• Fibers and Polymers
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.286-294
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• 2006

This study has examined the flexural properties of natural and chemically modified coir fiber reinforced cementitious composites (CFRCC). Coir fibers of two different average lengths were used, and the longer coir fibers were also treated with a 1% NaOH solution for comparison. The fibers were combined with cementitious materials and chemical agents (dispersant, defoamer or wetting agent) to form CFRCC. The flexural properties of the composites, including elastic stress, flexural strength, toughness and toughness index, were measured. The effects of fiber treatments, addition of chemical agents and accelerated ageing of composites on the composites' flexural properties were examined. The results showed that the CFRCC samples were 5-12 % lighter than the conventional mortar, and that the addition of coir fibers improved the flexural strength of the CFRCC materials. Toughness and toughness index, which were associated with the work of fracture, were increased more than ten times. For the alkalized long coir fiber composites, a higher immediate and long-term toughness index was achieved. SEM microstructure images revealed improved physicochemical bonding in the treated CFRCC.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.101-107
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• 2022

BACKGROUND: Soil amendment was necessary applied for the sand that had been used to root zone of green ground in golf course because of its low water retention power and cation exchangeable capacity. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the mixed ratio of peat moss and coconut coir as soil amendment materials on the soil physicochemical properties applied to rootzone based on sand. METHODS AND RESULTS: The soil amendments were blended at 0, 3, 5, 7 and 10% by soil volume. The pH in the peat moss treatment was lower than that of control (0% soil amendment), and pH and electrical conductivity (EC) in the coconut coir were higher. The blending ratio of peat moss was negatively correlated with pH of rootzone soil (p<0.01), and that of coconut coir positively with EC (p<0.01). As compared with control, capillary porosity, the physical factors such as air-filled porosity, total porosity, and hydraulic conductivity of rootzone soil were increased by applying peat moss and coconut coir. For correlation coefficients between percentage of soil amendments and soil physical factors, peat moss and coconut coir were positively correlated with porosity and hydraulic conductivity (p<0.01). CONCLUSION(S): These results indicated that the application of peat moss and coconut coir affected on the change of physicochemical properties of rootzone soil, and improved soil porosity and hydraulic conductivity.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.17-25
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• 2024

This study aimed to determine the most suitable coir substrate mixing ratio for optimizing the growth and yield of the "lpduelkkae 1" cultivar. We comprehensively analyzed the physicochemical properties, growth, and yields of four different substrate combinations: perlite (coir with mixing ratios of 70:30 (PC30), 50:50 (PC50), and 30:70 (PC70)) and 100% coir (C100). The results revealed substantial differences in substrate properties. C100 exhibited the highest total porosity and the lowest solid phase, indicating excellent air permeability. The pH levels and electrical conductivity (EC) values ranged from 5.4-6.8 and 1.2-3.1 dS·m^-1, respectively. Leaf growth parameters, including length, width, and dry weight, showed positive correlations with high coir ratios, except for PC30. PC70 and C100 outperformed other substrates in stem growth, exhibiting superior stem diameter and fresh and dry weights. The quantity of marketable leaves was the highest in the C100 substrate. Furthermore, C100 comprised integrated levels of essential nutrients, such as Ca and Mg, owing to its high coir content. In conclusion, a coir ratio of approximately 70% (v/v) should be maintained in the substrate for creating an optimal cultivation environment. Furthermore, the selection of humidity-resistant varieties as well as precise nutrient and moisture management for different seasons and growth stages are crucial for a successful perilla leaf hydroponic cultivation.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.362-371
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• 2012

