• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.469-484
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• 2016

HR-ToF-AMS was applied for a seasonal and size-distributional measurements for inorganic ($SO{_4}^{2-}$, $NO_3{^-}$, $NH_4{^+}$, $Cl^-$) and organic components in Baegryung Island Super Site. The average concentration of $PM_{1.0}$ remarks $12.9{\mu}g/m^3$ while $14.5{\mu}g/m^3$ in Spring time, $14.2{\mu}g/m^3$ in Winter, $13.1{\mu}g/m^3$ in Summer and $9.86{\mu}g/m^3$ in Autumn. The mass of measured $PM_{1.0}$ shows 54.6% of $PM_{2.5}$ which is similar to those of Beijing and Lanzhou, China. The highest portion of Chemical composition is $SO{_4}^{2-}$ marking 41.0%, 31.8% by organics, 13.5% by $NH_4{^+}$, 12.8% by $NO_3{^-}$ and 1% by $Cl^-$. In every seasons, except winter, $SO{_4}^{2-}$ remarks the highest level, organic components take place the highest in winter time. The size-distribution of $PM_{1.0}$ components scattered at accumulation mode of 200 nm~800 nm which means the influence of primary emission is low. In case of air stream from the industrialized area of Sandung, Shanghai, China, the concentrations of such components were distributed a bit higher.

• Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.53-66
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• 2012

A comparison of analytical approaches for Levoglucosan ($C_6H_{10}O_5$, commonly formed from the pyrolysis of carbohydrates such as cellulose) and used for a molecular marker in biomass burning is made between the four different analytical systems. 1) Spectrothermography technique as the evaluation of thermograms of carbon using Elemental Carbon & Organic Carbon Analyzer, 2) mass spectrometry technique using Gas Chromatography/mass spectrometer (GC/MS), 3) Aerosol Mass Spectrometer (AMS) for the identification of the particle size distribution and chemical composition, and 4) two dimensional Gas Chromatography with Time of Flight mass spectrometry (GC${\times}$GC-TOFMS) for defining the signature of Levoglucosan in terms of chemical analytical process. First, a Spectrothermography, which is defined as the graphical representation of the carbon, can be measured as a function of temperature during the thermal separation process and spectrothermographic analysis. GC/MS can detect mass fragment ions of Levoglucosan characterized by its base peak at m/z 60, 73 in mass fragment-grams by methylation and m/z 217, 204 by trimethylsilylderivatives (TMS-derivatives). AMS can be used to analyze the base peak at m/z 60.021, 73.029 in mass fragment-grams with a multiple-peak Gaussian curve fit algorithm. In the analysis of TMS derivatives by GC${\times}$GC-TOFMS, it can detect m/z 73 as the base ion for the identification of Levoglucosan. It can also observe m/z 217 and 204 with existence of m/z 333. Although the ratios of m/z 217 and m/z 204 to the base ion (m/z 73) in the mass spectrum of GC${\times}$GC-TOFMS lower than those of GC/MS, Levoglucosan can be separated and characterized from D (-) +Ribose in the mixture of sugar compounds. At last, the environmental significance of Levoglucosan will be discussed with respect to the health effect to offer important opportunities for clinical and potential epidemiological research for reducing incidence of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.411-423
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• 2017

