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Removal of toxic metals from vanadium-contaminated soils using a washing method: Reagent selection and parameter
Jianguo Jiang1, Meng Yang2, Yuchen Gao3
1School of Environment, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China; Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Management and Environment Safety (Tsinghua University), Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Regional Environmental Quality, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
Chemosphere
|April 17, 2017
Summary
Soil washing effectively removes vanadium (V) contamination using specific reagents like citric acid. Optimizing conditions enhances vanadium removal rates, aiding environmental remediation efforts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Soil Science
- Environmental Chemistry
Background:
- Vanadium (V) soil contamination poses risks to human health and ecosystems.
- Metal fractionation impacts mobility and toxicity, necessitating assessment.
- Soil washing is a promising permanent treatment for metal-contaminated soils.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze vanadium and other metal fractionations in contaminated soils.
- To identify and optimize reagents and conditions for effective soil washing.
- To evaluate the impact of washing on metal fractionation and removal rates.
Main Methods:
- Sequential extraction (BCR three-step procedure) for metal fractionation analysis.
- Soil washing experiments using citric acid, tartaric acid, oxalic acid, and Na2EDTA.
- Optimization of liquid-to-solid ratio and reagent concentration for washing.
Main Results:
- Citric acid, tartaric acid, and oxalic acid showed high removal rates for extractable vanadium.
- Optimal conditions (e.g., 0.4 mol/L citric acid) achieved up to 91% vanadium removal.
- Reagent efficiency correlated with pKa, pH, and chemical structure, influencing metal fractionation.
Conclusions:
- Optimized soil washing with selected reagents significantly enhances vanadium removal.
- Understanding reagent properties is key to effective vanadium-contaminated soil remediation.
- This study provides a basis for developing efficient soil washing strategies for vanadium.