• 분석과학
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• 제18권6호
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• pp.542-551
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• 2005

본 연구는 벽지 종류 및 방출기간에 따른 방출농도특성을 알아보고자 소형챔버법으로 방출시험을 수행하였다. 방출시험을 통해 측정 분석된 TVOC와 HCHO의 평균농도는 각각 $1.1mg/m^2{\cdot}h$, $0.01mg/m^2{\cdot}h$로 나타났으며, 25개 벽지 모두 현 방출기준을 만족하였다. TVOC 방출농도를 보면 PVC 벽지, 천연 벽지, Non-PVC 벽지 순으로 나타났으며, HCHO는 벽지 종류에 상관없이 아주 낮은 농도로 검출되었다. 정성된 45종 개별 VOC에 대한 성분별 기여도순을 보면 파라핀계 탄화수소, 방향족 탄화수소, 올레핀계 탄화수소였으며, 그 중 파라핀계 탄화수소는 90% 이상의 기여율을 보였으며, 독성이 강한 할로겐화 탄화수소는 검출되지 않았다. PVC 벽지는 다른 벽지에 비해 방출량이 많았으며, 톨루엔은 천연벽지 보다 10배 정도 높은 농도를 보였다. 한편, 방출시간 경과에 따른 방출농도는 점차적으로 감소하는 경향을 보여주었다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.200-208
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• 2012

Objectives: This study investigated the performance of three separate units of a portable photoionization detector (PID, ppb-RAE 3000) for measuring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a laboratory. Methods: A laboratory evaluation of the accuracy, precision, and inter-instrumental variance of three separate units of a portable PID (ppb-RAE 3000) was performed. The evaluation was based on the preparation of a test air sample of known toluene or ethylacetate concentration in a Tedlar$^{(R)}$ bag. The test air sample was monitored and data were logged consecutively by the three PIDs. A certified gas of 50 ppm toluene was also monitored during the test to ensure the reliability of the generated test air sample. Four different concentrations ranging from 0.1 to 2 TLV were used and a series of five measurements for each concentration level was performed. The accuracy was evaluated using National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) criteria. Results: The results from the oldest ppb-RAE3000 unit among the three test units generally fell outside the NIOSH recommended accuracy criteria of ${\pm}25%$, whereas the other two units produced results which were acceptable at, or greater than, 25 ppm of toluene, or 0.5 TLV. These units also met the NIOSH criteria for some ethylacetate measurements but the results were not consistent. Conclusions: Considering the inconsistent performance of these ppb-RAE 3000 units, this device may not be appropriate for use as an alternative to the standard measurement methods. However, it can serve good survey instruments to identify exposure sources or concentration profiles. For all applications, the ppb-RAE 3000 should be used with frequent calibration checks, additional validation using a reference material, and careful maintenance.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.540-547
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• 2021

Background: Indoor air pollutants are caused by a number of factors, such as coming in from the outside or being generated by internal activities. Typical indoor air pollutants include nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide from household items such as heating appliances and volatile organic compounds from building materials. In addition there is carbon dioxide from human breathing and bacteria from speaking, coughing, and sneezing. Objectives: According to recent research results, most indoor air pollution is known to be greatly affected by internal factors such as burning (biomass for cooking) and various pollutants. These pollutants can have a fatal effect on the human body due to a lack of ventilation facilities. Methods: We fabricated a polydopamine (PDA) layer with Ti substrates as a coating on supported glass fiber fabric to enhance its photo-activity. The PDA layer with TiO₂ was covalently attached to glass fiber fabric using the drop-casting method. The roughness and functional groups of the surface of the Ti substrate/PDA coated glass fiber fabric were verified through infrared imaging microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The obtained hybrid Ti substrate/PDA coated glass fiber fabric was investigated for photocatalytic activity by the removal of ammonia and an epidermal Staphylococcus aureus reduction test with lamp (250 nm, 405 nm wavelength) at 24℃. Results: Antibacterial properties were found to reduce epidermal staphylococcus aureus in the Ti substrate/PDA coated glass fiber fabric under 405 nm after three hours. In addition, the Ti substrate/PDA coated glass fiber fabric of VOC reduction rate for ammonia was 50% under 405 nm after 30 min. Conclusions: An electron-hole pair due to photoexcitation is generated in the PDA layer and transferred to the conduction band of TiO₂. This generates a superoxide radical that degrades ammonia and removes epidermal Staphylococcus aureus.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.305-317
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• 2010

