• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.144-154
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• 2021

Objectives: This study was intended to identify hazard contribution by region, media, and chemical by calculating a hazard-based index using pollutant release and transfer register (PRTR) data. Methods: PRTR data for the period 2011 to 2016 was analyzed to examine the regional trends in toxic releases in terms of quantity and to create a corresponding hazard-based index. For the hazard-based index, the Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators (RSEI) Model was used. Results: The results of the trend analysis show that total releases decreased slightly, but health hazard levels increased consistently. According to the outcome of regional contribution analysis of the hazard-based index, Chungcheongnam-do, Jeollabuk-do and Gyeonggi-do Provinces showed a high ratio in the index for air and water release pollutants, while Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces showed a high ratio in the index of soil release and waste transfer pollutants. Also, as a result of the analysis of the top ranked substances in the hazard-based index, it was found that chromium, cobalt and its compounds, and ethylene oxide contributed greatly to air release substances, while chromium, benzene, and lead and its compounds contributed greatly to water release substances. Conclusion: These results showed considerable disparities between total release and health hazard levels, especially in the analysis of contribution by regions and by chemical substance. Therefore, the hazard-based index should be used both to support a more comprehensive and robust approach to screening of chemicals for environmental health policy and for management.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.272-281
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• 2022

Background: The constant consumption of chemical products owing to expanding industrialization has led to an increase in public interest in chemical substances. As the production and disposal processes for these chemical products cause environmental problems, regional information on the hazard level of chemical substances is required considering their effects on humans and in order to ensure environmental safety. Objectives: This study aimed to identify hazard contribution and spatiotemporal characteristics by region and chemical by calculating a hazard-based result score using pollutant release and transfer register (PRTR) data. Methods: This study calculated the chemical discharge and hazard-based result score from the Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators (RSEI) model, analyzed their spatiotemporal patterns, and identified hotspot areas where chemical discharges and high hazard-based scores were concentrated. The amount of chemical discharge and hazard-based risk scores for 250 cities and counties across South Korea were calculated using PRTR data from 2011 to 2018. Results: The chemical discharge (high densities in Incheon, Daegu, and Busan) and hazard-based result scores (high densities in Incheon, Chungcheongnam-do, and some areas of Gyeongsangnam-do Province) showed varying spatial patterns. The chemical discharge (A, B) and hazard-based result score (C, D) hotspots were identified. Additionally, identification of the hazard-based result scores revealed differences in the type of chemicals contributing to the discharge. Ethylbenzene accounted for ≥80% of the discharged chemicals in the discharge hotspots, while chromium accounted for >90% of the discharged chemicals in the hazard-based result score hotspots. Conclusions: The RSEI hazard-based result score is a quantitative indicator that considers the degree of impact on human health as a toxicity-weighted value. It can be used for the management of industries discharging chemical substances as well as local environmental health management.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.48-54
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• 2020

우리나라는 제조업 중심 국가로서 다양한 분야에 많은 양의 금속이 사용되나, 이들 금속이 대부분 수입에 의존하고 있다. 상당수의 금속은 전세계적으로 제한된 부존량 및 생산량에 비해 소비량이 증가하는 실정이다. 어떤 금속들은 부존 및 생산국가가 편재되어 있는 경우가 종종 있어 향후 공급의 불안정성이 우려된다. 또한 이러한 금속이 유해성을 띄고 있을 경우 환경적 측면에서도 문제가 된다. 이를 해결하기 위해 사업장 폐기물내 유해성 유가금속 회수 및 재활용을 통해 공급을 안정화시키고 환경오염을 예방할 수 있으나, 유가 금속의 종류 및 국내 배출업체와 배출폐기물 종류가 매우 많아 초기에 관련 현황파악이 번거롭다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 공공기관 공개자료를 통해 향후 국내산업에 중요한 유해성 유가금속 선정결과를 소개하고, 국내 화학물질 배출·이동량 정보 등을 이용하여 이러한 금속(니켈, 코발트, 망간 등)를 함유 폐기물을 배출하는 업체들을 보다 용이하게 초기 현황파악 하는 방안을 순서도 형식으로 제시하였다.

