• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.657-664
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• 2007

The content and distribution of some heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Cr, Co, Cu, Ni, Zn and Pb) were investigated in the <$63{\mu}m$ bed sediments of the Mangyeong river to recognize the extent of contamination. Results showed that a wide range of concentrations was apparent for every metal. These variations were particularly significant at the confluence of tributaries. High levels of metals occur mainly in the confluence of tributaries. Geoaccumulation indexes have been calculated to assess whether the concentration observed represent background or contaminated levels. It is proved that the Mangyeong River is moderately to strongly polluted for Mn, Cr, Cu, Zn and Pb. The spatial extent of pollution was examined, and it was found that the most polluted area is located in the confluence of Iksan and Jeonju tributaries.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2012

Recently, there has been increasing interest in the use of rain garden systems as environmentally friendly ecological infrastructures for controlling stormwater runoff and managing non-point source pollution and information for the contamination of soil and plants can be essential for sustainable rain garden management. In this study, four rain garden mesocosms, namely single species planting with Rhododendron lateritium, single species planting with Zoysia japonica, mixed planting with R. lateritium and Z. japonica, and control without plants, were tested to investigate the change in concentrations of nutrients (N and P) and heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Pb, and Ni) in the soil and plants used in the rain garden system. The presence of plants resulted in greater nutrient retention in soil and lower potential leaching from the system. All systems showed an increase in the heavy metal concentrations in soil. The concentrations of most heavy metals were found to be higher in the herbaceous plants (Z. japonica) than in the shrubs (R. lateritium). The belowground part (root) had higher heavy metal concentrations than the aboveground part (leaf) but also showed a potential increase in leaves, and hence, careful plant management should be considered during rain garden operation.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제18권11호
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• pp.1623-1627
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• 2005

Heavy metal pollution has become a serious health concern in recent years. Dogs are a very good indicator of the pollution load on the environment. They share people's environment and are exposed to the action of the same pollutants. This study estimated the heavy metal contents in the serum of dogs in domestic districts, and assessed the age, sex, feeding habits, living area, breeding environment and smoking habit of the owners. The findings suggest that dogs can be used to monitor the environmental quality of heavy metals. The mean concentrations of heavy metals in the dog serum from 204 samples (108 male and 96 female) were 0.22${\pm}$0.01 $\mu$g/ml, 0.24${\pm}$0.04 $\mu$g/ml, 0.61${\pm}$0.08 $\mu$g/ml, and 0.50${\pm}$0.06 $\mu$g/ml (for Cd, Hg, Pb, and Cr), respectively. Concentrations of Pb, Cd, Hg, and Cr in the dog serum were higher in Yeongnam including Ulsan, and Seoul higher than those of Chungchong and Honam, especially Pb concentration, which was significantly higher (p<0.01). Concentrations of Cd, Hg, Pb, and Cr in serum, were increased by age (p<0.05). When commercial pet food was provided to dogs, Cd and Cr concentrations were significantly higher in dog serum than dogs fed a human diet (p<0.01 in Cd and p<0.05 in Cr). Heavy metal concentrations of dogs owned by smoking owners, were higher than non-smoking owners although there was no significant difference.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.27-42
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• 2018

It is important to identify the contaminant sources and to evaluate the fate and transport of heavy metals to crops in agricultural lands. This study was conducted to evaluate metal sources and its transfer and accumulation to crop in agricultural soils. Pollution indices were calculated and multivariate analysis was performed to identify metal sources. To evaluate transfer and accumulation of metals to crops, the contents of phytoavailable metals were evaluated by using single extraction method and the correlation between metal content and soil properties was analyzed. Also the BCF was quantitatively evaluated for investigating the metal transition to each crop grown in the research area. As a result, Cr, Ni, and Co were expected to be mainly derived from geologic factors due to weathering of certain parent rocks. The content of nickel in soils of the research area was slightly higher than that of the concern level criteria based on total concentration, but the amount transferred and accumulated in the crops was actually low. Understanding the contamination characteristics by investigating the pollution sources of heavy metals and its transfer and accumulation to crops through various evaluation techniques could provide important information for proper management of the agricultural land.

• The Korean Journal of Ecology
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.147-156
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• 1995

