바이러스는 생물 의약 산업에서 다양한 응용 분야를 가지고 있다. 그들은 살충제 생산, 백신 생산, 유전자 전달, 암 치료제 등에 사용된다. 바이러스의 하류 처리는 그들의 생물학적 및 의약적 응용을 위한 필수 단계이다. 다양한 과정 중에 서 바이러스의 정제는 매우 중요하다. 막 크로마토그래피는 이 과정에서 중요한 역할을 한다. 이온 교환 막 크로마토그래피는 주로 사용되는 방법이지만 크기 배제 및 불충분한 정제에 관한 다양한 제한을 가지고 있다. 또한, 이는 인플루엔자와 같은 빠 르게 변화하는 바이러스의 균주에 적용될 수 없다. 이 검토는 막 크로마토그래피의 다양한 개선된 방법 또는 대안을 검토한 다. 이는 정제, 바이러스 회수율 및 방법의 확장성에 초점을 맞추고 있다.

In this study, in order to analyze the water purification efficiency according to the influent water conditions of artificial wetlands, the purification efficiency was compared at two points where sewage treatment water flows in and one point where good effluent flows in. As a result of reviewing the results of the analysis of influent and effluent and the removal efficiency, the T-N and T-P removal efficiency was calculated at 54.7% and 77.4%, respectively, for the two points where sewage treatment water was treated, the treatment efficiency of SS 90.8%, BOD 51.1%, TOC 30.6%, T-N 38.8%, T-P 55.3% was shown. As a result, the efficiency of removing pollutants in the artificial wetland was found to be proportional to the concentration of influent water, and in order to create an efficient artificial wetland, it is judged that thorough review and management at the design stage are necessary considering that the removal efficiency of high-concentration contaminated water was high.

Seawater evaporation and purification powered by solar energy are considered as a promising approach to alleviate the global freshwater crisis, and the development of photothermal materials with high efficiency is imminent. In this study, cellulose nanofiber (CNF)/MXene/Ni chain (CMN) aerogels were successfully synthesized by electrostatic force and hydrogen bond interaction force. CMN10 achieved a favorable evaporation rate as high as 1.85 kg m− 2 h− 1 in pure water, and the corresponding evaporation efficiency could be up to 96.04%. Even if it is applied to seawater with multiple interference factors, its evaporation rate can still be 1.81 kg m− 2 h− 1. The superior seawater evaporation activity origins from the promoted separation of photoexcited charges and photothermal conversion by the synergy of Ni chain and MXene, as well as the water transport channel supported by the 3D structure frame of CNF. Most importantly, CMN aerogel can maintain water vapor evaporation rates above 1.73 kg m− 2 h− 1 under extreme conditions such as acidic (pH 2) and alkaline (pH 12) conditions. In addition, various major ions, heavy metals and organic pollutants in seawater can be rejected by CMN10 during desalination, and the rejection rates can reach more than 99.69%, ensuring the purity of water resources after treatment. This work shows the great potential of CMN aerogel as a high-efficiency solar evaporator and low-cost photothermal conversion material. Cellulose nanofiber (CNF)/MXene/Ni chain (CMN) aerogels demonstrated high evaporation of water from sea water.

본 연구에서는 에너지 소모가 큰 기존 진공 증류 공정의 대안으로 친환경이면서 에너지 효율적인 투과증발 분리 공정을 이용하여 1,2 hexane diol/water (1,2 HDO/water) 혼합물에서 물을 분리하는 데 적용되었다. 사용한 분리막은 glutaraldehyde (GA)로 가교된 PVA를 알루미나 중공사 막(Al-HF) 내부에 코팅하여 사용하였다. 1,2 HDO/water 투과증발 분리공 정에서는 PVA/GA 비율, 경화 온도 및 투과증발 분리공정 운전 조건에 대한 막의 최적화를 연구하였다. 장기 안정성 시험에 서 PVA/GA (몰 비율 = 0.08, 경화 온도 = 80°C) 로 코팅된 Al-HF 막이 공정온도 40°C에서 1.90~2.16 kg/m2h 범위의 투과 도를 보였으며, 투과용액의 수분 함량은 99.5% (separation factor = 68) 이상이었다.

