• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.333-341
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• 2017

Recently, the earth has shown the limit of environmental capacity. It is also experiencing an environmental crisis with rising energy prices and depletion of coal. Therefore, development of renewable energy is very important solution. However, waste fuel solid are renewable fuels, but they cause environmental problems. In this study, the emission characteristics of hazardous air pollutants were analyzed through measurements at the facilities using solid fuels (SRF, BIO-SRF). Analysis method of PAHs are based on the Korea Standard Methods for Examination. The analysis of PAHs showed that the concentration much higher in Naphthalene, and Benzo(a)pyrene showed at a higher concentration incertain sources. As a result of gas phase and particle phase PAHs, most of Benzo(a)pyrene appeared to be particulate. Through the results of this study will provide basic data for atmospheric environmental management.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.398-402
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• 2005

The enzyme Xeronine was investigated as a microbial activating substance in biological wastewater treatment processes. Xeronine as bio-stimulant was injected in the anaerobic sludge and the activated sludge treating wastewater in order to examine the effect of hidden benefits. Bio-stimulant did not show significant improvement of anaerobic treatablity. In the aerobic system, higher bio-stimulant dose condition resulted in slightly more removal of nitrogen and phosphorus. Floc aggregation and zone settling velocity as solid-liquid separation factors in activated sludge systems was enhanced by bio-stimulant. Effects of bio-stimulants injection on improvement of water quality and microbial activity did not clear in terms of normal operation conditions.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.253-257
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• 2002

To establish the optimum condition for plant regeneration from somatic embryos of Acanthopanax sessiliflorus Rupr. et Maxim, a medicinal plant, somatic embryos were induced from zygotic embryo-derived embryogenic callus in hormoen-free MS medium. To induce plantlet conversion, cotyledonary somatic embryos were cultured on MS solid medium with GA$_3$at various concentrations (0~10 mg/L) for three weeks. Plantlets were transferred to 1/3 MS solid medium with 0.5% charcoal for 7 weeks. Stem length was increased proportionally to the concentration and treatment period of GA$_3$. Also, the highest leaf width (8.9 mm) and leaf number (2.84) of plantlet were obtained when plantlets were converted on 5,10 mg/L GA$_3$pretreatments, respectively. The highest plant conversion frequency (66.7%) was obtained when the somatic embryos were cultured on medium containing 5 mg/L GA$_3$ for 3 weeks and then were transferred to 1/3 MS medium with 0.5% charcoal. The highest survival rate of soil transfer was 90% when plantlets were regenerated on medium with 5 mg/L GA$_3$ for 3 weeks and then transferred to plastic pots containing vermiculite and sand mixture for 4 weeks.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.732-738
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• 2018

Novel carbon-based solid acid catalysts were synthesized through a sustainable route from lipid-extracted microalgal residue of Dunaliella tertiolecta, for biodiesel production. Two carbon-based solid acid catalysts were prepared by surface modification of bio-char with sulfuric acid ($H_2SO_4$) and sulfuryl chloride ($SO_2Cl_2$), respectively. The treated catalysts were characterized and their catalytic activities were evaluated by esterification of oleic acid. The esterification catalytic activity of the $SO_2Cl_2$-treated bio-char was higher ($11.5mmol\;Prod.{\cdot}h^{-1}{\cdot}gCat.\;^{-1}$) than that of commercial catalyst silica-supported Nafion SAC-13 ($2.3mmol\;Prod.{\cdot}h^{-1}{\cdot}gCat.^{-1}$) and $H_2SO_4$-treated bio-char ($5.7mmol\;Prod.{\cdot}h^{-1}{\cdot}gCat.^{-1}$). Reusability of the catalysts was examined. The catalytic activity of the $SO_2Cl_2$-modified catalyst was sustained from the second run after the initial activity dropped after the first run and kept the same activity until the fifth run. It was higher than that of first-used Nafion. These experimental results demonstrate that catalysts from lipid-extracted algae have great potential for the economic and environment-friendly production of biodiesel.

• 한국대기환경학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.351-360
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• 2017

In this study, we developed emission factors from solid-fuel fired combustors. In order to increase the reliability of emission factors, we conducted a joint research with the Institute of Health and Environment. As a result, PM average concentration was $8.19mg/m^3$. $SO_2$ and $NO_x$ were respectively 8.46 ppm, 50.64 ppm. Hazardous air pollutants such as Cr, Pb and Hg were detected in trace amounts continuously for 2 years in some solid-fuel fired combustors. The emission factors for the three kinds of PM, $SO_x$, $NO_x$ were developed based on the measurement data. For the PM emission factors, that of SRF was 15.93 g/kg and that of Bio-SRF was 14.18 g/kg. Compared with those of US. EPA, emission factors of this study showed the results of low values. $SO_x$ emission factors were 4.42 g/kg for SRF and 1.39 g/kg for Bio-SRF. $NO_x$ emission factors were 13.21 g/kg and 4.43 g/kg, respectively. Through the results of this study, we would support atmospheric administration policies such as the emission factor notification revision.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.417-429
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• 2018

