• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.93-103
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• 2009

Evidences from various countries suggest that toxic heavy metals in herbal medicine may constitute a serious health problem. In order to evaluate whether the toxic heavy metals caused by herbal medicine intake, blood samples collected from 222 patients taking herbal medicine were analyzed. In average levels of analyzed metals, $0.4{\sim}33.9%$ of total samples for 8 metals such as Cd, Co, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn except Cr and Fe exceeded the upper limit for WHO reference value. In analysis of regression coefficients indicating the levels of metals increased or decreased after taking herbal medicine for one month, however, there were different aspects by intake types for herbal medicine. For example, the metals increased by taking decoction in blood samples were as follows; Cd and Pb whether Mn, Ni and Pb as increased metals were identified in the group taking pill and decoction(combined intake group). The odds ratio showing values higher than 1 indicating that people who take herbal medicine would have possibility higher for metal accumulation in blood than that from people who do not take herbal medicine. The metals showing the odds ratio higher than 1 were Hg and Ni in decoction group, and Cd and Hg in combined intake group. However, eight of the total, 10 metals showed the odds ratios lower than 1 by taking herbal medicine. Thus, this may explain the possible role of herbal medicine as a chelator for heavy metals in body.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.111-116
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• 2015

The soil sample obtained from shooting area contaminated with Pb, Cu, and Zn was investigated to determine the chemical forms of heavy metals with Tessier’s sequential extraction method, which is constituted of five fractions such as ‘exchangeable’, ‘bound to carbonate’, ‘bound to oxide’, ‘bound to organic matter’, and residual fractions. The amount of organic matter was measured by loss on ignition (LOI) and then the results of ‘bound to organic matter’ and LOI were compared. The sequential extraction results show that 4.7%-45% of Pb, 6.2%-25.9% of Cu and 3.9%-15.3% of Zn belong to the ‘bound to organic matter’ fraction, but LOI result shows that only 1.0%-2.8% of organic matter exists in the soil sample. In heavy medium separation tests, because Pb and Cu extracted in ‘bound to organic matter’ and residual fractions were removed, the heavy metals in the fractions would exist as heavier forms. These results suggest that the part of heavy metal extracted in ‘bound to organic matter’ fraction would result from the oxidation of metallic forms by hydrogen peroxide and nitric acid used in the fraction, and, consequently, that the ‘bound to organic matter’ fraction should be investigated in detail to determine the removal method and treatment capacity when the Tessier’s sequential extraction method is used to examine heavy metal contaminants resulted from elemental metal like bullets.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.615-624
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• 2011

last few decades. In this study, the lyophilized cells of Pleurotus eryngii (mushroom) were used as an inexpensive biosorbent for Cd(II) and Pb(II) removal from aqueous solutions. The effect of various physicochemical factors on Cd(II) and Pb(II) biosorption such as pH (2.0-7.0), initial metal concentration ($0.0-300mg\;L^{-1}$), temperature, fungal biomass and contact time (0-120 min) were studied. Optimum pH for removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) was 6.0, and the contact time was 45 min at room temperature. The nature of biosorbent and metal ion interaction was evaluated by Infrared (IR) spectroscopic technique. IR analysis of mushroom biomass revealed the presence of amino, carboxyl, hydroxyl and methyl groups, which are responsible for biosorption of Cd(II) and Pb(II). The maximum adsorption capacities of P. eryngii for Pb(II) and Cd(II) calculated using Langmuir adsorption isotherm were 82.0 and $16.13mg\;g^{-1}$, respectively. The adsorption isotherms for two biosorbed heavy metals were fitted well with Freundlich isotherm as well as Langmuir model with correlation coefficient ($r^2$>0.99). Thus, this study indicated that the P. eryngii is an efficient biosorbent for the removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) from aqueous solutions.

• 환경위생공학
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2009

The analyzed results of the heavy metal concentration of air and soil at the D iron-manufacturing company area were as follows; The concentration of $PM_{2.5}$ in the case area exceeded the air standard level in 3 seasons except summer. The $PM_{10}$ level was similar to the standard level, which was similar to the standard level, which was $50{\mu}g/m^3$. The Pb concentration of air in the case area was $0.13{\mu}g/m^3$, which was slightly higher than $0.11{\mu}g/m^3$ in the control area. The concentration of Cd and Cr were higher in the control area. The heavy metal (Pb) concentration of soil in the case area was $10.7{\mu}g/m^3$, which was higher than that of the control area. For these results, it is necessary for the D iron-manufacturing company area to consider a counter plan for dusts and are duction plan for the heavy metal (Pb).

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.141-149
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• 2010

A concern of safety issue for traditional herbal medicine is the possibility of some herbs containing heavy metals responsible for several cases of metal poisoning. In our previous study, the physiological levels of heavy metals, such as Cd, Cu, Hg and Pb, were examined to evaluate a potential risk in patients taking herbal medicine. In this study, the levels of 12 heavy metals, including non-metallic element, Se, were analyzed in hair and compared to the results from the previous study. In the previous study, the levels of Cd, Cu, Hg and Pb in hair showed a significantly lower odds ratio than 1. In this study, however, all metals did not show any significant odds ratio higher or lower than 1 even if 5 of 12 metals showed lower odds ratio than 1. In addition, the levels of metal concentrations, especially for Cu, Fe, Pb and Zn, exceeding the WHO reference values were observed in hair. However, any evidence for metal accumulation in hair caused by taking herbal medicines for long duration was not observed in analysis of multiple regression and odds ratio from case-control study. This result would show another possibility for a role of herbs as a non-enzymatic chelator inhibiting the gastrointestinal absorption of heavy metals.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제50권5호
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• pp.401-408
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• 2017

