regardless of the plastic type, the addition of NaCl resulted in decreased larval weight and pupation ratio. Conclusions: Larval growth of black soldier fly was inhibited not by plastics but by substrate salinity. Additional safety assessments of larvae reared on food waste containing impurities are needed to enable wider application of BSFL in vermicomposting.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제37권1호
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• pp.10-19
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• 2021

In the flotation process to remove microplastic (MP) particles, the attachment and separation efficiency is determined by the basic physicochemical characteristics of MP particles as well as bubbles. To evaluate the flotation characteristics of MP particles, we carried out a series of simulations using the population balance (PB) model. The initial attachment coefficient (αo) of MP particles was in the range of 0.2-0.275, and it was slightly lower than that of typical particles, such as clay, debris and algae particles, which exist in water bodies, αo, 0.3-0.4. The relative bubble number (RBN) attached to the surface of the typical number of bubbles was 0.30 and 0.32 for MP 30 ㎛ and MP 58 ㎛, respectively. In comparison, the RBN of larger MP particles (138 ㎛) was as high as 0.53. Furthermore, smaller microbubbles were required to separate properly or additional treatment needed to be applied to enhance collision and attachment efficiency since the flotation of MP particles was found to be difficult to treat as high-rate. As a result of comparing the removal rate (experimental value) of MP particles obtained from the batch-type flotation apparatus and the flotation removal rate (predicted value) of MP obtained through the PB model, the final particles by the particle size of MP overall except for the initial separation time area. With respect to the removal efficiency, the observed and predicted values were similar, and it was confirmed that the floating separation characteristics and evaluation of the MP particles through the PB model could be possible.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제37권5호
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• pp.281-288
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• 2023

This study was performed to evaluate the pollutants removal characteristics of two types of RBFs(Riverbank filtration, Riverbed filtration) intake facilities installed in Nakdong River and in Hwang River respectively. The capacity of each RBF is 45,000 m³/d for riverbank filtration intake facility and 3,500 m³/d for riverbed filtration intake facility. According to data collected in the riverbank filtration site, removal rate of each pollutant was about BOD(Biochemical Oxygen Demand) 52%, TOC(Total Organic Carbon) 57%, SS(Suspended Solids) 44%, Total coliforms 99% correspondingly. Furthermore, Microcystins(-LR,-YR,-RR) were not found in riverbank filtered water compared to surface water in Nakdong River. DOC(Dissolved Organic Carbon) and Humics which are precursors of disinfection byproduct were also reported to be removed about 59% for DOC, 65% for Humics. Based on data analysis in riverbed filtration site in Hwang River, removal rate of each contaminant reaches to BOD 33.3%, TOC 38.5%, SS 38.9%, DOC 22.2%, UV254 21.2%, Total coliforms 73.8% respectively. Additionally, microplastics were also inspected that there was no obvious removal rate in riverbed filtered water compared to surface water in Hwang River.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.74-84
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• 2024

Background: Despite many environmental problems, plastic waste emissions have been a significant surge during last few decades in the Republic of Korea. Furthermore, the emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has lead to an increased use and disposal of plastic waste worldwide. This paper tried to present summarized data related to the production and disposal of plastics especially before and after the COVID-19 pandemic with environmental impacts of plastics. Also, review of plastic waste reduction policies and feasible policies to promote an act for a safe, sustainable environment are presented. Results: Plastics cause many environmental problems due to their non-degrading properties and have a huge direct and indirect impact on Ecosystems and Public Health. Microplastics need a lot of attention because their environmental effects are not yet fully identified. Despite plastic's significant impact on climate change, the impact is not yet widely known to the public. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of plastic has surged and recycling has decreased due to the increase in delivery food and online shopping. Korea is introducing very active plastic and waste management policies, but it is necessary to implement more active policies by referring to the cases of other countries. Conclusions: In this article, we have scrutinized the evolution of plastic waste generation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and delved into policy frameworks adopted by other nations, which South Korea can draw valuable lessons from. The formidable challenges posed by plastic waste, the remarkable shifts witnessed during the COVID-19 era, and the multifaceted response strategies elucidated in this paper all play a pivotal role in steering South Korea toward a sustainable future.

• 식품과학과 산업
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.95-104
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• 2022

Climate change due to global warming is affecting the global environment. The fishery industry is highly dependent on the natural environment, so the fishery industry is increasingly volatile due to the rapidly changing climate change. At the same time, consumers' anxiety due to marine pollution such as microplastics, radioactivity, and heavy metals are increasing. Accordingly, cell-based seafood are being proposed as an alternative for the sustainable use of seafood resources. Cell-based seafood manufactured through a process of differentiation and proliferation using cells isolated from actual seafood and cell, scaffold, media, and bioreactor technologies are organically connected to each other. This review summarizes the latest research status of cell-based seafood. Based on this, suggests a development direction for cell-based seafood to properly settle in the future market.