In this study, Pleurotus ostreatus No.42 was cultured in glucose-peptone-yeast-wheat bran medium using a previously reported novel rotary draft tube bioreactor. Versatile peroxidase (VP), a lignin-degrading enzyme, was isolated from a pellet-type mycelium culture grown in the medium for seven days. The VP was purified by sequentially applying ultra-filtration, DEAESepharose CL-6B column, and Mono Q column. SDS-PAGE analysis revealed the molecular weight of VP to be 36.4 KDa with an isoelectric point of 3.65. The amino acid sequence was confirmed as VTCATGQTT. The purified VP was observed to possess the property of not only oxidizing Mn ions but also decomposing veratryl alcohol, a non-phenolic compound. The catalytic ability of VP is a subject for future research.

In the dismantling of nuclear power plants, various forms of radioactive gaseous waste are generated when cutting concrete and metal structures. Large amounts of radioactive dust and aerosols generated during the cutting process of each structure can cause radiation exposure to the environment around the workplace and to the radiation exposure in the body of workers. When cutting structures, water is sprayed to reduce the generation of aerosols, so early saturation of the filter is expected due to radioactive aerosols and fine particles containing a large amount of moisture. A mobile air purification device is being developed to a fast and efficient air purifier that can be used for a long time operation to protect workers from radiation exposure in high radiation areas and to minimize the amount of secondary waste generated. In this paper, the direction for a new concept of unit technology that can achieve the development purpose is described.

The nuclide management process for reducing the environmental burden being developed by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute is performed in molten salts, resulting in contaminated salt wastes containing fission products such as Cs, Sr, Ba, and rare-earth nuclides. In addition, the spent fuel of a molten salt reactor (MSR) contains a variety of fission products, and a purification process may be required for the reuse of the salt and the separation and disposal of the fission products in the spent nuclear fuel. The melt-crystallization method is a technique used for the purification and separation of chemicals or metals based on the different melting points of the different substances. In a recent study, our group developed a reactive-crystallization method using Li2CO3 precipitation agent to precipitate metal corrosion from the reactor through a chlorination reaction by HCl and Cl2, which may occur in chloride molten salt, and successfully precipitated the metal precipitate and purified and recovered LiCl salt. In this study, reactive-crystallization method has been established for removing fission products and corrosive materials. Using the reactive crystallization method, white LiCl-KCl salt that was not discolored by metal corrosion was recovered through the crystallization plates, and fission products and metal elements were shown to be suppressed to several ppm in the purified salt. Consequently, high-purity salts were recovered with high nuclide and corrosive separation efficiencies. The reactive crystallization procedure can also be applied to other salt waste systems, such as MSR nuclear fuel treatment and molten salt chemistry for the elimination of corrosive substances.

