We conducted research on the removal performance of various odor substances using a deodorizing agent, hypochlorite ion (OCl-), in odor emission sites where various odor-causing substances occur simultaneously. In experiments treating odor gases containing mixtures of aldehydes (acetaldehyde, n-butyl aldehyde, iso-valeraldehyde, propionaldehyde), sulfur compounds (hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, and dimethyl sulfide), and nitrogen compounds (ammonia and trimethyl amine), it was demonstrated that the introduced odor substances could be simultaneously removed when electrolyzed water was used. The overall removal efficiency was found to be significantly higher than when water alone was used. Particularly, it showed simultaneous effectiveness against acidic, neutral, and alkaline odor substances such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. Considering the positive aspects with regard to chemical safety, the use of salt instead of chemicals, and the continuous regeneration of the oxidizing agent, this environmentally friendly deodorization technology is expected to contribute to securing excellent odor removal capabilities and wide-ranging deodorization applications.

The emergence of micropollutants in natural water sources due to the overuse of anthropogenic chemicals in industry and households has threatened the production of clean and safe tap water in drinking water treatment plants. Conventional physicochemical processes such as coagulation/flocculation followed by sand filtration are not effective for the control of micropollutants, whereas chemical oxidation processes (applying chlorine, permanganate, ozone, etc.) are known to be promising alternatives. Determining the optimum oxidant dose is important issue related to the production of disinfection by-products as well as unnecessary operating cost, and is made possible by simulations of target-micropollutant abatement based on kinetic model equation consisting of second-order rate constant (between the oxidant and the target) and oxidant exposure. However, the difficulty in determining oxidant exposure as a function of complex water quality parameters limits the field application of kinetic model equation. With respect to representative oxidants used in drinking water treatment plants, this article reviews two main approaches for determining oxidant exposure: i) direct measurement in situ and ii) prediction by empirical models based on key water quality parameters. In addition, we discussed research requirements to improve the predictive accuracy of the empirical models for oxidant exposure and to develop a rational algorithm to determine optimal oxidant dose by considering the priority of the target pollutants to be treated.

Sulfide dissolved in wastewater is a potential source of hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide is an odorous substance that causes civil complaints and is a dangerous substance that threatens the corrosion of structures and the safety and health of workers. The removal efficiencies of the chemical oxidant and the coagulants were compared to evaluate the removal of dissolved sulfide. Since the effectiveness may vary depending on the characteristics of the wastewater, water was used as a control, and 5 mg/L of dissolved sulfide was dissolved in water and sewage wastewater. When oxidant was used, the results showed a high sulfide removal rate in sewage wastewater than water, and the removal efficiency was enhanced with increasing oxidant concentration. Sulfide removal efficiencies after one hour after injecting oxidants H2O2, NaOCl, NaClO2 to sewage wastewater were 70%, 90%, and 100%, respectively. After the oxidants were administered four times, the removal was 90%, 100%, and 100%, respectively. In the case of sulfide removal with the oxidizing agent, the removal efficiency was NaClO2, NaOCl, H2O2 (highest - lowest). NaClO2 showed 100% removal efficiency within 10 minutes under all conditions (A condition, B condition), making it the most sewage effective agent in this study. In the case of the coagulants, 100% of the sulfides dissolved in water were removed in the first 10 minutes under all conditions. In sewage wastewater, FeCl2 and FeSO4 also showed 100% removal efficiency under all conditions after one hour, and FeCl3 showed 90% and 99% removal rates under A and B conditions, respectively. That is, the monovalent iron coagulants (FeCl2, FeSO4) were found to be somewhat more effective in the removal of sulfides in sewage wastewater than the divalent iron (FeCl3) coagulants. When the sulfides were removed with coagulants, FeCl2 had the highest removal efficiency followed by FeSO4 and FeCl3. Moreover, it was found that NaClO2 has the best reaction efficiency at the minimum reaction time and the reaction concentration.