Restoration of ecosystems degraded by heavy metal pollution can be accomplished by soil amendment and selection and utilization of plants tolerant to heavy metals. Two former zinc mine sites, Sambo Mine in Hwasung, Kyonggi-do and the Second Yonhwa Mine in Samchuk, Kangwon-do, were selected for collection of plant samples and for determination of heavy metal tolerant species. Dominant species on mine waste deposits in Hwasung site were Panicum bisulcatum and Echinoch/oa crus-galli, while those in Samchuk site were Aster yomena, Setaria viridis, Artemisia lavandulaefolia and Oenothera odorata. Mean contents of zinc, lead and cadmium in Hwasung soil were 103, 117 and 1 ppm, respectively, while those in Samchuk soil were 23, 6 and 4 ppm, respectively, Zinc contents were higher in Echinochloa crus-galli from Hwasung and in Artemisia lavandulaefolia from Samchuk, while lead contents were higher in Panicum bisulcatum and Echinochloa crus-galli from Hwasung and Lactuca sonchiJolia and Pinus densiJolia from Samchuk. Plant species with higher cadmium contents were Panicum bisulcatum and Lactuca sonchiJolia. Comparison of metal contents between roots and shoots showed that Echinochloa crus-galli was a zinc accumulator, while Panicum bisulcatum, Persicaria hydroPiPer, Pinus densiJlora and Lactuca sonchiJolia were zinc excluders. In addition, Panicum bisulcatum and Persicaria hydroPiPer were proved to be lead excluders. When both heavy metal contents in plant tissues and biomass of individual plants are considered, it can be concluded that Echinochloa crus-galli and Panicum bisulcatum from Hwasung and Artemisia lavandulaefolia and Aster yomena are heavy metal absorbing plants. The effect of heavy metals on seed germination showed that Artemisia princeps var. orientalis had higher germination rates, but no significant difference in concomitant decrease of germination rates among the species investigated were found by increasing heavy metal contents.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.17-25
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• 2003

동명광산을 경유하는 수계의 pH는 5.9∼7.1의 변화를 보여 약산성 내지는 중성의 환경을 보인다. 하천수 중 중금속 원소함량의 분포는 자원소의 지구화학적 특성에 따라 다양한 분포 양상을 보이나 전반적으로 폐광산 주변에서 증가하는 경향을 보인다. 동명광산 지역의 광미, 폐석적치장토양, 농경지토양에 대한 성분분석 결과 농경지토양에는 중금속의 총 농토가 광미나 폐석적치장의 토양보다 훨씬 낮았을 뿐 아니라 총 중금속 농도 중 adsorbed, carbonate, reducible fraction들이 차지하는 비율이 낮아 이들이 농작물이나 주변 수계에 큰 영향을 미치지 못할 것으로 생각된다. 그러나 하천수중 중금속 원소함량 분포가 전반적으로 광산지역에서 증가하는 경향을 보이며, 광미나 폐석적치장 토양에서도 중금속의 총 농도가 매우 높았을 뿐 아니라 adsorbed, carbonate, reducible fractions들이 차지하는 비율이 농경지 보다 상대적으로 높았기 때문에 이들이 유실되거나 또는 산성우, 산성인 광산폐수의 유입 등으로 인해 화학적 환경변화가 발생할 경우 중금속 오염의 확산이 우려되므로 이에 대한 오염방지대책이 필요하다고 생각된다.

• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제24권8호
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• pp.711-720
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• 2003

전주시 도로변 퇴적물의 중금속 오염을 평가하고 특성을 알기 위해 2002년 여름과 겨울 두 차례에 걸쳐 67곳에서 134개의 시료를 채취했다. 이들 시료를 Thompson and Wood (1982)와 Tessier et al. (1979)의 방법으로 화학처리한 후 Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, Mn등의 원소를 분석했다. 전주 도로변 퇴적물에 함유된 Zn, Cu, Pb, Cd의 함량은 서울의 도로변 토양, 먼지, 하수 슬러지에 함유된 것 보다 낮지만 세계 여러 나라에서 제시하는 토양 중 환경기준값을 초과했으며 자연 토양 중의 함량 보다 2-7배 초과한 값이다 산업지역, 상업지역, 주거지역으로 구분해 분석한 결과 전반적으로 산업지역에서의 중금속 함량이 약간 높고(특히 Cr, Ni, Pb, Zn)오염지수도 높다. 상업지역과 주거지역간의 중금속 오염 정도는 비슷하며 산업지역이 아니라도 특정 금속 가공업체나 자동차 정비 관련 업체가 위치해 있는 곳은 오염이 심하다. 연속추출 결과 중금속 원소의 존재 형태는 Pb, Zn, Mn등은 주로 탄산염 광물과 수반되거나 Fe-Mn산화물과 수반된 형태로 존재하고, Cu는 유기물과 함께 존재하는 비율이 높다. 그러나 전체적으로 규산염광물과 수반된 형태로 존재하는 비율이 50% 이상을 차지한다. 따라서 서울 지역에 비해 인위적 오염의 정도가 낮은 편이지만, Cd, Co, Ni, Pb, Zn, Mn등의 원소가 탄산염 형태로 존재하는 비율이 높기 때문에 오염원으로서의 가능성이 높다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.404-410
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• 2009

