This study was conducted to determined the status and geographical distribution of the alien invasive Red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) turtle on Jeju Island. We found thirty-two Red-eared slider habitats including twenty-five ponds, five agricultural reservoirs, a puddle and a stream. Among those, thirteen sites are newly determined habitats of the turtle. The remaining nineteen are previously reported. However, we could not find any turtles at nine sites, which were documented as turtle habitats in earlier reports. A total of one hundred thirty-three turtles were observed. Among them, we determined that thirty-nine were juvenile turtles, found in nineteen different habitats, indicating estimating that Red-eared sliders produced their progeny in the wild of this island. Because of geographical isolation by the ocean, no freshwater turtle had been found until 19th Century. Therefore, the increased number of finding sites and Red-eared sliders indicate the possibility of human release of their pets or for other purposes, and natural propagation in the wild on Jeju Island. Our findings will be useful for management planning to deal with this invasive species, and implementation of a conservation program for native wildlife on Jeju Island.

This study was conducted to investigate the correlation between frequency of high-caffeine energy drink intake in adolescents and their mental health status using data from the Korean adolescent health behaviors online survey (2014-15). Mental health was classified by the five categories: Perception of stress (PS), Insufficient relief of fatigue after sleep (IRFS), Experience of sadness despair (SD), Suicidal ideation (SI), and Subjective unhappiness (SU). Regarding general characteristics, higher age, height, and body weight of subjects were associated with higher frequency of high-caffeine energy drink (HCED) intake (p< .0001). In the OR analysis, when the lowest group (≤2/wk) and highest group (1≥day) were compared, the highest group showed significantly higher OR in all five categories of mental health. According to gender, males did not show better PS, SD, and SI than females who had a high frequency of HCED (p for trend<.0001). According to school level, middle school students showed a higher risk rate than high school students in PS, IRFS, and SD (p for trend< .0001). Based on the above results, higher frequency of HCED intake among adolescents was associated with more adverse effects on mental health.

지렁이는 토양 내 유기물을 분해하고 토양의 물리성을 개선하는 등 농경지에 매우 유익한 생물자원이다. 본 조사에서는 과수원에서 재배방법에 따른 지렁이의 밀도를 비교하기 위해 제주특별자치도 표선면에 위치한 4개의 감귤과수원에서 지렁이를 채집하여 발생량을 조사하였다. 조사포장은 유기재배 감귤원내 헤어리베치 재배구, 크림손 클로버 재배구, 일반초생구와 인근 관행재배 감귤원 3곳을 선정하였으며, 조사는 2016년 6월 1일에 실시하였다. 조사방법은 조사구당 3반복으로 감귤나무 1.5m 지점에서 50×50cm 넓이 15cm 깊이로 흙을 채취하여, 그 안에 있는 지렁이를 계수하고 생체중을 측정하였다. 채집된 지렁이수는 유기과수원의 헤어리베치, 크림손클로버, 일반초생 재배구에서는 각각 43.3마리, 40.5마리, 23마리, 관행농가는 평균 14.7마리였다. 생체중은 헤어리베치, 크림손클로버, 일반초생 재배구에서는 44.8g, 47.2g, 32.8g, 관행에서는 10.9g이었다. 본 조사에서 지렁이는 유기과원에서, 특히 두과녹비작물 재배구에서 발생이 높은 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

