• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.108-117
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• 2023

Background: When particles are absorbed into the human body, they penetrate deep into the lungs and interact with the tissues of the body. Heavy metals in PM_2.5 can cause various diseases. The main source of PM_2.5 emissions in South Korea's atmosphere has been surveyed to be places of business. Objectives: The concentration of heavy metals in PM_2.5 near the Ulsan Industrial Complex was measured and a health risk assessment was performed for residents near the industrial complex for exposure to heavy metals in PM_2.5. Methods: Concentrations of heavy metals in PM_2.5 were measured at four measurement sites (Ulsan, Mipo, Onsan, Maegok) near the industrial complexes. Heavy metals were analyzed according to the Air Pollution Monitoring Network Installation and Operation Guidelines presented by the National Institute of Environmental Research. Among them, only five substances (Mn, Ni, As, Cd, Cr⁶⁺) were targeted. The risk assessment was conducted on inhalation exposure for five age groups, and the excess cancer risk and hazard quotient were calculated. Results: In the risk assessment of exposure to heavy metals in PM_2.5, As, Cd, and Cr⁶⁺ exceeded the risk tolerance standard of 10^-6 for carcinogenic hazards. The highest hazard levels were observed in Onsan and Mipo industrial complexes. In the case of non-carcinogenic hazards, Mn was identified as exceeding the hazard tolerance of 1, and it showed the highest hazard in the Ulsan Industrial Complex. Conclusions: This study presented a detailed health risk from exposure to heavy metals in PM_2.5 by industrial complexes located in Ulsan among five age groups. It is expected to be utilized as the basis for preparing damage control and industrial emission reduction measures against PM_2.5 exposure at the Ulsan Industrial Complex.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.436-442
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• 2018

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to identify the effect of dairy products, milk and yogurt on osteoporosis incidence among Korean postmenopausal women using prospective cohort data. MATERIALS/METHODS: Between 2001 and 2003, 10,038 participants were recruited in rural and urban areas for a baseline examination of a community-based cohort study. Of those, 1,573 postmenopausal women (aged 40-69 years at baseline) were eligible for the present study. Intakes of dairy products, milk, and yogurt were assessed using a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. The speed of sound at the radius and tibia were measured using a quantitative ultrasound device and osteoporosis was defined based on the WHO criteria (T-score ${\leq}-2.5$). RESULTS: During the 4-years follow-up study, the cumulative incidence of osteoporosis was 18.4% (273 cases) in the radius and 33.6% (407 cases) in the tibia. The subjects with higher frequency of dairy product consumption showed a decreased risk of radius osteoporosis after adjusting for potential confounders [hazard ratio (HR) = 0.51, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.33-0.80 for >1 time/day vs. non consumer; P for trend = 0.0027]. Similarly, high frequency of milk and yogurt consumption had a protective effect on radius osteoporosis risk [milk: HR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.42-0.87 for > 5-6 times/week vs. non consumer (P for trend = 0.0130), yogurt: HR = 0.51, 95% CI: 0.30-0.85 for > 5-6 times/week vs. non consumer (P for trend = 0.0167)]. However, high dairy products consumption was not related with tibia osteoporosis. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that daily intake of dairy products could potentially reduce radius osteoporosis incidence among Korean postmenopausal women.

• 정보학연구
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.37-45
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• 2007

The multiple-ability which the structure and the physical properties which the carbon or scull tube are unique show the applicability is superior in the plane indication element which is an indispensability of information communications apparatus, the stubbornness memory element, 2nd change of air and the rough copy dosage [khay] plaque seater, the hydrogen store material and the chemical sensor back and it has the possibility which will pass over the limit which the element of existing has. from the present paper it compared in the steel and only 10 the boat it did and it analyzed against an energy storage space voluntary application and developmental apply the carbon or scull tube trend in order about under researching the effective energy storage element it could be appeared, the technique of the strong carbon nano tube. 1. The hazard which embodies the energy storage element which uses the carbon or scull tube it follows in the function which stands and CNT of the structure which is various is necessary. 2. CNT fabrications of each one must precede possible not only must be each Cabinet conference circumstances quality gain and loss. 3. The structural control of syntheses, length controls, diameter controls and the metal - CNT junction control backs of quality CNT must precede. Applies the hereafter carbon or the scull tube in the various element with the primary preceding base technique for the structural plan technique of the carbon or scull tube to be certainly established, it does, secondarily the various element functional control technique which uses the carbon or scull tube is researched and will do.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제60권2호
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• pp.229-236
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• 2022

