• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.82-94
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• 2022

In this study, chemically modified biochar (NSBP500, KSBP500, OSBP500) derived from starfish was utilized to improve the adsorption ability of the SBP500 (Starfish Biochar Pyrolyzed at 500℃) in a solution contaminated with heavy metals. According to the biochar modification performance evaluation batch tests, the removal rate and adsorption amount of NSBP500 increased 1.4 times for Cu, 1.5 times for Cd, and 1.2 times for Zn as compared to the control sample SBP500. In addition, the removal rate and adsorption amount of KSBP500 increased 2 times for Cu, 1.8 times for Cd, and 1.2 times for Zn. The removal rate and adsorption amount of OSBP500 increased 5.8 times for Cu. The FT-IR analysis confirmed the changes in the generation and movement of new functional groups after adsorption. SEM analysis confirmed Cu in KSBP500 was in the form of Cu(OH)₂ and resembled the structure of nanowires. The Cd in KSBP500 was densely covered in cubic form of Cd(OH)₂. Lead(Pb) was in the form of Pb₃(OH)₂(CO₃)₂ in a hexagonal atomic layer structure in NSBP500. In addition, it was observed that Zn was randomly covered with Zn₅(CO₃)₂(OH)₆ pieces which resembled plates in KSBP500. Therefore, this study confirmed that biochar removal efficiency was improved through a chemical modification treatment. Accordingly, adsorption and precipitation were found to be the complex mechanisms behind the improved removal efficiency in the biochar. This was accomplished by electrostatic interactions between the biochar and heavy metals and ion exchange with Ca²⁺.

• Membrane and Water Treatment
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.179-187
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• 2020

Electrodialysis has been applied for treatment of industrial wastewater including metal electroplating. The wastewater from metal plating industries contains high concentrations of inorganics such as copper, nickel, and sodium. The ions in the feed were separated due to the electrical forces in the electrodialysis. The concentrate compartment is exposed to the elevated concentrations of the ions and yielded inorganic precipitations on the cation exchange membranes. The presence of organic matter in the metal plating wastewater affects complex interfacial reactions, which determines characteristics of inorganic scale fouling. The wastewater from a metal plating industry in practice was collected and the inorganic and organic compositions of the wastewater were analyzed. The performance of electrodialysis of the raw wastewater was evaluated and the effects of adjusting pH of the raw water were also measured. The integrated processes with neutralization and electrodialysis showed great removal of heavy metals sufficient to discharge to aquatic ecosystem. The organic matter in the raw water was also reduced by the neutralization, which might enhance removal performance and alleviate organic fouling in the integrated system.

• Advances in nano research
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.441-449
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• 2023

Heavy metals, widely present in the environment, have become significant pollutants due to their excessive use in industries and technology. Their non-degradable nature poses a persistent environmental problem, leading to potential acute or chronic poisoning from prolonged exposure. Recent research has focused on separating heavy metals, particularly from industrial and mining sources. Industries such as metal plating, mining operations, tanning, wood and chipboard production, industrial paint and textile manufacturing, as well as oil refining, are major contributors of heavy metals in water sources. Therefore, removing heavy metals from water is crucial, especially for safe water supply in swimming and water sports. Iron oxide nanoparticles have proven to be highly effective adsorbents for water contaminants, and efforts have been made to enhance their efficiency and absorption capabilities through surface modifications. Nanoparticles synthesized using plant extracts can effectively bind with heavy metal ions by modifying the nanoparticle surface with plant components, thereby increasing the efficiency of heavy metal removal. This study focuses on removing lead from industrial wastewater using environmentally friendly, cost-effective iron nanoparticles synthesized with Genovese basil extract. The synthesis of nanoparticles is confirmed through analysis using Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and X-ray diffraction, validating their spherical shape and nanometer-scale dimensions. The method used in this study has a low detection limit of 0.031 ppm for measuring lead concentration, making it suitable for ensuring water safety in swimming and water sports.