남생이(Mauremys reecesii)는 파충강(Reptilia) 거북목 (Testudines) 남생이과(Geoemydidae)에 속하며, 오염되지 않은 일부 하천, 강이나 호수 등 유속이 느린 담수에 서식한 다. 국내에서는 제주도를 비롯한 도서지방을 제외한 한반도 전역에 서식하며, 국외에는 일본, 중국, 타이완에 분포한다. 경제개발 위주의 사회변화에 따른 극심한 환경오염, 인간에 의한 생태계 파괴, 남획, 기후변화에 따른 서식지 소실 등의 이유로 남생이의 개체수가 급격히 감소하고 있어 천연기념 물 제 453호와 환경부 멸종위기 야생생물 II급으로 지정되 어 보호되고 있다. 국제적으로는 IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature)의 적색목록에 등재되었고, CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)의 부속서 III에 포함되어 국제거래를 규제하고 있지만, 아직도 불법적으로 거래가 많 이 이루어지고 있는 실정이다. 지금까지 남생이의 분포현황 및 서식처 복원 등 남생이의 증식・복원을 위한 다양한 연구 들이 진행되었고, 교잡종, 종 식별, 계통진화학적 기원 등 분 자 수준의 연구가 이루어졌다. 그러나 아직까지 한국에 서식 하는 남생이 집단과 중국 남생이 집단과의 분자유전학적 연 관성에 대해 명확하게 밝혀진 예는 없는 실정이다. 본 연구는 남생이 미토콘드리아 DNA (mitochondrial DNA, mtDNA) cytochrome b(CYTB) 유전자를 이용하여 한국 남생이 집단 과 중국 남생이 집단의 mtDNA 다형성과 계통구조를 비교 하고, 동아시아 집단들과의 계통 유연관계를 밝히기 위하여 수행하였다. 남생이의 꼬리, 등갑, 혈액 등에서 genomic DNA를 추출하였고, CYTB 유전자 서열을 분석하였다. 남 생이 집단의 계통 유연관계를 확인하기 위해 기존에 해외에 서 보고된 남생이의 CYTB 서열도 분석에 이용하였다. 한국 남생이 집단(n=47)의 haplotype을 분석한 결과, 총 6가지 haplotype (Kor01-Kor06)으로 구분되었고, 대부분 Kor01 (n=19)과 Kor03 (n=23) haplotype에 포함되었다. 중국 남 생이 집단(n=40)도 6가지 haplotype (Chi01- Chi06)으로 나 뉘며, 30개체의 CYTB 서열이 Chi01에서 발견되었다. 한국 과 중국의 남생이들을 모두 함께 분석한 결과에서 CYTB 유전자 서열(n=87)은 7가지 haplotype (KChi01-KChi07) 으로 구분되었고, KChi01 (n=53)과 KChi03 (n=23)에서 많 은 개체들이 포함되었다. 동아시아 남생이의 CYTB 유전자 서열(n=226) 전체는 총 6가지 hapotype (Hap01-Hap06)으 로 구분되었다. 한국, 중국, 일본의 남생이 집단에서는 각각 4개의 haplotype이 있었으며, 대만 집단에서는 3개의 haplotype이 확인되었다. 중국 남생이 집단은 Hap01, Hap02, Hap04, Hap05에 포함되었고, Hap01이 85.0% (n=34)의 높은 빈도를 보였다. 한국 남생이 집단은 Hap01, Hap03, Hap04, Hap05에 포함되었고, Hap03에서 51.0% (n=24)로 높은 빈도를 보였다. 동아시아 남생이 집단의 CYTB 서열들 간의 유전적 거리지수는 0.0009-0.0212 사이 에 있는 것으로 나타났다. 동아시아 남생이 집단에서 발견 된 6가지 haplotype 중에서 한국 남생이의 CYTB 서열만으 로 구성된 haplotype은 확인되지 않았다. 반면, 한국의 남생 이가 다수 포함된 Hap03에서 중국 남생이의 CYTB 서열이 전혀 발견되지 않은 점은 한국 집단과 중국 집단이 지리적 으로 격리되어 진화한 결과로 추정되며, 현생 남생이에 대 한 한국 고유 집단과 중국 고유 집단을 나누는 기준이 될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. 동아시아 남생이 집단에서 발견 된 mtDNA CYTB 서열의 haplotype들과 근연종의 CYTB 서열의 NJ tree 분지 양상에서, 동아시아 남생이 집단의 6개 의 haplotype들은 Hap04와 Hap05를 포함하는 하나의 cluster(A1)와 Hap01, Hap02, Hap03, Hap06을 포함하는 또 다른 cluster (A2)로 구분되었다. A2 cluster는 동아시아 남생이 집단의 대부분의 서열(n=215)을 포함하여 95.1%의 높은 빈도를 보였다. 동아시아 남생이 집단의 haplotype의 분포를 살펴보면, 전체적으로 국가별 남생이들이 서로 혼재 되는 경향을 보이지만, 각 국가별로 다수의 서열을 포함하 는 haplotype은 서로 구분되는 양상을 나타내었고, 남생이 집단의 6개의 haplotype들은 계통수 상에서 모두 단계통적 인 양상을 보이는 것으로 보아, 하나의 선조집단에서 진화 한 집단들로 판단되며, 추가적인 이동과 지리적인 격리 이 후 지역 내 진화과정을 거친 것으로 추정된다. 결과적으로 현재 한국의 남생이 집단은 우리나라 고유집단으로 추정되 는 것과 외부에서 유입된 것으로 추정되는 집단이 공존하고 있다고 판단된다. 한국을 비롯한 동아시아 남생이 집단의 mtDNA CYTB 유전자 서열을 토대로 유전적 다양성 및 계 통 유연관계를 분석한 결과 동아시아 남생이 집단은 진화과 정을 통해 유전적으로 모계가 다양한 개체가 서식하고 있다 고 판단된다. 비록 분석에 이용한 서열이 일부 지역에 편중 되어 있다는 한계가 있지만, 이번 연구에서 분석한 유전자 서열과 유전적 다양성 및 계통 유연관계는 향후 남생이의 보존 및 유전적 특성을 이용한 모계 분석 등에 유용한 정보 를 제공할 것이라 생각된다. 다양한 서식지에서 수집된 충 분한 수의 남생이를 대상으로 mtDNA의 다른 유전자 서열 이나 핵 DNA marker 등을 이용한 추가적인 분석이 이루어 진다면, 한국, 중국, 대만, 일본 등 동아시아 남생이의 모계 유전 및 계통 유연관계를 보다 명확히 해석할 수 있을 것으 로 기대된다.

