The anomalous behavior of kaolinite flotation with dodecyl amine collector as explained from crystal structure considerations

The electrokinetics and flotation behavior of kaolinite have been investigated through flotation experiments, zeta potential measurements, and FTIR spectral analysis. These results have been explained based on crystal structure considerations and quantum mechanical calculations. It has been shown that the PZC of kaolinite is at pH 4.2. Kaolinite exhibits good floatability in weakly acidic solution with dodecyl amine (DDA) collector. The negative zeta potential of kaolinite increases with an increase in pH, and hence the adsorption of DDA on kaolinite increases. However, the flotation of kaolinite decreases with an increase in pH and an increase in DDA adsorption. This anomalous flotation behavior is rationalized based on crystal structure considerations and particle aggregation phenomena. It is considered that the silica (001) and the alumina (001¯) basal planes of kaolinite are negatively charged. From quantum chemistry calculations, the interaction between DDA and the (001) plane was found to be stronger than at the (001¯) alumina plane due to the difference in the structure at the (001) and (001¯) planes. The self-aggregation between (001¯) faces and the edge planes and the adsorption of DDA at the silica (001) plane make the kaolinite aggregates hydrophobic, and good floatability is achieved in acidic solution. In alkaline solution, the kaolinite particles are dispersed. In the presence of DDA, hydrophobic aggregation appears to occur in alkaline solution between the (001) planes due to adsorbed DDA, and thus the hydrophilic (001¯) faces are exposed and flotation is not achieved.     

Antimony adsorption on kaolinite in the presence of competitive anions

Antimony (Sb) emissions to the environment are increasing, and there is a dearth of knowledge regarding Sb fate and behavior in natural systems. In natural systems, the presence of competitive anions may compete with Sb for adsorption sites on mineral surfaces, hence increasing its potential bioavailability. Accordingly, the adsorption of Sb(III) on kaolinite was investigated in the presence of competitive anions. Kinetic studies suggest that adsorption reaction of Sb(III) on kaolinite is rapid initially and becoming slow after 12 h both in binary Sb(III)–kaolinite system and in ternary Sb(III)-competitive anion–kaolinite system. The presence of PO₄ ^3? has a much stronger and more obvious promotive effect on the adsorption of Sb(III) on kaolinite compared with the other two anions. The adsorption data of Sb(III) on kaolinite in the absence and presence of competitive anions at three temperatures were successfully modeled using Langmuir (r ² > 0.95) and Freundlich (r ² > 0.95) isotherms. Accompanied the adsorption of Sb(III) on kaolinite, significant oxidation of Sb(III) to Sb(V) had occurred under the experimental conditions used in this study. The presence of kaolinite which has a larger specific surface area could increase the contact area between the adsorbed Sb(III) and oxygen in the bulk solution, which promoted the oxidation rate of Sb(III) to Sb(V).     

高岭石对重金属离子的吸附机理及其溶液的pH条件

高岭石对Cu^2+,Pb^2+离子的吸附实验及高岭石的溶解实验表明,高岭石对重金属离子的吸附有别于石英单一表面配位模式,离子交换和表面配位模式并存,并随溶液pH由酸性往碱性的变化发生规律性的演替：pH<6.5时主要表现为外圈层配位的离子交换吸附,且在pH<4时由于受到高岭石表层中铝的高溶出及溶液中较高离子强度的影响,高岭石对Cu^2+,Pb^2+离子的吸附率较低,pH为5～6时由于高岭石端面的荷电性为近中性,吸附率则有明显的提升并且表现为一个吸附平台;pH>6.5时离子交换和表面配位均为重要吸附机制,pH再升高时沉淀机制则起着重要作用。研究表明,pH调控高岭石-水界面溶解与质子化-去质子化反应过程,并影响着Cu^2+,Pb^2+离子的吸附行为。最后采用Sverjensky(1993)表面配位的物理模型对吸附结果作了描述。     

