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Concurrent sorption of antimony and lead by iron phosphate and its possible application for multi-oxyanion contaminated soil

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Concurrent stabilization of oxyanions such as antimony (Sb), arsenic (As), and heavy metals including lead (Pb) and manganese (Mn) in contaminated soils is difficult because of their diverse chemical properties. Antimony and As are stabilized by sorption with iron oxides while heavy metals are stabilized by phosphate. Hence, iron phosphate can be used to simultaneously stabilize Sb and Pb. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the possibility of simultaneous stabilization of Sb and Pb using iron phosphate. A single and a mixed solution of Sb and Pb were reacted with synthesized iron phosphate. Contaminated soil by Sb, As, Mo, Cr, and Mn was treated with iron phosphate, and bioavailable metal concentrations were evaluated by extracting the soil with 0.05 M ammonium sulfate. In a single solution, Sb(III) and Sb(V) sorption rate ranged up to 97% and 65%, respectively. In a mixed metal solution, Sb sorption increased compared to the single solution and Pb removal reached more than 95% in all cases. The sorption of Sb increased as the pH decreased, but the Sb(III) sorption was less affected by the pH than Sb(V). In various pH ranges, Sb(III) and Sb(V) sorption rates increased by 26 ~ 32% and 38 ~ 68%, respectively, compared to the single solution. Especially, Sb(V) sorption significantly increased in the presence of Pb at lower pH because of the lower solubility of iron phosphate. In soil, iron phosphate slightly decreased bioavailable As, Cr, Mo, Sb, and Mn concentrations. Therefore, metalloids and metals can be simultaneously stabilized by iron phosphate both in solution and soil.

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Jin Hee Park contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection, and analysis were performed by Han Na Kim. The first draft of the manuscript was written by Han Na Kim and Jin Hee Park commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Kim, H.N., Park, J.H. Concurrent sorption of antimony and lead by iron phosphate and its possible application for multi-oxyanion contaminated soil. Environ Sci Pollut Res 30, 22835–22842 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-23800-4

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