This study presents the fabrication and application of a graphene-assisted voltammetry platform for the sensitive detection of nitrate ions in PM2.5 (atmospheric aerosols with a maximum diameter of 2.5 μm). The MoS2/ reduced graphene oxide/ glassy carbon electrode ( MoS2/rGO/GCE) was prepared using a simple and efficient electrochemical deposition method. The rationale behind selecting MoS2/ rGO stems from their individual properties that, when combined, can enhance the electrode’s performance. MoS2 offers excellent electro-catalytic activity and selectivity for nitrate ion detection, while rGO provides high conductivity and a large surface area for enhanced sensitivity. The electrochemical performance of MoS2/ rGO/GCE was investigated and compared with MoS2/ GCE and bare GCE using cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results demonstrated that MoS2/ rGO/GCE exhibited enhanced electro-catalytic activity, high conductivity, and improved selectivity for nitrate ion detection. The optimal pH value for detecting nitrate ions was determined to be 8.0. Differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) was employed to investigate the linear range and detection limit of nitrate ions on MoS2/ rGO/GCE, resulting in a linear range from 1 to 300 μM and a detection limit of 0.35 μM. The reproducibility and the stability of MoS2/ rGO/GCE were assessed, showing satisfactory performance. Real sample analysis from Chengdu City showed a strong correlation between the results obtained using MoS2/ rGO/GCE and ion chromatography, highlighting its potential application in monitoring nitrate ions in PM2.5. The findings of this study contribute to the development of a graphene-assisted voltammetry platform for sensitive nitrate ion detection in PM2.5, offering potential benefits for real-time air pollution monitoring and environmental health assessments.

수인성 질산 노출에 대한 향어의 독성 영향을 확인하기 위해 96시간 동안 0, 4, 20, 100, 500 및 2,500 mg NO3 -/L의 수인성 질산에 노출을 실시하였다. 질산 96시간 급성 노출에 의한 향 어의 반수치사농도(LC50)는 1,433.54 mg NO3 -/L로 나타났다. 혈액학적 성상을 통해 수인성 질 산 노출이 향어에게 미치는 생리학적 변화를 평가하였으며, RBC count는 유의적인 감소를 나 타내었다(p < 0.05). 혈장 무기성분을 통해 수인성 질산 노출에 따른 향어의 이온 조절 능력 변화를 평가하였으며, 혈장 무기성분에서 calcium과 magnesium은 유의적으로 감소하였다(p < 0.05). 혈장 유기성분을 통해 수인성 질산 노출로 인한 향어의 건강도와 스트레스 상태를 평 가하였으며, 혈장 유기성분인 glucose는 유의적인 증가를 나타내었다(p < 0.05). 혈장 효소성분 을 통해 수인성 질산 노출로 인한 간 손상도 및 효소 활성의 변화를 평가하였으며, 혈장 효소 성분인 AST, ALT 및 ALP는 높은 수준의 수인성 질산 노출에서 유의적으로 감소하였다(p < 0.05). 본 연구의 결과는 C. carpio nudus에 대한 수인성 질산 노출이 생존율, 혈액학적 성상 및 혈장성분에 독성으로 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 의미한다.

The solid-state chemistry of uranium is essential to the nuclear fuel cycle. Uranyl nitrate is a key compound that is produced at various stages of the nuclear fuel cycle, both in front-end and backend cycles. It is typically formed by dissolving spent nuclear fuel in nitric acid or through a wet conversion process for the preparation of UF6. Additionally, uranium oxides are a primary consideration in the nuclear fuel cycle because they are the most commonly used nuclear fuel in commercial nuclear reactors. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the oxidation and thermal behavior of uranium oxides and uranyl nitrates. Under the ‘2023 Nuclear Global Researcher Training Program for the Back-end Nuclear Fuel Cycle,’ supported by KONICOF, several experiments were conducted at IMRAM (Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials) at Tohoku University. First, the recovery ratio of uranium was analyzed during the synthesis of uranyl nitrate by dissolving the actual radioisotope, U3O8, in a nitric acid solution. Second, thermogravimetric-differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA) of uranyl nitrate (UO2(NO3)2) and hyper-stoichiometric uranium dioxide (UO2+X) was performed. The enthalpy change was discussed to confirm the mechanism of thermal decomposition of uranyl nitrate under heating conditions and to determine the chemical hydrate form of uranyl nitrate. In the case of UO2+X, the value of ‘x’ was determined through the calculation of weight change data, and the initial form was verified using the phase diagram for the U-O system. Finally, the formation of a few UO2+X compounds was observed with heat treatment of uranyl nitrate and uranium dioxide at different temperature intervals (450°C-600°C). As a result of these studies, a deeper understanding of the thermal and chemical behavior of uranium compounds was achieved. This knowledge is vital for improving the efficiency and safety of nuclear fuel cycle processes and contributes to advancements in nuclear science and technology.

