• KSBB Journal
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.474-481
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• 2000

The effects of growth substrates such as toluene and phenol on cometabolic biodegradation of trichloroethylene (TCE) by Burkholderia cepacia G4 were investigated. The dual effects of primary substrate on TCE biodegradation, stimulatory effects of toluene and phenol at low concentrations (0.5∼2 ppm & 0.1∼0.5 ppm, respectively) and a competitive inhibition at high concentration, were observed in batch experiments. These stimulatory effects of toluene and phenol were found to be due to the increments in the amount of reducing power like NADH which could be generated during the assimilation of toluene and phenol as the carbon and energy source. The efficiency of TCE biodegradation in trickling biofilm reactor (TBR) could be also enhanced up to the TCE removal efficiency of 58.1% by the supply of appropriate amounts of phenol (0.94∼4.7 ppm).

• 환경위생공학
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.156-164
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• 1998

This study was performed to select media for the development of biological activated carbon process. Using activated carbon made by Norit, Calgon, Samchully Co., removal efficiency of humic acid by the isothermal adsorption test and biodegradation of organic matters by microbes attached to BAC and observation and counting of microbes attached to BAC were examined. The removal efficiency of humic acid with dose of activated carbon was influenced by initial concentration. Compared with other activated carbon, Norit was found to be most effective in view of adsorption capacity, biodegradation of organic matter, and attachment characteristics of microorganism. In conclusion, Norit which has high adsorption capacity and good biodegradation of organic matter was recommended for selecting media in BAC process.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.49-58
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• 2012

Batch experiments using indigenous and commercialized adventive microorganisms were performed to investigate the feasibility of the biodegradation process for the diesel contaminated soil, which was taken in US Military Camp 'Hialeah', Korea. TPH concentration of the soil was determined as 3,819 mg/kg. Four indigenous microorganisms having high TPH degradation activity were isolated from the soil and by 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis, they were identified as Arthrobacter sp., Burkholderia sp., Cupriavidus sp. and Bacillus sp.. Two kinds of commercialized solutions cultured with adventive microorganisms were also used for the experiments. Various biodegradation conditions such as the amount of microorganism, water content and the temperature were applied to decide the optimal bioavailability condition in the experiments. In the case of soils without additional microorganisms (on the natural attenuation condition), 35% of initial TPH was removed from the soil by inhabitant microorganisms in soil for 30 days. When the commercialized microorganism cultured solutions were added into the soil, their average TPH removal efficiencies were 64%, and 54%, respectively, which were higher than that without additional microorganisms. When indigenous microorganisms isolated from the contaminated soil were added into the soil, TPH removal efficiency increased up to 95% (for Bacillus sp.). According to the calculation of the average biodegradation rates for Bacillus sp., the remediation goal (87% of the removal efficiency: 500 mg/kg) for the soil would reach within 24 days. Results suggested that TPH removal efficiency of biodegradation by injecting indigenous microorganisms is better than those by injecting commercialized adventive microorganisms and only by using the natural attenuation.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.908-916
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• 2010

Fullerene-60 nanoparticles were used for studying their effect on the low-density polyethylene (LDPE) biodegradation efficiency of two potential polymer-degrading consortia comprising three bacterial strains each. At a concentration of 0.01% (w/v) in minimal broth lacking dextrose, fullerene did not have any negative influence upon the consortia growth. However, fullerene was found to be detrimental for bacterial growth at higher concentrations (viz., 0.25%, 0.5%, and 1%). Although addition of 0.01% fullerene into the biodegradation assays containing 5mg/ml LDPE subsided growth curves significantly, subsequent analysis of the degraded products revealed an enhanced biodegradation. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) revealed breakage and formation of chemical bonds along with the introduction of ${\nu}C$-O frequencies into the hydrocarbon backbone of LDPE. Moreover, simultaneous thermogravimetric-differential thermogravimetry-differential thermal analysis (TG-DTG-DTA) revealed a higher number of decomposition steps along with a 1,000-fold decrease in the heat of reactions (${\Delta}H$) in fullerene-assisted biodegraded LDPE, suggesting the probable formation of multiple macromolecular byproducts. This is the first report whereby fullerene-60, which is otherwise considered toxic, has helped to accelerate the polymer biodegradation process of bacterial consortia.

• Advances in environmental research
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.109-121
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• 2020

Phenol is frequently present as the hazardous pollutant in petrochemical and pesticide industry wastewater. Because of its high toxicity and carcinogenic potential, a proper treatment is needed to reduce the hazards of phenol carrying effluent before being discharged into the environment. Phenol biodegradation with microbial consortium offers a very promising approach now a day's. This study focused on the formulation of phenol degrading bacterial consortium with three bacterial isolates. The bacterial strains Bacillus cereus strain VCRC B540, Bacillus cereus strain BRL02-43 and Oxalobacteraceae strain CC11D were isolated from detergent contaminated soil by soil enrichment technique and was identified by 16s rDNA sequence analysis. Individual cultures were degrade 100 μl phenol in 72 hrs. The formulated bacterial consortium was very effective in degrading 250 μl of phenol at a pH 7 with in 48 hrs. The study further focused on the analysis of the products of biodegradation with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT/IR) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS). The analysis showed the complete degradation of phenol and the production of Benzene di-carboxylic acid mono (2-ethylhexyl) ester and Ethane 1,2- Diethoxy- as metabolic intermediates. Biodegradation with the aid of microorganisms is a potential approach in terms of cost-effectiveness and elimination of secondary pollutions. The present study established the efficiency of bacterial consortium to degrade phenol. Optimization of biodegradation conditions and construction of a bioreactor can be further exploited for large scale industrial applications.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제36권12호
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• pp.858-864
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• 2014

