• 한국건설관리학회논문집
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.73-81
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• 2024

In South Korea, NO_X emissions are a major concern, leading to acid rain and smog, harming both the atmosphere and human health, particularly in urban areas. This study seeks to determine the most advantageous pavement material for NO_X reduction in urban areas and assess whether photocatalytic pavement blocks, proven to reduce NO_X emissions, can serve as a viable alternative to conventional cement pavement blocks. To achieve this, a comparative life cycle cost (LCC) analysis was conducted between photocatalytic pavement blocks and conventional cement pavement blocks installed for their NO_X reduction capabilities. The cost-saving benefits of NO_X reduction were monetized for photocatalytic pavement blocks. The analysis period was based on the least common multiple of the replacement cycles of both pavement materials: 30 years. The results revealed that while photocatalytic pavement blocks initially produce higher installation costs than cement pavement blocks, they offer greater cost savings in terms of total cost and net present value due to their NO_X reduction effect over the life cycle. Additionally, the cost-saving effects of photocatalytic pavement blocks are even more pronounced because their replacement period is 5 years longer than that of cement pavement blocks. This study holds significance in performing an LCC analysis of the previously unanalyzed photocatalytic pavement blocks while also demonstrating their potential as substitutes for cement pavement blocks.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.53-62
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• 2017

PURPOSES : This research was a fundamental study on the application of an integral $TiO_2$ solution to asphalt concrete pavement. The integral $TiO_2$ solution was produced in pilot production equipment; application of the integral $TiO_2$ solution to asphalt pavement was conducted to examine the pollution-reducing capability of photocatalytic compounds such as $TiO_2$. The photocatalytic $TiO_2$ reacted with air pollutants, converting them into small amounts of relatively benign molecules. METHODS : In this study, laboratory experiments were conducted using five various testing methods. Tensile strength ratio (TSR) and British pendulum test (BPT) were conducted in order to evaluate the properties of asphalt pavement subsequent to the integral $TiO_2$ solution coating. In addition, methylene blue testing, a measurement of nitrate on the coated pavement, and nitrogen oxide (NOx) reduction testing were conducted in order to evaluate photocatalytic reaction. Lastly, a UV-A lamp was used as a light source for photocatalytic reactions. RESULTS : Test results indicated no change in the properties of asphalt pavement following the integral $TiO_2$ solution coating. In order to evaluate the performance of asphalt pavement as a function of $TiO_2$, the moisture susceptibility and skid resistance were investigated. The moisture susceptibility and skid resistance satisfied there quirements related to pavement quality and safety specification. Furthermore, the effects of reduction of air pollution were significantly improved as determined via the methylene blue test and NOx reduction test. The $TiO_2$-paved asphalt specimen exhibited approximately 43% reduction of NOx. CONCLUSIONS : This study has suggested that applying $TiO_2$ rarely impacts asphalt pavement performance measures such as moisture susceptibility and skid resistance, and that its application may be a better means of reducing air pollution. Further studies, such as proper $TiO_2$ dosage rates and compatibility with various pavement types, are required to broaden and generalize its application.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제26권8호
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• pp.181-185
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• 2021

도로 미세먼지는 단순히 대기오염의 문제가 아닌 보도를 이용하는 보행자 등 국민의 건강과 생명을 위협하고 있다. 이에 도로 미세먼지 저감과 관련하여 다양한 정책안이 있으나 실질적인 효과에 대해서는 장담할 수 없는 상황이다. 따라서 국민의 안전하고 쾌적한 통행을 보장하기 위해 도로 미세먼지 관리형 보도포장(인도포장)을 장소, 용도, 기능 등을 고려하여 적합한 포장 재료 및 공법을 선정하여 설계하거나 보도 시설 등을 마련하여야 할 것이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 보도포장의 개념 및 법적근거를 살펴보고 대기오염을 정화하는 보도포장 관련 기술 현황 등을 검토하여 미세먼지 저감용 보도포장 지침 개정안, 「녹색제품구매촉진에 관한 법률」상 보도포장재 활용방안, 지방자치단체 보도포장 관리 규칙 개정안 등을 제시하여 인도포장 기술을 조기에 적용할 수 있는 법적 기반을 구축하고자 한다.