• 품질경영학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.192-210
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• 2000

Chemical industry has contributed significantly to the enhancement of quality of human life, but it has been regarded as a major area of environmental problem due to the potential hazards in environment and safety. This paper examines environmental management programs of chemical industry such as RC(Responsible Care) and PRTR(Pollutant Release and Transfer Register). Through the survey of Dow Chernical's environmental management system, it is examined in detail how a leading company in chemical industry has coped with environmental problem companywide.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.159-169
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate changes among the nine kinds of reduction chemical substances in Korea over the period of 2008-2017. We will define basic data for improving the management methods for reducing chemical substances. Methods: A survey of hazardous pollutant emissions for 2008-2017 was conducted through the pollutant Release and Transfer Register homepage. Nine kinds of designated reduction chemical substances (Benzene, Vinyl chloride, Trichloro ethylene, 1,3-butadiene, Dichloro methane, Tetrachloro ethylene, N,N-dimethylformamide, Acrylo nitrile, and Chloroform) provided the study subjects. The emission of hazardous chemicals and health effects used the National Health Statistics and Integrated Chemicals Information System (ICIS) as a reference. Results: Hazardous pollutant emissions increased by 1.2 times over the past decade, and nine types of reduction chemical substances increased by 1.6 times. By region, the emissions of reduction chemical substances over the last 10 years were in the order of Chungbuk, Gyeonggi, and Gyeongbuk. Emissions of Dichloro methane was the highest in Chungbuk and Gyeongbuk. N,N-dimethylformamide was the highest in Gyeonggi. Carcinogen pollutant emissions showed a tendency to increase continuously. In addition, group 1 carcinogen emissions showed a tendency to decrease. Conclusion: In the last decade, the amount of hazardous chemical emissions has been continuously increasing. Hazardous chemical emissions require facility improvement for continuous emissions reduction. More research on reduction of emissions is needed.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제25권11호
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• pp.1555-1562
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• 2016

Concentrations of hydrogen sulfide in ambient air have been measured from January 2014 to June 2016 in a coastal area near the Ulsan National Industrial Complex. The measurement sites were 1 km, 2.6 km, 5.6 km, and 20 km away from a kraft pulp mill, which is located at the most southern edge of the complex. Concentrations above 0.4 ppb were monitored every 5 min and the highest concentration of the day was determined. From a total of 775 measurement days, hydrogen sulfide concentrations > 20 ppb were recorded on 36 and 38 days at the measurement site closest to the mill and the residential area 2.6 km away from the mill, respectively. At the site farthest from the mill, the concentrations were always 20 ppb lower than the malodor regulation for the residential area but sometimes higher than the odor recognition threshold for hydrogen sulfide. Although several emission sources of hydrogen sulfide have been published in the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register of Korea, the kraft pulp mill is considered to be the biggest contributor of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide in the southern coastal area of Ulsan.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.465-473
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• 2019

Objectives: A variety of industries handling hazardous chemicals emit odorous substances. Based on the emission characteristics of major odor substances from the results of hazardous chemical substance emissions, we will define basic data for improving the management methods of odorous substances. Methods: A survey of hazardous pollutant emissions for 2010-2016 was conducted through the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register homepage. Eight kinds of designated odor substances (ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, dimethyl disulfide, acetaldehyde, styrene, toluene, xylene, methyl ethyl ketone) provided the study subjects. The status of chemical accidents for the target substances was analyzed using the Chemistry Safety Clearing-house system. Results: From 2010 to 2016, it was found that more than 30% of businesses that emitted odorous substances accounted for more than 50% of the total emissions of the eight substances. Emissions of xylene, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, and ammonia were found, in that order, and they made up more than 90% of the total emitted. By region, about 70% of odorous substances were emitted in the top-four regions: Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Ulsan, Gyeonggi-do Province, and Jeollanam-do Province. Conclusion: Recently, the amount of chemical emissions has been continuously increasing, including those that can cause odor. Odorous substances can be a serious risk to the lives of local residents. Systematic research is needed for the health protection of residents.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2021

