• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.483-490
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• 2019

화재 발생으로 인한 피해 및 영향에 관해 국내에서의 연구는 미비한 상태이다. 따라서 화재 발생에 따른 연기 농도를 측정하기 위한 기기를 개발함으로 연기가 주변 지역으로 확산될 경우의 농도를 측정하고자 한다. 본 논문에서 제안한 공기질 측정 시스템은 기존의 측정기와는 달리 CO, CO2, NOx VOCs, NH3 등 총 5가지의 가스를 동시에 측정할 수 있고, 센서보호 알고리즘을 통해 높은 내구 수명을 갖는다. 또한, 모니터링 프로그램을 통해 실시간 가스 변화량을 측정하는 시스템을 구성하였다. 상용 가스 분석기와의 비교를 통해 가스농도 측정의 신뢰성을 확보하였으며, 실내 및 실외 화재실험을 통해 발화점 주변에 존재하는 가스농도 평가를 실시하여 신뢰성이 높은 데이터를 얻을 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.74-85
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• 2013

Since the underground transportation system is a closed environment, indoor air quality problems may seriously affect many passengers' health. The purpose of this study was to understand $PM_{10}$ characteristics in the underground air environment and further to quantitatively estimate $PM_{10}$ source contributions in a Seoul Metropolitan subway station. The $PM_{10}$ was intensively collected on various filters with $PM_{10}$ aerosol samplers to obtain sufficient samples for its chemical analysis. Sampling was carried out in the M station on the Line-4 from April 21 to 28, July 13 to 21, and October 11 to 19 in the year of 2010 and January 11 to 17 in the year of 2011. The aerosol filter samples were then analyzed for metals, water soluble ions, and carbon components. The 29 chemical species (OC1, OC2, OC3, OC4, CC, PC, EC, Ag, Al, Ba, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Si, Ti, V, Zn, $Cl^-$, $NO_3{^-}$, $SO_4{^{2-}}$, $Na^+$, $NH_4{^+}$, $K^+$, $Mg^{2+}$, $Ca^{2+}$) were analyzed by using ICP-AES, IC, and TOR after proper pretreatments of each sample filter. Based on the chemical information, positive matrix factorization (PMF) model was applied to identify the $PM_{10}$ sources and then six sources such as biomass burning, outdoor, vehicle, soil and road dust, secondary aerosol, ferrous, and brakewear related source were classified. The contributions rate of their sources in tunnel are 4.0%, 5.8%, 1.6%, 17.9%, 13.8% and 56.9% in order.

• 한국농촌건축학회논문집
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.25-36
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• 2019

This study is a basic study for the planning of rural community center space, which introduced the concept of healthcare. As the rural community center is a place where the elderly in rural areas live mainly during the day, this place is very important place for the healthy life of the rural elderly. We conducted an interview survey for 207 users over 65. The survey was organized with three regions to consider the regional characteristics of the community center users and geographical characteristics. As a result of the analysis of planning elements, the main preferences for indoor and outdoor space elements are planning elements such as safety, air quality, light, and the thermal environment and safety handle, night lights, safety walkway. These preferences should be considered for the more healthy friendly rural community center.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.6-15
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• 2024

Background: People's activities have been restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes in activity patterns may lead to a decrease in fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) concentrations. Additionally, the level of population exposure to PM_2.5 may be changed. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the impact of population movement and meteorological factors on the distribution of PM_2.5 concentrations before and after the outbreak of COVID-19. Methods: The study area was Guro-gu in Seoul. The research period was selected as January to March 2020, a period of significant population movement changes caused by COVID-19. The evaluation of the dynamic population was conducted by calculating the absolute difference in population numbers between consecutive hours and comparing them to determine the daily average. Ambient PM_2.5 concentrations were estimated for each grid using ordinary kriging in Python. For the population exposure assessment, the population-weighted average concentration was calculated by determining the indoor to outdoor population for each grid and applying the indoor to outdoor ratio to the ambient PM_2.5 concentration. To assess the factors influencing changes in the ambient PM_2.5 concentration, a statistical analysis was conducted, incorporating population mobility and meteorological factors. Results: Through statistical analysis, the correlation between ambient PM_2.5 concentration and population movement was positive on both weekends and weekdays (r=0.71, r=0.266). The results confirmed that most of the relationships were positive, suggesting that a decrease in human activity can lead to a decrease in PM_2.5 concentrations. In addition, when population-weighted concentration averages were calculated and the exposure level of the population group was compared before and after the COVID-19 outbreak, the proportion of people exceeding the air quality standard decreased by approximately 15.5%. Conclusions: Human activities can impact ambient concentrations of PM_2.5, potentially altering the levels of PM_2.5 exposure in the population.

