Tl(I) adsorption behavior on K-illite and on humic acids

Ruiz-Garcia, Mismel; Villalobos, Mario; Antelo, Juan; Martínez-Villegas, Nadia

doi:10.1016/j.apgeochem.2022.105220

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“…Illite is a layered 2:1 silicate mineral that is intercalated with a substantial amount of alkaline earth K + and is widely used in ceramics [31]. There are a number of studies on the adsorption of heavy metals by illite [32], while recent studies have shown the outstanding capability of illite in the adsorption of radioactive elements [33][34][35]. Additionally, illite is a potassium-rich aluminosilicate that is advantageous for manufacturing potash fertilizers [36].…”

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Effect of Modified Illite on Cd Immobilization and Fertility Enhancement of Acidic Soils

et al. 2023

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Cadmium pollution in the soil induces significant hazards to agricultural growth and public health. Therefore, new routes are needed to develop low-cost soil amendments that can effectively stabilize cadmium and improve soil fertility. This study introduces modified illite (MIT) with the enhanced ability to stabilize heavy metal Cd through the mixing of illite with calcium carbonate, silicate and sulfate in specific proportions by using the well-known calcination-hydrothermal process. The characterization findings revealed that the modified MIT is predominantly composed of gehlenite and akermanite, with greatly improved specific surface area, pore structure and cation exchange capacity. The main purpose of the present study is to unravel a plausible mechanism on how MIT can stabilize Cd(II) in the soil and to investigate the effect of MIT on the fertility of the contaminated soil. Experiments on soil remediation revealed that MIT has a more profound stabilizing impact on Cd(II) compared to natural illite, resulting in a 22.84% reduction in acid-soluble Cd of the soil when MIT was dosed at 0.5%. The potential mechanism of Cd(II) immobilization by MIT involves the ionic exchange of Cd2+ with the exchangeable Ca2+ and Mg2+. In addition, the hydrolysis products of gehlenite and akermanite are prone to form silicate precipitates with free Cd, leading to soil pH increment. The pot experiments showed that MIT significantly reduces the cadmium content of soil and improves the growth of water spinach organs. Meanwhile, enhancement of the indicators in rhizosphere soil further proved that MIT effectively increases the nutrient content, improves the soil structure and promotes microorganism growth.

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