Calonecrinae represent a unique but small subfamily of Nitidulidae that is endemic to South Asia. Their habitats, the South Asian lowland forests, are under the imminent threat of degradation, posing a risk of rapid extinction for these species in their specific locales. Despite the looming threat to their existence, our understanding of this enigmatic group remains limited. We conducted an examination of museum and newly collected specimens, alongside a review of the literature, leading to the discovery of a new species, Calonecrus mindanaoensis, from Mindanao, Philippines. For the first time, the morphology of all immature stages of the Calonecrinae was described, with detailed photographs including SEM images. Additionally, their natural history was uncovered for the first time, revealing that all life stages are uniquely adapted to spending their entire life cycle within sticky resin. We re-evaluated the phylogenetic placement of the Calonecrinae by constructing a phylogenetic tree based on the mitochondrial genome. Calonecrinae are positioned within the Epuraeinae clade and show significant affinity with the genus Trimenus. Consequently, this study proposes reclassifying Calonecrinae as Calonecrini stat nov, an extremely modified tribe within the Epuraeinae.

The series compounds from natural products are an effective repellent and deterrent against various kinds of pests. In this study, we evaluated the spatial repellency of fifteen compounds from natural products on the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), in the laboratory and field by using two-choice and no-choice bioassays. In laboratory two-choice tests, six compounds displayed active spatial repellency against female adult mites at a 2mg dose. The repellency of each compound was also as effective as the 6-compound blend. Three of the six compounds showed the predominant repellent activity (over 90%) that lasted for at least 3 days in laboratory no-choice tests. In a field test, we found that the number of T. urticae was fewer in strawberry seeding treated lure with 2mg of these compounds than in strawberry seeding treated lure with solvent control. Given that the findings are efficacious, economical, and natural products, they can be used in the sustainable management of T. urticae in greenhouse.

Nanoparticles are commonly used to avoid the opaque white color of TiO2 based sunscreen. However, a dispersing agent is typically required because of the tendency of the nanoparticles (NPs) to agglomerate. Stearic acid is one kind of dispersing agent often used for sunscreen products. However, according to the MSDS data sheet on stearic acid, stearic acid is highly hazardous to aquatic life and causes irritation on human skin. To avoid this problem, in this study a safer organic dispersing agent extracted from Korean seaweed has been studied to disperse TiO2 nanoparticles, and further use as an active agent in sunscreen products. The presence of phytochemicals in seaweed extract, especially alginate, can disperse TiO2 nanoparticles and improve TiO2 dispersion properties. Results show that seaweed extract can improve the dispersion properties of TiO2 nanoparticles and sunscreen products. Reducing the agglomeration of TiO2 nanoparticles improves sunscreen properties, by making it less opaque white in color, and increasing UV protection value. It was also confirmed that adding seaweed extract into sunscreen products had no irritating effects on the human skin, making it more desirable for cosmetics application.

해상풍력발전 시장의 성장과 함께 해상풍력발전기 설치 선 시장에 대한 기대감이 커지고 있다. 해상풍력발전 시장 내 2030년까 지 약 100척의 설치 선이 필요할 것으로 전망되고 있다. 척당 가격이 3,000∼4,000억 원이라서 일반 운반선보다 고부가가치 시장이다. 특 히, 풍력발전기 용량이 11MW 이상의 대형 설치 선의 수요가 커지고 있다. 중국을 중심으로 아시아 해상풍력발전기 시장의 급성장으로 이 지역에서 운용 가능한 설치 선에 대한 발주에 대한 협의가 많다. 아시아권역 대부분의 해저 지질은 지지 반력이 작은 점토층으로 구성되 어 있다. 이러한 특성에 의해서 설치 선이 작업을 위해 수면 밖으로 오르고 내림 시 스퍼드캔(Spudcan)과 레그(Leg)의 관입 깊이가 크게 발 생한다. 연구에서는 최소 3m에서 최대 21m까지 관입 변수를 이용하여 관입 깊이에 따른 고유 진동 주기, 레그의 구조 안전성 평가 그리고 전복 안전성 지수를 평가하였다. 관입 깊이가 증가하면 고유 진동 주기가 짧아지고, 레그의 모멘트 길이가 짧아져서 구조 강도의 여유 치 가 증가한다. 모든 입사각에서 전복 모멘트에 대해 안전하며, 최댓값은 270도에서 발생한다. 본 연구를 통하여 검토된 조건들은 연약 지반 에서 설치 선의 운용 절차서를 작성 시 관입 깊이에 따라서 레그를 어떻게 운용해야 하는지 판단할 수 있는 중요한 자료로 활용할 수 있 다. 결론적으로 관입 깊이에 따른 레그 구조 안전성을 정확히 파악하는 것은 설치 선의 안전과 직결된 문제이다.

