• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.325-336
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• 2006

The presence of volatile organic compounds (VOC), produced and released from both anthropogenic and natural sources, can accelerate the degradation of air quality in the surrounding area. In this study, we investigated the emission concentrations of VOC based on a total of 115 sample analysis made from 47 companies (representing 17 types of industry) at the Ban Wall industrial complex (Jun. 2004 to Jan. 2005). Through a statistical analysis of these measurement data, we inspected the emission characteristics of VOC in relation with industrial type and processing unit. When these data were compared each other, toluene was found to record the highest value of 423 ppb followed by ethylbenzene (68.3 ppb), m, p-xylene (43.6 ppb), o-xylene (27.2 ppb), styrene (23.9 ppb), and benzene (16.4 pub). In addition, by converting these VOC concentration data into malodor intensity, we attempted to account for their distribution patterns in terms of relative contribution to the malodor formation. The results of odor intensity conversion generally indicated that the odor intensities of individual VOC do not exceed the degree of 1. When our VOC results were compared against other odorous compounds measured concurrently, the results were highly contrasting each other. Despite relative insignificance as odorous compounds, these VOCs are generally found ubiquitously and in abundant quantities in this strong source area.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.487-493
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 지하수에 존재하는 다양한 클로로페놀류 화합물을 제거하기 위하여 니켈로 코팅된 영가철을 이용하여 적용 타당성을 검토하였다. 다섯가지 종류의 클로로페놀 화합물을 대상으로 처리효과를 평가하였으며 중간 생성물을 분석하였다. 실험결과를 이용하여 개질된 영가철에 의한 반응경로 및 반응율을 평가하기 위하여 수치해석적 방법을 적용하였다. 개질된 영가철에 의한 오염물의 제거는 반응계수를 기준으로 2-CP>4-CP>2,4-DCP>2,4,6-TCP>2,6-DCP의 순서를 나타내었다. 수치해석 결과 각 클로로페놀 화합물의 탈염소화 반응은 연속적 단계와 평행적 단계를 거쳐 최종 생성물인 페놀화합물에 도달되는 결과를 보여주었다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권8호
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• pp.1360-1366
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• 2018

The fungi associated with termites secrete enzymes such as laccase (multi-copper oxidase) that can degrade extracellular wood matrix. Laccase uses molecular oxygen as an electron acceptor to catalyze the degradation of organic compounds. Owing to its ability to transfer electrons from the cathodic electrode to molecular oxygen, laccase has the potential to be a biocatalyst on the surface of the cathodic electrode of a microbial fuel cell (MFC). In this study, a two-chamber MFC using the laccase-producing fungus Galactomyces reessii was investigated. The fungus cultured on coconut coir was placed in the cathode chamber, while an anaerobic microbial community was maintained in the anode chamber fed by industrial rubber wastewater and supplemented by sulfate and a pH buffer. The laccase-based biocathode MFC (lbMFC) produced the maximum open circuit voltage of 250 mV, output voltage of 145 mV (with a $1,000{\Omega}$ resistor), power density of $59mW/m^2$, and current density of $278mA/m^2$, and a 70% increase in half-cell potential. This study demonstrated the capability of laccase-producing yeast Galactomyces reessii as a biocatalyst on the cathode of the two-chamber lbMFC.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제31권10호
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• pp.865-872
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• 2009

슬러지의 감량과 최종처분 기술 개발을 위해 실험실 규모 호기성 소화공정을 279일간 운전하였다. 혐기성 소화 슬러지를 원료로 $40^{\circ}C$에서 120분간 알칼리 전처리하여 호기성 소화조에 유입시켰다. 유입 슬러지 성상과 HRT의 변화에 따라 소화효율의 변화가 있었으며 적정 HRT는 6일인 것으로 나타났다. 이때 $NH_3$-N, SCOD, TKN, TCOD, SS, VSS의 평균 제거율(소화조 유입 슬러지 기준)은 각각 97.4%, 81.7%, 68.7%, 61.4%, 50.6%, 47.0% 이었다. SS는 전처리와 호기성 소화를 통해 원료 슬러지(23,920 mg/L)의 73.9% 감량화가 가능하였다. 처리 슬러지는 약 350 mg/L의 SCOD를 포함하고 있어 액비로 활용하기에 무리가 없을 것으로 판단되었다. HRT를 5일 이상으로 유지할 경우 질산화 반응이 활성화되었으며 최대 658 mg/L의 유출 슬러지 질산성 질소 농도를 얻을 수 있었다. 암모니아성 질소 농도는 20 mg/L 내외로 크게 감소하였다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.691-697
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• 1999

