Transition metal doped nanostructured powders were synthesized by mechanical alloying(MA) to shift the adsorption threshold into the visible light region. The synthesized powders were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM and BET for structural analysis, UV-Vis and photoluminescence spectrum for the optical study. Also, photocatalytic abilities were evaluated by decomposition of 4-chlorophenol(4CP) under ultraviolet and visible light irradiations. Optical studies showed that the absorption wavelength of transition metal ions doped powders moved to visible light range, which was believed to be induced by the energy level change due to the doping. Among the prepared powders, doped powders, showed excellent photooxidative ability in 4CP decomposition

Based on the previous results of the equilibrium and batch adsorptions, the removal efficiency of the two-step surface-modified activated carbon (2ndAC) for heavy metal ions such as Pb, Cd, and Cr in fixed column was evaluated by comparing with that of the as-received activated carbon (AC) and the first surface-modified activated carbon (1stAC). The order of metal removal efficiency was found as 2ndAC 〉 1stAC 》 AC, and the efficiency of the 2ndAC maintained over 98% from the each metal solution. Increase of the removal efficiency by the second surface modification was contributed to maintain favorable pH condition of bulk solution during adsorption process. The removal of the heavy metals on the 2ndAC was selective with Pb being removed in preference to Cr and Cd in multicomponent solutions and slightly influenced by phenol as the organic material.

The two-step surface modifications of activated carbon was carried out to improve the adsorption capacity of toxic heavy metal ions in liquid phase. Physical and chemical properties of the as-received activated carbon (AC) and two kinds of surface-modified activated carbons (1stAC and 2ndAC) were evaluated through the BET analysis, surface acidity, and oxides measurements. Specific surface area and pore volume did not significantly change, but surface oxide-group remarkably increased by the surface modification. Equilibrium and batch adsorptions of the various metals, such as Pb, Cd, and Cr, using AC, 1stAC, and 2ndAC were performed at initial pH 5. The adsorption capacity and rate of 2ndAC were higher than those of AC and 1stAC. The carboxylic/sodium carboxylate complex groups were developed from the two-step surface modification of activated carbon, which strongly affected the adsorption of metal ions.

중금속 이온이(Cd2+, Hg2+, Cu2+, Pb2+) 산개구리 여포난자의 성숙에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 배양액에 일정 농도의 이온들을 첨가한 후 여포난자들을 일정시간 배양하였다. 여포난자의 성숙을 유도하기 위하여 FPH(Frog pituitary homogenate: 0.1p.e./ml)를 사용하였으며 여포난자의 성숙율은 난자의 핵막 붕괴율로부터 구하였다. 실험결과 Cd2+은 0.1ppm의 농도부터 여포난자의 성숙을 억제하였으며 Hg2+과 Cu2+는 1ppm부터, Pb2+는 5ppm에서 현저히 억제효과를 나타내기 시작하였다. 이들 중금속 이온 작용의 가역성을 조사하기 위해 3시간 동안 여포난자들을 중금속 이온에 노출시킨 후 보통 배양액으로 옮겨 계속 배양을 해 본 결과 Cd2+은 1ppm에서 가역성을 나타내었으나 2.5ppm에서는 비가역적인 손상을 주었다. Hg2+, Cu2+, Pb2+의 효과는 2.5ppm에서는 비가역성을 나타냈다. 위 결과로부터 개구리 여포난자의 배양계는 환경오염물질의 독성 검정에 요긴하게 사용할 수 있을것으로 생각되었다.

We have synthesized the water-insoluble chitosan derivative, N-dithiocarboxy chitosan sodium salt, through the reaction of chitosan with carbon disulfide in the presence of alkali metal hydroxide, Chitosan itself has been prepared using chitin, one of the most abundant compounds in nature, as a starting material. To elucidate this natural polymer the capacity of adsorbing heavy metal ions, we have performed adsorption experiments using chitosan derivatives of various average molecular weights with different contents of sulfur. The effect of pH, adsorption time and temperature on adsorption efficiency was also studied. The adsorbent derived from chitosan of average molecular weight ranging 5,700~20,000 was shown to have the highest capacity of adsorbing heavy metal ions. Adsorbing efficiency was increased as the reaction time was increased and as the reaction temperature range of 25~45℃. The adsorption capacity at various pH, however, appeared to vary depending on the heavy metal ions studied.

