본 연구에서는 제강슬래그를 이용하여 수용액상에서 혼합 중금속의 흡착능을 평가하였다. 게다가, 제강슬래그를 안정화제로 활용하 여 해양오염퇴적물 내 Ni, Zn, Cu, Pb 및 Cd에 대하여 중금속 안정화 실험을 수행하였다. 중금속 흡착 특성은 Freundlich 및 Langmuir 방정식 을 이용하여 해석하였으며, 평형흡착 실험결과는 Langmuir 모델에 잘 부합되었고 Pb2+ > Cd2+ > Cu2+ > Zn2+ > Ni2+순으로 평형흡착량이 많았 다. 안정화 방법은 오염퇴적물에 제강슬래그 첨가 후 150일간 습윤 양생 하였다. 연속추출 실험결과로부터, 미처리 오염퇴적물과 비교해서 Ni, Zn, Cu, Pb 및 Cd의 이온교환, 탄산염, 산화물 형태는 제강슬래그에 의해 각각 13%, 6.0%, 1.3%, 17% 및 50% 감소하였다.

본 연구는 중금속 오염지역의 토양정화에 적합한 식물을 선발하기 위해 양치식물 12종을 중금속으로 오염된 토양에 8주 동안 재배한 다음 생육반응과 부위별 비소, 카드뮴, 구리, 납, 아연 등의 중금속의 축적능을 분석하였다. 봉작고사리(Adiantum capillus-veneris)를 제외한 양치식물 11종의 생육은 비교적 양호하였다. 봉의꼬리 (Pteris multifida, 66.9mg․kg-1 DW)와 사다리봉의꼬리(P. vitata, 62.2mg․kg-1 DW)의 지상부에서 비소 축적능이 가장 우수하였으며, 사다리봉의꼬리(13.6mg․kg-1 DW)는 지하부의 비소 축적능도 가장 높았다. 반면, 카드뮴 축적능은 양치식물 12종 모두가 저조하였다. 구리의 축적능은 창날봉의꼬리(P. ensiformis)의 지하부가 44.4mg․kg-1 DW로 가장 높았으며, 지상부는 봉작고사리(26.8mg․kg-1DW)가 가장 우수하였다. 양치식물 12종의 지상부는 1.2(뱀고사리, Athyrium yokoscens)∼8.8mg․kg-1 DW(봉의꼬리)의 납이 축적되었으며, 지하부는 1.2(창날봉의꼬리)～10.3mg․kg-1 DW(반쪽고사리, P. dispar)가 축적되어 있었다. 아연의 축적능은 푸른각시고사리(Thelypteris viridifrons)의 지상부(96.8mg․kg-1 DW)에서 가장 높았으며, 지하부는 봉의꼬리(63.6mg․kg-1 DW)에서 가장 우수하였다.

본 연구는 도로의 Low Impact Development(LID) 시설에서 노면유출수의 저류와 토양내의 중금속 축적을 모니터링하였다. 경기도 A시에 위치한 시설로 기존가로수 하향식재와 나무화분 여과상자의 가로수 형태가 있으며, 식생 저류조 형태의 식생플랜트와 식생체류장치로 총 4개의 시설에 대하여 모니터링을 실시하였다. 강우에 실시된 4회의 모니터링에서 시설로 유입된 누적 강우유출수는 0.07~0.77 m3의 범위로 나타났으며, 가로수 형태 시설의 강우 유출수에 대한 시설 유입율은 평균 14.9%였다. 식생 저류조 형태의 경우 평균 4.6%의 유입율로 강우 유출수에 대한 저류능력을 나타내었다. 토양 의 중금속은 표층으로부터 10 cm의 토사를 채취하여 농도변화를 계절(여름, 가을, 겨울)에 따라 모니터링하였다. 타이어의 마모에 의해 발생하는 카드뮴(Cd)의 경우 식생플랜트 시설의 초기 기저농도 0.0014 mg/kg에서 겨울에는 0.0304 mg/kg으로 증가하였다. 나무화분 여과상자에서는 납(Pb)이 0.0263 mg/kg에서 0.0606 mg/kg으로 축적된 것을 확인하였다. 이러한 LID시설의 유량 저류는 도심의 불투수층에서 발생하는 강우 유출수가 하천으로 유입되어 유발되는 홍수 및 수해에 대한 방재 효과와 시설 내 중금속 저감을 기대 할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

