• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2012

MTBE (Methyl tertiary-butyl ether) has been commonly used as an octane enhancer to replace tetraethyl lead in gasoline, because MTBE increases the efficiency of combustion and decreases the emission of carbon monoxide. However, MTBE has been found in groundwater from the fuel spills and leaks in the UST (Underground Storage Tank). Fenton's oxidation, an advanced oxidation catalyzed with ferrous iron, is successful in removing MTBE in groundwater. However, Fenton's oxidation requires the continuous addition of dissolved $Fe^{2+}$. Zero-valent iron is available as a source of catalytic ferrous iron of MFO (Modified Fenton's Oxidation) and has been studied for use in PRBs (Permeable Reactive Barriers) as a reactive material. Therefore, this study investigated the condition of optimization in MFO-PRBs using waste zero-valent iron (ZVI) with the waste steel scrap to treat MTBE contaminated groundwater. Batch tests were examined to find optimal molar ratio of MTBE : $H_2O_2$ on extent to degradation of MTBE in groundwater at pH 7 with 10% waste ZVI. As the results, the ratio of optimization of MTBE to hydrogen peroxide for MFO was determined to be 1:300[mM]. The column experiment was conducted to know applicability of MFO-PRBs for MTBE remediation in groundwater. As the results of column test, MTBE was removed 87% of the initial concentration during 120days of operational period. Interestingly, MTBE was degraded not only within waste ZVI column but also within sand column. It means the aquifer may affect continuously the MTBE contaminated groundwater after throughout the waste ZVI barrier. The residual products showed acetone, TBF (Tert-butyl formate) and TBA (Tert-butyl acetate) during this test. The results of the present study showed that the recycled materials can be effectively used for not only a source of catalytic ferrous iron but also a reactive material of the MFO-PRBs to remove MTBE in groundwater.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.205-211
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• 2015

Reduced forms of iron, such as zero-valent ion (ZVI) and ferrous ion (Fe[II]), can activate dissolved oxygen in water into reactive oxidants capable of oxidative water treatment. The corrosion of ZVI (or the oxidation of (Fe[II]) forms a hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$) intermediate and the subsequent Fenton reaction generates reactive oxidants such as hydroxyl radical ($^{\bullet}OH$) and ferryl ion (Fe[IV]). However, the production of reactive oxidants is limited by multiple factors that restrict the electron transfer from iron to oxygen or that lead the reaction of $H_2O_2$ to undesired pathways. Several efforts have been made to enhance the production of reactive oxidants by iron-induced oxygen activation, such as the use of iron-chelating agents, electron-shuttles, and surface modification on ZVI. This article reviews the chemistry of oxygen activation by ZVI and Fe(II) and its application in oxidative degradation of organic contaminants. Also discussed are the issues which require further investigation to better understand the chemistry and develop practical environmental technologies.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2014

This paper presents the feasibility of using different iron oxides (microscale hematite (HT), microscale magnetite (MT), and nanoscale maghemite (NMH)) in enhancing nitrate reduction by zero-valent iron (Fe(0)) under two solution conditions (artificial acidic water and real groundwater). Addition of MT and NMH into Fe(0) system resulted in enhancement of nitrate reduction compared to Fe(0) along reaction, especially in groundwater condition, while HT had little effect on nitrate reduction in both solutions. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) analysis showed association of MT and NMH with Fe(0) surface, presumably due to magnetic attraction. The rate enhancement effect of the minerals is presumed to arise from its role as an electron mediator that facilitated electron transport from Fe(0) to nitrate. The greater enhancement of MT and NMH in groundwater was attributed to surface charge neutralization by calcium and magnesium ions in groundwater, which in turn facilitated adsorption of nitrate on Fe(0) surface.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제30권12호
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• pp.1262-1267
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• 2008

영가금속을 이용한 아조계 염료의 탈색연구를 수행하였다. 아조계 염료는 대부분 생물학적 독성을 갖고 있으며 생물학적 분해가 어려운 경우가 많다. 색을 제거하기 위한 가장 간단한 방법은 아조결합을 파괴하는 것이며 영가금속을 이용한 환원적 제거가 가능하다. 3종의 염료를(Cibacron Briliant Yellow 3G-P (CBY3G-P), Benzopurpurin 4b (B-4B), Chicago sky blue 6b (CSB6B)) 대상으로 연구하였으며 각 염료의 반응속도는 pH에 매우 의존적이며 낮은 pH에서 반응속도가 증가되었다. 영가철에서 용해된 철이온에 의한 응집 및 침전반응도 색도제거에 기여할 수 있으며 본 연구에서는 그 기여율을 알기 위해 철이온에 의한 제거실험을 수행하였으며 그 기여율은 대상 염료에 따라 편차가 크다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구에서는 영가철에 의한 환원반응에 의해아조계 염료가 성공적으로 탈색될 수 있음을 증명하였다.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.77-85
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• 2022