Chitosan itself has been prepared using chitin, one of the most abundant compounds in nature, as a starting material. We have synthesized the water-soluble chitosan derivative, N-dithiocarboxy chitosan sodium salt, through the reaction of water-soluble chitosan with carbon disulfide in the presence of alkali metal hydroxide. To elucidate this natural polymer capacity of adsorbing heavy metal ions, we have performed adsorption experiments using the water-soluble chitosan derivative various average molecular weight and of different percent contents of sulfur. The effect of pH, adsorption time and temperature on adsorption efficiency was also studied. The adsorbent derived from water-soluble chitosan of average molecular weight ranging 9,000~120,000 was shown to have the highest capacity of adsorbing heavy metal ions. On the whole, adsorbing efficiency was increased as the reaction time goes longer and also increased as the reaction temperture goes higer in temperture range of 15℃~45℃. The adsorption capacity at various pH, however, was appeared to vary depending on the heavy metal ions studied Judging from these finding, water-soluble N-dithiocarboxy chitosan sodium salt, a derivative of a biodegradable nature polymer, is believed to be a potential adsorbent for heavy metal ions since it not only is shown to lower the concentration of heavy metal ions to below the drainage quality standard, but also it would not cause acidification and hardening of soil which is one of the detrimental effects of synthetic macromolecular adsorbents present.

In the current study, MIL-101(Cr)-SO3H[HCl] as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) was fabricated via a hydrothermal method. The physicochemical properties of the synthesized material were characterized using XRD, FT-IR, FE-SEM, TEM, and BET surface area analysis. The XRD diffraction pattern of the prepared MIL-101(Cr)-SO3H[HCl] was similar to previously reported patterns of MIL-101(Cr) type materials, indicating successful synthesis of MIL-101(Cr)-SO3H[HCl]. The FT-IR spectrum revealed the molecular structure and functional groups of the synthesized MIL-101(Cr)-SO3H[HCl]. FE-SEM and TEM images indicated the formation of rectangular parallelopiped structures in the prepared MIL-101(Cr)-SO3H[HCl]. Furthermore, the EDS spectrum showed that the synthesized material consisted of the elements of Cr, O, S, and C. The fabricated MIL-101(Cr)-SO3H[HCl] was then employed as an adsorbent for the removal of Sr2+ and Cs+ from aqueous solutions. The adsorption kinetics and adsorption isotherm models were studied in detail. The maximum adsorption capacities of MIL-101(Cr)-SO3H[HCl] for Sr2+ and Cs+ according to pH (3, 5.3∼5.8, 10) were 35.05, 43.35, and 79.72 mg/g and 78.58, 74.58, and 169.74 mg/g, respectively. These results demonstrate the potential of the synthesized MOFs, which can be effectively applied as an adsorbent for the removal of Sr2+ and Cs+ ions from aqueous solutions and other diverse applications.

국내 경상북도 포항 지역에서 채취한 6종의 천연 제올라이트를 X-선 회절, X-선 형광분석, 열 시차 분석, 열중량 분석 및 양이온교환능 분석을 통해 특성분석을 수행하였다. 이들 제올라이트의 주 성분은 구룡포A (Ku-A), 구룡포B (Ku-B), 구룡포C (Ku-C), 동해A (Dh-A), 동해B (Dh-B), 동해C (Dh-C) 모두 모데나이트, 알바이트 및 석영이 함유되어 있었다. 6종의 제올라이트는 Si, Al, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Fe을 함유하고 있었으며 구룡포C (Ku-C) 제올라이트의 양이온 교환능이 다른 지역의 제올라 이트 보다 높게 나타났다. 6종의 천연 제올라이트를 이용하여 Pb2+, Cd2+ 및 Cu2+ 등의 중금속 이온을 제거하는데 소요되는 반응 시간의 효과를 비교하였다. 6종의 천연 제올라이트 모두 Pb2+, Cd2+ 및 Cu2+ 제거율이 매우 낮게 나타났다. 이는 6종의 천연 제올라이트에 함유된 제올라이트의 함량이 매우 낮기 때문으로 판단된다. 본 연구 결과는 제올라이트 광석의 중금속 흡착능력은 제올라이트의 함량, 즉 광석의 품위에 크게 의존되는 경향을 보여주고 있다.

감마선이 조사된 세포막 모델에서 K+ 와 Na+의 선택적 전달특성을 연구하였다. 이 실험에 사용된 세포막 모델은 Na+슬폰화 폴리스티렌-디비닐벤젠(polystyrene-divinylbenzene) 혼성 중합막을 사용하였다. 이온의 초기플럭스는 H+이온 농도의 증가와 함께 증가하였다. 이 실험의 조건을 pH 0.5-3, 온도 15-65℃로 하여 첫 번째 조사되지 않은 막의 K+와 K+/Na+의 선택도는 약 1.06 - 1.13이고 두 번째 조사된 막의 K+와 K+/Na+의 선택도는 약 0에 가깝다. 조사된 막의 pH의 추진력은 조사되지 않은 막보다 약 4-5배 정도 유의성 있게 증가하였다. 세포막모델에서 K+ 와 Na+의 선택적 전달특성이 비정상적이기 때문에 세포장해가 세포에서 발현된다.

