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Efficient radon removal using fluorine-functionalized natural zeolite.

Jaeeun Kang¹, Bhupendra Kumar Singh², Wooyong Um³

¹Division of Advanced Nuclear Engineering (DANE), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Nam-Gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, 790-784, Republic of Korea.

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|April 4, 2021

Summary

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Fluorine in groundwater enhances radon retention. Fluorine-functionalized natural zeolite effectively removes radon from groundwater, reducing radiological risks.

Keywords:

Fluorine-functionalized natural zeolite Liquid scintillation counter Radon Redundancy analysis Sorption

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Geochemistry
Public Health

Background:

Radon (Rn) contamination in groundwater poses significant radiological health risks.
Understanding factors influencing radon content and removal is vital for risk mitigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate chemical factors affecting radon concentrations in groundwater.
To evaluate the efficiency of natural zeolite (NZ) and fluorine-functionalized natural zeolite (FFNZ) for radon removal.

Main Methods:

Redundancy analysis (RDA) to correlate radon with groundwater chemistry.
Batch sorption experiments using NZ and FFNZ for radon removal from Daejeon groundwater.

Main Results:

RDA showed a positive correlation between radon and fluorine (F) concentrations, suggesting fluorine aids radon retention.
NZ and FFNZ achieved approximately 40% and 70% radon removal, respectively, within 24 hours.
Fluorine functionalization significantly enhanced radon removal efficiency.

Conclusions:

Fluorine influences radon's long-term retention in groundwater, likely via van der Waals forces.
Fluorine-functionalized zeolite demonstrates superior performance in sorbing and removing radon from groundwater.
This study offers insights into managing radon contamination in drinking water sources.