Surface precipitation of Mn<sup>2+</sup> on clay minerals enhances Cd<sup>2+</sup> sorption under anoxic conditions
Natacha Van Groeningen, B. Glück, Iso Christl, Ruben Kretzschmar
Abstract
Under anoxic conditions, clay minerals sorb dissolved Mn(<sc>ii</sc>) predominantly by forming surface precipitates, which increase Cd sorption.
Topics & Concepts
SorptionAnoxic watersClay mineralsChemistryMontmorilloniteAdsorptionKaoliniteEnvironmental chemistryPrecipitationInorganic chemistryMineralogyOrganic chemistryPhysicsMeteorologyClay minerals and soil interactionsMine drainage and remediation techniquesHeavy metals in environment