In this research, a total of 11 newly designated offensive odorants in Korea in 2008 and 2010 (styrene (S), toluene (T), p-xylene (p-X), methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), butyl acetate (BuAc), isobutyl alcohol (i-BuAl), propionic acid (PA), butyric acid (BA), isovaleric acid (IA), and valeric acid (VA)) were selected as target compounds and analyzed from two types of gutter system in the urban environment. Because of the environmental significance of these compounds as offensive odorants, the results are meaningful enough to explore their behavior and distribution in the urban environmental systems. In the course of this study, samples were collected three times a day from two different gutter systems representing the wet (W) and dry (D) conditions. A large fraction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) data fell into method detection limit (MDL) range with exceptions of toluene, p-xylene, and methyl ethyl ketone. In contrast, the results of organic fatty acids were distinguished by the relative dominance of butyric acid and propionic acid over others. If the concentration data of all odorants were converted into odor intensity (OI), the results of aromatics, ketones, acetate, and alcohol groups approached zero level. However, odor intensity of organic fatty acids was noticeably higher with the value of 2.8 (on average) from both W and D system, suggesting their potent roles as odorants in gutter system.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.47-57
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• 2013

Studies evaluating the health effects of hazardous air pollutants assume that people's exposure to typical pollutant level is the same as specific regional pollutant level. However, depending on social and demographic factors, time-activity pattern of people can vary widely. Since most people live in indoor environments over 88% of the day, evaluating exposure to hazardous air pollutants is hard to characterize. Objective of this study was to estimate the exposure levels of university students of $NO_2$, VOCs(BTEX) and $PM_{10}$ using the scenarios with time-activity pattern and indoor concentrations. Using data from time-use survey of National Statistical Office in 2009, we investigated time-activity pattern of university students and hourly major action. A total of 1,057 university students on weekday and 640 on weekend spent their times at indoor house 13.04 hr(54.32%), other indoors 7.70 hr(32.06%), and transportation 2.36 hr(9.83%). Indoor environments in which university students spent their times were mainly house and school. Air pollutants concentrations of other indoor environments except house and school such as bar, internet cafe and billiard hall were higher than outdoors, indicating that indoor to outdoor ratios were above 1. According to three types of exposure scenarios, exposure to air pollutants could be reduced by going home after school.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.2898-2903
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• 2011

휘발성 유기화합물인 저 농도의 MEK와 톨루엔을 사용하여 고정층 반응기에서 활성탄소섬유의 흡착 및 탈착특성을 조사하였다. 활성탄소섬유의 성능은 평형흡수량, 평형에 도달하는 시간, 그리고 탈착효율로 파악하였다. 다양한 실험을 통해 흡착공정에 있어 중요한 공정변수인 유입가스농도, 유량, 수분함량, 흡착제 주입량에 대한 영향을 연구하였다. 흡착층의 온도, 유량 그리고 유입가스농도가 증가할수록 파과시간이 감소하였다. 그리고 흡착제의 충전높이가 증가할수록 파과시간은 길어짐을 알 수 있었다. MEK와 톨루엔으로 흡착된 활성탄소섬유는 일정속도 가열과정을 통해 만족스럽게 재생되었으며 두 휘발성 유기화합물 중 MEK가 $150^{\circ}C$이하의 온도에서 훨씬 손쉽게 재생됨을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제22권7호
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• pp.1233-1241
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• 2000

