• 자원환경지질
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.29-45
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• 2007

전라북도 전주시 지역의 만경강 하천변 충적 대수층에 심도 30m까지 설치된 다중 심도 관정을 이용하여 산화-환원 환경과 관련된 지하수의 생물지구화학적 특성을 조사하였다. 대체로 용존 산소(DO)가 1 mg/L이하의 혐기성 환경이 지배적이었으며, 10-20m 구간에서는 높은 농도의 Fe($14{\sim}37mg/L$)와 Mn($1{\sim}4mg/L$)이 나타나고 그 하부에서는 S(-II) 이온이 검출되었다. 용존 Fe와 Mn이 높은 구간에서는 $O_2,\;NO_3$가 거의 없고, 퇴적물내의 Fe와 Mn의 함량은 심도에 따라 큰 차이 없이 분포하고 있어 전자수용체로서 이용된 Fe(III), Mn(IV)의 환원에 의해 지하수내의 용존 Fe와 Mn의 농도가 높아진 것으로 볼 수 있다. 용존 농도에서 Mn이 Fe에 비해 상대적으로 농도가 높게 나타나는 구간이 더 넓다. 환원 과정에서 전자공여체(electron donor)로 이용될 수 있는 유기 탄소(DOC) 농도가 지하수면 부근에서 급격히 감소하는 것으로 보아 지하수내 유기물은 상부에서 유입되는 것으로 보인다. 20m 하부에서는 $SO_4$가 감소하고 S(-II) 이온이 검출되는 것으로 보아 상부 구간보다는 하부구간에서 $SO_4$ 환원작용이 활발함을 지시한다. 여러 산화-환원쌍으로부터 계산된 산화-환원 전위는 Fe를 포함하는 쌍들간을 제외하고는 모두 일치하지 않아 전체적으로 산화-환원적으로 비평형 상태에 있다고 볼 수 있다. 지하수면 부근을 제외하고는 siderite, rhodochrosite 등의 탄산염 광물의 포화지수가 -2에서 +1의 범위를 보여 이들 광물에 의해 각각 Fe(II), Mn(II) 이온의 농도가 지하수내에서 조절될 수 있음을 보여주며, 20m 하부 심도 구간에서 S(-II) 이온이 검출되는 지점에서는 Fe(II)의 경우 FeS 광물에 의해서도 농도가 조절될 수 있다.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.30-40
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• 2021

본 연구는 미생물의 접촉 및 비접촉 매커니즘에 따른 비소의 미생물 침출 효율을 보여준다. 12-14 kDa의 반투과성막으로 구성된 분리시스템에서 Acidithiobacillus ferroxidans와 광물찌꺼기의 흡착을 제어하며 접촉 및 비접촉 시스템을 구분하였으며 1.0% 및 0.5% w/v의 두 가지 광액 농도에서 침출효율을 비교하였다. 회분식 미생물 침출 실험을 10일간 수행하면서 비소와 철의 총 농도, 철 이온종 변화, pH, 산화환원전위를 비교하며 박테리아 활동을 확인하였다. 높은 광액 농도인 1.0%에서 박테리아의 흡착에 의해 비소 침출 효율이 20.0%에서 44.9%로 증가하였다. 이러한 결과는 박테리아의 접촉 메커니즘이 광물찌꺼기 내 비소 침출에 큰 영향을 준다는 것을 보여준다. 따라서, 광물찌꺼기 내 비소 제거는 2단계 또는 비접촉 미생물 침출 방법이 1단계 또는 접촉 미생물 침출 방법보다 효율적이지 않다는 것을 보여주었다.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between obesity and, erythrocyte SOD (superoxide dismutase) activity and serum antioxidant mineral (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn and Se) concentrations of adolescents. Subjects were assigned to one of two groups such as obese ($BMI{\geq}25$, 32 boys, 24 girls) and normal group (18.5 < BMI < 23, 27 boys, 30 girls) Subjects were evaluated based on anthropometric measurements, 24-hr dietary recalls and blood analysis. The mean age of the total subjects was 13.8 years. The mean weight (p < 0.001), BMI (p < 0.001) and body fat (p < 0.001) of obese were higher than those of normal group. There was no significant difference in nutrient intake between obese and normal groups. SOD activity of obese group was not significantly different from normal groups, in both males and females. However, in the males, serum Cu concentration of obese were significantly lower than those of normal group. In the females, Serum Mn concentration of obese were significantly lower then those of normal group. In the correlation analysis, BMI of the subjects had significantly negative correlations with serum Cu, Zn and Mn. To summarize the results, increase of obesity may lead to decrease of serum antioxidant minerals such as Cu, Zn and Mn.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제29권10호
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• pp.1969-1972
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• 2008