Shallow groundwater in rural areas is primarily polluted by agricultural activities. Nitrate-nitrogen is an indicator of artificial pollution. In this study, the hydrochemical characteristics and nitrate-nitrogen pollution of shallow groundwater were examined in two agricultural villages (Hyogyo-ri and Sinan-ri) in Chungcheongnam-do Province, Korea. Physicochemical quality analysis of shallow groundwater and stream water in the field, and chemical analysis in the laboratory were conducted from July 2020 to October 2021. In Hygyo-ri and Sinan-ri villages, shallow groundwater mainly b elonged t o the C a-Cl, Ca-H CO3, Na-HCO3, and Na-Cl types, whereas stream water predominantly belonged to the Ca-HCO3 type. The nitrate-nitrogen concentration in shallow groundwater varied depending on the season, displaying an increased concentration of nitrate-nitrogen in the dry season compared to the rainy season. Stream water may be influenced by runoff into villages from the surrounding area, although both shallow groundwater and stream water are affected by artificial pollution. In addition, the nitrate-nitrogen concentration in stream water was lower than that in shallow groundwater.

PURPOSES : The effects of strontium cations on the strength of hydrated cement composites as well as the morphology and chemical composition changes of cement hydrates due to strontium treatment are investigated in this study. Subsequently, the potential of a strontiumbased aqueous solution as a near-surface treatment method for hydrated cement composites is evaluated. METHODS : To supply strontium cations to a hydrated cement composite, a 30% strontium nitrate aqueous solution was used. Cement paste (w/c = 0.4) specimens were prepared and cured in the 30% strontium nitrate aqueous solution, which allows the strontium ions to penetrate into the specimen and treat the near-surface region. Compressive and flexural strength tests were performed on both specimens treated by the strontium ions and untreated specimens cured in deionized water, and the test results were compared. To investigate the changes in the morphology and chemical compositions of the cement hydrates due to the treatment, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) analyses were performed. RESULTS : The results of the strength tests indicate that both the compressive and flexural strengths of the specimens cured in the 30% strontium nitrate aqueous solution improved significantly compared with the specimens cured in deionized water for the same duration. In particular, the strontium nitrate aqueous solution shows greater improvement in terms of the flexural strength compared with the compressive strength. The maximum penetration depth of strontium into the hydrated cement composite is 5 mm during the first 7 d of immersion and increases to 6.5 mm during the subsequent 14 d. The SEM results show that the microstructure of the hydrated cement composite is densified by the strontium nitrate aqueous solution treatment. The EDS results show that morphology and chemical compositions of the cement hydrates are altered. This implies that the strontium cations can be combined with C–S–H and C–S–A–H phases to form new types of hydrates. CONCLUSIONS : The experimentally results show that the strength of hydrated cement composites can be improved by modifying their near-surface regions via the strontium cation penetration technique. This implies that the strontium-based aqueous solution exhibits high potential for the maintenance and rehabilitation of concrete structures.

Electrospinning, as one of the nano technologies for synthesizing nanofiber, is widely used in filtration, thermal insulation, protective clothing, sensors, conducting devices, and other fields due to its simple equipment, low cost and easy manipulation. The electrospun fibers have small diameter, high porosity, excellent pore interconnectivity, large specific surface area, easy surface modification, polymer chain functionalization and other advantages. Therefore, in this study, electrospinning technology was employed to synthesize multifunctional composite nanofiber membrane(polyacrylonitrile/fly ash/polyacrylonitrile, PAN/FA/AgNO3), which has the ability to remove volatile organic compounds(VOCs) and heavy metals; moreover, the membrane also has excellent antibacterial ability. This research result provides an important reference value for broadening the application of electrospinning technology in the field of air and water filtration in the future.