• 한국수자원학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수자원학회 2022년도 학술발표회
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• pp.486-486
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• 2022

미세플라스틱은 해양, 육상, 담수 및 대기환경에서 광범위하게 검출되고 있고 미세플라스틱에 대한 사람들의 우려가 커지고 있다. 담수환경에서의 미세플라스틱의 이동, 분포, 축척에 대한 연구는 해양환경에 비해 한정적으로 이루어지며, 하천은 종종 내륙에서 해양으로 미세플라스틱을 운반하는 경로로만 고려된다. 추후의 미세플라스틱의 저감정책 수립이나 이행에 있어서 미세플라스틱의 거동파악은 우선적으로 이루어져야한다. 따라서 오염의 생성에 영향을 미치는 유역의 작용을 가장 잘 표현하고, 단순히 전체의 상태를 설명하기보다는 인과관계를 밝히는 데에는 모델이 적합하다. 기후, 표면 유출, 토양이나 영양물질을 비롯한 오염물질의 부하 등을 잘 표현하고 수체 내부에서의 수질까지 동시에 시뮬레이션 가능한 기존의 잘 개발된 유역 모델의 주요 변수들은 미세플라스틱의 하천에서의 거동을 모의할 수 있다. 그 예로서 본 연구에서 HSPF의 유사(Sediment) 컴포넌트를 수정하여, 유역모델을 활용한 미세플라스틱 거동 모의 가능성을 입증하려고 한다.

• 공업화학전망
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2019

미세플라스틱은 5 mm 이하의 작은 플라스틱 입자를 말하며, 그 축적에 따른 환경적 문제가 커지면서 현재 심각한 사회문제가 되고 있다. 미세플라스틱은 해양으로 유입되어 해양생물계의 내분비계 교란물질로 작용하며 생태계를 교란시키고 종국에는 먹이사슬의 끝인 인류에게 큰 위험으로 다가오고 있다. 미세플라스틱에 대한 사회적 이슈가 높아지고 있는 현 시점에서 이들 문제점을 제대로 인식하고 해결방안을 모색할 필요성이 있다. 본 총설에서는 미세플라스틱의 현황과 해양생태계와 인체에 미치는 영향 그리고 미세플라스틱 검출법과 제거를 위한 정책과 연구 동향에 대해서 논의하고자 한다.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.199-209
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• 2024

The clinical application of aligners is accompanied by the ageing of the polymer appliances and the attachments used, which may result in inefficiency in reaching the predicted range of tooth movement, and release of compounds and microplastics in the oral cavity as a result of the friction, wear and attrition of the aligner and composite attachment. The purpose of this review is to present the mechanism and effects of in vivo ageing; describe the hydrolytic degradation of aligners and enzymatic degradation of composite attachments; examine the ageing pattern of aligners in vivo, under actual clinical scenarios; and identify a link to the discrepancy between predicted and actual clinical outcome. Lastly, strategies to deal with three potentially critical issues associated with the use of aligners, namely the necessity of weekly renewal, the dissimilar mechanical properties of aligner and attachment resulting in wear and plastic deformation of the aligner, and the development of integuments and biofilms with microbial colonization of the appliance, are discussed.

• 환경생물
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.344-353
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• 2021

본 실험에서 미세플라스틱의 노출은 넙치의 혈액학적 성상인 hemoglobin 및 hematocrit 수치의 유의적인 감소를 유발하였다. 또한 미세플라스틱의 노출은 넙치 혈장 무기성분인 calcium, 유기성분인 glucose 및 cholesterol, 효소성분인 AST의 유의적인 변화를 나타냈다. 본 연구에서 바이오플락 환경에서 미세플라스틱의 노출이 어류의 혈액생리에 영향을 주며 독성으로 작용하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 향후, 일반 해수와 바이오플락 환경으로 각각 양성한 넙치를 이용하여 사육환경의 변화에 의한 미세플라스틱 노출영향의 차이에 대해서도 추가적인 연구가 이루어져야 할 것이다. 본 연구는 다양한 어종에서 종별 미세플라스틱의 농도 연구에서 미세플라스틱 노출에 따른 종별 독성영향비교평가를 위한 기본 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것이다. 하지만, 바이오플락 환경에서 미세플라스틱의 응집은 미세플라스틱의 독성에 영향을 미치는 중요한 요소이기 때문에(Choi et al. 2020), 향후 연구에서 철저한 모니터링과 함께 다양한 미세플라스틱 독성에 미치는 요소에 대한 추가연구가 필요할 것이다.