Parameters controlling the partitioning of tributyltin (TBT) in aquatic systems

In the present study the distribution of TBT between solid and water phase as a function of several parameters was determined. Two types of clay minerals (Na-montmorillonite SWy and kaolinite KGa) and quartz sand were used as sorbents in conventional batch experiments. Sorption coefficients (K_d) followed the order montmorillonite (89 l/kg) > kaolinite (51 l/kg) > quartz (25 l/kg), while for sorption coefficients normalized to the surface area (Kd′) an opposite trend was observed, with the lowest value determined for montmorillonite (2.79 × 10⁻³ l/m²) and the highest for quartz sand (8.04 × 10⁻² l/m²). The results demonstrate that numerous environmental parameters influence the adsorption process of TBT, such as solid/solution ratio, clay content and salinity. Another important factor governing TBT adsorption is pH, because it affects both the TBT species in the water phase as well as the surface properties of the mineral phase. The maximum of TBT adsorption onto clays was always around pH 6–7. According to the data, it is evident that the content of organic matter in the solid phase plays an important role on TBT adsorption, either as particulate organic matter (POM) or organic matter adsorbed to mineral particles (AOM). Experiments were carried out with well characterized organic matter and the results showed a linear increase of K_d from 51 up to 2700 l/kg upon the addition of 5% of particulate organic matter to pure phased kaolinite. TBT adsorption onto mineral surfaces, which were previously enriched with adsorbed organic matter, was investigated at different pH. The present study points to the importance of identifying and characterizing sorbents and envrionmental conditions, in order to predict and model TBT distribution in natural systems.     

Amino acid adsorption by clay minerals in distilled water

The adsorption of 15 protein amino acids from dilute (~ 10 μM) distilled water solutions onto organic-free kaolinite and montmorillonite clay minerals (1 wt% suspensions) was determined at room temperature over a 48 hour period. The systems came to steady state within 2 hours. Basic (positively charged) amino acids were strongly adsorbed (40–80% removal) by both clay minerals. Neutral (uncharged) amino acids were taken up appreciably (10–15%) by montmorillonite, but little if any (<5%) by kaolinite. Acidic (negatively charged) amino acids were adsorbed (20–35%) only by kaolinite. These adsorption patterns appear to be related in part to electrostatic interactions between the clay mineral surfaces and the different amino acid types. The measured extents and selectivities of adsorption onto these clay minerals are sufficiently great to potentially affect the distributions and reactions of free amino acids in natural environments.     

高岭石和埃洛石-7Å对稀土元素吸附特征的实验研究

针对赣南风化淋积型稀土矿中稀土元素的分异现象,通过研究该稀土矿的主要矿物成分——高岭石和埃洛石-7的矿物特征及其在不同条件下的吸附特征,探讨了该类型稀土矿的成矿机制和稀土元素分异机理。高岭石和埃洛石-7吸附稀土元素的能力受体系p H值以及金属阳离子钾、钠的的影响,且埃洛石-7吸附稀土元素的能力高于高岭石。横向对比实验结果表明当体系中赋存有K+时,两种粘土矿物对稀土元素的吸附呈现出分化趋势,其中高岭石主要吸附中-重稀土元素,埃洛石-7反之,因此风化淋积型稀土矿风化过程中释放出的K+可能会使高岭石和埃洛石-7呈现出差异吸附特征,进而反过来影响稀土矿中稀土元素的配分。     

Infrared spectroscopic characterisation of arsenate (V) ion adsorption from mine waters,Macraes mine,New Zealand