In this study, research for physical and chemical characteristics were conducted through analysis of sediments, grading and heavy metals (e.g., Mn, Cu, Cd, Zn and Pb ) in sewers which are classified by drainage types. After that, cement solidification and yellow soil calcinations made heavy metals stabilized and then, ways of recycling it were examined. The grain size distribution of all sediments was relative graded. When evaluating heavy metal pollution through index of geoaccumulation (Igeo), Cu showed moderately pollution or strong pollution in forest and street site and Zn was assessed by moderately pollution in military, residential, and street site. Analysis of Pearson Correlation coefficient of heavy metal indicated that all items in street site have tight relationship respectively. Especially, Cd-Zn, Cu-Pb, Cu-Mn, and Pb-Mn have relationship at 99% confidence intervals in statistical analysis. Recycling it with cement solidification was satisfied with compressive strength standard under 55% deposit contents and Zn, Pb, Mn were stabilized effectively. If time and temperature plasticity and compressive strength would be standard, it is revealed that yellow soil calcinations is valuable aggregate when it has 50-60 Wt% contents. When considering economic feasibility and stabilization of heavy metals, cement solidification would be more appropriate than yellow soil calcinations as solution to recycling.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.87-103
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• 1996

The purposes of this research are to investigate the pollution level of heavy metals due to the urbanization and industrialization in the satellite cities of Seoul, and to assess the chemical species and the sources of heavy metals in highly contaminated soils and dusts. Soil and dust samples were collected from the Uijeongbu and the Koyang cities, which are northern and the northwestern satellite cities of Seoul metropolitan city, respectively. Relatively high pH values($6.3{\sim}9.9$) were found in roadside soils compared with agricultural and forest soils. Difference in pH values of soils was not identified between before and after rainy seasons. In spite of no specific pollution sources in the above cities, the contents of Cu, Pb, and Zn in soils and dusts were much higher than the world average contents. The metal levels in dusts were higher than those in soils, but the metal concentration in dusts was significantly decreased after rainy season. Pollution index was high(> 1.0) in the areas of heavy traffic, industrial complex, and city centres. There is an appreciable proportion of total Zn in exchangeable/water-acid soluble fraction. Copper is predominantly associated with reducible and oxidizable phases, whereas Pb is largely in reducible association. It is concluded that the mobility and bioavailability of metals are high in the order of Zn >> Cu > Pb, on the basis of characteristic particle morphology and chemical composition, Pb-containing particles are originated probably from the automobile exhaust, particularly in heavy traffic areas. The metallic forms and iron-oxide associated forms of Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Pb can be assessed as industrial origin.

• 한국해양학회지:바다
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.535-547
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 조력발전소 가동 이후 퇴적물 내 공간적 중금속 오염변화 특성을 알아보기 위하여, 2015년 표층퇴적물, 퇴적물 코어, 입자성 침강물질 내 중금속 농도를 분석하고 가동 이전인 2009년과의 비교를 실시하였다. 2015년에 채취한 표층퇴적물 내 중금속의 평균 농도는 조력발전소 가동 이전인 2009년에 비해 8% (Cd)~31% (Zn, Hg) 감소하였다. 본 연구에서 분석된 8개 원소를 모두 포함한 오염부하지수(PLI)를 계산한 결과, 2015년 자료가 2009년에 비해 중금속 오염도가 18% 감소하였다. 하지만 2015년에도 산업단지에 인접한 상류지역에서는 여전히 Cu, Zn, Pb가 주의기준(TEL)을 초과하였다. 조력발전소 가동 이전에 비해 2015년 중금속에 오염된 퇴적 깊이는 S6 정점에서는 15 cm, S7 정점에서는 12 cm 증가하였으나 중금속의 평균농도는 감소하였다. 입자물질의 총 침강속의 평균은 2009년에 32.5 g/㎡/d에서 2015년 103.5 g/㎡/d로 입자의 침강량이 3.2배 높아졌다. 수층의 입자물질 증가는 조력발전소 가동에 따라 저층 퇴적물이 재부유된 것으로 판단된다. 코어 시료에서 오염 퇴적 깊이와 입자물질의 침강속 증가는 조력발전소 가동으로 인해 발생한 해류의 영향으로 저층 퇴적물이 재부유되어 다른 지역으로 이동/퇴적된 사실을 나타내고 있다. 표층퇴적물과 마찬가지로 상류지역 코어에서는 여전히 Cr, Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd이 주의기준을 초과하고 있었으며, 중금속 오염 퇴적물이 40 cm 이상 축적되어 있어 여전히 산업단지를 통한 중금속 오염이 심각한 것으로 나타났다. 조력발전소 가동에 의한 해수 유통량의 증가로 시화호 중금속 오염은 다소 감소하였으나, 산업활동을 통한 중금속의 오염은 여전히 존재하고 있으며 퇴적물 재이동을 통해 오염된 퇴적물이 시화호 외측으로 방류되어 환경 혹은 생태계에 악영향을 미칠 가능성이 있다. 따라서 금속 안정동위원소를 활용한 오염원 추적과 같은 과학적 조사와 오염원을 줄이기 위한 정책적인 결단이 필요한 것으로 판단된다.