• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.65-73
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• 2013

Temperature-dependent hydrolysis behaviors of aqueous U(VI) species were investigated with time-resolved laser fluorescence spectroscopy (TRLFS) in the temperature range from 15 to $75^{\circ}C$. The formation of four different U(VI) hydrolysis species was measured at pHs from 1 to 7. The predominant presence of $UO{_2}^{2+}$, $(UO_2)_2(OH){_2}^{2+}$, $(UO_2)_3(OH){_5}^+$, and $(UO_2)_3(OH){_7}^-$ species were identified based on the spectroscopic properties such as fluorescence wavelengths and fluorescence lifetimes. With an increasing temperature, a remarkable decrement in the fluorescence lifetime for all U(VI) hydrolysis species was observed, representing the dynamic quenching behavior. Furthermore, the increase in the fluorescence intensity of the further hydrolyzed U(VI) species was clearly observed at an elevated temperature, showing stronger hydrolysis reactions with increasing temperatures. The formation constants of the U(VI) hydrolysis species were calculated to be $log\;K{^0}_{2,2}=-4.0{\pm}0.6$ for $(UO_2)_2(OH){_2}^{2+}$, $log\;K{^0}_{3,5}=-15.0{\pm}0.3$ for $(UO_2)_3(OH){_5}^+$, and $log\;K{^0}_{3,7}=-27.7{\pm}0.7$ for $(UO_2)_3(OH){_7}^-$ at $25^{\circ}C$ and I = 0 M. The specific ion interaction theory (SIT) was applied for the extrapolation of the formation constants to infinitely diluted solution. The results of temperature-dependent hydrolysis behavior in terms of the U(VI) fluorescence were compared and validated with those obtained using computational methods (DQUANT and constant enthalpy equation). Both results matched well with each other. The reaction enthalpies and entropies that are vital for the computational methods were determined by a combination of the van't Hoff equation and the Gibbs free energy equation. The temperature-dependent hydrolysis reaction of the U(VI) species indicates the transition of a major U(VI) species by means of geothermal gradient and decay heat from the radioactive isotopes, representing the necessity of deeper consideration in the safety assessment of geologic repository.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제41권9호
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• pp.235-245
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• 2017

Background: Loading of excess nutrient via bioremediation of polluted sediment to overlying water could trigger anoxia and eutrophication in coastal area. The aim of this research was to understand the changes of overlying water features such as dissolved oxygen (DO); pH; oxidation reduction potential (ORP); $chlorophyll-{\alpha}$ ($Chl-{\alpha}$); and nitrogen nutrients ammonia ($N-NH_4{^+}$), nitrate ($N-NO_3{^-}$), and nitrite ($N-NO_2^-$) when the sediment was not treated (control) and treated by calcium peroxide for 5 weeks. Methods: The water samples were analyzed for measuring physical and chemical properties along with the sediment analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) including denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) for identifying the phylogenetic affiliation of microbial communities. Results: Results showed that due to the addition of calcium peroxide in sediment, the overlying water exposed the rise of dissolve oxygen, pH, and ORP than control. Among the nitrogen nutrients, ammonia inhibition was higher in calcium peroxide treatment than control but in case of nitrate inhibition, it was reversed than control. $Chlorophyll-{\alpha}$ was declined in treatment column water by 30% where it was 20% in control column water. Actibacter and Salegentibacter group were detectable in the calcium-peroxide-treated sediment; in contrary, no detectable community ware found in control sediment. Both phylogenetic groups are closely related to marine microflora. Conclusions: This study emphasizes the importance of calcium peroxide as an oxygen release material. Interaction with peroxide proved to be enhancing the formation of microbial community that are beneficial for biodegradation and spontaneity of nutrient attenuation into overlying water.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.194-200
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• 2004