유기 배지재료로써 국내에서 유통되는 피트모스와 코이어 더스트의 물리 화학적 특성을 분석하여 식물 공장용 혼합배지 조제를 위한 기초자료를 얻기 위하여 본 연구를 수행하였다. 연구목적을 달성하기 위해 캐나다, 리투아니아, 라트비아로부터 수입되는 피트모스 6점과 인도, 스리랑카, 베트남으로부터 수입되는 코이어 더스트 10점을 확보한 후 물리적 특성과 화학적 특성을 분석하고 비교하였다. 공극률에서 피트모스가 평균${\pm}$표준편차가 $79.6{\pm}5.04%$로써 $83.6{\pm}6.18$인 코이어 더스트 보다 낮았으며, 용기용수량은 피트모스가 평균 $69.9{\pm}10.17%$이고 코이어 더스트는 $65.9{\pm}3.46$으로 피트모스의 보수성이 코이어 더스트 보다 높았지만 종류별 차이가 컸다. 기상률은 4종류의 피트모스가 10% 이하로 측정되었지만 코이어 더스트는 12~26% 의 범위로 피트모스보다 월등히 높았다. 조사한 6종류의 피트모스는 쉽게 흡수할 수 있는 수분(easily available water, EAW)이 18~22%의 범위였던 반면 코이어 더스트는 11~16%로 측정되었고 1점을 제외한 9점이 11~13%의 범위로 측정되어 매우 낮았다. 완충수(buffering water)도 피트모스가 9~13%의 범위였지만 9점의 코이어 더스트가 5.5~7.5%로 측정되어 정확한 물 관리가 필요함을 나타내고 있다. 화학적 특성에서 피트모스는 pH가 3.46~4.17인 강산성물질이었고, 전기전도도(EC)는 분석한 6점 중 5점이 $0.137{\sim}0.254dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$로 측정되었다. 코이어 더스트의 pH는 5.31~6.48인 약산성 물질이었으며, EC는 평균${\pm}$표준편차가 $0.563{\pm}0.83dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$로 피트모스 보다 월등히 높고 종류 간 차이가 큼을 나타내고 있다. 양이온교환용량(CEC)은 코이어 더스트가 피트모스보다 약 3~4배 가량 낮았다. 코이어 더스트가 피트모스 보다 $NO_3$-N와 $P_2O_5$-P의 함량이 높았고, $NH_4$-N 함량이 낮았지만 K와 Na 함량은 월등히 높아 전기전도도가 높아진 원인이 되었다고 판단하였다. 피트모스와 코이어 더스트의 온수추출물은 각각 6.67~16.37% 및 30.0~65.1%, 알칼리 추출물은 0~38% 및 23.1~70.3%였고 생장억제물질 함량이 코이어 더스트에서 높을 수 있음을 의미하고 있다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.25-35
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• 2001

This study aims to find out the growth characteristics of riparian plants on the artificial floating islands (AFI). Three types of experiments were performed. The vegetation growth were compared by the plant-supporting materials; natural cotton mat, coir mat on the AFI or in the water, and natural soil at the waterfront. Major findings are; 1. The survival rate of riparian plants was 100% on both coir-mat and cotton-matislands, which implies that we may substitute cheaper cotton for expensive coir-mat. 2. Both natural cotton mat and coir mat were good for the growth of plants. Especially, the natural cotton mat was good for Sparganium stoloniferum and Miscanthus sacchariflorus, and the coir mat was good for Typha latifolia. 3. The growth rate of stem and root showed difference between the stem-removed plants and stem-remaining plants. As a whole, the growth rate of stem-removed plants was bigger than the one of stem-remaining plants. 4. The growth rate of plants showed difference between those grown on the AFI and those grown in the water. The growth rate of plant on the AFI was bigger than the one in the water. 5. The growth rate of plants on the AFI was bigger than the one on the natural soil at the waterfront.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.170-179
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• 2012