The spacial potential source contribution function (PSCF) method was utilized by considering topography and height of back trajectories based on the measurement of organic typo matter (OM), $NO_3{^-}$, $SO{_4}^{2-}$, and $NH_4{^+}$ at the Baegryungdo Super Site ($37^{\circ}57^{\prime}N$, $124^{\circ}37^{\prime}E$, 135 m a.s.l. (above sea level)) for three selected periods (i.e., January~April, May~August, and September~December) in 2013. The PSCF were calculated on the contributions of trans-boundary transport to the hourly mean concentrations using a high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer (HR-ToF-AMS). The cluster analysis using back trajectories was performed to identify the major airflows to the sampling site. The upper atmosphere in the Tianjin area of China and the lower atmosphere in the western coast area of Korea can be the major source of trans-boundary pollution to the sampling site during January~April resulted from PSCF. The area in Lianyungang-city and Liaoning-sheng, China can be responsibile for the nitrogen related secondary compounds during May~August, and Shandong Peninsula in China is the major source area during September~December. In addition, relationships between the cluster analysis of back trajectories and PSCF were investigated for the statistically significance level for the source areas.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.452-459
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 뛰어난 항암효과를 가지고 있지만 매우 짧은 반감기로 인한 많은 투약 빈도수와 이로 인한 부작용을 나타내는 5-FU의 부작용을 줄이고 투약의 편의성을 증대시키고자 생분해성 고분자인 L-PLA에 약물이 봉입된 미세입자를 제조하였다. 제조 방법으로는 기존의 미립자 약물전달체 제조 공정의 문제점을 상당 부분 개선시킬 수 있는 대체 공정으로 주목받고 있는 초임계 ASES 공정을 사용하였다. 고분자의 분자량 및 분자량이 다른 동일한 고분자와의 블렌딩, 용매, 약물 투입량 등의 변수가 미세입자의 형성과 약물의 회수율, 봉입효율 및 방출에 미치는 영향을 고찰하여 초임계 유체 공정의 적용 가능성 여부를 조사하였다. 5-FU와 L-PLA의 용매로 각각 MeOH와 DCM을 사용한 경우 가장 좋은 결과가 얻어졌으며, L-PLA의 분자량이 큰 경우 구형의 입자가 생성되었으며 입자의 크기도 작은 결과가 나타났다. 모든 실험에서 약물의 봉입효율이 매우 낮게 나타났는데 이는 5-FU와 L-PLA의 매우 낮은 친화도에 기인하는 것으로 판단된다. 약물과 고분자 간의 재결정화 속도의 차이를 얼마나 줄일 수 있는가가 약물 봉입효율에 가장 큰 영향을 미칠 것으로 판단되며, 약물의 봉입효율을 향상시키기 위해서는 향후 초임계 공정의 공정변수에 대한 좀 더 자세한 연구와 약물과 고분자간의 친화력을 높여 일 수 있는 첨가제에 대한 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.237-250
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• 2013

At Gosan ABC superstation in Jeju Island, we measured organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) in $PM_{2.5}$ from October 2009 to June 2010 using a Sunset Laboratory Model-4 Semi-Continuous OC/EC Field Analyzer. It employs TOT (Thermal-Optical-Transmittance) method with NIOSH 5040 protocol and enables to continuously monitor OC and EC concentrations with 1-hour time resolution. The mean values of OC and EC for the entire period of measurements were $2.1{\pm}1.4{\mu}g/m^3$ and $0.7{\pm}0.6{\mu}g/m^3$, respectively. The OC/EC ratio was 3 and EC accounted $25{\pm}2.1%$ of total carbon (TC, TC=OC+EC). Although OC and EC showed similar trend in seasonal variation, the ratio of OC to EC was the highest in early summer when temperature was the highest and the air was affected by biomass burning in the southern part of China. In winter, the high OC and EC concentrations were likely influenced by increased coal combustion from residential heating. The high OC and EC concentrations were observed during events such as haze, dust, and the combination of the two. During the haze events, OC and EC were enhanced with increase in $PM_{10}$, $PM_{2.5}$, $SO_2$, and $NO_2$ with broad maxima. When dust occurred, both OC and EC started decreasing after reaching their maxima a couple of hours before $PM_{10}$ maximum. The peak separation of carbonaceous species and aerosol masses with time was more noticeable when haze event was followed by dust plume. These results confirm that OC and EC are key components of haze occurring in the study region.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.303-312
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• 2011