폐수 처리는 담수 공급의 수요를 맞추고 동시에 환경 오염을 제어하기 위한 가장 중요한 기술 중 하나이다. 여러 종류의 증류법과 역삼투 공정과 같은 다양한 기술은 더 높은 에너지 투입을 필요로 한다. 축전식 탈염(CDI) 기술은 전력 소 비가 매우 적어 슈퍼커패시터 원리에 기반한 대안으로 떠오르고 있다. 공정의 효율성을 향상시키기 위해 전극 재료를 개선하 기 위한 연구가 계속되고 있다. 역전기투석은 가장 일반적으로 사용되는 담수화 기술 및 삼투압 발전기이다. 역전기투석의 효 율을 향상시키기 위해 수행된 많은 연구 중, 맥신(MXene)은 이온교환막 및 2차원 나노유체 채널로서 역전기투석의 물리적 및 전기화학적 특성을 향상시킬 수 있는 유망한 방법으로 떠오르고 있다. 맥신은 단독 사용뿐만 아니라 다른 물질들이 맥신 과 혼합되어 복합막의 성능을 더욱 향상시킨다. 전처리를 거치거나 Ti3C2Tx, 나피온 등을 포함한 이종구조를 가진 맥신은 각 각 최대 담수화 성능 측정 결과를 통해 담수화 산업에서 유망한 재료로 맥신의 잠재력을 입증했다. 역전기투석을 통한 삼투 압 발전 산업에서 이온교환막에서 비대칭 나노유체 이온 채널에 맥신을 사용함으로써 최대 삼투압 출력 밀도를 크게 향상시 켰으며, 대부분 상용화 기준값인 5 Wm-2를 넘었다. 일정 개수의 단위체를 연결함으로써 매개체의 도움 없이 전자기기에 직접 적으로 전력을 공급할 수 있는 수준의 전압이 출력됐다. 본 리뷰에서는 맥신 복합막을 기반으로 한 전기투석 공정의 최근 연 구들에 대해 설명한다.

본 총설은 탄소중립 및 에너지순환을 실현하기 위한 재생에너지로부터 그린수소 생산 전략 중 하나인 바이오수소 생산 및 정제법에 관해 소개하고자 한다. 바이오수소는 생물질과 미생물과 같은 재생에너지원을 이용하며, 상온 및 상압 등의 마일드한 실험조건에서 작동하여 에너지소비 및 공정비용이 적게 드는 친환경 공정으로 알려져 있다. 하지만, 이러한 바이오 수소를 상업적으로 이용하기 위해서는 해결해야 할 중요한 도전적인 과제가 존재한다. 특히, 바이오수소는 생물반응기내의 복합한 화학반응으로 합성되어, 낮은 수소생산 속도 및 반응기내 다양한 혼합물이 존재하여, 바이오수소 고순도화를 위해서 연속공정 형태의 분리 및 정제 기술이 반드시 필요하다. 이를 위해, 저온 증류법, 압력 흡착법, 분리막법 등을 비롯한 다양한 분리 및 정제 기술이 고순도 바이오수소를 얻기 위해 제안되었다. 본 총설에서는 바이오수소 생산 및 정제 연계화를 위한 비 다공성 고분자 분리막의 가능성에 대해 소개하고자 한다.

Developing the high-performance semiconductor photocatalytic materials is an eternal topic under the background of the current energy and environment requirements. In recent years, single-atom photocatalysts (SAPCs) have been brought a lot of attention in energy conversion and environmental purification because of their unique characteristics and properties, including the unique coordination patterns, outstanding atomic utilization, quantum confinement effects, high catalytic activity, etc. Hence, this critical review focuses on the summarized various synthetic methods and the recent important applications of SAPCs, including photocatalytic H2 evolution (PHE) from water splitting, photocatalytic CO2 reduction, photodegradation of organic pollutants, etc. The prospects and challenges for future research topics of SAPCs with excellent activity and stability for various photocatalytic applications are prospected at the end of this review. We sincerely expect that this critical review can promote deep-level insight into the SAPCs subject for the future significant applications in other fields.

The rise of nuclear power plants to meet escalating global energy needs has made environmental pollution including the contamination of uranium due to improper disposal of radioactive wastewater during uranium milling and mining processes. Adsorption, a water purification method known for its fast kinetics, high selectivity, and ease of use, has emerged as a popular choice for the treatment of radioactive wastewater. In response to the critical need for the purification of radioactive wastewater contaminated with U(VI), this review provides a comprehensive summary of the various types of materials, synthetic methods, and adsorption mechanisms used for the purification process. The materials are categorized into four main groups: organic, inorganic, composite/nanomaterials, and framework materials. To enhance the adsorption capacity for U(VI), researchers have explored physical and chemical modifications as well as the development of organic-inorganic hybrids. The improved adsorption performance resulting from these modifications is mostly attributed to electrostatic interaction, surface complexation, and ion exchange mechanisms. However, despite the present understanding of the processes involved, further research is still needed to fully determine the optimal approach for purifying contaminated radioactive wastewater.

