• 상하수도학회지
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.437-443
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• 2020

Biological phosphorus removal is accomplished by exposing PAO(phosphorus accumulating organisms) to anaerobic-aerobic conversion conditions. In the anaerobic condition, PAO synthesize PHB(polyhydroxybutyrate) and simultaneously hydrolysis of poly-p resulting phosphorus(Pi) release. In aerobic condition, PAO uptake phosphorus(Pi) more than they have released. In this study, cyanobacteria Synechococcus sp., which is known to be able to synthesize PHB like PAO, was exposed to anaerobic-aerobic conversion. If Synechococcus sp. can remove excess phosphorus by the same mechanism as PAO, synergistic effects can occur through photosynthesis. Moreover, Synechococcus sp. is known to be capable of synthesizing PHB using inorganic carbon as well as organic carbon, so even if the available capacity of organic carbon decreases, it was expected to show stable phosphorus removal efficiency. In 6 hours of anaerobic condition, phosphorus release occurred in both inorganic and organic carbon conditions but SPRR(specific phosphorus release rate) of both conditions was 10 mg-P/g-MLSS/day, which was significantly lower than that of PAO. When converting to aerobic conditions, SPUR(specific phosphorus uptake rate) was about 9 mg-P/g-MLSS/day in both conditions, showing a higher uptake rate than the control condition showing SPUR of 6.4 mg-P/g-MLSS/day. But there was no difference in terms of the total amount of removal. According to this study, at least, it seems to be inappropriate to apply Synechococcus sp. to luxury uptake process for phosphorus removal.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.140-146
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• 2023

Water quality is crucial for human health and the environment. Accurate measurement of the quantity of organic carbon in water is essential for water quality evaluation, identification of water pollution sources, and appropriate implementation of water treatment measures. Total organic carbon (TOC) analysis is an important tool for this purpose. Although other methods, such as chemical oxygen demand (COD) and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) are also used to measure organic carbon in water, they have limitations that make TOC analysis a more favorable option in certain situations. For example, COD requires the use of toxic chemicals, and BOD is time-consuming and can produce inconsistent and unreliable results. In contrast, TOC analysis is rapid and reliable, providing accurate measurements of organic carbon content in water. However, common methods for TOC analysis can be complex and energy-intensive because of the use of high-temperature heaters for liquid-to-gas phase transitions and the use of acid, which present safety risks. This study focuses on a TOC analysis method using TiO₂ photocatalysis, which has several advantages over conventional TOC analysis methods, including its low cost and easy maintenance. For TiO₂, rutile and anatase powders are mixed with an inorganic binder and spray-coated onto a glass fiber substrate. The TiO₂ powder and inorganic binder solutions are adjusted to optimize the photocatalytic reaction performance. The TiO₂ photocatalysis method is a simple and low-power approach to TOC analysis, making it a promising alternative to commonly used TOC analysis methods. This study aims to contribute to the development of more efficient and cost-effective approaches for water quality analysis and management by exploring the effectiveness and reliability of the developed equipment.

• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2004년도 춘계 학술발표회 제16권1호
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• pp.608-611
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• 2004

As the use of various electronic equipments has been increased recently according to industrialization and information network establishment, concern about electromagnetic wave exposed environment has also been increased. Therefore, this study aims to verify electromagnetic wave absorbing effects of inorganic paint that is made of carbon, electro-conductive materials with regard to its physical characteristics, its electromagnetic wave absorbing rate through a mock-up test for proving its effects in the indoor condition. The results are as follows: The results of running tests on electromagnetic wave absorbing inorganic paints for checking their requirements as painting material such as adherence degree, resistance to fine crack, resistance to washing, alkali-resistance, discoloration-resistance, etc. show that inorganic paints have the physical characteristics meeting the requirements for painting materials. In addition, it shows that the electromagnetic wave absorbing effect, in line with the number of paintings and the thickness of paintings, secures $75\~89\%$ of efficiency. And the mock-up test shows that the electromagnetic wave absorbing effect inside building is directly proportional to the distance from the source of electromagnetic wave such as electronic equipments.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.513-520
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• 2019

This study reports the improvement of mechanical properties of Al₂O₃ porous ceramics from colloidal suspension with the addition of carbon fiber by direct foaming. The initial colloidal suspension of Al₂O₃ was partially hydrophobized by surfactant to stabilize wet foam with the addition of carbon fiber from 2 to 8 wt% as stabilizer. The influence of carbon fiber on the air content, bubble size, pore size and pore distribution in terms of wet foam stability and physical properties of porous ceramics were discussed. The viscosity of the colloidal suspension was increased giving solid like properties with the increased in carbon fiber content. The mechanical properties of the sintered porous samples were investigated by Hertzian indentation test. The results show the wet foam stability of more than 90% corresponds to compressive loading of 156.48 N and elastic modulus of 57.44 MPa of sintered sample with 8 wt% of carbon fiber content.