This study was conducted to figure out the productivity of Italian ryegrass(IRG) and leaching water characteristics based on horse manure compost level in Jeju. This study was conducted for about six months. Six treatments were established : non-fertilizer(NF), chemical fertilizer 100%(CF), horse manure compost 50% and chemical fertilizer 50% combination(Combination), horse manure compost with 50% of nitrogen (50%), 100% of nitrogen(100%), 150% of nitrogen(150%). The highest amount of dry matter yield of IRG was revealed in CF(11,965± 564 kg/ha), and both 150% and Combination were second(p<0.05). Nitrate leaching tended to increase until the third analysis and then decreased. There were not significantly differences among mean nitrate concentrations. The findings of the study suggest that horse manure compost with 50% of nitrogen be applied for IRG as basal fertilization and then 50% of chemical fertilizer be applied as top fertilization.

국문 우주항공 분야에서 널리 쓰이고 있는 하이드라진[hydrazine, N2H4]은 로켓연료로 사용되는 대표적인 추진제이지만 환경에 유해하고 독성이 강하다는 단점이 존재한다. 따라서 친환경적이고 독성 이 적은 추진제가 다양하게 개발되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 수산화아민[hydroxylamine, NH2OH]을 출발물질로 하여, 질산[nitric acid, HNO3]과 산-염기 반응을 통해 얻어지는 친환경 추진제 HAN [hydroxylammonium nitrate, NH3OHNO3]의 물리 화학적 특성에 대하여 적외선분광법을 이용하여 합성물의 조성, 화학구조 및 작용기를 관찰하였고, 열중량분석을 통해 HAN의 분해온도를 확인하였다. 이온 크로마토그래피를 통해 합성한 HAN에 함유되어 있는 질산이온의 함량을 측정하였다. 즉, N-H와 N-O의 IR peak가 3161 cm-1와 1324 cm-1에서 각각 나타나는 것을 통해 생성한 화합물이 HAN임을 확인하였고, pH 5-7 근처에서 합성한 HAN은 분해온도가 120-140℃인 반면, pH 8 정도인 HAN은 분해온도가 14 0℃ 이상임을 알 수 있었다. 한편, pH 6-7 사이에서 HAN을 합성하였을 때, 가장 높은 질산이온의 농도는 70%인 것으로 나타났다.

본 연구에서는 전기분해 방법을 이용한 질산성질소(NO3 --N) 분해가 TiO2 nanotube plate 및 구리, 니켈, 스테인리스 스틸, 알루미늄, 주석, 티타늄을 환원전극으로 사용하였을 때 가능한지를 평가하였다. 전극의 전기화학적 특성 평가는 임피던스 측정을 하여 비교하였고, TiO2 nanotube plate의 표면 분석은 주사전자현미경을 통해 SEM 및 BET 분석법을 이용한 비표면적 분석을 통해 비교하였다. 질산성질소 전해실험의 경우 90분의 실험을 진행하였으며, 실험 결과 전극 표면의 부식이 수반되지 않은 TiO2 nanotube plate가 기타 금속 전극에 비해 질산성질소 환원 반응속도가 가장 뛰어난 것으로 확인되었다.

