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Konstantinou C, Farooq H, Biscontin G, Papanastasiou P. Effects of fluid composition in fluid injection experiments in porous media. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY 2024; 265:104383. [PMID: 38870683 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2024.104383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Experiments on fluid flow in porous media, using fluids loaded with solids of various grain sizes, have been conducted in a modified Hele-Shaw setup. This setup utilised weakly cemented porous media with specific hydraulic and mechanical properties. Fluid injection in coarse granular media with clean or low-concentration fine particles, results in infiltration only, with pressure close to the material tensile strength, while injection in finer granular material causes damage alongside infiltration, with the fluid pressure still close to the material tensile strength. When larger particle sizes or higher particle concentrations are used in the mixture, the fluid travels further within the porous medium, primarily influenced by the grain size of the granular medium. In the latter case, the Darcy flow equation with an effective permeability term can be employed to determine the pressure differential. For the largest particle sizes included in the fluid, the equation is still applicable, but the effective permeability requires adjustment for particle size within the fluid rather than the granular medium. This is crucial when the injection point is locally clogged. The experiments show that fracturing conditions are controlled by different mechanisms. Dimensional and statistical analysis was used to classify the injection pressures to regimes predicted by fracturing theory or by Darcy law with modified effective permeabilities. The findings show that both the material properties and fluid composition are important designing parameters.
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- Charalampos Konstantinou
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cyprus, Cyprus; Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK.
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- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
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Kwak E, Kim JH, Choi NC, Seo E, Lee S. Longevity prediction of reactive media in permeable reactive barriers considering the contamination level and groundwater velocity at the planning site, with a focus on cadmium removal by zeolite. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 353:141532. [PMID: 38403119 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Zeolite is a versatile and effective reactive material used in permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) for remediating groundwater contaminated with heavy metals. In this study, we evaluated the influence of subsurface environmental conditions, namely contamination level (C0) and groundwater velocity (v), on predicting the longevity of zeolite for cadmium (Cd) removal. Batch experiments were performed to investigate the effect of C0 on Cd removal, and column experiments were performed to examine how Cd transportation through zeolite varies at different C0 and v. Breakthrough curves (BTCs) were analyzed with an advection-dispersion equation (ADE) coupled with nonequilibrium sorption rate models. The reaction parameters indicating the performance metrics of zeolite were determined using an iterative fitting approach-retardation factor (R), partitioning coefficient (β), and mass transfer coefficient (ω). R exhibited dependence on C0, but was unrelated to v; its rapid increase at lower C0 was explained by Langmuir sorption isotherms. β and ω, integral to sorption dynamics and mass transfer, respectively, showcased functional relationships with v. β decreased gradually as v increased, described by the nonequilibrium sorption model, whereas ω increased steadily with v, guided by the Monod function. Using the relationship of these parameters, the fate and transport of Cd within zeolite was simulated under various subsurface environmental conditions to construct the longevity prediction function. Thus, this study introduces a method for predicting the longevity of reactive materials, which can be valuable for designing PRBs with high longevity in the future.
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- Eunjie Kwak
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation, 199, Hyeoksin-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, 26464, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Ren Y, Cui M, Zhou Y, Sun S, Guo F, Ma J, Han Z, Park J, Son Y, Khim J. Utilizing machine learning for reactive material selection and width design in permeable reactive barrier (PRB). WATER RESEARCH 2024; 251:121097. [PMID: 38218071 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.121097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Permeable reactive barrier (PRB) is an important groundwater treatment technology. However, selecting the optimal reactive material and estimating the width remain critical and challenging problems in PRB design. Machine learning (ML) has advantages in predicting evolution and tracing contaminants in temporal and spatial distribution. In this study, ML was developed to design PRB, and its feasibility was validated through experiments and a case study. ML algorithm showed a good prediction about the Freundlich equilibrium parameter (R2 0.94 for KF, R2 0.96 for n). After SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) analysis, redefining the range of the significant impact factors (initial concentration and pH) can further improve the prediction accuracy (R2 0.99 for KF, R2 0.99 for n). To mitigate model bias and ensure comprehensiveness, evaluation index with expert opinions was used to determine the optimal material from candidate materials. Meanwhile, the ML algorithm was also applied to predict the width of the mass transport zone in the adsorption column. This procedure showed excellent accuracy with R2 and root-mean-square-error (RMSE) of 0.98 and 1.2, respectively. Compared with the traditional width design methodology, ML can enhance design efficiency and save experiment time. The novel approach is based on traditional design principles, and the limitations and challenges are highlighted. After further expanding the data set and optimizing the algorithm, the accuracy of ML can make up for the existing limitations and obtain wider applications.