오늘날 다양한 산업분야와 군지기, 공장지역, 매립지 등에서 중금속과 휘발성 오염물질이 동시에 존재하여 심각한 환경오염을 유발하며 인간과 자연에 해를 끼쳐 세계적으로 규제가 강화되고 있다. 특히 p-Xylene은 토양매질에 흡착되지 않으며 노출 시 두통, 호흡장애 등을 유발하며 자정작용이 힘들고 이동속도가 느려 반영구적으로 존재한다. 납은 일상주변에서 접촉이 가능하며 체내에 쉽게 축적되어 신경계통을 마비시키며 뇌에 이상을 일으킨다. 현재 단일물질에 대한 제거는 많이 연구되고 있는 반면 복합오염물질에 대한 연구는 미비한 실정이며 오염물질에 대한 효과적인 제거를 위한 흡착제 개발이 필요하다. 이에 따라 본 연구에서는 망간산화물을 기반으로 하여 계면활성제와의 개질을 통해 TMA-birnessite를 합성하였으며 중금속과 휘발성 오염물질 제거를 판단하기 위해 대표적인 납과 p-Xylene을 이용하여 등온흡착실험과 동역학적실험을 하였다.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the leaching characteristics of heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Zn and Cd) in an abandoned mine soil stabilized by applying both soluble phosphates and steel slag. Leaching characteristics of heavy metals in the contaminated soils was evaluated by toxicity characteristics leaching procedure (TCLP) and Column test. After leaching batch (TCLP) and column, Pb was found that the most greatly reduced by immobilized. Among the tested three phosphates (Na2HPO4·12H2O, Ca(H2PO4)2·H2O, (NH4)2HPO4), the leaching concentration of Ca(H2PO4)2·H2O and (NH4)2HPO4 decreased more than those of Na2HPO4·12H2O. The rate constant (k1) value was found to be about 1.5 ~ 2.0 times higher than ever before, it could be fast immobilized. The rate constant (k1) of Zn was the highest as 0.1629 ~ 0.1991/ day, it was followed by Zn > Pb > Cd > Cu. Especially, Cu increased more than 2.0 times with the steel slag added, so it was very effective. Total leaching amount of heavy metal was the most TCLP test due to differences in the leaching conditions. Added with the slag, TCLP, Column and Exchangeable form (F1) more decreased. Phosphorus (P) leaching, stabilized by phosphate only, increased than the contaminated soil. But Leaching of P decreased considerably when it was processed in combination with slag. In particular Ca(H2PO4)2·H2O of phosphates showed to be the least leaching, it was expected made of metal-phosphate immobilized.

Difference in immobilization effect of heavy metal-contaminated soil between two different amendment methods was evaluated; 1) both of steel slag (i.e., consisted in solid phase) and soluble phosphate (i.e., consisted in liquid phase) were simultaneously applied to contaminated soil (i.e., simultaneous amendment methods) and 2) soluble phosphate and steel slag was applied sequentially to the contaminated soil (i.e., sequentially amendment methods). The application rate of stabilizers to soils was determinated based on weight/weight ratio of 5% for steel slag and PO4/Pb molar ratio of 2.0 for phosphates, respectively. To identify difference of immobilization effect to test soil, three different soluble phosphates, such as Na2HPO4·12H2O, Ca(H2PO4)2·H2O and (NH4)2HPO4 were used. The sequential amendment was 6 ~ 27% more effective than the simultaneous amendment in terms of the immobilization efficiency for Pb, Cu, and Cd in the contaminated soil. There was little difference in case of Zn. Among the three phosphates tested, (NH4)2HPO4 was clearly the most effective. Residual form of heavy metals concentration in sequentially methods is higher than those in simultaneously methods. At the same time, more exchangeable and carbonate-bound forms of heavy metals in simultaneously methods were observed than in sequentially case. These result implies that the sequential amendment method was more effective than the simultaneous amendment method in terms of heavy metal immobilization in the contaminated soil.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the immobilization of heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Zn and Cd) in an abandoned mine soil by applying both soluble phosphates and steel slag as stabilizers. The application rate of stabilizers to soils was determinated based on PO4/Pb molar ratio of 2.0 for phosphates and on weight/weight ratio of 2, 5, 10% for steel slag, respectively. Immobilization efficiency of heavy metals in the contaminated soils was evaluated by toxicity characteristics leaching procedure (TCLP). After adding both phosphate and slag, the immobilization efficiencies of Cu, Zn and Cd increased significantly (about 14% - 40%) compared to those of treatment with soluble phosphate alone. The increae in immobilization efficiencies of Cu was the greatest. Whereas, immobilization efficiency of Pb was not significantly different from those with soluble phosphate alone. Among the tested three phosphates (Na2HPO4 ·12H2O, Ca(H2PO4)2 ·H2O, (NH4)2HPO4), the immobilization efficiencies with Na2HPO4 ·12H2O increased more than those of other phosphates. Results of sequential extraction analysis indicated that fraction of reducible form (F3) and residual form (F5) increased, while mobile forms (F1, and F2) decreased after immobilization treatment with both stabilizers resulting in decrease in leachability of heavy meyals in the treated soils. Residual fraction of Cu after treatnment was the highest as 68.5%, it was followed by Cu > Pb > Zn > Cd.

