MCNP Simulation Based Optimization of Prussian Blue for Cesium Removal

So On Park,Byung Sik Lee,Su Jung Min,Bum Kyoung Seo,Chang hyun Roh,Sang Bum Hong 한국방사성폐기물학회 2023 한국방사성폐기물학회 학술논문요약집 Vol.21 No.2

The nuclear fuel that melted during the Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011 is still being cooled by water. In this process, contaminated water containing radioactive substances such as cesium and strontium is generated. The total amount of radioactive pollutants released by the natural environment due to the nuclear accident in Fukushima in 2011 is estimated to be 900 PBq, of which 10 to 37 PBq for cesium. Radioactive cesium (137Cs) is a potassium analog that exists in the water in the form of cations with similar daytime behavior and a small hydration radius and is recognized as a radioactive nuclide that has the greatest impact on the environment due to its long half-life (about 30 years), high solubility and diffusion coefficient, and gamma-ray emission. In this study, alginate beads were designed using Prussian blue, known as a material that selectively adsorbs cesium for removal and detection of cesium. To confirm the adsorption performance of the produced Prussian blue, immersion experiments were conducted using Cs standard solution, and MCNP simulations were performed by modeling 1L reservoir to conduct experiments using radioactive Cs in the future. An adsorption experiment was conducted with water containing standard cesium solution using alginate beads impregnated with Prussian blue. The adsorption experiment tested how much cesium of the same concentration was adsorbed over time. As a result, it was found that Prussian blue beads removed about 80% of cesium within 10-15 minutes. In addition, MCNP simulation was performed using a 1 L reservoir and a 3inch NaI detector to optimize the amount of Prussian blue. The results of comparing the efficiency according to the Prussian volume was shown. It showed that our designed system holds great promise for the cleanup and detection of radioactive cesium contaminated seawater around nuclear plants and/or after nuclear accidents. Thus, this work is expected to provide insights into the fundamental MCNP simulation based optimization of Prussian blue for cesium removal and this work based MCNP simulation will pave the way for various practical applications.

The Recycling Scenarios of Metal Clearance Wastes Generated From the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants

So-On Park,Ye-Jeon Lim,Sang-Gyoung Lee,Byung-Sik Lee 한국방사성폐기물학회 2022 한국방사성폐기물학회 학술논문요약집 Vol.20 No.1

In this study, the current situation of recycling domestic and foreign metal clearance waste was reviewed to suggest the optimal recycling scenario for metal clearance waste that occurs the most when decommission nuclear power plants. Factors that can directly or indirectly affect the recycling of metal clearance waste were analyzed and evaluation criteria that can be used to evaluate optimal recycling measures were prepared. Using this, a scenario for recycling the optimal metal clearance waste suitable for the domestic environment was proposed. As a result of comparing/reviewing the importance of the first level of the evaluation criteria, public acceptance, national policy, and regulatory requirements were evaluated as the most important ones, and recycling acceptance and regulatory requirements were evaluated as the most important the second level of evaluation criteria. As a result of reviewing the clearance waste recycling scenario, it was evaluated that unrestricted recycling scenario was preferred. This may be because the survey subjects are composed of experts in the nuclear power field, so they know recycling of clearance waste in general industries does not significantly affect radiation safety. However even if it is clearance waste, the public may feel reluctant to recycle just because it was discharged from nuclear power plants, so policy and institutional improvements are needed to reassure the public along with the scientific safety of clearance waste. In addition, in order to improve public acceptance, it seems necessary to prepare specific measures to ensure the participation of public in the entire decommissioning process, share related information, and disclose all routes from generation to disposal of decommissioning waste. Considering that research on domestic clearance waste recycling options has not been activated, this study is significant in that it derives a scenario for recycling metal clearance waste that can be implemented. Also, it is expected that the evaluation criteria derived from this study will be used significantly when establishing a radioactive waste management strategy.

동아시아에서의 HIV/AIDS 역학

신소연,최준용,김영근,박윤선,김연아,김명수,송영구,Shuzo Matsshita,Taisheng Li,Hsi-Hsun Lin,Patrick Li,김준명,동아시아 HIV 네트워크(East-Asia Network on HIV; EAN-HIV) 대한감염학회 2007 감염과 화학요법 Vol.39 No.1