In this study, we compared the MZVI (Microscale Zero-Valent Iron) and NZVI (Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron) for reactivity and mobility in a column to reduce nitrate, which is a major pollutant in Korea, and investigated the effect of operational parameters on the NZVI filled column. For the comparison of MZVI and NZVI, samples were collected for 990 minutes using fractionator in the similar operation conditions (MZVI 10g, NZVI 2g). The nitrate reduction efficiency of NZVI was about 5 times higher than that of MZVI, which was about 7.45% and 38.75% when using MZVI and NZVI, respectively. In the mobility experiment, the MZVI descended due to gravity while NZVI moved up with water flow due to its small size. Furthermore, the optimum condition of NZVI filled column was determined by changing the flow rate and pH. The amount of Fe ions was increased as the pH of the nitrate solution was lowered, and the nitrate removal rate was similar due to the higher yield of hydroxyl groups. The removal rate of nitrate nitrogen was stable while flow rate was increased from 0.5 mL/min to 2.0 mL/min (empty bed contact time: 2.26 min to 0.57 min). NZVI has a high reduction rate of nitrate, but it also has a high mobility, so both of reactivity and mobility need to be considered when NZVI is applied for drinking water treatment.

An investigation of the effects of Pb for domestic anuran embryos were evaluated with the Frog Embryo Teratogenesis Assay; Xenopus (FETAX). Depending on the species, the difference between the embryo size and the embryonic development time was determined. As a result, mortality and malformation rates were increased, malformation patterns were changed and larval body length were decreased in a dose dependent manner of the Pb. The half maximal lethal concentration (LC50) of the Bufo gargarizans, Hyla japonica, Rana nigromaculata and Bombina orientalis were 0.58, 0.49, 0.52, 0.54 mg L-1, respectively. The half maximal effective concentration (EC50) of the Bufo gargarizans, Hyla japonica, Rana nigromaculata and Bombina orientalis were 0.35, 0.74, 0.30, 0.29 mg L-1, respectively. The teratogenic index (TI) were 1.66 in the Bufo gargarizans, 1.81 in the Hyla japonica, 1.73 in the Rana nigromaculata and 1.86 in the Bombina orientalis, respectively. Therefore, the Pb seems likely to have a teratogenic effect in all four species’ embryonic development. The Bombina orientalis was the most sensitive to the Pb. This means that the difference between the different species, even if they have all been exposed to the same concentration of pollutants depending on the species. The result above show that the Pb acts as a teratogenic agent in the development of the four domestic frog species.

Nitrogen (N) loading from domestic, agricultural and industrial sources can lead to excessive growth of macrophytes or phytoplankton in aquatic environment. Many studies have used stable isotope ratios to identify anthropogenic nitrogen in aquatic systems as a useful method for studying nitrogen cycle. In this study to evaluate the precision and accuracy of denitrification bacteria method (Pseudomonas chlororaphis ssp. Aureofaciens (ATCC® 13985)), three reference (IAEA-NO-3 (Potassium nitrate KNO3), USGS34 (Potassium nitrate KNO3), USGS35 (Sodium nitrate KNO3)) were analyzed 5 times repeatedly. Measured the δ15N-NO3 and δ18O-NO3 values of IAEA-NO-3, USGS 34 and USGS35 were δ15N: 4.7±0.1‰ δ18O: 25.6±0.5‰, δ15N: -1.8±0.1‰ δ18O: -27.8±0.4‰, and δ15N: 2.7±0.2‰ δ18O: 57.5±0.7‰, respectively, which are within recommended values of analytical uncertainties. Also, we investigated isotope values of potential nitrogen source (soil, synthetic fertilizer and organic-animal manures) and temporal patterns of δ15N-NO3 and δ18O-NO3 values in river samples during from May to December. δ15N-NO3 and δ18O-NO3 values are enriched in December suggesting that organic-animal manures should be one of the main N sources in those areas. The current study clarifies the reliability of denitrification bacteria method and the usefulness of stable isotopic techniques to trace the anthropogenic nitrogen source in freshwater ecosystem.