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- Yangmin Ren
- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Nanjing Green-water Environment Engineering Limited by Share Ltd, C Building No. 606 Ningliu Road, Chemical Industrial Park, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Green-water Environment Engineering Limited by Share Ltd, C Building No. 606 Ningliu Road, Chemical Industrial Park, Nanjing, China
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- Emtomega Co.,Ltd, Seochojungang-ro 8-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06642, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 39177, Republic of Korea
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- School of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Kim JH, Kwak E, Lee S. Performance expectation of coal waste in permeable reactive barrier for removal of cadmium considering contamination level and pore water velocity. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 345:140387. [PMID: 37832884 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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The effectiveness and longevity of permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) depend on the performance of the reactive materials and the subsurface environment. The relationship of the groundwater velocity on performance of coal waste for the heavy metal removal was reported in our previous study. In this study, we investigated the performance and longevity of coal waste as a PRB material for the removal of Cd considering subsurface environmental conditions such as contamination level and groundwater velocity. The artificial groundwater contaminated by Cd were prepared with various concentrations ranging from 10 to 100 mg L-1. Lab-scale column experiments were conducted using coal waste filled columns by injecting the artificial groundwater. The breakthrough curves were analyzed advection dispersion equation coupled with equilibrium sorption model to determine the retardation factor. The Cd breakthrough curves exhibited different retardation with respect to the contamination levels. The Cd transport was more retarded as the contamination level lowered. The relationship between the retardation factor and the contamination levels could be explained with empirical equations based on non-linear sorption isotherms. By adopting the velocity dependency of sorbent performance in our previous study, transport of Cd within coal waste was simulated under various subsurface environmental conditions to construct the longevity function. The function could be used for the longevity prediction of coal waste as a PRB material considering groundwater velocity and contamination level in subsurface environment.
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- Jae-Hyun Kim
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Kim JH, Kwak HY, Kwak E, Kim BJ, Lee S. Longevity of coal waste for controlling cadmium-contaminated groundwater considering groundwater velocity. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:51170-51179. [PMID: 36808035 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25542-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Coal waste composed of naturally occurring minerals is applicable as a reactive medium to permeable reactive barriers due to its reactivity to heavy metals. In this study, we evaluated the longevity of coal waste as PRB media to control heavy metal-contaminated groundwater considering variable groundwater velocity. Breakthrough experiments were conducted using coal waste-filled column by injecting artificial groundwater, 10 mg/L of cadmium solution. The artificial groundwater was fed to the column at different flow rates to mimic a wide range of porewater velocities in the saturated zone. The reaction between cadmium breakthrough curves was analyzed using a two-site nonequilibrium sorption model. The cadmium breakthrough curves showed a significant retardation, which increased with decreasing porewater velocity. The greater the retardation, the longer the longevity of coal waste could be expected. The greater retardation under a slower velocity environment was due to the higher fraction of equilibrium reaction. The nonequilibrium reaction parameters could be functionalized with respect to the porewater velocity. The simulation of contaminant transport using the reaction parameters could be used as a method to evaluate the longevity of the pollution-blocking material in an underground environment.
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- Jae-Hyun Kim
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 111, Daedeok-Daero 989Beon-Gil, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34057, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Chen S, Zhou B, Chen H, Yuan R. Iron mediated autotrophic denitrification for low C/N ratio wastewater: A review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 216:114687. [PMID: 36356669 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In recent years, iron mediated autotrophic denitrification has been a concern because it overcomes the absence of organic carbon and has been successfully used in denitrification for low C/N ratio wastewater. However, there is currently a lack of a more systematic summary of iron-based materials that can be used for denitrification, and no detailed overview about the mechanism of iron mediated autotrophic denitrification has been reported. In this study, the iron materials with different valence states that can be used for denitrification were summarized, and emphasized, as well as the mechanism in different interaction systems were emphasize. In addition, the contribution of various microorganisms in nitrate reduction were analyzed and the effects of operating conditions and water quality were evaluated. Finally, the challenges and shortcomings of the denitrification process were discussed aiming to find better practical engineering applications of iron-based denitrification.
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- Shaoting Chen
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Resource-oriented Treatment of Industrial Pollutants, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.
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Richa A, Touil S, Fizir M. Recent advances in the source identification and remediation techniques of nitrate contaminated groundwater: A review. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 316:115265. [PMID: 35576711 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Researchers have long been committed to identify nitrate sources in groundwater and to develop an advanced technique for its remediation because better apply remediation solution and management of water quality is highly dependent on the identification of the NO3- sources contamination in water. In this review, we systematically introduce nitrate source tracking tools used over the past ten years including dual isotope and multi isotope techniques, water chemistry profile, Bayesian mixing model, microbial tracers and land use/cover data. These techniques can be combined and exploited to track the source of NO3- as mineral or organic fertilizer, sewage, or atmospheric deposition. These available data have significant implications for making an appropriate measures and decisions by water managers. A continuous remediation strategy of groundwater was among the main management strategies that need to be applied in the contaminated area. Nitrate removal from groundwater can be accomplished using either separation or reduction based process. The application of these processes to nitrate removal is discussed in this review and some novel methods were presented for the first time. Moreover, the advantages and limitations of each approach are critically summarized and based on our own understanding of the subject some solutions to overcomes their drawbacks are recommended. Advanced techniques are capable to attain significantly higher nitrate and other co-contaminants removal from groundwater. However, the challenges of by-products generation and high energy consumption need to be addressed in implementing these technologies for groundwater remediation for potable use.
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- Amina Richa
- University of Djilali Bounaama, Khemis Miliana, Algeria.
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- University of Djilali Bounaama, Khemis Miliana, Algeria.
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- Laboratoire de Valorisation des Substances Naturelles, Université Djilali Bounaâma, Khemis Miliana, Algeria.
