• 한국콘크리트학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘크리트학회 2008년도 춘계 학술발표회 제20권1호
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• pp.769-772
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• 2008

건설폐기물의 처리문제는 국가 사회적 문제로 제기되고 있으며 순환골재의 생산과정에서 발생하는 재생미분말은 전량 폐기 매립되고 있다. 재생미분말의 독성 시험결과 염기치환형 돌연변이원성을 포함하고 있다. 이와 같이 독성을 갖는 재생미분말이 매립 처분됨으로서 토양 및 지하수 오염등 2차 오염을 초래할 수 있다. 그러나 재생미분말을 재활용에 대한 연구가 매우 미흡한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 재생미분말을 재활용하기 위한 방법으로 콘크리트의 혼화제를 활용하고자 시멘트 대신 재생미분말을 혼입하여 역학적 특성과 작업성을 비교 분석하였다. 실험은 CP, WCP, PCP로 배합비를 달리하여 공시체를 제작하여 실험을 실시하였다. CP은 재생미분말 혼입율에 따른 콘크리트 물리적 성질과 역학적 특성을 파악하고자 하였으며, WCP의 W자와 PCP의 P자는 각각 물과 혼화제의 이니셜로 슬럼프, 공기량을 표준배합에 맞게 제작하여 워커빌리티에 중점을 두고 재생미분말 혼입률에 따른 콘크리트의 역학적 특성을 보고자 하였다. CP는 치환율의 증가에 따라 강도 변화는 거의 일어나지 않았지만 슬럼프의 저하로 인해 워커빌리티가 좋지 않았다. WCP, PCP는 표준배합에 맞게 제작을 하여 실험한 결과 Plain에 비해 WCP는 강도저하가 일어났으며, PCP는 치환율이 10%일 때만 Plain과 거의 같은 값을 가지고 그 이상일 때는 강도저하가 일어났다.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국지하수토양환경학회 2004년도 임시총회 및 추계학술발표회
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• pp.37-47
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• 2004

In Korea, over three hundreds of the coal mines were closed or abandoned due to the depression of the mining industry since the late 1980s. Many of them locate in the steep mountain valleys and the coal mine wastes had been disposed without a proper treatment From these mines, enormous amounts of coal mine overburdens have been abandoned in the slopes and the ample amounts of acid mine drainage (AMD) from either portal or overburdens have been discharging directly to the streams, causing the detrimental effects on soil and water qualities. Objectives of this research were to reclaim the coal mine overburdens using the lime waste cake from the soda ash production by stabilizing the overburden slopes, introducing the vegetation alleviate the environmental problems caused by the closed coal mines. The percentages of the grass distribution ratio (%) and the surface coverage ($\textrm{cm}^2$) in each treatment plot were determined during June to August after seed spraying grasses such as orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata L), Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) and Eulalia (Miscanthus sinensis Anderss) at the end of May. The grasses covered only 15.5 % of the coal overburden plot at the early stage but the coverage was increased with time to 33% in August. Growth of such grasses was enhanced with the combined treatments of lime waste and topsoil resulting in the increased surface coverage by the grasses. The Increment of the surface coverage from June to August was higher with lime waste treatments. The distribution percentages and surface coverage were highest when the lime wastes were treated at 25 % of the lime requirement. This might be related with the high salt contents in the hire wastes. Results demonstrated that the amounts of lime wastes at 25% of the lime requirement were sufficient for neutralizing the acidic coal overburden and introducing the re-vegetation. Either layering between the coal waste and topsoil or mixing with coal overburdens could be adopted as the lime waste treatment method. The combined treatment of lime wastes and topsoil was recommended for re-vegetation in the coal overburden slopes. The lime wastes from the soda ash production might have a potential to be recycled for the reclamation of the abandoned coal mines to alleviate the environmental problems associated with coal mine waste.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2012

Sediment has been increasingly acknowledged as a carrier in water system and an available contamination. For this reason, dredging of sediment in reservoir to remediate water quality and secure storage capacity is conducted annually. However, disposal of numerous dredged sediment is necessary as a secondary problem. Currently, in Korea, dredged sediment is classified as waste to be reclamated or recycled into sandy soil, however, they are still in trouble because of spacial and environmental problem. Therefore, rather than simple disposal or reuse into sandy soil, it is necessary to research on method to manage main cause of pollution and increase the value as a resource. In this study, we intend to develop a recycle technology for numerous dredged sediment produced by dredging in deteriorated reservoirs using solidificator (stabilizer). To achieve this, we will consider utilization of dredged sediment and evaluation of use possibility as natural recycle by analysis the characteristics of soil-solidificator mixture in terms of physicochemical properties and the mixing ratio between sediment and solidificator.

