Mobility of metals in river sediments from a watershed in the Iron Quadrangle, Brazil

Marques, Lilian de Souza; Reis, Deyse Almeida dos; Nascimento, Laura Pereira do; Oliveira, Edilson Gonçalves; Santiago, Aníbal da Fonseca; Roeser, Hubert Mathias Peter

doi:10.21715/gb2358-2812.2019333273

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“…In many literature data, it is pointed out that the distribution of Cu by fractions in sediments changes independently of the pH value (which mostly ranges from 6 to 8 for the sediment). [ 41–45 ] The obtained results indicate that significant amounts of Cu are present in the mobile fractions, based on which we can conclude that half of the Cu present is of anthropogenic origin. A similar finding was published by Huang et al.…”

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“…In many literature data, it is pointed out that the distribution of Cu by fractions in sediments changes independently of the pH value (which mostly ranges from 6 to 8 for the sediment). [41][42][43][44][45] MV, measured value (mg kg -1 ); CV, corrected value (mg kg -1 ). [24] TA B L E 3 Changes in pH values before and after electrokinetic treatments.…”

Section: General Characteristics Of the Sedimentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Copper removal from sediment by electrokinetic treatment with electrodes in a hexagonal configuration

Duduković

Beljin

Dubovina

et al. 2023

CLEAN Soil Air Water

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This study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of removing Cu from sediment by electrokinetic (EK) treatment with electrodes in a hexagonal configuration, and whether water leached can be reused. Three experiments were performed (e1: continuous application of electricity, e2: no electricity at night, e3: application of solar panels) to evaluate the impact of the absence of electricity during night and the variations that may occur during the day when solar panels were used on the efficiency of the treatment. At the end of the treatments, 2-13% more Cu was detected in the cathode region (locations 5 and 10) compared to the initial concentration. Furthermore, based on the calculated mass balance, we concluded that Cu was bound to the electrode surface. In the remaining EK cell locations, the Cu content was reduced by 50-60% for e1, e2, and e3. For field application, treatment e3, in which solar panels are applied, is recommended, since there are no significant differences in the achieved efficiencies. A significant advantage of the treatment from an ecological point of view is reflected in the absence of an acidification effect. In this study, we also applied a model which showed satisfactory agreement with the experimental results. Analyses of leached water after electrokinetic treatments, e1, e2, e3, indicate that this water has a potential for irrigation use of agricultural land, aiming to meet the goals of the circular economy.

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“…In many literature data, it is pointed out that the distribution of Cu by fractions in sediments changes independently of the pH value (which mostly ranges from 6 to 8 for the sediment). [41][42][43][44][45] MV, measured value (mg kg -1 ); CV, corrected value (mg kg -1 ). [24] TA B L E 3 Changes in pH values before and after electrokinetic treatments.…”

Section: General Characteristics Of the Sedimentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Copper removal from sediment by electrokinetic treatment with electrodes in a hexagonal configuration

Duduković

Beljin

Dubovina

et al. 2023

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“…This is mainly valid for freshwater. Research work covering all types of waters, including those on the borderline between fresh and saline, indicates that the movement of metals in the sedimentwater layer affects the entire aquatic environment and should be subject to observation and control [45][46][47].…”

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Release of Selected Metals (Al, Cd, Cu, Mn, Ni, Fe, Zn) from River Bottom Sediments: An Experimental Study

Senze

Kowalska‐Góralska

Czyż

et al. 2023

Limnological Review

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Sediments from three rivers in south-western Poland and their tributaries were used in a laboratory experiment on metal (Al, Cu, Ni, Cd, Zn, Fe, Mn) release. Metal migration was studied under different pH (pH 3.93, pH 7.29, pH 9.59) during 96 h. Al concentration was the highest in Bystrzyca and lowest in Strzegomka; other metal concentrations were highest in Nysa Szalona and lowest in Strzegomka. The values of pH and electrolytic conductivity increase throughout the experiment in acidic and neutral environments. Water pH decrease was observed under alkaline conditions, but conductivity reached higher values with time. The aluminum release showed an increase in values followed by a decrease. The highest aluminum amounts were released from the sediment from Nysa Szalona and the lowest from Strzegomka. The greatest aluminum migration was observed in the acidic medium. Similar observations were made for Mn and Zn: Strzegomka < Nysa Szalona < Bystrzyca. For Cu, Cd, Fe and Ni, the highest values were recorded in sediments in alkaline conditions. The amount of metals migrating from sediments to water remains at a similar level as presented by other researchers. More metals are released under acidic conditions. The most intensive migration of metals is noted at the beginning of the experiment. This experiment shows the existing trend of metals migration from the sediments to the over-bottom water, which is important from the point of view of the use of water for drinking purposes. Satisfactorily, the sediments in varied environments behave predictably enough that the quality of raw water under these conditions is not compromised, which is confirmed by environmental and health standards. The research performed concerns a specific area of southwestern Poland, for which this type of research has not been conducted.

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“…Porém, valores exacerbados podem exibir uma relação direta com os resíduos oriundos das bacias de rejeitos da explotação e beneficiamento do minério de ferro na cabeceira da área de estudo, mesmo antes do rompimento da barragem de Fundão (Rodrigues et al, 2013). Rio do Peixe e Rio Santa Bárbara (Nascimento et al 2018;Marques et al, 2019;Parra et al, 2007).…”

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Impacto ambiental nos sedimentos do tributário do Rio Doce após o rompimento da barragem de Fundão

Reis

Roeser

Santiago

2020

RSD

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In 2015, the Gualaxo do Norte River basin suffered from a serious environmental disaster that affected the quality of the river environment due to the disruption of the Fundão dam structures located in Bento Rodrigues Sub-district, Mariana, Minas Gerais/ Brazil. Due to the impacts of the disaster and in view of the economic and social importance of the Gualaxo do Norte river basin, this research assessed the current situation of the river basin through sediment studies with the aim of assessing the environmental impacts caused by tailings tailings. iron ore from the rupture and other sources of pollution in the bottom sediment. To this end, water and sediment samples were collected at 27 stations throughout the Gualaxo do Norte River basin in August 2016 and January 2017, upstream (unaffected by the dam breach) and downstream of the disaster. (affected by dam tailings). The sediment results indicate that in sampling stations not affected by the disaster, metal and semimetal concentrations reflect the geology of the Iron Quadrangle. However, in the area affected by the environmental disaster, there were changes in the chemical and physical properties of the bottom sediment, especially in iron concentrations. This has reflected in contamination and iron enrichment at stations downstream of the environmental disaster.

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Mobility of metals in river sediments from a watershed in the Iron Quadrangle, Brazil

Cited by 7 publications

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Copper removal from sediment by electrokinetic treatment with electrodes in a hexagonal configuration

Copper removal from sediment by electrokinetic treatment with electrodes in a hexagonal configuration

Release of Selected Metals (Al, Cd, Cu, Mn, Ni, Fe, Zn) from River Bottom Sediments: An Experimental Study

Impacto ambiental nos sedimentos do tributário do Rio Doce após o rompimento da barragem de Fundão

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