쌈채소 수경재배 시 문제가 되는 체내 질산염 함량을 효과적으로 저감시키기 위해 폐쇄형 생산시스템에서 1) 저광도(100μmol·m-2·s-1내외) 조건에서의 수확 7일 전 양액조성 방법과 2) 질산염 저감을 위한 적정 광도 및 수확 전 적정 양액결제시기를 구명하기 위해 수행하였다. 청치마상추에서 수확 7일 전 양액조성 방법 중 양액결제(양액공급 중단) 처리와 양액내 질소 공급원으로 탄산 암모늄[(NH4)2CO3]을 사용한 처리는 처리기간 동안 체내 질산염 함량을 감소시켰으나, 생체중, 엽면적 등의 생육량도 감소되었다. 하지만 100μmol·m-2·s-1조건에서 수확 7일전 양액내 NO3-N 비료를 결제하여 조성하거나 배양액 농도를 1/2배액으로 낮추어 공급함으로써 외적 품질 및 생육량의 저하없이 질산염 함량은 감소되었다. 또한 수확 전 양액결제시기 및 적정 광도를 구명하기 위해 실험을 수행한 결과, 100, 200, 및 300μmol·m-2·s-1 의 3수준의 광조건 모두 수확 7일 전 양액결제시에 체내 질산염이 가장 낮게 나타났으며, 특히 300μmol·m-2·s- 1의 광도와 수확 7일 전 양액결제 처리시 식물체내 질산염의 빠른 저감효과를 볼 수 있었으나 생육량의 감소를 가져왔다. 수확 3일 전 양액결제 처리에 의해 300μmol·m- 2·s-1 광도에서 체내 질산염 함량은 2,021ppm에서 480ppm로, 200μmol·m-2·s-1 광도에서 3,018ppm에서 1,035ppm로 감소되었으며, 외적 품질의 저하 없이 생육량이 높으면서 동시에 짧은 시간 동안 식물체내 질산염의 저감 효과를 볼 수 있었다. 수확 7일 전 양액결제 처리는 체내 질산염의 저감효과가 컸던 반면 엽중, 엽면적 등의 생육 감소를 가져왔는데, 200과 300μmol·m-2·s-1의 광조건에서 수확7일 전 양액결제시 수확 3일 전 양액결제보다 엽중은 20~35%, 엽면적은 16~31% 낮은 값을 나타내었다. 광도 및 양액결제시기에 따른 비타민 C 함량을 분석한 결과 100, 200보다 300μmol·m-2·s-1 에서 수확 3일과 5일전 양액결제 처리시 비타민 C 함량이 가장 높게 나타났다.

본 연구는 겨울철 파프리카의 안정된 영양생장, 생식 생장을 파악하는 방법으로 간이영양진단기기를 이용해 NO3 - 농도를 신속하게 측정하고 영양상태 파악을 위해 실시되었다. ‘Raon red’, ‘Raon yellow’ 두 품종을 각각 비대기 단계로 나누어 측정한 결과 엽신의 test strip 분 석은 분광광도계를 통한 관행의 방법과 상관성이 인정되었고(R2=0.8628), 엽병의 test strip분석은 엽신 즙액 보다는 낮은 상관성을 보이지만 간접적으로 NO3 - 농도 분석에 유용하였다(R2=0.6734). 착과 그룹이 높아짐에 따라 해당 부위 엽 내 질산태질소 농도가 낮아지는 경향을 보이고 있으며, 동일 시점의 마디별 엽병 즙액 내 질산태질소 농도 역시 정단부로 갈수록 낮아지는 경향이 확인되었다. 엽병 즙액 내 NO3 - 농도 역시 간이진단기기를 활용하여 신속한 모니터링이 가능하였다. 따라서 간이영양진단기기를 사용해 기존 분석방법보다 효과적으로 농가 현장에서 파프리카의 질소 영양상태를 파악할 수 있었으며, 이를 통해 추후 합리적인 양액공급 및 표준영 양범위의 설정이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

질산성 질소는 수용액에서 상당히 안정하게 존재하기 때문에 제거하는 데에 있어 상당한 기술 이 요구된다. 또한 저 농도의 질산성 질소는 쉽게 제거되는 반면 고농도 질산성 질소는 제거하기가 힘들 다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 직경 3mm 정도의 아연 ball을 이용하여 고농도의 질산성 질소를 기체 질소의 형태로 제거하는 것을 목적으로 하였고, 다양한 반응조건에서 질산성 질소의 제거 특성을 실험하였다. 본 연구의 결과로 아연 ball을 사용하여 연속식 처리를 통한 질산성 질소의 처리효율은 약 80%정도 되었다. 하지만 폐수를 수소이온농도 2 정도의 산성 분위기로 유지시켜야하고 처리된 폐수를 중화 처리하여 방류 시켜야하는 등의 문제점은 상존하고 있다.