• 방사성폐기물학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2014

우라늄으로 오염된 토양을 복원하기 위해 실규모의 동전기제염장치로 제염하는 과정에서 많은 산폐액이 발생한다. 발생한 산폐액에 CaO를 가해 우라늄수산화물을 침전시켜 여과한 다음, 방사성 폐액을 줄이기 위하여 이 용액을 재사용하였다. 그러나 이 용액을 동전기에 재사용할 경우, 높은 농도의 칼슘 때문에 양극실에서 음극실로 용액이동 속도가 감소하여 여과포의 약화, 전선 부식, 음극면에 산화물 부착 등의 문제점이 발생하였다. 이 문제들을 해결하기 위하여 재생액에 황산을 넣어 $CaSO_4$로 침전시켜 칼슘을 제거하였다. 칼슘이 제거된 재생액을 사용하여 소형 동전기 장치에서 20 일간 토양제염 실험을 수행한 결과는 세척후 토양내 우라늄 잔류 농도가 0.35 Bq/g로 감소하였으며, 이는 증류수 제염한 결과와 유사하게 나타났다.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.140-145
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• 1999

Livestock manure is generally beneficial to soil and crop production when appropriate amount is applied, but excessive application may be detrimental to soil and water environments. A proper protocol of livestock waste treatment is required to manage the quality of soil and water. A trickling filter system using rice straw media was employed to treat piggery wastewater from small-scaled livestock farms as an alternative to the currently available methods. Batches of piggery wastewater were treated with this system, and the byproducts of rice straw media and trickling filtrate were applied to the soil with cultivating rye (Secale cereale L.). Objective of this research was to characterize these byproducts for the sustainable soil amendments and rye production. Both the treated straw medium and filtrate were proven to be effective organic fertilizers for rye plant development, with the enhanced but balanced absorption of nutrients. The synergistic effects of filtrate in addition to straw application did not show, but the filtrate appeared to lead to a higher water content of the plant. No specific nutrient deficiency or toxicity symptom was shown due to the salts derived from the byproducts applied. Chemical parameters of the soil quality were significantly improved with the application of straw medium either with or without the filtrate. Judging from parameters relating to the salt accumulations, such as sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), electrical conductivity (EC), exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP), potassium adsorption ratio (KAR), and residual P concentrations, the byproducts from piggery wastewater exhibited no detrimental effects on soil quality within the ranges of treatments used. In addition to the effectiveness of the rice straw trickling filter system for the small-scaled swine farms, both rice straw medium and filtrate could be recycled for the sustainable soil amendment and plant nutrition.

• 한국지하수토양환경학회지:지하수토양환경
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.72-83
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• 2024

Most of the slags generated from steel-making industry in Korea are recycled into media-contact aggregates such as fill and cover materials. For their use as media-contact aggregates, the slags must meet not only the waste quality criteria, but also the Daphnia magna acute toxicity test criteria. In this study, Korean Leaching Test ES 06150.e (Korea), Japanese Leaching Test JIS K 0058-1(Japan), Detuch Leaching Test DIN 19529 (Germany), Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (USA) were conducted for batch leaching test of slags from 6 Korean steel-making companies. In addition, Korean Standard up-flow percolation test (ES 06151.1) mimicking field conditions was conducted to assess the impact of the slag leachate on the surrounding environment indirectly. Heavy metals such as Cr⁶⁺ and Zn²⁺ were detected from both extractant and leachate samples, but all of them did not exceed waste quality criteria of each country. However, Daphnia magna acute toxicity tests using the leachate samples from up-flow percolation test with slag alone and slag/natural soil conditions exceeded ecotoxicity standard (TU=2) due to their high pH (11.3-12.5). After neutralizing the pH of the slag leachate to 6.5~8.5, the Daphnia magna mortality and immobilization were reduced to satisfy ecotoxicity standard. As the reducing pH of slag leachate would be extremely difficult, appropriate recycling management considering the physicochemical characteristics of he slags should be stuided further.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.745-756
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• 2023

