• 제목/요약/키워드: Contaminated area

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Radiological Safety Assessment for a Near-Surface Disposal Facility Using RESRAD-ONSITE Code

  • Jang, Jiseon;Kim, Tae-Man;Cho, Chun-Hyung;Lee, Dae Sung
    • 방사성폐기물학회지
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    • 제19권1호
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    • pp.123-132
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    • 2021
  • Radiological impact analyses were carried out for a near-surface radioactive waste repository at Gyeongju in South Korea. The RESRAD-ONSITE code was applied for the estimation of maximum exposure doses by considering various exposure pathways based on a land area of 2,500 ㎡ with a 0.15 m thick contamination zone. Typical influencing input parameters such as shield depth, shield materials' density, and shield erosion rate were examined for a sensitivity analysis. Then both residential farmer and industrial worker scenarios were used for the estimation of maximum exposure doses depending on exposure duration. The radiation dose evaluation results showed that 60Co, 137Cs, and 63Ni were major contributors to the total exposure dose compared with other radionuclides. Furthermore, the total exposure dose from ingestion (plant, meat, and milk) of the contaminated plants was more significant than those assessed for inhalation, with maximum values of 5.5×10-4 mSv·yr-1 for the plant ingestion. Thus the results of this study can be applied for determining near-surface radioactive waste repository conditions and providing quantitative analysis methods using RESRAD-ONSITE code for the safety assessment of disposing radioactive materials including decommissioning wastes to protect human health and the environment.

Synthesis of Pd/Cu-Fe polymetallic nanoparticles for in situ reductive degradation of p-nitrophenol

  • Wenbin, Zhang;Lanyu, Liu;Jin, Zhao;Fei, Gao;Jian, Wang;Liping, Fang
    • Membrane and Water Treatment
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    • 제13권2호
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    • pp.97-104
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    • 2022
  • With a small particle size, specific surface area and chemical nature, Pd/Cu-Fe nanocomposites can efficiently remove the organic compounds. In order to understand the applicability for in situ remediation of contaminated groundwater, the degradation of p-nitrophenol by Pd/Cu-Fe nanoparticles was investigated. The degradation results demonstrated that these nanoparticles could effectively degrade p-nitrophenol and near 90% of degradation efficiency was achieved by Pd/Cu-Fe nanocomposites for 120 min treatment. The efficiency of degradation increased significantly when the Pd content increased from 0.05 wt.% and 0.10 wt.% to 0.20 wt.%. Meanwhile, the removal percentage of p-nitrophenol increased from 75.4% and 81.7% to 89.2% within 120 min. Studies on the kinetics of p-nitrophenol that reacts with Pd/Cu-Fe nanocomposites implied that their behaviors followed the pseudo-first-order kinetics. Furthermore, the batch experiment data suggested that some factors, including Pd/Cu-Fe availability, temperature, pH, different ions (SO42-, PO43-, NO3-) and humic acid content in water, also have significant impacts on p-nitrophenol degradation efficiency. The recyclability of the material was evaluated. The results showed that the Pd/Cu-Fe nanoparticles have good recycle performance, and after three cycles, the removal rate of p-nitrophenol is still more than 83%.

Comparative study of Pb (II) adsorption from water on used cardboard and powdered activated carbon

  • Benhafsa, Fouad. Mekhalef;Bouchama, Abdelghani.;Chadli, Aicha.;Tadjer, Belgacem.;Addad, Djelloul.
    • Membrane and Water Treatment
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    • 제13권2호
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    • pp.73-83
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    • 2022
  • In the present study, we compared the adsorption capacity of Pb (II) from contaminated water of used cardboard (UC) and a commercial powdered activated carbon (PAC), the latter has been characterized by different techniques, namely X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), wavelength dispersion x-ray fluorescence (WDXRF), infrared spectroscopy (IR) and surface area B.E.T analyzer. The effect of various parameters, such as the pH, the contact time, the amount of adsorbent, and the temperature on the adsorption of Pb (II) on both materials was investigated. The Pb (II) adsorptions are perfectly described by a pseudo-second-order model, while the intraparticle diffusion is a decisive step after the first minutes of contact. The fit to the Langmuir and Redlich-Peterson models seems perfect for these adsorption reactions. (PAC) showed a greater affinity for Pb (II) compared to (UC) and the adsorption of Pb (II) ions is strongly pH-dependent, on the other hand, the increase in temperature doesn't have much influence on the two solids. This study showed that the capacity of (UC) to adsorb Pb (II) from an aqueous solution is greater than two-thirds of that of (PAC).

