Prediction of Uranium Adsorption by Crystalline Rocks: The Key Role of Reactive Surface Area

1990 ◽  
Vol 212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard B. Wanty ◽  
Cynthia A. Rice ◽  
Donald Langmuir ◽  
Paul Briggs ◽  
Errol P. Lawrence
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Ground Water ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Dissolution Kinetics ◽  
Crystalline Rock ◽  
Thin Sections ◽  
Uranyl Carbonate ◽  
Carbonate Complexes

ABSTRACTAdsorption processes are important in controlling U concentrations in ground water. Quantifying such processes is extremely difficult in that in situ conditions cannot be directly measured. One rock characteristic that must be known to quantify adsorption is the specific surface area of reactive minerals exposed to the ground water. We evaluate here three methods for estimating specific surface area in situ. The first is based on the dissolution kinetics of sodium feldspars, the second on emanation of radon-222 and the third on adsorption of naturally-occurring U. The radon-222 method yields estimates 5 to 8 orders of magnitude greater than those obtained via the other two methods; too large probably because of effects related to fracture geometry. Estimates of specific surface area based on modelling adsorption of natural U by aquifer materials are of comparable magnitude to those from the feldspar-dissolution kinetics approach. These conclusions are based on analyses of water from 145 wells in crystalline-rock aquifers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Colorado. Computer modelling of the chemical data using PHREEQE [1] showed that uraninite or coffinite approach saturation in reducing water, limiting total U to <2 × 10−9 m. Generally, U minerals are below saturation in oxidizing ground water, where uranyl-carbonate complexes are the dominant dissolved U species. Autoradioluxographs of thin sections show areas of concentration of radioactivity in the rocks and establish that U is concentrated along fracture boundaries and on ferric oxyhydroxide grain coatings. Because U minerals generally are undersaturated, U mobility is limited by adsorption onto ferric oxyhydroxides and other mineral surfaces. Calculations of uranyl adsorption from the ground water onto goethite using the program M1NTEQ [2] show that adsorption decreases with increased carbonate concentrations due to the formation of uranyl-carbonate complexes. Results of this paper improve our understanding of the mobility of U that might be released into oxidized ground water in crystalline rock from a breached radioactive-waste repository.

The Effect of Specific Surface Area on Radionuclide Sorption on Crushed Crystalline Rock

1996 ◽  
Vol 465 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Hölttä ◽  
M. Siitari-Kauppi ◽  
P. Huihuri ◽  
A. Lindberg ◽  
A. Hautojärvt
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Mass Distribution ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Crystalline Rock ◽  
Crushed Rock ◽  
Surface Irregularity ◽  
Adsorption Method ◽  
Thin Sections ◽  
Surface Areas

ABSTRACTThe sorption of sodium (22Na), calcium (45Ca) and strontium (85Sr) was studied on mica gneiss, unaltered, moderately altered and strongly altered tonalite samples taken from hole SY-KR7 drilled in the Syyry area in Sievi, Western Finland. The crushed rock samples were sieved into six fractions from 71 μm to 1250 μm. A proportional mineral composition for the different fractions were estimated by X-ray diffraction. The specific fraction surface areas were determined by the BET nitrogen adsorption method. The fractal method was applied to characterize rocks and to describe quantitatively surface irregularity. The mass distribution ratio values for each fraction were determined using the static batch method. The sorption of tracers onto different minerals was observed using rock thin sections. Kd-values calculated from thin section Ka-values and Kd revalues obtained from batch experiments were in good agreement. Mass distribution ratios for different size fractions are given, and the effect of the specific surface area is discussed. Owing to larger specific surface areas considerably higher sorption on smaller fractions was found for altered tonalites.