동일 분체특성의 분진이 평균입경, 농도, 분진조건(부유 또는 퇴적) 변화에 따른 화재폭발 위험성을 조사하였다. 이를 위해 20L분진폭발시험장치, 열중량분석장치, 연소속도시험장치(UN시험법)를 사용하였다. 4종 분진(Sugar, Mg, Al, Zr)의 입경이 서로 다른 8개 분진 시료에 대하여 부유 분진의 폭발특성과 화염전파속도(FPV), 그리고 퇴적분진의 화염확산속도(FSV)를 조사하였다. 부유 분진 조건에서 Mg 및 Al 분진은 입경이 감소하면 폭발 위험성이 증가하였지만, Sugar는 입경 변화에 따른 폭발 위험성의 영향이 거의 나타나지 않았다. 부유 분진의 화염전파속도(FPV)는 마이크로 범위에서의 입경 변화보다 마이크로에서 나노로 입경이 감소하면 크게 증가하였다. 퇴적층의 화염확산속도(FSV)는 수평면(기울기 0°)보다 경사면(기울기 30°)에서 증가하는 경향을 나타냈으며, 경사면(기울기 30°) 퇴적층 조건에서는 상방 전파가 하방 전파보다 높게 나타났다.

• 청정기술
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2016

최근 나노기술의 급격한 발전은 산업 분야에 새로운 활용 가능성을 제시하고 있다. 그러나 나노물질의 연간 생산량 증가와 함께, 비의도적인 환경 노출이 야기되고 있다. 따라서 지속적인 나노기술의 발전을 위해서도 나노폐기물에 관한 효과적인 관리가 필요하다. 나노폐기물 처리의 최종 단계는 바로 소각시설을 이용하는 것으로 보고 있다. 나노물질의 소각처리에 관한 문헌자료가 부족하지만, 일부 선도적인 연구자들에 의하면 소각시 나노물질의 대기노출은 억제되지만 바닥재는 결국 매립되어 나노물질은 잔존하게 된다는 것이다. 아직까지는 소각장내 나노물질의 거동과 다양한 질문거리가 남아 있지만, 무엇보다도 소각을 통한 나노폐기물 처리가 인간 및 환경 영향을 최소할 할 수 있는 안전하고 효과적인 나노물질 처리법인지가 검토되어야 할 것이다.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제56권11호
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• pp.829-834
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• 2018

Although magnesium-based alloys are attractive materials for hydrogen storage applications, their activation properties, hydrogenation/dehydrogenation kinetics, thermodynamic equilibrium parameters, and degradation characteristics must be improved for practical applications. Further, magnesium poses several risks, including explosion hazard, environmental pollution, insufficient formability, and industrial damage. To overcome these problems, CaO-added Mg alloys, also called Eco-Mg (environment-conscious Mg) alloys, have been developed. In this study, $Eco-MgH_x$ composites were fabricated from Mg-CaO chips by hydrogen-induced mechanical alloying in a high-pressure atmosphere. The balls-to-chips mass ratio (BCR) was varied between a low and high value. The particles obtained were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), and the absorbed hydrogen was quantified by thermogravimetric analysis. The XRD results revealed that the $MgH_2$ peaks broadened for the high BCR. Further, PSA results revealed particles size were decreased from $52{\mu}m$ to $15{\mu}m$.

• 전자공학회논문지 IE
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.12-17
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• 2012

유비쿼터스 기술의 발전과 더불어 다양한 응용 분야가 대두되고 있으며 특히 건설 현장 분야는 유비쿼터스 기술 및 시스템을 도입 하였을 때 많은 기대효과를 얻을 수 있는 분야이다. 건설 현장에는 항상 많은 위험요소가 존재 하며 특히 추락 사고가 높은 발생 비율을 차지하고 있다. 이러한 사고를 방지하기 위해서 안전교육 및 안전장비 착용 등 다양한 노력을 기울이고 있다. 본 연구에서는 무선 회로 (TOA, RSSI)를 구성하여 작업자의 안전정보 및 위치정보를 실시간으로 모니터링 할 수 있는 시스템을 설계하고 제작하여 측정하였다. 산업용 장비에서 많이 사용되는 ATmega128 MCU를 사용하였으며, 무선 회로를 위해서는 나노트론사의 NanoPan 5357 모듈과 TI사의 CC2500 칩셋을 사용하였다. 또한, 주변환경 정보를 취득하기 위해서 3축가속도 및 압력 MEMS센서를 적용하였다. 이를 통해 작업자의 이동여부 및 고도정보를 판단할 수 있도록 시스템을 개발하였다. 응용소프트웨어는 NI사의 Labview 소프트웨어를 이용하여 개발을 진행하였다. 작업자가 위험지역에서 안전장비(안전고리)를 착용하지 않을 경우 서버 관리자와 작업자에게 경고 알람을 울리도록 시스템을 개발하였다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.218-227
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• 2023

