• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제3권3호
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• pp.183-193
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• 2012

에너지분석모형인 LEAP을 활용하여 국내 대학을 대상으로 에너지 사용 및 온실가스 배출 현황과 감축 잠재량을 분석하였다. 대학의 온실가스 감축 잠재량 산정을 위해 먼저 에너지 사용을 용도별로 구분하고, 용도별 저감 방법을 제시하여 LEAP 모형을 통해 2020년까지의 감축 잠재량을 산정하였다. 온실가스 감축 잠재량 예측을 위한 시나리오는 총 4개로, 추가적인 에너지 감축 활동이 없을 때의 에너지 수요량을 예측한 기준 시나리오와 LED로의 조명 교체, 고효율 기기로의 교체를 통한 에너지 저감 시나리오, 두 가지를 모두 시행한 통합 시나리오로 구성하였다. 시나리오에 따른 결과로는 통합 시나리오를 통해 2020년 온실가스 배출량이 $14,916tCO_2eq$로 2010년 대비 43.7% 증가하는 데 그치는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 즉, S대학교의 온실가스 배출량은 에너지 사용 저감 노력으로 기준 시나리오 대비 약 23.7%의 온실가스 배출량을 줄일 수 있었다. 또한 전자제품의 효율 향상 연구를 통해 더 많은 에너지 절감 효과를 확인하였다. 이와 함께 대학 구성원들의 의식 변화 및 직접적인 에너지 절약 실천이 이루어진다면 그 효과를 극대화 시킬 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.335-338
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• 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic, triggered by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has not only impacted human health on a global scale but also raised concerns about the vulnerability of a wide array of animals that are in close contact with humans. Particularly, the potential for infection and the subsequent immune response in domestic pets such as dogs and cats remain largely unexplored under natural living conditions. In this study, we have undertaken the task of detecting and tracking the presence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in a small cohort of household pets-specifically, two dogs and two cats. Employing techniques such as the indirect ELISA and plaque reduction neutralization tests, we observed that the neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in these animals were maintained for a duration of up to six months following their initial positive test result. This duration mirrors the antibody response documented in human cases of COVID-19, suggesting a comparable post-infection immune response timeline between humans and these domestic animals.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.327-333
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• 2011

Nanostructured cobalt materials have recently attracted considerable attention due to their potential applications in high-density data storage, magnetic separation and heterogeneous catalysts. The size as well as the morphology at the nano scale strongly influences the physical and chemical properties of cobalt nano materials. In this study, cobalt nano particles synthesized by a a polyol process, which is a liquid-phase reduction method, were investigated. Cobalt hydroxide ($Co(OH)_2$), as an intermediate reaction product, was synthesized by the reaction between cobalt sulphate heptahydrate ($CoSO_4{\cdot}7H_2O$) used as a precursor and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) dissolved in DI water. As-synthesized $Co(OH)_2$ was washed and filtered several times with DI water, because intermediate reaction products had not only $Co(OH)_2$ but also sodium sulphate ($Na_2SO_4$), as an impurity. Then the cobalt powder was synthesized by diethylene glycol (DEG), as a reduction agent, with various temperatures and times. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), as a capping agent, was also added to control agglomeration and dispersion of the cobalt nano particles. The optimized synthesis condition was achieved at $220^{\circ}C$ for 4 hours with 0.6 of the PVP/$Co(OH)_2$ molar ratio. Consequently, it was confirmed that the synthesized nano sized cobalt particles had a face centered cubic (fcc) structure and with a size range of 100-200 nm.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.85-90
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• 2011

Active oxygen species or free radicals are considered to cause extensive oxidative damage to biological macromolecules, which brings about a variety of diseases as well as aging. Electrolyzed reduced water(ERW) has been regarded as a ideal antioxidative agent in recent years. ERW is produced by passing a diluted salt solution through an electrolytic cell, within which the anode and cathode are separated by membrane. It can be produced reactive materials in ERW near the cathode during the electrolysis of water. ERW have the following advantages over other traditional cleaning agents: effective antioxidative agent, easy preparation, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly. The main advantage of ERW is its safety and antioxidative effect. ERW with strong reducing potential can be used to remove dirt and grease from items such as cutting boards and other kitchen utensils. The primary aim of this study is the activation mechanism of oxidation reduction potentials, ion conductivity, pH, and electrochemical properties with reactive materials in ERW.

• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.233-241
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• 2015

In 2014, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) agreed to submit the Intended Nationality Determined Contributions (INDCs) at the conference of parties held in Lima, Peru. Then, the South Korean government submitted the INDCs including GHGs reduction target and reduction potential on July, 2015. The goal of this study is to predict GHGs emission and to analyze reduction potential in agricultural sector of Korea. Activity data to estimate GHGs emission was forecast by Korea Agricultural Simulation Model (KASMO) of Korea Rural Economic Institute and estimate methodology was taken by the IPCC and guideline for MRV (Measurement, Reporting and Verification) of national greenhouse gases statistics of Korea. The predicted GHGs emission of agricultural sectors from 2021 to 2030 tended to decrease due to decline in crop production and its gap was less after 2025. Increasing livestock numbers such as sheep, horses, swine, and ducks did not show signigicant impact the total GHGs emission. On a analysis of the reduction potential, GHGs emission was expected to reduce $253Gg\;CO_{2-eq}$. by 2030 with increase of mid-season water drainage area up to 95% of total rice cultivation area. The GHGs reduction potential with intermittent drainage technology applied to 10% of the tatal paddy field area, mid-drainage and no organic matter would be $92Gg\;CO_{2-eq}$. by 2030.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.590-596
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 다양한 $CO_2$ 재활용 기술 중 경제성 및 $CO_2$ 감축량 효과가 큰 것으로 평가되는 $CO_2$ 활용 중탄산나트륨 제조기술 대상으로 상용 플랜트 운영시 전체 $CO_2$ 감축량을 산정하고자 하였다. 상기 $CO_2$ 재활용 기술은 발전소 배가스 중에 포함된 $CO_2$의 탄산화 반응을 통해 상업적으로 유용한 중탄산나트륨을 제조하는 기술로서 현재 한국동서 발전의 지원을 받아 한전 전력연구원에서 연구개발 진행 중이다(기술개발 사업명: NCCU, Non-Capture $CO_2$ Utilization). 본 기술의 $CO_2$ 감축량 산정을 위해 하루 100톤 $CO_2$ 처리 규모(연간 36,500톤 $CO_2$ 처리 가능, 발전 용량 기준 5 MW급)의 상용급 플랜트를 대상으로 공정모사 프로그램(PRO/II 9.1)을 활용한 열 및 물질 수지 분석을 수행하였으며 특히 종래 유사기술과의 비교를 통한 간접 $CO_2$ 감축량 산정을 위해 탄산나트륨 및 중탄산나트륨 등의 제조를 위한 대표적 기술인 Solvay 공정과의 에너지 사용량을 비교 분석하였다. 분석 결과 종래 Solvay 공정은 단위 중탄산나트륨 생산을 위한 에너지 사용량이 약 $7.4GJ/tNaHCO_3$으로 이를 해당 에너지를 얻기 위해 필요한 석탄 사용량 및 $CO_2$ 발생량으로 환산시 연간 약 48,862 톤 $CO_2$에 해당 된다. 반면 발전소 배가스 중에 포함된 $CO_2$를 활용한 중탄산나트륨 제조공정의 경우 탄산화 반응에 의한 $CO_2$ 직접 포집분(연간 약 36,500 톤)과 동일 화합물 생산을 위한 종래 공정(Solvay) 대비 낮은 에너지 사용량에 따른 간접적인 $CO_2$ 저감량(연간 약 46,885 톤) 효과로 전체 $CO_2$ 감축량은 약 83,385톤으로 산정되었다. 상기 분석을 통해 본 논문의 $CO_2$ 활용 중탄산나트륨 제조기술은 제품 판매에 따른 경제적 효과뿐만 아니라 종래 공정에 비해 낮은 에너지 사용으로 $CO_2$ 저감효과가 매우 높아 대규모 $CO_2$ 저장 공간이 필요한 CCS(Carbon Capture & Sequestration) 기술의 대안기술로서 유망한 것으로 분석되었다.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.40-52
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• 2022