북한은 심각한 에너지 공급난을 겪고 있다. 이는 주요 에너지원인 석탄의 생산량 한계와 부족한 원유도입량 때문이다. 그 결과 바이오매스에 대한 의존도가 높아졌다. 수력발전을 통한 전력 생산과 적은 에너지 사용량은 대기오염물질을 줄이는 데 기여하였다. 실제로 북한의 $SO_2$, $NO_2$ 배출량은 남한에 비하여 적다. 남한의 경우 에너지 사용량이 증가하지만, 대기오염물질배출량은 감소한다. 반면, 북한은 에너지 사용량과 대기오염물질배출량이 함께 감소한다. 에너지사용량에 따른 $SO_2$, $NO_2$ 배출량 또한 북한이 남한보다 많다. 따라서 북한은 대기오염물질 관리에 열악한 구조임을 알 수 있다. 특히, 이러한 특징은 평양과 서울을 기준으로 한 $SO_2$, $NO_2$ 농도에서도 확인된다. 북한은 심각한 대기오염문제를 발생시키는 바이오 매스를 상당량 사용하고 있다. 하지만, 이에 대한 정확한 자료가 부족하다. 그로 인하여 많은 양이 바이오매스에서 발생되는 CO의 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 바이오매스 연소는 CO뿐만 아니라 휘발성유기화합물과 유기탄소(OC), 원소상탄소(EC)와 $K^+$ 등의 입자상 성분도 다량 배출하는 것으로 알려져 있다(Lee and Kim, 2007). 이는 인체 위해성 관점에서도 중요하다. 특히 최근 수도권의 대기환경에 미치는 영향에서 생체소각의 영향이 상당히 큰 것으로 여러 연구결과에서 제시하고 있다(Kim, 2010). 따라서 남한 대기환경에 북한 대기오염물질이 미치는 영향에 대한 정량적인 연구와 함께 북한의 에너지 사용에 대한 정확한 자료가 필요하다.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.727-734
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• 2018

In this study, real-time absorption coefficients of carbonaceous species in $PM_{2.5}$ was observed using a dual-spot 7-wavelength Aethalometer between November 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017 at an urban site of Gwangju. In addition, 24-hr integrated $PM_{2.5}$ samples were simultaneously collected at the same site and analyzed for organic carbon and elemental carbon (OC and EC) using the thermal-optical transmittance protocol. A main objective of this study was to estimate mass absorption cross section (MAC) values of black carbon (BC) particles at the study site using the linear regression between aethalometer-based absorption coefficient and filter-based EC concentration. BC particles observed at 880 nm is mainly emitted from combustion of fossil fuels, and their concentration is typically reported as equivalent BC concentration (eBC). eBC concentration calculated using MAC value of $7.77m^2/g$ at wavelength of 880 nm, which was proposed by a manufacturer, ranged from 0.3 to $7.4{\mu}g/m^3$ with an average value of $1.9{\pm}1.2{\mu}g/m^3$, accounting for 7.3% (1.5~20.9%) of $PM_{2.5}$. The relationship between aerosol absorption coefficients at 880 nm and EC concentrations provided BC MAC value of $15.2m^2/g$, ranging from 11.4 to $16.2m^2/g$. The eBC concentrations calculated using the estimated MAC of $15.2m^2/g$ were significantly lower than those reported originally from aethalometer, and ranged from 0.2 to $3.8{\mu}g/m^3$, with an average of $1.0{\pm}0.6{\mu}g/m^3$, accounting for 3.7% of $PM_{2.5}$ (0.8~10.7%). Result from this study suggests that if the MAC value recommended by the manufacturer is applied to calculate the equivalent BC concentration and radiative forcing due to BC absorption, they would result in significant errors, implying investigation of an unique MAC value of BC particles at a study site.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.594-602
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• 1998