시판중인 여섯 가지 종류의 코이어 자루배지에 세 가지 전처리 방법을 실시하고, 처리 과정에서 생성되는 배액을 분석함으로써 경제적이며 간단하게 칼륨과 나트륨을 제거할 수 있는 전처리 방법을 구명하고자 2차에 걸쳐 실험을 수행했다. 1차 실험에서는 시판중인 코이어 자루 중에서 전처리가 되었고, 농가에 많이 보급된 6가지 배지를 선정하여, 7일간 물로 씻는 처리(W7S0), 물로 3일간 씻고 배양액으로 4일간 씻는 처리(W4S3), 배양액으로 7일간 씻는 처리(W0S7)의 세 가지 전처리를 했다. 2차 실험에서는 Bio Grow와 coco Mix 배지를 대상으로 1차 실험과 동일한 방법으로 재현성을 확인했다. 실험결과 pH의 안정화에 좋은 전처리 방법은 W4S3 처리와 W0S7 처리였다. EC는 세 처리 모두에서 4일차가 되면 공급 EC와 같은 1.0 이하로 안정되었다. 배액의 이온은 W7S0에서는 처리 3~4일 이후에 안정화 되지만 대부분의 이온들이 용탈되어 Ca와 Mg의 부족이 발생했고, 4일 이상을 씻는 것은 물의 낭비로 판단되었다. W0S7에서는 배지의 안정화는 W4S3 처리와 유사했으나 배양액으로 7일간 씻어주는 것은 경제적으로 손실인 것으로 사료된다. 두 가지 배지를 사용한 재현성 실험에서도 비슷한 결과를 보였다. 따라서 농가에서 사용하기에 가장 간단하고 경제적인 전처리 방법은 물로 3일간 씻어준 후 배양액으로 1일간 포수시킨 후에 정식하는 방법으로 사료된다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제30권8호
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• pp.605-612
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• 2021

Supply electrical conductivity (EC) concentration of the nutrition solution is an important factor in the absorption of nutrients by plants and the management of the root zone, as it can control the vegetative/reproductive growth of a plant. Paprika usually undergoes its reproductive and vegetative growth simultaneously. Therefore, ensuring proper growth of the plant leads to increased yield of paprika. In this study, growth characteristics of paprika were examined according to the EC concentration of a coir and a rockwool substrate. The supply EC was 1.0, 2.0, and 4.0 mS·cm^-1 applied at the initial stages of the growth using the rockwool (commonly used by paprika farmers) and the coir substrate with a chip and dust ratio of 50:50 and 70:30. For up to 16 weeks of paprika growth, EC concentrations of 1.0 and 2.0 mS·cm^-1 were found to have a greater effect on the growth than EC at 4.0 mS·cm^-1. The normality (marketable) rate of fruit, the soluble solid content, and paprika growth showed that the coir was generally better than the rockwool regardless of the supply EC concentration. The values of the yield per plant at an EC concentration of 4.0 mS·cm^-1 was mostly similar at 1.6 kg (coir 50:50), 1.5 kg (coir 70:30) and 1.5 kg (rockwool), but the yield of the rockwool was 88%, which was lower than 98% and 94% yield of the coir substrate. Therefore, this concludes that coir substrate is more effective than rockwool at improving paprika productivity. The results also suggest that the use of coir substrate for paprika has many benefits in terms of reducing production costs and preventing environmental destruction during post-processing.

• 한국폐기물자원순환학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.205-213
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• 2017

The current study was performed to investigate the effect of recycling coir substrates on the growth, fruit yield, and quality of strawberry plants. Analysis of physical properties revealed that the pH of a fresh coir substrate was 5.04 while those of substrates reused for one and two years were 5.20 and 5.33, respectively. The electrical conductivity (EC) of a new substrate was as high as $4.58dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$. This can cause salt stress after transplanting. The EC tended to decrease as the substrate was recycled, and the EC of a two-year recycled substrate was $1.48dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$. The fresh substrate had lower nitrogen and calcium concentrations, but higher phosphate, potassium, and sodium concentrations than the recycled coir substrate. The coir substrates recycled for one or two years maintained better chemical properties for plant growth than the fresh substrate. Strawberry growth varied depending on the number of years that the coir substrate was recycled. In general, strawberries grown in substrates that had been reused for two years did better than those grown in substrates that had been reused once or were fresh. Ninety days after transplanting, a plant grown in a substrate that had been reused for two years contained 25 leaves, which was 3.6 more than with a fresh substrate. In addition, the plants grown in a substrate that had been reused for two years exhibited larger leaf areas than those grown in other substrates. Coir substrates that had been reused for one year increased the number and area of leaves, but not as much as the substrate that had been reused for two years. One- and two-year reused coir substrates increased the weight of strawberries produced relative to the unused substrate, but the difference was not statistically significant. The plants grown in two-year reused substrates were longer and wider, as well. Also, the number of fruits per plant was higher when substrates were reused. Specifically, the number of fruits per plant was 28.7 with a two-year reused substrate, but only 22.2 with a fresh substrate. The fruit color indices (as represented by their Hunter L, a, b values) were not considerably affected by recycling of the coir substrate. The Hunter L value, which indicates the brightness of the fruit, did not change significantly when the substrate was recycled. Neither Hunter a (red) nor b (yellow) values were changed by recycling. In addition, there were no significant changes in the hardnesses, acidities, or soluble solid-acid ratios of fruits grown in recycled substrates. Thus, it is thought that recycling the coir substrate does not affect measures of fruit quality such as color, hardness, and sugar content. Overall, reuse of coir substrates from hydroponic culture as high-bed strawberry growth substrates would solve the problems of new substrate costs and the disposal of substrates that had been used once.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.163-169
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• 2022