탄소광물화 기술은 석탄재와 이산화탄소를 반응시켜 건설재료 등으로 활용이 가능한 복합탄산염 등의 부산물을 생산함과 동시에 이산화탄소를 탄산염에 고정화하여 온실가스 감축효과를 얻을 수 있는 기술로, 이산화탄소 감축 및 경제적 잠재력을 고려하면 국가 온실가스 감축 목표를 실현하기 위한 유용한 방안이 될 수 있다. 그러나 아직까지는 해당 기술의 이산화탄소 감축 성능과 환경적인 이점, 경제성 등에 대한 자료가 적어서 기술의 상용화 가능성에 대해서는 명확하지 않은 상태이다. 본 연구는 국내 순환유동층 발전소에서 발생되는 이산화탄소와 석탄재를 이용하는 이산화탄소 투입량 기준 6,000 tonCO₂/년 규모의 탄소광물화 설비에 대해 이산화탄소 감축량 및 경제성 분석을 수행했다. 공정 분석 결과 1톤의 복합탄산염 생산 시 실질적인 이산화탄소 감축량은 약 45.8 kgCO₂eq, 연간 약 805.3 tonCO₂로 산정되었으며, 경제적 편익 분석 시 비용편익분석비(B/C Ratio)는 1.04, 내부수익률(IRR)은 10.65 %, 순현재가치(NPV)는 24,713,465 원으로 나타나, 탄소광물화 설비가 어느 정도 경제성을 확보하고 있는 것으로 분석되었다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.243-251
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• 2023

Developing oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts is essential to accomplish viable CO₂ and water electrolysis. Herein, we report the fabrication and OER performance of Ni-foam (NF)-immobilized Ni₆ nanoclusters (NCs) (Ni₆/NF) prepared by a dip-coating process. The Ni₆/NF electrode exhibited a high current density of 500 mA/cm² for the OER at an overpotential as low as 0.39 V. Ni₆/NF exhibited high durability in an alkaline solution without corrosion. Electrokinetic studies revealed that OER can be easily initiated on Ni6 NC with fast electron-transfer rates. Finally, we demonstrated stable CO₂-to-CO electroreduction using an NC-based zero-gap CO₂ electrolyzer operated at a current density of 100 mA/cm² and a full-cell potential of 2.0 V for 12 h.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.202-210
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• 2018

This study was carried out to quantify degree of contribution of harvested wood product (HWP) on mitigation of climate change by valuation of public benefits, environmentally and economically. The potential carbon dioxide emission reduction of HWP was estimated by accounting carbon storage effect and substitution effect. Based on 2014 statistics of Korea Forest Service, domestic HWPs were sorted by two categories, such as wood products produced domestically from domestic and imported roundwood. The wood products were divided into seven items; sawnwood, plywood, particle board, fiberboard (MDF), paper (including pulp), biomass (wood pellet) and other products. The carbon stock of wood products and substitution effects during manufacturing process was evaluated by items. Based on the relevant carbon emission factor and life cycle analysis, the amount of carbon dioxide emission per unit volume on HWP was quantified. The amounts of carbon stock of HWP produced from domestic and from imported roundwood were 3.8 million $tCO_{2eq}$., and 2.6 million $tCO_{2eq}$., respectively. Also, each reduction of carbon emission by substitution effect of HWP produced from domestic and imported roundwood was 3.1 million $tCO_{2eq}$. and 2.1 million $tCO_{2eq}$., respectively. The results of this study, the amount of carbon emission reduction of HWP, can be effectively used as a basic data for promotion of wood utilization to revise and establish new wood utilization promotion policy such as 'forest carbon offset scheme', and 'carbon storage labeling system of HWP'.

• Advances in environmental research
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.107-116
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• 2014

This study aimed to synthesize dispersed and reactive nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) with poly(1-vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate) (PVP/VA), nontoxic and biodegradable stabilizer. The nZVI used for the experiments was prepared by reduction of ferric solution in the presence of PVP/VA with specific weight ratios to iron contents. Colloidal stability was investigated based on the rate of sedimentation, hydrodynamic radius and zeta potential measurement. The characteristic time, which demonstrated dispersivity of particles resisting aggregation, increased from 21.2 min (bare nZVI) to 97.8 min with increasing amount of PVP/VA (the ratios of 2). For the most stable nZVI coated by PVP/VA, its reactivity was examined by nitrate reduction in a closed batch system. The pseudo-first-order kinetic rate constants for the nitrate reduction by the nanoparticles with PVP/VA ratios of 0 and 2 were 0.1633 and $0.1395min^{-1}$ respectively. A nitrogen mass balance, established by quantitative analysis of aqueous nitrogen species, showed that the addition of PVP/VA to nZVI can change the reduction capacity of the nanoparticles.