Nepal is a small country (147,181㎢) located in a borderline between two bio-geographical regions, Palearctic in the north and Oriental in the south. It has wide altitudinal variation from flat plain to high Himalaya (60-8848m). Due to the unique climatic and geographical variations, it is rich in biodiversity. Altogether 211 species of mammals, 878 species of birds, 182 species of herpeto-fauna and 232 species of fishes have been recorded in Nepal. Mammalian species occupied the 4.2% species of all mammals of the world. All together 46 species of mammals are listed under the categories of threatened IUCN threatened category including one regionally extinct, eight critically endangered and 25 endangered species. Small mammals have significant part (71.6%) in total mammalian species of Nepal. It occupies 151 species under seven orders and 25 families. Two species of small mammals Himalayan Field Mouse (Apedoemus gurkha) and Mouse-eared Myotis (Myotis csorbai) are endemic to Nepal. Among the small mammals (for example, rodents) occupied the highest number (52 spp.) and Chiroptera occupies the second position (51 spp.). Field-collection and observation of small mammals has been done three times since December, 2014 to February, 2016 in three different locations Kathmandu (1,200-1,800m), Pokhara (827-2,600m) and Lumbini (65-2,000m) of Nepal. Live-traps (Sherman trap) and traditional mouse-catching live-traps in different size were used to collect small mammals. A total of 221 individuals were captured from different habitats, human settlement (129 individuals), grassland (46 individuals), forest (25 individuals) and agriculture land (21 individuals). 99 individuals were collected from Lumbini following by 83 individuals from Pokhara and 39 individuals from Kathmandu. Morphological measurement has done in each species and their biological samples were collected. Altogether, four orders, four families and 19 species of small mammals were collected and identified. In addition, three species of monkey (Macaca assamensis, Macaca mulata and Semnopithecus schistaceus) and one species of flying fox (Pteropus giganteus) were observed in their natural habitats. A total of eleven taxa of Muridae family (Bandicota bengalensis, Canomys Badius, Mus booduga, Mus musculus, Niviventer fulvescen, Rattus nitidus, Rattus norvegicus, Rattus pyctoris, Rattus rattus, Rattus tanezumi, and Tatera indica) were identified within species level but three taxa were identified within genus level (Mus spp., Niviventer spp. and Rattus spp.). Among the collections, Rattus rattus was most dominant (33.93%) and Suncus murinus (20.81%) as well as Mus musculus (12.21%) occupied second and third position, respectively. Rattus rattus, Rattus tanezumi, Rattus norvegicus and Suncus murinus were abundant in all habitats but Rattus pyctoris, Canomys badius and Tatera indica only found in wild habitats, grassland and forest. In this study Canomys badius, Niviventer fulvescen, Tatera indica and Semnopithecus schistaceus are truly wild species but remaining 19 species are urban species. This study shows that large numbers of small mammals are urban type and their habitat is associated with human beings. For more clear understanding the ecological roles of Nepalese small mammals found, further continious monitoring and comprehensive studies are required to obtain abundant information applicable to comparative analyses of intraand inter-species interaction in the wild and urban habitats of Nepal.

