Abstract

Objective of research is obtain fundamental data of carbonized wood wastes for soil condition, de-ordorization, absorption of water, carrier for microbial activity, and purifying agent for water quality of river. The carbonization technique and the properties of carbonized wood wastes(wood-based materials) were analyzed. Proximate analysis showed the wood-based materials contains 0.37~2.27% ash, 70~74% volatile matter, and 17~20% fixed carbon. As carbonization temperature was increased, the charcoal yield was decreased. However, no difference in charcoal yield was found due to time increase. The specific gravity after the carbonization decreased about 30~40% comparing to green wood. The charcoal had 1.08~4.18% ash, 5.88~13.79% volatile matter, and 80.15~90.94% fixed carbon. The pH of plywood and particleboard(pH 9 at $400^{\circ}C$, pH 10 at $600^{\circ}C$ and $800^{\circ}C$) made charcoals was higher than that of fiberboard. The water-retention capacity was not affected by the carbonization temperature and time. The water-retention capacity within 24h was about 2~2.5 times of sample weight, and the Equilibrium moisture content(EMC) became 2~10% after 24h. EMC of charcoal from the thinned trees were 9.40~11.82%($20^{\circ}C$, RH 90%), 6.87~7.61%($20^{\circ}C$, RH 65%), and 1.69~2.81%($20^{\circ}C$, RH 25%). EMC of charcoal from the wood-based materials under $20^{\circ}C$, relative humidity(RH) 90% was similar to EMC of charcoal from the thinned trees(9~11 %). However, under $20^{\circ}C$, RH 25.65%, EMC of charcoal from the wood-based materials were higher(2~3%) than EMC of charcoal from the thinned trees. Every charcoal from the wood-based materials fulfilled the criteria in JWWA K 113-1947.

폐목질재료의 탄화이용을 위한 제탄기술 확립과 이 탄화물들을 이용하여 토앙개량, 탈취, 수분등의 흡착, 미생물활동 담체, 하천등 수질정화제 등으로의 이용가능성을 알아보기 위해 탄화물의 몇 가지 성능을 조사하였다. 목질재료의 공업분석은 고정탄소는 약 17~20%, 회분 0.37~2.27%, 휘발분 70~74%로 나타났다. 탄화수율은 온도가 높아지면 수율이 감소됐으나 시간의 영향은 없었고, 목질재료간에도 차가 없었다. 수축율은 두께방향의 수축율이 너비, 길이 보다 현저히 높았고 탄화후 비중은 탄화전보다 30~40% 감소하였다. 탄화물의 공업분석은 회분 1.08~4.18%, 휘발분 5.88~13.79%, 고정탄소 80.15~90.94%로 나타났다. 탄화물의 수소이온농도는 합판, 파티클보드가($400^{\circ}C$ pH 9, $600^{\circ}C$ 와 $800^{\circ}C$ pH 10) 섬유판보다 높았다. 보수성은 탄화온도와 시간의 조건에 따른 영향이 없었으며 또한 탄화물간에도 차이가 없었다. 초기 24시간내의 보수성은 시료무게의 약 2~2.5배 정도로 나타났고, 그후 평형함수율은 2~10%룰 나타냈다. 간벌재 탄화물의 흡습성은 $20^{\circ}C$, RH 90%에서 9.40~11.82%, $20^{\circ}C$, RH 65%에서 6.87~7.61, $20^{\circ}C$, RH 25%에서 1.69~2.81%로 나타났다. 목질재료 탄화물의 조습능력은 $20^{\circ}C$, RH 90%에서의 간벌재 탄화물과 비슷한 값(약 9~11%) 을 보였으나 $20^{\circ}C$, RH 25%, 65%에서는 목질재료 탄화물의 흡습력이 약 2~3% 높게 나타났다. 모든 목질재료 탄화물은 분말활성탄 선정표준(JWWA K 113-1947)이 정하는 기준치를 만족하였다.

Keywords

• carbonized wood wastes;
• soil condition;
• de-ordorization;
• absorption of water;
• proximate analysis;
• pH;
• water-retention capacity;
• EMC