교통량별 가로변 토양특성 및 타이어 마모 입자(TWPs) 분석 (Analysis of Roadside Soil Characteristics and Tire Wear Particles(TWPs) According to Traffic Volume)

  • 이선영;주진희;윤용한
    • 한국환경과학회지
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    • 제32권9호
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    • pp.627-634
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    • 2023
  • Tire wear particles(TWPs), regarded as a microplastic, is generated in significant quantities each year and exist in various spaces and have a negative impact on the surrounding environment. Particularly, roadside environments fall within the direct influence of TWPs, necessitating proactive investigation for contamination management and response. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the soil acidity and electrical conductivity(EC) and TWPs in the roadside soil of six sites based on traffic volume. The analysis revealed that the soil in all sites exhibited subacidity, and there were no significant differences in EC. Microscopic and FT-IR analysis revealed the presence of microscopic particles in soil samples that exhibited common visual characteristics of TWPs. In the road with the highest traffic volume, 48,300 TWPs were detected per unit area. Furthermore, a proportional relationship between traffic volume and TWPs particles was established. However, influences other than traffic volume on TWPs particle count within the soil were observed. Therefore, for the management of TWPs contaminated roadside soil, a proactive response is necessary in areas with high traffic volumes. However, in order to effectively address the factors contributing to the generation and dispersion of TWPs, further research is required with a multidimensional approach.

멸균물품의 유효기간에 관한 연구: 포장재와 보관환경을 중심으로 (Validity Periods of Sterilization Products: Focus on Packing Materials and Storage Environments)

  • 박현희;이광옥
    • 근관절건강학회지
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    • 제30권3호
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    • pp.263-272
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: The aim of this study was to provide a scientific basis for shelf life and re-establish the shelf life in a hospital environment by investigating the validity periods of various packaging materials. Methods: We selected six departments to store sterilized items, prepared 482 sterilized items, and stored them for 12 months. Each sample was tested using a microbiological culture in the laboratory every two weeks. When the result was positive, the sample was considered contaminated. The temperature and relative humidity were measured using an automatic control system to investigate the storage environment during the study period. Results: Except for two samples, which were positive in the 22nd and 28th weeks, 480 samples were negative. The temperature and relative humidity of the sample storage area were measured every week. The annual average temperature was 23.6±1.6℃, and the mean relative humidity was 35.1±15.2%. The cabinets used in this study were the two-open and four-closed types. Conclusion: This study confirmed the validity of the expiration date in a hospital environment. Based on the results, the nonwoven fabric remained sterile for more than nine months. No case of contamination of the paper-plastic pouch packaging was observed, owing to the microbial culture for two months.

경남 합천군의 관속식물 분포와 자원특성에 관한 연구 - 오도산, 황매산, 대암산, 무월봉을 중심으로 - (Distribution of Vascular Plants and Plant Resources Characteristics in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnamdo Province - Mt. Odo, Mt. Hwangmae, Mt. Daeam, and Muweol Peak -)