In-situ controlled synthesis of NiFe MOF materials with excellent electrocatalytic performances for water splitting

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 2151011
Author(s):  
Jingwen Jia ◽  
Longfu Wei ◽  
Ziting Guo ◽  
Fang Li ◽  
Changlin Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Alkaline Condition ◽  
High Porosity ◽  
Large Specific Surface Area ◽  
Electrocatalytic Performance

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are the electrocatalytic materials with large specific surface area, high porosity, controllable structure and monodisperse active center, which is a promising candidate for the application of electrochemical energy conversion. However, the electrocatalytic performance of pure MOFs is seriously limited its poor conductivity and stability. In this work, high-performance electrocatalyst was fabricated through combining NiFe/MOF on nickel foam (NF) via in-situ growth strategy. Through rational control of the time and ratio in reaction precursors, we realized the effective manipulation of the growth behavior, and further investigated the electrocatalytic performance in water splitting. The catalyst presented excellent electrocatalytic performance for water splitting, with low overpotential of 260 mV in alkaline condition at a current density of 50 mA[Formula: see text], which is benefited from the large specific surface area and active sites. This study demonstrates that the rational design of NiFe MOF/NF plays a significant role in high-performance electrocatalyst.

Fabrication of an N-doped mesoporous bio-carbon electrocatalyst efficient in Zn–air batteries by an in situ gas-foaming strategy

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (100) ◽  
pp. 15117-15120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Wang ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Zhiwei Zhu ◽  
Yijuan Wang ◽  
Pan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Porous Structure ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Electrocatalytic Activity ◽  
High Specific Surface Area ◽  
Carbon Catalyst ◽  
Gas Foaming

An N-doped bio-carbon catalyst with a hierarchical interconnected macro/meso-porous structure and high specific surface area exhibited significantly enhanced electrocatalytic activity.

scholarly journals The Brandon mathematical model describing the effect of calcination and reduction parameters on specific surface area of ex-ADU UO₂ powders

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Trong Hung Nguyen ◽  
Ba Thuan Le
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Uranyl Carbonate ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Fabrication Parameters ◽  
Good Agreement

The report “Brandon mathematical model describing the effect of calcination and reduction parameters on specific surface area of UO2 powders” [14] has built up a mathematical model describing the effect of the fabrication parameters on SSA (Specific Surface Area) of ex-AUC (Ammonium Uranyl Carbonate) UO2 powders. In the paper, the Brandon mathematical model that describe the relationship between the essential fabrication parameters [reduction temperature (TR), calcination temperature (TC), calcination time (tC) and reduction time (tR)] and SSA of the obtained ex-ADU (Ammonium Di-Uranate) UO2 powder product has established. The proposed model was tested with Wilcoxon’s rank sum test, showing a good agreement with the experimental parameters. The proposed model can be used to predict and control the SSA of ex-ADU UO2 powders

CO2 utilization by dry reforming of CH4 over mesoporous Ni/KIT-6 catalyst

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Congming Tang ◽  
Juan Huang ◽  
Dong Zhang ◽  
Qingqing Jiang ◽  
Guilin Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Pore Diameter ◽  
Co2 Utilization ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Catalytic Performances

Abstract The mesoporous Ni/KIT-6 catalysts with different composition were prepared by altering reduction temperatures. In addition, their physicochemical properties were characterized by X-ray diffraction, in-situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller techniques. The results shown that the specific surface area, composition and metallic Ni crystallinity of the Ni/KIT-6 catalyst were significantly affected by reduction temperatures. The catalytic performances of the prepared Ni/KIT-6 catalysts were evaluated via the CO2 reforming of CH4 into syngas and followed the order: RT0 < RT250 < RT300 < RT350 < RT400 < RT450 ≈ RT500. The specific surface area, pore volume, pore diameter, and Ni0 content of the most representative RT450 catalyst among of them were 646.7 m2 g−1, 0.92 cm3 g−1, 6.5 nm, and 30.9%, respectively. The CH4 and CO2 conversions of RT450 catalyst reached to 69.0 and 39.4% under a reaction temperature of 600 °C, respectively. The CO selectivity was greater than 49% and the RT450 catalyst had good stability.