Processing waters contain up to 10 mg l⁻¹ dissolved As at the Macraes mine, New Zealand, and this is all removed by adsorption as the water percolates through a large earth dam. Laboratory experiments were set up to identify which mineral is the most effective substrate for this adsorption of As. The experiments were conducted using infrared (IR) spectroscopy of thin mineral films adhering to a ZnSe prism. Silicates, including kaolinite, adsorbed only small amounts of As which was readily washed off. Hydrated Fe oxides (HFO) were extremely effective at adsorbing As, particularly the natural amorphous HFO currently being deposited from dam discharge waters at the Macraes mine. An adsorption isotherm determined for this natural material has the adsorption constant, K_ads=(1.9±0.4)×10⁴ M⁻¹, and the substrate becomes saturated with adsorbed As when solution concentrations exceed about 50 mg l⁻¹. Saturation is not being reached at the Macraes mine. Arsenic adsorbed on to natural HFO has a distinctive IR spectrum with the absorption peak varying from 800 cm⁻¹ (alkaline solutions) to 820 cm⁻¹ (neutral to acid solutions). Much of this adsorbed As is strongly bound and difficult to wash off. Arsenate ions adsorb in a bidentate structure which may be a precursor for scorodite crystallisation.     

The effects of organic acids on the dissolution of silicate minerals: A case study of oxalate catalysis of kaolinite dissolution

Most studies agree that the dissolution rate of aluminosilicates in the presence of oxalic and other simple carboxylic acids is faster than the rate with non-organic acid under the same pH. However, the mechanisms by which organic ligands enhance the dissolution of minerals are in debate. The main goal of this paper was to study the mechanism that controls the dissolution rate of kaolinite in the presence of oxalate under far from equilibrium conditions (−29 < ΔG_r < −18 kcal mol⁻¹). Two types of experiments were performed: non-stirred flow-through dissolution experiments and batch type adsorption isotherms. All the experiments were conducted at pH 2.5-3.5 in a thermostatic water-bath held at a constant temperature of 25.0, 50.0 or 70.0 ± 0.1 °C. Kaolinite dissolution rates were obtained based on the release of silicon and aluminum at steady state. The results show good agreement between these two estimates of kaolinite dissolution rate. At constant temperature, there is a general trend of increase in the overall dissolution rate as a function of the total concentration of oxalate in solution. The overall kaolinite dissolution rates in the presence of oxalate was up to 30 times faster than the dissolution rate of kaolinite at the same temperature and pH without oxalate as was observed in our previous study. Therefore, these rate differences are related to differences in oxalate and aluminum concentrations. Within the experimental variability, the oxalate adsorption at 25, 50, and 70 °C showed the same dependence on the sum of the activities of oxalate and bioxalate in solution. The change of oxalate concentration on the kaolinite surface (C_s,ox) as a function of the sum of the activities of the oxalate and bioxalate in solution may be described by the general adsorption isotherm:

     

膨润土、高岭石对锌的吸附和解吸

本文研究了膨润土和高岭石对Zn~(2+)的吸附和解吸。结果表明,所得到的吸附Zn~(2+)量的资料适合Freudlich和Langmuir方程,与CEC(阳离子交换量)呈正相关,Mg质粘土矿物略高于Ca质。这是由于阳离子水化度不同所致。从Ca质的膨润土和高岭石解吸Zn~(2+)状况看,粘粒表面解吸下来的Zn~(2+)数量与其吸附量呈正相关。经连续解吸后,高岭石粘粒表面吸持的Zn~(2+)量占解吸量的百分数高于膨润土。表明高岭石与Zn~(2+)亲和力高于膨润土。     

东胜煤系砂岩型高岭土的富集机理

通过对东胜含煤地层成煤期沉积环境、古介质等的分析,并用有机吸附实验对高岭石与有机质的吸附关系进行了实验,探讨了东胜砂岩型高岭土的富集机理。结果表明,高岭石在河流环境中的富集成矿与水介质中大量有机质的存在有关,植物分解产生的腐殖质具有很强的吸附性,在pH值>5.5和适量的多价阳离子存在的条件下,介质水中的腐殖质可通过多价阳离子与高岭石和石英相互牢固吸附,形成高岭石-有机质-石英复合体,从而使高岭石能够与石英一起搬运、沉积;某些具有一定疏水性的有机质与矿物的吸附,改变了矿物颗粒表面的亲水性,促进了高岭石的沉积富集。      