  • 한종원;김현준;강신호;양선규;박정미;장창기
    • 한국환경생태학회지
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    • 제24권4호
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    • pp.406-425
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    • 2010
  • 2009년 3월부터 10월까지 경상남도 합천군일대의 자원식물분포조사를 수행하였다. 본 조사를 통해 확인된 조사지역내의 소산 관속식물은 82과 292속 427종 4아종 49변종 9품종으로 총 489분류군으로 확인되었다. 조사 지역에서 분포하고 있는 식물의 자원 유용도를 분석한 결과, 식용자원식물이 187분류군, 섬유용 자원식물이 9분류군, 약용 자원식물이 137분류군, 관상용 자원식물이 52분류군, 초지 자원식물이 126분류군, 공업원료자원이 2분류군, 염료용 자원식물이 112분류군, 목재용 자원식물이 16분류군, 용도가 밝혀지지 않은 식물이 134분류군로 구분되었다 특기할만한 식물로는 한국 특산 관속식물이 총 18분류군, 환경부지정 특정식물종이 33분류군, 희귀식물은 2분류군으로 각각 조사되었고, 귀화식물은 44분류군으로서 전체분류군의 약 8.9%를 차지하였다. 한편 조사지역의 식생은 비교적 양호한 편이었으나, 레저시설이 형성되거나, 중계소, 사찰 등으로 인한 임도와, 저지대의 많은 농경지로 인해, 귀화식물의 분포가 빠르게 확산될 우려가 크므로 이에 따른 적절한 조치가 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

Evaluation on Four Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Contents in the Groundwater and Their Human Risk Level

  • Song, Dahee;Park, Sunhwa;Jeon, Sang-Ho;Hwang, Jong Yeon;Kim, Moonsu;Jo, Hun-Je;Kim, Deok-Hyun;Lee, Gyeong-Mi;Kim, Ki-In;Kim, Hye-Jin;Kim, Tae-Seung;Chung, Hyen Mi;Kim, Hyun-Koo
    • 한국토양비료학회지
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    • 제50권4호
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    • pp.235-250
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    • 2017
  • In this study, we monitored 4 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, and tetrachloromethane in groundwater samples to determine the detection frequency and their concentrations and evaluated the health risk level considering ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact. 75 groundwater wells were selected. 24 wells were from monitoring background groundwater quality level and 51 wells were from monitoring groundwater quality level in industrial or contamination source area. In the results, the detection frequency for chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, and tetrachloromethane was 42.3%, 8.1%, 6.0%, and 3.4%, respectively. The average concentrations of VOCs were high in the order of chloroform ($1.7{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$), dichloromethane ($0.08{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$), tetrachloromethane ($0.05{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$), and 1,2-dichloroethane ($0.05{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$). Chloroform had the highest detection frequency and average detection concentration. In the contaminated groundwater, the detection frequency of VOCs was high in the order of chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dchloroethane, and tetrachloromethane. The average concentrations for chloroform, dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, and tetrachloromethane were $2.23{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$, $0.08{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$, $0.07{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$, and $0.06{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$, respectively. All the 4 compounds were detected at industrial complex and storage tank area. The maximum concentration of chloroform, dichloromethane, and 1,2-dichloroethane was detected at industrial complex area. Especially, the maximum concentration of chloroform and dichloromethane was detected at a chemical factory area. In the uncontaminated groundwater, the detection frequency of VOCs was high in the order of chloroform, dichloromethane, and 1,2-dchloroethane and tetrachloromethane was not detected. The average concentrations for chloroform, dichloromethane, and 1,2-dichloroethane were $0.57{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$, $0.07{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$, and $0.03{\mu}g\;L^{-1}$, respectively. Although chloroform in the uncontaminated groundwater was detected the most, the concentration of chloroform was not exceeding water quality standards. By land use, the maximum detection frequency of 1,2-dichloroethane was found near a traffic area. For human risk assessment, the cancer risk for the 4 VOCs was $10^{-6}{\sim}10^{-9}$, while the non-cancer risk (HQ value) for the 4 VOCs is $10^{-2}{\sim}10^{-3}$.

Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in the Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis in the Changseon area, Korea, and Assessment of Potential Risk to Human Health

  • Mok, Jong Soo;Yoo, Hyun Duk;Kim, Poong Ho;Yoon, Ho Dong;Park, Young Cheol;Kim, Ji Hoe;Kwon, Ji Young;Son, Kwang Tae;Lee, Hee Jung;Ha, Kwang Soo;Shim, Kil Bo;Jo, Mi Ra;Lee, Tae Seek
    • Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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    • 제17권3호
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    • pp.313-318
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    • 2014
  • From 2008 to 2013, the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis were collected from a major area of mussel production (Changseon area), which is a designated shellfish-cultivating area for export, located on the southern coast of Korea. The samples were analyzed for mercury (Hg) using a direct Hg analyzer and for other metals, such as cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), arsenic (As), chromium, copper, nickel, and zinc, using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The concentrations and bioaccumulation of the heavy metals were determined, and a potential risk assessment was conducted to evaluate their hazards towards human consumption. The concentration and bioaccumulation ratio of Cd were the highest of the three hazardous metals (Cd, Pb, and Hg). The concentrations of hazardous metals in all samples were within the limits set by Korea and other countries. The estimated dietary intake (EDI) was compared to the provisional tolerable daily intake (PTDI) adopted by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EDIs of all heavy metals tested for mussel samples ranged from 0.01 to 4.99% of the PTDI; the highest value was measured for As. The hazard index (HI) can be used to assess the risk of heavy metal consumption associated with contaminated food. The HI for all samples was far less than 1.0, which indicates that the mussels produced in the Changseon area do not represent an appreciable hazard to humans and are fit for consumption.

석산개발 사례를 이용한 주변 지역의 중금속 오염분석 및 대책방안에 관한 연구 (A Study on Countermeasure and Contamination Analysis for Heavy Metal Pollution of Nearby Area using Stony Mountain Field Case)

  • 한중근;윤원일;이양규;이종영;홍기권
    • 한국지반신소재학회논문집
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    • 제9권4호
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    • pp.57-66
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    • 2010
  • 본 연구에서는 현장사례를 이용하여 석산개발이 주변 지역에 위치하는 토양 및 하천의 중금속오염에 미치는 영향을 분석하였으며, 분석결과를 비탕으로 중금속오염에 대한 대책방안을 제시하고자 하였다. 석산개발 부지 인근의 하천 및 토양의 중금속오염 조사결과, 석산개발로 인하여 발생된 미세석분 및 침출수가 삼막천으로 유입되면서 오염을 초래한 것으로 분석되었다. 또한 석산개발 주변지역의 중금속 오염도에 대해, 오염지수를 이용하여 평가한 결과, 오염된 지하수가 삼막천 오염의 주원인인 것으로 분석되었으며, 토양의 중금속오염은 오염된 지하수가 삼막천에 유입되어 중금속이 삼막천 하상에 퇴적된 것으로 확인되었다. 따라서 삼막천 오염의 주원인인 지하수에 대한 중금속 제어는 환경친화적인 반응물질이 적용된 투수성 반응벽체 (PRE, Permeable Reaction Barrier) 시스템을 통하여 수행하는 것이 바람직 할 것으로 판단된다.

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The impact of municipal waste disposal of heavy metals on environmental pollution: A case study for Tonekabon, Iran

  • Azizpour, Aziz;Azarafza, Mohammad;Akgun, Haluk
    • Advances in environmental research
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    • 제9권3호
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    • pp.175-189
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    • 2020
  • Municipal solid waste disposal is considered as one of the most important risks for environmental contamination which necessitates the development of strategies to reduce destructive consequences on the ecosystem as related especially to heavy metal accumulation. This study investigates heavy metal (i.e., As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn) accumulation in the Tonekabon region, NW of Iran that is related to city waste disposal and evaluates the environmental impact in the Caspian Sea coastal region. For this purpose, after performing field studies and collecting 50 soil specimens from 5 sites of the study area, geochemical tests (i.e., inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy and x-ray fluorescence) were conducted on the soil specimens collected from the 5 sites (named as Sites A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5) and the results were used to estimate the pollution indices (i.e., geo-accumulation index, normalized enrichment factor, contamination factor, and pollution load index). The obtained indices were utilized to assess the eco-toxicological risk level in the landfill site which indicated that the city has been severely contaminated by Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn. These levels have been developed along the stream towards the nearshore areas indicating uptake of soil degradation. The heavy metal contamination was classified to range from unpolluted to highly polluted, which indicated serious heavy metal pollution in the study area as related to municipal solid waste disposal in Tonekabon.