In this study, an appropriate modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) condition to minimize physiological disorders while lowering weight loss was sought. To reduce weight loss during storage, kimchi cabbages packed with 0, 32, 40, 48 perforated low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films, with a diameter of 14 mm, were stored in pallet units for 90 days at 1-2oC, and their loss rate, physiological disorders, total bacteria count, pH, and solid content were analyzed. It was found that as the number of holes increased, the weight loss ratio increased proportionally. However, the difference between the perforations was relatively small compared with the sample without film packaging. On the other hand, it was also observed that the lower the number of holes was, the lower the incidence of physiological disorder was because the cold air penetrated through the perforated hole while inhibiting physiological effects, releasing heat and carbon dioxide generated by respiration. Considering the weight loss rates and physiological disorders such as black speck and soft rot, the kimchi cabbage packed with 48 perforated films (73.9 cm2) exhibited the most satisfactory condition. Using this storage condition, along with 2-3oC temperature and 91-95% relative humidity inside the pallet, a highly suitable condition for kimchi processing was obtained to secure kimchi cabbage.

Plastic waste is becoming a problem in various countries because of the difficulty of natural decomposition. One type is PET plastic(Polyethylene Terephthalate), which is often used as a bottle for soft drink packaging, and LDPE(Low Density Polyethylene), which is also widely used as a food or beverage packaging material. The use of these two types of plastic continuously, without good recycling, will have a negative impact on the environment. Building material waste is also becoming a serious environmental problem. This study aims to provide a solution to the problem of the above plastic waste and building material waste by making them into a mixture to be used as bricks. Research is carried out by mixing both materials, namely plastic heated at a temperature of 180-220oC and building material waste that had been crushed and sized to 30-40 mesh with homogeneous stirring. The ratios of PET and LDPE plastic to building material waste are 9 : 1, 8 : 2, 7 : 3, 6 : 4 and 5 : 5. After heating and printing, density, water absorption and compressive strength tests are carried out. Addition of PET and LDPE plastic can increase compressive strength, and reduce water absorption, porosity and density. A maximum compressive strength of 10.5 MPa is obtained at the ratio of 6 : 4.

단감을 재배하는 농가에서 저장성을 향상 시킬 수 있는 값싸고 쉬운 방법을 개발하기 위해 본 연구를 수행 했다. 농가 관행 LDPE 포장재 내에 동봉할 수 있는 천연소재(대나무활성숯, 왕겨숯, 겔라이트)를 선발하여 상온과 저온환경에서 가용성 고형물 함량, 경도, 식미, 부패도, 연화도의 변화를 1주일 또는 2주일 간격으로 조사 하였다. 대나무활성숯을 동봉한 LDPE 포장 방법이 단순 LDPE 포장 방법 보다 저장성 및 품질을 을 좋게 유지하였다. 대나무활성숯을 동봉한 LDPE 포장 방법은 관행 농법 농가와 유기 농법 농가 모두에서 장기 저장 시 그리고 유통 중 온도변화 시 저장성을 향상 시킬수 있는 값싸고, 손쉬운 방법으로 활용할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

The pyrolysis of high density polyethylene(HDPE) and low density polyethylene(LDPE) was carried out at temperature between 425 and 500℃ from 35 to 80 minutes. The liquid products formed during pyrolysis were classified into gasoline, kerosene, gas oil and wax according to the petroleum product quality standard of Korea Petroleum Quality Inspection Institute. The conversion and yield of liquid products for HDPE pyrolysis increased continuously according to pyrolysis temperature and pyrolysis time. The influence of pyrolysis temperature was more severe than pyrolysis time for the conversion of HDPE. For example, the liquid products of HDPE pyrolysis at 450℃ for 65 minutes were ca. 30wt.% gas oil, 15wt.% wax, 14wt.% kerosene and 11wt.% gasoline. The increase of pyrolysis temperature up to 500℃ showed the increase of wax product and the decrease of kerosene. The conversion and yield of liquid products for LDPE pyrolysis continuously increased according to pyrolysis temperature and pyrolysis time, similar to HDPE pyrolysis. The liquid products of LDPE pyrolysis at 450℃ for 65 minutes were ca. 27wt.% gas oil, 18wt.% wax, 16wt.% kerosene and 13wt.% gasoline.

