Enhanced sequestration of uranium by coexisted lead and organic matter during ferrihydrite transformation

被引：1
作者：
Huang X. [1 ,2 ]
Ding Y. [1 ,3 ]
Zhu N. [2 ]
Li L. [1 ]
Fang Q. [1 ]
机构：
[1] School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hunan, Hengyang
[2] School of Environment and Energy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, South China University of Technology, Guangdong, Guangzhou
[3] Key Discipline Laboratory for National Defense for Biotechnology in Uranium Mining and Hydrometallurgy, University of South China, Hengyang
来源：
Chemosphere | 2023年 / 341卷
基金：
中国国家自然科学基金;
关键词：
Dissolved organic matter; Fe (oxyhydr)oxides; Fh transformation; Pb; U sequestration;
D O I：
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140041
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摘要：
The dynamic reactions of uranium (U) with iron (Fe) minerals change its behaviors in soil environment, however, how the coexisted constituents in soil affect U sequestration and release on Fe minerals during the transformation remains unclear. Herein, coupled effects of lead (Pb) and dissolved organic matter (DOM) on U speciation and release kinetics during the catalytic transformations of ferrihydrite (Fh) by Fe(II) were investigated. Our results revealed that the coexistence of Pb and DOM significantly reduced U release and increased the immobilization of U during Fh transformation, which were attributed to the enhanced inhibition of Fh transformation, the declined release of DOM and the increased U(VI) reduction. Specifically, the presence of Pb increased the coprecipitation of condensed aromatics, polyphenols and phenols, and these molecules were preferentially maintained by Fe (oxyhydr)oxides. The sequestrated polyphenols and phenols could further facilitate U(VI) reduction to U(IV). Additionally, a higher Pb content in coprecipitates caused a slower U release, especially when DOM was present. Compared with Pb, the concentrations of the released U were significantly lower during the transformation. Our results contribute to predicting U sequestration and remediating U-contaminated soils. © 2023 Elsevier Ltd
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