폐기물에서의 납 회수 및 재활용을 통해 원료공급 안정화와 환경오염 예방을 동시에 도모할 수 있고 실제로도 최근 폐납축전지 위주의 재활용을 통해 납 원자재 공급 측면에서 긍정적인 효과를 보고 있다. 다만 향후 납 회수 및 재활용의 효과를 극대화하기 위해서 납의 물질 흐름의 현황을 효과적으로 파악할 필요가 있는데, 배출원 등의 복잡성과 다양성으로 인해 관련 조사가 번거로울 수 있다. 이 경우 편의상 인터넷 공개자료를 통한 예비 조사의 선수행이 효과적일 수 있다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 공공기관 공개자료를 통해 국내 납의 흐름을 파악하여 향후 납 회수/재활용에 효율성을 기여하고자 한다. 이에 본 연구에서는 UN Comtrade와 국내 화학물질배출×이동량 사이트 자료를 이용하여 납의 수입량 및 배출×이동량을 파악하고 이를 국가통합자원관리시스템에서 제시된 납의 흐름과 비교하였다. 그 결과 폐납축전지 등 주요 항목별 관련 납의 흐름이 각 사이트 간에 대략적인 일치를 보였다.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제44권6호
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• pp.515-523
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• 2018

Objectives: Based on the results of a chemical substance emissions survey, we investigated characteristics of chemical emissions in industrial complexes and used them as basic data for chemical management. Methods: The emissions and characteristics of chemicals by major industrial complexes from 2011 to 2015 were analyzed using the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register homepage. To understand the status of chemical accidents for major chemicals emitted from the industrial complexes, the Chemistry Safety Clearing-house system of the National Institute of Chemical Safety was used. Results: Emissions from the top five industrial complexes accounted for about 30% of total chemical emissions. The chemical emission was the highest in the order of Ulsan Mipo Industrial Complex and Okpo Industrial Complex. The main chemicals emitted were xylene, ethylbenzene, ethyl acetate, toluene, dichloromethane, and others. Carcinogen emissions differed by industrial complex, but ethylbenzene and dichloromethane were the major chemicals for this type of emissions. Conclusion: Recently, the use and emission of chemicals have been continuously increasing. A chemical management plan should be prepared considering the characteristics of industrial complexes and chemical substance emissions.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.3-11
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• 2022

전기차 수요의 증가로 향후 폐차 혹은 배터리 노후화로 인한 폐배터리 배출량 급증이 예상됨에 따라 이에 대한 적정 관리가 시급한 실정이다. 기술개발 측면에서는 데이터 기반 진단 등 다양한 폐배터리 진단 및 관리 기술이 주목을 받고 있다. 또한 로봇기반 자동 해체 기술은 산업 현장에서의 Test 검증 및 향후 배터리 관련 데이터베이스와의 연동이 필요한 것으로 보인다. 특히 향후 폐배터리 순환과정에서의 효율화와 동시에 안전성/친환경성 제고를 위한 다양하고 선진적인 배터리 진단 및 평가기법 개발 및 보급이 중요하다. 또한 리튬 관련 화학물질 배출이동에 대한 데이터베이스화와 배터리 연소시 가스유출위험 및 소방안전에 관한 평가 및 대처가 중요할 것으로 보인다. 더 나아가 데이터 기반 진단/분류/해체 과정을 재활용/최종폐기와 연계된 다양한 관점에서의 폐배터리 전주기 관리 최적화 등에 향후 더 많은 연구개발이 필요하다고 판단된다. 그리고 일련의 데이터는 차후 배터리 생산 시 환경적 부담을 감소시키고 재이용/재활용이 원활하도록 청정설계 및 제조에 기여해야 한다. 또한 이러한 최적화는 전기차 배터리의 향후 기술 및 시장 변동을 감안하여 추진되어야 한다.