Owing to their simplicity and ease of synthesis, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have captivated attention of researchers. Many engineering applications have investigated the new features of nanostructured carbon nanotubes, such as large surface area, stiffness and durability. CNTs have opened up new opportunities for environmental improvement, pollution management and application in a variety of fields. Multiple types of pollution are produced as a result of population growth, urbanization and industrialization. CNTs are used to solve a variety of challenges, including environmental difficulties, water pollution, biomedical applications, and so on. It becomes an unavoidable present and future material. Different applications of CNTs have been presented in this review paper. CNTs are potential material having number of uses, including water purification, drug delivery, preservatives, catalysis, genetic engineering and artificial implants which are reviewed in this review article. This paper is presenting an explicit and systematic progress of CNTs for water treatment, medicinal uses drug delivery, artificial implants and so on, and a multitude of CNT applications in broad disciplines and their purification methods have been covered. The issues related to synthesis technologies, purification technology, bio-medicinal application and catalytic property of CNTs within the framework of different engineering applications and environmental impact are discussed in this study.

Cardiovascular disease remains as one of the most common causes of high morbidity and mortality worldwide, despite remarkable medical advances in recent decades. Non-invasive techniques play a preeminent role in prevention of cardiovascular disease by diagnosing it at an early stage and guiding optimal patient management. Nuclear imaging is one of the most powerful means available for noninvasive diagnosis and management of poorly perfused myocardial region resulting from the cardiovascular disease. Several radionuclides are available for monitoring blood flow to cardiac tissue. The most validated radionuclides for these measurements are 13N, 15O, 99mTc, 201Tl and 82Rb. Each of 13N, 15O and 201Tl require the presence of an on-site cyclotron, whereas, 82Rb and 99mTc require only a generator. Rubidium (Rb) is an alkali metal ion that acts biologically like potassium and accumulates in cardiac muscle tissue. Rb has a rapid blood clearance profile which allows the use of 82Rb. It also has an ultra-short physical half-life of 75 sec for non-invasive evaluation of regional cardiac blood flow. There are several advantages of 82Rb over other radionuclides. Having a short half-life significantly reduces the radiation dose to the patient. In addition, 82Rb is a positron emitter, which gives the full advantages of PET such as image quantification with superior sensitivity. Several reports have shown superior diagnostic performances of 82Rb-PET over conventional 99mTc-SPECT. 82Rb can be produced from a generator system by the decay of its 25.6-day half-life parent 82Sr. However, the 82Sr parent is difficult to prepare. In routine generator production, certain purity is required to meet the specification of the product. Since there has been no the use of 82Rb radionuclide for research or medical purpose in Korea, we have plans to produce 82Sr with certain purity and develop a 82Sr/82Rb generator system. These studies can also be applied to remove radioactive Sr from radioactive waste waters. Because ion exchange resin, used for purification of 82Sr from impurities, is also utilized to trap radioactive Sr2+ ions from radioactive waste water. After Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, interest in the treatment of radioactive waste water has surged. As one of main fission products of nuclear reactor, 90Sr has been regarded as a hazardous radionuclide with half-life of about 29 years. Therefore, the investigation on ion exchange resin is important for removal of 90Sr from radioactive waste water. Here, we optimized 82Sr purification method using ion exchange resin to establish the most suitable procedure.