목적 : 최근 동아시아에서의 HIV 감염자 수의 급속한 증가는 여러 가지 심각한 문제를 야기하고 있다. 따라서 이지역에서의 HIV/AIDS 역학에 대해서 정확한 조명 및 분석이 무엇보다 필요하다. 이에 저자들은 동아시아 HIV 네트워크(East Asia Network on HIV; EAN-HIV)를 통하여 동아시아 HIV/AIDS 유행의 시작, 변천 및 현황에 관하여 알아보고자 한다. 재료 및 방법 : 동아시아에 HIV/AIDS가 처음 유입된 1984년부터 2005년까지 한국, 일본, 중국, 대만, 홍콩의 HIV/AIDS 관련 역학 자료를 동아시아 HIV 네트워크(East Asia Network on HIV; EAN-HIV)를 통하여 수집하고 분석하였다. 결과 : 동아시아에서의 HIV/AIDS 유행은 1980년대 중반에 시작되었다. 2005년 말까지 한국에서는 3,829명, 일본에서는 7,078명(혈우병 환자 제외), 대만에서는 10,423명,홍콩에서는 2,825명의 HIV 감염자가 보고되 었으며, 중국에서는 141,241명이 보고되었으나 실제로는 84만명 이상의 감염자가 존재할 것으로 추정하고 있다. 주사마약사용, 혈장매매, 성접촉에 의한 감염이 주를 이루고 있으며, 감염자중 남자가 많고 20-30대가 다수를 차지하였다. 중국이나 대만의 경우에는 최근 감염자 수가 급증하고 있으며 주사마약사용에 의한 감염이 주로 문제가 되고 있는 반면, 한국, 일본, 홍콩의 경우에는 남성동성애자에 의한 전파가 주가 되고 있다. 동아시아에서 유행하는 HIV의 주 아형은 B, C, CRFO1_AE 형이며, 최근에는 CRF07_BC형이 확산되고 있다. 결론 : 동아시아의 HIV 감염률은 빠르게 증가하며, 또한 HIV/AIDS 역학도 빠르게 변화하고 있다. 이 지역의 유행은 중국이 부분적으로 커다란 영향을 미치고 있다. Background : Recent predictions of catastrophic epidemic surge of HIV infection in East Asia concern experts and governmental organizations. As in many other areas, countries in East Asia show diversities in their HIV epidemics, both geographically and temporally. However, they have similar regional, cultural and racial characteristics which allow them to have certain common factors. Having a clear picture of the current extent and feature of HIV/AIDS in this region is a very difficult task largely due to the fast pacing of expending epidemic and difficulty in data-sharing among countries in the region. Hence, we decided to study the epidemiologic feature of HIV/AIDS in East Asia through East Asia Network on HIV (EAN-HIV). Materials and Methods : The epidemiological patterns of HIV/AIDS in East Asian countries were investigated by collecting data through EAN-HIV. Results : The HIV/AIDS epidemic in East Asia started relatively late at mid 1980s. Since then, the number of newly infected HIV/AIDS cases has been steadily increasing with stiffer escalation in recent years. In China and Taiwan, IDU plays an important part in the swiftly growing HIV epidemics; however, in other regions like Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong, MSM (men who have sex with men) seems to be more of a problem. The major subtypes of HIV in East Asia are subtype B, C, and CRF01_AE, and rapidly evolving circulating recombinant forms (CRF) between subtypes such as CRF07_BC give dynamic change to the current status. Conclusion : The incidence of HIV/AIDS is rapidly increasing in East Asia. The epidemic pattern has undergone dynamic changes over time. China seems to be the leading source of HIV/AIDS epidemic in East Asia due to its large population and rapidly growing epidemics.

Conflict Resolution for Each Stakeholder on the Clearance Waste Recycling From the Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants

Dong-Jin Kim,Ye-Jeon Lim,So-On Park,Seong-Hyeon Lee,Byung-Sik Lee 한국방사성폐기물학회 2022 한국방사성폐기물학회 학술논문요약집 Vol.20 No.2

The decommissioning of Kori Unit 1 is expected to generate a large amount of clearance waste. Disposing of a large amount of clearance waste is economically costly, so a recycling method has emerged. However, clearance waste recycling is expected to cause many conflicts among various stakeholders. In the previous study, possible conflicts were selected in consideration of the domestic environment and major issues. Based on this, this study classifies stakeholders involved in conflicts by group, and suggests ways to enhance understanding by stakeholder and enhance reliability. In this study, stakeholders are classified into four groups that share the same conflicts, and each of the following measures is suggested. 1) Stakeholder Engagement. 2) Common understanding of radiation risks, dialogue between the public/recycling industry/ regulatory agency. 3) Incentives to promote recycling clearance waste. 4) Reliable outlet store for recyclable clearance waste. The above understanding enhancement measures are presented so that a solution to conflict can be smoothly derived when designing a clearance waste-related consultative body composed of interested parties in the future. As a more specific solution, measures to enhance stakeholder trust can be suggested for each understanding enhancement measure. Reliability enhancement measures are also presented so that they can be applied to each stakeholder group, and these are as follows. 1) Write a stakeholder engagement plan, Measures for stakeholder participation in measuring the radioactivity concentration of clearance waste. 2) Active use of easy-to-understand radioactivity comparison data, Expansion of information on environmental radiation dose to public, nuclear/radiation education, Held a tour event at the nuclear power plant decommissioning site, New website for clearance waste information disclosure. 3) Incentives for recycling industries in which the Ministry of Environment or KHNP partially bears the losses that occur when the sales rate is low. Incentives are provided to consumers by including recyclables of clearance waste for Green Card’s green consumption points. 4) Online outlets open for recyclable clearance waste with easy-to-understand radioactivity comparison data. It is expected that if the above-mentioned reliability enhancement measures are used, it will be possible to secure the trust of stakeholders and reduce the gap between stakeholders in the future clearance-related consultative body.