Background: The objective of this study was to make colloidal dispersions of the active compounds of radix of Angelica gigas Nakai that could be charaterized as nano-composites using hot melt extrusion (HME). Food grade hydrophilic polymer matrices were used to disperse these compound in aqueous media. Methods and Results: Extrudate solid formulations (ESFs) mediated by various HPMCs (hydroxypropyl methylcelluloses) and Na-Alg polymers made from ultrafine powder of the radix of Angelica gigas Nakai were developed through a physical crosslink method (HME) using an ionization agent (treatment with acetic acid) and different food grade polymers [HPMCs, such as HP55, CN40H, AN6 and sodium alignate (Na-Alg)]. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the amorphization of crystal compounds in the HP55-mediated extrudate solid formulation (HP55-ESF). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis indicated a lower enthalpy (${\Delta}H=10.62J/g$) of glass transition temperature (Tg) in the HP55-ESF than in the other formulations. Infrared fourier transform spectroscopy (FT-IR) revealed that new functional groups were produced in the HP55-ESF. The content of phenolic compounds, flavonoid (including decursin and decursinol angelate) content, and antioxidant activity increased by 5, 10, and 2 times in the HP55-ESF, respectively. The production of water soluble (61.5%) nano-sized (323 nm) particles was achieved in the HP55-ESF. Conclusions: Nano-composites were developed herein utilizing melt-extruded solid dispersion technology, including food grade polymer enhanced nano dispersion (< 500 nm) of active compounds from the radix of Angelica gigas Nakai with enhanced solubility and bioavailability. These nano-composites of the radix of Angelica gigas Nakai can be developed and marketed as products with high therapeutic performance.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.317-327
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• 2018

Background: The root of Angelica gigas Nakai is used as a traditional herbal medicine in Korea for the treatment of many diseases. However, the poor water solubility of the active components in A. gigas Nakai is a major obstacle to its bioavailability. Methods and Results: This work aimed at enhancing the solubility of the active compounds of A. gigas Nakai by a chemical (using a surfactant) and physical (hot melt extrusion, HME) crosslinking method. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy revealed multiple peaks in the case of the extrudate solids, attributable to new functional groups including carboxylic acid, alkynes, and benzene derivatives. Differential scanning calorimetry analysis showed that the extrudate soilid had a lower glass transition temperature ($T_g$) and enthalpy (${\Delta}H$) ($T_g:43^{\circ}C$, ${\Delta}H$ : < 6 J/g) as compared to the non-extrudate ($T_g:68.5^{\circ}C$, ${\Delta}H:123.2$) formulations. X-ray powder diffraction analysis revealed the amorphization of crystalline materials in the extrudate solid. In addition, enhanced solubility (53%), nanonization (403 nm), and a higher amount of extracted phenolic compounds were achieved in the extrudate solid than in the non-extrudate (solubility : 36%, nanonization : 1,499 nm) formulation. Among the different extrudates, acetic acid and span 80 mediated formulations showed superior extractions efficiency. Conclusions: HME successfully enhanced the production of amorphous nano dispersions of phenolic compound including decursin from extrudate solid formulations.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제59권3호
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• pp.239-242
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• 2016

A novel Nicotinoyl fused peptide, Nicotinoyl-LVH, was synthesized by solid phase peptide synthesis method, purified, and tested in cultured skin cells. Nicotinoyl-LVH enhanced the expression level of collagen mRNA and its fragments in fibroblasts. These data show that this novel Nicotinoyl peptide is a promising biomaterial in the anti-aging functional cosmetic market.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.419-428
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• 2011

Recycling as a stabilizer of industrial by-product can be terms of the proper handling of industrial by-product and positive side in terms of recycling of waste. This study was performed to evaluate has the possibility as stabilizer by primary processing Pre-Red Mud and Bio-Solids which are generated as waste in soils contaminated with heavy metals and compared the efficiency with steel slug being applied in an existing site. In evaluation of the arsenic-fixing ability of stabilizer in batch test, Bio-Solids have the similar arsenic-fixing ability with Pre-Red Mud, which shows 17% h igher arsenic-fixing ability than PS Ball. Since the stabilization periods using Bio-Solids and Pre-Red Mud are faster than the PS Ball, they seems to be better stabilizer than PS Ball to decrease the leaching of arsenic in contaiminated soil.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제46권5호
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• pp.572-580
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• 2017

옥광(Okkwang; Castanea crenata) 밤송이 고형분의 phenolic 화합물의 함량은 물, 40% 에탄올 추출물에서 각각 11.24, $10.28{\mu}g/50{\mu}g$ solid로 측정되었다. DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 물, 에탄올 추출물 $50{\mu}g/mL$ solid 농도에서 각각 85, 87%의 전자공여능을 나타내었고, ABTS 라디칼 소거능은 물, 에탄올 추출물에서 각각 100, 86%의 전자공여능을 나타내었다. PF에서는 물, 에탄올 추출물 $200{\mu}g/mL$ solid 농도에서 각각 1.22, 1.45 PF를 나타내었고, TBARS는 물 추출물에서 83%, 에탄올 추출물에서는 73%의 효능을 나타내었다. XOase 저해 효과는 물, 에탄올 추출물 $200{\mu}g/mL$ solid 농도에서 각각 54, 43%를 나타내었다. ${\alpha}$-Glucosidase 저해 효과는 $50{\mu}g/mL$ solid 농도에서 물 추출물은 95%, 에탄올 추출물에서는 96%의 저해 효과를 나타내었다. 미백을 나타내는 tyrosinase 저해 효과는 $200{\mu}g/mL$ solid 농도에서 에탄올 추출물은 27%의 효능을 나타내었다. 주름개선을 보여주는 collagenase 저해 효과는 $200{\mu}g/mL$ solid 농도에서 물, 에탄올 추출물 각각 93, 94%의 우수한 주름개선 효과를 나타내었으며, elastase 저해 효과는 $200{\mu}g/mL$ solid 농도에서 에탄올 추출물은 56%의 효능을 나타내었다. 항염증 효과를 나타내는 HAase 저해 효과를 측정한 결과 $200{\mu}g/mL$ solid 농도에서 물, 에탄올 추출물에서 각각 96, 52%의 항염증 효과를 나타내었다. 이러한 결과로 보아 OCS 추출물은 항산화 활성, 통풍 억제, 항당뇨, 미백, 주름개선, 항염증 효과가 우수하므로 기능성 소재로서 사용이 가능할 것으로 기대된다.