• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 화재현장에서 유류와 관련되어 실화나 방화의 매개체로 사용되어 화재가 발생했을 때 석유류의 정확한 분석기법을 개발하기 위하여 발화지점 주변의 온도분포, 연소되고 남은 물질의 흔적과 GC/MS 분석으로 물질의 종류를 확인하는 것을 가연성 고체와 비교해서 실험하였다. 연구결과 천장에 도달하는 온도는 휘발유와 시너는 점화되자마자 불꽃이 생성되어 천장의 온도가 매우 빠르게 상승하여 그곳에 물질이 있을 경우 2차 화재발생이 전개될 것으로 나타났다. 연소된 후에 바닥에는 가연성 고체와 유류가 상이한 특징적인 패턴을 형성하였다. 연소된 장판은 탄화수소계열이지만 가스검지관을 통해 반응을 확인한 결과 가연성 고체는 아무런 반응을 띠지 않았으나 유류는 즉시 반응을 하였고 그 연소물질을 7일이 경과된 후에 GC/MS로 분석한 결과 유류의 존재를 확인할 수 있었다. 화재조사가 복잡한 과정이지만 물질의 특성을 통한 세밀한 조사는 유류화재를 입증하는 데 중요하고 GC/MS분석기기를 통해 실체를 확인하는 과정이 요구된다.

• 환경생물
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.21-36
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• 2017

대표적인 내분비계 교란물질인 프탈레이트의 이용실태, 위해성, 규제현황 및 이를 대체하여 사용되는 대체가소제 및 대체플라스틱소재들의 특성을 정리하였다. 프탈레이트는 대표적인 내분비계 장애물질 중 하나로 경구 또는 호흡과 피부를 통해 체내에 침투해 여성호르몬 및 남성호르몬과 갑상선호르몬이 작용을 교란하는 것으로 알려졌다. 특히, 태아의 발달 저하, 성체의 생식능력 저하, 암 유발 이외에도 신경발달 저하 및 정신질환까지도 프탈레이트 노출과 연관이 있음이 보고되었다. 각종 플라스틱 제품, 안료, 화장품 등 일상생활 곳곳에 광범위하게 사용되던 프탈레이트는 규제가 이뤄짐에 따라 여러 종류의 대체가소제들이 사용되고 있으며 가소제를 사용하지 않는 플라스틱 대체소재들이 개발되고 있다. 이들 대체가소제 및 대체소재들의 내분비 교란 및 위해성이 새로이 제기되고 있으며, 프탈레이트 만큼 구체적으로 안전성 평가가 이뤄지지 않았으므로 결코 안전하다고 할 수 없다. 또한 대체가소제 및 대체소재들의 물성적 한계와 낮은 가격경쟁력은 재고되어야 한다. 본 소고에서는 in vitro, in vivo 및 in silico 시험을 통해 알려진 프탈레이트 대체가소제 및 대체소재들의 안전성 자료들을 정리하여 안전성에 대한 의문을 제기함과 동시에 바람직한 대체재 발굴을 위한 가이드라인를 제시하고자 하였다.

• 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.117-127
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• 2015

최근 사면 및 흙막이 벽체의 붕괴에 따른 안전사고가 빈번하게 발생함에 따라 보강토 옹벽 공법의 안정성이 사회적인 문제로 대두되고 있다. 본 연구는 모형벽체 시험기를 제작하여 지오그리드 길이와 보강 층수에 따른 주동파괴 시 흙막이 벽체와 지반의 거동특성을 분석하였다. 벽체 시험에 사용된 지오그리드는 각각 $30cm{\times}60cm$, $30cm{\times}70cm$, $30cm{\times}80cm$ (폭 ${\times}$ 길이)의 크기를 가지며, 일정한 깊이로 설치되었다. 모형벽체 시험은 2장의 동일한 길이의 지오그리드, 2장의 서로 다른 길이의 지오그리드, 4장의 동일한 길이의 지오그리드, 4장의 서로 다른 길이의 지오그리드 총 4가지 case로 나누어 모형시험을 진행하였다. 또한 유한요소 수치해석을 통해 보강방법에 따른 지반의 거동을 예측하였다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.74-80
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• 2009

Electrospinning process is the useful and unique method to produce nanofibers from metal precursor and polymer solution by controlled viscosity. In this study, the NiZn ferrite nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning with a aqueous metal salts/polymer solution that contained polyvinyl pyrrolidone and Fe (III) chloride, Ni (II) acetate tetrahydrate and zinc acetate dihydrate in N,N-dimethylformamide. The applied electric field and spurting rate for spinning conditions were 10 kV, 2 ml/h, respectively. The obtained fibers were treated at $250^{\circ}C$ for 1 h to remove the polymer. Finally, the NiZn ferrite fibers were calcined at $600^{\circ}C$ for 3 h and annealed at $900{\sim}1200^{\circ}C$ in air. By tuning the viscosity of batch solution before electrospinning, we were able to control the microstructure of NiZn ferrite fiber in the range of $150{\sim}500\;nm$ at 770 cP. The primary particle size in $600^{\circ}C$ calcined ferrite fiber was about 10 nm. The properties of those NiZn ferrite fibers were determined from X-ray diffraction analysis, electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and magnetic measurement.

• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.149-156
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• 2005

Di (n-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is thought to mimic estrogens in their action, and are called endocrine disrupting chemicals. DEHP is used in numerous consumer products, especially those made of flexible polyvinyl chloride and have been reported to be weakly estrogenic. In this study, DEHP were tested for estrogenic properties in vitro models and with microarray analysis. First, the E-screen assay was used to measure the proliferation of DEHP in MCF-7 cells, a human breast cancer cell line. DEHP induced an increase in MCF-7 cell proliferation at concentration of $10^{-4}M$. Second, we carried out a microarray analysis of MCF-7 cells treated with DEHP using human c-DNA microarray including 401 endocrine system related genes. Of the genes analyzed, 60 genes were identified showing significant changes in gene expression resulting from DEHP. Especially, 4 genes were repressed and 4 genes were induced by DEHP compared to $17{\beta}-estradiol$. Among these genes, trefoil factor 3 (intestinal), breast cancer 1, early onset and CYP1B1 are involved in estrogen metabolism and regulation. Therefore it suggests that these genes may be associated with estrogenic effect of the DEHP on transcriptional level. The rationale is that, as gene expression is a sensitive endpoint, alterations of these genes may act as useful biomarkers to define more precisely the nature and level of exposure to kinds of phthalates.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.21-30
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• 2015

본 연구는 스프링클러설비용 CPVC관과 신축배관 접속부분에서의 누수저감을 위하여 신축배관을 연결하기 위한 밸브소켓과 신축배관 너트부분에 삽입되는 수밀 고무패킹 재질에 대한 국내 및 국외 관련 규격의 검토와 관련 시험 등을 통해 대책을 제안하고자 한다. 누수시험을 통해 밸브소켓 재질은 신축배관 너트부분이 금속제인 경우 금속제로 사용하거나 신축배관 너트부분의 재질을 합성수지제로 사용하여야함을 알 수 있었다. 또한 밸브소켓의 적정 품질 확보를 위해서는 나사산 규격과 검사기준으로 KS B 0221(관용평행나사)와 나사산 검사규격을 KS B 5223(관용 평행나사 게이지)에 따르도록 관련 기준을 개정할 필요가 있다. 그리고 신축배관 너트부분에 설치되는 수밀용 고무링 소재에 대해 세부적인 기준이 없어 NBR과 EPDM 소재가 함께 사용되고 있으나 수밀성이 우수한 EPDM 소재가 사용되도록 관련 기준을 개정할 필요가 있다.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.287-297
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• 2014

It is important to predict chlorine decay with different water purification processes and distribution pipeline materials, especially because chlorine decay is in direct relationship with the stability of water quality. The degree of chlorine decay may affect the water quality at the end of the pipeline: it may produce disinfection by-products or cause unpleasant odor and taste. Sand filtrate and dual media filtrate were used as influents in this study, and cast iron (CI), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and stainless steel (SS) were used as pipeline materials. The results were analyzed via chlorine decay models by comparing the experimental and model parameters. The models were then used to estimate rechlorination time and chlorine decay time. The results indicated that water quality (e.g. organic matter and alkalinity) and pipeline materials were important factors influencing bulk decay and sand filtrate exhibited greater chlorine decay than dual media filtrate. The two-component second-order model was more applicable than the first decay model, and it enabled the estimation of chlorine decay time. These results are expected to provide the basis for modeling chlorine decay of different water purification processes and pipeline materials.

