• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제58권11호
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• pp.683-689
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• 2020

Dentin surface of non-carious lesion is usually attached with oral biofilm. The biofilm should be removed before application of restorative material, because it may reduce the bond strength of adhesive system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength, when the biofilm was removed with brush or bur. Twenty extracted human third molars were sectioned horizontally to obtain dentin surface. Specimen were divided randomly into four group. Biofilm formation was performed in three group, except for Group 1 (negative control). Biofilm was removed as follows: Group 3, using ICB brush; Group 4, using lowspeed round bur #2. Group 2 (positive control) was not removed Biofilm. And in all four groups, the adhesive system (Optibond FL, Kerr) was applied to etched dentin surface, and resin composite was built up in three 1mm increments. After 24 hour storage in distilled water, the teeth were perpendicularly sectioned to obtain beams (1 × 1 mm2). Microtensile bond strength was measured and the data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test (p<0.05). Group 4 showed the highest microtensile bond strength (p<0.05), Group 3 showed no significant improvements when compared to Group 1. Group 2 showed lowest microtensile bond strength (p<0.05). When restoring a non-carious cervical lesion, it is essential to remove the biofilm present on the dentin surface. In addition, in the method of removing the biofilm, both the brush removal method and the bur removal method were effective.

• Membrane and Water Treatment
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.59-66
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• 2024

This study evaluated the performance of a membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) for nitrogen removal from a high-strength ammonia nitrogen-containing wastewater. The experimental setup consisted of four compartments that are sequentially anaerobic and aerobic to achieve complete nitrogen removal. The last compartment of the reactor setup contained a membrane bioreactor (MBR) to reduce sludge production in the system and to obtain a better-quality effluent. Continuous experiment over a period of 47 days showed that MABR exhibited excellent NH₄⁺-N removal efficiency (99.5%) compared to the control setup without MABR (56.5%). The final effluent NH₄⁺-N concentration obtained in the MABR was 2.99±1.56 mg/L. In contrast to NH₄⁺-N removal, comparable TOC removal values in the MABR and the control reactor (99.2% and 99.3%, respectively) showed that air supply through MABR is much more critical for denitrification than for organic removal. Further study to understand the effect of air supply rate and holding pressure on NH₄⁺-N removal in MABR revealed that an increase in both these parameters positively impacted reactor performance. These parameters are related to oxygen supply to the biofilm formed over the membrane surface, which in turn influenced NH₄⁺-N removal in MABR. Among the two different strategies to control biofilm over the membrane surface, results showed that scouring for a duration of 10 min on a weekly basis, along with mixing air supply, could be an effective method.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.263-271
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• 1994

A detachment of biofilm was investigated in an inverse fluidized bed biofilm reactor(IFRBR). The biofilm thickness, 5 and the bioparticle density, Pm were decreased by the increase of Reynolds number, Re and the decrease of biomass concentration, h. The correlations were expressed as $\delta$=6l.6+16.33$b_c$-0.004Re and Ppd=0.3+0.027$b_c$- 2.93x$l0^{-5}$ no by multiple linear regression analysis method. Specific substrate removal rate, q was derived by F/M ratio and biofilm thickness as q=0.44.+0.82F/M-5.Ix10$-4^{$\delta$}$. Specific biofilm detachment rate, bds was influenced by FIM ratio and Reynolds number as $b_{ds}$=-0.26+0.26F/M+ 2.17$\times$$10^{-4}$Re. Specific biofilm deachment rate in an IFBBR was higher than that in a FBRR(fluidized bed biofilm reactor) because of the friction between air bubble and the bioparticles.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.273-279
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• 2008

Space separation method that use independent reactor for nitrification and other reactor for denitrification has been commonly used for biological nitrogen removal process like $A^2O$ process. However, this method needs large space and complicate pipelines and time separation method such as SBR process have a difficulty in continuous treatment. Thus biological nitrogen removal process which is capable of continuous treatment, easy opeation and space saving is urgently required. In this research, submerged moving media was used for a biofilm process and suspended sludge was used for biological nitrogen removal at the same time. In particular DO environment by controlling air flow rate was investigated for simultaneous nitrification/denitrification. Total nitrogen removal in aeration rate more than $67L/min{\cdot}m^3$ showed 51~53% and rose to 65%, 70% and 78% in $50L/min{\cdot}m^3$, $58L/min{\cdot}m^3$ and $25L/min{\cdot}m^3$ respectively. Total phosphorus removal was very low about 10~20% more than $67L/min{\cdot}m^3$ aeration rates. But total phosphorus removal roses when reduces aeration rate by $58L/min{\cdot}m^3$ low and it showed total phosphorus removal of 72% in aeration rate $25L/min{\cdot}m^3$.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.162-169
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• 2019