본 연구는 딸기재배시 전용 고설베드를 사용하지 않고, 일반 수경재배 시설을 이용하여 코이어 배지를 베드에 올려 재배하는 방법을 구명하기 위해서 실시하였다. 토마토나 파프리카를 재배하는 시설재배 베드에 코이어의 칩과 더스트 비율이 5:5인 코이어 배지 1겹처리(높이 10cm; A), 2겹으로 쌓은 처리(높이 20cm; B), 코이어의 칩과 더스트 비율이 7:3인 코이어 배지 1겹처리(높이 15cm; C)와 대조구로는 딸기 전용 플라스틱 화분(Control) 처리구로 하였다. 생육특성은 코이어 배지 높이별로는 유의성이 없었고, 플라스틱 화분에서 재배한 것이 작은 경향을 보였다. 딸기 잎의 광합성율은 처리별로 14.68-15.76µmol CO₂·m^-2·s^-1로 통계적인 유의성은 없었고, 뿌리의 근활력은 배지 용량이 컸던 C와 B 처리구가 A 처리구와 대조구보다는 높은 것으로 나타났다. 과장과 과폭은 각각4.04-4.13cm와 3.26-3.34cm로 통계적인 유의성이 없었고, 과장과 과폭 비율은 대조구가 1.27로 A-C 처리구의 1.23-1.24보다 뾰쪽한 형태이었다. 딸기 1주당 수확과수는 C 처리구가 4.4개로 가장 적었고, 대조구, A, B 처리구의 6.2-6.5개로 처리간 유의성은 없었다. 상품수량 과수는 A 처리구가 74개로 가장 많았고, C 처리구가 53개로 가장 적었으며, 1주당 수량은 A 처리구가 72.38g으로 가장 컸고, C 처리구가 48.69g으로 가장 작았다. 이와 같은 결과는 딸기재배 시 전용재배 시설을 설치하지 않고, 기존의 토마토나 파프리카 수경재배 시설에서 코이어 배지를 활용하여 딸기재배를 할 수 있다는 것을 나타낸다. 다만 C 처리구에서 수량이 감소한 것은 칩과 더스트 비율이 7:3으로, A와 B 처리구의 칩과 더스트 비율이 5:5와 다른 것이 원인으로 추정되며 칩과 더스트 비율에 따른 추가 연구가 필요하다.

• 농업생명과학연구
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2012

상록 Sedum의 이용을 확대하고자 두께와 토양을 각각 달리 처리한 식생매트인 coir tape와 jute net를 이용하여 6품종(S. reflexum 'Blue Spruce', S. rupestre 'Angelina', S. sexangulare, S. sexangulare var. elatum, S. spurium 'Atropurpureus', S. takesimense)을 삽목하여 45일 후 생육을 조사하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 모든 단용처리 조건 및 처리요인 간 상호작용에서 분지수 및 초장, 지상부 생체중은 유의한 차이(p<0.001)를 나타냈다. S. takesimense을 제외하고는 모든 처리조건에서 분지가 되지 않은 분지수는 품종 및 매트종류에 상관없이 모래보다 원예용 상토에서 2배 이상 높게 나타났다. 'Angelina'를 제외하고는 품종별 초장은 상토를 처리한 5 mm coir tape에 가장 높았다. 생체중은 상토를 5 mm coir tape에 식재한 'Blue Spruce'가 13.19 g으로 가장 높았다. 매트별 실험에서는 전체적으로 품종에 관계없이 jute net보다 5 mm 두께의 coir tape에서 Sedum의 생육이 좋았다.