• 한국입자에어로졸학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.137-145
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• 2022

As many studies on the harmfulness of fine dust have been reported, awareness of its seriousness is spreading. Recently, interest in indoor air quality as well as air pollution is increasing, and research on measures to block fine dust flowing into the room from the outside is being conducted. The clothing company is launching functional clothing to prevent fine dust attached to clothing from entering the room through outdoor activities. However, it is difficult to confirm whether there is actually fine-dust blocking performance, and there is no evaluation standard. In this study, the contamination rate caused by fine dust was quantitatively compared through image processing after contamination of the outer fabric for 4 types of commercially available functional clothing with fine-dust blocking effect. The difference in particle contamination according to the material of the outer fabric was analyzed by comparing the surface resistance, and it was found that the higher the surface resistance of the outer fabric material, the more fine dust was attached. The analysis method of this study is expected to be able to quantitatively compare and evaluate the fine-dust blocking performance of functional clothing.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.11-16
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• 2015

Objectives: This study assessed the impact of the smoke-free law on secondhand smoke exposure in computer game rooms by measuring concentrations of particulate matter smaller than $2.5{\mu}m$($PM_{2.5}$). Methods: Indoor $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations were measured in 56 (during the smoke-free guidance period) and 118 computer game rooms (after the law went into effect) in four cities (Seoul, Cheonan, Daegu and Kunsan) in Korea. The number of smokers in the computer game rooms was also counted every five minutes. Results: Although a smoking ban had been implemented nationally, smoking was observed in 47% of the computer game rooms. Smoking density decreased from 1.62 persons per $100m^3$ during the guidance period to 0.32 persons per $100m^3$ after the smoke-free law. There is no statistically significant difference of $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations before and after the smoking ban. The $PM_{2.5}$ concentration was two times higher than the US NAAQS of $35{\mu}g/m^3$. The $PM_{2.5}$ concentration in computer game rooms without smokers was two times higher than the outdoor concentration. Conclusion: The smoke-free law in computer game rooms was complied with, even after the guidance period, in Korea. Indoor $PM_{2.5}$ concentration after smoke-free law implementation was high due to this non-compliance. High $PM_{2.5}$ concentration in computer game rooms without smokers might be due to smoking booths. The complete prohibition of smoking in computer game rooms should be implemented to protect patrons from secondhand smoke exposure.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.300-309
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• 2014

Objectives: The objective of this study is to evaluate microbial exposure hazards in the metal-working fluids(MWF) handling industry. Methods: Air quality parameters(airborne bacteria, fungi, endotoxin and oil mist) and bulk MWF in storage tanks were evaluated at 54 points at nine sites in South Korea. Results: The geometric means(GM) of culturable airborne bacteria, fungi, endotoxin and oil mist concentration were $133CFU/m^3$(n=376, range $7{\sim}6,510CFU/m^3$), $159CFU/m^3$(n=381, range $7{\sim}8,469CFU/m^3$), $8.06EU/m^3$(n=103, range $0.34{\sim}280.4EU/m^3$) and $0.20mg/m^3$(n=104, range $0.01{\sim}2.87mg/m^3$), respectively. The ratio of indoor to outdoor concentration was 2.7 for bacteria, 6.1 for endotoxin, and 4.8 for oil mist. Even though average airborne bacteria concentration did not exceed recommended exposure limits($1,000CFU/m^3$), MWF in the storage tanks was highly contaminated with bacteria(arithmetic mean $2.1{\times}10^6CFU/ml$) and exceeded recommended bacteria limits($10^5CFU/ml$). Conclusions: It is necessary for MWF handling workplaces to conduct periodical biohazard inspection of MWF storage tanks. Additionally, further research may be necessary to establish biological occupational exposure limits.

• 보존과학연구
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• 통권35호
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• pp.25-44
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• 2014

이 연구에서는 유물 전시관을 대상으로 Active type과 Passive type에 의한 VOCs의 측정 분석법을 사용하여 전시실 내 외의 연중, 계절별 농도를 조사하고 측정방법에 따른 농도 비교를 통해 측정방법 간의 상관성을 비교하였다. 그 결과, Active type에 의한 전시실 TVOC의 연중 평균 농도는 $906.5{\mu}g/m^3$으로 대부분 조사 기간 동안 환경부 기준을 1.8배 이상 초과하였다. Active type에 의한 전시실의 ${\Sigma}VOCs$ 농도는 Passive type 보다 높았다. 일부 VOCs는 시간의 경과에 따라 감소하나 일시적인 상승 경향을 나타내기도 했다. Active type에 의한 전시관의 연평균 I/O비는 TVOC 9.0, ${\Sigma}VOCs$는 34.0으로 조사되어 ${\Sigma}VOCs$가 전시실 내부에서 다량 발생하는 것을 확인하였다. 두 방법 간의 상관성 분석 결과, ${\Sigma}VOCs$의 상관계수는 0.367이었으며 톨루엔은 0.567로 두 분석 방법 간의 연관성이 가장 큰 것으로 조사되었다.

• 유기물자원화
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.41-50
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• 2022

최근 실 내·외 공기 질 등 환경 개선에 대한 관심으로 탄소흡착제의 연구가 활발하다. 기본적으로 공기질을 악화시키는 원인 물질이 대부분 휘발성유기화합물인 것을 감안한다면, 탄소재료의 소수성을 개선하여 더 우수한 제거 효율을 확보하는 것이 중요하다. 본 논고는 탄소의 소수성 향상 방법과 소수성 측정 방법을 고찰하고자 한다. 일반적으로, 탄소재료의 소수성을 향상시키는 방법으로 열처리, 산 및 알카리 처리, 소수성 물질들을 이용한 코팅 및 침지 등이 알려져있다. 이러한 방법들을 통해 탄소재료의 소수성 향상은 가능하나, 탄소재료(특히 활성탄)의 기공 구조를 붕괴시키거나 흡착능력을 감소시키는 등의 한계점이 있다. 따라서, 본 논고에서는 일반적으로 사용되는 탄소재료의 소수성 향상방법에 더하여 재료의 전구체 변환 방법에 대해서도 간단히 소개하고자 한다. 더불어, 소수성개질의 여부를 판단하기위해 사용하고 있는 분석 기법들을 본 논고에 소개하며, 탄소재료에 대한 이해를 높이고자 한다.