Background: Oral diseases are caused by various systemic and local factors, the most closely related being the biofilm. However, the challenges involved in removing an established biofilm necessitate professional care for its removal. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of professional self and professional biofilm care in healthy patients to prevent the development of periodontal diseases. Methods: Thirty-seven patients who visited the dental clinic between September 2018 and February 2019 were included in this study. Self-biofilm care was performed by routine tooth brushing and professional biofilm care was provided using the toothpick method (TPM) or the oral prophylaxis (OP) method using a rubber cup. Subgingival bacterial motility and halitosis (levels of hydrogen sulfide, $H_2S$; methyl mercaptan, $CH_3SH$; and di-methyl sulfide, $(CH_3)_2S$) were measured before, immediately after, and 5 hours after the preventive treatment in the three groups. Repeated measures analysis of variance test was performed to determine significant differences among the groups. Results: TPM was effective immediately after the prevention treatment, whereas OP was more effective after 5 hours (proximal surfaces, F=16.353, p<0.001; smooth surfaces, F=66.575, p<0.001). The three components responsible for halitosis were effectively reduced by professional biofilm care immediately after the preventive treatment; however, self-biofilm care was more effective after 5 hours ($H_2S$, F=3.564, p=0.011; $CH_3SH$, F=6.657, p<0.001; $(CH_3)_2S$, F=21.135, p<0.001). Conclusion: To prevent oral diseases, it is critical to monitor the biofilm. The dental hygienist should check the oral hygiene status and the ability of the patient to administer oral care. Professional biofilm care should be provided by assessing and treating each surface of the tooth. We hope to strengthen our professional in biofilm care through continuous clinical research.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.738-742
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• 1996

An efficient packed-bed type biofilm reactor charged with immobilized phototrophs was developed to treat organic wastewater at an extremely high volumetric loading rate. The packed bed reactor (PBR) charged with porous ceramic beads was superior to a fluidized-bed reactor suspended with activated carbon powders in terms of many aspects such as BOD removal efficiency, operational stability, and overall economics. For wastewater with BOD concentration as high as 20, 000mg/l, the BOD removal efficiency was maintained above 90% when the hydraulic retention time (HRT) was longer than 1 day. The allowable volumetric BOD loading rate of this reactor (20gBOD/l day) is more than ten-folds higher than that of an ordinary activated sludge method. The behaviour of the reactor was represented well by a Monod type kinetic equation with a maximum specific BOD loading rate(P) of 22.2gBOD/l day and a half saturation constant(K$_{s}$) of 1, 750 mgBOD/l.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.560-569
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• 2008

본 review 논문의 목적은 통상의 근관치료로 해결되지 않는 persistent periapical lesion의 원인이 되는 주요 세균을 제거하고자 시행한 여러가지 실험을 비교분석하여 과연 (1) Enterococcus faecalis가 근관치료 실패의 주요 원인균인지 (2) 그리고 과연 그렇다면 근관치료에 실패한 증례에서 E. faecalis와 biofilm을 제거할 수 있는 치료 protocol이 있는 것인지를 확인하여 보다 나은 근관치료 성공을 위한 치료 protocol의 확립과 앞으로의 연구방향을 재조명하는 것이다. 지금까지 진행되어온 연구 결과에 대한 객관적인 분석이나 적절한 평가가 이루어지지 않은 가운데 어떤 특정한 연구를 통해 E. faecalis를 제거하는데 유의성있는 효과를 보인다고 알려진 세척액이나 약제를 막연한 기대감을 가지고 실제 임상에 사용하고 있는 실정에서 현재 진료실에서 사용하고 있는 치료 protocol에 대한 검증이 절실한 시점에서 review해 본 결과 현재까지 진행되어 왔던 여러 연구 결과를 통해 확신할 수 있는 것은 치료 protocol에 따라 현재 사용하고 있는 근관세척액이나 근관내 약제만으로도 E. faecalis나 그 biofilm을 대부분 제거할 수 있다는 사실이다. 하지만 이 그 protocol에 따라 근관치료 술식을 충실하게 이행한다 해도 근관치료가 100% 성공한다고 보장할 수는 없다. 물론 세균이 아닌 다른 요소에 의해 근관치료의 실패가 일어난다고도 할 수 있지만 그보다는 결국 체내의 면역반응에 저항하는 세균의 능력에 기인하는 것으로 보인다. 따라서 높은 수준의 치료 성공률을 지속적으로 유지하기 위해서는 위에서 언급된 바와 같은 제대로 된 치료 protocol을 따라 근관치료를 진행하면서 좀더 나은 결과를 얻기 위해 새로운 protocol을 개발하고 정립하는 과정이 계속되어야 한다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제21권10호
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• pp.1473-1480
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• 2011