Adsorption of natural dissolved organic matter at the oxide/water interface

Natural organic matter is readily adsorbed by alumina and kaolinite in the pH range of natural waters. Adsorption occurs by complex formation between surface hydroxyls and the acidic functional groups of the organic matter. Oxides with relatively acidic surface hydroxyls, e.g. silica, do not react strongly with the organic matter. Under conditions typical for natural waters, almost complete surface coverage by adsorbed organic matter may be expected for alumina, hydrous iron oxides and the edge sites of aluminosilicates. Potentiometric titration and electrophoresis indicate that most of the acidic functional groups of the adsorbed organic matter are neutralized by protons from solution. The organic coating is expected to have a great influence on subsequent adsorption of inorganic cations and anions.     

Surface complexation modelling of Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) adsorption onto kaolinite

Proton binding constants for the edge and basal surface sites of kaolinite were determined by batch titration experiments at 25 °C in the presence of 0.1 M, 0.01 M and 0.001 M solutions of NaNO₃ and in the pH range 3-9. By optimizing the results of the titration experiments, the ratio of the edge sites to the basal surface sites was found to be 6:1. The adsorption of Cd(II), Cu(II), Ni(II), Zn(II) and Pb(II) onto kaolinite suspensions was investigated using batch adsorption experiments and results suggested that in the lower pH range the metallic cations were bound through non-specific ion exchange reactions on the permanently charged basal surface sites (X⁻). Adsorption on these sites was greatly affected by ionic strength. With increasing pH, the variable charged edge sites (SOH) became the major adsorption sites and inner-sphere specifically adsorbed monodentate complexes were believed to be formed. The effect of ionic strength on the extent of adsorption of the metals on the variable charged edge sites was much less than those on the permanently charged sites. Two binding constants, log K_(X2Me) and log K_(SOMe), were calculated by optimizing these constants in the computer program FITEQL. A model combining non-specific ion exchange reactions and inner-sphere specific surface complexations was developed to predict the adsorption of heavy metals onto kaolinite in the studied pH range. Linear free energy relationships were found between the edge site binding constants and the first hydrolysis constants of the metals.     

蒙脱石等粘土矿物对重金属离子吸附选择性的实验研究

矿物质与重金属离子间的相互作用已是当今环境科学、矿物学,土壤化学等学科领域研究的热点。通过蒙脱石,伊利石和高龄石在一定的介质条件下对Ｃｕ＾２＋、Ｐｂ＾２＋、Ｚｎ＾２＋、Ｃｄ＾２＋、Ｃｒ＾３＋五种重金属离子的竞争吸附实验研究,阐明了三种粘土矿物对五种重金属离子的吸附选择性。     

Uranyl adsorption at (0 1 0) edge surfaces of kaolinite: A density functional study

We report density functional investigations of kaolinite edge surfaces and uranyl adsorption thereon. Applying periodic slab models, we studied the (0 1 0) surface of kaolinite as an example of kaolinite edge facets which are expected to be highly reactive and to adsorb preferentially metal ions. Among the four terminations of the (0 1 0) surface, we selected the two most likely ones and determined their structures to be affected by solvation. On these modified surfaces, we explored bidentate inner-sphere adsorption complexes of uranyl, at single metal center sites, Al(O,OH), and sites of mixed type, AlOH-SiO. On one of the terminations hydrolysis of uranyl was found to occur. Comparison of key calculated structure parameters with available experimental data suggests an extension of the prevailing interpretation and implies that a set of uranyl complexes may coexist on edge surfaces.     

