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Retention of heavy metal ions in bentonites from Grau Region (Northern Peru)

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Experimental studies on the retention of metals (Cu, Co, Ni, and Zn) in bentonite samples from the Grau Region (Northern Peru) have been accomplished using monometallic, bimetallic, trimetallic, and tetrametallic solutions. Parameters such as pH and concentration of dissolved metals and organic compounds have been evaluated by means of batch adsorption experiments. Adsorption rates indicate the suitability of these bentonites in the environmental industry for heavy metals retention purposes. In addition to its quality as physical barrier to avoid the dispersion through the environment of polluted leachates, bentonite, due to its high cation exchange capacity, can act also as a chemical barrier, protecting the quality of surface and groundwater systems, while limiting the migration of heavy metals in solid residues or sludge stocked in security landfills. Adsorption rates of tested bentonites were proved to decrease when concentrations of both metal and organic compounds, as well as the number of ionic species, increase in solution; additionally, lower metal removal rates from solution were obtained when extremely acidic conditions were achieved.

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  1. E. T. S. Ingenieros de Minas, Universidad de Oviedo, c/Independencia, 13, 33004, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

    J. Ayala, R. Alvarez & J. Loredo

  2. Facultad de Ingeniería de Ingeniería de Minas, Universidad Nacional de Piura, Piura, Peru

    J. L. Vega

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Ayala, J., Vega, J.L., Alvarez, R. et al. Retention of heavy metal ions in bentonites from Grau Region (Northern Peru). Environ Geol 53, 1323–1330 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00254-007-0740-8

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