Environmental contamination by organic compounds are not only restricted to water, but extends to soil and groundwater as well. However, highly oxidized compounds, such as halogenated organics and nitro-compounds, can be detoxified employing reducing methods. Permeable reactive barrier is one of the representative technologies where zero-valent metals (ZVMs) are employed for groundwater remediation. However, organics contaminates often contaminate the unsaturated zone above the groundwater. Despite the availability of technologies like soil vapor extraction and bioremediation, removing organic compounds from this zone represents several challenges. In this study, the reduction of nitrobenzene to aniline was achieved using zero-valent iron (ZVI) under unsaturated conditions. Results indicated that the water content was an important variable in this reaction. Under dry conditions (water content = 0.2%), the reduction reaction was inhibited; however, when the water content was between 10% and 25% (saturated condition), ZVI can reduce nitrobenzene. Palladized iron (Pd/Fe) can be used to reduce nitrobenzene when the water content is between 2.5% and 10%. The reaction was evaluated over a wide range of temperatures (10 - 40 ℃), and the results indicated that increasing the temperature resulted in increased reaction rates under unsaturated conditions.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.463-473
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• 2019

Nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) has proved to be an effective tool in applied environmental nanotechnology, where the decreased particle diameter provides a drastic change in the properties and efficiency of nanomaterials used in water purification. However, the agglomeration and colloidal instability represent a problematic and a remarkable reduction in nZVI reactivity. In view of that, this study reports a simple and cost-effective new strategy for ultra-small (< 7.5%) distributed functionalized nZVI-EG (1-9 nm), with high colloidal stability and reduction capacity. These were obtained without inert conditions, using a simple, economical synthesis methodology employing two stabilization mechanisms based on the use of non-aqueous solvent (methanol) and ethylene glycol (EG) as a stabilizer. The information from UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy suggests iron ion coordination by interaction with methanol molecules. Subsequently, after nZVI formation, particle-surface modification occurs by the addition of the EG. Size distribution analysis shows an average diameter of 4.23 nm and the predominance (> 90%) of particles with sizes < 6.10 nm. Evaluation of the stability of functionalized nZVI by sedimentation test and a dynamic light-scattering technique, demonstrated very high colloidal stability. The ultra-small particles displayed a rapid and high nitrate removal capacity from water.

• 한국광물학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.95-108
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• 2015

광산배수가 지표에 노출되거나 주변 수계로 유입됨에 따라 나노크기의 철 교질물질이 형성되며, 이러한 철 교질물질은 심미적 오염을 발생시킬 뿐만 아니라 수생태계에도 악영향을 미친다. 이를 제어하기 위해 철 나노물질의 거동특성을 파악하는 것이 매우 중요한데, 아직까지 이에 대한 연구가 미흡하다. 본 연구는 영가철과 자철석을 이용하여 배경용액의 pH와 조성, 그리고 자연유기물에 따른 철 나노물질의 거동특성을 고찰하기 위해 수행되었다. 이를 위해 동적광산란분석기를 이용하여 철 나노물질의 입자크기와 표면 제타전위를 측정하였으며, DLVO (Derjaguin, Landau, Verwey, and Overbeek) 이론에 적용하여 응집 및 분산 등의 거동특성을 비교하였다. 철 나노물질은 영전하점 pH 근처에서는 입자간의 전기적 인력으로 인한 응집이 발생되며, 그보다 pH가 낮거나 높으면 전기적 반발력에 의해 분산이 잘되는 것을 확인하였다. 배경용액 내 양이온이 음이온보다 거동특성에 더 큰 영향을 끼치는 것을 확인하였으며, 특히 1가 양이온보다 2가 양이온이 입자표면간의 전기적인 인력 및 반발력에 더 큰 영향을 주는 것을 알 수 있었다. 수용상의 자연유기물은 철 나노물질을 코팅함으로써 표면을 음전하로 띠게 하여 분산이 잘 되게 하는 것을 확인하였다. 동일한 환경조건에서 자철석보다 영가철이 응집이 더 잘 되는 것으로 나타났는데, 이는 영가철의 낮은 안정성과 빠른 반응성으로 인해 철 산화물로 변질되기 때문인 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국방재학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국방재학회 2009년도 정기 학술발표대회
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• pp.155.2-155.2
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• 2009

• 대한자원환경지질학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한자원환경지질학회 1999년도 춘계 공동학술발표회
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• pp.4-4
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• 1999

• 대한자원환경지질학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한자원환경지질학회 1999년도 춘계 공동학술발표회
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• pp.335-335
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• 1999