• 한국항해항만학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국항해항만학회 2007년도 추계학술대회 및 제23회 정기총회
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• pp.200-201
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• 2007

The present study was conducted in three fields at Namhae to examine the removal efficiency of organic free, heavy metal immobilized sediment on Cochlodinium polykrikoidesand and on sea water quality. The present study results concluded that removal efficiency was depends on the initial number of red tide cells. There was no drastic change in the sea water quality after sediment spray. For the comparison of effectiveness of betonite, zeolite and lime were mixed with sediment did not show any marked difference in removal. Finally, the present study evaluated 50g/$m^{2}$ sediment is sufficient to remove 100% cells density, even though various environmental factors are interfering the mechanism.

• 공업화학
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.556-565
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• 2023

Fast industrial and agricultural expansion result in the production of heavy metal ions (HMIs). These are exceedingly hazardous to both humans and the environment, and the necessity to eliminate them from aqueous systems prompts the development of novel materials. In the present study, a UIO-66 (COOH)₂ metal-organic framework (MOF) containing free carboxylic acid groups was post-synthetically modified with L-glutamic acid via the solid-solid reaction route. Pristine and glutamic acid-treated MOF materials were characterized in detail using several physicochemical techniques. Single-ion batch adsorption studies of Pb(II) and Hg(II) ions were carried out using pristine as well as amino acid-modified MOFs. We further examined parameters that influence removal efficiency, such as the initial concentration and contact time. The bare MOF had a higher ion adsorption capacity for Pb(II) (261.87 mg/g) than for Hg(II) ions (10.54 mg/g) at an initial concentration of 150 ppm. In contrast, an increased Hg(II) ion adsorption capacity was observed for the glutamic acid-modified MOF (80.6 mg/g) as compared to the bare MOF. The Hg(II) ion adsorption capacity increased by almost 87% after modification with glutamic acid. Fitting results of isotherm and kinetic data models indicated that the adsorption of Pb(II) on both pristine and glutamic acid-modified MOFs was due to surface complexation of Pb(II) ions with available -COOH groups (pyromellitic acid). Adsorption of Hg(II) on the glutamic acid-modified MOF was attributed to chelation, in which glutamic acid grafted onto the surface of the MOF formed chelates with Hg(II) ions.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.332-340
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• 2007

강우 시 도로에서의 초기 유출수는 유 무기물질, 중금속 등 유해물질이 부유물질에 흡착되어 거동되는 비율이 높으므로 부유물질을 분리할 수 있다면 상당량의 오염부하를 줄일 수가 있다. 따라서 본 연구의 목적은 도로에서 배출되는 강우유출수의 오염저감을 위해 필터를 이용한 수리동력학적 필터분리기를 이용하여 부유물질을 처리함에 있어 필터별 오염물질 처리효율을 비교 평가함으로서 도로유출수에 대한 오염물질 저감을 위한 현장에의 적용 방안을 모색함에 있다. 사용한 여재는 perlite, 활성탄, zeolite와 이들의 혼합소재를 대상으로 하여 칼럼여과실험과 필터분리기를 이용한 현장에서의 처리실험을 통해 여재별 처리정도 및 처리효율을 비교하였다. 칼럼여과실험결과 대체로 SS는 활성탄과 perlite, 활성탄, 소성한 zeolite의 혼합여재가, 중금속은 zeolite 및 활성탄이 양호하였다. HDFS에 의한 처리실험은 perlite와 활성탄 혼합여재가 도로유출수 처리에 적합할 것으로 조사되었다. 혼합여재에 대한 평균 처리 효율은 여재층이 9 cm, 수면적부하율 192-1,469 $m^3/m^2/d$의 범위에서 SS 48.1%, BOD 31.9%, COD 32.6%, TN 15.5%, TP 17.3%의 제거율을 나타내었고, 중금속인 경우 Fe 26.0%, Cu 19.4%, Cr 25.7, Zn 16.6%, Pb 15.0%로 조사되었다. 도로유출수의 처리를 위한 HDFS의 여재로서는 perlite와 활성탄을 혼합한 여재가 적절하였다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.335-342
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• 2008

This study based on electro-coagulation & oxidation reaction is applied to wastewater treatment. Electro-oxidation reaction is used to remove cyanide(CN) which is contained in plating wastewater. Cyanide is transferred by gases such as $NH_3,\;NO_x,\;CO_2$. Analysis result and removal efficiency of Cyanide which is contained in heavy metal wastewater of plating plant, are shown as following paragraph. In electrode arrangement experiment, removal efficiency of carbon electrode(-)/STS316L electrode(+) arrangement method is superior to carbon electrode(-)/carbon electrode(+) arrangement method. Removal efficiencies of cyanide in different HRT such as 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 75 min and 90 min are 85.5%, 93.1%, 98.0%, 98.7% and 99.4% respectively in carbon electrode(-)/STS316L electrode(+) arrangement method. Finally we can estimate the critical point at HRT of 60 min which the variation of removal efficiency is decreased and HRT to obtain removal efficiency of less than 1 mg/LCN is minimum 90 min.

