• 한국재료학회지
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• 제19권9호
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• pp.481-487
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• 2009

The photocatalysts of Fe-ACF/$TiO_2$ compositeswere prepared by the sol-gel method and characterized by BET, XRD, SEM, and EDX. It showed that the BET surface area was related to adsorption capacity for each composite. The SEM results showed that ferric compound and titanium dioxide were distributed on the surfaces of ACF. The XRD results showed that Fe-ACF/$TiO_2$ composite only contained an anatase structure with a Fe mediated compound. EDX results showed the presence of C, O, and Ti with Fe peaks in Fe-ACF/$TiO_2$ composites. From the photocataytic degradation effect, $TiO_2$ on activated carbon fiber surface modified with Fe (Fe-ACF/$TiO_2$) could work in the photo-Fenton process. It was revealed that the photo-Fenton reaction gives considerable photocatalytic ability for the decomposition of methylene blue (MB) compared to non-treated ACF/$TiO_2$, and the photo-Fenton reaction was improved by the addition of $H_2O_2$. It was proved that the decomposition of MB under UV (365 nm) irradiation in the presence of $H_2O_2$ predominantly accelerated the oxidation of $Fe^{2+}$ to $Fe^{3+}$ and produced a high concentration of OH radicals.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.105-114
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• 2007

Advanced oxidation processes(AOPs)는 강력한 산화제인 hydroxyl radical(${\cdot}OH$)를 생성하여 오염물질을 산화시키는 기법이다. 본 연구에서는 DNAPL인 trichloroethylene(TCE)과 tetrachloroethylene(PCE)의 수리학적 특성을 고려하여 우수한 고도산화처리기법($UV/Fe^{3+}$-chelating agent/$H_2O_2$기법, $UV/H_2O_2$기법)의 적용성 평가를 실시하였다. TCE, PCE 처리에 있어 가장 높은 분해효율을 보인 기법은 $UV/H_2O_2$기법으로 pH 6의 중성조건에서 TCE의 경우 150분 만에 99.92%의 TCE 분해를 나타내었고($[H_2O_2]$ = 147 mM, UV dose = 17.4 kwh/L), PCE의 경우 반응 2시간에 99.99%가 분해되었다($[H_2O_2]$ = 29.4 mM, UV dose = 52.2 kwh/L). 또한, $UV/Fe^{3+}$-chelating agent/$H_2O_2$기법을 적용하였을 경우, TCE는 90분 만에 99.9% (UV dose = 34.8 kwh/L, $[Fe^{3+}]$ = 0.1 mM, [Oxalate] = 0.6 mM, $[H_2O_2]$ = 147 mM) PCE는 반응시간 6시간 만에 99.81% (UV dose = 17.4 kwh/L, $[Fe^{3+}]$ = 0.1 mM, [Oxalate] = 0.6 mM, $[H_2O_2]$ = 29.4 mM)의 빠른 분해경향을 보였다. 이러한 결과는 기존의 고도산화처리기법 중 modified Fenton 반응에 UV를 적용함으로서 반응 중 $H_2O_2$의 재생산을 증가시킬 수 있음을 보여주고 있다. 또한, Fe(III) 이온의 Fe(II) 이온으로의 환원을 용이하게 하여 기존 Fenton 반응에 비해 처리시간의 단축 및 분해효율의 향상을 기대할 수 있을 것이다. 그리고, oxalate나 acetate같은 저분자 유기산 착제의 적용으로 pH의 안정성과 분해효율의 향상이 가능하고, 철이온 및 oxalate나 acetate와 같은 물질이 자연상에 존재함에 따라 보다 경제적이고 친환경적인 실용적 처리기법 도출이 가능할 것이다.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.51-58
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• 2006

The effluent limitations for individual industry based on the best available technology economically achievable (BAT) have been required to achieve effective regulation. BAT assessment criteria that are suitable for the circumstances of Korean industry were developed in the previous study. The criteria were applied to determine the BAT for leather tanning and finishing industry. For the evaluation BAT, a subcategorization for the industry considering wastewater characteristics, source equipments, raw material and so on should be suggested. Three subcategories: A) Unharing, Chrome Tan, Retan-Wet Finish, B) Chrome Tan, Retan-Wet Finish, and C) Furskins were proposed in this study. Wastewater discharged from the each category contains high concentration of COD, chrome, nitrogen and sulfide. In particular, the concentration of nitrogen from the subcategory A is significantly greater. Twenty sites were surveyed and wastewater qualities were analyzed. Therefore, six different technologies were applied to the subcategory A for the end-of-pipe treatment technology, and a technology was used in the subcategory B and C, respectively. The technology candidates were evaluated in terms of environmental impacts, economically achievability, treatment performance and economical reasonability. As the result, the technology options for each subcategories: A) primary chemical precipitation + modified Ludzack-Ettinger process (MLE) + secondary chemical precipitation, B) chemical precipitation + typical activated-sludge process + Fenton oxidation, C) chemical precipitation + typical activated-sludge process + batch Fenton oxidation or batch activated carbon treatment were selected as the BAT, respectively.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.895-904
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• 2006

The improved MLE (modified Ludzack-Ettinger) process was operated for piggery waste treatment in full-scale public livestock waste treatment plant. The treated waste from bioreactor was suitable for the strict effluent standard of 200 mgCOD/L and 60 mgTN/L as it was dewatered chemically without settling tank and passed through filtration process. Though this treatment method produced a great deal of sludge ($6.4m^3\;per\;m^3$ dewatered piggery waste) it was able to accomplish predominant effluent quality by removing non-biodegradable COD and color without advanced oxidation process as ozone, fenton and etc.. The nitrogen removal efficiency of bioreactor was rapidly declined from March to May (from 0.016 to 0.005 kgN/kgVSS-day) when disinfection is in earnest as well as from warm season when reactor temperature rises higher than $35^{\circ}C$(from 0.016 to 0.008 kgN/kgVSS-day). This study proves that counterplanes for infection residuals, bioreactor temperature and dewatering sludge reduction are necessary for piggery waste treatment.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.43-49
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• 2023

Background: Messaging surrounding skin cancer prevention has previously focused on the general public and emphasized how or when activities should be undertaken to reduce solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure. Generic messages may not be applicable to all settings, and should be tailored to protect unique and/or highly susceptible subpopulations, such as outdoor workers. The primary objective of this study was to develop a set of tailored, practical, harm-reducing sun safety messages that will better support outdoor workers and their employers in reducing the risk of solar UVR exposure and UVR-related occupational illnesses. Methods: We adapted a core set of sun safety messages previously developed for the general population to be more applicable and actionable by outdoor workers and their employers. This study used an integrated knowledge translation approach and a modified Delphi method (which uses a survey-based consensus process) to tailor the established set of sun safety messages for use for outdoor worker populations. Results: The tailored messages were created with a consideration for what is feasible for outdoor workers, and provide users with key facts, recommendations, and tips related to preventing skin cancer, eye damage, and heat stress, specifically when working outdoors. Conclusion: The resulting tailored messages are a set of evidence-based, expert- approved, and stakeholder-workshopped messages that can be used in a variety of work settings as part of an exposure control plan for employers with outdoor workers.