To resolve coelution phenomenon of acetone and acrolein in the HPLC‐based analysis of carbonyls, we attempted to find the optimal conditions for their separation. For the purpose of this study, the collection of carbonyl Compounds is made by DNPH‐coated cartridges. Quantification of carbonyls is then initiated by the formation of hydrazone derivatives that are then separated by HPLC and detected by UV‐VIS spectroscopic detector (at 360 nm). To the course of this experiment, we examined the influences of the three major experimental variables such as 5 temperature (25, 30, 40, 50 and 60℃), 2 flow rate (1.0 and 1.2 mL min‐1), and variable relative composition of mobile phase (among acetonitrile, water, and tetrahydrofuran). According to our experiments, the optimal condition for separation was found at flow rate of 1.2 mL min‐1 and temperature of 32℃ with the mobile phase composition of acetonitrile:water:tetrahydrofuran = 34 : 52.8 : 13.2.

Young children health problem were reported in a Korean daycare centers and supposedly attributed to the presence of air pollutants. This study attempted to characteristics of carbonyl compounds exposure of young children at the indoor spaces. The characteristics associated with the major indoor pollutants exposure included seasonal variation, and room location inside a daycare centers. As the results of investigation for daycare centers, the mean concentrations of formaldehyde, acetone, and acetaldehyde in daycare centers were 38.3㎍/m3, 33.9㎍/m3, 13.6㎍/m3, respectively. The indoor space carbonyl compounds concentrations were both higher for the summer than for the other seasons. The temperature and relative humidity measured along with the volatile organics measurements temperature and relative humidity increase volatile organics levels. This last suggestion is further supported by the correlations of the carbonyl compounds measured for daycare centers. Significant correlations between carbonyl compounds were exhibited for both the temperature and humidity, with at least p<0.05. The concentrations of formaldehyde in classroom were higher than lobby or dining room. Therefore, controlling indoor air pollutants exposure in daycare center should be given a high priority so as to minimize the potential sources of air pollutants in indoor space.

Information about the chemical components emitted from the household products employed in many other countries seems to be still relatively scant and insufficient. The emissions composition for 59 consumer products were evaluated using a headspace analysis. The chemical composition and concentrations of total voalatile organic compounds (VOCs) broadly varied along with products. No volatile pollutants were detected for only one product in the household product category of laundry detergents. Except for this product, 1 to 17 organic compounds were detected in the headspace gas phase of each product. The category of oil paints exhibited an upper range for both the number of chemicals detected and the concentrations of total VOC. The chemical composition of certain household products determined in the current study was different from that for other studies from other countries. Four to 37 compounds were detected in the headspace gas phase of each product class. Several compounds were identified in more than one product class. Although several results indicated the dependence of the headspace temperature or period on the proportions of constituents in headspace gas phase, the effect of the headspace conditions on headspace concentrations varied along with the type of household product or analyte. It is suggested that a proper headspace conditions should be considered based on the volatility of components and matrix of each household product as well as the analytical sensitivity.

The purpose of this experiment was to find out the effects on metal corrosion of 2 types of tree, 7 types of wood based products and 4 types of cement that is currently being used as internal museum materials. By using the Oddy test as a corrosion test, with the materials that are used in the museum and the metal test pieces(Gilding, Silver, Iron, Bronze, Copper) are exposed in a high temperature( 60℃ ) and humidity for 28 days. After 28 days, we compare and analysis the difference between the metal test piece that was used before and after the test. We found that gilding and bronze did not occur corrosions on the surface but iron(Fe)and copper(Cu) also silver(Ag) had corrosions on the surface in different forms.

In recent years, the number of complaints about indoor air pollution caused by volatile organic compounds(VOCs) has increased. It is important that evaluating and understanding emission of indoor air pollutant from building materials. The aim of this study was to evaluate emission test methods for liquid phase building materials such as paint, adhesive and sealant, and to determine the emission of total volatile organic compounds(TVOC) from liquid phase building material. The quantity of TVOC emission was measured by a gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MSD). It was found that liquid phase building materials were classified according to their use and ingredient. The TVOC concentration from oil-based paint was the highest among 8 groups of test materials. The unidentified volatile organic compounds occupied 83.0% of TVOC emission from test materials. The aliphatic hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons occupied 7.2%, 6.9% of TVOC, respectively. The concentration of TVOC decreased by an increase during emission test period. After 3 days, the concentration of TVOC from paint, adhesive and sealant were about half of the concentration at the first day. The ratio of concentration between 7 days and 1 day was 0.11～0.15 from water-based paint and 0.46～0.48 from epoxy adhesive.

Airborne bacteria, fungi, and viruses are known to have adverse effects on human health. Various antimicrobial agents have been used to prohibit the growth of microorganisms on the surfaces of air filter media. In this study, nano-sized silver and copper particles were tested for their antifungal effects on indoor fungi, Cladosporium cladosporioides and Aspergillus versicolor. The growth circle of the fungi was observed on a solid agar plate containing the two nanoparticles. The nanoparticle concentration ranged from 0 to 500 μg/mL. The size of fungal growth circle seemed to decrease with increasing nanoparticle concentration in agar plates, indicating that silver and copper nanoparticles have antifungal properties against C. cladosporioides and A. versicolor.