This study evaluated the effects of supplementing sawdust medium with 10% (w/w) Korean-style soy sauce residue (KS) and brewed soy sauce residue (BS) on the cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus. Over 25 days, KS treatment produced mycelial growth comparable to the control, whereas BS treatment showed slower colonization. Fruiting bodies appeared after nine days in the control, ten days with BS, and twelve days with KS, with fresh weights of 146.0 g, 174.8 g, and 89.0 g, respectively, indicating reduced yield with KS and increased yield with BS. In antioxidant assays, DPPH radical scavenging slightly increased from 89.15% in the control to 89.99% with KS and 90.34% with BS. ABTS scavenging was 82.36% in the control, 83.42% with KS, and 75.99% with BS. Total polyphenol content was 64.39 mg AAE/mL in the control, 62.72 mg AAE/mL with KS, and 43.28 mg AAE/mL with BS. In conclusion, KS supports mycelial growth without compromising DPPH-based antioxidant capacity, while BS enhances fruiting body yield but reduces ABTS activity and phenolic content. Both residues show potential as supplementary nutrients in conventional sawdust media.

In recent years, airport construction projects have been promoted in island regions such as Gadeokdo, Baengnyeongdo, Ulleungdo, and Heuksando. However, a systematic review of the potential impact of aircraft noise transmitted underwater on marine life remains insufficient. This study acoustically analyzes the transmission process of airborne noise generated by aircraft as it passes through the sea surface and enters the underwater environment. The physical mechanisms are examined with a focus on transmission loss, conditions for total internal reflection, and acoustic impedance differences. In particular, the theoretical transmission coefficients of sound pressure and particle velocity at the air–water interface are reviewed and compared to the auditory reception ranges of marine organisms to assess the potential for acoustic impact. The findings of this study can serve as foundational data for establishing coastal and island airport noise management standards and formulating marine ecosystem protection policies.

본 연구는 시비처리 따른 낙우송(Taxodium distichum) 용기묘의 생장 특성 및 품질 지수를 평가하였다. 시비처리 결과, 낙우송 용기묘는 대조구에 비해 모든 시비처리구에서 높은 생장량을 보였으며, 중강도(1.5 g·L-1) 처리구에서 가장 높은 묘고와 근원경 생장을 나타냈다. 또한, 부위별 건물생산량 과 묘목품질지수(SQI)에서 중강도 처리구가 가장 높은 값을 보였으며, 이는 시비가 낙우송 용기묘의 양분 및 수분 흡수 효율을 증가시키고 생장을 촉진하는 데 기여했음을 의미한다. 엽록소 함량 분석 결과, 시비처리구에서 엽록소 a와 b의 총 함량이 대조구에 비해 높았으며, 시비수준이 증가함에 따라 엽록소 함량도 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 그러나 엽록소의 비(a/b)는 대조구가 더 높은 값을 보였고, 이는 시비처리가 엽록소 a보다는 엽록소 b에 더 큰 영향을 미쳤음을 나타낸다. 종합적으로, 낙우송 용기묘의 시비처리에 따른 생장 특성은 대조구에 비해 시비처리구가 생육 및 생리적으로 높은 생장을 나타내었다. 본 연구는 시비처리에 따른 낙우송 1-0용기묘의 생육 및 생리적 특성을 분석하여, 효율적인 생산체계 구축을 위한 방향을 제시하고자 하였다.

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are promising photocatalysts with a broad light absorption range and high catalytic activity. However, conventional synthesis methods often involve toxic chemicals, limiting their environmental applicability. In this study, we developed an eco-friendly bio-templating method to synthesize hierarchical micro/nano-structured silver (MNAg) photocatalysts that uses plant leaves, including Nelumbo nucifera (lotus leaf), Rosa sp. (rose petal), and Limonium sinuatum (statice petal), as natural templates. By modifying the leaf surfaces with citrate functional groups, AgNPs were selectively formed along the microstructures of the templates, preserving their hierarchical morphology. MNAg photocatalysts were subsequently obtained through controlled calcination, and successfully retained the microscale structure of the original template. The surface morphology, chemical composition and crystalline structure of the MNAg were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD), confirming the successful formation of hierarchical AgNPs. The optical behavior of the MNAg, characterized with diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), demonstrated broadened absorption across the visible region, which is attributed to plasmonic coupling among the densely packed AgNPs, partially interconnected along the hierarchical surface. The photocatalytic performance of the MNAg materials was evaluated for methylene blue degradation under UV-Vis illumination. The MNAg derived from lotus leaves exhibited the highest photocatalytic efficiency. This study presents a sustainable route to hierarchical Ag photocatalysts, highlighting the potential of bio-inspired nanomaterials for environmental applications.