The constant correlation factors between the Temkin and the Langmuir or the Frumkin adsorption isotherms of over-potentially deposited hydrogen (OPD H) for the cathodic H2 evolution reaction (HER) at poly-Pt and Re/0.5M $H_2SO_4$ and poly-Ni/0.05 M KOH aqueous electrolyte interfaces have been experimentally and consistently found using the phase-shift method. At intermediate values of the fractional surface coverage $(\theta),\;i.e.,\;02<{\theta}<0.8$, the Langmuir and Temkin adsorption isotherms of OPD H for the cathodic HER are correlated to each other even though the adsorption conditions or processes are different from each other. At the same range of $\theta$, correspondingly, the Frumkin and Temkin adsorption isotherms of OPD H for the cathodic HER are correlated to each other. The equilibrium constants $(K_o)$ for the Temkin adsorption isotherms $({\theta}\;vs.\; E)$ are consistently ca. 10 times greater than those (K, Ko) for the corresponding Langmuir or Frumkin adsorption isotherms ($({\theta}\;vs.\; E)$. The interaction parameters (g) for the Temkin adsorption isotherms $({\theta}\;vs.\; E)$ are consistently ra. 4.6 greater than those (g) for the corresponding Langmuir or Frumkin adsorption isotherms $({\theta}\;vs.\; E)$. These numbers (10 times and 4.6) can be taken as constant correlation factors between the corresponding adsolftion isotherms (Temkin, Langmuir, Frumkin) at the interfaces. The Temkin adsorption isotherm corresponding to the Langmuir or the Frumkin adsorption isotherm, and vice versa, can be effectively verified or confirmed using the constant correlation factors. Both the phase-shift methodand constant correlation factors are useful and effective for determining or confirming the suitable adsorption isotherms (Temkin, Langmuir, Frumkin) of intermediates for sequential reactions in electrochemical systems.

• International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.199-213
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• 2017

Chloride penetration is among the main causes of corrosion initiation in reinforced concrete (RC) structures producing premature degradations. Weather and exposure conditions directly affect chloride ingress mechanisms and therefore the operational service life and safety of RC structures. Consequently, comprehensive chloride ingress models are useful tools to estimate corrosion initiation risks and minimize maintenance costs for RC structures placed under chloride-contaminated environments. This paper first presents a coupled thermo-hydro-chemical model for predicting chloride penetration into concrete that accounts for realistic weather conditions. This complete numerical model takes into account multiple factors affecting chloride ingress such as diffusion, convection, chloride binding, ionic interaction, and concrete aging. Since the complete model could be computationally expensive for long-term assessment, this study also proposes model simplifications in order to reduce the computational cost. Long-term chloride assessments of complete and reduced models are compared for three locations in France (Brest, Strasbourg and Nice) characterized by different weather and exposure conditions (tidal zone, de-icing salts and salt spray). The comparative study indicates that the reduced model is computationally efficient and accurate for long-term chloride ingress modeling in comparison to the complete one. Given that long-term assessment requires larger climate databases, this research also studies how climate models may affect chloride ingress assessment. The results indicate that the selection of climate models as well as the considered training periods introduce significant errors for mid- and long- term chloride ingress assessment.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.36-40
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• 2007

백금은 물리화학적 특성에 기인하여 많은 분야에서 중요한 역할을 하고 있으며, 이러한 분야에서는 아주 미세한 백금의 사용을 요구하고 있다. 그러므로 본 연구에서는 액상에서 환원제를 사용하여 백금염을 환원시킴으로서 나노크기의 백금을 제조하는 방법에 대하여 알아보았다. 수용액상에서 C14TABr과 $H_2[PtCl_6]$ 상호작용은 $[C1_4TA]_2[PtCl_6]$의 유기백금염 화합물을 형성한다. 단분산 나노 백금입자를 얻기 위해서는 $C1_4TABr$과 $H_2[PtCl_6]$ 농도가 각각 cmc와 0.32 mM 이상이 되어야 한다. $H_2[PtCl_6]$와 C14TABr 농도가 증가함에 따라 백금입자 크기가 증가하였으며, 백금입자의 형태는 C14RABr농도 증가에 따라 제어가 가능하였다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.236-246
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• 2010

In preparative anti-corrosive coating experiments, polyaniline was obtained by reacting an oxidizing agent with the monomer aniline. Further, the primer coating was prepared using a variety of widely-used materials such as urethane resin. For the top coating, epoxy resin and acrylic urethane resin were used. Characteristics of the coatings were assessed according to KS and ASTM specifications, and the structure of the polyaniline was characterized using FT-IR and TGA. For analysis of anti-corrosive properties in salt-spray experiments, measurements of the oxidation state of iron and surface atomic analysis were conducted using XPS and SEM-EDX. Unlike general anti-corrosive coatings which exhibit anti-corrosive effects only as a primer coating, the anti-corrosive coatings using polyaniline as the anti-corrosive pigment showed a marked synergistic effect with the top coatings. In other words, the top coatings not only produce a fine view effect, but also increase, through interaction with the primer coatings, the resistance to diffusion of corrosive factors from the external environment. It was also found that, unlike the heavy metal oxide-forming layer of the passive barrier alone, the polyaniline anti-corrosive pigment oxidized iron at the interface with the iron substrate to form a passive barrier in the oxidic layer, and itself formed a potential barrier layer with anti-corrosive factors from the external environment. Although the passive layer was damaged, the damaged area did not become completely oxidized iron; on the contrary, it showed a tendency to reduction. This can be interpreted such that a passive layer is formed again on the damaged area, and that at the same time there is a tendency to self-healing.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제31권2D호
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• pp.255-266
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• 2011

