• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.83-90
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• 2007

본 연구는 목재를 이용하여 축조한 주택에 친환경마감재를 달리하여 조성한 후 실험실의 실내오염물질 방산 저감에 미치는 영향에 대해 검토하고자 하였다. 측정 결과 모든 시험실에서 벤젠, 톨루엔, 에틸벤젠 및 스티렌의 함량이 신축 공동주택의 실내공기질 권고기준치 이하로 나타났다. 실험실 R1-1과 R2-1에서 다른 종류의 벽지를 사용함에 따른 차이를 본 결과, 황토 벽지를 사용한 R1-1에서 상대적으로 높은 자연적인 VOCs (Natural VOCs)값을 얻었으며, 인위적인 VOCs (Anthropogenic VOC) 및 총 VOCs (Total VOCs)의 함량도 높게 나타났다. 실험실 R1-2와 R2-2에서 대나무숯 패널의 유무에 따른 방산특성을 비교한 결과 대나무숯 패널을 설치한 시험실에서 AVOC 함량이 높게 나타났는데 이것은 패널부착 시 사용된 접착제에 일부 영향을 받은 것으로 판단된다. 시험실 R1-3(거실)은 나머지 4곳의 시험실(침실)에 비해 낮은 TVOC 함량을 나타내었고, 다른 시험실과 비교하였을 때 TVOC에 대한 NVOC의 구성비륭이 높은 것으로 보아 마감자재로 사용한 편백의 영향을 받은 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국연초학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2004

This study was conducted to investigate the delivery pattern of volatile organic compounds(VOCs) in mainstream smoke generated by the combustion of a different ventilated cigarette. To compare the delivery pattern and the concentration of VOCs in mainstream smoke, the six different ventilated cigarette was manufactured and analyzed VOCs using the GC/MS. As a result of this experiments, cambridge filter used to trap the particulate matter in mainstream smoke did not affect on the trapping of VOCs components, and two impinger method among the trapping methods was the best condition to trap VOCs from mainstream smoke. As the slope of the delivery of VOCs such as isoprene, acrylonitrile and toluene were higher than 1, but that of benzene was lower than other VOCs.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권11호
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• pp.4377-4384
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• 2014

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.37 million people died of lung cancer all around the world in 2008, occupying the first place in all cancer-related deaths. However, this number might be decreased if patients were detected earlier and treated appropriately. Unfortunately, traditional imaging techniques are not sufficiently satisfactory for early detection of lung cancer because of limitations. As one alternative, breath volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may reflect the biochemical status of the body and provide clues to some diseases including lung cancer at early stage. Early detection of lung cancer based on breath analysis is becoming more and more valued because it is non-invasive, sensitive, inexpensive and simple. In this review article, we analyze the limitations of traditional imaging techniques in the early detection of lung cancer, illustrate possible mechanisms of the production of VOCs in cancerous cells, present evidence that supports the detection of such disease using breath analysis, and summarize the advances in the study of E-noses based on gas sensitive sensors. In conclusion, the analysis of breath VOCs is a better choice for the early detection of lung cancer compared to imaging techniques. We recommend a more comprehensive technique that integrates the analysis of VOCs and non-VOCs in breath. In addition, VOCs in urine may also be a trend in research on the early detection of lung cancer.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.149-155
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• 2016

휘발성 유기화합물과 같은 환경유해물질의 조기 검지는 인체 및 환경보호를 위한 중요성을 가진다. 그러나 기존의 모니터링 기술은 많은 시간과 값비싼 장비를 필요로 하고 있다. 본 논문에서는, 무전원으로 작동가능하며, 휴대가 용이하고 빠른 응답속도를 가지는 광결정 기반의 VOC 검출용 박막센서를 제안하였다. 휘발성 유기 화합물은 Polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)를 팽창시키는 능력을 가지고 있어, 제안된 센서에 휘발성 유기 화합물이 노출되면 PDMS 가 팽창함에 따라 광결정의 구조변화를 가져오므로 색이 변하게 된다. 이러한 원리에 기초하여 휘발성 유기 화합물에 노출되었을 때 가시광선 영역의 정량적 색변화를 통해 검출할 수 있는 환경센서를 구현하였다. 제안된 센서는 수 초 이내의 빠른 반응속도를 보이며, 기체 상태의 휘발성 유기 화합물에도 색 변화를 일으키는 것을 성공적으로 확인하였다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.153-162
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• 2022