Growing stringent global regulations in Korea poses a threat to corporate sustainability. Companies must respond strategically to navigate these regulations and avoid greenwashing. Objective of this research was to analyze how Korean companies are responding to the global trend of reducing plastic use and propose improved management strategies. Seven indicators were developed to assess companies' post-plastic strategies and applied to analyze the sustainability reports of Amore Pacific and LG Household & HealthCare. These indicators included, 1) disclosure of plastic raw materials used by weight or volume, 2) disclosure of recycled plastic raw materials used by weight or volume, 3) disclosure of waste recycling, reuse amounts, and disposal using waste treatment method 4) strategies to reduce environmental impact of plastics, 5) plastic packaging, reduce, recycle, reuse, and composting (in the real environment), 6) plastic management roadmap for the circular economy, and 7) education for sustainable plastic management. Based on the review of considered companies, we propose in-listed sustainable plastics management strategies: disclosing the ratio of plastic raw materials and recycled raw materials for all products, considering recycling rate throughout the product value chain, and not only for the production phase, reviewing carbon dioxide emissions based on life cycle assessment rather than reducing plastic consumption, studying the biodegradability of biodegradable plastics in natural environment such as soil, considering the consumer's perspective.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.48-57
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• 2024

본 연구는 농촌에서 발생되는 C급 폐비닐의 활용률 개선을 목적으로 아임계 열수를 거쳐 생성된 에코 파우더(Eco-powder)를 플라스틱 원재료로 활용하기 위한 기초연구이다. 생성된 에코 파우더의 회분함량 제어를 위한 선가공 처리의 효율과 생성된 에코 파우더의 회분함량에 따른 플라스틱으로서의 기초 특성을 평가하였다. 기초 특성으로서는 수준별 에코 파우더 활용 압축성형 시험체의 회분함량, 충격강도, 굴곡강도, 인장강도를 평가하였다. 실험 결과, 선가공으로 물리적인 충격을 통한 토사분과 폐비닐 부분의 분리 효율이 개선되는 것을 확인하였다. 또한 회분함량에 따른 충격강도, 굴곡강도, 인장강도 평가 결과, 회분함량 26% 이하 수준의 에코 파우더에서 목표로 하는 성능을 만족하는 것으로 나타났다. 이로써 기존 활용도 및 회수율이 낮던 C급 폐비닐을 아임계 열수 처리 후 물리적 가공 처리를 통해 최적 조건을 설정하여 플라스틱 원료로서 활용이 가능한 것을 확인하였다.

• 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.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.177-184
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• 2012

광역친환경농업단지의 경축순환자원 활용실태를 파악하기 위해 전북 완주군 고산광역친환경농업단지의 토양특성과 축분퇴비 소요량 등을 조사하였다. 주요작물 재배면적은 2,353 ha (벼 1,398 ha, 감 189 ha 등)이며 이 가운데 친환경 참여면적은 402.9 ha이고, 주요 축종사육은 한우 21,077, 젖소 1,099, 돼지 32,993마리 등 총 58,955 마리이었다. 경축자원화센터에 유입되는 분뇨는 한우, 돼지 각각 6,000 마리, 닭 200,000 마리 참여로 일일 32 Mg이고, 퇴비생산량은 연간 9,600톤이며, 비료성분은 T-N 1.4%, $P_2O_5$ 2.7%, $K_2O$ 2.1%, MgO 0.9%, CaO 2.5% 이었다. 친환경농업단지 내에서 소모되는 퇴비량은 6,588 Mg이었다. 친환경농업단지의 토양화학성분은 논의 경우 pH는 78.1%, 밭 58.2%, 과수원 60.3%, 비가림시설 재배지 62.1%가 적정범위였다. 유기물은 논의 경우 41.7%, 밭 46.5%, 과수원 40.5%, 비가림시설재배지 81.4%가 과잉으로 나타났다. 유효인산은 밭토양을 제외하고 64.9~91.7%가 과잉으로 나타났으며, 치환성 $K^+$, $Ca^{2+}$, $Mg^{2+}$은 과수원과 비가림시설재배지에서 53.2~70.2%가 과잉인 것으로 나타났다. 비가림시설 재배지의 토양화학성은 2년차 이후에 증가폭이 컸으며, 모든 농경지의 중금속 함량은 토양오염우려기준을 초과한 경우는 없었다. 친환경농업단지의 미생물분포는 일반농경지 보다 높았고, 호기성균의 경우 친환경농업단지의 밭과 과수원토양에서 가장 높았다.