제품의 제조, 사용, 폐기 등 전과정에서 발생되는 환경부하를 평가하기 위해 국제표준화기구(ISO)에서 채택한 전과정평가(LCA)는 개별 제품뿐만 아니라 건축물이나 사회기반시설과 같은 복잡한 시스템으로 광범위하게 적용되고 있다. 하수처리수 재이용시설에 LCA를 도입하는 것은 수질오염물질의 처리뿐만 아니라 이와 관련한 다른 여러 활동의 상호 작용을 포함한 전체적인 시스템을 파악할 수 있게 된다. 본 연구는 전과정 평가기법을 적용하여 하수처리수 재이용시설에 대한 전과정 영향평가를 수행하였다. 전과정 영향평가의 결과, 수계생태독성이 88.3%로 가장 큰 환경부하를 가지는 것으로 나타났으며, 전과정에서 가장 큰 영향을 미치는 단계는 운영 및 유지관리단계로 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과는 종합적인 환경부하를 정량화함으로서 환경정책 수립자에게 환경 개선의 기회를 규명할 수 있는 정보를 제공해 줄 수 있으며, 건설 초기단계에서 친환경적인 설계를 위한 의사결정시 판단자료로 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제35권11호
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• pp.1229-1235
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 세포의 성장속도, 배양표면 부착, 체내 특이성을 유지에 중요한 요소인 세포외 기질 물질에 따른 심근세포주(HL-1 cell)의 성장, 생존률 및 표현형 등을 분석했다. 서로 다른 5 가지의 세포외 기질 환경을 조성하여 세포 성장에 미치는 영향에 대하여 분석했다. 세포외 기질 물질이 처리된 배양 표면의 물리적인 형태는 원자현미경을 통하여 분석했으며, 세포의 표면부착, 성장 및 증식과 생존률 및 표현형은 역상형광현미경 및 면역염색법을 통해 분석했다. 본 연구를 통하여 서로 다른 세포외 기질 물질이 세포의 부착 및 성장 속도에 영향을 미치며, 심근세포의 특이성을 나타내는 단백질의 형성에도 차이를 보이는 것을 확인했다.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.11-19
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• 1999

카본블랙 첨가량, 촉진제에 대한 황 함량비에 따른 가황고무의 점탄성 특성을 반발탄성, 저장 및 손실 모듈러스, tan ${\delta}$를 통하여 고찰하였다. 반발탄성은 촉진제에 대한 황 함량비가 낮을수록, 배합고무중 카본-블랙의 체적분율이 낮을수록 높게 나타났다. 저장 모듈러스는 카본블랙 첨가량과 변형이 증가할수록 감소하였으나, 가황시스템과는 무관하게 나타났다. 특히 카본블랙 첨가량이 낮은 수준 ($40{\sim}50phr$)에서는 변형이 3% 이상에서, 첨가량이 높은 수준(60phr 이상)에서는 변형이 6% 이상에서 일정한 저장 모듈러스를 보이고 있어 입자간에 형성되는 망상구조는 6% 이상의 변형에서 파괴됨을 알 수 있다. 손실 모듈러스는 카본블랙 첨가량이 낮은 수준에서는 별다른 영향이 없으나, 높은 수준에서는 1% 변형에서 최대값을 보인 후 완만히 감소하였다. Tan ${\delta}$는 가황시스템에 대한 의존성은 약하나 카본블랙 첨가량 및 변형이 증가함에 따라 증가하였으나, 카본블랙 첨가량에 관계없이 2% 변형에서 최대값을 나타내었다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.213-222
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• 2018

본 연구의 목적은 고등 수학교육에 있어서 스마트 러닝의 특징적 적용을 통해 교육환경의 확장과 학습자 역량의 확장을 시도하고 그 효과성을 분석하는 것이다. 본 연구는 2017년 G대학에서 1학년 학생들의 공학인증 과목 중 하나인 미적분학I을 수강하는 화공생명학과 학생들 118명을 실험집단과 비교집단으로 분리하여 스마트러닝의 효과성을 검증하였다. 즉 수업에서 공학도구를 활용한 다양한 학습활동과 SNS를 통한 교수자와 학습자 간의 활발한 상호작용이 시각적 이해와 수학적 개념형성, 그리고 학습성과에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 연구결과에 따르면 실험집단에서 긍정적인 학업성취를 보였으며 학습자들의 만족도가 높았다. 본 연구는 고등 수학교육에서 스마트러닝의 가능성을 확인하였으며 향후 질 높은 스마트러닝을 실현하기 위한 전략을 제안한다.