Objectives: Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printer which is one of the material extrusion (MEX) technologies is an additive manufacturing (AM) process. 3D printers have been distributed widely in Korea, particularly in school and office, even at home. Several studies have shown that nanoparticles and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were emitted from an FDM 3D printing process. The objective of this study was to identify types of chemicals possibly emitted from FDM 3D printing materials such as PLA (polylactic acid), ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), nylon, PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol), PVA (polyvinyl alcohol), PC (polycarbonate) filaments. Methods: 19 FDM 3D printing filaments which have been distributed in Korea were selected and analyzed VOCs emitted of 3D printing materials by headspace gas chromatography mass spectrometry (headspace GC-MS). Subsamples were put into a vial and heated up to 200℃ (500 rpm) during 20 minutes before analyzing FDM 3D printing filaments. Results: In the case of PLA filament, lactide and methyl methacrylate, the monomer components of one, were detected, and the volume ratio ranged 27~93%, 0.5~37% respectively. In the case of ABS filaments, styrene (50.5~59.1%), the monomer components of one, was detected. Several VOCs among acetaldehyde, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, etc were detected from each FDM 3D printing filaments. Conclusions: Several VOCs, semi-VOCs were emitted from FDM 3D printing filaments in this study and previous studies. Users were possibly exposed to ones so that we strongly believe that we recommend to install the ventilation system such as a local exhaust ventilation (LEV) when they operate the FDM 3D printers in a workplace.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제33권9호
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• pp.645-665
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• 2024

For volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emanating from workplaces within the Noksan national industrial complex, the emission characteristics of pollutants were identified through zone-based measurements using vehicles equipped with selective ion flow tube mass spectrometry(SIFT-MS). The average concentration of total VOCs was higher in zones 2, 4, and 5 than in zones 1, 3, and 6, and was 2.1 to 4.2 times higher than background concentrations. The average concentrations of pollutants investigated were (from highest to lowest) methyl ethyl ketone, formaldehyde, methanol, and n-hexane. However, the pollutants that should be prioritized for reduction to decrease ozone generation were (from highest to lowest) methyl ethyl ketone, n-hexane, for maldehyde, and ethylbenzene+xylene. Benzene, a substance governed by atmospheric environmental standards, exhibited a frequency distribution exceeding the stipulated limits, and concentrations exceeding 100 ppb were identified for methyl ethyl ketone, methanol, toluene, and n-hexane. In certain class 4 and 5 workplace facilities, VOC emissions and emission prevention installations were inadequately managed, necessitating the formulation of management measures for small enterprises. Also, workplaces that emit large amounts of VOCs need to upgrade to VOC-prevention installations with higher processing efficiencies. To efficiently monitor VOCs in a wide range of areas, such as the Noksan national industrial complex, it is considered appropriate to monitor workplaces that emit high concentrations of VOCs using mobile SIFT-MS in real time rather than relying on fixed monitoring methods. A specialized method targeting approximately 10 VOCs is necessary to quickly track emission sources.Furthermore, it is essential to phase in a system for the intensive management of suspected workplaces based on accumulated data from SIFT-MS in areas where high VOC concentrations are measured and to establish a cooperative system for sharing data between relevant institutions.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2020년도 가을 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.48-49
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• 2020

Recently, as people's interest in environmental pollution increases, interest in indoor air pollution as well as outdoors is increasing. Accordingly, this study prepares functional paints by mixing powder activated carbon, which is a porous material, into aqueous paints, and examines the adsorption performance of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde (HCHO). As a result of the experiment, the concentration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde (HCHO) tended to decrease as powder activated carbon was incorporated. It is believed that physical adsorption was achieved by the micropores of powdered activated carbon. However, in the adsorption test method, it is judged that the concentration was affected by the inflow of outside air as the chamber cover was opened to put the test object in the empty chamber where a certain concentration was maintained.