Stabilization of extracellular polymeric substances (Bacillus subtilis) by adsorption to and coprecipitation with Al forms

Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are continuously produced by bacteria during their growth and metabolism. In soils, EPS are bound to cell surfaces, associated with biofilms, or released into solution where they can react with other solutes and soil particle surfaces. If such reaction results in a decrease in EPS bioaccessibility, it may contribute to stabilization of microbial-derived organic carbon (OC) in soil. Here we examined: (i) the chemical fractionation of EPS produced by a common Gram positive soil bacterial strain (Bacillus subtilis) during reaction with dissolved and colloidal Al species and (ii) the resulting stabilization against desorption and microbial decay by the respective coprecipitation (with dissolved Al) and adsorption (with Al(OH)_3(am)) processes. Coprecipitates and adsorption complexes obtained following EPS-Al reaction as a function of pH and ionic strength were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The stability of adsorbed and coprecipitated EPS against biodegradation was assessed by mineralization experiments for 1100 h. Up to 60% of the initial 100 mg/L EPS-C was adsorbed at the highest initial molar Al:C ratio (1.86), but this still resulted only in a moderate OC mass fraction in the solid phase (17 mg/g Al(OH)_3(am)). In contrast, while coprecipitation by Al was less efficient in removing EPS from solution (maximum values of 33% at molar Al:C ratios of 0.1-0.2), the OC mass fraction in the solid product was substantially larger than that in adsorption complexes. Organic P compounds were preferentially bound during both adsorption and coprecipitation. Data are consistent with strong ligand exchange of EPS phosphoryl groups during adsorption to Al(OH)_3(am), whereas for coprecipitation weaker sorption mechanisms are also involved. X-ray photoelectron analyses indicate an intimate mixing of EPS with Al in the coprecipitates, which is not observed in the case of EPS adsorption complexes. The incubation experiments showed that both processes result in overall stabilization of EPS against microbial decay. Stabilization of adsorbed or coprecipitated EPS increased with increasing molar Al:C ratio and biodegradation was correlated with EPS desorption, implying that detachment of EPS from surface sites is a prerequisite for microbial utilization. Results indicate that the mechanisms transferring EPS into Al-organic associations may significantly affect the composition and stability of biomolecular C, N and P in soils. The observed efficient stabilization of EPS might explain the strong microbial character of organic matter in subsoils.     

有机粘土的特性及其对肥料养分的缓释作用

本研究表明 ,表面活性剂 2号不仅可以吸附在蒙脱石、高岭石和凹凸棒石的表面上 ,还可进入蒙脱石的层间 ,将其晶层撑开 ,并以双层小于 65°角斜交于蒙脱石的晶片之间 ,同时有极少量的表面活性剂 2号以单层方式直立于晶片上 ,形成石蜡质构型。由于粘土矿物对表面活性剂 2号的吸附作用 ,使其热性质发生变化 ,去除吸附水的温度降低并出现放热峰。此外 ,还使得有机粘土的含水量和吸湿率较原土有显著降低。有机粘土应用于肥料工业的复混肥生产中 ,不仅可以使其有效成粒率提高 3 0 % ,还可使其养分释放具有显著的缓释效果。     

Adsorption of Pentachlorophenol onto Oxide and Clay Minerals： Surface Reaction Model and Environmental Implications

The adsorption of pentachlorophenol （PCP） onto quartz, kaolinite, illite, montmorillonite and iron oxides has been investigated by batch equilibrium techniques. The pH-dependent isotherms are curves with peak values, the position of which is at about pH = 5-6 depending on the mineral species. Based on distribution of both speciation of surface hydroxyls on minerals and PCP in solution a surface reaction model involving surface complexation and surface electrostatic attraction is presented to fit the pH-dependent isotherms, and both reaction constants are calculated. The results show that on quartz and phyllosilicate minerals the predominant adsorption reaction is surface complexation, meanwhile both of surface electrostatic attraction and surface complexation are involved on the iron oxide minerals. The reaction constants of surface electrostatic adsorption are usually one to three orders in magnitude, larger than that of surface complexation. The concentration-dependent isotherms can be well fitted by Langmnir equation with the correlation coefficient R〉0.93 for kaolinite and iron oxides. The maximum adsorption is found in the order： hematite 〉 lepidocrocite 〉 goethite 〉 kaolinite 〉 quartz 〉 montmorillonite ≈ illite, which can be interpreted by consideration of both reaction mechanism and surface hydroxyl density. The significant adsorption of PCP onto mineral surfaces suggests that clay and iron oxide minerals will play an important role as HIOCs are adsorbed in laterite or latertoid soil, which is widespread in South China.     