Organic amendments such as animal waste compost, lime-bordeaux mixture, and lime sulphur mixture contain heavy metal(loid)s which are toxic to human being, animal, and plant. The objective of this study was to compare heavy metal(loid)s contamination of soil between conventional and organic farm. Soil samples were collected from 10 conventional and 38 organic fruit farms. At each sampling point, top (0~15 cm) and sub soil (15~30 cm) were taken using hand auger. Total concentration for arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), nikel (Ni), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) in the collected soil were measured. The pollution index (PI) for heavy metal in organic farms indicated it was unpolluted area. However, mean value of PI for organic farms (0.143) was higher than that for conventional farms (0.122). High Geoaccumulation index (Igeo) for Cu, Pb, and Zn implied that grape farms were more polluted than others fruit farms because a lot of lime-bordeaux mixture and lime sulphur were applied in organic grape farms. Especially, top soils showed higher level of contamination than sub soil. Based on the above results, organic amendments might cause accumulation of heavy metals in soil. Therefore, particular attention should be paid for concentration of Cu, Pb, and Zn, when organic amendments are used in the organic fruit farms.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.75-79
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• 2000

소나무와 상수리나무 목분과 수피에 의한 용액 중의 중금속($Cu^{2+}$, $Cd^{2+}$, $Zn^{2+}$ 및 $Pb^{2+}$)의 흡착물 증가시키기 위하여 목분과 수피가 인산화 처리되었다. 인산화 처리된 목분과 수피는 수종과 부위에 관계없이 1 hr처리 시에는 1.2~1.3%, 그리고 2 hr처리 시에는 1.4~1.7%의 인산기를 함유하였다. 목분에 인산화 처리를 함으로써 $Cu^{2+}$, $Zn^{2+}$ 및 $Cd^{2+}$의 흡착율이 현저히 증가되었으나, $Pb^{2+}$의 흡착율은 미미하게 증가되었다. 소나무 인산화 목분의 경우, 상수리나무 인산화 목분보다 중금속 흡착효과가 더 높았다. 한편, 수피에 인산화처리는 중금속 흡착율의 증가에 거의 효과가 없었다.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제10권12호
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• pp.208-215
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• 2020

본 연구는 SUKI를 활용하여 두피의 중금속 감소에 대해 미치는 영향에 대해 알아보았다. 연구대상자는 총 26명이었으며 실험군과 대조군 각각 13명이었다. SUKI 도구를 활용한 두피 중금속 배출에 대한 중재를 8주간 주 2회씩 실시하였고, 결과는 다음과 같다. 총 각각 8 종목의 실험군과 대조군의 비교에서 실험군에서 유의한 차이가 있었다. 실험군의 중금속인 Hg, Pb, Al, Cd, As, Ba, Ur, Cs 중에서 6가지 항목의 Hg, Al, Cd, As, Ba, Ur과 같은 중금속들에서 통계적으로 유의한 감소(p<.05)를 보여주었으며, Pb, Cs 는 유의하지 않았다. 그리고 해당 유해중금속 중에서 Al, Ba, Hg가 가장 큰 차이의 감소율을 나타냈다. 따라서 SUKI 도구의 중재가 일부 중금속 배출에 영향을 줄 수 있다는 것을 시사한다(p<.05). 결론적으로 향후 지속적인 연구를 통해 두피의 중금속 배출을 위한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.694-701
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• 2020

Objectives: The main purpose of this study is to evaluate heavy metal concentrations (Cd, As, Hg, Pb, Cr6+), particle size distribution, hydrochloric acid solubility, and parasite eggs in sand in five non-designated sandy beaches in Gyeonggi Province. Methods: The sampling sites are five non-designated Gyeonggi-do sandy beaches located in Ansan and Hwaseong. ICP-OES and UV, a Vibratory Sieve Shaker, and PCM were respectively used to analyze heavy metal concentrations, particle size distribution, and parasite eggs in the sand. Results: Heavy metals were detected within the beach's safety management standards and some of the detected As and Pb before and after beach opening were lower than one-quarter of the average value. In addition, the results of the T-test to confirm the As and Pb concentration changes before and after opening showed a significant difference in some beaches. The composition of sand was 86.53% according to the particle size distribution standard (2.0-0.02 mm), and the hydrochloric acid solubility was the highest at Gubongsolsup (4.9%) and the lowest at Bangameo-li (0.2%). Parasite eggs were undetected in all beach sand before and after opening. Conclusions: The safety of heavy metal concentrations in sandy beaches was secured in the selected five beaches in Gyeonggi Province. However, continuous efforts are required to make Gyeonggi-do's beaches suitable according to the Act on the Use and Management of Beaches.

• 분석과학
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.196-202
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• 1999

갈조류인 Sargassum horneri를 중금속 흡착제로 사용하여 중금속 Cd(II) 및 Pb(II)이온을 제거하였다. Sargassum horneri는 동해안에서 채취하였고, 풍건 건조시켜 40~60 mesh의 입자 크기로 흡착제를 만들어 사용하였다. batch법은 진탕 시간에 따른 흡착량을 측정함으로써 흡착속도를 조사하였고, column법은 해조 분말을 충진 시킨후 일정농도의 중금속용액을 1 mL/min의 속도로 흘려보내면서 흡착시키고 흡착량을 알아 보았다. 중금석 흡착에 미치는 pH의 영향은 batch법과 column법 모두, pH 10.5>7.0>3.5순으로 나타났다. Pb(II)이온이 Cd(II)이온보다 높은 흡착량을 보였다. 특히 batch법에서는 모든 pH의 조건하에서 5분이내에 최대 흡착량에 도달하였다. 회수율은 batch법에 의해 흡착된 중금속의 회수율이 column법에 의해 흡착된 중금속의 회수율 보다 조금 높게 나타났다.