title: Use of electrophoresis for transporting nano-iron in porous media.
abstract: Research has been conducted to evaluate if electrophoresis could transport surface stabilized nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) through fine grained sand with the intent of remediating a contaminant in situ. The experimental procedure involved determining the transport rates of polymer modified nZVI and hematite in fine grained sands under an applied electrical gradient under different physical and chemical conditions. Results indicated transport of polymer modified nZVI and hematite can be accomplished by electrophoresis, with rates found to be much higher than diffusion alone and comparable to those predicted by electrokinetic theory. This study indicates there is potential for this method to deliver polymer modified nZVI into contaminated zones within fine grained sands for the purpose of remediation.
authors: NRC Research Associate, US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Centre, 919 Kerr Research Drive, Ada, OK 74820, USA. Jones.Ed@epa.gov
authors: Edward H
authors: EH
authors: Jones
authors: David A
authors: DA
authors: Reynolds
authors: A Lynn
authors: AL
authors: Wood
authors: David G
authors: DG
authors: Thomas
mesh_terms: D004586:Electrophoresis / Q000379:methods*; D052918:Environmental Restoration and Remediation / Q000379:methods*; D005290:Ferric Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D007501:Iron / Q000737:chemistry*; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D016062:Porosity
chemical_list: D005290:Ferric Compounds; C000499:ferric oxide; D007501:Iron