• 센서학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.128-132
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• 2020

Total organic carbon (TOC) analysis equipment, which was previously used to prevent eutrophication in advance, is heavy, bulky, and expensive; therefore, so it is difficult to be carried and has been used as an experimental unit. In this study, a through-carbon analysis chip that integrates pretreatment through photocatalytic oxidation and carbon dioxide measurement using a pH indicator was investigated. Both the total carbon - inorganic carbon method and the nonpurgeable organic carbon (NPOC) measurement method require an acidification part for injecting an acid solution for inorganic carbon measurement and removal, an oxidation part for total carbon or NPOC oxidation and a measurement part for Carbon dioxide (CO₂) measurement. Among them, the measurement of oxidation and CO₂ requires physical technology. The proposed TOC analysis chip decomposed into CO₂ as a result of the oxidizing of organic carbon using a photocatalyst, and the pH indicator that was changed by the generated CO₂ was optically measured. Although the area of the sample of the oxidation part and the pH indicator of the measurement part were distinguished in an enclosed space, CO₂ was quantified by producing an oxidation part and a measurement part that shared the same air in one chip. The proposed TOC analysis chip is less expensive and smaller, cost and size are disadvantages of existing organic carbon analysis equipment, because it does not require a separate carrier gas to transport the CO₂ gas in the oxidation part to the measurement part.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2011년도 추계 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.47-48
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• 2011

According to Bali Roadmap, Korea is also included in nations with a duty to reduce greenhouse gas. This study aims to draw proper Si/Al ratio by analyzing flowing and strength properties as the 4-component low carbon inorganic composite to reduce the use of cement and discarded polysilicon sludge. As the result, when Si/Al ratio is 4, the highest strength was found.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2011년도 춘계 학술논문 발표대회 1부
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• pp.59-60
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• 2011

The purpose of this study is to produce the low-carbon eco-friendly inorganic composite at room temperature by an alkali accelerator without firing process at high temperature, and complement the problem of previous studies, the deterioration in strength caused by cracking, with incorporation of PVA fibers. Results of reviewing the changes in the strength properties of PVA showed that test body mixed with PVA fibers had the superiority in strength expression.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2010

습지는 식생과 수위 정도에 따라 다양한 물리 화학적 특성을 보이는 생태계로 작은 공간내에서도 다양한 생지화학적 반응이 일어날 수 있다. 특히, 용존유기탄소와 무기질소는 습지 내 생물학적 반응 정도를 결정하는 주요 인자로 탄소와 질소의 동태를 파악하고, 습지 환경의 변화 즉, 식생과 수위 및 계절변화에 따른 시공간적 패턴을 이해하는 것이 중요하다. 본 연구는 실험을 위해 인공적으로 건설, 운용되고 있는 인공습지에서 식생유무와 수심정도, 계절에 따라 토양시료를 채취, 분석하였다. 그 결과, 용존유기탄소와 질산염의 함량이 식생이 있는 지역에서 모두 높게 나타났다. 용존탄소는 식생이 있는 경우, 수심이 깊은 지역에서는 평균 $0.37mg{\cdot}g^{-1}$, 수심이 낮은 지역에서는 $0.31mg{\cdot}g^{-1}$로 나타나 수위 정도에 따라 차이를 보였다. 이는 식생에서 제공되는 뿌리 삼출물의 증가와, 미생물의 유기물 분해작용의 복합적인 영향에 의한 것으로 판단된다. 반면, 질산염 함량은 수심에 따라 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았으며, 이는 식생의 유무가 수심보다 질산염의 동태에 주요 영향을 미치는 것으로 볼 수 있다. 본 연구결과, 습지의 환경조건, 특히 수심이나 식생의 유무에 따라 탄소와 질소의 양적, 질적인 차이가 나타나며, 이는 습지 내에서 진행되는 생지화학적 반응의 시공간적 패턴에 영향을 미칠 것으로 보인다.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.54-63
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 산업부산물인 고로슬래그, 레드머드, 실리카 흄 등을 사용하여 콘크리트의 혼화재가 아닌 시멘트 대체재로 사용하여 시멘트 제조시 배출되는 $CO_2$가스 및 환경부하를 저감하고자 하였다. 고로슬래그, 레드머드, 실리카 흄 등을 혼합한 저탄소 무기결합재에 알칼리 자극제만으로 고온의 소성과정없이 상온에서 제조하기 위한 최적배합을 도출하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 CaO 함유량 및 Si/Al, 알칼리 자극제 혼합비율 및 양, 양생조건 및 W/B 변화에 따른 경화성상 및 압축강도시험을 실시하였다. 시험분석 결과, 저탄소 무기결합재의 최적배합은 CaO 함유량 30%, Si/Al 4, 알칼리 자극제 혼합비율$(NaOHg:Na_2SiO_3g)$ 50g:50g, 알칼리 자극제 양 100g, W/B 31%인 것으로 판단된다. 또한 무기결합재의 단점인 수축을 보완한다면 보다 우수한 성능의 저탄소 무기결합재의 개발이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2015

PURPOSES : This study intends to develop an inorganic soil pavement material using industrial by-products and to evaluate its applicability as a road pavement material. METHODS : In this study, a compressive strength experiment was conducted based on the NaOH solution molarity and water glass content to understand the strength properties of the soil pavement material according to the mixing ratio of alkali activator. In addition, the strength characteristic of the inorganic soil pavement material was analyzed based on the binder content. The performance of the soil pavement was evaluated by conducing an accelerated pavement test and a falling weight deflectometer (FWD) test. RESULTS : As a result of the soil pavement material test based on the mixture ratio of alkali activator, it was identified that the activator that mixed a 10 M NaOH solution to water glass in a 5:5 ratio is appropriate. As a result of the inorganic soil pavement materials test based on the binder content, the strength development increased sharply when the amount of added binder was over 300 kg; this level of binder content satisfied 28 days of 18 MPa of compression strength, which is the standard for existing soil pavement design. According to the measured results of the FWD test, the dynamic k-value did not show a significant difference before or after the accelerated pavement testing. Furthermore, the effective modulus decreased by approximately 50%, compared with the initial effective modulus for pedestrian pavement. CONCLUSIONS : Based on these results, inorganic soil pavement can be applied by changing the mixture proportions according to the use of the pavement, and can be utilized as road pavement from light load roads to access roads.