Molten chloride salts are promising candidates as a coolant for Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) because of their low cost, high specific heat transfer, and thermal energy storage capacity. The NaCl- MgCl2 eutectic salts have enormous latent heat (430 kJ/kg) and financial advantage over other types of molten chloride salt. Despite the promise of the NaCl-MgCl2 eutectic salt, problems associated with structural material corrosion in the MSR system remain. The hygroscopicity of NaCl-MgCl2 and high MSRs operating temperature accelerate corrosion within structural alloys. Especially, MgCl2 reacts with H2O in the eutectic salt to produce HCl and Cl2, which are known to further exacerbate corrosion by the chlorination of structural materials. Therefore, several studies have worked to purify impurities associated with MgCl2, such as H2O. Thermal salt purification of NaCl-MgCl2 eutectic salt is one method that reduces HCl and Cl2 gas generation. However, MgO and MgOHCl are generated as the byproduct of thermal purification through a reaction between MgCl2 and H2O. The corrosion behavior of MgO within structural alloys after thermal treatment is not well known. This paper demonstrates corrosion behavior within structural alloy after thermal treatment at various temperature profiles of the NaCl-MgCl2 eutectic salt. According to the temperature range, MgCl2·H2O are separated at 100~200°C, and MgOHCl and HCl begin to occur at 240°C or higher. Finally, MgOHCl produces MgO and HCl at 500°C or higher temperatures. After thermal treatments, the H2O, MgOHCl, and MgO content were measured by Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA) to evaluate significant products causing corrosion. The structural materials were analyzed by the Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) and using the mass change method to observe the type of localized corrosion, the corrosion rate, and the corrosion layer thickness. This study is possible in that it can reduce economic costs by reducing the essential use of expensive, high-purity molten salts because it is related to a substantial financial cost problem considering the amount of molten salt used in industrial sites.

나디는 생명에너지의 통로로써 요가의 완성과 관련된 핵심 용어이다. 나디는 그 존재의 유무를 파악하기 힘들지만 내부순환이 이루어지는 통로이며 나디를 통해 생명에너지의 내부 순환이 일어나기 때문에 생명활동의 시작과 지속과 마침에 영향을 미친다. 이처럼 나디는 요가의 완성과 생명활동에 중요한 역할을 하지만 나디가 차지하는 위상은 그 중요성에 비해 저평가되었다. 나디는 8-9세기 이후 하타 요가가 성립된 시기에 삼매를 성취하는데 중요한 위치로 부각된다. 나디는 이 시기에 이르러서야 이론적으로 체계화된 것으로 보인다. 9-10세기에 성립된『요가야갸발꺄』에서는 나디의 체계와 나디 정화의 조건, 방법, 기간 등을 자세히 설명한다. 요가수행에서 나디가 중심적이고 결정적인 위치를 차지하고 있는 것은 나디의 정화이다. 나디가 정화되지 않고 불순물로 가득 차 있다면 생명에너지는 수슘나 나디를 통해 상승할 수 없다. 나디를 정화해야만 수행의 궁극적 목표를 실현할 수 있다.『요가야갸발꺄』에서는 나디 정화의 전제조건과 장소 및 방법 등 자세히 소개되고 있다. 본 논문에서는『요가야갸발꺄』에서 설명된 나디 정화를 원문을 통해 연구하고자 한다.

Seoul has installed mechanical air filters in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems of city buses to improve their indoor air quality since late 2019. We evaluated particle removal efficiencies of the filter in a wind tunnel, and clean air delivery rates (CADRs) of the systems and a household air purifier in the buses, following the test standards. The filter showed the efficiencies of 91% and 97.6%, 88% and 97.9%, and 78% and 95.2% for 0.35 μm particles and PM2.5 at 1.0m/s, 1.5m/s, and 2.0m/s, respectively. The efficiencies rose with an increase in the particle size and the filters had a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) rating of 15. The CADRs for PM2.5 and flow rate of the systems were 12.7m3/min and 17.9m3/min, 16.6m3/min and 25.4m3/min, 18.7m3/min and 33.6m3/min, and 23.3m3/min and 47.1m3/min on the operation mode of 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. The CADRs of the systems were 3.8-7.1 times higher than those of the air purifier, but single-pass removal efficiencies of the former were 0.56-0.81 lower than those of the latter.