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Zhao B, Sun Z, Liu Y. An overview of in-situ remediation for nitrate in groundwater. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 804:149981. [PMID: 34517309 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Faced with the increasing nitrate pollution in groundwater, in-situ remediation has been widely studied and applied on field-scale as an efficient, economical and less disturbing remediation technology. In this review, we discussed various in-situ remediation for nitrate in groundwater and elaborate on biostimulation, phytoremediation, electrokinetic remediation, permeable reactive barrier and combined remediation. This review described principles of each in-situ remediation, application, the latest progress, problems and challenges on field-scale. Factors affecting the efficiency of in-situ remediation for nitrate in groundwater are also summarized. Finally, this review presented the prospect of in-situ remediation for nitrate pollution in groundwater. The objective of this review is to examine the state of knowledge on in-situ remediation for nitrate in groundwater and critically evaluate factors which affect the up-scaling of laboratory and bench-scale research to field-scale application. This helps to better understand the control mechanisms of various in-situ remediation for nitrate pollution in groundwater and the design options available for application to the field-scale.
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- Bei Zhao
- China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
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Tang F, Tian F, Zhang L, Yang X, Xin J, Zheng X. Remediation of trichloroethylene by microscale zero-valent iron aged under various groundwater conditions: Removal mechanism and physicochemical transformation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 775:145757. [PMID: 33611180 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Microscale zero-valent iron (mZVI) has been widely used for the in-situ groundwater remediation of various pollutants. However, the aging behavior of injected mZVI particles limits the widespread application in groundwater remediation projects. To assess the long-term reactivity of mZVI particles, the mechanism of trichloroethylene (TCE) degradation by various aged mZVI particles (A-mZVI) was determined by quantitatively evaluating the contributions of chemical reduction and adsorption. Further, this study investigated the physicochemical transformation of mZVI particles aged under various hydraulic conditions (static and dynamic), redox conditions (anoxic and aerobic) and aging durations (152 d and 455 d). The results show that the removal of TCE by different A-mZVI particles increased the sorption capacity in the initial period (0-6 h). However, in the long term, a significant inhibition of TCE removal was observed because of the decreased TCE reduction capacity caused by the hindrance of electron transfer, which was generated by corrosion precipitates. Furthermore, the characterization results demonstrated that despite the significant differences in the apparent morphology of the A-mZVI particles in various groundwater conditions, the final crystal corrosion products were mainly Fe3O4. Thus, the aging and inactivation of mZVI particles on TCE removal were promoted under the aerobic conditions. In addition, the structure of mZVI particles collapsed from the micro- to nanoscale under anaerobic dynamic over 455 d. No substantial impact on the final TCE removal was observed for the A-mZVI particles prepared under various hydraulic conditions and aging times. These findings provide insights regarding the impact mechanisms of corrosion precipitates on the removal of target contaminant and provide implications for long-term mZVI application under various target aquifer conditions.
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- Fenglin Tang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, China West Normal University, Nanchong 637000, China; Key Lab of Marine Environmental Science and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Geological Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, China West Normal University, Nanchong 637000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, China West Normal University, Nanchong 637000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, China West Normal University, Nanchong 637000, China
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- Key Lab of Marine Environmental Science and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Geological Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- Key Lab of Marine Environmental Science and Ecology, Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Environment and Geological Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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Liu X, Xu J, Huang J, Huang M, Wang T, Bao S, Tang W, Fang T. Bacteria-supported iron scraps for the removal of nitrate from low carbon-to-nitrogen ratio wastewater. RSC Adv 2019; 9:3285-3293. [PMID: 35518970 PMCID: PMC9059957 DOI: 10.1039/c8ra09091b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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A novel bacteria-supported iron scraps (BSIS) system was developed for nitrate removal from low carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C/N) wastewater. The system consisted of low-cost iron scraps and the accumulated denitrifying-related bacteria enriched from an Fe-wastewater environment when the system was operating. After operating for 39 d, the nitrate removal rate of the system increased to 73.55% within 24 h. The extraction of bacteria from the system revealed that iron scraps and bacteria had a synergistic effect on nitrate removal and bacteria only took effect when cooperating with iron. Microbial analysis using high-throughput sequencing showed that Hydrogenophaga, which is closely related to hydrogenotrophic denitrification, became the dominant genus in the system. The system provides a promising approach to the treatment of nitrate in low C/N wastewater and it has the potential for large-scale application due to the low cost, simple operation and relatively high removal rate. A cost-effective system for nitrate removal was developed with the key role of iron and genus Hydrogenophaga.![]()
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- Xiawei Liu
- Institute of Hydrobiology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Wuhan 430072
- China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Hydrobiology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Wuhan 430072
- China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Hydrobiology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Wuhan 430072
- China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Hydrobiology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Wuhan 430072
- China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Hydrobiology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Wuhan 430072
- China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Institute of Hydrobiology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Wuhan 430072
- China
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- Institute of Hydrobiology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Wuhan 430072
- China
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- Institute of Hydrobiology
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Wuhan 430072
- China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Gunawardana B, Swedlund PJ, Singhal N, Nieuwoudt MK. Pentachlorophenol dechlorination with zero valent iron: a Raman and GCMS study of the complex role of surficial iron oxides. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:17797-17806. [PMID: 29675820 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2003-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The dechlorination of chlorinated organic pollutants by zero valent iron (ZVI) is an important water treatment process with a complex dependence on many variables. This complexity means that there are reported inconsistencies in terms of dechlorination with ZVI and the effect of ZVI acid treatment, which are significant and are as yet unexplained. This study aims to decipher some of this complexity by combining Raman spectroscopy with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to investigate the influence of the mineralogy of the iron oxide phases on the surface of ZVI on the reductive dechlorination of pentachlorophenol (PCP). Two electrolytic iron samples (ZVI-T and ZVI-H) were found to have quite different PCP dechlorination reactivity in batch reactors under anoxic conditions. Raman analysis of the "as-received" ZVI-T indicated the iron was mainly covered with the ferrous oxide (FeO) wustite, which is non-conducting and led to a low rate of PCP dechlorination. In contrast, the dominant oxide on the "as-received" ZVI-H was magnetite which is conducting and, compared to ZVI-T, the ZVI-H rate of PCP dechlorination was four times faster. Treating the ZVI-H sample with 1 N H2SO4 made small change to the composition of the oxide layers and also minute change to the rate of PCP dechlorination. However, treating the ZVI-T sample with H2SO4 led to the loss of wustite so that magnetite became the dominant oxide and the rate of PCP dechlorination increased to that of the ZVI-H material. In conclusion, this study clearly shows that iron oxide mineralogy can be a contributing factor to apparent inconsistencies in the literature related to ZVI performance towards dechlorination and the effect of acid treatment on ZVI reactivity.
