Journal
CHEMOSPHERE
Volume 299, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134386
Keywords
Chromium (VI); Norfloxacin; Ferrihydrite nanoparticles; Adsorption; Aggregation
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- National Natural Science Founda-tion of China [42107265]
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This study investigated the adsorption and aggregation of ferrihydrite nanoparticles (FNPs) in the presence of co-existing hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and norfloxacin (NOR). The results showed that the co-existence of Cr(VI) and NOR increased their adsorption onto FNPs synergistically, and Cr(VI) accelerated the aggregation of FNPs while NOR stabilized them. The aggregation state of FNPs in the presence of Cr(VI) and NOR depends on their ratio.
The co-existence of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and norfloxacin (NOR) can be detected in natural environments. However, the interaction of the co-existing Cr(VI), NOR and ferrihydrite nanoparticles (FNPs, a ubiquitous natural iron oxide nanoparticle) is lacking investigation. Figuring out this interaction could help us better predict the transport and fate of the relevant contaminants. Here, the adsorption and aggregation of FNPs in the presence of Cr(VI) and NOR were investigated. Comparing to FNPs interaction with Cr(VI) or NOR alone, the coexistence of Cr(VI) and NOR could lead to a synergistic effect to increase their adsorption onto FNPs. This observation can be attributed to the complexation between Cr(VI) and carboxyl or amino groups from NOR. Furthermore, the aggregation of FNPs could be accelerated by Cr(VI) through charge neutralization since the adsorption of Cr(VI) could decrease the surface potential of FNPs (positive charge). However, the presence of NOR will increase the surface charge, and thus stabilize FNPs. In general, the aggregation state of FNPs in the presence of co-existing Cr(VI) and NOR depends on their ratio. Overall, these understandings help us predict the transport and fate of FNPs and the associated contaminants in natural environments.
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