고구마 멀칭재배에서 생분해성 플라스틱 피복재 이용 가능성을 검토하고자 시험을 수행 한 결과 다음과 같다. 1. 필름의 물성은, 생분해성인 PBSA와 PLC + Starch는 일반멀칭재료인 LDPE 에 비하여 인장강도는 2~27 % 상승하였으나 신율은 2~22 % 낮았고, 인열강도도 2~6 %가 낮았다. 2. 피복기간에 따른 인장강도의 변화는 생분해성 필름의 경우 피복 후 60~70 %일 동안 급격히 감소하다가 그 후 완만한 감소를 보였고 제조 원료별로는 PLC + Starch가 PBSA에 비하여 변화율이 낮았다. 3. 신율의 변화는 피복 후 60~70 %일 동안 매우 급격히 감소하다가 그 후 완만한 감소를 보였다. 제조 원료별로는 PLC + Starch와 PBSA 제품간의 뚜렷한 차이는 보이지 않았으나 15 um PBSA의 경우 60~70 %일이 지나면서 급격한 물성저하를 보였다. 4. 생분해성 필름에 대한 용출시험에서는 중금속들이 아주 작거나 검출되지 않았고, 국내 환경마크협회가 정하는 생분해성 수지 제품에 대한 유해물질 함량기준을 충족하였다. 5. 멀칭재료간의 윌별 지온차이는, 6월 하순~7월 중순에는 PLC + starch > PBSA > LDPE > None 순으로 온도가 높아지는 경향을 보이다가 7월 하순~9월 하순에는 LDPE > PLC + starch > PBSA > None 순으로 온도가 높아졌다. 6. 고구마 멀칭재배 후 분해양상은, 생분해성 필름 PBSA(EA, EB, EC)과 PLC + Starch(DD, DE, DF)는 고구마 삽식 후 60일이 지나면서 분해되기 시작하였고, 수확기인 120일이 지나서는 95%이상이 분해되었다. 7. 피복재별 괴근 수량은 PBSA는 3,070 kg/10a, PLC + Starch은 3,093 kg/10a, LDPE는 2,946 kg/10a으로 멀칭재료간에 뚜렷한 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 이상을 종합하여 볼 때 고구마 재배에서 생분해성인 PBSA와 PLC + Starch와 같은 필름을 사용한다면, 필름의 물성, 분해도, 환경친화성, 수확작업의 간편성 등을 고려해볼 때 실제 농업현장에서 이용 가치가 매우 높을 것으로 생각된다.

The quality changes of strawberries packaged using low density polyethylene (LDPE) film filled with 3% silver-coated ceramic (WC30) and filled with it and 0.1% chitin (CWC) were investigated during storage at 2 for 5 days. In gas composition within film bag, CWC and WC30 kept higher CO2 concentration than LDPE without silver-coated ceramic and chitin (CO) did during 5 day storage. The weight loss of strawberries during storage was the smallest in WC30 and the largest in CWC in 5 days. Hardness of strawberries was the highest in WC30 and the lowest in CO during 5 day storage. pH of strwberries was increased a little until 1 day and was not changed after 1 day storage, and soluble solid content was not changed during storage. Vitamin C content was decreased significantly until 2 day storage and decreased a little after 2 days. There is no differences in the change of vitamin C content among the packaging materials. In color measurement, lightness was the highest in WC 30 and in sensory evaluation, all characteristics also had the highest scores in WC30. In conclusion, better quality of straberries was shown in WC30 than in CWC and CO during storage.