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- Buddhika Gunawardana
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
- Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Firdous R, Devlin JF. Surface carbon influences on the reductive transformation of TCE in the presence of granular iron. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2018; 347:31-38. [PMID: 29288917 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2017.12.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2017] [Revised: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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To gain insight into the processes of transformations in zero-valent iron systems, electrolytic iron (EI) has been used as a surrogate for the commercial products actually used in barriers. This substitution facilitates mechanistic studies, but may not be fully representative of all the relevant processes at work in groundwater remediation. To address this concern, the kinetic iron model (KIM) was used to investigate sorption and reactivity differences between EI and Connelly brand GI, using TCE as a probe compound. It was observed that retardation factors (Rapp) for GI varied non-linearly with influent concentrations to the columns (Co), and declined significantly as GI aged. In contrast, Rapp values for EI were small and insensitive to Co, and changed minimally with iron aging. Moreover, although declines in the rate constants (k) and increases in the sorption coefficients were observed for both iron types, they were most pronounced in the case of EI. SEM scans of the EI surface before and after aging (90 days) established the appearance of carbon on the older surface. This work provides evidence that iron with a higher surface carbon content outperforms pure iron, suggesting that the carbon is actively involved in promoting TCE reduction.
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- R Firdous
- Geological Survey of Pakistan, Karachi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Geology, Lindley Hall, University of Kansas, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS 66045, United States.
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Fan C, Gao Y, Zhang Y, Dong W, Lai M. Remediation of lead and cadmium from simulated groundwater in loess region in northwestern China using permeable reactive barrier filled with environmentally friendly mixed adsorbents. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:1486-1496. [PMID: 29090448 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0587-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Permeable reactive barrier (PRB) is potentially effective for groundwater remediation, especially using environmentally friendly mixed fillers in representative areas, such as semi-arid loess region in northwestern China. The mixed materials, including corn straw (agricultural wastes), fly ash (industrial wastes), zeolite synthesized from fly ash (reutilized products), and iron-manganese nodule derived from loess (materials with regional characteristics) in northwestern China, were chosen as PRB media to reduce the contents of lead and cadmium in simulated groundwater. A series of lab-scale column experiments were investigated, and the response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the working process; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were applied to further reveal the reaction mechanism. It shows that the purification efficiencies are more acceptable when the concentrations of lead and cadmium are approximately 7 and 0.7 mg/L, respectively, at 25 °C in weakly acidic solution, and functional groups of -OH and C=C play an important role for contaminants removal. The mixed adsorbents used are effective to remove lead and cadmium in groundwater. This is the first report on the removal of lead and cadmium from groundwater in loess region in northwestern China using PRB filled with environmentally friendly mixed adsorbents.
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- Chunhui Fan
- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Soil & Crop Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523, USA.
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, People's Republic of China
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Tang S, Wang XM, Liu ST, Yang HW, Xie YF, Yang XY. Mechanism and kinetics of halogenated compound removal by metallic iron: Transport in solution, diffusion and reduction within corrosion films. CHEMOSPHERE 2017; 178:119-128. [PMID: 28319739 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2016] [Revised: 03/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/03/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A detailed kinetic model comprised of mass transport (ktra), pore diffusion (kdif), adsorption and reduction reaction (krea), was developed to quantitatively evaluate the effect of corrosion films on the removal rate (kobs) of halogenated compounds by metallic iron. Different corrosion conditions were controlled by adjusting the iron aging time (0 or 1 yr) and dissolved oxygen concentration (0-7.09 mg/L DO). The kobs values for bromate, mono-, di- and tri-chloroacetic acids (BrO3-, MCAA, DCAA and TCAA) were 0.41-7.06, 0-0.16, 0.01-0.53, 0.10-0.73 h-1, with ktra values at 13.32, 12.12, 11.04 and 10.20 h-1, kdif values at 0.42-5.82, 0.36-5.04, 0.30-4.50, 0.30-3.90 h-1, and krea values at 14.94-421.18, 0-0.19, 0.01-1.30, 0.10-3.98 h-1, respectively. The variation of kobs value with reaction conditions depended on the reactant species, while those of ktra, kdif and krea values were irrelevant to the species. The effects of corrosion films on kdif and krea values were responsible for the variation of kobs value for halogenated compounds. For a mass-transfer-limited halogenated compound such as BrO3-, an often-neglected kdif value primarily determined its kobs value when pore diffusion was the rate-limiting step of its removal. In addition, the value of kdif might influence product composition during a consecutive dechlorination, such as for TCAA and DCAA. For a reaction-controlled compound such as MCAA, an increased krea value was achieved under low oxic conditions, which was favorable to improve its kobs value. The proposed model has a potential in predicting the removal rate of halogenated compounds by metallic iron under various conditions.