This study was carried out to investigate the bat (Chiroptera) fauna in Jeju Island. Bat distribution has been monitored for last eleven years (since July 2006 to April 2016). We visited and survey the bat distribution in fifteen natural lava tubes, three sea caves, nineteen artificial cave encampments constructed during 20th century, five natural forest regions nearby Hallasan (eco-corridors) and one sea-shore area. Bat specimens were also confirmed at two local museums in Jeju Island. From the present study, we found 9 species of 6 genera belong to 3 families, which was quitely different from the records had previously described in Jeju Island since 1928. Five species (Rhinolophus ferrumequium, Myotis bombinus, Myotis rufoniger, Myotis macrodactylus and Miniopterus schreibersi) were commonly found to live in lava tubes and cave enforcements. But only Rhinolophus ferrumequium was found in a sea cave and five species including Murina leucogaster and Pipistrellus abramus were found in eco-corridors. Myotis aurascens were only observed in the cave enforcements. We have also confirmed the existence of specimens, including Tadarida insignis, stored at the local museums. From the results of this study, we actually could not found the remaining seven species (Hypsugo savii, Miniopterus fuscus, Myotis mystacinus, Myotis ikonnikovi, Myotis branditii, Myotis petax and Pipistrellus endoi). From the investigation of bat species, Myotis rufoniger which is known as one of endangered species were detected in four different locations including two lava tubes, one forest region, and one cave enforcement. This is the first time of finding for Myotis rufoniger in the artificial architecture. In addition, one of rare finding species Myotis bombinus in Korean Peninsula, which were found in several lava tubes and cave enforcements, in some cases they were observed in the large population over one-hundred individuals. The Tube-nosed bat (Murina leucogaster) was discovered for the first time through this study in 2009, which was found in the mountainous forest regions nearby Hallasan in summer season. Interestingly, Myotis aurascens were also discovered firstly in spring season of 2015. Myotis aurascens were discovered three locations of cave enforcements but the localities were restricted only in the western region of Jeju Island. Using the bat specimens fo Myotis aurascens collected from three different locations, we tried to examine the morphometric and phylogenetic relationship among the records in the East Asia. The bat population of Jeju Island had smaller levels of HBL and Hfcu, but greater levels of TL, EL, FAL, and Tra than those of the Korean Peninsula population. Jeju bats had wide range in the lengths of FAL and Hfcu comparing to those of European bats. From the bimonthly monitoring to each finding site, we have actually failed to observe those again, estimating that they use those CEs as the daily-roosting place in activating seasons. The sequences of CYTB and COI genes showed identical sequences among Jeju Myotis aurascens bats tested, indicating that they are maternally related. The results from molecular phylogeny showed that the sequences of these bats located on the same branch with those for Myotis aurascens in the phylogenetic trees. Besides, the nucleotide sequences of the Jeju Myotis aurascens bats showed the closest relation with those of Korean Peninsula. Consequently, these findings indicate that the bats of Myotis aurascens, verified the natural distribution in Jeju Island, have originated from a single maternal origin and differences in morphological and genetic backgrounds form those of Korean Peninsula and the other countries, and had probably immigrated via Korean Peninsula from the northwest. The results of this study showed that it should be carried out to reconstruct the bat fauna and to reveal the natural habitation status of each species in this island in the future. In addition, these findings will contribute as basic information for understanding the migration history and biogeographic relationship of bats in East Asia, and for planning the conservation and management programs of the wildlife in Jeju Island.