The work on the eutropication of Youngsan river was conducted from Jul. 1997 to Jun. 1998. The value of water temperature in the study area varied from $4^{\circ}C\;to\;32^{\circ}C$ with an annual mean of $17.5^{\circ}C$. DO varied from 4.0 $mg/{\ell}$ to 13.5 $mg/{\ell}$, with an annual mean 10.2 $mg/{\ell}$,. BOD varied from 0.8 $mg/{\ell}$, to 6.4 $mg/{\ell}$ with an annual mean 3.1 $mg/{\ell}$. COD varied from 4.6 $mg/{\ell}$, to 9.0 $mg/{\ell}$ with an annual mean 6.38 $mg/{\ell}$. Nitrate varied from 1.58 $mg/{\ell}$, to 6.77 $mg/{\ell}$, with an annual mean of 3.475 $mg/{\ell}$, Total-nitrogen varied from 2.14 $mg/{\ell}$ to 8.38 $mg/{\ell}$ with an annual mean of 5.083 $mg/{\ell}$. Total-phosphate varied from 0.035 $mg/{\ell}$ to 0.588 $mg/{\ell}$ with an annual mean of 0.128 $mg/{\ell}$. Chl.a varied from 1.8 ${\mu}g/{\ell}$ to 75.0 ${\mu}g/{\ell}$ with an annual mean of 19.55 ${\mu}g/{\ell}$. The euthrophic state index of $Carlson^{16)}$ were showed 61.8(TP) and 71(SD) value

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.146-154
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• 2016

Objective: Different methods have been utilized to prevent enamel demineralization and other complications during orthodontic treatment. However, none of these methods can offer long-lasting and effective prevention of orthodontic complications or interventions after complications occur. Considering the photocatalytic effect of $TiO_2$ on organic compounds, we hoped to synthesize a novel bracket with a $TiO_2$ thin film to develop a photocatalytic antimicrobial effect. Methods: The sol-gel dip coating method was used to prepare $TiO_2$ thin films on ceramic bracket surfaces. Twenty groups of samples were composed according to the experimental parameters. Crystalline structure and surface morphology were characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, respectively; film thickness was examined with a surface ellipsometer. The photocatalytic properties under ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation were analyzed by evaluating the degradation ratio of methylene blue (MB) at a certain time. Antibacterial activities of selected thin films were also tested against Lactobacillus acidophilus and Candida albicans. Results: Films with 5 coating layers annealed at $700^{\circ}C$ showed the greatest photocatalytic activity in terms of MB decomposition under UV light irradiation. $TiO_2$ thin films with 5 coating layers annealed at $700^{\circ}C$ exhibited the greatest antimicrobial activity under UV-A light irradiation. Conclusions: These results provide promising guidance in prevention of demineralization by increasing antimicrobial activities of film coated brackets.