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- Shun Tang
- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Beijing Key Laboratory for Emerging Organic Contaminants Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China; Energy and Environment International Centre, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Beijing Key Laboratory for Emerging Organic Contaminants Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Beijing Key Laboratory for Emerging Organic Contaminants Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Beijing Key Laboratory for Emerging Organic Contaminants Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China.
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- State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, Beijing Key Laboratory for Emerging Organic Contaminants Control, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, PR China; Environmental Programs, The Pennsylvania State University, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA17057, USA
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- Energy and Environment International Centre, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, PR China
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Lu Q, Jeen SW, Gui L, Gillham RW. Nitrate reduction and its effects on trichloroethylene degradation by granular iron. WATER RESEARCH 2017; 112:48-57. [PMID: 28131098 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2017.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Laboratory column experiments and reactive transport modeling were performed to evaluate the reduction of nitrate and its effects on trichloroethylene (TCE) degradation by granular iron. In addition to determining degradation kinetics of TCE in the presence of nitrate, the columns used in this study were equipped with electrodes which allowed for in situ measurements of corrosion potentials of the iron material. Together with Raman spectroscopic measurements the mechanisms of decline in iron reactivity were examined. The experimental results showed that the presence of nitrate resulted in an increase in corrosion potential and the formation of thermodynamically stable passive films on the iron surface which impaired iron reactivity. The extent of the decline in iron reactivity was proportional to the nitrate concentration. Consequently, significant decreases in TCE and nitrate degradation rates and migration of degradation profiles for both compounds occurred. Furthermore, the TCE degradation kinetics deviated from the pseudo-first-order model. The results of reactive transport modeling, which related the amount of a passivating iron oxide, hematite (α-Fe2O3), to the reactivity of iron, were generally consistent with the patterns of migration of TCE and nitrate profiles observed in the column experiments. More encouragingly, the simulations successfully demonstrated the differences in performances of three columns without changing model parameters other than concentrations of nitrate in the influent. This study could be valuable in the design of iron permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) or in the development of effective maintenance procedures for PRBs treating TCE-contaminated groundwater with elevated nitrate concentrations.
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- Qiong Lu
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences & The Earth and Environmental Science System Research Center, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 561-756, Republic of Korea.
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- Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9, Canada
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Predicting the Hydraulic Conductivity of Metallic Iron Filters: Modeling Gone Astray. WATER 2016. [DOI: 10.3390/w8040162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Shrimpton HK, Blowes DW, Ptacek CJ. Fractionation of Selenium during Selenate Reduction by Granular Zerovalent Iron. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2015; 49:11688-11696. [PMID: 26302231 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b01074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Batch experiments were conducted using granular zerovalent iron (G-ZVI) with either ultrapure water or CaCO3 saturated simulated groundwater to assess the extent of Se isotope fractionation in solution under the anaerobic conditions characteristic of many aquifers. G-ZVI is a common remediation material in permeable reactive barriers (PRB) to treat Se-contaminated groundwater, and stable isotopes are a potential tool for assessing removal mechanisms. The solution composition, speciation of Se, and Se isotope ratios were determined during both sets of experiments. Dissolved Se concentrations decreased from 10 to <2 mg L(-1) after 3 d in the CaCO3 system and below 0.4 mg L(-1) after 2 d in the ultrapure water system. XANES analysis of the solid phase showed spectra consistent with the formation of Se(IV), Fe2(SeO3)3, FeSe, FeSe2, and Se(0) on the G-ZVI. Selenium isotope ratio measurements in solution in the CaCO3 and ultrapure water experiments showed enrichment of δ(82/76)Se values from -0.94 ± 0.07‰ and -1.93 ± 0.20‰ to maximum values of 6.85 ± 0.52‰ and 5.68 ± 0.20‰ over 72 and 36 h, respectively. The effective fractionations associated with the reduction of Se(VI) were 4.3‰ within the CaCO3 saturated water and 3.0‰ in ultrapure water.