현대 해양 산업은 기술적 발전을 통해 신속한 발전을 이루고 있다. 이러한 발전을 주도하는 주요 기술 중 하나는 데이터 처리 기술이며, 이 중 자연어 처리 기법은 사람의 언어를 기계가 이해하고 처리할 수 있도록 하는 기술이다. 본 연구는 자연어 처리 기법을 통해 해양안전심판원의 재결서를 분석하여 이미 재결이 이루어진 선박 충돌사고의 원인 제공 비율을 학습한 후, 새로운 재결서를 입력 하면 원인 제공 비율을 예측하는 모델을 개발하고자 하였다. 이 모델은 사고 당시 적용되는 항법과 원인 제공 비율에 영향을 주는 핵심 키워드의 가중치를 이용하여 사고의 원인 제공 비율을 계산하는 방식으로 구성하였다. 이 연구는 이러한 방식을 통해 제작한 모델의 정 확도를 분석하고, 모델의 실무 적용 가능성을 검토함과 동시에 충돌사고 재발 방지 및 해양사고 당사자들의 분쟁 해결에 기여할 것으로 기대한다.

스마트팜형 시설 딸기에 예찰 없이 작물 정식 초기에 천적을 먼저 적용하는 생태공학적 Natural Enemy in First (NEF) 기법이 총채벌레류 와 진딧물류의 밀도에 미치는 영향을 확인하였다. 대조구는 약제를 처리하여 비교하였다. NEF 처리구에서 총채벌레류와 진딧물류의 천적과 서식 처로 참멋애꽃노린재와 Portulaca sp.를 적용하여 작기 종료시점까지 해충의 밀도를 대조구와 유사하게 효과적으로 관리할 수 있었다.

본 연구에서는 인디안구스베리(암라), 찔레나무, 쏘팔메토열매를 5:1:1 비율로 Complex하고 추 출하여 0%, 0.5%, 2.5%, 12.5%, 100%의 NF Complex를 제조하였다. 제조한 NF Complex로 탈색한 시 료 모발에 도포 후 손상된 모발과 비교 · 분석하였다. 개선 효과를 확인하기 위해 인장강도, 광택, 흡광도, 명도를 측정하였다. 측정 결과 인장강도는 증가하였다. 광택은 함량이 100%는 감소하고 나머지 함량은 증 가하였다. 흡광도는 손상모와 대조군과의 차이가 있어 개선 효과가 있는 것으로 보인다. 명도는 변화는 있 으나 미미하였다. NF Complex의 평균값은 유의미한 차이가 있음을 확인하였으며 추후 다양한 추출방법 및 혼합 비율에 따른 연구가 필요하다고 판단된다.

This study aims to investigate the correlation between the causes of natural disasters and feng shui factors targeting disaster management experts, feng shui experts, and the general public who are interested in feng shui. To this end, it is intended to reveal that the factors of the disaster at Mt. The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of three factors on disasters: feng shui factors, natural factors, and social factors. To this end, a survey was conducted targeting feng shui experts, disaster management experts, master's and doctoral students in feng shui geography, residents of the Umyeonsan disaster area, and people interested in feng shui geography. 260 copies of the questionnaire were prepared and 248 copies were used for the final analysis. First, in order to analyze the impact of feng shui factors on awareness of disaster occurrence, after controlling for demographic variables, hierarchical multiple regression analysis was conducted to analyze the impact of feng shui factors on awareness of disaster occurrence. Second, as a result of analyzing the effect of natural factors on awareness of disaster occurrence, looking at each independent variable in the second-stage regression analysis. Third, as a result of analyzing the effect of social factors on awareness of disaster occurrence, looking at each independent variable in the second-stage regression analysis. Finally, as a result of the T-test and Anova analysis conducted for discriminant analysis, if the p-value was less than .005, the F value for each group was obtained as a result of the ANOVA analysis on the feng-shui factors

Heavy water (deuterium oxide, D2O) is water in which hydrogen atoms (1H, H), one of the constituent elements of water molecules, have been replaced with deuterium (2H, D), a heavier isotope. Heavy water is used in a variety of industries, including semiconductors, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared spectroscopy, neutron deceleration, neutrino detection, metabolic rate studies, neutron capture therapy, and the production of radioactive materials such as plutonium and tritium. In particular, heavy water is used as a neutron moderator or coolant in nuclear reactors and as a fuel for nuclear fusion energy, methods for measuring heavy water are becoming increasingly important. There are methods with density, mass spectrometry, and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. In this study, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) was used, which is commonly used in IR spectroscopy because of its relatively high analytical sensitivity, low operating costs, and easy online analysis. Heavy water was identified in the range of 2,300-2,600 cm-1 wavenumber (O-D) and the range of 1,200-1,300 cm-1 wavenumber (D-O-D), which are known to be the range with strong infrared absorption. As a result, the linearity of infrared absorbance for each heavy water concentration was confirmed within the relative expansion uncertainty (k=2).