The amount of contaminated dredged materials are increasing every year in Korea. Secondary contamination would be expected, if contaminated marine clayey slurry remains without treatment. Therefore, the appropriate remedial treatments are required in order to prevent secondary contamination. Electrokinetic method is especially suitable for low permeability dredged clayey soils because pore fluid can be easily transported by electric field. Hydrogen ions created by electrolysis enhance the remedial processes by desorbing heavy metal contaminants from slurry soil surfaces. This study investigated variation of electrical current and voltage gradient during the treatment, and ICP analysis as well as pH measurements were carried out to measure zinc concentration during and after the treatment.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the immobilization efficiency and sequential extraction of soluble phosphates (Na2HPO4 ·12H2O, Ca(H2PO4)2 ·H2O, (NH4)2HPO4) for the stabilization of heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Zn and Cd) in abandoned mine soil. The application rate of stabilizers to soils was determinated PO4/Pbtotal molar ratio of 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0. The immobilization efficiency was evaluate of TCLP (EPA method 1311) used in a landfill for heavy metals. After processing stabilization, the immobilization efficiency of Pb is more than 95% at molar ratio of 2.0 regardless kind of phosphate. For Cu Zn and Cd, on the other hand, the efficiency has the range of from 30% to 50%, even though molar ratio increase up to 4.0. It is relatively low in comparison with Pb. Leachability of heavy metals was reduced with increasing amounts of added phosphate. Phosphates, Na2HPO4 ·12H2O was more immobilization than Ca(H2PO4)2 ·H2O, (NH4)2HPO4. After sequential extraction, form of heavy metals in soil tends to increase strongly bond like forms of organic matter-bound(F4) and residual (F5). Especially the stable residual form increases in all metals. The growth rate of residual fraction was a little different heavy metals. The growth rate of Zn is greatest increased from 17% to 22% than other metals, it was followed by Zn > Cd > Pb > Cu. Phosphates, Ca(H2PO4)2 ·H2O was the greatest increased for residual fraction.

The effects of sole, mixture heavy metals and soil samples was assessed based on the seed (Lactuca sativa L.) germination. In general, tested sole metals were showed considerable sensitivity on the germination, showing following EC50s: As(III) 1.02 mg/L, Cr(VI) 1.33 mg/L, Cu 2.26 mg/L, Cd 2.61 mg/L, As(V) 3.00 mg/L. Though obvious patterns were not observed on the effects by binary mixture metal, generally more synergistic mode was observed rather than antagonistic or additive. No significant correlation between toxicity and total metal contents was observed, but two groups classified according to contaminated arsenic concentration, showed considerable differences. Interactive effects of metals may vary depending on the bioassays used as well as on the mixture metals and their respective concentrations. Therefore, more detailed evaluation, such as with battery of assays, sample grouping and various mixtures, may comprise a useful tool for the assessment of the environmental samples with mixture contaminants.

A stabilization/solidification (S/S) process for lead (Pb) contaminated soils was evaluated using waste cow bone containing apatite like compounds. Soil samples obtained form firing range were treated with waste cow bone. The effectiveness of stabilization was evaluated based on the Korean Standard Leaching Test (KSLT) and soil pH. The leached concentration reduced with increased in dose of waste cow bone. Overall, the KSLT results showed that Pb concentration in soils are significantly affected by amount of waste cow bone. When soil amended with 20 % of waste cow bone, less than 0.1 mg/kg was leached, and soil pH was increased from 6.5 to 8.4. Same results were obtained when finer waste cow bone was applied. The reachable concentration of Pb in soil showed in inversely proportional to solid/liquid ratio. Aging periods indicate improving mix design was applied. Relatively high lead concentrations was observed at the first 1 days, however leaching profile are reduced significantly over time for all mix designs.

The removal characteristics of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) and heavy metals in contaminated soils with ultrasonic washing have been studied. The ultrasonic washing was evaluated on a laboratory scale. In this investigation, the effects of factors such as ultrasonic frequency, power intensity, duration of irradiation, contents of the TPHs and heavy metals and mixing ratios between the contaminated soils and water, were considered. Experimental results suggested that the rates for contaminant extraction of the TPHs and heavy metals in the contaminated soil increased considerably with the ultrasonic washing. Therefore, the ultrasonic washing has previously been to be an effective method to remediate the contaminated soils with the TPHs and heavy metals.

In this study, to stabilize the heavy metal in the contaminated soils, the column leaching test based on rainfall and pH value was performed by using coal mine drainage sludge(CMDS): which was generated during electrical purification of abandoned coal mine wastewater. Four types of testing column were used in this study. That were the CMDS and the heavy metal contaminated soils well mixed in 0 wt%, 1 wt%, 3 wt% and 3 wt% layered column. According to the investigation, when the influent pH was 5.5∼6.2, there were no heavy metal elution at all conditions, and when the influent pH was 3∼3.3, the order of Cu, Zn, Pb, Cr elution concentration was 3 wt% M(mixed)＜3 wt% S(separation)＜1 wt% M＜0 wt% and the average elution concentration was quite low, the value was 0.005 mg/L. Therefore, CMDS can used as new stabilizer of the heavy metal in the contaminated soils.