• 한국해양학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.341-354
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• 1995

동해의 8개 정점에서 해수 및 추출된 용존 유기물의 형광특성과 아미노산 조성이 연구되었다. C-18 Sep-Pak cartridge에 의해 추출된 시료는 3차원 형광특성 분석에 따 라 생거대물질과 지구거대물질로 구분되었다. 전 조사 정점을 통하여 생거대물질(ex : 280 nm/em : 330 nm)은 표층이 높고 수온약층 아래에서 점차 감소하는 것으로 나타났 으며 이는 표층혼합층의 생물 활동에서 기인된 분해가능한 생거대물질이 수온약층 부 근 및 저층에서 활발한 미생물 분해과정에 의해 감소하는 것으로 사료된다. 한편 이와 는 역상관계를 보이는 지구거대물질 (ex : 330 nm/em : 430 nm)은 표층은 낮고 수온약 층 아래에서 증가하였는데 이는 표층에서 생성된 생거대물질 및 입자유기체가 생물 분 해 후 재축합 과정을 거쳐 난분해성의 지구거대물질로 전환된 것으로 사료된다. HPLC 를 이용하여 해수와 추출된 유존유기물의 아미노산 조성을 분석하였다. 분석결과 Glycine, serine 그리고 alanine등이 우점하였으며, 전체 농도의 50% 이상을 차지하는 것으로 조사되었다. 해수중의 용존 자유아미노산 농도는 표층이 0.7∼1.8um 범위로 저 층 0.2∼0.4um보다 높게 측정되었다. 추출된 유기물중 alanine의 D/L racemice ratio 측정결과 저층보다 표층이 상대적으로 낮은 값을 보였으며 이는 표층의 생거대물질이 연령이 젊고 재순환이 빠르며 생물 분해가능성이 큰 물질임을 시사하고 있다.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.128-136
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• 2016

BACKGROUND: Hydrothermal carbonization reaction is the thermo-chemical energy conversion technology for producing the solid fuel of high carbon density from organic wastes. The hydrothermal carbonization reaction is accompanied by the thermal hydrolysis reaction which converse particulate organic matters to soluble forms (hydro-thermal hydrolysate). Recently, hydrothermal carbonization is adopted as a pre-treatment technology to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency. This research was carried out to assess the effects of hydro-thermal reaction temperature on the methane potential and anaerobic biodegradability in the thermal hydrolysate of organic sludge generating from the wastewater treatment plant of poultry slaughterhouse .METHODS AND RESULTS: Wastewater treatment sludge cake of poultry slaughterhouse was treated in the different hydro-thermal reaction temperature of 170, 180, 190, 200, and 220℃. Theoretical and experimental methane potential for each hydro-thermal hydrolysate were measured. Then, the organic substance fractions of hydro-thermal hydrolysate were characterized by the optimization of the parallel first order kinetics model. The increase of hydro-thermal reaction temperature from 170℃ to 220℃ caused the enhancement of hydrolysis efficiency. And the methane potential showed the maximum value of 0.381 Nm³ kg^-1-VS_added in the hydro-thermal reaction temperature of 190℃. Biodegradable volatile solid(VSB) content have accounted for 66.41% in 170℃, 72.70% in 180℃, 79.78% in 190℃, 67.05% in 200℃, and 70.31% in 220℃, respectively. The persistent VS content increased with hydro-thermal reaction temperature, which occupied 0.18% for 170℃, 2.96% for 180℃, 6.32% for 190℃, 17.52% for 200℃, and 20.55% for 220℃.CONCLUSION: Biodegradable volatile solid showed the highest amount in the hydro-thermal reaction temperature of 190℃, and then, the optimum hydro-thermal reaction temperature for organic sludge was assessed as 190℃ in the aspect of the methane production. The rise of hydro-thermal reaction temperature caused increase of persistent organic matter content.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.183-191
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• 2013

Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations and zooplankton and particulate organic matter (POM) ${\delta}^{13}C$ values were measured in five reservoirs in Korea. Zooplankton ${\delta}^{13}C$ and POM ${\delta}^{13}C$ showed large range from -33‰ to -22‰ and a significant difference among the reservoirs. One eutrophic reservoir, Lake Masan, showed unique characteristics with the highest zooplankton density, the highest ${\delta}^{13}C$, and the highest DOC. Zooplankton ${\delta}^{13}C$ was similar to POM ${\delta}^{13}C$, implying that zooplankton occupies substantial portion of POM or that zooplankton isotopic composition is related to selective grazing and assimilation of food sources from bulk POM. Except Lake Masan zooplankton ${\delta}^{13}C$ values were negatively correlated to DOC concentration in four reservoirs with mostly forest land use. This pattern can be probably attributed to intensive agricultural land use in the watershed of Lake Masan compared to the mostly forest land use in the other watersheds. Understanding the relationship between zooplankton ${\delta}^{13}C$ values and the origin of organic matter associated with watershed characteristics will be valuable to better understand trophic relationships in reservoirs in the summer monsoon region.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.469-477
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• 1994

Many researchers have investigated most representative sequential extraction method using various reagents for determining the chemical forms of metals in soils and sediments. In this paper, a newly modified method for sequential extraction scheme based on Tessier's method by Environmental Geochemistry Research, Centre for Environmental Technology, Imperial College, was introduced and examined. In comparison with Tessier's method, originally designed for sediment analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), the sequential extraction scheme has been developed for the multi-element analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES). The partitioning of particulate trace elements was classified into five fractions: (i) exchangeable, (ii) bound to carbonates or specially adsorbed, (iii) bound to Fe and Mn oxides, (iv) bound to organic matter and sulphides and (v) residuals. The experimental results of the pilot study for in-house reference material (HRM2) and certified international standard reference material (SRM2711) using the modified method showed not only reasonable precision and accuracy but also acceptable overall recovery rates. In addition, mine dump soils sampled in the Dalsung Cu-W mine, Korea were prepared and sequentially extracted using the method. Most of Cu was bound to organic matter/sulphides and residual fractions. The dominant fraction of soil Pb and Zn in the study area was found in the residuals. The fraction of Cd showed a wide variation between samples and could be found bound to the carbonates or specially adsorbed, oxides, organic fraction and residuals. The recovery rates of Cd, however, were poor due to relatively low Cd concentrations in soils. The heavy metals in these mine dumps appear to be in the more inert forms and should not be readily bioavailable. The soils, however, had very low pH values (average 4.1) and had sandy textures; consequently, rapid infiltration of rainfall may increase leaching of Zn and Cd which were found to be around 5 to 10% of the exchangeable fraction. As a result of the investigation of this study, it has been strongly recommended that these mine waste materials should still be considered a significant contaminant source and will need environmental remediation to prevent pollutants from being released into the environment.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.227-234
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• 2022

Background and Purpose: In 2021, lung cancer in school food workers was first recognized as an occupational cancer. The classification of the carcinogenicity of cooking fumes by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was based on Chinese epidemiological data. This study aimed to determine the hazard levels of school cooking fumes in Korea. Materials and Methods: Based on public school cafeterias in one area, 25 locations were selected for the survey according to the number per school type, ventilation states, and environmental pre-assessments of cafeterias. Two inside cooking areas using a heat source and one outside cooking area were selected as control measurement points. Measurements of CO, CO₂, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), including benzene, formaldehyde, and particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5, PM1, respectively), were taken. The concentrations and patterns of each substance in the kitchens were compared with the outdoor air quality. Result: Known carcinogens, such as the concentrations of PAHs, formaldehyde, TVOC (benzene), and particulate matter in school cooking fumes, were all detected at similar or slightly higher levels than those found outside. Additionally, substances were detected at relatively low concentrations compared to the Chinese cooking fumes reported in the literature. However, the short-term exposure to high concentrations of CO (or composite exposure with CO₂) and PM2.5 in this study were shown. Conclusion: The school cooking fumes in South Korea was a relatively less harmful than Chinese cooking fumes, however short-term, high exposure of toxic substances can cause a critical health effect.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제29권7호
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• pp.149-158
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• 2024