국문 우주항공 분야에서 널리 쓰이고 있는 하이드라진[hydrazine, N2H4]은 로켓연료로 사용되는 대표적인 추진제이지만 환경에 유해하고 독성이 강하다는 단점이 존재한다. 따라서 친환경적이고 독성 이 적은 추진제가 다양하게 개발되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 수산화아민[hydroxylamine, NH2OH]을 출발물질로 하여, 질산[nitric acid, HNO3]과 산-염기 반응을 통해 얻어지는 친환경 추진제 HAN [hydroxylammonium nitrate, NH3OHNO3]의 물리 화학적 특성에 대하여 적외선분광법을 이용하여 합성물의 조성, 화학구조 및 작용기를 관찰하였고, 열중량분석을 통해 HAN의 분해온도를 확인하였다. 이온 크로마토그래피를 통해 합성한 HAN에 함유되어 있는 질산이온의 함량을 측정하였다. 즉, N-H와 N-O의 IR peak가 3161 cm-1와 1324 cm-1에서 각각 나타나는 것을 통해 생성한 화합물이 HAN임을 확인하였고, pH 5-7 근처에서 합성한 HAN은 분해온도가 120-140℃인 반면, pH 8 정도인 HAN은 분해온도가 14 0℃ 이상임을 알 수 있었다. 한편, pH 6-7 사이에서 HAN을 합성하였을 때, 가장 높은 질산이온의 농도는 70%인 것으로 나타났다.

In this study, various conditions and phenomena that occur in the process of removing odorous VOCs by using electrolyzed oxidant were examined. The formation of hypochlorous acid, which is an oxidant produced by electrolysis, was investigated and the properties of the oxidizing agent used to decompose toluene, xylene, and cyclohexane were investigated. As a result, it was found that the production rate and the final concentration of the oxidizing agent increased with the current density. It was found that the degree of removal varies depending on the property of each pollutant. Interestingly, in the batch experiments in which the pH of the produced oxidant was controlled, it was found that the degree of elimination varied depending on the pH of the substance. These results suggest that the difference in the concentration and distribution of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hypochlorite (OCl−) due to the pH change leads to the difference in oxidizing power on the oxidation characteristics of each substance. Styrene and terpineol showed better degradation characteristics than toluene and xylene in odorous VOC removal experiments by spraying electrolytic oxidant using a lab-scale continuous reactor. In conclusion, the removal of odorous VOCs by the electrolytic oxidant can have various applications in that it can oxidize pollutants of various spectra.

To increase the productivity of in vitro development, the antioxidants have been used for culture system of bovine oocytes and embryos. However, comparative studies on these molecules are rare and direct beneficial effects on blastocyst production cannot be discriminated for best results. The study was conducted to determine the influence of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), N-acetyl-L-cysteine amide (NACA), glutathione (GSH) and cysteamime (CYS) on maturation competence of COCs from GV to MII stage and productivity of blastocyst formation during in vitro fertilization and culture. There was no difference among maturation rates of oocytes to metaphase II with polar body with antioxidants for any of the treatment groups (p>0.05). However, the significant improvement on the rate of blastocysts (32.3±5.0%) was found in 0.1 mM CYS treatment than 0.3 mM NAC, 0.2 mM NACA or 0.5mM GSH (p<0.05). The addition of NAC (18.8±3.7%) or NACA (21.2±3.9%) did not improve development competence to morula and blastocysts than control (24.4±4.1%) and GSH (26.5±5.0%) (p>0.05). Our study showed that medium supplementation with CYS during IVM and IVC improved the rate of bovine embryo development but not with NAC, NACA and GSH addition.

본 연구에서는 배가스 내 존재하는 오염물질인 NO의 처리효율을 증대시키기 위하여 NO 산화 공정을 연구하였으며, 강력한 산화력의 건식산화제를 제조하는 방법으로 H2O2 촉매분해가 도입되었다. H2O2 분해공정 상에서 적용 가능한 K-Mn/Fe2O3 불균일계 촉매가 제조되었으며, 이들이 가지는 물리화학 적 특성이 H2O2 분해반응에 미치는 영향이 조사되었다. 제조된 건식산화제는 NO가 포함된 모사 배가스를 처리하기 위한 NO 산화공정에 적용되었으며, 다양한 모사 배가스의 유량(5, 10, 20 L/min)에서 약 100% 가까운 NO 전환율을 확인 하였다.