유기용메인 이소옥탄(isooctane)에 계면활성제를 이용하여 물을 역마이셀 형태로 생성시킨 후, 이소프로필 알코올(isopropyle alcohol)에 묽힌 티타늄알코옥사이드(tetraisopropyl orthotitanate)를 가하여 가수분해 반응를 거쳐 TiO(OH)2 분말을 제조하였다. 역마이셀에 의한 TiO(OH)2 분말 제조에 미치는 공정변수들인 계면활성제의 종류, 농도, 보조계면활성제, 가수분해 반응온도, pH등이 생성된 입자의 크기, 모양, 입도분포에 미치는 영향을 규명하였다. 비이온계활성제인 Span 80을 사용하였을 경우에는 Span 80의 농도변화, 가수분해 반응온도 변화, pH변화에 무관하게 입도분포가 uninodal형태였으나, 음이온계면활성제인 Aerosol-OT(AOT)를 사용하였을 경우, binodal형태를 나타내었다. 에타올(ethanol)을 cosurfactant로 첨가한 계(AOT, 1.0CMC, isooctane+ethanol, pH2.5, 30$^{\circ}C$)로 부터 생성된 입자는 평균입경이 0.12${\mu}{\textrm}{m}$ 으로서 미세할 뿐아니라 입도분포도 매우 좁은 것을 알 수 있다. 따라서, cosurfactant의 유무가 생성 입자의 입도분포에 큰 영향을 미치는 것을 알 수 있다. FT-IR 분석으로 T1-O 결합과 Ti-OH 결합에 의한 흡수피크를 확인하였고, TGA-DTA 분석결과에 의하면 41$0^{\circ}C$ 부근의 발열피크로 부터 비정질 구조에서 anatase 구조로 결정화가 시작됨을 알 수 있었으며, 온도 상승과 더불어 결정이 성장하여 약 45$0^{\circ}C$ 정도에서 비정질상이 anatase상의 결정구조로 완전히 전이됨을 확인하였다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.36-42
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• 2024

Background: The use of scented candles and incense sticks, both of which are household products that are burned for indoor deodorization and calming effects, is increasing. Fine dust has been designated as a group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) affect air pollution and can cause diseases. Objectives: This study aims to determine the effect on indoor air quality by measuring PM_2.5 and VOCs generated when burning scented candles and incense sticks. Methods: Scented candles and incense sticks were selected as household products to burn. As for the target sample, top-selling products (five types of scented candles, five types of incense sticks) were purchased online. The PM_2.5 concentration according to time was measured immediately next to the sample and three meters away from each other in an enclosed space using a real-time aerosol photometer. VOCs were collected as samples under the same conditions using Tenax tubes and were quantitatively analyzed by TD-GC/MS. Results: In the case of scented candles, the concentration of PM_2.5 did not increase during combustion and after being extinguished by placing a cover on the candle. For the incense sticks, the concentration of PM_2.5 averaged 1,901.27 ㎍/m³. After burning scented candles and incense sticks, some VOCs concentrations were increased such as ethyl acetate and BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene). Conclusions: Therefore, when using scented candles, extinguishment by placing a cover on the candle can be expected to reduce PM_2.5. It is advisable to avoid using incense sticks because PM_2.5 concentration increases from the start of combustion.

• 한국도시환경학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.485-494
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• 2018

2017년 겨울철 인천에서 미세먼지($PM_{1.0}$)의 화학적 성분과 산화특성을 파악하였다. 측정기간 대기오염물질 농도는 $PM_{10}$ $46{\pm}22{\mu}g/m^3$, $PM_{2.5}$ $29{\pm}18{\mu}g/m^3$, $SO_2$ 5(${\pm}3$) ppb, CO 0.56(${\pm}0.24$) ppm, $O_3$ 21(${\pm}13$) ppb, $NO_2$ 28(${\pm}17$) ppb이었다. $PM_{1.0}$ 화학적 성분은 organic 성분이 $3.2{\mu}g/m^3$, nitrate $1.9{\mu}g/m^3$로 주요성분으로 나타났다. 주간과 야간에서 대부분 야간에 높은 농도를 나타냈다. 측정기간 NOR(nitrate oxidation rate)은 0.06 이었고, SOR(sulfate oxidation rate)은 0.11이었다. 고농도기간, NOR은 0.6까지 증가하였으며, nitrate 성분도 증가하였다. $NOx/SO_2$ 비는 평균 8.7이었으며, nitrate/sulfate 비율은 평균 2.1로서 측정지점에 위치한 발전소, 산업 보일러를 포함한 고정오염원과 이동오염원인 자동차로부터 배출된 NOx가 기여요인으로 작용한 것으로 판단된다.