Advances in Preparation and Application of Supported Nano-Silver Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1477-1488
Author(s):  
Yonghang Xu ◽  
Fangya Zhou ◽  
Tao Zhang ◽  
Limiao Lin ◽  
Jingshu Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Nano Silver ◽  
Silver Composites ◽  
Preparation Techniques

Supported nano-silver composites, famous for large specific surface area, good dispersibility and high catalytic activity, have been widely used in chemistry and chemical engineering, biomedicine and new materials. In this paper, we report recent research progress on supported nano-silver composites as reviewed from preparation techniques (chemical reduction, physical reduction and in-situ formation), types of supporters (organic and inorganic) and anti-microbial/catalytic activity. Firstly, the principles and merits/demerits of three preparation techniques for silver nanoparticles are elaborated. Afterwards, preparation, structures and properties of supported nano-silver composites are summarized through different types of supporters, as well as their applications in catalytic reaction, pollutant control and antimicrobial. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that silver nanoparticles produced by in-situ formation are more stable and well-distributed, readily meeting the demands for practical applications. Finally, superior supporters for nano-silver composites should be of high specific surface area and good stability, non-expensive, environmentally friendly and low-toxicity.

Structural Adjustment of In-Situ Surface-Modified Silica Matting Agent and Its Effect on Coating Performance

NANO ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1850137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingna Xu ◽  
Tongchao Ji ◽  
Qingfeng Tian ◽  
Yuhang Su ◽  
Liyong Niu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Liquid Phase ◽  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Pore Volume ◽  
Silica Particle ◽  
Phase Method ◽  
Extinction Rate

A series of silica surface-capped with hexamethyldisilazane (denoted as H-SiO2) were prepared by liquid-phase in-situ surface-modification method. The as-obtained H-SiO2 was incorporated into acrylic amino (AA) baking paint to obtain AA/H-SiO2 composite extinction paints and/or coatings. N2 adsorption–desorption tests were conducted to determine the specific surface area as well as pore size and pore volume of H-SiO2. Moreover, the effects of H-SiO2 matting agents on the physical properties of AA paint as well as the gloss and transmittance of AA-based composite extinction coatings were investigated. Results show that H-SiO2 matting agents possess a large specific surface area and pore volume than previously reported silica obtained by liquid-phase method. Besides, they have better dispersibility in AA baking paint than the unmodified silica. Particularly, H-SiO2 with a silica particle size of 6.7[Formula: see text][Formula: see text]m and the dosage of 4% (mass fraction) provides an extinction rate of 95.2% and a transmittance of 79.3% for the AA-based composite extinction coating, showing advantages over OK520, a conventional silica matting agent. Along with the increase in the silica particle size, H-SiO2 matting agents cause a certain degree of increase in the viscosity of AA paint as well as a noticeable decrease in the gloss of the AA-based composite extinction coating, but they have insignificant effects on the hardness and adhesion to substrate of the AA-based composite coatings. This means that H-SiO2 matting agents could be well applicable to preparing low-viscosity and low-gloss AA-based matte coatings.

In-Situ Templating Synthesis of Thermally Stable Hydroxyapatite with Ordered Nanostructures

2010 ◽  
Vol 434-435 ◽  
pp. 624-626
Author(s):  
Hai Feng Guo ◽  
Feng Ye ◽  
Xiu Lan He ◽  
Hai Jiao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Specific Surface ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Specific Surface Area ◽  
Thermally Stable ◽  
Phosphorous Pentoxide ◽  
Ordered Nanostructures ◽  
Phosphorus Source ◽  
Ethyl Phosphate ◽  
Templating Synthesis

Alkyl phosphates, the products from the reaction between phosphorous pentoxide and various alcohols, were used as the in-situ templates of nanostructure as well as phosphorus source of HAP. The obtained precursor samples had ordered nanostructures:lamellar structure for dodecyl and n-octyl phospahes templated samples, cubic for n-pentyl and hexagonal for ethyl phosphates templated samples. The calcined ethyl phosphate templated sample was pure HAP with a specific surface area of 42m2/g, and sustained with an orderly hexagonal nanostructure at 400°C. But the calcination at 400°C caused the collapse of other alkyl phosphates templated nanostructures.

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