• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.11-18
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• 1991

Volatile organic compounds(VOC) present in or generated by many sources, can be toxic, mutagenic or even carcinogenic, so that control of such emissions is significant. The 6 chlorinated organic chemicals as VOC were examined in this study. Prediction of the behavior of VOC on activated carbon beds is an important part of control system design. The objective of this study was to predict gas phase sorption isotherms from physical properties and liquid phase isotherms obtained with the same adsorbent and adsorbate. One of the techniques that was investigated was quantitative structure-activity relationships(QSAR) for the predicition procedures. It was possible to estimate sorption isotherms in the gas phase($a_g$) using either connectivity index, $^2{\chi}$, and the Henry's law coefficient ($H_a$) or the solubility and the equilibrium concentration in the gas phase. As a result of study, the predictive equation based on Freundlich model for $a_g$ was ${\log}\;a_g=0.238\;^2{\chi}+0.573\;{\log}\;H_a+4.330(r^2=0.94)$. Finally, this would provide a potentially useful tool to describe and predict sorption capacity without time-consuming tests.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.42 no.1
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• pp.56-61
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• 2005

Highly durable photocatalytic paper containing anatase $TiO_{2}$, active carbon and ceramic fiber, which can adsorb VOCs and decompose them by photo oxidation simultaneously, was manufactured and characterized. Optimum concentration of PDADMAC to let $TiO_{2}$ adhere on the surfaces of active carbon and ceramic fiber selectively was $10\~15$ ppm in a slurry mixture for making photocatalytic paper. The thickness and basis weight of the produced catalytic paper by paper-making method were 0.4 mm and 380 $g/m^{2}$, respectively. Adsorption reaction by active carbon and photocatalytic decomposition reaction by $TiO_{2}$ were proceeded simultaneously, by which the abatement rate was found to be greatly enhanced compared to the similar environment with single adsorption reaction or single photocatalytic reaction only. The selective attachment of $TiO_{2}$ on ceramic fiber and active carbon was found to be very effective in preventing decomposition of substrate by the $TiO_{2}$ attack during exposure to UV light.

• Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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• v.27 no.8
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• pp.886-891
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• 2005

In this study, a novel bioreactor system using a submerged hollow fiber membrane module (so called hollow fiber membrane bioreactor, HFMB) was applied to investigate feasibility and biodegradation capacity of the system for the treatment of gaseous toluene. First an abiotic test was conducted to determine the mass transfer coefficient, showing the value was similar to that obtained from a diffuser system using fine bubbles. Second, in the presence of toluene-degrading microorganisms, the HFMB was operated at different inlet toluene loading rates of 50, 100, $500\;g/m^3/hr$, and overall removal efficiencies were maintained in the range of $70{\sim}80%$. In addition, elimination capacities(EC) were increased up to $800\;g/m^3/hr$, which was substantially higher than maximum ECs for toluene reported in the biofiltration literature. Consequently, the HFMB was considered as an alternative method over other conventional VOC-treating technologies.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.263-269
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• 2002

After porous filters were manufactured using cordierite powder whose mean particle size was 200 ${\mu}m$, they were loaded with catalysts such as Pt, Pd, Cu, Co, La, $V_2O_5$ by vacuum impregnation method. And we investigated the activity of catalysts used for catalytic oxidation of VOC by passing toluene through catalyst-loaded filters. The porous filters had the apparent porosity of 62%, the compressive strength of about 10 MPa and the pressure drop of 15 mmHg at the face velocity of 5 cm/sec. The loading of catalyst decreased the porosity of the filters and increased the pressure drop and the compressive strength of them. Among the catalysts, Pt had the highest activity for catalytic oxidation and could remove more than 90% of toluene at 250 $^{\circ}C$. Below 250 $^{\circ}C$, the content of Pt catalyst had an influence on the conversion of toluene but didn't show any influence above 250 $^{\circ}C$.

• Journal of Korean Society for Atmospheric Environment
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.373-380
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• 2000

A new type of photocatalyst plasma air purification filter for decomposition of some VOCs has been developed. The photocatalyst plasma air purification filter employs the pulsed discharge plasma as an energy source of TiO2. photocatalyst instead of UV light. In closed room(2m3) test removal efficiency of some VOCs was 80∼100% in 15∼24 hours. In the initial step of phptocatalyst plasma reaction. Acetone and Nitromethane etc were detected. But they were completely oxidized to CO2 and H2O.