In this study, horse spleen apoferritins were induced to form biominerals using up to 3000 Fe atoms per protein molecule. The morphology and crystallinity of the nanometer-sized biominerals formed in the ferritins were then analyzed using field emission-energy filtering-transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM). The ferritins were found to have reconstitution yields of 60-70% in the experiments. The mean core size of the ferritins varied somewhat with protein concentrations, indicating that crystal growth in ferritins could be controlled via protein concentrations. The core mineral size increased with the amount of Fe used. Lattice fringes of the core, associated with good crystallinity, were found in all samples. The lattice fringe images of a single domain ferrihydrite mineral appeared frequently in the (011) planes (d-spacing of 0.246 nm) under [100] zone axis in all samples of this study. In addition, the lattice image occasionally revealed fringes corresponding to the (100) planes (d = 0.254 nm) from the [001] zone axis, indicating the characteristic pattern of hexagonal crystal lattice. Diffraction patterns in the minerals identified as ferrihydrite were fitted well into the space group of $P3_{1c}$.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.322-327
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• 2007

Mineral salts in medium usually profoundly influence microorganism growth and protein synthesis. In order to produce microbial transglutaminase (MTG) with a high yield from Streptoverticillium mobaraense, we screened the minerals $CaCl_2,\;CoCl_2,\;FeSO_4,\;ZnSO_4,\;MnSO_4\;and\;CuSO_4$ for MTG fermentation. The results indicated that appropriate $FeSO_4$ concentrations could significantly promote cell growth and stimulate the production of MTG. With 15 mg/L of $FeSO_4$ added to medium, 58% improvements were noted in MTG productivity (2.24 U/mL). NaCl, $CaCl_2,\;and\;CoCl_2$ enhanced MTG productivity by less than 15%, and the optimal concentrations were determined as 1 g/L, 2 g/L, and 30 mg/L respectively. Furthermore, it was determined that 7.5 mg/L of $ZnSO_4$ in medium could augment MTG productivity by 20% and induce the stationary phase for MTG production to a period 24 hr earlier. This basic and novel discovery should result in the development of a good complement to the previously defined culture media for MTG fermentation.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.63-73
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• 2018

Rice is a staple food source in Asian countries. In paddy field, rice plant can take up toxic elements through its roots from contaminated soils, and its leaves and grain can absorb the toxic elements deposited on the soil surface. A totla of 40 soil and polished rice samples were collected around four abandoned metal mines in Korea and analyzed for As, Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn by atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The average contents of As, Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn in rice grain grown on the contaminated soils were 0.247, 0.174, 4.694, 0.804 and 16.78 mg/kg, respectively. These levels are higher than worldwide average concentrations. Assuming the rice consumption of 169 g/day by overall households in Korea, the estimated daily intakes from the rices were found to be 33, 48, and 63% for As, Cd, and Pb, respectively, of the acceptable daily intake (ADI) suggested by the FAO/WHO Joint Food Additive and Contaminants Committee.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.415-424
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• 1998

In order to investigate soil-gas $^{222}Rn$ concentrations, Kwanak Campus (Seoul National University), Boeun (Choong-buk) and Gapyung (Kyonggi) areas were selected and classified depending on their base rock types. Radon risk indices of these study areas decrease in the order of Gapyung>Kwanak Campus>Boeun areas, and in the order of rock type as banded gneiss>granite gneiss>granite>black slate-shale>mica schist>shale-lirnestone>phyllite-schist. Radon emanating trends with water content and grain size of soils were assessed by modified Morse 3 min. method. Radon emanation increases with the increase of water content in soils which is lower than 6~16 wt.%, and decreases in the range of higher than 6-16 wt. %. It shows that Rn emanation increases with the decrease of soil grain size. Radioactivity analysis of radionuclides of 238U series in some soil samples shows that radioactive disequilibrium state between $^{226}Ra$ and $^{238}U$ exists owing to different geochemical behavior of each radionuclide, and, it is necessary to carry out radioactive isotope geochemical approach for soil-gas $^{222}Rn$ study.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.517-526
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• 2021