생물활성탄(BAC)과 안트라사이트 biofilter에서의 공탑 체류시간(EBCT) 및 수온의 변화에 따른 8종의 합성 향물질류의 생물분해 특성을 평가하였다. 수온 $7^{\circ}C$와 $18^{\circ}C$에서 EBCT를 5분~15분까지 변화시켜 실험하였다. 생물활성탄 공정에서 합성 향물질류 8종의 생물분해율은 EBCT와 수온에 따라 큰 영향을 받았으며 EBCT와 수온이 증가할수록 생물분해율이 증가하였으며, 합성 향물질류의 종류에 따른 생물활성탄 공정에서의 생물분해율은 대환 사향류인 pentalide와 ambrettolide가 가장 높았으며, 다환 사향류인 DPMI와 ADBI가 가장 낮았다. 합성 향물질류 8종에 대한 BAC 공정에서의 생물분해 속도상수($k_{bio}$)는 수온이 $7^{\circ}C$에서 $18^{\circ}C$로 상승하였을 경우, $0.1184{\sim}0.6545min^{-1}$에서 $0.3087{\sim}0.9173min^{-1}$로 증가하여 1.4~2.6배 정도 증가하였다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제36권11호
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• pp.739-746
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• 2014

생물활성탄(BAC)과 안트라사이트 biofilter에서의 공탑 체류시간(EBCT) 및 수온의 변화에 따른 8종의 자외선 차단제들의 생물분해 특성을 평가하였다. 수온 $7^{\circ}C$와 $18^{\circ}C$에서 EBCT를 5분~15분까지 변화시켜 실험하였다. 생물활성탄 공정에서 자외선 차단제 8종의 생물분해율은 EBCT와 수온에 따라 큰 영향을 받았으며 EBCT와 수온이 증가할수록 생물분해율이 증가하였으며, 자외선 차단제들의 종류에 따른 생물활성탄 공정에서의 생물분해율은 EHMC와 BZC가 가장 높았으며, BP와 4-MBC가 가장 낮았다. 자외선 차단제 8종에 대한 BAC 공정에서의 생물분해 속도상수($k_{bio}$)는 수온이 $7^{\circ}C$에서 $18^{\circ}C$로 상승하였을 경우, $0.2730{\sim}0.6365min^{-1}$에서 $0.4824{\sim}0.8743min^{-1}$로 증가하여 1.5~2.1배 정도 증가하였다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.41-47
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• 1995

Biodegradation of toluene in liquid effluent stream was carried out using biofilms of Pseudomonas putida formed on celite particles in the bubble column bioreactor. Silicon rubber tubing was installed at the bottom of the bioreactor and liquid toluene was circulated within the tubing. Toluene diffused out of the tube wall and was transferred into the culture broth where degradation by biofilms occurred. The operating variables affecting the formation of biofihns on celite particles were investigated in the bubble column bioreactor, and it was found that formation of bifilm is favored by high dilution rate and supply rate of carbon source which stimulate the growth of initially attached cells. Continuous biodegradation of toluene using biofilms was stablely conducted in the bioreactor for more than one month without any significant fluctuation, showing a removal efficiency higher than 95% at the toluene transfer rate of 1.2 g/L/h.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.404-411
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• 2015

생물활성탄(BAC) 공정에서의 공탑 체류시간(EBCT) 및 수온의 변화에 따른 9종의 halonitromethanes (HNMs)류들의 생물분해 특성을 평가하였다. 수온 $10^{\circ}C$와 $25^{\circ}C$에서 EBCT를 5분~15분까지 변화시켜 실험하였다. 생물활성탄 공정에서 HNMs류 9종의 생물분해율은 EBCT와 수온에 따라 큰 영향을 받았으며 EBCT와 수온이 증가할수록 생물분해율이 증가하였으며, HNMs류들의 종류에 따른 생물활성탄 공정에서의 생물분해율은 DBCNM과 TBNM이 가장 높았고, CNM과 DCNM이 가장 낮았다. DBCNM과 TBNM을 제외한 HNMs류 7종에 대해 BAC 공정에서의 생물분해 속도상수($k_{bio}$)는 수온이 $10^{\circ}C$에서 $25^{\circ}C$로 상승하였을 경우, $0.0797{\sim}0.7657min^{-1}$에서 $0.1245{\sim}1.8421min^{-1}$로 증가하여 1.6~2.4배 정도 증가하였다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.85-90
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• 1997

The objective of this study was to investigate biodegradation of TPA(terephthalic acid) and EG (ethylene glycol), treatment efficiency of polyester weight loss wastewater and microbial characteristics by aerated submerged biolfilm(ASB) p.rocess. In a batch reactor, pH increased from 7.0 to 8. 5 in the biodegradation of TPA. Whereas, in case of EG, decreased from 7.0 to 5.2. COD concentration rapidly decreased within 24hr in the biodegradation of TPA and EG. COD removal velocity constant(k) were 0.065-0.088 hr$^{-1}$. The biodegradation velocity of TPA was 1.4 times faster than that of EG. The ratio of suspended biomass to the total biomass in the reactor was 18.3-33.3%, increased as a high ratio of EG content. Biofilm thickness, biofilm dry density and attached biomass were 346-432 $\mu$m, 41.8-61.9 mg/cm$^3$, 1.45-2.67 mg/cm$^2$, respectively. There values increased as a high ratio of TPA content. In the hydraulic retention time of 36 hr, organic loading rate of 4 kgCOD/m$^3\cdot$ day and packing ratio of 70%, the effluent concentrations of TCOD, SCOD in a continuous flow reator were 1,388 mg/l, 147 mg/l and removal efficiencies were 77%, 97.6%, respectively.