This study was conducted to screen the characteristics of external and cranial characters of Crocidura shantungensis collected from Korean Peninsula, Ulleung Island and Jeju Island. There were significant differences in head-body length (HBL), tail length (TL), ear length (EL), and hind foot length (HFL) in males and HBL, TL, and HFL in females among three populations (p<0.05). The HBL and TL in the Jeju Island population were larger (8.0 mm and 4.0 mm in lengths, respectively) than those of the Korean Peninsula population. Based on skull analysis, a total of thirteen traits showed significant differences among the three populations (p<0.05). The condylo-insicive length (CIL), maximum width of brain case (MWB), mandibular length (ML), and mandibular height (MH) in the Jeju Island population were significantly larger than those of Korean Peninsula population (p<0.05). Principle component analysis (PCA) showed that two principle components (PC) identified from the PCA affected on the body size and width of the skull, respectively. Discriminant analysis revealed that these populations could be discriminated through skull traits. These findings concluded that the Jeju Island population was greater in the size than the Korean Peninsula, suggesting that the Jeju Island shrews have successfully adapted to the island environments and they had morphologically differentiated during glacial period after natural immigration into that Island. Thus, this study supports the ‘Island Rule’, showing that the population is well adapted to the island environments. This may provide important information for biogeographical and ecological studies on insular animals.

This study was carried out to investigate the bat (Chiroptera) fauna in Jeju Island. Bat distribution was monitored in lava tubes, sea caves, cave encampments and eco-corridors from July, 2006 to June, 2015. Bat specimens were also confirmed at the museums in Jeju Island. From the present study, we found 8 species of 6 genera belong to 3 families, which was different from the records had previously described in Jeju Island since 1928. Five species (Rhinolophus ferrumequium, Myotis bombinus, M. formosus, M. macrodactylus and Miniopterus schreibersi) were commonly found to live in lava tubes and cave enforcements. But only R. ferrumequium was found in a sea cave and five species including Murina leucogaster and Pipistrellus abramus were found in eco-corridors. We have also found seven species including Tadarida insignis in the specimens stored in local museums. From the results of this study, we actually could not found the remaining seven species (Hypsugo savii, Miniopterus fuscus, Myotis mystacinus, Myotis ikonnikovi, Myotis branditii, Myotis petax and Pipistrellus endoi). Interestingly, Myotis formosus which is known as one of endangered species and Myotis bombinus which is very rare in Korean Peninsula were currently found in Jeju Island. In addition, Tube-nosed bat (Murina leucogaster) that was discovered for the first time through this study. A variety of habitats for Chiroptera were identified, but the information is still not sufficient to understand. These results will be useful to provide a fundamental data in preserving the diversity of bats and in ecological study in Jeju Island.

본 연구에서는 현재 전량 폐기되는 정수기용 폐 카본블록 필터를 재활용하고자 폐 필터의 특성을 파악한 후 열 처리를 진행하였다. 성능 평가를 위해 실제 정수기에서 사용 후 폐기되는 카본블록 필터 (도레이 케미칼에서 제조)를 회수하여 활성탄의 흡착능을 측정하였다. 대조군으로써 새 필터도 같은 조건으로 진행하였다. 재활용을 위한 열처리의 온도는 400, 550, 및 700℃로 진행하였으며 최적 조건을 찾기 위해 새 필터에 먼저 열처리를 진행하였다. 또한 TGA, DSC, SEM 및 BET를 이용하여 폐 필터의 표면 특성을 분석하였다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로, 폐 필터 표면에 막 오염(fouling)과 정도를 확인하였으며, 폐 카본블록 필터의 재활용 및 복원기술 연구를 통한 순환 활용 기술을 확보하고자 한다.

