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ArticleEco-Environment & Health2023

Unveiling the crucial role of iron mineral phase transformation in antimony(V) elimination from natural water.

Xiaoyun Liu, Yunyan Wang, Hongrui Xiang, Jiahui Wu, Xu Yan, Wenchao Zhang, Zhang Lin, Liyuan Chai

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Article in Eco-Environment & Health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Xiaoyun LiuSchool of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
Yunyan WangSchool of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
Hongrui XiangSchool of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
Jiahui WuSchool of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
Xu YanSchool of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
Wenchao ZhangSchool of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
Zhang LinSchool of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
Liyuan ChaiSchool of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Antimony (Sb) in natural water has long-term effects on both the ecological environment and human health. Iron mineral phase transformation (IMPT) is a prominent process for removing Sb(V) from natural water. However, the importance of IMPT in eliminating Sb remains uncertain. This study examined the various Sb-Fe binding mechanisms found in different IMPT pathways in natural water, shedding light on the underlying mechanisms. The study revealed that the presence of goethite (Goe), hematite (Hem), and magnetite (Mag) significantly affected the concentration of Sb(V) in natural water. Elevated pH levels facilitated higher Fe content in iron solids but impeded the process of removing Sb(V). To further our understanding, polluted natural water samples were collected from various locations surrounding Sb smelter sites. Results confirmed that converting ferrihydrite (Fhy) to Goe significantly reduced Sb levels (<5 μg/L) in natural water. The emergence of secondary iron phases resulted in greater electrostatic attraction and stabilized surface complexes, which was the most likely cause of the decline of Sb concentration in natural water. The comprehensive findings offer new insights into the factors governing IMPT as well as the Sb(V) behavior control.

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Ferrihydrite transformationPollution controlRemoval mechanismSb(V) levelWater environment

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PMID38074990
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