본 연구는 다양한 실내 환경에서 공기질을 모니터링 할 수 있는 다중 센서 시스템인 AirDeep-Room을 설계 및 개발하였다. 이 시스템은 CO2, TVOC, 미세먼지, 온도, 습도 등을 실시간으로 측정하며, 멀티 센서를 통해 다양한 환경에서의 공기질 변화를 분석할 수 있는 장점을 제공한다. AirDeep-Room 시스템은 low data 형식으로 데이터를 실시간으로 확인할 수 있으며, 실내 환경에서의 공기질에 대한 분석을 진행하였다. 설계한 센서 시스템을 상이한 환경인 서버실과 강의실에 설치해 실험을 수행한 결과, 서버실에서의 온도와 습도는 -0.24의 음의 상관관계를, 강의실에서는 0.43의 양의 상관관계를 보였다. 강의실에서의 실험 결과는 학생 수와 CO2 및 TVOC 농도가 r=0.69로 높은 상관관계를 보였다. 이는 학생 수가 실내 공기질 변화에 중요한 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 보여준다. 이러한 결과는 AirDeep-Room 시스템이 다양한 환경에서 공기질을 보다 효과적으로 관리할 수 있는 기반을 제공하며, 인구 밀도가 높은 공간에서 공기질 개선을 위한 중요한 역할을 할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 생태와환경
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• 제33권4호통권92호
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• pp.336-341
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• 2000

자연 기수호인 화진포호에서 자생하는 거머리말(Zostera marina)의 분포와 생육환경을 파악하기 위하여 1998년 6월과 2000년 7월에 식물체와 퇴적물을 채집하여 수질과 함께 분석하였다. 거머리말 초지의 분포는 해수와 담수의 수체의 소통이 원활한 지역으로 수심 $0.8{\sim}l.5\;m$에 서식하였으며, 초지의 면적은 약 $3,200\;m^2$로 해안과 연결되는 호수 입구 쪽을 따라 길게 분포하였다. 서식지의 염분은 $8.0{\sim}23.0%_o$, 수온은 $22.0{\sim}23.7{\circ}C$, pH는 $8.34{\sim}8.62$으로 나타났으며, 영양염의 농도는 인접한 해양의 거머리말 생육지 보다 낮았다($TN:\; 24.34\;{\mu}M$, NH_4-N:\;2.57\;{\mu}M$, $NO_3-N:\;0.56\;{\mu}M$, $NO_2-N:\;0.27\;{\mu}M,$, $TP:\;2.08\;{\mu}M$, $PO_4-P\;:\;0.34\;{\mu}M$). 조사지역의 부유형물질 (Suspended particulate matter, SPM)의 농도는 62.8 mg/l이였으며, 입자성유기물질 (particulate organic matter, POM)은 평균 21.3mg/l로서 평균 33.9%의 부유 유기물 함량을 나타내었다. 서식지의 퇴적환경은 4 cm까지는 호기성이었으며, $3.13{\varphi}$의 세립한 사질로 구성되었다. 식물체의 외부 형태는 협엽성 거머리말의 형태적 특징을 나타내었으며,식물체의 길이는 $70.0{\sim}126.5\;cm$, 잎 너비는 $5{\sim}7\;mm$의 범위로 나타났다. 단위 면적당 서식밀도는 $264{\sim}296$개체이었으며, 개체당 건중량은 $1.26{\pm}0.75g$로 나타났다 화진포호의 거머리말 초지의 생물량은 $332.6{\sim}373.0g/m^2$의 범위이었다. 한반도에서 거머리말의 생육환경은 기수호인 화진포호까지 분포되었으며, 형태학적인 특징이 다양하게 출현하였다.

• 환경위생공학
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.13-26
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• 2007

Changes in the characteristics of dissolved organic matter was studied at selected stations in the Nakdong river basin using physical and chemical methods. Characteristics of dissolved organic matters were analysed and assessed. Production of disinfection byproducts were also investigated. 1. Result of relatedness study among each items of analyses showed that relatedness on BOD values were highest with cattle excrement treatment facilities where there is no synthetic organic materials and relatedness on $COD_{Mn}$ were highest at the mainstream Nakdong river. In case of $COD_{Cr}$ (which has more oxidative power than $COD_{Mn}$), the values were higher in the sidestreams indicating the higher content of recalcitrant compounds. The relatedness values for the $UV_{254}$ also showed higher values in the sidestreams and treatment facilities than mainstream indicating the presence of organic aromatic compounds. 2. Ratio of DOC on total organic carbon were higher in the mainstream which is attributable to the influent particulate organic materials produced by agricultural activities. The values were 10-15% higher in the mainstream compared with sidestreams. 3. Result of biodegradability test indicate that concentrations of recalcitrant DOC were higher in the sidestreams than in the mainstream. The values of recalcitrant DOC were higher with the forest stream indicating the effect of soil oriented humic substances. 4. Result of THM production test carried out at 10 stations in the Nakdong river show that $CHCl_3$ was detected with the highest value and the value was highest at Waekwan station.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.663-672
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• 2006