The oocyte undergoes various events during In vitro maturation (IVM) and subsequence development. One of the events is production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that is a normal process of cell metabolism. But imbalances between ROS production and antioxidant systems induce oxidative stress that negatively affect to mammalian reproductive process. In vitro environments, In vitro matured oocytes have many problems, such as excessive production of ROS and imperfect cytoplasmic maturation. Therefore, In vitro matured oocytes still have lower maturation rates and developmental competence than in vivo matured oocytes. In order to improve the IVM and In vitro culture (IVC) system, antioxidants, vitamins were added to the IVM, IVC medium. Antioxidant supplementation was effective in controlling the production of ROS and it continues to be explored as a potential strategy to overcome mammalian reproductive disorders. Based on these studies, we expect that the use of antioxidants in porcine oocytes could improved maturation and development rates.

본 연구는 칡소의 동결정액 생산 시 항산화제 첨가가 정자 생존성 및 운동성 등에 미 치는 영향을 조사하고자 수행하였다. 공시축의 사양관리는 한우사양관리(국립축산과학원, 2007) 기준에 준하여 사육하였다. 공시축은 정액채취를 위해 승가훈련이 완료된 칡소 5두 를 공시하였고 정액채취 빈도는 주 1회로 하였다. 정액 채취는 암소 보정 후 공시축의 승가를 유도한 다음 인공질에 음경을 삽입하여 채 정 후 원정액 정자가 80∼90% 생존율을 나타내는 것을 동결정액 생산에 활용하였다. 동 결보존 희석액의 기본조성은 Tris(hydroxymethyl)amino-methane 250mM, Citric-acid monohydrate 80mM, Fructose 60mM, Penicillin G Streptomycin 1%, Egg-Yolk 20%, Glycerol 7%에 항산화제인 Ascorbic-acid를 무처리, 0.5mM, 1.0mM, 2.0mM로 농도로 하 여 본 실험에 공시하였다. 동결정액의 생산은 처리군별로 원정액을 1차 희석한 다음 저온 실로 이동하여 2차 희석 및 Glycerol 평형을 유도한 다음 0.5ml Straw에 충진시켜 액체 질소를 활용한 동결을 실시하였다. 융해 후 정자 특성분석은 위상차 현미경과 컴퓨터정자 분석기(Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis)를 활용하여 생존율, 운동성, 선형성, 직진도 등을 검사한 결과 생존율은 2.0mM, 무처리, 1.0mM, 0.5mM(83.3%, 81.6%, 65%, 60%)였 고 운동성은 무처리, 2.0mM, 1.0mM, 0.5mM(97%, 96.5%, 94.4%, 91.3%)순이였고, 선형성 은 2.0mM, 무처리, 1.0mM, 0.5mM(29%, 29.7%, 32.9%, 36.4%)순으로 낮은 경향을 보였 다. 직진도는 2.0mM, 무처리, 1.0mM, 0.5mM(65.6%, 62.5%, 62.2%, 60.4%)순으로 낮은 경향을 보였다. 동결보존 희석액에 항산화제인 Ascorbic-acid 첨가함으로써 정자의 대사 과정에 따라 생성되는 활성산소의 발생 억제 등으로 인하여 동결융해 후 생존율에 영향 을 미치는 것을 감안하여 분석한다면 항산화제의 농도별로 각각 상이한 결과를 나타낸 것은 Ascorbic-acid의 첨가가 정자의 동결 융해 후 생존율 및 운동성 등에 영향을 미쳤 을 것으로 판단된다. 이와 같은 결과를 바탕으로 칡소 동결정액 생산 시 생존율 극대화를 위해 적정 항산화제 및 첨가 농도를 확립하고 이를 활용한다면 가축유전자원 보존·증식 에 기여할 것으로 사료된다.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of taurine and vitamin E on ovarian granulosa cells damaged by bromopropane (BP) in pigs. We evaluated cell viability, plasma membrane integrity (PMI) and apoptotic morphological change in porcine ovarian granulosa cells. The cells were treated with 1-BP (0, 5.0, 10, and 50 μM), 2-BP (0, 5.0, 10, and 50 mM), taurine (0, 5.0, 10, and 25 mM), and vitamin E (0, 100, 200, and 400 μM) for 24 h. 10 μM 1-BP and 50 μM 2-BP inhibited viability and PMI, and induced apoptosis in porcine ovarian granulosa cells (p < 0.05). Cell viability and PMI were increased by taurine (10 and 25 mM) and vitamin E (100 and 200 μM), and apoptosis decreased (p < 0.05). Finally, the porcine ovarian granulosa cells were co-treated with BPs (10 μM), taurine (10 mM) and/or vitamin E (200 μM). Cell viability and PMI in the co-treated cells were increased, and apoptosis was decreased. In conclusion, taurine and vitamin E can improve cell viability and inhibition of apoptosis in porcine ovarian granulosa cells damaged by bromopropane.