Bisphenol-A, also known as BPA, is commonly used as a building block for epoxy and polycarbonate plastics. However, it has been recently identified as a major source of water pollution due to its release into the water from plastic products. BPA-based resins can also contaminate the water with high concentrations of BPA, which can enter the water bodies through production units and wastewater discharge. Photocatalysis, particularly the photo-Fenton process, is an effective method for wastewater treatment and degrading pollutants. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is usually chosen based on its high photocatalytic properties and high performance. However, its wide band gap energy is a major issue for the photocatalytic process. This means that the catalyst can only exhibit high photocatalytic performance under UV-light irradiation and usually requires an acidic pH, which limits its use. In order to address the aforementioned issues, a visible-light photoactive photo-Fenton reaction has been successfully developed to degrade bisphenol A at natural pH using H2O2. The process was highly efficient, achieving complete degradation of phenol in just three hours of visible light irradiation with Cu-MOF. This environmentally friendly Fenton process has the advantage of occurring at natural pH levels with the presence of H2O2, providing a new perspective for efficient degradation. The photocatalyst was characterized using single X-ray diffraction (SC-XRD), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS).

The effectiveness of a crystalline natural barrier in providing sealing capabilities is based on the behavior of numerous fractures and their intersections within the rock mass. It is important to evaluate the evolving characteristics of fractured rock, as the hydro-mechanical coupled processes occurring through these fractures play a dominant role. KAERI is actively developing a true tri-axial compression test system and concurrently conducting hydro-mechanical experiments using replicated fractured rock samples. This research is focused on a comprehensive examination of coupled processes within fractures, with a particular emphasis on the development of true tri-axial testing equipment. The designed test system has the capability to account for three-dimensional stress conditions, including vertical and both maximum and minimum horizontal principal stresses, realizing the disposal conditions at specific underground depths. Notably, the KAERI-designed test system employs the mixed true tri-axial concept, also known as the Mogi-type, which allows for fluid flow into fractures under tri-axial compression conditions. This system utilizes a hydraulic chamber to maintain constant stress in one direction through the application of oil pressure, while the other two directional stresses are applied using rigid platens with varying magnitudes. Once these mechanical stress conditions are established, control over fluid flow is achieved through the rigid platens in contact with the specimen section. This pioneering approach effectively replicates in-situ mechanical conditions while concurrently observing the internal fluid flow patterns within fractures, thereby enhancing our capacity to study these coupled phenomena. As future research, numerical modeling efforts will be proceeding with experimental data-driven approaches to simulate the coupled behavior within the fractures. In these numerical studies, two distinct fracture geometry domains will be generated, one employing simplified rough-walled fractures and the other utilizing mismatched rough-walled fractures. These investigations mark the preliminary steps in the process of selecting and validating an appropriate numerical model for understanding the hydro-mechanical evolution within fractures.

In Natural Analogue Study, Concrete is one of the important engineering barrier components in the Multi-thin wall concept of radioactive waste disposal and plays the most important role in disposal sites. The concrete barrier at the disposal site loses its role as a barrier due to various deterioration phenomena such as settlement, earthquake, and ground movement, causing the disposed waste to leak into the natural ecosystem. Some of the key factor is deterioration triggered by sulfate attack. Concrete deterioration induced by sulfate is commonly manifested in an extensive scale when a concrete structure makes contact with soil or water, aggravating its performance. In this study, an accelerated concrete deterioration evaluation experiment was performed using a total of three experimental methods to evaluate the reaction between concrete and water. The first experiment was a deterioration evaluation using Demi. Water, the second was a deterioration evaluation using KURT groundwater after extraction, and the last experiment was a concrete deterioration evaluation using KURT groundwater and sodium sulfate. For all of these experiments, accelerated concrete deterioration experiments were conducted after immersion for a total of 365 days, and specimens were taken out at 30-day intervals and characterization analysis such as SEM and EDS was performed. Experimental analyzes have shown that various chemical species are generated or destroyed over time. In the future, we plan to continue to conduct a total of three concrete deterioration evaluation experiments above, and additionally evaluate the chemical reaction between bentonite and concrete.