본 연구에서는 제련 공정에서 발생되는 희소금속 및 유가금속 회수를 위하여 상용화 된 나노여과막인 NE40, 70, 90 (Toray Chemical Korea) 와 내산성 분리막인 NP030 (Nadir), Duracid (GE), NanoPro (AMS)를 선정 하였으며, 습식 제련 공정을 모사하기 위해 황산 15% 용액에 침지한 시간 (0 ~ 63일)에 따라 투과 특성을 평가하였다. 공급 용액으로는 대표적인 1가 이온으로 NaCl을, 2가 이온으로는 MgSO4를 2,000 ppm 사용하여, 황산 15% 용액에 63일 동안 노출하였을 때의 투과 성능 변화를 측정 하였다. 이러한 투과 특성 평가를 이용하여, 제련 공정에서 발생되는 희소금속 및 유가금속 회수를 위한 최적의 분리막을 선정 할 수 있었다.

이 연구의 목적은 폴리머 자체의 개질을 통하여 막증류 법에 사용되는 막의 소수성 향상으로 막의 젖음 현상을 줄이는 것을 목표로 한다. 막의 소수성을 향상시키기 위해, 현재 일반적으로 쓰이는 폴리머(PVC, PVDF 등)에 소수성을 향상 시켜줄 수 있는 branch를 붙이는 방법으로 개질을 한다. Branch로는 styrene, pentafluorostyrene 등을 ATRP(atom transfer radical polimerization)를 통해 폴리머를 합성하고 ft-ir로 성공적으로 개질한 것을 확인하였다. 그 후, 평막 형태로 제막하여 접촉각을 측정해 소수성을 평가하는 것으로 폴리머의 소수성 향상 여부를 확인하였다.

A comparative investigation of structure and performance between integrally asymmetric (IA) and thin film composite (TFC) FO membranes has been conducted. The TFC membranes showed superior water flux than IA CTA-based membranes, especially at alkaline feed and draw solutions. However, AFM results displayed smoother surfaces, resulting in the lower fouling propensity of the IA membranes than the polyamide TFC membranes. XPS data revealed lower oxygen atomic content and higher negatively charge of the active layer and higher fouling tendency of the TFC TCK membrane than the TFC HTI membrane. The TCK membrane prepared on a woven substrate served as a promising membrane for FO. This study suggests that desirable FO membranes require the TCK membrane-like open and thin structure as well as the enhancement of antifouling resistance.

동절기에 제주도 지역에서 도래하는 떼까마귀의 유전적 특성과 집단 간 유연관계를 구명하기 위해, 미토콘드리아 COI 유전자 서열의 다형성에 기반한 모계 계통 구조와 계통 유연관계를 분석하였다. 떼까마귀 DNA는 우도와 제주도 내에서 발견된 깃털과 사체 시료에서 분리하였다. 결정된 COI 서열들(n=41)은 떼까마귀(Corvus frugilegus)에서 기존 에 보고된 서열들과 97.0% 이상 일치하였다. 제주도 떼까마귀 COI 서열들은 3가지 haplotype(J01-J03)으로 구분되었으 나 지역-특이적인 양상을 보이지 않아, 이들이 하나의 모계 기원에서 유래한 집단임을 알 수 있었다. 떼까마귀 전체 COI 서열에서 8개의 COI haplotype들이 발견되었다. 이 중 3가지 haplotype들은 러시아 동부, 몽골, 한국 등 동북아시 아의 COI 서열들을 포함하였고, 나머지 5가지는 중앙아시아, 중동아시아, 러시아 서부, 유럽국가의 떼까마귀에서 발견 되었다. 계통수 상에서 떼까마귀의 COI 서열들은 측소적 종분화 단계인 2아종, C. f. frugilegus와 C. f. pastinator인 2개의 모계 계통으로 뚜렷하게 구분되었다. DNA barcoding 분석을 통한 연구결과는 모계 계통의 구조, 계통 유연관계 및 분자생태를 이해하는 데 중요한 정보를 제공할 것이다.