디젤로 오염된 토양에서 토양증기추출(soil vapor extraction)과 생물학적통풍(bioventing)을 혼합한 파일럿 테스트를 실시하여 기술의 적용 가능성과 운전조건을 파악하였다. 본 연구에서는 오염된 지역의 복원율을 평가하는 중요한 인자인 공기투과도(air permeability)와 가스상 물질의 농도변화를 구하였다. 실험결과 공기투과도는 1985~1194 darcy로서 토양증기추출의 적용에 적합한 것으로 나타났다. 생물학적통퐁 실험에서는 실험결과 $3.5m^3/hr$의 유량으로 공기를 주입했을 때 미생물 활성도에 따른 생분해율이 가장 높았으며, 연구결과 이 지역과 같이 디젤로 오염된 지역에서 혼합형 시스템을 적용하는 것이 바람직할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.330-339
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• 2018

Objectives: The occurrence characteristics of BTEXS and phytoncides were investigated by type of urban forest. Methods: Four types of urban green space (Hongneung Forest, Mt. Chunjang, residential park, and traffic island) and Gwangneung Forest were selected. Monitoring of phytoncides and BTEXS was conducted considering the activity times of urban residents (five times per day) using a Tenax TA tube and suction pump in June 2017 (one day). Results: Phytoncide concentrations were ranked as Gwangneung Forest>Hongneung Forest>Mt. Cheonjang>traffic island>residential park. Relatively high concentrations of phytoncides were also identified in the urban forest. There was no significant difference between Gwangneung Forest and the urban forest. BTEXS concentrations were ranked as traffic island>residential park>Hongneung Forest>Gwangneung Forest>Mt. Cheonjang. Traffic island and residential park showed high levels of BTEXS depending on the inflow of vehicles. The difference in concentration by time was significant for the traffic island in particular. Pollutant levels in Hongneung Forest were as low as in Gwangneung Forest. Conclusion: The concentrations of phytoncides and BTEXS were different by types of urban green space, and the potential for health and hygiene of urban forests were able to be investigated. This study is expected to provide as basic data for the creation of urban forest spaces in the future.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양정보통신학회 2010년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.389-392
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• 2010

특수한 작업장이외의 주택실내나 일반 사무실 등에서의 공기오염 문제는 인간이 주거시설에 거주한 이례로 계속되어온 문제로서 그 대책이 시급하다. 쉽게 외부의 신선한 공기와 충분한 양의 환기로서 해결이 가능하나 사람이 계속해서 관리해 주기에는 불편한 상황이다. 네트워크상에서 센서 네트워크를 이용한다면 쉽게 관리 및 제어가 가능하다. 유비쿼터스 센서 네트워크는 부착된 태그와 센서로부터 사물 및 환경 정보를 감지, 저장, 가공, 전달하여 인간 생활에 폭넓게 활용되며, 환경오염에 대해서도 사람이 직접 측정 및 모니터링 하기 힘든 지역에 설치되어 활용되고 있다. 다른 네트워크에 비해 초소형, 저전력, 저비용으로 쉽게 구성 가능하기 때문에 꾸준히 연구되어지고 있으며 환경과 IT의 전략적 융합을 통한 그린 IT의 네트워크 접목 또한 중요한 연구분야로 조명되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 네트워크 기반하에 실내 공기질 관리를 구성하고 관리 및 제어하여 활용 방안에 대하여 제시한다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.1488-1492
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• 2010

유비쿼터스 센서 네트워크는 부착된 태그와 센서로부터 사물 및 환경 정보를 감지, 저장, 가공, 전달하여 인간 생활에 폭넓게 활용되며, 환경오염에 대해서도 사람이 직접 측정 및 모니터링 하기 힘든 지역에 설치되어 활용되고 있다. 기존 네트워크에 비해 초소형, 저전력, 저비용으로 쉽게 구성 가능하기 때문에 꾸준히 연구되어지고 있으며 환경과 IT의 전략적 융합을 통한 그린 IT의 네트워크 접목 또한 중요한 연구 분야로 조명되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 네트워크 기반하에 실내 공기질 관리 센싱 메커니즘 구성도를 구현하고 환경요소를 측정하여 향후 환경 모니터링 시스템의 활용방안을 제안한다.