• Mycobiology
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• 제49권5호
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• pp.507-520
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• 2021

Papiliotrema huenov was previously reported to be highly tolerant of a range of extremely toxic heavy metals. This study aimed to identify the potential of P. huenov to remove manganese and copper from aqueous solution. Physical conditions which affect removal of Mn(II) and Cu(II) were determined. Optimal temperature for adsorption of both metal ions was 30 ℃, and optimal pH for maximum uptake of Mn(II) and Cu(II) were 5 and 6, respectively. Under these conditions, living cells of P. huenov accumulated up to 75.58% of 110 mg/L Mn(II) and 70.5% of 128 mg/L Cu(II) over 120 h, whereas, the removal efficiency of metal ions by dead cells over 1 h was 60.3% and 56.5%, respectively. These results indicate that living cells are more effective than dead biomass for bioremediation, but that greater time is required. The experimental data extends the potential use of P. huenov in biosorption and bioaccumulation of toxic heavy metals to copper and manganese, two of the most common industrial contaminants.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제15권12호
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• pp.15-24
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• 2014

천연제올라이트와 불가사리를 목분과 함께 혼합 소성한 펠렛형 Zeolite-StarFish 세라믹(ZSF 세라믹)을 이용하여 산성광산배수 내 중금속의 제거특성 및 영향인자를 파악하고자 하였다. ZSF 세라믹에 의한 중금속의 제거반응은 초기 3시간까지 빠른 속도로 진행되었으며 높은 알칼리 상태를 나타내었다. 중금속 제거를 위한 ZSF 세라믹의 최적 소성온도는 $800{\sim}1,000^{\circ}C$로 파악되었으며 소성시간에 따른 중금속 제거효율의 변화는 거의 나타나지 않았다. ZSF 세라믹의 최적 투여농도는 1.0~1.2 %임을 알 수 있었고, 1.0 % 이상의 ZSF 세라믹의 투여농도 조건에서는 Pb 85.5 %를 제외한 Al, As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn 대부분의 중금속이 95 % 이상의 높은 제거효율을 나타내었다. 목분의 배합비가 증가할수록 중금속 제거효율은 증가하였으며 목분의 적정 배합비는 10 %로 파악되었다. 회분식 실험을 통해 불가사리 소재의 ZSF 세라믹은 산성광산배수 내 중금속을 효과적으로 제거할 수 있는 처리제임을 알 수 있었으며, 특히 목분을 첨가한 다공성 ZSF 세라믹을 통해서는 산성광산배수 내 중금속의 제거효율을 더욱 향상시킬 수 있었다.

• 한국지반환경공학회 논문집
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.5-13
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• 2006

본 연구는 지표수에서 휴믹산을 포함한 중금속을 제거하기 위해 $UV/TiO_2/H_2O_2$ 공정을 적용하여 각 실험인자에 대한 처리효율을 실험적으로 검토하였다. 휴믹산과 중금속을 제거하는데 있어 $UV/TiO_2/H_2O_2$ 공정은 $UV/TiO_2$ 공정보다 훨씬 더 높은 제거효율을 보여 주었다. $TiO_2$ 주입량과 UV 세기를 증가시킴에 따라 휴믹산과 중금속 제거율은 증가했다. 그러나 0.3 g/L 이상의 $TiO_2$ 주입량에서는 제거율이 감소했다. 산화제로 사용된 과산화수소의 첨가는 휴믹산과 중금속 제거에 있어 긍정적인 효과를 보여주었으며 특히 50 mg/L의 과산화수소 농도에서 가장 좋은 제거효율을 나타내었다.