여행사의 인터넷 서비스품질이 고객만족과 고객충성도에 미치는 영향

윤지환(Ji Hwan Yoon),최소연(So Yeon Choi),박제온(Je On Park),김춘곤(Chun Gon Kim) 한국관광연구학회 2006 관광연구저널 Vol.20 No.2

Recently the internet service quality is a key factor in determining success of travel agency. This article examined the effect of internet service quality of travel agency on customer satisfaction and loyalty. In this research, the internet service quality was measured by 5 factors: reliability, accessibility, customization, security, interaction. The results indicated that the internet service quality affected on both customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. In detail, accessibility, customization, security, and interaction were positively affected on customer satisfaction, and accessibility and customization were positively affected on customer loyalty. And the level of satisfaction and loyalty on internet service quality was positively correlated. Finally implications for executives and managers of travel agencies are discussed.

알쯔하이머병 환자 혈청에서의 베타 아밀로이드 단백질에 대한 특이 항체량 측정 : 알쯔하이머병의 생화학적 진단지표 개발 Development of Biomarker for Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

소정온,허지연,심혜진,김종원,나덕렬,이필휴,정선주,박문호,주인수,송미숙,김영호,묵인희 대한치매학회 2004 Dementia and Neurocognitive Disorders Vol.3 No.1

Background:Alzheimer's disease (Ad) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is rapidly increasing with the aging society, requiring a need for early diagnosis and prevention. However, diagnosis on AD has only been possible through limited methods such as neuropsychological examination or MRI. AD is characterized by deposition of senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. Aβ peptide in senile plaques seems to play a central role in the neuropathology of AD. Several biochemical markers for AD are available, including reduced Aβ protein, a change in ratio between Aβ40 and 42 and increased level of tau protein in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Methods:This study analyzes anti-Aβ antibody from serums of AD patients using the ELISA. The levels of anti-Aβ antibody from patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease or stroke and from normal control were compared to that of AD patients. Results:Our results showed a significantly lower anti-Aβ antibody level in AD compared to those with other neurological diseases or control. Conclusions:These data showed that the anti-Aβ antibody level in the serum may be used to diagnose the presence of AD.

교복 자율화에 따른 여고생 교복 디자인 연구

박여옥,심소연,오성자,오승온,원미숙,이미숙,정미라 연세대학교 생활과학대학 1981 婦學 Vol.14 No.-

림프절의 염증성 가성 종양 - 세침흡인 세포학적 소견 1예 보고 -

박소영,공경엽,허주령,유은실,이인철,김온자,Park, So-Young,Gong, Gyung-Yub,Huh, Joo-Ryung,Yu, Eun-Sil,Lee, In-Chul,Kim, On-Ja 대한세포병리학회 1997 대한세포병리학회지 Vol.8 No.1

Reports on the cytologic or histopathologic findings of inflammatory pseudotumors are relatively infrequent and most of them have dealt with those involving the lung, liver, genitourinary tract, alimentary tract, spleen, mediastinum, retroperitoneum, etc. Moreover there have not been any cytologic studios of those involving lymph nodes. We present fine needle aspiration cytologic features of inflammatory pseudotumor occurring in a lymph node in a 64 year-old man. The aspirate consisted of proliferating spindle cells and admixed histiocytes, fibroblasts, lymphocytes, and plasma cells. Histiocytes were present either singly or in loosely cohesive small clusters. A few multinucleated giant cells were present as well. However, tuberculosis could be excluded by the absence of typical granuloma, caseation necrosis, or characteristic mixed spindle and inflammatory cell components. Other benign and malignant lymphadenopathies could also be differentiated based on cytologic findings.

A Study on Importance of Value Criteria in Clearance Waste Recycling Scenario Using Fuzzy-AHP Process

Ye Jeon Lim,Sae Mi Hwang,So On Park,Byung-Sik Lee 한국방사성폐기물학회 2021 한국방사성폐기물학회 학술논문요약집 Vol.2021 No.11

Improved Uniformity in Resistive Switching Characteristics of GeSe Thin Film by Ag Nanocrystals

Ye-Na Park,Tae-Jun Shin,Hyun-Jin Lee,Ji-Soo Lee,Yong-Ki Jeong,So-Hyun Ahn,On-You Lee,Jang-Han Kim,Ki-Hyun Nam,Hong-Bay Chung 한국진공학회 2013 한국진공학회 학술발표회초록집 Vol.2013 No.8