퍼클로레이트($ClO_4^-$)는 지표수 및 토양/지하수에서 검출되는 오염물이다. 미생물은 퍼클로레이트를 무해한 최종산물로 환원시킬 수 있으므로 퍼클로레이트제거는 미생물을 이용한 방법이 가장 적절한 것으로 알려졌다. 미생물이 퍼클로레이트를 환원시키기 위해서는 전자 공여체가 필요하다. 퍼클로레이트를 환원하기 위한 기존의 기술들은 전자 공여체로서 유기물을 사용하는 종속영양방식의 퍼클로레이트환원세균을 사용한다. 그래서 종속영양 방식으로 퍼클로레이트를 연속 제거하기 위해서는 지속적으로 유기물을 공급해야 하므로 처리비용이 많이 든다. 본 연구에서는 원소 황 입자와 활성 슬러지를 이용하여 독립영양방식의 퍼클로레이트제거가능성을 조사하였다. 입자상 황은 비교적 값이 저렴하고 활성 슬러지는 하수처리장으로부터 쉽게 구할 수 있는 장점이 있다. 회분배양 실험결과 활성 슬러지 미생물은 전자 공여체로서 황 입자가 존재할 때 퍼클로레이트를 제거할 수 있다는 것이 증명되었다. 이러한 퍼클로레이트 분해는 퍼클로레이트가 분해됨에 따라 생성되는 Cl-의 몰 농도를 통해 검증할 수 있었다. 독립영양방식의 $ClO_4^-$ 제거공정에 사용된 황 입자의 표면에 간균 형태의 미생물들이 존재한다는 것을 주사전자현미경을 통해 관찰하였다. 그래서 황 입자가 생물막을 형성하기 위한 담체로도 작용할 수 있다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 황입자가 첨가된 $ClO_4^-$ 분해성 농화 배양으로부터 채취한 생물막의 미생물군집조성은 접종균으로 사용된 활성 슬러지의 그것과는 다름이 DGGE 분석결과 나타났다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.57-63
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• 2013

고농도 질소를 함유한 하 폐수를 아질산염 축적 경로를 통하여 처리하고자 생물막공정과 연속혼합반응조의 탈질공정을 결합하여 운전하였다. 생물막 반응조의 폴리에틸렌 담체 표면에 아질산염 산화균에 비해서 암모늄 산화균의 성장을 촉진하여 아질산염을 선택적으로 축적하고자 반응조 온도를 $35^{\circ}C$로 유지하면서 석달 이상 장기간 운전하였음에도 불구하고 유입수 암모늄(500 mg-N/L)의 일부만 아질산염(240 mg-N/L)으로 전환되었다. 하지만 pH를 7.5에서 8.0으로 증가시켰을 때, 아질산염 산화균들이 높은 암모니아 농도에 성장 저해를 받아 생물막 공정에서 아질산염 축적을 성공적으로 이끌어낼 수 있었다. 생물막 공정의 수리학적 체류시간을 12시간으로 운전하였을 때, 반응조의 성능이 급격하게 저하되어 유입수의 암모늄이 완전히 산화되지 않았다. 하수슬러지의 생분해성을 높이기 위해서 다양한 가용화 기술을 적용한 결과, 알칼리와 초음파 처리를 순차적으로 병합하였을 때, 가장 높은 가용화율(58%)을 얻을 수 있었으며, 이를 탈질반응조의 외부탄소으로 사용하였다. FISH 분석결과로부터 담체표면에 암모늄 산화균인 Nitrosomonas와 Nitrospirar계열의 미생물들이 우점종이었으며 일부 아질산염 산화균인 Nitrobacter 계열의 미생물도 소량이지만 관찰되었다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.82-90
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• 1996

The objectives of this study were to examine the start-up method and characteristics of biomass attachment on the media in an anaerobic fluidized bed reactor(AFBR). The media adopted was the granular activated carbon which was successfully capable of adsorbing organics and biomass. The reactor was operated at 5 kg $COD/m^3\cdot day$ and 24hr of HRT. There were important problems in the AFBR's start-up, which has been reported very long and unstable. Therefore, this research was to solve the problem of the start-up and it was performed, comparing two start-up ways that were initial fluidized system and initial static-fluidized system. The results were summarized as follows: (1) On the whole initial static-fluidized system was superior to initial fluidized system in the aspects of biogas production rate, methane content and COD removal efficiency etc. (2) At the steady state methane production rate and recoverable bioenergy of initial static-fluidized system were $2.074 m^3CH_4/m^3\cdot day$, $0.488 m^3CH_4/kgCOD_{removed}\cdot day$, and 81.3kcal/day, respectively. (3) Thickness of biofilm was about $5.11 \mu m$, $\rho_{bw}$ and $\rho_{bd}$ were $1.022 g/cm^3, 0.0953g/cm^3$ respectively. (4) Biomass concentration of fluidized state was about 35 mg/g GAC. In conclusion the efficient method on the start-up of the AFBR using GAC as media was initial static-fluidized system and the period of static state needed to reach steady state was considered about twenty days.