• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제34권11호
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• pp.720-728
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• 2012

강우시 상당 부분의 비점오염물질은 입자성물질에 흡착된 형태로 유출되기 때문에 비점오염물질의 유출 거동을 보다 정확하게 이해하기 위해서는 입자성물질과의 상관성을 정량적으로 파악하는 것이 중요하다. 그러나 강우시 오염물질별 유출특성과 입도분포와의 상관성에 대한 연구사례는 매우 부족한 실정으로, 특히 도시화가 진전되지 않은 비시가화지역을 대상으로 한 국내 연구는 보고된 예가 거의 없다. 본 연구에서는 논, 밭 및 임야 등으로 구성된 소규모 비시가화지역(유역면적 52.8 ha)을 선정하여 다양한 규모의 강우사상별 유출특성을 조사하고, 오염물질의 유출특성과 입자성물질의 거동 사이의 상관관계를 분석하였다. 또한, 비점오염물질의 유출에 미치는 입자성물질의 영향에 대하여 정량적인 분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과, 중소규모 강우에서도 초기유출현상이 관찰되었으며, 입자성물질이 영양염류 및 중금속의 유출과정에 큰 기여를 하고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 특히, $BOD_5$와 TOC의 유기물항목, TN과 TP의 영양염류, Al, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg 및 Zn의 중금속항목 등이 SS (total), VSS, SS (d < $20{\mu}m$) 및 SS ($20{\mu}m$ $$\leq_-$$ d < $80{\mu}m$)와 높은 상관성을 보여 입자성물질과 유사한 유출거동을 갖는 것으로 나타났다. 한편, $COD_{cr}$, Cd, Mn 및 Pb는 입자성물질의 유출거동과 뚜렷한 상관성을 보이지 않았다. 비시가화지역에서 비점오염물질의 유출과정은 입자성물질의 거동과 상관성이 높을 뿐만 아니라 처리대상물질에 따라서도 상이한 특성을 갖는다는 점을 고려한 비점오염 저감시설의 도입이 이루어져야 할 것으로 판단된다.

• 반도체디스플레이기술학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2022

Public attention to the indoor environment of underground subway stations, which is a representative multi-use facility, has been increasing along with the increase in indoor activities. In underground stations, fine iron oxide, which affects the health of users, is generated because of the friction between wheels and rails. Among particulate pollutant reduction technologies, plants have been considered as a non-chemical air purification method, and their effects in reducing certain chemical species have been identified in previous studies. The present study aimed to derive the total quantitative and qualitative reduction effects of a bio-filter system comprising air purifying plants, installed in an underground subway station. The experiment proceeded in two ways. First, PM(particulate matter) reduction effect by vegetation biofilter was monitored with the IAQ(indoor air quality) station. In addition, chemical speciation analysis conducted on the samples collected from the experimental and control areas where plants and irrigation using SEM-EDS(scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy). This study confirmed the effect of the vegetation bio-filter system in reducing the accumulation of particulate pollutants and transition and other metals that are harmful to the human body.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.255-265
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• 2001

Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an association between short-term exposure to particulate air pollutants and increased mortality. However the biological mechanism underlying these associations have not been fully established and also the chemical and physical characteristics of the pollutant particles are not well understood. The metal constituents of air pollutant particles and their bioavailability are considered to Play an important role as possible mediators of Particle-induced airway injury and inflammation. Sprague-Dawley rat alveolar macrophage cells (NR8383) were exposed to airborne and acid-leached particulate matter (PM). Titanium oxide and nickel subsulfide were used as negative and positive controls. Particle-induced reactive oxygen species formation in cells was detected using the fluorescent probe 2',7'-dichlorofluorescin diacetate. Expression of TNF-$\alpha$ and IL-6 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and PM-induced DNA double-strand breaks were determined with $\lambda$DNA/Hind III marker. Metals associated with air pollutant particles mediated intracellular oxidant production in alveolar macrophages, and the cytotoxicity and proinflammatory cytokine production induced by PM were associated with oxidative stress. The oxidants produced by air pollutant particles also are likely to induce DNA double-strand breaks. Our findings in alveolar macrophage cells exposed to PM and acid-leached PM support the hypothesis that metal components in urban air pollutants and their bioavailabilities might play an Important role in the induction of the adverse health effects.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제2권4호
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• pp.298-304
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• 2021

This study aimed to determine the applicability of drones and air quality sensors in environmental monitoring of air pollutant emissions by developing and testing two new methods. The first method used orthoimagery for precise monitoring of pollutant-emitting facilities. The second method used atmospheric sensors for monitoring air pollutants in emissions. Results showed that ground sample distance could be established within 5 cm during the creation of orthoimagery for monitoring emissions, which allowed for detailed examination of facilities with naked eyes. For air quality monitoring, drones were flown on a fixed course and measured the air quality in point units, thus enabling mapping of air quality through spatial analysis. Sensors that could measure various substances were used during this process. Data on particulate matter were compared with data from the National Air Pollution Measurement Network to determine its future potential to leverage. However, technical development and applications for environmental monitoring of pollution-emitting facilities are still in their early stages. They could be limited by meteorological conditions and sensitivity of the sensor technology. This research is expected to provide guidelines for environmental monitoring of pollutant-emitting facilities using drones.