• Advances in aircraft and spacecraft science
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.171-195
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• 2016

The present paper is a review of the main activities carried out within the context of the COMPTINN' program, a joint research project founded by a FUI program (Fonds $Unifi{\acute{e}}s$ $Interminist{\acute{e}}riels$) in which four research teams focused on the thermo-oxidation behaviour of HTS-TACTIX carbon-epoxy composite at 'high' temperatures ($120^{\circ}C-180^{\circ}C$). The scientific aim of the COMPTINN' program was to better identify, with a multi-scale approach, the link between the physico-chemical mechanisms involved in thermo-oxidation phenomena, and to provide theoretical and numerical tools for predicting the mechanical behaviour of aged composite materials including damage onset and development.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.97-109
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• 2015

Citrate ion is a commonly used reductant in metal colloid synthesis, undergoes strong surface interaction with silver nanocrystallites. The slow crystal growth observed as a result of the interaction between the silver surface and the citrate ion makes this reduction process unique compared to other chemical and radiolytic synthetic methods. The antimicrobial effects of silver (Ag) ion or salts are well known, but the effects of citrate coated Ag nanoparticles (CAgNPs) are scant. Herein, we have isolated biofilm causative bacteria and fungi from drinking water PVC pipe lines. Stable CAgNPs were prepared and the formation of CAgNPs was confirmed by UV-visible spectroscopic analysis and recorded the localized surface plasmon resonance of CAgNPs at 430 nm. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic analysis revealed C=O and O-H bending vibrations due to organic capping of silver responsible for the reduction and stabilization of the CAgNPs. X-ray diffraction micrograph indicated the face centered cubic structure of the formed CAgNPs, and morphological studies including size (average size 50 nm) were carried out using transmission electron microscopy. The hydrodynamic diameter (60.7 nm) and zeta potential (-27.6 mV) were measured using the dynamic light scattering technique. The antimicrobial activity of CAgNPs was evaluated (in vitro) against the isolated fungi, Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria using disc diffusion method and results revealed that CAgNPs with 170ppm concentration are having significant antimicrobial effects against an array of microbes tested.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.546-550
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 아스타잔틴의 각종 유기용매와 물에 대한 용해도와 산화, 빛, 온도 및 pH에 의한 아스타잔틴의 안정성을 검토하였다. 아스타잔틴은 유기용매인 아세톤과 아세트산에 비교적 용해도가 높았으며 물에는 거의 용해되지 않았다. 아스타잔틴의 용해도에 미치는 pH의 영향을 검토한 결과, 산성 조건 (pH 2)에서는 중성이나 염기성 조건에 비하여 용해도가 10-20배 증가하였다. 아스타잔틴은 산화와 빛에 대한 안정성이 매우 낮았으며, pH 3에서도 안정성이 급격히 떨어지는 것으로 조사되었다. 온도에 대한 영향을 조사한 결과, 상온 보관시에도 아스타잔틴이 쉽게 분해되었으며, 특히 $100^{\circ}C$에서 5초 동안 가열할 경우 아스타잔틴이 90% 이상 분해되었다. 결론적으로 아스타잔틴을 식품이나 화장품 등의 산업적 활용을 위해서는 안정성과 용해도 개선이 요구되는 것으로 판단되었다.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.484-488
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 peroxidase 활성의 신속한 스크리닝을 위해 peroxidase의 활성을 정량적으로 평가할 수 있는 분석으로 agar plate와 96-well plate에서 peroxdase의 활성에 비례하여 색상감도를 측정할 수 있는 colorimetric 분석법을 개발하였다. 이 방법은 RP-HPLC 결과와 매우 비례적으로 상관적인 결과를 보였다. 이 colorimetric 분석법을 사용하여, 폐수에서 한천 고체배지에서 7회에 걸친 스크리닝으로 높은 농도의 2,4-DCP(1000 ppm)에서 생존하는 균주를 스크리닝하였고 선별된 이들 균주들은 탄소원으로 2,4-DCP 만을 대사할 수 있으며 높은 peroxidase 생산량을 보였다. 분리된 균주들 중 높은 peroxidase 활성을 가지는 2,4-DCP 분해 균주를 분리하였고 최종 분리된 균주는 염색폐수의 COD를 4시간 동안 44%에서 61%까지 제거하였다. 상기의 결과에 의해 본 연구에서 개발된 발색법이 페놀화합물 분해 균주 스크리닝법이 빠르고 쉬운 난분해성 물질인 페놀 혼합물의 분해 균주 탐색에 대하여 성공적으로 적용될 수 있기를 기대한다.