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Title: A study of the physical-chemical mechanisms and variables which affect the transport of inorganic and organic heterogeneous systems

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6454047· OSTI ID:6454047

In order to model transport of dissolved ions in subsurface environments, one should understand how these ions interact with solid phase adsorbents. Our primary goal has been investigating the reaction mechanisms which affect microcontaminant partitioning between aqueous solutions and solid phase adsorbents, using goethite ({alpha}-FeOOH) as a model adsorbent. Cylindrical internal reflection -- Fourier transform infrared (CIR-FTIR) spectroscopy has been developed as the primary technique for this study. Wet chemical adsorption studies, acoustophoresis and electrophoretic mobility have been used to obtain supporting information as needed. Phenol and o-nitrophenol did not adsorb to goethite. Benzoate, phthalate and p-hydroxybenzoate all adsorbed via a bidentate mechanism to two adjacent iron atoms, while salicylate and 2,4-dihydroxybenzoate formed a chelate complex to single iron atoms. Phosphate adsorption was predominately bidentate.

Research Organization:
Wisconsin Univ., Madison, WI (USA). Water Chemistry Program
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/ER
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-87ER60508
OSTI ID:
6454047
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/60508-3; ON: DE91001304
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English