• 지적과 국토정보
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.141-150
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• 2021

미세먼지는 사람의 건강에 많은 영향을 미치는 물질로서 이와 관련하여 다양한 연구가 이루어지고 있다. 미세먼지의 인체 영향으로 인해 서울시 모니터링 네트워크에서 측정된 과거 데이터를 활용하여 미세먼지를 예측하려는 다양한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 본 연구는 2019년 5월 서울시의 미세먼지를 중점으로 진행하였으며, 학습에 사용한 변수는 SO₂, CO, NO₂, O₃와 같은 대기오염물질 데이터를 활용하였다. 예측모델은 Adaboost에 기반하여 구축하였고, 훈련모델은 PM₁₀과 PM_2.5로 구분하였다. 에러 메트릭스를 통한 예측모델의 정확도 평가 결과로 Adaboost가 시도되었다. 대기오염물질은 초미세먼지와 더 높은 상관성을 보이는 것으로 나타났지만, 보다 효과적인 분포등급을 제시하기 위해서는 많은 양의 데이터를 학습하고, PM₁₀과 PM_2.5의 공간분포 등급을 효과적으로 예측하기 위해서 교통량 등의 추가적인 변수를 활용할 필요성이 있다고 판단된다.

• 대한의사협회지
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• 제61권12호
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• pp.749-755
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• 2018

Particulate matter is an air pollutant emitted from both natural and anthropogenic sources, and its adverse health effects have been well documented in time-series analyses and cohort studies. The effect size of particulate matter exposure-a roughly 0.5% increase in mortality for each $10{\mu}g/m^3$ increment of short-term exposure to particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter ${\leq}10{\mu}m$ and approximately a 10% increase for each $10{\mu}g/m^3$ increment of long-term exposure to particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter ${\leq}2.5{\mu}m$-is small compared to other risk factors, but the exposure is involuntary and affects the entire population, which makes particulate matter pollution an important public health issue. The World Health Organization and Korean government have both established guidelines for particulate matter concentrations, but the Korean guideline is less stringent than that of the World Health Organization. The annual mean concentration of particulate matter in Korea is decreasing, but the trend seems to be slowing. In addition to policy efforts to reduce particulate matter emission, personal approaches such as the use of face masks and air purifiers have been recommended. Personal approaches may not solve the fundamental problem, but can provide temporary mitigation until efforts to reduce emission make progress.

• 환경위생공학
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.37-54
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• 2009

The study has analyzed impacts and intensity of weather that affect $PM_{10}$ concentration based on PM10 forecast conducted by the city of Seoul in order to identify ways to improve the accuracy of PM10 forecast. Variables that influence $PM_{10}$ concentration include not only velocity and direction of the wind and rainfalls, but also those including secondary particulate matter, which were identified to greatly influence the concentration in complicated manner as well. In addition, same variables were found to have different impacts depending on seasons and conditions of other variables. The study found out that improving accuracy of $PM_{10}$ concentration forecast face some limits as it is greatly influenced by the weather. As an estimation, this study assumed that basic research units and artificially estimated pollutant emissions, study on mechanisms of secondary particulate matter productions, observatory compliment, and enhanced forecaster's expertise are needed for better forecast.

• 한국독성학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국독성학회 2003년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.153-153
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• 2003

It has been reported that exposure to particulate matter is linked to increase lung cancer risk. Recently it is confirmed that diesel exhaust particulate matter (DEP), which derives from diesel powered vehicles, is contributed as a major pollutant in urban air-borne particulate matter.(omitted)

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.143-149
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• 2018

Air quality conditions and pollution status have been evaluated in the industrial area between Sharjah and Ajman border in UAE. Daily concentrations of $O_3$, CO, $NO_2$, $SO_2$, $PM_{2.5}$, $PM_{10}$, Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC) and Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) have been monitored from Sept. 2015 to April 2016. The monthly average concentrations of $O_3$, CO, $NO_2$, $SO_2$, TVOC were within the UAE ambient air quality standards during the survey period. However, $PM_{10}$ and TSP levels exceeded the recommended limits in Sept. 2015, Oct. 2015 and March 2016. Temporal variations in air quality parameters showed highest levels in March 2016 for $PM_{2.5}$, $PM_{10}$, $NO_2$, TVOC and TSP, whereas $O_3$, $SO_2$ and CO showed relatively low values in this month. $PM_{2.5}$ levels in ambient air were above the EPA guideline of $35{\mu}g/m^3$ in all months. $PM_{2.5}$ was the critical ambient air pollutant with Index for Pollutant ($I_p$) values varying from 103-209, indicating Air Quality Index categories of unhealthy for sensitive groups (62.5%) to unhealthy (25%) to very unhealthy (12.5%). The $I_p$ average values of $PM_{2.5}$ decreased from Sept. 2015 to reach lowest value in Dec. 2015 before increasing gradually, peaking in March 2016. These results suggest the potential health risks associated with $PM_{2.5}$ is low in winter, where the prevailing meteorological conditions of lower temperatures, higher humidity, higher wind speed reduced particulate matter. The results revealed the industrial area is impacted by anthropogenic and natural sources of particulate matter.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.1-16
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• 1985

There are a large number or chemical compounds that are present in a polluted atmosphere and that alone or in combination are important to consider for their potential effect on the respiratory system and impact on athletic performance. A general categorization or description of the level of pollution in terms of the concentration of one or more compounds or by type such as oxidizing compounds is inadequate and misleading. A useful initial categorization of pollutant compounds according to their mechanism of production, primary or secondary, is often made. For health effects, consideraiions of the physical state, gaseous or particulate, and the solublity and reactivity of the pollutant is also important. Pollutant compounds or substances that are emitted directly from a source and that undergo little or no chemical change in the atmosphere from source to receptor are termed primary pollutants.