The removal performances of divalent heavy metal ions (Pb2+, Cu2+, Cd2+, Sr2+ and Mn2+) were studied using the Na-P1 zeolite synthesized from Jeju scoria in the batch and continuous fixed column reactor. The uptakes of heavy metal ions by synthetic Na-P1 zeolite decreased in the order of Pb2+>Cu2+>Cd2+>Sr2+>Mn2+ based on the selectivity of each ion to ionic exchange site of Na-P1 zeolite for single and mixed solutions in batch or continuous fixed column reactor. For mixed solution, each heavy metal ion uptake was lower than that in single solution, and especially the uptake for Mn2+ decreased greatly. In batch reactor, the uptakes of heavy metal ions by synthetic Na-P1 zeolite were described by Freundlich or Langmuir equation, but they followed the former better than the latter. In continuous fixed column reactor, the maximum ion exchange capacity obtained for each of heavy metal ions, was about 90% of that in batch reactor. The uptakes of heavy metal ions by synthetic Na-P1 zeolite increased with the increase of initial heavy metal concentration and solution pH, and the decrease of the amount and particle size of synthetic zeolite.

해양 녹조류인 청각에 함유되어 있는 chlorophyll을 유기용매를 사용하여 추출한 후 chlorophyll의 안정성을 증가시키기 위한 조건을 확립하였다. 추출 용매로 사용된 acetone, ethanol 그리고 methanol 중 methanol이 가장 효과적이었으며, 추출 수율은 건조 중량으로 이었다. TLC 및 HPLC 분석을 통하여 청각 색소에는 chlorophyll a 와 chlorophyll b가 주성분이며, 이들은 각각 0.40

본 연구에서는 석탄 광산배수에 함유된 중금속을 부유선별로 제거하기에 앞서 부유선별 조건에 영향을 미치는 철, 망간, 알루미늄 이온의 침전특성을 알아보았다. Fe(III), Mn(II), Al(III) 이온을 NaOH와 반응시켜 1 h 동안 침전시키면 Fe(III)은 pH 5.0 이상에서, Mn(II)은 pH 10.0 이상에서 그리고 Al(III)은 pH 6.0~9.0의 범위에서 대부분 침전되어 여액에 1.0mgL-1 이하로 잔류되었다. Fe(III), Mn(II), Al(III)의 혼합 용액에 포수제인 올레인산나트륨을 첨가하였을 경우, 각각의 중금속 이온은 올레인산나트륨과 반응하여 불용성 염을 거의 형성하지 않았기 때문에 침전 부선법으로 광산배수에 함유된 중금속을 제거해야 하는 것으로 나타났다.

In order to examine the inhibition effect of other heavy metal ions on the removal of heavy metal ions by crab shell in aqueous solution, 10 heavy metal ions (Cr3+, Cd2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Hg2+, Cu2+, Mn2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Pb2+) were used as single heavy metal ions and mixed heavy metal ions, respectively. In single heavy metal ions, Pb2+, Cr3+, Cu2+ were well removed by crab shell, however, Cd2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Mn2+ were not. The heavy metal removal increased as the increase of covalent index (Xm2r), and the relationship classified heavy metal ions as 2 heavy metal groups (Fe3+, Fe2+, Cu2+, Cr3+, Mn2+, Ni2+, Zn2+ group and Pb2+, Hg2+, Cd2+ group). In mixed heavy heavy metal ions, the removals of Fe2+, Fe3+, Pb2+, Cu2+ as 0.49 mmol/g, regardless of the existence of other heavy metal ions, were similar to the result of single heavy metal ions experiment. The removals of Mn2+, Cd2+, Ni2+ decreased as the existence of other heavy metal ions, however, the removal of Zn2+, Cr3+, Hg2+ increased.

The biosorption abilities of different parts of waste brown seaweeds and their derivatives to remove heavy metals(Cd, Zn, Pb, Cu, Fe, Ni, Mn) from waste water were evaluated. The two parts of waste brown seaweeds (Undaria pinnatifida) were stems and sporophyls, and the brown seaweed derivatives were alginic fibers, active carbon added alginate(AC-alginate) and dealginate. The abilities of the sporophyls to adsorb the heavy metal ions were higher than those of stems, and those of alginates were slightly higher than those of dealginate in single ion solution. With decreasing the size of biosorbents, the velocity and the amount of adsorption increased. The abilities of alginate to remove the heavy metal ions increased in multi-ion solutions by adding active carbon to alginate. The selectivity of these biosorbents(alginate, AC-alginate) to lead ion was highest and to manganese ion was lowest.