• Proceedings of the Korean Environmental Sciences Society Conference
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• 2001.11a
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• pp.44-45
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• 2001

VOCs의 일종인 benzene을 흡수하기 위한 최적의 세정액으로 열매체유를 선정하여, 충진탑(Packed Tower), 흡수칼럼에 세정액만 채워 bubble 시킨 기포탑(Aeration Tower)와 충진물과 세정액을 채워 bubble 시킨 Combined Packed & Aeration Tower의 3가지 시스템을 비교한 결과 Combined Packed 쇼 Aeration Tower 시스템에서 benzene 흡수효율이 가장 좋았다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Air Pollution Research Association Conference
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• 2000.11a
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• pp.306-307
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• 2000

대기오염에 관한 연구가 진행되면서 광화학반응의 기여도가 높고, 인체에 직,간접으로 영향을 미치는 VOC를 포함한 비기준성 대기오염물질을 실시간으로 측정 할 수 있는 방법에 대한 필요성이 크게 증대하고 있다. Open-path 광학기기는 가스크로마토그래피 등 종래 sampling 방법과는 달리, 대상지역내 대기오염물질을 별도의 채취없이 실시간으로 측정함으로써, 대기오염물질 채취에서 야기되는 오차를 제거하고 여러화학종의 동적 변화에 관한 자료를 제공함으로써 대기오염물질 거동에 중요한 자료를 제공하고 있다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korea Air Pollution Research Association Conference
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• 2002.04a
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• pp.289-290
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• 2002

휘발성 유기 화합물(Volatile Organic Compounds, VOCs)은 주로 도장산업, 석유정제 및 저장시설, 화학공업, 자동차 등으로부터 배출되며 광화학적 산화물을 생성시킬 뿐만 아니라 성층권 오존층 파괴나 지구온난화에도 기여함으로써 환경에 악영향을 미치는 물질이다 또한, 대부분의 VOC가 인체에 유해하며 일부 물질들은 발암성을 가지는 것으로 평가되고 있어 배출이 엄격하게 규제되는 물질이다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Membrane Society of Korea Conference
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• 1997.06a
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• pp.37-54
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• 1997

가까운 미래에 분리막 기술이 에너지와 환경 산업에 광범위하게 응용될 것이다. 분리막 공정이 에너지 절약형이라는 것이 잘 알려져 에너지 문제를 해결하는 데 중요한 역할을 담당하게 될 것이다. 따라서 대표적인 에너지 절약형 분리막 공정인 기체분리막 및 투과증발막에 대한 수요가 크게 증가할 것이다. 환경산업분야에서는 수처리에 대한 응용분야가 더욱 확대될 것이고, 물속이나 공기중에서 VOC (volatile organic compounds)를 제거하는 분리막의 응용분야도 매우 큰 잠재 수요를 갖고 있다. 아울러 생물화학 분야에 단백질 분리 등과 같은 새로운 응용 분야를 개척하므로써 분리막의 응용범위를 더욱 증대시킬 것이다. 다음에 국내의 분리막 연구 및 산업에 대한 현황과 미래에 대해 간단히 요약하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Membrane Society of Korea Conference
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• 1998.04a
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• pp.113-116
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• 1998

1. 서론 : 투과증발을 이용한 분리공정은 현재 산업적으로 다양하게 응용되고 있다. 사탕수수에서 발효, 증류된 93%에탄올을 99.8% 이상의 무수에탄올로 농축하기 위해 물을 탈수하는 공정이 이미 상업화되어 있으며, 또, 반도체 웨이퍼나 LCD세정제로 사용되는 IPA 회수공정, 폐수나 대기중에 함유된 방향족, 염소계 탄화수소 등의 휘발성 유기성분(VOC)을 제거, 회수하는 유기물 농축공정에도 사용되고 이밖에 기존의 증류로 분리하기 힘들고, 에너지 사용량이 높은 유사한 유기혼합물의 분리에 사용되며 현재 메탄올/MTBE 및 에탄올/ETBE등의 혼합물을 분리하기 위해 투과증발 시스템 개발이 진행되고 있다. (생략)