• 분석과학
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2017

5-methylthioninhydrin (5-MTN) is an amino acid sensitive reagent used for the development of latent fingermarks deposited on porous surfaces such as paper and wood. The present study demonstrates that the 5-MTN can be used as a latent footwear impression enhancement reagent, by reacting with trace multivalent metal ions, which are the main components of the latent footwear impression. 5-MTN and L-alanine complex (MTN-ALA) used for the latent footwear impression development was prepared, by mixing $4.5{\times}10^{-3}M$ 5-MTN (in methanol) and $4.5{\times}10^{-3}M$ L-alanine (in methanol) in 1:1 ratio, and keeping undisturbed at room temperature for 24 h. The latent footwear impressions were deposited on white and black non-porous surfaces (glass plate, polyethylene panel, polypropylene panel, acryl panel, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) panel, poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) panel, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) panel, tile), and a semi-porous surfaces (painted wood). The latent footwear impressions on these surfaces were treated with MTN-ALA complex by spraying. The fluorescence of footwear impressions (occurred due to the reaction between MTN-ALA and metal complexes) was observed under a 505 nm forensic light source and an orange barrier filter. The enhancement of latent footwear impression was achieved from black surfaces without any blurring. However, the fluorescence (enhancement) of footwear impression was not observed on the white PVC, PMMA, and ABS surfaces, because the incident light interfered and reflected on the surface. The sensitivity of MTN-ALA was superior to 2,2'-dipyridil, which is a representative non-fluorescing footwear impression enhancement reagent, and similar to 8-hydroxyquinoline, which is a representative fluorescing footwear impression enhancement reagent.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.360-369
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• 2018

Objectives: Outdoor tobacco smoke can penetrate into the indoor environment through cracks in the building envelope. This study aimed to characterize the particle size distribution of infiltrated secondhand smoke (SHS) through the gap in a single glazed and a secondary glazed window according to pressure differences in a chamber. Methods: Two polyvinyl chloride sliding windows were evaluated for infiltration, one with a glazed window and the other with a secondary glazed window. Each window was mounted and sealed in a polycarbonate chamber. The air in the chamber was discharged to the outside to establish pressure differences in the chamber (${\Delta}P$). Outdoor smoking sources were simulated at a one-meter distance from the window side of the chamber. The particle size distribution of the infiltrated SHS was measured in the chamber using a portable aerosol spectrometer. The particle size distribution of SHS inside the chamber was normalized by the outdoor peak for fine particles. Results: The particle size distribution of SHS inside the chamber was similar regardless of window type and ${\Delta}P$. It peaked at $0.2-0.3{\mu}m$. Increases in particulate matter (PM) concentrations from SHS infiltration were higher with the glazed window than with the secondary glazed window. PM concentrations of less than $1{\mu}m$ increased as ${\Delta}P$ was increased inside the chamber. Conclusions: The majority of infiltrated SHS particles through window gap was $0.2-0.3{\mu}m$ in size. Outdoor SHS particles infiltrated more with a glazed window than with a secondary glazed window. Particle sizes of less than $1{\mu}m$ were associated with ${\Delta}P$. These findings can be a reference for further research on the measurement of infiltrated SHS in buildings.

• 한국환경보건학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경보건학회 2002년도 춘계 국제 학술대회
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• pp.40.1-43
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a new sampling and analytical method for the determination of hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI) in mist from field plating operation. The Procedures of this new method (Shin & Paik's Method) are as the following: Airborne hexavalent chromium is collected on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) filter according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Method 7600, and the filter sample is placed in a screw-capped vial and soaked with 2％ NaOH/3％ Na₂CO₃ solution immediately after sampling. The Cr(VI) sample is analyzed by ion chromatography/visible spectrophotometry (IC/VS) according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 218.6. The airborne Cr(VI) concentrations measured by this method were compared with those determined by three reference methods: One (NIOSH/EPA Method) consisted of sampling airborne Cr(VI) on PVC filters and storing the sample filters in screw-capped vials according to the NIOSH method, and analyzing Cr(VI) in samples using IC/VS according to the EPA method. The second method (Impinger Method/NaHCO₃) consisted of absorbing airborne Cr(VI) into 0.02 MN/sub a/Hco₃ solution in midget impinger, and analyzing the Cr(VI) in samples using IC/VS. The third method was the OSHA Method Id-215. Using these four different methods, four replicates of air samples were collected at an electroplating process and analyzed simultaneously. Two-way ANOVA and Paired t-test were used to test difference among values determined by the methods. There was no significant difference and a strong correlation (r/sup 2/=0.99) between Cr(VI) concentrations measured by the shin & Paik's Method and an impinger method (p＞0.05). However, Cr(VI) concentrations determined by Shin & Paik's Method were Significantly different form those by the NIOSH/EPA Method (p＜0.05) or the OSHA method (p＜0.05). The Cr(VI) concentrations of Shin & Paik's Method were Significantly higher than those of the NIOSH/EPA Method or the OSHA method. We concluded that the Shin & Paik's Method could prevent Cr(VI) losses caused by reduction and give more reliable results of airborne Cr(VI) concentrations in work environments.