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- Heather K Shrimpton
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo , 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo , 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo , 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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Hwang HT, Jeen SW, Sudicky EA, Illman WA. Determination of rate constants and branching ratios for TCE degradation by zero-valent iron using a chain decay multispecies model. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY 2015; 177-178:43-53. [PMID: 25827100 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2015.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2014] [Revised: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 03/08/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The applicability of a newly-developed chain-decay multispecies model (CMM) was validated by obtaining kinetic rate constants and branching ratios along the reaction pathways of trichloroethene (TCE) reduction by zero-valent iron (ZVI) from column experiments. Changes in rate constants and branching ratios for individual reactions for degradation products over time for two columns under different geochemical conditions were examined to provide ranges of those parameters expected over the long-term. As compared to the column receiving deionized water, the column receiving dissolved CaCO3 showed higher mean degradation rates for TCE and all of its degradation products. However, the column experienced faster reactivity loss toward TCE degradation due to precipitation of secondary carbonate minerals, as indicated by a higher value for the ratio of maximum to minimum TCE degradation rate observed over time. From the calculated branching ratios, it was found that TCE and cis-dichloroethene (cis-DCE) were dominantly dechlorinated to chloroacetylene and acetylene, respectively, through reductive elimination for both columns. The CMM model, validated by the column test data in this study, provides a convenient tool to determine simultaneously the critical design parameters for permeable reactive barriers and natural attenuation such as rate constants and branching ratios.
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- Hyoun-Tae Hwang
- Aquanty Inc., 564 Weber Street North, Unit 12, Waterloo, ON N2L 5C6, Canada; Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do 561-756, Republic of Korea; The Earth and Environmental Science System Research Center, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do 561-756, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
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Olson MR, Sale TC. Implications of soil mixing for NAPL source zone remediation: Column studies and modeling of field-scale systems. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY 2015; 177-178:206-219. [PMID: 25981955 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2015.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2014] [Revised: 03/25/2015] [Accepted: 04/26/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Soil remediation is often inhibited by subsurface heterogeneity, which constrains contaminant/reagent contact. Use of soil mixing techniques for reagent delivery provides a means to overcome contaminant/reagent contact limitations. Furthermore, soil mixing reduces the permeability of treated soils, thus extending the time for reactions to proceed. This paper describes research conducted to evaluate implications of soil mixing on remediation of non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) source zones. The research consisted of column studies and subsequent modeling of field-scale systems. For column studies, clean influent water was flushed through columns containing homogenized soils, granular zero valent iron (ZVI), and trichloroethene (TCE) NAPL. Within the columns, NAPL depletion occurred due to dissolution, followed by either column-effluent discharge or ZVI-mediated degradation. Complete removal of TCE NAPL from the columns occurred in 6-8 pore volumes of flow. However, most of the TCE (>96%) was discharged in the column effluent; less than 4% of TCE was degraded. The low fraction of TCE degraded is attributed to the short hydraulic residence time (<4 days) in the columns. Subsequently, modeling was conducted to scale up column results. By scaling up to field-relevant system sizes (>10 m) and reducing permeability by one-or-more orders of magnitude, the residence time could be greatly extended, potentially for periods of years to decades. Model output indicates that the fraction of TCE degraded can be increased to >99.9%, given typical post-mixing soil permeability values. These results suggest that remediation performance can be greatly enhanced by combining contaminant degradation with an extended residence time.
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- Mitchell R Olson
- Colorado State University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1320 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1320, United States.
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- Colorado State University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1320 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1320, United States
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Obiri-Nyarko F, Grajales-Mesa SJ, Malina G. An overview of permeable reactive barriers for in situ sustainable groundwater remediation. CHEMOSPHERE 2014; 111:243-59. [PMID: 24997925 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.03.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 211] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2013] [Revised: 03/14/2014] [Accepted: 03/22/2014] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) are one of the innovative technologies widely accepted as an alternative to the 'pump and treat' (P&T) for sustainable in situ remediation of contaminated groundwater. The concept of the technology involves the emplacement of a permeable barrier containing reactive materials across the flow path of the contaminated groundwater to intercept and treat the contaminants as the plume flows through it under the influence of the natural hydraulic gradient. Since the invention of PRBs in the early 1990s, a variety of materials has been employed to remove contaminants including heavy metals, chlorinated solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, and pesticides. Contaminant removal is usually accomplished via processes such as adsorption, precipitation, denitrification and biodegradation. Despite wide acknowledgment, there are still unresolved issues about long term-performance of PRBs, which have somewhat affected their acceptability and full-scale implementation. The current paper presents an overview of the PRB technology, which includes the state of art, the merits and limitations, the reactive media used so far, and the mechanisms employed to transform or immobilize contaminants. The paper also looks at the design, construction and the long-term performance of PRBs.
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- Franklin Obiri-Nyarko
- Hydrogeotechnika Sp z oo, Department of Environmental Protection and Cartography, ul. Sciegiennego 262A, 25-112, Kielce, Poland
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- AGH University of Science and Technology, Department of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059, Kraków, Poland.
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- AGH University of Science and Technology, Department of Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059, Kraków, Poland
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Luo P, Bailey EH, Mooney SJ. Quantification of changes in zero valent iron morphology using X-ray computed tomography. J Environ Sci (China) 2013; 25:2344-2351. [PMID: 24552065 DOI: 10.1016/s1001-0742(12)60237-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Morphological changes within the porous architecture of laboratory scale zero valent iron (ZVI) permeable reactive barriers (PRBs), after exposure to different groundwater conditions, have been quantified experimentally for different ZVI/sand ratios (10%, 50% and 100%, W/W) with the aim of inferring porosity changes in field barriers. Column studies were conducted to simulate interaction with different water chemistries, a synthetic groundwater, acidic drainage and deionised (DI) water as control. Morphological changes, in terms of pore size and distribution, were measured using X-ray computed tomography (CT). CT image analysis revealed significant morphological changes in columns treated with different water chemistries. For example, 100% ZVI (W/W) columns had a higher frequency of small pores (0.6 mm) was observed in ZVI grains reacted with typical groundwater, resulting in a porosity of 27%, compared to 32% when exposed to DI water. In comparison, ZVI grains treated with the acidic drainage had higher porosity (44%) and larger average pore size (2.8 mm). 10% ZVI PRB barrier material had the highest mean porosity (56%) after exposure to any water chemistry whilst 100% ZVI (W/W) columns always had the lowest (34%) with the 50% ZVI (W/W) in between (40%). These results agree with previously published PRB field data and simultaneously conducted geochemical monitoring and mass balance calculation, indicating that both the geochemical and hydraulic environment of the PRB play an important role in determining barrier lifespan. This study suggests that X-ray CT image analysis is a powerful tool for studying the detailed inter pores between ZVI grains within PRBs.