본 연구에서는 제련 공정에서 발생되는 희소금속 및 유가금속 회수를 위한 나노여과막으로 도레이 케미칼에서 생산되는 NE40, 70, 90을 선정하였으며, 습식 제련 공정을 모사하기 위해 황산 15% 용액에 침지하여 시간에 따라 표면 특성을 분석하였다. 황산 노출 전/후의 표면 특성 분석을 위해, 주사전자현미경(SEM), 원자간력현미경 (AFM), 감쇠전반사-푸리에변환 적외선분광기 (ATR-FTIR), 광전자분광기 (XPS)를 이용하여 분석하였다. 이를 바탕으로 Piperazine 기반의 NE40, 70의 분리막이 m-Phenylenediamine (MPD) 기반의 NE90 분리막과 비교하여 산에 대한 영향이 많음을 알 수 있었으며, 내산성을 가지는 분리막을 위해 MPD 기반의 분리막이 유리함을 보여주었다.

본 연구에서는 현재 전량 폐기되는 정수기용 폐 필터를 재활용하고자 폐 필터의 오염도 및 성능을 평가하였다. 성능 평가를 위해 실제 정수기에서 사용 후 폐기되는 RO 멤브레인 필터(도레이 케미칼에서 제조)를 회수하여 flux 및 rejection 을 측정하였고, 대조군으로써 새 필터도 같은 조건으로 실험을 진행하였다. 또한 주사전자현미경(SEM), 감쇠전반사-푸리에변환 적외선 분광기(ATR-FTIR), X선 광전자 분광기(XPS)를 이용하여 폐 필터의 표면 오염도를 분석하였다. 이를 통해 폐 필터 표면에 막 오염(fouling)의 요인과 정도를 확인하였고 이러한 분석 결과를 바탕으로, 폐 분리막 모듈의 재활용 및 복원 기술 연구를 통한 순환 활용 기술을 확보하고자 한다.

Arsenic (As) in drinking water was guided to 10μg/L by World Health Organization (WHO). People living in highly As-contaminated areas can be poisoned by As through inhalation, dermal absorption, and digestion. Many researches and technologies were applied to remove Arsenic in water, such as oxidation, coagulation–precipitation, absorption, ion exchange and membrane techniques. This study aimed to develop microfiltration membranes possessing capability of removing Arsenic. Iron composite Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes were synthesized via phase inversion method for this objective. The As removal of the membranes were investigated by using dead-end filtration system. Membrane properties were characterized by various analytical tools for studying As removal mechanism of these membranes.

인구의 급속한 증가, 한정된 식수 자원의 오염 등으로 인하여 인류에게 필수적인 물이 점점 부족해지고 있다. 깨끗한 물을 얻기 위해 분리막 공정을 이용한 수처리 방식이 널리 사용되고 있으며, 분리막 공정 중 하나인 정삼투 공정은 고압펌프 없이 구동이 가능하다. 정삼투 공정이 높은 수투과도를 가지기 위해서는 내부 농도 분극 현상 및 Reverse salt flux를 적게 일으키는 유도 용질 개발이 필요하며, 희석된 유도 용액에 포함된 유도 용질의 경제적인 회수 방법 개발 또한 필요하다. 현재까지는 60°C 가량에서 회수가 가능한 NaHCO3와 같은 무기 유도 용질, 음료수 생산이 가능한 sucrose와 같은 유기 유도용질, 자기장을 이용해 회수가 가능한 magnetic nanoparticle과 같은 유도 용질들이 개발되어 보고되었다. 또한, 이러한 정삼투 원리를 이용하여 해수 담수, 폐수처리, 단백질 정제, 압력 지연 삼투 이용한 에너지 생산, 관개를 위한 농축된 비료 희석,바이오 연료를 위해 폐수로부터 조류를 키우는 공정과 같은 분야에 적용될 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 정삼투 공정에 영향을 주는 유도용액의 특성과 이상적인 조건, 여러 가지 유도 용질 및 유도용질의 회수 방법, 정삼투 공정의 적용 분야를 여러 논문내용들을 바탕으로 정리하였다.