본 연구에서는 촉매 상 H2O2 전환에 의해 건식산화제가 생성되었으며, 이를 이용한 NO 산 화 공정에 대한 연구를 진행하였다. 건식산화제를 생성하기 위한 H2O2 촉매 전환에 관한 실험을 수행 한 결과, Mn계 촉매의 성능이 가장 우수하였으며, 이를 통해 생성된 건식산화제를 NO 산화공정에 주 입하여 다양한 운전조건에서 NO 산화특성을 조사하였다. 그 결과, H2O2 주입량, 산화반응온도, 그리고 공간속도가 NO 산화율에 크게 영향을 미치는 것을 확인하였다. 그리고, 산화반응온도와 H2O2 주입량 이 증가할수록 NO 산화효율이 증가하였으며, 공간속도가 증가할수록 NO 산화효율이 감소하였다.

망간은 수중에서 대체적으로 불용성이나, 지하나 지표에서 여러 가지 반응으로 인해 수중으로 용존되어 유입된다. 용존된 망간은 먹는 물에서 0.1 mg/L 이상일 경우 불쾌한 금속냄새가 나며, 0.02 mg/L 이상에서는 박테리아에 의한 이취미가 발생할 수 있다. 또한, 망간산화물이 급배수관에 피복되어 통수능을 감소시킨다. 최근 강화된 국내 먹는 물 수질 기준치는 0.05 mg/L이다. 이러한 망간 문제를 해결할 수처리 공정 연구가 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 과망간산칼륨(KMnO4)과 차아염소산 나트륨(NaOCl)을 이용하여 망간을 산화물로 변화시키고, 이를 한외여과막으로 제거한 후의 망간제거효율을 연구하였다. 특히, 두 산화제를 복합으로 사용할 때의 효과를 분석하고 실제 적용 가능성을 타진하였다.

Dinitramide(N(NO2)2)염 화합물은 현재 고체 산화제로 로켓추진제의 중요한 원료 물질 중 하나이며, 환경 및 인체에 독성이 적은 친환경 에너지물질로 알려져 군사적 목적 외에 다양한 가스발생 제로서 사용되고 있다. 특히 무기염이 아닌 유기염인 Guanidine 염(GDN)은 수분에 대한 안정성이 향 상되어 안정적 보관 및 제조가 가능하므로 고순도 물질의 대량 생산이 가능하다. GDN의 출발물질로 guanidine의 음이온 염인 acetate, chloride, carbonate, nitrate, sulfate를 사용하여, GDN(GDN-1,2,3,4,5)을 최대 99%의 수율로 합성하였고, 이들의 물성을 다양한 분석기기를 이용하여 평가하였다. 흡수파장은 3452, 3402, 3354, 3278, 3208, 1642, 1570, 1492, 1416, 1337, 1179, 1000 cm-1이 공통적으로 관찰되었으며, 열적 특성 변화는 130 ℃에서 일어나기 시작하며 150℃~160 ℃에서 는 발열반응과 함께 물질의 변화가 관찰되었다.