Brown rice is more nutritious than the commonly consumed white rice, however, the former is not widely accepted because of its coarse texture and difficulty in cooking. Germination is an easy technique to minimize the drawback of normal brown rice. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of three different concentrations (1, 3, and 5% w/v) of turmeric extracts on the nutrient and antioxidant activities of germinated brown rice (GBR). The b (yellowness) values of the turmeric-treated GBR were significantly higher than that of the untreated control. Lower concentration (1%) slightly increased (3395.5 mg/kg) but higher concentrations (3 and 5%) reduced (1735.8 - 2393.7 mg/kg) the total mineral content in GBR, as compared to the control (3377.4 mg/kg). The amount of essential, non-essential, and total amino acids, including GABA, were increased with the concentration of turmeric extracts. The amount of essential amino acids was increased by 58.3, 71.5, and 88.3% with the application of 1, 3, and 5% extracts, respectively. The antioxidant potential of GBR was also enhanced with turmeric treatment. Overall results indicated that 1 or 3% turmeric treatment could be appropriate to enhance the nutritional and functional value of GBR.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.132-138
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• 2020

Objective: To investigate the effects of low-dose trace mineral proteinates on reproductive performance, mineral status, milk immunoglobulin contents and fecal mineral excretion of sows. Methods: Eighty crossbred sows (Landrace×Large White) were randomly allocated to two groups in a 135-day trail, from breeding through 21 d postpartum. The two treatments were inorganic trace minerals (ITM): a basal diet+inorganic iron (Fe), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), and zinc (Zn) at 90, 15, 25 and 90 mg/kg, respectively and organic trace minerals (OTM): a basal diet+proteinates of Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn at 72, 12, 20, and 72 mg/kg, respectively. Results: Compared with ITM, OTM significantly increased (p<0.05) the number of piglets with birthweight >1 kg, the litter weaning weight, and milk Fe, Cu contents. No significant differences (p>0.05) were observed on sow hair mineral contents or immunoglobulin M (IgM), IgG, and IgA contents in colostrum and milk. In comparsion to ITM, OTM decreased fecal Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn contents of gestating sows (p<0.01) and Fe, Mn, and Zn in lactating sows (p<0.01). Conclusion: These results indicate that low-dose mineral proteinates can increase the number of piglets with birthweight >1 kg, the litter weaning weight and certain milk mineral concentrations while reducing fecal mineral excretion.

• 한국광물학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.347-356
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• 2010

알루미늄과 수산화알루미늄을 제조하는 (주)KC에서 사용하는 보오크사이트는 '자연기원방사성물질(NORM)'에, 가공 중 발생하는 폐기물 또는 부산물인 red mud는 '인위적으로 농축된 자연기원방사성물질(TENORM)'에 해당된다. 이 연구는 NORM의 대량사용시설인 (주)KC 공장 내부 및 주변 지역의 지질특성, 토양에 대한 광물학적 및 지화학적 분석을 수행하여 향후 작업장과 그 주변 지역의 방사능 피복량을 측정하고 방호하기 위한 과학적인 기초자료를 제공하고자 한다. (주)KC 공장 내부 및 인근지역 토양의 광물조성은 석영, 장석, 운모, 고령토, 깁사이트, 세피올라이트 등 모암으로부터 유래된 광물조성과 적철석, 보에마이트, 방해석 등 원광석인 보오크사이트로부터 유래된 광물조성으로 혼화되어 있다. 이 지역 토양의 평균 U 함량은 4.7 ppm, Th 함량은 23.6 ppm으로서 Th 함량이 다소 높게 나타난다. 토양의 $^{40}K$의 농도는 100~1,433 Bq/kg, $^{226}Ra$의 농도는 8.4~179 Bq/kg이고 $^{232}Th$의 농도는 13.5~300 Bq/kg으로서 높은 농도는 보이지 않으나 상대적으로 높은 $^{226}Ra$ 농도는 red mud 적재장 주변에서 확인된다. 토양시료의 외부 위해지수 범위는 0.10~1.66이며 평균 0.63으로서 전체적으로 는 위해 기준치로 제시되는 1.0 이하이지만 41개 지점 중 4개 지점이 1.0 이상을 나타난다.