A study on the adsorption of chromium on laterite from Guizhou Province,China

The adsorption behaviors of Cr(VI) on laterite from Guizhou Province were studied in this paper, and the adsorption mechanism was discussed as well. Results showed that different mineral compositions in the laterite would cause differences in the capacity of laterite to absorb Cr(VI). Gibbsite, iron oxide minerals and non-crystalloids are the main contributors to enhancing the capacity of laterite to absorb Cr(VI). The pH of the solution is an important factor affecting the adsorption of Cr(VI) on laterite. Acidic environment (pH=2–5) is favorable to the adsorption of Cr(VI). The amount of adsorbed Cr(VI) decreases with increasing pH of the solution. With increasing initial concentrations of Cr(VI), the amount of adsorbed Cr(VI) increases first, and then decreases. The optimal adsorption concentration of Cr(VI) on laterite is 250 μg/mL. The adsorption of Cr(VI) on laterite is a rapid process, about 80% Cr(VI) will be adsorbed within 2 hours. And the adsorption of Cr(VI) on kaolinite is a slow process.     

Flotation mechanism of octylic hydroxamic acid on diaspore

Bauxite resources are widely spread in the earth. However, the effective utilization of this mineral is still under infant. The conventional collector for diaspore mineral is oleic acid. It has three main drawbacks which are highly insoluble, large dosages in bauxite flotation, and low selectivity, which hinder its application in industry. In this research, octylic hydroxamic acid was synthesized, and its collecting ability toward two major minerals in bauxite-diaspore and kaolinite was investigated. The collecting power of various reagents for diaspore are shown as follows: oleic acid相似文献   

天然黏土矿物和腐殖酸对纳米乳化油吸持的实验研究

为探讨天然黏土矿物及有机质对纳米乳化油在多孔介质中迁移滞留的影响，本文选取高岭石和蒙脱石这两种黏土矿物以及有机质的典型代表腐殖酸，开展了单一矿物、有机质及有机矿质复合物对纳米乳化油的吸持批实验研究，并运用比表面积全分析、扫描电镜(SEM)、傅里叶红外光谱(FTIR)、X射线衍射(XRD)等技术手段探讨了吸持机理。实验结果表明，介质对纳米乳化油的吸持均符合Freundlich模型；单一矿物及腐殖酸对纳米乳化油的吸持能力表现为：蒙脱石>腐殖酸>高岭石，有机矿质复合样品的吸持能力表现为：蒙脱石-腐殖酸>高岭石-腐殖酸，且均大于其对应的单一样品，出现了“1+1>2”的现象，表明介质组成越复杂，对纳米乳化油的吸持滞留程度越大。进一步分析证实，纳米乳化油主要通过氢键和疏水作用吸持在矿物和腐殖酸表面，表面结构性质是高岭石和蒙脱石吸持过程中的主导因素，因此蒙脱石具有更强的吸持能力，而腐殖酸的吸持主要通过颗粒间聚集作用来实现；对于复合样品，吸持主要通过氢键、配体交换和疏水作用结合来实现。腐殖酸与矿物的复合会增加吸持位点并且增强矿物表面疏水性，从而促进吸持。腐殖酸与纳米乳化油的共吸...