Background: Since 2019, the Ministry of Environment has implemented a seasonal fine dust management system from December to March, targeting high PM_2.5 levels with the aim of reducing PM_2.5 concentrations and protecting public health. The focus of improving the seasonal management system lies in the atmospheric PM_2.5 levels. Considering the primary goal of protecting public health, it is necessary to analyze the policy effects from an exposure perspective rather than a concentration-based approach. Objectives: This study aims to quantitatively assess the improvement of indoor PM_2.5 levels and the health impacts of the seasonal management system by comparing the periods before and during its implementation in residential environments. Methods: PM_2.5 concentrations within residential environments in a metropolitan area were measured using an optical particle counter (IAQ-C7, K-weather, Ltd, Korea) at one-minute intervals during the pre-implementation period (November 21~25, 2022) and during the implementation period (December 19~23, 2022). Based on the measured PM_2.5 concentrations, a quantitative evaluation of cancer and mortality risks was conducted according to age and gender. Results: The results of comparing indoor and outdoor PM_2.5 concentrations before and during the implementation of the seasonal management system showed a decrease of approximately 56.6% and 47.9%, respectively. Health risk assessments revealed that both the safety-limit-based and safety-target-based Hazard Quotients (HQ) exceeded the threshold of 0.1 for children under 19 years of age, both before and after the implementation. The mortality risk decreased by approximately 47.9% after the implementation, with children aged 0-9 showing the highest mortality risk at 0.9%. Conclusions: The findings of this study confirmed the positive health impacts of the seasonal management system across all age groups, particularly children under 19 who are more vulnerable to fine dust exposure.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.12-26
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• 2013

In concert with the development of new materials in the last decade, the need for toxicological studies of these materials has been increasing. These new materials include a group of rare earths (RE). The use of RE nanotechnology is being considered in some green applications, to increase their efficiency by using nano-sized RE compounds, and therefore hazard evaluation and risk assessment are highly recommended. This review was conducted through an extensive contemplation of the literatures in toxicology with in vitro and in vivo studies. Major aspects reviewed were the toxicological evaluations of these elements and metallic compounds at the molecular and cellular level, animal and human epidemiological studies and environmental and occupational health impacts on workers. We also discuss the future prospect of industries with appliances using RE together with the significance of preventive efforts for workers' health. To establish a safe and healthy working environment for RE industries, the use of biomarkers is increasing to provide sustainable measure, due to demand for information about the health risks from unfavorable exposures. Given the recent toxicological results on the exposure of cells, animals and workers to RE compounds, it is important to review the toxicological studies to improve the current understanding of the RE compounds in the field of occupational health. This will help to establish a sustainable, safe and healthy working environment for RE industries.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2020

The rapid development in modern industrialization pollutant the water and atmospheric air across the globe that have a major impact on the human and livings health. In worldwide, every country government increasing the importance to improve the outdoor air pollution monitoring and control to provide quality of life and prevent the citizens and livings life from hazard disease. We proposed the environmental dust level detection method for outdoor facilities using sensor fusion technology to measure precise micro-dust level and monitor in realtime. In this proposed approach use the camera sensor and commercial dust level sensor data to predict the micro-dust level with data fusion method. The camera sensor based dust level detection uses the optical flow based machine learning method to detect the dust level and then fused with commercial dust level sensor data to predict the precise micro-dust level of the outdoor facilities and send the dust level informations to the outdoor air pollution monitoring system. The proposed method implemented on raspberry pi based open-source hardware with Internet-of-Things (IoT) framework and evaluated the performance of the system in realtime. The experimental results confirm that the proposed micro-dust level detection is precise and reliable in sensing the air dust and pollution, which helps to indicate the change in the air pollution more precisely than the commercial sensor based method in some extent.