• Mycobiology
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.162-170
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• 2016

In this paper, we demonstrate the ability of Arabidopsis thaliana to detect different mixtures of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by the common indoor fungus, Aspergillus versicolor, and demonstrate the potential usage of the plant as a bioindicator to monitor fungal VOCs in indoor air. We evaluated the volatile production of Aspergillus versicolor strains SRRC 108 (NRRL 3449) and SRRC 2559 (ATCC 32662) grown on nutrient rich fungal medium, and grown under conditions to mimic the substrate encountered in the built environment where fungi would typically grow indoors (moist wallboard and ceiling tiles). Using headspace solid phase microextraction/gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, we analyzed VOC profiles of the two strains. The most abundant compound produced by both strains on all three media was 1-octen-3-ol. Strain SRRC 2559 made several terpenes not detected from strain SRRC 108. Using a split-plate bioassay, we grew Arabidopsis thaliana in a shared atmosphere with VOCs from the two strains of Aspergillus versicolor grown on yeast extract sucrose medium. The VOCs emitted by SRRC 2559 had an adverse impact on seed germination and plant growth. Chemical standards of individual VOCs from the Aspergillus versicolor mixture (2-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, 1-octen-3-ol, limonene, and ${\beta}-farnesene$), and ${\beta}-caryophyllene$ were tested one by one in seed germination and vegetative plant growth assays. The most inhibitory compound to both seed germination and plant growth was 1-octen-3-ol. Our data suggest that Arabidopsis is a useful model for monitoring indoor air quality as it is sensitive to naturally emitted fungal volatile mixtures as well as to chemical standards of individual compounds, and it exhibits relatively quick concentration- and duration-dependent responses.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.60-69
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• 2007

토양에서 휘발성 유기화합물(VOC, volatile organic compound)의 유동특성을 이해하는 것은 오염물질의 확산을 예측하고 오염의 정도를 평가하며 대책을 수립하는 데 있어서 매우 중요하다. 토양과 같은 다공성매질에서 유동하는 물질의 출현곡선에 대한 모멘트의 분석을 통하여 화학물질의 유동속도, 플룸의 폭 및 비대칭정도를 평가할 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 실험실 규모의 토양 컬럼실험을 사용하여 VOC의 가스상 유동실험을 실시하였으며, 모두 네 가지의 VOC에 대하여 포화도(water saturation)범위 0.04-0.46에서 출현곡선을 측정하였다. 또한 포화도 0.21에서 열한가지의 VOC에 대하여 출현곡선을 측정하였다. 측정된 출현곡선의 중심 2차(central second)및 중심 3차(central third)모멘트는 포화도와 1차 모멘트(또는 지체상수)와 비교 분석되었다. VOC 출현곡선의 모멘트분석 결과 2차 및 3차 모멘트는 1차 모멘트의 2.23제곱 및 3.16제곱 함수로서 증가하였으며, 3차 모멘트가 2차 모멘트에 대하여 보다 민감하게 반응하였다. 이는 VOC가 토양가스상에서 이동할 때, 지체상수에 비례하여 가스 플룸의 폭과 비대칭성이 증가한다는 사실을 나타낸다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.702-708
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• 2018

휘발성 유기 화합물(VOCs: volatile organic compounds)은 대기 오염 물질 중 하나로 주로 화석연료 연소, 도료를 사용하는 건축물 자재 등에서 발생한다. VOCs를 흡입하면 두통, 메스꺼움, 구토 등을 발생시켜 인체에 유해하며 심한 경우에는 기억상실을 유발하고, 백혈병의 발병율을 증가시킨다. 따라서 대기 중의 VOCs를 저감하기 위한 방법의 하나로 우리는 전기방사를 이용하여 폴리아크릴로니트릴과 플라이 애쉬 (PAN/FA: polyacrylonitrile/fly ash) 나노복합재를 성공적으로 제조하였다. 또한 이 복합재의 VOCs에 대한 흡착능력을 관찰하기 위해서 주사형 전자현미경(FE-SEM)을 통해 PAN/FA 나노 매트들의 형태학적 구조 관찰과 클로로폼, 벤젠, 톨루엔, 자일렌 (chloroform, benzene, toluene and xylene) 등 VOCs 성분에 대한 흡착력 실험을 수행한 후 정성 및 정량 (chromatography/mass spectrometry: GC/MS)적으로 분석하였다. 그 결과 40wt%의 FA가 들어있는 PAN 나노섬유가 가장 작은 섬유 지름을 가지고 있었으며, 그 크기는 약 283nm인 것을 확인할 수 있었고, 다른 복합 멤브레인들과 비교하여 VOCs에 대한 흡착력이 우수하다는 것을 실험적으로 규명하였다.