연구배경: 미세먼지는 여러 가지 유기물과 무기물의 복합체로 그 구성 성분이 시간과 장소에 따라 다르고 모양과 크기도 일정하지 않으며, 특히 지름 $10{\mu}m$이하의 미세먼지 (particulate matter 10; $PM_{10}$)는 흡입이 가능한 입자의 크기여서 하부기관지 및 폐의 가스-교환부분까지 침착하여 호흡기계에 손상을 일으킬 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 황사에 포함된 $PM_{10}$과 비황사 시기에 포집된 $PM_{10}$이 폐상피세포주에 작용하여 전염증성 사이토카인(proinflammatory cytokine) 및 cytokine messenger RNA(mRNA)의 발현에 어떤 영향이 있는지를 관찰하여 기관지 천식과 만성 폐쇄성 폐질환등 호흡기 질환의 증상 악화기전에 미치는 역할을 규명하고자 하였다. 연구방법: 공기 포집기(HV 500F, sibata model)를 이용하여 황사와 비황사 기간에 하루 6시간씩 실외의 장소에서 대기분진을 membrane filter에 포집한 다음, $PM_{10}$입자를 추출하고 폐암 상피세포주인 A549 cells(한국세포은행주)에 $PM_{10}$을 농도에 맞게($10{\mu}g/ml$, $100{\mu}g/ml$, $500{\mu}g/ml$) 노출시켰다. 각각의 노출된 세포로부터 interleukin(IL)-$1{\alpha}$, $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-8, granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor(GM-CSF)의 mRNA를 역전사중합효소연쇄반응(reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction; RT-PCR) 방법으로 측정하였다. 결 과: 황사 및 비황사 기간 중 포집된 $PM_{10}$을 가했을 시 가하지 않은 대조군에 비하여 $IL-1{\alpha}$, $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-8, granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF)의 m'RNA와 cytokine의 발현이 유의하게 높았으며, 황사 기간의 고농도의 $PM_{10}$에 노출된 세포의 $IL-1{\alpha}$ mRNA는 비황사 기간의 $PM_{10}$에 노출된 세포의 mRNA보다 증가되어 있었다. 결 론: $PM_{10}$은 A549 cells에서 전염증성 사이토카인의 발현을 증가시키고 비황사 기간보다 황사 기간 중 대기 중에서 채취한 $PM_{10}$에 노출된 A549 cells에서 일부의 전염증성 사이토카인의 mRNA발현을 더욱 증가시키는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 황사 기간의 $PM_{10}$에 의한 일부의 전염증성 사이토카인의 발현 증가가 만성 호흡기 질환의 증상 악화기전에 연관되어 있을 가능성을 시사하였다.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.449-460
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• 2014

Since the emergence of domestically produced automobiles in 1964, the number of automobiles in circulation in South Korea has increased constantly. With this rapidly increasing number of automobiles, automobile-induced environmental pollution has become an issue of great concern, especially with regard to air pollution. Of the carbon composites contained in automobile exhaust gas, PAHs are known to be carcinogenic and highly deleterious to humans and thus need to be urgently mitigated. To address this issue of PAHs, this study was conducted to estimate qualitative of particulate PAHs contained in carbon composites in automobile exhaust gas, by capturing all particulate matter discharged from the latter. To allow for differentiated analyses, the automobiles investigated were divided into 4 groups: gasoline vehicle, motocycle, diesel vehicle, and LPG vehicle. Samples were analyzed using two methods. First, in-depth analysis was performed on organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) composites with analysis parameters, using the Thermal Optical Transmittance Method (NIOSH 5040). Second, for the examination of particulate PAHs, GC/MSD was used to analyze the 16 PAH species specified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The analyses yielded the findings that diesel vehicles had the highest mass concentration ($2,007{\mu}g/m^3$), followed by motocycle ($1,066{\mu}g/m^3$), LPG vehicle ($392{\mu}g/m^3$), and gasoline vehicles ($270{\mu}g/m^3$). The highest carbon concentrations in total particulate matter by vehicle weight were produced from LPG vehicle (79.8%), followed by gasoline vehicle (77.4%), motocycle (69.8%), and diesel vehicle (59.1%).