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- Ping Luo
- Division of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD, UK.
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- Division of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD, UK
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- Division of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD, UK
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Weber A, Ruhl AS, Amos RT. Investigating dominant processes in ZVI permeable reactive barriers using reactive transport modeling. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY 2013; 151:68-82. [PMID: 23743511 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2013.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2012] [Revised: 04/09/2013] [Accepted: 05/07/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The reactive and hydraulic efficacy of zero valent iron permeable reactive barriers (ZVI PRBs) is strongly affected by geochemical composition of the groundwater treated. An enhanced version of the geochemical simulation code MIN3P was applied to simulate dominating processes in chlorinated hydrocarbons (CHCs) treating ZVI PRBs including geochemical dependency of ZVI reactivity, gas phase formation and a basic formulation of degassing. Results of target oriented column experiments with distinct chemical conditions (carbonate, calcium, sulfate, CHCs) were simulated to parameterize the model. The simulations demonstrate the initial enhancement of anaerobic iron corrosion due to carbonate and long term inhibition by precipitates (chukanovite, siderite, iron sulfide). Calcium was shown to enhance long term corrosion due to competition for carbonate between siderite, chukanovite, and aragonite, with less inhibition of iron corrosion by the needle like aragonite crystals. Application of the parameterized model to a field site (Bernau, Germany) demonstrated that temporarily enhanced groundwater carbonate concentrations caused an increase in gas phase formation due to the acceleration of anaerobic iron corrosion.
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- Anne Weber
- DGFZ e. V., Meraner Str. 10, 01217 Dresden, Germany.
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The vast majority of PRB currently in use utilize zero valent iron (ZVI) as the reactive medium. In this paper, three laboratory columns were set up and operated under conditions simulating those anticipated in the groundwater to investigate the feasibility and efficiency of the enhanced Fe0 PRB for the remediation of the PCBs contaminated groundwater. Operating under 10°C and an effective porosity of 61% to 67% and infiltration velocity of groundwater of 0.7 to 0.8m•d-1, the average iron concentration of effluent was 0.241mg•L-1, 0.129mg•L-1 and 0.201mg•L-1, respectively, and the average dechlorination efficiency reached 49.6%, 72.6% and 58.6%, respectively, the Fe0/Zn0 based columns can accomplish 94% of PCBs removal and pH value raised from 6.87 to 10.2. Comprehensive consideration suggested that Fe0/Zn0 based PRB technology is feasible for the remediation of PCBs contaminated groundwater.
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Jeen SW, Yang Y, Gui L, Gillham RW. Treatment of trichloroethene and hexavalent chromium by granular iron in the presence of dissolved CaCO3. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY 2013; 144:108-121. [PMID: 23247400 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconhyd.2012.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2012] [Revised: 10/22/2012] [Accepted: 11/08/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Column experiments and numerical simulations were conducted to evaluate the effects of Cr(VI) and dissolved CaCO(3) on the iron reactivity towards trichloroethene (TCE) and Cr(VI) reduction. Column experiments included measurements of iron corrosion potential and characterization of surface film composition using Raman spectroscopy. Three columns received different combinations of TCE (5 mg L(-1)), Cr(VI) (10 mg L(-1)) and dissolved CaCO(3) (300 mg L(-1)), after short periods of conditioning with Millipore water followed by 10 mg L(-1) TCE in Millipore water, for a total of 8 months. The results showed that co-existence with TCE did not affect Cr(VI) reduction kinetics, however, the presence of Cr(VI) reduced TCE degradation rates significantly. The formation of Fe(III)/Cr(III) products caused progressive passivation of the iron and was consistent with the increase in corrosion potential. The presence of dissolved CaCO(3) resulted in a stable corrosion potential and faster degradation rates of TCE and Cr(VI). Over time, however, the accumulation of secondary carbonate minerals on the iron surface decreased the iron reactivity. Numerical simulation using a reactive transport model reproduced the observations from the column experiments reasonably well. The simulation can be valuable in the design of PRBs or in the development of effective maintenance procedures for PRBs treating groundwater co-contaminated with Cr(VI) and TCE in the presence of dissolved CaCO(3).