Juvenile Paralichthys olivaceus (mean length 19.8±2.6 cm, mean weight 97.8±15.8 g) were exposed for 96 hours to different nitrate concentrations of 0, 62.5, 125, 250, 500, 1,000, and 1,500 mg L-1 in biofloc and 0, 62.5, 125, 250, 500, and 1,000 mg L-1 in seawater. Median lethal concentration values (LC50, the concentration at which 50% of mortality occurred after 96 hours of exposure) of nitrate to P. olivaceus in biofloc and seawater were 1,226 and 597 mg NO3 L-1 (P<0.05), respectively, revealing a higher toxicity of nitrate to P. olivaceus in seawater than in biofloc. In hematological parameters, hematocrit level in P. olivaceus exposed to nitrate was significantly increased only at a concentration of 1,000 mg L-1 in biofloc and at concentrations higher than 250 mg L-1 in seawater, but no significant changes in hemoglobin were found in biofloc and seawater. In plasma parameters, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransminase (ALT) were significantly increased by nitrate exposure in biofloc and seawater, but no significant changes in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were found in biofloc and seawater. Results of this study indicate that nitrate exposure to P. olivaceus have a lethal toxic effect and alter hematological and plasma constituents of flatfish P. olivaceus. Given relatively lower toxicity of nitrate in biofloc than in seawater, the use of biofloc in aquaculture may reduce potential toxic effect caused by nitrate in feces and feed residue.

현 국제해사기구(IMO)에서의 선박엔진에서 발생되는 NOx와 SOx 등의 연소 가스 배출에 대한 규제 강화에 따라, 발트 해 연안을 지나는 모든 선박들은 배출되는 연소가스 저감장치를 장착해야 된다. 국내에서도 IMO의 규제에 따른 NOx와 SOx를 저감장치를 개발하고 있으며, 그중에 대표적인 장 치인 Scrubber는 세정액으로 암모니아수와 요소수를 사용하게 되고 사용된 폐 세정액에는 NOx와 SOx 와 반응한 질산암모늄과 황산암모늄이 포함되어 있다. 본 연구에서는 폐 세정액이 포함하고 있는 유용한 부산물을 유기용매를 사용하는 염석법을 적용하여 회수하였다. 질산암모늄과 황산암모늄의 회수방법과 질안석회를 추출 후 회수된 부산물의 정성분석을 위하여, FT-IR 분석을 통하여 물질의 정성적 특성과 화학적 조성을 평가해 보았다. 한편 응집제를 투입하여 질안석회를 침전시켜 비료상의 물질로 회수하였 다. FeSO4 응집제와 CaCl2를 응집보조제로 사용하고 입자의 크기를 키우기 위해 CaCO3를 사용하였다.

본 연구는 강산 분위기에서 아연의 산화 환원 반응을 통한 폐수 중 질산성 질소 제거에 관한 연구이다. 폐수에 황산(H2SO4)을 첨가하여 강산 분위기를 조성한 다음, 아연과 설파믹산을 넣어주게 되면 금속 아연이 산화되고, 이온화된 질산성 질소가 환원 처리되어 제거되는 연구이다. 산화 반응은 강산 분 위기일수록 반응이 잘 일어나기 때문에 pH 2.0~4.0 범위 중 pH 2.0에서 제거효율이 높았다. 설파믹산을 첨가함으로써 질산 이온을 최종 질소가스로 환원시켜 제거하는 것이 설파믹산이 존재하지 않을 때보다 H+ 이온 소모량이 적기 때문에 설파믹산을 투입하는 것이 유리하였다. 같은 아연 양에 따라 설파믹산을 넣지 않은 것은 질산성 질소가 46.0% 제거되는 반면, 설파믹산을 넣게 되면 질산성 질소가 93.0% 제거 된다. 본 실험에서 아연은 입자가 분말 형태로 제조되어 반응성이 다른 일반 아연 금속보다 크기 때문에 반응 후 1분 만에 제거 효율이 약 80.0% 로 매우 높게 나타났다.