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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
卷 57, 期 48, 页码 20431-20439出版社
AMER CHEMICAL SOC
DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c08021
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mercury compounds; halogenation; stabilization; environmental remediation; chemicalprecipitates
This study reveals the crucial role of halogenation in creating exceptionally stable Hg3Se2X2 compounds. By occupying pores at the periphery of HgSe clusters, halogen ions enhance the atomic arrangement of Hg, Se, and halogen components, leading to improved stability and acid resistance of mercury. This discovery holds great potential for advancements in mercury stabilization and environmental remediation strategies.
The interaction between mercury (Hg) and inorganic compounds, including selenium (Se), sulfur (S), and halogens (X = Cl, Br, or I), plays a critical role in the global mercury cycle. However, most previously reported mercury compounds are susceptible to reduction, leading to the release of elemental mercury (Hg-0) and causing secondary pollution. In this study, we unveil a groundbreaking discovery that underscores the vital role of halogenation in creating exceptionally stable Hg3Se2X2 compounds. Through the dynamic interplay of Hg, Se, and halogens, an intermediary stage denoted [HgSe](m)[HgX2](n) emerges, and this transformative process significantly elevates the stabilization of mercury. Remarkably, halogen ions strategically occupy pores at the periphery of HgSe clusters, engendering a more densely packed atomic arrangement of Hg, Se, and halogen components. A marked enhancement in both thermal and acid stability is observed, wherein temperatures ascend from 130 to 300 degrees C (transitioning from HgSe to Hg3Se2Cl2). This sequence of escalating stability follows the order HgSe < Hg3Se2I2 < Hg3Se2Br2 < Hg3Se2Cl2 for thermal resilience, complemented by virtually absent acid leaching. This innovative compound formation fundamentally alters the transformation pathways of gaseous Hg-0 and ionic mercury (Hg2+), resulting in highly efficient in situ removal of both Hg-0 and Hg2+ ions. These findings pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in mercury stabilization and environmental remediation strategies, offering a comprehensive solution through the creation of chemically stable precipitates.
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