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- Sung-Wook Jeen
- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
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Noubactep C. Comment on "Reductive dechlorination of γ-hexachloro-cyclohexane using Fe-Pd bimetallic nanoparticles" by Nagpal et al. [J. Hazard. Mater. 175 (2010) 680-687]. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2012; 235-236:388-393. [PMID: 21550719 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2011.03.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2011] [Revised: 03/17/2011] [Accepted: 03/22/2011] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The author used a recent article on lindane (γ-hexachloro-cyclohexane) reductive dechlorination by Fe/Pd bimetallics to point out that many other of published works in several journals do not conform to the state-of-the-art knowledge on the mechanism of aqueous contaminant removal by metallic iron (e.g. in Fe(0)/H(2)O systems). It is the author's view that the contribution of adsorbed Fe(II) to the process of contaminant reduction has been neglected while discussing the entire process of contaminant reduction in the presence of bimetallics.
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Jeen SW, Amos RT, Blowes DW. Modeling gas formation and mineral precipitation in a granular iron column. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2012; 46:6742-6749. [PMID: 22540940 DOI: 10.1021/es300299r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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In granular iron permeable reactive barriers (PRBs), hydrogen gas formation, entrapment and release of gas bubbles, and secondary mineral precipitation have been known to affect the permeability and reactivity. The multicomponent reactive transport model MIN3P was enhanced to couple gas formation and release, secondary mineral precipitation, and the effects of these processes on hydraulic properties and iron reactivity. The enhanced model was applied to a granular iron column, which was studied for the treatment of trichloroethene (TCE) in the presence of dissolved CaCO(3). The simulation reasonably reproduced trends in gas formation, secondary mineral precipitation, permeability changes, and reactivity changes observed over time. The simulation showed that the accumulation of secondary minerals reduced the reactivity of the granular iron over time, which in turn decreased the rate of mineral accumulation, and also resulted in a gradual decrease in gas formation over time. This study provides a quantitative assessment of the evolving nature of geochemistry and permeability, resulting from coupled processes of gas formation and mineral precipitation, which leads to a better understanding of the processes controlling the granular iron reactivity, and represents an improved method for incorporating these factors into the design of granular iron PRBs.
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- Sung-Wook Jeen
- Chalk River Laboratories, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Chalk River, Ontario, Canada K0J 1J0
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Noubactep C, Caré S, Crane R. Nanoscale Metallic Iron for Environmental Remediation: Prospects and Limitations. WATER, AIR, AND SOIL POLLUTION 2012; 223:1363-1382. [PMID: 22389536 PMCID: PMC3283769 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-011-0951-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2011] [Accepted: 09/06/2011] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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The amendment of the subsurface with nanoscale metallic iron particles (nano-Fe(0)) has been discussed in the literature as an efficient in situ technology for groundwater remediation. However, the introduction of this technology was controversial and its efficiency has never been univocally established. This unsatisfying situation has motivated this communication whose objective was a comprehensive discussion of the intrinsic reactivity of nano-Fe(0) based on the contemporary knowledge on the mechanism of contaminant removal by Fe(0) and a mathematical model. It is showed that due to limitations of the mass transfer of nano-Fe(0) to contaminants, available concepts cannot explain the success of nano-Fe(0) injection for in situ groundwater remediation. It is recommended to test the possibility of introducing nano-Fe(0) to initiate the formation of roll-fronts which propagation would induce the reductive transformation of both dissolved and adsorbed contaminants. Within a roll-front, Fe(II) from nano-Fe(0) is the reducing agent for contaminants. Fe(II) is recycled by biotic or abiotic Fe(III) reduction. While the roll-front concept could explain the success of already implemented reaction zones, more research is needed for a science-based recommendation of nano-Fe(0) for subsurface treatment by roll-fronts.
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- Chicgoua Noubactep
- Angewandte Geologie, Universität Göttingen, Goldschmidtstraße 3, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
- Kultur und Nachhaltige Entwicklung CDD e.V., Postfach 1502, 37005 Göttingen, Germany
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- Université Paris-Est, Laboratoire Navier, (ENPC/IFSTTAR/CNRS), 2 allée Kepler, 77420 Champs sur Marne, France
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- Interface Analysis Centre, University of Bristol, 121 St. Michael’s Hill, Bristol, BS2 8BS UK
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Hashim MA, Mukhopadhyay S, Sahu JN, Sengupta B. Remediation technologies for heavy metal contaminated groundwater. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2011; 92:2355-88. [PMID: 21708421 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 305] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2011] [Revised: 05/17/2011] [Accepted: 06/03/2011] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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The contamination of groundwater by heavy metal, originating either from natural soil sources or from anthropogenic sources is a matter of utmost concern to the public health. Remediation of contaminated groundwater is of highest priority since billions of people all over the world use it for drinking purpose. In this paper, thirty five approaches for groundwater treatment have been reviewed and classified under three large categories viz chemical, biochemical/biological/biosorption and physico-chemical treatment processes. Comparison tables have been provided at the end of each process for a better understanding of each category. Selection of a suitable technology for contamination remediation at a particular site is one of the most challenging job due to extremely complex soil chemistry and aquifer characteristics and no thumb-rule can be suggested regarding this issue. In the past decade, iron based technologies, microbial remediation, biological sulphate reduction and various adsorbents played versatile and efficient remediation roles. Keeping the sustainability issues and environmental ethics in mind, the technologies encompassing natural chemistry, bioremediation and biosorption are recommended to be adopted in appropriate cases. In many places, two or more techniques can work synergistically for better results. Processes such as chelate extraction and chemical soil washings are advisable only for recovery of valuable metals in highly contaminated industrial sites depending on economical feasibility.
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- M A Hashim
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya, Pantai Valley, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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