• 한국도로학회논문집
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2013

PURPOSES : About 35% of air pollutant is occurred from road transport. NOx is the primary pollutant. Recently, the importance of NOx removal has arisen in the world. $TiO_2$ is very efficient for removing NOx by photocatalytic reaction. The mechanism of removing NOx is the reaction of photocatalysis and solar energy. Therefore, $TiO_2$ in concrete need to be contacted with solar radiation to be activated. In general, $TiO_2$ concrete are produced by substitute $TiO_2$ as a part of concrete binder. However, 90% of $TiO_2$ in the photocatalysis can not contacted with the pollutant in the air and solar radiation. Coating and penetration method are attempted as the alternative of mixing method in order to locate $TiO_2$ to the surface of structure. METHODS : The goal of this study was to attempt to locate $TiO_2$ to the surface of concrete, so we can use the concrete in pavement construction. The distribution of $TiO_2$ along the depth were confirmed by basing on the comparison of $TiO_2$ compare by using the EDAX(Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy). RESULTS : $TiO_2$ were distributed within 3mm from concrete surface. This distribution of $TiO_2$ is desirable, since the $TiO_2$ induce photocatalysis are located to where they can be contacted with the air pollutant and solar radiation. CONCLUSIONS : Nano size $TiO_2$ is easily penetration in the top 3mm of concrete surface. By the penetration $TiO_2$ concrete can be produced with the use of only 10% of $TiO_2$, by comparing the mixing types.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.388-395
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• 2016

본 논문에서는 폐수슬러지에서 제조된 재활용 이산화티탄($TiO_2$)을 혼입한 시멘트 모르타르의 NOx 저감 성능에 대해 고찰하였다. 일반적으로, 이산화티탄은 클러스터 형태로 입자가 붙어 있어, 시멘트의 응결과 경화 전에 타설체 하면에 침강하는 특징이 있다. 그 결과로 타설체의 상면과 하면에는 이산화티탄의 분포도가 서로 상당한 차이를 나타내고, 광촉매 효과도 하면에서 우수하게 나타난다. 건물이나 주택과 같은 건축구조물에서는 이를 해결하기 위해, 이산화티탄을 혼입한 프리캐스트 제품을 미리 제작 후, 조립 시에는 타설 시 상면과 하면을 뒤집어 거치하여 상대적으로 높은 이산화티탄 분포면을 대기에 노출시키는 방식을 사용한다. 그러나 콘크리트 도로포장과 같은 현장 타설의 경우, 상면과 하면을 뒤집어 거치할 수 없기 때문에 이산화티탄의 분산성은 중요하다. 이를 개선시키기 위한 본 논문의 결과로 실리카퓸, 고성능감수제, 증점제, 고로슬래그 등 전형적인 시멘트성 재료의 분산에 기여하는 재료는 이산화티탄 클러스터의 분산효과에 미미한 영향을 주었다. 급결제, 발포제, 작은 크기의 잔골재의 조합이 이산화티탄 클러스터의 분산성을 개선하였다. 분산성 개선에도 불구하고, 타설체 상면과 하면의 NOx 제거효율은 하면에 큰 효율을 지속적으로 나타내었고, 이는 표면에 분포하는 공극량에 따라 달라지는 것을 디지털 표면 이미지 분석을 통하여 확인하였다. 많은 공극분포를 갖는 표면은 상대적으로 매끄러운 표면에 비해 NO가스 흡착을 기본적으로 높이게 되고, 이를 기준으로 상대적인 NOx 제거효율이 높아지는 것으로 사료된다.