This study evaluated the effects of different levels of malt extract on the hardness, moisture, water soluble starch (WSS) contents, and in vitro starch digestibility (IVSD) of Jeungpyun during storage at room temperature (25±1℃) and refrigeration temperature (4±1℃). Resistant starch (RS) and soluble starch (non-RS) contents were also evaluated. During storage at both temperatures, hardness increased in Jeungpyuns with the malt extract-added Jeungpyun groups (malt-added Jeungpyuns) exhibiting lower hardness than the control. The rate of retrogradation was faster upon storage at refrigeration temperature. Moisture and WSS contents as well as IVSD of Jeungpyuns decreased, whereas these levels were higher in malt-added Jeungpyuns compared to control. Storage increased RS contents in Jeungpyuns stored for up to 4 days, particularly at 4℃, whereas there was a decrease in RS content after 7 days of storage. However, RS content was lower in malt-added Jeungpyuns compared to control. Soluble starch (SS) contents of Jeungpyuns decreased. However, SS content was higher in malt-added Jeungpyuns than that of control. The reduced hardness and RS content as well as the rate of increase in other parameters of malt-added Jeungpyuns were dependent on the concentration of malt extract. These results reveal that addition of malt extract delayed retrogradation of Jeungpyun, whereas retrogradation possibly increased the content of RS during storage at both temperatures, however, that of RS decreased with increasing level of malt extract, suggesting that the level of malt extract as well as the storage conditions are important for obtaining acceptable texture and retaining the RS content of Jeungpyun, which is known to possess physiological activity.

A new and improved analytical method involving alkaline pyridine extraction was proposed to quantity chlorophyll contents in syrup and candy type chlorella products. The performance of analytical method was compared with the conventional Korea food standard method which involves acetone extraction. The application of sonication chlorophyll extraction form alkaline pyridine sample was also explored. The analytical procedure was validated by evaluating accuracy, precision and reproducibility. For liquid samples, the pyridine extraction method showed higher accuracy and precision compared to acetone extraction method. The CV values of pyridine extract method and the acetone extraction method were 18.82 and 40.0, and the accuracy to theoretical values were 106.3%and 78.1%, respectively. When sonication extraction method was applied to the pyridine extraction, the precision was improved as indicated by reduced CV values from 18.82 to 11.36. The improved performance of pyridine-sonication extraction was also validated by recovery test of chlorophyll that was previously spiked into the sample matrix. For solid matrix, the pyridine extraction method showed better performance in analysis of chlorophyll in solid food matrix (CV = 7.05) compared to conventional acetone extraction method (CV = 30.0). However, the accuracy to theoretical values of pyridine and acetone extraction methods only showed only 62.7% an 40%, respectively. The relatively low accuracy of pyridine extraction method (62.7%) was improved to 99.4% by applying additional sonication extraction method. The improved performance of applying additional sonication extraction was validated by standard deviation,CV values and accuracy to theoretical values.

The study was conducted to estimate the contents of heavy metal in commercial herbal medicines (1047 samples of 132 species) which were collected from markets in Seoul and to analyze the contents of heavy metals of herbal medicines by classifying them by parts. The samples were digested using microwave method. The contents of heavy metal (Pb, Cd, and As) and Hg were determined using Inductively coupled plasma-Mass spectrometer (ICP/MS). And the contents of Hg were obtained by Mercury analyzer. The average values of heavy metal in herbal medicines were as follows [mean (minimum-maximum), mg/kg]; Pb 0.870 (ND-69.200), As 0.148 (ND-2.965), Cd 0.092(ND-2.010), and Hg 0.007 (ND-0.137). And the average values of heavy metal by parts in herbal medicines were as follows [mean (minimum-maximum), mg/kg]; Ramulus 2.046 (0.065-4.474), Herba 1.886 (0.048-10.404), Flos 1.874(0.052-5.393), Cortex 1.377 (0.011-4.837), Radix 1.165 (0.012-70.111), Rhizoma 1.116 (0.016-5.490, Fructus 0.838(0.017-4.527), Perithecium 0.729 (0.013-4.953), Semen 0.646 (0.006-4.416). The average values of heavy metal of imported herbal medicines except Radix were higher than domestic ones. By decoction of herbal medicines exceeding the tolerances, average intake rates of Pb, As, Cd and Hg were obtained as 6.1%, 40.3%, 4.7%, and 2.2%, respectively.