Army Major Published Paper in World-Renowned Scientific Journal

[Asia Economy Reporter Yang Nak-gyu] A paper by an active-duty Army major is set to be published in the world-renowned scientific journal 'Water Research,' drawing attention.

According to the Joint Military Academy on the 12th, Major Choi Soo-young (Korea Military Academy Class of 64) from the Army University will have his paper titled "Removal of Organophosphates Using Advanced Integrated Oxidation Ultrafiltration Process" published in the September issue of the scientific journal 'Water Research.' Water Research is recognized as a leading scientific journal in the fields of chemistry, materials, and environmental engineering.

The research paper was co-authored by five individuals, including Dr. Holly Gray (Canada, first author), Dr. Scott Smith (Canada, supervising professor), researcher Tony Powell (Canada), and Dr. Wayne Parker (Canada, professor).

In the paper, Major Choi and his colleagues demonstrated that a mixture of organophosphates (organic compounds containing phosphorus) is effective in pollutant removal and in establishing purification systems using new materials. They identified that a mixture of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and aminoethyl phosphate (AEP), which are model organophosphate complexes, selectively binds to the surface of titanium dioxide nanoparticles.

Major Choi and his team confirmed that this mixture removes 44 to 97% of pollutants and concluded that it is effective for pollutant removal and the construction of purification systems utilizing new materials. Major Choi earned a master's degree in engineering from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada in 2016 and continued to collaborate on the research with the four co-authors via email and phone after returning to Korea.

Major Choi said, "As an officer, I feel immense pride and fulfillment that my paper is published in a globally prestigious scientific journal," adding, "I will continue research that can be applied in the military to contribute to its development."

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