The mobility of uranium (U) in various disposal environments of a deep geological repository is controlled by various geochemical conditions and parameters. In particular, oxidation state of uranium is considered as a major factor to control the mobility of uranium in most of geological environments. In this study, therefore, we investigated the geochemical behaviors of uranium in grounwater samples from natural analogue study sites located in the Ogcheon Metamorphic Belt (OMB). Groundwater samples were taken using a packer system from Boeun Hoenam-myun site and Geumsan Suyoung-ri site where several boreholes were dilled with various depths. The geochemical properties and parameters such as temperature, pH, Eh, EC, and DO were directly measured in the site using an in-line measurement method. The concentrations of major cations and anions in the groundwater samples were measured by using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry) and IC (Ion Chromatography), respectively. The concentrations of trace elements including U and Th were measured by using ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry) The concentrations of U in the groundwater samples are very low for the Hoenammyun site (0.03~0.69 ppb) and Suyoung-ro site (0.39~1.74 ppb) even though the two sites are uranium deposits and redox conditions are weakly oxidizing. The speciation, saturation index (SI), pH-Eh (Poubaix) diagram were calculated using the Geochemist’s Workbench (GWB 9.0) program and the recent OECD/NEA thermochemical database for U. Calculation results for U speciation in the groundwater samples show that major dissolved uranium species in the groundwater samples are mainly as calcium uranyl carbonate complexes such as Ca2UO2(CO3)3(aq) and CaUO2(CO3)3 2- for almost all groundwater samples. The calculated results for SI and Poubaix diagram also show that the dominant uranium solid phase is a uranyl silicate mineral, uranophane (Ca(H2O)(UVIO2)2 (SiO2)2(OH)6), not uraninite (UIVO2). Since the determination of Eh values for natural groundwater samples is very difficult and uncertain work, we analyzed and discussed the effect of Eh on the geochemical behaviors of U in the groundwater. However, these calculation results are not consistent with the observation for U minerals in rock samples using electron microscopic techniques. Thus, we need further studies to explain the discrepancy between calculation and observation results.

The natural barrier system surrounding the geological repository for high-level radioactive waste plays a crucial role in preventing or delaying the leakage of radionuclides. Therefore, the natural barrier should ensure low permeability to prevent groundwater flow into the engineered barrier system throughout the repository’s lifetime. Crystalline rock, considered as the host rock for the geological repository in Korea, exhibits low intact rock permeability, but the crystalline rock often contains the multiple discontinuities due to its high brittleness that can allow the unexpected fluid flow. Therefore, the long-term hydraulic behavior of the discontinuity should be characterized while considering additional thermal, mechanical, and chemical effects. In comparison to thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical processes, the chemical processes on the discontinuities progress relatively slowly, resulting in limited researches to include these chemical processes. This research introduces mechanisms the involving coupled thermal-hydraulic-mechanicalchemical processes focusing on the rough fracture surfaces and asperities. The chemically-induced changes in mechanical and hydraulic properties are described based on pressure solution and precipitation concepts. A comprehensive review of laboratory tests, field tests, and numerical simulations is conducted related to the chemically-induced coupled processes in fractured rock. Laboratory tests, in particular, concentrate on microscopic changes in fracture asperities induced by pressure solution to analyze chemically-induced aperture changes. The TOUGHREACT, an integral finite difference method program for thermal-hydraulic-chemical simulations, is generally employed to model the chemical response of pressure solution and precipitation on fracture surfaces. The TOUGHREACT includes a module to describe effective porosity and permeability changes based on the modified cubic law, so the real-time change of the fracture permeability can be reflected during the flow simulation. Considering the coupled thermal-hydraulic-mechanicalchemical processes of discontinuity, it becomes evident that the chemical processes under repository conditions (long-term, high temperature, and high pressure) can disturb the hydraulic performance of the natural barrier, so further research is required to characterize the chemically-induced coupled processes for assessing the long-term performance of the natural barrier system.

Natural analogue studies aim to understand specific processes or to make predictions regrading formation processes or environmental conditions based on information from natural phenomena on Earth. Studying geological environments similar to the disposal system can help evaluate the longterm stability of the disposal system. These studies play a crucial role in evaluating the long-term stability of deep geological repositories (DGRs) for high-level radioactive wastes, which must remain stable for extended periods. In particular, bentonite, as a vital buffer material in DGRs, is mainly composed of montmorillonite and undergoes a transformation into zeolite under specific environmental conditions, resulting in the loss of its role as a buffer material in terms of swelling property and hydraulic conductivity. In this study, bentonite samples from Pohang Basin in Korea were investigated, revealing the presence of montmorillonite and zeolite in both outcrop and drilling core samples. While it has been known that montmorillonite and zeolites can form from volcanic glass through diagenesis or hydrothermal alteration, this study revealed that these minerals are formed under distinct environmental conditions. The outcrop samples primarily consisted of montmorillonite with minor quantities of cristobalite and amorphous silicate minerals. In contrast, the drilling core samples were composed of montmorillonite, zeolites, quartz and feldspar, indicating different mineral assemblages and characteristics between the outcrop and drilling samples. This observation suggests different environmental conditions during the mineral formation process. Therefore, various experiments and analytical methods were employed to gain a deeper understanding of the phase transformation from montmorillonite to zeolites under diverse environmental conditions